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

What does it take to bounce back after losing everything—and then build something even bigger?

In this high-energy, no-holds-barred episode of The F.L.O.W. Podcast, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, speaker, and unapologetic change agent Natalia Nicholson, who went from bankruptcy to building a global digital empire. She's on a mission to empower 1 million Black and Brown women entrepreneurs to own their power, master digital ...

Unpacking Motherhood, Mental Health, and Identity

In this powerful episode, Chelsea Glover-Jordan gets real about her journey to becoming a therapist, entrepreneur, and author—and how motherhood cracked her wide open in the best and hardest ways.

We dive deep into:

• The pivotal moment that reshaped her relationship with her mother
• Her raw experience with postpartum depression, anxiety, and OCD
• What inspired her to create sa...

In this powerful episode of The F.L.O.W. Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Karen Hills Pruden, a trailblazing leadership strategist, author, and champion for women navigating the corporate world. We dive deep into the mindset shifts necessary to step into leadership with confidence, the courage required to pivot in your career, and the strategic moves that position you for long-term success.

Dr. Karen shares her personal journey of ri...

We’re celebrating the one-year anniversary of The F.L.O.W. Podcast on March 8, 2025! 🎉

In this powerful episode of The F.L.O.W. Podcast, I sit down with Crystal Jordan, a passionate advocate for autism awareness, inclusion, and acceptance. Crystal is the founder of Zachariah’s World, a platform dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of individuals on the autism spectrum and supporting families navigating their journey.

She sh...

Lisa Anderson returns to The F.L.O.W. Podcast for Part II of Pulling Back the Curtain on HR! As a featured guest in Season 1, Episode 4, Lisa gave us an inside look at HR realities, and now she’s back to dive deeper into what’s shaping the workplace in 2025.

In this episode, we cover:

• The evolution of DEI initiatives amidst rollbacks and policy changes
• The impact of return-to-office mandates on employee morale and retention
• ...

We’re back! Welcome to Season 2 of The F.L.O.W. Podcast!

Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to take a moment to thank YOU—our incredible listeners! Because of your support, The F.L.O.W. Podcast has surpassed 1,000 downloads globally, reaching audiences in Singapore, Russia, Brazil, Somalia, and beyond! Your continued engagement fuels these important conversations, and I’m so excited for what’s ahead in Season 2.

To kic...

In this deeply personal episode of The F.L.O.W. Podcast, I switch roles as my dear friend Gina Gipson takes over hosting duties to interview me. This conversation offers an intimate look into my journey—from my roots in Washington, DC, to my career in tech, and my passion for supporting women. 

I open up about the moments that shaped my life, including navigating significant loss, leaning into faith, and the inspiration behind buil...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dana Sherrod, a dedicated advocate for Black maternal health. Dana shares her personal journey, including a traumatic labor and delivery experience that transformed her into a passionate voice for change. From her childhood dreams of becoming a cab driver or a nurse to her current work as a fearless leader in the maternal health space, Dana’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and advocac...

The Glass Cliff is a phenomenon where women and people of color are more likely to be appointed to leadership positions during periods of organizational crisis compared to those of stability and growth.  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jacqueline Dowdy, an experienced HR executive, leadership coach, and faith-driven trailblazer. Dr. Dowdy shares her incredible journey of navigating leadership challenges, reflecting on how her ...

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

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Stephanie Shelton, CEO and Founder of Naire’s House, a faith-based organization providing mental health services to Black women in underserved communities.  Stephanie opens up about her childhood in Brooklyn, the challenges of growing up in an underserved community, and how a lack of resources inspired her mission to provide holistic support to others. She also shares her devastating loss ...

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

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

This episode is a raw and real conversation about overcoming imposter syndrome, the importance of psychological safety at work, and how doing the perso...

In Episode 15 of The F.L.O.W. Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Serina Lewis-Everett, a board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Sepia Modern Primary Care. Dr. Serina shares her inspiring journey from Atlanta, Georgia, to becoming a physician, driven by the lack of Black medical professionals she witnessed growing up. A proud Spelman College graduate, Dr. Serina chose family medicine to build meaningful relationships wi...

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

💡 What We Discuss:

⚡Understanding Alignment: Asha talks about the signi...

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

💡 What We Discuss:

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

👉🏾The real impact of 2020’s racial reckoning on corporate DEI...

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

Growing up with dreams of becoming an industria...

In this episode of the F.L.O.W. Podcast, we welcome Dr. Sharon H. Porter, an inspiring educator, whose journey began after a memorable experience hearing her fourth grade teacher read Judy Blume's Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.  That initial spark led her to become a fourth-grade teacher in Charlotte, NC.  Through the years she formed deep connections with students and maintains a cherished drawing from a former second-grade stud...

Welcome you to episode 10 of the F.L.O.W. Podcast.  You may or may not be familiar with the phrase “buy back the block”.  This is the concept of those who have made it in life to return to their old neighborhoods and help revitalize it.  Well, today’s guest has done just that.  Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandigfer has a conquering spirit and her mantra is “all things are possible”.  Not only did she pay off $600,000 in debt in four years, ...