Underrated To Unstoppable

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable , Charlene sits down with Chris West, founder of Video Narrative, for an honest conversation about self-trust, identity, and what happens when you finally stop abandoning yourself to meet everyone else’s expectations. Chris shares the deeply personal shift that changed his life. Learning that true leadership begins with honoring your own integrity first...

In this deeply personal episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene sits down with Ralph Henderson for a conversation about loss, identity, and the lasting impact of a life lived with extraordinary potential. Ralph shares the story of losing his identical twin. Not just the grief of losing someone who looked like him, but the heartbreak of losing someone whose brilliance burned bright and fast....

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, I sit down with Elissa Kalver — speaker, author, and founder of WeGotThis.org , the first nonprofit gift registry for cancer patients. At just 34, Elissa was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Instead of letting that diagnosis define her, she chose to redefine what it means to truly live. Through her nonprofit and her new book, We Got Th...

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene Wheeless sits down with JGo to talk about belonging, authenticity, and how play transforms kids, companies, and communities. From Ivy League classrooms to the stage, JGo’s journey is proof that joy and self-worth can change everything. About JGo JGo (pronounced "jay-go") is a keynote speaker, educator, and leader of multiple teams across vario...

What if AI wasn’t just a tool—but a teammate? In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, I sit down with futurist and speaker Neil Redding to explore the next wave of AI. Neil shares why the future of work isn’t about replacing people with technology, but about creating more humanity through it. By skillfully connecting the possible with the practical, Neil Redding is a Near Futurist and Innova...

Change isn’t always bad—it’s just different. But how we respond to it? That’s our power. In this episode of Underrated and Unstoppable, I dive into what it means to be a chooser in life, not a victim of circumstance. Every day, we get 86,400 seconds to decide how we show up—and those decisions shape our purpose, our freedom, and our future. I'm joined by the phenomenal Alicia Couri—CEO of Alicia C...

Making the Choice to Lead Brave Conversations | Nicole Bianchi on Tough Talks, Courage & Leadership What if your biggest breakthrough was one brave conversation away? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nicole M. Bianchi — Chief Bravery Officer, Tough Talk Expert, and bestselling author — to explore how courageous conversations can transform your leadership, your relationships, and your...

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene Wheeless sits down with Rashad Rayford—actor, spoken word artist, and corporate speaker—for a powerful conversation about voice, vulnerability, and choosing to believe you’re enough. Rashad shares: • How improv and poetry helped him find his purpose • What he learned from fear and failure • Why your story is your power—and how to use it • A li...

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, Charlene sits down with Anne Marie Chaker — veteran Wall Street Journal journalist turned professional bodybuilder and author of the upcoming book LIFT (Penguin Random House, June 2025). Anne Marie shares her powerful journey from burned-out reporter with a drinking problem to discovering strength training in her late 40s — a shift that transformed her...

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable , Charlene sits down with Dr. Candace Steele Flippin — career strategist, multigenerational leadership expert, and bestselling author of Get Your Career in SHAPE . Named one of the Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America , Dr. Candace has been featured in Forbes , CNBC , and The Today Show . She’s also the founder of the Global Career Adv...

In this episode of Underrated to Unstoppable, I sit down with Alain Hunkins: Leadership expert, speaker, and author of Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. Alain shares a pivotal moment that reshaped his entire understanding of leadership, connection, and what it truly means to be human. It began when someone dared to be vulnerable in front of him, and for the fi...