Lead Through It with Kim and Jada

Send us Fan Mail In this bite-sized laser session, Jada and Kim break down one of the toughest parts of leadership: knowing what to share, how much to share, and when to share it. Inspired by their recent conversation with Sarah Kelley on leading through grief, this episode dives into the real tension leaders feel when navigating big, heavy moments like the loss of a teammate, ethical breaches, or...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lead Through It, Jada and Kim sit down with Sarah Kelly , a steady, values-driven former COO of a statewide reproductive health nonprofit, to talk about two big things leaders don’t always get real about: navigating grief in the workplace, and making a major career and life pivot in your mid-30s. After more than a decade at New Morning, Sarah made the kind of mo...

Send us Fan Mail In this lightning-round episode, Jada and Kim break down their biggest takeaways from their recent interview with Dr. Jim Floyd—owner of Ascent Total Performance and a standout example of what modern leadership really looks like in action. Jim’s story mirrors what so many leaders experience: you excel in your craft… and suddenly you’re leading people, running a business, and navig...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode, Jada and Kim sit down with one of the most inspiring leaders they know— Dr. Jim Floyd , founder of Achieve Total Performance and a heart-led visionary reshaping what healthcare should look like. Jim opens up about the evolution of his leadership journey: the early passion, the growing pains, the moment a trusted team member gave him tough feedback, and ho...

Send us Fan Mail In this energizing mini-episode, Jada and Kim pull back the curtain on a lost recording, a coaching moment, and the surprisingly liberating truth they landed on: you have more than enough time left in 2025 to finish the year with intention. With only a handful of meaningful working weeks left, the pressure to “finish strong” is everywhere. But what if finishing strong simply means...

Send us Fan Mail What if clarity—not confidence—was the key to every breakthrough? In this episode of Lead Through It , hosts Jada Willis and Kim Andrews sit down with Michael “Boot Camp” Thomas — former Columbia Fire Chief, fitness coach, and financial educator — to explore how vision shapes every decision we make. From leading in crisis to building his own home from the ground up, Michael shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lead Through It , Jada and Kim unpack their conversation with Aaron Polkey , attorney, community leader, and candidate for Charleston City Council, whose calm confidence and authenticity left a lasting mark. They explore what it really means to show up with one voice , whether you’re on stage, in a boardroom, or talking with your neighbors. Jada shares a powerfu...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like your big ideas land with silence? You’re not alone. In this episode, Jada Willis and Kim Andrews debrief their conversation with visionary leader Kelly Jolley , exploring what happens when a leader’s enthusiasm collides with a team’s exhaustion. Together, they break down the tension between vision and overwhelm , offering three practical coaching steps any leader ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Lead Through It , Kim Andrews and Jada Willis sit down with Aaron Polkey, President and CEO of the Palmetto Project and candidate for Charleston City Council District 4 . Aaron shares his journey from Charleston native to civil rights attorney to nonprofit leader, and why he felt called to return home to create lasting change. He opens up about what it...

Send us Fan Mail Too often, leadership training is treated like a “one-and-done” event. You sit through a workshop, leave with notes, and then daily fires quickly push those lessons aside. In this episode of Lead Through IT , Jada and Kim dig into why that model doesn’t work—and how ongoing coaching creates lasting change. They break down: Why skills fade without reinforcement and real-world pract...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jada and Kim sit down with Kelly Jolley , Managing Partner of the Jolley Law Group, to talk about her journey from starting a law firm from scratch to leading four offices across South Carolina. Kelly shares what it means to be more than a bio — an author, healthcare attorney, and nonprofit advocate who inspires trust, builds meaningful relationships, and leads wi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like leadership is just the same problems on repeat? In this reflective episode, Jada and Kim introduce a new format: breaking down key takeaways from their interviews and showing you how to put those lessons into practice. Building on their conversation with Nola Grant, they dive into the patterns that show up again and again in leadership, teams, and even personal life...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Jada and Kim sit down with Nola Grant , Executive Vice President of Human Resources at Harvest Hope and former Chief HR Officer at Nephron Pharmaceuticals . Nola’s story is one of resilience, service, and unshakable authenticity. From her early days as a scholar-athlete and Miss South Carolina to her two decades leading HR teams across industries, she shares the pivotal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jada and Kim get real about what it means to lead in 2025, a year already marked by uncertainty, whiplash, and constant change. From funding cuts and political shifts to burnout and pressure on high-performers, they unpack the realities leaders are facing and why “back to basics” is the key strategy right now. Jada shares how she grew and sold her HR consulting fi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, leadership experts Kim Andrews and Jada Willis come together to share how a chance meeting over coffee turned into a powerful professional partnership. What began as two competitive voices in the leadership development space quickly evolved into a friendship built on shared values and complementary approaches to guiding leaders. Listeners will hear a dynamic conve...