In this powerful and heartfelt episode, you’ll feel like you’re sitting in on an intimate conversation between two long-time friends. Dr. Ebony Stone and Wendy Batiste Johnson—owner of Jagger Juliet and founder of United Black Mothers of America—open up about the realities of balancing marriage, motherhood, community, corporate life, and entrepreneurship.

Wendy takes us through her powerful journey of self-discovery, sharing the highs, the heartbreaks, and the lessons learned along the way. Together, we talk about:

✨ What it was really like trying to secure funding for her business venture
✨ The emotions and resilience behind shutting down her first company
✨ Why she chose to step back into corporate after life as an entrepreneur
✨ How her nonprofit was birthed (celebrating its 5-year anniversary!)
✨ What inspired her to jump back into entrepreneurship with fresh vision

This conversation will make you smile, laugh, nod your head in recognition—and maybe even shed a tear. It’s an honest reminder that giving yourself permission to just be is sometimes the boldest move of all.

🔗 Resources & Links

🌐 drebonystone.com
🌐 unitedblackmothersofamerica.org
🌐 jaggerjuliet.com

📲 Follow Ebony on socials: @drebonystone
📲 Follow Wendy on socials: @jaggerjuliet

🎉 Congratulations to United Black Mothers of America for celebrating 5 years this Sunday, September 7, 2025! (The event is officially SOLD OUT!)

Episode Summary

In this week’s episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, Dr. Ebony Stone sits down with the powerhouse that is Kimberly Nelms — entrepreneur, speaker, and fierce advocate for purpose discovery.

Kimberly’s story begins in the fast-paced world of healthcare, where decades of patient care and medical data management shaped her work ethic but left her searching for something deeper. Then came the turning points — unexpected job losses, moments of soul-searching, and divine nudges that could not be ignored.

With raw honesty, Kimberly opens up about finding her voice, overcoming fear, and leaning into her faith to navigate one of life’s biggest pivots: stepping into entrepreneurship. She shares how storytelling became her most powerful tool for healing — for herself and for the women she inspires.

If you’ve ever felt the whisper (or the shove) that it’s time to move in a new direction, Kimberly’s journey will remind you that your story is not just for you — it’s the key to unlocking someone else’s breakthrough.

Highlights You’ll Hear in This Episode:

- The unexpected career detours that led Kimberly to her true calling.
- How faith became her anchor in seasons of uncertainty.
- The moment she realized storytelling could be a form of leadership.
- Why community support is vital for Black women in business.
- Practical steps to recognize your own strengths and align them with purpose.

Resources

Dr. Ebony's Website - www.drebonystone.com
Dr. Ebony's Book - The Power of the Pause - www.drebonystone.com/my-book

Kimberly's upcoming events - Check her out at the Align and Thrive conference and Elevate Her: Lace Up and Level Up conference.  Find all the information here - https://allthingskimberly.events/

What happens when a Black woman decides to rewrite the rules of a white-dominated industry? Meet Ashley Mustafaa, founder of Khloe’s Thoughts Editing, who turned her love of grammar into a thriving business—and didn’t ask for permission.

In this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, Dr. Ebony Stone dives deep with Ashley on her journey from pre-med dreams to editorial empire. They talk gatekeeping in publishing, undercharging, mentorship, and the fire it takes to succeed as a Black woman entrepreneur.

Whether you're a writer, editor, or entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to own your brilliance, charge your worth, and create space for others to thrive.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Breaking barriers in the editing industry
• How undercharging almost cost her everything
• Why mentorship matters
• The reality of Black women in publishing
• Tools that helped her build a legit brand

🔥 Resources:

• Reach Dr. Stone - www.drebonystone.com
• Reach Ashley Mustafaa - www.kloesthoughtsediting.com

#BlackWomenEditors #EntrepreneurLife #PublishingIndustry #EditingBusiness #MentorshipMatters #BlackExcellence #TheBlackWomanInTheCornerOffice #AshleyMustafaa #WomenInBusiness #ThePowerOfThePause 

On this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, I talk to one of my favorite internet personalities and the person that helps me keep my business financials in order – Jenni Hendrix.

