Black Successful Women

Agency Over Stability: The New Blueprint for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Gwen Eaddy Samuel

In this episode, we sit down with Gwen Eaddy Samuel to explore why traditional career paths may no longer offer the safety and stability Black professional women have been promised. Gwen shares powerful insights on embracing agency through entrepreneurship, starting with a simple, community-focused vision, and leveraging your unique story as your greatest asset. Learn how to turn your skills and connections into income-generating opportunities, and why building for your community is a strategic advantage. If you’re ready to rethink what security and success look like, this conversation will inspire you to take the first step toward owning your future.

Crowned in Courage: Breaking Beauty, Health, and Strength Barriers Inspired by Duneshia Griffiths

In this episode, we sit down with Duneshia Griffiths, 2025 Ms. Bald and Beautiful, to explore how Black women are breaking barriers around beauty, health, and strength. Duneshia shares the core pillars of her platform, Crowned in Courage: embracing bald beauty and destigmatizing Alopecia, prioritizing IBS awareness, and championing mental health as the foundation for leadership. Through powerful stories and actionable steps, this conversation challenges us to own our truths, support one another, and redefine what it means to be crowned in courage.

Scaling Boldly: Turning Lived Experience into Legacy Inspired by Fetima Knox

In this episode, we dive into a transformative conversation with Fetima Knox, a visionary leader dedicated to empowering Black women entrepreneurs. Discover why your lived experience is your greatest business asset, how to move forward without waiting for permission or perfection, and the importance of building businesses rooted in culture, community, and values. Learn actionable insights on turning authenticity into a competitive advantage and scaling your impact without losing your unique voice. If you’re ready to stop playing small and start building boldly, this episode will inspire you to treat your story as the foundation of your legacy.

Building Quiet Empires: The Blueprint for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Vernette Kountz

In this episode, we explore the powerful blueprint for building generational wealth as a Black woman entrepreneur, inspired by Vernette Kountz. Discover how leveraging your corporate expertise, diversifying your business portfolio, and staying deeply connected to your community can create lasting empires. Learn why authentic service, strategic diversification, and philanthropy are the real keys to legacy—and how the skills you already have can launch your entrepreneurial journey today.

Ordinary to Extraordinary: Meeting People Where They Are – Inspired by Alicia Enge

Discover how ordinary acts of faith and service become extraordinary catalysts for change in underserved communities. Inspired by Alicia Enge’s leadership at Action Outreach, this episode shares the powerful stories of Jasmine, Kendra, and Maria—three women who broke generational cycles in mental health, education, and healthcare by meeting people exactly where they are. Learn how lived experience, patient leadership, and consistent action can spark real transformation, and find your own “fisher” purpose to serve with impact, one hour at a time.

Financial Freedom Unlocked: Discipline, Sacrifice, and Liberation Inspired by Patricia Crawford

In this episode, we dive deep into Patricia Crawford’s powerful philosophy: true freedom starts with financial independence. Discover why discipline and real, sometimes uncomfortable sacrifices are the keys to breaking cycles of financial dependency and building generational wealth. Get inspired to audit your spending, cut non-essentials, and take actionable steps toward a life where your choices are truly your own. Start building unshakable freedom—one intentional decision at a time.

The Radical Power of Warmth: Healing Leadership for Black Professionals Inspired by Wendy Lewis

In this episode, we explore the transformative impact of warmth and intentional kindness in leadership, inspired by Wendy Lewis. Discover how small acts like genuine smiles and caring hugs can create micro-moments of safety, healing, and connection for Black professionals navigating challenging spaces. Learn practical ways to shift workplace and community culture, foster emotional well-being, and lead with love—no title or platform required. Start your own three-hug, three-smiles practice and experience the radical power of showing up with warmth every day.

The Gold Standard of Transparency: Inspired by Vonette Wright

In this episode, we explore how Olympic gold medalist Vonette Wright shattered barriers and redefined what it means to be transparent and uplifting in spaces where Black women have been historically excluded. Discover how sharing your journey—struggles, pivots, and triumphs—can become a blueprint for others, and learn practical steps to turn your personal wins into community fuel. Get inspired to embrace transparency, uplift those around you, and use your own gold as a roadmap for the next generation of leaders.

Franchise Your Authenticity: Building Wealth Through Culture and Community Inspired by Elizabeth Anderson Mayes

Discover how Black women are rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship by turning cultural heritage and community connection into powerful business strategies. Inspired by Elizabeth Anderson Mayes, this episode explores how franchising can accelerate wealth-building, break down barriers, and empower Black women to scale their unique ideas—proving that authenticity and community are the keys to building generational wealth. If you’re ready to leverage your story and simplify your path to success, this conversation is for you.

Rising from the Storm: Turning Your Story into Power and Purpose Inspired by Tysheika Harper

In this episode of the Black Successful Women Podcast, Dr. Stephanie sits down with Tysheika Harper, a licensed behavioral health technician and Peer Recovery Support Specialist, to explore how your lived experience—no matter how challenging—can become your greatest asset. Discover the transformative power of radical honesty, peer support, and culturally grounded recovery as Tysheika shares her journey from decades of addiction to a new life of purpose and service. Learn how embracing your story can lead to healing, empowerment, and a career that uplifts others. If you’ve ever felt alone in your struggles or wondered if it’s too late to change, this episode will inspire you to see your story as a superpower and take the first step toward a brighter future.