Leading Like a Lady
by Leading Like a Lady
Conversations with women learning how to lead.The Leading Like a Lady Podcast was created to remind black women, young and old, that acting like a lady is EXACTLY what the world needs in leadership. We're voicing thoughts about the ideal look of leadership, and what lessons Black women bring to the table to help us reach that ideal.
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Decolonizing Our Self-Care Practices
How an abusive childhood shaped my self-care routine. I discuss how growing up poor impacts my approach to wellness today.If you've been struggling to find a sustainable way to care for yourself, understanding the roots of self-care is a necessary first step.My experience has colored every aspect...
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Move Here for Healthcare Jobs With the Highest Pay
Roughly five percent of nurses in America are Black women, and social work is the third most popular degree among African Americans. But this group is more likely to get a higher salary abroad than they would receive in the U.S. - and this episode explains which country would pay them the most....
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The Highest-Paying Jobs in the World Right Now
Success in this job market requires more than a basic Google job search. The right strategy can unlock career choices that fit your lifestyle and financial needs. This includes overseas jobs, freelance jobs, and roles ideal for balancing work and travel. Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at:...
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The Epstein Files Prove Nice Girls Lose Under Fascism
Even with the full list of names in the Epstein files released, we’ve seen no attempt to prosecute, interrogate, or investigate any potential culprits. We need to have a feminist/womanist critique of international law, international media, and the way they’re used to destroy the idea that any…
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Lessons From Italy on Anxiety
This is a long overdue conversation on some of the cities and sites I visited in Italy. I also share how much this trip affected my self-esteem and mental health during a rough time in my career as a journalist. Thanks to Maggie Hollinbeck (M.A., LMFT), a psychotherapist who offers her expert...
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The Year Rihanna Twerked on Water
Rihanna released the most-streamed album by a female artist in 2016. Rihanna tied Michael Jackson’s record for the most Top 5 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with said album in 2016. That same album became the first album by a Black woman to spend 500 weeks on the Billboard 200 chart, only to be...
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Dealing with Failure & Layoffs During the Holidays
Dr. Alexandra Walker helps us examine imposter syndrome, internalized failure and loneliness during what's supposed to be a happy season. This is Part 1 of a two-part episode series on mindset, self doubt, and recognizing our value (especially after layoffs and chronic unemployment). Subscribe to...
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Why Do People Argue About Washing Meat?
Thanksgiving's here, and the debate about whether to wash your turkey before cooking keeps coming up. I'm all for cleaning turkey, but I think we're missing the bigger picture of cultural practices and how scientific research gets communicated to different groups. This episode explores the…
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The Laid Off to Content Creator Pipeline
With everything going on in the federal government and economy, we’re seeing a rise in people sharing their layoff experiences on YouTube and TikTok. This made me wonder why this type of content is trending online, and whether it means this is a more profitable way to monetize content on YouTube...
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Laid Off While Living Abroad
In this episode we hear from a Black woman living in Spain who was unexpectedly laid off from her remote job — and we walk through the consequences few people talk about: losing employer-based health coverage, navigating unemployment while on a residence visa, and the practical steps she took to...
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Bullies, Politics & the Dangers of Online Groups
Subscribe to the newsletter or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest A group chat tells you everything about power, privilege, and people’s politics. And if you've ever been kicked out of a WhatsApp thread or private Facebook group, the politics of race, class, and gender were probably the reason...
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I told y'all Hollywood's too scared to show us as revolutionaries...
I said it before (here: https://youtu.be/v4Z0kTEoKKg?si=irp-Y3BuPuOuhUMa) and I'll say it again: Hollywood is not ready to show Black revolutionary women on film. And I wish we would stop praising the filmmakers who sacrifice Black women to make empty points about white supremacy... SPOILER ALERT...
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Why Hollywood Isn't Streaming Assata Shakur
This episode discusses the lack of official documentaries or biopics on Assata Shakur, a member of the Black Panther Party who passed away in September 2025 while living in exile in Cuba. Why is her story so controversial for mainstream media to cover, given the success of other Hollywood…
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How to Mourn Our Oppressors: A Philosophical Debate on Charlie Kirk
What do we owe our oppressors—mourning, accountability, or something else entirely? Let's dissect the ethics of grieving those who have harmed others in this episode. After the shooting death of Charlie Kirk (Founder of Turning Point USA), Americans are examining whether public sorrow for...
