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Episode 799 | Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

What if your book could do more than sit on a shelf?

In this powerful 2026 Season 1 finale of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, we’re diving into how authors, entrepreneurs, and experts can transform their books into income-generating programs, partnerships, and purpose-driven impact.

Our guest, Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH, shares how she turned her book into:

• National tours
• Youth empowerment programs
• Strategic partnerships with schools and organizations
• Multi-stream revenue opportunities

And guess what? You can do the same.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔ Why your book is NOT the end goal—but the beginning
✔ The mindset shift every author must make to generate income
✔ How to turn your book into a framework (courses, camps, curriculum)
✔ Real examples of turning books into national programs
✔ How to approach organizations for paid partnerships
✔ The “Triple P Method” for writing and scaling your book
✔ How collaboration authors can leverage group opportunities

🔑 Key Takeaways & Quotes

🎯 Call to Action

👉 Write down your 7-step framework today

Then ask:

• Where can I teach this?
• Who needs this?
• How can I monetize this?

About the Guest:

Dr. Jasmine “Dr. Jaz” Zapata, MD, MPH, is an award-winning author, double board-certified physician (Pediatrics + Public Health/Preventive Medicine), and founder of Motivational M.D. Publishing. Her books and youth empowerment curricula have partnered with schools, nonprofits, and youth-serving organizations across the U.S. and internationally, including a 14-city national tour and multiple youth mental health and empowerment movements. A highly sought-after public health strategist, Dr. Jaz has consulted and advised on large-scale community wellness initiatives totaling over $1B in funding. She has helped 300+ authors write and self-publish books using her signature Triple P Bookwriting Method™ to not only grow their businesses and increase revenue, but make a huge COMMUNITY impact as well. Her ultimate mission is to “Heal, Uplift, and Inspire.”

To connect with Dr. Jasmine "Dr. Jaz" Zapata, MD, MPH:

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In this audio from a LIVE broadcast on AMAZON, Sharvette does short interviews with the 10 co-authors in her 9th book collaboration, Permission Granted: From Playing Small to Taking Up Space.

Interview schedule (pictured in order of appearance):
Lynn Lewis
Dana Wilson
Kathleen Kim Moore
Dr. Valarie Harris
Dr. Nina Copeland
Dr. Raylene Ross
Dr. Tyreese McAllister
Marcy Trueheart

Elisa Datcher
Dr. GiTonya Parker
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Direct Amazon Link - click here: https://www.amazon.com/live/broadcast/59f2220f-04a7-45f3-bb7f-97e4bec2f19a?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_cm_sw_al__J2NPEVWPBEA1NNME46MN

Permission Granted is a compelling collection of stories, strategies and advice from women leaders who chose to stop shrinking and step into who they were created to be. Through honest reflections on leadership, faith, healing, loss, and visibility, each chapter explores what happens when you give yourself permission to be seen, heard, and whole. This is not a book about becoming more…it’s about remembering who you already are.

If you’ve ever felt invisible while doing everything right…
If you’ve ever led others while neglecting yourself…
If you’re ready to answer the deeper call within…

This book is your invitation.

Permission has already been granted.

Chapter Order:

Permission to Be Seen: Overcoming Invisibility to Self to Step into True Visibility
Dr. GiTonya L. Parker

Living Your Truth While Showing up Authentically: Permission to be You
Raylene Ross, PhD

Permission Granted: Removing the Cape and Embracing My Humanity
Tyreese R. McAllister

From Trauma to Triumph
Elisa Datcher

Wholistically Free: How to Find Your Voice in the G.R.I.D.
Dana Wilson

Permission Granted to Live Fully
Lynn Lewis

Stepping Out with Purpose: Turning My Second Act into a Legacy Movement
Dr. Valarie Williams Harris

From Playing Small to Taking Up Space
Kathleen Kim Moore

Transcend: Becoming the Woman You Were Predestined to Be
Dr. Nina Copeland

I Give Myself Permission to Live Again
Marcy Trueheart

Visibility Starts with Permission: The Platform Builder® Approach
By Sharvette Mitchell

Order your copy at https://mitchellproductions.my.canva.site/permission-granted

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In this episode, Sharvette Mitchell breaks down a simple but powerful shift:
👉🏽 Stop showing up as just an attendee and start showing up like a journalist.

