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This conversation came with elements of education, information, inspiration and admiration along with the simple delight of such a warm conversation. Adrienne Wilkerson is currently a Vice President of Strategic Engagement. She oversees marketing and communications, advocacy, and development. In this conversation, Adrienne takes the time to explain the difference between advocacy and development. Having led strategic efforts over 20 years across nonprofit, military, media, and academic settings she was well poised to answer the question about the qualities of a leader. Adrienne's work has served to strengthen visibility and advance community impact in the various organizations she works with. Enjoy this enlightening conversation with Adrienne Wilkerson.00:00 Opening song00:10 Introduction by Idara02:50 Adrienne shares the difference between advocacy and development08:30 Adrienne talks about the importance of trust while sharing more about her background11:30 Adrienne's definition of confidence12:25 How her confidence was built13:05 How she maintains her confidence15:45 Adrienne's confidence boosts19:30 Adrienne shares a time when confidence made a difference in her career23:05 Adrienne's insightful list of the attributes of a leader33:15 Adrienne's next bold move

Meet Professor Amy Nantkes. While she considers this to be her second career, Dr. Nantkes has managed to thread the education and support of youth as well as two-generation solutions through her career. The principle is captured in the Frederick Douglas quote Dr. Nantkes mentioned during this conversation "it's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." From her evolving definition of confidence, to her unfaltering belief in the power of community this conversation with Dr. Nantkes proved to be both inspirational and educational. Enjoy!Reference: CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women00:00 Opening00:10 Idara Introduces Dr. Amy Nantkes03:25 Amy shares about previous job and discovering her passion for social initiatives07:55 On two-generation solutions. "It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men". The Frederick Douglas quote Amy referenced.09:40 Embodied learning. More on Amy's approach to teaching.12:15 How Amy defines confidence15:00 A time when confidence made a difference in Amy's career22:38 Confidence boosts: Self, family, community39:50 Advocacy and believing in democracy. Concept: A rising tide lifts all boats47:10 Amy's next bold move (But first, mutual compliments)

This conversation went deep on confidence, authenticity, and knowing yourself despite the circumstances. From her consistent work through HumanBn Strategies, to working with various benefactors, to her current "bold move", one word that stands out is grit. More about Brooke:Brooke Brooke N. Collins is a strategy and operations leader with 15+ years of experience driving change management initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, optimize systems, and deliver measurable results. As Founder of HumanBn Strategies and a Fractional Chief Wellbeing Officer, she partners with Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, and healthcare organizations to translate vision into action, designing scalable programs and solutions that elevate workforce performance and employee experience.Her work has supported global brands including Chevron, MGM, Blue Cross Blue Shield, American Express, and Berkshire Hathaway, where she has led initiatives that align strategy, streamline operations, and drive enterprise-wide adoption of wellbeing and employee engagement programs.Brooke also serves as Wellbeing Chair for Ignite MED, where she applies her expertise to support women in medicine through mentorship, resilience training, and community-building efforts.Raised in the coastal town of Steilacoom, Washington, Brooke enjoys exploring local art scenes, admiring architecture, and sharing deep-belly laughs with friends and family.LinksWebsite: https://www.humanbnstrategies.com/Email: [email protected]:   / humanbn   Business Page:   / humanbn-strategies  Visit Experience Encanto: https://encanto.sistercitiesproject.org/Instagram: @experience.encanto00:00 Opening00:10 Episode Intro by Idara00:22 Introduction and discussion of Brooke's work11:45 How Brooke defines confidence 15:20 When Confidence has made a difference in her life24:00 How Brooke gets her confidence boosts25:10 On Confidence and Resilience. What's the connection33:00 The role of HumanBn Strategies in Brooke's career (Clients and Benefactors)36:19 Extracting the lessons learned: Identity and up front pay negotiation39:00 Brooke Reminisces about how HumanBn Strategies began 20 years ago42:30 On Grit: Delving into another word45:50 Brooke's next Bold move52:38 The wrap up

