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On the next episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Founder and CEO of The Asbury Group, Kailei Carr, is joined by Nicki Anderson, a visionary leader and founder of L3 Consulting. Nicki, with 30 years of leadership experience, emphasizes the importance of leading with heart and compassion. She shares her personal journey, inspired by a meditation session, and highlights the need for self-care and self-acceptance. Nicki shares how leading with compassion, curiosity, and kindness creates ripple effects, both in business and in life. Nicki also shares a few practical tips including starting the day with intention and taking midday pauses for self-assessment. This is your guide to start laying the foundation for leadership that is love-led!

This conversation was initially recorded as a LinkedIn Live session. To make sure you don't miss future LinkedIn Live sessions, make sure you follow Kailei Carr on LinkedIn. You can also see the video version of this conversation on YouTube here.

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The Beyond the Business Suit podcast is back with another powerful episode led by Kailei Carr who reflects on what it truly means to lead in this new era of change, uncertainty and a collective yearning for something deeper. In this episode, Kailei invites us to explore a more conscious, human-centered approach to leadership that begins not with what we do, but with who we are being.

Kailei introduces the Asbury Group's four states of consciousness—Existing, Thinking, Knowing, and Being—not as a hierarchy, but as a mirror for self-awareness and a path out of survival mode and into a more trusting flow within your leadership and beyond. Through reflections on her own personal leadership journey, Kailei equips leaders with the essential tools needed to evolve in this new era with presence, intentionality, and curiosity.

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A trailblazer. A leader. An embodiment of resilience. These are all words used to describe a true change-maker, Ria Aiken, a renown Technology and Security Director and D&I Advocate as she works to drive digital transformation. Together, Ria and co-host, Myra Herring, peel back the layers of Ria's personal journey from her childhood abroad to soaring into an unknown career of technology and security. Ria's story is one of self-discovery, getting comfortable with pivoting and ultimately how to become at peace with ourselves. Driving from the inspiration of her Great Aunt Pauli Murray, a notable Civil Rights activist, Ria forges her own legacy as being many "firsts" within her company while dedicating her life to fight for equity and diversity, specifically with women. Ria's journey ignites hope in all of us who need just a little push to embrace life to the fullest and be okay with stepping into our true selves no matter what.

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Are you truly operating at your highest level to make the most significant impact for all? This is what diversity and inclusion leader, author and speaker, Denise Hamilton, is calling us toward in her groundbreaking debut book, Indivisible. In our latest episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Denise dives deep into her work of building more inclusive communities and workplaces, and offers her insights on how leaders can make significant change and create conditions that allow people to thrive. She even highlights some of the biggest challenges she and other DEI leaders have been facing given the current landscape and how DEI has been perceived. Not only does Denise's fortitude highlight the effort and patience required to see forward momentum, but her infectious optimism serves as a guiding light for us all toward a brighter future.

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There's no better time for an inner transformation than now! In the 300th episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, retreat co-hosts, Kailei Carr and Pascale Bourne share an exclusive sneak peak into what's to come directly from the 2024 Beyonding Retreat location -- the Imiloa Institute in Costa Rica! From the rejuvenating retreat experience to the eco-luxury accommodations, Kailei and Pascale take you on a journey to unveil just what this year's Beyonding Retreat is all about. Not only do they reflect on the evolution of the retreat from 2019 until now, they also highlight some of the best elements to expect from this first ever international iteration including the nourishing gourmet food, the connection to nature and the inner transformation that's in store for all who are open to the transformative energy waiting in the Costa Rican jungle!

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What would your life look like if you dropped everything and cruised around the world for almost a year? World traveler and travel influencer, Brandee Lake, has done just that. After leaving her corporate career behind and dedicating two years to planning, Brandee took her biggest leap of faith and joined the Ultimate World Cruise with Royal Caribbean to visit over 60+ countries over a span of nine months. She shares her experience with host, Myra Herring, on what she's found to be the most rewarding adventure of her life. From racial prejudices to unlimited family time, Brandee has found that her next chapter as a travel influencer includes less focus on documenting herself and more storytelling of those who are often unseen in the cruise world. Join us as we explore Brandee's journey of following her heart and honoring herself enough to go beyond limits!

