This is the last in the series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas. Angela sat down with Joni D. Goodman, Founder & Chief Breakthrough Officer of JDGAdvisors and award-winning author of Rappel, Break Through to a Better You. You know the synergy is going to be on fire for this conversation since the word ‘breakthrough’ is in the title of this podcast, Joni’s job title, and the title of her book! Joni has always been passionate about helping people, and she recently pivoted to channel that energy exclusively into working women leaders, a shift she contributes to her desire to be a model for how women can better support themselves and each other. Joni shares how finding clarity is often a journey…not an instantaneous epiphany that many of us hope for. Joni is an amazing example of where your start may not be indicative of where you end up; but if you exercise self-trust and use discomfort as a growth catalyst, you will land exactly where you are intended to be. Joni has also coined the phrase ‘breakthoughts’ which serve as the fuel needed to power your next breakthrough. Ladies, if your girl power vibe ever starts to wane, Joni is the phone-a-friend that we all need on speed dial!

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.

This series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas, continues as Angela talks culture and women’s leadership with Arquella Hargrove, Chief Culture Officer & Founder of Alchemy Consulting Group which specializes in transforming work cultures, one workplace at a time. Listen as Angela and Arquella exchange keen insights and sage advice about creating winning workplace cultures.  Workplace evolution does not happen overnight; transformation takes time and is the sum total of small, intentional acts of change. Arquella shares that creating the culture of any group is the responsibility of everyone. Leaders must be comfortable with expressing vulnerability, and specifically for women leaders, they also need to flex their voices without fear of reprimand. Arquella reminds us that a super power for many women is resiliency. This trait can also lead to a tendency to serve others, and neglect serving ourselves. Arquella implores women leaders to lean into the power of restoration. We cannot pour into others from empty cups.  

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here. 

This series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas, continues as Angela has a purposeful conversation with Sherrita Dorsey, a board-certified corporate healthcare executive, global researcher, and author. As Founder & CEO of BrightBloom Strategies, Inc., she partners with healthcare and life sciences organizations to power today’s innovations for tomorrow’s edge, advancing health equity, purpose-driven leadership, and patient-centered commercialization. Sherrita’s life has been full of pivots which often led to her being the first and the only Black woman in many of the work spaces that she occupied, all the while, creating a pathway for others. Not everything went as planned (life never does), but she learned from her missteps and took time to heal when needed. (The practice of healing is underrated.) Servant leadership and empathy are 2 of Sherrita’s superpowers. And while Sherrita was not handed a playbook for success when she was young, she has definitely created one that women of all ages can follow.

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here. 

This series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas, continues as Angela has a heart-to-heart discussion with Rev. Carol Y. Guess, Esq. Carol is the Principal Attorney of the Guess Firm. P.L.L.C and General Counsel for the Guess Group, Inc. Carol also chairs the Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce. (Whew! Where does she get all of her time?) Carol has always had a passion for the law and the arts, which she has been able to intertwine in her professional journey. Carol is most passionate about working in her purpose, paying attention to the details, and doing things right…. with no pressure to be perfect. Carol refers to work as her marketplace ministry; she is always available for her clients and serves them with love. And is what may seem like a contradiction to some, Carol is a reverend who loves old-school hip hop.  To paraphrase Eric B.& Rakim, Carol “…ain’t no joke.”

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.

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This series of “breakthrough” conversations recorded at Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas, continues as Angela sits down with Bea Tebao, founder of She Invests.

As a private industry partner with the government, Bea provides micro-purchase and simplified acquisition solutions. She serves as both a prime contractor and subcontractor for local, state, and federal governments, seizing procurement opportunities as a proudly woman-owned business enterprise.

At the heart of this conversation is Bea’s belief that women have to support each other while also betting on themselves every day.

She reminds us that our work should fuel our peace of mind. If your work consistently leaves you feeling drained and joyless, this conversation may be for you.

And it probably comes as no surprise that one of Bea’s superpowers is networking. Her advice? Be more intentional. Don’t just scratch the surface. Allow yourself to be vulnerable, go deeper when establishing relationships, and begin tapping into the true power of your network.

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, connect with Angela across social channels, and share your own breakthrough moments that might give someone else the courage to pivot.

Thank you for being here.

The biggest correction I’d definitely make from the original is “women have to support each” → “women have to support each other.” I also like keeping “betting on themselves every day” because that feels like one of the strongest hooks for promoting this episode later.

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It’s not every day that you can spend time with a sports broadcasting legend. Well, Angela punched her ticket recently when she had a chance to connect with Jayne Kennedy, Emmy-winning sports broadcaster, actress, and former Miss Ohio USA. In 1978, Jayne became the first African-American woman anchor of a network TV sports show as co-anchor for The NFL Today on CBS.

Listen as Angela masterfully guides Jayne through reflections on our career journey (Angela has put in the reps for interviewing, so she was ready!), in a way that is real and relatable. Jayne’s appeal and influence spans the generations. Listen to this episode with your mom or dad or son or daughter.

Any woman who is privileged to hold a microphone, lead a board meeting, write a book, or share her voice in any way…owes an act of gratitude to Jayne. She is a pioneer, a way maker, a ceiling buster, whose grace and grit created new career paths for countless women who came after her.

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here. 

Calling all sneakerheads! This series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas, continues as Angela kicks it with Tausha Sanders, Founder & CEO of Her Grails, a Houston-based event and marketing agency dedicated to creating immersive sneaker experiences tailored for women. We learn that Tausha is a self-proclaimed tomboy turned sneaker entrepreneur who helps to curate cultures where sneakers tell a story. One of Tausha’s most powerful pivots came when she learned the importance of owning her brand and surrounding herself with the experts who can advise her. Tausha’s superpowers include her unlimited creative power and her ability to see the details that most people miss. Who knew there were 2 sneakerheads in this conversation?!? Angela decided to flex her Lobster Air Forces Ones for this recording session! If you know, you know…

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here. 

The series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas, continues as Angela spends time Hope Malveaux, a M&A Strategist who founded Veaux Professional Services which focuses on leading culture transformation for mid-market companies. Hope gives her clients hope…pun fully intended…by empowering leaders to be on the forefront of change in their organizations. As a leader, you play a powerful role in the pivots and breakthroughs that your employees experience.  You do this by intentionally creating a culture that is safe and empowering. Hope reminds us that this work starts within the leader. We have to be agile to give change a chance, and surround ourselves with people who complement our strengths. Hope inspires us not to push against the pivot; roll with the changes that will bring about a healthier, happier workplace for everyone.

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here. 

This is the first is series of ‘breakthrough’ conversations recorded in the Dash House, a cool summer pop-up space in Houston, Texas. Angela was honored to spend time with Dr. Paula Jackson, Interim Director of Athletics for Texas Southern University (TSU). The conversation between these 2 Houston-based sports leaders is nothing short of powerful. Sports have been an important part of Dr. Jackson’s life since she was a young child. She embraced this connection and created a career journey that most of us cannot imagine. Her impact spans several Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) and an NFL Pro Team. In her current role at TSU, she prioritizes supporting the ‘student’ in the student athletes. Dr. Jackson is also a thought-leader in helping student athletes and parents navigate the NIL terrain.  While Dr. Jackson is relatively new to the Houston community, she has given Tigers sports fans continued reasons to cheer on this storied university…which is to be expected from this former college cheerleader.

Pivots are not detours; they are the breakthroughs needed to expand the path forward. Consume this podcast wherever you get yours, and connect with Angela across social channels. Share your breakthrough moments that may give someone else the courage to pivot. Thank you for being here.