Elevate and Celebrate

Dr. Rònké A. Òké stops by to share her 20+ years as a leader, advocate, speaker, and community builder. If you are a high-achieving woman of color yet have felt the pressure to always be at your best to excel, Dr. Rònké knows exactly what you’re going through and drops many gems on how her journey propelled her to support others in the same position.

About the Guest:

Dr. Rònké A. Òké is an executive leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access (DEIBA), renowned for her transformative impact across academic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. With over two decades of experience, she has driven significant organizational change, strategic development, and capacity building, fostering inclusive environments and enhancing cultural competence.

Dr. Òké's expertise spans a wide array of fields, including DEI strategy, organizational management, learning and development, instructional design, innovation, and employee engagement. Her pioneering work in race and identity formation, particularly transnational Blackness, Afro-feminism, and anti-racist social justice, has made her a sought-after thought leader and public speaker.

Dr. Òké's leadership extends to her role as CEO & Founder of RAO Consultants, where she provides strategic guidance to corporations and educational organizations, supporting new diversity professionals and helping employees navigate workplace culture. Her innovative approaches have led to significant improvements in client satisfaction, company culture, and executive awareness of DEI issues. Her groundbreaking contributions include the theory of racial jetlag, the Developing Your Worth Ethic framework, the Framework for Inclusive Excellence, and the Diversity Practitioner’s Creed.

Dr. Òké is a passionate advocate for developing a worth ethic, leading the charge in The Worth Ethic Revolution --a movement that challenges the societal norm of defining self-worth through productivity and achievement. Dr. Òké believes that it is time to break free from grind culture, redefine success, and encourage individuals to embrace a life of well-being, fulfillment, and alignment with their deepest values.

Website + Social Media links:

Website: www.drronkeoke.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronkeoke

IG: @thediversitydoc

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro + Announcements

02:19 Alex welcomes Rònké to the show + she shares her origin story

08:20 Rònké speaks on releasing the pressure to be perfect

11:14 Who inspired Rònké and contributed to her success

16:00 The future for DEI practitioners 

24:50 The differences between Nigerian and American entrepreneurs

27:29 Rònké shares the benefits of her Worth-Ethic Bootcamp

34:00 What about the skeptics?

37:15 Final thoughts + acknowledgments

40:43 Ending Credits

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If you want to keep others happy, follow the rules set by others, and live a normal, conventional life then stay far away from this episode. Our guest this month is known as the “Nice Tiger”, Judy Tsuei, who lives life on the edge and out of the box.

She charts her journey of divorce, raising her child with her partner, breaking traditional expectations, and thriving as an entrepreneur. Judy walks us through trusting our intuition and moving with intentionality.

About the Guest:

Judy is a branding and marketing coach for women entrepreneurs of color. She recently won the San Diego Magazine 2024 Media & Marketing Pioneer Award. Judy is the author of "The Little Book of Tibetan Rites and Rituals" and the Kickstarter-funded, "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps: A Modern Asian American Guide." She hosts the "F*ck Saving Face" podcast, empowering mental health for voices of color. She's a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses participant and Tory Burch Foundation Fellow. Featured in Fast Company and NASDAQ, Judy is a sought-after speaker on mindset and marketing.

Website + Social Media links:
https://www.judytsuei.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/judytsuei/

Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shamelessbook/book-how-to-disappoint-your-parents-in-10-shameless-steps

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:43 Alex welcomes Judy to the show + we dive into her background
07:30 How did Judy disappoint her parents?
14:00 Judy shares her reconnection with family
17:10 How Judy became an Author
21:26 The lessons and stories we pass down to our children
25:46 Being present with our loved ones
29:42 Judy’s origin story into Coaching
33:20 What is it like to work with the Nice Tiger?
38:20 Judy’s big plans for 2025
41:38 How to connect w/ Judy + Bonus Question
46:00 Final acknowledgments
47:20 Ending Credits

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Brandee Brown stops by to share her 20+ years as a leader, advocate, speaker, and community builder. You’ll learn how Brandee has mastered magnifying the success of others and supporting them from the sideline.

