Serve It & Own It: A Leadership Lifestyle podcast

The holidays aren't always easy or joyful. For me, the holidays feel surreal. If you know my story, you know that my familial relationships are a bit… nuanced. Even if I'm feeling emotionally off during this holidays season, as a leader, I still have to show up and motivate others. On this episode, I talk about how to continue to lead when you are having a tough time finding motivation. I also sha...

With the season 3 premier, I am bringing something different and more authentic. This rebrand is all about sharing more of ins and outs of my life in corporate leadership. I'm still sharing leadership career strategy, and on this episode, I breakdown the concept of "leadership brand" and why you should be well-acquainted with yours. But I'm also introducing new segments of my show, including my Ro...

As an HR generalist, what seems "strategic" in your position can drastically differ from the strategic initiative of your CEO. To align HR everyday tasks with strategy, you must help #leadership solve the problems that plague their clients, customers and employees. I go in detail about how to do this on this episode. I also share details about the 2022 Emerging LeadHER Summit. The Emerging LeadHER...

This episode is a quick check-in about your 2022 leadership goals. First, have you achieved them or not? If not, that's totally fine. Take time to reframe and restructure them in a way that makes sense for you and your leadership position.  I also share details about the 2022 Emerging LeadHER Summit. The Emerging LeadHER Summit is a career and income development event for HR generalists that are t...

Being an HR Generalist is a great way to touch on all the different pieces of human resources. You can be in a generalist role for years and continue honing your skills and learning new things. After a few years of doing this, you may want more. More responsibility, more authority, new, more nuanced challenges. If you're feeling unfulfilled in your HR generalist role, and you have years of general...

HR generalists can transition to HR leadership with these 3 strategies - 1️⃣ Have a leadership vision for your role 2️⃣ Confidently articulate your leadership vision throughout your personal and professional brand 3️⃣ Be open to receiving a leadership opportunity You can make the transition effortlessly, but you must believe you're worthy of taking on a leadership role and passionately pursue it....

As you listen to this episode, consider this affirmation: "I am worthy and deserving of an HR leadership position that pays me over six figures." Now, do you believe that? Honestly, it took me a while to receive and believe this. For a long time, I was settling. I settled for opportunities that felt comfortable and "safe." The truth is, you can't afford to get complacent in our career because your...

Why is it so hard to recruit strong HR leadership? The simple answer is - you're not attracting top talent. Something about your company is not competitive, and for capable HR leaders, this is extremely important, especially now. The challenges you're facing around - Building culture in an hybrid environment - Responding to a workforce that's struggling with burnout - Retaining talent in the ongoi...

First of all, I'm sending you a virtual hug. This week, like many weeks, is particularly heavy. I recorded this episodes a couple days after the SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade. On this episode, I share ow difficult it is to get through mundane tasks with all of this on my mind and heart. Now, more than ever, we MUST get our financial liberation all the way together. We need a plan, allies and commu...

I'm having a moment this week. Recently I've received several lucrative career opportunities - potential job offers, corporate clients wanting to work with me and even engaging celebrity speakers. Crazy thing is, I'm just being my normal self. Working hard and sharing my leadership perspective on Linkedin. And that's what attracting opportunities to me. I've honed my leadership brand, and now I sh...

Now is the time to disregard insecurities and limiting beliefs that have kept you stagnant in your career. Our community needs more leaders that value integrity and empathy. That leader is you. Yes, you. That little imposter-syndrome-voice in your head, telling you that you are not enough - stop listening! On this episode, I talk about how to your unique strengths and experience has prepared you t...

Honesty moment - it is not your employer's job to create a career path for you. Advocating for yourself is your job. You deserve an opportunity to pursue the career opportunities you desire; and your path starts with figuring out how you make a positive impact at work. Sexism, racism, xenophobia, and HATERS try to come for us every day, and we are still thriving. Winning. Living. On this episode,...

