We Are The Bank

Does imposter syndrome really exist?

How do you know when it's time to move on...professionally?

Kick off the week with host Jasmin Brand a few strategies to help you navigate the week ahead

Dana White wants every woman to be free when it comes to her hair. She is the founder of Paralee Boyd, a new kind of salon specifically created with women with textured hair in mind.

DEI Executive Sandy Diaz Haley is passionate about creating a sense of belonging for others, but building a community that would ultimately bring thousands of professional women together wasn't something that was ever on her radar.

Akellia Stewart is a Dallas native and mom whose passion for creative design, shoes, and art inspired the start of her first business, Customs By AK, nearly 10 years ago. Customs By AK brings creative art and style to the process of shoe customization by allowing clients to design their own themes or most popularly, requesting Akellia to personally create freestyle designs that exude each client’s personality, favorite hobbies, memorable moments and interests.

Sports executive turned fashion entrepreneur, Alana Matthews, knows the power of self-confidence and being well-suited. After working for years as a lawyer and executive with the Dallas Stars, Alana recognized that most custom suiting companies only served men. But suiting herself in the morning was always a way for Alana to power her mindset to tackle the day and Alana felt women should have this experience. Alautus was established to fill this void.

A color-loving abstract artist who creates vibrant, joy-filled art to elevate beautiful spaces, Roma was born in the British Virgin Islands and graduated from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico with a degree in Business Administration and a minor in Marketing. After a twelve year hiatus, Roma returned to her true love of painting in January of 2017. Her studio is located in North Dallas.

Roma shares her journey as an artist and businesswoman and provides the lessons and strategies that have led to her success.

How to reinvent your professional journey

Landing big partnerships & collabs (and how you can do it too!)

Step out of your comfort zone when it comes to building your network of friends, colleagues and mentors

Overcoming rejection by knowing where you stand

Finding your way in Texas

The next big industry Roma wants to break in to

Roma recently announced her featured collection with Target. Check it out here.

Marian Mekhail's mission as an artist is to inspire her audience to use the gifts they’ve been given, live fully in their purpose and to seek beauty in all things, all people and all colors. Her Egyptian heritage influences much of her work, subject matter and creative process.

In today's episode, we discuss:

the business of art and being a creative

protecting yourself, mentally, creatively and legally

scared money doesn't make money - be strategic

good things take time, especially the return on your investment

the role Marian's culture has played in her art and her experiences living in Texas

the women that inspire Marian personally (and have helped her business grow to the next level)

Why Beyonce is still Queen (and King)!

We thought there was no better way to bring the month of February to a close than with our special guest this week, Christina A. Brooks, Chief Equity Officer, City of Fort Worth.

Christina joins to discuss:

IN THIS EPISODE:

Why CDFI Friendly Fort Worth is a game changer

Being the first and not the last

Intentional leadership & the power of being fearless

Creating opportunities for communities of color in Fort Worth

Why Barbara Jordan is EVERYTHING

Your new women's empowerment hashtag for 2022