The Woman's Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship
The Woman’s Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship dives into the real, unfiltered journeys of women entrepreneurs, the wins, the setbacks that build resilience, and the lessons learned along the way.
Each episode contains honest storytelling, practical insight, expert advice, and strategic takeaways on the topics that matter most for women in both business and life.
Whether you’re just starting your journey, considering the leap into entrepreneurship, or focused on scaling with intention, The Woman’s Hustle Podcast is a inspiring reminder that you’re dont have to walk the entrepreneurial road alone.
The Woman's Hustle: Thrills and Spills of Entrepreneurship
Leadership Secrets from a Corporate Culture Expert
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In this episode, Coach Kay sits down with Dr. Tajiri Brackens, The Workplace Wizard™, to explore how protecting people fuels profit, clarity, culture, and leadership in both workplaces and entrepreneurship. With three decades of experience in sales, leadership, and emotional intelligence, Dr. Tajiri shares how she empowers professionals to move beyond toxic environments and transform them into spaces of value, growth, and authentic success.
Dr. Tajiri shares how she incorporates themes from The Wiz into her branding and services, using clarity, courage, and teamwork as a framework for guiding leaders and organizations. She also tells the FOUR WORDS that began her transition into full-time entrepreneurship. Together, she and Coach Kay discuss the transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the importance of clarity and alignment, and why relationships are the cornerstone of leadership.
Her guiding belief: “People don’t walk away from paychecks; they walk away from poor leadership.”
Learn more at 👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/theworkplacewizard/
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00:00 Introduction
01:33 Introducing the Workplace Wizard
05:39 The Importance of Relationships in Leadership
08:22 Lessons from Leadership Experiences
11:49 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
15:27 Clarity and Alignment
22:33 Building a Strong Foundation
24:54 The Role of Community
About Upgraded MindsetZ - Kisha Woods - Founder and CEO
Kisha is an award‑winning Certified Life & Business Coach, author, speaker, resource and advocate. As the Founder and CEO of Upgraded MindsetZ, she leads a mission to help women break free from outdated cycles, find their voice, and step confidently into their purpose in life, career and entrepreneurship.
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Learn more: www.upgradedmindsetz.life
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