Leading with Purpose Podcast

In this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’d always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good.Why because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that wr will be successful, that means we have to put in the work to get there. But what if we fail?I venture to ask, what if we don’t? What if we can speak positivity into existence? That’s what positive self-talk is all about, and Shante and I get deep into it as she shares her own story of how positive words she spoke into herself help change her outlook.About ShanteShante Generally is the host of Authentic Talks 2.0, s podcast about authenticity.She is a Spiritual Mindset Coach, CEO of Authentic You Mindset, CEO of Aym Beyond The Physical Academy and Author of Jamm with Me, A Journey to Your Higher Self a 5 part book seriesStay connected with ShanteFollow her on Instagram You can also purchase her book here. Do you engage in positive self-talk?Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive.  About Dr. JasmineDr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine integrates empowerment, success-focused mindset work, and strategy into a program that ensures her clients have both the belief systems and plan to take charge of their careers. Jasmine was voted one of the Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021 by Jobscan and a Career Expert to Follow in 2021 by Brainz Magazine. Jasmine is also a TEDx speaker with the talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of Color," detailing her journey as a Latina in STEM. Jasmine was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, and received her bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Pace University and Ph.D. in Pharmacology from Yale. She has held high-level non-profit management positions, designing research programs that increase the quality of life and healthcare options for underserved populations.Stay connected with Dr. JasmineFollow her on Instagram or LinkedIn to get daily inspiration, career, and job search tips.  Watch her TEDx talk "Conquering Workplace Conformity as a Woman of color"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36AbqoriajkHave you ever had to leave a toxic work environment? Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic 

In this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement and the many tools available for everyone at all levels of their financial journey.About KamilahKamilah O'Brien is a Personal Financial Strategist and the founder of Focused Spender, a Personal Finance YouTube channel. She is also an Associate Director with a national accounting firm focused on Non-Profits and Education based organizations. Kamilah specializes in working with women who have succeeded professionally but are struggling with money to create a strategic plan to reduce their debt, increase their savings and leave a lasting financial legacy. Kamilah has a Bachelors degree in Communications from Boston University and a Masters in Public Administration specializing in General Finance from New York University.Stay connected with Kamilah YouTube: www.youtube.com/focusedspenderInstagram: @focusedspenderGet Free Goodies! 5 Payday Mistakes Keeping Your Saving and Investment Accounts from Growing & How to Fix it! - https://focused-spender.ck.page Are you on your way to financial freedom and building wealth?Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic  

In this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded 1000 Women Strong. Shakys also shares some of 1K Women Strong’s upcoming campaigns including the push for the elimination student loan debt which disproportionally impacts Black Women. Check out a link to the campaign below.https://www.cancel50kstudentdebt.org/About ShakyaShakya Cherry-Donaldson is the Executive Director of 1K Women Strong, a national constituency of Black women who are creating a network of the millions of Black women who are building the beloved community by engaging in civic, community, and electoral campaigns. Prior to establishing 1K Women Strong, she served as the Deputy Field Director: Statewide for Stacey Abrams for the governor of Georgia during the historic primary in 2016. Connect with her at info@1kwomenstrong.com or @thecherrydon on twitter.www.1Kwomenstrong.orgHow are you advocating for your community?Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic 

In this week’s episode I talk about how to lead yourself through change. I share some personal reflections with you on some of the challenges that I’ve had in a season of change and how I was able to help myself through it.One exercise that I constantly come back to is self-reflection. I have found that this can be one of the most successful ways to see what you are going through and find ways to move forward. In particular, I use chapter 14 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons, and Advice for Women of Color” as a guide in my reflection process. What has this season of change been like for you?Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence.Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess.  There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven.1.    Legitimate2.    Reward3.    Coercive4.    Informational5.    Expert6.    Referent7.    Connection Dr. Lisa talks also talks about the importance of mindset for effective leadership and references Carol Dweck’s book Mindset, “People give up their power by thinking they don't have any”- Alice WalkerAbout Dr. LisaLisa Brooks-Greaux is principal and founder of SYNC (Seek Your Natural Calling). With over 25 years of strategy, business development, sales, leadership, and executive development experience spanning financial services, life sciences and technology-based industries, Lisa brings a unique and innovative perspective on the relationship between personal and professional developmentStay connected with Dr. LisaInstagram:          @s.y.n.c.seekyournaturalcallingLinkedIn:              www.linkedin.com/in/lisabrooksgreauxWhat kind of power do you possess?Share your thoughts under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of making connections for your professional growth. I share my own story of being an introvert and how in some ways it has hindered me from connecting with people.

