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Kailei Carr
Beyond the Business Suit, hosted by Kailei Carr, is a podcast for ambitious women interested in learning the "secret weapons" of success. Created in an effort to shed light on many of the things that can help or hinder women during their career journey, Beyond the Business Suit hopes to help women reach their highest potential. Some episodes will include interviews with authors, industry experts, successful women or career coaches like Farnoosh Torabi, Amy Cuddy and Luvvie Ajayi. Other episodes will feature quick tips from Kailei related to image, executive presence, personal branding, leadership, career and more.
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.
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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.
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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 shares how leading with compassion, curiosity, and kindness creates ripple effects, both in business and in life. 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!
This conversation was initially recorded as a LinkedIn Live session. To make sure you don't miss future LinkedIn Live sessions, make sure you follow Kailei Carr on LinkedIn. You can also see the video version of this conversation on YouTube here.
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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.
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In this next episode, we’re exploring recovery — not just from addiction, but 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 co-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.
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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.
You can find the full episode notes at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
As we continue our launch of season 9 of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, 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 #TAGTeamSeries, 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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When was the last time you looked yourself in the mirror and got to truly know yourself? 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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 and dedicating two years to planning, 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!
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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.
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To hear more sessions like this, explore Beyonding Community.com to choose your membership option today.
What happens when we push past the expectations put on us by others and we instead follow our own path? This episode features Dana Wright, Corporate Security Professional, Coach, and Podcaster, who 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's expected" and instead 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!
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To hear more sessions like this, explore Beyonding Community.com to choose your membership option today.
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 find more details and notes from this episode at https://beyondthebusinesssuit.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 being mixed race into her passion, but 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. Don't miss your opportunity to step into the best version of yourself.
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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.
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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/.
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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.
You can find more details and notes from this episode in www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
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.
You can find more details and notes from this episode in www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
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.
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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, 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!
Find more details and show notes from this episode at http://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.
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 story of overcoming immense obstacles throughout her path to entrepreneurship, as well as experiencing remarkable transformation from self-proclaimed workaholic to passionate advocate for change. Kahlilah's story is not just one of personal triumph, but also a symbol for hope and perseverance for anyone seeking to create their own path toward purpose.
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 Founding Member, Lakysha Laing joins Kailei Carr as they have an insightful discussion surrounding her book, The Strength of Silk. In this hybrid episode that combines a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session and an exclusive Beyonding Book Chat, we take a deep dive into Lakysha's powerful journey through foster care, traumatic grief and a harrowing fight against breast cancer....just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In the Beyonding Community we love and appreciate Lakysha (who we affectionately call "LaLa") for her enthusiasm, positivity and resilience. The beginning of her book idea started in the Beyonding Community and it has been amazing to be a part of her journey.
You can find more notes on this episode at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
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 over half a million unique downloads, we're proud of our impact on your lives, both personally and professionally.
Looking ahead, we're embracing the act of "Beyonding," what we describe as a journey of self-actualization. You can expect more stories of growth, transformation, and leadership from remarkable guests including meeting our TAG Team at The Asbury Group and taking a peek inside the Beyonding Community. We'll continue being a safe space for our guests to share and for YOU to elevate!
If you're interested in joining the Beyonding Community, doors are open until October 15, 2023, for those ready to transform.
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 as a Beyonding Community masterchat session, this illuminating discussion delves into hormonal imbalance, functional medicine and how nutrition plays a role in the aging process. She even helps to demystify common misconceptions about birth control while exploring practical strategies to manage stress to achieve optimal health.
Want to experience sessions like this live? The Beyonding Community is currently accepting new membership applications. If you're interested in hearing more conversations like this one, visit BeyondingCommunity.com to join! Do it TODAY before doors close for the remainder of the year.
You can find more notes from this episode at http://www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.
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, Suneel takes us through his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. With a discussion led by host, Kailei Carr, together they explore the magic of missed and hidden goals, the importance of taking moments of rest and the groundbreaking mindset shift he's experienced around productivity and inner fulfillment. Suneel even gives his tips on how to analyze your inner alignment while finding your own version of success. You can read the full notes and full details on this episode and other archived episodes at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
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. Not only does Stacie take us through her career in marketing, but she also dives deep into the lessons she's learned along the way, including reflections on the fulfillment she has in her career and the different milestones that have moved her along the way professionally. This Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session is sure to leave you inspired and with so much hope and joy for your future!
Life has a funny way of surprising you! No one knows this better than Financial Advisor and 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 ups and downs that life can take you though. Co-host Myra Herring and Mary join forces to have an insightful, yet revealing, discussion on the life-defining moments that transformed Mary's perspective on love, money, boundaries and expectations. This episode is sure to have you challenging your own mindset to get the most out of life.
To learn more about the community and how you can join, explore BeyondingCommunity.com while the doors are OPEN for our quarterly membership drive. By joining, you'll hear more financial lessons from Mary and so much more! See you there!
What place does empathy have at work? That question is at the center of the next episode of the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. Host, Kailei Carr is joined by Workplace Empathy Consultant, Liesel Mertes, for a powerful conversation on how leaders can bring more empathy into the workplace. Liesel takes the audience through how to deal with disruptive life events (both good and bad), and ways we can all feel seen and heard at work. By reflecting on her own personal journey through loss and grief while still having to "show up," Liesel emphasizes just how critical empathy is, not only in our personal lives, but also our professional environments as well. By sharing her lived experiences, we can all take a note from Liesel's book and offer support when we can while respectably holding space for how others choose to express their unique grief experience. Even if you think you are an empathetic leader, you may see yourself with new eyes after this conversation!
