I Follow the Leader
by Courage Candy Co.
Welcome to the I Follow the Leader podcast. This show is for change agents and leaders who want to make a difference, value authentic and courage-fueled conversations, and want to see transformative outcomes that change the pace of progress and lead to systemic solutions in workplaces and communities in your lifetime. You will have the opportunity to hear a wide variety of episode topics centered on leadership, courage, and culture-building. Together, we can make a positive impact and push the pace of progress. The world needs us. We hope you join us! Subscribe today! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-follow-the-leader/support
Episodes
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Ep 62: (Faith Fuel) Courageous Leadership Interview with Gabby & Amy
In this faith fuel episode of the “I Follow the Leader" podcast, host, Antoinetta Mosley, speaks with special guests Gabby (13 years old) & Amy Ramsey (her friend and mentor.) This episode was recorded on National Encouragement Day (September 12th) and it is a very special episode. It is the...
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Ep 61: Banishing Burnout in Organizations and High Achievers with Julian Reeve
Are you a leader seeking to create a thriving work environment without succumbing to burnout? Are you interested in transforming your organization's approach to stress and maximizing employee retention? To cultivate a thriving work environment that fuels both productivity and well-being, it is...
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Ep 60: (Courage Candy) JOY! Reading Chapter 12 from "6 Months of Courage Candy"
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley reads an excerpt from her book released in January 2023, 6 Months of Courage Candy: Consistently Cultivate Courage to Reach Your Highest Potential. Her techniques for cultivating courage effectively, engaging in meaningful courageous conversations, and...
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Ep 59: Courage Candy Co. Sneak Preview
In this episode, listen in to hear Chief Encouragement Officer, Antoinetta introduce Courage Candy Co., a sweet initiative of our firm, I Follow the Leader for the first time!
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Ep 58: Integrating Strategy & Culture with Trina McCarroll
Are you a leader striving to seamlessly intertwine strategy and culture? Interested in understanding the power of courageous leadership in driving organizational success? In this episode of “Conversations with I Follow the Leader”, our host, Antoinetta Mosley, connects with special guest Trina...
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Ep 57: Courageous Leadership Q&A with Kristin Carver Smith
In this episode of “Conversations with I Follow the Leader”, host, Antoinetta Mosley, welcomes back special guest Kristin Carver Smith, a dynamic publicity expert and CEO/Founder of The New Fashioned Co. Kristin’s company is dedicated to creating a more just and joyful world by amplifying bold...
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Ep 56: Receive the Ease with Kristin Carver Smith
Are you a bold and brave leader who wants to shine brightly without burning out? Interested in learning how to courageously navigate through ‘no’s’? In this episode of “Conversations with I Follow the Leader”, host, Antoinetta Mosley, welcomes special guest Kristin Carver Smith, a dynamic…
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Ep 55: What’s in a name? Our Tagline Explained
In this mini-episode, discover where the tagline "Where Those of a Different Feather Can Soar Together" comes from and what it means.
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Ep 54: Conservation Trust for North Carolina x I Follow the Leader DEI Partnership Case Study
This episode is for change agents and leaders who want to learn how taking, strategic, measurable, and sustainable action steps on an organization's DEI journey can lead to a more courageous, collaborative, and inclusive culture. In this very special episode of Conversations with I Follow the...
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Ep 53: (Courage Candy) Grit + Gratitude
In this episode, the Chief Encouragement Officer of I Follow the Leader, Antoinetta Mosley, highlights the importance of grit + gratitude by sharing a story about a discouraging situation that happened on vacation. Connect with Antoinetta: LinkedIn To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous...
