Five

08/05/24 • 50 min

Celebrating the 5th anniversary of Standpoint Consulting, guests Kym Alexander and Kayla Brooks join host Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams to discuss their collaborative journey in building a Black women-owned business focused on equity. They reflect on the impact of trust, love, and mutual admiration on their work, the transformative power of leading with love, and their hopes for the future. Through personal experiences and shared values, they emphasize the importance of creating systems that allow people to thrive without barriers.

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Special Episode: Minority Mental Health Month 2024

July is National Minority Mental Health Month. In this episode, we revisit past episodes to hear from our guests about mental health and why it is an equity issue. Episodes include

Mind with Dr. David Goode-Cross
Self-Reflection with Dorian Spears
Somatics with Dr. Mary Jo Greil
Wellness with Jacqueline Oselen

These episodes can be found at the Standpoint Consulting website. You'll also get to meet Kym Alexander, Managing Director of Standpoint Consulting as our guest host.

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Entrepreneurship with Renee Malone

People are often shocked when I tell them that only 3% of black women-owned businesses last longer than 3 years. Another little shocking piece of data is that only 1.1% of black woman-owned businesses are employers.

Facing financial turmoil at the end of 2019 and the subsequent impacts of the pandemic, Renee Malone navigated her business through adversity by focusing on foundational work, equity, and resilience. Alongside host Dr. Adriane Johnson-Williams, she reflects on the unique challenges Black female entrepreneurs face and emphasizes the importance of aligning with clients who value their work. This episode sheds light on the perseverance required to sustain and grow a Black woman-owned business in America.