Breaking Barriers: Strategies to Close the Racial Leadership Gap In this episode, I dig into the Forbes article “Closing the Racial Leadership Gap for People of Color” by Cynthia Pong and evaluate the real-world practicality of the action steps she suggests. From broken pipelines to systemic gatekeeping, we’re breaking it all down. I share my […]

Don’t Be Petty, Be The Bigger Person My advice, don’t be petty! Have you ever been tested by toxic people, shady clients, or immature coworkers? Same here, friend. In this episode, I share a recent situation where I had to bite my tongue, stay calm, and be the bigger person — even though I could’ve […]

Stay Ready with a Personal Operating System From Chaos to Clarity: Create Your Growth System If you’ve ever felt like life keeps pulling you in the wrong direction — like you’re swimming against the current — this episode is your anchor! This week on The CEO Mindset Podcast, I’m breaking down why standing for something […]

Rise Above Mediocrity | Own Your Voice Mediocrity is preventing you from owning your voice.  If you’re tired of playing small and you’re serious about stepping into your next level of leadership, personal growth, and emotional intelligence — this episode is your wake-up call. Mediocrity has become the norm for too many, and it’s time […]

Are You Stuck in a Vanilla Existence? Diversify Your Circle of Influence Variety is the spice of life—but is your world feeling a little too… vanilla? In this episode of the C.E.O. Mindset Podcast, we’re diving into the power of diversity in relationships and how expanding your circle of influence can lead to personal growth, […]

Building Generational WEALTH Beyond Money In this powerful episode, we explore the deeper meaning of Generational W.E.A.L.T.H (using an acronym) — not just dollars and cents, but values, culture, and legacy. Host, Andrea Patrick – The “BU” Boss, dives into the vital lessons passed down through generations and how we must evolve from survival to […]

Black Dandyism & The Power of Cultural Identity What does the Met Gala’s 2025 theme — Superfine: Tailoring Black Style — reveal about power, identity, and self-determination? In this episode, we unpack the roots of Black Dandyism, inspired by Monica Miller’s groundbreaking book, Slaves to Fashion, and connect them to today’s social and political realities. […]

Funding, Bias & Building Boldly: What Minority Women in Business Must Know In this powerful episode, we sit down with a high ranking Black woman in the financial industry who shares real, unfiltered insight on what it really takes to get funding as a minority in business. We discuss the challenges Black & Brown women […]

Staying Ready: How to Lead When the World Shifts In this episode, we explore how to lead and stay ready as a leader in a world that’s constantly changing. From the rise of AI and climate concerns to the rollback of DEI practices, today’s leadership landscape demands adaptability, honesty, and purpose. We talk about the […]

Be A Contributor With Shazia Imam In this episode of the CEO Mindset podcast, Andrea Patrick interviews Shazia Imam, an award-winning speaker and life coach about how to be a contributor. Shazia shares her transformative journey from a people-pleasing perfectionist to a bold leader, emphasizing the importance of honesty, self-discovery, and empowerment for women, especially […]