Beyond the Business Suit with Kailei Carr: Recent Episodes
Kailei Carr: Presence and leadership coach for executive women
In this powerful episode, host Kailei Carr brings together three exceptional communication experts and coaches with The Asbury Group to unpack the art and science of effective communication: Relationship Communication Expert & Executive Coach, Dr. Amber Wright, Executive Communication Expert & Transformational Coach, Pascale Bourne, and Executive Communication Coach & Storytelling Specialist, Alex Cohen. Together, they dive deep into the nuances of effective communication as a conscious leader including presentation preparation strategies, overcoming communication fears and remaining authentic and present in their personal power.
Whether you’re an emerging leader, seasoned executive, or professional looking to improve your communication skills, this episode offers invaluable insights that will transform how you connect with others. Want to know how you can work with any of these practitioners or bring them to your organization to speak? Feel free to reach out to us at hello@groupasbury.com.
ABOUT AMBER WRIGHT
Dr. Amber L. Wright is a relationship communication expert, facilitator and executive coach with The Asbury Group and founder of Words Well Said. As an executive coach and speaker, she guides leaders toward expressing their highest selves with confidence, authentic authority, and grace. Her popular TEDx Talk entitled, “Ask Better Questions to Build Better Connections,” has inspired people all over the world to become stronger communicators in their everyday lives. She has been mentioned in Fast Company, Essence, and Mashable.
How to stay connected to Dr. Amber Wright:
Instagram: @dramberwright
LinkedIn: Dr. Amber L. Wright
Threads: @talktoamber
To purchase the “Can We Talk” cards, visit here.
ABOUT PASCALE BOURNE
Pascale Bourne wears many hats with The Asbury Group including a communication and voice expert, executive coach and transformational facilitator. She has over two decades of experience as a certified Speech Language Pathologist and people leader. Her career has been rooted in healing, nurturing, and mentoring others, helping hundreds of individuals—both literally and figuratively—find their voices and communicate with greater impact.
Driven by her passion and calling, Pascale transitioned from management into coaching, where she now bridges the science and soul of communication. As an Executive Communication Coach and Transformation Facilitator, she has worked with leaders from Fortune 500 companies, leading transformative workshops, delivering dynamic presentations, and providing tailored one-on-one coaching.
Pascale is deeply committed to helping people unlock their innate potential and step into their power as communicators. With a keen ability to uncover the tools that enhance voice and presence, she brings her gifts forward in service to others, empowering them to speak with clarity, confidence, and authenticity.
How to stay connected to Pascale Bourne:
Instagram: @p_bourne
LinkedIn: Pascale Bourne
ABOUT ALEX COHEN
Alex believes you don’t need to become a great speaker—you already are one. You just need to access what’s already inside you. He combines his studies in communication sciences with over 10 years of coaching experience to help executives overcome speaking anxiety, think on their feet, and become master storytellers. With The Asbury Group, Alex takes an authentic, upbeat, and disarming approach to coaching. No rigid scripts. No forced poses. Just real strategies that tap into your natural strengths. He helps individuals build self-awareness—the key to confident communication. Alex has discovered that when you understand yourself, you understand how to connect with others. Once you feel that connection, speaking in any situation stops being awkward and starts feeling natural.
QUOTABLES:
“The quality of your life is directly influenced by your ability to communicate with confidence and with clarity.” – Dr. Amber Wright
“People want to know that you get where they are. Once they understand that you get where they are, then it opens them up for whatever else you want to share.” – Pascale Bourne
“For our work to be effective, we have to become really good listeners.” – Alex Cohen
You can watch the full video of this conversation here:
In this powerful episode of Beyond the Business Suit, host Kailei Carr is joined by workplace equity consultant and bestselling author, Minda Harts, to explore the critical role of trust in the workplace. As a preview of her forthcoming book, Talk to Me Nice: Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace (coming July 2025), Minda introduces a transformative framework designed to help leaders and teams view trust not just as a value, but as a strategic asset.
During the conversation, Minda breaks down the seven trust languages and shares how each can be used to foster healthier, more productive work environments. Together, Kailei and Minda also discuss why trust is essential to combating burnout, improving retention, and enhancing team culture, especially when we spend over 90,000 hours of our lives at work.
Whether you’re a leader, team member, or change agent, this episode will leave you reflecting on how to build (and rebuild) trust with intention and impact.
ABOUT MINDA HARTS:
Minda Harts is a bestselling author, workplace consultant, and sought-after keynote speaker, helping organizations turn trust into their most significant competitive advantage. Through her groundbreaking Seven Trust Languages® framework, she equips leaders, teams, and professionals with actionable strategies to build high-trust, high-impact workplaces.
Minda has shaped conversations on workplace equity, self-advocacy, and leadership as the author of The Memo, Right Within, and You Are More Than Magic. Her impact spans boardrooms and conference stages worldwide, with companies like Nike, Google, Best Buy, and JPMorgan Chase calling on her to redefine leadership and workplace culture. LinkedIn has recognized her as the #1 Top Voice in the Workplace and by Business Insider as one of the top 100 People Transforming Business.
Minda’s next book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace (July 22, 2025), is set to revolutionize how leaders and teams harness trust as their most valuable asset.
In addition to her work as a speaker and consultant, Minda is an assistant professor at NYU and the founder of The Memo LLC, where she is shaping the next generation of leaders.
QUOTABLES: “How are we cultivating trust each and every day?”
“I want us to remember that the human element of the workplace…people are not robots.”
“People forget that trust is earned.”
“Sometimes we need to get under the hood and find out what we need more of in the workplace.”
“What does trust look like for you in the workplace?”
THE FINAL FIVE
- When you were a child what did you want to be when you grew up? As a child, I wanted to work at the airport. I thought, they were around all these planes and they get to travel. At first it was a flight attendant but if you’ve ever met me in person I wasn’t going to be able to put anyone’s bags up top. I didn’t hit the height requirement. I felt it was a stable career at the airport and to have flight privileges.
- What are some of the things that you do to keep your skills sharp? I am a been proponent in investing in yourself. I’m always taking courses, writing classes, or going to conferences because I always want to be learning. I feel like we can’t be creative if we’re not putting ourselves in the spaces to create and hear from others as well.
- What is the best advice you’ve ever received? The best advice I’ve received is don’t be ambivalent about your career. I think it’s important and it’s always served me well because we’ve worked so hard to get to where we are and we shouldn’t want to lean out.
- What is something that you love to do that some people may be surprised by? This is an exclusive that many people do not know at all…when I have the time I like to rent out a studio and I like to go rap. I like to spit bars in the booth. It’s a way for me to be creative again and I love music. I love rap lyrics and grits.
- What is one book that has impacted your life? There’s so many. I know it sounds cliche but I would say the Bible. I grew up going to church but I didn’t start to dig in and find out what the truth meant for me until later in life. It really helps me figure out my advocacy. Jesus was an advocate for the folks in the streets and once I figured out my role and my purpose I realized my mission was to use my mouth and microphone as a truth teller for those who may not feel comfortable telling the truth in the workplace. It really helped give me agency in a way that I hadn’t looked at it before.
You can watch the full video of this conversation here:
How to stay connected to Minda Harts:
Website: Mindaharts.com
LinkedIn: Minda Harts
Preorder Talk To Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages For A Better Workplace here.
Does leadership that is love-led have a place in the workplace?
On the next episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Founder and CEO of The Asbury Group, Kailei Carr, is joined by Nicki Anderson, a visionary leader and founder of L3 Consulting. Nicki, with 30 years of leadership experience, emphasizes the importance of leading with heart and compassion. She shares her personal journey, inspired by a meditation session, and highlights the need for self-care and self-acceptance. Nicki stresses the significance of listening, staying curious, and having difficult conversations with kindness as a leader which create ripple effects of positive actions, both in personal and professional settings. Nicki also shares a few practical tips including starting the day with intention and taking midday pauses for self-assessment. This is your guide to start laying the foundation for leadership that is love-led!
ABOUT NICKI ANDERSON:
With over three decades of distinguished leadership, strategic growth, and team management
experience, Nicki Anderson is a visionary leader known for consistently driving exceptional outcomes
and surpassing organizational goals. Notable achievements include creating and spearheading a
groundbreaking leadership program at Benedictine University and serving as the first female CEO of the
Naperville Chamber of Commerce in its 112-year history. Nicki also owned and operated her own
wellness company from 1993 to 2013 when it was sold.
Most recently, Nicki launched her passion project, L3 Consulting. L3 = Love-led Leadership, and focuses on helping individuals develop a more compassionate, heart-centered relational approach to leadership professionally and personally.
When Nicki isn’t writing or speaking about Love-led Leadership, she is the Director of Strategic
Partnerships for DuPage Foundation.
Nicki is also committed to community service, serving on the Board of Directors for Loaves and Fishes
and the Advisory Board for The Alive Center and volunteering for other community events.
If you want anything personal, Nicki and her husband Bill live in Naperville, IL. They have four grown
children and two grandchildren.
QUOTABLES:“I believe we are all born to love and to be loved.”
“Showing up every day with love is not only extremely courageous, but vital for a business of collaboration, of trust, of connection and all the things that are lacking because we don’t bring that love.”
“Don’t confuse grace with boundaries.”
“Love isn’t a soft skill, it’s a life skill.”
“It’s amazing what happens when you come out on the other side of discomfort.”
How to stay connected to Nicki Anderson:
Website: L3Consulting.net
LinkedIn: Nicki Anderson
You can watch the video of our conversation on The Asbury Group YouTube channel here:
The Beyond the Business Suit podcast is back with another powerful episode led by Kailei Carr who reflects on what it truly means to lead in this new era of change, uncertainty and a collective yearning for something deeper. In this episode, Kailei invites us to explore a more conscious, human-centered approach to leadership that begins not with what we do, but with who we are being.
Kailei introduces the Asbury Group’s four states of consciousness—Existing, Thinking, Knowing, and Being—not as a hierarchy, but as a mirror for self-awareness and a path out of survival mode and into a more trusting flow within your leadership and beyond. Through reflections on her own personal leadership journey, Kailei equips leaders with the essential tools needed to evolve in this new era with presence, intentionality, and curiosity.
QUOTABLES:“We are in a time where we need to deepen who we need to be and lead from a new place.”
“It’s more than just a framework: it’s a lens, a language and a mirror to help us see not just how we lead but who we are being while we lead.”
“Recognizing where you are can help you relate to yourself and others.”
“The goal is to be aware of where you are.”
“Presence is a key tool that we all have to expand our capacity and shifts us from a thinking state to a knowing or flow state.”
To learn more about the Asbury Group’s States of Consciousness in more detail, read “Leading Beyond the Mind: The States of Consciousness That Change Everything” by Kailei Carr on LinkedIn.
In this next episode, we’re exploring recovery — not just from addiction, but also from the internalized domestication that keeps us small, disconnected, and playing by someone else’s rules. As a coach, mentor, and disruptor, Denitra Letrice joins host Kailei Carr who invites you to question what truly lights you up and what it takes to get closer to the person and leader you’re meant to be. Together, they’ll dive into the common roadblocks that show up on professional leadership journeys, the challenges of breaking free from where you come from, and the radical investments that create generational impact. Denitra is all about modeling what it means to show up in all spaces as your whole self — not just for you, but for your children and everyone watching — because the legacy we leave starts with the risks we’re willing to take now.
ABOUT DENITRA LETRICE:
Denitra Letrice is an accomplished People Leader, Change Agent, and award-winning coach dedicated to helping individuals and organizations turn their ideal vision into reality. Whether working one-on-one or with groups of professionals, Denitra ensures that building the life or company culture you desire becomes more than just talk — it becomes action. With a proven track record in developing top talent, shaping corporate culture, driving operational excellence, and fostering cross-departmental collaboration, Denitra leads with a results-driven, people-centered approach. Known for her motivating and empowering leadership style, she is passionate about mentoring and coaching others to achieve both individual and organizational success.
QUOTABLES:“Recovery from addiction doesn’t have to be your rock bottom.”
“So much of what the world needs right now is inside of people who are hiding it.”
“My passion is about helping people see themselves so that they can heal what needs to be healed and thrive to who they are called to be.”
“Give yourself permission to declare what you want your life to look like…full stop.”
“Let’s disrupt the shackles that we’ve put on our own beings.”
How to stay connected to Denitra Letrice:
Website: Deletrice.com
Instagram: @de_letrice
You can watch the video of our conversation on The Asbury Group YouTube channel here:
In this episode, Myra Capri leads a conversation with two phenomenal women, Radiah Rhodes, Wellbeing Advisor, and CEO of Evók, and Kailei Carr, CEO of the The Asbury Group. These powerhouse women are transforming leaders globally by elevating consciousness and helping them understand the power of intention.
Together, they’ve developed Conscious Leadership development programs that help leaders show up fully aligned with who they truly are. They not only break down the difference between goals and intentions, vulnerability and intimacy, and being versus doing—but also offer a fresh perspective on leadership, embodiment, and personal evolution.
Be prepared to take a deep dive into transformation as not just a process, but a way of being—and how you can start creating the life and leadership you desire right now.
ABOUT RADIAH RHODES:
Radiah Rhodes is an Author, Operations Leader and a Well-being advisor to global, innovative, and conscious executive leaders. Radiah believes there’s a better way to succeed at higher levels and it’s directly tied to both personal and an organization’s well-being.
For more than 25 years, Radiah trained herself to execute and deliver results in tough environments and at high levels. Graduating in engineering, leading teams and organizations for some of the world’s greatest Fortune 500 corporations and building iconic brands.