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 host, Myra Herring, Dr. Wright shares the importance of using conversation as a means for human connection. She takes us through the intentionality of your messaging, the foundation of small talk and the power of written communication. She even reveals the divine parts of her journey that have shown her the path she was meant to take and how this led to the meaningful work she does today.
This episode, originally recorded as an invigorating Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community, will leave you feeling inspired to ignite your next conversation!
Stay tuned to the Beyonding Community website to know when the next quarterly membership drive is in order to complete your application for membership.
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 surrounding diversity and inclusion within the healthcare system. 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.
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, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to slow down your thoughts and take time to spend with yourself....and your journal!
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.
How to stay connected to Cheryl Bridges:
Website: Bridges2Life.com
Find out more information about and apply for the ITSMF Emerge Academy: https://itsmfleaders.org/offerings/#academies||offerings-tab|2
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.
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, Trainer, 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 newfound entrepreneur carving out her path in this world one step at a time.
How do you truly make an impact by using your voice? On the next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Executive Coach, Journalist & Storyteller, Amanda Miller Littlejohn 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.
It's time to talk about presence! In this episode of 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. Explore more about what Powered Presence means to you!
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.
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!
As we begin to wind down 2022, The Beyond the Business Suit podcast is ending the year 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 discovering the Beyonding Community, but Kailei reveals how God has called her to be a vessel for Black women. You'll leave this episode feeling elevated and excited for what's to come in the new year!
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, 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.
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 and minister, 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.
Grab a pen and paper, you'll want to take notes for this one! This episode of the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast is full of gems from none other than Dr. Roni Ellington, STEM education scholar, inspirational speaker, mentor and personal development expert. Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community, this episode dives deep into understanding your personal story and how to use it, along with our personal perspectives of what achievement and success are. Dr. Ellington even gives us some special tips on how to fully show up in your life while being able to live in the fullness of who you truly are.
Sometimes being the "only" means that you're paving the way for the many. The Beyond the Business Suit podcast sits down with Adrienne Lofton, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Google, to discuss getting out of your comfort zone in order to move forward in your career. Not only does she take us through her experience going to an HBCU, but she defines what success looks like when you're open to growth. From working with brands like Under Armour, Target, Nike, The Gap and now Google, she is no stranger to being the first Black woman in many places and spaces. In our conversation, she reflects on how her journey has led her to making a significant impact at a number of iconic brands, and what she has learned along the way.
Adrienne also shares how her team led the "Get The Message" campaign, which encourages people to speak up to Apple about the importance of adopting RCS messaging that allows equal messaging opportunities for Android and Apple users. This campaign has gained a lot of traction recently and is sparking much-needed dialogue about messaging between different operating systems.
Although we hosted the 2022 Beyonding Retreat back in September, with our quarterly Beyonding Community membership drive currently underway, now is a perfect time to reflect on our experience together. This episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast dove deep into the experience, lessons learned and what we can all take with us now that we have had time to develop within our transformation. For some, it was a spiritual experience while for others, it became an opportunity for release. From internal healing to the connections that were built, experience just a taste of what the Beyonding Retreat had to offer.
If you are looking to expand on this type of experience, consider joining the Beyonding Community. Our doors are open until Friday, October 21, 2022. Become a member now by visiting here.
The Beyond The Business Suit podcast is BACK with season 7! After our short hiatus, we are kicking things off with an insightful conversation with the legendary, Carla Harris, a talented singer, mother, author, motivational speaker and powerful board member. This multi hyphenate powerhouse is giving us her playbook on finding and envisioning our power within our leadership. With so much experience under her belt, the gems that Carla Harris leaves behind will be sure to keep you fired up about your future and beyond!
We are finally on our way to the Beyonding Retreat! After a 2-year hiatus, the Beyonding Retreat, formally known as the Beyond the Business Suit retreat, is back and better than ever. Covid-19 and the global pandemic caused us to put our transformations on hold back in 2020, therefore, we've had the opportunity to evolve our retreat experience and can't wait to share what this experience is all about and how you can be a part of it. This next episode is dedicated to unveiling all the details about this retreat including the new theme, availability and what you can expect during our time together.
The Beyonding Retreat is being held on September 23-25, 2022 at the Boulders Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Don't wait and reserve your spot today!
This live recording of Beyond the Business Suit features President and Founder of Coleman Management Associates, Harvey Coleman, legendary author of Empowering Yourselfand creator of the PIE method. Harvey takes us through his PIE method, while empowering leaders to understand what it truly takes to become a senior leader and maintain the position. He not only takes us through his own personal journey, but shares his wisdom and insights on the current shifts happening within our society concerning People of Color in senior level positions.
Vulnerability is on the menu for this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. We are joined by Former Olympian and International Speaker, Leslie Maxie, who is sharing her story of resilience, healing and personal progress. Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session within the Beyonding Community, Leslie pushes straight past fear to share her story of overcoming trauma and stepping into her voice. Throughout her journey, she's discovered her light which she shines bright on all those in her path.
This episode of the Beyond The Business Suit, listeners get a two-for-one special! Originally recorded on Easter Sunday as a Beyonding Community session, the first portion of the episode explores an in-depth look at our relationship with rest and how we can give ourselves permission to rest with Beyonding Community coaches, Anika Apple and Denitra "Dee" Ross. We go deep into the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual effects that rest can have within us.
The second portion of the episode takes us through the Beyonding Community and what it has to offer its members. Listeners can learn how they can elevate their lives and join a network of other high-achieving women who are walking through their journey of purpose accountability.
