Birth2Boardroom Podcast - Empowering Women to Lead. Thrive. Succeed

What happens when a woman refuses to shrink herself — even when the system is designed to break her? In this powerful episode of Birth 2 Boardroom, hosts Deb Kowalski and Natalie sit down with Jamaica Wilson, a visionary healthcare leader and rising psychologist, whose story will leave you speechless.

Jamaica opens up about facing workplace racism head-on — from being forced to choose between her education and her job, to being demoted for standing her ground, to being wrongfully arrested after a manager conspired against her. Through it all, she never stayed silent. She fought back, she won, and she emerged stronger.

Now pursuing her doctorate in clinical psychology (after completing her master's in just six months), Jamaica is building a woman-owned mental health clinic with her pharmacist sister — a space rooted in empathy, healing, and empowerment.

Her message? Your voice is not a liability — it is your power. Silence only serves the systems that benefit from it.

Whether you're navigating bias in the workplace, learning to speak up, or searching for the courage to claim your space, this episode is your reminder to straighten your crown and rise.

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What does it mean to truly be unmuted? In this powerful teaser, Jamaika Wilson shares her advice for women still finding their voice — reminding us that your voice doesn't have to be perfect or polished, it just has to be yours. Start where you are, speak up in the small moments, and let them build into something bigger.

In this powerful teaser, Jamaika Wilson delivers a message every woman of color navigating systemic and cultural barriers needs to hear. When asked what she'd say to young women who feel silenced or unseen, Jamaika doesn't hold back — she challenges the myth that excellence alone erases bias and urges women to stop waiting for permission to be heard. "Claim your space, even if your voice shakes." This is the kind of conversation that shifts perspectives. Hit play and hear the full moment. 🎧

This episode is one you won't forget.

Thelma Joseph is 102 years young — a Yale School of Nursing graduate, a wartime nurse, a mother of four, a visitor of 87 countries, and a woman who went back to nursing after a 15-year break and didn't retire until she was 95.

Her philosophy is simple and powerful: "When one door closes, another one opens — but it doesn't always welcome you. You have to give it a good push sometimes."

Join host Deb Kowalski and co-host Natalie  Griffith for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and what it truly means to live — not just exist.

She raised four sons. She put her nursing career on pause for 15 years. And then? She put her cap back on and went right back to work — and didn't stop until she was 95 years old. 👩‍⚕️🔥

Meet Thelma Joseph, 102 years young and full of wisdom that'll make you rethink every excuse you've ever made. A Yale-trained nurse, a world traveler with 87 countries under her belt, and living proof that your next chapter can be your best one.

"I always looked ahead and planned ahead for what the future would bring."

If you've been waiting for the right time to get back in the game — Thelma says the time is now. Hit play and prepare to be inspired.

🎙 Birth to Boardroom with Deb Kowalski and Natalie Griffiths🔗 Full episode will be airing March 17th.

"When one door closes, another one opens — but it doesn't always welcome you. You have to give it a good push sometimes."

These words come from 102-year-old Thelma Joseph — the oldest living Yale School of Nursing graduate, a woman who entered medicine before penicillin existed, explored 87 countries, practiced nursing until age 95, and has never stopped growing.

In this clip from Birth to Boardroom, Thelma shares the philosophy that has carried her through a century of change: dream boldly, plan deliberately, and when that next door appears — push it open yourself.

If you've ever stood in front of a closed door wondering what's next, this is your sign. The next chapter isn't just waiting for you — it's waiting for your push.

🎧 Watch the full episode featuring Thelma Joseph on Birth to Boardroom with host Deb Kowalski.

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You will never feel ready enough.So go anyway.

Are you waiting to feel ready before you go after what you want?

Stop waiting.

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Amy Davis, TaeKwonDo youth instructor at Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Gilbert, to talk about confidence, resilience, leadership, and what it truly means to develop a Black Belt Mindset.

Amy shares how martial arts training builds more than physical strength — it builds self-discipline, perseverance, courage, and the mental toughness women need in business, leadership, and life.

Inside this episode:

• How to silence self-doubt with action

• Why you’ll never feel “ready enough” — and why that’s okay

• Turning setbacks into fuel for growth

• The power of 3-2-1 GO

• Being a crown adjuster, not a crown snatcher

• Leading with feminine strength in a male-dominated space

Amy also shares her emotional love letter to her younger self — a moment you will not forget.

If you’ve been hesitating, questioning yourself, or feeling stuck… this conversation will light a fire under you.

It’s time to straighten your crown and move.

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What if true power is lifting others, not competing with them? In this sneak peek of Birth2Boardroom with Amy Davis, we explore the magic of women supporting women, silently adjusting each other’s crowns—and the transformations that come from it.

Look for the full episode here on Spotify on Tuesday, March 3rd.

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You’ll Never Feel Ready—And That’s Perfect
What if the “ready” you’re waiting for never comes? Strength isn’t about being fully prepared—it’s about showing up scared, imperfect, and courageous. Catch this teaser from Birth2Boardroom with Amy Davis and get inspired to step into your power anyway!

🦋 Embrace the Struggle!
Struggles aren’t setbacks—they’re strength-builders. In this episode, I talk with Amy Davis about why wrestling through challenges, just like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, is essential for growth, resilience, and flying higher than ever. Don’t skip the hard stuff—your wings are waiting!

List to the full episode coming on Tuesday, March 3rd!

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