Road to Reinvention

As James Clear said in his book Atomic Habits, “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems”.  From sharing great ideas to helping others create their future, this season finale episode of Road to Reinvention shows how Sherrell has consistently shown up and organized her business in a way that allowed her to attain her current level of success.  Sherrell highl...

The only constant in life is change. Although talent is everywhere, one must be able to adapt to the necessary changes from the status quo, just the same as how education and skill sets need to accelerate. From being a venture capitalist to an entrepreneur, Chandler Malone joins Sherrell in this episode as he explains how to embrace reinvention through both getting comfortable and intimidating. Wi...

In this episode, we are joined by Jessica Santana, CEO of America On Tech (AOT) - a nonprofit organization on a mission to decrease the racial and economic wealth gap by creating career pathways into technology for underestimated young people.  Jessica and Sherrell discuss the need to end the scarcity mindset, and how America On Tech is now thriving from the pivots they’ve made since its rebrandin...

Sometimes, reinventing yourself can simply be staying grounded in your city without the need to escape. Award-winning journalist Matt Haggman joins this episode, who is currently the Executive President of Opportunity Miami at The Beacon Council, a public-private partnership that is the official economic organization for metropolitan Miami. He leads the Opportunity Miami initiative which focuses o...

Change is the only constant in the world.  In this episode, Sherrell’s special guest, Rebecca Beliard, highlights how leaving your comfort zone can bring you true inner peace. As someone who transitioned from working in a big law firm to now working with Amazon Music, Rebecca demonstrates that it is okay to take that giant leap and embrace change, as daunting as it may seem. Beating the odds, this...

In a world that is so hyper-focused on achievements and accolades, it is no wonder we allow our failures to define who we are, and even our entire identities. It’s time to break free from the hold that failure has over us.  In this episode, Sherrell talks about the firm grip that failure has on us, and how to shift our perspective on failure into something we should embrace, and not fear. She also...

In this episode, Sherrell is joined by a special guest Rwenshaun Miller, Psychotherapist and Founder of Eustress Inc. As a survivor himself, Rwenshaun tackles the stigmas behind the mental health challenges that many of us face, and sheds light on the steps needed to integrate wellness into your lifestyle. Sherrell and Rwenshaun also discuss the importance of building a support system within your...

“This is what I want at this moment. And this is what I want moving forward.” In this episode, Sherell is joined by Felecia Hatcher as she reiterates the importance of knowing what you truly want to embark on in life.  Felecia Hatcher, Author of Genius Jam and CEO of Black Ambition Prize, shares the importance of living in the moment, regardless of the stage in life you’re in. Felecia also shares...

Behind the glitz and the glamour of entrepreneurship, there are times when you have to work through your own dark night of the soul. Sherrell is no stranger to this, and in this episode, she shares the cost of staying comfortable, which ultimately brought deep emptiness and dissatisfaction to herself.    This episode focuses on the importance of having a home to return to – where you can cry, bing...

Ever felt as if you know your purpose, as clear as day, and yet your identity remains a mystery?  In this episode, Sherell is joined by Abu Fofanah, a refugee-turned-CEO, who transitioned his life from surviving to thriving in the empire he built for himself. Abu talks about finding your identity, setting expectations, studying yourself like you would study your business, and how doing so can unco...

Being an entrepreneur since the age of 19, Phoenix Jackson has never worked in a traditional corporate space her entire life, but this doesn’t mean that the trajectory of her life was ever unclear.  In this episode, Phoenix brings us along her journey of inspiring and empowering others as an entrepreneur. Sherrell and Phoenix discuss the importance of embracing your own pace and finding the courag...

Are you a certified control freak? When a situation gets overwhelming - do you respond with calm or with chaos? With all the unpredictability that bombards us on the daily, Sherrell Dorsey puts a spotlight on how to release control and simply surrender to God when we find ourselves swept over by the uncertainties of the world.  In this episode, Sherrell talks about how taking a step back is someti...

