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Built By PeopleDr. Waajida L. Small, CHRO at Trinity Wall StreetTransforming Organizational Culture at Trinity: A Conversation with Dr. Waajida L. SmallIn this episode of the Built by People Podcast, host Dave interviews Waajida, an HR leader at Trinity, an Episcopal church and mission-driven organization. They discuss Jeita's career journey in human resources, the development and implementation of the 'ways of being' framework at Trinity, and the challenges and successes they encountered. Jeita shares insights on creating an inclusive and values-driven culture, ensuring all employees, regardless of their religious beliefs, feel connected to their work and the organization's mission. She emphasizes the importance of personal values...
2025-07-1813 min
All Onboard PodcastMission-Driven Onboarding: Aligning People, Purpose, and Process at Trinity ChurchIn this episode of All Onboard, we dive into the transformative power of mission-driven onboarding with Dr. Waajida Small, Chief Human Resources Officer at Trinity Church NYC. With over 15 years of HR expertise, Waajida shares how Trinity reimagined its onboarding process to align people, purpose, and organizational goals.Discover actionable insights for building an onboarding strategy that drives engagement and retention, including:The role of mission in creating meaningful onboarding experiences.The importance of cross-departmental collaboration.Extending onboarding beyond the first day for lasting impact.Leveraging employee feedback to transform onboarding processes.Enhancing connection through buddy...
2024-11-2639 min
All OnboardMission-Driven Onboarding: Aligning People, Purpose, and Process at Trinity ChurchIn this episode of All Onboard, we dive into the transformative power of mission-driven onboarding with Dr. Waajida Small, Chief Human Resources Officer at Trinity Church NYC. With over 15 years of HR expertise, Waajida shares how Trinity reimagined its onboarding process to align people, purpose, and organizational goals.Discover actionable insights for building an onboarding strategy that drives engagement and retention, including:The role of mission in creating meaningful onboarding experiences.The importance of cross-departmental collaboration.Extending onboarding beyond the first day for lasting impact.Leveraging employee feedback to transform onboarding processes.Enhancing connection through buddy...
2024-11-2639 min
Be You for a Purpose: The PodcastPURPOSE Spotlight S1E4Listen to an interview with Eliana and Dr. Waajida from November 8, 2021, who shared to awesome things they are doing and how they are being themselves for a purpose on Ig Live @beyouforapurpose.
2022-03-1431 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E10 - The Importance of Positive Self-Talk w/ Shanta GenerallyIn this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’d always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good.Why because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that wr will be successful, that means we have to put in the work to get there. But what if we fail?I venture to ask, what if we don’t? What if we can speak positivity into existence? That’s what positive self-talk is all abou...
2022-02-0748 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E10 - The Importance of Positive Self-Talk w/ ShantaGenerallyIn this week’s episode, we are talking about the importance of positive self-talk with special guest Shanta Generally. It’s always easier to say bad things about ourselves than good. Why? Because if we say good things about ourselves, we kind of have to live up to them. If we tell ourselves that we will be successful, that means we have to put in the work to get there. But what if we fail?I venture to ask, what if we don’t? What if we can speak positivity into existence? That’s what positive self-talk is all a...
2022-02-0748 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E9 - How to Successfully Exit a Toxic Work Environment w/ Dr.Jasmine EscaleraIn this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive. About Dr. JasmineDr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine inte...
2022-01-1850 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E9 - How to Successfully Exit a Toxic Work Environment w/ Dr.Jasmine EscaleraIn this week’s episode we are talking kicking toxic jobs to the curb with Dr. Jasmine Escalera! Specifically, how identify when your work environment is toxic and strategies for exiting the right way. Dr. Jasmine shares her own story and how she now helps other women get out of spaces that are not created for them to thrive.About Dr. JasmineDr. Jasmine Escalera is a certified career and life coach with proven programs that help her clients focus on gaining clarity around their careers, beating self-doubt, and building confidence. As a coach, Jasmine in...
