# thriver (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover thriver. Page: Feed: --- ## 74: Why Your Hard Work Isn’t Getting You Noticed (What To Do Instead) _2026-05-05 · Let's Thrive Together_ Your brand walks into the room before you do. Today, Brittany N. Cole breaks down why leadership branding is no longer optional and how it has become a critical leadership skill in today’s AI-driven, hybrid workplace. Brittany shares how turning down a high-profile marketing role forced her to confront the reality that if you are not cultivating your leadership brand, someone else will do it for… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV4943285879.mp3) ## 73: How to Use Style to Elevate Your Leadership Presence with Zintrise Altovise _2026-04-28 · Let's Thrive Together_ What if thriving leadership starts with knowing who you are before you walk into the room? In this powerful (and deeply personal) episode of Let’s Thrive Together, Brittany N. Cole sits down with international fashion designer, creative consultant, and author of Soft Life, Zintrise Altovise, to explore identity, reinvention, leadership presence, and the power of feminine energy in business. From… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV4527704754.mp3) ## 72: How to Rebuild After Loss, Layoffs, or Divorce _2026-04-21 · Let's Thrive Together_ What if resilience is not about bouncing back, but about rebuilding with alignment? In this deeply personal episode, Brittany N. Cole redefines resilience for leaders navigating grief, career pivots, divorce, transition, burnout, and identity shifts. From losing her mother in 2017 to turning down a major leadership opportunity at Pfizer, to rebuilding in 2025 through personal and professional… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV5347669846.mp3) ## 71: How to Future-Proof Your Career in 2026 _2026-04-14 · Let's Thrive Together_ The future of work is not coming. It is already here. In this episode, Brittany N. Cole breaks down one of the biggest workplace transformations in modern history and what it means for leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-performing professionals. From AI disruption and automation to the rise of freelancing and side businesses, the traditional definition of job security is being rewritten in real… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV3061791079.mp3) ## 70: Why Business Leaders Can’t Ignore Politics Anymore | Tequila Johnson _2026-04-07 · Let's Thrive Together_ What if thriving as a leader requires civic responsibility, not just career success? On today’s episode, Brittany N. Cole sits down with Tequila Johnson, founder of The Equity Alliance, global speaker, civic strategist, and Harvard-certified power-building leader, to unpack the intersection of business, politics, power, and purpose. From registering 80,000 Black voters to building a multi-entity… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV6387607748.mp3) ## 69: From Burnout to Alignment: A New Era of Leadership _2026-03-31 · Let's Thrive Together_ Are you a high-achieving leader who looks successful on paper but quietly feels the weight of burnout, disruption, or shifting expectations? If the rules of leadership feel like they’ve changed overnight, this conversation is your reset. In this episode, Brittany N. Cole unpacks what thriving leadership really requires in this next era. It is not about doing more. It is about leading differently.… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV6933425759.mp3) ## 68: How Slim & Husky’s Built a Multi-City Pizza Empire _2026-03-24 · Let's Thrive Together_ What does it really take to build a business that lasts with the people you grew up with? In this powerful episode of Let’s Thrive Together, Brittany N. Cole sits down with the founders of Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria to unpack the real story behind one of the most celebrated Black-owned restaurant brands in the country. From childhood friends in North Nashville to building a multi-city restaurant… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV2301944510.mp3) ## 67: Is Your Organization Built for Growth or Just Built to Grow? _2026-03-17 · Let's Thrive Together_ What happens when growth outpaces your infrastructure? In this thought-provoking solo episode of Let’s Thrive Together, Brittany N. Cole unpacks a powerful leadership lesson sparked by a massive ice storm that left over 200,000 people without power in Nashville, Tennessee. What actually began as a viral article about infrastructure failure quickly became a deeper conversation about leadership… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV1386291050.mp3) ## 66: How to Build Real Influence in the Boardroom with Dr. Alfred Degrafinreid II _2026-03-10 · Let's Thrive Together_ What does ethical leadership look like when real power is on the line? In this powerful episode of Let’s Thrive Together, Brittany N. Cole sits down with Dr. Alfred Degrafinreid II, President & CEO of Leadership Tennessee, to unpack the mindset, moral responsibility, and strategic discipline required to lead across government, higher education, and community systems. From growing up in North… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV1437644489.mp3) ## What It Means to Thrive in This Next Era | Let's Thrive Together Official Trailer _2026-03-09 · Let's Thrive Together_ Season 5 of Let's Thrive Together is not about doing more. It's about building differently.In this new season, Brittany N. Cole takes on the leadership conversations that matter right now, from infrastructure resilience and organizational strategy to leadership branding and the future of work in the age of AI.This season is for the executive or entrepreneur navigating constant disruption. The… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ILLUMV4989588733.mp3) ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wIsDxOcSPeUH) _2026-03-09 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## Talking with Lecia Paul on her Breast Cancer journey, love of Fashion & creating her Non Profit _2025-09-11 · Just Talk with Justine_ "Thoughts, suggestions & comments text me here" Her journey was more