What were some of the boundaries that you had to set in order to pursue a life you’ve always wanted?  In this episode, Angelina Darrisaw brings us along the constant reinvention of herself and shows us how the shifting of boundaries can open up many paths before you.  Tune in and discover how the boundaries you set can actually make room for more fulfilment and joy in your life. Angelina also disc...

“How would you feel if you didn't have to worry about money every month?”  Behind the scenes of someone thriving in success, there comes conquered fears along the way. On this episode, we bring the spotlight on how Dominique Broadway, CEO of Finances Demystified, started from merely surviving to thriving at her own pace in the world of business.  Tune in to this episode as Dominique shares her jou...

Where do we draw the line? Do we necessarily need to be at every conference? Do we need to join every single mastermind because it is offered to us? Do you even know the value you’re adding to the room you’re standing in or assessing why you are even there in the first place?   That’s why, in this episode, Sherrell wants to talk about what it really means to slow down in order to speed up. Having...

Once you've done everything you said you would do and then some, do you just create another goal? Do you hang it up? Do you pivot and show up in a new space? Do you do something you're passionate about? Or do you once and for all decide to put that kind of energy into your personal life and put the work aside?   Sherrell doesn’t quite know yet, but she and her friends, colleagues, and people she a...

“Every incredible story starts with some kind of Craigslist interaction.”   In this episode, Bobak Emamian shares how he became the co-founder of Debut Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in Black, Latinx, and indigenous founders creating influential businesses, all from answering a Craiglist ad.    With a passion to invest in a more equitable future, tune in as Bobak speaks to showing up...

When things get hard and uncomfortable, or we struggle to see the other side, it can be important to ground ourselves. Which may mean physically finding a space that inspires us, unlocks creativity, or even make us rethink some of our habits and strategies. And when this time comes for your host Sherrell, you will find her heading to Trader Joes.   Tune in as Sherrell shares her happy place, how s...

Amber Cabral is an Inclusion Strategist, certified coach, speaker, and author of Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture. She is also the founder of Cabral Co, a diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership-focused consulting firm, that helps organizations ignite behavior shifts to create inclusive cultures.    Coaching high-achievers to transform their passions into execu...

In this episode, Sherrell reveals the mantra that has taken her from being an unsure college student to working through a recession to landing her first gig and then being laid off to trying to figure out what’s next…and has continued to stand the test of time…   ”Grit, Grace, and Gratitude.”   Tune in as your host shares the highs and lows on her path, not just in entrepreneurship but in developi...

As an experienced impact entrepreneur and idea junkie, Carrie Cook has spent years building and funding results-driven ventures. She is the Founder of EmpowHERment, Inc. – a nonprofit organization empowering girls and women to lead, and the Founding Executive Director of GreenLight Fund Charlotte - a national venture philanthropy organization scaling innovative social impact solutions.    Along wi...

We’ve talked so much about the idea of failure, bumping your head against the wall feeling like you have no idea what you are doing. And many of us don’t necessarily have the resources to pay for an executive coach or fancy program or leadership journey to the mountains with a shaman…But you don’t have to go it alone! With so many different ideas, topics, and experiences shared in books, in this e...

Starting your own business can be incredibly exciting but also equally as intimidating and confusing - the good news is, it doesn’t have to be!    In this episode, Sherrell shares how she started her company, The Plug, by accident and shows the immense value of taking tiny steps as she walks you through each part of her Tech Stack journey. Tune in as she also gets down to the nitty-gritty details...

As entrepreneurs, we often embody this sense of invincibility - running off adrenaline and hustling our way to the top. We don’t stop or pause to think about potential adversities or worst-case scenarios that could leave us, or our loved ones, reeling. This is where Shannon Wilson comes in…   The founding attorney of Legacy Legal, an estate planning firm dedicated to helping create legacies one fa...