As a trained engineer, Radiah resolved to break up that pattern and designed her way out of a cycle of stress and sacrifice where so many ambitious high-achieving professionals spiral. Radiah believes well-being is the source of your productivity, creativity, and power and individuals can’t truly be successful without it. Thriving individuals who draw from their well-being are not only successful themselves, but are the keys to a successful, powerful team as well.
ABOUT KAILEI CARR:
Kailei Carr is an award-winning speaker, executive coach, and the CEO & Founder of The Asbury Group, a global transformational development firm known for its “whole person” approach to leadership. Renowned as a trusted advisor and a “safe space” for global leaders and legacy makers, Kailei’s conscious leadership model—grounded in awareness, purpose, and well-being—has inspired leaders to transform themselves and their organizations from the inside out.
Kailei earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and holds a BA from Emory University. Outside of coaching and speaking engagements, she hosts the acclaimed podcast, “Beyond the Business Suit,” which reaches listeners in over 100 countries.
Through her work, Kailei has inspired countless leaders to unlock their personal power and reach their highest potential, all while prioritizing wellbeing. Her insights have been featured in major media outlets including Forbes, Fortune, and The Oprah Winfrey Network.
QUOTABLES:“Your life is a direct match for who you’re being.” – Radiah Rhodes
“Surrender is not about giving up, it’s about letting go.” – Kailei Carr
“People can everyday access to transformation and to who they’re being.” – Radiah Rhodes
“Being [for me] is really being in full alignment and in conscious awareness of this present moment.” – Kailei Carr
How to stay connected with Radiah Rhodes:
Website: Evoklife.com/
LinkedIn: Radiah Rhodes PMP, PCC
Instagram: @radiahrrhodes; @evoklife
How to stay connected with Kailei Carr:
Website: KaileiCarr.com
LinkedIn: Kailei Carr
Facebook: Kailei Carr
Instagram: @kaileicarr; @asburygroup; @thisisbeyonding
You can watch the video of our conversation on The Asbury Group YouTube channel here:
As season 9 of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast continues to unfold, we’re diving deep into the relationship that chronic stress has with our leadership success with Dr. Kanika Sims, a board-certified internal medicine physician and esteemed practitioner with The Asbury Group. In this kickoff to our Conscious Leadership Series, Dr. Kanika guides us through how we, as leaders, can optimize our health in order to become the best leaders we can be. Dr. Kanika explains the difference between good stress vs. harmful stress and what the impact of stress can to do to the mind and body. By listening to this episode, we hope leaders can gain a higher consciousness of the tools and practices that can support more effective leadership and lessen chronic stress.
ABOUT DR. KANIKA SIMS
Dr. Kanika Sims, a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and leadership coach, brings over 20 years of expertise in women’s health, workplace wellness, and leadership development. As a clinician and coach, Dr. Sims brings a unique perspective to fostering growth, resilience, and transformative change in organizations. She empowers women in leadership with tools and support that align well-being with leadership effectiveness.
Dr. Sims has coached leaders across sectors such as healthcare, education, and corporate environments, focusing on optimizing performance health—the alignment of mental clarity, emotional resilience, and physical vitality necessary for peak leadership effectiveness. Her approach combines stress management techniques with leadership development strategies to help clients overcome burnout, enhance emotional agility, optimize cognitive performance and lead with confidence and intentionality.
Known for her empathetic coaching style, Dr. Sims creates safe, growth-centered spaces where clients can clearly define their goals, develop purposeful strategies, and achieve meaningful outcomes. Her passion for empowering women in leadership is evident in her work, which emphasizes well-being, reflective practices, and science-based strategies to drive sustainable success.
QUOTABLES: “Sometimes in the pursuit of success, we forget our health.”
“Your body is also a divine gift.”
“When you see an opportunity, it opens up possibility.”
“Being in the present moment is so powerful.”
“We are able to do the work so much better when our bodies are in balance.”
How to stay connected to Dr. Kanika Sims:
Website: drkanikamd.com/
Instagram: @drkanikamd
LinkedIn: Kanika M. Sims, MD, MPH
Register for “Mastering Stress For Leadership Success”, led by Dr. Kanika Sims, here.
You can watch the video of our conversation on The Asbury Group YouTube channel here:
We’re back! Not only are we celebrating the return of Beyond the Business Suit with season 9, but we’re also celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the podcast. This episode is all about our evolution and highlighting what’s in store for this season and beyond. Join us for this exclusive look at what you have to look forward to in season 9, along with a few other BIG announcements as we expand and grow in new directions.
QUOTABLES:“We’re committed to having you BE well so you can LEAD well.”
“Your growth, development and wellbeing is at the center of it all [for Beyond the Business Suit].”
Stay connected to our social channels for more updates on the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, the Beyonding Retreat and all things Asbury Group:
The Beyonding Retreat: BeyondingRetreat.com
Instagram: @beyondthebusinesssuit; @kaileicarr; @asburygroup
LinkedIn: Beyond The Business Suit
YouTube: @TheAsburyGroup
Subscribe to the Beyonding Podcast: COMING SOON
Register for “Mastering Stress For Leadership Success”, led by Dr. Kanika Sims, here.
The days after a historic presidential election can leave us all feeling a range of different emotions. In this bonus episode of Beyond the Business Suit, co-host Kailei Carr, felt is necessary to dive into these complex emotions and arise from them—whether personal, professional, or even on a broader scale. In this episode, Kailei shares essential tools for self-awareness and healthy emotional processing, including self-listening practices and ways for us to move past the fear responses we may be experiencing. Not only does Kailei explore the power of reconnection, but how to also learn how to lean on supportive communities to stay grounded. This episode leaves us all with helpful resources to support us all through the journey of these challenging emotions.
QUOTABLES:“No political candidate determines my destiny.”
“Isolation is trauma response.”
“It’s evident why we need to be together in community.”
You can watch the video of our conversation on The Asbury Group YouTube channel here:
Resources for managing disappointment and emotional responses:
- The Beyond Self-Care Toolkit: download here
- Catch the replay of the Holding Space for your Wellness: Pre-Election Session below:
Stay connected to our social channels for updates on the Beyonding Retreat and the Beyonding Community:
The Beyonding Retreat: BeyondingRetreat.com
The Beyonding Community: BeyondingCommunity.com
Instagram: @beyondthebusinesssuit; @beyondingcommunity; @kaileicarr
With the 2024 Beyonding Retreat less than two months away, we are officially in countdown mode! In this BONUS episode of Beyond The Business Suit, we’re talking about all things retreat and giving you a preview of our upcoming podcast, Beyonding! In this episode, retreat co-hosts Kailei Carr and Pascale Bourne sit down with their co-facilitators Myra Herring and Dr. Naeema Olatunji to discuss their insights on what attendees can expect from their retreat experience and what it truly means to embody the theme and go “Beyond Limits.” Not only do the group of ladies share their personal stories of impact from being a former attendee, but they reinforce the importance of being fully present and open to the transformation that is sure to take place. They even share the foundation of the retreat and its evolution over time by going DEEP into the “soulular” level. This episode not only will leave you knowing if this experience is right for you, but it will also inspire you to go beyond limits in your own life!
With fewer than 10 spots left, you’ll want to register today at BeyondingRetreat.com. You deserve it!
ABOUT THE RETREAT:
The Beyonding Retreat is an all-inclusive, immersive women’s retreat designed to awaken your inner power and shatter the barriers that hold you back. Nestled amidst the lush Costa Rican jungle at the Imiloa Institute, this transformative journey will guide you to transcend personal limitations, activate your healing and deeply engage with your inner wisdom to take you to your personal next level.
Our 2024 Beyonding Retreat is taking place Saturday, December 7th – Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Imiloa Institute (where we will have the entire retreat center to ourselves), immersed in the Costa Rican jungle just north of Dominical, deep in the Savegre Mountains and overlooking the Pacific ocean. Explore more at BeyondingRetreat.com.
QUOTABLES:You can watch the video of our conversation on The Asbury Group YouTube channel here:
Stay connected to our social channels and our retreat website for updates regarding registration, retreat vision and more:
Website: BeyondingRetreat.com
Instagram: @beyondthebusinesssuit; @beyondingcommunity; @kaileicarr; @p_bourne
When was the last time you asked yourself: How did I get here? Digital Products and Delivery Consulting Executive, TianEn Stephenson, is no stranger to that question as she has used the reflections of her career as the inspiration behind her newly released book, Closed Mouths, Don’t Get Fed: The Recipe of Asking and Getting What You Want in the Workplace. No matter where “here” is, TianEn believes we all have a story to tell of the life experiences that have brought us up to this very moment. In the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Kailei Carr, unpacks TianEn's personal journey to success, from her father's lessons on speaking up for herself to navigating a significant career change that has landed her the opportunity to help others learn how to “win” within their careers. TianEn teaches us how to live in a state of alignment by not letting our insecurities drive our paths and encourages us to build strong professional relationships that keep us on a path of uncovering our true purpose.
ABOUT TIANEN STEPHENSON:
TianEn Stephenson is an author of Closed Mouths, Don’t Get Fed: the recipe of asking and getting what
you want in the workplace, which released on June 4, 2024. Through her book, she provides practical
knowledge and guidance on how to be successful through speaking up, being curious, and going after
the career she wants. She is also a motivational speaker and career curator, where she helps others see
their potential and ambitions in their careers.
TianEn is a Digital Products and Delivery Consulting Executive, bringing over 11 years of delivery
excellence, product strategy and execution, and quality assurance experience. She is an associate
member of Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) and a board member of
ScholarShots, a nonprofit organization. She is married to Dionta and has 4 sons (Maximus-11, Titus-7,
Caius-3, and Emrys-4 months) and 2 dogs (Chewy and Layla). TianEn and her husband also serves the
community with their nonprofit, youth sports organization for football, basketball and track.
QUOTABLES:“Get people in your boat.”
“I’m in a state of alignment and courage.”
“Assumptions can change or define our reality or our deception.”
“Through my book journey, it’s been very telling but rewarding.”
“This is what God has given me as my gift and I’m happy to be answering that call.”
THE FINAL FIVE:
- What are some of the things you do to recharge your energy? Sleep. I have to tell myself to take a nap some times.
- What is something that you put on to feel powerful? Right now, it’s been the blazers. The colorful blazers have been my signature thing right now. It speaks columns because I love color, and showing up and feeling good.
- What are some of the things you do, that when you do them, you feel the most like yourself? Writing poetry. That was the beginning of my writing journey. I started writing poetry in middle school. My sister and I have always done creative writing. I've found that poetry is one of those free-spirit outlets for me.
- When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I thought I could be 4-5 different things. In my head, I wanted to be an actress, model and President of the United States. I had this fearlessness that I wanted to do all of those. The fourth thing was an inventor. I was always very crafty and came up with inventions around the house.
- What is something that you can love to do that people may be surprised by? One thing I would love to do more of is surfing. I started surfing 2 years ago when I went to Bali for my sister’s wedding. I wanted to do something I had never done before…Once I figured it out and got the quickness of it, I was able to catch some waves.
Stay connected to TianEn Stephenson:
Website: TiaEnStephenson.com
LinkedIn: TianEn Stephenson
Instagram: @AskTianEn
TikTok: @AskTianEn
Facebook: TianEn Stephenson, The Author
You can watch the full video of this conversation here:
When was the last time you looked yourself in the mirror and got to know yourself, if ever? The next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast offers us all a special treat to do just that. Co-host, Kailei Carr, is joined by Breathwork and Resilience Expert, Zee Clarke, for some deep breathing and soul searching. Not only does Zee share her personal journey to self-liberation through her own “Eat, Pray, Love” experience, but she also teaches a few practical breathing practices that can help us better manage daily life. Kailei and Zee also dive deep into Zee's book, Black People Breathe, as she advocates for meditation while debunking myths concerning meditation for people of color.
ABOUT ZEE CLARKE:
Zee Clarke is a breathwork and resilience expert and the author of the groundbreaking book, Black People Breathe. Trained in India, she is a Harvard MBA that went from leading teams at Fortune 500 companies to teaching powerful tools to improve our mental health and well-being in the workplace.
Her Breathwork@WorkTM program helps companies support their entire workforce in reducing stress, boosting productivity and prioritizing self-care. Her Black@WorkTM program focuses on helping people of color manage the chronic stress and professional development challenges resulting from microaggressions and systemic racism.
Companies like Google, Visa, and AMC Networks are supporting the wellbeing of their teams with these programs.
Zee has been featured in many leading publications including Fortune, Forbes, OprahDaily, ABC, CNBC, Ebony, Essence, and Fast Company.
You can follow her on LinkedIn, YouTube, or @zeeclarkebreathes on Instagram and TikTok for weekly breathwork practices and tools.
QUOTABLES:“Breathwork is breathing with intention.”
“Mindfulness is paying attention in the present moment without judgment and with curiosity.”
“I wanted us to feel empowered around our own self care despite what happens to and around us.
“Safety is a privilege.”
“It's so important for us to have a strong foundation.”
“The breath is the pause between stimulus and response.”
How to stay connected to Zee Clarke:
LinkedIn: Zhalisa “Zee” Clarke
Website: ZeeClarke.com
Instagram: @zeeclarkebreathes
To purchase the book, Black People Breathe, visit here.
A trailblazer. A leader. An embodiment of resilience. These are all words used to describe a true change-maker, Ria Aiken, a renown Technology and Security Director and D&I Advocate as she works to drive digital transformation. Together, Ria and co-host, Myra Herring, peel back the layers of Ria's personal journey from her childhood abroad to soaring into an unknown career of technology and security. Ria's story is one of self-discovery, getting comfortable with pivoting and ultimately how to become at peace with ourselves. Driving from the inspiration of her Great Aunt Pauli Murray, a notable Civil Rights activist, Ria forges her own legacy as being many “firsts” within her company while dedicating her life to fight for equity and diversity, specifically with women. Ria's journey ignites hope in all of us who need just a little push to embrace life to the fullest and be okay with stepping into our true selves no matter what.
ABOUT RIA AIKEN
A career shifter, Ria Aiken leverages 20+years of strategic planning, profit and loss (P&L) management, and change management in the global crisis and resilience space to partner with technology, security, and innovation teams in driving digital transformation while mitigating risk. She joined Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (FRBA) in June 2019.
An advocate for diversity and inclusion initiatives, women’s leadership, and passionate about mentoring the next generation of business and technology leaders. She has served as a Mentor for Women-In-Technology (WIT) Single Mother’s Program and Executive Women’s Forum (EWF), and has served on multiple advisory boards, most recently as a member of the Georgia State University Andrew Young School Public Policy, Evidenced-Based Cybersecurity Research Institute and Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Ria has also been a Guest Lecturer for Carnegie Mellon – Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy. She is an Executive Member of Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) and was the recipient of the Technology Leader on the Rise Award in 2023.
A wanderlust at heart, Ria is constantly planning her next international trip with her husband, Brian.
QUOTABLES:“I realized I could fit in anywhere as long as I recognized who I was as an individual.”
“Be okay and trust who you think you are.”
“You’re not for everybody and that’s okay.”
“I’m about creating legacy.”
“I’m always leaning into the uncomfortable.”
How to stay connected to Ria Aiken:
LinkedIn: Ria Aiken
Are you truly operating at your highest level to make the most significant impact for all? This is what diversity and inclusion leader, author and speaker, Denise Hamilton, is calling us toward in her groundbreaking debut book, Indivisible. In our latest episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Denise dives deep into her work of building more inclusive communities and workplaces, and offers her insights on how leaders can make significant change and create conditions that allow people to thrive. She even highlights some of the biggest challenges she and other DEI leaders have been facing given the current landscape and how DEI has been perceived. Not only does Denise's fortitude highlight the effort and patience required to see forward momentum, but her infectious optimism serves as a guiding light for us all toward a brighter future.
ABOUT DENISE HAMILTON
Denise Hamilton is a nationally recognized Diversity & Inclusion leader, specializing in Ally training. Denise is Founder and CEO of WatchHerWork, a digital learning platform for professional women. She is a highly requested speaker and trainer as well as media personality whose platform has reached and served people all over the world. Denise leverages her 25 years of executive experience with Fortune 500 organizations like AOL and CBRE to provide solutions that support the employees and the bottom line.
Clients have said Denise’s superpower is the ability to have the most challenging discussions and come out the other side with solutions and a positive direction. She uses this gift to lead workshops, design education programs, and coach senior leaders. The goal is to empower individuals and teams to mine and close the gender gap, understand differences, resolve conflict, and become better allies. Her clients include household names, like Meta, Apple, ExxonMobil, Hines, Amazon, Shell, the United Nations, and the WNBA.
Denise has been featured on NPR, Forbes, FOX, Huffington Post, CBS, NBC and on many other outlets.
She received her Master’s in Communication and her BSW in Social Work from Abilene Christian University. She currently resides in Houston, Texas.
QUOTABLES:“Do this work from the scar, not from the wound.”
“If we don’t heal, we’re not in the position to help other people heal.”
“We’ve got to resist the temptation to reject truth.”
“If you see it, change it.“
“You can’t measure leadership.”
How to stay connected to Denise Hamilton:
Website: DeniseHamilton.co
Instagram: @officialdham
LinkedIn: Denise Hamilton
Facebook: Denise Hamilton
You can watch the full video of this conversation here:
There's no better time for an inner transformation than now! In the 300th episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, retreat co-hosts, Kailei Carr and Pascale Bourne share an exclusive sneak peak into what's to come directly from the 2024 Beyonding Retreat location — the Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica! From the rejuvenating retreat experience to the eco-luxury accommodations, Kailei and Pascale take you on a journey to unveil just what this year's Beyonding Retreat is all about. Not only do they reflect on the evolution of the retreat from 2019 until now, they also highlight some of the best elements to expect from this first ever international iteration including the nourishing gourmet food, the connection to nature and the inner transformation that's in store for all who are open to the transformative energy waiting in the Costa Rican jungle!
ABOUT THE RETREAT
The Beyonding Retreat is an all-inclusive, immersive women's retreat designed to awaken your inner power and shatter the barriers that hold you back. Nestled amidst the lush Costa Rican jungle at the Imiloa Institute, this transformative journey will guide you to transcend personal limitations, activate your healing and deeply engage with your inner wisdom to take you to your personal next level.
Our 2024 Beyonding Retreat is taking place Saturday, December 7th – Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Imiloa Institute (where we will have the entire retreat center to ourselves), immersed in the Costa Rican jungle just north of Dominical, deep in the Savegre Mountains and overlooking the Pacific ocean. Explore more at BeyondingRetreat.com.
QUOTABLES:“Our retreat experiences are designed for women like us.” – Kailei Carr
“This is purpose-driven work.” – Pascale Bourne
“I could just feel the energy of this place.” – Kailei Carr
“There’s deep meaning and purpose in each [retreat] experience.” – Pascale Bourne
You can watch the video of our conversation here and see some of the retreat location yourself:
Stay connected to our social channels and our retreat website for updates regarding registration, retreat vision and more:
Website: BeyondingRetreat.com
Instagram: @beyondthebusinesssuit; @beyondingcommunity; @kaileicarr; @p_bourne
What would your life look like if you dropped everything and cruised around the world for almost a year? World traveler and travel influencer, Brandee Lake, has done just that. After leaving her corporate career behind, Brandee took her biggest leap of faith and joined the Ultimate World Cruise with Royal Caribbean to visit over 60+ countries over a span of nine months. She shares her experience with host, Myra Herring, on what she's found to be the most rewarding adventure of her life. From racial prejudices to unlimited family time, Brandee has found that her next chapter as a travel influencer includes less focus on documenting herself and more storytelling of those who are often unseen in the cruise world. Join us as we explore Brandee's journey of following her heart and honoring herself enough to go beyond limits!
ABOUT BRANDEE LAKE
Brandee Lake is a vibrant woman who's all about exploring the world and soaking up its diverse cultures. With over 80 countries under her belt and currently living on the ultimate world cruise, she's on a constant quest for adventure and new experiences.
After waving goodbye to her corporate gig, Brandee now spends her days traveling and capturing her adventures on social media. From lending a helping hand to immersing herself in local communities, she's all about giving back while on the go.
Her journey includes stints living abroad in the United Arab Emirates and Puerto Rico, and as an exchange student in Costa Rica, Spain, and Greece. These experiences not only broadened her horizons but also fueled her passion for understanding different ways of life.
Brandee's story is a testament to the magic of travel—how it opens our hearts, expands our minds, and connects us all. As she dives into her unexpected new role as a content creator, she's excited to share her adventures with the world and inspire others to embark on their own journeys of discovery.
QUOTABLES:“I have no obligations. It took some time to adjust to that. There is nothing we HAVE to do.”
“I’m starting to lean into what’s important to me.”
“Part of my genius is connecting with the people and just being real.”
“Whatever your dream is make it happen.”
“Don’t wait for another time, the time is now!”
How to stay connected with Brandee Lake:
LinkedIn: Brandee L.
Instagram: @iambrandeelake
TikTok: @iambrandeelake
Podcast: Brennan Files
Did you know that energy shows up in many different forms? There's no better person to guide us through a discussion surrounding mindset and energy other than Mindset Advancement Coach, Ryane LeCesne. During this episode of Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Ryane shares with host, Myra Herring, what energy is in its many forms and how it contributes to a mindset of success. Not only does Ryane share her own personal journey through her identity crisis and how she pulled herself out of it, but also how she helps her clients shift and adapt themselves in order to live within their true authentic selves. She even walks through her eight-step process that shifts us out of the quicksand of imposter syndrome and into our true greatness.
ABOUT RYANE LECESNE:
Ryane LeCesne is the Mindset Advancement Coach. Since 2012, Ryane has coached nearly 1,000 high-achieving women – specializing in the unique needs of high-achieving Black women – to advance their professional dreams by overcoming and healing from the self-limiting mindsets of Impostor Syndrome, Perfectionism, and Distractionism.
Ryane understands how frustrating it is to have followed the “blueprint to success” only to feel like you secretly lack the 3Cs – clarity, confidence, and courage – to advance your career or build your dream business. She knows what it feels like to have done “everything right” and still feel stuck and trapped second-guessing yourself and your dreams.
She also knows the mindset required to take big, bold action in the face of your fears.
Her coaching process is evidence-based, holistic, and proven to be instrumental in helping high-achieving women advance.
Whether your professional dream is to quantum leap the corporate ladder or build and scale a passion-based business, Ryane's coaching programs and energy management techniques will support you in overcoming your self-limiting beliefs and advance. Get started now; take Ryane's free What's Killing Your Confidence? Quiz and schedule your complimentary Discovery Call with her to help you gain clarity on the source of what's killing your confidence.
QUOTABLES:“Free yourself up to feel the beliefs you’re looking to put on so you can do the things aligned with your goals.”
“I learned to be adaptable.”
“I don’t look outside of myself anymore…I look inward.”
“Things happen over time.”
“You truly are enough.”
How to stay connected with Ryane LeCesne:
LinkedIn: Ryane LeCesne
Website: InspireBrandConsulting.com
Instagram: @inspirebrandconsulting
Facebook: Inspire Brand Consulting
Twitter: @inspirebrandcon
YouTube: @InspireBrandConsulting
What happens when we push past the expectations put on us by others and follow our own path? This exclusive session with Dana Wright, Corporate Security professional, coach, and podcaster, is an embodiment of what it means to truly live for yourself. Dana shares with host, Myra Herring, her journey of rejecting the traditional path her parents set forth for her and how she adjusted her focus to come into her own. From becoming a mother as a young adult, to making history as the first Black woman Deputy Chief, Dana proves what can happen after breaking away from the intense need to do what is expected and instead live her life for herself. It is clear that Dana's servitude, walk of faith and continued passion for advocating for women in law enforcement has enabled her to serve her community in big ways!
ABOUT DANA WRIGHT:
Dana Wright is an innovative and results-orientated Corporate Security Professional, Coach, and Podcaster. Additionally, she has 20+ years of previous Law Enforcement and Executive Leadership experience with one of the largest Law Enforcement organizations in the nation, where she rose through the ranks and retired as the Chief Executive Officer.
Dana currently ensures there is security program compliance within approximately 40 properties and teams across 18 states in the eastern U.S. for one of the world’s largest real estate managers. She also serves as a conduit between multiple contract vendors, the surrounding communities, and her corporate partners, such as marketing, legal, property management, IT, and PR. Dana’s goal is to build a “women in security” network within her partner security teams to encourage increased female representation and support in the profession.
Dana has channeled her passion for coaching and collaborating with women by highlighting them on her podcast Fearless, Inspired, and Free. She is especially interested in lifting and supporting women; encouraging them to share their stories as a way to help others and to build a community of sharing, learning, resilience, and kindness.
Dana has a Bachelor of Arts in Management and a Master of Science in Leadership. She is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and is a Certified Professional and Executive Coach.
Dana is an empty-nester who lives with her husband and dog. She is the mother of two adult daughters and has one adorable grandson.
QUOTABLES:“God has never ever let me fail.”
“I’ve been carried my whole life.”
“When you're a woman in a male dominated space, you always feel like you are performing a little bit better.”
“I found out in my journey that I love hearing women’s stories.”
“I had a heart for service that was placed in me early.”
Listen to the Fearless, Inspired and Free Podcast with Dana Wright on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Follow on Instagram: @fearlessinspiredandfreepodcast
Have you ever thought about how much climate change impacts our communities and particularly communities of color? This next episode of Beyond The Business Suit, host Kailei Carr is joined by Michael Littlejohn, Founder and Managing Director of Sustainability Services Group, and Kahlilah Guyah, CEO of EHS Compliance Services Inc. Together, they have an in-depth discussion on climate change, sustainability and how organizations can aid in the advancement of these important issues. Not only do Michael and Kahlilah explain their career journeys and what ignited their interest in these areas, but they also discuss what they are doing individually and within their families to make more conscious decisions. While Michael reveals his six characteristics of climate driven impact, Kahlilah tells us the three E's she uses to teach others of the measures they can take in their own lives to combat these issues. From greenwashing, to supply chain, to the racial wealth gap and more, you will be sure to learn a lot from this conversation.
You can watch the video of our LinkedIn Live conversation here:
ABOUT MICHAEL LITTLEJOHN:
Michael is a diverse leader, seasoned senior executive, entrepreneur, consultant, and driver of transformation with more than 35 years of experience with 3 global professional services and technology firms (PwC, IBM, and Ernst and Young). Over that time, Michael held numerous leadership roles with positions in General Management, Delivery/Practice Management, Strategic Growth, and Large Account Management. He has led services businesses with as many as 1,200 staff, and he has managed professional services P&Ls in the $100-$300m (US) range. He has had responsibility for designing portfolios of strategic growth services; and he has served as the lead client relationship executive for multiple large accounts generating up to $60m in annual fees. Michael has also been part of the integration team for multiple mergers/acquisitions, has overseen the divestiture of a services business, and has built and led the internal transformation unit of a Fortune 50 Technology company.
In 2022, Michael founded the Sustainability Services Group (SSG) a consulting firm focused on delivering advisory services in support of sustainability and climate change. Prior to founding SSG, Michael served as the Sustainability leader within EY’s public sector business where he was responsible for developing the strategy, and executing plays, for ESG and climate-related opportunities. He was also a member of the EY Public Sector Leadership Team. Prior to that role, Michael served 5 years as a Coordinating Partner overseeing EY’s Government business within NY State, and as an advisor to EY’s global Smart & Sustainable Cities initiative.
ABOUT KAHLILAH GUYAH:
Kahlilah is an entrepreneurial leader who has risen in the ranks of her profession during her nearly 25 year career. Kahlilah is the CEO at EHS Compliance Services Inc., a consulting firm that helps organizations create and implement strategies to protect workers, the environment, and corporate reputation. Kahlilah is a highly sought speaker who has been featured at national and organizational conferences across the US. She is the author of the article, “EHS Professionals: Elevate Your Impact Through Integrating Psychosocial Hazards” featured in the Winter 2022 edition of Leader. When not working with clients, you can find Kahlilah mentoring emerging EHS professionals, and participating in her hobbies: yoga and spending time with her family.
QUOTABLES:“We are in the midst of this evolution.” – Kahlilah Guyah
“The topic of sustainability and climate change is the most important topic I have consulted on throughout my entire career. It’s an existential issue.” – Michael Littlejohn
“We tend to be a more vulnerable population.” – Kahlilah Guyah
“It’s no secret that the most traditionally underserved, the most underfunded communities are vulnerable to climate change.” – Michael Littlejohn
How to stay connected with Michael Littlejohn:
LinkedIn: Michael V Littlejohn, CC-P
Website: ssgglobal.org
How to stay connected with Kahlilah Guyah:
LinkedIn: Kahlilah (Jennings) Guyah, CHMM, CSP
Website: ehscsi.com
It's time to live your BEST life! On this episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Co-host Myra Herring, is joined by Professional Speaker and Business, Career and life Coach, Dianna Moore. Together, they dive deep into Dianna's background of growing up in a multicultural and ethnically diverse family and her journey towards building a life she's excited about. Not only does she share how she turned her challenges of being mixed race into her passion, but also expresses what she hopes to leave behind as her legacy. She now finds her purpose in her work of helping others live their life by design.
Originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, this episode gives us the blueprint for crafting a new zest for your life. For more conversations like this, join the Beyonding Community now by visiting Beyondingcommunity.com. Membership is now OPEN on a rolling basis, so don't miss your opportunity to step into the best version of yourself!
Please note, this episode includes the n word, so please note if you have young ears.
ABOUT DIANNA MOORE:
As a Professional Speaker, Business, Career & Life Coach, Dianna helps people to “choose to make the rest of their life, the best of their life.” A once 18-year-old single mother, Dianna has managed to overcome the stereotypes and obstacles associated with being a black, single, and young mother.
After graduating from the University of Washington and earning a degree in Accounting with a baby (almost literally) on her hip, Dianna began her career in Aerospace and spent over two decades in various leadership roles and also served as COO in a venture-backed startup. Her genuine desire is to help others unleash their full potential, navigate the complexities within their organizations, and focus on intentionality in their personal lives.
With a proven track record and a strong commitment to supporting others in their breakthroughs, Dianna is dedicated to being her clients' “partner in shine”!
Residing in the Miami area, Dianna is the mother of an adult son, and two of her favorite people on the planet call her “Coco” – her version of grandma! Beyond her speaking and coaching, you'll often find her engaged in “Big Talk”, exploring international destinations (most recently Thailand, Bali & Dubai), leading indoor cycle classes, and pushing her limits in the gym.
QUOTABLES: “No one is going to come save you.”
“We have the birthright to design a life that is worth living.”
“I’m super aware that I’m a miracle.”
“Joy is an inside job.”
“We can all do anything as long as we know it’s temporary.”
How to stay connected to Dianna Moore:
LinkedIn: Dianna Moore
Instagram: @thediannamoore
To book a consultation with Dianna: visit here
When was your last adventure? The next episode of Beyond The Business Suit has us exploring the endless possibilities of travel and personal adventure with Melinda Spooner, a former C-level leader who left her successful corporate career to follow her passion for travel and adventure. She now hosts transformational outdoor and adventure vacations for Black women and women of color, thus creating a community she so desperately didn't know she needed, and one that was severely underserved. After receiving an overwhelming response, Melinda shares her personal journey of self-discovery along with the results of what happens when we empower ourselves, and others, to make bold moves and move beyond limits! She even highlights some of her bucket list locations that have the potential to be a life-changing experience to those on their own path to personal adventure and exploration, just like her first hiking adventure did for herself.
ABOUT MELINDA SPOONER
Melinda has spent the majority of her career working to improve educational opportunities for underserved students across the country. She began her career running tutoring centers in Atlanta and has served in leadership roles at Chicago Public Schools and The Achievement Network (ANet). Melinda briefly left the education sector to earn an MBA from The Kellogg School of Management and to work as a management consultant at McKinsey & Co. Most recently however, Melinda spent about 10 years marrying her professional passions for organizational management and educational equity as an Executive Director, then as the Chief Talent and Equity Officer at ANet. In mid 2019 Melinda left her conventional career path to chase a personal passion: adventuring in the outdoors. In 2020 she launched SheTravels Adventure Company, a travel company that hosts transformational outdoor and adventure vacations for Black women and women of color.
QUOTABLES:“Stop saying ‘yes' to things that make you feel stressed out and pulling you away from things that don’t bring you happiness.”
“I had no room to imagine what a different universe could look like because the one I was in took all of my space, mental, and emotional energy.”
“Outside matters to me.”
“I want to do all these cool things with a trusted community.”
How to stay connected to Melinda Spooner:
For any inquiries for Melinda: Melinda@shetravels.com
Website: SheTravels.com
Instagram: @shetravelsadventureco
Facebook: SheTravels Adventure Company
Every Monday Morning in the Beyonding Community, we come together to set the tone for the week with a motivational word, meditation or other inspiration. This past Monday, Kailei shared a message to set the tone for the year, aligned with the theme of BEYOND LIMITS. This message talks about what is required for us to go Beyond Limits — obedience, surrender and choosing ourselves first.
If you would like to go BEYOND LIMITS with us in the Beyonding Community, I encourage you to become a member at https://www.beyondingcommunity.com/.
“Imagine a new way of being where we are giving through our being.”
“What if we filled up our own well first?”
“Giving can be us being rooted in our being.”
“Going beyond limits does not mean that we are going to go beyond limits in our successes and then be sacrificing ourselves in the process.”
“Many of us have have been culturally conditioned to believe that we need to sacrifice ourselves FIRST, give FIRST, and then we get the crumbs.”
“We have the possibilities of creating a new narrative of…what a well woman looks like.”
“Going beyond limits requires us to be deeply well.”
Here's the video version of the session as well:
As we begin to bring the year 2023 to a close, we have to ask ourselves, who are we being called to be? What the past post-pandemic years have taught us is that we need to operate differently than before in years to come. It's time to start operating at a different level of consciousness and make our convictions for 2024. We are all called to do great things. It just takes a new sense of dedication and learning how to make ourselves a priority.
In this latest episode of The Beyond the Business Suit podcast, hear Kailei Carr share some of what is possible for all of us as we go into the new year.
If you're ready to set your intentions for 2024 and experience unshakable healing, unlimited growth and an undeniable transformation, explore joining the Beyonding Community here. While our General Support membership is now open on a rolling basis, our Shift Bundle membership is open now until January 3rd.
QUOTABLES:“Our ‘efforting' does not equate to our value or worthiness.”
“We all have buried remains that need excavation.”
“We get to choose who we want to be.”
“You are being called to operate differently.”
“We do things because they are done.”
Stay connected:
Register for your Beyonding Community membership by visiting the website.
Join our Celebration of Transformation with the Beyonding Community on December 30th at 12pm EST. REGISTER HERE.
To explore 10x Is Easier than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less by Dan Sullivan, Dr. Benjamin Hardy: visit here
What would it look like if we bring our full selves to our workplaces? The next guest on the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast, Leilani Mañulu, has just the answer! As a queer, mixed-race leadership expert and intuitive executive coach, Leilani speaks on how she's been able to tap into her gifts and nurture connectivity and divinity even within corporate spaces. She also reflects on her book, Paradox of the Water Bearer, where she navigates through her personal journey of her upbringing and she has learned to own and embrace her spiritual gifts. She leaves us with steps to completely trust our intuition to guide us through our life's journey.
This conversation, led by Myra Herring, was originally recorded earlier in 2023 as a Soul to Soul session in the Beyonding Community.
ABOUT LEILANI MANULU:
Leilani Mañulu is a queer, mixed-race, invisibly disabled, cisgender woman and the founder and CEO of Leilani Mañulu, LLC. She is a leadership expert, intuitive executive coach, and seasoned speaker and storyteller with nearly two decades of experience in HR, business, leadership development, organizational design, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
She blends her corporate, non-profit, and consulting experience with her training as a shamanic practitioner to support leaders and organizations to be more intuitive, imaginative, and heart-centered. Her personal mission is to provide support and guidance to individuals and organizations in hopes of making the world better for generations to come.
Leilani received her BA in Accounting from the University of Washington (2007) and her MBA in Leadership Development from Seattle University (2012). Leilani spent most of her distinguished corporate career as a senior HR leader in the aerospace industry, trailblazing at the intersection of leadership development and DEI through her work envisioning, creating, and implementing leadership development programs, DEI-centered hiring processes, and various initiatives to improve culture, increase retention, and promote authenticity and belonging within teams and organizations.
Leilani believes that organizations that empower their people to stand in their authentic wholeness will be what restores balance to our world.
She is the author of Paradox of the Water Bearer and the host of “The Intuitive Catalyst” podcast.
Check out Leilani's articles on Medium to learn more about how she supports leaders and organizations.
QUOTABLES:“Home is not something outside us, but within us.”
“A lot of times we fear what we don’t understand.”
“The more you act on your intuition, the more it will begin to flow to you.”
“We need people to remember how deeply they belong.”
“What does it meant to be in our wholeness?”
How to stay connected to Leilani Mañulu:
Website: ShamanLeilani.com
LinkedIn: Leilani Mañulu
Instagram: @shamanleilani
TikTok: @shamanleilani
It's time to tap into our inner selves! Co-host, Myra Herring, guides an incredibly insightful discussion with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kameron Sheats, affectionally called “Dr. Kam” throughout this interview. Not only does Dr. Kam relay the importance of introspective work, but she also shares many nuggets of wisdom related to understanding ourselves more fully, including our temperament and how colorism can impact mental health. She even shares her experience as a Fulbright Scholar as well as her work curating multicultural books, driven by her desire for her daughters to feel represented in what they read, all while spreading as much joy as possible. You'll leave this conversation feeling all the feels of joy, self-reflection and the unstoppable urge for true healing.
ABOUT DR. KAMERON SHEATS
Dr. Kameron Sheats is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Georgia. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia’s clinical psychology program and completed post-doctoral work at UGA’s Owen’s Institute for Behavioral Research and Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Policy Leadership Institute. She is a Fulbright scholar, completing her Fulbright research on correlates of depressive symptoms and colorism in the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. She is currently a behavioral scientist focusing on preventing violence and violence-related outcomes and inequities through public health surveillance. Dr. Sheats owns and operates her private therapy practice, The Inner Joy Lab, where she helps people navigate stressors and work toward life goals while maintaining a sense of emotional well-being and wholeness. She also curates multicultural children's books through her business and blog called ‘A Me I Can See.com.' She's a wife and a mom to two tween girls and enjoys reading, crafts, and engaging in the theatre and arts scene with her family.
QUOTABLES:“I really do think it’s important that kids, and people in general, see themselves reflected.”
“Joy is my middle name!”
“I had this experience of being in certain worlds, but not of certain worlds.”
“For me, focusing on joy means not having to be a spectator, but creating a life to where we can enter into that joy.”
“Writing and journaling is how I process.”
How to stay connected to Dr. Kameron Sheats:
LinkedIn: Kameron Franklin Sheats, Ph.D.
When was the last time you took a calculated risk in your life? You never know what's on the other side of fear until you take a leap into the unknown. In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, Beyonding Community Member and corporate executive, Dionne Vernon, shares her inspirational journey of overcoming fear and transitioning through life with ease, which has become a testament for personal growth and success. Guided by her father's entrepreneurial spirit, Dionne reflects on what has made her risks worth it by sharing her wisdom, experiences and counsel with those looking to feel empowered by their legacy. You'll leave this episode equipped to embrace the unknown and propel yourself forward into your greatness!
ABOUT DIONNE VERNON
Dionne Vernon is an individual whose professional ethos revolves around the motto of getting “The Right Talent in The Right Role.” With a wealth of experience and a collaborative, inclusive leadership style, Dionne brings a unique set of skills to the table.
In a career marked by diverse industry exposure, Dionne has consistently excelled in designing comprehensive, organization-wide programs aimed at revitalizing employee engagement, retention, and growth, particularly in complex, matrixed environments. Her track record is punctuated by the development and implementation of pioneering, transformational initiatives and scalable solutions that fortify organizational systems and processes.