2022-01-1850 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E8 - Taking the Journey to Financial Freedom and Building Wealth w/Kamilah O’BrienIn this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement and the many tools available for everyone at all levels of their financial journey.About KamilahKamilah O'Brien is a Personal Financial Strategist and the founder of Focused Spender, a Personal Finance YouTube channel. She is also an Associate Director with a national acco...
2022-01-1038 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E8 - Taking the Journey to Financial Freedom and Building Wealth w/Kamilah O’BrienIn this week’s episode we are talking all things money! Specifically, how to gain financial freedom and build wealth. Our special guest Kamilah O’Brien shares her own story of financial freedom and provides some tips and advice on how you can do the same. We talk about debt, investing, retirement and the many tools available for everyone at all levels of their financial journey.About KamilahKamilah O'Brien is a Personal Financial Strategist and the founder of Focused Spender, a Personal Finance YouTube channel. She is also an Associate Director with a national acco...
2022-01-1038 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E7: Leading Communities through Advocacy and Civic Engagement w/Shakya Cherry-DonaldsonIn this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded 1000 Women Strong.Shakya also shares some of 1K Women Strong’s upcoming campaigns including the push for the elimination student loan debt which disproportionally impacts Black Women. Check out a link to the campaign below.https://www.cancel50kstudentdebt.org/About Shak...
2022-01-0447 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E7: Leading Communities through Advocacy and Civic Engagement w/Shakya Cherry-DonaldsonIn this week’s episode we are talking advocacy and civic duty with Shakya Cherry Donaldson, Executive Director of 1000 Women Strong. Shakya share with us her story of finding her purpose of being an advocate for the black community at an early age. She talks about her journey and how she founded 1000 Women Strong. Shakys also shares some of 1K Women Strong’s upcoming campaigns including the push for the elimination student loan debt which disproportionally impacts Black Women. Check out a link to the campaign below.https://www.cancel50kstudentdebt.org/About Shaky...
2022-01-0447 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E6 - Leading Yourself Through Change-A Personal ReflectionIn this week’s episode I talk about how to lead yourself through change. I share some personal reflections with you on some of the challenges that I’ve had in a season of change and how I was able to help myself through it.One exercise that I constantly come back to is self-reflection. I have found that this can be one of the most successful ways to see what you are going through and find ways to move forward. In particular, I use chapter 14 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons, and Adv...
2021-12-2727 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E6 - Leading Yourself Through Change-A Personal ReflectionIn this week’s episode I talk about how to lead yourself through change. I share some personal reflections with you on some of the challenges that I’ve had in a season of change and how I was able to help myself through it.One exercise that I constantly come back to is self-reflection. I have found that this can be one of the most successful ways to see what you are going through and find ways to move forward.In particular, I use chapter 14 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons, and Ad...
2021-12-2727 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3: E5 - How to Lead with Power and Presence w/ Dr. Lisa Brooks-GreauxIn this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence.Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess. There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven.1. Legitimate2. Reward3. Coercive4. Informational5. Expert6. Referent7. Connection Dr. Lisa talks also talks about the importance of mindset for effective leadership and references Carol Dweck’s book Mindset, “People give up the...
2021-12-2045 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3: E5 - How to Lead with Power and Presence w/ Dr. Lisa Brooks-GreauxIn this week’s episode we are talking with Dr. Brooks-Greaux about leading with power and presence.Dr. Lisa touches on laying the foundation of trust, vulnerability, and understanding exactly what power is, how to use it, and how to recognize the power you possess. There is more than 1 type of power. There are seven.1. Legitimate2. Reward3. Coercive4. Informational5. Expert6. Referent7. ConnectionDr. Lisa talks also talks about the importance of mindset for effective leadership and references Carol Dweck’s book Mindset,...
2021-12-2045 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS3:E4 - Why Building Relationships is Important for Professional GrowthIn this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of making connections for your professional growth. I share my own story of being an introvert and how in some ways it has hindered me from connecting with people. I also talk about how I have overcome my discomfort in putting myself out there and how forcing myself to step out of my shell has allowed me to build valuable and lasting professional relationships.How do you connect with people and how have these connections helped you grow professionally?Share your thoughts under this episodes IG...
