Surprise, it’s us again—back with another special bonus episode from the Experience Encanto series! Host Zeke Corley sits alongside his co-host for this series, Taryell Simmons from the Rise Urban Nation podcast. In this episode, we had the honor of sitting down with an incredible leader and voice for empowerment, Idara Ogunsaju—owner of The Antorge Group and author of The Confidence Talk: I Said Soar.

In this conversation, we dug deep into one of Idara’s most passionate missions: rebuilding confidence in women in the workplace. She breaks down the “why,” the “how,” and the real impact she’s seeing through her work at The Antorge Group. And of course, we also talked about the Encanto Experience itself—what it means for the community, for creators, and for the future of culturally rooted professional development.

If you want to learn more about Idara’s work, you can find her at antorgegroup.com or on Instagram @antorgegroup. And make sure to check out her past feature on Rise Urban Nation to hear even more of her story.

Big shoutout to Brooke Collins—the powerhouse organizer behind the Encanto Experience—and to Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue for hosting us in their space. If you’re watching this episode, take a moment to appreciate the art on the walls, including that spinning piece from @Dope_Rx. The vibe was just right.

Stick with us—there’s plenty more bonus content coming your way from our time at the Encanto Experience.