Calling all Black leaders in tech! The Information technology Senior Management Forum joins the Beyond The Business Suit podcast in diving deep into the development of Black leaders in technology with a powerful panel that includes Robert D. Scott, Dean of ITSMF's Global Institute for Professional Development, Dr. James Rodgers, Director of ITSMF's Executive Academy and Dr. Reginald Turner, Director of ITSMF's Management Academy.
Throughout this episode, we discuss more on the relationship between the mind, body and soul and leadership development while unblocking the barriers for career success, specifically for People of Color. We also learn a little more about what the ITSMF academies have to offer in pursuit of paving the way for our leaders in the future.
We're going "Right Within" with our next special guest, Author and Workplace and Equity Consultant, Minda Harts. On this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, we're diving deep into how women of color can embrace their healing journeys due to workplace trauma using tools from her new book, "Right Within". By allowing us to tap into her own personal journey that inspired her to write this book (along with 2 others), together we unpack just how we can advocate, affirm and protect our humanity in order to become the most healthiest versions of ourselves.
For the past few episodes, we've jumped back in time to our Beyond the Business Suit Conversations series, previously recorded live on Zoom March 16-20, 2020, a time when the majority of the Unites States were working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We close out the series with an informative discussion with Dr. Reisha Moxley, Behavioral Psychologist and Asst. Professor of Clinical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She shed light on how to cater to our souls and gave us insights on using the time we were in wisely. Dr. Moxley also walked us through what has perhaps been one of the most impactful, and still relevant, topic areas, healthy mental health practices during a time of increased isolation and fear of the unknown.
As we continue to take a step back to 2020 during our Beyond the Business Suit Conversations series, we're featuring a powerful discussion with Well Being Activist and Visionary, Radiah Rhodes and Holistic Executive Coach, Marla Teyolia. In this conversation, we dove into how to build resiliency using meditation and breathing exercises while managing our intentions using the intention scale. This episode was originally recorded during March 16-20, 2022 at the start of the pandemic while we were on lockdown at home and just trying to figure things out.
In this episode, we're continuing to take a step back to March 16-20, 2020 when the pandemic first started and the majority of us were on lockdown at home trying to figure out how to cope. I got inspired to invite a few special guests to lend us their support, insight and perspective during that unprecedented time and among them were Energetic Healer, Rod White and Executive Life Coach, Patrice Ford Lyn. During our conversation, we discussed ways to manage our energy while staying in alignment with our highest selves, which we can all still benefit from today.
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. Naeema Olatunji. This important conversation highlights how we can take care of our bodies, along with our families' bodies, during a time where we were stationed majorly at home, which still proves to be relevant two years later.
This conversation tackled tactical things to boost your immune system, thinking twice before drinking milk, the use of hand sanitizer along with eating meat. We even discussed Agatha's family diet at the time to prevent sickness and Dr. Naeema's daily routine to protect their bodies.
How would things be different if Black women were better represented in leadership in technology? For International Women's Day this year, we celebrated by bringing together a small group of powerhouse women in tech that help us to #ImagineAWorld where Black women in tech leadership were more widely represented. Among our discussion, Errika Moore Executive Director for the national STEM Funders Network, Lizette Williams, Global Head of Vertical Solutions Marketing, Nicole Keaton Hart, Site Director for Microsoft Atlanta, and Regina Gwynn, Co-Founder of Black Women Talk Tech, discuss everything from encouraging STEM leadership, Black women-led companies and the support they've received in their career along the way.
We are officially marking 2 years since the pandemic began this month, therefore we're taking a look back by re-releasing a few of our Beyond the Business Suit conversations that feature a few special guests dedicated to to give us support, insight and perspective the help us get through that challenging and unprecedented time.
This series of conversations were originally recorded live via ZOOM March 16-20, 2020, which was the first full week that the majority of the people in the United States were working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wherever you are in the world today, take some time to reflect on where you were then. We hope this perspective is still comforting and helpful for you.
This first episode in this series is with Pastor Léonce Crump, Senior Pastor at my home church, Renovation Church which is located in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. Pastor Léonce spoke to us about faith, leading through a crisis like this and why African-Americans specifically should be leading the way in how to respond to this pandemic.
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 how she only learned she was a Black woman at 18-years old. Being raised in an all-white family while suffering to fit in every step of the way, Dr. Naeema shares how she navigated through understanding herself and her childhood traumas of hurt. She takes us with her through her journey to meeting herself while continuing to build herself from the inside out.
Make way for the Brandprenuer! 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, while also encouraging us to use our voice and analyze what our internal powers are in order to truly make an impact within your digital landscape.
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 an amazing space I have the honor of curating where high achieving, purpose-driven and soulful women come to connect, elevate, be inspired and go on a journey of transformation that we call beyonding.
Who runs the world...GIRLS! Writer and Director, Leigh Davenport, takes us through her journey of "beyonding" in creating her scripted series for Starz titled Run The World in the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast. Not only does Leigh take a deep dive into her creation process, but she further tells her story involving impactful decision-making, her self work and how her transition from New York to Los Angeles transformed her career. You're in for an inspirational story of resilience and determination in making your dreams come true!
We're kicking off Season 6 of Beyond the Business Suit podcast with a bang! Host, Kailei Carr is joined by New York Times bestselling Author and Speaker, Luvvie Ajayi Jones for a groundbreaking discussion surrounding breaking through fear upon the release of her new book, Professional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual.
You're sure to leave this conversation feeling motivated and inspired (and maybe even a little called out), as Luvvie reminds us to dream bigger than ever while staying in the mindset of manifestation. From reminiscing on where she began, to revealing what she has in store for her future legacy, Luvvie takes us through her journey of how her mindset has made all the difference in her path to success.