At the heart of her success lies an extraordinary ability to foster trustful relationships and strategic partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders, effectively steering enduring operational and cultural changes. Dionne Vernon's leadership value is evident in her:
QUOTABLES:“I work everyday to walk courageously and stand in confidence.”
“Even in the midst of feeling uncomfortable, I have to get comfortable with that feeling.”
“I’m not afraid of change.”
“I’m more passionate about work that moves me, instead of climbing the ladder.”
“We all have the answers within us.”
How to stay connected to Dionne Vernon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dionnevernon/
We're breaking barriers in this next episode of Beyond the Business Suit! Host, Myra Herring sits down with Certified Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant, Kahlilah Guyah. Together, they unpack Kahlilah's powerful journey from former track star to relentless business owner. Her resilience shines through her...
We all have a story. When we find truly inspirational people that have the courage and initiative to tell theirs, we must celebrate them. That's what this next episode of Beyond the Business Suit is all about! Author, positivity expert and Beyonding Community Ambassador and...
As The Beyond The Business Suit podcast celebrates nine years of inspiring and engaging conversations, we're happy to share with you how we're growing, evolving and “leveling up” in the future. We've reached remarkable milestones; from over 285 published episodes distributed across 100+ countries, and...
Your path to aging backwards begins here! Have you ever wondered just how much your hormones impact your overall health and well-being? Dr. Nicole Peoples, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, has just the answers to your burning questions about hormones and health. Originally recorded...
What happens when you lose your dharma, otherwise known as your inner calling? If there's one person who knows what it takes to lose your dharma and find it again, it's Suneel Gupta, author of his new book, Everyday Dharma. With storytelling at his core,...
How has your career journey evolved over time? On this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, joining host, Myra Herring, is Stacie Newton, an accomplished Public Relations and Marketing strategist, who is baring her soul about just how much she's evolved both personally and professionally....
Life has a funny way of surprising you! No one knows this better than Financial Advisor long-time friend of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Mary Grate-Pyos. This episode, originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, drops SO many gems on the...
It's time to get REAL about our communication! The next guest on the Beyond the Business Suit podcast is the esteemed Dr. Amber Wright, Relationship Communication Expert, Founder of Words Well Said and one of our . Through her conversation with resident Soul to Soul...
In this special episode of Beyond The Business Suit, we're experiencing a first…interviewing a medical doctor! Dr. Kanika Sims, a talented physician, author and founder of Invest Inclusion, joins the podcast for an insightful discussion. Not only does she share her helpful tips on how to best take care of our bodies, but she also sheds light on taboo topics such as the mortality rate of Black women and treating diseases. She even takes us through her personal life journey along with her inspirations for writing her new book, Diversity Is Not A Dirty Word.
ABOUT DR. KANIKA SIMS
The healthcare disparities for Black people in the USA are alarming. As a Physician and founder of Invest Inclusion, Dr. Sims disrupts and re-imagines our current systems of healthcare and wellness to ensure quality health outcomes for the Black community.
Dr. Sims is a native of South Georgia and obtained her medical degree from the Medical College of GA. She completed her Residency training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of South Florida. She then completed Fellowship training in Preventive Medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and obtained her Masters in Public Health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.
She is an Assistant professor of Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine, public health expert, speaker, author of “Diversity is Not a Dirty Word”, wife, and mother (of 3 littles). She has practiced medicine for over 18 years and advocates tirelessly against healthcare disparities. She is excited to move beyond the exam room to advocate for healthier and more inclusive, equitable spaces in healthcare organizations, workplaces, and academia.
When not championing the rights of the underserved, she spends her free time exploring Atlanta's bike trails, searching for the best vegan/gluten-free donuts and meditating.
QUOTABLES:“There were never any limits that were placed on me.”
“The healthcare system is not created for us.”
“We currently don't have a system that keeps people well.”
“You are what you eat.”
“If we don't speak up, what happens to our kids.”
How to stay connected to Dr. Kanika Sims:
LinkedIn: Dr. Kanika M. Sims, MD, MPH
Twitter: @DrKanikaMD_
TikTok: @drkanikamd
Facebook: Dr. Kanika MD
Email: info@drkanikamd.com
Purchase the book: DiversityIsNotaDirtyword.com
You can watch the full video of this conversation here:
The next episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast is full of inspiration! We are joined by Jonetta Moyo, Personal Growth Practitioner, Coach & Journal Artist, as she takes us through a journey of journaling. Throughout our time together, Jonetta outlines just how powerful and important journaling can be as a way of self-care, release and even therapy. She outlines how journaling can be seen as an experience for revealing our authentic selves while easing the stress and anxiety of life's demands.
Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community and hosted by Myra Herring, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to slow down your thoughts and take time to spend with yourself…and your journal!
ABOUT JONETTA MOYO
As a Personal Growth Practitioner, Coach and Journal Artist, Jonetta Moyo brings her gifts to the world by designing journals and facilitating journal based personal growth experiences. These experiences help nurture well-being and navigate life’s changes and challenges. A background in University Administration and Counseling, Educational Psychology provided a bridge for Jonetta to establish her own business over 15 years ago.
Jonetta uses journaling as a foundational tool to inspire a holistic pathway to self-awareness, self-expression and blissful self-care. She incorporates breath work and visualization into her process to encourage a deeper connection with who you are, who you are becoming, and your hopes and dreams for the future. Most days, you can find Jonetta curating and creating in her beloved space, My Inspiration Studio, located in Decatur, Georgia. Jonetta invites you to embrace the “journaling page” to establish a meaningful practice and foster well-being.
QUOTABLES:“I am becoming more of myself every day.”
“When we take time to pause and write about it and think about the journey, it really is something to celebrate.”
“The cool thing about journaling is the benefit happens with just you doing it.”
“Think about journaling as an experience.”
“I can find beauty in the smallest things.”
How to stay connected to Jonetta Moyo:
Website: MyInspirationStudio.com
Instagram: @jonettajournals
Facebook: My Inspiration Studio
Twitter: @jonettajournals
LinkedIn: Jonetta Moyo
We're helping you take ownership of your leadership in the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. Cheryl Bridges, a phenomenal executive coach and advocate for Black women in leadership, shares her perspective of self-leadership, setting healthy boundaries and the difference between leading vs. managing. During this conversation, she encourages us to get clarity on our God-given paths in order to truly thrive in leadership instead of simply surviving. She also gives her insights on what participants in the next ITSMF Emerge Academy cohort can look forward to with her as the new Director of the program.
ABOUT CHERYL BRIDGES:
After working 31 years as a highly respected business leader with a successful career history of leading business and personal transformation, Cheryl decided to pursue her passion of helping women realize their full potential and began to exercise her gifts of coaching, mentoring and training by launching Bridges 2 Life, LLC, a faith-based life coaching organization.
As an ICF Credentialed Life Coach and Certified Temperament Counselor, Cheryl offers support through coaching, mentoring and other strategies designed to uncover any unmet needs that often cause stress and conflict in professional and personal relationships. Cheryl leverages the Bridges 2 Life Pillars of Coaching (Be Curious; Be Confident; Be Committed) to challenge women to learn, love and lead while becoming exactly who they want to be. Cheryl is committed to coming alongside women to help them increase their self-esteem, clarify their vision and unlock their potential.
Cheryl is a high-integrity leader, coach and entrepreneur who is able to zero in on women’s issues while providing targeted and genuine feedback. She has a proven track record of building relationships of trust and authenticity to promote positive change. Cheryl has mentored numerous women to achieve top performance and promotion to roles of greater scope and responsibility. Cheryl leverages exceptional presentation skills which enables her to influence perspectives and assist women in reaching their goals. Cheryl’s successful “I Still Love Me” Women’s Conference and the “Self-Esteem Masterclass” are testaments to her commitment to helping women achieve their highest potential both personally and professionally.
QUOTABLES:“I try my best to be as authentic as I can.”
“One of the most beneficial attributes of a good coach is the experiences that prepare you for what you will do with your clients.”
“People want to follow you if you’re a good leader.”
“Serving comes from trust, holding people accountable, having difficult conversations and having the courage to stand up for things.”
“Leading is really from your heart.”
How to stay connected to Cheryl Bridges:
Website: Bridges2Life.com
LinkedIn: Cheryl Bridges
YouTube: bridges 2 LIFE
Find out more information about and apply for the ITSMF Emerge Academy here
Monique Shields, Founder of Seven Pines Leadership, is back for this episode of Beyond the Business Suit Podcast! This time, she has something special to share: a new podcast, “Ambition Without Compromise,” dropping March 29th that she dedicated to Women of Color who are daring to connect with their unique & bold True North. She shares with host, Myra Herring, more about the journey that has brought her thus far — what she's learned, how she uses her ambition, and how becoming a new mother (for the second time) has not only challenged her, but has also afforded her a level of freedom she never knew she had.
This episode was originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community. To learn more about the community and upcoming membership intake information, visit BeyondingCommunity.com.
ABOUT MONIQUE SHIELDS
Monique Shields, Founder of Seven Pines Leadership and Podcast Host of “Ambition Without Compromise” (dropping March 29), is committed to liberating the professional imaginations of WOC Founders & CEOs.
As a coach, Monique leverages her own entrepreneurial and executive experience – plus nearly a decade combined of training in Co-Active mindset coaching, motivational interviewing, interpersonal dynamics, team building and communications – to help her clients find higher forms of leadership and intention in their lives and their businesses.
Monique was formerly on staff at the Stanford Graduate School of Business as a Facilitator for their Women in Management program as well as at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business a Leadership Coach for current MBAs and alumni executives.
Prior to launching Seven Pines, Monique was the Director of Coaching and then the Director of Partnerships at Joyable, a mental health technology start-up in San Francisco – employee #7. In her management roles, she built, led and scaled a client-facing team for a business that served nearly a half million users and managed relationships for the company's largest, most strategic global accounts. Personally, Monique is a wife, a mom and a fierce friend to amazing women.
She understands what it means to move through fear and distraction to clarify, communicate and act on a unique definition of success that refuses to compromise what matters most and she brings this perspective to the work she does with her clients.
QUOTABLES“I’ve always had high standards for how I want to be treated. That flowed into how I made decisions into what spaces deserved me.”
“I have a great deal of privilege that I have to own up to.”
“I’m not someone who believes that you can have it all. I don’t like the framing of it.”
“My path will be laid as long as I focus on what matters most.”
“I’ve been giving to myself in ways I haven’t in the past.”
How you can stay connected to Monique:
Website: MoniqueRShields.com
Instagram: @moniquershields
LinkedIn: Monique Shields, CPCC
Podcast – Launching March 29th: @ambitionwithoutcompromise
There's no better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by introducing the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast's newest co-host, a powerhouse in her own right, Myra Herring. This Wellness Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, and long-time friend of The Beyond the Business Suit podcast, uses her love for everything beautiful to empower women to recognize their beauty from the inside out.
Join Myra as she has a full-circle moment with host, Kailei Carr, as they dig deep into who Myra is, who she wants to be and more about her journey of life that has brought her to this very moment. Not only does she also serve as a host for the Beyonding Community's Soul to Soul sessions, she's a member of The Asbury Group team and a newfound entrepreneur carving out her path in this world one step at a time.
ABOUT MYRA HERRING:
Myra Herring is a fun-loving woman of purpose with lots of love to share with the world, especially other ambitious women who sometimes “do too much.” She started Capri Brand thinking it would be a makeup business, and it has evolved into a personal brand and coaching practice helping women who may not realize that they are enough as they already are tap into their inner beauty and personal power.
The word ‘Capri’ is not just her middle name, but means visionary or having an unrestrained imagination. And it is appropriate for the vision of the work that Capri Brand does. She sees beauty in everything and enjoy the art to beautification; finding, cultivating, and polishing that beauty is a personal journey she provides with the tools needed to reach self-mastery. She works with ambitious women who may need help adjusting their lens of where their value lies and how they can show up unapologetically in their personal power. You may be struggling with listening to lies that we tell ourselves which manifests as “doing too much”, negative self-talk, or people pleasing.
ltimately, the purpose is to accept and create a safe space for you to tap into your innate beauty without judgment or expectation so that you can feel confident to fulfill your purpose.
Myra can't wait to work with you to help you see your true beauty and come to accept your value as you already are.
QUOTABLES:“There was always something deeper in me that was burning.”
“Sometimes we may be inviting things into our lives that cause suffering.”
“This soul wants to be vulnerable.”
“Sometimes people see things in you that you can’t see for yourself.”
“God gives us more than what we can feel or think of.”
How you can stay connected to Myra:
Website: www.CapriBrand.com
Instagram: @capribrand
Twitter: @capribrand
Facebook: Capri Brand
Are you intentionally visible or invisible?
On the next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Amanda Miller Littlejohn, personal branding expert, writer and storyteller, is diving deep into the art of sharing your stories, experiences and perspectives in order to elevate your voice.
Originally recorded as a Masterclass in the Beyonding Community, this powerful session teaches you how to create a sustainable visibility strategy in order to build your brand equity, thought leadership and industry authority. Amanda uses this session to uncover the secret behind being a mouthpiece instead of a workhorse through analyzing the “seasons” of your life. You'll walk away from this episode learning a wealth of knowledge about letting your excellence speak for itself using authentic visibility.
ABOUT AMANDA MILLER LITTLEJOHN
Amanda Miller Littlejohn is a journalist, strategist, publicist, executive coach, storyteller for thought leaders, and personal brand visibility coach to high achievers. She articulates the ideas of the brilliant while amplifying the missions of the brave.
