What if influence isn’t about being liked—but about being misunderstood and still standing firm?

In this episode, Sybil Stewart discusses a range of topics from faith-led decisions to releasing control, and why bootstrapping isn’t the way forward for BIPOC entrepreneurs. From rejecting misaligned clients to finding your tribe, Sybil drops wisdom on building with intention rather than ego.

About the Guest:

Sybil is a harp fusion storyteller and brand architect for women called into entrepreneurship. She is known as a stage builder for women as a TEDx organizer, and PR and protection for the thought leader who requires next-level visibility and authority in their industry.

Website + Social Media links:
www.sybilstewart.com
LinkedIn and Instagram @sybilsstewart

Grab a copy of her book: Reset the Foundation Book
https://www.sybilstewart.com/rtf

Timestamps:

0:00 – Welcome & Intentions
1:55 – Meet Sybil Stewart
4:10 – Confidence vs. Influence
6:20 – Saying No & Trusting God’s Voice
9:45 – The Gift of Surrender and Release
13:30 – Type A Realness & Ego Checks
17:10 – The Myth of the Solopreneur
21:00 – Building with Your Tribe
24:45 – Investing in Yourself & Others
28:00 – Owning the Mission
30:10 – Closing Blessings & Takeaways

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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Are you tired of being tired? Exhausted with no end in sight? Our guest this month knows exactly how you feel. Meet Diamond Drip, a best-selling award-winning author, coach, and speaker who's all about helping women ditch self-doubt and embrace their true selves. With a background in visual communications and brand strategy,

Diamond discovered the game-changing world of Human Design and Gene Keys. Now, she's passionate about showing others how to trust their gut and tap into their full potential. Diamond's own journey from stressed-out entrepreneur to confident leader has even been featured on KQED radio, in New York Weekly, Medium, and as a guest on several podcasts. Her favorite saying? "The limit doesn't exist, but fear and self-doubt will make you think it does.”

Website + Social Media links:
https://www.diamonddripconsulting.com/


https://www.linkedin.com/in/diamonddrip/


https://www.facebook.com/DiamondDripsDiscussions


https://www.youtube.com/@diamonddripsdiscussions


https://www.instagram.com/DiamondDripsDiscussions/


https://www.tiktok.com/@coachdiamonddrip


Free Gift: I would love for listeners to pull their free Human Design chart. https://www.diamonddripconsulting.com/humandesignchart

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro
02:06 Alex welcomes Diamond to the show
11:33 Diamond sheds light on how she works with professional women
16:46 Diamond shares her journey into speaking
21:30 Diamond breaks down Human Design and the benefits of plant medicine
31:41 What is Youniversity?
38:30 Final thoughts and acknowledgments
40:00 Diamond’s question for a future podcast guest?
42:36 Ending Credits

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
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What if a diagnosis changed your career path and gave you a new perspective? Cassandra Hill’s journey into coaching, speaking, and entrepreneurship came about as a result of being diagnosed with Lupus. She uses her stories and life journey to support her clients, who are high-performing women. Learn how to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and a growth mindset.

About the Guest:

Cassandra Hill is a Master Life Coach, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker. Her passion is empowering Black women to live life on their terms by up-leveling their emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being. Cassandra is the catalyst to spark Black women entrepreneurs to create game-winning strategies and achieve them while living a peaceful life.

Cassandra has been awarded for her service with recognitions like:

*2024 Black Woman Owned Brand of the Year by the I’m Loving Me Project

*Women’s Biz Global: Woman to Watch in 2023

*2022 Influential African American Woman in Business by Smart Women Partner

She has collaborated with:

*Goldman Sachs

*Nashville Voyager

*Authority Magazine

Website + Social Media links:

https://www.cassandrarhill.com

https://www.instagram.com/transformationforblackwomen

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro

02:09 Cassandra shares her origin story

09:00 Cassandra’s introduction to coaching and alternative medicine

12:50 What Cassandra’s clients experience from her coaching

16:35 The failures of the healthcare system

20:50 Cassandra speaks about her impact from the stage

26:33 Cassandra details her path to becoming an author

31:43 Cassandra shares words of encouragement

36:20 Final thoughts and acknowledgments

39:12 Ending Credits

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching

How do you stay in touch with potential clients? Are you actively adding value to them so they know YOU are the subject matter expert to help them best? Michael V. Morgan shares his best networking tips to land high-profile clients and position yourself as a trusted voice to win more business.

About the Guest:

Michael Morgan obtained his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Coupled with his educational background, he has over 15 years of work experience across companies such as Amazon, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Chevron. His ability to build and maintain his network throughout his educational and career journey has been fruitful in his success. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring others to achieve their goals, which led him to write his first book “The Power of Networking,” and begin his journey as a motivational speaker. “The Power of Networking” has won the Literary Titan Book Award, Global Book Award, International Impact Award, PenCraft Book Award, and Firebird Book Award.

