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Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Portia Mount

39 episodes

5 months ago

Portia is joined by Amy Jah for a conversation about the importance of community in business. Amy is the owner of American Moving and Hauling and the founder of the Sugar Mamas Movement. She shares her entrepreneurial story and explains how her experience led her to build the supportive and powerful community she wished she had when she started her career. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn American Moving and Hauling Website Sugar Ma...

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Portia is joined by Amy Jah for a conversation about the importance of community in business. Amy is the owner of American Moving and Hauling and the founder of the Sugar Mamas Movement. She shares her entrepreneurial story and explains how her experience led her to build the supportive and powerful community she wished she had when she started her career. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn American Moving and Hauling Website Sugar Ma...

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Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Intentional Community Building with Amy Jah

Portia is joined by Amy Jah for a conversation about the importance of community in business. Amy is the owner of American Moving and Hauling and the founder of the Sugar Mamas Movement. She shares her entrepreneurial story and explains how her experience led her to build the supportive and powerful community she wished she had when she started her career. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn American Moving and Hauling Website Sugar Ma...

5 months ago

37 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Awaken your Rebel Soul with Shelley Paxton

Shelley Paxton, author, speaker, and Chief Soul Officer, joins Portia today for a discussion around what happens when you wake up and realize you want something different out of your life and career. Shelley talks about the power of being honest with yourself and giving yourself permission to rebel for who you really are. Learn how to define your own success and be your authentic self. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Books mentioned in this episode: Soulbb...

6 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Driven to Serve with Tracey Cesen

Portia welcomes Tracey Cesen, Founder & CEO of Forever Human.ai, for an inspiring conversation about her journey as a tech entrepreneur. Tracey reflects on how a deep-rooted desire to serve has guided her from the beginning of her career, and continues to shape her leadership today. She opens up about the challenges and insights gained as a young working mom with a growing family, and how those experiences have strengthened her approach to leading with optimism, empathy, and purpose. Have...

6 months ago

42 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Mini Pod: Time Management & Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation

Portia talks about the challenges faced by the sandwich generation - those simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents. She shares her approach to time management and self-care, emphasizing the importance of nurturing yourself first in order to better support those who depend on you. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn

7 months ago

17 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Transform Your Life with Dr. Shaurice Mullins

We are living in unique and challenging times, and this conversation with Dr. Shaurice Mullins will encourage and inspire you. Hear Dr. M’s journey of transformation and learn how identifying your core values will help you make decisions. Dr. M shares her perspective on affirmations and manifestation and provides practical advice to help you live the happy and fulfilling life you want. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Book mentioned in this episode: The Inv...

8 months ago

57 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Startups, Scaleups, and Transformative Leadership with Jabu Dayton

We talk with Jabu Dayton, Chief People Officer and HR consultant, about her career experience in tech startups. Her candid insights reveal how embracing confidence and assertiveness can help women, especially, overcome imposter syndrome and make meaningful strides in the tech industry. Jabu shares personal anecdotes about the startup world, shedding light on the importance of advocating for fair compensation and legal compliance - essential tools for overcoming missed opportunities and achiev...

11 months ago

58 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Embracing the Power of Pivots with Kalyn Johnson Chandler

Kalyn Johnson Chandler discusses the transformative moments in her career that led her from practicing law to launching a lifestyle brand and founding Effie’s Paper. Kalyn shares the risks she took, the challenges she faced, and the advice she has for other aspiring entrepreneurs. Hear Kalyn talk about balancing creativity and strategy while growing her business, and what her plans are for the future. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Books mentioned in th...

1 year ago

43 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Being Your Authentic Self to Build a Personal Brand with Brittney Bogues

Discover how Brittney Bogues, a visionary PR strategist and philanthropist, has used her passions and experience to create her own career path. Brittany's story is a powerful testament to authenticity and positivity, particularly for Black women navigating the competitive PR industry. This episode is filled with inspiration, practical advice, and is a celebration of ungovernable women breaking barriers and redefining success. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.co...

1 year ago

29 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

The Evolving Definition of Leadership with Julia Fabris McBride

Do you consider yourself a leader within your organization? We are joined by Juilia Fabris McBride, the Chief Learning and Development Officer of the Kansas Leadership Center, to discuss how leadership is evolving. Julia shares about her interesting career journey and how everyone can and should exercise leadership. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Tiffany Waddell Tate on LinkedIn Julia Fabris McBride on LinkedIn Kansas Leadership...

1 year ago

39 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

What’s At Stake for Women with Amy Taylor North

As we approach Election Day 2024, we talk with Amy Taylor North, candidate for House District 74 in the North Carolina House of Representatives. We discuss why she chose to run for office, the decidedly non-political strategies she is employing in her campaign, and what is at stake for women today. Hear how Amy plans to make a difference and represent all people when she is elected. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Find voter information at www.vote411.or...

