Leading with Purpose Podcast
by Dr. Waajida L. Small
The Leading with Purpose Podcast is hosted by Dr. Waajida L. Small. Dr. Small is a Certified Purpose Leader, leadership coach, and human resources executive, with more than 15 years of experience in corporate America. In this podcast she provides career and entrepreneurial women of color who are on the rise into positions of leadership and influence in their organizations and industries with the tools to turn their purpose into practice and their practice. Tune in for strategies to live, work, and lead in and on purpose. For more information for to www.WaajidaSmall.com.
Episodes
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S3:E10 - The Importance of Positive Self-Talk w/ ShantaGenerally
In this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’s always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good. Why? Because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind of have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that…
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S3:E9 - How to Successfully Exit a Toxic Work Environment w/ Dr.Jasmine Escalera
In this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are…
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S3:E8 - Taking the Journey to Financial Freedom and Building Wealth w/Kamilah O’Brien
In this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement...
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S3:E7: Leading Communities through Advocacy and Civic Engagement w/Shakya Cherry-Donaldson
In this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded...
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S3:E6 - Leading Yourself Through Change-A Personal Reflection
In this week’s episode I talk about how to lead yourself through change. I share some personal reflections with you on some of the challenges that I’ve had in a season of change and how I was able to help myself through it. One exercise that I constantly come back to is self-reflection. I have...
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S3: E5 - How to Lead with Power and Presence w/ Dr. Lisa Brooks-Greaux
In this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence. Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess. There is more than 1 type of...
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S3:E4 - Why Building Relationships is Important for Professional Growth
In this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of making connections for your professional growth. I share my own story of being an introvert and how in some ways it has hindered me from connecting with people. I also talk about how I have overcome my discomfort in putting myself out there…
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S3:E3 - Following Your Calling to Create Impact w/ Vuyo Joboda
In this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN Streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black…
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S3:E1 - Finding Balance Between Your Headwork and Heartwork
In this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression. What are the lessons to be learned? Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve…
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S2:E9 - Unlocking Abundance w/Brandi Ray
In today’s episode, we will be talking about unlocking abundance with special guest Brandi Ray. Brandi Ray is a wife and a mother to two amazing children. She is an official court reporter by career and she is also a speaker and the author of Pursuing Purpose in a Profitable Way Prayer Journal....
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S2:E8 - Becoming Your Sister’s Keeper
In this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I...
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S2: E7 - Diversifying Your Social Portfolio
In this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network which, is your social capital. I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I...
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S2:E6 - Doing You without Losing You
In this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what…
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S2:E5 - Overcoming Overwhelm
In this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general...
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S2:E4 - The Devine Feminine with Keisha P. Shields
In this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the...
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S2:E3- It’s All About The Flow
In this episode we explore what it means to be in flow. We’ve all heard and have probably said things like, I’m in flow right now, but what really is flow, how do we get into it? And why does it matter? I do a deep dive breaking it down for you. I talk about how flow is achieved, the three…
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S2:E2 - Being Well. Being Whole.
n this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and...
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S2:E1 - The Musings of Mind Trash
In this first episode of the new season, I talk about mind trash. What is it, why we have it, and why we can get rid of it. We identify the internal and external sources that contribute to mind trash and how to recognize them. This season we are focusing on the inner work we need to do in order…
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Culture and Multiple Roles with Christine Cariño
In this episode, I am talking with Christine Cariño founder of Conscious Thrive LLC. We are tackling culture and the multiple roles culture places on women and the impact is has on our paths to success. We talk about her experiences as an LGBTQ+, immigrant woman and her experiences at home and in...
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Episode 7: FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real)
In this episode, we will be talking about fear. We will talk about what it is, how it holds us back, how we can move past it, and how we can kick it in the face! I’ll also be sharing some of my own fears and the work I am doing to overcome them, as well as some practical advice on how you…
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Episode 6: If Not You, Then Who?: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Nicole Vick
In This episode I am talking with Nicole Vick, a public health professional, educator, and a civic leader who has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of…
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Episode 5: I Am Not Your Superwoman: The Truth Behind Sojourner Syndrome
In this episode we will be talking about the Sojourner Syndrome or Superwoman Schema as it is better known. We follow the research of Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé, RN, Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and review her paper titled “Superwoman Schema: African...
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The Realities of Perception with Tanya J. Miller
In this episode, guest cohost Tanya J. Miller and I talk about the realities of perceptions. We do a deep dive into the experiences of Black women in workforce and the constant battle of having to prove the stereotypes people have about us wrong. Tanya shares her experiences and we engage in...
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Episode 3: When a HERO Comes Along: Developing your Psychological Capital
In this episode, we explore the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap). Generally understood under the acronym HERO, PsyCap is an individual’s positive psychological state of development that is characterized by Hope, Efficacy, Resiliency, andOptimism We deep dive into each of the PsyCap...
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Episode 2: Maintaining Authenticity When Everyone Says You Should Change
In this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of maintaining authenticity in the face of adversity and when everyone tells you that you need to be different. We kick off the episode with a reading from my forthcoming Book, “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons and Advice for…
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Episode 1: To Thine Own Self Be True: An Exercise in Self-Reflection
In our first full episode, we take it back to the basics and discuss The Self. Specifically, we talk about my model for self-reflection. Spelled SCWEEP and pronounced sweep as in sweeping a broom, we explore the notions of self-concept, self-worth, self-efficacy, self-esteem and self-perceptions....
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Introduction and Welcome
I am a daughter, sister, wife, friend, mentor, HR executive, entrepreneur and life long learner who is passionate about helping women of color rise into positions of leadership and influence in their respective careers. It has always been my dream to find a platform that will allow me to share my...
About this show
The Leading with Purpose Podcast is hosted by Dr. Waajida L. Small. Dr. Small is a Certified Purpose Leader, leadership coach, and human resources executive, with more than 15 years of experience in corporate America. In this podcast she provides career and entrepreneurial women of color who are on the rise into positions of leadership and influence in their organizations and industries with the tools to turn their purpose into practice and their practice. Tune in for strategies to live, work, and lead in and on purpose. For more information for to www.WaajidaSmall.com.
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