In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Donte Vaughn sits down with Raechelle Johnson to unpack a critical truth about leadership: calm is not something you perform it’s something you practice.

Using the powerful analogy of a duck appearing calm on the surface while working frantically underneath, this conversation challenges the traditional “fake it till you make it” mindset. Instead, it introduces a more sustainable approach rooted in emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and intentional leadership presence.

• (00:00:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:00:50) - Today's Leaders: What It Takes to Lead
• (00:02:17) - What is CALENT LEADING?
• (00:04:34) - How to Strive for a Sense of Calm
• (00:06:27) - The Importance of EQ for Leaders
• (00:10:22) - Practition of CALM Leadership
• (00:11:44) - Diagnosing Root Cause of Dysfunction in the Organization
• (00:12:57) - Everyday Leaders Unfiltered premieres
• (00:14:17) - What is Calm Leadership?
• (00:17:35) - When the Root Cause of Disruption is Clear
• (00:23:04) - The Need for More Confidence in Leadership
• (00:24:47) - The Challenges of Driving Execution
• (00:26:04) - Everyday Leaders: Unfiltered
• (00:26:58) - Becoming a More Mindful Leader
• (00:28:09) - What Does Organizational Truth Look Like?
• (00:36:50) - How to Become a More Mindful Leader
• (00:39:57) - The Art of Leaning Into Conflicts
• (00:45:06) - Dr. Ray on the Well-balanced Person
• (00:48:27) - In the Elevator With Dante Vaughn

In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Donte Vaughn sits down with Raechelle Johnson to break down what it truly means to lead with calm not as a performance, but as a practice rooted in self-awareness and emotional intelligence.

Together, they explore how many leaders are conditioned to appear composed while internally navigating pressure, uncertainty, and complexity.

• (00:00:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:00:50) - Today's Leaders: What It Takes to Lead
• (00:02:17) - What is CALENT LEADING?
• (00:04:34) - How to Strive for a Sense of Calm
• (00:06:27) - The Importance of EQ for Leaders
• (00:10:22) - Practition of CALM Leadership
• (00:11:44) - Diagnosis of Root Cause of Dysfunction
• (00:12:57) - Everyday Leaders Unfiltered premieres
• (00:14:17) - What is Calm Leadership?
• (00:17:35) - The Need for Change in an Organization
• (00:23:04) - The Need for More Confidence in Leadership
• (00:24:47) - The Challenges of Driving Execution
• (00:26:04) - Today's Everyday Leaders Unfiltered
• (00:26:58) - Becoming a More Mindful Leader
• (00:28:09) - Dr. Ray Walsh on Organizational Truth
• (00:36:50) - How to Become a More Mindful Leader
• (00:39:57) - The Art of Leaning Into Conflicts
• (00:45:06) - Dr. Ray on the Well-balanced Person
• (00:48:27) - In the Elevator With Dante Vaughn

In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Donte Vaughn sits down with Rachel Abraham to explore a truth many leaders ignore until it’s too late: burnout isn’t always about workload it’s about disconnection from yourself.

Through a deeply honest and human conversation, Rachel shares her personal breaking point and how operating on autopilot led to emotional overload, stress, and loss of presence.

In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Donte Vaughn sits down with Jordan Astwood, a rising Gen Z professional navigating one of the most competitive industries sports representation without a clear roadmap, guaranteed opportunities, or traditional entry points.

In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Donte Vaughn dives into one of the most unspoken realities of leadership: the internal battle behind the title.

While many leaders appear confident and composed on the outside, internally they are navigating doubt, fear, and the persistent voice of imposter syndrome. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really feels like to lead when you’re questioning your own worth, your voice, and whether you truly belong in the room.

• (00:00:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:00:49) - Today's Everyday Leaders Unfiltered
• (00:02:31) - How to Get to Know Yourself
• (00:04:00) - Have You Got Impressions?
• (00:06:47) - Exercising Self-Confidence
• (00:19:20) - Today's Everyday Leaders Unfiltered
• (00:23:00) - How Do We Know We're Humiliates?
• (00:28:56) - The Importance of Humility
• (00:31:24) - Does Humility Require Humiliation?
• (00:34:51) - The Value of Humility and Self-Realization
• (00:39:42) - What Is the Difference Between Weakness and Opportunity?
• (00:45:33) - The Sense of Enough in the Workplace
• (00:47:28) - Today's Everyday Leaders Unfiltered
• (00:48:21) - Acknowledging Your Limitations
• (00:49:38) - Leadership Effectiveness: Humility and More
• (00:54:32) - What's Enough and What's More?
• (00:57:35) - Daily Leaders Unfiltered
• (00:59:42) - What's required for a leader to show up effectively?
• (01:01:20) - The Importance of Personal Humility
• (01:03:52) - Write Your Resignation Letter
• (01:05:52) - The Resignation Letter
• (01:10:19) - The Art of Resignation
• (01:11:21) - Today's Talk: Everyday Leaders Unfiltered

