Are you relying on the traditional trifecta of success but still feeling financially unprepared? In this episode of Fixin’ Your Crown Boo, we sit down with Myrna Laine-Hyppolite, a Chief Financial Officer and wealth strategist, to uncover why working hard and getting a good job is no longer enough to build real wealth.

Episode Summary: We dive deep into the critical financial gaps women face and how to overcome them by actively engaging in wealth-building. Myrna, the founder of Empower Financial Wellness, shares her journey from being a young manager of people twice her age to becoming the CFO for a massive network of charter schools. She explains why true independence requires taking charge of your financial future.

Whether you are trying to figure out your unique investor persona, navigating a male-dominated corporate space, or building a business alongside a demanding executive career, this episode provides a clear strategic roadmap. Myrna also breaks down how to foster a collaborative team environment by setting clear expectations and asking your team for solutions instead of just presenting problems.

In this episode, we cover:

* Why the trifecta of success fails to teach us how to make our money work for us.

* How to start investing with confidence and discover your personal risk tolerance.

* The realities of leadership in a male-dominated field and the importance of elevating your team from within.

* Why your money house must be in order before the rest of your life can fall into place.

Resources & Links:

* Connect with Myrna Laine-Hyppolite: LinkedIn: Myrna Laine-Hyppolite | empowerfinancialwellness.com

* Book a Strategy Call with JD:

⁠https://j2elevateconsulting.com/GM-DiscoveryCall-CoachJD⁠

* Take the Leadership Quiz: https://j2elevateconsulting.com/Unprepared-Manager-Quiz

Do you know the difference between a leader and a boss? In Episode 2 of Season 2, we sit down with ICF Certified Leadership Coach Sangeetha Dikshit to explore why true leadership isn't found in a title, but in the internal quality of empowering those around you.

Episode Summary:Are you listening to solve, or are you listening to understand? Sangeetha Dikshit joins JD Johnson to discuss the power of emotional intelligence in the workplace and why identifying your feelings is the first step toward acting with purpose. We explore the common misconception that introverts can't be powerful leaders, and how leading with "quiet confidence" and self-awareness can actually be a superpower.

Sangeetha shares her insights on the difference between coaching and mentorship, the importance of asking difficult questions to trigger introspection, and why receiving constructive feedback should be viewed as a gift, even when it's hard to hear. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the "hustle" culture or struggled to communicate effectively with your team, this episode will help you navigate your triggers and move from reaction to thoughtful response.

In this episode, we cover:

- Why your emotions are the window to your underlying thoughts.

- The crucial difference between putting on a "coaching hat" versus a "mentoring hat".

- How to provide constructive feedback that actually helps, rather than just delivering a "sucker punch".

- Why self-awareness and empathy are the foundational superpowers of effective leadership

Resources & Links:

- Connect with Sangeetha Dikshit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdikshit/

- Book a Strategy Call with JD: https://j2elevateconsulting.com/GM-DiscoveryCall-CoachJD

- Take the Leadership Quiz: https://j2elevateconsulting.com/Unprepared-Manager-Quiz

Is your energy worth catching? In the Season 2 premiere of Fixin’ Your Crown Boo, we sit down with Executive Coach Vic Nichols to dismantle the myth that talent alone is enough to succeed. We dive deep into why “life is lived forward and understood backwards,” and how to stop accidental self-sabotage by realizing that whatever you aren’t changing, you are actively choosing.

Coach Vic shares his journey from aspiring NFL athlete to corporate leader, revealing why the “A-Type” personality can actually be a liability when leading diverse teams. Whether you are a new manager or a seasoned executive, this episode will force you to look in the mirror and ask: “Am I showing up for my team the way they need, or just the way I assume?”.

In this episode, we cover:

* Why “talent won’t always take you out of your situation.”

* The “Life is Lived Forward” framework for overcoming failure.

* Why your biggest struggle in leadership is expecting others to be like you.

* The danger of “hustling to disappear” vs. “hustling to be seen.”