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Best Ways Black Women Can Find Jobs Now
This episode offers solutions to the issue of long-term unemployment, especially among Black women, and how to navigate the current job market. It's important to understand the economy when starting a job search, so you can get back to financial security faster. Subscribe to the blog or follow…
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Gaza & Menstrual Health: A Talk With Dr. Israa Saleh
I had the special opportunity to speak with a doctor and activist based in Gaza, who is assisting women and girls who have limited access to period products (sanitary pads, pain relief medicine, etc.). Please listen to and share this episode to spread awareness about this gap in humanitarian need...
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Confessions of a Newsfluencer: Can Journalist Be Boring & Not Go Broke?
Here’s a candid conversation where I share my struggles as an independent journalist under the pressure to become a social media “newsnfluencer”. As a Black woman in journalism dealing with bias in journalism and the tension between job security and creative authenticity, this is a heavy subject…
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Handling Personal Finances with Tech and Therapy
It’s time to rethink how you manage money. Time to use a hands-off approach tapped into tech and professional help. Listen for steps to combine AI, automation, and self-care to set up systems for long-term financial growth. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest
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Is the ICC Fair or Useful Anymore?
Can the International Criminal Court become more powerful? Or are the days of it holding leaders accountable for war crimes and genocide over? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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'Wicked' Movie Review: What It Tried to Teach Us
Was the "Wicked" film adaptation a beneficial and necessary movie to make? That's a complicated question. And it's based on the viewer and the emotional context they bring into the main characters. Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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Are Plus-Sized Celebrities Inspirational?
With Ozempic scattered across Hollywood, and celebrities revealing drastic weight loss, it's questionable whether body positivity is still the goal. Could we ever see plus-sized or obese celebrities as role models? Or is body positivity officially dead? Subscribe to the blog or follow at…
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Why is Food Quality So Bad in Certain Countries?
Hint: America has one of the worst food quality scores. But why is that, and what are the international standards for food production anyway? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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Why Black Women Say They're Done with Politics (Analysis)
An attempted explanation of why many social media posts about Black women giving up on political fights in the wake of Kamala Harris' failed presidential campaign. Includes a discussion about Allan Lichtman and the dangers of hubris in political punditry. Subscribe to the blog or follow at:...
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Ep 21: Why Are African Women Still Silenced?
This episode we explore Dr Afrikana Chihombori-Quao, someone I believe all Black/African women should know and follow. I'll examine the work she's done to speak out against post-colonial oppression across the African diaspora, and what lessons aspiring leaders could learn from her. Subscribe to…
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Ep 20: Why Black Women Hate/Debate Tyla's Success
What exactly is the reason (Black) women hate South African singer Tyla? Is this simply a case of the #DiasporaWars, or are there legitimate reasons to question her meteoric success in the music industry? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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Ep 19: Is Diddy a #BlackExcellence Symptom?
Diddy - arguably top 3 icons in contemporary Black music and Black culture. But how did people hold him in high regard for so long, given all we know now? Is #blackexcellence creating monsters instead of positive role models? Subscribe to the blog or follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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Ep 18: Reaction to Kamala Harris' DNC Speech (Snippet)
Full episode will be behind an "e-wall" on Substack. Sign up for the newsletter at any tier to listen. Subscribe to the blog Follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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Ep 17: Palestine, White Privilege, & the Olympics
Subscribe to the blog Follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads We're discussing: 2024 Olympics recap (live from Paris) and Black support for Palestinians in Gaza.
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Ep 16: Kamala Harris & Sonya Massey: Could a Black Women Protect Us as President?
Here's the link to my story on dealing with America's mental health services. And here are statistics I shared re: the obstacles Kamala Harris will face as a Black woman running for president. Subscribe to the blog Follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads
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Ep 15: Project 2025: Should We Fight or Catch Flights?
Subscribe to the blog Follow at: LinkedIn TikTok Pinterest Goodreads Resources for moving abroad
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Ep 14: Is Consistency (White) Privilege? A Debate for Content Creators
The most consistent advice content creators give is to be consistent with putting out content. I think that's a luxury for White content creators, and I explain why. Subscribe to the blog: https://seunshokunbi.substack.com/sub... Follow at: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/lead...…
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Ep 13: Is Philanthropy a Trauma Response for Black Women?