2021-12-0115 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E4 - Why Building Relationships is Important for Professional GrowthIn this week’s episode, I talk about the importance of making connections
for your professional growth. I share my own story of being an introvert
and how in some ways it has hindered me from connecting with people.
2021-12-0115 min
Women Connected In Wisdom PodcastThings you need to know to succeed at Occupational Wellness with Dr. Waajida Small, a human resource expert Join Shannon and Christine for a chat about Occupational Wellness with special guest, Dr. Waajida Small. Shealo Glo - www.shealoglo.com Now offering Subscriptions * Delivered on the 1st & 15th! Discount Code - WISE5 Nominate your Shearo by emailing subject "My Shearo" to shealoglo@gmail.com Stillpoint - https://www.amazon.com/Stillpoint-Self-Care-Playbook-Caregivers-Breathe/dp/1732370400 Join us in community: https://women-connected-in-wisdom.mn.co/feed Schedule a coaching consult with Christine here: https://www.christinegautreaux.com Listen to past episodes: https://womenconnectedinwisdompodcast.com/ Like & Sub...
2021-10-2857 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E3 - Following Your Calling to Create Impact with Vuyo JobodaIn this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black Africa Awards for young black excellence of the African continent, a TEDx Resident guest on the TEDx Cape Town stage as a speaker, Moderator and MC, and author of “21” a book focused on purpose and the principles of living a purposeful life; among so many other things.Our...
2021-10-2549 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E3 - Following Your Calling to Create Impact w/ Vuyo JobodaIn this week’s episode, I am having a conversation with a powerhouse woman, Vuyo Joboda. A South African media maven, is the CEO of the Vuyo Joboda Network, home of VN Streaming, a Globally Inspired, African Ignited TV, Broadcasting and Media Network. She is also founder of Young Bold Black Africa Awards for young black excellence of the African continent, a TEDx Resident guest on the TEDx Cape Town stage as a speaker, Moderator and MC, and author of “21” a book focused on purpose and the principles of living a purposeful life; among so many other things.Our...
2021-10-2549 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E1 - Working inYour Strengths to Optimize Your PerformanceIn this week’s episode, I talk about working in your strengths to optimize your performance. I share my top five Clifton Strengths and how I use them to achieve excellent performance.. I go into detail about how each of them can be a balcony (work in my favor) and a basement (work against me).My top five strengthsDeliberative - You are best described by the serious care you take in making decisions or choices. You anticipate obstacles. Achiever - You work hard and possess a great deal of stamina. You take imm...
2021-09-2729 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS3:E1 - Finding Balance Between Your Headwork and HeartworkIn this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression.What are the lessons to be learned?Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve hit the jackpot of fulfillment.Find your heartwork! Heartwork is what keeps you going, motivates you, and gives you fulfillment.It’s okay if you don’t know what your heartwork is the moment you are ready...
2021-09-2017 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS3:E1 - Finding Balance Between Your Headwork and HeartworkIn this episode I talk about finding balance between headwork and heartwork, why we need both, and how ignoring my heartwork sent me into a depression.What are the lessons to be learned?Headwork is your job, heartwork is your calling, if you can have both in one place at the same time, you’ve hit the jackpot of fulfillment.Find your heartwork! Heartwork is what keeps you going, motivates you, and gives you fulfillment.It’s okay if you don’t know what your heartwork is the moment you are ready...
2021-09-2017 min
Ella Go PodcastBeing the CEO of Your Own Life with Purpose Alignment Coach Dr. Waajida SmallSend us a textMeet Dr. Waajida L. Small, a Purpose Alignment Coach and Founder/CEO of Capital Conscious U, a leadership development firm focused on helping career and entrepreneur women find and align their purpose with their work and business. Dr. Small is a Certified Purpose Leader (CPL), Certified Human Capital Strategist (HCS) and certified professional coach (CPC) with specialties in career, executive, and spiritual coaching. She also has a doctorate in Human Capital Management with a research emphasis on women of color and leadership. Author of Our Leadership Journey and host o...
