400K Black Women Were Laid Off. LinkedIn's Their Next Power Move.
08/03/2026 | 5 min
400,000 Black Women were laid off in 2025. In this episode, a candid conversation unfolds about power, perception, and the experiences that shape how people move through professional spaces. Podcasters Damesha Craig and Katheline Jean-Pierre explore questions of empathy, representation, and the realities many professionals face when systems claim to support inclusion but often fall short in practice.
The discussion moves from deeply personal and societal observations into a practical conversation about career visibility—particularly for leaders navigating uncertain job markets. Drawing on experience from inside one of the world’s largest professional platforms, the episode also examines how professionals can rethink their presence on LinkedIn and use it more strategically during pivotal career moments.
It’s a conversation that challenges assumptions, surfaces uncomfortable truths, and offers insight into how leaders can position themselves with intention in a rapidly changing professional landscape.
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If Your Career Feels Stuck, You Might Be Here...
04/03/2026 | 2 min
If you’ve ever felt like your expertise deserves a bigger stage, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how visibility shapes your career path. Attend our masterclasses to start developing your brand authority inside and outside of your company: https://luma.com/xyx53ude?tk=dzFb58
How do senior leaders actually land a seat on a corporate board - and what does board-ready really mean? In this episode of Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method, we sit down with Gail to unpack her journey from banking and retail to technology leadership - and ultimately to serving on the board of a $5B NASDAQ-listed company. Gail shares candid insights into how board appointments really happen, why personal brand and visibility matter more than people think, and how executive leaders can intentionally prepare themselves for board service long before headhunters come calling. We explore the crucial difference between being executive-ready and board-ready, what boards actually look for beyond titles, and why nonprofit and pre-IPO board experience can be a powerful stepping stone. Gail also demystifies board committees, governance, and the financial realities of public company boards - insights rarely discussed openly. To close, Gail steps into the Hot Seat for a rapid-fire conversation on success, leadership, career acceleration, and the habits that separate the top 5% from the rest. In this episode, we cover: Why there is no “corporate ladder” - and what careers really look like How board seats are sourced (and why visibility matters) The difference between a résumé and a board bio What boards actually value: impact, judgment, and pattern recognition Audit committees, governance, and financial fluency When leaders should start thinking about board service The role of nonprofits, advisory boards, and pre-IPO companies How ambitious professionals can intentionally become board-ready If you’re a senior leader, executive, or ambitious professional thinking about long-term career leverage, governance, and influence - this episode is a must-listen. Follow Gail on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gailmoodybyrd
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How US Weekly Go-To Girl for Brides Managed to do it all WITHOUT collapsing! hint...
03/02/2026 | 30 min
Danielle shares her journey from being the first in her family to attend college, to planning weddings for celebrities and high-profile clients, to expanding her brand into lifestyle, product launches, and future venture opportunities. Along the way, she opens up about navigating grief, burnout, and major life transitions - including walking away from Los Angeles and embracing a radically different way of living. This conversation dives into resilience, reinvention, and the power of audacity - especially for founders who are ready to challenge traditional paths and create success on their own terms. In this episode, you’ll learn: How Danielle turned a wedding planning business into a multi-faceted lifestyle brand What celebrity weddings really teach you about leadership and crisis management Why “rock bottom” can become the most powerful catalyst for growth The mindset shift from small business owner to founder Letting go of hustle culture and redefining success The role of wellness, boundaries, and self-trust in long-term sustainability Why thinking big, living boldly, and making it happen still matters Connect with Danielle on Instagram: @itsdanielleleilani
Driving Impact: the Top 5% Method® with Katheline Jean-Pierre uncovers the Hidden Strategies, Mindset Shifts, Growth Hacks, and Career Secrets of the Elite 5% who have mastered both Personal Fulfillment and Professional Success.
Each episode features unfiltered conversations with industry Titans, Thought leaders in their field, and breakthrough innovators who share their unconventional paths to extraordinary achievement. That extraordinary achievement brought them to the Top in their Industry and at the top of their game.
Have you ever wondered how people suddenly gain clarity, trust their intuitive wisdom, find their purpose and drive the biggest impact in their career? The Driving Impact Podcast is your leadership insider - a series of conversations with Leaders who now share their learnings and their Thought Process. Tune in to hear their incredible tips to accelerate your life, your career and your wisdom to the Top 1% Earners.
In this Podcast, we discuss: , 1% growth methodologies, High-performance mindset, Executive leadership strategies, Career acceleration blueprints, Strategic decision-making, Productivity optimization, Wealth creation principles, Elite networking tactics, Mental resilience training, 1% growth methodologies, Time leverage systems, Breakthrough thinking models, Impact maximization, Influence cultivation, Performance psychology, Success habit formation, Legacy building frameworks, Exponential growth strategies, Innovation leadership, Transformation catalysts, Peak achievement science and Connection to Spiritual wisdom to Meet your Higher Self, Your Truest Self.
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