Best Womanofcolour Podcasts (2025)

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The Hard Truth about Self Advocacy 25:50

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9M ago25:50

25:50

In today's final episode of podcast (for now!), "The Hard Truth about Self Advocacy," I'm giving you the recipe for self-advocacy success—the actual step-by-step approach to create a sustainable practice that works even when life gets messy. When you listen, you'll learn why self-advocacy feels so unnatural (and how to change that). You'll also get…

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Self-Advocacy as Community Care 32:12

9M ago32:12

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This episode shares ALL of the different ways that advocating for yourself will make life better for the folks in your life, so that you can finally see that advocating for yourself is actually one of the best ways you can care for those around you. In addition to sharing with you how not advocating for yourself is selfish (seriously!) I'll also be…

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Gieselle's in her "Villain Era" w/ Olivia Howard 36:11

10M ago36:11

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If you want to know how I went from not realizing advocacy was even possible, to being able to teach others how to advocate for themselves, don't skip this week's episode of the podcast. In this week's episode, "Gieselle enters her Villain Era", I'll talk about: 💣 how racism and patriarchal norms impacted my ability to advocate as a wife and partne…

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Conflict-Free Advocacy 27:36

10M ago27:36

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In this episode, I'll be breaking down: 👉🏾 how generational trauma creates a cycle of no one having their needs met (even in the workplace!) 👉🏾 questions you can ask yourself to determine what spaces and individuals ARE safe to for you advocate 👉🏾 ways that you can help others see that your needs aren't in conflict, or a threat to their desires and…

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Messy is the New Perfect w/ Shelaya 24:26

10M ago24:26

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Are you craving to feel less pressure, expectations, and perfectionism in your life? Then you should definitely listen to today's episode of the podcast, "Messy is the New Perfect," where Shelaya shares her journey to being average…and fucking loving it. During today's episode, we'll cover: 👀 how dropping perfectionism has helped Shelaya have…

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Slow & Steady Wins the Raise 21:56

10M ago21:56

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In today's episode, I'll be covering: 🔥 The Big Plot Twist: You're not failing at self-advocacy - you're just trying to sprint before you can crawl. This episode exposes why diving into the deep end is actually keeping you silent. 💣 The Truth Bomb: Your "growth mindset" might be sabotaging you. Turns out, capitalism's "faster, harder, stronger" men…

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From Burnout to Boundaries w/ Nicole E. 34:39

11M ago34:39

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Nicole is such a great example of someone who said, "I matter" and not only changed her future – but the future of her children, and the Black parents and children she supports in her work. I'm so excited to expand her impact today by sharing an interview I did with her on today's episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast. On this episode, "From …

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The Most Important Person to Advocate With 27:10

11M ago27:10

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In this episode, I'll be talking about: ✅ what it REALLY means to advocate for yourself (with yourself!) ✅ how this builds confidence in yourself and your boundaries ✅ how this strategy leads to you receiving more yeses when you advocate for yourself with other people …and so much more. This episode is jam-packed with knowledge, and will 100% funda…

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Fuck Being Grateful w/ Naria F. 29:05

11M ago29:05

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In today's episode, we're talking all about what it really takes to advocate for yourself as a person of color in the workplace – and how to overcome the fear of negative consequences when speaking up. My client, Naria, joins me to share her powerful journey of learning how to confidently own her worth, set boundaries, and advocate for herself unap…

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Why Advocating for Yourself is So Damned Hard 18:49

11M ago18:49

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We're diving into why advocating for yourself as a leader of color can feel so damn hard. In this first episode, I'll be: ✨breaking down the reasons why you might specifically struggle with advocating for yourself based on your intersectional identities ✨discussing why it's not a personal failing or personality flaw if you struggle to advocate for …

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060: Wanna be a better leader? Listen to this 26:19

2y ago26:19

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In today's episode, I'm breaking down why it's so damned hard for us to prioritize rest as leaders, specifically. But even better, I'm also providing real life examples from a bunch of my clients to show how the principles we've talked about this season have led them to be even more effective leaders. Why? Because representation fucking matters. So…

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059: Being the "First" w Aida Macedo 34:57

2y ago34:57

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In today's episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast, Aida and I talk about: 🔥how watching her mom work hard as a kid impacted her relationship with rest 🔥the burden and gifts of being "the first" 🔥the surprising thing that she ACTUALLY needed when her anxiety was telling her to go get shit done …and so much more. Aida's been so generous in shari…

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058: A New Relationship to Productivity & Consistency w/ Kim David 37:01

