Fast Forward Podcast

Forging Euphoria: Defy Odds, Seize Moments [Episode 82 feat. Kimberly Ofori]

Get ready for a dose of bold truth on 'World, Opportunity' with Kimberly Ofori! 🔥 The founder of The Bold New Company shares her journey from navigating life as a Black woman in Europe to building resilience through "small wins." We discuss reconciling identity, understanding your "ego" as a GPS for your business, and why authenticity is a feature, not a bug. Kimberly also offers vital advice for Black women founders to get what we want!💡 -- About Kimberly Ofori: Kimberly Ofori is a bold strategist, entrepreneur, and thought leader redefining leadership for the modern world. With a career spanning multiple industries and countries, she has built her success on resilience, innovation, and fearless execution. As the founder of The Bold New Company and founding partner at Future Ventures, she consults Fortune 500s, scaling businesses, and high-growth leaders navigate complexity, drive impact, and achieve sustainable success. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Kimberly challenges the status quo, empowering ambitious leaders to think bigger, move bolder, and transform their industries. -- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights 🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for new episodes and join me every week to evolve. 🟪 Explore the Forward Collective Group: https://4wardcollective.com [https://4wardcollective.com] ⬜️ Stay Connected: 🔹 LinkedIn: @4wardcollective 🔹 Facebook: @4wardcollective 🔹 Instagram: @4wardcollective

Competitive Collaboration [Episode 81 feat. George Land]

This week, I'm chatting with the legendary George Land! 🏀 I met George being nosy about his plate (true story!), and now you get to hear his journey from pioneering content for the NBA (hello, Emmy for The Last Dance!) to growing the brand across China and Africa. We're talk the unrecognized power of cultural humility, snagging early wins, and building Youth Quake Nation to create pathways for African basketball talent. Prepare for grounded wisdom! 🌍 -- About George Land: George Land is the Founder and CEO of Youthquake Nation Sports & Entertainment, a sports marketing firm providing effective solutions for elite athletes, organizations, and the broader industry. George spent 31 years as an NBA executive, expanding the organization's business across North America, Asia, and Africa. He received an Emmy Award for his involvement in the 2020 Netflix documentary The Last Dance and was recognized with the Curt Gowdy Media Award for his work on NBA Inside Stuff. In 2024, his contributions now reside in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. -- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights 🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for new episodes and join me every week to evolve. 🟪 Explore the Forward Collective Group: https://4wardcollective.com [https://4wardcollective.com] ⬜️ Stay Connected: 🔹 LinkedIn: @4wardcollective 🔹 Facebook: @4wardcollective 🔹 Instagram: @4wardcollective

Start with Strengths [Episode 80 feat. Jo Self]

Ever wonder how your strengths show up everywhere, not just at work? 🤔 Join me and the brilliant Jo Self, a fellow Gallup Certified Coach, as we unpack the power of strengths-based living! From being "Mama Jo" to navigating life overseas, Jo reveals how embracing your true identity neutralizes stereotypes. We also dive into cultural humility in global business and why intimacy is the real safe space for curiosity. Get ready to see yourself in a new light! ✨ -- About Jo Self: Jo Self is a globally recognized Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, mentor, author, and strategic thought partner. As the founder of Practical Strengths LLC. She is dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and entire communities by utilizing a common language which celebrates individuals and recognizes that differences are advantages. Her ultimate goal is to bring communities together and positively power them forward. Jo blends data-driven insight with heart-centered leadership to catalyze meaningful change. From TED-style talks to grassroots programs like 52 Sparks, Jo inspires action through curiosity, connection, and a belief that we all lead with positive intention and that together we are truly better. -- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights 🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for new episodes and join me every week to evolve. 🟪 Explore the Forward Collective Group: https://4wardcollective.com [https://4wardcollective.com] ⬜️ Stay Connected: 🔹 LinkedIn: @4wardcollective 🔹 Facebook: @4wardcollective 🔹 Instagram: @4wardcollective

Ubuntu: New World Advocacy [Episode 79 feat. Lushentha Naidoo]

I'm kicking off 'World, Opportunity' by hopping across the pond to Europe! ✈️ Meet Lushentha Naidoo, a part of the pioneering force behind the European Supplier Diversity Program. We chat about the real talk on global business development, from navigating Europe (it's a continent, not a country! 😉) to the power of visibility for minority businesses. Lushentha shares her incredible journey, growing up during South African apartheid, and why equity and education are her passions. Get ready to expand your mindset! 💡 -- About Lushentha Naidoo: Lushentha started her career in South Africa over 15 years ago as a finance management trainee at Unilever and worked in over seven countries across five continents. She discovered her passion for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) during this time. As Supply Chain Director, Lushentha led large scale transformation and circular economy projects, successfully set up the EDI SC strategy in Europe (growing gender diversity by +5% in one year). Leaving role at Unilever was an extremely difficult decision for her but having grown up as a woman of colour in apartheid South Africa, Lushentha knew that she had to use her lived experience to make an impact on the world. Lushentha managed to combine her experiences and passion to set up and lead ESDP, a non-profit organisation based in the Netherlands, focused on closing the socio-economic gap by bringing together European Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) with industry leaders who are committed to inclusive procurement and supplier diversity. ESDP is the first advocacy network on continental Europe to certify ethnic minority suppliers in the Netherlands, France and Germany with a database of over 500 suppliers. -- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights 🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for new episodes and join me every week to evolve. 🟪 Explore the Forward Collective Group: https://4wardcollective.com [https://4wardcollective.com] ⬜️ Stay Connected: 🔹 LinkedIn: @4wardcollective 🔹 Facebook: @4wardcollective 🔹 Instagram: @4wardcollective

Delusional Conflict Management: When Charisma Outweighs Substance [Episode 78]

In our final episode on conflict management, I unpack three vital, yet often misjudged, aspects that can make or break conflict resolution: critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and charisma. I also how to recognize the true actors behind a conflict, even if they are third or fourth parties. Finally, we tackle the societal over-prioritization of charisma, revealing how it can eliminate balance and drive away substantive contributors. --- 🩵 About the Fast Forward Podcast: Welcome to the Fast Forward Podcast ⏩, where we accelerate entrepreneurs and business leaders from dreams to action. I'm Kalyn Romaine, a founder, organizational psychologist, and executive coach who has transformed Fortune 100 companies 📈, unicorn startups 🦄, and the largest local governments 🏙️ for more than 15 years. 💜 I share practical intellectualism with a splash of witty wisdom about business transformation, leadership development, and HR insights 🔔 Subscribe and click the notification bell for new episodes and join me every week to evolve. 🟪 Explore the Forward Collective Group: https://4wardcollective.com [https://4wardcollective.com] ⬜️ Stay Connected: 🔹 LinkedIn: @4wardcollective 🔹 Facebook: @4wardcollective 🔹 Instagram: @4wardcollective