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Did you know that energy shows up in many different forms? There's no better person to guide us through a discussion surrounding mindset and energy other than Mindset Advancement Coach, Ryane LeCesne. During this episode of Beyond the Business Suit podcast, Ryane shares with host, Myra Herring, what energy is in its many forms and how it contributes to a mindset of success. Not only does Ryane share her own personal journey through her identity crisis and how she pulled herself out of it, but also how she helps her clients shift and adapt themselves in order to live within their true authentic selves. She even walks through her eight-step process that shifts us out of the quicksand of imposter syndrome and into our true greatness. 

You can find more details and notes from this episode at https://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/. 

To hear more sessions like this, explore Beyonding Community.com to choose your membership option today.

What happens when we push past the expectations put on us by others and we instead follow our own path? This episode features Dana Wright, Corporate Security Professional, Coach, and Podcaster, who is an embodiment of what it means to truly live for yourself. Dana shares with host, Myra Herring, her journey of rejecting the traditional path her parents set forth for her and how she adjusted her focus to come into her own. From becoming a mother as a young adult, to making history as the first Black woman Deputy Chief, Dana proves what can happen after breaking away from the intense need to "do what's expected" and instead her life for herself. It is clear that Dana's servitude, walk of faith and continued passion for advocating for women in law enforcement has enabled her to serve her community in big ways!

You can find more details and notes from this episode at https://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/. 

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Have you ever thought about how much climate change impacts our communities and particularly communities of color? This next episode of Beyond The Business Suit, host Kailei Carr is joined by Michael Littlejohn, Founder and Managing Director of Sustainability Services Group, and Kahlilah Guyah, CEO of EHS Compliance Services Inc. Together, they have an in-depth discussion on climate change, sustainability and how organizations can aid in the advancement of these important issues. Not only do Michael and Kahlilah explain their career journeys and what ignited their interest in these areas, but they also discuss what they are doing individually and within their families to make more conscious decisions. While Michael reveals his six characteristics of climate driven impact, Kahlilah tells us the three E's she uses to teach others of the measures they can take in their own lives to combat these issues. From greenwashing, to supply chain, to the racial wealth gap and more, you will be sure to learn a lot from this conversation.

You can find more details and notes from this episode at https://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/. 

It's time to live your BEST life! On this episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Co-host Myra Herring, is joined by Professional Speaker and Business, Career and life Coach, Dianna Moore. Together, they dive deep into Dianna's background of growing up in a multicultural and ethnically diverse family and her journey towards building a life she's excited about. Not only does she share how she turned her challenges being mixed race into her passion, but expresses what she hopes to leave behind as her legacy. She now finds her purpose in her work of helping others live their life by design.

Originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, this episode gives us the blueprint for crafting a new zest for your life. For more conversations like this, join the Beyonding Community now by visiting Beyondingcommunity.com. Membership is now OPEN on a rolling basis. Don't miss your opportunity to step into the best version of yourself.

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When was your last adventure? The next episode of Beyond The Business Suit has us exploring the endless possibilities of travel and personal adventure with Melinda Spooner, a former C-level leader who left her successful corporate career to follow her passion for travel and adventure. She now hosts transformational outdoor and adventure vacations for Black women and women of color, thus creating a community she so desperately didn't know she needed, and one that was severely underserved. After receiving an overwhelming response, Melinda shares her personal journey of self-discovery along with the results of what happens when we empower ourselves, and others, to make bold moves and move beyond limits! She even highlights some of her bucket list locations that have the potential to be a life-changing experience to those on their own path to personal adventure and exploration, just like her first hiking adventure did for herself.

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Every Monday Morning in the Beyonding Community, we come together to set the tone for the week with a motivational word, meditation or other inspiration. This past Monday, Kailei shared a message to set the tone for the year, aligned with the theme of BEYOND LIMITS. This message talks about what is required for us to go Beyond Limits -- obedience, surrender and choosing ourselves first.

If you would like to go BEYOND LIMITS with us in the Beyonding Community, I encourage you to become a member at https://www.beyondingcommunity.com/.

