In this powerful episode of Be Better Than Your BS, aired 01-11-25, host Isha Grant sits down with Vaquita Poindexter, CEO of Poindexter Consulting Group, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, faith, and navigating high-stakes workplace challenges.

With over 30 years in human resources, Vaquita shares real-world insights on crisis management, executive accountability, workplace culture, and why people—not titles—are the true foundation of successful organizations. From overcoming self-limiting beliefs to leading with grace under pressure, this episode dives deep into what it truly takes to lead, win, and stay sane in today’s evolving business landscape.

Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, HR professional, or emerging leader, this episode delivers practical strategies, bold truth, and mindset shifts that cut through the noise. If you’ve ever had to fight for your seat at the table or lead during uncertainty, this conversation is for you.

What does it really take to lead with purpose, power, and authenticity—especially as a woman of color in sports? In this powerful episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Isha Grant sits down with Lara Wilson, Vice President of Social Responsibility for the Dallas Wings.

From growing up in South Oak Cliff to shaping community impact inside the WNBA, Lara shares raw truths about resilience, leadership, mindset, and navigating male-dominated spaces without losing yourself. This conversation goes beyond titles and PR—diving into social responsibility, representation, activism, mental health, and what it means to truly lead with empathy.

If you’ve ever fought for your seat at the table, questioned your power, or wanted to create real impact where you are, this episode will challenge and inspire you to move with intention—and be better than your BS.

In this episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant sits down with branding strategist, nonprofit founder, and former Division I basketball player Jade Tenner—also known as The Brand Enhancer.

Jade opens up about identity beyond sports, the discipline that fuels leadership, and how personal culture defines real success. From mentoring young men through community-driven programs to helping leaders and organizations build brands rooted in alignment and access, this conversation delivers real strategy with zero fluff.

This episode dives into pivoting with purpose, breaking internal barriers, redefining legacy, and what it truly takes to lead as a woman in competitive spaces. If you’ve ever questioned your next move, your value, or your voice—this episode will meet you where you are and push you forward.

• (00:00:00) - Be Better Than Youn BS With Resha Grint
• (00:00:47) - Powerhouse Jade Tenor
• (00:01:33) - Jade Tennant on Being a Brand Enhancer
• (00:07:25) - Starting a Foundation to Help Men
• (00:10:42) - The small town support of basketball
• (00:12:02) - Be Better Than Youn Bs
• (00:13:07) - What Was The Big Play In Life?
• (00:16:34) - The Challenges of the Mentors Program
• (00:17:18) - How to Build a Personal Brand
• (00:19:03) - What's Your Role in Enhancing the Brand of Nonprofits?
• (00:21:33) - How Sports Sharpened My Branding
• (00:23:37) - Jade Denner on Being Better Than Youn BS
• (00:25:03) - What BS Are You Pushing Through?
• (00:26:28) - Reggie Jackson on His Legacy
• (00:31:17) - Black Women Leading in the Spaces
• (00:33:01) - In the Elevator With Steve Jobs
• (00:35:02) - Legacy and the Fun Stuff
• (00:36:50) - Be Better Than Your BS
• (00:37:38) - What's Your Personal Culture Statement? I'm Her
• (00:39:15) - Rich Homie Quan on Branding
• (00:41:24) - What's one non-negotiable that keeps you grounded?
• (00:43:44) - Jade Tenor on I Am A Winner
• (00:47:36) - JT Tenor
• (00:48:40) - Jay Tenner at the 2017