Today on Phenomenal Grit, Mimi Dixon, Crayola Marketing Executive takes us back to a pivotal moment in her childhood which helped define the leader she is today. She’s an engaging storyteller and visionary. I appropriately titled this episode,

Holding Space for Women & Following Your Calling with Ayodele Kinchen--Entrepreneur, Waist Bead Practitioner

Dec 7th, 2021 40m 11s

Ayodele Kinchen is a native and current resident of East Palo Alto (EPA). She grew up in a Pan-African home and community circle, attending independent, k-8th grade African-centered schools in EPA and was immersed in Afro-centric cultural acade

Unapologetically Supporting People of Color with Tiana Conley, Marketing Executive

Nov 30th, 2021 36m 57s

How do you overcome adversity and develop an authentic voice while thriving in corporate settings? "There is no such thing as a diversity hire. Sit at the tables that value and respect you!" Tiana and I cover a myriad of topics in this raw a

Don't Edit Yourself. Go for it! with Ingrid Otero-Smart, President & CEO

Nov 23rd, 2021 35m 3s

I'm kicking off Season 2 of Phenomenal Grit with Ingrid Otero-Smart, President/CEO, Casanova//McCann, a minority owned multicultural advertising agency. This is an honest conversation about showing up in your career authentically as a working m

Turning Challenges Into Opportunities with Imani Bashir, Journalist, Storyteller & Entrepreneur

May 25th, 2021 1h 8m

Have you ever met someone you instantly know is an absolute star--someone who lights up the room with their energy and joy? This is what it's like to be in the company of this week's Phenomenal Grit guest. I am absolutely in love with this conv

Growing a Family Legacy: From Corporate To Entrepreneurship with Karla Trotman, President & Chief Executive Officer

May 18th, 2021 50m 4s

This conversation is about Karla Trotman's journey from corporate America to embracing entrepreneurship and the legacy of her family business.Karla mentions this article in our conversation. It cites that 50% of multi-cultural women were thinki

Reflections Of A Working Mother--Mother's Day Episode with Alia Kemet, Marketing Executive & Host

May 4th, 2021 18m 59s

In honor of Mother's Day, I'm sharing some of my stories about growing my career while having children. I've saved the rainbows and unicorns for another day. These are the tough parts that people don't often share. Even if you're not a mother,

The Relationships You Build Are The Currency You Have with Kristine Rodriguez, Director of Global Creative Operations

Apr 27th, 2021 38m 52s

The journey--the climb while you are climbing is just as important to highlight as the end result. In this episode, I have a conversation with Kristine Rodriguez, Director of Global Creative Operations for MAC Cosmetics, an Estee Lauder brand.

Side Hustle To Main Hustle--Turning Your Passion Into A Career You Love with Kinya Claiborne, Style Influencer & Entrepreneur

Apr 20th, 2021 40m 56s

What happens when your side hustle becomes your main hustle? When you start pursuing your passion just because you love it, watch out amazing things will happen. Today, I'm talking to Kinya, Claiborne, founder and editor in chief of style and s

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome--Showing Up Authentically with Cheree Johnson, Corporate General Counsel

Apr 13th, 2021 45m 44s

How does a person go from battling imposter syndrome to living life authentically with grit and grace? How does a person learn to show up in the room at work with excellence? How does one build a personal brand to be proud of? Alia discusses al

Surround Yourself With People Who Believe In You At Work with Alia Kemet, Host & Marketing Executive

Apr 6th, 2021 21m 48s

In this episode of Phenomenal Grit, host, and marketing executive, Alia Kemet shares the intentionality behind the word "for" in Career Conversations for Women of Color. This podcast is for EVERYONE but the "for" represents both a battle cry an

Hidden Gem To Quiet Swag--Increasing Visibility When You Have A Quiet Presence with Wendy Joong, VP Insights and Creative Strategy

Mar 30th, 2021 30m 59s

Phenomenal Grit comes in many packages and this podcast will feature and celebrate them!This episode is dedicated to all women who have been typecast as the "Hidden Gem" or "A Quiet Storm" and features Wendy Joong, Vice President of Insights &

From New York To Nairobi with Nadja Bellan-White, Global Chief Marketing Officer

Mar 23rd, 2021 31m 18s

This conversation with Nadja Bellan-White, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Vice Media Group is all about courage. After Nadja and Alia chat briefly about how much they love veggie burgers because--why not, she shares tons of practical career

Live What You Love! with Chloe Arnold, Emmy Nominated Choreographer

Mar 16th, 2021 43m 13s

This powerful conversation with Chloe Arnold, Emmy Nominated Choreographer is a perfect way to celebrate Women's History Month. Chloe, is PHENOMENAL GRIT personified! In this interview, she gives us so many lessons and pearls of wisdom. She is

Work Hard, Play Hard with MJ Soler, Creative Advertising Producer

Mar 9th, 2021 28m 42s

Alia sits down with MJ Soler, advertising producer to discuss how she has excelled in advertising, an industry that has a long way to go when it comes to diverse representation. MJ's determined nature has helped her build the career she always

Increasing Confidence--Five Ways To Create Winning Moments At Work with Alia Kemet, Host & Marketing Executive

Mar 2nd, 2021 20m 58s

In this episode of Phenomenal Grit, host and marketing executive, Alia Kemet, shares early lessons learned which help her crush big goals and achieve success. Her 5 Ways To Increase Winning Moments at Work are inspirational and actionable!For

Descendants Of A Tulsa Race Massacre Survivor On Surviving Corporate America with Arica Harris, Financial Services Leader

Feb 23rd, 2021 33m 16s

In honor of Black History Month, Alia and her cousin Arica Harris, Group Leader of Banking and Payment Operations for one of the largest financial services companies in the country reflect on their shared family history as descendants of Tulsa

Valuing Your Value with Mujadala (MJ) Abdul-Majid, Technology Attorney

Feb 16th, 2021 39m 13s

Alia has a conversation with one of her childhood friends reflecting on the earlier stages of their careers when they leaned on each other for life-changing support. Mujadala (MJ) Abdul-Majid is an accomplished technology attorney who has held

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Jan 22nd, 2021 1m 47s

On each episode, Phenomenal Grit host Alia Kemet will interview amazing women of color who will share their wit, grit, and wisdom to help you achieve your career goals. This podcast is the go-to place for inspiring you to tap into your personal

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