Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita

Thank you for returning to hear the conclusion of this special Women’s History Month series of Real Conversation from the C-Suite celebrating 5 amazing women CEOs featuring Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training...

Thank you for returning for a very special series of Real Conversations from the C-Suite with our Women’s History Month panel of CEOs featuring Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder & CEO, Spark Compliance; Marina Grijalva, Founder & CEO, Mundo Academy; Sade Stephenson, Program Director, McKallen Medical Training Center; and Dr. Gloria Tumba...

 Being one’s own boss has often been touted as the ultimate thing to do if you have an adventurous spirit, spunk, and the stick-to-itiveness to chart your own path.  The first time I took a day for myself just to hang out, it was pretty amazing to think about the fact that there were folks taking care of business on my behalf so that I could get away.  But being the boss does come with a cost.  To...

Today, we celebrate Women's History Month, and on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I am beyond thrilled to have a panel of women CEOs who are also members of my Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business cohort.  But first, we discuss fashion in terms of the meanings behind the colors of green, purple, and white, their significance for women, and which color resonates most with each guest.  Help me w...

Today, we kickoff Women's History Month, and this month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I am beyond thrilled to have a panel of women CEOs with an incredibly diverse background as leaders representing each of the STEAM disciplines of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Joining the panel are Pearl Hanks, Principal at P Enterprise Consulting Services; Kristy Grant-Hart, Founder...

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Azhelle Ward, The Toy Coach. In our last conversation together, Azhelle will raise our awareness about toys that she helped to shepherd from concept to reality with two different women who have been students in her Toy Creators Academy. I wanted to bridge the recognition of Black History Month with the upcoming celebration of Nati...

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with The Toy Coach, Ms. Azhelle Ward. During our second conversation, Azhelle will go a little deeper to discuss the differences in how her expertise and lived experience were valued pre- and post- The Black Lives Matter movement. What she will share is rather personal and may give some in our podcast Community reason to pause and reflect on their ex...

Hello, Community! This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to celebrate Black History Month with a unique guest, Ms. Azhelle Ward, also known as The Toy Coach! Did you know there was a such thing? Well, there is, and Azhelle will be sharing with us her experiences as a C-suite executive in the toy industry where the challenges associated with the development and promotion of...

Welcome to Black History Month as we recognize African Americans and the Arts. As we navigate the vast canvas of African American history, let us be mindful of the melodies and masterpieces that have shaped our culture. Let us champion DEI in every aspect of our lives, recognizing that it drives progress and prosperity for ALL Americans. And, as we celebrate the artistry of our past, let us plant...

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third conversation with Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications.. Shawn and Dr. Anita will share their insights about creating a 2024 mindset reset that is intentional about aligning purpose driven goals with everyday reality in ways that won’t leave you drained. By being intentional, you will dramatically increase your chances to live...

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications. Today, Shawn will share her entrepreneurial journey and the differences in organizational culture between her very first “real job” as a young adult and the stark contrast to the next company she joined a few years later. That transition was the catalyst for her career philosophy of...

Happy New Year, Community! This month on Real Conversations from the C-Suite, I’m excited to have Ms. Shawn Smith, Founder and CEO of Shawn Smith Communications. During our first epoxide, we’ll explore the annual ritual most of us put ourselves through with the declaration of new year’s resolutions and talk about why she and I both STOPPED participating in said ritual several years ago. And, why y...

News flash: On New Year’s Day, I realized that I’ve entered a new year with the same life, and that things didn’t magically change at the stroke of midnight on December 31st. If that seems like an obvious statement, then why do we still make New Year’s resolutions that we eventually break? This year, let’s create a 2024 mindset reset that is intentional about aligning purpose-driven goals with eve...

Hello, Community! Bittersweet to share my final Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Scharrell Jackson and Dr. Catrena Elliot. In this episode, we're wrapping up our podcast series by focusing on the future. Together, we acknowledge that leadership extends beyond executive titles. Join us as we explore how everyone can exhibit leadership in 2024, fostering a genuine sense of belonging. Let'...

