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The Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast131 Empowering Mothers in Corporate Leadership: Navigating Dual Roles with the R.E.A.L. Talk Conversation Series™Navigating the journey to corporate leadership is a challenge that requires significant dedication, skill, and resilience. For mothers, this journey is further complicated by the added responsibilities of family care, which often require a delicate balancing act. Despite these challenges, mothers in leadership roles bring invaluable perspectives and strengths to their organizations.Recognizing and supporting these women is crucial for fostering an inclusive workplace. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑹.𝑬.𝑨.𝑳. 𝑻𝒂𝒍𝒌 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔™ provides a pivotal platform for exploring these challenges and creating an environment where mother leaders can thrive and drive meaningful change.See you inside…What You Learn:For mothers, climbing the corporate ladder requires exceptional dedication and skill an...2024-05-0906 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast130 Showing Care Through Innovative Well-Being ProgramsOur next podcast for diversity month highlights the shift in forward thinking companies towards prioritizing employee well-being over traditional productivity measures. It highlights the need for innovative wellness programs, covering physical, emotional, mental, and social health, especially during diversity month.By showcasing initiatives like the Conversations in Color™ Workshop and the Coloring Her Dreams™ coloring book, it emphasizes creating an inclusive culture that values employees holistically. Such programs are crucial for supporting Black and Brown women in the corporate sphere, offering spaces for their voices and growth led by women with shared experiences.I boldly...2024-04-2706 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast128 Representation Matters – Connecting Through Shared ExperiencesIn our inaugural podcast for diversity month, Representation Matters – Connecting Through Shared Experiences, we delve into the pivotal role of representation and leadership, particularly its transformative impact on organizations.By exploring why employees connecting with leaders who share their experiences and backgrounds is beneficial and essential, we uncover the layers of value that diverse leadership adds to corporate culture, innovation and employee engagement. Highlighting the significance of Black and Brown women in executive roles, this episode serves as a compelling call to action for organizations to prioritize diversity and inclusion at the helm.Jo...2024-04-1706 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast127 Empowering Women Through Professional Development: A Catalyst for ChangeNext in our Women’s History Month article series, we will dive into a compelling journey of empowerment and transformation where professional development isn’t just a pathway to success…It’s a revolution in the making.Learn how targeted coaching and growth opportunities are unlocking unparalleled potential in women, particularly those of color, reshaping their futures and the fabric of corporate culture.Join me in today’s podcast as we explore the transformative impact of nurturing leadership, fostering inclusivity, and building a thriving environment for all. We are in t...2024-03-1311 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast125 Beyond February: Championing Year-Round Advocacy for Black History and AccomplishmentsAs February winds down, it’s a good moment to remember that the conversations and celebrations around Black History Month shouldn’t just stop because the month does.It’s been great to see leaders and communities unite to shine a light on Black achievements in history, but let’s be honest. These stories and truths matter all year, not just in February.Keeping that momentum going and ensuring these meaningful discussions continue throughout the year is crucial.So in today’s episode, I want to talk to you about...2024-02-2808 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast124 Navigating Gender Biases in Team Meetings: A Guide for Black and Brown WomenThis week’s podcast looks candidly at the hurdles Black and Brown women face during team meetings, where gender biases can often leave them feeling sidelined.It’s packed with down to earth advice on how to stand tall and make sure their voices are heard, covering everything from the power of being prepared to the importance of speaking up confidently. Plus, it offers tips on building support networks, getting constructive feedback and showcasing their achievements.For managers, there’s solid guidance on how to level the playing field and ensure everyone’s ideas get...2024-02-2108 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast123 Championing DEI in Corporate America: Beyond the SurfaceBuilding on the critical conversation initiated in my previous podcast episode number 102, titled “Quietly Quitting’ DEI Commitments: A Call to Authentic Leadership” this week’s podcast, “Championing DEI in Corporate America: Beyond the Surface”, delves deeper into the current landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.This podcast serves as a comprehensive guide for leaders seeking to understand and implement sustainable DEI strategies within their organization effectively.By exploring recent trends, insightful data, and practical strategies, I highlight the indispensable role of leadership and the myriad benefits of fostering a diverse, equita...2024-02-0707 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast122 Balancing the Scales: Achieving Work-Life Harmony as a Woman of ColorWelcome to this week’s podcast, where we focus on achieving a harmonious balance between professional commitments and personal life, particularly for Black and Brown women in the corporate world.Balancing these aspects can be a complex challenge, but it’s critical for success and well-being.We’ll explore practical strategies and real life examples to guide and inspire you toward a fulfilling work life blend. This content is designed for every Black and Brown woman in the workplace, from those just beginning their careers to experienced professionals aiming to empower you to navigate and excel i...2024-01-3108 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast121 Strategic Inclusivity: Driving Business Success through a Culture of Empathy and DiversityAs we enter a new year, C-Suite leaders increasingly recognize the importance of fostering a culture of love and inclusivity within their organizations.It sounds a bit woo woo, doesn’t it? I realize that, but stick with me for a little longer.This is not merely about creating a feel good environment. It’s about leveraging the tangible strategic benefits this culture brings to the business.Let’s explore a few practical ways leaders can cultivate this culture and its positive impact on organizational success....2024-01-1706 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast120 Heart of Leadership: Embracing Emotional Intelligence in the C-SuiteIn the ever-evolving landscape of corporate leadership, there’s a growing recognition of the critical role emotional intelligence plays in successful leadership. As we usher in a new year, it’s time for C-suite leaders to embrace this softer skill that can lead to complex results.This shift is not just a trend but a fundamental change in how effective leadership is defined and executed.See you inside…What You Learn:The definition of emotional intelligence and how it relates to C-Suite leadersThe importance of it in business and leadershipE...2024-01-0305 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast119 They Lied to You, Business IS Personal!There’s a longstanding belief in the corporate world that emotions and personal connections should be secondary to profits and productivity…But this traditional view is outdated and needs revision.My philosophy, encapsulated in the tagline “They lied to you, business IS personal!” challenges this notion and brings a fresh perspective to corporate leadership and employee relations.Join me inside the episode to learn more…What You Learn:That employees are more than cogs in a machine; they are individuals with aspirations, emotions, and a need for co...2023-12-2005 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast118 Beyond the Boardroom: A Personal Guide to Creating Unbreakable Ties with Your TeamAs you navigate the complexities of your leadership role, I invite you to consider a transformative approach that