Grab a copy of the paperback version of her book on December 28 and the "Young Readers Edition" of her book called Rising Troublemaker: A Fear-Fighter Manual for Teens that drops May 2022!
In the latest episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, we are featuring another Soul to Soul session from the Beyond Community, but this time the tables are turned! In this episode, Kailei Carr isn't interviewing a guest but instead is being interviewed by Anika Apple! Anika Apple is one of our Beyond Community coaches, as well as a corporate executive, soon to be minister, master storyteller and host of the Remarkable Orator podcast. During this soulful fireside chat, Anika she asked some questions that uncovered some things that Kailei has not shared on the podcast before. They also talked about Kailei's vision the Beyond Community, her backstory in starting the community, what she wants her legacy to be and much more! You can think of this as a sneak peek of the Beyond Community, as we have Soul to Soul sessions every month. So if you are interested in or intrigued by the Beyond Community, membership is now open until this Friday, October 15th! This will be the last time the Beyond Community has opened registration until 2022. You can learn more about the Beyond Community and even register for the Beyond Community at beyondingcommunity.com.
And if you would like to join us for a special Beyond Community Info Session, please join us on Wednesday, October 13th from 12-1 pm ET/9-10 am PT. In order to attend, you can register at kaileicarr.com/bcinfosession. Hope to see you there!
Did you know that you have the ability to create a life that you love without having to sacrifice? Life Coach, Dr. Krystal Conner, teaches us a few things about how we can live a life that is a 10 out of 10 in all areas! Together we discuss the parallels between the limits we place on ourselves in relation to the things we do in our lives that we tolerate. From eliminating distractions to overcoming the obstacles within us, learn how to determine what your most fulfilled life looks like.
This episode was originally recorded as a Beyond Community Soul-to-Soul session as we prepare for our upcoming membership drive. To learn more, visit here.
It's time for you to crush your career! That's exactly what we're discussing in the next episode of there Beyond The Business Suit podcast featuring special guest, Author, Speaker and Podcaster, Dee Ann Turner. As a former executive of talent acquisition, Dee Ann Turner enlightens us with all the career gems to find our calling and beyond.
Together, we dive deep into her new book, Crush Your Career, and through our shared passion for igniting the fire in others, we discuss how to align yourself with who you want to be within your career and truly experience success, on your own terms.
This episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast features a discussion with Author and Speaker, Elayne Fluker, previously recorded as a Soul to Soul Session for the Beyond Community. Elayne takes us through her new book Get Over 'I Got It' while highlighting ways in which Women of Color may hold themselves back from being their best selves by not accepting support, help and guidance from others. Not only does she encourage us to live unapologetically, but she embraces the art of NOT being Superwoman all the time, even if we feel like we are.
Beyond The Business Suit is joined by sought-after speaker, trainer and author, Angel Henry. Together we dive deep into a conversation centered around allyship for minorities in the workplace: what we need, where the opportunities are, and how people of color can change their mindset towards breaking glass ceilings. She not only gives us her tips for how to keep moving forward but also reveals how to be intentional about showing our value through her own personal experiences.
This episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast is a special replay of a Beyond Community Conversation with one of our Founding Beyond Community Members, Amber Smith. Amber is a STEM teacher turned Project Manager turned Farmer who has had such an amazing path to purpose.
In this session, you will absolutely be inspired by Amber's journey to becoming a farmer (and how the Beyond the Business Suit Retreat 2019 was a part of her path). You will easily see why we love Amber so much in the community and how amazing her story is.
For more details on Amber and more notes for this show, please go to http://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.
And for more information about the Beyond Community, check out http://www.kaileicarr.com/the-beyond-community/. Doors are open for membership until July 21, 2021 (and will reopen in October)
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit we're sharing a conversation with Melissa Ingram, Esq., Senior Vice President of Multicultural Networks & Strategy for UP Entertainment. This conversation is an excerpt of a Soul to Soul session that was recorded live with the Beyond Community back in May. Soul to Soul sessions are special, soulful sessions we have monthly in the Beyond Community where we invite amazing people to go deep with us, beyond the surface of their success and into the depths of their journey, wisdom and insights they have learned along the way. In this session we dig into Melissa's leadership path and how she exemplifies "Servant Leadership."
If you're interested in learning more about the Beyond Community, join our email list on this page.
For more information and notes from this episode, go to beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
In this episode of Beyond the Business Suit, I'm joined by Nicole Roberts Jones, Bankroll Your Brilliance Expert & CEO of NRJ Enterprises. This is one power-packed episode! We talked about how Beyonce allowed her to find her fierce, the importance of getting the help we need and not trying to "do it all and be it all," her definitions of O.P.P. and D.N.A. and the client she saved from divorce and despair with one simple change. We also discuss what can help you bankroll your brilliance as how she can help you find your purpose.
How you can connect with Nicole online and in social media:Instagram: @nrobertsjones
Facebook: NRJ Enterprise
Take Nicole's Brilliance Roadmap Quiz: brillianceroadmapquiz.com
Find more information on this episode at beyondthebusinesssuit.com
In this episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, we are joined by my friend, colleague, sister on purpose and soror, Jovian Zayne! Jovian talks about motherhood, her work, upcomingInternational Day of Purposewhich is taking place on Sunday, June 20, what is “ours to do” and more!
Jovian created the International Day of Purpose as a day to inspire people of all generations to celebrate and activate the power of discovering their purpose. The OnPurpose Movement, which Jovian leads, is a firm committed to developing value-driven leaders through coaching, public speaking and facilitated experience. Check out the Day of Purpose websitewhere you can join the movement, create your #OnPurpose meme and even get your Reclaiming Your Purpose Guide.
