I Follow the Leader

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses pay equity and black women's equal pay day. She encourages listeners to make courageous choices that are beneficial to your growth, even if those choices may be surprising or unpredictable to others.  To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage candy Mond...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley shares a differentiating tool for change agents and leaders: creating a personal mission statement. Antoinetta estimates that 10% or less of those ages 13 and older have a personal mission statement based on asking audiences of all ages across the country.  For example, when she asked the question in two recent speaking engagements, one with a group of...

One of the ways discrimination shows up in the workplace that is not often talked about is pregnancy discrimination. In this 30-minute "Courageous Conversation" our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Mary Grace Gardner. Mary Grace Gardner, MPH is a corporate transformation leader, multi-passionate entrepreneur, and speaker who helps ambitious change-makers achieve personal and profe...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley explains what she describes as the 'Caring Courageous Campaign'. Others refer to it as 'The Great Resignation' or 'The Great Reshuffle.' Antoinetta believes that turnover caused by corrosive cultures where employees do not feel a sense of belonging and where equitable and inclusive spaces are lacking, is a result of the ‘Caring Courageous Campaign’. Some or...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley reflects on the devastating and significant tragedies and mass shootings that occured in the United States in May 2022. Unfortunately, there has was no acknowledgment of the events in multiple external events Antoinetta attended. Each time, she made the courageous choice to speak up. Listen to this brief 6-minute episode in which our CEO challenges change a...

In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, DEI Coordinator, Adriana Peña . Adriana is also a certified yoga and barre instructor. They discussed how mindfulness practices such as yoga often become westernized, causing more harm than good. This ancient practice of unity is a gateway to collective healing, which is often in conflict with the inequities facing marginalized comm...

In this episode, special guest Paula Shepherd , talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about why you should disrupt the mindset you may have been taught around using your inside voice - it's time to use your outside voice! During this conversation, Paula shared insight into why every voice is important and deserves to be heard and explain how courage factors into the equation. This conversation is...

In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares information about her newly created Caring Courageous text community and other ways to connect with her.  Text 919-647-7450 to join the community; you will receive a text a day Monday-Friday to help you cultivate courage and spaces where people are celebrated, not tolerated.  Host Bio: Antoinetta Mosley is the CEO and Principal Leader at I F...

In this episode, special guest Dr. Jasmine Marks , a DEI Leader at I Follow the Leader talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about how white supremacy culture is often normalized and present even when we may not notice it. Dr. Marks defines white supremacy culture and shares ways your workplace may be operating from this biased lens. White supremacy culture often shows up in decision-making, how people...

In this 1-year podcast anniversary episode, host Antoinetta Mosley expounds on the story she shared in Ep 1: I knew I was black when. When she was 9 years old, she was called a racial slur on the bus. She recently found the diary entry of that day in which she said: "Today I think was the worst day of my life!" Learn about how she turned being called a racial slur into a moment to cultivate courag...

In this episode, special guest Luckie Daniels talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about why including inclusion in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversation can be difficult for individuals to actualize. Luckie shares insight about why talking about inclusion requires intentional skill-building, openness, courage, and an abundance of patience. This conversation is for you if you want to...

What does it look like to intentionally facilitate and invest in equitable and inclusive work environments beyond diversity and representation hiring goals? In this episode, special guest Anees Hasnain , a DEI Leader at I Follow the Leader talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about how systemic and structural inequities continue to show up in progression practices and promotion policies, workplace nor...

In this episode, special guest Dr. Ceceilia Parnther talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about the role that equity plays in leadership, what women can do to thrive, and why we need to reimagine what effective leadership looks like.  Dr. Parnther is a co-editor of Voices from Women Leaders on Success in Higher Education , published in February 2022. The book's subtitle: Pipelines, Pathways, and...

In this episode, two leaders from I Follow the Leader, CEO, Antoinetta Mosley and DEI Leader, Kevin Lewis discuss what some organizations often feel pressured to do during heritage months, like Black History Month. Organizations often feel the pressure to engage in performative and symbolic DEI practices, events, and marketing. While some organizational leaders may have ‘good’ intentions with thei...

In this episode, guest Dr. LaQuoia Johnson shares about some of the difficulties she faced in the health care field and how that motivated her to help others cultivate safe spaces where diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized. She will also discuss her Grace Culture framework which includes: a growth mindset, respect, accountability, courageous conversations, and equity. Dr. LaQuoia Johns...

In this episode, two leaders from I Follow the Leader, CEO, Antoinetta Mosley and DEI Leader, Rorri Geller-Mohamed discuss the ways White allies can navigate whiteness in the workplace while avoiding supremacy and racial dynamics. Rorri also explains the role of emotion in anti-racist work and how to push back against oppressive systems. Rorri is an anti-racism leadership and DEI coach, consultant...

In this welcome message, the CEO of I Follow the Leader and host of this podcast, Antoinetta Mosley, introduces you to the Conversations with I Follow the Leader podcast.  This podcast is for you if you’re a change agent or leader who: Wants to make a difference, values authentic and courageous conversations, and wants to see transformative outcomes that change the pace of progress and lead t...

This is one of our most vulnerable "courageous" conversation to date. In this episode, guest, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik shares her story with host, Antoinetta Mosley about how she went from thinking, "What would happen if I pushed myself over the edge?" while standing on a subway platform edge to the founder of Platform Wellness where she coaches and empowers high-achieving women to overcome burnout, han...

In this episode guest, Dionne McGee talks with host, Antoinetta Mosley and shares her story of working in the executive suite as one of the only minorities and how she found the courage to speak up. She discusses the challenges many of her clients face in the workplace today and why we need to stop being "comfortable in places that make us uncomfortable!" Dionne the President & CEO of DG McGee...

If you haven't noticed yet from being a client, partner, supporter, subscriber, or all of the above, our firm is VERY different from most Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) firms in the market today. Relationship building and progress over the long-term matter most to our team. Our clients desire to take strategic, measurable, and sustainable DEI action. Partnership with our firm allows orga...

In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley speaks with Patrick Mucklow, Executive Director of the Durham History Museum and Kimberly Williams Moore, Ph. D., a museum supporter and philanthropy expert. They discussed how one of the museum's core values (inclusiveness) impacts their work, the new 150 Faces of Durham Traveling School Exhibit, and discussed how their emphasis on diverse perspectives dire...

In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares a personal anecdote about being at a restaurant where discriminatory behavior occurred. She also provides a call to action for us all. This is an emotional episode allowing you to peek into how underrepresented groups feel.  [Originally released via video streaming.]  Together, we can make a positive impact and push the pace of progress; the...

In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley and guest Dr. Leena Bakshi discuss the barriers underrepresented children face in the STEM field. Dr. Bakshi shares about similarities between the education system and corporate systems, and how to cultivate an anti-racist school and classroom culture. Dr. Bakshi is the founder of STEM4Real, a nonprofit professional learning organization committed to combini...

🔓 If you want to unlock success for your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Group, this episode is for you. Our host, Antoinetta Mosley provides a sneak preview of our upcoming webinar (February 22, 2022) and best practices guide. Whether your organization is starting a new group or looking to maintain momentum for an already formed group, our team has developed a best practices guide to help your DEI...

In today's episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares 5 things our firm is currently grateful for. [Originally released via video streaming.]  Together, we can make a positive impact and push the pace of progress; the world needs us. We hope you join us! Subscribe today!