I Follow the Leader

In this faith fuel episode of the “I Follow the Leader" podcast, host,  Antoinetta Mosley , speaks with special guests Gabby (13 years old) & Amy Ramsey (her friend and mentor.) This episode was recorded on National Encouragement Day (September 12th) and it is a very special episode. It is the podcast's 1st episode that features a teenage guest and it is the podcast's 1st episode...

Are you a leader seeking to create a thriving work environment without succumbing to burnout? Are you interested in transforming your organization's approach to stress and maximizing employee retention? To cultivate a thriving work environment that fuels both productivity and well-being, it is imperative that you plan success without sacrificing your teams' mental and emotional health. The...

In this episode, host,  Antoinetta Mosley  reads an excerpt from her book released in January 2023,  6 Months of Courage Candy: Consistently Cultivate Courage to Reach Your Highest Potential.  Her techniques for cultivating courage effectively, engaging in meaningful courageous conversations, and creating more equitable and inclusive cultures have inspired thousands, from international audiences t...

In this episode, listen in to hear Chief Encouragement Officer, Antoinetta introduce Courage Candy Co., a sweet initiative of our firm, I Follow the Leader for the first time!

Are you a leader striving to seamlessly intertwine strategy and culture? Interested in understanding the power of courageous leadership in driving organizational success? In this episode of “Conversations with I Follow the Leader”, our host, Antoinetta Mosley, connects with special guest Trina McCarroll, a seasoned Executive Advisor and founder of  Hello Courage . Trina's firm specializes in h...

In this episode of “Conversations with I Follow the Leader”, host,  Antoinetta Mosley , welcomes back special guest  Kristin Carver Smith , a dynamic publicity expert and CEO/Founder of  The New Fashioned Co . Kristin’s company is dedicated to creating a more just and joyful world by amplifying bold ideas and brave voices in the media, on stages and in partnerships. During this episode, Antoinetta...

Are you a bold and brave leader who wants to shine brightly without burning out? Interested in learning how to courageously navigate through ‘no’s’? In this episode of “Conversations with I Follow the Leader”, host, Antoinetta Mosley , welcomes special guest Kristin Carver Smith , a dynamic publicity expert and CEO/Founder of The New Fashioned Co . Kristin’s company is dedicated to creating a more...

In this mini-episode, discover where the tagline "Where Those of a Different Feather Can Soar Together" comes from and what it means.

This episode is for change agents and leaders who want to learn how taking, strategic, measurable, and sustainable action steps on an organization's DEI journey can lead to a more courageous, collaborative, and inclusive culture. In this very special episode of Conversations with I Follow the Leader our guests were the three Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) Leads that championed Conser...

In this episode, the Chief Encouragement Officer of I Follow the Leader, Antoinetta Mosley, highlights the importance of grit + gratitude by sharing a story about a discouraging situation that happened on vacation. Connect with Antoinetta: LinkedIn  To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous Change Agents" text community, text courage to 919-647-7450. You will receive courage can...

This episode is a part of a two-part series. It is for change agents and leaders who want to learn more about the health inequities and disparities that Black women face. For their Leadership Triangle Regional 2023 graduation program project, five cohort members decided they wanted to shine a light on a topic not often discussed: black women's health. To learn more about the issue, a combinati...

This episode is a part of a two-part series. It is for change agents and leaders who want to learn more about the health inequities and disparities that Black women face. For their Leadership Triangle Regional 2023 graduation program project, five cohort members decided they wanted to shine a light on a topic not often discussed: black women's health. To learn more about the issue, a combinati...

In today's episode host Antoinetta Mosley interviews guest Tenea DeBerry, founder and CEO of The Pampered Woman. In this conversation, you will learn more about Tenea's journey and why she is a courageous leader. Listen to hear her insightful stories, receive advice applicable to entrepreneurs and change agents, and learn more about the power of a moment. Connect with Tenea: https://thepam...

This episode is for change agents and leaders who want to understand why EI (emotional intelligence) is critical to DEI work and for those who want to hear tangible solutions to common scenarios leaders experience.  Leaders often overlook the emotional context of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. This can lead to a disconnect between leadership endorsing DEI but not actually follow...

This episode is for change agents who would like to learn more about the Black female experience from a Black female and features Chief Encouragement Officer, Antoinetta Mosley sharing an introduction and then reading a poem she wrote titled, The Courage to Release: a poem about my experience as a black woman in 2023 . Antoinetta believes that courage is often the missing link in conversations abo...

In this episode, host, and Chief Encouragement Officer Antoinetta Mosley shares some key takeaways from the opening keynote she did at HR.com's conference, InspireHR West for human resource practitioners on March 6, 2023. The title of her talk was, "Cultivate Courage: How Courageous Conversations Build Culture People Celebrate, Not Tolerate." She also shares a new framework she developed, the Cour...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses her new book titled 6 Months of Courage Candy: Consistently Cultivate Courage to Reach Your Highest Potential. The book was released on January 3, 2023. Her techniques for cultivating courage effectively, engaging in meaningful courageous conversations, and creating more equitable and inclusive cultures have inspired thousands, from international...

This episode is for individuals looking to find meaning in their work and leaders who want to cultivate a culture of purpose. In this "Courageous" Conversation our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Tanya Dalton . Tanya Dalton is a speaker, best-selling author, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She helps female executives and entrepreneurs step into purposeful leadershi...

This episode is for busy professionals who want to go from burnout & mundanity to feeling lit up & engaged by easily integrating joy into their daily lives. In this 30-minute "Courageous" Conversation our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Rebecca Regnier . Rebecca Regnier is CEO of True Self Care and a professional global speaker for virtual corporate events, webinars,...

In this 30-minute "Courageous" Conversation our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Veronica LaFemina . Veronica is the Founder and CEO of LaFemina & Co ., an advisory firm supporting nonprofits and social impact businesses at the intersection of strategy, culture, communications, and change management. Her work has been featured by Inc. Magazine, the Today Show, NPR, CNN, Capter...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley issues a call to action. Are you willing to try to connect with people first before you follow them? In today's social media age, we are often encouraged to follow people over genuinely connecting with you. Listen to hear Antoinetta's thoughts on why we need to disrupt that mindset.  This is the last episode in our 7-part summer series and be sure to c...

In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares her thoughts on discrimination and the tendency of those who do not experience discrimination often to call instances of discrimination isolated events and discredit the victim.  Listen to the episode to hear Antoinetta's thoughts after hearing about Rachel Richardson's claims of discrimination and the use of racial slurs at the Duke University v...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley shares about her past week which included an x-ray, no screen time period, and an EKG. She relates those three experiences to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and shares some connection tips and book resources.  Listen to the episode to hear some interesting stories and to receive some resources to help you personally and professionally.&nbsp...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses a keynote she did on the topic of, "Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate" for Tri-County Head Start in Michigan. That is one of her featured keynotes in which she shares the 7 Attributes of Courage based on a framework she developed. C aring O vercoming U napologetic R epetition A dvoca...

In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses the importance of calling people in vs. calling people out. She encourages listeners to make courageous choices that are beneficial to your growth, which sometimes means blocking people who are interested more in discord over discussion. Being a caring and courageous change agent does not mean you have to allow everyone access to you.  To sig...