2021-09-1553 min
Becoming UniqueWhat a difference one year makes “Anniversary Show”Becoming Unique Podcast celebrates one year with previous guest responding to the question of the difference one year can make.
List of guest in order with contact information
1. Margratta Samuel (my mom)
2. Kennedy Lowery from “Live by Being” https://linktr.ee/livebybeing
3. Lavene Gass https://linktr.ee/lavenegass
4. Adell Bridges https://shor.by/adellbridges
5. Cherelle https://linktr.ee/MyVirgoFriend
6. Mark Bunn https://markbunn.com.au/resources
7. Dr. Waajida Small https://linktr.ee/dr_wlsmall
8. Courtney https://mailchi.mp/e8a080cea584/ig-signups
9. Nicole Charles “ Heal me delicious” https://healmedelicious.com/
10. Kemi “Musing and Adventure” https://musingsandadventures.com/2020/08/03/insta-links/
11. Jessica Toussaint https://shor...
2021-06-201h 00
Authentic TalksEpisode 158 | Leading and Supporting Women in Business | Guest: Dr. Waajida SmallOn this episode I speak with Dr. Waajida Small about supporting women of color in business. Dr. Small talks about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. She also shares a personal story as well as some tips and advice.
Find Dr. Small on:
Podcast: Leading with Purpose Podcast
Website: https://www.waajidasmall.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadingwithpurposepodcast
Connect with me on social Media:
www.authe...
2021-06-0954 min
Authentic Talks 2.0 with ShantaEpisode 158 | Leading and Supporting Women in Business | Guest: Dr. Waajida SmallOn this episode I speak with Dr. Waajida Small about supporting women of color in business. Dr. Small talks about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. She also shares a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Find Dr. Small on:Podcast: Leading with Purpose PodcastWebsite: https://www.waajidasmall.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadingwithpurposepodcastWaajida L. Small, Ph.D. CPL, CEC, HCSwww.waajidasmall.cominfo@waajidasmall.comhttps://www.instagram.com/dr_wlsm...
2021-06-0754 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E10 - The FrameworkIn this episode, I announce the launch of my leadership development program LegHERcy leaders. I share with you all of the program details, my framework for leading with purpose and impact and what it takes to leave a legacy.Here is what you need to know. This program is for women who…Are looking for more beyond the workHave obtained financial success but are looking for fulfillmentWant to position themselves for the next step in their journeyAre ready to stand in their po...
2021-04-0514 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E10 - The Framework (A Special Announcement)In this episode, I announce the launch of my leadership development program LegHERcy leaders. I share with you all of the program details, my framework for leading with purpose and impact and what it takes to leave a legacy.
Here is what you need to know.
This program is for women who…
Are looking for more beyond the work
Have obtained financial success but are looking for fulfillment
Want to position themselves for the next step in their journey
Are ready to stand in their power and make an impact
2021-04-0514 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E9 - Unlocking Abundance w/Brandi RayIn today’s episode, we will be talking about unlocking abundance with special guest Brandi Ray.Brandi Ray is a wife and a mother to two amazing children. She is an official court reporter by career and she is also a speaker and the author of Pursuing Purpose in a Profitable Way Prayer Journal. Brandi is the owner and founder of Purpose Pursuer Preneur, LLC. an online self-development agency that empowers women of faith to discover their purpose, pursue their purpose, and live out their purpose in a profitable way. Brandi Ray has dedicated her life to helpi...
2021-03-2938 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E9 - Unlocking Abundance w/ Brandi RayIn today’s episode, we will be talking about unlocking abundance with special guest Brandi Ray.
2021-03-2938 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E8 - Becoming Your Sister’s KeeperIn this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I share the three lessons and advice I provide. · Lesson 1. Be to others who you would want someone to be for you. Show up for someone, and someone will show up for you.· Lesson 2. The only person you should be competing with is yourself. “Not...
