In this episode, LaKiesha Tomlin, a former aerospace defense engineering leader, shares how she transformed her personal journey into investing into a mission to help others understand and participate in the stock market. Her interest was sparked during the 2008 financial crisis, and over several years she educated herself, overcame fear, and began investing with small, intentional steps. What started as a desire to better manage her own finances grew into a framework she now teaches—one rooted in consistency, practical learning, and building confidence through understanding rather than chasing quick results.

The conversation explores the emotional and psychological barriers many professionals—especially women—face when approaching investing, from fear of losing money to believing they must "know everything" before starting. LaKiesha explains how simplifying complex concepts, committing just 30–60 minutes a day to learning, and focusing on clarity over fast profits can create lasting financial empowerment. She also emphasizes her philosophy of helping people become independent decision-makers, not lifelong followers, and reframing market shifts as opportunities to think strategically and build long-term confidence.

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Website: www.lakieshatrades.com
LinkedIn: LaKiesha Tomlin, MBA
Instagram: @chartconfidence
YouTube: LaKiesha Tomlin

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In this episode, Makayla Greathouse, founder of Elevate Intent, shares how her fractional head of people and HR advisory practice helps growing companies design intentional, high-performing people systems. Blending 15 years of HR experience with a decade of teaching yoga, she brings a unique perspective that merges operational excellence with mindfulness. She explains why trust is the foundation of healthy culture and scalable growth, and how companies must move beyond ad hoc processes to create clarity in onboarding, role expectations, and performance. Through her leadership "triangle" of autonomy, alignment, and accountability, Makayla outlines how intentional systems empower teams, strengthen culture, and drive meaningful business results.

The conversation also explores authentic leadership, particularly for women navigating the workplace. Makayla highlights how traits like dependability and composure—often praised in women—can unintentionally create ceilings if they lead to silence or over-functioning instead of system redesign and healthy conflict. She shares practical tools like DISC and situational leadership to help leaders communicate more effectively while staying true to who they are. The episode closes with a powerful reminder of "The Human Advantage"—that while AI may accelerate output, it cannot replace trust, judgment, and human connection. For Makayla, an empowered woman is one who has the courage to show up fully and lead authentically in every space she occupies.

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Website: www.elevateintent.co
LinkedIn: Makayla Greathouse, MA, SHRM-CP

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In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Orent, co-founder of Cultural Catalyst, a peer network for seven-figure founders who are committed to creating meaningful cultural change. Jaclyn shares her journey from sales leadership and consulting into studying consciousness, systemic change, and the science behind sustainable transformation. Drawing on the work of renowned thinkers like Richard Boyatzis, Dr. Benjamin Hardy, and Dr. David Hawkins, she explains how Cultural Catalyst applies proven frameworks such as Intentional Change Theory and resonance-based relationships to help high-level leaders evolve personally while expanding their impact.

Jaclyn also unpacks what it truly takes to scale change exponentially—highlighting the power of peer relationships, shared vision, and nervous system regulation through tools like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). You'll learn why connection at your level of leadership is not just a "nice to have," but a neurological and physiological necessity for long-term growth, legacy, and fulfillment. If you're a purpose-driven founder ready to move beyond incremental success and into holistic empowerment, this conversation offers a compelling look at how to become a true cultural catalyst.

Connect with Jaclyn:
Website: https://www.culturalcontribution.com
LinkedIn: Jaclyn (Kova) Orent

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