Ladies Leading Host Ava Thompson Greenwell is joined by her family members as she announces a new direction for the podcast.  Can you say pause? You can use this link to listen (or relisten) to previous episodes.

Managing Editor Daschell Phillips works with a variety of writing genres – including the sacred and the secular.

Diversity, equity and inclusion, also known as DEI, are the buzz words in many workplaces.  Corporate leader Stefanie Hicks breaks down what it means, why it's important in every industry and how to assess whether your companie's DEI plans are more than just talk.

Journalist Deborah Douglas has traveled many writing roads.  This time, her journey has prompted her to write the first book to cover the offcial civil rights trail in the South. 

Sheryl Lewis is the author of From the Kitchen Table: Words of Wisdom, Acts of Love, and Food for the Soul.  She says her life has been deliciously full because of her love for family.

Surrenthia Parker is one of the first Black women orthopaedic surgeons in the U.S.  She is listed as a pioneer in The History of Black Women in Orthopaedic Surgery website.  Although still low, she says she is seeing progress as the number of Black women surgeons grows.

Taking the editorial helm of Essence Magazine has been a "pinch me" moment for Danielle Cadet.  Like many who have ascended to high-profile positions in legacy media,  she's juggling the pros and cons of social media.

Global Girls executive director and founder Marvinetta Penn wants Black girls to be the center of attention.  For more than two decades, Penn has been building self esteem through the arts. 

Have you always wanted to write a novel or a memoir? Publisher Julia Royston coaches would-be authors on how to succeed.  This year she is celebrating 15 years in the publishing business. You can learn more about her offerings here.

Nathalie Loma wants to go global with her wedding and evening gown designs.  She credits her seamstress mother for sewing into her a spirit of creativity.  Take a look at her exquisite designs.