Sit with Lexi B

By Lexi B

In this entertaining new podcast, Lexi B invites listeners to pull up a chair and join the conversation as she brings together influential thought leaders, industry experts, and individuals with inspi... more

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January 16, 2024Navigating Conflict In The Workplace with Jeanette Jordan
About Our Guest:
Jeanette C. Jordan is a strategic business consultant and coach with a passion for advising C-suite leaders and founders as they grow, scale, and pivot their businesses. She has over a decade of experience in the technology industry and has worked in various marketing positions at companies such as Nextel, Factual, New Star, Verizon, Millennium Media, and PayPal. Jeanette holds a dual bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Civil Engineering from Spelman College and Columbia University, as well as an MBA from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Episode Summary:
Jeanette C. Jordan, a strategic business consultant and coach, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of navigating hard conversations at work. She shares her personal experiences and insights on how to approach difficult conversations with authenticity and grace. Jeanette emphasizes the need to understand one's value in the workplace and how it impacts the way these conversations are approached. She also highlights the changing dynamics in the workplace, particularly with the rise of Gen Z, and how it is reshaping the way we communicate and address conflicts.
Key Takeaways:
Hard conversations at work require a balance of authenticity and professionalism.

Understanding one's value in the workplace is crucial when navigating difficult conversations.

Different individuals have different communication preferences, and it is important to respect and adapt to those preferences.

Building relationships and trust is essential for effective communication and conflict resolution.

The younger generation, particularly Gen Z, is challenging traditional workplace dynamics and demanding more transparency and authenticity.
Quotes:
"Candor can be kind. Truth is love, and candor can be kind." - Jeanette C. Jordan

"Power doesn't always have to be loud and assertive. There is power in quiet confidence and strategic decision-making." - Jeanette C. Jordan

"Hard conversations can lead to better outcomes and stronger relationships if approached with thoughtfulness and grace." - Jeanette C. Jordan
Important Links
Website

Linkedin

Instagram

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January 11, 2024Career Transitions with Ime Umoh
About Our Guest(s):
Ime Umoh is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur, photographer, and drone pilot. He is the founder of Push the Button, a drone agency that specializes in aerial videography and photography for travel brands. Ime left his corporate job at Facebook to pursue his passion for travel and storytelling through visual content creation. He has traveled to various countries around the world, capturing stunning footage and sharing his experiences with his audience.
Summary:
Ime Umoh shares his journey from working at Facebook to starting his own drone agency and traveling the world. He emphasizes the importance of taking strategic risks and pushing the button to pursue your dreams. Ime discusses the impact of his Nigerian and American background on his identity and how it shaped his perspective on travel and culture. He also highlights the vibrant colors and diversity of African cultures and the sense of belonging he feels when he visits Nigeria. Ime's story is a testament to the power of following your passion and creating a life that aligns with your values.
Key Takeaways:
Taking strategic risks and pushing the button can lead to incredible opportunities and personal growth.

Embracing your cultural background and heritage can provide a sense of belonging and shape your perspective on the world.

Traveling to countries where you see people who look like you can be a transformative experience.

Building a strong support network and leveraging your skills can open doors to new opportunities.
Quotes:
"Push the button and just know that you can do it." - Ime Umoh

"I'm Nigerian and I'm born and raised in Baltimore. So I'm gonna make it happen some way." - Ime Umoh

"Don't sit on it, man. You know, time is... you just gotta say, F it." - Ime Umoh
Important Links
Push The Button

Linkedin

Instagram

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January 09, 2024Do Dreams Really Come True with Ace Patterson
About Our Guest:
Ace Patterson is a hip-hop artist, entrepreneur, and creative visionary. He has a background in the music industry and has worked at major tech companies like Facebook and YouTube. Ace is the founder of Five Mic Studios, a game development company that combines hip-hop and gaming to create a unique and immersive experience.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Lexi B interviews Ace Patterson about the power of dreams and the importance of staying true to your vision. They discuss the role of delusion in pursuing your dreams, the impact of societal expectations, and the value of surrounding yourself with a supportive community. Ace shares his personal journey as a hip-hop artist and entrepreneur, and emphasizes the importance of hard work and perseverance in making dreams come true.
Key Takeaways:
Dreams require belief and action to become a reality.

Surrounding yourself with a supportive community is crucial for staying motivated and overcoming obstacles.

Hard work and perseverance are essential for achieving your dreams.

