Author name: Laura

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33596797/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87a93a/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/blackwomanleading/BWL_PODCAST_S6_episode_7_Laura_solo.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”33596797″ height=”360″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”87a93a” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”” download_link_text=”” /]In this solo episode, Laura shares the power of mindful self-talk and how it can transform your leadership journey. Our internal dialogue plays a pivotal role in shaping not just how we see ourselves but how we show up in […]

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33313077/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87a93a/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/blackwomanleading/BWL_PODCAST_S6_Camesha_Jones__DR_Marion_Malcome.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”33313077″ height=”360″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”87a93a” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”” download_link_text=”” /]In this episode, Laura discusses the power of community-based mental health care with guests, Camesha Jones-Brandon and Dr. Marion Malcome. Camesha and Dr. Marion share about their work with the Chicago-based Heal TogetHER program, which provides peer support for Black

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/33121562/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87a93a/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/blackwomanleading/BWL_PODCAST_S6_Portia_Obeng.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”33121562″ height=”360″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”87a93a” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”” download_link_text=”” /]In this episode, Laura discusses increasing visibility on LinkedIn with Portia Obeng, Social Media Strategist & LinkedIn Coach.  They discuss how LinkedIn can be a powerful tool for professional growth and personal branding, while also addressing the challenges and reservations

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32906777/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87a93a/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/blackwomanleading/BWL_PODCAST_S6_Ariane_Hunter.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”32906777″ height=”360″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”87a93a” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”” download_link_text=”” /]In this episode, Laura interviews Ariane Hunter, Speaker, Author, and Career Equity Expert, about her book ‘Dreaming on Purpose: A Manifesto for Black Women on Taking the Leap, Building Your Dreams, and Being Your Own Boss.’ Ariane shares her personal

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32906717/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87a93a/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/blackwomanleading/BWL_PODCAST_S6_Shayla_N_Atkins.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”32906717″ height=”360″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”87a93a” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”” download_link_text=”” /]In this episode, Laura Knights interviews Shayla Atkins, Founder and CEO of Atkins Impact Consulting,  about leading with authenticity.  Shayla shares her personal journey of code-switching and conforming in the corporate world, and how she eventually found success by embracing

[podcast src=”https://html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/32906662/height/360/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/87a93a/” width=”100%” scrolling=”no” class=”podcast-class” frameborder=”0″ placement=”top” primary_content_url=”http://traffic.libsyn.com/blackwomanleading/BWL_PODCAST_ALUMNI_PANEL_2024_S6.mp3″ libsyn_item_id=”32906662″ height=”360″ theme=”custom” custom_color=”87a93a” player_use_thumbnail=”use_thumbnail” use_download_link=”” download_link_text=”” /]In this episode, Laura  hosts an alumni panel of Black Woman Leading alums (Shaneka Stanley, Lekeshia Hicks, and Jada Hamm) to discuss the importance of community care in professional development.  They share their experiences as Black women leaders and the