Jan. 19, 2023
In this first episode of the new year, Laura invites you to revisit your “rules.” Your rules are your personal codes, spoken and unspoken, that govern how you live your life. Rules help to give us order, provide safety, pr…
Dec. 29, 2022
In this intimate discussion, three alumni participants of the Black Woman Leading ELEVATE cohort (Latoya Butler, Kendra Thomas, and Meghen Demons) share their stories of growth throughout their leadership journey. They shar…
Dec. 14, 2022
In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Kimberly Moore-Wright, Chief Teammate Officer and Head of Enterprise Diversity Truist Financial Corporation Kimberly shares how both heart work and head work have been cri…
Dec. 1, 2022
In this episode, Laura answers pressing questions from our community on topics related to delegation, leading your team through organizational change, dealing with “Mom guilt,” advocating for salary/promotion increases, and …
Nov. 17, 2022
At Black Woman Leading® we are all about exposing Black women to new opportunities and empowering them to increase their options. So we were so excited to welcome our special guest, Stephanie Perry, Founder of vaycarious.com…
Nov. 3, 2022
Research indicates that minority populations disproportionately experience insufficient sleep and sleep disorders. We know that sleep is a fundamental health and wellness need for us to thrive as human beings, so we wanted …
Oct. 20, 2022
In this engaging episode, we explore the term “imposter syndrome” with speaker and writer, Jodi-Ann Burey. The term “imposter syndrome” is often used to communicate a sense of inadequacy that an individual may feel in a...
Oct. 6, 2022
From side hustles to those who desire to trade their 9-to-5 in for the CEO title, our community has shown increased interest in learning more about entrepreneurship. In this episode, our special guest, Dr. Shakenna Williams…
Sept. 22, 2022
The end of the year is a common timeframe for companies to facilitate annual reviews. In this tactical episode, Laura shares points to help you reflect on the last year of your professional journey, and prepare to communica…
Aug. 18, 2022
In this episode, Laura welcomes two members of her personal self-care team to the show - her chiropractors, Dr. Twila Blossom Jones and Dr. Danielle Jones. In this enlightening episode, the doctors share some of the physical…
Aug. 12, 2022
Have you experienced a traumatic work experience, personal life challenge, or major transition that has negatively impacted your confidence? If this resonates, this episode is for you! Don’t be discouraged. You are not...
July 14, 2022
In this episode, we welcome Jessica Williams, Vice President of People at Refine Labs and Founder of Hidden Gem Career Coaching. Jessica provides a case study of her organization’s recent move to offer a $75,000 minimum sala…
July 14, 2022
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Shaniqua Jones, restorative justice expert and Black Woman Leading alum. Dr. Jones breaks down the difference between restorative justice and restorative practice, and how we can integrate t…
July 14, 2022
In this episode, we welcome Sonya Ross, a bonafide expert in amplifying your voice. Sonya shares wisdom and insights about amplifying the voices of Black women from her 30+ years of experience as a political journalist. Th…
July 14, 2022
Welcome to Season 3 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast! We are so excited to be back! This podcast is an extension of the Black Woman Leading learning experience. The theme for season three is “Own your story. Amplify…
April 21, 2022
We are celebrating the completion of our second season! Our season theme was “Looking Back to Look Forward.” Additionally, we uncovered a number of organic themes that consistently resurfaced across multiple episodes– radi…
April 8, 2022
We're celebrating the one year anniversary of the Black Woman Leading® podcast today! If you have listened to one episode and supported this endeavor, we thank you! It has truly been a labor of love! In this episode, Lau…
March 24, 2022
In this powerful and enlightening episode, Laura talks all things BOUNDARIES with special guest, Stephanie Ghoston Paul. Stephanie highlights that many challenges in the workplace and in our personal relationships can be tr…
March 10, 2022
In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Janara Jones, Vice President – Global Taxes and Chief Tax Officer at Albemarle Corporation Janara shares her career journey and strategies she used to spur her career …
Feb. 24, 2022
In this fun episode, we discuss image, style, and personal branding with stylist and image consultant, Morgan Wider. Morgan shares her personal style story and how it led to her work today with helping professional women …
Feb. 10, 2022
In this episode, we talk about building community and connection as a Black Woman Leading. Many of our community members experience a unique isolation as they are often the “only” Black woman on their level of leadership. …
Jan. 27, 2022
In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Dorri McWhorter, President and CEO of YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago. Dorri shares how both heart work and head work have been integrated in her leadership approach acros…
Jan. 13, 2022
Happy New Year! The top of the year is a time when many people have an appetite for establishing their vision, goals, and intentions for the new year. Additionally, we launch a new Black Woman Leading cohort this month and…