DO BETTER with Debra

Do Better Podcast with Debra: Dive into conversations that deepen understanding and expand perspectives on personal and collective growth. Each episode features a range of topics brought to you by authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs, filled with insights, 'aha' moments, and diverse perspectives. Tune in for inspiration, resources, and practical tips that can help us all make a positive impact on our lives. Let's do better, be better together.

Living Your Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud 08/08/2024

Living Your Purpose: A Conversation with Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud Episode 10 In this episode, we're honored to have Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud, an accomplished leader who has held numerous titles including Dean, Chancellor, and President, in various educational institutions. She discusses the nuances of her leadership journey, which is a combination of intentional efforts and unforeseen opportunities. Dr. Stanback-Stroud shares invaluable lessons on leadership, sacrifice, and purpose. In this episode we discuss: The influence of her early community and the weight of ancestral hopes and dreams. The big sacrifices of her ancestors: More than money, it was about lives. How others recognized her potential and 'pushed her up' in her career. Leadership lessons from unexpected mentors. The transformative power of understanding your purpose. Key Quotes "I had to fulfill and live up to the hopes and aspirations of people that I now call my ancestors." "If you understand your purpose and what you stand for, it is your beacon. It is your guiding framework." More About Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud Dr. Regina Stanback-Stroud is the and co-founder of The Village Demands. With a career spanning over 35 years in education, Dr. Stanback-Stroud has held a range of prestigious roles, including serving as President and Chancellor at several community colleges. She's lauded for her initiatives in student equity, diversity, and community development. A transformative leader, she has spearheaded programs like the Skyline College Promise and the Equity Institute. Awarded the title of President Emerita by the San Mateo County Community College District Board of Trustees, she continues to make an impact on both regional and state educational policies Stay tuned for our next episode where we'll dive deeper into the practicalities of leadership. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Get your Do-Better SWAG! USE CODE: DOBETTER20 for a special gift just for our podcast listeners! My coaching books are officially open! Learn more about my Executive Coaching for Women of Color and Leadership Coaching by booking your free consultation ! To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/28391360

Top 5 Lessons Learned in 2023: A Year of Growth and Discovery 12/05/2023

Self Love, Diversity, Personal Empowerment 11/29/2023

Self Love, Diversity, Personal Empowerment Episode 13 In this engaging episode, we delve into a captivating conversation with Kamelle Mills, Senior SoulCycle Instructor. We explore his remarkable journey, highlighting the transformative effects of his unwavering passion, steadfast perseverance, and commitment to self-empowerment. The episode delves into Kamelle's multifaceted career and life experiences, exploring themes of diversity, personal growth, and the impact of representation in leadership and wellness spaces. Through his stories and reflections, Kamelle illuminates the path to self-love and empowerment, offering valuable insights and inspiration. Insights into Kamelle's personal growth strategies, including how he embraces vulnerability and authenticity to inspire and empower not only others but also himself. The importance of representation and diversity in leadership, particularly for people of color, and his personal experiences navigating these challenges. Strategies for personal empowerment and self-love, including overcoming self-doubt and the transformative power of authenticity in both personal and professional realms. Kamelle is a vibrant embodiment of creativity and determination. Defining himself as a creative self-starter with a deep-rooted passion for people, Kamelle brings an extraordinary energy to every facet of his life. As a trained actor and esteemed senior instructor at SoulCycle, NYC, he seamlessly blends his artistic talents with a profound commitment to wellness and personal growth. Kamelle's daily mission is to inspire others through a transformative mind-body experience, deeply rooted in the interplay of physical vigor and mental resilience. He wears many hats with equal aplomb – as a healer, coach, speaker, and performer. Kamelle's career is more than just a job; it's a testament to changing lives professionally while restoring spirits as a true calling. His presence is not just felt – it's experienced, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he encounters. Connect with Kamelle Get your Do-Better SWAG! USE CODE: DOBETTER20 for a special gift just for our podcast listeners! Take Charge of Your Professional Growth! My executive coaching books are currently open. Specifically designed for Women of Color in leadership. Don't miss this opportunity— your discovery call now and let's embark on a journey of impactful and meaningful development together." To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/28793793

Harnessing the Power of Manifestation and Taking Proactive Steps Towards Your Goals 10/30/2023

