The Power Within

Live from the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference, host Alethia Jackson — founder of The Ultimate PowerPlay — sits down with Olympic Gold Medalist and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley for a powerful conversation on purpose, resilience, and the true meaning of power. In this inspiring episode, Benita shares how she transformed vision into action, led with unwaveri...

In this episode of The Power Within Podcast, host Alethia Jackson, founder of The Ultimate PowerPlay, sits down with Paige Soya, Managing Partner at K Street Capital. With two unicorns and over a decade of investing in high-growth, regulated industries, Paige offers a powerful perspective on innovation and leadership in the startup world. Together, Alethia and Paige explore the true meaning of pow...

Join The Power Within host Alethia Jackson as she sits down with Barbara Best to talk about redefining power and using it to uplift others. Barbara shares how she helps women connect, collaborate, and build community, while also challenging them to claim their seat at the financial table. From negotiating salaries with confidence to letting go of shame around past money mistakes, Barbara offers pr...

In this masterclass episode of The Power Within Podcast, host Alethia Jackson engages in a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation with Karen Ignagni, Executive Board Chair of EmblemHealth—one of the most respected voices in healthcare leadership. Together, they unpack what it truly means to lead at the intersection of innovation, policy, and service—where executive decision-making is anchored...

In this compelling episode of The Power Within, host Alethia Jackson sits down with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, who represents Illinois’s 2nd District and is a candidate for the U.S. Senate. Their candid and thoughtful conversation explores what power and public service truly mean in today’s world. Together, they challenge traditional notions of power—often mistaken for volume, status, or force—and...

In this powerful episode of The Power Within, Alethia Jackson sits down with dynamic CEO and master convener Keenan Austin Reid for an authentic and energizing conversation about building community, owning your power, and navigating spaces with intention.  Keenan shares hard-earned lessons on sponsorship, driving impact, and protecting your power — from overcoming the doubts of others early in her...

In this episode of The Power Within, host Alethia Jackson sits down with Kristi Rogers — a dynamic executive, trailblazing founder, and bold risk-taker — for an unfiltered conversation about what it truly means to own your power. Kristi challenges the myth that power is defined by titles or status, instead revealing how it’s rooted in authenticity and the courage to take on challenges others might...

The Power Within Podcast: Hana S. Sharif on Manifestation, Intention & Writing Your Own Story In this inspiring episode of The Power Within, Arena Stage Artistic Director Hana F. Sharif shares a heartfelt conversation about living with intention, leading with purpose, and the power of choice. Hana reflects on her leadership journey, shaped by clarity of vision and a deep commitment to service...

On this episode of The Power Within, Alethia sits down with media executive and Emmy award-winning executive producer Kathy O’Hearn — a powerhouse behind some of television’s most pivotal moments.  With honesty and wisdom, Kathy shares what it truly means to lead from the power within. She reveals her leadership “superpowers”: emotional intelligence, the humility to keep learning, and the courage ...

On this episode of The Power Within, Alethia sits down with Kate Goodall—trailblazing Co-founder & Managing Partner of Halcyon Venture Partners (HVP) and Co-founder of Halcyon. HVP backs seed-stage startups in climate, health and equitytech .    Kate shares her journey from incubating impact-driven startups to reshaping the investment landscape. With her signature blend of humility and bold vi...

On this episode of The Power Within, Alethia sits down with Cleve Mesidor— Executive Director of the Blockchain Foundation. Cleve shares her remarkable journey from political strategist to blockchain pioneer and early crypto adopter.  Drawing from her Haitian heritage and personal superpower of taking risks, Cleve reflects on how she has reinvented herself over the years, reminding us that “Power...

This week on The Power Within, we sit down with the incomparable Shelley Zalis—founder and CEO of The Female Quotient, renowned entrepreneur, and advocate for gender equality. Shelley has been at the forefront of creating inclusive spaces for women for over 20 years. Her journey began with a groundbreaking moment at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2013, where she led a group of over 50 wome...