The Unapologetic Executive

Welcome back to Freeda's World, the podcast for professional Black women who are dedicated to achieving total wellness and balance in their lives. After a year-long hiatus, we are back stronger than ever and excited to kick off Women's History Month by diving into the topic of total wellness. In this episode, we discuss what total wellness means for professional Black women and what it looks like...

In this week's episode, Ritha talks wellness with Michelle Ross, COTA, co-founder of Live Life Rehab, and a certified occupational therapist assistant. Wellness is a lifelong journey. There will be many bumps on the road, but you will be successful as long as you are intentional and purposeful. Michelle drops a lot of gems. Get your baskets ready, open up your minds and collect these gems.  To lea...

Happy Birthday to my beloved grandmother Freda. Although she is no longer with us, her life has inspired women all over in so many ways. In this episode, we talk about the FREEda Way and the importance of being human. As the year comes to a close, we discuss the importance of remaining positive despite what we are going through. As we head-on into the new year, remember the FREEda Principles. Be F...

This week we are talking strategy! Many of us are anxiously trying to get things in order with the new year coming. As women of color, we often have too much on our plate. Achieving a work-life balance seems to be unattainable. What is the key to success? How can we strategize to optimize our lives? In this episode, consultant and strategist Debbie Louis-Cesar drop some gems on how to organize and...

This week we are talking promotions and raises! We work hard, and we deserve to be compensated accordingly. This week, we have the amazing Lucha Saint-Fleury, a Director of Talent Acquisition for a large NYC company. In this episode, Lucha talks to us about the many ways we can leverage ourselves for our next promotion and or raise. You do not want to miss this gem-dropping session! *FREEda's Worl...

In this episode of FREEda'S World, we discuss setting boundaries. Let's face it, boundaries have taken on a whole new meaning, especially at the workplace. We went from clocking out at 5 PM on the dot to now answering emails at 2 AM, and this is after working a whole 8-hour shift! Something has got to give. We need to reclaim our time and manage expectations when it comes to our time.

FREEda Fam we are back! We are so excited to be back! There is so much going and we are back to help you navigate these crazy workplace streets. In this episode Ritha shares some life updates and gives a preview on what to expect at FREEda's World. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @freedas_world 

FREEda Fam! We missed you so much! FREEda's World is officially coming back Wednesday, December 1st!  Thanksgiving is tomorrow and we know that you are excited to spend much-needed time with your family and friends. But as we celebrate we have to remember to keep safety measures in place. We are still in the middle of a global pandemic.  In this episode of FREEda's World, Ritha and her special gue...

This week we are talking about diversity and inclusion with Tatiana Dorsey!  Tatiana works in the Consumer Goods Industry in the space of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable working environments where employees feel welcomed and bring their "whole-selves" to work and having the opportunity to grow, contribute, and develop.   She continues her comm...

This week I have the privilege of interviewing the amazing Christa Newkirk, owner and operator of EclectikRead LLC and co-author of the newly released book, The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A&T University, 2nd Edition.  In this episode, Christa will talk about her HBCU experience as well as the importance of this recent book and its potential impact on the Black community. Social Media: @Eclect...

This week I am coming to you with a solo episode. Things have been quite interesting these last several months and as we enter into a new quarter, a new season, I wanted to revisit the topics of fear and worry.  Despite what is going on outside, despite our current employment statuses and despite the hardships, we still have to keep pressing on. We still have to be giving even when we are in a tim...

This week we have another amazing guest by the name of Jocelyn Alexander. Like our previous guest, she too is a co-author of the recently released book, "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A & T University, 2nd Edition". In this episode, Jocelyn and I discuss traveling during COVID as well as her chapter in the book "The HBCU Experience, North Carolina A & T University, 2nd Edition. Jocelyn is th...