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In this next episode, we’re exploring recovery — not just from addiction, but from the internalized domestication that keeps us small, disconnected, and playing by someone else’s rules. As a coach, mentor, and disruptor, Denitra Letrice joins co-host Kailei Carr who invites you to question what truly lights you up and what it takes to get closer to the person and leader you’re meant to be. Together, they'll dive into the common roadblocks that show up on professional leadership journeys, the challenges of breaking free from where you come from, and the radical investments that create generational impact. Denitra is all about modeling what it means to show up in all spaces as your whole self — not just for you, but for your children and everyone watching — because the legacy we leave starts with the risks we’re willing to take now.

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As we begin to bring the year 2023 to a close, we have to ask ourselves, who are we being called to be? What the past post-pandemic years have taught us is that we need to operate differently than before in years to come. It's time to start operating at a different level of consciousness and make our convictions for 2024. We are all called to do great things. It just takes a new sense of dedication and learning how to make ourselves a priority.

In this latest episode of The Beyond the Business Suit podcast, hear Kailei Carr share some of what is possible for all of us as we go into the new year.

If you're ready to set your intentions for 2024 and experience unshakable healing, unlimited growth and an undeniable transformation, explore joining the Beyonding Community here. While our General Support membership is now open on a rolling basis, our Shift Bundle membership is open now until January 3rd.

You can find more details and notes from this episode in www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

What would it look like if we bring our full selves to our workplaces? The next guest on the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast, Leilani Mañulu, has just the answer! As a queer, mixed-race leadership expert and intuitive executive coach, Leilani speaks on how she's been able to tap into her gifts and nurture connectivity and divinity even within corporate spaces. She also reflects on her book, Paradox of the Water Bearer, where she navigates through her personal journey of her upbringing and she has learned to own and embrace her spiritual gifts. She leaves us with steps to completely trust our intuition to guide us through our life's journey.

This conversation, led by Myra Herring, was originally recorded earlier in 2023 as a Soul to Soul session in the Beyonding Community.

You can find more details and notes from this episode in www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

It's time to tap into our inner selves! Co-host, Myra Herring, guides an incredibly insightful discussion with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kameron Sheats, affectionally called "Dr. Kam" throughout this interview. Not only does Dr. Kam relay the importance of introspective work, but she also shares many nuggets of wisdom related to understanding ourselves more fully, including our temperament and how colorism can impact mental health. She even shares her experience as a Fulbright Scholar as well as her work curating multicultural books, driven by her desire for her daughters to feel represented in what they read, all while spreading as much joy as possible. You'll leave this conversation feeling all the feels of joy, self-reflection and the unstoppable urge for true healing.

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When was the last time you took a calculated risk in your life? You never know what's on the other side of fear until you take a leap into the unknown. In this episode of Beyond The Business Suit, Dionne Vernon, shares her inspirational journey of overcoming fear and transitioning through life with ease, which has become a testament for personal growth and success. Guided by her father's entrepreneurial spirit, Dionne reflects on what has made her risks worth it by sharing her wisdom, experiences and counsel with those looking to feel empowered by their legacy. You'll leave this episode equipped to embrace the unknown and propel yourself forward into your greatness!

Find more details and show notes from this episode at http://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.

We're breaking barriers in this next episode of Beyond the Business Suit! Host, Myra Herring sits down with Certified Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant, Kahlilah Guyah. Together, they unpack Kahlilah's powerful journey from former track star to relentless business owner. Her resilience shines through her story of overcoming immense obstacles throughout her path to entrepreneurship, as well as experiencing remarkable transformation from self-proclaimed workaholic to passionate advocate for change. Kahlilah's story is not just one of personal triumph, but also a symbol for hope and perseverance for anyone seeking to create their own path toward purpose.

We all have a story. When we find truly inspirational people that have the courage and initiative to tell theirs, we must celebrate them. That's what this next episode of Beyond the Business Suit is all about! Author, positivity expert and Beyonding Community Ambassador and Founding Member, Lakysha Laing joins Kailei Carr as they have an insightful discussion surrounding her book, The Strength of Silk. In this hybrid episode that combines a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session and an exclusive Beyonding Book Chat, we take a deep dive into Lakysha's powerful journey through foster care, traumatic grief and a harrowing fight against breast cancer....just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

In the Beyonding Community we love and appreciate Lakysha (who we affectionately call "LaLa") for her enthusiasm, positivity and resilience. The beginning of her book idea started in the Beyonding Community and it has been amazing to be a part of her journey. 

