Fixin' Your Crown Boo! Podcast

Did you know that Black men make up less than one percent of all psychologists in the United States? In Episode 6 of Season 2, we sit down with Dr. Douglas Lewis to discuss the realities of representation, the barrier of corporate gatekeeping, and why true leadership requires a willingness to share power. Episode Summary: Dr. Douglas Lewis is a distinguished forensic psychologist who evaluates jus...

Are you exhausted from proving your worth to a new manager every year? In Episode 5 of Season 2, we sit down with Kadine Cooper to discuss why climbing the corporate ladder often leaves high achievers feeling completely unseen. Episode Summary: After years as a senior talent manager at a Fortune 500 company and navigating through four different managers in three years, Kadine hit a wall. She reali...

Episode Summary: During a major recession, Tiana heard the four words everyone dreads: “We are letting you go.” But 90 days later, she launched a coaching firm that has thrived for over 14 years. She shares her journey from becoming a manager at a gourmet fast food restaurant at just 17 years old to advising top executives today. We dig into why 82 percent of managers are miscast. Often, companies...

Are you relying on the traditional trifecta of success but still feeling financially unprepared? In this episode of Fixin’ Your Crown Boo, we sit down with Myrna Laine-Hyppolite, a Chief Financial Officer and wealth strategist, to uncover why working hard and getting a good job is no longer enough to build real wealth. Episode Summary: We dive deep into the critical financial gaps women face and h...

Do you know the difference between a leader and a boss? In Episode 2 of Season 2, we sit down with ICF Certified Leadership Coach Sangeetha Dikshit to explore why true leadership isn't found in a title, but in the internal quality of empowering those around you. Episode Summary:Are you listening to solve, or are you listening to understand? Sangeetha Dikshit joins JD Johnson to discuss the power o...

Is your energy worth catching? In the Season 2 premiere of Fixin’ Your Crown Boo , we sit down with Executive Coach Vic Nichols to dismantle the myth that talent alone is enough to succeed. We dive deep into why “life is lived forward and understood backwards,” and how to stop accidental self-sabotage by realizing that whatever you aren’t changing, you are actively choosing. Coach Vic shares his j...

This week’s theme: The Power of Connection. In a world obsessed with metrics and KPIs, we often forget the invisible engine that actually drives high performance: human connection. In this episode of Fixing Your Crown, Boo!, JD sits down with Julian Thomas, a leader whose career spans from high-pressure sales entrepreneurship to impactful non-profit management. Julian challenges the old adage that...

Fixin’ Your Crown Boo! - A podcast to interview dope people in leadership who use the model of Servant Leadership and are driven by emotionally intelligent leadership & and are passionate about lifting others up! Emma Asiedu-Akrofi | Chief Executive Officer | [she/her] Emma Asiedu-Akrofi is a dedicated advocate for women and girls, committed to addressing gender-based inequalities. She holds a deg...

George White Jr - With over a decade of expertise in information technology and project management, he is a PMI Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) known for leading cross-functional teams, optimizing processes, and delivering successful outcomes across both technical and legal environments. His career has centered on managing large-scale, data-driven projects, with a focus on enhancin...

**Annie Lyons** Operations Leader | Change Maker | Collaboration Champion | Lover of Ambiguity With over a decade of transformation management, Annie Lyons is a dynamic force in the industry. She has successfully led transformational projects for leading health insurers and Fortune 500 retail organizations. Her unique ability to embrace ambiguity and drive exceptional results has catapulted both c...

Victoria “Vic” Houston is a consultant originally NYC who has an MBA from WGU with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams across industries. She is known for being highly effective, technically current, and creative when it comes to developing and implementing scalable systems and procedures. Her leadership style focuses on increasing program efficiency, improving follow-throug...

Alex Barra, is a Senior Organizational Effectiveness Consultant at Delta Dental. Alex has held many HR roles in various capacities, from Labor Relations Representative and HR Business Partner to more advanced roles such as Talent & Organizational Development Consultant and HR Innovation & Change Program Manager. Beyond HR, Alex has also been a Management Consultant focusing on projects that drive...