Serve It & Own It: A Leadership Lifestyle podcast

Back when I was 15, earning 6 figures was significantly different to what it is now. We are seeing the need to either increase your salary income, or create multiple streams of income to afford a comfortable living.  This is where my expertise and passion come in. I not only help women thrive in highly paid leadership roles, but I also help them get those highly paid roles. There are many reasons...

As a HR and executive leadership coach, I'm hearing first hand from my clients about the HR initiatives they intend to roll out in their organizations as they start 2024.  However, with that desire to solve issues they've identified, also comes frustration around how to get buy-in from their respective leadership teams and go on to solve the issues they've expertly identified. In this episode, I g...

Your mindset can make or break you. Your perspective of yourself and the world around you affects every aspect of your life.  But what do you do when you can't seem to get a hold of your thoughts? What do you do when you feel left behind, and nothing is going according to plan? On Christmas morning, a time meant for joy, unity and celebration, I found myself sad, alone and spiraling down a rabbit...

Moving into a leadership position, I thought I'll be learning these new skills and taking on new responsibilities.   Whilst that's certainly part of it, that's not the hard part. That's not the part that stretches me. It's the people leadership aspect.  During this episode, I want to talk specifically about how much I've grown in that area and where I want to go. And I hope that in reflecting on t...

Have you ever been in an interview and been asked the question 'why should we hire you' and you've drawn a blank? What they are looking for is for you to articulate your value. You must be able to demonstrate that you require, and are able to command a certain salary, certain job titles and certain perks because you bring results.  Measuring your impact is not only important, it's also your respon...

It's the first episode of 2024 and what a year 2023 has been!  Join me as I reflect on the highs and lows of last year, from helping a long-term corporate client navigate a pretty challenging time at their organization, to having a successful but scary medical operation.  Tune in to hear: How I successfully incorporated what I do in my business into my 9-5 My perspective on a significant low in 20...

This episode features two of our speakers for the Emerging LeadHER Summit. Ebony Joyce and Dr. Uzoma Obidike are two incredible career coaches. On this livestream, we talk about the value of attending networking events IRL. Even for us introverts, stepping out of your comfort zone and being in the room with people can bring new connections and opportunities.  Follow Ebony Joyce here on Linkedin -...

This episode features two of our speakers for the Emerging LeadHER Summit! Marissa Lee is a Career Coach and Founder of Sow Evolve and Aisha Ortiz is HR professional and CEO of Aisha Ortiz Consulting. On this livestream, we share more about our careers in HR leadership and the real tea about balancing 9-5 career with a thriving business. I also share how I became a Chief People Officer and what yo...

On this episode, we talk about CASH MONEY! I share how I doubled my corporate salary, twice. The path to a multiple six-figure salary was straightforward. You must start with identifying how much money you want to make and which role pays at that level. Then, you make strategic moves to land that role. I share those moves on the episode.  I also interviewed Ayanna Dutton. Ayanna is a senior market...

Here's a common misconception I hear from HR professionals. You believe that even with ample years of experience in HR, you do not have power to influence and impact people in your organization. That is not true. To make the kind of impact you desire, you must start with expressing your strengths and unique perspective. On this livestream, I share 3 actions you can take TODAY to exhibit executive...

I FINALLY got to experience Renaissance and all I can say is WOW. Beyonce is such an incredible artist and performer and the show was a clear call to action for ALL of us to be independent, fierce and phenomenal advocates.  On this live, I share 5 lessons learned for HR LeadHER's from the Beyonce experience. One key takeaway for us in HR leadership is we must be visionaries. It's easy to get consu...

Today's episode was supposed to be my hot take on the allegations against my girl Lizzo, but I have something else heavy on my heart that I want to share. I want to talk about forgiving people that have hurt you, particularly women that look like me that have caused me harm. I have an incredible resource to help you optimize your profile and attract the positions you desire. I've invited your favo...

