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Black Woman Leading
This podcast amplifies the needs and experiences of Black women leaders in the workplace with a holistic focus on three core areas -- leadership development, mental wellness, and relationship management. Our ultimate aim is to help Black women learn, heal, and grow in their leadership capacity.
Episodes
Black Woman LeadingS7E5: Getting Attuned to Your Body's Wisdom with Lauren Dike
In this conversation, Laura welcomes Lauren Dike to explore the importance of attuning to one's body wisdom, particularly for Black women. Lauren shares her…
Black Woman LeadingS7E4: Becoming Financially Unstoppable with Breanna Colón
In this episode, Laura welcomes Breanna Colón to discuss the journey to becoming financially unstoppable. Breanna shares her insights on financial freedom, the…
Black Woman LeadingS7E3: Healing Out Loud with Sandria Washington
In this engaging conversation, Laura and Sandria Washington explore the themes of healing, self-discovery, community, and self-advocacy. They discuss the…
Black Woman LeadingS7E2: Mastering Strategic Networking with Daphne Valcin
In this episode, Laura welcomes Daphne Valcin to discuss the importance of mastering strategic networking for career growth. They explore Daphne's journey as a…
Black Woman LeadingWelcome to Season 7!
Welcome to Season 7 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast! In this episode, Laura introduces season seven of the Black Woman Leading podcast, focusing on the…
Black Woman LeadingS6E15: Season 6 Reflections & Recap
We are celebrating the completion of our sixth season! Our season theme was "Community Care is Critical," as our core questions throughout the season explored…
Black Woman LeadingS6E14: Getting Your Gut Health in Check with BB Arrington
In this episode, Laura speaks with BB Arrington, a nutritional therapy practitioner specializing in gut health, to discuss getting your gut health in check…
Black Woman LeadingS6E13: Creating Your Personal Leadership Vision
In this short, but powerful, solo episode, Laura shares her personal practice for creating a personal vision that provides guidance and inspiration for the…
Black Woman LeadingS6E12: Navigating Life Changes with Kumari Williams
In this episode, Laura discusses navigating life changes with Kumari Williams. Kumari shares her journey as an executive leader, and how she has navigated both…
Black Woman LeadingS6E11: Rising Above Injustice in the Workplace with Leah Davis
In this conversation, Laura discusses rising above injustice in the workplace with Leah Davis, Founder of Leah Davis Coaching. Leah shares her personal…
Black Woman LeadingS6E10: Building Trust on the Team
In this solo episode, Laura shares the importance of trust as a foundational component of a high performing team. Research indicates that teams with higher…
Black Woman LeadingS6E9: Giving as a Way of Life with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew
In this conversation, Laura discusses the concept of giving as a way of life with Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew, a network weaver and philanthropy expert. They…
Black Woman LeadingS6E8: Defining Your Leader Story with Taiia Smart Young
In this episode, Laura chats with Taiia Smart Young, Book Coach, Writing Consultant & Story Strategist, to discuss the importance of defining your leader story…
Black Woman LeadingS6E7: Strengthening Mindful Self-Talk
In this solo episode, Laura shares the power of mindful self-talk and how it can transform your leadership journey. Our internal dialogue plays a pivotal role…
Black Woman LeadingS6E6: Healing Together with Camesha Jones-Brandon & Dr. Marion Malcome
In this episode, Laura discusses the power of community-based mental health care with guests, Camesha Jones-Brandon and Dr. Marion Malcome. Camesha and Dr…
Black Woman LeadingS6E5: Leveling Up on LinkedIn with Portia Obeng
In this episode, Laura discusses increasing visibility on LinkedIn with Portia Obeng, Social Media Strategist & LinkedIn Coach. They discuss how LinkedIn can…
Black Woman LeadingS6E4: Dreaming on Purpose with Ariane Hunter
In this episode, Laura interviews Ariane Hunter, Speaker, Author, and Career Equity Expert, about her book 'Dreaming on Purpose: A Manifesto for Black Women on…
Black Woman LeadingS6E3: Leading with Authenticity with Shayla Atkins
In this episode, Laura Knights interviews Shayla Atkins, Founder and CEO of Atkins Impact Consulting, about leading with authenticity. Shayla shares her…
Black Woman LeadingS6E2: Leaning into Community with BWL Alums
In this episode, Laura hosts an alumni panel of Black Woman Leading alums (Shaneka Stanley, Lekeshia Hicks, and Jada Hamm) to discuss the importance of…
Black Woman LeadingS6E1: Welcome to Season 6!