2y ago37:01

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In this episode, Kim & I break down how they went from feeling counterproductive & stuck in numbing activities, to feeling like they're simultaneously moving forward in their goals without sacrificing their joy, rest, and vibrant life. We also talked about: how to navigate the shame of "failure" when making a pivot mental health, neurodiversity, an…

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057: You Deserve to Be Mediocre & Thrive 25:29

2y ago25:29

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If there's one thing we've all learned as folks of color in white dominated societies, it's this: We are only worthy of being respected and lauded if we're exceptional. In this episode, I'm doing a deep dive on exceptionalism and how it impacts rest for leaders of color. I'll also be breaking down: how to evaluate if you REALLY care about being exc…

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056: Stop Feeling Guilty About Rest 35:56

2y ago35:56

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Here's something we don't talk about enough in regards to rest: Sometimes, you're not exhausted because you're working long hours, or spending a ton of time on something. You're exhausted because the thing that you're doing, while short-lived, is emotionally draining. In this episode, we talk about: 👉🏿the surprising reason so many folks are burnt o…

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055: The B Word 33:41

2+ y ago33:41

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Today we're talking about the B word... Not that one! The other one, BOUNDARIES. Boundaries are really fucking hard for almost all of us (myself included, sometimes!) because we live in a society where having personal boundaries is thought of as being selfish. In today's episode of the podcast, I break down why: 👉🏿working on your ability to create …

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054: The Key to Doing Less As a Leader of Color w/ Jaya 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

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When Jaya and I started working together, they had been burnt out since their teens. (You read that right, their TEENS) Jaya leads a department for tech-driven programming a social justice nonprofit. Previously, they have run marketing and advertising campaigns at a number of startups and nonprofits over six years. And even though they had just had…

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053: Stop Working Twice As Hard 22:27

2+ y ago22:27

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No matter what your racial or ethnic background is, if you grew up in a white-dominated environment, your parents probably told you some version of this: "We have to work twice as hard to get half as much as white folks." In this episode, called, "Stop Working Twice As Hard", I'll be breaking down:💡when it IS true that we have to work twice as hard…

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052: You Can Ask for What You Need w/ Cassandra Le 33:37

2+ y ago33:37

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When I met my client Cassandra, she was an entrepreneur and the leader of a robust team of employees and contractors. Business was great… but the personal was, well, not. She struggled to take time off, or enjoy her free time, because she still felt entirely integral to her team's execution & success. These days Cassandra is literally a whole new l…

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051: Why it's So Hard to Rest 29:54

2+ y ago29:54

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Welcome back to season 4 of the podcast!!! If you're true to this, you know that each season we focus on a specific issue that leaders and entrepreneurs of color navigate. So this season, I wanted to focus our conversation on how you can get more: 🌴rest 🌴joy 🌴free time 🌴creativity in your day-to-day life, without changing your job, abandoning your …

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050: The Most Important Episode 16:45

3y ago16:45

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As folks of color, it's not uncommon for us to start our businesses because we hit (racist) walls in the corporate world. The only problem? Most of the time…we start our businesses being that same shitty boss we tried to escape. In today's episode, I'll be sharing the ultimate key to being loud, being real, and being seen: Doing it your own damn wa…

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049: Reclaiming Your Name w/ Junielle Rosher 40:40

3y ago40:40

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When I met Junielle, she went by "Elle"... …because, you guessed it – she felt like her name was "too difficult." But lately, she's been reclaiming her voice… …and as she's reclaimed her voice, she's reclaimed her name. During this episode, we talked about so much, like: Junielle's experience growing up as one of the few Black kids in her Canadian …

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048: You're Gonna Get Called Out 22:26

3y ago22:26

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As a result of "cancel culture," you might feel pretty damned unsafe showing up boldly in these streets, because you can't afford to say the wrong thing and have it impact your finances. I used to be terrified that when I spoke up as an entrepreneur and leader, I'd be canceled or called out, too. But I'm over that drama now. In this episode, I'm ta…

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047: If You Don't Listen To Yourself, No One Else Will w/ Kat Muñoz 33:10

3y ago33:10

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Today I'm joined by one of my favorite people and a former client of mine, Kat Munoz! Kat and I talk about: Finding herself and actually enjoying being herself The power of asking herself what she needed and honoring what she wants How she created internal safety by accepting herself About Kat: Kat stands for emotional freedom for wives and moms an…

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046: You Aren't That Special (Sorry!) 28:28

