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In this powerful episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, Dr. Ebony Stone sits down with Valencia Dantzler, affectionately known as The Gratitude Grandmaster, to talk about what it really means to choose peace—on your own terms.

From losing her mother at a young age to nearly giving up on life altogether, Valencia shares how a single act of gratitude interrupted her pain cycle and reprogrammed her mind for joy. Today, she’s an elite neuro-encoding specialist, international speaker, and the visionary behind Ease Over Exhaustion Academy, where she helps high-achieving women and mission-driven entrepreneurs trade hustle for harmony and freedom for fatigue.

But this episode goes deeper than mindset. After the 2024 U.S. presidential election left her questioning her place in America, Valencia made a bold decision: to relocate to Kigali, Rwanda—and find healing, leadership, and safety in a place that celebrates her, not just tolerates her.

Together, Ebony and Valencia unpack:

• How gratitude can literally rewire the brain
• The power of interrupting toxic mental patterns
• Why inner peace is not a luxury—it’s survival
• What it takes to walk away from what’s familiar to find what’s freeing
• How Rwanda has redefined what “safety” and “leadership” look like
• And why psychological safety matters as much as physical safety for Black women leaders

This is more than a conversation—it’s a masterclass in self-liberation.

🔑 Key Takeaways

• You can rewire your life. Gratitude interrupts pain loops and opens the door to healing.
• The mind craves familiarity—even when it hurts. True change requires disrupting the pattern.
• Psychological safety is success. You can’t lead or love from a place of fear.
• You are not a tree. You can move, pivot, and plant yourself where you’re celebrated.
• God is not confined by borders. He’s wherever peace is waiting for you.

Learn more about Dr. Ebony Stone at https://www.drebonystone.com

Dr. Stone’s debut memoire – The Power of the Pause - Available at https://www.drebonystone.com/shop

BWCO Merchandise - https://bwcomerch.myshopify.com/

Learn more about Valencia and get the Ease of Exhaustion Bundle - https://links.valdantzler.com

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In this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, I sit down with the powerhouse herself — Shalece Daniels. As CEO of Live As If, Shalece is redefining productivity through wellness. She co-founded Flow AI, the delegation-streamlining system that saves your time and your sanity. And because rest is a love language too — she also leads couple retreats that help partners reconnect so they can flourish inside and outside the boardroom.

Sis is basically teaching us how to succeed without sacrificing our souls. We first met at 1 Million Cups, where I quickly realized she’s not just talking about rest — she’s mastered the exit strategy from hustle culture.

Before she could legally toast with champagne, Shalece was already investing in real estate and stacking assets like generational wealth was due on Friday. But after building her empire… she hit burnout. Hard.

So she did the unthinkable in a world that worships exhaustion:

✨ She chose REST. ✨

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass in success without self-sacrifice — because we are not out here building legacies while our health is paying the price.

Press play. Take notes. Then go lay down.

We dive deep into:

• How she scaled out of day-to-day grind mode
• The mindset shifts that let her lead from a 30,000-foot view
• Why delegation is not a luxury — it's a leadership necessity
• And how Flow AI is changing the delegation game for entrepreneurs

And listen — when she breaks down how ignoring your needs eventually blows everything up? Yeah… she came for all of us.

If you are a woman who has ever felt guilty for resting, this episode is your permission slip.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Wealth loves speed — start building early and often
• Hustle without restoration is a shortcut to burnout and bitterness
• Delegation isn’t a weakness — it’s how you protect your brilliance
• The 14-Day Rest Reset is more than self-care — it’s strategy
• Your leadership thrives when your life is well-managed too

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Ebony Stone at https://www.drebonystone.com

Dr. Stone’s debut memoire – The Power of the Pause - Available at https://www.drebonystone.com/shop

BWCO Merchandise - https://bwcomerch.myshopify.com/

Learn more about Shalece Daniels - Live As If

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In this week's episode, we meet Dr. Marcea - a physician turned transformational coach, author, and speaker. Dr. Marcea Whitaker is an award-winning international keynote speaker, physician, master destiny life coach, author, and radio personality. As CEO of In Full Bloom Health and Life Coaching, she empowers professional women to break free from their personal prisons and achieve their destinies. She is the founder of Girl Boss Life Academy and Life Coaching for Business Builders, two transformational platforms that equip female entrepreneurs to harness the power of their story, redefine their mindset, build authentic platforms, and chart a clear path to life & business success.