extends well beyond the confines of traditional management.At Relationship Architect Academy, we’ve mastered fostering deep, lasting connections within organizations. This personal guide is tailored for you, a leader seeking to cultivate a workplace where every employee feels intrinsically valued and connected.See you inside…What You Learn:When you forge genuine bonds with your team, you unlock a level of engagement and loyalty that transcends conventional employee-employer dynamicsThe essence of perso...2023-12-1304 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast117 Join Me on a Heartfelt Journey: Reigniting the Heart of Business in 31 DaysIn today’s fast-paced corporate world, it’s easy to forget that at the core of every successful business are its people.Relationships, engagement, and a sense of belonging are not just nice to have, they are essential for sustained success and growth.I’m thrilled to introduce “Reigniting the Heart of Business”, a 31-day journey for December. It’s a series catered to helping organizations foster deep personal connections between their workforce and their workplace.See you inside…What You Learn:That relationships, engagement, and a s...2023-11-2904 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast116 Embracing Love AND Prosperity: Transforming Leadership in Corporate AmericaImagine standing on Barbados’ sunkissed shores where the waves’ rhythm echoes the pulse of transformation.I know this sounds so dramatic, but this was a setting where I, a seasoned leadership coach, found an unexpected revelation: the power of love and empathy to reshape the heart of corporate America.Let me take you on my journey… A personal and professional awakening that promises to challenge and inspire how we foster connection and belonging in our workplaces.See you inside…What You Learn:Let me take you on my persona...2023-11-2208 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast115 Beyond Healing: Embracing Love as the New Cornerstone of Corporate CultureI’ve just returned from a mastermind retreat in Barbados, which was more healing than expected.While there standing on the beach, surrounded by nature, listening to the waves, the word LOVE kept coming up in meditation.It’s time to shift from focusing on the problem to focusing on the solution.Join me inside the episode as I share with you the concept of love as a new cornerstone of corporate culture.See you inside…What You Learn:Why and how Love can be...2023-11-1506 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast114 Soft Living for Black and Brown Women at Work: Overcoming Hard TimesIn the hustle of the business world, a new story is taking shape. It’s about being kind to yourself and showing your true feelings, even when it’s tough.Work can be tricky for Black and Brown women with many unspoken rules. Choosing to be gentle and kind isn’t just about looking after yourself; it’s a bold move.So let’s talk real life. Work isn’t just about getting the job done. It can feel like a constant fight for fairness and respect.You might put o...2023-11-0807 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast113 Glass Ceilings & Stained Glass Windows: The Double Bind of Race and Gender in Corporate HierarchiesWe’ve all heard of the glass ceiling, that invisible barrier that prevents women, especially women of color, from ascending the ranks and professional environments.Despite our qualifications, talents, and contributions, we often need help to break through the top echelons of leadership.Well, have you heard of the stained glass window? Continue listening to this episode to learn more.See you inside…What You Learn:The landscape of corporate America is fraught with challenges for many, but for Black and Brown women, it’s marked...2023-11-0108 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast112 Championing Menopausal Support for Black and Brown Women: A Crucial Endeavor for Senior Leaders and HR ProfessionalsIn the corporate realm, the challenges of menopause, especially for Black and Brown women remain largely unspoken and unaddressed.As a trauma coach, who’s personally navigated this journey, I delve deep into the profound impact of menopause on women of color in the workplace and outline essential strategies for change.Tune in to the episode to understand, support, and champion a genuinely inclusive environment for these talented professionals.See you inside…What You Learn:To understand, support, and champion a genuinely inclusive environment for Bl...2023-10-2508 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast111 One Woman’s Journey of Menopause At Work… A Journal EntryNow that I have returned from a much needed vacation to London and Paris and I’ve started to recover from COVID, it’s time to get back in the saddle.Did you know that October was Menopause Awareness Month?Tune in to this week’s episode as I read you one of my client’s entire journal entry.Whether you have or ever will experience menopause, my client’s most inner thoughts will give you a glimpse into what women, in her case, a woman of color, struggl...2023-10-1907 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast110 A Return to Episode 90: The Actual Cost of Black and Brown Employees Missing Work Due to Workplace Stress-Related IssuesHey, listeners! While Anita is taking a bit of a break for some much-needed R&R, we invite you to dive into our podcast archives. It's a great time to revisit some old favorites or discover episodes you might have missed. Enjoy the replays, and she'll be back refreshed and ready to bring you some more amazing content soon. This week, enjoy revisiting Episode 90.The actual cost of Black and Brown employees missing work due to workplace stress-related issues may not be as “innocent” as you thought.As a consultant who has worked in and with many organizations, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of wo...2023-10-1106 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast109 A Return to Episode 91: Embrace Self-Reflection: Empowering White Executives through Conscious Leadership Development as a Black ConsultantHey, listeners! While Anita is taking a bit of a break for some much-needed R&R, we invite you to dive into our podcast archives. It's a great time to revisit some old favorites or discover episodes you might have missed. Enjoy the replays, and she'll be back refreshed and ready to bring you some more amazing content soon. This week, enjoy revisiting Episode 91.As a Black woman, Metaphysician, and Conscious Leadership Development Consultant and Trainer, I bring a unique perspective to the conversation around self-reflection and inclusive leadership. Today, I want to address you directly and emphasize the importance of self-re...2023-10-0406 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast108 Unraveling the Secrets of "Embracing a Soft Life in Corporate America™" for Black and Brown WomenEmpowerment Begins Here… Right HereDear phenomenal Black and Brown women,In the dynamic world of Corporate America, our unique experiences, triumphs, and struggles often need to be acknowledged. But imagine a space tailored exclusively for you, shedding light on the delicate balance of ambition, resilience, and self-care. Introducing the Embracing a Soft Life in Corporate America™ Masterclass – a haven for Black and Brown women to rediscover, reframe, and reclaim their corporate journey.Learn more about the masterclass and how to register in today’s episode.See you in...2023-09-2703 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast107 Elevate the Wellbeing of Your Black and Brown Female EmployeesChampioning mental well-being in corporate AmericaDear socially and racially conscious leaders, the well-being of every employee forms the cornerstone of an organization’s success.However, The unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black and Brown women often require nuance understanding and tailored support.I’d like to present the Embracing a ‘Soft Life’ in Corporate America Masterclass™, a specialized program designed to uplift, educate, and champion the mental well-being of Black and Brown women and your teams.Wanna learn more? See you inside…What You Lear...2023-09-2006 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast106 Embracing a Soft Life in Corporate America™: An Invitation to Understand Success Beyond TitlesRedefining the Corporate Journey for Black and Brown WomenIn the fast-paced, demanding realm of Corporate America, success is often synonymous with titles, paychecks, and recognition. But what if we dared to redefine that narrative?The “Embracing a Soft Life in