I sat down with powerhouse strategist, scholar-practitioner, and cultural architect Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown to explore what it truly takes to lead with equity, dismantle harmful leadership models, and redefine what’s possible for Black women at work and in life.

Dr. Kerry pulls back the curtain on the quiet (and not-so-quiet) systems that block progress—and how Black executive women can lead, not just by climbing the ladder, but by redesigning it. She shares her personal story of navigating a finance-driven career path, the moment she realized there was no clear lane for someone like her, and how that discovery sparked a lifelong mission to challenge systems from the inside out.

Key Takeaways:

Organizations are perfectly designed to get the results they get, but they can be redesigned for justice and inclusion.

Black women in America face systemic erasure masked as opportunity. Many were hired during the post-2020 equity surge, and are now disproportionately being let go.

Quiet disruptors exist. You don’t need to shout to make change; you need strategy, timing, and courage.

Privilege exists even in struggle. Recognizing our relative privilege is key to building braver spaces rooted in trust and equity.

Financial literacy = personal power. 

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