2021-03-2418 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS2:E8 - Becoming Your Sister’s KeeperIn this episode I talk about being your sister’s keeper, supporting our fellow sister’s of color as they climb the corporate ladder. I share a personal story as well as some tips and advice. Referencing the end of chapter 12 of my book “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories Lessons and Advice. I share the three lessons and advice I provide.· Lesson 1. Be to others who you would want someone to be for you. Show up for someone, and someone will show up for you.· Lesson 2. The only person you should be competing with is yourself...
2021-03-2418 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E7 - Diversifying your Social PortfolioIn this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network, which is your social capital. I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I examine the lack of access we have as people of color in building the right relationships that are valuable and can be a catalyst to our careers success. We also do a deep dive into exactly what social capital is, getting a return on your investment in networks, a...
2021-03-1521 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS2: E7 - Diversifying Your Social PortfolioIn this episode I talk about networks, specifically the value of your network which, is your social capital.I discuss an article I wrote on idealist careers titled “Networking While Remote| What Professionals of Color Need to do to Stay Connected and Leverage Relationships for Success” where I examine the lack of access we have as people of color in building the right relationships that are valuable and can be a catalyst to our careers success.We also do a deep dive into exactly what social capital is, getting a return on your investment in network...
2021-03-1521 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E6 - Doing You without Losing YouIn this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about. My mentor says, “You should always do the right thing, not someone’s thing.” It can be hard some timed to not do someone’s thing when it could mean a rai...
2021-03-0811 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS2:E6 - Doing You without Losing YouIn this episode I talk about integrity. As black women, as Women of Color it is a constant battle to stay try to who we are and what we value, when at every turn we are told we need to change. I talk about a quote my mentor always says that has stayed with me that I believe speaks to what integrity is all about. My mentor says, “You should always do the right thing, not someone’s thing.”It can be hard some timed to not do someone’s thing when it could mean a raise or...
2021-03-0811 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E5 - Overcoming OverwhelmIn this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general practices Identify the source of your overwhelm.Take time away. Stop trying to be perfect. Drop the ball sometimes. Ask for help. And, some of the practices that I use to help me from stay...
2021-03-0116 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS2:E5 - Overcoming OverwhelmIn this episode we talk about how to overcome overwhelm which happens when the intensity of your feelings are greater than your ability to manage them. I talk about some of the things happening in my life that have made me feel overwhelmed in the past couple of weeks. I also share five general practices Identify the source of your overwhelm. Take time away. Stop trying to be perfect. Drop the ball sometimes. Ask for help.And, some of the practices that I use to help me from staying overwhelmed.S...
2021-03-0116 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E4 - The Devine FeminineIn this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the legacy, success and wealth they actually want, on their terms. Keisha is the executive and leadership adviser that women turn to when they need to honor their divine feminine, find their voices in and out of the workplace and boardroom, break through the glass ceiling and turn their sto...
2021-02-2243 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS2:E4 - The Devine Feminine with Keisha P. ShieldsIn this episode we are talking about the Devine Feminine with special guest Mrs. Keisha P. Shields. Keisha is the creator of She Will Not Be Silenced™. She specializes in how stigmas, stereotypes, grief and other people's opinions can keep high-achieving women from using their voice to build the legacy, success and wealth they actually want, on their terms. Keisha is the executive and leadership adviser that women turn to when they need to honor their divine feminine, find their voices in and out of the workplace and boardroom, break through the glass ceiling and turn their sto...
2021-02-2243 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E3 - It's All About The Flown this episode we explore what it means to be in flow. We’ve all heard and have probably said things like, I’m in flow right now, but what really is flow, how do we get into it? And why does it matter? I do a deep dive breaking it down for you. I talk about how flow is achieved, the three primary distractions that keep you from getting into flow, and I leave you with a few suggestions for achieving flow. Share your thoughts and experiences of flow. Have you ever reached a state of...
2021-02-1520 minLeading with Purpose PodcastS2:E3- It’s All About The FlowIn this episode we explore what it means to be in flow. We’ve all heard and have probably said things like, I’m in flow right now, but what really is flow, how do we get into it? And why does it matter?I do a deep dive breaking it down for you. I talk about how flow is achieved, the three primary distractions that keep you from getting into flow, and I leave you with a few suggestions for achieving flow.Share your thoughts and experiences of flow. Have you ever reached a state...