Welcome to Season 6 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast! This podcast is an extension of the Black Woman Leading learning experience. The theme for season six…
Black Woman LeadingS5E14: Reflections on Identity & Season 5 Recap with Elizabeth Ann Rogers
We are celebrating the completion of our fifth season! In addition to the focused topics we explored this season, the theme for season five was Identity. We…
Black Woman LeadingS5E13: Transitioning from an Operational to a Strategic Leader
If you desire to advance to senior or executive levels of leadership, this episode is for you! In this solo episode, Laura provides an overview of strategic…
Black Woman LeadingS5E12: BWL Retreat Recap
In this recap episode, Laura shares her highlights from the Black Woman Leading LIVE! Leadership Conference + Retreat that took place in Virginia Beach, May…
Black Woman LeadingS5E11: Rewriting Your Money Story with Kara Stevens
In this episode, we welcome Kara Stevens, CEO & Founder of the Frugal Feminista, to discuss uncovering and rewriting your money story. Your money story is the…
Black Woman LeadingS5E10: Regulating Your Central Nervous System with Dr. Telesa Hart
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Telesa Hart, Chiropractor and Burnout Coach, to help us to explore self-care strategies we can use to regulate our central…
Black Woman LeadingS5E9: Navigating the Workplace with Power & Vulnerability with Kristen V. Carter
In this episode, we welcome Kristen V. Carter, award-winning executive producer, entrepreneur, and speaker to discuss navigating the workplace with power &…
Black Woman LeadingS5E8: Optimizing Your Health with Dr. Tiffany Smith
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tiffany Smith, Founder of Aroma Functional Nutrition Psychiatry to discuss optimizing your health. Dr. Tiffany educates on why…
Black Woman LeadingS5E7: Knowing Your Rights with Latisha Newby
In this episode, we welcome Latisha Newby to discuss knowing your employment rights. Latisha is the Chief People and Legal Officer at Girl Scouts- North…
Black Woman LeadingS5E6: Thriving as We Lead with Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tamara Wilds Lawson, President and CEO of the Washington Area Women's Foundation, to discuss the Foundation's new research…
Black Woman LeadingS5E5: Separating Identity from Achievement
In this insightful solo episode, Laura shares insights from her own journey and her experience with working with Black women leaders on the topic of separating…
Black Woman LeadingS5E4: Conquering Mindset Matters with BWL alumni
In this intimate discussion, four alumni participants of the Black Woman Leading Mid-Career (Samira Payne, Keira Braxton, Trenity Dobbey) and Early Career…
Black Woman LeadingS5E3: Navigating Perimenopause & Menopause with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan
We invited Dr. LaKeischa McMillan for this episode to discuss hormone health, perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between! Research indicates that…
Black Woman LeadingS5E2: Understanding Racial Inequalities in Your Workplace with Adia Harvey Wingfield
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield, sociologist and leading race and labor expert, to discuss her new book, "Gray Areas: How the way we work…
Black Woman LeadingS5E1: Welcome to Season 5
Welcome to Season 5 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast! This podcast is an extension of the Black Woman Leading learning experience. The theme for season five…
Black Woman LeadingS4E14: Season Four Recap
We are celebrating the completion of our fourth season! Our season theme was "Thrive, Sis, Thrive!" In addition to specific topics this season, our core…
Black Woman LeadingS4E13: Strengthening Delegation Skills
In this insightful solo episode, Laura shares insights to help you strengthen your delegation skills. Delegation is the act of redirecting tasks and…
Black Woman LeadingS4E12: Lessons from the C-Suite with Toshie Davis
In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Toshie Davis, Chief Financial and Administration Officer at OneTen. Toshie shares her story of pursuing…
Black Woman LeadingS4E11: Overcoming Toxic Productivity with Aiko Bethea
