The final installment of our limited series is with Cole Brown! Political commentator, writer, and author of the book, Greyboy: Finding Blackness in a White World.This sprawling conversation bounces from Cole’s inspirations for his book about

Episode 23: The Wake Up with Michelle MiJung Kim

Dec 14th, 2021 48m 3s

We’re rolling onto the next in our limited series. Michelle MiJung Kim joins Dr. Akilah Cadet, in a conversation between two equity and inclusion entrepreneurs!After the murder of George Floyd, they found themselves in a similar position. Ove

Episode 22: Financial Adulting with Ashley Feinstein Gerstley

Dec 7th, 2021 48m 20s

And just like that, we’re back with a bang for a limited series! We’re joined by Ashley Feinstein Gerstley, who you know as @thefiscalfemme, a feminist who is on a mission to end inequality through financial well-being.America’s lines of econ

Episode 21: Give From the Overflow

Jul 21st, 2020 56m 44s

We are ending Season 2 of the Change Cadet Podcast with a bang! That bang is Dr. Tiffany Lester, a practicing physician as well as an inspirational health and wellness leader.As a physician at Parsley Health, Dr. Lester takes a functional app

Episode 20: Akilah Gets Coached

Jul 6th, 2020 1h 7m

Meet Laura Hugill of Mindfully Laura! A woman on a mission to transform lives through mindfulness as a practitioner, teacher and coach.For the past several years, Laura has been leading mindfulness initiatives at Google, is the host of, This

Episode 19: Dr. Red Flags

Jun 25th, 2020 57m 15s

We checked in with Dr. Lily Jampol, the Head of People Science & Consultant at ReadySet - a consulting and strategy firm that helps companies build more human-centric, inclusive cultures, teams and products - and it was good!In this episode,

Episode 18: For White Women

Jun 8th, 2020 39m 50s

This week we welcome back the powerful Adrienne Kimball of The Melanated Soul and Chief Talent Officer at Rubicon Programs, for a special episode dedicated to addressing our nations revived outcry against racial injustice and push to embrace an

Episode 17: Therapy for the Soul

May 29th, 2020 1h 11m

Oh yes, doesn’t that title sound good!We could all use some therapy for the soul these days and this week we are going to get just that with Dr. Cortney Beasley, a Doctor of Psychology, trained in Clinical and Forensic Psychology and founder

Episode 16: Meant To Be

May 22nd, 2020 52m 38s

This week we are joined by another true soldier of change, Ana Lugo.Ana is passionate about honoring the women who came before her and pursuing her passion to bring love and support to those who often don’t receive it. She is also that founde

Episode 15: The Beyoncé Of Wine

May 15th, 2020 41m 21s

Yes, there is a Beyoncé of Wine! Introducing, Julia Coney. Julia Coney is a Washington, D.C. and Houston, Texas-based wine writer, wine educator, speaker, and consultant. Her wine writing includes stories on wine, winemakers, personal ess

Episode 14: Elevate Your Self Worth And Net Worth

May 8th, 2020 46m 5s

Just because we're in the middle of a pandemic doesn't mean that we can't ELEVATE. In fact, maybe now is the perfect time!This week we are talking about to grow both your self worth and net worth with Danetha Doe.Danetha Doe is a Jamaican-G

Episode 13: Get Your Life

May 1st, 2020 1h 5m

Welcome back to season two of the Change Cadet podcast! We are so excited to start off with a conversation on the power of storytelling and an overall lovely chat with Lydia T. Blanco!Lydia T. Blanco is a trusted journalist, vibrant host, a

Episode 12: Stop Asking for Free Shit

Dec 27th, 2019 1h 10m

This week we are having an intimate conversation about the power of forgiveness, working through depression, and embracing the value you possess with Kalkidan Gebreyohannes, founder of Kalu, for our last episode of season one of the Change Cade

Episode 11: The Power of Embracing Difference

Dec 13th, 2019 1h 9m

We have Tayo Rockson on the show this week! He is a writer, speaker, consultant, and media personality who runs UYD Management - a strategic leadership and consulting firm that helps organizations incorporate sustainable diversity and inclusion

Episode 10: That Good Type of Healing

Nov 26th, 2019 1h 19m

This week is all about the journey of healing, being honest about our pain, and discovering the power your gifts…just in time for the holidays and all the comes along with this time of year.We are joined by the lovely Shirley Johnson. Shirley

Episode 9: The Fearless Leader

Nov 14th, 2019 40m 1s

Shhhh...guess who we have as a guest this week?! None other than the Jackie De Jesus, founder and CEO of DEEJAYZOO, a female focused design and innovation company. Her first product launch, flagship brand, and the team's current focus is SHHHOW

Episode 8: Mission with Your Melanin

Nov 8th, 2019 58m 24s

This week we are welcoming our first male Change Cadet, Randal Seriguchi of Urban Ed Academy. Randal has been the executive director of this powerful organization for nearly four years. Urban Ed Academy provides educational services that help

Episode 7: We Are Enough

Oct 17th, 2019 1h 2m

We are enough, enough said! This is such a powerful episode! This week are joined by Adrienne Kimball, a woman passionate about the advancement of melanated people, a constant conqueror of fear, doubt and oppression. By day, Adrienne is the C

Episode 6: We Have the Same Therapist

Oct 4th, 2019 1h 4m

This episode of the podcast features Xiomara Rosa-Tedla, born and raised in Sacramento, CA, Xiomara is one-half of the Oakland, father-daughter duo behind UnoEth. Whether it's long journeys or daily commutes, she yearned for classic and casual

Episode 5: #advisorysquad

Sep 20th, 2019 1h 15m

Do you have a #advisorysquad? Well, whether you do or don’t, but sure to listen in to this episode of Change Cadet for a conversation that took place a live event with Dr. Akilah Cadet and Lauren Williams, an Internal Communications Manager for

Episode 4: White Women in Retrograde

Sep 6th, 2019 1h 6m

Vida Wilson is currently the operations director for Change Cadet. With over 8 years of event planning and project management, she has always enjoyed creating spaces where people can come together and experience change within community. She is

Episode 3: Stand Tall in Your Purpose

Aug 21st, 2019 1h

Enjoy our very first LIVE episode with Alicia Jay of @TallSWAG! We are coming to you from Lux, a soon to open co-working space in downtown Oakland, with all the modern tea party vibes. In this episode, Dr. Cadet and Alicia Jay chat about work

Episode 2: Two Docs Changing the World

Aug 6th, 2019 1h 28m

Dr. Shamell Bell is a mother, community organizer, dancer/choreographer, and documentary filmmaker who received her PhD in Culture and Performance from UCLA’s World Arts and Cultures/Dance department. Dr. Bell is currently a visiting faculty at

Episode 1: The Power of Coaching

Jul 20th, 2019 58m 28s

Michelle Dew is a rejuvenating life coach with the purpose to listen, to see, and to affirm. Growing up in the rural south, Michelle has always seen the power in listening actively, along with utilizing her empathy to see others. Since graduati

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