Beyond The Business Suit with Kailei Carr

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. 

When was your last adventure? The next episode of Beyond The Business Suit has us exploring the endless possibilities of travel and personal adventure with Melinda Spooner, a former C-level leader who left her successful corporate career to follow her passion for travel and adventure. She now hosts transformational outdoor and adventure vacations for Black women and women of color, thus creating a community she so desperately didn't know she needed, and one that was severely underserved. After receiving an overwhelming response, Melinda shares her personal journey of self-discovery along with the results of what happens when we empower ourselves, and others, to make bold moves and move beyond limits! She even highlights some of her bucket list locations that have the potential to be a life-changing experience to those on their own path to personal adventure and exploration, just like her first hiking adventure did for herself. Learn more by visiting Beyondthebusinesssuit.com!

Every Monday Morning in the Beyonding Community, we come together to set the tone for the week with a motivational word, meditation or other inspiration. This past Monday, Kailei shared a message to set the tone for the year, aligned with the theme of BEYOND LIMITS. This message talks about what is required for us to go Beyond Limits -- obedience, surrender and choosing ourselves first. If you would like to go BEYOND LIMITS with us in the Beyonding Community, I encourage you to become a member at https://www.beyondingcommunity.com/. You can find more details and notes from this episode at https://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/. 

As we begin to bring the year 2023 to a close, we have to ask ourselves, who are we being called to be? What the past post-pandemic years have taught us is that we need to operate differently than before in years to come. It's time to start operating at a different level of consciousness and make our convictions for 2024. We are all called to do great things. It just takes a new sense of dedication and learning how to make ourselves a priority. In this latest episode of The Beyond the Business Suit podcast, hear Kailei Carr share some of what is possible for all of us as we go into the new year. If you're ready to set your intentions for 2024 and experience unshakable healing, unlimited growth and an undeniable transformation, explore joining the Beyonding Community here. While our General Support membership is now open on a rolling basis, our Shift Bundle membership is open now until January 3rd. You can find more details and notes from this episode in www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

What would it look like if we bring our full selves to our workplaces? The next guest on the Beyond The Business Suit Podcast, Leilani Mañulu, has just the answer! As a queer, mixed-race leadership expert and intuitive executive coach, Leilani speaks on how she's been able to tap into her gifts and nurture connectivity and divinity even within corporate spaces. She also reflects on her book, Paradox of the Water Bearer, where she navigates through her personal journey of her upbringing and she has learned to own and embrace her spiritual gifts. She leaves us with steps to completely trust our intuition to guide us through our life's journey. This conversation, led by Myra Herring, was originally recorded earlier in 2023 as a Soul to Soul session in the Beyonding Community. You can find more details and notes from this episode in www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

It's time to tap into our inner selves! Co-host, Myra Herring, guides an incredibly insightful discussion with Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Kameron Sheats, affectionally called "Dr. Kam" throughout this interview. Not only does Dr. Kam relay the importance of introspective work, but she also shares many nuggets of wisdom related to understanding ourselves more fully, including our temperament and how colorism can impact mental health. She even shares her experience as a Fulbright Scholar as well as her work curating multicultural books, driven by her desire for her daughters to feel represented in what they read, all while spreading as much joy as possible. You'll leave this conversation feeling all the feels of joy, self-reflection and the unstoppable urge for true healing. Find more information and show notes at https://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/

When was the last time you took a calculated risk in your life? You never know what's on the other side of fear until you take a leap into the unknown. In this episode of Beyond The Business Suit, Dionne Vernon, shares her inspirational journey of overcoming fear and transitioning through life with ease, which has become a testament for personal growth and success. Guided by her father's entrepreneurial spirit, Dionne reflects on what has made her risks worth it by sharing her wisdom, experiences and counsel with those looking to feel empowered by their legacy. You'll leave this episode equipped to embrace the unknown and propel yourself forward into your greatness!   Find more details and show notes from this episode at http://beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.

We're breaking barriers in this next episode of Beyond the Business Suit! Host, Myra Herring sits down with Certified Environmental, Health & Safety Consultant, Kahlilah Guyah. Together, they unpack Kahlilah's powerful journey from former track star to relentless business owner. Her resilience shines through her story of overcoming immense obstacles throughout her path to entrepreneurship, as well as experiencing remarkable transformation from self-proclaimed workaholic to passionate advocate for change. Kahlilah's story is not just one of personal triumph, but also a symbol for hope and perseverance for anyone seeking to create their own path toward purpose.

We all have a story. When we find truly inspirational people that have the courage and initiative to tell theirs, we must celebrate them. That's what this next episode of Beyond the Business Suit is all about! Author, positivity expert and Beyonding Community Ambassador and Founding Member, Lakysha Laing joins Kailei Carr as they have an insightful discussion surrounding her book, The Strength of Silk. In this hybrid episode that combines a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session and an exclusive Beyonding Book Chat, we take a deep dive into Lakysha's powerful journey through foster care, traumatic grief and a harrowing fight against breast cancer....just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the Beyonding Community we love and appreciate Lakysha (who we affectionately call "LaLa") for her enthusiasm, positivity and resilience. The beginning of her book idea started in the Beyonding Community and it has been amazing to be a part of her journey.  You can find more notes on this episode at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

As The Beyond The Business Suit podcast celebrates nine years of inspiring and engaging conversations, we're happy to share with you how we're growing, evolving and "leveling up" in the future. We've reached remarkable milestones; from over 285 published episodes distributed across 100+ countries, and over half a million unique downloads, we're proud of our impact on your lives, both personally and professionally. Looking ahead, we're embracing the act of "Beyonding," what we describe as a journey of self-actualization. You can expect more stories of growth, transformation, and leadership from remarkable guests including meeting our TAG Team at The Asbury Group and taking a peek inside the Beyonding Community. We'll continue being a safe space for our guests to share and for YOU to elevate! If you're interested in joining the Beyonding Community, doors are open until October 15, 2023, for those ready to transform.