Find more details and notes on this episode at beyondthebusinesssuit.com.
Over the past couple of months, India has been one of hardest hit places with COVID-19 and though conditions seem to be improving on the right trend, the country is still experiencing over 100,000 new cases per day, as of this post. I recently had a conversation on Beyond the Business Suit Live on LinkedIn with my friend Sujatha Alluri, who shared some things we all can do to support our teams, friends and colleagues during this time. And her advice even transcends this situation as so often we may hear of devastating things going on and feel paralyzed by what we can do. She is a living example of how we all have the capacity to impact the world.
During the conversation, Sujatha mentioned the US V-Care Campaign, which had not launched yet, but now it has. Please see learn more and see how you can support.
The objective of the US V-Care Campaign is to raise $50,000 to drive vaccination rollout by incentivizing through distribution of 2 weeks of food supplies, hygiene kits and education material. Funding of hygiene kits and education material has been taken care of locally, and vaccinations are free. However there is immediate need to help procure 2 weeks of food supplies, which costs less than $15 for a family of 4. This will allow families to stay indoors and be better prepared to safeguard themselves, in addition to help overcome vaccination hesitancy.
Connect with Sujatha on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/salluri/
From social justice issues to recognizing your own worth in the workplace, Managing Director of diverse consultancy firm, Everyday Lead, Jeannine K. Brown is giving us all the advice we need to step up our career advancement game.
In this episode, Jeannine shares a multitude of tips and nuggets of knowledge on how to light the fire inside to accelerate our careers. She not only gives insight on how we can support one another, but also reveals the responsibilities that women have to each other in order to move the needle forward within organizations. Sit back and gain the expertise you need to make the changes necessary in order to thrive in your life and career!
Let this be your signal to step your wealth game up to its highest level! Chartered Financial Analyst and Author, Charisse Conanan Johnson, is teaching us all about how to become "A Wealthy Girl," based on her new book.
In this episode, originally recorded as an exclusive Beyond Community Soul to Soul Session, Charisse takes us through her book, "A Wealthy Girl: 7 Steps to Prosperity, Peace, and Personal Power" and what it means to be a wealthy girl. She touches on how we can shift our mindset to use the power of community to live the life we've always dreamed of. She touches on aspects of faith, mindset, freedom and more to inspire us to step into the life specifically prepared for you.
How often can you say you qualify yourself and stand up for what you deserve? Selena Rezvani, Speaker and Leadership Consultant, is helping the Beyond the Business Suit family uncover how life-changing self-advocacy can be in your life.
In this episode, Selena takes us through the common types of advocacy and which one she uses to stand up for herself in negotiations, her quality of assignments, the way people treat her and much more! You can expect to gain a new sense of confidence for tapping into your inner negotiator and fighting for your rights as a woman and as a human in general.
We as human beings have always thrived when in community with others! In this special episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, I felt compelled to share more about how powerful collective experience communities can be and why they are so necessary within our communities.
I feel greatly that part of my purpose and assignment in life is to encourage everyone to band together in order to help one another achieve their full level of potential. We all have a greatness inside of us and if we open ourselves up to learning through the experiences of others, we become stronger!
Faith, family and a little bit of life experience has taught Director of Security at PSEG Nuclear, Trina Washington, a few things about herself and where she truly wants to be in life. By sharing her personal journey, Trina evokes a passion for understanding what her life's purpose really is.
In this episode, we learn how to listen to ourselves in order to understand where our next turn should be in life. We take a deep dive into reflecting on what our journey has been thus far, and how our faith can truly guide our future. Trina also helps us explore how feeding into others can be the answer we needed all along.
"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 Business Suit was originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session, exclusive to the Beyond Community. Sheri dives deep into how she's been able to put herself first in order to crawl out of brokenness and transform her life into one actually worth living. Together we discuss how to have peace, clarity and joy while finding the courage to live as our true selves!
This Beyond the Business Suit episode features a portion of a community session with Divine Channel and “Spokesperson for the Light,” Anika Apple, that was previously recorded exclusively for the Beyond Community.
During her session, Anika shared her journey through exploring her passions, purpose and what ultimately brings her joy and how that can change throughout life. Together, her and I dive deep into how spirituality can play a huge part in the journey to rediscovery and what it truly means to embrace what life has to offer each and every one of us.
While many people get overwhelmed by the concept of networking, in this episode, I'm teaching you my five methods for networking and how to build better relationships with those you actually want to build relationships with. From intentionality, to authentic connectivity and mentorships, I've got you covered with everything you need to enhance your professional relationship-building skills and overcome any hesitation about the "Art of Networking."
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 some of the ways in which you show them love? I encourage you to think about the ways you can love on yourself the way you would love on others -- you deserve it!
I hope through this episode you are inspired to make some decisions that will impact you in the most positive way. And feel free to follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebusinesssuit and let us know how you are showing yourself love during this month of love.
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 Professor and Civil Rights Advocate, Wendy Greene, dedicates her life to combatting every day throughout her career.
As a way to reengineer Civil Rights advocacy, Wendy joins this episode to help us explore what forms of discrimination people of color may experience while in the workplace. Together, we discuss how the law identifies race while empowering women to live in their authentic selves.
Are we really prepared for our new opportunities? Are we really prepared for our big moments? In this episode, I explore the multitude of messages I received that made an impact during the 2021 inauguration of our new president, Joe Biden and Vice President, Kamal Harris. It caused me to analyze how fellow leaders are stepping into their new opportunities and what tools they may need to maintain their greatness. I also reveal my 5C's that can help any leader dismiss negativity and prepare for their next success!
