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
9/5/2025 Episode #57 – Back To School Mindset: A Ten Point Plan
In this empowering episode of Conversations With Carole, Carole Copeland Thomas shares her 10 Point Plan for creating the right mindset for a successful school year. Whether you’re a high school student, college learner, adult returning to the classroom, or simply someone looking to reset your approach to learning, these insights will set you on the path to success.
Carole covers strategies like:
- Embracing a clean slate and leaving the past behind
- Securing resources early to avoid mid-semester stress
- Building the discipline of routine study and research
- Using AI wisely without losing your critical thinking
- Finding study buddies and choosing teachers with care
- Avoiding the trap of a negative, self-fulfilling mindset
- Harnessing the power of faith, prayer, and self-belief
This episode is full of practical wisdom and motivational energy to help you or someone you know start the academic year strong.
Share this episode with students in your life—or use these tips yourself as a reminder that every season brings a chance for growth.
Listen now and step into the year with purpose, positivity, and power!
Learn more about Carole's speaking and training services at www.carolecopelandthomas.com