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Ep 52: I Am My Sister's Keeper: Overcoming Disparities In Healthcare For Black Women Pt II
This episode is a part of a two-part series. It is for change agents and leaders who want to learn more about the health inequities and disparities that Black women face. For their Leadership Triangle Regional 2023 graduation program project, five cohort members decided they wanted to shine a…
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Ep 51: I Am My Sister's Keeper: Overcoming Disparities In Healthcare For Black Women Pt I
This episode is a part of a two-part series. It is for change agents and leaders who want to learn more about the health inequities and disparities that Black women face. For their Leadership Triangle Regional 2023 graduation program project, five cohort members decided they wanted to shine a…
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Ep 50: Courageous Leadership Q&A with Tenea DeBerry
In today's episode host Antoinetta Mosley interviews guest Tenea DeBerry, founder and CEO of The Pampered Woman. In this conversation, you will learn more about Tenea's journey and why she is a courageous leader. Listen to hear her insightful stories, receive advice applicable to entrepreneurs…
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Ep 49: The Intersection of DEI & EI with Rorri x Antoinetta
This episode is for change agents and leaders who want to understand why EI (emotional intelligence) is critical to DEI work and for those who want to hear tangible solutions to common scenarios leaders experience. Leaders often overlook the emotional context of diversity, equity, and inclusion...
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Ep 48: (Courage Candy) The Courage to Release, reflection + poem
This episode is for change agents who would like to learn more about the Black female experience from a Black female and features Chief Encouragement Officer, Antoinetta Mosley sharing an introduction and then reading a poem she wrote titled, The Courage to Release: a poem about my experience as…
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Ep 47: Courage Candy: How Can Leaders Cultivate Courage + Courageous Consciousness Chart with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, and Chief Encouragement Officer Antoinetta Mosley shares some key takeaways from the opening keynote she did at HR.com's conference, InspireHR West for human resource practitioners on March 6, 2023. The title of her talk was, "Cultivate Courage: How Courageous Conversations...
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Ep 46: Book Release: 6 Months of Courage Candy with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses her new book titled 6 Months of Courage Candy: Consistently Cultivate Courage to Reach Your Highest Potential. The book was released on January 3, 2023. Her techniques for cultivating courage effectively, engaging in meaningful courageous...
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Ep 45: Purposeful Productivity with Tanya Dalton
This episode is for individuals looking to find meaning in their work and leaders who want to cultivate a culture of purpose. In this "Courageous" Conversation our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Tanya Dalton. Tanya Dalton is a speaker, best-selling author, and nationally...
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Ep 44: Made for this with Rebecca Regnier
This episode is for busy professionals who want to go from burnout & mundanity to feeling lit up & engaged by easily integrating joy into their daily lives. In this 30-minute "Courageous" Conversation our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Rebecca Regnier. Rebecca Regnier is CEO of...
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Ep 43: Why Change Fails with Veronica LaFemina
In this 30-minute "Courageous" Conversation our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Veronica LaFemina. Veronica is the Founder and CEO of LaFemina & Co., an advisory firm supporting nonprofits and social impact businesses at the intersection of strategy, culture, communications, and...
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Ep 42: Courage Candy: Connection > Following with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley issues a call to action. Are you willing to try to connect with people first before you follow them? In today's social media age, we are often encouraged to follow people over genuinely connecting with you. Listen to hear Antoinetta's thoughts on why we…
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Ep 41: Courage Candy: Stop calling discrimination an isolated incident with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares her thoughts on discrimination and the tendency of those who do not experience discrimination often to call instances of discrimination isolated events and discredit the victim. Listen to the episode to hear Antoinetta's thoughts after hearing about...
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Ep 40: Courage Candy: X-Rays, No Screen Time, & EKGs — oh my! with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley shares about her past week which included an x-ray, no screen time period, and an EKG. She relates those three experiences to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and shares some connection tips and book resources. Listen to the episode to hear some...
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Ep 39: Courage Candy: 7 Attributes of Courage with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses a keynote she did on the topic of, "Cultivate Courage: How courageous conversations can build a culture people celebrate, not tolerate" for Tri-County Head Start in Michigan. That is one of her featured keynotes in which she shares the 7…
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Ep 38: Courage Candy: When Blocking is Beneficial with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses the importance of calling people in vs. calling people out. She encourages listeners to make courageous choices that are beneficial to your growth, which sometimes means blocking people who are interested more in discord over discussion. Being a...
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Ep 37: Courage Candy: Don't be so predictable with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley discusses pay equity and black women's equal pay day. She encourages listeners to make courageous choices that are beneficial to your growth, even if those choices may be surprising or unpredictable to others. To sign up for Antoinetta's "Caring Courageous...