You can find more notes on this episode at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

As The Beyond The Business Suit podcast celebrates nine years of inspiring and engaging conversations, we're happy to share with you how we're growing, evolving and "leveling up" in the future. We've reached remarkable milestones; from over 285 published episodes distributed across 100+ countries, and over half a million unique downloads, we're proud of our impact on your lives, both personally and professionally.

Looking ahead, we're embracing the act of "Beyonding," what we describe as a journey of self-actualization. You can expect more stories of growth, transformation, and leadership from remarkable guests including meeting our TAG Team at The Asbury Group and taking a peek inside the Beyonding Community. We'll continue being a safe space for our guests to share and for YOU to elevate!

If you're interested in joining the Beyonding Community, doors are open until October 15, 2023, for those ready to transform.

Your path to aging backwards begins here! Have you ever wondered just how much your hormones impact your overall health and well-being? Dr. Nicole Peoples, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, has just the answers to your burning questions about hormones and health. Originally recorded as a Beyonding Community masterchat session, this illuminating discussion delves into hormonal imbalance, functional medicine and how nutrition plays a role in the aging process. She even helps to demystify common misconceptions about birth control while exploring practical strategies to manage stress to achieve optimal health.

Want to experience sessions like this live? The Beyonding Community is currently accepting new membership applications. If you're interested in hearing more conversations like this one, visit BeyondingCommunity.com to join! Do it TODAY before doors close for the remainder of the year.

You can find more notes from this episode at http://www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.

What happens when you lose your dharma, otherwise known as your inner calling? If there's one person who knows what it takes to lose your dharma and find it again, it's Suneel Gupta, author of his new book, Everyday Dharma. With storytelling at his core, Suneel takes us through his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. With a discussion led by host, Kailei Carr, together they explore the magic of missed and hidden goals, the importance of taking moments of rest and the groundbreaking mindset shift he's experienced around productivity and inner fulfillment. Suneel even gives his tips on how to analyze your inner alignment while finding your own version of success. You can read the full notes and full details on this episode and other archived episodes at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

How has your career journey evolved over time? On this episode of Beyond The Business Suit, joining host, Myra Herring, is Stacie Newton, an accomplished Public Relations and Marketing strategist, who is baring her soul about just how much she's evolved both personally and professionally. Not only does Stacie take us through her career in marketing, but she also dives deep into the lessons she's learned along the way, including reflections on the fulfillment she has in her career and the different milestones that have moved her along the way professionally. This Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session is sure to leave you inspired and with so much hope and joy for your future!

In this episode, Myra Capri leads a conversation with two phenomenal women, Radiah Rhodes, Wellbeing Advisor, and CEO of Evók, and Kailei Carr, CEO of the The Asbury Group. These powerhouse women are transforming leaders globally by elevating consciousness and helping them understand the power of intention.

Together, they’ve developed Conscious Leadership development programs that help leaders show up fully aligned with who they truly are. They not only break down the difference between goals and intentions, vulnerability and intimacy, and being versus doing—but also offer a fresh perspective on leadership, embodiment, and personal evolution.  

Be prepared to take a deep dive into transformation as not just a process, but a way of being—and how you can start creating the life and leadership you desire right now. 

You can find the full episode notes at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

Life has a funny way of surprising you! No one knows this better than Financial Advisor and long-time friend of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Mary Grate-Pyos. This episode, originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, drops SO many gems on the ups and downs that life can take you though. Co-host Myra Herring and Mary join forces to have an insightful, yet revealing, discussion on the life-defining moments that transformed Mary's perspective on love, money, boundaries and expectations. This episode is sure to have you challenging your own mindset to get the most out of life.

To learn more about the community and how you can join, explore BeyondingCommunity.com while the doors are OPEN for our quarterly membership drive. By joining, you'll hear more financial lessons from Mary and so much more! See you there!

