Elizabeth Batalla helps women become unstoppable by levelling up across 9 vital life areas, so they can achieve their professional and personal transformation goals to secure leadership roles and business opportunities. She is the founder of The Institute for Achievement and Excellence. After 30+ years in the corporate world and mentoring many along the way, she decided to package her expertise and experience. She created masterclass programs that are based on The Three Forces in Achieving Excellence - which contains the 9 fundamental life areas crucial for taking a holistic approach to achieving personal and professional fulfilment. ----- In this conversation Elizabeth and Sedie talk about so many ways that Women can achieve their best by letting go of perfection, fear and disbelief.

Ar'Sheill's book is called "Kids in Cuffs: Striving for Equity & Empathy in Education" so we got into some things in this episode. With her 15 years of experience under her belt, Ar'Sheill is advocating for better training of educators so that Black children and children of color don't get left behind due to bias. Listen to this episode full of calls for empathy and educating ourselves so we can better serve our children.

Joshua Washington is a serial entrepreneur. He has founded multiple businesses, including The Joshua Mentality, a messaging apparel line called Black Caution, and an organizational psychology firm. What ties all of these ventures together is Joshua's belief in the value of people. This conviction shines through everything he does and is the foundation for his success. This is a fun conversation that touches on what true leadership is and why so many leaders fall short. Joshua and Sedie enjoy a wonderfully fun rapport that you can't help but enjoy!

Renowned speaker, author, and equity consultant Dr. Nancy Dome co-founded Epoch Education in 2014 to provide leaders in education and business with accessible professional development in diversity, inclusion and belonging, and equity. As an educator for nearly three decades, Dr. Dome taught in the juvenile court and community schools teaching our most vulnerable students and has served as a Distinguished Teacher in Residence and faculty member at California State University San Marcos. Her transformative approach helps school districts and educational agencies throughout the country navigate complex topics, build bridges, and work together for inclusive, impactful change.

Multi-hyphenate Erin Wiley Sands is an author, speaker, actress, writer and producer. She is the author of The Dunes, an inspirational faith-based book for personal growth, as well as the creator of The Dunes online companion course: Live More, Carry Less, where Erin uses her signature I.R.O method to help readers Identify what's holding them back, Recognize the root cause and Overcome it. In this episode Erin and Sedie talk a lot about what it means to truly embrace every part of yourself especially when society is busy telling you, as a woman, that you're not enough.

This fun and enlightening conversation about effective communication is a do not miss! Monique Russell is the global communications expert you want on your team. She teaches women leaders and teams how to have positive and productive relationships at home and work using effective communications tools and strategies. Passionate about serving Black and Women Employee Resource Groups, organizations like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, the Centers for Disease Control, Verizon, Intel, Equifax, and the world’s busiest airport, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International, trust Monique to guide them in implementing communication strategies that foster connection, community, creativity, and courage. You can too. Monique has 20 years of experience in the science of Communications and leads Clear Communication Solutions – an international training, coaching, and consulting firm that focuses on confidently communicating from the inside out. She is the author of the Ultimate Speaker's Guide and the book Intentional Motherhood: Who Said it Would Be Easy, and host of the Bridge to U podcast.

Vivianne Castillo brings the whole truth and nothing but in this incredibly fun conversation. As someone who is passionate about supporting disillusioned professionals, she's not willing to compromise her standards for comfort. In this conversation Sedie and Vivianne talk about what it means to be heart-centered, workplace trauma and who we need to focus on when it comes to the work of equity and inclusion. Don't miss this super fun espisode!!

Jade Simmons is a creator of transformational experiences designed to activate audiences into becoming the biggest, boldest version of themselves possible. In this episode Jade and Sedie talk about purpose, audacious prayers and why varying voices are needed to move the work of change forward.

Erin Austin is a consultant and lawyer who combines her 25+ years of practicing law, including roles as COO and general counsel at IP-driven companies, to help the founders of expertise-based firms build and protect saleable assets so that the business is ready to sell when the founder is ready to exit. Erin’s special talent is finding the “Rembrandt in the Attic”--that hidden or overlooked asset that can be leveraged for maximum value. ---------- In this conversation Sedie and Erin talk about why we're still fighting for access when it comes to voting, how the lack of access influences racism and why it's important for women to see the value in earning more money.

One of the least addressed aspects of diversity is that of those who have disabilities. Whether visible or invisible there's a stigma that follows those with disabilities that hasn't waned in the last 30 years. In this conversation Sedie and Ruth Rathblott dig into what it means to have a disability, how business leaders can create better environments for those with disabilities and why we all need to get a better understanding of what it means. ------ TEDx and Inspirational Speaker, Ruth Rathblott, MSW is an award-winning CEO who is committed to creating inclusion for all. Ruth was born with a limb difference and currently speaks on issues of inclusion and diversity, the gifts of being unique, the freedom of accepting your differences, and rising above life’s challenges. She is a leader who has spent her entire career focused on providing opportunities for those who face obstacles. Ruth has been a leader in nonprofit organizations for more than 25 years.. Ruth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Goucher College and a Master of Social Work degree from Boston University. She was honored as the youngest alum ever awarded the Goucher College Excellence in Public Service Award. In 2014, she was given the Smart CEO Brava Award and profiled as a CEO in the NY Times Corner Office, which featured her passion and motivation.