#24 Empowering Leaders and Building Legacies

In this powerful episode of We Rest on Sundays, we sit down with Christina Kanu, the passionate CEO and founder of Christina Kanu Consulting (CKC). Christina opens up about the personal and professional journey that led her to build a brand centered around purpose, power, and people.From her academic roots in English Literature and African American Studies to becoming a sought-after business strategist and brand builder, Christina shares how her experiences—both beautiful and brutal—shaped her into the leader she is today. We talk candidly about the challenges of being a single mom, including the time she had to drive Uber to make ends meet so her son, Jayce, could have the life he deserved. Her story is one of perseverance, faith, and an unwavering belief in the greatness within.Christina also breaks down how she helps entrepreneurs and organizations align their brand with their purpose through her all-women consulting team at CKC. We discuss what it takes to build a business from the ground up, the value of storytelling in branding, and why showing up authentically is her greatest business asset.