Beyond The Business Suit with Kailei Carr

In this powerful episode, host Kailei Carr brings together three exceptional communication experts and coaches with The Asbury Group to unpack the art and science of effective communication: Relationship Communication Expert & Executive Coach, Dr. Amber Wright, Executive Communication Expert & Transformational Coach, Pascale Bourne, and Executive Communication Coach & Storytelling Specialist, Alex Cohen. Together, they dive deep into the nuances of effective communication as a conscious leader including presentation preparation strategies, overcoming communication fears and remaining authentic and present in their personal power. Whether you're an emerging leader, seasoned executive, or professional looking to improve your communication skills, this episode offers invaluable insights that will transform how you connect with others. Want to know how you can work with any of these practitioners or bring them to your organization to speak? Feel free to reach out to us at hello@groupasbury.com. For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com. 

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Business Suit, host Kailei Carr is joined by workplace equity consultant and bestselling author, Minda Harts, to explore the critical role of trust in the workplace. As a preview of her forthcoming book, Talk to Me Nice: Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace (coming July 2025), Minda introduces a transformative framework designed to help leaders and teams view trust not just as a value, but as a strategic asset. During the conversation, Minda breaks down the seven trust languages and shares how each can be used to foster healthier, more productive work environments. Together, Kailei and Minda also discuss why trust is essential to combating burnout, improving retention, and enhancing team culture, especially when we spend over 90,000 hours of our lives at work. Whether you're a leader, team member, or change agent, this episode will leave you reflecting on how to build (and rebuild) trust with intention and impact. For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com. 

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. For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com. 

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. To learn more about the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, visit https://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/. 

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. For more information, visit BeyondtheBusinessSuit.com. 

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.

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. 

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. For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com!

The days after a historic presidential election can leave us all feeling a range of different emotions. In this bonus episode of Beyond the Business Suit, co-host Kailei Carr, felt is necessary to dive into these complex emotions and arise from them—whether personal, professional, or even on a broader scale. In this episode, Kailei shares essential tools for self-awareness and healthy emotional processing, including self-listening practices and ways for us to move past the fear responses we may be experiencing. Not only does Kailei explore the power of reconnection, but how to also learn how to lean on supportive communities to stay grounded. This episode leaves us all with helpful resources to support us all through the journey of these challenging emotions. For more information, visit BeyondtheBusinesssuit.com. 

With the 2024 Beyonding Retreat less than two months away, we are officially in countdown mode! In this BONUS episode of Beyond The Business Suit, we're talking about all things retreat and giving you a preview of our upcoming podcast, Beyonding! In this episode, retreat co-hosts Kailei Carr and Pascale Bourne sit down with their co-facilitators Myra Herring and Dr. Naeema Olatunji to discuss their insights on what attendees can expect from their retreat experience and what it truly means to embody the theme and go "Beyond Limits." Not only do the group of ladies share their personal stories of impact from being a former attendee, but they reinforce the importance of being fully present and open to the transformation that is sure to take place. They even share the foundation of the retreat and its evolution over time by going DEEP into the "soulular" level. This episode not only will leave you knowing if this experience is right for you, but it will also inspire you to go beyond limits in your own life! With fewer than 10 spots left, you'll want to register today at BeyondingRetreat.com. You deserve it! For more information, visit BeyondTheBusinessSuit.com. 

When was the last time you asked yourself: How did I get here? Digital Products and Delivery Consulting Executive, TianEn Stephenson, is no stranger to that question as she has used the reflections of her career as the inspiration behind her newly released book, Closed Mouths, Don't Get Fed: The recipe of asking and getting what you want in the workplace. No matter where "here" is, TianEn believes we all have a story to tell of the life experiences that have brought us up to this very moment. In the next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Kailei Carr unpacks TianEn's personal journey to success, from her father's lessons on speaking up for herself to navigating a significant career change that has landed her the opportunity to help others learn how to "win" within their careers. TianEn teaches us how to live in a state of alignment by not letting our insecurities drive our paths and encourages us to build strong professional relationships that keep us on a path of uncovering our true purpose. For more information, visit BeyondTheBusinessSuit.com. 

When was the last time you looked yourself in the mirror and got to truly know yourself? The next episode of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast offers us all a special treat to do just that! Co-host, Kailei Carr, is joined by Breathwork and Resilience Expert, Zee Clarke, for some deep breathing and soul searching. Not only does Zee share her personal journey to self-liberation through her own "Eat, Pray, Love" experience, but she also teaches a few practical breathing practices that can help us better manage daily life. Kailei and Zee also dive deep into Zee's book, Black People Breathe, as she advocates for meditation while debunking myths concerning meditation for people of color. For more information, visit BeyondTheBusinessSuit.com. 

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. For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com. 

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. For more information, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com. 

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! Explore more at BeyondingRetreat.com. Learn more about the Beyonding Retreat at https://beyondingretreat.com/ 

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! 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.

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

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. For more details from this episode and the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, visit Beyondthebusinesssuit.com.