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
Debt-Free & Denim: Crafting a Second Act with Purpose (with Tanja Huston)
In this powerful conversation, Rhoda sits down with retired HR executive Tanja Huston, who has transformed her post-corporate life into a vibrant blend of storytelling, creativity, and financial wisdom.
From launching a children’s literacy nonprofit (Tanja Huston’s Books) to upcycling denim and fabric into couture-worthy fashion pieces, Tanja shares how she built a second act rooted in purpose over titles.
Topics We Cover:
How to emotionally and financially prepare for reinvention
Living debt-free by design, not by accident
Why creativity isn’t just a hobby, it’s healing and legacy
Turning pillowcases into purses & comforters into hoodies
The mission behind Tanja Huston’s Books and why literacy matters
Connect with Tanja and/or Donate to Tanja Huston’s Books:
www.tanjahuston.com
Connect with Rhoda:
@RhodaBanksOfficial | The Rhoda Experience
