37. Are You Giving Away Your Power? | LIVE Discussion on Women, Leadership & Motherhood

When you can feel the volume of the world from shouting headlines, calendars overflowing, emotions running high, it’s easy to forget the influence we carry. Power lives in your voice, your choices, and how you show up for your people, even on the days we’re stretched thin. In this special live recording, we gathered with past guests and community leaders to ask: With all that's going on in the world, are you a woman who steps into your power - or gives your power away?Whether you’re raising littles, caring for an aging parent, or pouring into your community, this dialogue will affirm the power you already carry and challenge you to see it in new ways.Featured GuestsJamila Green – Community Engagement Manager at YWCA Central Carolinas(Episode 27. Your Vote Matters | Voting Rights, Civic Engagement, and Making Your Voice Heard with Jamila Green)Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku – OB/GYN at Arboretum Gynecology(Episode 16. An OB/GYN’s Perspective on Black Maternal Health With Dr. Mala Freeman-Kwaku)Kris Elle – Certified Doula & Founder of Mother of Ease(Episode 20. Preparing Black Mothers for Birth & Postpartum | Working with a Doula, Setting Boundaries, & More with Kris Elle)Linda Lockman-Brooks – President at Lockman-Brooks Marketing Services(Episode 34. Processing Grief, Letting In Your Support System, and Our Loved Ones’ Legacies | Grief Journeys Pt. 1)(Episode 35. Identity Reconstruction, Feeling Lost, and Leaving a Legacy | Grief Journeys Pt. 2)Resources mentioned:BraveWorks | Clips from the shop are from the BraveWorks YouTube channelLead Like a Superhero: What Pop Culture Icons Can Teach Us About Impactful LeadershipSome key takeaways from this discussion include:Power takes many forms, and it’s meant to be shared. Decision-making authority, information, and social capital all matter. Build power, wield it to clear paths, and share it by moving from gatekeeping to giving.Black women are the most educated demographic in the U.S., so step unapologetically into leadership in schools, corporations, and communities. When doors close, create new ones so our kids see themselves represented.Motherhood is power, in every form. From stay-at-home moms to corporate and community leadership, all choices are valid and needed. Use your voice, pass along social capital, and affirm women who have power - and those who need encouragement.Protect your power and your peace. Build the muscle of assertiveness, coach others so the load is shared, and remember: imposter syndrome fades with experience. Adjust each other’s crowns.Mothers are the queens of the castle, but let’s be real: it’s not all ball gowns and glass slippers. On this podcast, we’re giving you a peek Behind the Throne at the privilege and responsibility of wearing the crown. Hosted by Helen Hope Kimbrough - a proud wife and mom of two adult sons - and Charlitta Hatch, a proud wife, married to her high school sweetheart, and a proud mom of two little ones. Get ready as we share jewels with each other and you around all things connected to motherhood!Connect with Us!: Podcast InstagramYouTubeCharlitta’s InstagramHelen’s Instagram