In this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black Africa Awards for young black excellence of the African continent, a TEDx Resident guest on the TEDx Cape Town stage as a speaker, Moderator and MC, and author of “21” a book focused on purpose and the principles of living a purposeful life; among so many other things.Our conversation focuses on following your calling to create an impact, and Vuyo is doing just that. Vuyo has been acknowledged by the South African President and Chairperson of the African Union Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, as one of South Africa's favorite authors and emerging leaders.Her most recent endeavor is the VN Global Media and Entertainment Awards, a global initiative that celebrates the media and entertainment industry.Our conversation is deep and rich with lessons learned on listening to your calling, persevering against the odds stacked against you, using your gifts, and creating the impact you were born to make.Get Connected with Vuyo JobodaPersonal Website: www.vuyojoboda.comVN Streaming: www.vnstreaming.comWatch her TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpkCnO4P9vQConnect on social media: @vuyojobodaBuy her bookAre you following your calling?Share your thoughts  under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this week’s episode, I talk about working in your strengths to optimize your performance. I share my top five Clifton Strengths and how I use them to achieve excellent performance.. I go into detail about how each of them can be a balcony (work in my favor) and a basement (work against me).My top five strengthsDeliberative - You are best described by the serious care you take in making decisions or choices. You anticipate obstacles. Achiever - You work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. You take immense satisfaction in being busy and productive. 3. Relator - You enjoy close relationships with others. You find deep satisfaction in working hard with friends to achieve a goal. 4. Intellection - You are characterized by your intellectual activity. You are introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions. 5. Strategic - You create alternative ways to proceed. Faced with any given scenario, you can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues.How are you working in your strengths?Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematicLinksTake the Clifton Strengths (free if you book a strategy session with me)Book a strategy session with me

In this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression.What are the lessons to be learned?Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve hit the jackpot of fulfillment.Find your heartwork! Heartwork is what keeps you going, motivates you, and gives you fulfillment.It’s okay if you don’t know what your heartwork is the moment you are ready to enter the workforce. Take your time to discover what it is.Finding a balance between your headwork and heartwork can be a challenge. Learn how to hack your job, your life, whatever it is that you spend most of your time doing so that you can find joy and fulfillment in ever thing you do.How are you finding balance between your headwork and your heartwork?Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic 

In today’s episode, we will be talking about unlocking abundance with special guest Brandi Ray.

In this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I share the three lessons and advice I provide. ·      Lesson 1. Be to others who you would want someone to be for you. Show up for someone, and someone will show up for you.·      Lesson 2. The only person you should be competing with is yourself. “Nothing that is for you can be taken from you.” -Unknown·      Lesson 3. Being accountable for your sister helps you be accountable to yourself. My advice…There are too many people in the world who are against us, so we need to stop being against each other. Don’t get me wrong, it doesn’t matter what you do, you will always have detractors. Sometimes those detractors will be your own sister. What you can do is choose not to be a detractor for anyone. Pay it forward, offer your support, lift as you climb, and help other women of color win the way that you are.  How are you being your sister’s keepter?Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic  