The value of your work lies in its impact on others and the value it provides to the world.
Quotes:
"No one can see your dream better than you can. You have to believe in it first." - Ace Patterson

"Dreams really come true when you connect what you see with reality through hard work." - Ace Patterson

"Delusion is just someone else's inability to see and believe in your dream." - Ace Patterson
Important Links
Website
Top of the Zinc Roof: poems observed from behind the veil with a glimpse of the light
Linkedin
Instagram
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October 19, 2023 Multiple Streams of Income with Wahab Owolabi
About Our Guest:
Wahab Owolabi is a Nigerian-American entrepreneur and the Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at Duolingo. He has a background in admissions counseling and has worked at prestigious institutions such as Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University. Wahab is also the founder of a successful conference and community-focused business that brings together tech-based university recruiters and professionals in the education industry.
Summary:
In this episode, Wahab discusses the importance of having multiple streams of income and how it can lead to financial security and freedom. He shares personal stories and experiences of balancing a nine-to-five job with side hustles and entrepreneurial ventures. Wahab emphasizes the need to be good at your day job and build trust with your employer before exploring other income-generating opportunities. Wahab also highlights the significance of investing in time management and building a supportive team to achieve success in multiple areas.
Key Takeaways:
Having multiple streams of income provides financial security and the ability to support future generations.
Balancing a nine-to-five job with side hustles requires dedication, time management, and prioritization.
Being good at your day job is crucial to maintain trust and credibility with your employer.
Investing in time management and hiring a virtual assistant can help optimize productivity and efficiency.
Building a supportive team and surrounding yourself with inspiring individuals can lead to scaled success.
Quotes:
"I want to build generational wealth for my family and have a choice in how I spend my time." - Wahab Owolabi
"If you do have the nine-to-five, nothing else really works if you are not being focused in that role and doing a great job." - Wahab Owolabi
"Invest in your time management and build a supportive team to achieve success in multiple areas." - Wahab Owolabi
Further Learnings:
OneReq
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October 17, 2023Building A Career That Aligns To Your Personal Goals with Sarah Johnson
About Our Guest
Sarah Johnson is a seasoned traveler and career strategist who has built a career that aligns with her happiness and allows her to travel the world. She is the creator of the blog "The Wandering Side Eye," where she shares her travel experiences and offers tips on maximizing travel using credit card points.
Summary
Sarah Johnson shares her journey of recognizing her love for travel and how she built a career that aligns with her happiness. She emphasizes the importance of finding a job that provides flexibility and time off, and shares strategies for maximizing travel experiences using credit card points. Sarah also discusses the need to prioritize personal values and happiness over chasing more money.
Key Takeaways
Travel can be done inexpensively with the right opportunities and strategies.

Finding a job that aligns with your values and provides flexibility and time off is crucial for a fulfilling career.

Credit card points can be a valuable tool for saving money on travel expenses and maximizing travel experiences.
Quotes:
"Travel is not this unattainable thing. You can actually do it pretty inexpensively and with the right opportunities." - Sarah Johnson

"It's important to be able to know what's important to you and either go out to find it or find a way to craft it within what you have access to." - Sarah Johnson

"No one's being paid enough. You're not getting paid enough. It's just like, F it. You're not getting paid enough." - Sarah Johnson

"Adulting is a scam. You might as well figure out a way to do what you want to do that actually intrinsically makes your soul happy." - Sarah Johnson

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October 12, 2023Master Networking with Jodi Brockington
About Our Guest:
Jodi Brockington is a networking expert and the founder of BLENDiD, a lifestyle community for the biracial and multiracial community. She is also the founder of NIARA Consulting, where she provides executive coaching and diversity sourcing services. Jodi has a background in external affairs and has worked in the nonprofit sector, focusing on fundraising and sponsorship. She is passionate about helping others build relationships and navigate the complexities of identity and race.
Summary:
Jodi Brockington joins the podcast to discuss her mastery of networking and the importance of building relationships. She shares her personal experiences as a biracial woman and how her diverse background has shaped her approach to networking. Jodi emphasizes the power of being intentional in networking and offers tips for introverts to navigate social situations.
Key Takeaways:
Networking is about building relationships and being open to connecting with all types of people.

Introverts can excel at networking by being intentional, doing research, and setting specific goals.

Building relationships with people at all levels of an organization can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Leveraging virtual platforms and chat spaces can be an effective way to network in a remote environment.

Representation and access are crucial for creating a sense of belonging and understanding in a diverse society.
Quotes:
"Networking is really relationship building." - Jodi Brockington

"Introverts tend to be more intentional. They have a plan and they never want to stay the whole time." - Jodi Brockington

"The assistants, the interns, the security guards... they know all the tea at the company." - Jodi Brockington

"Representation and access are still back to the power, back to the socioeconomics and the information." - Jodi Brockington
Important Links
Who is Pauli Murray?

BLENDiD

NIARA Consulting

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October 10, 2023Venture Capitalism: What is it and How do you get access to it? with Charles Hudson
About Our Guest:
Charles Hudson is a well-known figure in the Silicon Valley venture capital space. He is the founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. With over 26 years of experience in the industry, Charles has made a name for himself as a trusted investor and advisor to numerous successful startups.
Summary:
Charles Hudson, founder and managing partner of Precursor Ventures, shares his insights on venture capital and the process of investing in high-growth companies. He emphasizes the importance of investing in the right people and the challenges of evaluating early-stage startups. Charles also discusses the role of the board of directors and the impact of acquisitions on venture capitalists.
Key Takeaways:
Venture capital is a sub-branch of finance that aims to fund high-growth companies and help them achieve their full potential.

The most important factor in investing is the founder's ability to turn their idea into reality.

