Host Felicia Pride chats with award-winning strategist, speaker, author, and champion for social impact, Deesha Dyer, as she shares her remarkable journey from community college student to White House Social Secretary under the Obama administration. Dyer goes all the way in on rejecting imposter syndrome, staying true to yourself in high-pressure environments, and embracing new adventures in her 40s, including becoming a doula and finding love.
Her journey exemplifies authenticity and determination. She is the founder and CEO of Hook and Fasten, a social impact firm, and author of "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble."
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Chapterization
(03:11) Early Career and Philadelphia Roots
(06:44) White House Journey
(17:25) Maintaining Authenticity in High-Pressure Environments
(27:53) Perspective on Imposter Syndrome
(32:36) Finding Love and Marriage in Your 40s
(36:24) New Adventures: Doula Training
(38:52) Future Plans and Desires
(41:23) Words of Wisdom for the Younger Self
Guest Links
- Instagram: @deedyer267
- Website: deeshadyer.com
- Company: Hook and Fasten
- Book: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created The Best Kind Of Trouble
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Show Credits
Executive Producer and Host: Felicia Pride (@feliciapride)
Producer: Dianne McGuire (@dimcguire)
Co-Producer: Georgette Pierre (@georgettepierre)
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