2021-02-1520 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E2 - Being Well. Being WholeIn this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and leadership. Here are the six components, and a link to the referenced research. Purpose in LifeAutonomyPersonal GrowthEnvironmental MasteryPositive RelationshipsSelf-acceptanceI’d love your feedback so please conn...
2021-02-0829 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E2 - Being Well. Being Whole.n this episode we explore the concept of psychosocial well-being and how it impacts our ability to be successful in everything we do. We review Carol Ryff’s six components of psychosocial well-being, what they look like in practice, and how each impact our ability to make an impact in life and leadership.Here are the six components, and a link to the referenced research. Purpose in Life Autonomy Personal Growth Environmental Mastery Positive Relationships Self-acceptanceI’d love your feedback so please connect with me on instagram or send me...
2021-02-0829 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastThe Musings of Mind TrashWe identify the internal and external sources that contribute to mind trash and how to recognize them. This season we are focusing on the inner work we need to do in order for us to show up for ourselves and those we lead in the most impactful way.’d love your feedback so please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajidasmall.com. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment on this platform or whichever platform you listen. You can also visit my website, www.waajida...
2021-02-0118 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastS2:E1 - The Musings of Mind TrashIn this first episode of the new season, I talk about mind trash. What is it, why we have it, and why we can get rid of it. We identify the internal and external sources that contribute to mind trash and how to recognize them.This season we are focusing on the inner work we need to do in order for us to show up for ourselves and those we lead in the most impactful way.I’d love your feedback so please connect with me on instagram or send me an email at info@waajida...
2021-02-0118 min
She Will Not Be Silenced with Keisha ShieldsKnow The Power of Our Voice and Speak Up with Dr. Waajida Small - 023When we share our stories, we empower others to find their voice. This was the experience that today's guest, Dr. Waajida L. Small, talks about overcoming in this episode. Dr. Waajida L. Small is the founder and CEO of Capital Conscious U LLC; a leadership development firm focused on helping career and entrepreneur women of color find and align their purpose with their careers and business. Using platforms such as her blog and her podcast Dr. Small provides insight into women of color’s real-life experiences in the workforce and coaches and teaches strategies and best practices to position wo...
2020-10-1559 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastCulture and Multiple Roles with Christine CariñoIn this episode, I am talking with Christine Cariño founder of Conscious Thrive LLC. We are tackling culture and the multiple roles culture places on women and the impact is has on our paths to success. We talk about her experiences as an LGBTQ+, immigrant woman and her experiences at home and in the workplace and the impact is had on her growth journey.Christine is the creator of “Living an Empowered life as an LGBTQ+” a workshop which she facilitated in partnership with LGBTQ+ organizations in Athens, Greece and Manila, Philippines.She is also t...
2020-09-2855 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastCulture and Multiple Roles with Christine CariñoIn this episode, I am talking with Christine Cariño founder of Conscious Thrive LLC. We are tackling culture and the multiple roles culture places on women and the impact is has on our paths to success. We talk about her experiences as an LGBTQ+, immigrant woman and her experiences at home and in the workplace and the impact is had on her growth journey.Christine is the creator of “Living an Empowered life as an LGBTQ+” a workshop which she facilitated in partnership with LGBTQ+ organizations in Athens, Greece and Manila, Philippines.She is also...
2020-09-2800 minBecoming UniqueBlack Girl Magic with Dr.Waajida SmallTo connect with Dr. Waajida Small please visit her website where you can buy her book and find all of her social media handles https://www.waajidasmall.com/
To enter the giveaway contest for Dr. Waajida Small book, click on my linktree to enter. You can also connect with me through social media as well through my linktree https://linktr.ee/Becoming_Unique
2020-09-0653 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 7: FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real)In this episode, we will be talking about fear. We will talk about what it is, how it holds us back, how we can move past it, and how we can kick it in the face! I’ll also be sharing some of my own fears and the work I am doing to overcome them, as well as some practical advice on how you identify your own fears, how those fears impact your decision making and what you can do to conquer them.I make references to the following blog in this episode.https://citeasista.co...