3y ago28:28

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Today I'm saying something that you really need to hear… you're not that special. Y'all should know me better by now and I know you that there's more to today's topic. Today's message is super simple: There's a systemic reason that you feel like no one understands you There are so many people who relate to you and your experiences Listen in to find…

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045: You Are Not For Everyone w/ Dalia Kinsey 45:40

3y ago45:40

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"Anything that doesn't affirm you needs to be avoided like the plague" Today, we're talking about how Dalia went from shut down to being more visible than most folks could dream of. (And feeling safe being that visible, too!) In this episode, Dalia and I discussed: How saying "no" is a complete sentence How Dalia got the courage to go for being for…

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044: Allowing in The Good 27:23

3y ago27:23

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If you want to truly be loud, be real, and be seen - you've gotta stop focusing on the folks who don't care and instead Allow In The Good. Because quite simply focusing on the negative and bad experiences 100% kills your ability to actually be loud, real and seen! You're not alone in this sib, you never are. So listen in! Here's what I'm diving int…

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043: Finding Your Power As a Person of Color w/ Eleanor Victorioso 34:32

3y ago34:32

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When Eleanor and I met, Eleanor was running a profitable, successful financial consulting business and tbh, she was miserable. She was still working with (white dude) clients she hated… …working all hours of the day and night… …and was putting her passion projects to the side for what was more urgent and important. Today, her business couldn't look…

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042: You Don't Care About Other People 21:22

3+ y ago21:22

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Are you ready to get your wig snatched this episode??? Is anyone actually ever ready to get their wig snatched? 🤔 I guess not but it's happening anyways! I swear no one's really talking about today's topic but you already know that I hate following the norm so I'm talking about it. I know you looked at today's episode title and said wtf, I care abo…

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041: It's Okay To Be Me w/ Emma Weatherall 37:42

3+ y ago37:42

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I'm so excited to be interviewing Emma Weatherall and sharing her story of how she went from brilliant and hiding, to brilliant and shouting it from the rooftops. During this episode Emma and I discuss: How not understanding cultural cues from "dominant culture" impacted her confidence The difference between knowing you're good at what you do…and O…

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040: The Secret Key To Being Loud, Real, and Seen 28:01

3+ y ago28:01

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This topic has quickly and easily become one of my favorite things to talk about in this world. So today's episode is all about safety… which is the crucial piece to being loud, being real, and being seen. This week's episode gives us the secret to feeling way safer showing up, speaking up, and being seen. I've used this secret countless times in m…

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039: The "Good Girl" Trap w/ Brenda Ramos 34:42

3+ y ago34:42

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"Be where you are, be the fullest expression of who and what you are in this moment." Today we are blessed to have Brenda Ramos join us as our first guest of the season! Brenda works at the intersection of mindfulness, spirituality, and decoloniality as a life coach, mindfulness meditation teacher, and intuitive movement guide. In this episode Bren…

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038: It's Not You, It's White Supremacy 25:04

3+ y ago25:04

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Today's topic is my bread and butter y'all! Most of us have learned about showing up and being seen through a super white lens. But that white lens is not for us because it places blame on us. It tells us that we are playing small and getting in our own way but we've been conditioned to feel that way. Here's the good news though: once you know and …

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037: Be Loud, Be Real, Be Seen 16:56

3+ y ago16:56

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The Bitch is back y'all! We are on season 3 and this season is all about being loud, being real, and being seen! This season is going to be different from the first 2 seasons- we're diving into new topics and new perspectives. And guests are back this season because 1. Representation matters and 2. I want you to experience their journeys and how th…

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036: You don't have "first world problems" 59:06

4y ago59:06

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That's a wrap on season 2! This episode we are chatting with the amazing Olivia Howard. If you don't know who they are, I promise you, you will be glad you hopped on this episode. We are wrapping up all the things that were discussed in this season about revolutionary leadership, and discussing the final, *most important* topic… YOU! That's right, …

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035: No one wants you to be perfect 22:06

4y ago22:06

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This episode is perfect in all the imperfect ways. We all hold onto this thought, even a little bit whether you are a revolutionary leader or not, that to be the BEST at anything, we must be perfect in all of the ways. Not only is this complete BS… It's exhausting! Let's get real together, perfectionism isn't a damn thing. As revolutionary leaders …

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034: You don't need an "empire" 21:29

4y ago21:29

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Size… really doesn't matter! This episode we are talking all about size… business size! There are a whoooooole lot of people out there who will tell you if you don't want to have a seven figure business with 20+ employees you have a mindset problem, or you are playing small. *sigh* Maybe you still believe that a large business equals success but yo…