Jenni Hendrix is a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and the CEO of Tax Team Services, a million-dollar tax and accounting firm dedicated to helping small business owners achieve growth and financial freedom. With over 16 years of experience and an MBA in Business Turnaround Management, Jenni specializes in scaling businesses through strategic tax planning and mindset development. She’s especially passionate about empowering minority-owned businesses and mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs through her books, Success Failed Me and Vision to Victory, as well as her podcast Ask Jenni. Jenni brings a wealth of wisdom on entrepreneurship, leadership, and living with intention—making her the perfect guest for today’s conversation.

I this lighthearted, extremely fun episode, we discuss more than just finances.  We talk about everything from finances to love to never missing a Monday!

Jenni explains how she grew her business with asking this question – Are you solving rich people problems?

All kinds of gems are dropped in this episode; here are just a few:

-            You can have a few friends but lots of connections

-            Never miss a Monday

-            Everyone doesn’t deserve full access to you all the time

You’ve got to listen to the episode to get the rest.

Resources

www.drebonystone.com

www.jennilhendrix.com

On this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office – Performance Coach Brandi Hudson teaches us to Live the Life You Love.  Brandi takes us on her journey from Olympic hopeful, to pharmaceutical sales, to teaching others how to Live the Live they Love.  She shows walks us through everything from bosses being amazed that a Black Woman could accomplish all that she’s accomplished to that moment her husband told her “You know you don’t have to do this” (referring to the work she was doing), to stepping into her purpose – helping others come to the realization that she has and using her framework to teach them to do so.

Resources:

Where to find Dr. Ebony Stone

Dr. Ebony Stone – www.drebonystone.com

Dr. Ebony’s Book – www.drebonystone.com/my-book 

LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/drebonystone 

Facebook – www.facebook.com/drebonystone 

Instagram – www.instagram.com/dr.ebonystone

YouTube – www.youtube.com/@drebonystone 

Where to find Brandi Hudson

https://www.facebook.com/hibrandihudson

https://www.instagram.com/brandibhudson

 https://youtube.com/@brandibhudson

https://x.com/brandibhudson

In this heart wrenching episode, we meet Tracy Dancy.  Tracy is the CEO of Soaring on Angels Wings.  An organization born out of the tragedy of losing 2 daughters.  Tracy shares with us in a transparent and moving manner her journey and how it led to the creation of Soaring on Angels Wings.

Tracy is an author, grief coach, and motivational speaker who has endured unimaginable loss.  She uses her voice, her story, and her platform to help others navigate grief and rediscover their purpose.  

On this episode Tracy shares her journey, but doesn't stop there.  She shares how she grieved, how she continues to heal, and how she uses her voice to help others.

You definitely want to listen to this episode.

Resources

Ebony Stone's Website - Dr. Ebony Stone 

Ebony's Book - The Power of the Pause - Dr. Ebony Stone - My Book

Tracy Dancy's Website - Tracy Dancy | Grief Coaching New Haven CT

Tracy's Book - All Products | Tracy Dancy

Looking for a therapist - here is how to find a good therapist - How Do I Find a Good Therapist?

Grief Hotlines - Grief and Loss Hotlines | 866-903-3787

Suicide Prevention Hotline - 988 Lifeline - If you need emotional support, reach out to the national mental health hotline: 988.

In this episode of "The Black Woman in the Corner Office," I, have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredible Regina Martin—wife, mother, entrepreneur, bestselling author, professor, and coach. Regina opens up about her journey from a secure federal government job to discovering her true passion in education and motivational speaking.

