Beyond the Title

Letting go of perfection is the first step to stepping into your power.

Dr. Phildra Swagger is joined by Liz Wooten Reschke of Connect For More for a powerful conversation on courage, vulnerability, and redefining leadership. Together, they explore how women—especially those in nonprofit leadership and entrepreneurship—can lean into imperfection, set healthy boundaries, and practice courage daily. Drawing from Brene Brown's teachings and personal stories, they highlight how wholehearted living and emotional resilience can help women lead authentically.

This episode is a reminder that perfectionism is not a requirement for success. When we choose courage over comfort, we create space for self-compassion, real impact, and aligned leadership.

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Your thoughts have power, and they’re shaping your emotional health, business success, and quality of life.

Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with Dr. Lawanda Ford Johnson, a licensed clinical psychologist and founder of the Mental Fitness Group, to explore the emotional weight carried by high-performing women, especially women of color. They dive deep into normalizing therapy, practicing self-care, and building mental resilience through tools like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Dr. Johnson shares a powerful framework for regulating emotions, managing stress, and permitting yourself to prioritize your mental health without guilt.

From meditation to boundaries, from purpose to peace, this conversation offers real-world strategies for becoming mentally fit while juggling life's demands. It’s time to take off the cape, say no with confidence, and step into your next level fully supported and grounded.

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What if the leader you’ve been waiting for is already within you?

Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about action, presence, and growth. Dr. Phildra Swagger shares powerful ways to identify leadership traits in others, while also equipping you with daily strategies to strengthen your own. From learning how to communicate with clarity to taking initiative and building strong habits like reading and reflection, this episode is a crash course in owning your impact.

Whether you lead a team or are building your dream from the ground up, these tools help you become the kind of leader others are inspired to follow. Step into your full potential and make sure no one misses what you bring to the table.

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Your breakthrough into millionaire status starts with one powerful shift: your mindset.

We’ve been told hard work equals more money, but what if wealth had more to do with how you think than what you do? Dr. Phildra Swagger dismantles the myths around money, scarcity, and success and helps you reframe your mindset for prosperity. From the truth about abundance to the power of daily affirmations, she shows how adopting a prosperity mindset can change your life, and your legacy.

Your dream life isn’t as far off as you think. When you combine mindset shifts with intentional action, wealth becomes inevitable.

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You’re not unqualified—you’re just one bold goal away from your breakthrough.

Dr. Phildra Swagger breaks down how to identify and achieve your BHAG—a Big Hairy Audacious Goal—by tuning into your mindset, writing your vision, and eliminating distractions. She uncovers the four major symptoms that signal you're stepping into a stretch goal and shares the antidotes: journaling, faith-fueled action, and surrounding yourself with people who elevate your game.

Fear is a liar, and procrastination is just resistance in disguise. Your next level starts when you write it down, show up boldly, and trust the process.

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Discover how using your voice strategically can transform your personal and professional life.

Assertiveness isn’t about being aggressive—it’s about owning your power and protecting your peace. Dr. Phildra Swagger breaks down the key differences between communication styles, helps you identify your own, and provides a clear framework to cultivate assertive behavior. Through practical examples and even a storytelling metaphor with dogs, she guides you to communicate with strength, clarity, and intention.

When you become the golden retriever of your life—balanced, clear, and confident—you don’t just survive difficult situations, you lead them. Assertive communication is your path to influence, success, and authentic relationships.

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What if doing less could help you make more impact?

Dr. Phildra Swagger sits down with Dr. Elvis Epps to explore his powerful journey from Navy service to educational leadership and community transformation. With stories that span juvenile detention centers, elementary schools, and city-wide service projects, Dr. Epps shares how aligning faith, purpose, and leadership can create exponential impact. His approach of doing more with less reveals how structure, heart, and vision can ignite lives and inspire service.

Grounded in servant leadership and spiritual alignment, this conversation is a reminder that impact starts with intention and integrity. Dr. Epps’ legacy proves that when you listen to divine direction, miracles unfold in everyday places.

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What happens when faith, trauma, and entrepreneurship collide in service of empowering the next generation?

Crystal Bell, founder of GEMS (Girls Empowered Mentally for Success), shares her powerful transformation from Rikers Island prison guard to nonprofit leader helping young women overcome trauma through mentorship, empowerment, and social enterprise. Her nonprofit now supports girls through transitions in life with a unique candle-making business that provides not only income but also healing and community.

Through the lens of lived experience and divine guidance, Crystal offers inspiration for nonprofit leaders to launch purpose-aligned enterprises that serve and sustain. Her story is a testimony to resilience, divine purpose, and the power of sisterhood.

For more information visit: https://www.girlsrgems.org/

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Sometimes it takes the chaos of a challenging year to reveal what truly matters.

2020 was a year of unexpected transformation, and Dr. Phildra Swagger reflects on the deep personal lessons it offered. From redefining wants versus needs to cherishing health, family, and time, she walks through the mindset shifts that helped her rise above adversity, embrace gratitude, and grow. Her stories of resilience, like watching her children adapt to change or reclaiming her health, shine as powerful reminders of what’s possible.

As we step into 2021, she challenges you to reset, reflect, and realign your habits with your true priorities. This is your year to create joy, embody growth, and walk boldly toward your next level.

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The CEO you've always dreamed of becoming is already inside you, waiting for permission to lead.

Dr. Phildra Swagger shares a powerful reflection on what it really means to embody the entrepreneurial spirit. Through storytelling, faith, and lived experience, she breaks down the five defining traits of entrepreneurs, from natural leadership and resourcefulness to risk-taking, challenge-loving, and unapologetically stepping into your boss chick energy. She emphasizes that entrepreneurship isn’t just about quitting your job or starting a business; it’s a mindset and a lifestyle rooted in faith, confidence, and action.

Whether you’re already running a business or leading in your own life, these lessons will empower you to step fully into your purpose, leave your mark, and finally claim the CEO title you’ve imagined for years.

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