Conversations With Carole
"Conversations with Carole" is meant to build a community where we can talk about current and historical issues relevant to our times. I've been in the cross culture business for many years and celebrate the past work I've done in radio. It made sense NOW to move the conversation to a podcast format where we can all get involved!
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As an award-winning keynote speaker, trainer, and global thought leader, since 1987, Carole Copeland Thomas moderates the discussions of critical issues affecting the marketplace. She has her pulse on the issues affecting working professionals and regularly consults with industry leaders. She has spent 36 years cultivating relationships and partnerships with local, national, and international sponsors, including Walmart, Amtrak, and Emirates Airlines. Carole is the past president of The National Speakers Association -New England Chapter and was on the leadership team of Black NSA. Carole is a blogger and social media enthusiast using various technology platforms to enhance her business development activities.
Carole has been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Black Enterprise, ABC Radio, and CBS News.
She is the author of eight books and is the Past National Vice Chair of the National Black MBA Association
Carole is a 28-year member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and an active member of Black NSA. She won the President Emeritus Award for the leadership role she played during the 2017-2018 NSA New England Chapter Year.
Visit Carole's website at www.carolecopelandthomas.com.
Conversations With Carole
7/12/2025 EPISODE #54 SWIPE: Take OnThe Trolls-Online Self Defense with Nicola Millington
In this powerful and practical episode of Conversations With Carole, meet Nicola Millington—visionary PR strategist, cultural curator, and author of the timely and transformative new book, SWIPE: Mastering the Art of Handling Trolls and Protecting Your Peace. From the bustling energy of the Notting Hill Carnival to the calm confidence of digital self-defense, Nicola brings 25 years of communications wisdom to the screen and the page.
This episode takes listeners on a journey through Nicola’s multicultural roots in Guyana and the UK, her philosophy of legacy business building, and the hard-won lessons that shaped her groundbreaking workbook, SWIPE. Designed to empower individuals and small business owners alike, the book offers real-life case studies, including the viral TikTok post on Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and introduces a practical five-step SWIPE method:
Stop. Weigh. Investigate. Protect. Educate/Exit.
Whether you're a Gen Z creator, a concerned parent, or a business leader fighting for your digital reputation, this episode arms you with tools, insight, and courage.
Why Young People Should Read This Book:
- Mental Strength in a Digital World: In an age of online aggression, SWIPE gives young people strategies to navigate trolls, protect their mental health, and preserve their peace.
- Practical Digital Wisdom: Nicola offers timeless guidance infused with cultural depth and lived experience. From decoding digital aggression to identifying bot behavior, SWIPE is a survival guide for digital natives.
- Bridging Generations: With youth depression and loneliness rising alongside internet use, SWIPE is more than a book—it’s a bridge between analog wisdom and digital resilience.
- Empowerment Through Storytelling: The book includes nine relatable case studies, making it a must-read for young leaders, creators, and everyday users navigating the fast-paced world of online engagement.
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Where to Purchase the Book at Nicola’s Website:
https://www.marketingwithlovedigital.co.uk/swipe-landing-page
Or in the UK purchase at Amazon