Welcome back everyone for another episode of FREEda's World! We are back from our summer hiatus and we are ready to get back into the swing of things. This week we have an amazing guest by the name of Shani Farmer. In this episode, Shani discusses her work as a relationship enthusiast, her written works and her love for her HBCU, North Carolina State Agricultural, and Technical University. About S...

The mind is so powerful. Where the mind goes, the man will follow. If we allow our minds to go to "the dark place", then we will go to "the dark place". If our minds go to a place of confidence, then we will not only be led to confidence, we will be confident.  As we continue to strive in these uncertain times, remember to strengthen your minds. Feed them with positivity and surround yourself with...

It's been. a few weeks but I am back! In this episode, I talk about the importance of women being present in the midst of trying times. As people of color, we find ourselves yet again, in the midst of a war. We are fighting so many elements at the same time. COVID, racism, injustice, gender discrimination. We are going through it all, and it can be tiring. We are tired. But we cannot give up hope,...

Happy Wednesday FREEda Fam! This week, I am dishing with the amazing Jessica Sinclair, Founder of Network Like You Mean It. Jessica is a nurse professional and entrepreneur extraordinaire.  On this episode, Jessica shares her journey to nursing after being a PR professional for so many years.  She also talks about how her background as a PR professional has elevated her nursing career. Jessica's m...

This week's episode was hard to get through. I am not happy. What's happening in this country is not ok. I am tired, but there is work to be done. Women of color are seen as the backbone of the community, and we are. We are the backbones of our community. We are the voice. When they kill our men, we are the ones who speak up, while still holding it together to care for children and our community....

This pandemic has devastestated all aspects of our lives. It has reshaped the way we celebrate birthdays, funerals, graduations and especially weddings. As a 30 something year old woman, attending weddings is  like having a second job. Several of my friends had to cancel their weddings and many are still in limbo. On this episode, Lucha Cineas- Saint- Fleury, CEO and founder of Designed By Lu, wil...

This week we are talking money. During regular times, managing money can be a task. But as we are currently in a global pandemic, the need to manage our money wisely is imperative. We have to be smart and we have to be cautious. On this episode finance guru, Nadia Aristide will discuss: ▪️ Tips on managing your finances⁠ ▪️ Resources available to entrepreneurs⁠ ▪️ Additional resources for those la...

This week we are talking real estate with licensed real estate agent Yadlynd Cherubin! I know that we are in a pandemic, but real estate still matters! There are a lot of concerns with regards to buying and selling property and understandably so, and the rumors floating around regarding the real estate market doesn't help. On this episode Yadlynd and I will debunk some of these rumors and provide...

Happy Wednesday FREEda Fam! This week we are talking about Domestic Violence during quarantine with licensed social worker, Alethea Best. Over the last couple of weeks, we have read reports that incidents of domestic violence have surged as a result of COIVD-19. With stay at home orders in place throughout most of the country, the up tick in cases do not come as a surprise. Alethea Best, LMSW, Soc...

This week I have the absolute pleasure of discussing the topic of Self Love in Isolation with the amazing Randi B!⁠ ⁠ Randi B. is a former diversity and inclusion strategist who's tired of helping corporations simply check the diversity + inclusion box. Instead, she's focused on spearheading real change. As an author, speaker, and Sista•intendent of Inclusivity, she's cultivating conversations to...

Another week has gone by and we are still inside. People are still dying. People are losing their jobs every day. The silver in this coronapocalypse is that we are all in this together. On this episode, we are checking in with one of our nurses who have been on the front lines in New York City from day one.  Tune is as she shares her truth, her experience, her life, as a frontline nurse during thi...

Isaiah 41:10 says "so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." We are in some serious times and a lot of us are feeling the effects of the Rona virus. It is not a game in these streets. But in this time of trouble, all we can do is  lift our eyes unto the hills because we don't  know what...

Isaiah 41:10 says "so do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." We are in some serious times and a lot of us are feeling the effects of the Rona virus. It is not a game in these streets. But in this time of trouble, all we can do is  lift our eyes unto the hills because we don't  know what...