***Apologies for the static noise - the devil tried to get me on this livestream but I pushed through!  On this episode, I breakdown how to connect with the right kind of recruiters without speaking to a bunch of duds. I don't want you wasting your time chatting about opportunities that are for someone less qualified and that will pay you less than you deserve.  You may find yourself receiving Lin...

Breaking into the c-suite is possible for you. Your ascension to the c-suite can be a seamless transition, for the right opportunity, at the right time. Unfortunately, Black women (and women in general) have been barred from holding these seats. We've made some progress over the last few decades but the statistics are still troublesome. And with the recent Supreme Court ruling on affirmative actio...

On this episode, we discuss what a leadership brand is and why HR Generalists need one to expedite their career advancement. At the 2023 Emerging LeadHER Summit, you can learn how to create your unique leadership brand and increase your income. My signature event goes down on Sept. 30 in Manhattan in-person! This event is all about learning career-building and income-generating strategy. I've invi...

Deciding to invest in a coach is a big decision, especially when you're at a critical point in your career. Choosing the right coach can help accelerate your process and help you advance. On this livestream, I about when to invest in a coach, some of the best coaches for HR professionals and how to pay for this resource.  But when do you know if it's time to hire a coach? A coach will help you sol...

On this episode, Amber Hall and I talk about her transition from being an independent contributor to a leadership position. Amber is a leader in product development and management, in the plumbing industry, at a global organization. Our conversation is so so good and full of so many gems. I love the transparency around her ascension.  Moving up within a global company is a really proud, empowering...

By the time you hear this episode, I'll be enjoying the Cartagena sunshine and vibes! But here's the real tea - carving out time to take a week away and totally disconnect was challenging for me! I take PTO here and there, but for this trip, I was committed to being off off. That took proper planning, delegation and releasing my perfectionist tendencies. On this episode, I share tips on how you pr...

HR leaders, time for you to be more selfish! By being selfish, I don't mean being a detriment to others. I mean you need to be more intentional about taking care of yourself, your well-being and your mental health. Being more selfish has made me a much better leader and HR practitioner. Part of that is shifting my mindset. Another part is silencing the imposter syndrome voice that tell me I need t...

As an expert in Human Resources, your unique perspective is critical. The combination of your HR background and deep knowledge about the organization's culture and mission create the opportunity for you to step up as a strategic advisor and thought leader. On this episode, I talk about why and how you need to leverage that position. After listening to this episode, I want you to go ahead and share...

On this episode, I open up about an issue that has caused all kinds of problems in my life for the last few years. I've been dealing with fibroids since my diagnosis in October 2019.  Disclaimer - if you are uncomfortable talking about terms such as fibroids, cycle and uterus, you should skip this episode. Also, I am not a medical professional. I am sharing my personal experience. Recently, I had...

During the last few months, I've been going through a really tough time at work. I'm hella proud to say that I made it to the other side of this challenging time. I'm also proud to admit that while it was a really challenging time, it made me better in many ways. On this episode, I talk about the idea of "failing" at work. We all make mistakes here and there, and sometimes, we can be really hard o...

This episode is for HR leaders that want to set bold goals for 2023. I talk about how I want to make a positive impact by disrupting the status quo in corporate america. I want to reposition conversations around culture and actually create spaces where marginalized people feel like they belong and they can thrive. This is a huge task. But we must be the change we wish to see in the world, and I'm...

I have to be smart about how I spend my time and money. This episode is about being more intentional about spending time doing the things that bring me joy and make me happy. For me to show up as an impactful and personable leader, I must dedicate time to pouring into my peace and well-being every day. This year, I am committing to being a better partner, friend, aunt and sister, and on this episo...

Happy New Year, LeadHER's! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and had time to relax and rejuvenate. I know I did! Now that we're back, in full swing of 2023 - honestly, I'm not quite ready! On this episode, I share some reflections and thoughts about my 2022 wins and epiphanies. While I experienced a lot of success in 2022, that success required a lot of my energy. A lot my positive, motivating...