Your Next Move Podcast

Welcome to Your Next Move Podcast with Kimberly Brown—the show where careers are transformed into legacies and ambitions into reality. Kimberly is a trusted career and leadership expert, sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and the Founder of Brown Leadership, an international learning and development firm committed to supporting the next generation of leaders. With her guidance, you’ll learn to navigate your career with clarity, purpose, and confidence. This isn’t about grinding harder or waiting for your turn—it’s about equipping yourself with the strategies to lead, the tools to advance, and the confidence to create opportunities that align with your vision of success. Each episode is packed with actionable advice, thought-provoking conversations, and empowering insights to help you make bold moves in your career. Whether you’re striving for your next promotion, tackling workplace challenges, or redefining what leadership means to you, this is the space to level up and thrive. Your next move is within reach—let’s make it happen.

EP97: The Self-Coaching Framework You Need to Succeed in 2025 01/01/2025

EP97: The Self-Coaching Framework You Need to Succeed in 2025 Welcome back to Your Next Move Podcast! After a year-long break, we’re back with fresh perspectives and new strategies. In this episode, Kimberly dives into the concept of self-coaching—what it is, why it’s essential, and how you can leverage it to gain clarity, commitment, and create meaningful change in your life. Kimberly also shares personal updates, including her company’s rebranding to Brown Leadership and why she’s embarking on a journey of self-coaching. Learn about her newly developed framework, The C-Method: The Self-Coaching System for Clarity, Commitment, and Change, and discover actionable steps to clarify your current reality as you kick off the new year. This episode will give you the tools and motivation you need to take your next move in 2025. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why the Podcast is Back: Kimberly reflects on her podcasting journey, lessons learned, and how she’s approaching things differently this time. The Power of Self-Coaching: Learn how self-coaching can help you move past stagnation and align your goals with your values. Introducing The C-Method Framework: Kimberly outlines the five-step self-coaching system for clarity, commitment, and change. Step 1 - Clarify Your Current Reality: Explore practical tools like the Wheel of Life and the Start, Stop, Continue exercise to conduct a self-audit and gain deeper insights into your life. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Subscribe to the Your Next Move Newsletter for updates, resources, and first access to new episodes: Featured Books on Self-Coaching and Personal Growth: Blog Post: Connect with Kimberly and Brown Leadership Follow the Your Next Move Podcast on Instagram/TikTok: @YourNextMovePodcast Follow Kimberly Brown on Instagram/TikTok: @KimberlyBOnline Learn more about Brown Leadership: Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and subscribe to the podcast. Let’s make this year your most impactful yet! /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/34672720

The Next Move for The Your Next Move Podcast -- We Are On Break! 10/13/2023

The Next Move for The Your Next Move Podcast -- We Are On Break! Welcome to the "Your Next Move" podcast with your host, Kimberly Brown. Today marks a special end-of-season episode, where Kimberly shares her heartfelt gratitude for the journey that has brought the podcast to a significant milestone — 96 episodes! Join her as she reflects on the transformative power of these conversations and the impact that this journey has had on her career & personal growth. While a break is on the horizon, Kimberly is not resting. She's cooking up something extraordinary for the future of the Your Next Move podcast, something that will change the game of how she approaches podcasting and enrich your experience. In the meantime, you can dive into the treasure trove of previous amazing episodes and look forward to her career coaching and Q&A sessions to keep you inspired on your journey. Stay tuned for the new and improved "Your Next Move" podcast, coming soon! KEY POINTS - Kimberly's gratitude for your patience and support - Reflecting on 96 episodes and its transformative journey - Teasing a big, game-changing idea for the future of the podcast - A more holistic approach covering health, wealth, finances, and careers soon - Invitation to ask questions for potential career coaching episodes - Navigate your career path with the "" QUOTABLES: “I hope that you can be patient with me during this break. I hope that you can enjoy all of the 96 episodes that we have with incredible guests. I'm so proud of so many of the interviews we've done over the past few years, I'm so proud of how we've been able to really help others truly navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as industry leaders. ” — Kimberly Brown RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Career Growth Scale link: form.typeform.com/to/HpwkZalV Email questions to [email protected] with CAREER QUESTION in the Subject Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/28296965

