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.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
A Mentor’s Journey in Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, and Navigating in White Corporate America
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Rhoda Banks sits down with longtime mentee and trailblazing entrepreneur Karmen Trice to reflect on their shared journey that began back in 2007. What started as a mentorship relationship evolved into a sisterhood rooted in growth, purpose, and breaking barriers.
Karmen shares what it was like returning to school as an adult, navigating corporate America as a Black woman in predominantly white spaces, and ultimately carving her own lane through entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the role of mentorship, identity, and advocacy in shaping careers and building lasting legacies. Whether you're a leader, a mentee, or someone simply trying to find your place in the room this episode will leave you inspired to walk boldly in your truth.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The origin story of Karmen and Rhoda’s mentor-mentee bond
Karmen’s courageous decision to return to school and reimagine her future
Navigating corporate white spaces as a Black woman: lessons, trauma, and triumphs
How mentorship shapes access, confidence, and identity
Karmen’s pivot into entrepreneurship and how she defines success on her terms
A rapid-fire round of wisdom: breakthrough moments, advice for younger self, and what’s next
Call to Action
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