This is a no holds barred episode. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Marcea Whitaker shares her journey from being born with a facial birthmark, through leaving a painful marriage to a narcissistic partner, to arriving at a pivotal question in her 50s: “Who Are You?” She opens up about how that question shifted everything, and how she came to believe in her infinite capacity — once actions, choices, and alignment followed. Though she is herself a life coach, she also speaks candidly about hiring a coach to guide her through transitions and self-discovery. Toward the end, she offers insight into her current mission, coaching programs, speaking work, and her vision for the years ahead.

What You’ll Learn:

• How early life experiences and physical difference (her birthmark) shaped Marcea’s identity and sense of self.
• The emotional and spiritual process of leaving a narcissistic marriage.
• What it means to truly ask “Who am I?” — and let someone hear you for the first time.
• How to move from surviving to thriving by aligning actions with purpose.
• Why even coaches need coaches — the power of external support in transformation.

Resources:

Dr. Stone’s debut memoire – The Power of the Pause - Available at https://www.drebonystone.com/shop

Learn more about Dr. Ebony Stone at https://www.drebonystone.com

BWCO Merchandise - https://bwcomerch.myshopify.com/

Learn more about Dr. Marcea Whittaker - https://drmarcea.com

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In this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, I’m chopping it up with the powerhouse herself — Dr. Nutrena Tate. This woman’s résumé? Longer than CVS receipts. She’s a nurse practitioner, professor, researcher, leader, and entrepreneur — and yes, she does it all with style.

We go way beyond “nursing at the bedside” and dive into what it really looks like to build a career, a business, and a legacy while keeping your sanity intact. From being the majority kid in Detroit to facing racism head-on at the University of Michigan, Dr. Tate didn’t just bounce back — she bounced forward.

We talk:

• Building your personal board of directors (because you need more than just hype-women, you need wise-women).
• Why self-confidence is cute, but asking for help is essential.
• How to care for your soul, not just your title.
• What it looks like to stop standing in your own way.
• And yes, that unforgettable bra-off moment every woman knows. 🙌🏾

This episode is about resilience, soul care, and the audacity to say: I’m gonna make space for me and leave the door wide open for the women coming behind me.

So grab your coffee, your tea, or your glass of wine (no judgment here), and let’s talk about leveling up, leaning into legacy, and laughing at life along the way.

• Ebony Stone Enterprises
  – Dr. Stones consulting business for leadership, speaking, and The Power of the Pause.
• Brand Nu Enterprises
  – Dr. Tate’s consulting business for leadership, speaking, and shaking tables.

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In this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, I sit down with Lisa Stringer Bailey, a woman who has lived both sides of the financial coin. From the military to the conference room to entrepreneurship, Lisa gets real about the turning points that shifted her from simply working in finance to walking in her purpose as a financial educator and advocate.

We talk about what it looks like when you know the rules of money—but you’re not living them. Lisa shares her personal wake-up call, how she turned pain into purpose, and why she believes financial literacy is more than numbers—it’s legacy, discipline, and favor.

This conversation will push you to face your finances, rethink your money habits, and start conversations at your own kitchen table about generational wealth.

Key Takeaways:

• 💡 Financial education isn’t optional—it’s empowerment, especially for underserved communities.
• 🛠️ Personal pain, like losing a loved one without insurance, can be not only emotionally devastating, but financially devastating.
• 🎯 Lisa’s “FOCUS Framework” (Face, Organize, Communicate, Understand, Succeed) offers a roadmap for managing money.
• 🙌 Faith + Finances = Favor. Bringing spirituality into money management changes the game.
• 🗣️ It’s time to normalize money conversations with our families and build legacies that last.