Harnessing the Power of Manifestation and Taking Proactive Steps Towards Your Goals Episode 11: Harnessing the Power of Manifestation and Taking Proactive Steps Towards Your Goals In this episode, I have an inspiring conversation with Niki, where we delve into the fascinating techniques she employs to manifest her dreams. Niki has a unique approach, blending the realms of the right brain and left brain, creating a holistic vision for her life. What's remarkable is that Niki constantly keeps her vision board in her line of sight, spending around six hours a day at her desk, allowing her to stay connected with her goals throughout the day. This deep interaction with her vision board serves as a powerful reminder, helping her stay focused and centered on her journey. Tune in as we explore the significance of this practice and how it influences Niki's path to success In this episode we discuss: An approach of dividing your vision board into quadrants for a holistic view of both your personal and life goals. How the constant interaction with your vision board serves as a powerful reminder of objectives and helps maintain focus and motivation. Learn more about my guests passion for helping others: Niki Riga Website: Connect: Niki Riga, an experienced fitness studio owner turned coach, brings over a decade of insight into the world of boutique fitness. Having weathered every challenge in the industry, she's passionate about empowering clients to break barriers and achieve their goals. Niki's coaching style is akin to a supportive big sister, offering clear guidance and unwavering accountability to fellow studio owners. Her coaching journey began when peers, overwhelmed by business ownership, sought her expertise. She's now dedicated to helping entrepreneurs reach their long-term aspirations with practical to-do lists and a knack for celebrating milestones along the way. Get your Do-Better SWAG! USE CODE: DOBETTER20 for a special gift just for our podcast listeners! My coaching books are officially open! Learn more about my Executive Coaching for Women of Color and Leadership Coaching by booking your free consultation ! To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Stay tuned for our Do Better Revolution Community! /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/28467944

Embracing the Storm with Dr. Debra Griffith 09/04/2023

Harnessing Your Power with Dr. Debra Griffith 08/07/2023

Bridges Unbuilt with Dr. Jenn Wells and Sharon Chia Claros 07/24/2023

Bridges Unbuilt with Dr. Jenn Wells and Sharon Chia Claros In this episode, I sit down for a discussion with two inspiring leaders in the world of education, Dr. Jenn Wells and Sharon Chia Claros. Be prepared to take notes, friends. This is a meaty conversation where we excavate leading edge approaches and insights on cultivating a truly equitable and inclusive workplace. We also lift up an absolutely essential conversation around building a community where women of color are nourished through one another’s support. In this episode, we discuss: Assumptions we often make about workplace allyship. Building relationship-rich community that fosters safety through visibility. The generational factors that continue to frame how we interact as professionals. Debra’s intrinsic “do no harm” leadership style. The capitalist and class motivators that continue to be pervasive in the workplace. Dismantling the conformity and “not enoughness” that emerges from archaic workplace structures. How to create a truly inclusive workplace. Learn more about my guests and the heart-centered purpose-work they’re doing in the world: Jenn Wells, Ed. D. Website: Connect: Jenn Wells, Ed. D. owner of JW Change Design, Dr Wells is an experienced professional with over 12 years in the field of education, holding her Bachelor of Arts degree in American Literature and Culture with an Education Studies minor from UCLA and her Master of Arts degree in Higher Education/Student Personnel Administration from New York University. Jenn’s approach to consulting is grounded in the belief that “the knowledge is in the room” and utilizes the lived experiences of participants to give life to theories and conceptual frameworks of inclusion, equity, and justice. She values authenticity, an ethic of care, and individual efficacy in order to move toward and sustain change. Sharon Chia Claros Connect: Sharon Chia Claros (she/her/siya) is an accomplished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion educator and practitioner-scholar with close to a 20-year proven track record for delivering sustainable and thoughtful change to in the field of education and beyond. She has been a trusted partner to senior faculty and leadership for bringing DEI initiatives and promising practices to promote cultures of inclusion, belonging, trust, authenticity and accountability. Sharon has also presented numerous workshops in national conferences such as ACPA, NASPA and NCORE. She is proud to be a collaborative, inclusive and empathetic leader known for bringing holistic and nuanced perspectives to various facets of the organizational cultures. She currently serves as the inaugural Director for DEI at Rolling Hills Prep and prior to that role she served as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director for the Queer Resource Center at the Claremont Colleges. Lastly, Sharon recently launched Mabuhay with Love LLC where she is committed to collaborating and being in community with individuals and organizations who are committed to the ongoing and life-long journey of living out and actualizing DEI. ------- Show the world how YOU Do Better with our statement swag! USE CODE: DOBETTER10 for a special gift just for our podcast listeners! My coaching books are officially open! Learn more about my Executive Coaching for Women of Color and Leadership Coaching by booking your free consultation ! To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Stay tuned for our Do Better Revolution Community! /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/27534780

