What happens when you stop waiting for permission and start believing in yourself?

In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, SwagHer Magazine Founder and Publisher Francheska "Fancy" Felder shares the mindset shift that changed everything. From battling self-doubt and questioning her own potential to embracing the woman God created her to be, Fancy explores why confidence isn't arrogance—it's accepting your assignment.

If you've ever felt like you were made for more but struggled to own your gifts, this conversation is for you. Learn why becoming "Dat Girl" starts long before anyone else recognizes her, and how showing up with confidence can transform your business, leadership, and life.

In this episode:

Why self-belief must come before outside validation

The difference between arrogance and purpose

How confidence changes the opportunities you attract

Why you have to become her before the world sees her

Practical encouragement for women entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries

If this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another woman who needs the reminder that she belongs in every room God opens for her.

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In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, Fancy sits down with Ronita Fleming, certified Fora travel advisor and founder of Black Joy Travel, for a soulful conversation about travel as more than a getaway. Ronita shares how her own season of transition helped her rediscover herself through solo travel, friendship trips, and intentional experiences that brought her back to joy.

Together, they discuss why Black women, especially those over 40, are craving ease, softness, convenience, and travel that allows them to simply show up and feel good. Ronita breaks down her approach to designing trips around a woman’s season of life, how she helps clients define luxury beyond price points, and why travel can be a powerful tool for rest, reconnection, and self-prioritization.

From boutique hotels and staycations to girlfriend getaways, solo retreats, travel archetypes, and the importance of not needing “a vacation after the vacation,” this episode invites listeners to rethink what it means to travel well—and to choose experiences that feel aligned, restorative, and joyful.

Website: Black Joy Travel – Luxury travel, designed with meaning

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Instagram:  @traveling_with_black_joy

Black Women of the Future Dinner & Award Show: https://bit.ly/BWotFDinner1

Visibility Vault for Black Businesswomen:

https://www.swagherpr.com/product-page/visibility-vault-monthly

In this episode of CEO Chatter Live, Fancy sits down with mental wellness advocate and My Mind Is My Business founder Lakisha M. Mosley for a powerful conversation about burnout, nervous system regulation, leadership, and redefining success. Together, they unpack the emotional weight of constantly “pushing through,” how dysregulation quietly impacts our work and relationships, and why businesses should support us — not drain us. Lakisha also shares practical ways to create alignment, regulate your nervous system, and lead with intention instead of urgency while giving listeners a deeper look into this year’s My Mind Is My Business conference.

What happens when life forces you to slow down—and you finally listen? In this soul-stirring episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, Fancy sits down with entrepreneur, strategist, and purpose coach Jackie B. Grice to discuss how silence, rest, and spiritual alignment can transform both your life and your leadership.

After her multimillion-dollar transportation company unexpectedly halted during COVID, Grice embraced stillness and uncovered a deeper calling—one that led her to coaching, speaking, and hosting transformational retreats designed to help women heal, reset, and realign with their purpose.

At the center of the conversation is her upcoming ReFresHER Retreat, taking place February 15–17 at the Salamander Resort in Middleburg, Virginia, where women will experience prayer, meditation, radical rest, and intentional personal development in a luxury, soul-centered environment.

Fancy and Jackie also unpack the power of discernment in leadership, how entrepreneurs can build businesses that support wellness instead of burnout, and why the “small thing in your hands” could unlock your next breakthrough. With inspiring stories of real transformation and practical wisdom for high-achieving women, this episode is a reminder that clarity often begins when you finally give yourself permission to pause.

If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start leading from a place of wholeness, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, listen inward, and launch deeper into the life you’re truly called to live.

Sponsored By:

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Black Women Made Whole on SwagHerOnline.com 

In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Francheska “Fancy” Felder sits down with Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew, CEO of Root Branch Media Group, live from her waterfront studios in Baltimore. Dr. Pettigrew shares how intentional systems, authentic storytelling, and community-rooted leadership helped her build a nearly 20-year media empire—and make history as the first African American woman in Maryland to purchase an entire block along Baltimore’s waterfront. This conversation dives into legacy, collaboration, real-life entrepreneurship, and why purpose still matters in a digital world.

Connect with Dr. Vonnya Pettigrew:

Root Branch Media Group: https://rootbranchmediagroup.com

IG: @rootbranchmg | @vonnyarooted

Thank you to our sponsors:

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In this inspiring episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, which is also our first international episode, host Francheska “Fancy” Felder sits down with Natalia Nicholson, visionary founder of Women in Digital Business, to explore how she’s transforming the way Black women show up and thrive in the digital space.

