The F.L.O.W. (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

Unlocking Happiness Within

Employee engagement in 2024 dropped to just 30%! In this episode, I sit down with Brandi Hudson, a Happiness and Performance Coach who specializes in guiding high-achieving women toward a life of true fulfillment. Brandi shares her journey of realizing that conventional measures of success—a prestigious career, financial stability, and a dream home—weren’t bringing her the happiness she’d expected. Today, she empowers others to look within and prioritize happiness as the ultimate marker of success.

We discuss:

• Why chasing external success without alignment often leads to burnout and dissatisfaction
• The idea of “productivity” and why appearing busy doesn’t always mean feeling fulfilled
• Brandi’s proprietary B.A.S.E. method, a transformative approach for building happiness and resilience
• Daily habits like journaling, meditation, and gratitude that help reframe personal success
• The power of intuition and listening to those inner “whispers” guiding us toward our purpose

Connect with Brandi Hudson:

Website: brandibhudson.com

Instagram: @brandibhudson

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Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris 
Book a Discovery Call with Angela - calendly.com/angelavharris/discovery

 

Subscribe & Listen: New episodes of the F.L.O.W. Podcast are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe and listen on your favorite platform:

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 If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

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Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

 

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

 

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest

A Mother’s Mission for Change

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Stephanie Shelton, CEO and Founder of Naire’s House, a faith-based organization providing mental health services to Black women in underserved communities.  Stephanie opens up about her childhood in Brooklyn, the challenges of growing up in an underserved community, and how a lack of resources inspired her mission to provide holistic support to others. She also shares her devastating loss in 2019 when her daughter, Naire, was murdered, and describes the ways in which she has transformed that grief into a mission for change.

We discuss:

 

• Stephanie's journey from growing up in an underserved Brooklyn neighborhood to founding Naire’s House, a mental wellness initiative rooted in cultural sensitivity.
• Transforming personal grief into purpose: how the loss of her daughter, Naire, inspired Stephanie to support others through their own healing.
• The unique services at Naire’s House, including journaling, movement therapy, and expressive arts, which offer alternative paths to traditional mental health support.
• Breaking generational cycles: the importance of addressing trauma and reclaiming self-worth within marginalized communities.
• Building resilience through community and culturally aligned mental wellness practices, and the importance of having safe, supportive spaces for growth and healing.
  
  

Connect with Stephanie: 
Instagram: @naireshouse https://www.instagram.com/naireshouse/

 

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris

 

Subscribe & Listen: New episodes of the F.L.O.W. Podcast are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe and listen on your favorite platform:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• And more!

 If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

Apply now to be a guest speaker on The F.L.O.W (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

 

Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

 

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

 

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest

Redefining Executive Presence

In Episode 17, I sit down with Ashlee Davidson, Vice President of Communications at Lockheed Martin's Missiles and Fire Control division. Ashlee shares her incredible journey of nearly 20 years in aerospace defense and how she redefined executive presence as a Black woman in corporate America. From childhood aspirations of becoming Whitney Houston to breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, Ashlee's story is one of resilience, mentorship, and authentic leadership.

We discuss:

• Ashlee's transition from corporate communications to executive leadership in aerospace defense.
• The importance of mentorship and advocacy in breaking the "double broken rung" faced by Black professionals.
• Redefining executive presence: showing up authentically as a Black woman in corporate spaces.
• Overcoming bias in the workplace and advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• The balance between personal and professional growth, and the role of self-care in maintaining success.

Connect with Ashlee: 
Website: www.speakaberrant.com
Instagram: @speakaberrant

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris

Subscribe & Listen: New episodes of the F.L.O.W. Podcast are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays. Be sure to subscribe and listen on your favorite platform:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• And more!

If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

Healing, Growth, and Leadership

In this episode, we sit down with Brittany Ward, the CEO and Founder of BW Cultivates.  Brittany shares her journey as a first-generation college graduate, her struggles with self-doubt, and the immense pressure of meeting others' expectations while putting her own dreams on hold.

 

This episode is a raw and real conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of psychological safety at work, and how doing the personal work is key to healing and growth. Brittany opens up about her personal experiences, from surviving trauma to embracing the power of choice in shaping her life and career.

 

Listen in as Brittany offers invaluable insights on:

 

• Breaking free from societal pressures and choosing yourself.
• The necessity of rest and why it’s not selfish to take time to recharge.
• Challenging negative thoughts and overcoming the myth of imposter syndrome.
• Psychological safety in the workplace and its effect on self-doubt and confidence.

 

Connect with Brittany: 
Website: www.bwcultivates.com

Instagram/TikTok/X: bwcultivates

 

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
 
Thank you for listening to the F.L.O.W. Podcast.  The F.L.O.W. is released bi-weekly on Wednesdays and is available on over 15 platforms. Listen and subscribe to the F.L.O.W. Podcast on your favorite platform today!

 

If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

Apply now to be a guest speaker on The F.L.O.W (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

 

Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

 

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

 

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest

Balancing Leadership and Wellness

In Episode 15 of The F.L.O.W. Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Serina Lewis-Everett, a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Sepia Modern Primary Care. Dr. Serina shares her inspiring journey from Atlanta, Georgia, to becoming a physician, driven by the lack of Black medical professionals she witnessed growing up. A proud Spelman College graduate, Dr. Serina chose family medicine to build meaningful relationships with her patients while delivering culturally competent care.  Fun fact…she loves Criminal Minds.  If she wasn’t a doctor she’d be an FBI Agent. 

 

During the episode, Dr. Serina discusses:

 

• Her journey into medicine: Inspired by her family's history with sickle cell disease and the desire to be a role model for others.
• Balancing leadership and self-care: Offering insights on how busy professionals, especially women, can prioritize their health through simple but impactful habits.
• The importance of culturally competent care: Dr. Serina's practice is dedicated to providing care that reflects the diverse needs of her patients.
• Her revolutionary boutique practice: Sepia Modern Primary Care offers a personalized approach, with hour-long appointments, home visits, and direct access to the doctor. It's designed to meet the needs of busy professionals, providing high-quality, personalized healthcare outside of the traditional insurance model.
• Practical health tips for busy professionals: Strategies like using food diaries, staying hydrated, and incorporating physical activity even in the most hectic schedules.

 

Connect with Dr. Serina: 
Website: www.sepiamodernprimarycare.com

Email: admin@sepiamodernprimarycare.com

Instagram: @sepiadmv   

Phone: (410) 929-1335

 

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
 
Thank you for listening to the F.L.O.W. Podcast.  The F.L.O.W. is released bi-weekly on Wednesdays and is available on over 15 platforms. Listen and subscribe to the F.L.O.W. Podcast on your favorite platform today!

 

If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

Apply now to be a guest speaker on The F.L.O.W (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

 

Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

 

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

 

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest

 

Redefining Comfort Zones

Episode 14 of The F.L.O.W. Podcast features Asha Wilkerson, a dynamic advocate, educator, and life coach dedicated to empowering BIPOC women to embrace a life of freedom and authenticity. Asha shares her journey from a successful law career to becoming a life coach who helps women break free from societal expectations and live their lives on their own terms.

 

💡 What We Discuss:

⚡Understanding Alignment: Asha talks about the significance of continuous self-reflection and knowing when it's time to move on from situations that no longer serve you.

⚡Redefining Comfort Zones: Asha introduces the idea of the "familiar zone" versus the "comfort zone," encouraging listeners to step into the unfamiliar to grow and thrive.

⚡Reiki & Intuition: Asha also shares insights into her practice as a Reiki practitioner and how tapping into intuition can enhance healing and personal growth.

 

Connect with Asha: 
Website: www.ashawilkerson.com
IG: @ashawilkersonesq

 

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
 
Thank you for listening to the F.L.O.W. Podcast.  The F.L.O.W. is released bi-weekly on Wednesdays and is available on over 15 platforms. Listen and subscribe to the F.L.O.W. Podcast on your favorite platform today!

 

If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

Apply now to be a guest speaker on The F.L.O.W (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

 

Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

 

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

 

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest

 

The Power of Intentionality

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the inspiring Devoreaux Walton, Founder and Managing Partner at revelant.  Devoreaux shares her incredible journey from her roots in a diverse, underrepresented community to becoming a leading voice in the DEI space.

 

💡 What We Discuss:

👉🏾The personal experiences that fueled  Devoreaux's passion for inclusion and belonging.

👉🏾The real impact of 2020’s racial reckoning on corporate DEI initiatives—and where we stand today.

👉🏾How true leadership in DEI goes beyond checking boxes and into creating meaningful, lasting change.

Devoreaux also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and opportunities in integrating DEI into marketing, product design, and corporate culture. Plus, she shares invaluable tips on self-care, resilience, and staying true to your mission.

 

Tune in now to hear Devoreaux's insights and strategies that can help you lead with purpose and make a lasting impact.

 

Connect with Devoreaux: 
Website: revelant
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/devoreauxwalton

 

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
 
Thank you for listening to the F.L.O.W. Podcast.  The F.L.O.W. is released bi-weekly on Wednesdays and is available on over 15 platforms. Listen and subscribe to the F.L.O.W. Podcast on your favorite platform today!

 

If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

Apply now to be a guest speaker on The F.L.O.W (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

 

Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

 

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

 

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest

Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with TianEn Stephenson, a powerhouse in every aspect of her life. TianEn is not only a dedicated wife and mother but also a career-driven go-getter and servant leader. As a Senior Manager of Digital Products at Accenture, where she recently celebrated her 12th work anniversary, TianEn continues to make significant strides in her field.

Growing up with dreams of becoming an industrial engineer like her uncle, TianEn ultimately chose to follow her heart into the world of business. Her background as a former track athlete powerfully influences her approach to life and work, embodying the track mentality to overcome obstacles with her go-to affirmation, "I got this."

TianEn’s story is one of passion, resilience, and transformation. She's not just an inspiring author and a budding entrepreneur, but a true example of leadership in action. 

Connect with TianEn: 
Website: www.tianenstephenson.com
Instagram: @asktianen   
Purchase TianEn's book on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/gXACO77

Connect with Angela:
Website: www.angelavharris.com
Instagram: @coachangelavharris   @theflowpodcastwithangela 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angelavharris
 
Thank you for listening to the F.L.O.W. Podcast.  The F.L.O.W. is released bi-weekly on Wednesdays and is available on over 15 platforms. Listen and subscribe to the F.L.O.W. Podcast on your favorite platform today!

If you've been enjoying the episodes, please share the podcast with your friends, family, and colleagues and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Your reviews help us reach more people and continue to grow this amazing community.

 

Apply now to be a guest speaker on The F.L.O.W (Fearlessly Leading Our Way) Podcast

Are you a Black woman making waves in leadership? Do you have a story to tell, insights to share, or wisdom to impart? I want to hear from YOU!

Each episode of The F.L.O.W. is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Black women in leadership. We dive deep into your journey, perspectives, and experiences, creating a space to inspire and empower our community.

If you’re ready to share your leadership journey with the world, I’d love to have you as a guest on the show! bit.ly/flowpodcastguest