"If I'm going to do anything that is in service to you, I have to see you first." - Candy Barone

In this powerful episode, Dr. Nadia Y. Brown sits down with Candy Barone, founder of You Empowered Strong, to unpack the truth about relational sales, authentic leadership, and what it really means to build relationships in business.

This isn't a conversation built for sales tips or hacks. It's an unfiltered discussion for leaders who are ready to lead with integrity, vulnerability, and empowerment. With nearly two decades in corporate leadership and business strategy, Candy's insights remind us that you don't have to abandon results to lead with integrity. When you slow down, listen deeply, and lead from alignment, trust grows and so does revenue.

Episode Highlights:

• Why most "relationship-driven sales" are still transactional

• How fear-based cultures kill trust and empowerment

• What relational leadership actually looks like in practice

• Why empowerment beats hierarchy

• How integrity-driven selling creates long-term growth

This episode is designed for founders, leaders, sales professionals, and culture builders eager to move beyond surface-level tactics and build businesses rooted in trust, courage, and real human connection.

Connect with Candy:

LinkedIn: @candybarone

Website: www.candybarone.com

Connect with Dr. Nadia:

LinkedIn: @‌drnadia

Instagram: @‌iamdrnadia

Website: www.thedoyenneagency.com

Email: hello@thedoyenneagency.com

Is it time for you to transition out of the sales role and focus on building or scaling your sales team?

Take Our Sales Team Readiness Quiz!

Want to be a guest on the podcast?

Email us at askdrnadia@thedoyenneagency.com

"Sustainable sales isn't a silver bullet. It's a practice and a discipline that compounds over time." -Tam Smith

In this episode, Dr. Nadia Y. Brown sits down with Tam Smith, Founder and Sales Growth Strategist at Studio Three 49, for a powerful conversation about transformation, sustainable growth, and what it really takes to build a sales culture that lasts.

Tam shares how her diverse career journey from broadcast TV to luxury retail sales leadership has shaped the way she leads and sells today. Together, they unpack why most organizations plateau, how to build a trusting culture, and why discipline, mindset, and permission matter most.

This episode is a must-listen for founders and sales leaders navigating growth, identity shifts, and the uncomfortable transition from "chief doer" to visionary leader.

Connect with Tam:

LinkedIn: @tamera-b-smith

Podcast: Sales As Service Podcast

Website: www.studiothree49.com

Connect with Dr. Nadia:

LinkedIn: @‌drnadia

Instagram: @‌iamdrnadia

Website: www.thedoyenneagency.com

Email: hello@thedoyenneagency.com

Is it time for you to transition out of the sales role and focus on building or scaling your sales team?

Take Our Sales Team Readiness Quiz!

Want to be a guest on the podcast?

Email us at askdrnadia@thedoyenneagency.com

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"The hardest thing that you're going to have to do is to let go." -Cari Kenzie

Leadership and sales aren't just about numbers. They're about awareness, alignment, and curiosity. In this episode, Cari Kenzie, keynote speaker, leadership advisor, and founder of KINZA, reveals why self-awareness is the ultimate problem-solving tool for leaders. She breaks down how understanding your own strengths, aligning your energy, and leading with curiosity can unlock performance, build psychologically safe teams, and elevate your organization's impact. Cari shares actionable strategies for leaders, founders, and sales professionals who want to identify what's really standing in the way and how to remove it without sacrificing themselves in the process.

Connect with Cari:

Learn more about KINZA and their upcoming Leadership Reframe by visiting http://www.kinzacollective.com. If you have questions, email them at team@kinzacollective.com

Connect with Dr. Nadia:

LinkedIn: @‌drnadia

Instagram: @‌iamdrnadia

Website: www.thedoyenneagency.com

Email: hello@thedoyenneagency.com

Is it time for you to transition out of the sales role and focus on building or scaling your sales team?

Take Our Sales Team Readiness Quiz!

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Welcome to the newly rebranded podcast! Join our candid conversations with sales leaders, enablement experts, and revenue influencers, as we discuss the realities of sales culture, from team burnout and misalignment to scaling pains. Walk away with actionable insights, frameworks, and tools to lead with clarity, courage, and intention.