For the past decade, Amanda held space for some of the most brilliant minds on the planet – helping them push past imposter syndrome, extract thought leadership content, erect personal brand platforms, make their ideas visible, land book deals, secure invaluable media coverage, and rightfully take up the space their ideas deserve.
High achievers think of her as their truth mirror and brand compass. Through training, coaching, and speaking she empowers people to stop shrinking, uncover their authentic path, and tell their stories so they can get paid handsomely to share the genius gift that lights them up the most.
Whether she's helping a leader stop shrinking and FINALLY outline the book that will position her as an industry expert, or helping a CEO frame her ideas for her next big keynote, Amanda helps my clients get clear on what they uniquely have to say and share so they can command attention for their most important ideas.
QUOTABLES:“There is a time and season for everything.”
“Tapping into your brand equity requires a clear shift in mindset.”
“It’s not that we need to do any more than what we’ve already done; we simply need to share that story and the thought process behind what we do.”
“The world needs our voices.”
“I personally believe in the brilliance of black women. It’s time for us to unmute ourselves.”
Learn more about the Beyonding Community here.
How you can connect with Amanda:
Website: AmandaMillerLittlejohn.com
Instagram: @iamamandamillerlittlejohn
LinkedIn: Amanda Miller Littlejohn
Facebook: Amanda Miller Littlejohn
Twitter: @amandamogul
RESONANCE by Package Your Genius Academy 2023 Thought Leaders Program Application: Apply here.
It's time to talk about presence! In this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Host, Kailei Carr talks through what it means to have strong leadership presence. Not only does she outline what presence is but also the attributes, behaviors and contributors that evoke leadership presence. She even delves into tools experts use along with her personal lessons she's encountered throughout her professional journey. This episode will allow you to explore more about what Powered Presence means to you.
One of the topics explored in this episode was the concept of “Personal Power” – which is the unique combination of strengths, attributes, experiences, passions and purpose you possess. Here are some questions you can ask yourself in order to gain clarity on yours:
- What are your greatest strengths — both innate and learned?
- What do people come to you for the most?
- What do people thank you for the most?
- What activities energizes you?
- What impact do you want to make through your leadership?
- What experiences have shaped who you are?
The combination of these answers will reveal your personal power — it is like your fingerprint in how you show up!
QUOTABLES:“For leaders, it [presence] is about your ability to inspire confidence and action in others. “
“As human beings, what we perceive is what we believe.”
“If you are intentional, purposeful and present, your presence can help you make the impact and legacy that you desire.”
“Presence is credibility, plus ease, divided by ego.”
Resources mentioned in the episode:Executive Presence Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All. Here’s How to Develop Yours: https://insight.kellogg.northwestern.edu/article/executive-presence-how-to-develop-yours
Executive Presence by Sylvia Ann Hewlett
7 Traits of Executive Presence: https://www.businessinsider.com/the-7-traits-of-executive-presence-2013-9
When do you know that you've done enough? We explore this question and more in the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. This episode, originally recorded as a Soul to Soul session within the Beyonding Community, dives deep into the aspect of healing and wellness with Transformational Executive Coach, Marla Teyolia.
Together, we get REAL about the mental, emotional and physical toll our commitments, both personal and professional, can have on us over time. Marla guides us through her personal journey of revisiting holistic practices and modalities in order to nurse herself back to a place of overall health.
ABOUT MARLA TEYOLIA
Marla Teyolia, M.S., is a transformational coach and personal guide with over 20 years of experience working with executives, activists, artists, and change-makers. Her holistic coaching style empowers individuals and teams to fully assess the ways they think, behave, and work, to make lasting impact in their personal and professional lives.
Marla’s incredible talent lies in her ability to help others to unlock their individual power and voice, while transforming limiting mindsets. She specializes in working with individuals who want to develop their executive presence, improve communication goals, navigate career advancement, and grow and scale teams while identifying and maintaining their personal authenticity and values. She uses a Conversational Intelligence® (C-IQ) framework to support individuals and teams to leverage the power of neuroscience and language to establish high levels of trust that trigger growth and innovation, overcoming limiting conversational patterns and gracefully navigating difficult conversations.
She integrates decades of experience with mindfulness, meditation, and yoga to support clients in building resiliency while bringing their BEST selves to the workplace.
Marla started her career working in the field of domestic violence in the early 90’s. The first women’s group she every facilitated was at a shelter for survivors who had risked everything… their home, personal belongings, and physical safety, to carve out a new life for themselves and their children. This experience taught her that sustainable change is possible when people are deeply supported over a period of time to bring forth the best parts of themselves while healing and releasing aspects that have kept them small.
QUOTABLES: “Sometimes we feel like we have to bypass what’s really happening in our lives.”
“This year for me is about integration – no longer about trying to heal.”
“I had to look at what the agreements are that I'm making in how I’m going to show up.”
“I come from a lineage of women that are fear-based!”
“I could no longer see myself in others.”
How you can connect with Marla:
Instagram: @marlateyolia
Website: Culture Shift Agency
Marla is hosting the Pause and Press Play Retreat taking place in Mexico June 24th – July 1st. You can learn more and apply to attend here.
The year 2023 is coming at us HARD and it begs for us to ask ourselves the question: “who do you want to be in 2023?” This next episode of Beyond the Business Suit is set to explore — and answer — just that!
Take a peek into the Beyonding Community through this interactive session, facilitated by Chief Curator, Kailei Carr, and CEO and Founder of Evók, Radiah Rhodes. Together, we dive deep into understanding the difference between what we want and who we want to be when planning for a new year. You'll even gain access to our Growth Workbook that will help you in all your personal 2023 development planning!
QUOTABLES:“This year is hitting a little different.”
“If I can own it, then I can shift it.”
“The most authentic thing about human beings is that we can be anything we want at any point in time. We are dynamic.”
“You are not your thoughts.”
“Who you’re being is your choice.”
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As we are kicking off 2023, the Beyond the Business Suit podcast just finished off 2023 on a high note with a previously recorded Soul to Soul Session with Founder and Chief Curator, Kailei Carr. Facilitated by Myra Herring, the ladies discuss what they are looking forward to in 2023, while reflecting back on the successes of the past year. Not only do they touch on the origin story of the Beyonding Community, but Kailei reveals how God has called her to be a vessel and to elevate the brand of Black women. You'll leave this episode feeling elevated and excited for what's to come in the new year!
QUOTABLES:“I’m most proud of my obedience.”
“If God gave you a vision, you don’t need to know the how, all you have to do is say ‘yes.’”
“We’re not meant to do it all alone.”
“Remember who you are.”
“I am Divine presence.”
“This life is not mine. I’m here to pour into others.”
We all could use a little lesson in self-love! On this episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Kailei Carr dives deep into lessons on self-worth and resilience from Boomerang Wellness Director and co-founder of the NamaSlay Network, Nikki Frechette. As a self-proclaimed advocate for self-love, Nikki takes us through her personal journey of inner peace and finding her true happiness after her harrowing experience with overcoming domestic violence. Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session with the Beyonding Community, Nikki reminds us that there is always light, love, peace and plenty of self-respect on the other side of adversity.
ABOUT NIKKI FRECHETTE:
Nikki Frechette is an advocate for self-love whose higher purpose is empowering women to overcome low self-worth and push through self-limiting beliefs. Her passion for personal development prompted her to become a Domestic Violence Counselor Advocate and she later earned her Life Coach and Transformational Coach Certifications from The Health Coach Institute.
She began her career teaching aesthetics and mastered her craft working for elite spas in Southern California. She sits on the Mentoring Committee with The Association of Women in the Metal Industries, whose four cornerstones include Educate, Network, Grow, and Mentor. She designed the AWMI’s National Mentoring Program which offers an additional layer of support in the mentorship journeys of women across the U.S. In 2021 Nikki was invited by BoomerangKit.com, a digital diagnostic testing company, to design their Wellness Lifestyle Program which matches patients with fitting health coaches, nutritionists, life coaches, and personal fitness trainers. She is dedicated to taking all fields of coaches and mentors to their highest success and potential.
In addition to all her meaningful roles, Nikki is the co-creator of a podcast titled The NamaSlay Network, where she and her co-host Severina Hernandez interview accomplished women from around the globe who share the challenges and mindset tools along the journey to their higher purpose.
QUOTABLES:“It got harder before it got easier.”
“It feels really scary when you’re trying to unlearn something, or rewire, or face the reality.”
“I’m an uplifter.”
“Allow your inner strength and guidance to show you the way, because it will and it always does.”
How you can connect with Nikki Frechette:
Instagram: @nikki_frechette
LinkedIn: Nikki Frechette
Fortunately, the Beyond the Business Suit podcast has the ability to not only pull at your heart strings, but encourage you to light the fire inside of you to push past anything in order to reach the highest version of yourself! Originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, this episode features the gifted speaker, Danielle Hawthorne, who tells her personal story of resilience and personal redemption. She takes us through her journey of the challenges of being a single mom, to rising above and soaring to new heights she never even knew existed, having God by her side every step of the way. She'll leave you feeling blessed and ready to give yourself the attention YOU never thought you needed.
ABOUT DANIELLE HAWTHORNE:
Danielle Hawthorne is a Senior Executive, Speaker, and Program Consultant committed to helping people and organizations reach their full potential. She is passionate about eliminating systems of oppression, which led her to Code2040, where she champions strategic in initiatives with transformative results as Vice President of Programs. As a responsive leader, Ms. Hawthorne restructured and expanded service offerings in her prior role as Director of Early Career Programs. Her shared efforts toward completely liberating Black and Latinx people in tech ultimately aim to impact every industry.
Danielle's keen ability to elevate organizations was evident in her role as Program Director at The Crossing. She used her full suite of talents to execute program activates that enriched 500 families. Ms. Hawthorne simultaneously navigated entrepreneurial endeavors in the retail space while inspiring and mentoring women on the best business practices. She is a keynote speaker with a unique talent for connecting with her audience through captivating stories, vulnerability, and solutions to real-life challenges. Danielle is comfortable in the spotlight as a licensed wedding officiant who has married hundreds of couples.
As a respected thought leader, Ms. Hawthorne has shared insights withBloomberg, CBS News, and other media outlets. She actively champions women's rights, voter and voting rights, and education equity. She volunteered to assist California High School’sCulture and Climate Committee with obtaining a “No Place for Hate”banner from the Anti-Defamation League.
In her fulfilled life, Danielle enjoys time with her four children during their many academic and extracurricular activities. She relishes moments with her husband and vacationing in Mexico and Hawaii. Her weekends involve walking, hiking, live music events, and good food with family. You can sometimes find Danielle reading a good book, wine tasting, and enjoying brunch with her girlfriends. She also binge-watches Netflix to decompress.
Raised in the heart of Compton, California, Ms. Hawthorne dreamed of attending Loyola Marymount, and she did, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree as a first-generation graduate of a four-year college.
QUOTABLES:“Everytime that I was with someone else’s family, I wasn’t with my own.”
“I wanted to be with an organization that saw me.”
“When we make life better for black and brown folks, it makes life better for all.”
“A different way of life not only possible, but was accessible to me if I wanted it. But I had to choose it.”
How you can connect with Dr. Roni Ellington:
LinkedIn: Danielle Hawthorne
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As we continue to take a look back at the Beyond the Business Suit Conversations that took place March of 2020, we dive into a conversation featuring Certified Integrative Nutritionist and Founder of Yummy Spoonfuls, Agatha Achindu and Chiropractor and Owner of Elevate Family Chiropractic, Dr....
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Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul session within the Beyonding Community, this episode goes DEEP into the trenches of the childhood and background of Dr. Naeema Olatunji as she discussed her new book, Raised As A Lie. Dr. Naeema tells her harrowing story of...
Make way for the Breandprenuer! The digital and creative strategist, Nick F. Nelson, is taking us through his original tips for creating, maintaining and enhancing your digital presence online. Originally recorded in the summer of 2021, Nick takes us through his methods for authentic storytelling,...
This episode of the Beyond the Business Suit is a bonus episode featuring an Info Session about the Beyonding Community that was recorded on January 10, 2022. In the episode, we provide an overview of the Beyonding Community, formerly called the Beyond Community, which is...
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“Stop spending 100% of your time on 10% of who you are!” This is not only a subtitle for Author, Sheri Riley's book, Exponential Living, but doubles as a key perspective in understanding how to obtain overall peace in life. This episode of Beyond the...
Let's start rediscovering ourselves! This Beyond the Business Suit episode features a portion of a community session with Divine Channel, “Spokesperson for the Light” and Beyond Community member, Anika Apple, that was previously recorded exclusively for the Beyond Community. During her session, which in the Beyond...
Previously recorded on LinkedIn Live on my mother's birthday, February 18th, this episode is dedicated and inspired by her and one of her favorite subjects: building relationships. She was the best relationship builder I knew. She had a knack for connecting with people and making...
It's Valentine's Day weekend and a time when so many people are thinking about love. In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I want to talk about self-love and giving yourself permission to love on yourself. Think about someone you love dearly. What are...
As women of color, we should be proud of our crowns! It's time for the world to be proud too! This is exactly what Law Professor and Civil Rights Advocate, Wendy Greene, dedicates her life to combatting every day throughout her career. As a way...
“The new dawn blooms as we free it!” Words spoken by this year's inaugural poet, 22-year old Amanda Gorman. This seems to be the theme for this year and has me thinking, ‘are we really prepared for our new opportunities? Are we really prepared for...
