Portia and Jabu unpack the realities of career transitions. Whether you are orchestrating a strategic move, navigating layoffs, or facing being fired, you need to stay ready so you don't have to get ready. Portia and Jabu share practical insights on staying relevant, building and showcasing your value, and planning for the future.

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Delegation without structure is not empowerment, it’s abandonment with better PR. Portia and Jabu explore the critical issues of leadership and organizational health. They discuss how poor management practices, lack of emotional intelligence, and weak governance can undermine company success and how leaders can transform their approach for better results.

Referenced in episode: Pivot Episode 723: ‘60 Minutes’ Meltdown, Trump’s Intel Chief Pick, and Apple’s Next Big Bet

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Corporate boardrooms. Startup chaos. Different worlds, same story: someone has to be the fixer. Portia Mount and Jabu Dayton join forces as co-hosts for Season 6 of Ungovernable Women to talk about what it takes to hold organizations together, and the particular weight of doing that work as Black women in those spaces.

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Portia is joined by Amy Jah for a conversation about the importance of community in business. Amy is the owner of American Moving and Hauling and the founder of the Sugar Mamas Movement. She shares her entrepreneurial story and explains how her experience led her to build the supportive and powerful community she wished she had when she started her career.

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Shelley Paxton, author, speaker, and Chief Soul Officer, joins Portia today for a discussion around what happens when you wake up and realize you want something different out of your life and career. Shelley talks about the power of being honest with yourself and giving yourself permission to rebel for who you really are. Learn how to define your own success and be your authentic self.

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Books mentioned in this episode: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life by Shelley Paxton, The Wild Why: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder by Laura Munson, and The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad.

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Portia welcomes Tracey Cesen, Founder & CEO of Forever Human.ai, for an inspiring conversation about her journey as a tech entrepreneur. Tracey reflects on how a deep-rooted desire to serve has guided her from the beginning of her career, and continues to shape her leadership today. She opens up about the challenges and insights gained as a young working mom with a growing family, and how those experiences have strengthened her approach to leading with optimism, empathy, and purpose.

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Portia talks about the challenges faced by the sandwich generation - those simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents. She shares her approach to time management and self-care, emphasizing the importance of nurturing yourself first in order to better support those who depend on you.

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We are living in unique and challenging times, and this conversation with Dr. Shaurice Mullins will encourage and inspire you. Hear Dr. M’s journey of transformation and learn how identifying your core values will help you make decisions. Dr. M shares her perspective on affirmations and manifestation and provides practical advice to help you live the happy and fulfilling life you want.

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Book mentioned in this episode: The Invincibility Code: How to Shift the Trajectory of Your Life and Crystalize a New Reality by Dr. Shaurice Mullins.

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We talk with Jabu Dayton, Chief People Officer and HR consultant, about her career experience in tech startups. Her candid insights reveal how embracing confidence and assertiveness can help women, especially, overcome imposter syndrome and make meaningful strides in the tech industry. Jabu shares personal anecdotes about the startup world, shedding light on the importance of advocating for fair compensation and legal compliance - essential tools for overcoming missed opportunities and achieving equity in the workplace.

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Book mentioned in this episode: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss.

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Kalyn Johnson Chandler discusses the transformative moments in her career that led her from practicing law to launching a lifestyle brand and founding Effie’s Paper. Kalyn shares the risks she took, the challenges she faced, and the advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs. Hear Kalyn talk about balancing creativity and strategy while growing her business, and what her plans are for the future.

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Books mentioned in this episode: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber and The BAP Handbook: The Official Guide to the Black American Princess by Kalyn Johnson, Tracey Lewis, Karla Lightfoot, and Ginger Wilson.

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