Got Value? Podcast

Life doesn't always go according to plan — layoffs happen, doors close, and moments hit where it feels like it's over. In this candid and empowering conversation, Christina Albert joins Alechia Reese to unpack what it really takes to keep moving forward when life knocks the wind out of you. With humor, honesty, and hard-earned wisdom, Christina shares how shifting your perspective — not your ident...

You are the main character of your story — act like it. When you choose to love yourself fully and show up as you are, you don't just change your life; you inspire others to do the same.   In this empowering episode, Aubrei Hayes joins Alechia Reese to share her journey from self-doubt and people-pleasing to radical self-acceptance and joy. What started as a low point became a defining moment of c...

Embracing your differences can unlock genius, joy, and fulfillment.     As the first Black man to design the U.S. $100 bill and passport , Brian Thompson has quietly shaped history with his art — but his true masterpiece is how he sees the world. He emphasized how slowing down, embracing your lane, and trusting your rhythm leads to lasting success.   In this episode, Brian sits with Alechia Reese...

Authenticity isn't just a buzzword — it's the foundation of lasting success. In this episode, Peter Moore , Account Executive at creative powerhouse Anomaly , shares how embracing his full self unlocked opportunities, confidence, and clarity in both life and business. We dive deep into the fear of failure , how it limits our potential, and why Peter believes that "failure is merely greatness in it...

What if the fear meant to stop you was actually the key to your freedom? In this powerful episode of the Got Value Podcast, host Alechia Reese sits down with Charreah Jackson — international speaker, author, and transformation strategist — to explore how to turn fear into fuel, find your purpose, and live fully, no matter what life brings.   At 19, Charreah faced a cancer diagnosis that changed ev...

What separates those who talk about success from those who create it? In this episode of the Got Value Podcast, host Alechia Reese sits down with Dr. Jatali Bellanton, award-winning author, investor, and mindset strategist, to unpack The Power in Mindset — how your thoughts, habits, and beliefs directly shape your success, resilience, and peace. Dr. Jatali shares powerful strategies for developing...

In the "Harnessing the Power of Resilience" session, Shirley King sat down to discuss just how important perspective, fulfillment, and achievement really are. Our life's purpose may look different and although we can't choose the cards we're dealt, we do get to decide how we will play them. Be willing to see beyond what's in front of you. Step back to get a different vantage point even when things...

Learning how to make love-led vs fear-based decisions transforms your entire experience. Teach yourself to love you enough that you no longer wait for life, but you actively explore it. Decide where you want to make change in your life and be intentional about your actions to do so. Self-love has to be the foundation of every decision. Listen in now for the tools, gems, and takeaways!    Sponsored...

In this intimate session, transformation coach Alechia Reese revealed the key tool to leverage your personal power – discover your value! The thing that makes you, you; the secret sauce, your essence is where your value lies.  Every person has value. Hard stop. However, discovering what that value is and how it guides the fulfillment of your purpose can be the most challenging aspect of every pers...

In this session, transformation coach Alechia Reese sat with Brittany N. Cole, founder of Career Thrivers. Sometimes you don't know when you're simply surviving and not thriving. What does it look like to thrive in your life?   The goal is to operate from a place of courage and confidence and in authenticity. However, the beauty in disruption is that it jolts us back into alignment with who we are...

Learning how to reclaim your life & find power in the pivot is possible. What's most important is being in a place and a position that works best for you. Hello is on the other side of goodbye — even when it's scary.     Decide which way works best for you and know that you get to decide what type of change you want to have. Teach yourself to tune out the noise of your life so that you can hear yo...

In this session, transformation coach Alechia Reese sits with Hannah Austin, founder of SheShatters. Since the pandemic there has been a very focus on burnout, but what we're missing is a key driver — our feelings. The culture of busyness deflects from what we're actually feeling. Sussing out the root cause of exactly what's going on helps you to answer "How did we get here?" and "Where do we go f...

