The Interview Room

Season 1 Episode 10 : More Than Hair: Identity, Experience, and the Standard You Accept

More Than Hair: Identity, Experience, and the Standard You Accept Featuring Shanita Clarke What you experience everyday shapes what you believe is normal. But what if what you have been accepting is not what you deserve? In this episode of The Interview Room, I sit down with Shanita Clarke, Founder and CEO of Salvaged Roots, to talk about identity, care, and the standard we set for ourselves and others. This conversation goes beyond hair. We talk about: How everyday experiences impact confidence and identity What real hospitality and care should look like in business and in life Why people normalize environments they have already outgrown What it takes to build something that truly reflects and respects people And how taking care of yourself changes what you are willing to accept Because how you are treated matters. And how you treat yourself matters even more. If you have ever felt overlooked, misunderstood, or stuck in environments that do not match your growth, this episode will make you pause and reflect. KEY TAKEAWAY The way you take care of yourself teaches people how to treat you.

Season 1 : Episode 9 : Play Bigger: The Strategy Most People Miss When Trying to Level Up

A lot of people want to level up. But they do not change how they move. In this episode of The Interview Room, I sit down with Sacha Walton, Business Strategist, AI Developer, and GovCon Coach, to talk about what it really takes to play bigger. This conversation is about strategy, positioning, and access. We talk about: The difference between working hard and moving strategically What it actually means to play bigger and what you have to let go of How opportunities like government contracting are more accessible than people think How to think about AI as an advantage, not something to fear And why most people stay stuck even when they are putting in the work This is not about doing more. It is about moving differently. If you feel like you are working but not seeing the results you want, this episode will challenge how you think and how you show up. KEY TAKEAWAY Your next level requires a different approach, not more of the same. TO Contact Sacha and learn more : Website: Evolvewithsacha.com [http://Evolvewithsacha.com] Optional backlinks TechHerWay: techherwayhq.com [http://techherwayhq.com] https://www.facebook.com/sacha.walton.9 [https://www.facebook.com/sacha.walton.9]  https://www.instagram.com/thatgirlsach [https://www.instagram.com/thatgirlsach] tiktok.com/@thatgirlsach [http://tiktok.com/@thatgirlsach]

Season 1 : Episode 8: Beyond the Bills: Money, Entrepreneurship, and Building Real Freedom

Beyond the Bills: Money, Entrepreneurship, and Building Real Freedom Featuring Crystal Brown-Pinkney What if money isn’t the problem… but how we think about it is? In this episode of The Interview Room, I sit down with Crystal Brown-Pinkney to talk about what it really means to go beyond the bills and start building a life rooted in freedom, not just survival. This conversation goes deeper than finances. We get into: How money impacts your decisions, confidence, and opportunities The connection between entrepreneurship and financial independence Why so many people stay in survival mode without realizing it And what it actually takes to shift your mindset and start building something different Because making money is one thing. But building a life where you have options? That’s something else. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not getting ahead… this episode will make you pause, reflect, and rethink how you move. KEY TAKEAWAY Money doesn’t just change your lifestyle… it changes your options.

Season 1: Episode 7: You’re Not Stuck. You’re Not Moving | From Ministry to Business ft. Nick Creal

Why do so many people stay stuck… even when they have the vision? It’s not because they can’t do it. It’s because they don’t move. In this episode of The Interview Room, Coach Annie sits down with Nick Creal, contractor and owner of Carpentry Solutions, to break down what it really takes to move from thinking… to building. Nick shares his journey from full-time ministry into construction, and the identity shift, risk, and internal decisions that came with it. This conversation is raw, practical, and real. Inside this episode: Why most people stay in the thinking phase The mindset shift required to actually take action What it looks like to walk away from one identity into another Servant leadership in real, hands-on environments How to build “bridges” between vision and reality The role of family, faith, and responsibility in big life decisions Key takeaway: Vision doesn’t change your life. Movement does. If you’ve been sitting on ideas, waiting to feel ready, or overthinking your next move… this episode will challenge you to stop thinking...and start building.

Season 1 : Episode 6 : You’re Not the Problem. Your Environment Is | Linda Mejia

What if you’re not the problem? What if the real issue… is your environment? In this episode of The Interview Room, Coach Annie sits down with Linda Mejia, founder of Linda’s Lifestyle and Black eXpat in DR, to talk about what it really looks like to walk away from misalignment and build a life that actually supports you. Linda didn’t just move to a new country. She rebuilt her environment, her routines, and her systems… and in doing that, she changed how she thinks, works, and lives. This conversation goes beyond motivation. It breaks down: How to recognize when your environment is no longer aligned What it actually takes to leave and rebuild your life Why environment, routine, and mindset are everything How community plays a role in your growth and healing The connection between gut health, sleep, and mental clarity How to build systems that support you instead of draining you Key takeaway: You don’t always need to fix yourself. Sometimes you need to change your environment. If you’ve been feeling stuck, drained, or like you’re not performing at your best… this episode will challenge you to rethink where you are- and what needs to change.