S9E16: Activating the Power of the Village with Gabby Albert

After twenty years in corporate leadership, Gabby Albert took a 65 percent pay cut to become executive director of 4Kira4Moms, and calls herself the happiest she’s ever been. In this episode, she and Laura talk about the power of the village: in maternal health, where too many Black women suffer in silence, and in our careers and communities, where we’ve absorbed a go-it-alone mindset that was never how we were built. Gabby breaks down why asking for help is a strength, how to actually activate the people already in your corner, and why everyone plays a role on the roster so no single relationship gets overused. Grounded in her advocacy work and her own leadership journey, it’s a warm, practical call to stop doing everything alone.

In this episode:

Why we suffer in silence, and how to activate a village instead of over-relying on one person
“Everybody plays a role on the roster”: spreading the ask so relationships don’t burn out
What her corporate-to-nonprofit pivot taught her about transferable skills, authentic leadership, and self-advocacy

About Gabby

Gabrielle Albert is a strategic leader with over 20 years of executive experience at companies including Procter & Gamble, Kellogg, Bacardi, Hilton, and Kimberly-Clark. Her corporate background spans global roles in strategic sourcing, marketing, sales, and R&D across industries such as CPG, hospitality, and healthcare.

In 2024, Gabby transitioned from corporate leadership to full-time maternal health advocacy, joining 4Kira4Moms as Executive Director after serving on the board. Since then, she has implemented the organization’s first strategic plan, launched the 4Kira4Dads Paternal Centers of Excellence, and grown annual revenue 6X.

A proud graduate of Florida A&M University’s School of Business and Industry, Gabby is a passionate advocate for maternal health as a human rights issue. She currently lives in Atlanta, GA and enjoys traveling, mentoring, and spending time with loved ones. She is affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., the FAMU National Alumni Association, and the Smithsonian 2015 Society

Connect with Gabby

Website: http://www.4kira4moms.com

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gabriellegabbyalbert

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gmalbert

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