What does it take to lead with confidence, break barriers, and create opportunities for the next generation?

In this inspiring episode of Ask Dr. Sujay, Ambassador Susan Johnson Cook sits down with renowned marketing executive and corporate leader Jerri DeVard, Founder of the Black Executive CMO Alliance (BECA). With a career that spans leadership roles at some of the world's most recognized brands and service on multiple corporate boards, Jerri shares her journey from Spelman College graduate to one of the most influential voices in marketing and business leadership.

Together, they explore authentic leadership, corporate success, mentorship, diversity in the boardroom, entrepreneurship, motherhood, faith, and the importance of creating pathways for others to succeed. Jerri also shares powerful insights on building confidence, choosing the right environment to thrive, developing future leaders, and why success is about more than titles and achievements.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, aspiring leader, or someone seeking to make a greater impact, this conversation is filled with wisdom, inspiration, and practical lessons for building a meaningful legacy.

Because true leadership isn't just about opening doors.

It's about making sure others have the confidence to walk through them.