1 year ago

49 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Transforming Workplace Dynamics with Celinda Farías Appleby

Discover what happens when the corporate world's rigid expectations crash into the quest for work-life harmony, as Celinda Farías Appleby, a renowned figure in Global Talent Attraction, joins us to unravel the 'lazy girl jobs' myth and more. Together, we discuss the realities that women, especially those seeking balance and those who are mothers, face when climbing the professional ladder. We share stories and strategies on setting boundaries, and Celinda lends her wisdom on how we can all ad...

1 year ago

1 hour

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Adapting to the Revamped World of Work with Eryn Peters

Embark on a riveting journey through the ever-evolving work landscape with Eryn Peters, a visionary at the forefront of the future of work. Our conversation peels back the layers of how the gig economy is fundamentally reshaping professional trajectories, highlighting the interplay of full-time roles and side hustles. Eryn's expertise shines as she discusses the 'skillification' of labor and why it's critical to keep your finger on the pulse of workforce trends to thrive in a project-based ec...

1 year ago

44 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Nurturing Innovation Within Corporate Walls with Julie Goff

Ever felt like a square peg in a round-hole world of corporate structures? Julie Goff, the COO of HireBrain, joins us to unravel the tapestry of intrapreneurship, illustrating how it's not only possible but vital to kindle the flames of innovation from within. Our exchange traverses the landscape of workplace creativity, revealing how it thrives beyond artsy confines and how women, in particular, can harness it to fuel their career trajectories. We're peeling back the layers of standard corpo...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Releasing Perfectionism with L'Oreal Thompson Payton

Ever feel like you're wearing a mask of perfection, trying to outpace the haunting whispers of imposter syndrome while juggling ambition with the raw truth of who you are? L'Oreal Thompson Payton joins us to unravel these threads, sharing her journey from being a high-flying journalist to finding her authentic writing voice. Our conversation delves into the lived experiences of high-achieving women, as we navigate the pressures of ambition, the need for representation of Black women in media,...

1 year ago

46 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Meet Equality Champion Shelley Zalis

“Create a workplace for women, and you will create a workplace for everyone” - Shelley Zalis Our guest today is the dynamic Shelley Zalis, CEO of The Female Quotient and an internationally renowned leader, movement maker and champion of equality. Shelley is a pioneer for online research, becoming the first female chief executive ranked in the research industry’s top 25. Today as CEO of the Female Quotient she works with Fortune 500 companies and impact organizations to advance equality in t...

3 years ago

35 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Meet CEO and investor Julie Castro Abrams

“I need you to step into your power and your confidence and lead because my daughter is watching you” - Julie Castro Abrams In this episode we meet Julie Castro Abrams, founder and CEO of Silicon Valley based How Women Lead. A national organization that is out to mobilize powerful women through community building, venture founding, preparing women to join corporate boards, and advocacy on critical legislative issues such as abortion rights. As women we are on the precipice of losing essential...

3 years ago

44 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Meet author and activist Cindy Changyit Levin

“These issues are too important to just not do anything” - Cindy Changyit Levin In this episode we welcome back author and activist Cynthia “Cindy” Changyit Levin, who talks about her new book From Changing Diapers to Changing The World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started. Mothers have been at the forefront of change from advocating against drunk driving, getting out the vote, reproductive rights, equal pay and gun safety. Cindy talks about her path to advocacy, and shares s...

3 years ago

51 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Meet Gaming Executive Gaude Paez

“It's really interesting to work in a space where people practice what they love” - Gaude Paez Our guest today is Gaude Paez, Senior Vice President, and Head of Global Corporate Affairs at Riot Games. We talk about her early start in the competitive world of big agency public relations, and her steady rise in the ranks of the entertainment industry, to her current role in gaming where she's breaking barriers and creating opportunities for a new generation of women executives in gaming. The fu...

3 years ago

43 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Meet Creativity Strategist Natalie Nixon

“Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working” - Natalie Nixon Our guest today is Creativity Strategist Natalie Nixon who is known as the creativity whisperer for the C-suite. Natalie is CEO of Figure 8 Thinking, and in addition to being a creativity strategist she is a global keynote speaker, and author of the award winning The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work. Natalie advises Fortune 500 leaders on transformation by applying wonder and rigor to a...

3 years ago

55 minutes

Ungovernable Women with Portia Mount

Bonus EP: Advancing Women of Color with Best-Selling Author Minda Harts

“Find spaces that celebrate you and not tolerate you” - Minda Harts In this bonus episode of The Manifista Podcast, host Portia Mount sits down with New York Times bestselling author, Minda Harts. They talk about her new book, Right Within: How to Heal from Racial Trauma in the Workplace, the follow-up to her bestselling book and corporate survival guide, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table. They take a personal look at how Minda has used the pandemic to r...

4 years ago

42 minutes