Crossroads & Callings

How do you find your voice when your world falls apart? In this powerful episode of Crossroads + Callings , host Chimere Brown sits down with Brittany Gold—IT project manager, wellness advocate, and author—to discuss the “shell shock” of divorce and the beautiful “glow up” that followed. Brittany shares how she transitioned from losing her identity in the roles of wife and mother to reclaiming “th...

In this powerful episode of Crossroads and Callings, host Chimere Brown sits down with Tonyael Miller (Coach T), a certified personal trainer, author, and motivational speaker, to discuss the transformative power of movement. Tonyael shares her deeply personal journey of turning pain into purpose, starting with her 2012 diagnosis of postpartum depression. Learn how Tonyael bypassed traditional med...

How do you transition from a decades-long corporate career to founding a groundbreaking nonprofit and leading as an AI strategist? In this episode of Crossroads and Callings, host Chimere Brown welcomes Mickey Bryant, a powerhouse who has mastered the art of merging passion, profession, and purpose to equate to profit. Mickey discusses her extensive background in instructional design and how she l...

In this special “Techsgiving Edition” of Crossroads + Callings, host Chimere Brown sits down with a powerhouse panel of senior leaders to explore The Power of the Pivot . Recorded live at the annual Techsgiving Summit—a non-profit dedicated to bridging the gap for underrepresented talent in tech—this episode dives deep into how non-linear career paths, rejection, and strategic leaps can lead direc...

Jesse Jarrett, a true master of the pivot, joins host Chimere Brown for an inspiring conversation on moving from survival mode to purpose mode. In this powerful episode of Crossroads + Callings, hear the incredible story of Jesse Jarrett, a veteran who successfully transitioned from the US Air Force to an executive role leading high-impact marketing campaigns for billion-dollar brands. Jesse unpac...

Are you letting your job title define your worth? In this pivotal episode of Crossroads + Callings, Host Chimere Brown sits down with thought leader, community builder, and former sales executive Hasani Henderson to discuss what it truly means to be “The CEO of Self.” Hasani shares the candid story of his journey from being a “one of one” Black tech professional to becoming a community advocate wh...

Welcome back to Crossroads + Callings, the podcast where we prove that your deepest frustrations can lead you directly back to your purpose. In this episode, “When Art Intimates Life,” host Chimere Brown sits down with artist extraordinaire, Blake D. Lenoir, a multidisciplinary muralist and creative visionary. Most know Blake for his powerful public art, like the two-part Chicago mural series, “A...

In this transformational Season 1, Episode III of Crossroads + Callings, host Chimere Brown welcomes the insightful Eunice Vashti (4th Generation Tailor, Corporate Strategist, and Partnerships Leader for a luxury hotel group). Eunice opens up about her most profound crossroad moment: facing an “ego death” after a life-altering transition. What got her through? The ultimate truth: “Suffering is a c...

What happens when a 20-year career in corporate sales leaves you empty, and a terrifying health crisis forces you to redefine everything? Host Chimere Brown welcomes K’ntrice Yvonne, Interior Designer, Confidence Coach, and founder of iDesign Styles. K’ntrice shares the two massive “Crossroads Moments” that led to her profound life transformation: The ICU Awakening: Lying in the ICU while six mont...

Welcome to Crossroads & Callings, Season 1: The Found Path! In this premiere episode, host Chimere S. Brown formally introduces the podcast’s mission: helping you convert life’s biggest challenges into your highest purpose. Chimere opens up about her personal crossroads—navigating six corporate layoffs—and her journey to transform that pain into a platform for good. Then, we dive into a powerful c...