Take a sneak peak into our soulful sisterhood, the Beyond Community! On January 11, 2021 we launched the BEYOND COMMUNITY, an exclusive membership community designed to be an oasis for purpose-driven, high-achieving women to grow, elevate and expand. Each month we have special programming including...
As we enter into a new year and begin our journey towards a better tomorrow, it's important we take notes from individuals who can help guide us through the process such as Equity, Culture and Leadership Expert, Tara Jaye Frank. In this episode, Tara shares...
Hi there and welcome to the last episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast for the year! In this last episode, I wanted to share with you: how this year has redefined two phrases, my reflections on this year and two exciting announcements. This...
Let's get ready for 2021 leadership with President of Rewrite 365, Uneeka Jay! Not only does she help organizations with Training and Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, but she also is highly skilled in being an integral part of the strategic planning for organizations of any...
Back in November, The Beyond the Business Suit Podcast celebrated Women's Entrepreneurship Day with three special female entrepreneurs including, Kahlilah Guyah of EHS Compliance Services, Shila Nieves Burney of Zane Venture Fund and Dr. Naeema Olatunji of Elevate Family Chiropractic. In this episode, we all...
How do you use your voice? This is what Speech Language Pathologist, and my personal friend and sorority sister, Pascale Bourne, teaches us in this episode originally featured as a LinkedIn Live session. Not only does Pascale share ways we can take care of our...
Have you ever heard of the Marie Kondo effect? Home Organizing Consultant, Pia Thompson, is bringing it directly to you! Not only is she a professional home organizer who bases are approach on Marie Kondo's KonMari Method™, but she takes decluttering one step further by...
One new type of episode that we are bringing to the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast this season is what I'm calling “Soul to Soul” sessions. Initially recorded exclusively for the Beyond Community, a virtual community where you learn to become the best version of...
Season 5 of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast is in full swing! Do you know the difference between masculine and feminine leadership? Feminine Leadership Coach and Speaker, Ekene Onu, who also is a long-time guest of the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast, shares some...
Welcome to a new season of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast! In this season premiere, I'm encouraging you to take a look at the past year and embrace the journey of it all. For some, this year forced us to slow down and take...
Today we are beyond thrilled to share some exciting news. Three big announcements in one day! The Beyond Leadership Academy Through our parent company, The Asbury Group, we are excited to extend the Beyond brand by launching the Beyond Leadership Academy. The first cohort of...
Episode Description: We've made it! It is the final day of the Beyond Black Women: 30 days of Inspiration Series. In Day 30 of the series, it's now time to really go ‘beyond.' As I reflect on the inspiration that led me to create this series to begin...
We are almost at the end of our Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! As we enter Day 29 of the series, let's work on being the light in our own lives. This has been a trying year, and we still have more left to go. In...
Welcome back to the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In Day 28 of the series, I am empowering you to be more present in this moment in order to ignite your inner power! In this episode, we will explore how to be...
In Day 27 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, I am here to share with you that it's okay for things to come easily to you. I am giving you the permission you may have never known you needed to reevaluate...
You've likely heard of the “crabs in a barrel” mentality. In Day 26 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, I'm challenging you to reimagine the idea that there is only so much abundance, success and room for advancement in this lifetime....
Welcome to Day 25 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In today's topic, we are embracing our inner power to embody the best versions of ourselves that we want to present to the world. I'm challenging you to ask yourself what...
How do you start your day? In Day 24 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, I'm sharing the morning routine formula that helps me get in the right mind space for a positive and productive day. There's so much power in visualizing your intentions each and...
Did you know that what we wear is a reflection of what we think about ourselves? We are talking all things outer appearance on Day 23 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series. In this episode, I'm encouraging you to show up as your...
We have made it to Day 22 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! It also happens to be the 6-year anniversary of the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast! As I reflect on everything this podcast is and has done for me,...
Have you experienced feelings of anxiety, worry or loneliness lately with the weight of 2020 or feel like you may be dropping many of the balls in your life? In Day 21 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration series, I am helping...
Day 20 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, let's dive deep into turning our negative experiences into new possibilities. In this episode, I'm helping you to realize that you are not a victim in your negative experiences while we remember our...
Welcome to Day 19 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! Today's topic is all about evaluating what you can do to make healthy changes to ensure that your mind, body and spirit are fed. Today's affirmation is: I listen to my...
In Day 18 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, I want to ask you, “are you playing too small?” Often it is fear of success, not fear of failure, that keeps us playing small. In this episode we explore this and...
In Day 17 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, it's time to start SHEDding! In this episode, I reveal the acronym that I use for evaluating what you need to release in your life. I'll tell you how to analyze what's...
What are you consuming that needs to be reevaluated? In Day 16 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, I am addressing how what you eat, drink, eat and think can affect your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual state. Let's kick the...
Our Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series is still heating up with Day 15! Today's topic is inspired by a quote from Bishop T.D. Jakes, “when you are a giraffe and you receive criticism from turtles, they are only reporting the view from...
Welcome to Day 14 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In today's topic, I'm challenging you to evaluate your “outer” circle and your opportunities for mentorship. What mentors do you have? What mentees do you have? Let's analyze that as you...
As we enter into Day 13 of our Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, let's stop the negative talk about 2020 and open up our hearts and minds to the possibilities it can bring us. In this episode, I'm encouraging you to look...
Welcome to Day 12 in the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! Today's topic was inspired by the Jim Rohn quote, “you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” I challenge you to evaluate the people in...
Today is a new day to recharge your personal power! Day 11 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series captures how to pause and recharge in order to thrive in your life. Our affirmation for today is: My energy stays fully charged so that I...
Welcome to Day 10 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In this episode, I'm tapping into your legacy and sparking you to think about the impact you want to have in your lifetime. I challenge you to live in this moment...
Welcome back to the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In Day 9 of our series, I dive into the question “What Are You Here To Learn?” I help you explore how to understand what we learn throughout our lifetime in order to...
In Day 8 of our Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series, we're talking all about your life experiences. From the toughest times in our lives to how they shape who we are, our experiences are our own with a purpose to mold us...
We've made it through our first full week of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In this episode, I share more effective ways to uncover your strengths. Our affirmation for today is: I use my strengths to serve others and I am...
Are you embodying your personal power? In Day 6 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series I am telling you everything you need to know about rediscovering your strengths which is the first step in helping you develop. Understand more about your innate...
Have you ever felt imposter syndrome at work? Day 5 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series is all about silencing our inner critics and recognizing our brilliance. This episode is all about reminding you of the divine purpose over your life and...
Day 4 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series is here and I'm diving into the concept of the habits and cultural norms we do that may not serve our greater good. Explore this topic with me and remember our affirmation for...
In Day 3 of the Beyond Black Women Series: 30 Days of Inspiration, I take a hard look at gratitude and how it can affect us mentally, physically and emotionally while I extend my challenge of how we can keep the gratitude going from person...
Episode: 186: Self-Care and Black Joy as an Act of Political Warfare [Beyond Black Women Series – Day 2] In Day 2 of the Beyond Black Women Series: 30 Days of Inspiration, I explore one of my favorite quotes by Audre Lorde: “Caring for myself...
Welcome to the first episode of the Beyond Black Women Series: 30 Days of Inspiration! In this first episode, I explore who we are as it relates to our ancestry as I encourage our brilliance, tenacity and resilience. QUOTABLES: “How much did your ancestors have...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we're announcing a new series we're hosting during the month of September called Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspo. Here's some background: If you remember back to Episode 177: A Call for Black Women in Leadership...
Episode 183: Staying Grounded In Life and Career with Monique Shields [A LinkedIn Live Event] While the global pandemic has been a challenge to navigate, we have learned to adjust to a new way of life and mindset. This episode features the talented Monique Shields...
Finances is one area that I think we can always use some guidance in and I have the perfect person to guide the conversation. In this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, I’m happy to have Author, Financial Advisor and Certified Family Business...
Episode 181: One Pitfall Preventing Many People of Color from Leadership [A LinkedIn Live Event] This is a call to all of my people of color in leadership! Earlier this month, I hosted a LinkedIn Live session for all of my people of color in,...
Episode 180: The Reinvention: Job Searching & Interviewing for Marketers During COVID [A Fireside Chat with Lizette Williams] I'm excited to share this session that was recorded back in May as a live virtual fireside chat featuring award-winning marketer, powerhouse, and my friend and b-school...
Episode 179: Fueling Your Family For Global Impact with Toria Frederick, Amanda Miller Littlejohn & Nicole Thompson Nurturing your children's passions and natural gifting may just result in the family business you never knew you’d have. This is the story for Toria Frederick, Amanda Miller...
Passionate about empowering women of color leaders, Leilani Raglin is a leadership coach, people strategist, and Founder of the EmpowerWOC Project who believes in advocating for positive change in our community. In this episode, Leilani discusses with me her journey from accounting to teaching leaders...
I felt compelled to record this episode of Beyond the Business Suit to discuss where we are in the world, especially in the United States, given what has been going on with not only the pandemic, but also the awful deaths of George Floyd, Breonna...
If you’re looking to shatter glass ceilings in both your life and career, Kimberly Cummings is a powerhouse that can help you do it! As a Career Leadership Speaker and Coach, Kimberly uses her experience as a career development advisor to empower others to take...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are thrilled to announce the Beyond Signature Series, a soulful leadership experience designed to equip and restore a global community of women during and beyond this moment. While COVID-19 may have impacted our ability to meet together in...
For the past few episodes, I have been sharing some Beyond the Business Suit Conversations that were recorded live on Zoom with some of our Beyond the Business Suit audience March 16-20, 2020, which was the first full week that the majority of the people...
Episode 173: Practices For Staying Well and Building Resiliency with Radiah Rhodes and Marla Teyolia For the next few episodes, I am sharing some Beyond the Business Suit Conversations that were recorded live on Zoom with some of our Beyond the Business Suit audience March...
For the next few episodes, I am sharing some Beyond the Business Suit Conversations that were recorded live on Zoom with some of our Beyond the Business Suit audience March 16-20, 2020, which was the first full week that the majority of the people in...
For the next few episodes, I am sharing some Beyond the Business Suit Conversations that were recorded live on Zoom with some of our Beyond the Business Suit audience March 16-20, 2020, which was the first full week that the majority of the people in...
For the next five episodes, I am sharing some Beyond the Business Suit Conversations that were recorded live on Zoom with some of our Beyond the Business Suit audience March 16-20, 2020, which was the first full week that the majority of the people in...
It has been a while since I recorded an episode of Beyond the Business Suit because, like so many of you around the world, the rise of this global pandemic we are experiencing with COVID-19 has taken quite a toll on so many of us....
Measured. Strategic. Bold. Visionary. Trailblazer. Planner. Shellye Archambeau is all of those things and more. In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are featuring corporate board member, former CEO and author, Shellye Archambeau. This episode is jam-packed with insights, inspiration and practical advice. Get...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I'm interviewing Patrice Ford Lyn. She is an Executive Life Coach and leads Catapult Life Coaching and Consulting. She is truly one of the best people I know in terms of lovingly helping people get back into...
Today on the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast I'm excited to have executive coach and author, Dr Kym Harris-Lee. Dr. Kym is an Emotional Intelligence expert and a coach of leaders who I have had the pleasure of working with through the EMERGE Academy program...
Today I had the chance to have a conversation with one of my favorite coaches and people in the world — Carla Ogunrinde. Carla is a Certified Professional Coach, a Master Practitioner in Energy Leadership, a former IT executive and a beautiful soul. She is...
In the latest episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we are talking how you can fulfill your purpose at work with coach Michelle Glover. We had such a great conversation and dispelled the myth that you have to live out your purpose by becoming an...
In this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, I am sharing with you details about the Beyond the Business Suit Retreat 2020 as well as sharing with you some of the questions to ask yourself to determine whether you should attend a conference...
Welcome to the last episode of Beyond the Business Suit for 2019! In this episode, we are covering three things you can do to bring in 2020 and the 2020s with intention. This is an episode you will want to take notes with, so get...
Do you think that the harder you work in your job, the more successful you will be? Then this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast is for you! In this episode, I unpack what I'm calling the “paradox of success” and revealing some...
Welcome back to Season 4 of the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast! After a five month hiatus we are back! And in this episode I am sharing with you five things that I have been up to in the past five months as well as...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is the last episode of the season! And during the episode, I am covering three main things: A recap of the Beyond the Business Suit Retreat How I've been somewhat paralyzed by the success of the Beyond the...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I'm delighted to have Ekene Onu back on the show! You may remember Ekene from episodes 22, 91 or 153. If you haven't heard her backstory, make sure to listen to episode 22 to hear her story...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we have Venivia Arnold, the mastermind behind Flawless Skin and Beauty, who was also a presenting sponsor at the Beyond the Business Suit Retreat. In this episode, Venivia shares her path to discovering her passion for skincare...
I'm back! It has been a few weeks since I've posted an episode. The past few weeks have been busy and amazing. Between the Beyond the Business Suit Retreat that I've been talking about for the whole season (which was absolutely incredible) and other speaking...
In the latest episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we interviewed Morgan Wider, Personal Style Expert for professional women. We had such a great conversation about why wardrobe and image is more than and has more impact than the clothes you wear. During the interview,...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I am interviewing Marla Teyolia. You heard from Marla in episode 153 on How to Live Your Best Life in 2019. In today's episode, this coach — who prides herself as being “part woo-woo and part get...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I'm sharing the recording of the Beyond the Business Suit Live event we held in Atlanta at The Gathering Spot on January 10th (and big thanks to The Gathering Spot for hosting us!). The topic of the...
