Conversations With Trellis

Join host Trellis Usher as she takes you inside the conversation on the black tech ecosystem in Atlanta! Trellis will also discuss her thoughts on the arrest of two African-American men at a Starbucks in Philadelphia last week and what CEO Kevin Johnson and other executives need to do to improve inclusion and the customer experience in their companies.   Join the conversation!

During this time of year, many people are focused on spring cleaning their physical homes. We also apply that technique as part of the Blueprint framework. Cleaning up, clearing out, letting go, purging, detoxing are all techniques to take a look at your life and determine what is useful and what is waste. Once you've taken that important step you can be more intentional about how to get rid of the waste so that you can focus on the things that matter. During this month, we will take a walk inside The Blueprint framework to do some clean-up on a few key rooms: The Home Office  - Career & BusinessThe Bedroom & Bathroom - Self-care & EmotionsThe Kitchen - Diet & NutritionThe Safe - Personal Finances Join the conversation!

During this time of year, many people are focused on spring cleaning their physical homes. We also apply that technique as part of the Blueprint framework. Cleaning up, clearing out, letting go, purging, detoxing are all techniques to take a look at your life and determine what is useful and what is waste. Once you've taken that important step you can be more intentional about how to get rid of the waste so that you can focus on the things that matter. During this month, we will take a walk inside The Blueprint framework to do some clean-up on a few key rooms: The Home Office  - Career & Business Our special guest today will be Erin White, CEO and MastHER Strategist of Hexagon Outsourcing Group. She spent eight years at Coca-Cola Enterprises. As an HR professional she coached, developed and guided some of the highest-level leaders in the organization. At Coke, Erin was an intrapreneur, innovating new ways of working and building internal centers of excellence from the ground up. As well as improving upo

Trellis will chat with entrepreneurs Kari Davis and Kevin Anthony Johnson who transitioned out of successful "corporate" careers to start ventures of their own. They will discuss why they felt this was the right or more authentic choice for them, their rationales regarding the kind of business they would start as well as the timing. The show wouldn't be complete if we also didn't dive into mis-steps, detours and lessons learned. While entrepreneurship is on the rise, especially for women, it still requires some planning if you have that option. In her capacity as a coach, Trellis helps corporate leaders transition into ventures of their own without damaging their professional reputations. Join her and her guests and gain the valuable insights that you need if you're working on your own transition strategy.

BluePrint host Trellis Usher provides you with a little inspiration to stay encouraged when things don't go according to plan.

Join me for my interview with fitness and nutrition coach Marquese Martin-Hayes on how to take control of your health. In honor of Men's Health Awareness Month, Marquese Martin-Hayes, a Raw Nutrition coach and Endurance runner, will share a few of his personal secrets for good health. You'll learn some things that will not only keep you healthy, but restore your body and reignite your youth! If you implement the things he shares, you can avoid the "blue pill" and walk into your next physical with confidence. Ladies this show can also help you give the man in your life the gifts of health and wellness so listn in!   Don't miss this important show.  If you're serious about taking better care of yourself, this will be just the motivation that you need.

Join Trellis Usher, BluePrint host, as she talks to Atlanta’s own Spoken Word and Literary Artist, Jon Goode.  Jon will talk to us about living authentically and on purpose. He will share with us how he’s navigated the various components of his life that have allowed him to pursue his passions and how he's made tough choices to step out of the expectations of others to create a life that fits who he is. Jon will also share what’s going on with his new play, when and where we can expect to see it. Jon is an Emmy Nominated writer and the winner of the 2006 Promax Gold for best copyright North America. His work has been featured in CNN's Black In America, HBO's Def Poetry, BET's Lyric Cafe, TVOne's Verses and Flow, in commercials and interstitials for TVLand/Nick @ Nite and in radio commercials for McDonalds. Jon has done print work for Nike and Rolling Out Urban Style Weekly. He has also recently written promos in association with 20th Century Fox Films. Jon has toured the country extensively with his work and

LISTENER ONLY SHOW:  Listen as BluePrint host Trellis Usher provides you with words of motivation, inspiration and encouragement to help you get your week off to a great start! This weekly podcast will become part of your Sunday routine to reflect, plan and ignite your spirit to live the life of your dreams.     Subscribe to the BluePrint Design Your Dream Life podcast on iTunes for automatic updates to your mobile device!  

