Leadership Tea
On Leadership Tea, we talk about what it takes to reach the executive level, and how to thrive when you get there. Powerful leaders share their journeys, insights, and triumphs in conversations with hosts Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier.
Join us every other Wednesday to be inspired by the unvarnished stories of amazing executives who know what it's like to be "the only" at the table and who have succeeded regardless. They have proven leadership experience in their respective fields, from international affairs to the private sector to academia, and want to help others create their own success stories.
Leadership Tea
Latest Episodes
Got a Bad Performance Review? What to Do Next
A bad performance review can feel personal—but your response is what actually shapes your career.In this episode, we walk through exactly how to handle a negative evaluation at work—from figuring out what’s true to deciding whether (and ...
Change the Tape: How Leaders Break Out of Stuck Patterns
When you feel stuck, doing more isn’t the answer. Clarity is.In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Staten III (Chief of Clarity) to unpack what’s really happening when leaders feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of alignment, and ho...
Crisis Management for Leaders: Calm, Clarity, and Hard Decisions
What does leadership look like when the playbook breaks down?In this episode of The Leadership Tea Podcast, Shelby and Belinda reflect on what crisis management requires from leaders when events are unfolding in real time.
AI Can’t Replace Leadership: Wisdom, Strategy, and the Human Edge
AI is moving fast, but leadership still requires judgment.In this episode, Shelby and Belinda are joined by Nadeen Matthews, Founder and CEO of Crescent Advisory Group, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership in the age o...
How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work: Boundaries, Timing, and Leadership
Hard conversations are part of the job, and avoiding them costs more than most leaders realize.In this episode, Shelby and Belinda share a practical framework for navigating difficult conversations at work with clarity, boundaries, and d...
Fan Mail
hi! I sent this on the IG page, but not sure if you received it. I listened to every episode and I want to share that you ladies are- AMAZING!!!! So many gems, and practical tips to guide our community. I’ve gotten emotional listening to your wise words and appreciate everything you do. I’d love to hear more on the topic of “fear of failure” or maybe more like “fear of success”. I think it’s so relatable as so many question if they’re good enough, have imposter syndrome, and like you’ve mentioned in a previous episode, have been conditioned to “keep our heads down and be happy to have a job”, even when we know we’re better than other peers. -Deonna Perry deonnasimone@gmail.com
Los Angeles, California
