Your Next Move Podcast

In this episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Dre Brown, a self-taught freelance makeup artist who has cultivated a creative community over the last 15 years and collaborated with brands like MTV, BRAVO, WEtv, Food Network, Comedy Central, Refinery29, COSMOPOLITAN, COMPLEX, SEVENTEEN, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Unilever, and more!  Tune in as Dre brings us along her journey from corporate Ameri...

In an incredibly fast-paced world that shows no signs of slowing down, it can be hard to pump the brakes on our own minds to find rest and ease amidst all the chaos. That is why in this episode, Kimberly sits down with Krystal Jackson, LPC - owner and clinical director of Simply Being Wellness Counseling , to talk about self-care, wellness, and creating ease in our lives. On a mission to help prof...

In this episode, Kimberly is joined by special guest Percell Dugger to talk about all things wellness, health, and community.  Percell is not only a NIKE running coach but also a wellness consultant and writer dedicated to fostering equitable health and culture within the community. Percell's expertise and passion shine through his various roles, making a profound impact on promoting inclusivity a...

"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." - George Bernard Shaw   In this episode, Kimberly wants us to think about communication styles in the same way we think about the famous 5 love languages - understand who we are, how we receive information, and how others around us receive information. So lean in for this insider's look into one of Kimberly's mo...

Melissa Jean-Baptiste thought she was doing all the right things when it came to her finances, but after trying to secure a loan to buy her first home, she quickly realized the reality. She wasn't doing anything, learning how money truly operated, or how to use it as a tool. Fast forward, and Melissa now helps other millennials build generational wealth through debt management strategies, passive...

Kimberly knows that when you attend professional events such as conferences, you are spending a pretty penny. It's imperative that you can optimize the experience to get the outcome you desire. So in this episode, your host shares the top three steps you need to maximize your time and investment when attending professional events.   Whether you're looking for a role at a major corporation or an up...

If you know a little bit about Kimberly, you know she does A LOT of public speaking. Whether it be keynotes, workshops, or trainings, public speaking has been a large part of her business and career. And let's be honest, even if you don't consider yourself a public speaker, knowing how to properly articulate your ideas in public settings is crucial to any job. So in this episode, Kimberly leans in...

Sneakerhead and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill - a leadership development institute for higher education and the corporate space, Lenny Williams is a true educator at heart. Joining Kimberly to speak about authenticity in the workplace, listen in as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and explains the importance of knowing who you are and creating your own narrative.   From wearing kicks to wo...

Struggles with weight loss and body image can impact us in all areas of life and is something Kimberly understands too well. So in this episode, she invites reformed professional dieter turned certified life and weight loss coach, Jennifer Dent Brown, to share how she's helped hundreds of women stop dieting forever.   Guiding clients to step off the weight loss struggle bus, tune in as Jennifer re...

Today's episode is a little different as your host answers one of your questions - who is in Kimberly Brown's circle?   Listen in as Kimberly shares the different types of relationships she has that helps her work, optimize efficiency, take care of her health, and get all the things done on a regular basis. From where she found her circle to how she builds trust, tune in as Kimberly encourages you...

Do you feel like you can do your job with your eyes closed? Are you a "lifer" - remaining at your job for years even though you feel unfulfilled? This is exactly how Jackie Janiec feels as she joins Kimberly in another career coaching segment of Your Next Move.   Tune in as Jackie chats about her career right now, what she actually wants out of a job, and the limiting stories holding her back from...

Today Kimberly talks all about books and their importance, even in the age of the internet, coaches, conferences, and workshops. And to kickstart your literary journey, Kimberly shares her top 15 books to help you make her next move, whether it's in business, love, boundaries, or just a few hours of self-care.   KEY POINTS: - Why is reading still important? - Kimberly's top 15 favorite reads - Wha...

