Summary

In this episode of the C-Suite Mama podcast, host Ché Campbell reflects on her recent break, shares her excitement for upcoming episodes, and discusses her personal wellness journey and leadership coaching certification. She emphasizes the importance of addressing various topics relevant to women in leadership and expresses gratitude for her audience's support.

Chandra Redfern, a CEO and working mom, shares her journey to the top and how she balances her high-level career with raising a child. She emphasizes the importance of planning, scheduling, and setting boundaries to manage her time effectively. Chandra highlights the challenges faced by working moms, especially those in leadership positions, and the need for workplaces to support and accommodate mothers. She also discusses the influence of motherhood on her leadership style, including increased compassion and attention to detail. Chandra emphasizes the importance of being authentic and true to oneself in both personal and professional life. Chandra Redfern shares her journey of perseverance and growth as a leader. She reflects on a previous job opportunity that didn't work out, but ultimately led her to personal and professional growth. Chandra emphasizes the importance of integrity and staying true to oneself. She also discusses her future plans, including taking better care of herself and exploring new career opportunities. The conversation concludes with a lightning round, where Chandra shares her morning routine, productivity hack, inspirational figure, and more.Visit:www.thecsuitemama.comFollow us on IG and Facebook @thecsuitemamaFollow Ché on TikTok @chethecsuitemama www.bfnc.orgSpotlight Article: "9 Compelling Reasons Why Taking Your Vacation is A Good Thing" on Catapultsuccess.comcatapultsuccess.com/9-reasons-why-leaders-should-feel-good-about-taking-vacation-time

Meet this mom of three, wife and incredible community leader. A Certified Enterprise Risk Professional by trade, Rashida shares how passion, purpose, and faith fuels the dynamic impact she is making on her community. After all the amazing things she has accomplished  in her role as a banker, Rashida is just getting started with making real and impactful change in her community with a special focus on marginalized groups. Listen as she shares wisdom and insight on how she has navigated her role in leadership. Rashida’s story is a testament to how working in excellence gets you noticed and opens the right doors to wonderful opportunities.

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After her son attempted suicide, this mom made the decision to stop spanking her children. With a commitment to parent differently than what was typical of her family or origin, Keosha radically changed her relationship with her children, became a Certified NLP Life Coach and Certified  Family Peer Advocate. Keosha specializes in “helping moms manage their emotions so they can break free from survival mode and become a better mom.”

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Meet Shannon Bryant, LMHC a self proclaimed  recovering perfectionist, wife, mom, and loyal daughter. Shannon, is the Chief Diversity Officer for Kaleida Health, a major hospital system in Western New York. Shannon shares how she manages mom guilt, busy schedules, and prioritizing her marriage and self-care. 

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In this episode, we sit down with award-winning author Rona Drinkard. Rona authored the romantic urban novel “Friendship Matters.” The story revolves around three women who share an unbreakable bond, making them instantly relatable and endearing. As you immerse yourself in their journey, you’ll come to see them not just as characters, but as your own close friends.

But, that isn’t all. Rona is more than an author. She has an incredible professional career with lots of wisdom to share with the audience. She has also curated a group of phenomenal women who come together for regular social events, travel experiences and the Annual Friendship Matters Experience!

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On this very exciting episode, we sit down with the Honorable Chairwoman April Baskin, Erie County Legislator of District 2. April gets intimate with us we talk about being a single mom of two children with a large age gap, her earlier career decisions to run for an elected office and now NYS State Senate! April will be the first Black Woman to hold this office when she wins. How does she do it all while still looking beautiful and making actual changes in our community? Listen now!

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Resource of the week:

https://www.higherheightsforamericapac.org/ 

Meet Yolanda Smith, Chief Program Officer at Buffalo Federation of Neighborhood Centers (BFNC). Yolanda shares her journey of being a teen mom, marriage divorce, and remarriage. This unconventional C-Suite Mama credits her success to the support of her huge family and being authentically herself! What you will love about Yolanda is her ability to have fun in her personal life and still handle business in the community. Yolanda is a shining example of not being defined by her circumstances, never giving up and most certainly never fitting into anyone’s box!

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In this week's episode of the C-Suite Mama Podcast, we sit down with Yvonne Dubois, LMSW and Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer of Child and Family Services. Yvonne shares her journey navigating life with ADHD, the challenges of being a widow after losing her to death by suicide, how she manages life as a “solo mom”, and her unwavering passion for her career. Tune in to hear her inspiring story and her belief in the power of doing work that truly matters.

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Resource of The Week: The City Swim Project Buffalo www.cityswimproject.org

If you or someone you love are dealing with thoughts of suicide please call or text 988 for immediate help or visit 

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Hear from Podcast Host, Chè Campbell!

Welcome back to Season 2, I am Chè Campbell, wife, mom, and C-Suite leader. With a career spanning over 20 years, I had a few bumps along the way on this leadership journey. Learn from my mistakes! Whether you're a seasoned professional or a mom early in her career, I am sure there is something to take away from the things I've learned!

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