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Mixology Life Lessons: What Cocktails Teach Us About Vulnerability, Rest, and Valuable Action

What were your pandemic hobbies? For Ramona Jackson, guest on episode 21 of the Unlocking the Club podcast, hers was mixing cocktails. Today, it’s a full-fledged business that balances her day job working at the Department of Defense. Here’s some of Ramona’s insights on mixology, vulnerability, rest, and so much more.

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Doing It Scared: Overcome Fear By Running Towards It

Fear is always there. A voice in your mind telling you what you can’t or shouldn’t do. But if you listen to it, you’ll stay in the same place. Instead, run towards your fear in pursuit of authenticity and growth. Read more insights on this from LaNora Wiliams Clark’s interview on Unlocking the Club podcast.

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Finding Your Power to Lift Others and Getting a Seat at Your Own Table

Storytelling is essential. It transforms the truth of pain and challenge into power for change and growth. Anucha Browne shared her story on episode 16 of Unlocking the Club podcast with us, encouraging all BIPOC leaders to lead from a place of power to lift up the next generation.

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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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