Some days, we hold it together with one deep breath and a quiet prayer. Grief comes in waves, not always from loss of life—but from the fading of dreams, jobs, roles we once found meaning in. And yet, beneath the ache, there’s a whisper: You are still becoming. There’s beauty in the breaking. There’s strength in the pieces. In the newest episode of Her Next Power Move, we’re…
I’ll be joining the always-inspiring allisonseymour66 on her morning show to talk about navigating this tough job market and how to keep your confidence, clarity, and joy along the way. We’ll explore what it means to make yourself marketable, remain resilient, and tap into happiness as a powerful tool—not just a feeling. 📺 Set your alarms, DMV fam! 🗓️ Tomorrow morning 📍 WUSA9 Morning Show Because even in…
Found yourself in a career dilemma as a DEI practitioner or someone in adjacent disciplines, like multicultural (MC) marketing or comms because of the shift in the political landscape? You aren’t alone… watch the video for two things you can do right now to begin to move forward and stop feeling stuck about it. Federal workers, you may find that you need to pivot as well. Take a…
🎙 Guest: A’Lelia Bundles, Award-Winning Author & Journalist 📖 Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance ✨ What if you were so extraordinary—so magnetic, so dazzling—that Langston Hughes himself called you “Joy Goddess”? ✨ A’Lelia Walker wasn’t just the daughter of Madam C.J. Walker. She was the heartbeat of the Harlem Renaissance—a woman who turned salons into sanctuaries for Black brilliance, who made a space where art,…
The Culture Soup Podcast has been amplifying conversations at the intersection of tech, culture, and business, and now we are entering year seven. Can you believe? But if there’s one thing I’ve learned after all this time, it’s that change is inevitable—and resilience is the key to thriving. This Black History Month episode was originally supposed to be backed by a major sponsor, filmed live with one of…
As a follow up to the article I wrote about the career dilemma that many DEI practitioners and adjacent disciplines are feeling because of the shift in the political landscape… I’m calling it–this is The Quiet Crisis of 2025. Since I shared the post and the survey that was within, I’ve had conversations with several of these leaders. Some of them are very afraid although they’ve been told…
Not to be ominous, but the writing is on the wall. Maybe you’ve seen it in the sudden restructures, the quiet budget cuts, the shifting priorities that once placed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) leadership at the center of the corporate agenda—but now leave it on the outskirts, uncertain, fragile. Maybe you’ve felt it in the whispers of your colleagues, the ones who once stood beside you in the…
The best leaders don’t just rise—they soar.But flight isn’t accidental. It’s intentional. It requires clarity, direction, and the right conditions to lift off and stay aloft. That’s why I’m inviting you to join FlightPath @ SOAR Academy, a weekly newsletter designed to be your compass, your elevation, your edge. Each week, I’ll send you high-impact, evidence-based leadership strategies, practical advice, storytelling and updates on our latest courses, masterclasses,…
Black women in tech are innovators—pushing boundaries, creating solutions, and shaping the future. Yet, many navigate this journey feeling isolated, unsupported, and burdened by systemic biases that make reaching leadership roles in the E- and C-Suites a steeper climb. The demand for a space to connect, strategize, and grow together has never been clearer. The results are still coming in but, a survey that I’m conducting reveals that…
L. Michelle Smith argues that in today’s high-pressure professional environment, the ability to lead effectively often hinges on an unexpected factor: happiness. Far from being a superficial concept, happiness—grounded in the science of positive psychology—is a deliberate practice that can transform leadership and drive organizational success. For women leaders, particularly women of color navigating systemic challenges, embracing happiness as a tool for empowerment and resilience has never been more…