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Honoring Legacy to Reclaim Passion, Power, and Purpose

What kind of legacy are you going to leave? What’s your power, passion, and purpose in this life? They’re big questions, but important ones. Read key insights on these topics from Cherie Buckner-Webb’s interview on episode 10 of Unlocking the Club podcast.

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Let Your Light Shine: Showing Up With Authenticity for Career Success

Navigating the professional world as a black woman has real obstacles and challenges. Reneé Brown reminds us on episode 13 of Unlocking the Club podcast to start by letting your own light shine. Tap into your inner confidence and stay true to yourself—it’s the only way to find lasting success in life, career, and relationships.

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Living Life Open and Inviting Growth, Wellness, and Opportunity

When was the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? Do you try to be open to new opportunities or are you stuck in routine and comfort? Cassandra Knight has learned a lot from being open to new opportunities and experiences. Here are some of her takeaways from episode 11 of Unlocking the Club podcast.

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Navigating Corporate America Through Authentic Relationships and Social Capital

Being good at your job is always a precursor to success.  But is it enough?  Whether you want to climb the corporate ladder to an executive position or simply want to learn new skills, career progression takes strategy.  To unlock the club and achieve career success, you need to be strategic about building relationships, leveraging…

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Empowering Black Women’s Reproductive Health Through Uterine Care

Too many people are suffering in silence—we need to talk about women’s health. Dr. John Lipman and Teresa Edwards join me to discuss uterine fibroids and advocating for your health on episode 7 of Unlocking the Club podcast.

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Demystifying the Justice System and Finding Balance

Unless you’ve personally encountered the justice system, it can seem like a confusing institution. To demystify it and shed some light, the Honorable Monica F. Wiley joined us on episode 6 of the Unlocking the Club podcast. Here are her insights.

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Self-Love, Storytelling, and Fighting for Change

Self-love is essential. You need it in order to make changes and fight for what’s right. In her journey as an author, speaker, and now running for city council, Julie Lythcott-Haims had to start by learning to love herself. Read her insights on this and more from our interview on episode 5 of Unlocking the Club podcast.

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Finding Alignment and a Seat at the Table

Alignment and clarity is key to unlocking the clubs you want to be in. Shawntera Hardy talked about finding her north start through career changes and pivots in episode 4 of Unlocking the Club podcast. Here are her insights.

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Wellness at Work Through Relationships and Professional Alignment

Prioritizing wellness is essential for your professional success. But it’s not always easy. It often requires going into your past hurts and overcoming them so you can move forward in alignment with your goals and purpose. Read more insights from our interview with Cheryl Burrell on episode 3 of Unlocking the Club podcast.

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Authenticity and Mental Health in Sports and Corporate America

Mental health for athletes is something we need to talk more about. Here are Beverly Oden’s, guest on Unlocking the Club podcast, insights into this, plus how to navigate the corporate world and find your authentic voice.

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