In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, Dr. Donte Vaughn sits down with April Williams to unpack a reality many professionals silently face: the pressure to be perfect, polished, and acceptable—even when it means losing yourself.

Through a raw and relatable conversation, April shares her journey from education to real estate, navigating imposter syndrome, fear, and the difficult decision to walk away from what no longer aligned with her purpose.

• (00:00:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:00:49) - Daily Leaders Unfiltered
• (00:02:35) - The Importance of Authenticity
• (00:05:36) - Give Yourself Permission to Change Careers
• (00:10:41) - The Fear of Disappointing People
• (00:14:43) - How to Choose the Right Person for Your Life
• (00:18:04) - Today's Everyday Leaders: Unfiltered
• (00:19:42) - The Real Cost of Being Polished and Performative
• (00:20:51) - Why Do So Many People Please to Fit In?
• (00:26:38) - Disruption Is a Superpower
• (00:27:27) - How to Be Disruptive in Your Life
• (00:31:26) - The Real Cost of Inauthenticity
• (00:34:20) - How to Be the Best Person You Can Be
• (00:37:32) - Where Can Real Estate Fans Find April Williams?
• (00:38:46) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:40:06) - The Moment of Authenticity in Leadership
• (00:41:18) - How to Stay True to Yourself When the Workplace Feels Very
• (00:45:25) - Advocates for Authenticity
• (00:50:41) - How to Accept a Negative Feedback
• (00:51:36) - What Was Your Dispelling the Fear of Career Change?
• (00:56:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (01:00:51) - April Williams
• (01:01:39) - How to Be Real and Authentic in Life
• (01:05:16) - What do you wish someone had told you at some point in your
• (01:07:11) - In the Elevator With April Jones
• (01:13:06) - "Show Up as Your Whole Self"
• (01:13:44) - April Jones On Her Hustle

In this episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Dr. Donte Vaughn sits down with Patricia Gorton for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about the hidden tension behind the AI revolution. As leaders race to adopt new technologies, many are quietly struggling with uncertainty, identity shifts, and the fear of falling behind.

In this insightful episode of Everyday Leaders Unfiltered, host Dr.Donte Voughn sits down with Jordan Astwood, a rising Gen Z professional building his career in the demanding world of sports analytics, sports management, and NFL player representation.

Jordan shares the unfiltered reality of breaking into one of the most competitive industries in professional sports—without shortcuts, established connections, or a traditional roadmap. From studying for the NFL agent exam to navigating rejection, financial risk, and self-doubt, his story highlights the persistence required to build credibility when you’re just starting out.

• (00:00:00) - Dante Vaughn
• (00:00:49) - Jordan Aswood: How to Earn the Respect of Your Agents
• (00:08:52) - Real Estate Agents: Authenticity and Transparency
• (00:11:28) - How to Manage the Tension of Starting a Career
• (00:14:57) - How to Overcome Self Doubt in Life
• (00:15:59) - Self-Doubt During The Preparation Process
• (00:17:32) - An Agent on Becoming a Pro Coach
• (00:19:56) - Never Quit Your Job
• (00:20:53) - Jordan Astwood on Confidence and Growing
• (00:24:59) - How to Build a Career Path without a Roadmap
• (00:29:45) - How to Build Trust With Prospects
• (00:31:05) - How to Balance Working Full-Time and Networking
• (00:35:21) - Sometimes Self-Doubt Is Foreign to Everyday Leaders
• (00:36:48) - What Do You Do When You Don't Fit The Mold?
• (00:38:48) - 5 Tips to Gain More Confidence In Your Journey
• (00:40:57) - How to Overcome the Fear of Networking
• (00:42:35) - Jordan On How To Reach Out To Your Leaders