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033: Prioritizing your needs is revolutionary AF 24:01

4y ago24:01

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Continuing the conversation about overgiving and boundaries This episode is a love letter to all the people pleasers, responsibility holders, and folks who love to take care of other people. We are conditioned through our formative years to believe that to make a difference, to be successful, we must follow the golden rule of capitalism, to give ev…

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032: you give too much, sib 22:36

4y ago22:36

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Revolutionary leadership is NOT synonymous with overgiving! Regardless of the season, overgiving is never in. We are chatting all about the 'why' of overgiving. You may ask yourself, how do I regulate my giving when I want to serve and give to as many people as possible? We are diving into giving at our own expense, serving when it is not the best …

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031: Overcoming isolation in leadership 24:20

4y ago24:20

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Overcoming the lonely road of leadership After the last episode we know why revolutionary leadership can get so damn lonely, now we are digging into what the fuck to do about it! We CRAVE a community of like minded people, and seek nourishing reciprocal relationships, but as we dive head first into the pool of prospects we tend to feel a bit more l…

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030: why's it "lonely at the top"? 22:33

4y ago22:33

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Based on the saying that we all know, and have honestly felt intimately at some point or another, "it's lonely at the top". So many of my clients that I work with come to me at pretty much the same point... they are good at holding communities together for others, but feel devoid of a community which supports them in all their needs and wants. List…

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029: owning power (without being oppressive) 19:17

4y ago19:17

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After discussing the concept of leadership and power in episode two, it is time we discuss the importance of leaning into our leadership and continually seeing and expressing our power. Doing this is necessary to make the massive impact we are hoping for, to liberate our communities, and create better futures for us all. It is time for you to deepe…

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028: your toxic relationship w/ power 24:10

4y ago24:10

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You might not know this but as a woman or femme of color you probably have a toxic relationship with power and leadership Don't believe me? Listen to today's episode where we're diving into the concept of power and leadership and why our relationships to them are just a little screwed up Today we're going to talk about: Why we're so uncomfortable w…

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027: WTF is Revolutionary leadership (and why does it matter?) 19:24

4y ago19:24

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Welcome back to Revolutionary Rising! I am coming back loaded with all the things you loved in last season, but also going on a journey together, exploring topics from many sides. Together we are EVOLVING… We are moving on from conversations about confidence and feeling stuck. We know how to overcome obstacles when we need to. Instead, we are discu…

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026: Being in Right Relationship with Your Marketing 20:24

5y ago20:24

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Do you have pieces of your business that just don't feel right for you right now? If so - it's okay to take a step back, my dear. It's okay to take some space from something to get in right relationship with it. In today's episode, I share how I am reevaluating the ways I show up in my marketing and how you can avoid capitalism's trap of urgency by…

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025: Coming Home To Yourself & Your Stories w/ Akansha Agrawal 51:41

5y ago51:41

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Finding and connecting to our truth is deeply important for us as women and femmes of color - it gives us the freedom to do business in the revolutionary ways we crave. In today's episode, I talk to embodiment and storytelling coach Akansha Agrawal, about reclaiming the narrative around who we "need" to be to find success in this world and how owni…

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024: It Gets To Be Easy w/ Leslie Tagorda 58:17

5y ago58:17

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You don't have to search for it. The patriarchy doesn't need to tell you what it is. The way you're meant to operate, the way you're meant to do business - the answers are already inside of you. In today's episode, I talk to brand astrologer and designer, Leslie Tagorda, about how she built a revolutionary business by doing what she loves and how y…

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023: The Truth About Redefining Success 31:39

5y ago31:39

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We're told that once we make X amount of money in our business - we'll be successful and we can finally rest and enjoy it. Truth is, honey, this is capitalist bullshit. And if you are trying to do business in a revolutionary way, you will always be at odds with this idea. In today's episode, I break down the "money is success" myth and walk you thr…

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022: Thriving by Doing it Your Own Damn Way w/ VP Wright 53:30

5y ago53:30

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You can create a business that feels good for you AND see it thrive - whatever thriving means for you. You can do this while still honoring all of your intersectional identities and being the whole, authentic human you are. In today's episode, I talk with inclusive business coach, VP Wright, about how she helps build ethical and sustainable online …

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021: Urgent and Important 32:05

5y ago32:05

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Here's what I know, my dear - everything can wait. Your business can wait. Your friends can wait. Your to-do list can wait. But white supremacy culture wants you to believe otherwise! In today's episode, I am digging into the concept of urgency, how harmful it is for us as folks of color, and what we can be doing to combat this so we can lead more …