EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 1H 1M
Dr. Tonya Matthews
from Kick-Ass Women of the Carolinas · host Betsy Fleming
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO of the International African American Museum, a powerhouse bioengineer and a recognized poet. Together, we discuss how being kick-ass is all about "weathering the storm" and how she balances high-level intellectual drive with a deep-seated need for unifying communities. Highlights include the power of complexity, the distinctions of leading in the unique cultural landscape of the Carolinas, and her strategy of prioritizing values to find common ground. From "rest on the run" as the secret to resilience to the importance of having your own shade of lipstick, Dr. Matthews offers a blueprint for visionary leadership and authentic living. Find Dr. Matthews on LinkedIn @tonya-m-matthews. Find us on Instagram @cressence.co, LinkedIn @BetsyFleming or the web www.cressence.co.
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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO of the International African American Museum, a powerhouse bioengineer and a recognized poet. Together, we discuss how being kick-ass is all about "weathering the storm" and how she balances high-level intellectual drive with a deep-seated need for unifying communities. Highlights include the power of complexity, the distinctions of leading in the unique cultural landscape of the Carolinas, and her strategy of prioritizing values to find common ground. From "rest on the run" as the secret to resilience to the importance of having your own shade of lipstick, Dr. Matthews offers a blueprint for visionary leadership and authentic living. Find Dr. Matthews on LinkedIn @tonya-m-matthews. Find us on Instagram @cressence.co, LinkedIn @BetsyFleming or the web www.cressence.co.
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