Serve It & Own It: A Leadership Lifestyle podcast

Let's get personal. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain and bringing you into my life at a level I never have before.  With honesty and vulnerability, I'm discussing how my partner and I manage our differences in preparation for the baby, how I restructured the business for 6 months off, as well as reflections on how becoming a mother is influencing my career and business goals. Key Take...

Come with me as I reflect on my journey of building and maintaining friendships as an adult. In this episode, I dive into the challenges and joys of forming new friendships in adulthood. I discuss the difficulty of maintaining old friendships while embracing new ones, particularly during significant life transitions.  Tune in for actionable tips that I've implemented for finding and nurturing new...

In this episode, I'll be sharing my thoughts on what's next for my career post maternity leave. I'll be exploring the emotional and professional considerations involved in deciding between staying in the nonprofit sector or transitioning back to the for-profit world, all while balancing her new responsibilities as a mother.  Whether you're in HR or considering a career change, Tune in to learn how...

I am 34 weeks pregnant! Can you believe it?!  During this episode, I'll be sharing my strategies for transitioning out of work for six months, as well as the preparations I'm making at home for the arrival of my baby boy.  We'll be discussing the importance of effective delegation, how I'm setting up my team for success in my absence, as well as the leadership growth I'm envisioning when I get bac...

One of the most common questions I get is 'how do you look so confident'? And even though I wouldn't necessarily call myself confident, I have mastered the secret to exuding confidence. Especially in professional spaces. In part four of the networking series, I'm sharing secrets to showing up looking and feeling your best. Whether you're an introvert or just looking to boost your networking skills...

Are you enjoying the Networking series so far? In this episode, we dive into the best strategies for finding networking events that will help you grow your professional connections. Whether you're an entrepreneur, job seeker, or professional aiming to expand your network, this episode will guide you through where to find networking opportunities and how to make the most of them. Tune in to hear: T...

As we carry on with our theme of the month, Networking Events, this week, I want to show you how to add value when attending networking events. It's crucial to set clear intentions and goals prior to showing up. Whether you're seeking job leads, business partnerships, or opportunities to promote your services, this episode provides practical tips on how to show up authentically, engage meaningfull...

Throughout the month of July, we are going to be talking about all things Networking Events. During this episode specifically, I'm breaking down three mistakes you should avoid to make sure you represent yourself and your brand well at a networking event. If you're a Housewives fan, you're in for a treat with some throwback examples, but if you're not, don't worry, I'll keep you in the loop with a...

If you listened to last week's episode, you'll know that I'm expecting my baby boy and my partner and I are so grateful for this blessing.  However, as someone who tends to prioritize work, I've had to examine what this next season of my life is going to look like.  In this episode, I discuss how I'm preparing my team for maternity leave, some personal reflections and practical tips. Whether you'r...

This is a very special episode! I've got a huge announcement to share with you and I can't believe I've managed to keep it under wraps this long. If you've been here for any amount of time, you'll know that this has been a long time coming and I'm so pleased you're finally going to be up to date with this major life change we're going through. Don't forget to let me know your thoughts in the comme...

The workplace can really test you at times. Directly or indirectly, they're testing your intelligence, your patience, or your integrity.  It might be because I'm a HR leader or a black woman in leadership. Whatever the reason is, today, I am showing you how to take your power back by standing up for yourself and challenging people in a way that feels comfortable to you, with three of my favorite p...

There's a lot going on in the world right now. You just have to turn on the news and the anxiety kicks in. And that's before whatever might be going on in your personal life.  It's really easy to get overwhelmed. So in this episode, I wanted to pause and bring you four ways that I maintain peace when I'm going through some mentally and emotionally taxing times. Tune in to hear 4 ways to find peace...

When looking to land your first HR job straight out of college, it can be nerve wracking putting together a resume with low or no experience, and feel confident about it.  It can be even more nerve wracking to create a LinkedIn profile you're proud of. Especially because HR is a competitive industry.  The good news is that recruiters aren't expecting you to have a lot of work experience straight o...

Okay I know there's a lot of talk about how hard it is to find jobs at the moment.  But I promise you. If you approach the search correctly, you'll land the job that will set you up for a great start in your career.  In this episode, I'm going to break down three tips that will help you navigate this season.  Tune in to hear: 3 tips on how to land your first HR Job after college What should not be...

The blog is here! I'm so grateful that I get to create yet another resource empowering women to advance their corporate careers. When women are winning financially, our communities are winning.  Our communities are run by women that are the backbones of their households. So if we are bringing in top dollar, so are our families. They then go out in their community and hopefully improve that communi...

Starting a blog is probably not something you've considered as a HR professional.  But the truth is there are limitless possibilities when it comes to using this medium as a way to grow your personal brand. Not only is there income earning potential, but you will also grow your thought leadership as you continue to assert your unique perspective in your chosen field.  This is exactly why I've star...

Regardless of which industry you're in, building a personal brand is key. For you as a HR professional in corporate or in business, you have to know the reason why you're the go-to expert. You have to be able to cultivate a unique identity that sets you apart from the rest.  With a strong brand, you'll be able to increase visibility and build credibility in your industry of choice.  Queen Bey has...

Have you listened to Cowboy Carter? If not, what are you doing? Now, y'all know I don't do a podcast about music reviews. So what I really want to talk about is how to transform your HR department with some tips that the queen bee herself has taught us. During this episode, I'll take you through: 3 lessons learned from Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tangible examples of how you can apply all three to you...

The job market is a mess right now.  Applications are many, job openings are few. Which means it's more important than ever to stand out from the crowd.  During this episode, I am going to let you in on the number one way I've continued to stand out, year after year, secure highly paid and aligned jobs, and taught my clients to do the same.  Tune in as I break down: The most effective way to stand...

The whole reason I started my business was to help more Black women cross the six figure mark. It's important to me. Before I hit that milestone, it felt impossible. But in hindsight, if I just had someone telling me exactly how to do that, I would have got there so much faster. Ultimately, this is all so that we can secure financial freedom for ourselves.  In order for you to do that, you need to...

When it comes to negotiating a salary, it really doesn't have to be so hard. This episode is going to be succinct and to the point because I want to take some of the anxiety and imposter syndrome that tends to float to the surface for people around this topic.  The information that I'm sharing with you in this episode is informed by both my own experiences as a candidate going through this process...

Asking for a salary increase is probably one of the most anxiety inducing conversations you will ever have to go through as an adult. But that's only if you don't know how to handle it. In this episode, I will be showing you exactly how to approach this conversation, leave with your head held high and a salary that you are not only proud of, but that you deserve. Tune in to hear: Mistakes people m...

If I asked you to tell me in a sentence, what your leadership brand is, would you be able to articulate it? If not, don't worry. In this episode, I uncover three areas that you need to consider as you start to develop your leadership brand and find your authentic voice. Tune in as we: Explore finding your authentic voice and how it shapes your leadership style Strategies to embrace confidence in y...

"A woman alone has power, but collectively, we have impact" ForbesWomen Historically, we have been taught that women can't work together. But figuring out how to do just that is in fact the only way to beat the patriarchy. As a black woman, it's so important to create space in your life for strong women to come in, whether that's by bringing them up with you as you advance in the workplace, invest...

Happy Valentine's Day y'all! I know you're already focusing on intentionally building your friendships with loved ones, romantic relationships with spouses and family relationships.  But during this episode, I want to present three other types of relationships that you might have neglected. These are relationships I continuously invest in and have helped me lead better, earn more and grow my brand...