Jennie A. Walker is an Executive Education Consultant. From her current role in Healthcare to her previous roles in the Education and Nonprofit sectors, Jennie has found a common thread. Whether opening new business locations or curating content for Executive leaders, she has found herself connecting with and developing people with food, conversation, and relationships at the heart of it all. This conversation includes so many personal and enriching pearls from Jennie. Enjoy!Links:Connected to Jennie's Next bold move, as a recent board member, this organization is near and dear to her heart. Visit the STAY program on Just Us 4 Youth's website: https://www.ju4y.org/tayprogramKey points in the video:00:00 Opening00:10 Introductory clip (a preamble)00:51 Introducing Jennie04:45 Jennie's definition of confidence08:05 On trust - in yourself, in who you are in the moment, and your journey08:55 On being still. Sit in the moment and reflect. There are lessons everywhere.14:28 When confidence made a difference in Jennie's career19:30 A recurring theme: Meeting people & Networking23:52 When it's time to let go25:35 How Jennie gets her confidence boosts - Conversations and reminders. Beast mode.34:02 Jennie's next bold move

This conversation with Naana Badu-Pettigrew of Badu basics went into a level of detail we don't usually reach. Throughout the conversation we consistently came back to practical, current, and real connections between confidence and how a person shows up. Naana's focus is on using your style to channel confidence. As a public speaker, Corporate trainer, and Brand Consultant, she works with her clients to connect the dots on what affects how they show up.Looking for Naana on LinkedIn? You can find her here:   / badubasics  Website: https://www.badubasics.com/Instagram:   / badubasics  Looking for more from The Antorge Group: www.antorgegroup.comLinkedIn:   / dashboard  Chapters:00:10 Introduction00: 25 How to work with Naana and Badu Basics01:10 Naana's background and experience01:34 Naana's journey to Badu Basics08:30 A bit more about chance discovery12:00 How Naana got into styling for executive presence/Image consulting18:20 Making the connection to confidence - How Naana defines confidence21:10 On using style as a tool to channel confidence24:29 On allowing your style to evolve with you and your career31:25 On showing up confidently and how Naana boosts her confidence when needed39:00 More on "Imposter syndrome" and how Naana helps clients deal with it45:05 Let's talk about getting comfortable with being visible51:58 What is your message - how to avoid scrambling when it comes to your style57:23 Internal Confidence vs. reacting to what's outside01:03:00 Naana's next bold moves

This confidence conversation with Tanya Uyigue answers the confidence questions but is also filled with wisdom and great insights. Tanya's insights could fill many videos. And they have. This conversation happened because of a shared Instagram video. Thanks to Eno (Episode 1), for sharing Tanya's video about envy in the workplace. One connection later, this conversation was arranged. Looking forward to a book, and everything else that is coming from Tanya's next bold move. Links: Link to the video on Instagram (And while you are there, enjoy the many more insightful videos): https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDp4bb... Link to Idara's book: The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR Link to Tanya's website: https://tanyaucoaching.com/ Link to The Antorge Group Website: https://www.antorgegroup.com/ Quotable/Wisdom shared: There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you (The Maya Angelou quote Idara referenced) Every disappointment is a blessing (in disguise) See the opportunity, not the problem 00:00 Welcome 00:10 Introduction and Tanya’s career path 07:05 How Tanya defines confidence 09:05 On internal confidence/knowing 10:30 A time when confidence made a difference in Tanya’s career 15:22 Ruminating on Tanya’s message – Just do it, push past the pause 17:50 Confidence boosters. What Tanya does and other suggestions (there are a lot of great points here) 25:15 How Tanya started her coaching practice, TanyaUCoaching 29:23 Finding your way forward: look for the opportunity, not the problem 31:55 Tanya’s next bold move. “Going all-in on me”

It was a pleasure to spend time with Amber Tarrac of FounderFuego for this Confidence Conversation with Idara. Amber shares what has built her self-confidence, her go-to strategies for confidence boosts, as well as how language and heritage connects her to others. It was a bonus and a delight to learn about her international solo-travel experiences, the lessons to be learned from truly getting to know yourself, and the breath of her experience in business development and public administration. All these elements contribute to the work Amber does today with FounderFuego. Enjoy this Confidence Conversation and check out FounderFuego's social media links below. Connect with us at The Antorge Group here: Antorgegroup.com and here: TheConfidenceTalk.com 00:00 CCWI intro 03:08 Amber shares more about her career 04:38 Where Amber derives confidence 08:50 When being confident made a difference in Amber's career 12:23 How Amber gets her confidence boosts** 18:10 About heritage and self-confidence 23:06 How heritage ties to Amber's work with FounderFuego 23:50 How the name FounderFuego came about 25:20 Amber's next bold move - with FounderFuego **This one gets the Antorge Group seal of approval as a tried and true combination for confidence boosts. So much so it's in the book (The Confidence Talk: I SAID SOAR - https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-Tal...) Website: https://www.founderfuego.com/ LinkedIn:   / founderfuego   Instagram:   / founderfuego   Tiktok:   / founderfuego   Facebook:   / founderfuego   YouTube:    / @founderfuego

This was a rich conversation with Diana Aldrete, Founder of Empowered Purpose, where the focus on brain optimization and personal/professional development. Her career path has included back-end (revenue) and Professional development in both hospitality and academic institutions. From staff development, to instructor, to CEO, Diana has held roles that span the organizational structure. In this conversation we learn about Diana's background and how her diverse experiences tie into the work she does today. In talking about confidence, Diana's insightful responses touch on the meaning of confidence, types of confidence, and how confidence evolves. Enjoy this rich conversation that miraculously survived multiple technical disruptions! Link to Diana's company's website follows below. Diana's information: Website: https://www.empoweredpurpose.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-aldrete-ep/ 00:00 Welcome song 00:10 Introduction of Diana and her impressive background by Idara 02:04 Diana elaborates on her work - Neurofeedback and training the brain 06:22 How confidence made a difference in Diana's career and how confidence can be affected? 10:43 Diana's definition of confidence and how it has changed over the years. 15:35 How faith shows up in the work Diana does with Empowered Purpose and the four parts of self 19:40 How does/did Diana get confidence boosts when needed over the course of her career? 25:00 The additional driving factors, introduction to spiritual direction, acceptance, and having your people 33:00 What is spiritual direction? 38:40 What was your sign to make the move from corporate work to Entrepreneurship and what gave you the confidence to move forward with it? 43:20 What's your next bold move?

This was Ramat's second time on the podcast and this time the conversation was all about finances and the power of knowing what to do. See below for relevant links including where to download the Roadmap template that Ramat mentioned. 00:00 Introduction/opening 02:30 Defining Financial wellness 07:18 What surprises Ramat's clients the most. What surprised Idara 11:30 Ramat's number 1 tip and starting point 16:03 The power of knowing 21:13 The quote: Luck = preparation + opportunity 24:33 Ramat outlines steps to achieve goals 25:08 Ramat summarizes the Roadmap Here are all the links relevant to this conversation Personalized Financial Roadmap information: https://www.fiwoman.com/services#pfr-... Website: https://www.fiwoman.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fiwo... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.fi.woman/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefiwoman/ Links to our websites: https://www.antorgegroup.com https://www.theconfidencetalk.com

A'isha Umar is the founder of No Common Measure, a growing practice that started with a focus on professional and personal development with podcast and lecture events as which is evolving as part of A'isha's next bold move. In this conversation, part of the focus is on taking action when life requires transition. As a veteran of the United States Army, with a background in Petroleum engineering, who took a career segue into financial analysis before returning to data science and then entrepreneurship, A'isha shares about transitions and the confidence to embrace the unknown. Links: NoCommonMeasure.com - A'isha's website and links to all things "No Common Measure" https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-isha-umar-a223a2224 - A'isha's LinkedIn profile TheConfidenceTalk.com - Main page for Idara's book 00:00 Opening 00:10 Introduction 04:30 Defining Confidence - this was a robust discussion. Reference is to cache not cachet. 10:55 How confidence has made a difference in A'isha's career 13:15 On being open and willing to learn 14:35 Taking action when it's time for transitions (the power of pausing) 17:37 More actions (goals - clear yet flexible) 19:10 On resilience and learning resilience 26:50 How A'isha boosts her confidence 31:30 A'isha's next bold move (Mindset matters, embracing the unknown) 33:55 The power of Confidence (When what you're doing causes you to ask questions)

Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng is a professor of engineering, a researcher, board member, and civic leader leading the way in creating pathways for women and underrepresented groups. Her influence, work, and support take place at all levels - individual, organization, civic, state, national, and international. This confidence conversation with Dr. Rose-Margaret Ekeng centered around how we can support women and diverse perspectives in STEM. Along with some personal pearls of wisdom, Dr. Ekeng shared specific actions that women, allies, and organizations can take to secure these diverse perspectives in science and beyond. We also talk about moving to action on a couple of things: how to support women in STEM, and how to get sponsors. She also shares her next bold moves and we can hardly wait to be talking about them. Enjoy! Resources and References: Sabi Africa Network, Dr. Ekeng's company illuminating : https://sabiafricanetwork.com/ More about Dr. Ekeng on the Society of Women Engineers page: https://magazine.swe.org/dee-award-ekeng-itua-22/ The "book" referenced in the conversation can be found here: https://theconfidencetalk.com 00:00 Podcast intro 00:10 Introduction Rose-Margaret Ekeng, PhD 03:25 Defining confidence 06:58 On mindset and confidence 08:20 Pivotal career point impacted by confidence - moving into policy and decision-making spaces 11:00 How to support and promote women in STEM - Advocacy (Individuals and organizations alike to advocate, engage with legislature, influence policies that support and promote women in STEM) - Mentorship (seek mentors, be a mentor) - Sponsorship (seeks sponsors, be a sponsor) - Coaching and coaching systems - Allies 16:30 How to get sponsors (road map in the organizational structure, external sources) 21:15 An example of the importance of sharing your interests 24:08 On how she gets confidence boosts - loved the pearls here! 31:55 Bold move #1 36:23 Bold move #2 40:08 What's in the name "Antorge"? Or as Rose-Margaret said - the wind beneath your wings

True to her educator background, Dr. Edeama Jonah came with lists as part of this confidence conversation with Idara. Her take on confidence as a definition is "intentional self-belief". She takes us through using positive self-talk as a boost, and a list of ways to get yourself through trying times in life. Her next bold move is a big one, and required a drum-roll. It was such a pleasure to have this conversation with Dr. Jonah. Enjoy. Key points in the video 00:00 Introduction 03:35 Dr. Jonah's definition of confidence 06:08 When confidence has made a difference in her career - taking the confidence path during a significant career change 14:30 Her confidence boosters (conversation about positive self-talk, your confidence-building tribe, confidence pillars, and confidence being transferable) 23:54 Dealing with trying personal times and maintaining self-confidence 32:14 Dr. Jonah's next bold move - and it's a big one! We needed a drum-roll (#applause) #confidence #SOAR #Confidenceconversations #nextboldmove #youvegotthis

In this conversation Tamara Craver, CEO, shares words of wisdom, advice, and her own experience with confidence. Her definition of confidence centers about self-talk. Her advice about getting a confidence boost recognizes that you need different boosts for different reasons. Having made a career in nonprofit and doing her heart work it is evident that Tamara leads as she believes. And included in so many words of wisdom during this chat is Tamara's memorable quote of Dieon Sanders, "if you look good you feel good, you feel good you do good, and if you do good, they pay good". Enjoy this conversation with Tamara Craver. 00:00 Introduction 03:40 Tamara's definition of confidence 05:26 On her Dad's advice for confidence 06:35 On a time when confidence made a difference in her career 09:30 On advice she gives on how to treat people 10:45 On advice she has used for herself (A Deion Sanders quote )12:30 On how she gets her confidence boosts/reminders including her mom's advice 15:15 Tamara on her "heart work" 17:35 On her next bold move - it's wise and often overlooked move

Confidence is being self-affirmed and self-confirmed. You have to learn to be your own source of self-confidence. Every mickle makes a muckle. This confidence conversation with Nyanda Callinder is filled with quotable moments as well as insightful and thoughtful perspectives. And let's not forget the quotes - Nyanda leaves us with memorable words of wisdom throughout the conversation. Enjoy this conversation with the resourceful, fun-loving, multi-hyphenate entrepreneur that is Nyanda. A self-described hustler and hard worker, Nyanda is an actress, social media manager, hair stylist, make-up artist, lash stylist and hookah catering business owner.   @nyandacallinder7964

This confidence conversation is with Nanda Grandison who is the CEO and Founder of IMPAC Marketing, a fractional CMO, and a serial entrepreneur with multiple ventures.  Nanda has over 20 years of experience in marketing spending the last part of her career in senior leadership - VP, CMO - of marketing.  Nanda and I talk about her definition of confidence, her experiences with confidence, several nuggets of wisdom, and perspectives on how organizations can intentionally promote the progress of women in the workplace. Enjoy!