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Don’t Ghost Your Mentor -- and Other Rules for Mentees

2026-08-0519:43

We wrap the season by getting specific about what it means to be a good mentee, not just someone who wants access to a mentor. We share the habits that build real trust, the red flags that tell you to move on, and the practical ways to grow a “village” that supports your career and your life. We discuss issues such as: • remembering you always have options beyond assigned pairings • being in relationship with mentors beyond transactional asks • reaching out before a crisis and m...

Before You Move Abroad: The Money Mistakes No One Warns You About

2026-07-2338:51

You've dreamed about it. Maybe you've even Googled it. But what does moving abroad actually cost — financially, practically, and emotionally? In Part 2 of our series with the State Department Federal Credit Union (SDFCU), Shelby and Belinda sit back down with Sam Salmon and Josh Barrett — two financial professionals who aren't just advising on international living, they're currently doing it. From hidden garbage taxes in Spain to bills buried in junk mail in Belgium, this conversation gets in...

How Great Leaders Raise Money-Smart Kids | Financial Lessons Every Parent Needs

2026-07-1539:31

How do you raise children who understand the value of money in a world where almost every payment is digital? In this episode of Leadership Tea, Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson welcome back financial experts Sam Salmon and Josh Barrett from the State Department Federal Credit Union to discuss practical strategies for raising financially confident kids. Together, they explore allowances, saving, budgeting, first jobs, spending habits, and how parents can build healthy financial mindset...

Bonus Episode -- New Studio + A Big Announcement: Cape Town 2027

2026-07-1203:58

Surprise! We recorded from a new space this week, Cowo & Crèche here in the DMV, and it feels like the start of a new chapter for Leadership Tea. We're also making an announcement we've been sitting on: Rooted & Rising, our first international leadership retreat, taking place January 17–22, 2027 in Cape Town, South Africa. We talk through what to expect: Table Mountain, wine country in Stellenbosch, meaningful reflection tied to Dr. King's birthday, and real connection with local busi...

Take Back Your Power After a Forced Career Pivot | Cathy Duffy

2026-07-0126:51

What happens when the career you've spent decades building suddenly ends? In this special re-release of one of Leadership Tea's most impactful conversations, executive leader Cathy Duffy shares how being unexpectedly pushed into early retirement became the beginning of an entirely new chapter. Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson explore identity, leadership, resilience, and what it truly means to take your power back after a forced career pivot. If you're navigating layoffs, organizationa...

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