Destination Impact

Discovering a More Beautiful Way with Bethaney Wilkinson

What if the greatest impact you could make was rooted not in doing more, but in becoming more whole? In this conversation, author, facilitator, and cultural change strategist Bethaney Wilkinson returns to the mic for a vulnerable, transformative discussion on identity, trust, and the quiet courage it takes to evolve. Known for her groundbreaking work in equity and belonging, Bethaney opens up about the tension between ambition and rest, the shift from corporate DEI work to soul-centered storytelling, and the release of her upcoming book, A More Beautiful Way to Live. Together, we explore: * The messy middle of personal transformation * How to rebuild trust when life disrupts your plans * What it means to pursue a "beautiful life" beyond titles and performance * The role of grief, silence, and imagination in building something new This is an honest conversation about change, identity, and the audacity to pause. You’ll walk away inspired to examine your own life with fresh eyes. Learn more about Bethaney and pre-order her new book "A More Beautiful Way to Live": https://www.bethaneywilkinson.com.

The Audacity to Heal: Advocate Mario Reyes on Prioritizing Mental Health for Black Men

What happens when a man decides to heal—out loud? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Mario Reyes, a veteran, keynote speaker, author, mental health advocate, and proud father who’s transforming how Black men relate to mental health, fatherhood, and identity. Drawing from his own life and his book A Son with No Father is a Book with No Author, Mario shares how he found his own healing by helping others tap into theirs. From Fortune 500 boardrooms to grassroots communities, his work makes the case for creativity as medicine and vulnerability as power. This is an episode you don’t want to miss.

An Oscar Platform for Changemakers: Director RaMell Ross on the Purpose Behind the Frame

In this powerful episode of Destination Impact, host Desirae Jones sits down with Academy Award-nominated filmmaker and photographer RaMell Ross to explore the transformative power of storytelling. From his early days teaching in rural Alabama to directing Hale County This Morning, This Evening and the highly anticipated Nickel Boys, Ross shares how quiet observation can fuel radical truth-telling—and why documenting both injustice and joy is essential to cultural memory. Together, they reflect on the role of artists as witnesses, the emotional weight of carrying other people’s stories, and how presence—not noise—is often the most impactful tool for change. 📍 Recorded live in Tallahassee during the Nickel Boys HBCU tour at FAMU.

Introducing Destination Impact Podcast

In this episode, Destination Impact host Desirae Jones talks about the inspiration behind the podcast. She shares her journey and the powerful stories that not only inspired the podcast, it inspired the agency to center their work on social impact. Through authentic conversations with changemakers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and purpose-driven professionals, this podcast seeks to redefine success. It’s not about profits or prestige; it’s about prioritizing impact in everything we do. In a world where meaningful change is more urgent than ever, "Destination Impact" amplifies the voices of those on the front lines, sharing their stories, their struggles, and their successes to inspire a global community.