Hustle Grind Shine & Reignite with Jessica Hartley

Hustle Grind Shine & Reignite: Episode 10 with Kailei Carr

Even as a child, Kailei Carr could never fit into one box or only be focused on just one thing. All of her experiences along her journey have prepared her for many of the biggest roles in her life, including being a champion and coach focused on empowering women of color in leadership.  Kailei Carr is CEO of The Asbury Group, host of the Beyond the Business Suit Podcast, and Executive Director of the Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) Emerge Women’s Academy. In this episode, we start early on in Kailei’s life as a bit of a nomad as her family followed her mother’s corporate career rise, to her early corporate career journey, to finding her passion and purpose as a champion of women in leadership, and having the opportunity to lean into her creative energy every single day.  In this episode we cover: * The profound impact that role models can have in empowering and also impacting the direction of your career * Why career coaching and supporting women in their leadership journeys, especially women of color, is “healing work” and an opportunity to give back * Tips and advice for budding and even season entrepreneurs in navigating your first few years to gain traction with your small business Check out Kailei’s website [http://www.kaileicarr.com/] to learn more about her speaking, workshop, and coaching services About Kailei Carr [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileicarr/] A champion for women in leadership, Kailei Carr [http://www.kaileicarr.com/] is the CEO of The Asbury Group, an organization specializing in developing leaders from the inside out. Her signature approach to leadership presence — which is grounded in one's personal power — has helped high potential leaders around the globe thrive and advance to the most senior ranks. When she’s not coaching clients or speaking at conferences and corporations, Kailei can be found hosting her podcast, Beyond the Business Suit [http://www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com/], which has over 250+ episodes and has been downloaded in 100 countries. Kailei’s advice to executive and executive-bound women has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Fortune and The Oprah Winfrey Network. Kailei holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BA from Emory University. Kailei is on Twitter [https://twitter.com/kaileicarr], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaileicarr/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/kaileicarr?_rdr], and Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/kaileicarr/]

Hustle Grind Shine & Reignite: Episode 9 with Latisha M. Roberson

Since she was a little girl, Latisha M. Roberson was obsessed with her teachers in school and just knew that she was going to be a teacher. Through a chance opportunity as part of a mock trial team in middle school where she met an African-American attorney, the direction of her life was forever changed by that fortunate coincidence. As an HR executive and diversity and inclusion professional, Latisha M. Roberson has spent most of her career building, developing and evolving innovative talent programs for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations. In this episode, join us as we go on a journey from Capitol Hill to consulting for big corporations to providing coaching and career services empowering women of color in the workplace. In this episode we cover: * How to turn a career crossroads into a career pivot that propels you forward * Why you should stop giving your genius away for free, and the power your network has in speaking up for you (especially when you’re not in the room) * Why transparency about your parental boundaries and self-care time is critical not only for you, but also as an example for your team (hint: take a hookie day) Check out Latisha’s career and coaching services at Lead with Latisha [https://www.leadwithlatisha.com/] About Latisha M. Roberson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/latisharoberson/] Latisha M. Roberson is a dynamic diversity and inclusion professional with 15+ years of knowledge and experience in building and evolving innovative talent programs for Fortune 500 companies and non-profit organizations. She has specialized experiences across a multitude of disciplines: from government affairs to community relations and media relations, to strategic partnerships and executive stakeholder relations. Roberson’s generated a depth of experience and accountability in driving large-scale employee engagement programs and initiatives with significant ROI. Her passion for leading transformational culture change in creating a more diverse and inclusive environment for all makes her a highly sought-after speaker and workshop facilitator. Learn more about Latisha’s career strategy coaching and speaking opportunities at Lead with Latisha [https://www.leadwithlatisha.com/].

Hustle Grind Shine & Reignite: Episode 8 with Nakeya Bennett

Drive, focus and determination are core to Nakeya Bennett’s pursuit of excellence in life, even when things didn’t always turn out as she meticulously planned. In addition to being a seasoned and talented, digital marketing strategist, Nakeya Bennett is also the owner and CEO of TRM Designs & Co [https://www.trmdesigns.co/]., a full service interior design firm currently focused on residential, commercial, and event design. In this episode, we journey with Nakeya from childhood through early career where she made her plans and worked those plans until circumstances left her as a solo mom with a toddler, up to the present where she’s successfully navigating a thriving corporate career in consulting with a burgeoning boutique business that merges her passion and love for design and project management.  In this episode we cover: * The importance of having great mentors that believe in you and push your potential, even when you don’t see it yourself just yet * The sacrifices and hard decisions that single mothers navigate between career and their children * How you can successfully navigate two hustles that you are passionate about to fuel your technical and creative desires Check out Nakeya’s interior design firm, TRM Designs & Co [https://www.trmdesigns.co/] About Nakeya Bennett [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakeyarileybennett/] Nakeya Bennett is a digital marketing executive, and works as Senior Manager at Accenture. In her role, she partners with large, global companies around the world to help them understand the digital landscape, the strategic role of content and how they should leverage both to tell their product or service story. She’s also a passionate diversity, equity and inclusion advocate and ally. Nakeya also owns and operates The Riley Method Designs also known affectionately as TRM Designs & Co. The boutique firm currently focuses on residential, commercial, and event design. She is passionate about transforming houses into chic functional spaces her clients and their families will enjoy and love for years to come.  She believes in clean, classic designs that won’t become outdated. She believes that design should add to the character and value of the home rather than take away from it. Nakeya also owns TRM Designs Home [https://trmdesigns.shop/] offering quality affordable furniture and décor direct to the consumer.