Feeling stuck at start?   In this session, transformation coach Alechia Reese sits with Jackie Hermes, founder + CEO of Accelity, who emphasized the importance of using personal boundaries to overcome the fear of getting started. Giving yourself leeway when you have valid reasons is understandable. Putting yourself on a time limit and holding yourself accountable is where you begin. And you keep y...

S3 EP1 | Heart of the Matter with Katrina McGhee   In this session, Transformation Coach Alechia Reese sits with Katrina McGhee of American Heart Association to discuss burnout, self-care, boundaries and the number one reason to consistently check in with yourself. Learning to listen to the messages we're receiving and to courageously make decisions that are in our own best interest leads to more...

S2 EP12 | Crafting Careers with Latesha Byrd   In this session, Transformation Coach Alechia Reese sits with Latesha Byrd, career coach, talent developer, and lifelong advocate discussing the ways in which professionals can intentionally map out careers that best serve them. From handling bosses who take credit for your work to setting and understanding expectations in order to advance. Listen in...

How to Create Real Happiness in Your Life   Episode Overview In this session, Transformation Coach Alechia Reese sits with Rochelle Gapere, author, attorney, and happiness expert to discover how we all can create happiness in our lives. You can't outsource your happiness. Get very clear about the specific things you're doing on a day to day basis that are either adding to your happiness or taking...

S2 EP10: Got Value? Podcast | Building Community with Sherrell Dorsey  How to Use Your Community to Support Your Needs   Episode Overview In this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese explores a realistic conversation with data journalist, author, strategist, and entrepreneur Sherrell Dorsey around "Building Community."  From leveraging all your experiences to solve problems and develop you...

S2 EP9 | Leader Relationships with Sonia Jackson Myles How to Leverage the Power of Your Relationships for Success   Episode Overview In this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese facilitates an exciting conversation with her real life mentor, Sonia Jackson Myles in Leader Relationships. From being coined as Essence's $20 Billion Woman to founding the global movement, The Sister Accord. Son...

In this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese explores The Way Up with the mission-driven health executive on the relentless pursuit of health equity, Errol L.Pierre. From retrofitting your job into your purpose and the paralyzing fear of not knowing enough, to boldly making mistakes and learning from them. This authentic and transformative discussion talked through the attention deficient...

In this session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese explores the lessons in trust with former White House Secretary and Founder & CEO of Hook & Fasten Consulting, Deesha Dyer. From developing pivotal leadership skills through trust to honoring your needs in the face of professional growth and opportunities. This open and honest discussion talked through the isolation of authenticity and so much m...

Self-described scientist and people transformation expert, Taria Buchanan, sat down with transformation coach Alechia Reese to discuss the actualization of her fullest potential to serve. She stays on a growth and evolving path. Her core purpose is to help others in the discovery of their full essence. One not restricted by fear or expectation. She posed 4 primary questions to help us all begin th...

In this Leader Bites Session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese clarifies comfort zones and the need for safe spaces. Building houses in fear-filled comfort zones instead of allowing them to be the rest areas they're designated as trips a lot of leaders up. Comfort zones are great if you want to stay the same. Owning and honoring when we need rest is necessary.  Listen in now.    Watch on YouTub...

In this Leader Bites Session, Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese gives us the permission slip we didn't even know we needed. She provided the permission to unsubscribe from everything that no longer serves us, supports us, or helps us to grow. Learning how to listen to your own voice, in spite of the influence of others, is a skill she walks listeners through developing. Choosing the path that wo...

Elizabeth Herrick, Health Coach of Herrick Health & Wellness, helps active women understand their bodies' unique nutritional needs so that they can beat burnout, avoid fatigue and empower their lives , joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation "Uniquely Me".  This conversation takes a look at how we honor ourselves from asking for support, shifting our mindset around what we...

Angelina Darrisaw, Founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a firm that offers expertly designed inclusive training and coaching programs for working professionals and small business leaders, joined Transformation Coach, Alechia Reese for the conversation "Gaining Clarity".  Tap in to discover the power of acknowledging and accepting yourself, allowing yourself the freedom to shift and change, and how be...