Leading with Purpose Podcast

In this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’d always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good.Why because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that wr will be successful, that means we have to put in the work to get there. But what if we fail?

I venture to ask, what if we don’t? What if we can speak positivity into existence? That’s what positive self-talk is all about, and Shante and I get deep into it as she shares her own story of how positive words she spoke into herself help change her outlook.

About Shante

Shante Generally is the host of Authentic Talks 2.0, s podcast about authenticity.She is a Spiritual Mindset Coach, CEO of Authentic You Mindset, CEO of Aym Beyond The Physical Academy and Author of Jamm with Me, A Journey to Your Higher Self a 5 part book series

Stay connected with Shante
Follow her on Instagram

You can also purchase her book here.

Do you engage in positive self-talk?

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In this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive.  

About Dr. Jasmine

Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. Jasmine was voted one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.

Stay connected with Dr. Jasmine
Follow her on Instagram or LinkedIn to get daily inspiration, career, and job search tips.  

Watch her TEDx talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of color"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36Abqoriajk

Have you ever had to leave a toxic work environment? 

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In this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement and the many tools available for everyone at all levels of their financial journey.

About Kamilah

Kamilah O'Brien is a Personal Financial Strategist and the founder of Focused Spender, a Personal Finance YouTube channel. She is also an Associate Director with a national accounting firm focused on Non-Profits and Education based organizations. Kamilah specializes in working with women who have succeeded professionally but are struggling with money to create a strategic plan to reduce their debt, increase their savings and leave a lasting financial legacy. Kamilah has a Bachelors degree in Communications from Boston University and a Masters in Public Administration specializing in General Finance from New York University.

Stay connected with Kamilah 

YouTube: www.youtube.com/focusedspender

Instagram: @focusedspender

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Are you on your way to financial freedom and building wealth?

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In this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded 1000 Women Strong. 

Shakys also shares some of 1K Women Strong’s upcoming campaigns including the push for the elimination student loan debt which disproportionally impacts Black Women. Check out a link to the campaign below.

https://www.cancel50kstudentdebt.org/

About Shakya

Shakya Cherry-Donaldson is the Executive Director of 1K Women Strong, a national constituency of Black women who are creating a network of the millions of Black women who are building the beloved community by engaging in civic, community, and electoral campaigns. Prior to establishing 1K Women Strong, she served as the Deputy Field Director: Statewide for Stacey Abrams for the governor of Georgia during the historic primary in 2016. 

Connect with her at [email protected] or @thecherrydon on twitter.

www.1Kwomenstrong.org

How are you advocating for your community?

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In this week’s episode I talk about how to lead yourself through change. I share some personal reflections with you on some of the challenges that I’ve had in a season of change and how I was able to help myself through it.

One exercise that I constantly come back to is self-reflection. I have found that this can be one of the most successful ways to see what you are going through and find ways to move forward. 

In particular, I use chapter 14 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons, and Advice for Women of Color” as a guide in my reflection process. 

What has this season of change been like for you?

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In this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence.

Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess.  There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven.

1.    Legitimate

2.    Reward

3.    Coercive

4.    Informational

5.    Expert

6.    Referent

7.    Connection 

Dr. Lisa talks also talks about the importance of mindset for effective leadership and references Carol Dweck’s book Mindset,

 “People give up their power by thinking they don't have any”- Alice Walker

About Dr. Lisa

Lisa Brooks-Greaux is principal and founder of SYNC (Seek Your Natural Calling). With over 25 years of strategy, business development, sales, leadership, and executive development experience spanning financial services, life sciences and technology-based industries, Lisa brings a unique and innovative perspective on the relationship between personal and professional development

Stay connected with Dr. Lisa

Instagram:          @s.y.n.c.seekyournaturalcalling

LinkedIn:              www.linkedin.com/in/lisabrooksgreaux

What kind of power do you possess?

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In this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black Africa Awards for young black excellence of the African continent, a TEDx Resident guest on the TEDx Cape Town stage as a speaker, Moderator and MC, and author of “21” a book focused on purpose and the principles of living a purposeful life; among so many other things.

Our conversation focuses on following your calling to create an impact, and Vuyo is doing just that. Vuyo has been acknowledged by the South African President and Chairperson of the African Union Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, as one of South Africa's favorite authors and emerging leaders.

Her most recent endeavor is the VN Global Media and Entertainment Awards, a global initiative that celebrates the media and entertainment industry.

Our conversation is deep and rich with lessons learned on listening to your calling, persevering against the odds stacked against you, using your gifts, and creating the impact you were born to make.

Get Connected with Vuyo Joboda

Personal Website: www.vuyojoboda.com

VN Streaming: www.vnstreaming.com

Watch her TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpkCnO4P9vQ

Connect on social media: @vuyojoboda

Buy her book

Are you following your calling?

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In this week’s episode, I talk about working in your strengths to optimize your performance. I share my top five Clifton Strengths and how I use them to achieve excellent performance.. I go into detail about how each of them can be a balcony (work in my favor) and a basement (work against me).

My top five strengths

Deliberative - You are best described by the serious care you take in making decisions or choices. You anticipate obstacles. 

Achiever - You work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. You take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive. 

3. Relator - You enjoy close relationships with others. You find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. 

4. Intellection - You are characterized by your intellectual activity. You are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. 

5. Strategic - You create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, you can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.

How are you working in your strengths?

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In this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression.

What are the lessons to be learned?

Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve hit the jackpot of fulfillment.

Find your heartwork! Heartwork is what keeps you going, motivates you, and gives you fulfillment.

It’s okay if you don’t know what your heartwork is the moment you are ready to enter the workforce. Take your time to discover what it is.

Finding a balance between your headwork and heartwork can be a challenge. Learn how to hack your job, your life, whatever it is that you spend most of your time doing so that you can find joy and fulfillment in ever thing you do.

How are you finding balance between your headwork and your heartwork?

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