What place does empathy have at work? That question is at the center of the next episode of the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. Host, Kailei Carr is joined by Workplace Empathy Consultant, Liesel Mertes, for a powerful conversation on how leaders can bring more empathy into the workplace. Liesel takes the audience through how to deal with disruptive life events (both good and bad), and ways we can all feel seen and heard at work. By reflecting on her own personal journey through loss and grief while still having to "show up," Liesel emphasizes just how critical empathy is, not only in our personal lives, but also our professional environments as well. By sharing her lived experiences, we can all take a note from Liesel's book and offer support when we can while respectably holding space for how others choose to express their unique grief experience. Even if you think you are an empathetic leader, you may see yourself with new eyes after this conversation!

It's time to get REAL about our communication! The next guest on the Beyond the Business Suit podcast is the esteemed Dr. Amber Wright, Relationship Communication Expert, Founder of Words Well Said and one of our . Through her conversation with resident Soul to Soul host, Myra Herring, Dr. Wright shares the importance of using conversation as a means for human connection. She takes us through the intentionality of your messaging, the foundation of small talk and the power of written communication. She even reveals the divine parts of her journey that have shown her the path she was meant to take and how this led to the meaningful work she does today.

This episode, originally recorded as an invigorating Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community, will leave you feeling inspired to ignite your next conversation!

Stay tuned to the Beyonding Community website to know when the next quarterly membership drive is in order to complete your application for membership.

In this special episode of Beyond The Business Suit, we're experiencing a first...interviewing a medical doctor! Dr. Kanika Sims, a talented physician, author and Founder of Invest Inclusion, joins the podcast for an insightful discussion surrounding diversity and inclusion within the healthcare system. Not only does she share her helpful tips on how to best take care of our bodies, but she also sheds light on taboo topics such as the mortality rate of Black women and treating diseases. She even takes us through her personal life journey along with her inspirations for writing her new book, Diversity Is Not A Dirty Word.

The next episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast is full of inspiration! We are joined by Jonetta Moyo, Personal Growth Practitioner, Coach & Journal Artist, as she takes us through a journey of journaling. Throughout our time together, Jonetta outlines just how powerful and important journaling can be as a way of self-care, release and even therapy. She outlines how journaling can be seen as an experience for revealing our authentic selves while easing the stress and anxiety of life's demands.

Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to slow down your thoughts and take time to spend with yourself....and your journal!

We're helping you take ownership of your leadership in the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. Cheryl Bridges, a phenomenal executive coach and advocate for Black women in leadership, shares her perspective of self-leadership, setting healthy boundaries and the difference between leading vs. managing. During this conversation, she encourages us to get clarity on our God-given paths in order to truly thrive in leadership instead of simply surviving. She also gives her insights on what participants in the next ITSMF Emerge Academy cohort can look forward to with her as the new Director of the program. 

How to stay connected to Cheryl Bridges:

Website: Bridges2Life.com

Find out more information about and apply for the ITSMF Emerge Academy: https://itsmfleaders.org/offerings/#academies||offerings-tab|2 

Monique Shields, Founder of Seven Pines Leadership, is back for this episode of Beyond The Business Suit Podcast! This time, she has something special to share; a new podcast, "Ambition Without Compromise," dropping March 29th that she dedicated to Women of Color who are daring to connect with their unique & bold True North. She shares with host, Myra Herring, more about the journey that has brought her thus far; what she's learned, how she uses her ambition, and how becoming a new mother (for the second time) has not only challenged her, but has also afforded her a level of freedom she never knew she had.

This episode was originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community. To learn more about the community and upcoming membership intake information, visit BeyondingCommunity.com.

There's no better way to celebrate Women's History Month than by introducing the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast's newest co-host, a powerhouse in her own right, Myra Herring. This Wellness Coach, Speaker, Trainer, and long-time friend of The Beyond The Business Suit podcast, uses her love for everything beautiful to empower women to recognize their beauty from the inside out.

Join Myra as she has a full-circle moment with host, Kailei Carr, as they dig deep into who Myra is, who she wants to be and more about her journey of life that has brought her to this very moment. Not only does she also serve as a host for the Beyonding Community's Soul to Soul sessions, she's a newfound entrepreneur carving out her path in this world one step at a time.

