On this episode of the Give It Up Podcast, Margo sits down with Dr. Christine Herring, the author of the Mind Jukebox and co-founder of Herring Seminars and Consulting. They explore how the thoughts we play on repeat shape our lives, leadership, and self-worth. From the corporate boardroom to personal breakthroughs, Dr. Herring shares powerful insights on how to silence mental noice and choose thoughts that elevate, inspire, and empower. We dig into: How the Mind Jukebox playlist can help you recognize and reprogram negative thinking; What it takes to thrive as a Black woman educational leader; how leaders can shift workplace culture by shifting mindsets. Dr. Herring's personal journey of transformation and why your "mental playlist" matters is also discussed. This is a bold, soulful, and practical conversation that will leave you thinking differenly about the stories you tell yourself and how to give up what no longer serves you. Please visit www.herringseminars.com for more information.

3:55 - Give It Up Spotlight

6:23 - Poem: The Black Woman

7:50 - Not who I thought I would be

9:30 - Other people's opinion

11:34 - "Now I had these girls"

12:11 - "My why became my children"

14:45 - Music changes our vibration

18:35 - An educator at the core

20:24 - What's going on?

22:10 - "We're all leaders"

24:10 - Be Brave

26:00 - The other Dr. Herring (Chuck)

30:07 - Handprints and Footprints

35:57 - Calling People In

37:30 - Level setting language

40:20 - The Four Agreements

43:50 - Music and Mantras to maintain identity

45:30 - Staying in the Lab too long

49:00 - Multi-generations in the work force

53:35 - The reward for authenticity

54:30 - Mind Jukebox Trilogy

55:00 - Women's Wellness Retreat (October 14-17)

57:00 - Give It Up for Family

Dr. Christine Herring

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