We all have a hidden power inside us… it is a fire that is often suppressed by fear. That power is your ROAR and it is waiting to be unleashed! ROAR is a weekly dose of inspirational stories, candid insights, and indispensable tips, tools, and resources that will lead you to achieve more. Whether at work or in life, it’s time to Fear Less and reach your highest potential. Learn from a powerful lineup of leaders, authors, industry experts, executive coaches, and successful entrepreneurs from…
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In this episode of ROAR, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with Cherizza Lundy, Founder and CEO of Kneed Health, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, reinvention, and building a life of purpose. From her early beginnings as an intern at Intel to serving as Chief of Staff for top executives at Google and Stitch Fix, Cherizza reveals how she intentionally built her career—one bold question…
In this unforgettable episode of Roar , host Lakecia Gunter sits down with trailblazing leader Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham. A retired three-star general and the first woman to serve as the Army’s Quartermaster General, General Bingham reflects on her 38-year military career and the values that shaped her rise through the ranks—faith, family, grit, and service. From early lessons learned…
In this dynamic episode of the Roar podcast, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with Laurel Mintz—marketing powerhouse, founder of Elevate My Brand, and General Partner at Fabric VC. Laurel shares her unexpected leap into entrepreneurship when she was called to take over her father’s business at just 26 years old, a moment that forever shifted her trajectory from corporate law to visionary leadership.…
In this enlightening episode of ROAR, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with organizational psychologist Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore how self-acceptance is the often-missing link in strong, effective leadership. Drawing on her work with NASA in the wake of the Columbia tragedy, as well as with leaders at Disney and high-growth companies, Dr. Gallaher explains how psychological safety, inner…
From a young girl in Amarillo, Texas watching the Challenger launch in her school cafeteria, to becoming NASA’s first female Chief Flight Director, Holly Ridings has lived a life defined by bold moves, deep expertise, and visionary leadership. In this episode of ROAR, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with Holly for a powerful conversation about what it takes to lead missions where the stakes are…
In this episode of ROAR, Lakecia Gunter sits down with branding powerhouse, entrepreneur, and corporate executive Monique Hayward for an unforgettable conversation on personal brand, purpose, and power. Monique, who's been Lakecia's go-to brand strategist for over 15 years, shares the pivotal life and career moments that shaped her success—and how she uses storytelling to move people to action.…
In this power-packed episode of ROAR, Lakecia Gunter sits down with world-renowned Stanford professor and leadership expert Dr. Jeffrey Pfeffer to unpack the truth about power—what it is, how it works, and why it’s essential to your career success. Together, they break down the misconceptions about power being manipulative or negative and reframe it as a necessary tool for creating change. Dr.…
In this powerful episode of ROAR, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey, tech executive at Google and founder of Mother AI. Together, they dive deep into what it means to challenge societal narratives, embrace cultural roots, and rewrite personal and professional scripts. Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Brooklyn with strong Trinidadian roots to…
In this powerful episode of the ROAR Podcast , Lakecia Gunter sits down with Shelmina Babai Abji—bestselling author, former IBM VP, and founder of ShowYourWorth.ai—to explore the transformative concept of intentional attention. From humble beginnings in Tanzania to becoming a global thought leader, Shelmina shares how learning to focus on what truly matters propelled her career forward and…
In this powerful episode of ROAR, host Lakecia Gunter sits down with Rachel Skaff—Head of North America Partner Sales at AWS and a longtime champion for mentorship and inclusive leadership. From her roots in civil engineering to driving cloud innovation at one of the world’s most influential tech companies, Rachel shares her inspiring journey and the life lessons she’s picked up along the way. She…