In this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network, which is your social capital.  I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I examine the lack of access we have as people of color in building the right relationships that are valuable and can be a catalyst to our careers success.  We also do a deep dive into exactly what social capital is, getting a return on your investment in networks, and the value of the relationships you have versus the number of people you know. Share your thoughts on social capital. Have you ever considered the value of your network or the value of the time you invest in them? What kinds of professional relationships to do have? Are they trusting? Do they provide the resources you need to grow professionally?Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about. My mentor says, “You should always do the right thing, not someone’s thing.” It can be hard some timed to not do someone’s thing when it could mean a raise or a promotion, but if doing that things goes against who you are, against your values, is it the right thing.I also quote the bible. Specifically, 1 Peter 3:13-1713 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.” 15 But [a]sanctify [b]the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 16 having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ash17 For it is better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil.”This scripture reminds me that having integrity is the right thing, and in the end, people can say what they want say about me, and it doesn’t matter because I know in my heart and in the eyes of God, the work I do is good.Share your thoughts on integrity. Have you ever felt you had to compromise yourself and do someone else’s thing in order to get ahead? How were you able to maintain your integrity? How did it make you feel? Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic  

In this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general practices Identify the source of your overwhelm.Take time away.   Stop trying to be perfect. Drop the ball sometimes. Ask for help.  And, some of the practices that I use to help me from staying overwhelmed.Share your thoughts and experiences with overwhelm. Do you ever feel overwhelmed? What are some of the methods you use to overcome overwhelm? Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the legacy, success and wealth they actually want, on their terms. Keisha is the executive and leadership adviser that women turn to when they need to honor their divine feminine, find their voices in and out of the workplace and boardroom, break through the glass ceiling and turn their story into million-dollar messages. Keisha shows women how to finally let go of other people's expectations of what their life and career should be and how to show up authentically in every way, with zero apologies. You can connect with Keisha on these platforms.Web: keishashields.comIg: instagram.com/keishapshieldsFB: facebook.com/keishapshieldsThe Devine Feminine is where flow takes place. It is where intuition resides. When you are in the Devine Feminine, you are BOSS!!!!Share your thoughts and experiences with the Devine Feminine. Leave a comment under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurposepodcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

n this episode we explore what it means to be in flow. We’ve all heard and have probably said things like, I’m in flow right now, but what really is flow, how do we get into it? And why does it matter?  I do a deep dive breaking it down for you. I talk about how flow is achieved, the three primary distractions that keep you from getting into flow, and I leave you with a few suggestions for achieving flow. Share your thoughts and experiences of flow. Have you ever reached a state of flow? What was that experience like? Share under this episodes IG post. Send me an email. DM me @leadingwithpurpose podcast. I’d love to hear from you.Feedback is always welcomed. Please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or on whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and leadership. Here are the six components, and a link to the referenced research. Purpose in LifeAutonomyPersonal GrowthEnvironmental MasteryPositive RelationshipsSelf-acceptanceI’d love your feedback so please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

We identify the internal and external sources that contribute to mind trash and how to recognize them. This season we are focusing on the inner work we need to do in order for us to show up for ourselves and those we lead in the most impactful way.’d love your feedback so please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajidasmall.com. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master via @hellothematic

In this episode, I am talking with Christine Cariño founder of Conscious Thrive LLC. We are tackling culture and the multiple roles culture places on women and the impact is has on our paths to success. We talk about her experiences as an LGBTQ+, immigrant woman and her experiences at home and in the workplace and the impact is had on her growth journey.Christine is the creator of “Living an Empowered life as an LGBTQ+” a workshop which she facilitated in partnership with LGBTQ+ organizations in Athens, Greece and Manila, Philippines.She is also the creator of Course Impact through life brand (formerly Uncover your Life Brand) a five - week interactive virtual workshop that helps people create their signature impact so they can live a life of meaning, intention and joy.Prior to becoming a personal and leadership transformation coach, Christine spent over eight years in corporate America as a Recruitment and Staffing strategist where she coached professionals throughout the hiring process and advised business leaders in Healthcare, IT, Finance and Nonprofit industries of staffing and retention strategies best fit within their organizational needs.You can connect with Christine on Instagram @consciousthrive https://www.instagram.com/consciousthriveFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinec.consciousthriveWebsite: www.consciousthrive.comI’d love your feedback on this episode, so please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or whichever platform you listen. Till next time…Music by Cassette Tapes - This Year Master and @iamryanlittle - blessings. via @hellothematic