About the Guest:

Brandee Brown's remarkable life and career journey epitomize her ability to overcome challenges and turn them into accomplishments. Throughout this transformative path, she has harnessed her unique strengths, emphasizing the significance of fostering connections between individuals and resources to drive achievements. Presently, Brandee holds a prominent position as the Partnership Director at the Impact Innovation Foundation (IIF). In this role, she adeptly brings together partners, collaborators, and communities to support the organization's mission of mentoring, funding, and aiding the launch of entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities. Working alongside CEO Diane Tucker, Brandee is poised to introduce her independent entrepreneurial venture, Magnify Success.

This venture aims to redefine success by offering community bureau services, serving as a keynote and panel event speaker, providing speaker bureau services, mentoring, coaching, and designing business strategies that maximize human potential. Above all, Brandee is dedicated to sharing knowledge and connecting individuals with the resources essential for their growth and success.

Throughout her illustrious 22-year tenure at Comcast, Brandee has demonstrated excellence across a diverse range of roles, spanning client services, learning and development, executive support, project management, and overseeing project delivery for construction and engineering teams. Her proficiency extends to adeptly steering multimillion-dollar projects from inception to successful completion.

A standout achievement in Brandee's career is her instrumental role in establishing and overseeing the STEM Council for Good, which significantly expanded its outreach to over 700 community members across the United States through LinkedIn under her leadership.

Brandee's active participation on various boards empowers women in leadership roles, solidifying her position as a distinguished figure within the Cable Telecommunications industry, where she spearheads impactful global initiatives. In addition to her professional commitments, Brandee collaborates with and supports various organizations, enhancing her ties within communities.

Connect with Brandee:

Website + Social Media links: https://magnify-success.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-brown

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:25 Alex welcomes Brandee to the show + speaks about how she connects masterfully
04:38 Brandee’s origin story + her philosophy about success
07:50 What drives Brandee to succeed?
14:42 What makes a “good” leader?
22:27 The vision of Magnify Success
29:45 Brandee speaks about her influences and encouragers
34:25 Final acknowledgments + how to connect w/ Brandee
36:18 Ending Credits

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This month’s guest, Christian Harris, stops by to share his social justice advocacy work alongside his coaching and speaking practice. Learn from an amazing entrepreneur what it takes to build a successful practice and navigate responsibilities as a partner and parent.

About the Guest:

Christian Harris is a dynamic speaker, coach, and consultant with extensive professional experience. He began his career as an entrepreneur, founding MS Clean and Sons LLC, a successful cleaning service in Chicagoland, and later a limo service. Christian's political involvement includes volunteering on various campaigns, serving on the Oak Park Public Library Board (2017-2021) where he was Finance Officer, and working as the West Side Regional Field Organizing Director on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s campaign. He also served as Director of DEI and Operations for DM Burton LLC.

Since 2015, Christian has coached individuals and organizations on leadership, DEIJ, and other professional challenges, working with OVP Management Consulting Group and independently. He has consulted for organizations like the California Department of Public Health and the Delaware Department of Labor.

Christian is a passionate public speaker, engaging audiences at events such as the Oak Park Public Library Kwanzaa Celebration and the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago’s Black History Month program. He is deeply committed to community service, serving on various boards and participating in social justice demonstrations. In 2020, he co-founded Walk the Walk, focusing on anti-gentrification and reparations, and launched the Oak Park Reparations Task Force.

In 2023, Christian founded Kindred Keynotes and Coaching to empower nonprofits, DEI practitioners, government agencies, and social justice advocates. He lives on Chicago’s west side with his wife Richelle and their new child.

Certifications:

34 Strong Gallup Clifton Strengths Coach (2019)

Race Forward - Building Racial Equity (2020)

Race Forward - Racial Equity in Libraries (2018)

Website + Social Media links:

www.Kindred-KC.Com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-harris-b216b626/
https://reparationgeneration.org

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:20 Alex welcomes Christian to the show + he shares his intro
11:17 Christian describes what it means to be Black in America
16:04 How clients thrive with Kindred Coaching
22:34 Christian shares his vision for 2025
27:43 How Christian uses speaking + storytelling to amplify his message
36:42 Final thoughts + ways to connect with Christian
40:00 Final acknowledgments
40:29 Ending Credits

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What if you could slow down and pause? For high-powered, high-performing entrepreneurs, this seems impossible. Our month’s guest, Kibi Anderson, details her secrets for finding joy in the pause and how it has helped her business grow. Learn from her insights and the impact her bestselling book is making worldwide.

About the Guest:

Kibi Anderson is a keynote speaker, coach, and Emmy Award-Winning content producer. She is the founder of Life Editor, a firm that provides communications and leadership coaching to C-Suite & Senior Leaders.

