In this engaging conversation, Ati Grinspun shares her journey of self-discovery and authentic leadership, emphasizing the importance of looking inward to build a successful business. She discusses overcoming fears, the significance of mindset, and the role of community in personal and professional growth. Ati also highlights the challenges of content creation in the digital age and the necessity of self-reflection to identify blind spots. The conversation culminates in an introduction to the BU Brand Live conference, designed to empower women in business to embrace their true selves and share their stories authentically.

Key Takeaways

• Authenticity is key to effective leadership.

• Self-reflection is essential for personal growth.

• Overcoming fear is a crucial step in business.

• Mindset can significantly impact business success.

• Building a supportive community is vital.

• Content creation should be intentional and strategic.

• Identifying blind spots can lead to breakthroughs.

• Storytelling is powerful in connecting with audiences.

• Success requires both hard work and self-awareness.

• Investing in personal development is crucial for growth.

Connect with Ati https://atigrinspun.com/

In this episode of the Legacy Lounge, join Brin'na and Amanda Magick as they delve into the profound journey of personal transformation and self-leadership. Amanda shares her inspiring story of overcoming daily panic attacks and discovering her true self through holistic wellness and self-care. Learn how Amanda's transformative experiences led her to create a framework for healing and empowerment, emphasizing the importance of gut health and mental wellness. Tune in to explore how embracing vulnerability and authenticity can lead to a life of purpose and impact. #SelfLeadership #Transformation #HolisticWellness

KEY THEMES:

• Authenticity as leadership strategy

• Self-leadership before team leadership

• Vulnerability as strength, not weakness

• Practical nervous system regulation for leaders

• The book connection and collaborative leadership

Amanda's Info

Website: amandamagick.com

Insta: @amandamagick - https://www.instagram.com/amandamagick/

Waitlist Link: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/3yOHupOjXd4oMgJ8MUql?notrack=true

Want to dive deeper into the world of Amanda Magick? Visit amandamagick.com to explore her free Magick Mindset™ Masterclass, connect on Instagram @amandamagick, or join the waitlist for her signature self-healing course, The Manifest Station™, launching October 13th.

In this vulnerable and empowering episode of Legacy Lounge, host Brin’na Rollins-Williams explores the transformative power of “the valley”—the space between achievement and purpose. Through raw personal stories, including the moment she walked away from her dream job at Target, Brin’na unpacks the journey from status-driven success to purpose-fueled leadership.

Drawing from the concept of “two mountains,” she challenges us to stop avoiding struggle and start viewing it as the path to true impact. This episode is a lifeline for any leader feeling lost, burned out, or uncertain—and a powerful reminder that your valley isn’t the end of your story. It might just be the beginning of a better one.

You’ll Learn:

• Why breakdowns are often the birthplace of purpose

• The difference between status-driven success and purpose-led leadership

• How to identify which “mountain” you’re climbing—and what your valley is teaching you

• How to reframe burnout, identity crisis, and discomfort as signs of growth

• The life-changing mindset of turning roles into platforms for service

Brin’na’s Challenge:

Ask yourself: What are you avoiding? That struggle may be your greatest source of transformation.

Perfect For:

Leaders questioning the “why” behind their work, navigating a season of change, or searching for deeper purpose beyond performance.

In this episode of Legacy Lounge, host Brin’na Rollins-Williams shares five powerful emotional intelligence (EQ) questions that can radically transform how you lead. With raw honesty and personal stories—including a cringe-worthy moment of "performing leadership"—Brin’na explores what it truly means to lead from within.

From self-awareness to empathy and social skills, she unpacks the real triggers behind reactive leadership and how curiosity, not control, is the secret to building trust and connection. This episode isn’t just a wake-up call—it’s an invitation to move from performance to presence in your leadership.

You’ll Learn:

• Why emotional intelligence is the real legacy builder

• 5 game-changing EQ questions every leader should ask themselves

• How your body may be signaling misalignment before your mind catches up

• Ways to shift from defensiveness to curiosity in conversations

• How adapting your communication style builds real trust with your team

Challenge Brin’na offers:

Pick the one question that made you squirm—and sit with it for five minutes. That discomfort? It's your next breakthrough.