Hello, Community! Excited to dive into my third Real Conversation from the C-suite with Ms. Jackson and Dr. Catrena. Today, we explore the significance of The Practice of the Commons and the Hearth—standing united for causes, even amidst heated conversations. As the world faces challenges, let's discuss how we can engage respectfully during the holidays, fostering connections without straining rel...

Delighted to kick off my second Real Conversation from the C-Suite with Ms. Scharrell Jackson and Dr. Catrena Elliott. In today's episode, we delve deeper into the transformative concept of the Practice of the Table, exploring how the simple act of gathering around a table fosters a sense of belonging. Amidst global challenges, our discussion highlights the crucial role of coming together over foo...

Today, I’m excited to talk with my guests Ms. Scharrell Jackson and Dr. Catrena Elliot about what belonging means to each of them, and how belonging is a gift to organizations in terms of both culture and the bottom line. Connect with me! Web - https://www.doctoranita.com/ YouTube - https://bit.ly/DrAnitaYouTube LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anita-polite-wilson-ph-d-77695b/

It's that magical time of the year again, and I'm thrilled to be here to kick off the festive spirit of the holidays by exploring the joy, the challenges, and the profound moments that make this season so special. As we all know, beyond the twinkling lights and the gift-wrapped packages lies a deeper significance. It's a time for connection, compassion, and the warmth of shared moments. In a world...

With Ms. Jasmine Bellamy, the Head Merchant & Culture Transformer at Reebok. She is also a Sports Illustrated 100 Influential Black Women in Sports honoree. To conclude this month’s Real Conversations from the C-Suite series with Ms. Jasmine Bellamy, we’ll consider the role of change management as the heart of Inclusion & Belonging because it requires us to be willing to change our minds a...

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second conversation with Ms. Jasmine Bellamy, the Head Merchant & Culture Transformer at Reebok. She is also a Sports Illustrated 100 Influential Black Women in Sports honoree. Today, they’ll discuss the importance of vulnerability in leaders and the opportunity that being vulnerable creates to foster strengths-based partnerships that invites and values every voice...

Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to kick off this month’s Real Conversations from the C-Suite with her guest Ms. Jasmine Bellamy, the Head Merchant & Culture Transformer at Reebok. She is also a Sports Illustrated 100 Influential Black Women in Sports honoree. In their first conversation, they’re going to discuss a construct around LOVE that Dr. Anita can’t wait to share with you, so be...

Welcome to November, the month of Thanksgiving, and a time for reflection, gratitude, and, of course, a delicious feast with loved ones. This month, Dr. Anita will focus on leaders who understand the critical importance of leadership that integrates the idea of love. Leaders who serve us the nourishment of love, compassion, and inclusivity are leaders to be thankful for. Connect with me! Web - htt...

Thank you for returning for Dr. Anita’s third and final Real Conversation from the C-Suite with an amazing panel of professionals committed to the work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Dr. Catrena Elliot, Jerry Gonzales, Dwayne Robertson, and Gaurav Goel. Today, the panel wraps up the discussion with practical steps any organization can take that will drastically reduce the scarine...

Welcome back to Dr. Anita’s second Real Conversation from the C-Suite with a distinguished panel of guests: Dr. Catrena Elliot, Jerry Gonzales, Dwanye Robertson, and Gaurav Goel. Today, the panel is discussing the scary trend in corporate America that is deprioritizing diversity work to the point of renaming the role of Chief Diversity Officer or, in some instances, eliminating the position altoge...

Hello, Community! Dr. Anita is excited to kick off this month’s Real Conversation from the C-Suite with a panel of guests assembled to discuss her annual theme that explores What’s Scary About Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging work. Join Dr. Catrena Elliot, Jerry Gonzales, Dwayne Robertson, and Gaurav Goel as they share their backgrounds and experiences in corporate America and their jo...