She has helped drive millions of dollars in annual revenue, created international content campaigns, and offered counsel to global Fortune 100 and startup clients. She has traversed an illustrious career in international management consulting, film production, and technology entrepreneurship, while also managing a chronic auto-immune condition.

A life-altering conversation, which forced her to face the stark truth that her overworked lifestyle was going to kill her, was the catalyst to her current project, a book chronicling her journey back to 100% health, and to realizing that despite what society teaches, the key to ultimate professional success not through working harder, but embracing the power in the pause.

Website + Social Media links:
@kibianderson
www.kibianderson.com
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Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
01:44 Alex welcomes Kibi to the show and she dives into her bestselling book
11:35 Kibi speaks on intentionally practicing joy
14:35 Kibi shares her origin story as a professional coach
20:40 The importance of pausing for elite achievers and having a strong support system
25:13 Kibi shares tips on effective communication and receiving feedback
27:50 Kibi speaks on the power of community within the BIPOC Coach Collective
32:05 What’s next for Kibi?
36:40 Kibi’s tip for longevity and fulfillment
38:01 Final thoughts + acknowledgments
40:29 Ending Credits

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How does one handle the pressures of success in predominantly “white” spaces? Our Champion member, Dr. Janet Lockhrt-Jones shares her insights into navigating a 25+ career as a speaker, facilitator, and coach. Janet walks us through her corporate background, the importance of DEI work, and creating resources for individuals experiencing mental un-wellness.

About the Guest:

Dr. Lockhart-Jones brings over 25 years of experience in leadership coaching and training, team and group facilitation, public speaking, entreprenuership, and talent assessments. She has a strong passion for and a professional mission of elevating talent to achieve results, excellence and purpose. Since 2004, Dr.Lockhart-Jones has been at the helm of Project Partners Consulting Inc. as Founder and President. In this capacity, she has serviced clients across multiple industries and across the globe to design, develop and deliver impactful talent and organizational development solutions. She has led project planning sessions for the aerospace industry; delivered training and coaching sessions in project management to healthcare managers business leaders and clinicians; delivered leadership coaching to emerging leaders at high-tech firms; led several organizational change initiatives for a government agency and high-technology organizations; and, she has delivered on many pubic speaking requests which is currently her passion.

Website + Social Media links:

https://drjanetspeaks.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjanetlockhartjones

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:03 Alex welcomes Janet to the show + she shares her origin story
10:00 Janet’s transition into professional speaking 
21:10 The Leadership Experience Tour + creation of Janet 2.0
30:00 The importance of mental wellness
40:00 Facilitating in the workplace
48:00 Expanding a phrase that pays + Janet’s speaking services
52:40 How Janet discovered the collective
57:10 Final thoughts + acknowledgments
1:00:32 Ending Credits

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If you have ever experienced the pressure to be perfect and dutiful, then this episode is for you. Our guest and Champion member, Shilpa Alimchandani, shares how she coaches powerful women of color to breakthrough implied social pressures to never make mistakes and find their authentic voice.

About the Guest:

Shilpa Alimchandani is the Founder and Principal of Mookti Consulting. In Sanskrit, mookti means liberation. Shilpa has more than 20 years of experience in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), leadership development, and intercultural learning. She is a DEI consultant, leadership coach, and facilitator who partners with clients to develop holistic solutions that lead to transformational change. Shilpa has worked in many sectors - nonprofit, higher education, government, and corporate - constantly seeking to advance racial equity. In her coaching practice, Shilpa helps women of color leaders to live with purpose and clarity through a liberatory approach to individual and small group coaching. She is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.

Website + Social Media links:
https://mookticonsulting.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shilpaalimchandani

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:16 Alex welcomes Shilpa to the show and explores her liberation story
09:00 Shilpa shares her work coaching women of color
16:50 The shift from rule follower to rule breaker
20:00 Shilpa’s advice for coaches
25:34:Shilpa’s self-reflection from challenges
27:41 Shilpa shares her experience as a Champion member
30:10 The forecast of Shilpa’s coaching practice
32:00 Final thoughts + acknowledgements
34:50 Ending Credits

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Could your marriage use a spiritual readjustment? This month’s guest, Candace Tuck, stops by to share the work she does with couples and the importance of healing to nurutre a thriving relationship.

