Rite Now Radio: First Episode with Ms. Barbara Howard Phipps. Retired DoD Program Manager, Entrepreneur, Certified Master Gardener, Author. Over 30 years of IT experience. We discussed being your authentic self in the workplace, maintaining professionalism, overcoming adversity such as feelings unvalued, racial, gender barriers, and building your legacy. Following your dreams and building a legacy that will outlive you but it all starts with putting your plan into action. Following through with that plan even through the beginning stages with simple small steps. Those pennies will eventually turn into dollars, royalties, and documentaries.