In today’s episode of Tech Me As I Am, I sit down with Damion Wright, Head of Talent & Acquisition at Intuit, for a powerful conversation about identity, leadership, and the courage it takes to evolve beyond who the world first drafts you to be.

Damion’s journey from athlete to executive isn’t just about changing careers — it’s about rewriting internal narratives, learning how to lead with authenticity, and choosing self-love in environments that often reward performance over wholeness.

Together, we unpack what it means to bring your full self into corporate spaces, how leadership evolves when you understand who you are at your core, and why authenticity is not a destination — it’s a lifelong practice.

This conversation explores how positive affirmation, self-reflection, and emotional awareness shape not only better leaders, but healthier humans. From navigating different personalities to finding inspiration through music, this episode reminds us that the same discipline that fuels athletes can also anchor executives — when purpose leads the way.

• Authenticity as an ongoing journey, not a fixed state
• Leading others starts with understanding yourself
• The role of self-love and affirmation in personal and professional growth
• Translating athletic discipline into emotionally intelligent leadership
• Using reflection and music as tools for grounding and inspiration

00:00 Introduction to Tech Me As I Am
05:05 Courage and Self-Reflection
11:25 Understanding and Leading Different Personalities
17:08 Seeking Positive Affirmation and Growth
23:27 Music for Inspiration

In today’s episode of Tech Me As I Am, I sit down with Tone Levels — an artist & entrepreneur whose healing began in the quietest place possible: his journal with entries speaking to self. What eventually “Therapy Session,” was originally a private moment of honesty, written to give his emotions a place to go. And in doing this, his pain became the healing ground for my own escape during workplace burnout. Tone wasn’t always a fan of his own art. Music wasn’t a dream — its the mission. A release valve. A way to survive the weight he was carrying. His pen became the first safe space where he could tell the truth without judgment, and those early journal entries slowly transformed into the raps that would one day resonate far beyond him. What Tone didn’t know was that his escape would become mine. During a season when I felt emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, and burnt out, “Therapy Session” was one of the songs that helped me breathe again. His self-talk became the echo I needed. His healing became a place for me to rest. This conversation opens up the reality of creative escapism — how the outlets artists build for themselves become the emotional oxygen the rest of us consume. When we speak to ourselves with truth, we end up speaking to others with resonance. Together, we explore the art we run to, the pain behind it, and the beautiful ecosystem that forms when one person’s coping mechanism becomes another person’s survival tool.

IN THIS INTERVIEW, TONE OPENS UP ABOUT: Why “Therapy Session” was the journal entry — and how it still found its way to people who needed it in the form of art. The shadow work needed to create space for self growth

We often try to escape our lives through music, scrolling, silence, or art — not realizing that someone else escaped into the creation of the very thing that’s helping us cope. Tone Levels wrote a message to himself. Somehow, it became a message the rest of us needed too. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on the art that saves us, the truth we run from, and the healing that happens when we finally listen inward. Always stay courageous ✌🏾 Brittani

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In today’s episode of Tech Me As I Am, I sit down with Quinton Lewis co-founder of the nationally recognized skincare brand Herb n’ Eden, a business that grew from a kitchen craft book experiment into a multimillion-dollar operation built on two things most entrepreneurs overlook: consistency and self-worth. Quinton didn’t come into entrepreneurship with investors, privilege, or a roadmap. He came with grit, intention, and an unwavering commitment to show up even when the numbers were silent. While many founders spend years searching for validation, external signals, or a lucky break, he learned early that sustainable success is born from the habits you repeat and the value you refuse to negotiate. Herb n’ Eden didn’t scale because of luck. They scaled because they never stopped. Not the ads. Not the effort. Not the belief in what they were building. Today, Quinton opens up about the deeper emotional and strategic layers of entrepreneurship, the parts nobody talks about on social media. This isn’t just a conversation about business; it’s a blueprint for anyone building something from the ground up while battling doubt, delays, and pressure. Together, we explore the identity shifts entrepreneurship demands, the cost of stopping and restarting, and the self-respect required to invest in your visibility even when you don’t feel “ready.” This is a conversation about belief, discipline, and the courage it takes to honor your value before the world does. In this interview, Quinton opens up about: Why consistency is the real competitive advantage How showing up every day, regardless of outcome, becomes your most powerful business asset. What most entrepreneurs get wrong about paid advertising Why turning off your ads is the fastest way to kill momentum, and why visibility must be treated like a monthly bill, not a luxury. The emotional toll of starting over too often How self-doubt, comparison, and impatience sabotage growth long before data ever does. Knowing your value and pricing your worth Why entrepreneurs undercharge, underinvest, and underestimate themselves — and how Herb n’ Eden broke that cycle. Building a business without a roadmap How Quinton and his partner learned the business game by refusing to quit, even when the industry shifted around them. Why most founders fail before their breakthrough The “quiet deaths” in entrepreneurship the moments you lose belief in yourself before the business ever fails.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• How consistency compounds even when results are slow • Why paid ads matter more than talent or timing

• How to break the cycle of starting over

• Why knowing your value determines your future revenue

• How emotional resilience fuels sustainable entrepreneurship

• The mindset shifts every founder must make to scale

• What separates long-term brands from short-lived ones

• Why your business can’t grow faster than your belief in it • How Herb n’ Eden built a multimillion-dollar brand with intention, discipline, and grit Success isn’t an event...it’s a rhythm.

Consistency pays today’s bills. Knowing your value pays tomorrow’s future.

Grief casts a long shadow, even in the workplace. In this solo episode, "The Shadow of Grief in the Workplace," we explore the complex emotions, challenges, and often unspoken struggles of grieving employees. Gain a deeper understanding of grief's impact on productivity, communication, and overall well-being, and discover how to foster a more supportive and compassionate work environment.

Throughout his career, Pabel struggled balancing two jobs…tech employee and "actor". As an Actor, he would focus on assimilation because he was trained to believe that many parts of his identity were unprofessional. Pabel would dedicate days out of the week to study “white popular American culture” and memorize scripts he would later use for work conversations. He knew that talking about Bad Bunny and shows like Insecure, would not make him relatable. Instead, he would binge-watch seasons of Riverdale since it would help him build relationships with colleagues and senior leaders. The assimilation became overwhelming, and it was at the expense of his identity & mental health.

Beneath the polished exterior, many struggle with the weight of past traumas and the exhaustion of burnout. "Polished Pain" compassionately explores these hidden struggles, offering insights and strategies for healing and rediscovering wholeness. It's time to shed the masks and embrace a path toward genuine well-being.

In this empowering episode, we delve deep into the world of imposter syndrome and self-doubt with Brittany Ward, Director of Revenue Ops at a Fortune 100 company & Founder of BW Cultivates, offering valuable insights and practical strategies to combat these common struggles. Join us as we explore the roots of imposter syndrome, the detrimental impact it can have on our lives, and most importantly, how to break free from its grip.

In this segment of [The Diary Edition] we are diving into my personal experience in taking a leave of absence from work and the lessons learned during my time in building courage, self reflection and acclimating back to the work grind. I want to bring you all on my journey in navigating a difficult time in my life stress the importance of being true to oneself and taking care of mental and emotional well-being. We will overcome fear and guilt together and talk about the process of rediscovering oneself by finding joy in hobbies and being present.