Resources :

• 📲Connect with Dr. Ebony on LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/in/drebonystone)
• 📲Connect with Lisa on Facebook at Lisa Stringer Bailey and Triple M Money Management Matters
• 🌐 Visit Dr. Ebony's website: www.drebonystone.com
• 🌐 Visit Lisa's website: www.favorinyourfinances.com
• 📚Explore Ebony's book: The Power of the Pause
• 📚Explore Lisa's books: Finding Favor With Your Finances, The Money Planner, The Favor Factor

🎧 Tap play and be inspired to bring discipline, faith, and focus into your money journey.

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In this powerful and heartfelt episode, you’ll feel like you’re sitting in on an intimate conversation between two long-time friends. Dr. Ebony Stone and Wendy Batiste Johnson—owner of Jagger Juliet and founder of United Black Mothers of America—open up about the realities of balancing marriage, motherhood, community, corporate life, and entrepreneurship.

Wendy takes us through her powerful journey of self-discovery, sharing the highs, the heartbreaks, and the lessons learned along the way. Together, we talk about:

✨ What it was really like trying to secure funding for her business venture
✨ The emotions and resilience behind shutting down her first company
✨ Why she chose to step back into corporate after life as an entrepreneur
✨ How her nonprofit was birthed (celebrating its 5-year anniversary!)
✨ What inspired her to jump back into entrepreneurship with fresh vision

This conversation will make you smile, laugh, nod your head in recognition—and maybe even shed a tear. It’s an honest reminder that giving yourself permission to just be is sometimes the boldest move of all.

🔗 Resources & Links

🌐 drebonystone.com
🌐 unitedblackmothersofamerica.org
🌐 jaggerjuliet.com

📲 Follow Ebony on socials: @drebonystone
📲 Follow Wendy on socials: @jaggerjuliet

🎉 Congratulations to United Black Mothers of America for celebrating 5 years this Sunday, September 7, 2025! (The event is officially SOLD OUT!)

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In this week’s episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, Dr. Ebony Stone sits down with the powerhouse that is Kimberly Nelms — entrepreneur, speaker, and fierce advocate for purpose discovery.

Kimberly’s story begins in the fast-paced world of healthcare, where decades of patient care and medical data management shaped her work ethic but left her searching for something deeper. Then came the turning points — unexpected job losses, moments of soul-searching, and divine nudges that could not be ignored.

With raw honesty, Kimberly opens up about finding her voice, overcoming fear, and leaning into her faith to navigate one of life’s biggest pivots: stepping into entrepreneurship. She shares how storytelling became her most powerful tool for healing — for herself and for the women she inspires.

If you’ve ever felt the whisper (or the shove) that it’s time to move in a new direction, Kimberly’s journey will remind you that your story is not just for you — it’s the key to unlocking someone else’s breakthrough.

Highlights You’ll Hear in This Episode:

- The unexpected career detours that led Kimberly to her true calling.
- How faith became her anchor in seasons of uncertainty.
- The moment she realized storytelling could be a form of leadership.
- Why community support is vital for Black women in business.
- Practical steps to recognize your own strengths and align them with purpose.

Resources

Dr. Ebony's Website - www.drebonystone.com
Dr. Ebony's Book - The Power of the Pause - www.drebonystone.com/my-book

Kimberly's upcoming events - Check her out at the Align and Thrive conference and Elevate Her: Lace Up and Level Up conference. Find all the information here - https://allthingskimberly.events/

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What happens when a Black woman decides to rewrite the rules of a white-dominated industry? Meet Ashley Mustafaa, founder of Khloe’s Thoughts Editing, who turned her love of grammar into a thriving business—and didn’t ask for permission.

In this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, Dr. Ebony Stone dives deep with Ashley on her journey from pre-med dreams to editorial empire. They talk gatekeeping in publishing, undercharging, mentorship, and the fire it takes to succeed as a Black woman entrepreneur.

Whether you're a writer, editor, or entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to own your brilliance, charge your worth, and create space for others to thrive.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Breaking barriers in the editing industry
• How undercharging almost cost her everything
• Why mentorship matters
• The reality of Black women in publishing
• Tools that helped her build a legit brand

🔥 Resources:

• Reach Dr. Stone - www.drebonystone.com
• Reach Ashley Mustafaa - www.kloesthoughtsediting.com

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