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.
Episodes
50 episodes
What happens when women stop competing and start connecting?
In this special episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda is joined by Shannon Norman and Becki Feldman for a conversation about the heart behind Women Unite to Ignite, a one day experience designed to help women reconne...
250 Years Later, Are We Leading the Way We Said We Would?
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with Paula Robinson to explore what 250 years of progress has meant for women and underrepresented groups in the workplace.Together, they discuss where ...
Rich As A Mother: Healing, Hustle, and Breaking Generational Cycles
In this powerful episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with entrepreneur, business coach, podcast host, and founder of Rich As A Mother™, Lacey Burkett.Lacey shares her journey of surviving domestic...
Courage Is Built Here: Leading, Healing, and Building Spaces That Transform
What does courageous leadership look like in today's world of burnout, disconnection, and constant change?In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with author, speaker, and leadership expert Ju...
From Burnout to Brand: Building a Life and Career That Fits
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with executive coach and leadership expert Ali Carson to discuss burnout, personal branding, and building a career that aligns with who you truly are.Al...
Unapologetically Heard: Owning Your Voice at Work with Monique McKinney
In this powerful episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with Monique McKinney for an honest conversation about voice, perception, and the workplace experiences many Black women continue to navigate every day...
Credibility Over Control: The Leadership Shift That Scales Teams
What happens when leaders stop trying to control everything and start leading through credibility instead?In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with a senior sales leader known for trans...
From Customer Support to Director: The Leadership Mindset That Drives Results
Whitney Howard shares how she rose from customer support to director level by shifting from doing the work to owning outcomes. This conversation focuses on leadership mindset, operational clarity, and driving real results.Key Takeaways<...
5 Things Your Team Will Never Forget About You
What will people remember about you as a leader?Not your title. Not your results. Not your resume.In this solo episode, Rhoda breaks down five leadership behaviors that leave a lasting impact on your team. This is a practical...
While You Wait: Navigating the Job Market Without Losing Your Confidence
In this solo episode, Rhoda discusses something she is personally navigating, staying confident and grounded while searching for the right opportunity in a competitive market.What You’ll Take AwayA healthier way to view rejection
Small Bites. Big Breakthroughs.
Ryan McCrea, Leadership development expert and author of Quick Bites of Insight: Leadership Micro Sized Learning on Work and Leadership joins the show.What We Covered: Why traditional leadership development often requires supplemen...
Leadership with Traction: From Engineer to CHRO and the Power of Lifting Others
In this episode, Rhoda speaks with executive coach and former Chief Human Resources Officer Jada Reese about leadership growth, mentoring, and navigating executive leadership as a woman.Jada shares lessons from her career journey that b...
The Leadership Shadow You Don’t Know You’re Casting
In this solo episode, Rhoda challenges leaders to confront a critical but often overlooked truth. You are always casting a leadership shadow. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical reflection, this episode explores how you...
From Corporate to Startup and Back Again: Reinventing Leadership at Every Stage
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with Aaron Adams, a seasoned leader in the startup technology space whose career spans corporate leadership, executive consulting, entrepreneurship, and high-gr...
Wings of Purpose: Transforming Pain Into Power
In this powerful episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with the co-founder of The Royal Butterfly, Lashonda J. to explore how pain can become purpose.From personal adversity to building a movement t...
Scaling with Soul: Building a Brand, Business, and Legacy That Aligns
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with business growth strategist and author Fredah Mainah to explore what it really takes to grow a business with intention.Fredah shares insights on...
Leading with Intention: HR Stories from the Front Lines
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with HR leader Riunita Martin to explore what intentional leadership looks like in action.With more than 20 years in corporate operations and over a dec...
From Vision to Impact: Aligning Strategy, Systems, and Leadership in Healthcare
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations, Rhoda Banks sits down with healthcare strategy and operations executive Katie Nowak to explore what it takes to turn complex healthcare goals into measurable outcomes. Katie shares insights on brid...
You Can’t Pour From Empty, But You Can Lead From Full
In this powerful episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. Rhoda sits down with self-care advocate and leadership mentor Sharon to explore the truth that self-care isn’t a luxury, it’s leadership. They unpack the conditioning t...
Pushed to Purpose
Sometimes life whispers, sometimes it nudges, and sometimes it pushes us out of comfort and into calling. In this solo episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda shares her personal journey of learning to trust those push...
Chosen, Not Chasing: Dr. Markay Winston’s Leadership Journey
In this deeply inspiring episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with Dr. Markay Winston, whose rise to the superintendency is less a story of pursuit and more a story of preparation, sponsorship, self-belief...
Navigating the Chaos: Leading from Within in a Complex World
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with global speaker, author, and conscious leadership practitioner Michele Risa to explore what it truly means to lead from within during uncertain times.
From Fragmented to Whole: Reclaiming Power Through Boundaries
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with boundaries coach, speaker, and podcast host Barb Nangle for a deeply honest conversation about healing, codependence, and reclaiming personal power.
The Thinking Patient: Where Healthcare Expertise Meets Lived Experience
In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with healthcare consultant, speaker, and survivor Dana E. Sherwin for a powerful conversation at the intersection of expertise and lived experience....
The Future of Leadership is Human
In this heart-centered and insightful episode, Rhoda sits down with former colleague and transformational leader, Erik Person, to explore why the future of leadership is increasingly human-driven, rooted in empathy, authenticity, and honoring p...