Originally recorded as a Soul To Soul session within the newly launched Beyond Community, this episode features IT executive, master storyteller and coach, Denitra Ross. Together, we have a profound and enlightening conversation surrounding her personal life story and how she was able to change her mindset and perspectives in order to turn her life into one worth living. By telling her story through some of life's twists and turns, we hope that her journey can empower others to take control over their lives and have the faith to overcome adversity!
As we enter into a new year and begin our journey towards a better tomorrow, it's important we take notes from individuals that can help us guide the process such as Equity, Culture and Leadership Expert, Tara Jaye Frank. In this episode, Tara shares her strategy for making leaders understand what modern racism is in the workplace and how we can combat it in order to help black and brown employees thrive. She takes a deep dive into her approach to the work and even reveals what her most impactful call to action is for leaders leading in this era.
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. Join me as I explore how this year has redefined what the terms “2020 hindsight” and “2020 vision” mean. I also think about the 2020 vision and hindsight I have gained throughout this year, and uncover a few lessons I learned that I'm happy to share with all!
Let's get ready for 2021 leadership with President of Rewrite 365, Uneeka Jay! Not only does she help organizations with Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, but she also is highly skilled in being an integral part of the strategic planning for organizations of any size.
In this episode, Uneeka is happy to share what we can do better to lead more effectively in 2021. She takes us through her thoughts on what leaders get wrong, how leaders show up and what metrics leaders should use to measure performance. We even have an in-depth discussion on vision casting and leading with intention.
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 explore the trials and tribulations that the ever-evolving entrepreneurship journey can bring along with the wins that make it all worthwhile. We reflect on what keeps us going while evaluating the immense power we hold with each step that we encounter throughout our path.
How do you use your voice? This is what Speech Language Pathologist, 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 voices, but she also reveals how our voices can be one of our biggest assets if we choose to use it powerfully. In this episode, we discuss contains a wealth of information about vocal hygiene, how pitch leads to presence and even which strategies are the best for using the perfect tone.
In this episode, Pia and I explore what it truly means to be comfortable with who you are and live in your authentic truth. She not only shares her top tips for a more organized living space, but she teaches you how to listen to your intuition while exploring the power of choice.
In this Soul to Soul session, Kailei Carr connects with Wardrobe Stylist, Morgan Wider, about her best-selling book, The Worthy Wardrobe. Together, they dive deep into her hopes and aspirations for what she wants the book to represent to others, the creation process and her personal journey through her own self-worth that inspired the book.
Do you know the difference between masculine and feminine leadership? Feminine Leadership Coach and Speaker, Ekene One, who also is a long-time guest of the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast, shares some of her powerful insights on what it truly means to lead with feminine energy and why it's so important to our society in the latest episode.
In the season 5 premier, I'm encouraging you to take a look at the past year and embrace the journey of it all. No matter what 2020 has taught you, it's time to unearth all of these feelings, release the negative energies and look forward for what's to come in 2021. My mission for this next season is to send you messages of positivity to keep you reevaluating your purpose and dig deep into what you want your legacy to be
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 this academy is designed for high potential Black women and will kick off in January of 2021. Why Black women? Black women are represented at senior leadership at abysmal rates and often do not have the internal and external support necessary to not only elevate to the senior ranks, but thrive once they are there.
This six-month transformational leadership program is designed for Black female leaders to experience exponential growth and development.
Different than typical leadership development programs that specialize on general leadership skills, this program on the whole woman. The program's journey is designed to help participants ascend and thrive, while improving their wellbeing, helping them hone their authenticity and maximizing on their power within.
Applications are open now and will be until November 15, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST. You can find more information on the Beyond Leadership Academy at https://www.groupasbury.com/beyond-leadership and you can also submit your application here.
BEYOND SISTERS CIRCLE We made it to mid-October!!! 2020 was trying to take us down, but we made it! And I am so proud of us! There has been so much that we have not been happy about this year but there is so much to be thankful for and to celebrate. So let me ask you: when was the last time you celebrated?
Last week I realized that despite what has been happening in 2020, I have reached almost all of my 2020 goals AND I am booked until June 2021! But yet, I felt like, “ok, that's good, but let's focus on what needs to be done now!” But then, my friend Amber said, “Girl! Can we just celebrate for a moment? You are BOOKED until June!” Whew. I needed that. And it's not just me. Over the past few weeks I've talked to several women in my tribe who have been caught between “keep it moving” mode and feeling guilty to feel joy because of all that's happening in our world right now.
But let me tell you: we DESERVE to celebrate! Celebration is sooooo good for our souls.
So join me next Wednesday, October 21st from 7:30 – 9 pm ET/4:30 – 6 pm PT for a celebration on Zoom! Feel free to wear something fun, sip on some bubbly and put on your dancing shoes. We are going to have a DJ spinning some tunes and will also be celebrating some special women who have made 2020 their year. I will also be making a special announcement too! Register for our Beyond Sister's Celebration at kaileicarr.com/beyondsisterssession. I would also love to celebrate YOU specifically! If there is something that you are celebrating and want to share, send me an email at kaileicarr[at]groupasbury.com with “what I'm celebrating” in the subject line and in the body, just one line on what you are celebrating. We will be making a slide show of those who have been submitted.
I look forward to celebrating with you!