2020-08-3121 minLeading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 7: FEAR (False Evidence Appearing Real)In this episode, we will be talking about fear. We will talk about what it is, how it holds us back, how we can move past it, and how we can kick it in the face! I’ll also be sharing some of my own fears and the work I am doing to overcome them, as well as some practical advice on how you identify your own fears, how those fears impact your decision making and what you can do to conquer them.I make references to the following blog in this episode.https://citeasista.co...
2020-08-3121 min
Black Doctors Talk Podcast#BlackDoctorsTalk Ep01: Dr. Waajida Small on Women of Color and LeadershipIn this episode, Deandra Taylor speaks with Dr. Small, founder, and CEO of Capital Conscious U, a leadership development firm focused on helping career and entrepreneur women find and align their purpose with their work and business.
2020-08-271h 26
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 6: If Not You, Then Who?: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Nicole VickIn This episode I am talking with Nicole Vick, a public health professional, educator, and a civic leader who has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities.We discuss the importance of self-advocacy, and why we as women of color, black women in particular have challenges with doing so. We do a deep dive into code switching, facing microaggressions and how we have to still function despite larger societal issues affecting black pe...
2020-08-0659 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 6: If Not You, Then Who?: The Importance of Self Advocacy with Nicole VickIn This episode I am talking with Nicole Vick, a public health professional, educator, and a civic leader who has spent the last fifteen years providing tools and strategies to stakeholders, community-based organizations, students, and residents to improve health and prevent disease in some of Los Angeles County’s most underserved communities.
2020-08-0659 minLeading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 5: I Am Not Your Superwoman: The Truth Behind Sojourner SyndromeIn this episode we will be talking about the Sojourner Syndrome or Superwoman Schema as it is better known. We follow the research of Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé, RN, Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and review her paper titled “Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health” published in the Qualitative Health Research Journal.We discuss her five (5) characterizations for the Superwoman Role, and four (4) contextual factors that contribute to the Superwoman Role. You can read the full paper here.We discuss my suggestions for ways to...
2020-07-2732 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 5 :I Am Not Your SuperwomanIn this episode we will be talking about the Sojourner Syndrome or Superwoman Schema as it is better known. We follow the research of Dr. Cheryl L. Woods-Giscombé, RN, Assistant Professor at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and review her paper titled “Superwoman Schema: African American Women’s Views on Stress, Strength, and Health” published in the Qualitative Health Research Journal.We discuss her five (5) characterizations for the Superwoman Role, and four (4) contextual factors that contribute to the Superwoman Role. You can read the full paper here.We discuss my suggestions for ways to...
2020-07-2732 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastThe Realities of Perception with Tanya J. MillerIn this episode, guest cohost Tanya J. Miller and I talk about the realities of perceptions. We do a deep dive into the experiences of Black women in workforce and the constant battle of having to prove the stereotypes people have about us wrong. Tanya shares her experiences and we engage in conversation on how we can move past the false narratives created for us in order to create our own.About TanyaTanya J. Miller is a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout...
2020-07-0956 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 4: The Realities of Perception with Tanya J. MillerIn this episode, guest cohost Tanya J. Miller and I talk about the realities of perceptions. We do a deep dive into the experiences of Black women in with workforce and the constant battle of having to prove the stereotypes people have about us wrong. Tanya shares her experiences and we engage in conversation on how we can move past the false narratives created for us to create our own.About TanyaTanya J. Miller is a certified life coach with over eighteen years of experience working with youth, young adults, and women throughout the...
2020-07-0956 minLeading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 3: When a HERO Comes Along: Developing your Psychological CapitalIn this episode, we explore the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap). Generally understood under the acronym HERO, PsyCap is an individual’s positive psychological state of development that is characterized by Hope, Efficacy, Resiliency, andOptimismWe deep dive into each of the PsyCap components to understand the importance of each and how they impact our ability to be successful in both our personal and professional lives and our ability to be effective leaders. In understanding PsyCap we take ownership of the development of our psychological resources.If you would like to read more, head over to...