We Can & We Deserve with Master John Ozuna 07/10/2023

Shame to Power with Dr. Debra Griffith 06/26/2023

Manifesting a New Path with Dr. Liz Lehman 06/12/2023

Manifesting a New Path with Dr. Liz Lehman In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Liz Lehman for an illuminating conversation on how she manifested a massive life-path shift from doctor to candle creatrix and six-figure entrepreneur. As a former anesthesiologist, Dr. Liz is no stranger to the scientific method and science-based thinking, and in this episode, she explains why manifestation is not “woo-woo,” but is indeed grounded in science. Liz also speaks to her own application of manifestation with respect to building her wildly successful candle business, expanding on how she brings a holistic healing lens, intention, and purpose, to the art of creating clean candles. In this episode, we discuss: The science of manifestation. Turning goal setting into grounded action. Being patient with the process once you begin calling in your desires. Listening to your inner knowing and taking action. How purpose is the ultimate compass to achieving success. More About Dr. Liz: Dr. Liz Lehman is the founder and CEO of Aluminate Life. She transforms health and well-being by connecting the therapeutic benefits of scent with the healing powers of crystals. Aluminate Life is a collection of physician-formulated self-care products that promote mind-body healing in your sanctuary, your body, and your home; redefining and elevating wellness. Connect with Liz + learn more about her purpose-work: Website: LinkedIn: Liz’s IG: Aluminate Life’s IG: —------------------------------ EXCITING NEWS! My coaching books are officially open! Learn more about my Executive Coaching for Women of Color and Leadership Coaching by booking your free consultation ! To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Stay tuned for our Do Better Revolution Community, launching this summer! /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/27096144

Leaps of Faith with Laila Alchaar 05/25/2023

The Power of Feeling Our Grief with Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington 04/28/2023

The Power of Feeling Our Grief with Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, President of Washington Consulting Group, to discuss grief, the power of feeling it when we’re in it, and the critical importance of holding space for those grieving…instead of trying to fix, manage, or control their grieving process. Dr. Washington and I dig into our personal experiences with grief and explore how community impacts the grieving process, in addition to how grief shows up differently for folks based on the impact of culture and identity. In this episode, we discuss: Why our Western society tends to be so averse to grief. Becoming a safe container for those who are grieving, instead of a “fixer.” How grief is related to transformation, not just physical death. What “pre-grieving” is. Things that you shouldn’t say to someone who is grieving. Lessons from legacy and facing our own mortality. About Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington: Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington, (He/Him/His) is the President & Founder of the Washington Consulting Group (WCG). The Economist named WCG as one of the Top 10 Global Diversity Consultants in the world. Dr. Washington has served as an educator, administrator, and consultant in higher education for over 36 years. He serves as an invited instructor at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the Lancaster Theological Seminary. He is the President and Co-Founder of the Social Justice Training Institute and a Past President of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). Dr. Washington earned his B.S. degree from Slippery Rock State College; double Master’s of Science degrees from Indiana University/Bloomington; a Ph.D. in College Student Development from the University of Maryland College Park; and a Master of Divinity from Howard University School of Divinity. He has received many awards and honors. He was honored with the University of Maryland Baltimore County’s Legends of Excellence Award for his contribution to the lives and education of Black and LatinX faculty, staff, and students. In May 2019, he received an honorary Doctor of Business Administration from Shepherd University in West Virginia. He received the 2020 Annuit Coeptis Senior Leader Award from ACPA. He is a member of Omicron Delta Kappa, Golden Key, Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Delta Kappa, and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. In addition to his work in higher education, Dr. Washington has an extensive list of corporate, non-profit, government, and faith organization clients. Some of his clients include Starbucks, Wachovia and Wells Fargo, Shell Oil, Boston Bank, Green Peace, Human Rights Campaign, The Taskforce, The Peace Corps, the Government Office of Accountability, The Presbyterian Church International, Metropolitan Community Church, and the Baptist Church Convention. Connect with Jamie + learn more about his purpose-work: —------------------------------ To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Stay tuned for our Do Better Revolution Community, coming soon! /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/26684295

Naming Your Purpose with Dr. Becky Martinez 04/14/2023

Naming Your Purpose with Dr. Becky Martinez Welcome to the Do Better Revolution Podcast! For our inaugural episode, I sit down with Dr. Becky Martinez, a fellow organizational change consultant who applies a social justice advocacy lens to help organizations (and individuals) get back to their humanity. In this episode, we discuss: The nuances of what it means to “do better.” Expanding beyond mind-work and engaging with soul-work to catalyze organizational shifts. Discovering and naming your purpose. The organic unfolding of one’s path once purpose is acknowledged. The liberation that comes with living authentically. About Dr. Becky Martinez: Dr. Becky Martinez is an organization development consultant and trainer with a focus on social justice, leadership, and organizational change. Her work centers on dismantling systems of oppression through critical dialogue and reflection intertwined with theoretical foundations. She works with organizations seeking to meet shifting demands, resources, and leadership to develop goals, vision, and purpose. She believes that while organizations may have a depth of diversity, there is a great deal of work to do to create equity, and it is our responsibility to do so. She is also a faculty member of the Social Justice Training Institute, a Co-Lead facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute, a certified trainer for the Anti-Defamation League, a certified trainer for the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, a member of the Southern California Trainer’s Institute, and certification as counselor-advocate through Peace over Violence (previously Los Angeles Commission on Assaults Against Women) and works with a Title I elementary school in California regarding college. She holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne, a Master of Science in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of La Verne. Connect with Becky: — To learn more about the Do Better Revolution, visit and follow us on social! YouTube: Instagram: TikTok: LinkedIn: Stay tuned for our Do Better Revolution Community, coming soon! /episode/index/show/8380f3f6-b28c-44f3-9c15-0ccaa58c162b/id/26547669

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