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Ep 36: Courage Candy Challenge: Create a Personal Mission Statement
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley shares a differentiating tool for change agents and leaders: creating a personal mission statement. Antoinetta estimates that 10% or less of those ages 13 and older have a personal mission statement based on asking audiences of all ages across the country....
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Ep 35: Overcoming Pregnancy Discrimination: Multi-faceted Motherhood with Mary Grace Gardner
One of the ways discrimination shows up in the workplace that is not often talked about is pregnancy discrimination. In this 30-minute "Courageous Conversation" our host, Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, Mary Grace Gardner. Mary Grace Gardner, MPH is a corporate transformation leader,...
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Ep 34: Courage Candy: The Caring Courageous Campaign with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley explains what she describes as the 'Caring Courageous Campaign'. Others refer to it as 'The Great Resignation' or 'The Great Reshuffle.' Antoinetta believes that turnover caused by corrosive cultures where employees do not feel a sense of belonging and…
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Ep 33: Courage Candy: It should not be business as usual: Having the courage to acknowledge tragedy with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host, Antoinetta Mosley reflects on the devastating and significant tragedies and mass shootings that occured in the United States in May 2022. Unfortunately, there has was no acknowledgment of the events in multiple external events Antoinetta attended. Each time, she made the...
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Ep 32: The Accessibility of Healing Through Movement with Adriana Peña
In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley spoke with special guest, DEI Coordinator, Adriana Peña. Adriana is also a certified yoga and barre instructor. They discussed how mindfulness practices such as yoga often become westernized, causing more harm than good. This ancient practice of unity is a...
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Ep 31: Use your outside voice with Paula Shepherd
In this episode, special guest Paula Shepherd, talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about why you should disrupt the mindset you may have been taught around using your inside voice - it's time to use your outside voice! During this conversation, Paula shared insight into why every voice is important...
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Ep 30: Courage Candy. Join the Caring Courageous Community! with Antoinetta Mosley
In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares information about her newly created Caring Courageous text community and other ways to connect with her. Text 919-647-7450 to join the community; you will receive a text a day Monday-Friday to help you cultivate courage and spaces where people are...
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Ep 29: How to Recognize & Disrupt A Biased Workplace Culture with Dr. Jasmine Marks
In this episode, special guest Dr. Jasmine Marks, a DEI Leader at I Follow the Leader talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about how white supremacy culture is often normalized and present even when we may not notice it. Dr. Marks defines white supremacy culture and shares ways your workplace may be...
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Ep 28: Courage Candy: Continue being courageous! with Antoinetta Mosley
In this 1-year podcast anniversary episode, host Antoinetta Mosley expounds on the story she shared in Ep 1: I knew I was black when. When she was 9 years old, she was called a racial slur on the bus. She recently found the diary entry of that day in which she said: "Today I think was the worst…
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Ep 27: Can we talk inclusion? with Luckie Daniels
In this episode, special guest Luckie Daniels talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about why including inclusion in the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversation can be difficult for individuals to actualize. Luckie shares insight about why talking about inclusion requires intentional...
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Ep 26: Why acknowledgment is not enough with Anees Hasnain
What does it look like to intentionally facilitate and invest in equitable and inclusive work environments beyond diversity and representation hiring goals? In this episode, special guest Anees Hasnain, a DEI Leader at I Follow the Leader talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about how systemic and...
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Ep 25: Pipelines, Pathways, and Promotion with Dr. Ceceilia Parnther
In this episode, special guest Dr. Ceceilia Parnther talks to host, Antoinetta Mosley about the role that equity plays in leadership, what women can do to thrive, and why we need to reimagine what effective leadership looks like. Dr. Parnther is a co-editor of Voices from Women Leaders on Success...
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Ep 24: To Perform or not to Perform: That is the DEI Question with Kevin Lewis
In this episode, two leaders from I Follow the Leader, CEO, Antoinetta Mosley and DEI Leader, Kevin Lewis discuss what some organizations often feel pressured to do during heritage months, like Black History Month. Organizations often feel the pressure to engage in performative and symbolic DEI...
