In this episode, Crystal Byrd shares her journey of building a photography business, emphasizing mindset, self-value, community support, and the significance of creating a unique brand identity.

In this engaging conversation, Vianessa explores the importance of casual banter, self-discovery, career navigation, and the courage to pivot in life. She shares her experiences transitioning from acting to freelance writing, moving to Spain, and establishing herself as a multifaceted artist. The dialogue highlights saying 'yes' to opportunities, support systems, and continuous growth.

In this conversation, Radiance shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a wellness advocate and entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of courage, self-discovery, and safe spaces in wellness. She discusses the impact of her work on the community, the significance of trusting oneself, and the ongoing journey of personal growth.

In this conversation, Idil O. Kalif shares her journey as a sociologist and consultant, emphasizing the importance of community support, identity, and spirituality. She discusses her experiences navigating her professional path as a Black Muslim woman in Quebec, the complexities of helping marginalized communities, and the significance of ancestral connections.

In this episode, Walla Elsheikh shares her journey from Wall Street to empowering young people of African descent. She discusses the importance of cultural pride, identity, and navigating bias in corporate America. Walla emphasizes the significance of emotional intelligence for leadership, especially for women, and aligning career with personal vision through Birthright Africa.

Valerie Le discusses career development, emphasizing networking, self-discovery, and confidence. She shares her nonlinear career journey, the importance of understanding unique skills and strengths, and the necessity of embracing change. Valerie also touches on identity and career confidence, especially for individuals of color and first or second-generation immigrants, highlighting cultural pressures, self-awareness, and community support in career decisions.

In this episode, Jacqueline Loganathan, founder of Home With Hone, talks about the authenticity of discomfort, caring too much, and crafting your own story.

Welcome to These Fertile Grounds, a podcast dedicated to planting the seeds that empower women in their pursuit of authentic, purposeful, and fulfilling careers.

In this episode, guest Zindzi Aya explores the diverse paths women take in birthing different aspects of their lives. She emphasizes the importance of communal growth and listening to our bodies' stories and encourages creating space to fully experience emotions.

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Welcome to These Fertile Grounds, a podcast dedicated to planting the seeds that empower women in their pursuit of authentic, purposeful, and fulfilling careers.

Episode Description: In this episode, guest Regina L. Ross shares valuable insights into setting boundaries, saying 'no' with grace, and prioritizing self-care, offering practical guidance on mastering the balancing act. Regina's wisdom and experiences will inspire you to overcome guilt, embrace self-compassion, and find your authentic voice.

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About Regina: Transformational strategist, coach and pastor Regina L. Ross is passionate about empowering people to discover and authentically express their God-given potential in a way that creates purpose, value and fulfillment. During her diverse 30+ year business career, Regina has served in a variety of Engineering, Operations, and Human Resources Leadership roles for large Fortune 500 corporations. She is currently serving as the Chief People Officer of an Ed-Tech nonprofit organization that is accelerating the learning impact for millions of students across the world. Regina founded Walk on Purpose in 2015 with a business mission to provide coaching and consulting that enables her clients to maximize their impact and enhance their quality of life. As a seasoned business, ministry and HR leader with professional certifications in executive coaching, change management, human resources and continuous process improvement, Regina has worked with hundreds of leaders to help them successfully navigate personal, career, and organizational transformations.

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