Perfect For:

Leaders ready to trade ego for empathy, reaction for reflection, and performance for purpose.

This episode is a masterclass in bold leadership and sustainable success.

Brin'na Rollins-Williams shares the raw, behind-the-scenes truth of how saying “yes” to everything nearly cost her health, her leadership impact, and her joy. From navigating multi-million-dollar district operations at Target to becoming a more strategic entrepreneur, Brin'na unpacks how setting boundaries is more than self-care—it’s a growth strategy.

Learn:

• Why your yes is meaningless without a strategic no

• The secret to unlocking your team’s autonomy

• How to build a “boundary budget” for your time, energy, and attention

• The decision-making prompts that helped Brin'na double her team’s performance

• How to stop being the bottleneck and start building problem-solvers

Whether you're a multi-unit leader, executive, or entrepreneur, this episode will challenge you to step out of burnout and into your power as a boundary-driven leader.

🧭 Plus: Brin'na gives you a clear framework and a weekly challenge to start setting boundaries that build your legacy, not break your spirit.

In this eye-opening episode of Legacy Lounge, host Brin’na Rollins Williams dives into the Five Languages of Appreciation in the workplace—and the costly mistake leaders make when they fail to speak them.

Brin’na recounts a painful lesson from her time at Target, where a high-performing team member walked away because, despite constant praise, she didn’t feel seen. Why? Because Brin’na was speaking her own language of appreciation, not the team member’s. That moment cost her $120,000—and became a major turning point in her leadership journey.

If you’ve ever wondered why your recognition programs aren’t landing, this episode is your wake-up call. Brin’na outlines the differences between the five languages (Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Gifts, and Physical Touch) and shares practical tools to create an appreciation strategy that works.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Stop Appreciation Bombing – You’re not making people feel seen by throwing your own preferred praise style at everyone.

• One Size Doesn’t Fit All – Learn the five unique languages of workplace appreciation.

• Audit Your Leadership Style – Brin’na shares 3 powerful questions to identify what makes your team feel genuinely valued.

• Recognition That Retains – When people feel seen, they stay. Engagement goes up, turnover goes down.

• Make Appreciation Personal – Performance reviews shift from dread to dialogue when people feel consistently recognized.

🛠️ Try This:

✅ Ask your team these 3 questions:

1. When have you felt most appreciated at work?

2. What did the person do to make you feel that way?

3. What makes you feel valued day to day?

✅ Build an Appreciation Map — note your team’s primary languages and recognize accordingly.

✅ Offer Recognition Choices — let team members choose between public praise, a handwritten note, a one-on-one lunch, or project support.

Connect at https://www.legacyfulfilled.com/

In this powerful episode of Legacy Lounge, host Brin’na Rollins Williams gets real about a leadership trap that nearly cost her everything—thinking 24/7 availability equals effective leadership. From panic attacks in Target bathrooms to a doctor's warning of a heart attack before 33, Brin’na shares her raw story and the transformational system she built to reclaim her energy, sanity, and leadership clarity.

She introduces the “Open Door Paradox”—the belief that being always accessible makes you a better leader, when in reality, it creates dependency, burns you out, and erodes your team’s confidence.

You’ll learn:

• The signs of burnout leaders miss until it’s too late

• Why constant availability is unsustainable (and unnecessary)

• How Power Blocks (Focus, Access, Strategy, Recovery) saved her life and team

• A simple Availability Audit to uncover enabling behaviors

• The deeper mindset work behind over-functioning and tying your worth to being needed

This is the episode to listen to if you’ve ever said “I’m fine” while dying inside—or felt like the only way to be valuable is to always be on. Spoiler: it's not. It’s time to lead from presence, not panic.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Always Available ≠ Always Effective – You might be robbing your team of growth.

• Boundaries are Strategy – Structured availability leads to scalable leadership.

• Power Blocks = Leadership Game Changer – Learn the 4 types that saved Brin’na.

• Resentment is a Red Flag – It signals misalignment, not weakness.

• Self-leadership First – If you’re not leading yourself, you can’t lead others.

🛠️ Try This:

✅ The 7 Whys Exercise – Dig into why you always feel the need to be available.

✅ The Availability Audit – Track your interruptions for 1 hour or 1 day. What can you shift?

✅ Set a 90-Minute Focus Block – Let your team know and watch what changes.

💬 Let’s Connect:

If this episode hit you hard (in the best way), let Brin’na know! DM her or share with a fellow leader who might need the reminder: you can’t pour from an empty cup, and you can’t lead from an empty soul. Connect at https://www.legacyfulfilled.com/

In this deeply personal and empowering episode, host Brin’na Rollins-Williams shares an unexpected and emotional moment sparked by a simple gift from her mom—a ring engraved with the words “Built Different.” What starts as a story about a surprise package quickly becomes a heartfelt exploration of what it truly means to lead authentically and courageously in a world that often rewards conformity.

Brin’na unpacks four bold, reflective questions that define built different leadership—questions that challenge comfort zones, encourage critical thinking, and call us back to self-care and truth-telling. She reminds us that being “built different” isn’t about being better—it’s about being unapologetically you.

With vulnerability, humor (and a few Friends references), this episode invites listeners to embrace their unique path, lead with clarity and courage, and show up as their most honest selves—because the world needs your version of leadership.

In this transformative solo episode, Brin’na Rollins-Williams shares the six questions that radically shifted how she leads, coaches, and supports others—and how you can use them to do the same. These aren’t just questions. They’re the kind that stop you in your tracks, make you rethink your approach, and invite a whole new level of authenticity, strategy, and growth.

Brin’na weaves personal leadership stories, real-life coaching breakthroughs, and actionable wisdom into a powerful call for leaders to stop playing safe and start asking the right questions—because execution without evolution just isn’t enough.

What You'll Learn:

• Why your leadership transformation depends on the quality of your questions
• The difference between emotional investment and just showing up
• How redirecting your own thinking can unlock powerful connections (even at Starbucks)
• The shift from being an executor to becoming a facilitator—and why it matters
• How to measure your leadership by the value you will create, not just what you could

The Six Game-Changing Questions:

1. How much emotional risk are you willing to take?
2. How often are you challenging and redirecting your own thinking?
3. How deeply are you investing in yourself—and your team?
4. What are you doing to ensure your investments pay off?
5. How much value will you create?
6. How many people are you determined to share that value with?

Call to Action:

Choose just one of these questions and sit with it for a week. Let it challenge you. Let it lead you. Then watch what opens up.

Join the Movement:

✨ Subscribe to Brin’na’s free weekly leadership inspiration update for deeper insight and real-time support.

🔗 https://www.legacyfulfilled.com/

In this powerful and refreshingly candid episode, Brin’na Rollins-Williams shares a lesson in leadership drawn from an all-too-common scene: a 30-minute wait in a retail return line. With only two overwhelmed cashiers running four registers, this ordinary moment becomes a profound metaphor for what’s broken in retail management today.

Brin’na challenges executives and leaders to stop overlooking the very people who deliver the customer experience: their frontline teams. With 80% of retail revenue still coming from in-store purchases, why are these crucial team members often the first place companies cut corners?

Packed with insight and truth, this episode is a rallying cry to redefine how we lead, invest, and support our teams—from the floor to the boardroom.

What You'll Learn:

• Why long lines are about more than staffing—they’re a symptom of deeper leadership neglect.
• How a lack of support and recognition leads to broken morale and lost profits.
• Why investing in your frontline team is the smartest business move you can make.
• How leaders can create cultures where employees feel valued and supported—every day.

Listener Challenge: Next time you’re in a strategy meeting about the customer experience, ask: 👉 Are we truly supporting the people creating that experience?