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
The Power Shift: Leading Like an Ally with Julie Kratz
In this powerful episode, Rhoda is joined by Julie Kratz—LinkedIn Top
Voice, allyship expert, TEDx speaker, and author of seven books including
her newest, We Want You: An Allyship Guide for People with Power. Julie
shares her journey from feeling a lack of belonging in corporate spaces to
becoming a national voice on inclusion. Together, they explore what real
allyship looks like, how people with power can lead differently, and why the
time for action is now.
Topics Covered:
Julie’s personal “pivot points” from corporate life to allyship
The inspiration and message behind We Want You
How leaders can activate inclusive behaviors
Overcoming the fear of getting allyship wrong
Celebrating International Allyship Day
Resources & Links:
We Want You: An Allyship Guide for People with Power – Available now
NextPivotPoint.com
Watch Julie’s TEDx Talk
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