Step Into Your Truth & Freedom | Alicia Adamson | Author & Speaker

Alicia Adamson (author of Walking In Your Truth, speaker, consultant, and founder of The Young Black Women’s Society) shares how truth and freedom have guided her life’s work. From navigating corporate America as a young Black woman to building a thriving membership-based nonprofit, Alicia opens up about leadership, resilience, and creating spaces where women feel empowered to reach their infinite possibilities. She shares how forgiveness became her superpower, the role journaling plays in self-growth, and why embracing vulnerability and softness can be powerful acts of leadership. Alicia also talks about the courage it takes to let go when a mission is complete, and how to build a circle of women you can trust. Whether you’re starting a nonprofit, writing your first book, or looking for tools to walk in your own truth, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical wisdom. Chapters: 00:00 – Alicia Adamson on Creating Spaces for Women’s Empowerment 02:23 – Founding The Young Black Women’s Society at 23 04:00 – Navigating Corporate America as a Young Black Woman 08:00 – Building a Membership-Based Nonprofit That Lasts 10:00 – Lessons in Leadership and Accountability 12:00 – Why Forgiveness is Alicia Adamson’s Superpower 13:45 – Walking In Your Truth . The Story Behind the Book 15:00 – How Journaling Unlocks Self-Growth and Clarity 17:00 – Releasing What Holds You Back to Find Freedom 21:00 – Embracing Softness and Vulnerability as Strengths 22:30 – Building a Circle of Women You Can Trust 24:00 – Letting Go When a Mission Has Been Fulfilled 28:00 – The Work with Alicia Adamson — What’s Next The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices