Wrapping up our month of strong female voices, we have HR leader, Erisa Ojimba.

In this episode, we sit down with Erisa and unpack the career moments, leadership influences and hard-earned lessons that shaped how she shows up today. We talk about the traps leaders fall into when they prioritize harmony over credibility and why chasing likeability can quietly limit impact and authority.

This is a candid conversation about building trust, earning respect, and leading with clarity, even when it means being uncomfortable. Because in leadership, being liked isn’t the goal. Being trusted is.

In this episode of Fractional Frequency, we’re joined by Megan Mirkes, Operations Manager of Kidz Kabaret, for a conversation on what the corporate world can learn from the arts.

Leading in creative and nonprofit environments requires a different lens. Megan shares how simple acts of gratitude, empathy, and truly understanding the experience of your team can shape stronger cultures and more resilient organizations. When resources are limited, leaders have to be intentional about how they show appreciation and create meaning in the work.

As businesses navigate tighter budgets, the nonprofit world offers an interesting blueprint. Megan talks about how organizations like Kidz Kabaret balance the books while still making people feel valued and connected to the mission. The takeaway may surprise some leaders — the things that make the biggest impact on teams aren’t always financial.

As part of our nod to women in leadership this month, we’re joined by one of our favorite people, Nponano Maikori.

Nponano is a strategic communications leader with over 15 years of experience building programs that cultivate engagement, shape culture and connect the dots across complex, global organizations. She brings both precision and heart to her work, using communications not just as messaging, but as a catalyst for clarity, alignment, and real change.

Currently the Director of Communications at Baker Donelson, Nponano understands something many leaders overlook: authority isn’t just held in titles, it’s built in narrative.

In this episode, we explore the power moves that don’t make headlines. The subtle decisions. The behind-the-scenes influence. The long-game thinking that builds credibility and trust inside organizations, especially in environments where not every voice is equally amplified.

This is a conversation about influence without ego, narrative without noise, and the quiet force that shapes how organizations move.

If you care about leadership, reputation, and building authority that lasts, this one’s for you.