About the Guest:

Affectionally dubbed THE SPIRIT CHIROPRACTOR. Candace has a natural ability to shift your spirit and align you with the true nature of who you really are. As the founder of WE WILL WIN, she is passionate about YOU winning in life. The path to unlocking your true potential is self-discovery and cultivating a new mindset. You are designed for greatness and she wants to help you discover your POWER!

She is committed to co-create a joyous world where people are creating the life they want by honoring themselves and knowing their worth as a child of God by being confident, courageous and unapologetic.

She works with clients that want to OVERCOME so they BECOME all the God has created them to be and are ready to OWN THEIR POWER…this pertains to individuals and couples. 

Stay connected with Candace:

www.candacetuck.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/crtuck

IG: @thespiritchiropractor

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro + Announcements

01:30 Alex welcomes Candace to the show and learns her origin story

03:57 Who is Candace Tuck? 

07:15 Case studies of Candace’s clients

09:00 How has resistance helped Candace’s coaching?

12:15 Proofreading visions

14:10 The importance of a support system

16:24 Candace’s journey as a speaker

22:15 Candace shares info about The Spiritual Marriage Retreat

27:34 How to Connect with Candace and she manaifests her future visions

30:10 Final words of advice and acknowledgments

31:07 Ending Credits

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What if you could create harmony with your child(ren) as you build your coaching practice? In this episode, you’ll learn from our guest expert, Helen V. Hicks, and her extensive background in counseling as well as her firsthand experience raising 5 sons. Learn how to enhance your parenting style and create emotional safety within your household.

About the Guest:

Helen V. Hicks is a licensed professional counselor, author, parent coach & mother of five. Helen is currently on a mission to reach 1% of the world's parents to teach them how to parent healthier and easier. Her SMART goals parenting approach eliminates power struggles while cultivating self-discipline and emotional stability in children.

Stay connected with Helen:

Website: https://www.helenvhickscounseling.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-hicks-7051b618/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatwouldhelensay/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082449293944 (WWHS page)

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009820367970 (personal)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCGwPuG61wRcjBeE94eD4w

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
06:05 The impact and influence of Helen’s father on her parenting style
10:10 Helen’s introduction to Psychology and coaching
15:20 Helen’s success stories and powerful tips for parents
19:49 The nature of children and the power struggles for survival
24:02 How parenting has improved Helen’s business
27:55 The importance of emotional safety for children of color
32:15 Helen’s parenting workshops
36:00 Final words of advice and acknowledgments
40:10 Ending Credits

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Imagine scaling a business to a million dollars.

Now picture doing that twice!

This month's guest, Karen Brown, has that track record of success and shares her journey as a successful leader in different sectors. You'll learn how Karen unlocked leadership success by learning the difference between reaching the top and falling short.

About the Guest:

Karen overcame early adversities, and her unwavering drive propelled her toward a career in pension administration, where her expertise in accounting and law intersected. However, her professional trajectory didn't end there. She transitioned into leadership roles within two million-dollar health and welfare enterprises, demonstrating her ability to identify operational inefficiencies and streamline processes.

In January 2023, Karen made a significant move that aligned her 30 years of business experience with her desire to empower women of color to build sustaining businesses on a proper foundation. She joined Rachel Rogers' Hello 7 Coaching Certification Program. The program teaches marginalized entrepreneurs how to grow their businesses to seven figures. Karen completed the program in January 2024 and now uses a step-by-step path to grow businesses from $0 to $100K to $1 million and multi-millions.

Karen's expertise and coaching certification led to the creation of a signature offer called Hire to Scale. The program is designed for women of color with revenue of over $250,000 to work through barriers that hinder the transition from solopreneurship to CEO to scale with their dream team. She is excited to share the three-pillar roadmap to build the foundation for a strong team.

Stay Connected with Karen:

Website: 1karenbrown.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenabrownbene

IG: https://www.instagram.com/@1karen_brown

Timestamps
00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:31 Alex welcomes Karen to the show 
03:07 Karen’s origin story and strained relationship with parents
08:50 Karen’s choice to take a different path and receive mentorship
14:10 Who is Karen?
22:30 The difference between a thriving leader and a struggling one
27:54 How has coaching helped Karen’s clients?
32:47 Insights on scaling a business
43:00 The importance of alignment within a team
47:30 Connect with Karen
48:51 Karen shouts out one of our Champions
51:11 Ending Credits

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