BLKGirl Ambition
Welcome to BLKGirl Ambition—a community where ambition meets authenticity. For high achieving, successful women in corporate America and entrepreneurship, this show explores what it means to chase dreams without apology. From powerful career pivots to wellness practices that center our joy, each episode holds space for the complex, bold, and beautiful lives we lead. We’re not playing small. We’re playing smart—and we’re building lives that honor every part of who we are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
In this quick solo episode of BLKGirl Ambition, host Niya Baxter gets honest about the power of the pause. She shares a personal update on why she’s hitting reset—and what’s coming next. From building personal brands with intention, to reclaiming narratives through cultural storytelling, Season Two was full of bold, necessary conversations that pushed us to grow. As Niya reflects on the lessons and highlights, she invites the BLKGi...
"Personal branding isn’t a vanity project. It’s strategy. It’s insurance. We all need it." - Niya Baxter
"You owe it to yourself to show up for yourself. A corporation should never own your entire professional identity." - Niya Baxter
Summary:
In this solo episode of BLKGirl Ambition, host Niya Baxter gets real about what it actually takes to build a personal brand while navigating the demands of a 9-5. From the corporate grind to...
"We’re building the African Disney — and we’re doing it our way." - Esther Paul
"I want to build a headquarters in Accra that employs hundreds of African creatives. AfroToons isn’t just storytelling — it’s economic empowerment" - Esther Paul
Summary:
In this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, host Niya Baxter sits down with Esther, the trailblazing founder and CEO of AfroToons Animation Studio. Esther shares her bold mission to build th...
"Perfectionism almost killed me." - Nadia Marie Sasso
"I wasn't interested in performing scholarship for institutions. It was about making my community feel seen and heard [through filmmaking] and looking for resonance, not approval" - Nadia Marie Sasso
Summary:
In this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, Niya Baxter sits down with creative visionary and cultural storyteller Dr. Nadia Sasso for a rich conversation on identity, innovation...
"No one celebrates high performers. They just expect it. That’s why you have to celebrate yourself—loudly and often." — Queirra Fenderson
"Burnout starts the minute you negotiate away your boundaries. It’s a power leak—and the water rises fast." — Queirra Fenderson
"Ambition doesn’t have to mean burnout. When you shift from external validation to inner alignment, you unlock a new level of power." — Queirra Fenderson
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In thi...
"All the rules are fake. If that’s the case, I’m going to make my own. And I’m going to make them with other like-minded women beside me." - Dara Chike-Obi
For the short holiday week, we're re-releasing this powerful episode with Dara Chike-Obi—because sometimes the most important lessons come in the form of a pivot.
When we first recorded, Dara was the co-founder of GRIO, a baby feeding tech company designed to support new mothe...
"Humility is not what drives success for Black women in the workplace. Humility holds us back" - Grace Mosuro
"Fake it until you make it. Fake it until it feels natural" - Grace Mosuro
“Build your network before you need it. The people pitching you in rooms you’re not in? You meet them now.” - Grace Mosuro
Summary:
In this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, host Niya Baxter is joined by Grace Mosuro, a global culture strategist, for a co...
"Perfectionism will kill your dream. The version of you that got you here will not get you there." - Niya Baxter
"It's uncomfortable to try out loud, but there's so much freedom in it - 10/10 recommend" - Niya Baxter
"My greatest ambition is freedom. Freedom to live in joy, in alignment, and in abundance" - Niya Baxter
Keywords:
Black Girl Ambition, empowerment, career growth, intentional choices, perfectionism, community building,...
"There's a science to sponsorship." - Dr. Diana B. Allen
Keywords:
cybersecurity, leadership, empowerment, sponsorship, women in STEM, AI, women in tech, career advancement, networking, visibility, authenticity, career advancement, structural empowerment, sponsorship, relationships, professional growth, women in leadership, mentorship, leadership, workplace dynamics, gender equality, organizational culture
Summary:
In this epis...
"I wrote the, The Price of Nice, because I was tired of being told to be palatable while I was busy out here in the world trying to be powerful." - Amira Barger
"Patriarchy tells you you're too much. Racism tells us we're not enough, and being a Black woman means living in that pressure cooker and yet still cooking up excellence." - Amira Barger
Summary:
In this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, Niya Baxter sits down with communication...
"Can we live our lives beyond just the opposition to oppression?"- Danielle Locklear
Softness and ambition can coexist. In this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, host Niya Baxter sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Danielle Locklear for a powerful conversation on healing, rest, and reclaiming worth beyond the grind. Together, they unpack the importance of culturally responsive therapy for Black women, the deep harm ...
"Your personal style is your silent introduction." - Liz Wendler
“Show up authentically—bold, bright, beautiful, fabulous—and they’ll judge you anyway. You might as well do you.” - Liz Wendler
On this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, Niya Baxter sits down with style expert Liz Wendler to unpack how fashion can be your fiercest self‑brand and confidence booster—especially for Black women carving out space in corporate and entrepreneur...
“Your genius is in your normal—lean into what comes naturally to you, and stop chasing someone else’s path.” - Quinn Conyers
"If you keep telling people that you’re going to help them, they’ll discount your value—because we’re not the help. Stop helping and start coaching, assisting, partnering, elevating, empowering.” - Quinn Conyers
Keywords:
public speaking, women empowerment, entrepreneurship, personal brand, elevator pitc...
“We need to redefine what success and ambition actually look like… how do we make it every day in the sense of what brings me fulfillment, satisfaction, and joy within my title and outside of that title” - Marissa Nelson
On this episode of BLKGirl Ambition, your host Niya Baxter sits down with award-winning relationship & sex therapist Marissa Nelson to flip the script on what success—and pleasure—really look like. We get un...
"Everything you need to get your AI on" - Jade Williams
In this episode of Black Girl Ambition, Niya speaks with AI expert, Jade Williams @ThatAIGrl to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across industries, the importance of understanding AI for career advancement, and the need for representation of women, particularly women of color, in tech. They explore the structure of AI, the role of lar...
In this episode of Black Girl Ambition, Niya connects with Whitley Miller, a wellness entrepreneur and founder of @healingbarre . STAY TUNED for a 10-minute workout at the end! This conversation explores the significance of barre fitness, its accessibility, and the importance of creating inclusive spaces for Black women and women of color. Whitley shares her journey from ballet to wellness founder emphasizing the need fo...
In this episode, Niya speaks with Ashley Stoney, a communications executive and freelance pop culture journalist, about her journey in the corporate world and as a "mom-fluencer". They discuss the importance of supporting Black women, the challenges of job hopping versus loyalty in corporate careers, and the pressures of perfection associated with the term 'Black Girl Magic.' Ashley shares her insights on raising the next generatio...
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