How do you truly make an impact by using your voice? On the next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Executive Coach, Journalist & Storyteller, Amanda Miller Littlejohn is diving deep into the art of sharing your stories, experiences and perspectives in order to elevate your voice.

Originally recorded as a Masterclass in the Beyonding Community, this powerful session teaches you how to create a sustainable visibility strategy in order to build your brand equity, thought leadership and industry authority. Amanda uses this session to uncover the secret behind being a mouthpiece instead of a workhorse through analyzing the "seasons" of your life. You'll walk away from this episode learning a wealth of knowledge about letting your excellence speak for itself using authentic visibility.

It's time to talk about presence! In this episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Host, Kailei Carr talks through what it means to have strong leadership presence. Not only does she outline what presence is but also the attributes, behaviors and contributors that evoke leadership presence. She even delves into tools experts use along with her personal lessons she's encountered throughout her professional journey. Explore more about what Powered Presence means to you!

As we continue our launch of season 9 of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast, we're diving deep into the relationship that chronic stress has with our leadership success with Dr. Kanika Sims, a board-certified internal medicine physician and esteemed practitioner with The Asbury Group. In this kickoff to our #TAGTeamSeries, Dr. Kanika guides us through how we, as leaders, can optimize our health in order to become the best leaders we can be. Dr. Kanika explains the difference between good stress vs. harmful stress and what the impact of stress can to do the mind and body. By listening to this episode, we hope leaders can gain a higher consciousness of the tools and practices that can support more effective leadership.

For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com. 

When do you know that you've done enough? We explore this question and more in the next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast. This episode, originally recorded as a Soul to Soul session within the Beyonding Community, dives deep into the aspect of healing and wellness with Transformational & Executive Coach, Marla Teyolia.

Together, we get REAL about the mental, emotional and physical toll our commitments, both personal and professional, can have on us over time. Marla guides us through her personal journey of revisiting holistic practices and modalities in order to nurse herself back to a place of overall health.

The year 2023 is coming at us HARD and it begs for us to ask ourselves the question: "who do you want to be in 2023?" This next episode of Beyond the Business Suit is set to explore -- and answer -- just that!

Take a peek into the Beyonding Community through this interactive session, facilitated by Chief Curator, Kailei Carr, and CEO and Founder of Evók, Radiah Rhodes. Together, we dive deep into understanding the difference between what we want and who we want to be when planning for a new year. You'll even gain access to our Growth Workbook that will help you in all your personal 2023 development planning!

As we begin to wind down 2022, The Beyond the Business Suit podcast is ending the year on a high note with a previously recorded Soul to Soul Session with Founder and Chief Curator, Kailei Carr. Facilitated by Myra Herring, the ladies discuss what they are looking forward to in 2023, while reflecting back on the successes of the past year. Not only do they touch on discovering the Beyonding Community, but Kailei reveals how God has called her to be a vessel for Black women. You'll leave this episode feeling elevated and excited for what's to come in the new year!

We all could use a little lesson in self-love! On this episode of Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Kailei Carr dives deep into lessons on self-worth and resilience from Boomerang Wellness Director, Nikki Frechette. As a self-proclaimed advocate for self-love, Nikki takes us through her personal journey of inner peace and finding her true happiness after her harrowing experience with overcoming domestic violence. Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session with the Beyonding Community, Nikki reminds us that there is always light, love, peace and plenty of self-respect on the other side of adversity.

Fortunately, the Beyond the Business Suit podcast has the ability to not only pull at your heart strings, but encourage you to light the fire inside of you to push past anything in order to reach the highest version of yourself! Originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, this episode features the gifted speaker and minister, Danielle Hawthorne, who tells her personal story of resilience and personal redemption. She takes us through her journey of the challenges of being a single mom, to rising above and soaring to new heights she never even knew existed, having God by her side every step of the way. She'll leave you feeling blessed and ready to give yourself the attention YOU never thought you needed.