Your path to aging backwards begins here! Have you ever wondered just how much your hormones impact your overall health and well-being? Dr. Nicole Peoples, a board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, has just the answers to your burning questions about hormones and health. Originally recorded as a Beyonding Community masterchat session, this illuminating discussion delves into hormonal imbalance, functional medicine and how nutrition plays a role in the aging process. She even helps to demystify common misconceptions about birth control while exploring practical strategies to manage stress to achieve optimal health. Want to experience sessions like this live? The Beyonding Community is currently accepting new membership applications. If you're interested in hearing more conversations like this one, visit BeyondingCommunity.com to join! Do it TODAY before doors close for the remainder of the year. You can find more notes from this episode at http://www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com/.

What happens when you lose your dharma, otherwise known as your inner calling? If there's one person who knows what it takes to lose your dharma and find it again, it's Suneel Gupta, author of his new book, Everyday Dharma. With storytelling at his core, Suneel takes us through his journey and the lessons he's learned along the way. With a discussion led by host, Kailei Carr, together they explore the magic of missed and hidden goals, the importance of taking moments of rest and the groundbreaking mindset shift he's experienced around productivity and inner fulfillment. Suneel even gives his tips on how to analyze your inner alignment while finding your own version of success. You can read the full notes and full details on this episode and other archived episodes at www.beyondthebusinesssuit.com.

How has your career journey evolved over time? On this episode of Beyond The Business Suit, joining host, Myra Herring, is Stacie Newton, an accomplished Public Relations and Marketing strategist, who is baring her soul about just how much she's evolved both personally and professionally. Not only does Stacie take us through her career in marketing, but she also dives deep into the lessons she's learned along the way, including reflections on the fulfillment she has in her career and the different milestones that have moved her along the way professionally. This Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session is sure to leave you inspired and with so much hope and joy for your future!

Life has a funny way of surprising you! No one knows this better than Financial Advisor and long-time friend of the Beyond The Business Suit podcast, Mary Grate-Pyos. This episode, originally recorded as a Beyonding Community Soul to Soul session, drops SO many gems on the ups and downs that life can take you though. Co-host Myra Herring and Mary join forces to have an insightful, yet revealing, discussion on the life-defining moments that transformed Mary's perspective on love, money, boundaries and expectations. This episode is sure to have you challenging your own mindset to get the most out of life. To learn more about the community and how you can join, explore BeyondingCommunity.com while the doors are OPEN for our quarterly membership drive. By joining, you'll hear more financial lessons from Mary and so much more! See you there!

What place does empathy have at work? That question is at the center of the next episode of the next episode of the Beyond the Business Suit podcast. Host, Kailei Carr is joined by Workplace Empathy Consultant, Liesel Mertes, for a powerful conversation on how leaders can bring more empathy into the workplace. Liesel takes the audience through how to deal with disruptive life events (both good and bad), and ways we can all feel seen and heard at work. By reflecting on her own personal journey through loss and grief while still having to "show up," Liesel emphasizes just how critical empathy is, not only in our personal lives, but also our professional environments as well. By sharing her lived experiences, we can all take a note from Liesel's book and offer support when we can while respectably holding space for how others choose to express their unique grief experience. Even if you think you are an empathetic leader, you may see yourself with new eyes after this conversation!

It's time to get REAL about our communication! The next guest on the Beyond the Business Suit podcast is the esteemed Dr. Amber Wright, Relationship Communication Expert, Founder of Words Well Said and one of our . Through her conversation with resident Soul to Soul host, Myra Herring, Dr. Wright shares the importance of using conversation as a means for human connection. She takes us through the intentionality of your messaging, the foundation of small talk and the power of written communication. She even reveals the divine parts of her journey that have shown her the path she was meant to take and how this led to the meaningful work she does today. This episode, originally recorded as an invigorating Soul to Soul Session in the Beyonding Community, will leave you feeling inspired to ignite your next conversation! Stay tuned to the Beyonding Community website to know when the next quarterly membership drive is in order to complete your application for membership.

In this special episode of Beyond The Business Suit, we're experiencing a first...interviewing a medical doctor! Dr. Kanika Sims, a talented physician, author and Founder of Invest Inclusion, joins the podcast for an insightful discussion surrounding diversity and inclusion within the healthcare system. Not only does she share her helpful tips on how to best take care of our bodies, but she also sheds light on taboo topics such as the mortality rate of Black women and treating diseases. She even takes us through her personal life journey along with her inspirations for writing her new book, Diversity Is Not A Dirty Word.