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Hello Kind SoulAccountable & Compassionate: Leadership Lessons with Phyllis NewhouseIn this episode of Hello Kind Soul, I sit down with powerhouse leader Phyllis Newhouse to talk about what real leadership looks like behind the titles, accolades, and headlines.Phyllis brings her full self to this conversation — the woman who grew up in a big family, the veteran who served 22 years in the military, the CEO who leads thousands, and the human being who still checks in with her 12-year-old self.We explore:How growing up in a “tribe” taught her value, contribution, and communityWhy success is incomplete if it doesn’t include impacting othersHe...
2025-12-0237 min
Her Money MovesBoss Lady Tells All: Phyllis Newhouse on Viola Davis, Serena Williams, & Business LeadershipRecording live from the WPO Entrepreneurial Excellence Forum, Money Movers hear from Phyllis Newhouse, cybersecurity expert, serial entrepreneur, and Founder and CEO of ShoulderUp. Founded alongside Viola Davis, ShoulderUp transcends barriers of geography, race, and industry to unite women in a common mission: to realize their fullest economic, cultural, and political potential. Talking points include collaborations with powerful women like Serena Williams and Viola Davis, how to prioritize personal wealth during professional success, and big dreams as the only woman in the room. Key Insights & Timestamps:
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2025-02-0519 min
Access and OpportunityReaching Back to Help the Next Generation (Encore)We are hard at work on the next iteration of the podcast, which is a great time to revisit a foundational playbook point for Access & Opportunity: the power of mentorship. On this 2021 episode, we’re talking about the importance of reaching back to help others on their business journey and how alternative sources of investment can help women of color take their companies to the next level. We hear from Maya Penn, founder and CEO of Maya’s Ideas, a slow fashion brand she started at just eight years old. She shares what she's learned about raising funds...
2024-09-2429 min
Says Who Sports with John DauphinEpisode 21: Beth Mowins, Longtime Play-by-Play Announcer for ESPN, Talks with Says Who SportsBeth Mowins, longtime play-by-play announcer for ESPN, joins Says Who Sports to share her perspectives on a variety of topics, including becoming the first female broadcaster to call a game for Monday Night Football, calling college football and basketball games, and being the voice of the Womens College World Series for thirty years for ESPN.Mowins provides valuable insight into what it's like in the broadcast booth from a play-by-play perspective during a game, and likens handling the hectic, many-things-happening-at-once duties to being a quarterback or point guard, which she was at Lafayette College (Mowins captained the basketball...
2024-09-1232 min
Worldwide ExchangeThe Paris Air Show, China’s Slowing Economic Recovery, and Black Leaders in Business 6/20/23The Paris Air Show is in full swing with big commercial aircraft orders front and center. Lockheed Martin COO Frank St. John joins in an exclusive interview. Plus, for the third time in a week, China has cut key lending rates in a bid to shore up the country’s slowing economic recovery. Moody’s Analytics’ Katrina Ell discusses the outlook. And, CNBC is out with its inaugural black business leadership survey, showing top leaders in the U.S. are making positive changes when it comes to diversity. Xtreme Solutions’ CEO Phyllis Newhouse describes what she’s seeing today.
2023-06-2044 min
ShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseLeverage Like a LeaderLeverage is term commonly used in finance, but it can be applied in all aspects of life. It has the power to get you more time, fitness, financial freedom, business success, etc. Yet, most of us don’t utilize leverage as much as we could. In this episode, Phyllis Newhouse, breaks down the concept of leverage and how you can utilize it to gain outsized reward across all areas of life.
2023-02-2218 min
Why Not Now? with Amy Jo MartinBest of 2022 - Phyllis Newhouse - Leading With PowerThis episode was another of our most popular, and most listened to, episodes in 2022. Phyllis Newhouse has quite the resume. She is the first African American woman to lead a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), the first woman ever to win the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year award in the technology category, she's on the board of the Women's Presidents Organization and is a pioneer in business. She is a retired senior military officer, a CEO, an investor and serial entrepreneur. Phyllis also happens to be a "frientor" to Amy Jo...
2023-01-0953 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseThe Perfect Gift of Giving YourselfDuring the holiday season, it can be easy to get caught up in buying material things that don't last. What if we showed up for those closest around us and provided the greatest gift and blessing we had to offer? Ourselves! In this episode, Phyllis Newhouse, shares the importance of giving yourself and invites special guest, Sandra Campos, to share how she's planning to show up for those around her.
