Alicia Makaye's guest appearances

Alicia Makaye

Follow the Leader

Mahogany Momology

Janice Bryant Howroyd

Laurel Mintz

Jessica Yellin

Jennefer Witter

Mignon Francois

Julia Pimsleur

Elayne Fluker

Julie Smolyansky

Kimberly Davis

Kimberly Alexander

Chanel Christoff Davis

Karmetria Burton

Gina Charbonnet

Carrie Martinez

Psyche Terry

OwlTail

This episode is brought to you by GXA.  GXA is an IT Solutions provider that builds stronger businesses and stronger communities. GXA prides itself on giving back to the underprivileged, not only within the community, but internationally.  We have the pleasure to continue the discussion about IT awareness and diversity with co-founder, Dr. Alicia Makaye. GXA: https://gxait.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gxait LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gxa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GXAIT About Dr. Alicia Makaye Dr. Alicia Makaye is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and co-founder of GXA (she is the “A” in GXA). GXA is an IT Solutions provider that helps other businesses take command and control of their IT. She is an U.S. Airforce Veteran and a graduate of U.T. Dallas with a Ph.D. in Public affairs. Dr. Makaye is an alumni of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses entrepreneurship program (cohort 10). Most recently Dr. Makaye was recognized by Dallas Business Journal as a 2019 Minority Business Leader for her leadership and contributions to the community. Dr. Makaye frequently speaks and participates in activities that foster youth development. She currently serves on UT Dallas Diversity Advisory Council and MPA Advisory Board and elected as Richardson Chamber as Advisory Board Member. GXA was recognized as the recipient of the Inc. 5000 award, one of America’s fastest growing companies in 2014 and 2019 and is also a Microsoft Partner. Since GXA inception 14 years ago, the company has served over 300 small to medium sized businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Makaye has led the GXA community outreach initiatives including Adopting a Veteran Family, providing financial literacy workshops for the youth and backpack drives. GXA collected and donated over 100 computers to Imani Bridges to empower men and women in Nigeria. In 2018, GXA collected and donated over 300 computers to the community locally and internationally. When Dr. Makaye is not running the business or volunteering, she is attending Dallas Mavericks Basketball games with her children or going to Hockey games with her husband of 17 years. Jet Skiing is her favorite vacation leisure activity. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist

This episode is brought to you by GXA.  GXA is an IT Solutions provider that builds stronger businesses and stronger communities. GXA prides itself on giving back to the underprivileged, not only within the community, but internationally.  We have the pleasure to continue the discussion about IT awareness and diversity with co-founder, Dr. Alicia Makaye. GXA: <a href="https://gxait.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gxait.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/gxait" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/gxait</a> LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gxa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/gxa/</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/GXAIT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/GXAIT</a> About Dr. Alicia Makaye Dr. Alicia Makaye is a philanthropist, entrepreneur and co-founder of GXA (she is the “A” in GXA). GXA is an IT Solutions provider that helps other businesses take command and control of their IT. She is an U.S. Airforce Veteran and a graduate of U.T. Dallas with a Ph.D. in Public affairs. Dr. Makaye is an alumni of Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses entrepreneurship program (cohort 10). Most recently Dr. Makaye was recognized by Dallas Business Journal as a 2019 Minority Business Leader for her leadership and contributions to the community. Dr. Makaye frequently speaks and participates in activities that foster youth development. She currently serves on UT Dallas Diversity Advisory Council and MPA Advisory Board and elected as Richardson Chamber as Advisory Board Member. GXA was recognized as the recipient of the Inc. 5000 award, one of America’s fastest growing companies in 2014 and 2019 and is also a Microsoft Partner. Since GXA inception 14 years ago, the company has served over 300 small to medium sized businesses in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Dr. Makaye has led the GXA community outreach initiatives including Adopting a Veteran Family, providing financial literacy workshops for the youth and backpack drives. GXA collected and donated over 100 computers to Imani Bridges to empower men and women in Nigeria. In 2018, GXA collected and donated over 300 computers to the community locally and internationally. When Dr. Makaye is not running the business or volunteering, she is attending Dallas Mavericks Basketball games with her children or going to Hockey games with her husband of 17 years. Jet Skiing is her favorite vacation leisure activity. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: <a href="https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology</a> Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: <a href="https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination</a> Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist</a>

Season 2, Episode 29:  Mompreneur Spotlight - Alicia Makaye, PhD

"What are you doing that you can pay somebody else to do?"Entrepreneurs and small business owners can feel like the weight of the world rests on their shoulders.  Dr. Alicia Makaye of GXA was one of those.  She says it's crucial for owners to get out of the office, form networks, and tell their story.  Beyond that, Dr. Makaye says it's not enough to simply work for the people you employ; you have to have an eye on your community and give back.Learn more about Chanel Christoff Davis at www.ddhtax.com or on social media @SalesTaxHelp

"What are you doing that you can pay somebody else to do?" Entrepreneurs and small business owners can feel like the weight of the world rests on their shoulders. Dr. Alicia Makaye of GXA was one of those. She says it's crucial for owners to get out of the office, form networks, and tell their story. Beyond that, Dr. Makaye says it's not enough to simply work for the people you employ; you have to have an eye on your community and give back. Learn more about Chanel Christoff Davis at <a href="http://www.ddhtax.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.ddhtax.com</a> or on social media @SalesTaxHelp

Working on Your Business, Not in Your Business with Dr. Alicia Makaye