Rhonda Coleman Wandel Podcast
On the podcast, ambitious women come and share their authentic stories and pearls of life wisdom in a nurturing space. RCW's content provides roadmaps for women looking to recharge, obtain clarity, and move forward in purposeful pivots. Rhonda creates judgment-free circles that encourage, acknowledge, and love ambitious professional women just as they are.
Episodes
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Summer Hamilton shares her journey from a small town in Arkansas to her current role at the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum. She discusses her upbringing, the impact of her family dynamics, and the challenges she faced in her education and career. Summer emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, finding one's voice, and the significance of pursuing work that aligns with per...
Meet Amanda Turbeville, HR Leader at Blue River Pet Care. In this heartfelt conversation Turbeville shares her incredible journey—from being born to teenage parents and then adopted by her grandmother to becoming a leader in HR. She talks about growing up in Chicago, studying interior design, and how she unexpectedly found her way into human resources. Along the way, she’s faced challenges in male-dominated industries, helped guide...
In this engaging conversation, Yevedzo (Yeve) Chitiga shares her transformative journey from a successful career in securities law to becoming an executive coach. She discusses her upbringing in Zimbabwe, the influence of her mother, and the importance of education, especially for girls. Yeve reflects on her career path, including her experiences in banking and law, and how a layoff became a pivotal moment for her to embrace her tr...
In this episode, Dawn Anderson-Thurmond takes us on an inspiring journey from her roots in Hamilton, Ohio, to her impactful role as Interim COO for YWCA Hamilton. Growing up in a tight-knit, predominantly African American community, she learned resilience, kindness, and independence from her supportive family. Dawn shares how stepping outside her comfort zone broadened her horizons and empowered her to redefine success on her own t...
Today’s episode is sizzling with inspiration! We’re thrilled to have Chef Tiffany Williams (Chef Mama), whose journey from teenage motherhood to becoming a powerhouse chef and entrepreneur is as remarkable as her guest list. Tiffany has catered for some of the biggest names out there—Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and even President Barack Obama! She shares the ups and downs of her path, from breaking into the culinary industry as a woman...
In this conversation, Mary N. Chaney shares her inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Cincinnati to becoming a corporate leader in cybersecurity and an entrepreneur. She discusses her education, her experience with the FBI, and her transition to corporate America. Mary emphasizes the importance of diversity in the cybersecurity field and the challenges faced by minorities. She also addresses the impact of AI on society, the l...
Victoria Watkins is Founder and Managing Partner of Inrichmint, an organization that sources curated deal flow for high net worth individuals and families. She previously served as Chief of Staff to the Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer at Ariel Investments. Prior to joining Ariel, Victoria worked for the City of Chicago in the Office of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, serving as Senior Advisor, and Deputy Director of Legislative Counsel &a...
Felecia Higgs Walker, executive career and business coach, is the CEO and Founder of the Focus Group by Felecia LLC, a real-world career coaching company highlighted in her BRAND NEW BOOK "Paid On Friday, Broke By Tuesday: The Pathway to Unstoppable Success". Rhonda and Felecia discuss the new book, Felecia's journey to becoming a passionate financial consultant and balancing motherhood and career.
Misty Hudek Giordano is a dynamic holistic health coach, and in this special edition episode, she delves into the four phases of the menstrual cycle, teaching us how to harness them to enhance our lives. Join us to discover valuable tips and strategies that will make you think, "I wish I had known this in my twenties." Misty reveals the empowering potential of understanding and utilizing your menstrual cycle to support an...
Rhonda sits down with Katie Kohloff Mouat, a trailblazer in the field of sustainable engineering. Katie shares her journey from a small town in Kansas to leading NUMiX Materials, a startup focused on transforming industrial waste into valuable resources. Tune in to learn about Katie’s experiences overcoming the unique challenges faced by female engineer and entrepreneurs and her insights on leadership and innovation.
In this episode Rhonda talks to Saira Alikhan, attorney and senior commercial advisor at Google. The two discuss Saira's experience with race in the US as a child of immigrants and the impact it’s had on her career trajectory. Also, Saira has charted a unique career path chock full of rich experiences and powerful pivots. If you’re looking to pivot in your career or are just looking for inspiration, this episode is definitel...
Porsha Goodman, Executive Director of non profit organization Door Of Hope in Memphis, TN, shares her story of growing up in the wake of a parent's trauma, the effect it had on her childhood, and the tools she has developed as an adult to overcome it. In this episode we also learn about Porsha's decision to attend an HBCU for college, her work at Door of Hope (top TN non-profit whose mission is to end homelessness) and th...
Ever wonder who comes up with the flavor of your favorite toothpaste? Carrita Hightower, PhD is one of only three Flavor Chemists in the entire Procter and Gamble corporation. In this episode we learn about Carrita's inspirational journey to becoming a scientist. Let's give it up for black women in STEM!
Adriane Johnson- Williams, Ph.D., author of Not Your Father's Capitalism: What Race Equity Asks of U.S. Business Leaders discusses her new book, her work, boarding school, transitioning to college, family, and love. Adriane is also the founder and principal of Standpoint Consulting.
Kelis Rowe, author of young adult fiction novel Finding Jupiter, talks about balancing your needs with those of your family. She also shares her journey to becoming a writer.
Have you ever wondered what boarding school is really like? Have you considered it for your children? Karen Massey, former college admissions officer, and current educational consultant shares the benefits of boarding school and her personal experience of being a boarding school parent.
Meet Anjli Garg, executive coach, mother, and lawyer. Anjli's clients love her. She is an amazing coach who can help you reach your professional goals and your life goals. In this podcast episode, Anjli coaches us on obtaining clarity around what we want out of life, the benefit of acknowledging our feelings, how to "bring yourself into your life" and more. Her words are so full of love, wisdom and healing. W...
Leora is a lawyer, mother, and survivor of childhood sexual assault. In this episode, Leora talks about how this trauma followed her into adulthood and the steps she took to overcome it. She talks about how she uses her experiences to help others, and she and Rhonda also explore parenting in blended families.
Jecara Rivera is a Success Strategist, a Jack Canfield Success Principle Certified Trainer and CEO of Empower You, LLC. In this episode, Jecara shares her personal journey from teenage mom who was told she wouldn't succeed to an accomplished speaker, trainer, and coach. Jecara also shares with us her top tips on how to get to from where you are to where you want to be.
In this eye-opening episode, Awatif Yahya redefines what it means to be a leader. Drawing on her experience as a Fortune 500 HR executive, Awatif shares her top tips on how corporations can build strong leadership teams. A favorite of her many tips in this podcast is "leadership is not a title, it's a conduct". Another is "at the heart of being a good leader is simply being a decent human being". Whether ...
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