Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Portia and Jabu discuss the nuances of volunteerism, unpaid labor, philanthropy, and strategic giving. They recognize the reality of wanting to be a generous participant in your community and your collective, without sacrificing your well-being or giving up your work for free. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com . Portia Mount on LinkedIn Jabu Dayton on LinkedIn Ins...

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. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmai...

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:...

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. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com . Portia Mo...

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. Have a question or comment? Email us at u...

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. Have a ques...

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 thos...

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. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn

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. Have a ques...

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 c...

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 fut...

Discover how Brittney Bogues, a visionary PR strategist and philanthropist, has used her passions and experience to create her own career path. Brittany's story is a powerful testament to authenticity and positivity, particularly for Black women navigating the competitive PR industry. This episode is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and is a celebration of ungovernable women breakin...

Do you consider yourself a leader within your organization? We are joined by Juilia Fabris McBride, the Chief Learning and Development Officer of the Kansas Leadership Center, to discuss how leadership is evolving. Julia shares about her interesting career journey and how everyone can and should exercise leadership. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount...

As we approach Election Day 2024, we talk with Amy Taylor North, candidate for House District 74 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. We discuss why she chose to run for office, the decidedly non-political strategies she is employing in her campaign, and what is at stake for women today. Hear how Amy plans to make a difference and represent all people when she is elected. Have a questio...

Discover what happens when the corporate world's rigid expectations crash into the quest for work-life harmony, as Celinda Farías Appleby, a renowned figure in Global Talent Attraction, joins us to unravel the 'lazy girl jobs' myth and more. Together, we discuss the realities that women, especially those seeking balance and those who are mothers, face when climbing the professional...

Embark on a riveting journey through the ever-evolving work landscape with Eryn Peters, a visionary at the forefront of the future of work. Our conversation peels back the layers of how the gig economy is fundamentally reshaping professional trajectories, highlighting the interplay of full-time roles and side hustles. Eryn's expertise shines as she discusses the 'skillification' of...

Ever felt like a square peg in a round-hole world of corporate structures? Julie Goff, the COO of HireBrain, joins us to unravel the tapestry of intrapreneurship, illustrating how it's not only possible but vital to kindle the flames of innovation from within. Our exchange traverses the landscape of workplace creativity, revealing how it thrives beyond artsy confines and how women, in particu...

Ever feel like you're wearing a mask of perfection, trying to outpace the haunting whispers of imposter syndrome while juggling ambition with the raw truth of who you are? L'Oreal Thompson Payton joins us to unravel these threads, sharing her journey from being a high-flying journalist to finding her authentic writing voice. Our conversation delves into the lived experiences of high-achi...

“Create a workplace for women, and you will create a workplace for everyone” - Shelley Zalis Our guest today is the dynamic Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient and an internationally renowned leader, movement maker and champion of equality. Shelley is a pioneer for online research, becoming the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25. Today as CEO of the Female...

“I need you to step into your power and your confidence and lead because my daughter is watching you” - Julie Castro Abrams In this episode we meet Julie Castro Abrams, founder and CEO of Silicon Valley based How Women Lead . A national organization that is out to mobilize powerful women through community building, venture founding, preparing women to join corporate boards, and advocacy on critica...

“These issues are too important to just not do anything” - Cindy Changyit Levin In this episode we welcome back author and activist Cynthia “Cindy” Changyit Levin, who talks about her new book From Changing Diapers to Changing The World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started . Mothers have been at the forefront of change from advocating against drunk driving, getting out the vote, r...

“It's really interesting to work in a space where people practice what they love” - Gaude Paez Our guest today is Gaude Paez, Senior Vice President, and Head of Global Corporate Affairs at Riot Games. We talk about her early start in the competitive world of big agency public relations, and her steady rise in the ranks of the entertainment industry, to her current role in gaming where she&apo...

“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working” - Natalie Nixon Our guest today is Creativity Strategist Natalie Nixon who is known as the creativity whisperer for the C-suite. Natalie is CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, and in addition to being a creativity strategist she is a global keynote speaker, and author of the award winning The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition...

“Find spaces that celebrate you and not tolerate you” - Minda Harts In this bonus episode of The Manifista Podcast, host Portia Mount sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Minda Harts. They talk about her new book, Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace , the follow-up to her bestselling book and corporate survival guide, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Kno...

“ This is a political movement to value care but it's also a personal movement to start treating our homes as our most important organizations"  - Eve Rodsky In the final episode of season two host Portia Mount sits down with Eve Rodsky, New York Times best selling author of the book Fair Play. They talk about her early years as a child growing up on the Lower East Side in New York, the...