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
Composing Confidence: Coaching, Creativity, and Leadership with Dr. Alina Kirshon-Goldman
What happens when music, coaching, and leadership come together? In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with Dr. Alina Kirshon- Goldman, educator, musician, entrepreneur, and certified coach, who has built a career at the powerful intersection of creativity and confidence.
As the founder of Alina’s Music Studio, Alina helps students, especially young girls, develop far more than technical skill. Through violin, viola, voice, and coaching, she creates a space where music becomes a tool for empowerment, emotional expression, and leadership growth.
Together, Rhoda and Alina explore:
How Alina’s journey from musician to entrepreneur to coach unfolded
The ways coaching transforms music lessons into life lessons
How performance builds presence and leadership skills
Strategies for moving through performance anxiety that apply far beyond the stage
Why creativity is one of the most underutilized leadership tools today
This episode will inspire you to see leadership as something that can be composed, practiced, and lived with confidence.
About Dr. Alina Kirshon-Goldman
Dr. Alina is the founder of Alina’s Music Studio, where she blends music education with personal development. A certified coach and passionate educator, she uses music to unlock confidence and leadership in her students. Her work empowers the next generation, particularly young girls, to embrace their voice, step into their power, andnlead with courage and creativity.
Learn more or book a lesson: www.alinasmusicstudio.com
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