In this bold and inspiring episode of WTF (What’s the Fix?), Rico Peña sits down with Dr. Karmetria Burton, Senior Director of Global Supplier Diversity at McDonald’s, transformational leader, international speaker, and founder of the Paint Your Lips Red Foundation, a movement empowering women to lead boldly and unapologetically.
They dive into the power of voice, breaking limiting beliefs, reading the room, and navigating corporate spaces as a Black woman. Dr. Karmetria Burton shares raw stories of doubt, silence, and resilience, and how she turned them into strength, strategy, and bold leadership.
Whether you're climbing the leadership ladder, mentoring others, or learning to own your space, you’ll want to hear this. Dr. Karmetria Burton brings unfiltered wisdom and a 360° leadership mindset that challenges you to rethink how you show up in every room Tune in, subscribe, and drop a comment—What limiting belief are you ready to rewrite?
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