2022-12-2129 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseThe Gift of GratitudeThanksgiving is all about gratitude! Amidst the festivities, it can be easy to take many things for granted. In this episode, Phyllis Newhouse challenges listeners to be intentional about their lives and contemplate all the ways they can show appreciation and gratitude for the people and things around them.
2022-11-2311 min
Why Not Now? with Amy Jo MartinPhyllis Newhouse - Leading With PowerPhyllis Newhouse has quite the resume. She is the first African American woman to lead a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), the first woman ever to win the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of the Year award in the technology category, she's on the board of the Women's Presidents Organization and is a pioneer in business. She is a retired senior military officer, a CEO, an investor and serial entrepreneur. Phyllis also happens to be a "frientor" to Amy Jo (a friend and mentor). Phyllis is changing the game and rewriting the business play book, especially for women. One...
2022-05-2351 min
The Human FactorThe Human Factor: Phyllis Newhouse, CEO and Founder of Xtreme Soultions Inc., and Shoulder UpOn this week's Human Factor, Eric talks to serial entrepreneur, investor, retired military senior officer, and mentor, Phyllis Newhouse.
2021-11-2337 minAccess and OpportunityReaching Back to Help the Next GenerationOn this episode, we’re talking about the importance of reaching back to help others on their business journey and how alternative sources of investment can help women of color take their companies to the next level. We hear from Maya Penn, founder and CEO of Maya’s Ideas, a slow fashion brand she started at just eight years old. She shares what she's learned about raising funds as a young, black, female entrepreneur, and the help she’s received along the way. Then, host Carla Harris sits down with Maya’s mentor, Phyllis Newhouse, to hear about her role as...
2021-07-1627 min
TrailBlazers ImpactHow to Reach Your Full Potential as a Leader | Phyllis NewhouseAre you using your full life potential to make the greatest impact in the world? Are you supporting other women around you to be even better at what they do? Phyllis Newhouse has discovered the two and merged them to continue making a lasting impact. Phyllis Newhouse is an entrepreneur, retired military senior noncommissioned officer, mentor, Founder and CEO of Xtreme Solutions, Inc., and Founder of ShoulderUp. A pioneer in cybersecurity, she is the first woman to win an Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year award in the technology category. In this episode, Phyllis explains how she realized...
2021-07-0647 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseThe Importance of Family & Gratitude During CrisisIn this episode of LITalks, Phyllis Newhouse talks about strengthening bonds with your friends and family members and how valuable these relationships are in pushing through a crisis. She also takes a moment to thank everyone for their participation in and support of the #SeeTheColor challenge.
2020-11-2429 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Dr. Brenda WadeIn the final installment of #SeeTheColor, Phyllis Newhouse sits down with Dr. Brenda Wade, an author and world-renowned psychologist in the wake of incoming Presidential election results.
2020-11-1035 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Thereasa Black of Amore CongelatoPhyllis Newhouse welcomes Thereasa Black to LITalks for one of the last installments of the #SeeTheColor challenge. Thereasa shares the challenges of being a single mom in the military and her reasons for launching Amore Congelato, an all-natural gelato and sorbet company. Dive in with us as Thereasa discusses her passion to fight social injustice, one gelato pint at a time.
2020-10-2036 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Kelly Burton of Founders of ColorPhyllis Newhouse hosts Kelly Burton on the newest episode of LITalks for the #SeeTheColor challenge. Kelly is the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, having launched three businesses in 10 years and still looking for more ways to scale her business. Her most recent ventures: serving as CEO of Founders of Color and co-convener of the Black Innovative Alliance. Join us as Kelly shares her successes and failures as an entrepreneur and what we can learn from her journey.
2020-10-1335 min
ShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseHow to achieve financial freedom while working less with Allegra Moet Brantly from Factora WealthAccording to a recent survey, people are 10 times more likely to break up with their partner if they think their partner is bad with finances. The survey also found that 1 in 5 people (20%)! think their partner is financially irresponsible. - Personal finances are so incredibly important, yet it’s something many of us, especially women, struggle with. This Love Intently episode will show you how you could be making WAY more money than you are right now, with barely putting more effort into it. We’re so excited to have our guest Allegra Moet Brantly, Founder of Factora, who...
