In this powerful episode, we dive deep into valuable life lessons learned across a dynamic career. From asking for what you want to embrace your uniqueness, and navigating career transitions, each story highlights the resilience and growth found in everyday experiences. Listeners will hear how trusting your gut, knowing your worth, and maintaining balance can make a profound impact on your career and personal well-being. Discover how even the smallest connections, like a conversation at a salon, can open doors. Tune in to learn why embracing your journey and focusing on what truly matters is essential to lasting success.

About our host, Ouida Duncan.

Ouida is a Kingston native with a passion for global exploration, personal growth, and transformative coaching. She has traveled to 30 countries across six continents, deepening her perspective on human potential. With two decades in consumer and pharmaceutical advertising for clients like Johnson & Johnson, Ouida is recognized as a strategic “fixer,” blending Olivia Pope’s crisis management with Oprah’s emotional insight. She founded Duncan Tree Ventures to democratize coaching for marginalized communities and leads the "Kids in the Middle" mentoring program. Her clients gain lasting confidence and clarity, overcoming barriers to reach their full potential.

She has an MBA in international business from the University of Bath in Somerset, UK. She is a professionally trained and licensed worthiness coach who focuses on training first-time managers on soft skills to become empowered and empowering team leaders. Ouida is also certified as a diversity & inclusion strategist through Cornell University, ILR.

About Judy Jackson.

Judy Jackson, best known for her candid, straightforward approach and her unmistakable laugh, is driven by bringing out the best in others while maintaining her authentic self. She is a well-respected thought leader in human resource management. Judy founded JLC Ventures to help build inclusive cultures within corporate spaces by supporting under-represented groups in their career growth, development, and well-being. She also works with leadership to provide the vision and strategy for building a culture where people can bring their whole selves to work and be respected for who they are.

Earlier leadership roles include Global Head of Culture at WPP, Global Chief Talent Officer at Wunderman Thompson, Chief Talent Officer at IPG Mediabrands, NA, Digitas, and People leadership roles at Essence Communications, ABC Disney, and Planned Parenthood of NYC.

She has contributed to several articles and books on human resource management and has received several awards including the 4A’s 2022 Gladiator Award. She serves on the board of directors for BRIDGE, an organization dedicated to addressing the gap in Belonging, Representation, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity in the workplace. She is the co-founder of We All Rise Together, created to minimize the impact of the pandemic on communities most at risk. She is also the former president of BRAINY, an organization committed to developing people of color in the communications industry.

To learn more about Judy and her work through Judy Loves Culture. Visit https://www.jlcventures.net/our-team.

Audio Engineer: Jason C. Fiverr