Grab a pen and paper, you'll want to take notes for this one! This episode of the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast is full of gems from none other than Dr. Roni Ellington, STEM education scholar, inspirational speaker, mentor and personal development expert. Originally recorded as a Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community, this episode dives deep into understanding your personal story and how to use it, along with our personal perspectives of what achievement and success are. Dr. Ellington even gives us some special tips on how to fully show up in your life while being able to live in the fullness of who you truly are.

Sometimes being the "only" means that you're paving the way for the many. The Beyond the Business Suit podcast sits down with Adrienne Lofton, Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Google, to discuss getting out of your comfort zone in order to move forward in your career. Not only does she take us through her experience going to an HBCU, but she defines what success looks like when you're open to growth. From working with brands like Under Armour, Target, Nike, The Gap and now Google, she is no stranger to being the first Black woman in many places and spaces. In our conversation, she reflects on how her journey has led her to making a significant impact at a number of iconic brands, and what she has learned along the way.

Adrienne also shares how her team led the "Get The Message" campaign, which encourages people to speak up to Apple about the importance of adopting RCS messaging that allows equal messaging opportunities for Android and Apple users. This campaign has gained a lot of traction recently and is sparking much-needed dialogue about messaging between different operating systems.

Although we hosted the 2022 Beyonding Retreat back in September, with our quarterly Beyonding Community membership drive currently underway, now is a perfect time to reflect on our experience together. This episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast dove deep into the experience, lessons learned and what we can all take with us now that we have had time to develop within our transformation. For some, it was a spiritual experience while for others, it became an opportunity for release. From internal healing to the connections that were built, experience just a taste of what the Beyonding Retreat had to offer.

If you are looking to expand on this type of experience, consider joining the Beyonding Community. Our doors are open until Friday, October 21, 2022. Become a member now by visiting here.

The Beyond The Business Suit podcast is BACK with season 7! After our short hiatus, we are kicking things off with an insightful conversation with the legendary, Carla Harris, a talented singer, mother, author, motivational speaker and powerful board member. This multi hyphenate powerhouse is giving us her playbook on finding and envisioning our power within our leadership. With so much experience under her belt, the gems that Carla Harris leaves behind will be sure to keep you fired up about your future and beyond!

We are finally on our way to the Beyonding Retreat! After a 2-year hiatus, the Beyonding Retreat, formally known as the Beyond the Business Suit retreat, is back and better than ever. Covid-19 and the global pandemic caused us to put our transformations on hold back in 2020, therefore, we've had the opportunity to evolve our retreat experience and can't wait to share what this experience is all about and how you can be a part of it. This next episode is dedicated to unveiling all the details about this retreat including the new theme, availability and what you can expect during our time together.

The Beyonding Retreat is being held on September 23-25, 2022 at the Boulders Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona. Don't wait and reserve your spot today!

We're back! Not only are we celebrating the return of Beyond the Business Suit with season 9, but we're also celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the podcast. This episode is all about our evolution and highlighting what's in store for this season and beyond. Join us for this exclusive look at what you have to look forward to in season 9, along with a few other BIG announcements as we expand and grow in new directions.

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This episode of the Beyond The Business Suit, listeners get a two-for-one special! Originally recorded on Easter Sunday as a Beyonding Community session, the first portion of the episode explores an in-depth look at our relationship with rest and how we can give ourselves permission to rest with Beyonding Community coaches, Anika Apple and Denitra "Dee" Ross. We go deep into the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual effects that rest can have within us.

The second portion of the episode takes us through the Beyonding Community and what it has to offer its members. Listeners can learn how they can elevate their lives and join a network of other high-achieving women who are walking through their journey of purpose accountability.

Calling all Black leaders in tech! The Information technology Senior Management Forum joins the Beyond The Business Suit podcast in diving deep into the development of Black leaders in technology with a powerful panel that includes Robert D. Scott, Dean of ITSMF's Global Institute for Professional Development, Dr. James Rodgers, Director of ITSMF's Executive Academy and Dr. Reginald Turner, Director of ITSMF's Management Academy.

Throughout this episode, we discuss more on the relationship between the mind, body and soul and leadership development while unblocking the barriers for career success, specifically for People of Color. We also learn a little more about what the ITSMF academies have to offer in pursuit of paving the way for our leaders in the future.