BEYOND COMMUNITY The last announcement I wanted to make is one that I also mentioned during the 30 Days of Inspiration series, and that is that we will be launching the Beyond Community in November 2020! The Beyond Community first launched as a component of the Beyond Signature Series as a way for us to stay connected in between sessions. What ended up happening is that the community took on a life of its own and now is a thriving community, so much so that we want to open it up for more women. There will be more to come on this in the coming weeks, but some of what you can look forward to are personal, professional and leadership development, small groups to connect with each other, office hours from me, coaching sessions from others and more! And community is important now more than ever. More to come…
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 not time to really go 'beyond.' As I reflect on the inspiration that led me to create this series to begin with, I'm also empowering you stay uplifted, motivated and connected to the things that help you thrive. The final affirmation of our series is: Everything I seek, is seeking me too!
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 this episode, I'm helping youremain in a high-vibe zoneso that you canovercome any negativity that comes your way. The affirmation for today is: I always choose light over darkness.
Welcome back to the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In Day 28 of the series, I am empowering you to be present in this moment in order to ignite your inner power! In this episode, we will explore how to be present at work and in our personal lives while remembering today's affirmation: All of my attention is present in this moment.
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 your idea of hustle and grind. Our affirmation for today is: I am constantly in flow of the current of my life.
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. Understand that you don't have to choose to accept that perspective by remembering our affirmation for today: there is always more where that came from.
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 your entire package looks like and what needs to change in order for you to achieve it. Today's affirmation is: I show up as the best version of myself each day.
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 every day. Today's affirmation is:I live each day with an intention to be my best self and attract all that is good.
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 best, even if you're working from home! The affirmation for today is: I look great and I feel great.
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, its guests and my audience, I am inspired to give permission to everyone listening to celebrate themselves! This episode is all about recognizing all of our accomplishments and allowing ourselves to admire where we are and what we have done. Today's affirmation is: I celebrate my wins and honor my impact.
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 you explore if you are giving yourself enough grace along with feelings of disappointment that can arise when we try to appear as if we always have everything under control. Today's affirmation is: Grace follows me wherever I go.
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 daily affirmation: I am delighted when doors close because I know that bigger opportunities are coming my way.
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 mind, body and soul and give it exactly what it needs.
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 more. Today's affirmation is: I courageously shine my light brighter and brighter and ignite other lights in the world.
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 scaring you, hurting you, endangering your wellbeing or depleting your energy. And I also walk you through a visualization exercise to help you SHED what's not serving you. Today's affirmation is: I release anything that does not serve me.
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 bad habits together while remembering today's affirmation: I consume what is nourishing to my mind, body and soul.
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 the level they are on.' I'm inspiring you to use your discernment to understand how to accept others and their criticism depending on what their vantage point is. The affirmation for today is: I attract those who can give me what I need when I need it.
Welcome to Day 14 of the Beyond Black Women: 30 Days of Inspiration Series! In today's topic, I'm challenging you to consider your 'outer' circle and your opportunities for mentorship. Do you have sage mentors? Do you have peer mentors? Let's analyze that as you remember our affirmation of the day: I am constantly investing in others and others are constantly investing in me.
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 past the disappointment this year may have brought and remember our affirmation for the day: Anything that is meant for me will happen regardless of my circumstances.
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 your life while embracing today's affirmation: I surround myself with people who help me elevate, evolve and expand.
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 can get the most out of life.
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 that you want to have in your lifetime. I challenge you to live in this moment and uncover the opportunities you have to truly make a difference. Today's affirmation is: I live my life in alignment with the legacy I want to leave on this planet.
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 promote growth and expansion in our spirit. Today's affirmation is: Every day provides me an opportunity for me to learn and grow and I learn from these lessons the first time.
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 into who we are meant to be. The affirmation for today is: Every experience has the divine purpose for the greater good.
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 appreciated for it.
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 and developing your power presence. Understand more about your strengths and skills while remembering this affirmation of the day: My talents and skills have uniquely equipped me to contribute to this world!
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!
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 today: "I only take actions and make decisions that serve my greater good!"
In Day 3 of the Beyond Black Women Series: 30 Days of Inspiration, I take a hard look at gratitude and how it can effect us mentally, physically and emotionally while I extend my challenge of how we can keep the gratitude going from person to person!
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 is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”What can you do to reclaim your power?
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.
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 that released in June of 2020, I shared that I have been feeling a particular call to Black American women in this season and also that it does not mean that I am only focusing on Black women through my practice or that I am not thinking about or caring about my clients, listeners or audience who are not Black women. Instead, I'm prioritizing them in this season because I do see the collective trauma they are experiencing right now and the need they have for support, care and community.
So for the month of September I am going to release daily inspiration especially for my Black American sisters who may need a boost right now. You can hear me share more in this post.
And though these messages will be delivered with Black women in mind, the content of the message is universal. If you have enjoyed Beyond the Business Suit, there is obviously something in you that has called you to elevate, to live and lead with more intention. And over the next month you will hear daily messages here on the podcast to help you do just that.
So tomorrow, September 1st, look out for day 1 of the Beyond Black Women 30 Days of Inspiration series. If you'd like to sign up to receive it into your inbox you can sign up in the show notes for this episode at beyondthebusinesssuit.com or kaileicarr.com/episode184.
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 who is a Women’s Executive Coach and Founder of Seven Pines Leadership.
Together, Monique and I have a heart-centered conversation centered around how to balance life, career, motherhood, and leadership as women. We touch on taking risks, prioritizing our greatest needs and the stigmas relating to asking for help as a woman of color. We even dive into using the pandemic as an opportunity for engineering our lives and Monique even shares her spirited journey through creating a well respected and fulfilling career for herself and guiding other women to do the same.
Finances is one area that I think we can always use a little 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 Specialist, Mary Grate-Pyos discuss how to maintain a money mindset while we build wealth and manage our finances.