2020-10-071h 11ShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Ren Dillard Phyllis Newhouse is joined by Ren Dillard for the latest installment of the #SeeTheColor series. Ren, a singer turned artist, speaks about being inspired by Philadelphia, how to walk in your greatness and how to begin building an art collection for a reasonable price.
2020-10-0634 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Jay McCullar of MAYA Consulting and My Brother's KeeperThis week, Phyllis is joined by Jay McCullar, an educational equity consultant at MAYA Consulting. Jay serves as the director of MAYA’s partnership with My Brother’s Keeper, an initiative created by former President Barack Obama to raise post-secondary enrollment rates of young, disenfranchised men of color.
2020-09-2933 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Jy Maze of Freight SolutionsPhyllis Newhouse is joined by Jy Maze, founder of Freight Solutions, to discuss her experience as a Black, female entrepreneur and more.
2020-09-1532 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Teneshia J WarnerPhyllis Newhouse is joined by author and entrepreneur Teneshia J Warner to discuss how to dream big and use optimism as a tool for success. You won't want to miss this episode in the special #SeeTheColor series.
2020-09-0836 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Karen R JenkinsPhyllis Newhouse hosts Karen R Jenkins of KRJ Consulting as her guest to discuss how her leadership and organizational consulting business has adapted to tumultuous times.
2020-09-0129 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: LaTasha of Black Love BoutiquePhyllis Newhouse hosts Black Love Boutique LaTasha as her guest to discuss how her business works to celebrate all things about Black Culture and Black Love.
2020-08-2529 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Charlene Wheeless LLCPhyllis Newhouse is joined by communication and leadership expert Charlene Wheeless to discuss her upcoming book and her consulting practice helping executives identify and solve their biggest organizational issues.
2020-08-1831 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: Cloe Guidry of Hire GroundPhyllis Newhouse is joined by Cloe Guidry, founder and CEO of Hire Ground, for another episode in her special #SeeTheColor series featuring Black-owned businesses. Through her business, Cloe works to connect diverse suppliers with enterprise organizations. Listen to the episode to hear about her journey!
2020-08-1132 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse#SeeTheColor: JUMP Counseling and ConsultingPhyllis Newhouse is joined by James and Akemi McGoogan, the co-founders of JUMP Counseling and Consulting, for the first episode in her special #SeeTheColor series featuring Black-owned businesses. Through their business, James and Akemi work to support individuals and families suffering through depression and anxiety.
2020-07-2829 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseFinding a New PerspectivePhyllis Newhouse discusses the importance of developing an appreciation-driven mindset to discover the possibilities in your life.
2020-07-1423 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseThe Power of Self Check-InsIn this episode of LITalks, Phyllis Newhouse shares the critical questions to ask yourself to stretch your potential and lead a life of continuous learning and self-improvement.
2020-06-3030 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseLooking InwardJoin Phyllis Newhouse in this episode of LITalks where she coaches you on how to "clean up your own house" and look inward to better understand the world around you.
2020-06-2331 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseKeeping Your Head Straight in the Midst of ChaosPhyllis Newhouse shares her perspective on how to respond to the rapidly changing environment as protests and social unrest unfold across the world.
2020-06-1629 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseSpeaking Up Against InjusticeIn this episode of LITalks, Phyllis Newhouse is joined by psychology expert Dr. Brenda Wade to discuss how to avoid silence and use our voices and platforms to speak out against injustice.
2020-06-0232 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCreating A New VisionIn this episode of LITalks, host Phyllis Newhouse discusses the importance of finding opportunity during a challenging time to create a new vision and look at things in a different way.
2020-05-2630 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseFive Inspiring Qualities of MothersOn this special episode of LITalks, Phyllis Newhouse celebrates mothers everywhere by discussing five inspiring qualities they embody and bring to the lives of others.
2020-05-1229 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseDealing with the Tough StuffJoin Phyllis Newhouse in this episode of LITalks, where she discusses simple things we can do to get through tough times and how to move forward with a positive perspective.
2020-05-0532 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse10 Ways to Stay Positive During Tough TimesOn this episode of LITalks, join Phyllis Newhouse as she discusses why it's so important to keep an upbeat attitude during tough times in order to lead by example and encourage others to do the same.