You’ll learn how to turn any event into a content opportunity, increase your visibility online, and position yourself as someone who is active, connected, and in demand.

This is one of those strategies that requires no extra budget—but can expand your reach instantly.

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🛠️ YOUR ACTION PLAN

Here’s your simple assignment:

1. Record at least 3 short clips at your next event
2. Share 1 key takeaway in real time or shortly after
3. Post a recap within 24 hours
4. Tag the event host, speakers, and organizers

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Episode 798 | Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

Feeling stretched thin in your business? You’re not alone.

In this episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, we’re diving into a conversation that every entrepreneur needs to hear—how to hire a virtual assistant the right way so you can reclaim your time, reduce burnout, and actually grow your business.

Sharvette is joined by HR executive and virtual assistant hiring expert Sierra Morgan, founder of Rose HR, who breaks down exactly how to build your team without the stress, confusion, or costly mistakes.

And listen—if you’ve ever said, “I just need more time in my day,” this episode is your answer.

🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to know when it’s time to hire a virtual assistant
• The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when hiring help
• A simple, step-by-step hiring process for your first VA
• How virtual assistants can support both business and personal life

About the Guest:

Sierra Morgan is an HR executive and founder of Rose HR, where she helps small businesses hire and manage virtual assistants the right way. With 17 years of HR leadership experience, she specializes in helping entrepreneurs build smart hiring systems, stay compliant, and scale sustainably. Sierra is also the host of The Bottom Line Is… podcast and Ms. Maryland Corporate America 2025.

To connect with Sierra Morgan:

https://rosehr.org/

https://linktr.ee/cecthediva

Call to Action

If this episode spoke to you, don’t just listen—take action.

1. Make a list of 5 tasks you’re currently doing
2. Circle the ones that don’t require YOU
3. Start exploring virtual assistant support

Because here’s why this matters…

👉 Your growth is directly tied to your capacity.
👉 And your capacity increases when you build a team.

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Episode 797 | Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 @ 6:00pm | The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

About the Guest

Life Coach & Author Marcia Y. Collins-Brown (often known as Marcia Brown, and also associated with CoachMarciaCollinsBrown on social platforms) is a speaker, empowerment coach, and author focused on helping women live with greater confidence, authenticity, and purpose. • She is the founder of ReImagine Her, a personal development brand/community centered on empowering women to shed fear, embrace authenticity, and walk confidently in their purpose. • Marcia wrote the transformational book Removing the Mask: Uncovering Love, Confidence and Freedom, which guides readers through releasing old habits and mindsets that hold them back and stepping into a more fulfilling, authentic life. • Her work — including coaching, speaking, and writing — emphasizes mindset shifts, self-discovery, and confidence building for women navigating life transitions.

To connect with Marcia Y. Collins-Brown

https://beacons.ai/reimagineher

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Episode 796 of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show

In this powerful conversation, Sharvette Mitchell sits down with leadership strategist and business coach LaShawanda Moore, founder of Elevate Success LLC. Together they unpack practical strategies for professionals who want to build a business without sacrificing their energy, integrity, or peace.

If you’re balancing a career, family, and entrepreneurial dreams, this conversation will help you rethink how success can look with clarity, purpose, and grace.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

✔ Why clarity matters more than activity when starting a business
✔ How to protect your energy while balancing corporate work and entrepreneurship
✔ The framework behind LaShawanda’s BOLD Factor coaching model
✔ Practical time management systems for busy professionals
✔ Why community and mentorship are essential to sustainable business growth
✔ How delegation can prevent burnout and accelerate success

The BOLD Factor Framework

LaShawanda’s signature framework helps professionals build businesses and leadership presence intentionally.

B – Back to the Basics
Start with clarity about who you are, your purpose, and the problem you are called to solve.

O – Own and Operate in Your Strengths
Stop trying to do everything. Focus on what you do best and lean into your natural gifts.

L – Listen More, Talk Less
Opportunities often come from observation, feedback, and spiritual guidance.

D – Don’t Be Afraid of Feedback
Failure and feedback are growth tools. Learning quickly helps you refine your path.

