Unspeakable Leadership

How can women of colour break free from societal expectations, heal from financial trauma, and lead with authenticity? Join us in this transformative conversation with Lystra G. Sam, a social justice entrepreneur, community activist, and founder and managing director, Qmooniti Travel & Lifestyle . Lystra shares her leadership journey, shaped by her upbringing in a Trinidadian household, challe...

How can women of colour break the cycle of burnout and realign their work with their life’s purpose while embracing authentic leadership? Join us in this insightful conversation with Winnie Keji, leadership and management consultant. Winnie shares her leadership journey, beginning as the eldest sibling and evolving through various stages of life. From her early roles as a class prefect and Sunday...

How can women of colour break free from traditional career hierarchies and embrace their full potential as leaders? Join us in this insightful conversation with Dr. Candy Ho, award-winning educator , consultant and entrepreneur. Candy shares her leadership journey, masked by kindness, compassion and values-driven decisions, especially during challenging times. She discusses the limitations of the...

How can women of color overcome the isolation of being the "only one" in leadership and build strong, empowering communities together? Join us in this heartfelt conversation with Shelley-Anne Vidal, founder of ACT by Vidal . Shelley-Anne shares her journey of discovering her natural leadership abilities from a young age, driven by her “gift of the gab.” Her career as an author, coach, speaker, fac...

How can women of color break free from the suffocating superwoman schema and lead with well-being at the forefront? Join us in this powerful conversation with Nataizya Mukwavi, founder of Black Women Connect Vancouver . Nataizya vulnerably shares her own leadership journey, influenced by strong women and her father, and how her collaborative leadership style has evolved as her organization grows....

How can women of colour break free from oppressive leadership structures prioritizing performance over humanity? Join us in this insightful conversation with Altagracia Montilla, Founder and CEO of A.M. Consulting . Together, we dive into how women of color can break free from societal expectations and oppressive ways of leading. Altagracia shares her powerful leadership journey, rooted in her exp...

In the premiere of season two of Unspeakable Leadership , host Rohene Bouajram delves into the significance of rest, spirituality, and breaking generational cycles as women of color leaders. As an immigrant and settler, she reflects on the deep connection to cultural roots and freedom, invoking the nostalgic sound of drums created by the late Zimbabwean artist Douglas Vambe . This season focuses o...

What is your pace? Join us as we close the first season of Unspeakable Leadership with Rohene Bouajram, podcast host, through a walk down memory lane and a powerful reminder. To learn more about the resources mentioned in the episode, check out the show notes here .

How do we lead in alignment and authenticity? Join us in this conversation with Dr. Aftab Erfan, Executive Director of the Centre for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Associate Member at SFU School of Public Policy, and a board member at the Vancouver Foundation. Together, we delve into the complexities of dynamics through the lens of conflict and social justice movements. We explore ten...

Are we facing an illusion of choice in our advancement and leadership? Join us in this conversation with Dr. Priya Bala-Miller, Founder & CEO of Palmyra Partners Consulting Inc. Together, we unravel the illusion of choice within institutional structures and explore the challenges of balancing career, advancement, family, and self-care. Priya highlights how embodiment practices, intuition, and...

How can we elevate each other to lead differently? Join us in this conversation with Ariana Arguello, a Transformational Change Agent in Sustainability, Climate Action, and Energy Conservation. Together, we explore the importance of mentorship and uplifting women of colour in the workforce and leadership roles. Ariana highlights how values of joy and creativity are possible within the journey of l...

How do you sustain activism when you cannot unsee the injustice? Join us in this conversation with Levonne Abshire, Educator, Disability Advocate, Coach, and Director of health equity, promotion, and education at the University of British Columbia. Together, we explore the intersection of advocacy in motherhood and leadership. As a mother of a racialized teen with autism grounded in servant leader...

Many systems are not designed for women of colour to succeed. So, what needs to be redefined, and what actions can we take? Join us in this conversation with Dara Dillon, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of The Inclusivity Institute for Better Data (IIBD). Together, we explore the journey of owning your story amid systemic barriers. The need to reframe narratives and choices and shift mindse...

Join us in this conversation with Dr. Sara Ghebremusse, Cassels Chair in Mining Law and Finance, and Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Law, Western University. Together, we explore the journey of finding a place and environment where you are seen, valued and supported as a woman of colour in your leadership journey. The question of Do I stay or go? coupled with discussing the currency of ambit...

In the inaugural episode of "Unspeakable Leadership," host Rohene Bouajram takes listeners on a reflective journey through her childhood in Harare, Zimbabwe, sharing vivid memories of family, storytelling, and a lush garden. As an immigrant navigating the complexities of being an uninvited guest and settler, Rohene explores the challenges and triumphs of remapping her sense of family and belonging...

Hey there! Welcome to the trailer for Unspeakable Leadership; hosted by Rohene Bouajram. We just had to share a few conversation bites with you to begin our first season of exploring how women of colour lead. Keep your eyes and ears open for weekly episodes to drop every Thursday. If you haven’t already, subscribe now.