2020-04-2831 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseInterview with author Jeanne BishopIn this episode of LITalks we are joined by author Jeanne Bishop as she shares with us the heart-stirring details and inspiration behind her new book, Grace from the Rubble.
2020-04-2130 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseWays Couples Deal with Crisis TogetherTune in for some fun girl-talk on this special episode of LITalks! We are joined by Dr. Brenda Wade, Paige Velasquez, April Creek and Romonda Jordan for a discussion on the different ways we are seeing couples deal with the COVID-19 crisis.
2020-04-0740 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseStaying Positive and Finding Strength During a Time of CrisisSpecial guests Lauren Anderson, Dr. Brenda Wade, and Dr. Barbara Hutchinson join us for this episode of LITalks as we discuss different ways to find positivity and blessings during tough times.
2020-03-2047 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseGaining A New Perspective In The New YearWe're kicking off LITalks in 2020 with a fresh new perspective! Phyllis shares six ways we can gain a fresh, positive perspective to get re-energized and inspired with our lives.
2020-01-1427 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis Newhouse10 Things To Be Grateful For During The HolidaysSometimes we can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays and lose sight of all the things we have to be grateful for in our lives. Listen as Phyllis shares 10 things that we can all be grateful for this Christmas, from friends and family, to health and wellness, to even just being alive!
2019-12-2428 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseBeating the Holiday Blues, with Dr. Brenda WadeThe holiday season is joyful time, but it can also be a tough time emotionally for many people. In this very special episode of LITalks, author and psychologist Dr. Brenda Wade shares expert insight for dealing with stress, anniversary grief and depression around the holidays.
2019-12-1726 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseSeven Ways To Be A Blessing In The Lives Of OthersEvery day is a new opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of other people and the world around us. In this inspiring episode, Phyllis reveals seven simple ways to be a blessing to others.
2019-12-1030 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseJoin the LITalks Gratitude ChallengeOn this episode, we kick off the LITalks Gratitude Challenge for the holidays! You'll learn 10 habits that will help you develop an "attitude of gratitude" to remain grateful during the holidays and throughout the year.
2019-11-2632 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseHow To Amplify Your GratitudeGratitude strengthens relationships and inspires appreciation, in your personal and professional life. Join me as I discuss how leaders can amplify their gratitude to build stronger relationships, spark engagement and lead high-performance teams.
2019-11-1931 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseThe Health and Emotional Benefits of Gratitude: With Dr. Brenda WadeGratitude can be hard to find in the midst of a storm. Dr. Brenda Wade joins me on this episode to talk about why you shouldn't get down on yourself, and the extreme emotional benefits that come with exercising your gratitude muscle.
2019-11-1229 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseDo You Walk In A Spirit Of Gratitude?Expressing gratitude has been an important part of my life since I was a young girl. Here are some things you can do to show appreciation for the good things, the bad things, and the people in your life!
2019-11-0531 min
The Dr. Brenda Wade ShowPhyllis Newhouse: Failure Is Not An OptionPhyllis Newhouse is an entrepreneur, retired military senior non-commissioned officer, mentor, Founder and CEO of Xtreme Solutions, Inc. and Founder of ShoulderUp. A pioneer in cybersecurity, she is the first woman to win an Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur Of The Year® award in the technology category. Passionate about women-led businesses, Newhouse teaches aspiring entrepreneurs to recognize and capitalize on their leadership skills and empowers others to operate in greatness.
2019-10-3031 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseGratitude Inspires HappinessBy putting yourself in the mindset of gratefulness, you can be more empathetic and happier in life! Hear more in my latest episode.
2019-10-2931 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseMy Reality CheckAre you neglecting your needs or allowing suffering to take over your life? Starting your day with a simple reality check will put you on the right path towards developing your heart of gold.
2019-10-1528 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCounting Our Blessings Series: Episode FiveSometimes, we get overwhelmed by our demanding jobs and we forget what a blessing it is to be in a position of leadership. In this episode, I'm talking with Dr. Brenda Wade about how to develop a healthy leadership-focused attitude.
2019-10-0833 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCounting Our Blessings Series: Episode FourOn this episode, we talk about putting God first in your business. The key to success is thanking God for all the blessings he has given you, rather than asking for more. More blessings will come naturally through a grateful heart!
