Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co

Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co

Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where real talk sparks real change. Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way. From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb. Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.

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June 19, 2025 39 mins

Author and mental health advocate Candice Evans joins Breakthrough Conversations to share how unacknowledged stress impacted her body—and how choosing grace helped her heal and lead. In this episode, Candice shares powerful insights from her book DIG: Develop in Grace, reminding us that real leadership starts with self-leadership.

Key takeaways:
 How stress can manifest physically—even when you're doing “everythi...

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In this raw and powerful episode, author and advocate Tangela Williams Spann shares the emotional journey behind her books Sad, Black, and Fat and Brazen, Black, and Free. We explore how race, body image, and mental health intersect, and why being unapologetically seen is its own act of freedom.

Key highlights:
 How unspoken stress and stigma impact mental wellness and self-worth
 The power of storytelling and hu...

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In this high-energy and heartfelt episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., we sit down with the unforgettable Lashondria “Shon” Hunt — corporate professional by day and dynamic Wedding Day-of Coordinator by weekend. Shon brings the sparkle wherever she goes, and in this episode, she opens up about what it really means to live and lead in two very different worlds.

From navigating leadership roles in corp...

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In this soulful episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., we explore the journey from burnout to deep inner alignment with special guest Krista Kathleen—former nurse turned life coach, business mentor, and founder of Born to Coach®. Krista shares how honoring her intuition led her to a more fulfilling life and how she now empowers other women to do the same through coaching, hypnotherapy, and intentional self-...

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In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda reconnects with longtime friend and powerhouse leader Sylvia Owens. Sylvia’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and trust earned over time. From professional basketball courts around the world—including the WNBA—to executive leadership in healthcare, Sylvia shares how the grit, discipline, and teamwork from her sports career laid the foundation f...

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