Website + Social Media links:

https://michaelvmorgan.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan

https://www.instagram.com/michael.v.morgan

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSl_cb0c8_XeAokZNHdsTbw

https://www.tiktok.com/@michael.v.morgan

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro

02:25 Michael shares how being a best-selling author has affected his business

05:40 Michael reveals two keys to networking

11:03 How does Michael recharge himself and stay productive?

15:30 Michael shares his origin story and professional background

18:00 How Michael deals with complicated clients

24:30 Michael describes his ideal client

27:45 Michael reveals several resume hacks

32:01 Connect with Michael

34:40 Final thoughts and acknowledgments

41:28 Ending Credits

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching

In this powerful episode,Krystal Vernee’ shares her journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur, revealing her 5-part framework for building a multi-6-figure brand. Learn how to overcome limiting beliefs, create systems that scale, and design a business that supports the lifestyle you truly want - not what others expect of you.

Krystal unpacks the shocking statistic that women-owned businesses average only $30,000 in annual revenue (compared to $80,000 for men) and provides actionable strategies to close this gap. Whether you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur struggling to find focus or seeking to transition from your 9-to-5, this episode delivers the tough love and practical wisdom you need.

🔥 DISCOVER:

Why your 9-to-5 is actually "the best business loan you could ever have"

The mindset shifts required to break the $100K barrier

How to embrace both the creative and logical sides of business

Why systems are essential for scaling beyond solopreneur status

When to keep your dreams to yourself (and who to share them with)

#WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessGrowth #SixFigureBusiness #BrandBuilding #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessStrategy #SystemsAndScaling #WomenInBusiness #BusinessCoaching #LifestyleByDesign

About the Guest:

Krystal Vernee’ is a serial womenpreneur, author, speaker, business coach and brand strategist. She owns Divas & Dolls Fitness, a pole and sensual dance studio; Cirque Sensual, a sensual aerial dance brand; Simply SHE, a coaching and consulting firm and Krystal Vernee’ is her personal brand. An engineer by trade, Krystal knew that entrepreneurship was the ultimate goal early in her professional career. With over 20 years of experience in the entrepreneurship space, she has always been passionate about empowering women, creating a safe space for them to unapologetically be themselves and providing the support they need to transform their passion into profits. Krystal encourages others to tap into her zone of genius through her signature coaching program, podcast and tv show: The Brand BuildHER BlueprintTM. She teaches entrepreneurs how to monetize their expertise and create multiple streams of income so that they can build a profitable and sustainable business.

Website + Social Media links:

http://www.isimplyshe.com

http://www.instagram.com/i_simply_she

http://www.linkedin.com/in/krystalvernee

http://www.facebook.com/isimplyshe

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching

Dr. Rònké A. Òké stops by to share her 20+ years as a leader, advocate, speaker, and community builder. If you are a high-achieving woman of color yet have felt the pressure to always be at your best to excel, Dr. Rònké knows exactly what you’re going through and drops many gems on how her journey propelled her to support others in the same position.

About the Guest:

Dr. Rònké A. Òké is an executive leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access (DEIBA), renowned for her transformative impact across academic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. With over two decades of experience, she has driven significant organizational change, strategic development, and capacity building, fostering inclusive environments and enhancing cultural competence.

Dr. Òké's expertise spans a wide array of fields, including DEI strategy, organizational management, learning and development, instructional design, innovation, and employee engagement. Her pioneering work in race and identity formation, particularly transnational Blackness, Afro-feminism, and anti-racist social justice, has made her a sought-after thought leader and public speaker.

Dr. Òké's leadership extends to her role as CEO & Founder of RAO Consultants, where she provides strategic guidance to corporations and educational organizations, supporting new diversity professionals and helping employees navigate workplace culture. Her innovative approaches have led to significant improvements in client satisfaction, company culture, and executive awareness of DEI issues. Her groundbreaking contributions include the theory of racial jetlag, the Developing Your Worth Ethic framework, the Framework for Inclusive Excellence, and the Diversity Practitioner’s Creed.

Dr. Òké is a passionate advocate for developing a worth ethic, leading the charge in The Worth Ethic Revolution --a movement that challenges the societal norm of defining self-worth through productivity and achievement. Dr. Òké believes that it is time to break free from grind culture, redefine success, and encourage individuals to embrace a life of well-being, fulfillment, and alignment with their deepest values.

Website + Social Media links:

Website: www.drronkeoke.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ronkeoke

IG: @thediversitydoc

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits

00:28 Show Intro + Announcements

02:19 Alex welcomes Rònké to the show + she shares her origin story

08:20 Rònké speaks on releasing the pressure to be perfect

11:14 Who inspired Rònké and contributed to her success

16:00 The future for DEI practitioners

24:50 The differences between Nigerian and American entrepreneurs

27:29 Rònké shares the benefits of her Worth-Ethic Bootcamp

34:00 What about the skeptics?