About LaShawanda Moore:

LaShawanda Moore, MBA, CPC, DTM Doctoral of Business Administration Candidate, Global Leadership Coach | Business Strategist | Speaker | Engineer LaShawanda Moore is a powerhouse in leadership, strategy, and personal transformation. She helps high-achieving women professionals and entrepreneurs break barriers, amplify their influence, and lead with purpose. With more than 25 years of leadership experience in Fortune 500 companies, LaShawanda brings a unique blend of engineering precision, executive insight, and heart-centered leadership to every stage and client engagement. As the Founder and CEO of Elevate Success™ LLC and creator of The B.O.L.D. Factor™ Coaching Program, she equips women to own their brilliance, strengthen their leadership presence, and position themselves for promotion and business growth.

Learn more at https://sharvette.com/how-to-build-a-business-while-still-working-full-time-without-burning-out-lashawanda-moore/

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In this powerful episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with author, artist, and leadership strategist Linda K. Randall to discuss how creativity, faith, and visionary leadership can help individuals and organizations navigate business detours and strengthen their teams.

Linda shares how her journey through leadership, loss, and creative expression shaped her approach to team building and organizational growth. With over 40 years of leadership and financial expertise, including high-level roles within the Department of Defense, she now helps organizations unlock innovation through creative workshops that blend art, ideation, and strategy.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur navigating unexpected challenges, this conversation will inspire you to rethink detours and tap into creativity as a powerful leadership tool.

This episode explores how faith, communication, and creative thinking can transform setbacks into strategic breakthroughs.

Mastering Business Detours and …

✔ Why business detours are inevitable—and how leaders should respond
✔ How creative exercises unlock innovation and team collaboration
✔ Why documenting the real root cause of business challenges matters
✔ The role of faith and vision in leadership decisions
✔ How communication failures can damage team morale and productivity
✔ Why creativity activates new thinking pathways in organizations
✔ Leadership strategies for navigating uncertainty and organizational change

1. Creativity unlocks problem-solving

Creative activities like writing, art, and brainstorming help teams break free from rigid thinking and generate innovative solutions.

2. Every business will face detours

The key isn’t avoiding setbacks — it’s building systems and leadership practices that help teams pivot quickly and effectively.

3. Root cause analysis is essential

Before reacting to a challenge, leaders must analyze the real source of the problem rather than making quick decisions based on assumptions.

Connect with Linda Kaye Randall

www.linkedin.com/in/linda-randall-8054877a

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Ouch. Yes, we said it.

In this eye-opening episode of The Sharvette Mitchell Radio Show, Sharvette sits down with nationally recognized nonprofit strategist Dr. Sharon R. Elefant, Founder & CEO of The Nonprofit Plug LLC and The Nonprofit Plug Foundation Inc.

🎧 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The #1 sign your nonprofit is NOT ready for funding
• Why many founders miss out on major gifts (even million-dollar opportunities)
• What funders are really looking for before they invest
• The difference between grants, sponsorships, major donors & earned income
• How nonprofit founders can legally pay themselves
• Practical steps to raise unrestricted revenue immediately

🔑 What “Readiness” Really Means

Dr. Sharon breaks down nonprofit capacity beyond just staffing:

• Financial systems & accounting
• Clear budgets & program cost breakdowns
• Defined impact metrics
• Professional infrastructure (website, business email, phone)
• Revenue strategy beyond just grants
• Leadership sustainability

💰 Revenue Streams Explained

Dr. Sharon clarifies the distinctions between:

Grants – Competitive, restricted, reporting-heavy
Major Donors – Relationship-based, flexible, powerful
Sponsorships – Marketing-aligned partnerships
Earned Income – Charging for services to sustain impact

BIO: Dr. Sharon R. Elefant is a nationally recognized nonprofit strategist, educator, and community advocate, serving as the Founder and CEO of The Nonprofit Plug LLC and The Nonprofit Plug Foundation Inc. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, compliance, financial management, grant writing, and capacity building, she has supported the formation and sustainability of hundreds of nonprofit organizations across the country. Dr. Sharon has helped nonprofits collectively secure over $15 million in funding, manage millions in assets, and transition founders into paid executive leadership roles.

www.thenonprofitplug.com

https://www.facebook.com/thenonprofitplug/

https://www.instagram.com/thenonprofitplug/

Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Mitchell Productions and the 90-Day Marketing Plan. Marketing isn’t just for for-profits — it applies to nonprofits, ministries, and mission-driven organizations

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