Episode 12: Become The Leader You Are Destined To Be with Cynthia Pong
Release Date: 05/10/2021
Episode 13: Why The Inner Work Is Critical To Your Public Speaking Journey
Oversharing With Rhonda
The journey to becoming the best public speaker you can be doesn’t begin with knowing the best tools, frameworks, and strategies. None of those things matter if you don’t believe you belong in the room. The path to knowing who you truly are and expressing yourself in an authentic way takes work. Fear and imposter syndrome will show up but with the right tools in place, you will be able to identify these narratives and navigate through them with confidence and intentionality. In this episode, Rhonda is talking about why doing the inner work is critical to your public speaking...
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Episode 12: Become The Leader You Are Destined To Be with Cynthia Pong
Oversharing With Rhonda
For those who are thinking of changing careers, or are like me and have transitioned a few times, you know the path is not always lit. You can Google until your heart’s content, but it won’t give you the tools and guidance to embark on your journey. I wish I had a guide when I was making my changes. The good thing is, there is! In today’s episode of Oversharing with Rhonda, I discuss career change and leadership with my good friend Cynthia Pong. Cynthia Pong, JD, is an award-winning career strategist, speaker, and author of . Cynthia is also an NYU-trained lawyer turned career...
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Episode 11: Turn off Your Presenter Mode
Oversharing With Rhonda
Is it you who is showing up when you speak? Or is there a presenter mode you implement when you have to step on the stage or in front of the screen? You don't have to show up in a way that doesn't serve you. You don’t have to live up to anyone else’s expectations about how you should walk, talk, or act but your own. In this episode, Rhonda is diving into what it means to be in presenter mode, ways to recognize it, and how to turn it off. In this episode, Rhonda talks about: What “presenter mode” is and ways to identify it How to show up intentionally as your authentic self...
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Episode 10: Owning Your Voice and Speaking With Intention with Minda Harts
Oversharing With Rhonda
What happens when you use your voice? What happens if you're intentional about what you say and how you show up in the world? It's not easy to own your voice and show up as your authentic self. As women of color, our voices are quite often silenced in spaces that don't include us. But what if you made the decision to speak up anyway? What if you gave yourself permission to do so? Today, Rhonda is laying it all out on the table with the help of her guest, Minda Harts. Minda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC and an award-winning and best-selling author of . Minda is a Professor...
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Episode 9: Expressing Your Bold, Authentic Style with Naana Badu
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“Style is not about fashion, it's about you.” - Naana Badu In this episode, Rhonda interviews Style Coach and Speaker Naana Badu on how to express your bold, authentic self through your personal style. Rhonda and Naana discuss why it’s important to invest in your growth and how expressing yourself through appearance is as important as your words. Naana Badu is a Style Coach and Speaker for women of color who want to magnify their magic by tapping into their bold, authentic style! As the Founder and CEO of Badu Basics, a style and image consulting firm, Naana teaches women how to ditch...
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Episode 8: The Power of Vulnerability in Public Speaking
Oversharing With Rhonda
How can we embrace vulnerability when we speak? When done intentionally and safely, vulnerability is one of the most powerful tools for connection. In this episode, Rhonda discusses the importance of vulnerability and public speaking and how to use it as a tool to connect with your audience. Vulnerability is important because people want to know you. We want to know who you really are. We want nuggets of truth, and we care what matters to you. When we are invested in you beyond “what you came to say” we are way more likely to be engaged and impacted by your words. Here are some questions...
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Episode 7: Claiming the Joy in Motherhood with Stepha LaFond
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In this episode, Rhonda is diving deep into motherhood and the journey to becoming a mom. While the transition into motherhood can be painful, scary, and sad, it can also be beautiful, happy, and joyful. Today’s guest is Stepha LaFond. Stepha is Life Coach and Mentor, dedicated to helping moms navigate the space between who they are and who they’re still becoming. As a mom of two young children she knows first hand the struggles of juggling the demands of motherhood, career and life. She started her practice out of a desire to put moms at the center of the conversation, with an...
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Episode 6: Stop Hustling For Your Worth And Bet On Yourself With Shirin Eskandani
Oversharing With Rhonda
Note: This episode was recorded and scheduled before the events at the Capitol on January 6th. While we don’t mention it in the episode, it is our hope that this conversation serves as self care and as you move through this week. Rhonda is diving deep into boundaries, perfectionism, self-worth, intuition and self-trust with Shirin Eskandani. There are so many quotes and affirmations in this one conversation that will get you together and get you through. Shirin Eskandani is a life coach, public speaker and writer who specializes in mindfulness and mindset work. She has been a...
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Episode 5: Amplifying Your Voice and Identity with Janel Martinez
Oversharing With Rhonda
In this episode, Rhonda interviews Janel Martinez. Janel Martinez is a multimedia journalist and the founder of the award-winning blog, Ain't I Latina?, an online destination celebrating Afro-Latinx womanhood. The Bronx, NY native is a frequent public speaker discussing media, culture and identity, as well as diversity at conferences and events for Bloomberg, NBCU, SXSW, Harvard University and more. She’s appeared as a featured guest on national shows and outlets, such as BuzzFeed, ESSENCE, NPR and Sirius XM, and her work has appeared in Adweek, Univision Communications, Oprah...
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Episode 4: Finding Your Voice Through Life’s Journey with L’Oreal Thompson Payton
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In this episode, Rhonda interviews L’Oreal Thompson Payton. L’Oreal is a freelance writer, motivational speaker and yoga-teacher-in-training dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black women and girls. What started as a journey to self-healing led to a successful career as a freelance writer. Her #blackgirlmagic revolution began with writing for notable black magazines Jet and Ebony. She claimed her voice and built her confidence along the way. L’Oreal shares her journey as a writer and how she successfully copes with infertility. As a child, L’Oreal knew that writing would be her...
info_outlineFor those who are thinking of changing careers, or are like me and have transitioned a few times, you know the path is not always lit. You can Google until your heart’s content, but it won’t give you the tools and guidance to embark on your journey. I wish I had a guide when I was making my changes. The good thing is, there is!
In today’s episode of Oversharing with Rhonda, I discuss career change and leadership with my good friend Cynthia Pong.
Cynthia Pong, JD, is an award-winning career strategist, speaker, and author of Don't Stay in Your Lane: The Career Change Guide for Women of Color. Cynthia is also an NYU-trained lawyer turned career coach, and she's on a mission to get women of color the money, power, and respect that they deserve. Her career advice has been featured in NPR, HuffPost, CNBC, and more, and she is a LinkedIn Top Voice for Job Search and Career. Cynthia is a proud introvert, a classic middle child, and an unapologetic Rottweiler enthusiast.
If you haven’t heard of Cynthia, you need to, because one conversation with her will get you completely together. For anyone who’s changed careers, thought of changing careers, or in the midst of a career change, or ready to own your leadership journey.
Cynthia is my colleague, client, and Friend-tor, that I cherish so much, and I’m pleased to share her with you today.
In this episode, Cynthia and Rhonda discuss:
- Cynthia’s journey and why she pivoted careers
- Cultural stigmas surrounding career choices vs. following your own path
- Finding your identity
- Tips for changing careers
- Defining leadership, why it's important to be visible.
The doors are OPEN to the Catalyst Academy!
Catalyst Academy is a 12-month incubator for women of color who want to grow their thought leadership through public speaking. We are already doing transformative work and are ready for you to join us. You can learn more at http://bit.ly/TheCatalystAcademyPod
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