Why would starting a nonprofit or a charity be considered a trauma response? This conversation, sparked by a viral video made by Christy Rutherford (author and leadership coach), explores why this question is only posed when discussing Black women. Subscribe to the blog:...
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Ep 12: The Black Woman Who Invented Hip Hop
Enroll in my class: https://buff.ly/3MR1FFr Subscribe to the blog: https://seunshokunbi.substack.com/subscribe Follow me at: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadinglikealady/ TikTok - http://tiktok.com/@leadinglikealady Pinterest - https://pin.it/5ak7hFo Goodreads -...
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Ep 11: Why Self-Publishing Your Own Book is Essential (It Has to do with The Little Mermaid 😁)
Since Juneteenth is coming up, I'm going to celebrate by supporting more independent Black women writers or inspiring more of you to become one. So we’re discussing how to publish your own book, why you need a fundraising strategy to self-publish, and why recent blockbusters like The Little…
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Ep 10: The Real Shadow Work Black Women Need to Heal and Work Together
As Black women, we face many systemic challenges. But we can't allow the shadow that casts to hold us back. Working together as a community to overcome these challenges is gonna require deeper, honest shadow work (not the kind that sounds trendy). We need the kind of shadow work that affirms our...
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Ep 9: Love, Survival, and Community for Black Women in Spain
As part of this series on the best countries for black women to live in, I'm hosting interviews with Black women expats. In this episode, Sarah tells me what living abroad as a Black woman feels like, first in China and then Spain (two of the top choices for expats). Questions answered: are there...
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Ep 8: I have 5 years to get my life together - here are 3 ways to do this.
Happy new year! I discovered three tricks to get your life as close to where you want it to be in the next five years, despite what the devil throws your way. Read the full blog post here. YouTube (Leading Like a Lady) Leading LinkedIn page TikTok profile Pinterest profile
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Ep 7: Part II - Are Black Women Safer in Socialist Countries?
If you Google “top countries for black women” the top first-page results would make you believe EVERY Black woman in America is trying to get out. But exactly how safer is it for women moving abroad, especially when they’re choosing countries the total opposite of America politically and...
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Ep 6: Are Black Women Safer in Socialist Countries? (Intro)
Black women from America and African diasporic countries are moving abroad. But exactly how safer is it for women moving abroad, especially when they’re choosing countries the total opposite of America politically and economically - socialist countries? If this is a topic you want to learn more...
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Ep 5: Planning to Glow Up, Some Day...
Setting goals and developing plans - how can we do this effectively? That's what this episode's about. Watch the full video on YouTube. Follow My Journey: TikTok - tiktok.com/@leadinglikealady Newsletter - https://seunshokunbi.substack.com/subscribe Pinterest - https://pin.it/5ak7hFo
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Ep 4: Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs - Glow Up Challenge
Watch this episode on YouTube. Is there a scientific approach to avoiding self-sabotage? Beyond just "manifesting" it away? That's what we explore in this episode. Follow My Journey: TikTok - tiktok.com/@leadinglikealady Newsletter - https://seunshokunbi.substack.com/sub...Pinterest -...
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Ep 3: Risks & Moves in Silence | Leading Like a Lady
Risks are only bad when you don't learn how to make moves in silence. And when you're not taking risks, you’re in a self-fulfilling prophecy where you already failed before you got started. So how do you manage the fear behind risk-taking, and the need to find people you can trust with your...
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Ep 2: Money, Mindset, Motivation
Are women responsible for finding the inspiration they need to make a positive influence in the world? The Leading Like a Lady Podcast was created to remind black women, young and old, that acting like a lady is EXACTLY what the world needs in leadership. Learn more about the creator at...
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Ep 1: Survival of the Fittest | Leading Like a Lady
Fatima Brown shares her story of beating cancer, and what it taught her about building her self-confidence.
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Conversations with women learning how to lead.The Leading Like a Lady Podcast was created to remind black women, young and old, that acting like a lady is EXACTLY what the world needs in leadership. We're voicing thoughts about the ideal look of leadership, and what lessons Black women bring to the table to help us reach that ideal.
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