In this episode Beyond the Business Suit I'm joined by Minda Harts. Minda is an adjunct assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and the founder of The Memo LLC, a career development company for women of color. In...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is part 2 of my conversation with Purpose Alignment Coach & Energy Healer, Monica Bey. If you haven't listened to part 1 yet, be sure to do so. In that episode we had a DEEP energy healing session...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is like no other I have done before. In this episode, I am sharing an energy healing session with Monica Bey, who is a Purpose Alignment Coach and Energy Healer. When I met Monica, I knew I had...
About four years ago I came across the book The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod that really changed my life. At the time, I knew I wanted to accomplish a lot in the upcoming year and I knew I needed some help to get there...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I am digging in deeper into the theme of this season: Pause, Recharge, Level Up . In case you were wondering, this theme was created before I heard Ciara's song, “Level Up,” but I am pretty sure...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are celebrating our first episode of season 3 with the Beyond the Business Suit Live podcast that was taped on October 13 in NYC. The event featured Michelle Gadsden- Willliams, Managing Director and head of Inclusion and...
For my folks in the US who are reading/listening to this when it goes live, Happy Thanksgiving! before I get into today's interview I wanted to share something special with you. First of all, this is our season finale! As we are technically in season...
In my latest episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I have a conversation with Robin Young. If you've been listening to Beyond the Business Suit at least since the beginning of this year you may have heard my interviews with two women who are focused...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I interviewed Melodie Nakhle, global business leader and Chief Sales Officer for Amway Japan. Melodie has such an interesting background both personally and professionally and, as you will hear, has had a truly impressive career. Heard in...
Just a few days ago, we hit the four year anniversary of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast and I couldn't be more excited, proud and thankful for the past four years, as well as what is to come! When I started this podcast four...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is going to be a rather short but important one. Lately I have been receiving a lot of questions and requests from clients about their digital presence, which for many of my clients, starts with LinkedIn (since LinkedIn,...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed Lara Dalch, health and lifestyle coach and host of the popular podcast, Women on the Rise. Lara is a former entertainment marketing executive turned entrepreneur who truly understands the challenges of balancing good health with a busy...
In my latest episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed Trudy Bourgeois. Trudy is one of America's leading experts on transformational leadership and a highly regarded leader in the field of workforce performance and diversity and inclusion. When I learned about Trudy and her background, I couldn't wait...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit was sparked by a class I am teaching later this month on my signature executive presence program called Power Presence. What I found is that many people do not understand what executive presence is, how to get it,...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I want to share something with you that has continued to come up over the past several weeks that I felt like I had to share. When I see someone who is frazzled, anxiety-ridden, overwhelmed or in...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I'm sharing an interview I did a few months ago with Joan Wilmer. Joan is a seasoned Human Resources Executive with an amazing background and story. This is an episode you will want to have something to...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I'm featuring the 3rd episode in my #flyguyfriends series where where I have been featuring some of my guy friends who are not only doing some great things, but are also some great people. Next up is...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I wanted to take a break from my #flyguyfriends series to share something with you that has been on my mind and heart. I want to extend some gratitude to someone who truly deserves it and I...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we have the second episode of our #flyguyfriends series where I am interviewing some of my guy friends who are not only doing some pretty cool things in their careers, but also some great people we can learn from. Last...
If you're a subscriber to Beyond the Business Suit, you know that we've been doing a #blackgirlmagic series which has been a lot of fun. Now, for the first time in Beyond the Business Suit history I'm going to put the spotlight on the men....
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed fellow podcaster Ahyiana Angel from the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast. In this episode we not only hear some great insights and experiences Ahyiana has, we are also joined by Beyond the Business Suit listener...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we're finishing our “Black Girl Magic” series where we have been featuring black women who have launched businesses that serve black women and or women of color. In this interview I had the pleasure of chatting with Roshell...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I want to have some real talk. Remember several months ago when “Auntie Maxine” Waters infamously repeated the phrase, “reclaiming my time”? That video gave me so much life and every now and then I rewatch the video to...
In today’s episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are continuing with our Black Girl Magic series where we are featuring some black women who have created businesses targeting black and brown women. Today I’m featuring Jihan Thompson, co-founder of Swivel Beauty. If there is...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are taking a break from our #BlackGirlMagic series so that I can share a message that I feel like someone needed to hear: it's not about you. We explore one of the most difficult agreements (in...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we are continuing our Black Girl Magic series where we are featuring black women who have dedicating their businesses to serve and empower black women and women of color. In today's episode I had a conversation with...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we are in the second interview of our Black Girl Magic series. And since today is February 1st, where in the States we are celebrating Black History Month, it is a great time to celebrate some amazing...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I'm kicking off my “Black Girl Magic” series where I'm featuring some amazing Black women who are leading businesses that target Black women or women of color. First up is Renae Bluitt who is one of those...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is a powerful one. I interviewed Lucinda Cross, an accomplished best-selling author, speaker and coach who has had an incredible journey of triumph. We had such a great conversation talking about so many parts of her life and...
Happy New Year! This is the first official episode of Beyond the Business Suit in 2018, and I couldn't think of a better interview to start off with than this one with Patrice Washington. You may know of Patrice from the Steve Harvey Morning Show, her...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is a special one since I'm bringing back the first repeat guest as this last one of 2017. And that person is Toria Frederick. Toria joined us back in episode 50 where she talked about how she made...
We are in the final weeks of 2017 — can you believe it?!? I hardly can. Since our last two episodes of the year are interviews, in this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I wanted to share five steps to help you soar in...
This past Wednesday I led a webinar called “Reasons Why Smart Women Don't Get Promoted.” Over the years I've seen so many highly educated, competent, capable and brilliant women suffer from having their careers stall for some surprising reasons. In the webinar I discussed some...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed someone who I respect greatly: Virginia “Ginny” Clarke. Ginny is the Diversity and Internal Mobility Lead, Leadership Staffing at Google and one of those people that has amazing presence and after speaking to her or hearing...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I dig into the benefits of gratitude. If you're reading or listening to this when I publish it, I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! This year I am spending Thanksgiving with my dad and stepmother...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl Walker-Robertson, Founder of Protocol International and author of the new book, Rules of Engagement: How to Win at Dining with Clients and Other Important People. I've known Cheryl for a...
If you follow me on Facebook you may have seen me announce that for the first time in two years I am bringing back my program, Power Presence in 2018. The last cohort I led was back in late 2015 through early 2016 and when...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I had the pleasure of interviewing Keisha Smith-Jeremie. Keisha is a powerhouse who is the Chief HR Officer for News Corp, a certified executive and life coach, and the founder of sanaia Applesauce, which she calls “applesauce...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I had a wonderful conversation with visionary, entrepreneur, designer, engineer, investor and coach, Radiah Rhodes. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Radiah over the past several months and as soon as I met her,...
In this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, I had the chance to interview someone who if you would have told my college aged self I would be interviewing, I think I would be squealing right now! And that person is Kim Coles....
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I had the pleasure of interviewing Elayne Fluker, CEO of Chic Rebellion Media and the host of Support Is Sexy, a wonderful podcast where, five days a week, she highlights and inspires women entrepreneurs. Just yesterday she...
I am so excited to kick off season 2 of Beyond the Business Suit! In this season you can expect to hear from numerous people with perspectives from many aspects of leadership, including actresses like Kim Coles to business leaders like Jamal Henderson and Keisha...
As you may know from our last episode in June, Beyond the Business Suit has been on a summer hiatus. Now that fall is upon us, we are coming back with our next season. Although “season 1” consisted of 109 episodes over almost three years,...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we are talking about personal branding for leaders and, more specifically, 6 elements of a strong online presence. Before we jump into today's topic, I wanted to share an announcement with you: In our last episode I...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I'm talking to not only you, but also to myself and sharing some of the steps WE can take to manage our lives better. Mentioned on this episode The Three things (listen to episode for full details): Prioritize. The busier...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I interviewed Dorianne St Fleur. Dorianne is a career coach, advisor and HR leader who teaches women professionals the skills they need to uncover a career that is purposeful, productive and profitable. In this episode you will hear us...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed Courtney Sanders. Courtney is a rising star and self-proclaimed guinea pig for ambitious women. She started a blog called Think and Grow Chick back in 2009 while she was in college and that has evolved...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed Dana Pointer. Dana is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Compliance Officer of Preserver Partners, LLC, which is an SEC-registered investment management firm, and is also the Owner and Managing Partner of Made Beautiful,...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Evelyn Henry Miller. Evelyn is the Chief Financial Officer for TDIndustries, a Dallas-based mechanical construction and facilities service company with an extensive background in finance leadership. I was fortunate to work at...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit was inspired by the podcast Missing Richard Simmons. Have you heard of it? If not, you should check it out. They recently published the last episode so you you can now binge listen to all of them. In...
Are you a high achiever who has great people skills? Meaning, not only do you do great work but people really like you. If so, this episode is especially for you. I've found that one of the most important things that leaders need in order...
Today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit was inspired by a quote that I recently heard from Tiffany Dufu on my friend, Elayne Fluker's podcast, Support is Sexy. Tiffany wrote the new book, Drop the Ball and you may remember I recently interviewed Tiffany as...
Today's episode marks the 100th episode of Beyond the Business Suit — yay!!!!! From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank you for listening and being a part of this journey with me. To mark this special occasion, I wanted to do this...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I had the pleasure of interviewing Grace Killelea. Grace is the CEO and Founder of The GKC Group, a leadership development company, and the author of the book, The Confidence Effect. In this episode you will hear...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I'm sharing a conversation that I had with Tiffany Dufu, Chief Leadership Officer for Levo and author of the new book, Drop the Ball. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while you probably know I'm a fairly...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit I wanted to share something that was inspired by my drive to the office this morning. My two words of wisdom are: slow down. All too often something causes us to rush, which can lead to a whole...
This year, as I mentioned two episodes ago, I've been practicing my mantra for the year which is, “less hustle, more flow.” And I have to be honest with you, over the past three weeks I have felt a huge shift from where I started in...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit I interviewed Monica McCoy. It's interesting that both the last interview of 2016 (with Toria Frederick) and the first interview in 2017 are women who have left their corporate jobs to start their own ventures. Monica McCoy is...
Happy New Year! I actually planned to release a different podcast episode this week but something moved me so much that I had to share it with you on this episode. Every year (I believe ever since graduating from college) my best friend Keesha and I...
As we're getting ready for the new year, I'm sharing some of my favorite episodes of Beyond the Business Suit with you. Today I wanted to rebroadcast my interview with Toria Frederick (who I interviewed on episode 50), co-founder of The Step Stool Chef. Hers...
As I'm gearing up for the new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite episodes of Beyond the Business Suit with you that are no longer available on iTunes. This interview is from episode 12 with Hal Elrod, the author of the best-selling book,...
As we're gearing up for the new year, I'm sharing some of my favorite episodes of Beyond the Business Suit that are no longer available on iTunes. This one is episode 22 which was my interview with Ekene Onu. I met Ekene at the Be...
I can't believe it's already December and 2016 is coming to a close! Where did this year go!? I don't know about you, but this is the time of year when I am working hard to end the year off strong and getting geared up...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I wanted to talk about how you may be leaving money on the table in your career or in your business. Often times, whether we are working for a company or out on our own, we are missing...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I am talking about one of my favorite services for my clients: capsule wardrobes! If you're not familiar with capsule wardrobes, you're in for a treat. They are such a great approach to building a usable wardrobe....
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we're talking body shapes. Lately I have been doing a lot of work with clients on their image strategies, developing their fall/winter wardrobes and creating their capsule collections for the season. But before I start building out any...
Embed from Getty Images Today is Election Day! And if you live in the United States, regardless of who you are voting for, I hope you exercise your right to vote. Since we have a candidate who is known for wearing a signature type...
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, we're covering part 2 for the “quit your day job” series. Last week we talked about how to prepare for quitting your corporate job. Today, we're talking about what resources you should have in place when you...
In the latest episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I'm discussing a topic that I've been asked about a lot: how to prepare yourself to leave your corporate job and start your own business. And, since it's Women’s Small Business Month, it's timely as well. Here are...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit I'm talking about how to build your brand at work. It's been a while since I've talked about personal branding, so I thought it was a good time to revisit the topic. Here are five things you can...
This episode of Beyond the Business Suit is a little bit different from the rest. A couple of episodes ago I replayed my first episode of Beyond the Business Suit as we celebrated our 2 year anniversary of the podcast. In there, I candidly shared how...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I had the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl Wood. Cheryl is an international keynote speaker and women's empowerment champion who has a deep-rooted passion for supporting the personal growth and economic empowerment of women globally. She is an award-winning...
I am so excited that Beyond the Business Suit has turned 2 years old! Yes, on September 22nd we turned 2 and I am so proud. I started this podcast in 2014 to share some of my knowledge related to my business and share stories of amazing...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I wanted to have a heart to heart with you and with myself. I feel like lately, the competition and comparison bug has bitten many of us. We may see someone doing something that they're getting a lot of...
In today's episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I am getting vulnerable with you. I am sharing some mistakes I made in my career in my 20s that I wish I could get a “do-over” for, that I hope that you won't make as well. Now let...
In today's episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast I want to talk to those of you who may find yourself being the youngest one at your job or in your department. When I was 22 years old I was hired as the #2 person in...