Here’s what you’ll hear in our conversation:

• How Regina made the courageous decision to leave her comfort zone and reinvent her career, and what it took to shift her mindset along the way.
• The real-life challenges she faced balancing family, personal growth, and professional change—especially after her husband’s health crisis.
• The inspiration behind her book, "You Belong Here: Transitioning to Success, High School to College Edition," and why I believe it’s essential reading for students and parents.
• Our discussion on transferable skills, the power of a strong support system, and why it’s okay (and necessary!) to “do it scared.”
• How Regina’s company, Dare to Dream Motivational Speaking and Coaching, helps women and students set goals, network, and boldly pursue their next chapter.
• The importance of authentic relationships, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with people who genuinely want to see you win.

Regina also shares her heartfelt advice for anyone feeling stuck or uncertain about their next move: embrace your fears, find your community, and remember that your journey is uniquely yours.

Resources & Links:

• Get Regina’s book: "You Belong Here: Transitioning to Success, High School to College Edition" - purchase here
• Learn more about Dare to Dream Motivational Speaking and Coaching - here
• Stay connected with me, Dr. Ebony Stone, for more empowering conversations on my website, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, and instagram
• Don't forget to grab your copy of Dr. Stone's Debut book "The Power of the Pause" - a must read for any black woman on the corporate grind (also available on Audible).

If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share it with anyone who needs a reminder to dare to dream—and to do it scared. Thank you for listening!

If you are anything like me, you have no idea what a divorce strategist is.  I was completely confused when I first heard the term, but even more intrigued when I heard the story that accompanied it.

In this episode, we meet Dr. Linda Taylor, relationship coach and divorce strategist.  She talks about her experience with divorce as a young child and how it led her into the legal field to become an advocate for families experiencing divorce and eventually into the coaching field.

She explores her own obstacles, how she overcame them, advice for others, and what is next for her.  This is a riveting episode to say the least.  While we hope no one ever has to experience divorce, if you do, Dr. Linda's story and services are ones you need to be aware of.

Resources
Dr. Ebony Stone:
www.drebonystone.com
The Power of the Pause
www.drebonystone.com/mybook

Dr. Linda Taylor:
https://coachdrtaylor.com/
https://coachdrtaylor.com/#bootcamps 

#blackwomaninthecorneroffice #empoweringblackwomen #podcast #blackwomeninleadership #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #divorceresources  #divorcestrategist #divorceadviceformen

Meet Erica Shark and learn about her inspiring journey from her affectionately referring to herself as "the oldest intern" to Divisional Vice President.  In this high energy inspiring interview we learn what it means to take the road less traveled, but the road mean for you and you alone.

- wondering how to find your voice, Erica tells us

- wondering how to take the road less traveled, Erica tells us

- wondering how to find community for support, Erica tells us

Erica drops so many "black girl magic" gems in this episode, you definitely want to listen.

(2) Erica Shark | LinkedIn

(2) Ebony Stone, DBA, MBA | LinkedIn

www.drebonystone.com

www.drebonystone.com/mybook

This episode will keep you glued to the screen.  Dr. Janet explores being rejected along her career journey and how she handled those situations.  As an expert in the field of Learning and Development she drops jewels you definitely don't want to miss.

Dr. Janet Lockhart-Jones, President of Lockhart Jones Consulting is a leading authority, speaker and coach on leadership and personal development, empowering individuals to unlock their full potential, embrace their inherent value, and cultivate a life of meaning and worth. 

I walked away from this episode reminded:
- I am valuable, and even if you don't see it, I won't shortchange myself
- Never chase a title, dollars or position
- Confidence should never be describes as assertiveness or aggressiveness
- Sometimes rejection is protection

I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed doing this interview!  And guess what, Dr. Janet will be pack for a part 2 later this year and I PROMISE you won't want to miss that one.

Resources

Dr. Janet Lockhart Jones - https://www.lockhartjonesconsulting.com/
Dr. Ebony Stone - https://www.drebonystone.com/
The Power of the Pause - https://www.drebonystone.com/my-book