Winning Season

In this episode, Dr. Erin Wheeler discusses her journey as a leadership coach and the importance of authenticity and inclusion in male-dominated industries. She emphasizes the need for individuals to operate to their strengths and set boundaries to avoid burnout. Dr. Wheeler also shares her inspirations for her leadership style and the significance of Women's History Month in recognizing the accomplishments of women. She highlights the power of pausing and reflecting and the transformative impact of Gallup's Strengths Finder Assessment. The episode concludes with information on how to connect with Dr. Wheeler.

Takeaways

• Operate in your strengths and be authentic in male-dominated industries.
• Set boundaries to avoid burnout and preserve yourself.
• Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women during Women's History Month.
• Take time to pause and reflect on your goals and values.

Dr. Wheeler on LinkedIn

Gracefully Productive Website https://gracefullyproductive.com/

Chapters

00:00Introduction

02:05 Who is Dr. Erin Wheeler

03:10 Women's History Month and Leadership

04:31 Authenticity and Inclusion

07:58 Switching Gears and Operating in Strengths

10:01 Inspirations for Leadership Style

12:22 Setting Boundaries and Preserving Yourself

13:21 Core Values for Decision Making

16:32 The Annual Retreat and Intentionality

22:05 The Power of Pausing and Reflecting

23:25 Gallup's Strengths Finder Assessment

26:07 Recognizing a Winning Season

29:33 Connecting with Dr. Erin Wheeler

31:05 Conclusion

In this episode, fashion artist and designer Vanne McMillan shares her journey as a mother and an artist. She talks about her vision for a world where gender equality is a top priority and highlights the significance of supporting and empowering women, particularly women of color, in industries that are typically male-dominated.

Vanne also discusses her creative process in elevating Black Girl Magic and the essence of Black women's strength and beauty. She emphasizes the value of self-care and finding peace in challenging times.

The episode concludes with a celebration of friendship and personal growth.

Takeaways

• Support and empower women, especially women of color, in male-dominated industries.
• Celebrate and elevate Black Girl Magic, emphasizing the strength and beauty of Black women.
• Practice self-care and find peace in challenging times.
• Value and nurture friendships that inspire and support personal growth.

Connect with Vanne https://www.vannemcmillan.com & on Instagram

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:53 Envisioning a Gender Equal World

05:55 Inspiration from Strong Women

09:01 Values and Self-Care

12:04 Elevating Black Girl Magic

14:59 Essence of Black Girl Magic

21:05 Creating a Gender Equal Industry

24:00 Finding Peace and Happiness

26:56 Celebrating Friendship and Growth

In this episode, host Jacqueline interviews Stacey Guillén Bridges, a dynamic leader and vice president of client relations at Career Management Partners. Stacey shares her personal journey and the impact of her family and cultural background on her leadership style. She discusses her role in contributing to a gender-equal world and the importance of inspiring inclusion. Stacey also provides valuable insights on active listening, embracing different leadership styles, and the transformative power of motherhood. She concludes by sharing her perspective on recognizing a winning season and invites listeners to connect with her.

Episode Takeaways

• Embrace your family and cultural background as it shapes your identity and leadership style.
• Contribute to a gender-equal world by serving and inspiring others.
• Practice active listening to build trust and rapport with others.
• Step out of your comfort zone and be open to different leadership styles.
• Motherhood enhances leadership by teaching patience, embracing imperfections, and undergoing personal growth.

Connect with Stacey on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyguillen/

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Getting to Know Stacey Bridges

05:04Contributing to a Gender-Equal World

10:16Inspiration and Incorporating Practices

15:43Leadership Style and International Leadership

23:43Impactful Leadership Advice

28:38Motherhood and Leadership

31:12Recognizing a Winning Season

35:37 Connecting with Stacey Bridges

In this podcast episode, Whitney and I discuss the relationship between confidence, competence, and clarity. Whitney emphasizes that curiosity is a skill that leaders possess and that recognizing catalysts can drive fulfillment in work. As our conversation unfolds, we delve into aligning with your goals through the Cs. We also discuss the significance of knowing what triggers you regarding work boundaries and how to be intentional about your actions. Our discussion gets a little spicy when we talk about burning bridges and how to move past certain things.

Whitney reminds us that we must relentlessly pursue our interests and make room for people who respect our boundaries.

As a multifaceted entrepreneur, Whitney Barkley wears many hats, but her mission is clear: to help others unleash their full potential. She achieves this through training, podcasting, public speaking, and personal brand-based content marketing. With almost a decade in content marketing, she brings a wealth of experience and a touch of flair to personal branding. Whitney's journey also includes directing the Greater West Dayton Incubator and authoring the nationally distributed children's affirmation book Hey, Black Girl! She is not just an ideas person but a businesswoman who makes things happen. The achiever inside her ensures every project under her wing reaches its highest potential. Whitney hosts the Pink Lemonade Podcast, a professional speaker, and an author. She has mastered the art of storytelling, and this skill, combined with her love for ideation, enables her to create unique, resonant content strategies that elevate personal brands. Driven by a significant mindset, she strives for success and meaningful achievement. Every project she undertakes aims to leave a memorable, positive impact on individuals and communities. Whitney's futuristic vision guides her in staying ahead in the digital marketing realm, while her relator strength helps her forge authentic relationships with clients, communities, and partners. Her mission in life is to create not just content but meaningful legacies through impactful projects.