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Ep 23: How can GRACE improve your culture? with Dr. LaQuoia Johnson
In this episode, guest Dr. LaQuoia Johnson shares about some of the difficulties she faced in the health care field and how that motivated her to help others cultivate safe spaces where diversity, equity, and inclusion are prioritized. She will also discuss her Grace Culture framework which...
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Ep 22: How can you be Racially Responsible? with Rorri Geller-Mohamed
In this episode, two leaders from I Follow the Leader, CEO, Antoinetta Mosley and DEI Leader, Rorri Geller-Mohamed discuss the ways White allies can navigate whiteness in the workplace while avoiding supremacy and racial dynamics. Rorri also explains the role of emotion in anti-racist work and…
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Trailer_Conversations with I Follow the Leader
In this welcome message, the CEO of I Follow the Leader and host of this podcast, Antoinetta Mosley, introduces you to the Conversations with I Follow the Leader podcast. This podcast is for you if you’re a change agent or leader who: Wants to make a difference, values authentic and courageous...
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Ep 21: How can ReST save you from burnout? with Dr. Shelly Bhowmik
This is one of our most vulnerable "courageous" conversation to date. In this episode, guest, Dr. Shelly Bhowmik shares her story with host, Antoinetta Mosley about how she went from thinking, "What would happen if I pushed myself over the edge?" while standing on a subway platform edge to the...
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Ep 20: Finding your ROAR! with Dionne McGee
In this episode guest, Dionne McGee talks with host, Antoinetta Mosley and shares her story of working in the executive suite as one of the only minorities and how she found the courage to speak up. She discusses the challenges many of her clients face in the workplace today and why we need to…
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Ep 19: How did IFL push the pace of progress in 2021?
If you haven't noticed yet from being a client, partner, supporter, subscriber, or all of the above, our firm is VERY different from most Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) firms in the market today. Relationship building and progress over the long-term matter most to our team. Our clients…
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Ep 18: Durham History Museum "Sharing Durham’s Stories" with Patrick Mucklow and Dr. Kimberly Williams Moore
In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley speaks with Patrick Mucklow, Executive Director of the Durham History Museum and Kimberly Williams Moore, Ph.D., a museum supporter and philanthropy expert. They discussed how one of the museum's core values (inclusiveness) impacts their work, the new 150...
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Ep 17: Courage Candy: Why didn't they get kicked out?
In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares a personal anecdote about being at a restaurant where discriminatory behavior occurred. She also provides a call to action for us all. This is an emotional episode allowing you to peek into how underrepresented groups feel. [Originally released via...
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Ep 16: Is the STEM pipeline broken? Or was it built this way? with Dr. Leena Bakshi
In this episode, host Antoinetta Mosley and guest Dr. Leena Bakshi discuss the barriers underrepresented children face in the STEM field. Dr. Bakshi shares about similarities between the education system and corporate systems, and how to cultivate an anti-racist school and classroom culture. Dr....
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Ep 15: Is your DEI group set up for maximum success?
🔓 If you want to unlock success for your Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Group, this episode is for you. Our host, Antoinetta Mosley provides a sneak preview of our upcoming webinar (February 22, 2022) and best practices guide. Whether your organization is starting a new group or looking to…
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Ep 14: 5 Things IFL is Grateful for
In today's episode, host Antoinetta Mosley shares 5 things our firm is currently grateful for. [Originally released via video streaming.] Together, we can make a positive impact and push the pace of progress; the world needs us. We hope you join us! Subscribe today!
About this show
Welcome to the I Follow the Leader podcast. This show is for change agents and leaders who want to make a difference, value authentic and courage-fueled conversations, and want to see transformative outcomes that change the pace of progress and lead to systemic solutions in workplaces and communities in your lifetime. You will have the opportunity to hear a wide variety of episode topics centered on leadership, courage, and culture-building. Together, we can make a positive impact and push the pace of progress. The world needs us. We hope you join us! Subscribe today! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/i-follow-the-leader/support
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