37:15 Final thoughts + acknowledgments

40:43 Ending Credits

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#professionaldevelopment

#businesscoaching

#executive coaching

#leadershipcoaching

#professionalcoaching

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#globalcommunity
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#businesscoaching
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If you want to keep others happy, follow the rules set by others, and live a normal, conventional life then stay far away from this episode. Our guest this month is known as the “Nice Tiger”, Judy Tsuei, who lives life on the edge and out of the box.

She charts her journey of divorce, raising her child with her partner, breaking traditional expectations, and thriving as an entrepreneur. Judy walks us through trusting our intuition and moving with intentionality.

About the Guest:

Judy is a branding and marketing coach for women entrepreneurs of color. She recently won the San Diego Magazine 2024 Media & Marketing Pioneer Award. Judy is the author of "The Little Book of Tibetan Rites and Rituals" and the Kickstarter-funded, "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps: A Modern Asian American Guide." She hosts the "F*ck Saving Face" podcast, empowering mental health for voices of color. She's a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses participant and Tory Burch Foundation Fellow. Featured in Fast Company and NASDAQ, Judy is a sought-after speaker on mindset and marketing.

Website + Social Media links:
https://www.judytsuei.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/judytsuei/

Kickstarter campaign: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shamelessbook/book-how-to-disappoint-your-parents-in-10-shameless-steps

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:43 Alex welcomes Judy to the show + we dive into her background
07:30 How did Judy disappoint her parents?
14:00 Judy shares her reconnection with family
17:10 How Judy became an Author
21:26 The lessons and stories we pass down to our children
25:46 Being present with our loved ones
29:42 Judy’s origin story into Coaching
33:20 What is it like to work with the Nice Tiger?
38:20 Judy’s big plans for 2025
41:38 How to connect w/ Judy + Bonus Question
46:00 Final acknowledgments
47:20 Ending Credits

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

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#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching

Brandee Brown stops by to share her 20+ years as a leader, advocate, speaker, and community builder. You’ll learn how Brandee has mastered magnifying the success of others and supporting them from the sideline.

About the Guest:

Brandee Brown's remarkable life and career journey epitomize her ability to overcome challenges and turn them into accomplishments. Throughout this transformative path, she has harnessed her unique strengths, emphasizing the significance of fostering connections between individuals and resources to drive achievements. Presently, Brandee holds a prominent position as the Partnership Director at the Impact Innovation Foundation (IIF). In this role, she adeptly brings together partners, collaborators, and communities to support the organization's mission of mentoring, funding, and aiding the launch of entrepreneurs, particularly those from underserved communities. Working alongside CEO Diane Tucker, Brandee is poised to introduce her independent entrepreneurial venture, Magnify Success.

This venture aims to redefine success by offering community bureau services, serving as a keynote and panel event speaker, providing speaker bureau services, mentoring, coaching, and designing business strategies that maximize human potential. Above all, Brandee is dedicated to sharing knowledge and connecting individuals with the resources essential for their growth and success.

Throughout her illustrious 22-year tenure at Comcast, Brandee has demonstrated excellence across a diverse range of roles, spanning client services, learning and development, executive support, project management, and overseeing project delivery for construction and engineering teams. Her proficiency extends to adeptly steering multimillion-dollar projects from inception to successful completion.

A standout achievement in Brandee's career is her instrumental role in establishing and overseeing the STEM Council for Good, which significantly expanded its outreach to over 700 community members across the United States through LinkedIn under her leadership.

Brandee's active participation on various boards empowers women in leadership roles, solidifying her position as a distinguished figure within the Cable Telecommunications industry, where she spearheads impactful global initiatives. In addition to her professional commitments, Brandee collaborates with and supports various organizations, enhancing her ties within communities.

Connect with Brandee:

Website + Social Media links: https://magnify-success.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-brown

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening Credits
00:28 Show Intro + Announcements
02:25 Alex welcomes Brandee to the show + speaks about how she connects masterfully
04:38 Brandee’s origin story + her philosophy about success
07:50 What drives Brandee to succeed?
14:42 What makes a “good” leader?
22:27 The vision of Magnify Success
29:45 Brandee speaks about her influences and encouragers
34:25 Final acknowledgments + how to connect w/ Brandee
36:18 Ending Credits

#bipoc
#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching

Learn more about the BIPOC Coach Collective at bipoccc.org.

#bipoc
#coaching
#thoughtleadership
#globalcommunity
#professionaldevelopment
#businesscoaching
#executive coaching
#leadershipcoaching
#professionalcoaching