Corporate America™” Masterclass seeks to reshape the way Black and Brown women perceive and pursue success by introducing the concept of a “soft life.”Want to know what a soft life in corporate America looks like? Then I will see you inside the episode…What You Learn...2023-09-1307 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast105 Breaking the Chains: My Journey from Overcompensation to Embracing a ‘Soft Life’ in Corporate America™Every journey of self-discovery starts with a moment of realization. This subtle epiphany reshapes the trajectory of our path—my moment emerged as I navigated the intricate web of Corporate America, facing the myriad challenges that come with being a Black woman in the predominantly white business world.In this episode, I will also share with you information about my upcoming masterclass titled Embracing a Soft Life in Corporate America.See you inside…What You Learn:Every journey of self-discovery starts with a moment of realizationThe struggle to overcompensate to gain recognition can and...2023-09-0609 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast104 Sis, It’s Time to Retire Your Superwoman Cape… for Good!Are you a Black or Brown sister that is tired of wearing the superwoman cape?The narrative that we are unbreakable is woven deep into our history and often hailed as the ‘Superwomen’ of the corporate world. Black and Brown women are celebrated for their strength, resilience, and ability to succeed despite the daily stressors we endure.If this sounds like you or someone you know, then join me inside the episode as I share more about this ‘cape’ thing and being superwoman, and what we need to do in order to remove an...2023-08-3007 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast103 Riding the Back-to-School Wave: CEOs, Grab Your “Lunchboxes” and Let’s Dive In!Hey CEOs,Remember that feeling of cracking open a brand-new notebook on the first day of school, the pages untouched and filled with possibility?There’s a buzz in the air as kids from coast to coast lace up those new sneakers and head back to classrooms, toting shiny backpacks brimming with fresh supplies and ambitions.No, I’m not talking about the ring of school bells but that infectious back-to-school energy. Want to know exactly what I’m referring to in reference to you as a CEO or a senior...2023-08-2307 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast102 “Quietly Quitting” DEI Commitments: A Call to Authentic LeadershipRecent revelations, like McDonald’s subtle website adjustments about DEI initiatives, raise crucial questions about corporate consistency and authenticity. As a Black female conscious leadership consultant, I’m intimately familiar with the nuances and significance of such shifts.Are we observing the start of a trend where companies “quietly quit” their commitments to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Employee Support Groups (ESG)?Join me inside the episode to learn more…What You Learn:That we could be witnessing a silent retreat when it comes do DEI efforts… or in more familiar terms, “quiet qu...2023-08-1607 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast101 Navigating the DEI Rabbit Hole: Addressing CEOs’ Fears and Championing Authentic TransformationThe corporate landscape is undergoing a seismic shift in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As companies grapple with the intricacies of genuine inclusivity, many CEOs stand at a precipice, hesitant to plunge deep into the DEI rabbit hole. Their apprehensions are rooted in real concerns—shifting an organization’s culture and the potential removal of top performers.As a Black conscious leadership consultant, I’ve journeyed alongside numerous CEOs navigating these trepidations.Join me inside this episode as I share what I’ve gleaned from those experiences.2023-08-0909 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast100 Embracing the New Wave of Leadership: The Power of ConsciousnessLeadership in today’s world is more than just overseeing tasks or managing people; it’s about fostering empathy, understanding, and inclusivity.As we find ourselves in a new era of leadership, one term I can completely wrap my mind and heart around that has come to the forefront is “conscious leadership.”Join me inside the episode as I share a little bit more about what this means to me and to corporate America.What You Learn:That Conscious Leadership is about deep self-awareness, understanding your values and biases, and fostering an environment o...2023-08-0206 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast99 The Embracing Conscious Leadership Challenge: A Transformative, Immersive ExperienceThe Embracing Conscious Leadership Challenge is not just another check-the-box course to add to your life of good deeds this quarter.It’s a commitment to looking deep within, a pledge to be a more conscious leader, a true ally, an advocate, and a force for positive change within your organization and community.If you are serious about supporting your Black and Brown employees and fostering a more inclusive workspace, this challenge is an experience you can’t miss.We don’t need your sympathy. We need your suppo...2023-07-2606 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast97 Reclaiming Your Worth: The Healing Journey for Black and Brown Women in the WorkplaceAs a mindfulness and executive corporate trauma coach, I am intimately familiar with the transformative power of self-awareness and healing.In particular, I want to highlight an important topic for Black and Brown women: healing past traumas and decoupling self-worth from external experiences, especially within the workplace.See you inside…What You Learn:Why healing past traumas and decoupling self-worth from external experiences is so important, especially in the workplaceHow past traumas can instill patterns of self-doubt, feelings of inadequacy, and a sense of overcompensationThe importance of mindfulness and what i...2023-07-1206 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast96 Recognizing and Addressing the Intersectionality of Independence Day and Black Employees’ ExperiencesAs a Black female conscious leadership consultant, I’ve long been aware of the complex tapestry that weaves together Black employees’ experiences, feelings, and history in American workplaces.This week, on July 4th, the United States celebrates its Independence Day—a day marked with festivities, parades, and fireworks, celebrating the country’s hard-fought freedom from colonial rule.However, within this celebration, we must also acknowledge the nuanced experiences of our Black employees. For many African Americans, this day carries a different weight, one that is often left unacknowledged in the workplace, where so many hour...2023-07-0607 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast95 10 Things to Help Conscious Leaders Create an Inclusive and Equitable WorkplaceCreating an inclusive and equitable workplace requires a manager to consciously, thoughtfully, and culturally sensitively approach Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.In today’s fast-evolving business environment, creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace is more critical than ever before. It’s not merely about ticking off a checklist but about fostering a culture that values the unique experiences and perspectives of all individuals within an organization.This week’s episode delves into the essential principles for consciously and thoughtfully approaching Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). From educating oneself about different cultures...2023-06-2807 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast94 Harnessing the Summer Solstice: The Conscious Leader’s Guide to Reflection, Connection, and RejuvenationWith the longest day of the year upon us, the Summer Solstice symbolizes a time of growth, expansion, and abundance. But beyond this, it serves as a natural pause, a moment for us as conscious business leaders to slow down, reflect and recharge.In this episode, we will explore the significance of the Summer Solstice from a leadership perspective and discuss six compelling reasons why this practice is essential for conscious leaders. By harnessing the symbolic power of the Summer Solstice, conscious business leaders can nurture introspection, balance, and mindfulness traits that support personal growth and foster a hea...2023-06-2105 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast93 The Power of Individual Purpose: A Key to Conscious LeadershipIn the quest for personal and professional fulfillment, many individuals search for meaning in their lives. One influential work that explores this fundamental human need is Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s Search for Meaning.I first learned of this book when a stranger gave me his tattered copy as we chatted in a coffee shop in Minneapolis during a pivotal time in my life.As a conscious leadership development coach, I firmly believe in the significance of individual purpose in shaping influential business leaders. In this episode, I will share the central premise of Frankl’s...2023-06-1407 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast92 Conscious Leadership – What it Is and What Is Required to Move Your Organization in That DirectionIf you’ve been following me for a while, you have seen and heard me mention “Conscious Leadership” several times. But what does it mean?How does a Conscious Leader “lead,” and how can you lead…consciously?Join me inside the episode as I share my definition of “Conscious Leadership” and how I see it making changes in the world.See you inside…What You Learn:My definition of a conscious leader is and how you can consciously leadWhat is important to conscious leaders and what they’re committed toSeveral essential practices a...2023-06-0605 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast91 Embrace Self-Reflection: Empowering White Executives through Conscious Leadership Development as a Black ConsultantAs a Black woman, Metaphysician, and Conscious Leadership Development Consultant and Trainer, I bring a unique perspective to the conversation around self-reflection and inclusive leadership. Today, I want to address you directly and emphasize the importance of self-reflection, as a white executive, in navigating issues of race and gender and fostering equitable work environments. In this episode, I will shed light on the transformative potential of self-reflection and offer insights into the specialized services I provide as a practicing metaphysician to support the growth of white executives committed to becoming conscious leaders in the impact space and beyond...2023-05-3106 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast90 The Actual Cost of Black and Brown Employees Missing Work Due to Workplace Stress-Related IssuesThe actual cost of Black and Brown employees missing work due to workplace stress-related issues may not be as “innocent” as you thought.As a consultant who has worked in and with many organizations, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of workplace stress on employees’ mental and physical health. And unfortunately, Black and Brown employees are often more susceptible to these stress-related issues.In this episode, we’ll explore the actual cost of Black and Brown employees missing work due to workplace stress-related issues and what organizations can do to address this.See you...2023-05-1706 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast89 How to Make Tough Calls with Integrity for Socially Conscious LeadersAs a socially conscious C-Level Executive, you understand that ethical decision-making is not always black and white. Sometimes, it requires navigating complex grey areas to make tough calls that align with your values and mission. It can be challenging, but it’s essential for your organization’s long-term success and reputation.So, how can you navigate these grey areas and make tough calls with integrity?Tune in to this week’s episode to find out.See you inside….What You Learn:That socially conscious decision-making is not always bla...2023-05-1004 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast88 Healing Corporate America is a Marathon, Not a SprintWhen the idea of healing corporate America came into my spirit, I questioned it. Each time it came up, I doubted it. On the one hand, I knew that if anyone could do it, I could… but on the other hand, I also realized that healing corporate America as a whole would not be accomplished in my lifetime. I questioned, if ever!So why embark upon the journey knowing that I would never make it to the finish line?Tune into the episode, where you get to hear the answer to this question...2023-04-2608 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast87 You Could Actually Move the DEI Needle Further Along by Hiring A Black MentorYou are far ahead of the curve if you’re lucky to have authentic friendships with a Black person. I say that not to put you down in any way, but from experience, we will keep you honest and be 100% real with you, whether you like it or not.I have always been that "safe Black person” that many white colleagues could come to and ask questions to help them better understand how to navigate the Black people on their teams. I answered their questions to help move them closer to understanding Black people, including me, a little...2023-04-1212 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast84 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women: Rosaline GordonHello, beautiful! Tune in this week to hear an incredibly informative candid conversation with the phenomenal Rosaline Gordon!Rosaline Gordon is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and mentor. Rosaline has served as CEO and Founder of The Gordon Group Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. She holds a master’s in Legal Studies from Trinity Law School and a bachelor’s in Business Administration from Metropolitan College of New York.With over 30 years of experience, Rosaline provides optimal strategies and financial solutions for entrepreneurs and high-net-worth clients at each phase of their business. 2023-03-1549 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast83 How Are You Still Standing?For Women’s History Month, this year, I decided to focus on ways in which everyday women can make history for themselves. So I will be sharing with you and on social media, different quotes by women of color, powerful women of color, and my take on what that quote means to me and how it applied to my life.Just thinking about this… if you only knew the many “failures” I’ve had, you would ask the same question my Metaphysician asked me when I appeared on her doorstep many years ago, and that question was…2023-03-0805 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast82 Black and Brown Women’s Conversations Around DEI… Hit DifferentlyThere is something about speaking to an audience of Black and Brown women about the effects of corporate/workplace trauma that “hits different.”We understand and can support each other without saying a word. Those facial expressions that say, “girrrrlllll, mmm hmmmm, I know that’s right, for real though,” make one feel seen, heard, and understood.I had the pleasure of hosting a Masterclass this past week at the Flourish Media Conference in Miami, Florida, on “How to Heal from Corporate Trauma for Black and Brown Women,” which fed my soul....2023-02-2109 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast81 The Reason Why I Chose NOT to Major in Traditional PsychologyIn 2010, the percentage of Black or African American Mental Health Counselors was 15.59%; in 2021, the rate dropped to 11.28%.**Between 2019 and 2021, there was a decline in White mental health counselors, with the most significant reduction occurring in White men, from 40.14% in 2010 to 31.36% in 2021. That’s almost a 10-plus percent difference.I can only speculate as to why that is as a Black woman, but I will wait for any sort of statistical reports before I share my opinion on that. Or maybe I’ll wait until another podcast episode… Who knows? But just know that I wi...2023-02-1514 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast79 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women: Whitney SullivanHello, beautiful listeners! This week, I am so excited to have our first candid conversation of 2023 with the phenomenal Whitney Sullivan!Whitney Hinshaw Sullivan is a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and team-builder with a heart for beginners. With a background in leading fitness, wellness, and student leadership programs in higher education, she learned the hard way that transitioning from individual contributor to leader requires a lot more than a change of title.Whitney offers the coaching she wishes she received so that emerging leaders can show up with clarity, confidence, and resilience. Le...2023-02-011h 30The Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast77 I’m Black, I’m Beautiful, and I’m Proud of It!I got the idea for this title from a gif I received on Martin Luther King Jr Day from a friend. There was no sound, but the words followed the movement of his mouth. I’m Black and Beautiful, Yes! I’m Black, and I’m Proud of It!She has no idea how that made my entire week, month, AND year. Starting my morning with this gif will carry me throughout the week as I continue to do this work, no matter how challenging or energetically draining it can be.Reading the capti...2023-01-1816 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast72 That's IT... I QUIT!!!In case you haven’t heard, I broke my ankle a couple of weeks ago. It couldn’t have happened at a better time since this is the time of year when I do my year-in-review.You may have heard me mention this before. Every December, as I’m wrapping up the end-of-year activities, I take time to look over the year and determine what worked and what didn’t in every area of my life.Sitting and lying here for weeks with my leg iced and propped up due to broken ankle surg...2022-12-0710 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast68 Taking a Bath Can Be Both Healing and Stress RelievingCan it be that simple? Reducing stress by taking a bath? Does this have anything to do with leadership?Absolutely.Since I was a kid, one of my favorite things to do was to take a bath. My mom would pour Mr. Bubbles into the tub when we had it or dishwashing liquid when we didn’t. It was all the same to me as a kid. As long as there were bubbles and more hot water, there was endless playtime. Barbie dolls, cups, towels, baby dolls, you name it. If it floated, it was consi...2022-10-2610 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast67 Unresolved Trauma Follows You To The OfficeA previous client of mine left her job due to a series of traumatic mental and emotional events. She suffered at the hands of a person in the highest leadership position at her organization.Other allegations were made against him, and talk about his behavior had spread through the company, but she was the first to file a formal complaint.She was made to look like the problem and received backlash stares and co-workers whispering whenever she came into the room. Colleagues she once hung out with began to avoid her, even thou...2022-10-1907 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast66 A White Person CAN Lead DEI EffortsI’m going to let you in on a little secret…Most of my Black and Brown sisters and brothers don’t believe in or trust the DEI efforts that companies spend so much time and resources on.To be fair, it is truly a slippery slope operating in the corporate arena while attempting to address mental, emotional, and financial trauma that has resulted from companies and corporations for centuries.Companies are not currently equipped to handle this level of responsibility, but that doesn’t mean that there isn...2022-10-1208 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast65 The Journey of Finally Waking Up to YourselfIt’s been a great two years of transformation and growth for many women of color and a time of complete and utter chaos. Which end of the spectrum you landed on depended on your self-identity and self-worth before the pandemic and the George Floyd murder.As a result, I stepped into my Blackness and stopped code-switching once I got to the office.If a man could be murdered by the people who swore to protect them, what was the point of toning down my Blackness?No amo...2022-10-0509 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast64 A Return to Episode 49: DEI, Trauma, Corporate Responsibility, and Spirituality in the WorkplaceHey there, beautiful.I’ve been relatively quiet this week or the past couple of weeks trying to determine what was safe to post on social media, including LinkedIn as I’m feeling all the feels of current events that have been re-traumatizing in many ways, so I’ve waited all week to create this post.While so many positive things are happening in my world, my heart and soul still feel the energy of how so many others are suffering.As an executive coach for women and a leader in my s...2022-09-2806 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast62 My Most Traumatic Experience with a KarenThis was my first major corporate trauma experience…“ANIIITTTTAAAAAAAAA!!!!!”Due to her voice’s tone and volume, I froze in fear.I thought I was in physical danger. Like I had walked out into the street without looking both ways, or when you’re driving and the person in the passenger seat overreacts to a car cutting in front of you.Yep. That type of fear and adrenaline rush, but I hadn’t.I wasn’t in danger.2022-09-0706 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast61 You Can Only Lead to the Level of Your Personal DevelopmentLeadership didn’t come naturally to me.There were opportunities for me to step forward and high school. However, I chose to play it safe and not face the imaginary rejection. In college, things started to shift. First, being the captain of the dance team. Not only was this my first leadership position, but it was also the first opportunity I had to coach other women.After that, the next role was President of Student Government, and those two led to being chosen as a platoon sergeant in basic training....2022-08-3107 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast60 You Teach People How to Treat YouDid you know that you teach people how to treat you?This was a hard lesson for me to learn both personally and professionally. I once asked a mentally and emotionally abusive boyfriend why he treated me the way he did. His response was…“Because you let me.”Imagine the surprised look on my face, but he was right. If I wanted the behavior to stop, I had to stand my ground and be willing to walk away.While this lesson started as an eye-opening experien...2022-08-2405 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast59 Building a LegacyAs I continue to shift the focus of my business from intimate relationships to those relationships in the corporate space, company to employee, manager to employee, employee to employee, I’ve often asked myself…What do I want to leave as my legacy?While pondering this question, it occurred to me that in everything I do, I do it with the mindset of building a legacy. That is what is most important to me.According to ManagementConsultant.com, building a legacy means creating something enduring that can be pas...2022-08-1713 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast57 To My White Friends and ColleaguesI’ve always prided myself on being the Black woman that White people could come to to understand the Black culture.Otherwise, how would you learn? The media? Television?Spoiler alert, don’t believe everything you see and hear in the media.In 2020, the senseless murders of my Black brothers and sisters were plastered all over the news, papers, and social media. I had to take time to process and nurture my own heart.In other words, I had to put my mask on before helping others.2022-08-0312 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast50 Corporate Relationship ResponsibilityI recently shared the focus of my work towards my doctorate in metaphysical psychology, and the importance of bringing metaphysics and the concept of acknowledging the whole person into the workplace.So in this episode, I will continue the conversation and have you join me as I work through how to bring this into manifestation.But first, let me explain a little bit more about what metaphysics is, and then I will define and introduce you to what I call Corporate Relationship Responsibility.Join me inside the episode as I share my definition o...2022-06-1515 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast49 DEI, Trauma, Corporate Responsibility, and Spirituality in the WorkplaceHey there, beautiful.I’ve been relatively quiet this week or the past couple of weeks trying to determine what was safe to post on social media, including LinkedIn as I’m feeling all the feels of current events that have been re-traumatizing in many ways, so I’ve waited all week to create this post.While so many positive things are happening in my world, my heart and soul still feel the energy of how so many others are suffering.As an executive coach for women and a leader in my space, I can t...2022-06-0806 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast43 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women: Dawn Kristin Ellison, Part IIHello, beautiful listeners. Join us this week for Part 2 of our candid conversation with the incredible Dawn Kristin Ellison.Dawn Kristin Ellison is a certified Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, Belief Clearing Practitioner, Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, and Speaker. She is the founder and CEO of EVOLVE Life Mastery, Mother, and free-spirited lover of life!This Los Angeles native created EVOLVE Life Mastery in 2019, with the mission to become one of the world’s most respected and sought-out life coaching sources. Her vision and mission are to awaken the masses globally, teaching reprogramming of the su...2022-04-2048 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast42 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women: Dawn Kristin Ellison, Part 1Hello, beautiful! This week on the show, we have a wonderful conversation with the phenomenal Dawn Kristin Ellison.Dawn Kristin Ellison is a certified Life Mastery Coach, Spiritual Mentor, Belief Clearing Practitioner, Amazon #1 Best Selling Author, and Speaker. She is the founder and CEO of EVOLVE Life Mastery, Mother, and free-spirited lover of life!This Los Angeles native created EVOLVE Life Mastery in 2019, with the mission to become one of the world’s most respected and sought-out life coaching sources. Her vision and mission are to awaken the masses globally, teaching reprogramming of the subconscious mi...2022-04-1356 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast40 A Return to Episode 23: Every Successful Female Executive Has A Superhero As Her Business PartnerHello, beautiful. So today is a repeat episode, I believe it was episode number 23, called Every Successful Female Executive Has a Superhero as Her Business Partner, and I thought that this was going to be a very appropriate episode to replay for you today, specifically, because I have just completed my long drawn out search for a new assistant!It was very important to me as you’ll hear in the episode, that the assistant came with the qualities that I needed right now in my business. And so as you recall, I talked about my wonderful, wond...2022-03-3023 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast34 How to Heal from a Broken HeartLearning to trust again after having your heart broken is something that many women struggle with.It doesn’t matter if the heartbreak took place in your relationship or your marriage, two weeks, two years, or 10 years ago, it can be a tough thing to get over simply.Join me in this special Valentine’s Day episode, where I share my journey from giving up on love after an abusive marriage to being married to a man that is perfectly imperfect for me. I will also share the same tools I have used personally and with...2022-02-1613 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast30 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women: Alycia HustonHello beautiful listeners. This week on the show, we have an incredible conversation with Alycia Huston. Alycia Huston is a certified NeuroLeadership coach, consultant, and international speaker. She honed her craft as a female biotech founder in San Diego, and after a decade of implementing growth strategies and leading a high-performance culture, sold the venture in 2014. She now incorporates her 20+ years of experience in neuroscience, communication, and empathy to develop, restructure and support business owners, companies, and corporations in developing a culture of belonging through her company, The Culture Cru. She is skilled in business man...2022-01-191h 25The Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast29 From Leadership to A Support Position: What You Need to KnowToday’s current job market climate has proven that people are no longer willing to put up with job abuse. The days of the employees sticking around no matter how they were being treated are long gone.I’m sure you have heard of the Great Exodus or the Great Resignation by now, and it does not appear to be slowing down.Maybe you are like one of the thousands of executives who are tired of always being ‘on’ and are considering stepping down from your position of great responsibility. Perhaps you’re looking to take on a...2022-01-1224 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast28 From Domestic Abuse Survivor to Executive Relationship Coach for WomenFor the first podcast of 2022, I decided to come right out of the gate setting the groundwork for this year. My word for 2022 is visibility. This will be a year of transparency, honesty, and standing tall in my truth, while sharing my experiences and those of my clients so that you recognize that you are not alone, that other women you never would suspect have experienced trauma in their lives as well. You would be surprised to learn how many women in leadership are miserable in their relationships and or are in abusive marriages. You can’t al...2022-01-0518 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast27 Why Executive Women are Hesitant About Returning to the OfficeIt wasn’t until we began working from home full time that I realized just how stressful and overstimulating getting to work was for me and the joys of work-life balance. Working New York hours meant that during certain times of the year I will be leaving for work in the dark.This presented an additional set of angst to push through. The constant looking over my shoulder for safety reasons, not just from people, but from the neighborhood raccoons as well. Add in the additional stress of riding the train into the subway than having to wa...2021-12-2913 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast26 What Happens When Women Support Other WomenHave you ever found yourself wanting something that you thought didn't exist only to find something very close, but not exactly what you were looking for? What did you do? Well, that's exactly how I felt when it came to the mastermind groups or cohorts I've been a part of over the past 10 to 15 years. I wanted to be a part of a network of professional women that were vulnerable enough to share their fears, insecurities, dreams, challenges, and the like, then support each other through it. I needed a sisterhood of support free from judgment, competition...2021-12-2210 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast25 The Power of Not Giving UpHave you ever felt like just throwing in the towel? Like every time you take two steps forward, you end up falling 10 steps back? Or every time you think your head is finally above the water, you find yourself drowning again?If so, you’re going to love this episode. I will share several personal stories and a few of my clients to demonstrate the power of not giving up.But before we head into the episode, I’d like to take a moment to celebrate today’s episode as it is my 25th! I kept my...2021-12-1511 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast24 How to Manage End-of-Year Planning and OverwhelmIt’s that time of year again. Staff evaluations, end-of-year reporting, fundraisers for your various organizations, board meetings, strategic planning, employee reviews, merit increases, bonuses, and a whole host of other holiday-related responsibilities.You’re right in the middle of it and are completely overwhelmed.I know you are. I’ve been there too.I am no longer willing to go through December dreading the months’ responsibilities at this stage in my life. I’ve created a space in which I am now able to get things done within a limited timeframe with limited re...2021-12-0823 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast23 Every Successful Female Executive Has A Superhero As Her Business PartnerEvery executive loves it when they can trust their assistants to handle the day to day minutiae, stay four steps ahead of them, make decisions on their behalf, can pivot on a dime while keeping their cool, and in other ways, appear to get things done as if she had superpowers and wore an invisible cape to the office every day.If you’ve ever had an executive assistant like this, then you also understand the pain of losing and having to replace them as well. If you haven’t, buckle up, I will help you by givin...2021-12-0122 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast22 Transferable Military Skills for Executive Support PositionsAt your level, you require an efficient and effective support system. Anyone can look nice on paper, present, and speak well during an interview, but it is the potential that they have to truly serve as your right hand that you want to identify before actually hiring them.In the last episode, I posed several introspective questions to help you identify whether you were really ready for an exceptional executive assistant. I’m using the term executive assistant, but these requirements are helpful for any support staff member regardless of their title.If you haven’t li...2021-11-2419 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast21 Are You Ready for an Exceptional EA?As a woman in leadership, how many of the executive assistants have you hired that brought more to the table than you initially expected? Did they possess a natural ability to see things that you could not see, either because you were too focused on more strategic responsibilities or too busy making up for the lack of talent of prior EAs? How many of your EAs were willing to tell you no, or push back when an idea you had was not efficient, if it was duplicitous, or not leading you or your company in a direction you stated...2021-11-1721 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast19 Majoring in the Minor ActivitiesSometimes as busy women, we spin our wheels trying to do so many things in such a small window of time that the bigger things that need our attention get missed.Ever had a to-do list a mile long and no clue what to do first? Up until recently, this was me.As a coach, do you try to help everybody instead of focusing your offers and messaging to the client base that you can do your best work with? As a mother, are you running around trying to do everything you think your family...2021-11-0314 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast18 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women and Menopause Series Part 4, The Wisdom of Menopause with Kerry McKeeI could not have asked for a better close to this month’s theme on menopause than with this month’s candid conversation guest, Kerry McKee. Kerry McKee, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and rites of passage guide who lives & works in the Santa Cruz mountains of northern California, the unceded lands of the Amah Mutsun people. Her medicine basket of psychological tools & creativity includes EMDR, IFS, somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness meditation, non-dual inquiry, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), eco-therapy, depth psychology, and creating ritual. She loves helping other humans come home to the wholeness of their Self, and the whol...2021-10-2745 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast17 Executive Women and Menopause Series Part 3: Dating, Marriage, and the Menopause JourneyPrepare to be surprised, shocked and ultimately more informed on these topics like never before. Download this episode right now. No, seriously, stop what you're doing and download the show notes. Follow the links and share, share, share this episode! It's time to stop the cycle. It's time to end the miseducation. It's time to take back our power as women and for how we are perceived during the most magical time in our lives. And it's time to start making better choices. See you inside the episode.What You'll Learn:That m...2021-10-2014 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast16 Executive Women and Menopause Series Part 2: The Spiritual, Mental, and Emotional Aspects of MenopauseSo if you haven't listened to the first episode in the series, you will definitely want to pause this one and go back to Episode 15, which is my personal journey, and you want to listen to that one first. As a reminder, October is National Menopause Month, and I'm so, so excited about it!Because of that, I'm dedicating four episodes this month specifically to this topic. This episode is a bit meaty, some might even call it 'woo-woo', but it is definitely informative. I would suggest you download this episode so that you have it handy...2021-10-1319 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast15 Executive Women and Menopause Series Part 1: My Menopause JourneyHello there, and welcome to National Menopause Month. October happens to be the month for several different things, and throughout the years I've celebrated the different things that meant something to me in my life. And so this year, menopause is right up there, so that is what I'm going to dedicate October's episodes to. So this first episode is going to be my personal story.This is my personal journey of struggling to understand myself, and what was happening to my body. So I want you to listen in as I share things that most women...2021-10-0614 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast14 Sahar PazJoin Personal Branding Strategist - Sahar Paz (she/her) and me as we share the realities of pushing yourself too hard, overachieving, being forced to take a break and face our truths, and how to overcome ALL of that to find your very own happiness.It's amazing how I continue to attract into my space truly unique women with such amazing stories. It is such a beautiful experience. Listen in as Sahar shares a very personal and intimate story from her own life to help you, the listener, learn from her experiences. New episodes drop...2021-09-2945 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast13 Dr. Amy HegerHello beautiful listeners. This is Coach Anita Charlot here, and you are listening to another episode that I call a special episode. And the reason why I call it a special episode is because I am sharing with you from my own personal circle of amazing, phenomenal executive women that I think you need to hear from. So this is less formal than my usual podcast where it's just me talking, and so you're going to hear a lot of laughter, you may hear a lot of stumbling, bloopers, whatever, this is the conversation.Dr...2021-09-2247 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast12 How Much Time Will Be Enough Time For Him?The older and more connected with the truth of who I am I get, the more it becomes crucial for me to be 100% clear on what works and what doesn’t work for me. Being a woman over 50 with a full-time job, a CEO of her own company, postmenopausal in the process of identifying health challenges, celebrating a cancer-free diagnosis, all while caring for a senior parent with dementia… Girl!This will teach you a real-life lesson about the value of time and the role that others play in it. In this episode, I share with you not...2021-09-1507 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast11 Dr. Tracy TimberlakeHey, they're beautiful. You are in for a treat. This is a candid and casual conversation with my friend and business coach, Dr. Tracy Timberlake, lovingly known as Dr. TT. We're having a good time. You know, Dr. TT talks fast, I'm talking fast, feel free to slow it down or to speed it up if you want to. But we're having a great time talking about the reality of, you know, finding your happy, right, whatever that means for you.The journey through going to school and working for someone else, and recognizing your...2021-09-0844 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast10 Now That You’re Open to Dating, Where Do You Begin?Hello again, beautiful! By now, you realize that filling your time with “busy work” is no longer as satisfying as it used to be. If you listened to episodes 08 and 09, you are well aware of the need to make time in your schedule, but you may not know exactly how a high-achieving executive woman should do so.  If you did the work in Part 1 (episode 8), you’re almost there. If not, I would invite you to pause this episode and start from the beginning with episode 8. So let’s move on!What You'll Learn:...2021-09-0112 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast09 Why Taking Care of Your Mental Health is So Important as a High-Achieving WomanWelcome back, beautiful! If you did your “Relationship Energy Wheel” homework from the last episode, you have a good idea of where your time is going and why you are often so exhausted. When I would do this exercise live with a room full of women at a conference or a retreat, it was always so amazing to see the look of surprise on their faces when they learned just how much of themselves they were giving away to others.What You Learn:That putting off self-care does more harm than good The many physical, emotional, and p...2021-08-2506 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast08 Do You Even Have TIME to Date?Being a BOSS can be lonely at times; the long hours, tight schedule, the demands of life all manage to get in the way of those things that we would like to do but just can’t find the time to do, especially as it relates to dating. That is what I would like to show you in this 4-part series:1. Do You Even Have TIME to Date?2.Why Taking Care of Your Mental Health is So Important as a High-Achieving Woman 3. Now that you’re open to dating, where do you begin?...2021-08-1809 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast07 Mentoring vs. Coaching a Potential Relationship CoachI love that women are passionate about relationship building and the prospect of becoming a relationship coach. I have been in the business of love and relationships myself since 1999, so as you can imagine, it’s a passion of mine as well. In today’s podcast, I wanted to share with you the many reasons I choose NOT TO mentor potential relationship coaches and the things that people do not consider when embarking upon this path. You will see for yourself why once I share what I’m about to share with you today, the intere...2021-08-1109 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast06 So You Want to Start a Business?It's not enough just to THINK about being an Executive Woman, a CEO, Founding Director, etc.; you have to dream of what's possible and put in the work. Being an executive woman takes a particular type of "get up," tenacity, "stick-to-it-ness," and sacrifice that most are just not willing, able, or equipped to make.If you've ever wanted to be in business for yourself and wanted to know the truth behind the "struggle" when you are left alone to figure everything out, be sure to join me on this week’s podcast. Secrets will be rev...2021-08-0413 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast05 Executive Women and MenopauseIn this episode, I am going to share something very personal with you. As women, we talk a lot about going through “the change,” we bond over horrifying stories of sweating all throughout the night, hormonal changes, gravity, weight gain, etc. We bond over that dreaded phase... menopause!Join me on the podcast as I share with you the details of my struggles and how I finally found relief after 5 years of suffering. What I’m going to share with you today is an article that I wrote for a blog named Navigating the Change and the title...2021-07-2810 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® Podcast04 How to Choose "The Right One"Are you one of those women that have been trained to believe that the man in your life needs to match you in every way possible? Religion, education, background, financial status, industry, where you attended college, kids/no kids? These are all great, but they do not necessarily have to match. In my coaching experience, these preconceived notions keep women single or married to the wrong man for the sake of following an outdated script.Who says that he has to match your every demographic? Society, family, parents, religious organization, sorority, your “crew?” How many women...2021-07-2111 minThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastThe Happy Executive Woman® PodcastIntroducing The Happy Executive Woman PodcastWelcome to The Happy Executive Woman Podcast. This podcast is for the woman that is a decision-maker, leader in her industry, business, family, and community. The woman that finds herself feeling too tired for sex, burned out from all of her responsibilities, undervalued, unappreciated, and overwhelmed. While she is not necessarily looking to slow down, she desires a life filled with more grace and ease. Join Executive Relationship Coach for Women Anita Charlot as she shares how to be happy in both business and in love. Brace yourself for real-life examples of love, liberation, a few curse...2021-07-0801 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women11 #Coronaviruschronicles No.2 ~ Improving relationships while quarantinedThe #Coronachronicles were created to provide you with positive things to focus on during this experience in our lives. Each episode will touch on different ways to impact your relationships with and to others. There are two ways in which you can obtain the written show notes;  Going to post on my blog To sign up to receive the written form in your inbox, please join my mailing list at bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme  Link to today's sponsor: www.relationshiparchitectacademy.com Link to learn more about Anita; www.anitacharlot.com --- ...2020-03-1607 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women10 #Coronaviruschronicles No. 1 What is Your New Normal?The #Coronachronicles were created to provide you with positive things to focus on during this experience in our lives. Each episode will touch on different ways to impact your relationships with and to others. There are two ways in which you can obtain the written show notes;  Going to post on my blog Signing up to receive them directly in your inbox. To sign up to receive the written form in your inbox, please join my mailing list at bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme  Link to today's sponsor: www.relationshiparchitectacademy.com ...2020-03-1608 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women09 - Grown-Ass Women in History Series - Harriet TubmanFor Women's History Month, I wanted to share with you a few of the Grown-Ass Women that have touched my life in some way, in hopes that they will inspire yours as well. This episode is dedicated to Harriet Tubman Link to Facebook page with photo https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157779380685708&set=a.240669200707&type=3&theater  Link to today's sponsor: www.relationshiparchitectacademy.com  Link to learn more about Anita; www.anitacharlot.com  To join our mailing list: bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme  Photo...2020-03-1007 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women08 - Grown-Ass Women In History ~ Angela DavisFor Women's History Month, I wanted to share with you a few of the Grown-Ass Women that have touched my life in some way, in hopes that they will inspire yours as well. Link to Facebook page with photo https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157779380685708&set=a.240669200707&type=3&theater Link to today's sponsor: www.relationshiparchitectacademy.com Link to learn more about Anita; www.anitacharlot.com To join our mailing list: bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme Photo Credit: clickondetroit.com --- Send in a voice message: https...2020-03-1010 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women07 It's Been 6-Months and He REFUSES to tell you I love you - Are You Wasting Your Time?"It's been 6 months and he refuses to say I love you. Are you wasting your time." I was tagged in a post in a group that I'm in to answer this question. I gave a quick answer in the group, knowing that I would need to take this deeper; here is the answer I recorded. Here is the link to learn more about the monthly For Grown-Ass Women Only Monthly Dating, Relationship, and Marriage Coaching Membership Just go to bit.ly/fgawomen To join my mailing community, go to...2020-02-0720 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women04 The Day ‘My Soul Opened Up’ and I Cried for Over an HourI cried for over an hour once my soul opened up. Listen as I share with you what brought about my crying spell, how my husband supported me through it and why you need to have one (or more) of your own!  15 Minute Discovery Session - www.calendly.com/coachanitacharlot www.anitacharlot.com Mailing list - bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme Autographed Copy of My Amazon Best Seller - The 5 Phases of Dating ~ The Grown-Ass Woman's Guide to Attracting and Maintaining Authentic Relationships Amazon Link for Paperback and Kindle ~ bit.ly/5phasesofdating Grown-Ass Woman Coaching Programs bit.ly/gawcoaching Grown-Ass Men Coaching Pr...2019-10-2223 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women03 The Energetic WombHaving a partial hysterectomy left me feeling like less of a woman. Working with my own energy healer, I learned to connect to the "energetic womb" to assist in my healing and dealing with the loss. Listen in as I share what and how I accomplish this. If I did it, so can you! Below are a few useful links mentioned during today's show plus a few more:  15 Minute Discovery Session - www.calendly.com/coachanitacharlot  www.anitacharlot.com  Mailing list - bit.ly/girldontforgetaboutme  Autographed Copy of My Amazon Best Seller...2019-10-1629 minMindful Menopause for Grown Ass WomenMindful Menopause for Grown Ass Women02 Give Yourself Permission to FEEL!As I began to "lean into" my menopausal experience, I realized that I had spent the majority of my life protection the feelings of others while not truly owning my own. After crying for over an hour on Mother's Day...I finally got it. You MUST give yourself permission to feel your OWN feelings. Listen in and if you're brave enough, answer the questions that I pose during this episode. If after listening, you decide that you are ready to get out of your own way, I'm here for you. Below are a few useful links mentioned...2019-10-0627 min