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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected]. 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