In this episode, we welcome Aiko Bethea, CEO & Founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting, to discuss overcoming toxic productivity. Our BWL community attracts many…
Black Woman LeadingS4E10: Managing Grief from Career Transitions with Dr. Chinasa Elue
Often when we think of grief, we think about the loss of a loved one. However, grief is present in all our life transitions….including our career transitions…
Black Woman LeadingS4E9: Navigating Career Transitions with BWL Alums
In this intimate discussion, three alumni participants of the Black Woman Leading THRIVE cohort (Crystal Coats, Brenda Hudson, and Yaphet Bryant) share their…
Black Woman LeadingS4E8: Taking Up Space with Elizabeth Leiba
In this powerful episode, we welcome author, Elizabeth Leiba, to talk about taking up space as Black women in every area of our lives. From work, to…
Black Woman LeadingS4E7: Leading in Love with Marshall Knights
It's a first…we have a man as a guest on the Black Woman Leading podcast! And it's none other than Laura's husband, Marshall Knights. Laura and Marshall will…
Black Woman LeadingS4E6: Healing Hurt Caused By Other Black Women At Work.Dr.Carey
Season 4, Episode 006 -Healing Hurt Caused by Other Black Women at Work with Dr. Carey Yazeed As Black women, we may be familiar with experiencing unsupportive…
Black Woman LeadingS4E5: Moving Your Body
In this episode, we turn our attention to thriving in our bodies and physical health. Laura welcomes our special guest, Bridgette Duncan, Founder of Slam…
Black Woman LeadingS4E4: Building Your Financial Squad
Here at Black Woman Leading, we are all about asking for help and building your support team in your personal and professional life. You may have a self-care…
Black Woman LeadingS4E3: Lessons from the C-Suite
In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Sandy Clark, CEO of StoryCorps. Sandy shares about her experience being an "accidental manager" and how…
Black Woman LeadingS4E2: How Trauma Impacts Our Communication
In this enlightening episode, Dr. Maiysha states that 100% of people have been impacted by trauma. She takes us on a journey into the mind to uncover how our…
Black Woman LeadingS4E1: Welcome to Season 4
Welcome to Season 4 of Black Woman Leading, the podcast! We are so excited to be back! This podcast is an extension of the Black Woman Leading learning…
Black Woman LeadingS3E17: Season Three Recap
We are celebrating the completion of our third season! Our season theme was "Own Your Story, Amplify Your Voice." Additionally, we uncovered a number of…
Black Woman LeadingS3E16: Rewriting Your Rules
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…
Black Woman LeadingS3E15: Embracing Growth as a Leader
In this intimate discussion, three alumni participants of the Black Woman Leading ELEVATE cohort (Latoya Butler, Kendra Thomas, and Meghen Demons) share their…
Black Woman LeadingS3E14: Lessons from the C-Suite
In this episode, we hear lessons from the C-Suite with Kimberly Moore-Wright, Chief Teammate Officer and Head of Enterprise Diversity Truist Financial…
Black Woman LeadingS3E13: Q&A with Laura
In this episode, Laura answers pressing questions from our community on topics related to delegation, leading your team through organizational change, dealing…
Black Woman LeadingS3E12: Making Sabbaticals Accessible to Black Women
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…
Black Woman LeadingS3E11: Creating Healthy Sleep Habits
Research indicates that minority populations disproportionately experience insufficient sleep and sleep disorders. We know that sleep is a fundamental health…
Black Woman LeadingS3E10 - Reframing Imposter Syndrome
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…
Black Woman LeadingS3E9: Exploring Entrepreneurship
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…
Black Woman LeadingS3E8: Preparing for Performance Reviews
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…
Black Woman LeadingS3E7: Saying YES to YOU
So many of our listeners and BWL community members are leaders across the domains of their life–work, family, community, and so on. They spend so much time…
Black Woman LeadingS3E6: Listening to Your Body
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…