2019-10-0131 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCounting Our Blessings Series: Episode ThreeHow do we stay in a heaven mindset when life throws us curve balls? The answer is friends. The people we surround ourselves with will play a central role in constructing the path for our lives! Since these people are so important to us, it’s important we redirect our prayers and blessings to our friends and meet their needs with excellence and generosity.
2019-09-2431 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCounting Our Blessings Series: Episode TwoCounting blessings requires a purposeful mindset. It doesn’t just come naturally! Learn more about ways to find this mindset and get into the habit of counting blessings.
2019-09-1728 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCounting Our Blessings Series: Episode OneBlessings appear in our lives in so many different ways. Often, it depends on the perspective you have and the lens you’re looking through. Join me in reflecting on the different areas where blessings often occur in life and how we can show appreciation.
2019-09-1733 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseIdentifying and Overcoming Your Financial FearsWhy is money one of the greatest fears in life? In this episode, we explore the different ways fear of finances can be experienced, how to pinpoint where they come from and provide a few suggestions on ways to overcome them.
2019-09-1732 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseRecognizing When and Where You Might Need a NewVIEW on LifeIn this episode, we talk about the 90-Day NewVIEW NewCHALLENGE and what participants can do to start thinking about life in a new way and create meaningful, positive lifestyle changes.
2019-09-1729 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseWays to Take a Rainy Day and Turn it Into a Great DayIn this episode, we talk through the different trials and challenges that contribute to the "rainy" days in our lives and look at these with a different perspective that can then turn them into great days.
2019-09-1429 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseWays to "Spring" Clean Your LifeWhen you feel like you are getting back on track with your life and the goals you have set for yourself, there are ways to "spring" clean certain aspects to catapult you forward and find the success you are looking for.
2019-09-1328 minShoulderUp Talks with Phyllis NewhouseCourse-Correcting When Life Feels Off TrackIn this episode of LITalks I am joined by relationship expert Dr. Brenda Wade to discuss the role self-care plays in keeping your life on track.
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Time for Success - Business Owner Dads Edition *Limited Series*Interview with Dr. Lance McCarthy of Ferguson 1000
On Time for Success - Business Owner Dads Edition
This week we are interviewing Dr. E Lance McCarthy of Ferguson 1000 and Global 1000/ Ferguson 1000
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In 2014, Dr. McCarthy co-founded Ferguson 1000 Jobs, an initiative that is developing a platform of coordinated efforts to create 1000 jobs in Ferguson, Missouri, and surrounding municipalities as a solution so that area’s widespread racial unrest. The initiative includes corporate job development, minority business development, faith-based strategies and youth technology training. Ferguson 1000 Jobs has in one year partnered with more than 100 companies to offer local hiri...
2019-02-2125 min
Slay Girl SlayHaving A Seat at the TableThis week’s episode on the Slay Girl Slay Podcast we’re talking International Women’s Day, why it’s important to show up in everything that you do, and not just having a seat at the table, but owning it and not being afraid to be the only person that looks when you walk into a room. Hear CEO Phyllis Newhouse’s entire interview referenced in the podcast here: https://t.co/1T1SnFNx0ESubscribe To Our YouTube!Watch the video component to the podcast on our YouTube Channel!
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2018-03-1213 min
Tackling LifeLeaders Inspiring Leaders with Phyllis NewhouseRay and Dr. Conte welcome Phyllis Newhouse, President of Leadership Inspiration Talks (LITalks.com). Her personal story is as uplifting and inspiring as her achievements. Born in North Carolina, one of 11 children with very modest means, her hard work ethic, determination and self-drive, the love of enhanced technology, and desire to make a difference, have led to her recognition as one of the top leaders in the technology industry and one of the most influential Women in Technology. Phyllis is a Retired Army Non-Commissioned Officer and a Service-Disabled Veteran with more than 22 years of service. L...
2017-10-1752 min
The Dr. Brenda Wade ShowPhyllis Newhouse: Science of Getting RichPhyllis Newhouse strives to make the "American Dream" a reality. Her personal story is as uplifting and inspiring as the achievements she has accomplished. Born in North Carolina, one of 11 children, with very modest means, her hard work ethics, determination and self-drive and the love of enhanced technology and desire to make a difference to other, have all led to her recognition as one of the top leaders in the technology industry and one of the most influential Women in Technology.
Since founding Xtreme Solutions Inc., in 2002, Phyllis has grown the business into a profitable multi -million dollar company with...
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