Black Successful Women

Mindset Is Your Superpower: Building Legacy and Resilience Inspired by Willishia Johnson

In this episode, we explore how mindset shapes the success and resilience of Black professionals and entrepreneurs. Drawing on insights from Willishia Johnson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Beautiful Butterfly Community, we uncover why a growth mindset is the most powerful asset for overcoming systemic barriers, building legacy, and transforming trauma into opportunity. Learn actionable strategies for shifting from self-doubt to self-determination, building resilience through healthier choices, and supporting holistic growth for lasting impact. Discover how internal shifts can unlock entrepreneurial breakthroughs and why your mindset is the foundation for building something beautiful—starting today.

Astrology Meets Executive Coaching: Healing and Strategy for Black Women Entrepreneurs Inspired by Allison Manswell

Discover how ancient wisdom and executive coaching converge to empower Black women entrepreneurs. In this episode, we explore Allison Manswell’s groundbreaking approach to integrating astrology with business strategy, offering a holistic path to healing, growth, and sustainable leadership. Learn how aligning your cosmic blueprint with your professional journey can unlock hidden strengths, break generational patterns, and foster resilience for both personal and collective success.

Creative Leadership in Cybersecurity: From Compliance to Curiosity Inspired by Kelis Richard

Explore how creative leadership is transforming cybersecurity with insights inspired by Kelis Richard. This episode challenges traditional notions of security, revealing why imagination and curiosity are essential for building resilient organizations. Discover how shifting from compliance to foresight empowers teams to anticipate threats, foster innovation, and lead with courage in a rapidly changing world.

Leading from the Outside: Redefining Power and Building Change Inspired by Stacey Marius

In this episode, we explore how true power and lasting change are built from the margins, not the center. Drawing inspiration from Stacey Marius, we challenge the traditional narratives of leadership and success, highlighting the transformative impact of leading from the outside. Discover how persistence, community empowerment, and entrepreneurial thinking can redefine what it means to create influence—no matter where you start. This is your blueprint for building change and empowering others, even when the system wasn’t built for you.

Living Losses, Lasting Legacy: Naming Grief and Building Bridges Inspired by Courtney Brown

In this episode, we sit down with Courtney Brown, a trailblazing leader and prolific author, to explore the often-unspoken grief of living losses—those quiet, ongoing pains that shape our families and legacies. Courtney shares how naming and processing these losses with transparency and faith can become a foundation for generational healing. We discuss the power of honoring disrupted legacies, transforming secret pain into purpose, and boldly innovating to uplift the next generation. Tune in for inspiration on carrying your grief with honesty, building bridges across generations, and creating a legacy rooted in truth, resilience, and hope.

Turning Pain Into Purpose: Resilience, Healing, and Suicide Awareness Inspired by Troineshia Webb

In this episode, we sit down with Troineshia Webb, a powerful advocate and author who has transformed her own struggles with adversity and suicidal thoughts into a message of hope and healing. Troineshia shares her journey of turning pain into purpose, breaking the silence around mental health in the Black community, and using her new book on suicide awareness to inspire others. Discover how your past can become your power, why speaking up saves lives, and how sharing your story can spark change for yourself and those around you. If you or someone you love has faced silent battles, this conversation is a reminder that your story isn’t over—and you’re never alone.

Reclaiming Power: Sustainable Entrepreneurship for Black Women Inspired by Shana Beasley

In this episode, we explore how Black professional women can reclaim power and design sustainable lives through entrepreneurship. Drawing on the insights of strategist Shana Beasley, we challenge the myth that success requires suffering and reveal how corporate experience can be transformed into valuable business assets. Discover why starting simple, not small, is the key to building a business that honors your brilliance and protects your well-being. Learn actionable strategies for leveraging your skills, diversifying resources, and building with support, not in isolation. It’s time to turn your expertise into a paid, protected, and sustainable asset—on your terms.

Believe in Your Passion: Inspired by Pearley Hampton

In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of believing in your passion and how it can become the foundation for a fulfilling life and career. Discover practical strategies to clarify your true why, start simple to prove your concept, and celebrate every small win along the way. Be inspired to move beyond fear, trust your inner drive, and take the first step toward building the life you truly deserve.

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.