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
From Quiet Strength to Bold Entrepreneurship: Kristina Desilva
Kristina Desilva shares her journey from quiet contributor to bold entrepreneur, proving that authenticity and emotional intelligence are the true game-changers in leadership In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda talks with Kristina Desilva, CEO & Founder of Skybright Coaching LLC, about her journey from introverted contributor to global leader and now bold entrepreneur. Kristina shares how authentic leadership and emotional intelligence shaped her career, the underrated
soft skills every leader needs, and how she’s helping women step into leadership on their own terms.
“Presence, empathy, and authenticity aren’t just soft skills, they’re transformational skills.”
If you’re ready to embrace your authentic self and lead with purpose, this conversation will inspire you. Don’t forget to follow, rate, and share the podcast to help us amplify these powerful voices.
