The Black Woman in the Corner Office
The Black Woman in the Corner Office is more than a podcast — it’s a revolution in real time.
Hosted by leadership strategist Dr. Ebony Stone, this space was created for high-achieving Black women who are tired of surviving the workplace and ready to thrive on their own terms.
Whether you’re burned out from code-switching, exhausted from leading without support, or questioning your next move in corporate America — this is your place to pause, process, and power up.
Each episode delivers raw conversations, career strategy, and soul-level truth from women who’ve climbed the ladder, burned it down, or built their own.
If you’re ready to disrupt the status quo, redefine success, and reclaim your joy at work — pull up a seat. You’re not just welcome here. You belong here.
The Black Woman in the Corner Office
Losing a Job, Finding a Calling: The Faith-Fueled Rise of Kimberly Nelms
Episode Summary
In this week’s episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, Dr. Ebony Stone sits down with the powerhouse that is Kimberly Nelms — entrepreneur, speaker, and fierce advocate for purpose discovery.
Kimberly’s story begins in the fast-paced world of healthcare, where decades of patient care and medical data management shaped her work ethic but left her searching for something deeper. Then came the turning points — unexpected job losses, moments of soul-searching, and divine nudges that could not be ignored.
With raw honesty, Kimberly opens up about finding her voice, overcoming fear, and leaning into her faith to navigate one of life’s biggest pivots: stepping into entrepreneurship. She shares how storytelling became her most powerful tool for healing — for herself and for the women she inspires.
If you’ve ever felt the whisper (or the shove) that it’s time to move in a new direction, Kimberly’s journey will remind you that your story is not just for you — it’s the key to unlocking someone else’s breakthrough.
Highlights You’ll Hear in This Episode:
- The unexpected career detours that led Kimberly to her true calling.
- How faith became her anchor in seasons of uncertainty.
- The moment she realized storytelling could be a form of leadership.
- Why community support is vital for Black women in business.
- Practical steps to recognize your own strengths and align them with purpose.
Resources
Dr. Ebony's Website - www.drebonystone.com
Dr. Ebony's Book - The Power of the Pause - www.drebonystone.com/my-book
Kimberly's upcoming events - Check her out at the Align and Thrive conference and Elevate Her: Lace Up and Level Up conference. Find all the information here - https://allthingskimberly.events/
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