Becoming The CEO Podcast

Reclaiming Your Story with Jason Acosta | Season 5, Episode 4 What happens when you stop letting other people define your story? In Episode 4 of Becoming the CEO , Sabriena sits down with Jason Acosta for a powerful conversation about reclaiming your story, owning your experiences, and being intentional about who you’re becoming. Together, they talk about identity, growth, purpose, resilience, and...

From Storyteller to CEO: Building with Purpose What happens when your story becomes the foundation for your business? In this episode of Becoming the CEO , Lonna “Pumpkin” Dawson opens up about her journey from storyteller to creative founder. Anchored in this season’s theme of Power, Proximity & Positioning , Lonna shares what it means to build with intention, stay rooted in your vision, and...

Success doesn’t come from standing still—it comes from staying in motion. In Episode 2 of Becoming the CEO Podcast , we’re talking about why consistency beats perfection and how taking intentional action, even when progress feels slow, is the key to building the life and business you envision. Whether you’re launching your first business, navigating a career transition, or simply trying to stay co...

The pilot episode of Becoming the CEO Podcast Season 5 sets the tone for a powerful new season centered on Power, Proximity, and Positioning—the three pillars that define how modern leaders build influence and step fully into their authority. This episode features Chec, a Master Barber from the Bronx who has redefined his trajectory by stepping beyond familiar environments and into elevated, high-...

Season 4 has been a rebirth. After taking almost two years off from full time podcasting I was nervous to relaunch. I was also disappointed with the delay of our visuals but I decided to keep going and just do what I do best. CREATE!  We have had  some brilliant entrepreneurs appear on the show and to them I say thank you. But I close Season 4 heartbroken having lost one of the matriarchs of the C...

As a black female founder Adero knows firsthand how vital it is to operate in your power rather than forcing things. CEO of TrubAI  which is the only technology providing the “what” and the “why” for urban planners.   Adero leads her team to success by simplifying the complicated.  This week we discuss the importance of utilizing your network when considering candidates to hire. Not acting out of...

Pivoting is an art. It’s an understanding that potential and purpose don’t have to fight against each other but use potential to lead you to your purpose. The life and journey of Falasha Campbell is the definition of pivoting into purpose. Her endurance, creativity and dedication to building her community lead her to opening the Ordered Steps Childcare facilities.  Falasha shared her journey of cr...

Imagine stepping out on faith, believing in yourself and resting in God enough to have Him do the rest. Well that's a quick synopsis of Felicia's journey as the CEO of Freckles Juice . With 3 locations, mentoring young people all over NYC, Felicia lives her #CEOTIP "take yourself serious and everyone else will too." In today's episode we discussed the importance of startin...

 This weeks guest is the Luxury Travel Advisor Deandra @_whereisdd_ owner of @sendthejet the luxury budget friendly travel agency.  Deandra and I talked about faith, manifesting the vision you have for your life and the grit it takes to pivot your business for it to reach its full potential.  What is Send the Jet?  After carefully analyzing her findings, Deandra decided to turn her travel passion...

The becoming journey has many phases and seasons. Some are better than others but they all help to shape us and help us become who we are destined to be. I had the chance to sit down with fitness trainer and professional athlete Mike Howard. Founder of Underrated Fit; a multifaceted sports and wellness brand here in the South Bronx. We dived into his childhood, his love for his family and most imp...

Just when you want to give up don't! It's always just at the most unbearable part of our journey where we hit the mark. The tipping point comes when our potential collides with endurance. Endurance is the key ingredient to building an empire from scratch, as the CEO's of our lives and businesses we can't be so easily moved by every challenge that comes against our progress. Tod...

Our first guest of the Season is none other than the Chief of Cheif's Simone Jones . Today we dive deep into the power of being a good person, the importance of building a great community and the business of being a Notary. As a black woman in  leadership Simone Simone plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the day-to-day operations within the office. Her commitment to upholding integrity in s...

Our first guest of the Season is none other than the Chief of Cheif's Simone Jones . Today we dive deep into the power of being a good person, the importance of building a great community and the business of being a Notary. As a black woman in  leadership Simone Simone plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the day-to-day operations within the office. Her commitment to upholding integrity in s...