educational than difficult.." I guess I would say the most difficult time was the loss of hair. My treatment didn't get me real sick. To overcome I just kept my focus, continued to go to school, wrote the Articles of Organization, the Bylaws for Bringin on Birthdays Inc, , assembled an empowerment program and prayed to God to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169420/episodes/17829934-talking-with-lecia-paul-on-her-breast-cancer-journey-love-of-fashion-creating-her-non-profit.mp3) ## Survivor & Thriver Linda Schulte _2025-06-25 · Just Talk with Justine_ "Thoughts, suggestions & comments text me here" Linda Schulte— we’re honored to be joined by an incredible women—Linda Schulte breast cancer survivor/ entrepreneur who is here to share her journey, her wisdom, and her strength with us today a true Philanthropist and a reminder of how powerful the human spirit can be. If you or someone you know is facing breast cancer, know that you’re never alone… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169420/episodes/17393471-survivor-thriver-linda-schulte.mp3) ## Outside God's Umbrella with Kelly Jansens Mensch _2025-05-02 · Just Talk with Justine_ "Thoughts, suggestions & comments text me here" Beyond sharing her personal journey, Jansens Mensch hopes to inspire readers to reflect on their own lives, metal health, healing, and relationships I ignored the tension in my spirit because nothing looked obviously dangerous. • I trusted a filtered version of someone without really knowing them. • Social media gave a false sense of safety—and I… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169420/episodes/17088585-outside-god-s-umbrella-with-kelly-jansens-mensch.mp3) ## Bonnie Waldrop _2025-04-22 · Just Talk with Justine_ "Thoughts, suggestions & comments text me here" Don’t forget to take of yourself. We as women, take care of everyone else first. Kids, family, jobs and put ourselves last. Pay attention to your body. Feed your soul with what makes you happy. Make sure to give love to yourself too I am very familiar with the whole medical process, so I kind knew what to expect. I don’t like needles so have learned… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169420/episodes/17022058-bonnie-waldrop.mp3) ## [29. Pitching Pleasure: What It’s Really Like to Be a Founder in a Taboo Industry](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/29-pitching-pleasure-what-its-really-ad1) _2025-04-14 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey There Risers & Thrivers, [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449860/92a11e778dad157e1b7bb4de1af11b9c.mp3) ## [28. The Dark Truth Behind Your Morning Coffee – And How You Can Make a Difference | Maura Oerding](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/28-the-dark-truth-behind-your-morning-a34) _2025-03-16 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ In this episode, Maura Oerding, CEO of Kaffee Kooperative joins the podcast to talk about driving change and sustainability in the coffee industry. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449861/a8e083c9ba848095c16a14b396ddcd7d.mp3) ## [27. Redefining Black Excellence: Inspiration or Impossible Standard?](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/27-redefining-black-excellence-inspiration-3a4) _2025-03-02 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ In this powerful episode of On the Up & Up, host Janine is joined by Shani St. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449862/cf803e26e14eb31e305c6468ca030dee.mp3) ## [Take the Leap: Betting on Yourself and Making It Happen](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/take-the-leap-betting-on-yourself) _2025-02-02 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Overcome Fear, Ditch Perfectionism, and Take the Leap Toward Your Dreams—Insights from 3 Professionals Who Did ## [26. Disrupting Beauty Standards: Building a Haircare Brand from Scratch | Hloni Romdhani](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/26-disrupting-beauty-standards-building-319) _2024-12-22 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey there Risers and Thrivers, [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449863/8331424338be3b21c209d0e1366ec25f.mp3) ## [25. Inside the Investor’s Mind: Lessons & Insights on Navigating the Startup World | Jag Singh](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/25-inside-the-investors-mind-lessons-c0f) _2024-12-08 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey there Risers and Thrivers, [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449864/1f13b38fb9734601cab15ee7e5a11039.mp3) ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fBXLqMvHEsUU) _2024-12-08 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [24. The Privilege Divide: Launching Without a Financial Safety Net with Agnieszka Walorska](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/24-the-privilege-divide-launching-bd6) _2024-11-24 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey there Risers & Thrivers, [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449865/82911ac7c93144f56fd15afff43e2ee8.mp3) ## [23. The “Keith” to Success: How a Fake Male Co-Founder Changed the Game!](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/23-the-keith-to-success-how-a-fake-a5d) _2024-11-03 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey there, Risers & Thrivers! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449866/0de470a928f0d102ff4d6aa24ec34982.mp3) ## [22. Overcoming the Odds: Unspoken Struggles in Fertility, FemTech, and Family](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/22-overcoming-the-odds-unspoken-struggles-9d8) _2024-10-20 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey there Risers & Thrivers, [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449867/3b0449252a76053a28426719427f605c.mp3) ## [21. What's Next? One Year of Wins and Lessons](https://ontheupanduppodcast.substack.com/p/21-whats-next-one-year-of-wins-and-e09) _2024-09-29 · Janine Vanessa · On the Up & Up_ Hey there Risers & Thrivers, [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/189449868/62275413607a7045884df858a7e41185.mp3)