In episode 11 of The Curated Confidence, English Black interviews Alani Bankhead, a leadership coach, a former US Air Force service member, and a Senate candidate, as they discuss Alani's transition from military life to private coaching and her decision to run for the US Senate.

Tune in to explore the idea that confidence is rooted in alignment and authenticity rather than performance.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Curated Confidence

00:55 Meet Alani Bankhead: From Military to Senate

02:49 Alani's Military Journey and Transition

05:27 Harnessing Weaknesses as Strengths

07:59 Empowering Others and Running for Office

09:25 Challenges and Resilience in Leadership

15:44 The Call to Public Service

24:33 Seeking Signs and Finding Purpose

24:59 Embracing the Call to Serve

25:52 Overcoming Personal Struggles

27:18 The Power of Community and Support

28:52 Aligning Actions with Purpose

30:29 Self-Care and Personal Growth

35:18 Confidence and Faith

47:15 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

QUOTES

• “The things I thought made me inferior were actually the things that unlocked my greatest successes.” -Alani Bankhead
• “My military career taught me discipline, sacrifice, and service — but it was the journey after the uniform that taught me how to help people unlearn silence and reclaim their voice.”-Alani Bankhead
• “I’m not enough, but God is. And that’s all I need to move forward.” -Alani Bankhead

SOCIAL MEDIA

English Black

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/english-black-6218039/

Facebook: https://www.instagram.com/thecuratedaesthetic

Alani Bankhead

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanibankhead/

WEBSITE

The Curated Aesthetics: https://thecuratedaesthetic.com/