Converging Conversations

03 - 03: Exploring Work Through the Lens of Faith and Healing

Episode 3 brings together an intentional conversation on the role that Faith, Healing and Designing the Life you were created for. Our guest, Sybil Stewart is the CEO of The Sage Stewart, and she's an accomplished Speaker, Coach, Consultant...and Musician. Listen in as Sybil shares her beautiful journey to listening, learning and loving who she KNOWS she was created to be.

03-02: Turning the Tables w/ Oneka J. Cornelius

This episode sees the tables "flipped" on Oneka J. Cornelius, the host of Converging Conversations. Hosted by Susan Edwards, this session sees Susan explore all the questions in a session that explores Oneka J. Cornelius, her experiences, career and teachable moments through the lens of her personal and career journey.

03 - 01 - Owning Your Career Journey with Earlette Frye

Every topic, every conversation and every guest leave huge impacts on me.  First because…they are some of the most impactful, creative and intelligent people inside (and outside) of my tribe. Second, because #EveryStoryMatters. This season we kick off with a guest who has such a powerful story to share.  Earllette Frye, is a game changer.  She always has been…and always will be.   It was my honor to learn how this phenomenal woman came into her greatness.   I'm honored that she shared it with me…and YOU.   Earllette Frye is a dynamic and results-driven executive with a passion for transforming businesses and cultivating talent. With a knack for Pitch to Pay Transformation, Operational Optimization, Program Management, and Process Design, she's your go-to person for driving strategic success in diverse industries.   Beyond the corporate realm, Earllette is a beacon of hope, having founded a non-profit organization dedicated to uplifting efforts in her hometown and helping individuals honor their journey to date while charting a path forward through her Semicolon Sweetheart Life Coaching business. Her unwavering dedication to making the world a better place is a testament to the transformative power of passion and purpose. Earllette's story is a reminder that we can all aspire to greatness, not just in our careers but in our contributions to society.

Episode 08-2023: Exploring Authentic Leadership

Earlier this summer, I had the honor of meeting Daron Moore, an amazing Org Development and Learning Executive, while serving on a panel of The Learning Exchange Conference, hosted by the Black in L&D Community. Daron was our panel moderator, and from our first conversation...we knew our conversation would require more time and opportunity to dig in and listen to one another's stories. Daron is a strategist, mobilizer, and change catalyst devoted to personalizing growth through the employee experience with over 15 years helping bridge the gap between organizations and the organisms that make them great. A compelling keynote speaker, online educator, full-time father of 3, and part-time coach and mentor. He's grounded in the power of people and passionate about unleashing potential. Our session explores the powerful impact Authentic Leadership has on our sense of identity, and purpose, and how we build and show up for others. Daron shares his teachable point of view on the importance of taking care of your personal "Nucleus" and the value of spending time with yourself by yourself. It is not only valuable...it's critical.

Episode 07-2023: Exploring the Impact of Code-Switching and the Workplace

Episode #7 has blown doors open for me, in more ways than I probably express here without writing an essay. LOL One of the most critical reasons for launching the #ConvergingConversations podcast was to explore topics that are compelling, intriguing and to give space and voice to the stories of others. Story is how we make sense of ourselves in the world, our communities and more… In this episode, we dig into the concept of #CodeSwitching, and how people are impacted by it. We explore it through the spaces we occupy:  Work, The Military, The Church, and so much more.  (Whew!!  This was RICH!!)   Our Episode Panel?  Well, I'll let their intros speak for them:   Turiya Gray  - Turiya is a Human Resources executive with upwards of 20 years’ experience, currently serving as Chief People Officer at Chicago-based tech company, Jellyvision. She is also the co-host of the HR un-confidential podcast.   Antoinette Bunkley - Turiya has spent the last 15 years developing her skills and taking on new experiences in strategic communications and change management for Fortune 500 companies, tech startups and non-profit organizations. Through these experiences, she has honed her craft as a storyteller, cultural curator and trusted advisor to senior leaders.   Dr. L. Lynette Brown - Dr. Brown serves as a consultant, coach, motivational speaker, workshop speaker, and mentor to many. Professionally, Lynette has made an over 30-year impact in the areas of banking, finance, HR, and learning and development. Her passion for empowering others is grounded through her upbringing as a PK, her service in ministry, and her life and career experiences. Lynette earned a doctoral degree in Strategic Leadership from Southeastern University. Her doctoral focus centered on crisis leadership and creating strategies to Reflect, RE-position and RE-present during critical times.   Oshawn Jefferson - Oshawn, is the Chief Vision Officer for Deal Solutions Group, LLC., has more than 10 years of experience as a champion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA). He has provided vision, strategy, and operational execution to fortune 500 companies, the department of defense, academia, non-profits, and community organizations with diversity missions, culture, and goals. He also served over 22 years in the U.S. Air Force.