Ariel Belgrave is a certified health and fitness coach who helps high-achieving women build healthy habits to better take care of themselves so they can thrive at work and at home. An Under Armour athlete featured in Forbes, NBC, and beyond, you may think she joins Kimberly to talk general health and fitness, but in today's episode, Ariel is here to discuss professional burnout.   Tune in as Ariel...

You've probably heard that relationships are everything, and Kimberly is here to tell you…THEY STILL ARE!   So following her breakdown of professional peers, sponsors, and teachers, in this episode, we dive even deeper and take a look at the people you admire, those you respect, and the power players who can move the needle.   KEY POINTS: - Who do you admire? - What draws your respect in the workp...

In this episode, Kimberly Brown breaks down coffee chats. We aren't talking about those cute coffee dates at your local shop though. We are talking career coffee chats - the professional dates you're having in your network to know a person better, engage them, and get the information you need to move your career forward.   So whether you're listening or watching, get your coffee ready and lean in...

As you take on new opportunities and identities, it's important that we step into them confidently, and dress is arguably a big part of that. This is where Germanee Gerald comes in. As the lead stylist of GG&Co, she helps transform and maintain the image of executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to help them show up confidently no matter what.   So tune in as Germanee and your host Kimberly...

With expectations of a fresh start, new beginning, new boss, new team, and all the things that come with your first day at a new job, when it is not what you expected or were looking forward to, it can be really hard. But the real question is, what now?    Applicable to so many, tune in as Kimberly dives deeper into this reader question from her column in The Cut - New York Magazine, and learn wha...

Job descriptions are like a Christmas wish list, with the hiring manager itemizing every single skill, task, and experience they prefer a candidate to possess. So how can we show that we are qualified for a job when we don't necessarily meet all of the expectations?   In this episode, adapted from a reader question Kimberly received on The Cut - New York Magazine, your host walks you through her i...

Helping nine-to-five hotties earn more and build wealth, product manager and founder of Flynanced, Cinneah El-Amin, joins Kimberly in this episode to discuss advocating for yourself and creating a lifestyle where our career supplements the lives we want to live, not overtake them.   So lean in as Cinneah shares how she has grown her salary to six figures through negotiating often, job-hopping regu...

Are you realizing just how underpaid you are? Are you bored, feeling stuck, and ready to move into a new role in your current career? You know you are capable of more, but does your boss?   In this episode, Kimberly helps you convince your boss as she answers these questions and more in this special episode adapted from her column Your Next Move found in The Cut - New York Magazine.   To read more...

Working with clients, the biggest gap Kimberly often sees that prevents people from making the next move is not having an understanding of where they are and where they'd like to be. So in this episode, she breaks down her career growth scale to help you set yourself up for success and master each step along the way.    Whether you are just entering the workplace or ready to elevate your career, t...

"The best advice I can give to ambitious women is to ignore most advice for ambitious women."   Journalist, author, financial expert, and host of the Money Confidential podcast, Stefanie O'Connell, joins this episode to talk about unapologetically ambitious women going for what they want, no matter what else is happening in the world. And more broadly speaking, what it means to want to build wealt...

Job hunting will always feel like a full-time job, and that's okay. The more you set yourself up for success, the easier the process will be. And with the pandemic changing so much about how we work, Kimberly takes this episode to share her top 4 tips to help you stand out and land that new job.    KEY POINTS: - How to obtain insider information - Does experience speak for itself? - Plan your answ...

Your host Kimberly Brown has been a career coach for over a decade, helping women and people of color navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as leaders. And in this episode, we get to see her in action!   Tune in as Your Next Move does something a little different with live career! Totally unscripted, don't miss this sneak peek into what Kimberly does best and find ou...

Executive presence isn't something we can graph or count or quantify, but when it comes to moving up the career ladder, it is essential. So what is executive presence? What is it comprised of, and how can we practice it?   From gravitas to communication to appearance, tune in as Kimberly breaks down 3 key components to help you understand, practice, and embody executive presence. Because "in the w...