Erika Macarthy was born a fashion nerd, but majority of her professional career she chose money over passion.  She enjoyed her share of success in sales and business development and always knew there was something more for her legacy. Little did she know, her relationship with her closet would bring her more joy than professional accolades. To add to her journey, she began a family of her own and transitioned to the role of stay at home mom. After soul-searching and a number of part-time jobs, Erika knew that she had a gift. In the middle of a global pandemic, H’Maj was born! 

H’Maj is a play on “homage” as we tap into the magnificence of our ancestors who’ve paved the way for us. As CEO of H’MAJ, Erika oversees design, fabric sourcing, develops marketing strategies, and serves as the creative director for the brand. Saying this is her dream job is an understatement, it’s so much more than that to her. It’s her chance to pay homage to her predecessors and to the H’Maj tribe!

Follow Erika's Journey: Instagram @shop.Hmaj & @Erika.Macarthy

Check out H'Maj: www.hmaj.shop/ or email [email protected] 

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Music By: C Major Productions [email protected]

Meet Beth Moore! In what is now a several decades long career, Beth has had responsibilities encompassing compensation, benefits, learning and development, recruiting, employee policy, employee communications, and even a brief stint overseeing community involvement. While she has led HR functional areas, and even held the role of Chief Human Resources Officer, her passion is the HR Business Partner role where she can be embedded with a leadership team, solving business problems through sound human capital management. Her basic approach is, people generally want to do good work, create the environment that makes that possible. After following jobs to various other states, Beth and her family are all back in her home town of Richmond, Virginia – truly a cause for celebration.

Follow Beth's Journey: LinkedIn @BethMooreHRProfessional

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR, LinkedIn @Raychel McBride, Corporate KIN

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Music By: C Major Productions [email protected]

Meet Brace Clement! Former Marine and Corporate Leader turned stay-at-home dad. Listen to his story of embracing his values over societal demands. The journey has not been easy, but Brace shares the joy he found in putting family first. From the state capitol to a career at Starbucks, Brace says goodbye to it all to find freedom in Fatherhood.

Follow Brace's Journey: https://about.me/BraceClement, Instagram @Brace_Carlos, Twitter @Brace 

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR

Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com 

Music By: C Major Productions [email protected] 

#StayAtHomeDad #Fatherhood #Marine #Veteran #FreedomJourney #Diversity #Inclusion #perspective #politics #Values #Family 

Kelly Glass is an independent journalist with bylines in the New York Times, Parents, Men's Health magazine, the Washington Post, the Today Show, Glamour, National Geographic, and more. As an editor and a writer, her interests focus on the intersections of health, race, and policy. Listen to her story of overcoming adversity as a black woman, mother and introvert in the Journalism industry. 

Follow Kelly's Journey: Visit www.contentbykelly.com, Twitter @KellyGWriter 

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR 

Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com 

Music By: C Major Productions [email protected]

Annie Todt has a PhD in Foods & Nutrition, is a Master of Public Health and has a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering. After years of learning she made the decision to start a non-profit called Give Hope, Fight Poverty with her friend Kait Mariutto. Listen to Annie talk about her unplanned journey of living a life split between the US and Swaziland. Her love for the children in Swazi will have you rushing to the map to find out where these amazing children are discovering new dreams with the help of resources from GHFP. Want to learn more? Contact Annie Todt at [email protected] or visit ifightpoverty.org. 

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR

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Music By: Carlos Norris

Sonthana Thongsithavong shares his journey to having mental freedom. He quickly learns how to navigate a new country and create success for his family. Sonthana was born in Vientiane, Laos and migrated to the United States at 9 years old. This podcast is a quick overview of his life over the past 30 years, and what he is doing today to give back to the community that helped his family create a new life. 

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Music By: Carlos Norris

Justin Carter is an Emmy award winning traveling journalist with News Channel 20 and the Fox Illinois team. Listen as he shares his journey to freedom through self-acceptance and authentic news reporting. 

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR

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Music By: Carlos Norris

Meet Rosanna Fugate. Harvard MBA graduate, multicultural cisgender lesbian and global business leader making waves at every stop along her journey. Listen to how she has created freedom moments through having options. From South Korea to Silicon Valley, Rosanna continues to make workplace inclusion a priority. Follow her on Instagram @Rosirozay. 

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR

Need help with a workplace diversity strategy and plan visit www.CorporateKIN.com 

Music By: Carlos Norris 

Who am I? My name is Raychel McBride. Welcome to my podcast. In every episode we will go on a journey with a special guest. We will dive into what makes each guest special, while also finding ways to explore our own freedom moments. 

Hit the subscribe button. You don't want to miss this celebration of life and living it authentically.  How do I celebrate? With a glass of Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee

Connect with ME: Twitter @RaychelHR, Instagram @RaychelHR, Facebook @RaychelMcBrideHR

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Music By: Carlos Norris