Venture capitalists aim to find outlier companies that can become worth hundreds of millions or billions of dollars.

The role of the board of directors is to evaluate the performance of the CEO and provide guidance and support.

The venture capital industry is slowly evolving to be more open and inclusive, but there is still progress to be made.
Quotes:
"I'm investing mostly in things that don't yet exist." - Charles Hudson

"The more money you raise, the less fixated I am on the idea because money equals time." - Charles Hudson

"Good boards can make you a better leader, a better CEO." - Charles Hudson

"Sometimes good people pick bad ideas." - Charles Hudson

"I want invest in companies that I think can become IPO candidates." - Charles Hudson

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October 05, 2023Work Life Balance is BullSh&t With Sally Thornton
About Our Guest:
Sally Thornton is the founder and CEO of Forshay, a talent strategy and executive search firm. She is also the founder of ForShe, an organization that focuses on helping women and parents find work-life blend. Sally is passionate about creating workplaces that support individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals.
Summary:
Sally Thornton discusses the concept of work-life blend and how it differs from work-life balance. She shares her personal experience of realizing the importance of finding a balance between work, family, and personal life after the death of her brother. Sally emphasizes the need for data and storytelling to change cultural narratives around work and to encourage individuals to prioritize their well-being. She provides tips and tricks for achieving work-life blend, including prioritizing sleep, investing in friendships, and making time for exercise. Sally also discusses the importance of communication and setting boundaries with employers and offers strategies for creating a work culture that supports work-life blend.
Key Takeaways:
Work-life blend is about finding a balance between work, family, and personal life that allows individuals to pursue their passions and goals.

Data and storytelling are powerful tools for changing cultural narratives around work and encouraging individuals to prioritize their well-being.

Prioritizing sleep, investing in friendships, and making time for exercise are essential for achieving work-life blend.

Communication and setting boundaries with employers are crucial for creating a work culture that supports work-liblend.
Quotes:
"Work-life blend is a dance that can be either fun or exhausting, and you're the dancer."

"Finding the right work-life blend requires individual reflection and open communication with employers."

"Creating a work culture that supports work-life blend is a competitive advantage for companies."
Further Learnings and Readings:
Why We Sleep

Stanford Clayman Institute

Sally’s TedX Talk

Forshay.com
Leslie Perlow

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October 03, 2023Redefining Company Psychology and Culture with Darren Albert
About Our Guest:
Darren Albert is a VP at LinkedIn with extensive experience in human resources and organizational psychology. He has a passion for creating positive company cultures and helping organizations thrive.
Summary:
Darren Albert shares his insights on creating and improving company culture. He emphasizes the importance of candid and open communication, as well as the need for leadership to be willing to change. He discusses the role of the middle management layer in shaping culture and offers strategies for getting buy-in from leaders. Darren also highlights the impact of culture on diversity and inclusion efforts and provides tips for individuals to contribute to a positive culture within their organizations.
Key Takeaways:
The best company cultures are those that align with the organization's purpose and values.

Changing culture is often more challenging than changing business strategy.

Leadership commitment and buy-in are crucial for driving cultural change.

The middle management layer plays a significant role in shaping culture and should be supported and developed.

Individuals can contribute to a positive culture by providing feedback, participating in volunteer activities, and speaking up when they see a misalignment between stated values and actions.
Quotes:
"Culture is how we do things around here." - Darren Albert

"It's easier to change the business strategy than it is to change the culture." - Darren Albert

"Leadership commitment is key for driving cultural change." - Darren Albert

"Individuals can contribute to a positive culture by providing feedback and participating in volunteer activities." - Darren Albert

Important Links and Further Learnings:
5 Star Model for organizational thinking

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September 28, 2023The Danger In Assuming Good Intent with Grace Ziegler
About Our Guest
Grace Zeigler is an HR expert, executive, and leader with extensive experience in corporate spaces. She has a deep understanding of company culture, psychological safety, and the importance of trust in the workplace.
Summary
In this episode, Grace Zeigler discusses the concept of assuming good intent in the workplace. She explores the positive and negative aspects of this phrase and how it is often used as a deflection mechanism. She also delves into the impact of assuming good intent on psychological safety and company culture. Grace provides insights and strategies for managers to create a psychologically safe environment and build trust with their team members. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, accountability, and consistency in fostering psychological safety.

Key Takeaways
Assuming good intent is an idea that is good, but the execution in corporate spaces often diminishes the harm caused and allows people to avoid accountability.

Psychological safety is unique to each individual, and managers should create the conditions for trust and psychological safety to thrive.

Consistency, transparency, and accountability are key factors in building trust and psychological safety in the workplace.
Quotes
"Assuming good intent is an idea that is good, but an execution that is bad." - Grace Zeigler

"You can't force psychological safety on anybody, but you can create the conditions for trust to be built." - Grace Zeigler

"Consistency, transparency, and accountability are critical in building trust and psychological safety." - Grace Zeigler
Important Links and Further Learnings
Building Trust On Your Team

Get Out

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