Listen as BluePrint creator and host Trellis Usher answers a key question regarding authenticity and relationships.  Based on nearly two decades of study, work and life experiences, Trellis shares her thougths and insights on how to find in yourself what you crave in another person. Throughout Trellis' corporate career, she has studied human behavior, personality, motivation, engagement, leadership, how people learn and the role the brain plays in how we see and respond to the world.  All of that, in addition to her "scary accurate intution" as her close friends describe it, allows her to connect to what her coaching clients need to hear and how they need to hear it. You'll want to listen to this over and over again and send it to everyone you know!  

Join me and Speaker, Author, Trainer and Coach Ernest Phillips as we discuss the Princess Warrior Syndrome.  The Princess Warrior Syndrome Phillips says is seen in "women who have experienced negative and hurtful relationships and have learned to respond in a war-like fashion.  They bring their war skills into choosing men, seeing them as the enemy, even in healthy relationships."   These women often don't realize they are damaging their relationships and they continue an endless repetition of bad relationships. If you're interested in learning more or gaining valuable advice for your relationship woes, you don't want to miss this show.  Ernest Phillips, President of  TUG Coaching & Training, is an expert in relationship building. His work improves the client’s ability to interact with others in all situations from corporate to newlyweds.  Ernest helps his clients improve on fundamentals such as Boundaries, Conflict Management, and Communicating with Purpose to make them more effective than ever before. 

Join me as I talk with business owner, personal trainer and natural bodybuilder Tony Smith.  Tony is the the owner of MaxFit Trainers and is passionate about helping individuals at all levels reach their persoanal fitness best.  Tony will provide you with advice on how to reach your fitness goals no matter what your current fitness level.  Tony and his team conduct bootcamps around the metro-Atlanta area, as well as corporte training camps, individual training and walking clubs.   Tony is a contributor to The BluePrint online community in the area fitness.  Call in to ask Tony your questions about how to adpot a fitness lifestyle and how you can get started.   Exciting guests and host, Trellis Usher, will help you to uncover the fears that have been holding you back, identify strategies to move your closer to your dreams and provide you will valuable tips and resources to maintain your progress. Join us each Monday at 12:00 PM EST or listen to or dowload the podcast for later playback.

Join host Trellis Usher as she interviews 21 year old college student and entrepreneur Brittany Turner.  Brittany has recently launched her iCandy Designs brand with it's first line of business - custom, hand-made jewelry.  Brittany will discuss how important it is for young people to identify what they are good at and passionate about and then follow through with hard work and dedication. Brittany is currently pursuing her Bachelors of Fine Arts and working two jobs while at the same time getting her business up and running. Join us every Monday at 12PM EST for more guests who will provide you with tips, strategies and motivation to design, build and live the life of your dreams.

Join host, Trellis Usher and guest Dee Parker as they explore the role that confidence plays in living your dream life.  Dee is the President and Principal Consultant of Vivid Learning Solutions which works with organizations to help them achieve their learning and development goals.  She has over 15 years of experience designing and implementing solutions for fortune-level corporations, small to mid-size businesses and non-profit organizations.  So many of us struggle with self-confidence. Dee defines confidence in this way: "Confidence is fully trusting God with your life. The lack of trust in our capabilities is what stops us from completing and carrying out the purpose of God's plan for our lives." Join us each Monday at 12:00 PM EST or listen to or dowload the podcast for later playback.