Yes, that's right. Me, first generation corporate warrior, made it to the c-suite. Before I cross the 6-figure mark, I didn't think I was qualified to hold a "director" title. Everyone at that level had 15+ years of experience and none of them looked like me. Then, something changed. On this episode, I talk about how I made that shift. I'm sharing because I want you to know that it's possible for...

On this week's podcast, I share three strategies to help you silence the noise and find your authentic leadership voice at work. Like other big career shifts, this transformation requires you to start with being clear on your core values and what you stand for. Then, considering, how can you communicate that through your actions? Listen to the episode to hear the other tips and then let me know -...

I love this episode with my fellow Candid Career Coaches!  In this episode, Ebony Joyce, Marissa Lee and Uzoma Obidike join me for an insightful conversation about the power of relationship building, specifically having a strong group of like-minded women supporting you.  We came together in April 2020, and we've built a group that's full of networking, friendship, laughs and love. Our entrepreneu...

Struggling to get everything done on an HR team of 1 🤯? Being in HR leadership is more critical than ever. The pace is not slowing down, and now is the time to step into the leadership role your organization needs. You can get everything done and avoid burnout. You must set clear boundaries and priorities 👸🏾 On this episode, I share 5 strategies that I employ to make an impact AND take care of...

This is a different kind of episode. I share how burnout hit me, like literally just knocked me over the head. I've been going HARD in the paint for a good 12 months. Working hard, growing my business, loving on my man, taking of myself. Life has been moving so fast that even on vacation, I'm working. Out of nowhere, I got some health news that put everything on pause. I am 100% healthy, don't wor...

In honor of Women's History Month, this month's episodes are all about relationship building, more specifically, #womensupportingwomen On this week's episode, I have an insightful conversation with Faith Eatman about sponsorship. For us in the corporate world, having influential sponsors is critical. Faith shares why you need a sponsor and how to find one. Here are the resources Faith highlights d...

If no one has encouraged you to pour into yourself, this episode is for you. Investing in your mental health, spirituality, healthier diet, career coach - whatever area you want to develop is a POSITIVE thing. You're probably used to everyone depending on you. You always have to pour into others and rarely make time for yourself. You will reward your friends for winning, but you never take time to...

You are your biggest advocate, and it's time to stop keeping it a secret! Tap into this episode for some easy ways to (humbly) brag on yourself and influence stakeholders.  In my upcoming training, "Land a $100k Job: Promotions and Salary Increases," I'll teach you how to attract these lucrative career opportunities by leveraging your unique strengths and expertise. You'll get the promotion you de...

It's time to level-up in leadership and compensation! On this episode, we're talking about how to get the promotion you deserve, after overcoming rejection. That rejection stings so bad that it may have convinced you that you cannot move up. #thedevilisalie I don't want you doubting your capabilities because of a rejection. The rejection can be attributed to a value misalignment, budget, timing, i...

Honesty moment - I'm not even sure how I balance being an HR executive, entrepreneur, coach, author, podcast host, partner, sister and aunt. All of these roles require me to show up, in all my powerful #QueenEnergy. At any given point, I'm lacking in one of those areas because no one is perfect. But your girl is definitely productive!  Day by day, task by task, moment by moment, I show up as my be...

Let's keep it real - do you know what you want in your career? When was the last time you asked for something more? On this episode, we're talking about how to ask for what you want at work. Once you're clear on your career and income goals, having strong relationships with key stakeholders helps achieve these goals a lot faster. For me, making the relationships is easy. Knowing what I want and be...

Are you ready for authority, power and influence at work? But unsure how to get to the "next level?" This episode is for you. Before we can get to our "next level" we have to understand what the next level actually looks like and what's required of us. Going from entry- or mid-level job to a director+ position requires you to use more of your brain power. The higher you go, it's less about your ab...

In this episode, I ask you, "what do you deserve?" You know I want you to win in your career, make the money you want - all of the things. For me to answer this question, I have to take inventory of all facets of my life, including career, love life, health, friendships, and more. Before I could articulate what I deserve in my career, I had to come to terms with embracing what I deserve in my love...