If we are all being honest we have at some point pretended or attempted to be something we aren't, all to impress others.  In todays episode I share my thoughts on why we shouldn't! I want us all in 2024 to try our very best to be content with who we are and gain actual fruit. Pretending does nothing for anyone, its deceptive to the person doing it and others. And nothing good comes from...

Did you think I wasn’t coming back!? For a while I wasn’t lol. It’s been a journey getting back to podcasting. I’ve had to learn and unlearn so many things, but my take away from it all has been to not skip the journey for the becoming.  The vision I’ve had for Becoming the CEO Podcast has shifted several times. But we’re doing in 2024 and not holding on to the plan with no flexibility. we are piv...

You might be hustling hard but is your work purpose driven? While working can fulfill financial obligations, have you figured out how to both make money and a difference for your community? Today our Co-Host @Gbabie sits with the founder of @blackgirlscan and Tech Professional @livehumbly_ken Kenisha Dennis is a 1st generation Jamaican-American raised in Queens who has found a way to merge her lov...

There aren't many spaces where black men are celebrated. This week we sat down with the pie plug @Tristan owner of the hit Sweet Potato Pies @Trispies . Tristan is a Young Entrepreneur. Born and raised in The Bronx, raised in a Jamaican household.  He's a HS Social Worker by day, and an entrepreneur 24/7.  Owner of a Graphic Design Company — Geotheories , as well as a Sweet Potato Pie Ma...

Welcome back to another BTC Wednesday! This week we are joined by DP Jolly. DP is a proud Brooklyn native and talented photographer. He is the CEO of 31:3 LLC, a son, brother and as he said many peoples uncle. DP began his “Becoming” journey of photography in 2015 and hasn’t looked back since. Though the business has its challenges DP’s faith keeps him centered. In  todays episode we learn who ins...

Even the biggest businesses have had to rebrand and relaunch. It’s apart of the game, it’s just the fun part of having your own business. And if I’m being honest the relaunch takes more than the initial launch nevertheless it must be done.  COVID has changed our lives, the economy and has birthed millions of Entrepreneurs. Today our Host & Executive Producer @SabrienaC_ caught with us to share...

Season 3 is that you? We cannot believe that we are now 3 seasons in, but we are excited! Today Geralda Emm sat down with the Founder of Woman UnWind. Minajahrae Whynter Martin, is a 26 year old powerhouse of a CEO from the Bronx, New York. Her story and series of real life experiences helped to shape her into the woman she is today. As a child she was the victim of a number of hardships that woul...

Hey Alexa play Nipsey Hussle Dedication --- You can't be a successful entrepreneur and be inconsistent, You also can't be shy and avoid networking, you can't make excuses for passing up on opportunities to grow you company and you can't surround yourself wit unmotivated people. Theres sho much that goes into the success of a business but during today conversation we learned tha...

Consistency is all you need to become successful but how do you remain consistent when all you wanna do is take a nap lol. Pulling this weeks episode together was challenge, I fought constantly with taking this week off or trying my best to create an impactful episode. I am happy that I still managed to get this episode together and I believe after you hear the amazing words of wisdom from the leg...

KNOWING IS ONE THING, BEING IS ANOTHER🤍  After two to three long years of constant transition would you believe me that I’m now starting to feel like myself again. Its like I was here but not here. I launched businesses but used them to distract me from feeling and moving on. I resisted the change knowing I was uncomfortable but I was too scared to leave my cocoon. The things that we go through t...

When we get the brilliant idea we don't often think about the possibility of having too legally protect what we create and share on the internet. We spend hundreds to get websites and logo's created and it sometimes slips our minds that we need to protect those things. Just last year I had my own wake up call with taking the extra steps to protect m digital content. I was out of that exp...

Money can be a scary thing to think about let alone talk about. This week I’m joined by the financial guru Nyoka Kelly-Campbell to explore ways we can master our money. Some of the things we discussed are:  • Budgeting  • Good debt v. Bad debt  • What it takes to be a conscious consumer A special thanks to the sponsor of this weeks episode Kelly Fiscal LLC .  If you’re in need of financial guidanc...