EP96: Transforming Learning Disability Into Workplace Capability with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert 08/16/2023

EP96: Transforming Learning Disability Into Workplace Capability with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert In today’s episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Alexandra Gilbert, CEO of consulting and coaching business Cape-Able Consulting LLC, a consulting agency created to help people with ADHD or learning disabilities struggling in their careers to reach their highest potential in the workplace. Alexandra talks about the indicators of ADHD, navigating diagnoses and treatments for learning disabilities, whether or not to self-disclose your disability in the workplace, and best practices in the workplace to support individuals with learning disabilities. She also shares her ADHD and Dyslexia Diagnoses early on as a child and how those experiences have shifted and evolved as she moved into adulthood and into the workplace. Join in on this unique conversation with Kimberly & Alexandra and find out how you can create a thriving and equitable workplace for yourself and those around you. KEY POINTS: - What are the indicators of ADHD? - Types of ADHD: Inattentive, Hyperactive, and Combined - Alexandra’s Dyslexia & ADHD story - Should you self-disclose your learning disability in the workplace? - Unmasking at home and in the workplace - Key identifiers of learning disability as an adult - How to effectively identify your strengths - Best principles vs best practices for ADHD in the workplace QUOTABLES: “I described how people with learning disabilities or ADHD — when they are looking at their jobs, the job should be challenging, not hard.” – Alexandra Gilbert “Inattentive ADHD is someone who's a little spacey and looks like they're paying attention, but not mentally there. Someone who has hyperactive ADHD, in women, tends to be those who are very talkative, chatty, [or] social butterflies. And they're usually very high achieving women.” – Alexandra Gilbert “One of those things that makes it really hard for people with ADHD is they feel like they need to compare themselves to people who are neurotypical. They fundamentally think differently [and] work differently.” – Alexandra Gilbert GUEST RESOURCES: Alexandra Gilbert Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27757689

EP95: How To Communicate Your Value 08/09/2023

EP95: How To Communicate Your Value We all want to feel seen and valued in the workplace, however, that may not always be the case, even if we’re working our hardest! That is why in this solo episode, your host Kimberly talks about how to communicate & showcase your value in the workplace. Tune in as Kimberly shares Lasswell’s Maxim’s definition of communication, the five key values in the workplace, signs if you are being valued, and ways to become more valuable by focusing on important employable skills and positioning yourself for your next move. From the values of compassion to equality, Kimberly also highlights the vital role of knowing how to quantify, speak, and communicate your work in tangible ways. Having to change your perception and workplace identity may be challenging at first, but it is a crucial step in communicating your value in the workplace. So, tune in to this episode and reflect on how to effectively communicate your value in the workplace with Kimberly today! KEY POINTS: How does Lasswell’s Maxim define Communication? Five key values in the workplace Signs that you are being valued in the workplace How to become valuable in the workplace? Learn adaptability & flexibility! Ways to show your value What are the most important skills for employees to learn? How does your work solve problems? The art of communicating your value QUOTABLES: “Before you can work on communicating your actual value to a team, you need to recognize and understand what you are bringing to the table.” – Kimberly Brown “Communicating your value is something that is never-ending. It's a continuous process — not that you have to always think that you're up against the clock or that you're always in this competition mode; but, it's understanding how can you continuously show up, communicate your value on a consistent basis, and contribute to the workplace in a meaningful way.” – Kimberly Brown RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at ) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27692928

EP94: How This National Geographic Explorer Brings Stories To Life Through Poetry with Alyea Pierce 08/02/2023

EP94: How This National Geographic Explorer Brings Stories To Life Through Poetry with Alyea Pierce In this episode, Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellow Alyea Pierce joins Kimberly to talk about her journey and experience as a writer, poet, and storyteller. