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What Do You Mean By That?07: How to Rest without Feeling Guilty In our last episode of our series on how to be a better human, we're talking about rest. Specifically, what do we mean by rest, and why is it so important? How do we grapple with its significance in our individual and collective lives, and for real, how do we DO LESS? This conversation has become increasingly frequent in our lives, and we wanted to share our thoughts with you. If this resonates, please share with your friends, and tell us how you incorporate rest, in whatever form, into your lives as well. What to...
2025-08-2623 min
Harvard College Class of 2000: The PodcastHarvard College 2000 Podcast: The Science of Living the Good LifeToday we have another reunion throwback! On Saturday, June 7th, Kibi Anderson and Sara Blanchard hosted Professor Robert Waldinger for a session that was standing room only! Below is the original description. Many of us left Harvard believing that success was measured in careers, wealth, and prestige. But what if the true markers of a good life lie elsewhere? Join us for a fireside chat with Dr. Robert Waldinger, renowned psychiatrist and Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, as we explore the surprising lessons from one of the longest studies on happiness. Alongside classmates from t...
2025-07-3156 min
Lioness Women: Rooted in ChristHow Humanity-Centered Communication Is Transforming Leadership | Kibi AndersonIn a world saturated with noise, how do we learn to truly communicate and lead from a place of humanity? On this episode of Lioness Conversations, I was absolutely honored to sit down with the brilliant Kibi Anderson, a leadership strategist and Emmy award-winning storyteller who is on a mission to bring humanity back to business.Kibi, who I've had the pleasure of getting to know for my upcoming book, introduced me to the powerful concept of being a "vocal doula"—helping leaders birth the messages they are meant to share with the world. She argues th...
2025-06-171h 11
Her Best ChapterWhy Rest Isn't Lazy—It's Leadership with Kibi AndersonWhat if rest wasn't indulgent, but essential for success? In this episode, Michelle chats with Kibi Anderson, bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning producer, and executive coach for high-achieving women who want to live well and lead powerfully. Together, they explore the surprising connection between rest, joy, and long-term success. Kibi opens up about her own experience with burnout and how it forced her to reconsider everything she thought she knew about achievement. She shares the pivotal moments that helped her shift from overdrive into a more intentional rhythm of work, reflection, and restoration. This...
2025-05-2250 min
Harvard College Class of 2000: The PodcastHarvard College 2000 Podcast: Kibi AndersonToday, Eileen talks with the dynamic Kibi Anderson—lifelong storyteller, executive coach, and leadership expert—about the powerful connection between the stories we tell ourselves and how we communicate with others. Kibi shares her insights on curiosity as a core leadership skill, the role of emotions and honesty in the workplace, and her frameworks The Power of the Pause and becoming a Rested Rebel—a call to resist burnout and reclaim strategic clarity. At Harvard, Kibi lived in Thayer and Eliot House and concentrated in East Asian Studies.Links: - Kibi’s website.- Trailer for...
2025-04-1041 min
The Next Best ThingRedefining Ambition, Trusting Yourself & Small Steps to Big Wins with Kibi AndersonAre you ready to become a “Rested Rebel” and take the practice all the way to the bank? Kibi Anderson dives into why rest is all about trust. She challenges us to think about what we might not be trusting ourselves with and how to flip that script. When sharing tips for shifting from a lack mindset to one of abundance, Kibi encourages us to ask, “What can go right?” Check out her Macro Success Cycle, which is all about taking those small, doable steps toward our goals while still making time for some much-needed rest and relaxation.Subscrib...
2024-11-0354 min
Leaders In The SpotlightBuilding an army of rested rebelsE09 We have on this episode the brilliant Kibi Anderson founder of @lifeeditorco With training from both Harvard University and NYU Stern School of Business. Emmy Award winning content producer, with a wide experience of global travel and living abroad. Best selling author of Point Taken,
2024-07-2738 min
What Do You Mean By That?248: For All Womxn, The Rested Rebel with Kibi Anderson This one goes out to all the busy women in our community. Whether you're a Type-A, a Recovering Type-A, a paid working mom or a working mom in the home - we hear it over and over again: we women are feeling stretched super thin, exhausted, and overwhelmed. Enter a radical mindset shift: the power of rest. We're excited to bring you a conversation with Kibi Anderson, who drops brilliant reframing of what we think of as rest (it's not always what we've been led to believe) and other life advice that helped...
2024-06-1823 min
The Alchemie PodcastThere is power in our pause with Kibi AndersonThis episode of the Alchemie Podcast features leadership coach, senior business executive, and founder of Life Editor Co. – Kibi Anderson – who discusses the importance of rest. Kibi shares her powerful personal journey overcoming burnout through pausing and self-care. She encourages listeners to redefine rest as anything that brings joy.Throughout the conversation, Kibi emphasizes the importance of incorporating small moments of daily joy and seeing rest as a lifestyle practice as opposed to a one-off activity. Kibi and host Dana Davis ponder societal barriers and how we might set boundaries to embrace a rest-first approach for improved well...
2024-03-1139 min
LEAPcastKibi Anderson: Embrace The Power Of The PauseFrom the C-Suite to the Emmy Award Winning StageMy story has had one principal arch and many subplots. With training from both Harvard University and NYU Stern School of Business, I have gone from an illustrious career in international management consulting and film production to private banking, digital media, and technology. I’m recognized for my ability to mix comprehensive industry knowledge, entrepreneurial acumen, and strong networking and communications skills to help deploy impactful initiatives that drive growth. I’m also a storyteller at heart, and an Emmy Award winning content producer, with a wide experience of g...
2024-01-2454 min
Capital P in People Work36 | Exceptional Leadership Takes Intentionality with Kibi AndersonLeading is challenging. Many of us want to become leaders or are already in our dream role. And these roles come with challenges that are unique to the position.
Expert executive leadership coach and founder & CEO of Life Editor, Kibi Anderson, takes us through some of the realness that comes along with these roles and dives into some ways of thinking and working that allow us to let go of the stress and step into our purpose.
Take a listen to learn more about Kibi’s method and get so...
2023-06-2743 min
The Rivvly PodcastThe Power of the Pause with Kibi AndersonKibi Anderson is the founder and CEO of Life Editor, a professional development executive coaching firm. Her coaching philosophy is powered by a belief that success in life is heavily influenced by the stories we tell ourselves. Her role as a Life Editor coach is to help clients unlock any restrictions on their vision and mindset, to expand what’s possible, and ultimately “edit” or change any self-limiting stories. The Life Editor client coaching journey is centered on exploring alternative affirming and expansive world views, and eventually landing on a strategy and execution plan that successfully works for the client...
2023-01-201h 37
somindboggling journeysS4:E11 - The 'Power of the Pause' with Life Editor Kibi AndersonKibi Anderson is an entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, visionary and now life coach. With an extensive background in strategy, business development, media, entertainment, tech, finance, and entrepreneurship, Kibi combined her learnings and founded "Life Editor" -- a coaching offering focused on helping artists, creatives, professionals, and executives reach their highest potential. With a goal to redefine intergenerational wealth for Black people and bring more balance to people's lives, Kibi is here to share her unique take on how we can kick off 2023 on the right foot.
— Kibi's Journey to Becoming a Life Editor
— Discipline, Consistency, and the In...
2022-12-1245 min
The Great Girlfriends™️ ShowThe Power of the Pause Part 2We’re back with Part Two of Power of the Pause!Have you ever really rested? I mean taking the mental, physical, spiritual rest that you need without wondering what you’ve missed or who’s missing you?Have you learned how to honor the pauses that are meant to give you rest and rejuvenation?Well, you’re listening to the right podcast because our guest this week is here to help you PAUSE. Kibi Anderson, businesswoman, strategist, and executive coach is here to share her journey to honoring rest in her life. As a super...
2022-10-2646 minThe Great Girlfriends™️ ShowThe Power of the Pause Part 1Have you ever really rested? I mean taking the mental, physical, spiritual rest that you need without wondering what you’ve missed or who’s missing you?Have you learned how to honor the pauses that are meant to give you rest and rejuvenation?Well, you’re listening to the right podcast because our guest this week is here to help you PAUSE. Kibi Anderson, businesswoman, strategist, and executive coach is here to share her journey to honoring rest in her life. As a super busy businesswoman, wife, bonus mom, and community member, Kibi knows firsthand how th...
2022-10-1950 min
insideLINES PodcastS3 E18 - Davontay MooreHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are bringing the thunder on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies are tackling your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya share the results from the insideLINES Fantasy Football Tournament as well as things they would have known prior to getting married. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Next in Hot Takes, we’re talking proper covid etiquette, specifically around notifying individuals when you’re positive, quarantining timeframes, etc. This com...
2022-01-111h 18insideLINES PodcastS3 E17 - Lacey LeonardHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are exploring second chances on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies are fresh off a pretty relaxing holiday break! After the surge in positive covid cases, both Tia and Atoya had low-key Christmas celebrations at home with their families. As for New Year’s Eve, Atoya spent the evening completing vision boards and having a game night with her family. Meanwhile, Tia and her husband Cliff brought in the New Year at the Dave Chappelle & Friends comedy show. Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where the ladies share...
2022-01-041h 47insideLINES PodcastS3 E16 - Nicole Jeter West (SVP, Head of Marketing for LA 2028 Olympics)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are reflecting on the year for the insideLINES Podcast! It’s the last episode of 2021 and the ladies look back at some of their favorite things and most impactful moments of the year! From the insurrection to start the year to the resurgence of covid via a new variant (Delta and now Omicron), Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the moments that have truly defined 2021. We want to hear YOUR favorite moments, albums, songs, etc. of 2021! Leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insidelines. From there, Atoya and...
2021-12-281h 28insideLINES PodcastS3 E15 - Nate Burleson and Cliff Avril (The Husbands Takeover)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting their men involved on the insideLINES Podcast! First, in the “Asking for a Friend!” segment, the ladies answer questions about repeating outfits, their experience with their husband's groupies, and if it’s appropriate to buy your friend’s significant others gifts. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where the ladies take on actor Ben Affleck. Ben appeared on Howard Stern's Sirius XM radio show and spoke on hi...
2021-12-212h 03insideLINES PodcastS3 E14 - Ericka LassiterHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are digging deep on the insideLINES Podcast! Atoya and Tia shake things up a bit with a new segment called “Asking For A Friend!” The ladies tackled some questions sent in by listeners via the insideLINES voicemail. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Then, it’s on to Hot Takes we’re the ladies share on rapper and actor Machine Gun Kelly’s interview on the Drew Barrymore Show. Kelly was promoting his new nail polish...
2021-12-141h 09insideLINES PodcastS3 E13 - Nischelle Turner (Host of Entertainment Tonight)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are laughing till their sides hurt on the insideLINES Podcast! Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled weekend! Tia is back from a quick weekend trip to Jacksonville, FL for an induction ceremony. Tia’s husband Cliff was inducted into the Clay County Hall of Fame for his work in the community along with his former teammate Nolan Carroll. Atoya was finally able to surprise her oldest son with his first car. Next in Hot Takes, Atoya and Tia are discussing the Oxford High School scho...
2021-12-071h 13insideLINES PodcastS3 E12 - Amber Sabathia (MLB Sports Agent)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are knowing their worth on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies are fresh off a jam packed holiday weekend! After a pretty low key Thanksgiving dinner, Tia and her sisters traveled to Miami to celebrate her mom’s 60th birthday. The trip included enjoying some amazing food as well as some entertainment at the #1 Drag Bar & Restaurant in Miami called Palace. Meanwhile, Atoya was in full hosting mode all weekend! The Burleson household entertained some friends from college, and they participated in a variety of activities including attending the Macy’s Tha...
2021-11-301h 13insideLINES PodcastS3 E11 - Jericka Duncan (CBS News Correspondent)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are working through it on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies chat about their weekend, which was packed full of kids’ sporting events. Atoya’s boys won their final football playoff game and are heading to state this weekend! She also got into the holiday spirit over the weekend putting up her tree and holiday decor. Tia’s oldest kicked off his AAU basketball season over the weekend so she spent a majority of the weekend in the gym. She also chats about avoiding a holiday scam that popped up (again...
2021-11-231h 18insideLINES PodcastS3 E10 - Cheslie Kryst (Miss USA 2019, Extra TV Correspondent)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are asking the tough questions on the insideLINES Podcast! First, the ladies share details from their action packed weekend! Atoya’s sons kicked off high school football playoffs on Friday, only for the game to be called with 1 minute left in the first quarter due to the weather. The game resumed on Sunday, and they went on to clinch a spot in round 2 of playoffs. Tia took flight again this weekend, this time heading to Punta Mita, Mexico to celebrate friend and former NFL defensive end Michael Bennett’s birthday. The “Communio...
2021-11-161h 04insideLINES PodcastS3 E9 - Michele Ghee (CEO of Ebony and Jet)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are climbing the corporate ladder on the insideLINES podcast!Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled girls getaway weekend! Following a few flight cancellations, Tia joined Atoya in New Orleans along with a friend of the show, Dawn Murdock. The ladies enjoyed a night on Bourbon Street, watched the New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons, and finished off the weekend enjoying a great dinner at GW Fins! Next, it's on to Hot Takes! This week, the ladies share their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers a...
2021-11-091h 05insideLINES PodcastS3 E8 - Nina ThomasHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are breaking it down on another episode of the insideLINES podcast!Atoya and Tia kick things off chatting about their weekend. Atoya had a jam-packed weekend full of Halloween festivities which include her hosting an adult costume party Friday and attending their neighborhood block party! Tia’s family does not actually celebrate Halloween, so she had a pretty low key weekend wrapping up youth fall sports! Then, it's on to Hot Takes! This week, the ladies share their thoughts on episode 1 of the Ava DuVernay-helmed Netflix documentary on Colin Kaep...
2021-11-021h 45insideLINES PodcastS3 E7 - Kelly StaffordJoin hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find time for self-care on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast!Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya is full of mixed emotions as her oldest Nate Jr. gets his driver's license over the weekend! Now the search begins for his first car. Tia received her second vaccine dose over the weekend, so knocked her out. Up next, it's another edition of Hot Takes. This week, the ladies share their thoughts on Zaire Wade being drafted to the Salt L...
2021-10-261h 48insideLINES PodcastS3 E6 - Nikki JordanHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are staying grounded on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast.First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from the week! Atoya and her husband Nate hosted a Louis Vuitton Mobile Experience where the luxury giant brought a mobile trailer right into their backyard. The two invited friends and family and had the event catered for a night full of shopping and fun! Tia had a weekend full of kids sports but also found time to say YES more to couples date nights as well as a ladies n...
2021-10-1959 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E5 - Sara LovestyleJoin hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they get spiritual on the insideLINES podcast!First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from another busy week! Tia attended Ciara Wilson’s launch event for her new rum Ten to One! Atoya had lots of kids and sports this week, but mostly found time to relax with her husband Nate.Then, it’s time for “Hot Takes” where the ladies share their thoughts on comments made by ESPN’s Sportcenter Co-host, Sage Steele during her interview with former NFL QB Jay Cutler on his podcas...
2021-10-091h 20insideLINES PodcastS3 E4 - Katya SuhJoin hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they dive deep into love, motherhood and open marriages on the insideLINES podcast!First, insideLINES has opened up the phone lines and they want to hear from you. Atoya and Tia have set up a voicemail for you to call in with your questions, comments or feedback. Just head on over to the new online page on Speakpipe and make sure to leave your first name and the city you’re calling from in your message so they can give you a shoutout on a future episode! Then, it’...
2021-10-011h 17insideLINES PodcastS3 E3 - Nicole Lynn (NFL Sports Agent, President of Football Operations at Klutch Sports Group)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find their purpose on the insideLINES podcast.Tia and Atoya kick off the episode with highlights from their busy week! Tia and her husband Cliff held their 8th annual fundraising dinner, Dining to Make a Difference - a celebrity waiter event benefiting the Cliff Avril Family Foundation. The foundation supports several health and education initiatives in the Seattle area as well as their work in Haiti to improve health and education for kids in the country. Atoya attended the kickoff event for the Great Girlfriends’ Doers & Disrupters Conference...
2021-09-241h 03
insideLINES PodcastS3 E2 - Blair Paysinger (Co-Founder of Post 21)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they pull out all of the stops for the second episode of the Season! After a quick re-introduction for their new listeners, the ladies head into “Hot Takes” and share their takes on the MET Gala and the outfits the celebrities were wearing including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Lil Nas X, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Frank Ocean (and baby Shrek), A$AP Rocky, Naomi Osaka and Ciara. They also debate whether the Met Gala should keep the themes or dump them and let the celebrities just wear whate...
2021-09-171h 11
insideLINES PodcastS3 E1 - Tammy Pettigrew (The Cannabis Cutie)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they kick off Season 3 with an all-new, revamped show! After a quick check-in, they go in for the new “Hot Takes” segment with their thoughts on this year’s highly anticipated albums "Donda" by Kanye West and "Certified Loverboy" by Drake. Then, it's on to the interview. This week’s guest is with Tammy Pettigrew, founder of The Cannabis Cutie and former wife of Brandon Pettigrew (retired NFL Tight End). Tammy is a Cannabis Guru, focusing on advocacy, education, and empowerment with a goal of helping to remove the...
2021-09-101h 05
Building A Better Brand®Kibi Anderson: How to Build & Grow A Multi-Million Dollar Digital Media BrandKibi Anderson is an LA based business executive and Emmy Award winning producer with over 18 years of experience in strategy, business development, media, entertainment, tech, finance and entrepreneurship. As President of Red Table Talk Inc., Kibi worked directly alongside actress and producer Jada Pinkett Smith, and was at the helm of driving growth, strategic partnerships, and assessing new business opportunities for the global brand. Prior to joining Red Table Talk, Kibi was the Head of Digital Strategy and Business Development at Bloomberg Media where she oversaw new partnerships and strategic relationships, and assessed new business opportunities focused o...
2021-02-131h 23
Get TogetherRole modeling honesty ❣️ Kibi Anderson, Red Table Talk“If there's drama in your life, you don't want to talk about it. It’s hush, hush. But that's not the way you heal. It's been detrimental to our communities. So when people–especially a lot of black women—saw that representation on camera it just touched them in a way that just exploded.” - Kibi AndersonMany of us may know “Red Table Talk” as the TV show that Jada Smith, her daughter Willow, and mother Adrienne host. What you may not know is that Red Table Talk sparked thriving grassroots communities of viewers. Women in cities...
2020-11-0957 min
Just Be Real Sis PodcastFrom Harvard to the Red Table: A Conversation with Kibi AndersonKibi is a business leader and C-Suite executive with over 15 years experience. After studying in Singapore for high school, she completed her undergraduate studies at Harvard College and completed her MBA at New York University Stern School of Business. She is an Emmy award winning film producer and Digital Strategy Professional. Most recently, she served as the former President of Red Table Talk with Jada Pinkett Smith. In this rich conversation, we discuss everything from gratitude to wealth generation! We talk about making major moves even when afraid, the gift of a global world view, listening to your inner...
2020-07-2354 min
Coping with COVID-19 by Dr. AlliePain, Perseverance and Black Excellence with Kibi AndersonKibi Anderson is an LA based business executive and Emmy Award winning producer with over 18 years of experience in strategy, business development, media, entertainment, tech, finance and entrepreneurship. Listen to Dr. Allie in conversation with Kibi about Pain, Perseverance and Black Excellence through her life and with regard to the recent events of the last 4 months.
Working in Executive roles at Red Table Talk (President), Bloomberg Media (Head of Digital Strategy & Business Development), ABC News (Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations), and Broadway Federal Bank (VP/ Business Development Manager), Kibi Anderson has become recognized for her ability t...
2020-07-0731 min
What Do You Mean By That?Kibi Anderson: The Significance of HairSara and Misasha sit down with Kibi Anderson and explore the topic of HAIR! Growing up in a country like America, where a lot of standards of beauty are not centered around African culture and African qualities, has a profound influence in the black community. Join us as we examine and understand how significant hair is in our development. Kibi is a black woman, which is relevant to today's conversation, a storyteller, and has worked in the media and entertainment space for the past 20 years. Currently, Kibi is working for a show called Red Table Talk and...
2019-09-1145 min