Natalia opens up about the experiences that shaped her entrepreneurial journey and the hands-on leadership style that keeps her deeply connected to her community. From building a dedicated space for Black female professionals in digital business to witnessing powerful moments of growth and collaboration, she shares the mission that drives her work.

Listeners will also hear Natalia’s unique perspective on what sets her apart as a digital strategist, the role of community in sustainable business growth, and her powerful advice for women ready to claim their digital seat at the table. And of course, she gives us a glimpse into what defines her signature “SwagHer.”

✨ Key Topics:

• Origin story & skill building
  

• Leading with heart and hands-on connection
  

• Creating intentional spaces for Black women in digital business
  

• The power of community and collaboration
  

• Defining her SwagHer
  

• Words of wisdom for digital entrepreneurs
  

Tune in and get ready to be inspired by a woman who’s changing the game from the inside out.

🔗 Follow Natalia at @womenindigitalbusiness and learn more about Women in Digital Business.

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In this episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, we take you inside Arthur Wheeler Spirits Co. in Upper Marlboro, MD, for a special three-part distillery tour and conversation with Chief Partnership Officer Kimberly Wheeler. Known for her creativity, bubbly spirit, and intentional leadership, Kimberly shares what it means to be a bold Black woman in the whiskey business, how she approaches authentic brand partnerships, and the role of community and artistry in growing a premium spirits company. We also explore how she and her husband, Arthur “Bo” Wheeler, built a brand that blends culture, collaboration, and craft. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, spirits enthusiast, or simply love stories of resilience and innovation, this episode is a must-listen. Plus, catch our live-streamed tours on YouTube for a full behind-the-scenes experience.

This episode is sponsored by the following:

Coach Lani Shaw (life coaching):

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Beautiful Tresse (hair care):

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SwagHer Society (SwagHer membership):

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In this inspiring episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Fancy sits down with Darlene Williams, President of the nationally acclaimed Black Authors Festival. Ranked by USA Today as one of the top new festivals in the country, the Black Authors Festival celebrates Black voices while championing literacy, free speech, and anti-censorship efforts.

Darlene shares how her lifelong love of books sparked the vision for the festival, the power of literacy to transform lives, and her fight against book bans that disproportionately target Black authors. From youth authors and art exhibits to live music and panels, she gives a behind-the-scenes look at what makes this year’s festival so impactful.

If you believe in the power of storytelling and the importance of preserving our narratives, this conversation will inspire you to support and attend the Black Authors Festival.

Darlene Williams/ Black Authors Festival:

Website: https://www.blackauthorsfestival.com

Instagram: @blackauthorsfestival

Where Wild Women Wander:

https://bit.ly/wherewildwomenwander

SwagHer Online:

https://swagheronline.com

 Host: Francheska “Fancy” Felder Guest: Dr. Lakiea Bailey, Executive Director of the Sickle Cell Community Consortium

In this powerful and enlightening episode of CEO Chatter LIVE, host Fancy sits down with nationally recognized sickle cell disease advocate, educator, and research scientist Dr. Lakiea Bailey. Diagnosed with sickle cell disease at the age of three, Dr. Bailey has turned her personal experience into a lifelong mission of advocacy, empowerment, and scientific innovation.

Dr. Bailey opens up about:

🩸 Her early diagnosis and the medical challenges her family faced in the 1970s 🧬 Earning not one—but two—doctorates in molecular hematology and regenerative medicine 🌍 Founding the Sickle Cell Community Consortium, a groundbreaking collaborative that centers patient voices across the globe 🗣️ Breaking stigmas and changing the narrative surrounding sickle cell disease in both medical and public spaces 🎉 The upcoming 12th Annual Warriors Convention in Orlando and its connection to World Sickle Cell Day and Juneteenth 🩹 How we can all help by becoming blood and bone marrow donors—and why it matters now more than ever

This episode goes beyond awareness—it’s a deep dive into the systems that need to change, the stories that need to be told, and the ways we can all be part of the cure.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• 🌐 Visit: https://sicklecellconvention.org

• IG: Follow @sscconsortium 

• 📲 Sign up for the bone marrow registry: Text SC3 to 61474

• 💜 Learn more about the Sickle Cell Community Consortium: https://sicklecellconsortium.org
  

In this episode, Fancy shares her unfiltered experience attending the Roots Picnic for the first time in 2025. Known as one of Philly’s most iconic cultural events, the Roots Picnic was launched in 2008 by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots and has since become a beloved celebration of Black music, art, and community. But this year’s event left many attendees disappointed—plagued by rain, delays, and crowd control issues that sparked a wave of criticism online. Tune in as Fancy breaks down what it was really like on the ground, why some said they wouldn’t return, and whether the festival still lives up to its historic hype.