Join me and some amazing fathers as we discuss the joys and challenges of being a dad! Often society focuses on the absent fathers and the poor job that some of them are doing.  In the past 10 years or so I've met some amazing men that do an excellent job of caring for, providing for, protecting and teaching their children.  They plan a very active role in the lives of their children, From church, to school, to baseball, to karate and ballet, they are there. They don't do it because it's easy and anyone who is a parent knows that! But they do it because they see Fatherhood as part of their purpose...part of their BluePrint. They do it because they love their children.  Our President has given the world a view of a father who is extremely busy but still makes time for his children. And my guests are doing the same thing! These men will share with us how they make it work and how their children are benefiting. Tell every man you know to listen in for this special broadcast on Sunday June 17 at 12PM EST!

Who says there's no LOVE in business?  Join BluePrint host Trellis Usher as she talks with Robert McKenzie, Founder and CEO of Fit Business Fit People Inc. and Tattoo Technologies Inc. about how any business can love its customers better.   "We have possibly reached the tipping point of the market and the world’s awareness of the importance of love in business."   As a business executive with more than 20 years of experience, Robert will explain why he feels this has happened and provide strategies and tips to fix it.  Robert says, "If your customers are loyal, they may still seek out other suppliers in your niche but if they LOVE you, they'd rather go without than turn to another supplier." Join us LIVE each Monday at 12:00 PM EST or you can listen to the podcast any time after the show.

  Join the conversation each week to help you design, build and live the life of your dreams.     Host Trellis Usher and featured guest, life and executive coach Kevin Anthony Johnson, will explore the value of Emotional Intelligence as an invaluable asset in today's job market from main street to the executive suite. You'll learn secrets to self-awareness, how to activate dormant talents, and a few great tools for keeping in touch with your tribe.   Call in with your questions for Coach KJ on career re-invention, personal transformation and techniques for getting unstuck-- you just might get picked for a live coaching session on-the-air!   Join us each Monday at 12:00 PM EST or listen to or dowload the podcast for later playback.   

Join Trellis and her guest Marquese Martin-Hayes, Inspiration Architect and Raw Food Vegan as they discuss the five (5) major components to better health and how they affect your body, your emotions and your ability to succeed. If you have questions regarding diet, nutrition, detoxing or other health-related issues, call in to ask Marquese!  He's been involved in fitness and nutrition for over 20 years and has been involved in the raw food lifestyle for more than five years.  Marquese will also share other upcoming projects of his organization The Proper Physique. Don't forget to join us each Monday at 12:00 PM EST or listen to or dowload the podcast for later playback.

Join Trellis and The BluePrint Dream Team as they discuss ways to help you design, build and live the life of your dreams. Experts will speak about various topics like fitness, nutrition, relationships, spirituality, career and personal growth to help you achieve your goals and break through areas where you have been stuck.  The guests will also share updates on new projects that they are working on throughout the U.S. Planned guests include DeYonne Parker, Robert C. McKenzie, Marquese Martin-Hayes, and Kevin A. Johnson.   Join us live each Monday at 12:00 PM EST or listen to or dowload the podcast for later playback.

Join Trellis as she broadcasts following the Jobs One event as part of the Education Nation Tour.  Georgia politicians, educators and business leaders discuss the skill gaps that plague Georgia's graduates and increase the ramp-up time for getting them ready for the world of work. Georgia is one of the states that received a waiver from the No Child Left Behind Act in order to explore more flexible education reform solutions.  Trellis will report on what she heard as part of the event and welcomes your calls and questions.   Join us next Monday at 12:00 PM EST, our regularly scheduled time, or listen to or dowload the podcast for later playback.

Join host, Trellis Usher, as she explains the name change for the radio show and all of the new and exciting things going on with the T.R. Ellis Group.  Trellis is still committed to helping individuals and organizations succeed and has some new offerings designed to help do just that.  If you were a fan or follower of PeopleBuilders, you are going to love The BluePrint.  We'll provide you with tools, tips, resources and skills to live the life of your dreams.  You don't want to miss this important broadcast!