The Dynamic Pause Podcast with Coach Angie

What happens when you finally stop chasing and start building from a place of peace instead? In this episode of The Dynamic Pause® Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with Bryan Mesa and regenerative farmer, entrepreneur, and thw founder of De La Mesa Farms in Tacoma, Washington. What began with little more than a vision and a $100 gift card has grown into a thriving farm rooted in community, culture,...

From Apartment Lashes to Community Leadership with Lenisa Epenesa Kerson What becomes possible when you bet on yourself even when everything around you is uncertain? In this episode of The Dynamic Pause® Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with Lenisa Epenesa Kerson. She is an entrepreneur, community builder, and authentic leader sharing conversation that is as practical as it is powerful. Lenisa share...

Say Yes to Yourself First: From Hesitation to Activation with Carla Bell What becomes possible when you stop waiting for perfect and start moving with purpose? In this episode of The Dynamic Pause® Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with purposeful leadership coach Carla Bell to explore the powerful journey from intentional pausing to decisive activation. Carla shares her personal story of grief, resi...

What narratives have you inherited about health, leadership, and partnership? What would change if you finally paused long enough to deconstruct them? 🌿 In this powerful episode of The Dynamic Pause® Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with Eric and Stephanie Manley. They are the founders of Raising Manley Fitness and a husband and wife leadership team. This episode is a conversation that goes far bey...

What does it really look like to lead well across the military, the boardroom and everything in between? In this conversation, Coach Angie sits down with Jermaine Ogden. He is a military professional, seasoned strategist, and founder of Elevate Plus Consulting and he's giving us a masterclass in heart centered leadership. Jermaine unpacks how biblical principles, military discipline and data drive...

Are you too busy to belong anywhere anymore? In this episode, Coach Angie sits down with Bonita Lee and Mikkos Gurley — co-founders of Noirpreneurship — to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable business without losing yourself in the process. As leaders in the Black entrepreneur community , Bonita and Mikkos reveal how intentional pauses, cultural authenticity and community over c...

In this conversation, Coach Angie sits down with Dee Dee Scott to explore what happens when we give ourselves permission to pause, recalibrate, and lead from a place of genuine conviction rather than obligation. From the legacy of Sierra Sisters to the very real tension of balancing career and family, Dee Dee brings a warmth and wisdom to this conversation that will meet you right where you are. I...

The Story You've Been Telling Yourself — with Erica M. Cherry MS, LMHC What if the story you've been telling yourself is the very thing holding you back? 💜 In this episode, Coach Angie sits down with Erica Cherry to explore the complexities of identity, self-leadership, and what it truly means to rewrite your narrative. From navigating motherhood and new environments to confronting societal expec...

In the Season 1 finale of The Dynamic Pause Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with Therese Williams for a rich and heartfelt conversation about the true demands of transformational leadership. Together they explore why pausing is not a sign of weakness but a powerful leadership tool — and what becomes possible when leaders finally give themselves permission to rest, reflect, and reset. Therese shares...

What does it take to recognize when it's time to pivot—and have the courage to actually do it? In this episode, Coach Angie sits down with Shavanety Jones, nationally certified school psychologist and entrepreneur. Shavanety shares her powerful journey from navigating graduate school challenges to launching a business dedicated to supporting gifted learners in developing critical social and execut...

What happens when leadership finds you instead of the other way around? In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Coach Angie sits down with Keisha Morris to explore the realities of leadership, organizational development, and personal transformation that shaped her approach to leading with authenticity and purpose. Keisha opens up about how navigating profound personal loss became a cata...

This episode of The Dynamic Pause with Coach Angie features a conversation with Onya Robertson, a pro equity consultant, entrepreneur, and storyteller dedicated to creating systems where all communities thrive. The discussion covers her work with the Washington State of Equity, her consulting firm Onya Side Consulting LLC, and her podcast 'What in the State of Washington.' Key themes include leade...

In this episode of The Dynamic Pause Podcast, Coach Angie speaks with Tyisha Brown El, about her cultivated leadership journey. Tyisha is an educator, entrepreneur and public works professional who has learned that every part of our stories can be the one thing someone else needs to succeed.

Join us on The Dynamic Pause Podcast as we explore the power of loving your journey and owning your awkward moments. Discover how taking a pause can lead to personal growth and transformation. Tune in now for insights and inspiration!

The podcast was on location in Seattle at the 2025 Digital Sales Access Program hosted by Kay Tita. We sat down for an inspiring conversation with Nourisha Wells and DeiMarlon Scisney. Listen as they share part of their experiences around significant career pivots.

Coach Angie sits with Dr. Milagros Thompson in a sincere conversation delving into the challenges faced by leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, in navigating micro-aggressions and the pervasive effects of imposter syndrome. Contact Dr. Thompson

From programs to people: The Real Work of Impact Leadership. On this inaugural episode of The Dynamic Pause Podcast, Coach Angie sits down with Jordan Jones to chat through perspective, resiliency, change management and seeing people fully.