Hustle Grind Shine & Reignite: Episode 7 with Dr. Joia Crear-Perry

Even as a child, Dr. Joia Crear-Perry was an activist and advocate for those that could not champion for themselves. As the founder and president of the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC), Dr. Crear-Perry identifies and challenges racism as a root cause of health inequities, including Black maternal mortality.  In this episode, we explore how she took all the curveballs that life could throw at her, and turned them into triumphs for herself, for her family, for her patients and for Black and Brown birthing people everywhere. * How preparation meeting opportunity allows you to forge your own path, even when others doubt what you are capable of * What it means to shift career focus from being a practitioner in the craft to evolving your entire industry as an activist and policy expert * What women and people of color can do to support their overall health and wellbeing, in a system not built for us or by us Learn more about Black maternal mortality and how you can support the National Birth Equity Collaborative [https://birthequity.org/] (NBEC) About Dr. Joia Crear-Perry [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joia-crear-perry-md-0354666/] Dr. Joia Crear-Perry is a physician, policy expert, thought leader, and advocate for transformational justice. As the founder and president of the National Birth Equity Collaborative (NBEC), she identifies and challenges racism as a root cause of health inequities.  She is a highly sought-after trainer and speaker who has been featured in national and international publications including Essence and Ms. Magazine. In 2020, Dr. Crear-Perry was honored by USA Today in its “Women of the Century” series and featured on ABC Nightline’s “Hear Her Voice.”    Dr. Crear-Perry has twice addressed the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to elevate the cause of gender diversity and urge a human rights framework toward addressing maternal mortality. A proud recipient of both the Congressional Black Caucus Healthcare Heroes award and the Maternal Health Task Force at Harvard University Global Visionary Award for Commitment to Advancing Women’s Health, Dr. Crear-Perry’s most notable efforts include the removal of race as a risk factor for illnesses, including premature birth. Dr. Crear-Perry currently serves as a Principal at Health Equity Cypher and on the Board of Trustees for Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Community Catalyst, National Clinical Training Center for Family Planning, and the UCSF PTBi. She is an Adjunct Professor at Tulane School of Public Health. She was also recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Hustle Grind Shine & Reignite: Episode 6 with Raquel Willis, Part II

“How much of your values are you going to lean into every step of the way?” As a transgender, Black, and queer woman, Raquel Willis harnesses storytelling through her work as an award-winning writer, activist, media strategist, and public figure. In this second episode of a two-part series, we pick up where we left off, journeying with her across the country as she shifted not only into the non-profit space but also leaning into grassroots activism which would become core to her purpose and mission in life, and continue with her as she shifted again into media and ultimately becoming the CEO of her own destiny. In this second episode we cover: * The crushing impact of the 2016 elections and the long-lasting impact on marginalized communities * Learning about healing and restorative justice and how rehabilitation works for Black transwomen * Making a major career pivot and leveraging your principles and integrity to stay grounded and centered About Raquel Willis [http://www.raquelwillis.com/] Raquel Willis is an award-winning writer, activist, and media strategist dedicated to Black transgender liberation. She has held groundbreaking roles throughout her career including director of communications for Ms. Foundation for Women, executive editor of Out magazine, and national organizer for Transgender Law Center. As a thought leader on gender, race, and intersectionality, her writing has been published in numerous publications, books, and anthologies. Her writing has been published in Black Futures by Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham, Bulgari Magnifica: The Power Women Hold edited by Tina Leung, The Echoing Ida Collection edited by Kemi Alabi, Cynthia R. Greenlee, and Janna A. Zinzi, and Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America, 1619-2019 edited by Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha Blain. She has also written for Essence, Bitch, VICE, Buzzfeed, The Cut, and Vogue. During her time at Out, she published the GLAAD Media Award-winning “Trans Obituaries Project.” In 2023, she will release her debut memoir, I Believe in Our Power, about her coming of identity and activism with St. Martin’s Press.  In 2020, Raquel was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 [https://www.forbes.com/profile/raquel-willis/?sh=3d08c3d2104d] and The Root 100 for a second time.  In 2021, Raquel was named to the University of Georgia’s 40 Under 40 [https://alumni.uga.edu/40u40/] and Fast Company’s Queer 50 [https://www.fastcompany.com/90471874/fast-company-queer-50-2020].