2020-06-2220 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 3: When a HERO Comes AlongIn this episode, we explore the concept of Psychological Capital (PsyCap). Generally understood under the acronym HERO, PsyCap is an individual’s positive psychological state of development that is characterized by Hope, Efficacy, Resiliency, andOptimismWe deep dive into each of the PsyCap components to understand the importance of each and how they impact our ability to be successful in both our personal and professional lives and our ability to be effective leaders. In understanding PsyCap we take ownership of the development of our psychological resources.If you would like to read more, head over to...
2020-06-2220 minLeading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 2: Maintaining Authenticity When Everyone Says You Should ChangeIn this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of maintaining authenticity in the face of adversity and when everyone tells you that you need to be different. We kick off the episode with a reading from my forthcoming Book, “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons and Advice for Women of Color”, which will be released this fall. I provide five (5) ways to maintain authenticity and share the four (4) components of authentic leadership. If you would like to read more, head over to the corresponding blog post.I’d love your feedback on these episodes, so please con...
2020-06-2115 minLeading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 1: To Thine Own Self Be True: An Exercise in Self-ReflectionIn our first full episode, we take it back to the basics and discuss The Self.Specifically, we talk about my model for self-reflection. Spelled SCWEEP and pronounced sweep as in sweeping a broom, we explore the notions of self-concept, self-worth, self-efficacy, self-esteem and self-perceptions. How we view ourselves most often, unconsciously, and sometimes consciously, is projected to and onto others. It is important as people in general, but especially as leaders that we have a full understanding of how our feelings about ourselves impact our feelings toward others, and in turn dictates our behavior toward them. If...
2020-06-1917 minLeading with Purpose PodcastIntroduction and WelcomeI am a daughter, sister, wife, friend, mentor, HR executive, entrepreneur and life long learner who is passionate about helping women of color rise into positions of leadership and influence in their respective careers. It has always been my dream to find a platform that will allow me to share my passions, knowledge, and purpose with the world. I’ve finally found it!In this episode, I welcome you to the Leading with Purpose Podcast, give you some information on my background and provide a run down on the various topics I hope to tackle in this pod...
2020-06-1905 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 2: Maintaining Authenticity When Everyone Says You Should ChangeIn this week’s episode, we talk about the importance of maintaining authenticity in the face of adversity and when everyone tells you that you need to be different. We kick off the episode with a reading from my forthcoming Book, “Our Leadership Journey: Shared Stories, Lessons and Advice for Women of Color”, which will be released this fall. I provide five (5) ways to maintain authenticity and share the four (4) components of authentic leadership. If you would like to read more, head over to the corresponding blog post.I’d love your feedback on these episodes, so please c...
2020-06-1315 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastEpisode 1: To Thine Own Self Be TrueIn our first full episode, we take it back to the basics and discuss The Self.Specifically, we talk about my model for self-reflection. Spelled SCWEEP and pronounced sweep as in sweeping a broom, we explore the notions of self-concept, self-worth, self-efficacy, self-esteem and self-perceptions. How we view ourselves most often, unconsciously, and sometimes consciously, is projected to and onto others. It is important as people in general, but especially as leaders that we have a full understanding of how our feelings about ourselves impact our feelings toward others, and in turn dictates our behavior toward them...
2020-06-0417 min
Leading with Purpose PodcastIntroduction and WelcomeIntroduction and Welcome: Show NotesI am a daughter, sister, wife, friend, mentor, HR executive, entrepreneur and life long learner who is passionate about helping women of color rise into positions of leadership and influence in their respective careers. It has always been my dream to find a platform that will allow me to share my passions, knowledge, and purpose with the world. I’ve finally found it!In this episode, I welcome you to the Leading with Purpose Podcast, give you some information on my background and provide a run down on the various to...
2020-05-1705 min