While Mary is skilled in being a financial partner, she specializes in putting strategies in place in order for others to reach their financial goals. During our talk, we dive deep into having an accountability mindset, tips for assigning our money, and how our childhood perspectives with money shape our adult mindset for our finances. She also shares her 5 D’s for how to spend money.
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, or aspiring to be in, leadership. In this episode, I share my number one pitfall for all people of color to consider when they may not be right where they want to be professionally. From human connectivity to my personal journey through corporate management, tune in to hear just what you need to know about leadership and relationship building in order to get to your next step in your career.
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 classmate, Lizette Williams.
In this episode, Lizette and I walk through the steps and resources needed to search and land a dream job despite the COVID-19 health pandemic. Lizette takes us through her journey of researching, interviewing and eventually landing her current position with social media giant, Facebook. If you're currently in job search mode or think you may be soon this episode will leave you with the tools you need to position you for the job you want! Lizette proves that with preparation, relationship-building and by being intentional, job seekers don’t have to let the unprecedented times of 2020 stop them from getting the job they deserve!
Feeding into the passions of your children, may just result in the family business you never knew you’d have. This is the story for Toria Frederick, Amanda Miller Littlejohn and Nicole Thompson; all successful leading ladies in their careers and rockstar mothers in their households.
Get to know these ladies, their stories and the journeys they each have taken as mothers to inspire their children for greatness, which has allowed them to create new endeavors for their families. These ladies not only know what it takes to be powerful leaders, but also know how just a little belief and inspiration in the next generation can lead to world domination!
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 how to lead while empowering women of color. Leilani is a true representation of being unapologetically dedicated to impacting the entire world, not just stopping at healing her friends and family. We recorded this back in March and though so much has transpired since then, this discussion is more relevant than ever. Leilani's hard work and dedication prove that by combining healing and passion, true leadership emerges.
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 Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. Over the past week or so I have experienced a range of emotions including exhaustion, sadness, anger and this week even hope.
Though I have a very diverse set of clients, the majority of my clients are Black American women and they have been experiencing a lot of hurt and pain right now. And though I will continue to serve a diverse set of clients, I know that right now, in this moment, I'm being called to give some special attention to Black female leaders.
In this episode, I'm explaining why as well as encouraging any woman who is listening who needs to be a part of the Beyond Signature Series, to join us. Though I talked about being “healed and whole” in this episode, it's likely that some of us may never reach complete healing or a feeling of wholeness. However, what I do believe is that we can repair. We can restore. And we can mend. And that's what I hope the Beyond Signature Series will do for all who are a part of it.
I'm keeping the registration doors open until June 12th. I hope you'll join us.
Mentioned in this episode:
- The Beyond Signature Series: http://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/signature
- Scholarship form for the Beyond Signature series (we're offering some full and partial scholarships): http://kaileicarr.com/scholarshipapp
- Beyond the Business Suit Conversations series: http://www.kaileicarr.com/beyond-the-business-suit-conversations/
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 in the United States were working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. What was placed heavily on my heart was to invite several people to give us support, insight and perspective during this time. Wherever you are in the world, I hope this perspective is comforting and helpful for you. You can find the full list of episodes here.
In this conversation, I spoke with Dr. Reisha Moxley, Behavioral Psychologist and Asst. Professor of Clinical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Though we certainly explored how to maintain mental health during this time of self quarantine and global pandemic, Dr. Moxley also spoke to our souls and gave us so many wise insights into how to use this time we are in wisely.
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 your notebook out and get ready to take lots of notes!
Some of what makes Shellye so impressive: She was the first African American woman IBM sent on an executive assignment overseas to President of Blockbuster.com to the CEO responsible of the turnaround of MetricStream.
SHELLYE'S BIO SHELLYE ARCHAMBEAU is one of high tech's first female African American CEOs. Formerly an executive at IBM and CEO of Blockbuster.com, Archambeau was recruited to be the CEO of a then-struggling Silicon Valley startup, which is now MetricStream, a recognized global leader in governance, risk, and compliance software solutions based in Palo Alto, California. She is credited with being responsible for its turnaround which has been referred to as “the most stunning Silicon Valley turnaround you’ve never heard of,” by Reid Hoffman.
She currently serves on the Boards of Verizon, Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies, Okta Inc and the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, a public policy organization. She is also an Advisor to RBC Capital Markets. She has held executive positions for numerous companies including IBM, Blockbuster and Loudcloud. She has been featured frequently in Forbes, the New York Times, Business Insider, Wall Street Journal, Fortune and more.
Her life told in stories amplified with inherent lessons – Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms will be available in hardcover, ebook, and audiobook on October 6, 2020 and is available now for pre-order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2uHpM5C and Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/2whz6gI
QUOTABLES “It's important to make home wherever the pillow is.”
“I'm a big believer that homework does not stop at school.”
“I think the best first job for anyone is in sales.”
“When somebody tells you ‘no,' it doesn't mean no forever. No typically just means not now.”
“You can become a leader long before you become a manager.”
~Shellye Archambeau
THE FINAL FIVE * What was your first job? Cleaning stalls in a horse barn * What is one book that has impacted your life? Trillion Dollar Coach by Bill Campbell * What are three of your favorite things? I love performing arts, I like to entertain and I enjoy spending time with family (especially grandkids) * What are some of the things you do that when you do them, you feel most yourself? I am in my element when I am planning things! * What is one experience that has shaped who you are? Paraphrased: When I was at IBM, I was asked who I wanted my mentor to be. The person I asked told me “Shellye, you've got me, so go ask someone else!” That taught me that I could have more than one and I've had a bunch of mentors in my career.
How you can connect with Shellye Archambeau:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellye-archambeau-72115/
Instagram: @shelarchambeau
Website: https://shellyearchambeau.com/
