In this episode, host Jacqueline Twillie interviews Erica Franklin, a sales consultant and philanthropist, about her sales career and journey to becoming a global philanthropist. Erica shares her experience of breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life. She also discusses the importance of trust, learning, and storytelling in sales and leadership. Erica offers advice for setting up a successful business, including investing in technology and resources. She emphasizes the value of knowing your worth and shares her journey of taking a sabbatical and transitioning into entrepreneurship. Erica concludes by expressing her gratitude and fulfillment in her current winning season.

Takeaways

• Sales can be a male-dominated industry, but underrepresented leaders must embrace their unique strengths and redefine gender roles in the workplace.
• Breaking free from the myth of the strong Black woman and embracing a softer life is essential for personal and professional growth.
• Trust, learning, and storytelling are fundamental values that enhance sales and leadership effectiveness.
• Investing in technology and resources and taking a strategic approach to business development can set entrepreneurs up for success.
• Knowing your worth and willingness to take risks is crucial for personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:36 Theme: Imagine a Gender Equal World

04:11 Busting the Myth of the Strong Black Woman

05:56 Embracing a Soft Life

08:07 Supporting Others to Embrace a Soft Life

08:33 Setting Up for Success in Business

10:04Values that Inspire Daily Leadership

11:47 Journey to be a Global Philanthropist

13:44 Honing Values and Building Confidence

15:59 Recognizing a Winning Season

21:56 Understanding the Value You Bring

23:04 Boosting Confidence and Leadership

24:53 Recognizing a Winning Season

26:19 Connecting with Erica Franklin

Episode Summary

Dr. Tyre and Dr. Angie, known as Dynamic Duo PT, talk about their journey in physical therapy and how important it is to show compassion and care to their patients. They also believe that laughter plays a vital role in therapy and strive to create an inclusive and enjoyable environment for their patients. During their conversation, they discuss the significance of celebrating women who make history and how they draw inspiration from Michelle Obama and John Maxwell. The duo emphasizes the values that drive their leadership approach, such as respect, compassion, and integrity. They share insights gained from their journey as entrepreneurs and the recognition they received as the Black Business Emerging Business of the Year. Finally, they discuss the importance of recognizing a winning season and how faith plays a crucial role in personal and professional development.
Takeaways
Compassion and care are essential in physical therapy, and creating an inclusive and fun environment can significantly benefit patients.
Laughter plays a significant role in therapy, helping patients feel better and enjoy the moment.
Celebrating women making history is essential, and women should be acknowledged and valued beyond just one month.
Leadership advice, such as not allowing things beyond one's control to overwhelm one and celebrating the little wins, can boost one's personal confidence.
Faith is crucial in personal and professional development, providing grounding, peace, and guidance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Transition to Physical Therapy
05:10 The Role of Laughter in Therapy
07:13 Creating an Inclusive and Fun Environment
08:47 Celebrating Women Making History
09:38 Overcoming Challenges as Black Female Physical Therapists
11:15 Inspiration from Michelle Obama and John Maxwell
13:59 Values that Drive Leadership Approach
21:16 Boosting Personal Confidence through Leadership Advice
23:42 Insights Gained on the Entrepreneurship Journey
27:36 Receiving the Black Business Emerging Business Award
28:35 Recognizing a Winning Season
33:06 The Importance of Faith in Personal and Professional Development
38:05 Connecting with Dynamic Duo PT Plus https://www.dynamicduopt.com/

Episode Summary LaDondra Wilson, an inspiring leader and vice president of social responsibility for the Dallas Wings, shares her journey of perseverance and empowerment with us. She discusses her pivotal role in breaking down barriers and promoting inclusion for marginalized communities. LaDondra's story of embracing failure and using it as a catalyst for growth and purpose is truly inspiring. Her emphasis on the importance of philanthropy, giving back to society, and finding a sense of purpose in life resonates deeply. Her advice on developing leaders and being an unapologetic leader is invaluable. LaDondra also discusses her experience as a black woman executive in the WNBA and the Dallas Wings' well-deserved victory in the season. Her story is a powerful reminder of the importance of resilience, determination, and leadership in achieving success.

Takeaways
Embrace failure as an opportunity to grow and find your purpose.
Philanthropy is not just about giving money but also giving time, talent, and resources.
Find alignment with your purpose to fulfill your potential and make a greater impact.
Develop your leadership skills and learn how to work with different leadership types.
Representation matters - inspire others by being visible and creating opportunities for marginalized communities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:01 Inspiring Inclusion and Empowerment
06:10 Embracing Failure and Growth
09:43 Philanthropy and Giving Back
13:03 Finding Alignment and Purpose
15:00 Developing Leaders and Knowing Your Why
20:05 Being a Black Woman Executive in the WNBA
22:22 The Dallas Wings' Winning Season
25:00 Realizing a Winning Season
28:05 Connecting with LaDondra Wilson