Children's Book: https://www.luvyoursstationery.com/products/hey-black-girl-childrens-book

Connect with Whitney on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneylbarkley/

Pink Lemonade Podcast https://pinklemonadepodcast.com/

Speakerazzi https://www.speakerazzi.com/

Join the Winning Season podcast and be inspired by Jacqueline Twillie, Vhutali Nelwamondo, and Arthur Little as they discuss the importance of local perspectives in global leadership. Through their diverse experiences, they will guide you on how starting with local leadership and expanding it globally can lead to more inclusive and impactful solutions. Listen in as they share their insights on community-building, cultural values, and relational management, and learn how these local roots can help shape the future of global leadership.

The "Winning Season Podcast" is led by the dynamic Jacqueline V. Twillie, who is joined in this exciting season premiere by the remarkable duo of Arthur Little and Vhutali Nelwamondo. Arthur, a seasoned professional in Global Partnerships at AIME, brings his wealth of experience. At the same time, Vhutali, an expert in Global Child Relations at AIME, provides a unique perspective. Together, they dive into a deep and insightful conversation about the powerful themes of resilience and leadership. Join them as they explore the strategies and stories that inspire success in both personal and professional journeys.

This is a preview of a more extended conversation between the three leaders.

Hi Friends! 

Thank you for rocking with us for 200+ episodes, It's Jacqueline, and I'm thrilled to welcome you back to the upgraded winning season. Before we launch, I want to share my intention to give each listener even more. I also want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] with your questions on leading, negotiating, and being unapologetic. 

This episode features a powerful guided meditation by guest Emefa Boamah! You'll fell like you're sitting in the room with these two during the conversation. 

Meet the EMBODIMENT COACH, Emefa Boamah! She is a Grounded Healer, Speaker and Master Facilitator who is in the process of becoming an ICF Accredited Certified Embodiment Coach at Coaching Evolved™ . She also has certification in Breathwork, EFT, NLP and Trauma Informed Care Training. She holds a Social Change Leadership Diploma from Dallas’s premier Executive Leadership Academy, Stagen, designed to amplify and elevate the voices of powerful women leaders. In particular, leaders who are committed to social change that privileges community voices that need to be heard so that fresh sustainable solutions emerge and are nurtured. Emefa has years of creating memorable and transformational experiences and she has partnered with World Class Facilitators and coaches to create space for transformations to occur as part of Stagen. She has created, held, and activated spaces that were inclusive, intentional, and ultimately transformative, and served as a pivotal resource for brands like Whole Foods, Satori Capital and Eosera, as they explored the vital intersection of social good, profit, and community-centered leadership. Emefa lives in Dallas with her cat, and volunteers her time as part of the founders of Local Queer Collective and a Board Member of Promote Love Movement. Partner with Emefa to explore how to use this holistic, modality coaching method to confidently co-create lasting transformation and move from disconnected to integrated.

Check out her work at https://emefaboamah.com

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Heer and Latosha Bruff from Dallas Regional Chamber. Jessica Heer is the Senior Vice President, Regional Marketing and Talent attraction. She leads the Dallas Regional Chamber’s regional marketing initiative to attract businesses and talent to the Dallas region. Latosha Bruff is the Senior Vice President of Community Engagement. The two talk about the Dallas Regional Chamber Women’s Business Conference held on March 8, 2022.

 They share some insights on how they came to work at Dallas Regional Chambers, The theme for this year’s DRC women’s business conference, Shesurgence. In this episode, you’ll hear about the speakers, and the flavor they will bring to the event. The speakers include Diana Trujillo, Mission Lead Mars 2020 Perseverance, and Jess Huang, Partner, Bay Area McKinsey. 

Tune in to learn more about this and more exciting topics! 

Episode highlights

[02:52] The Dallas Regional Chambers Women’s Business Conference

[03:12] How Jessica and Latosha came to work at Dallas Regional Chamber 

[09:28] The theme for this year’s women business conference, She Surgence

[11:35] The great recession that hit women hard in the past two years 

[11:58] The speakers and the flavor they will bring to the event 

[16:32] Where the conference will be held

[20:48] Women looking to scale their small businesses to medium or large businesses 

[23:29] The promo code for the event is "Winning"

[24:55] The rapid questions 

Notable quotes 

“This is the time for the woman.” 

“Women shift economic power because we don’t just get money and keep it to ourselves but go out to the community and spread it.” 

Resources Links

 DRC Women’s Business Conference drcevents.org\wbc use code "Winning" for a discount on up to two tickets

https://www.dallaschamber.org/events/womens-business-conference/

This episode was sponsored by the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce. 

About the Sponsor of this episode: Women’s Business Conference is consistently one of the most dynamic, engaging, and exciting events in the Dallas Region. Tuesday, March 8, 2022, conference marks the 24th year, bringing together regional executives and young professionals who will convene for a day of celebration, encouragement, and critical thinking with influential speakers and leaders. The 2022 program falls on International Women’s Day with a focus on the resurgence, reinvention, and resiliency of women.

The DRC is excited for keynote sessions featuring: Jess Huang, a driving force behind McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace, who will highlight the data-driven insight on women’s progress in Corporate America and how the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a toll; and Diana Trujillo who will share her story of exploration and ascent from Colombia to Mission Lead on the Mars Perseverance.

The program will also include:

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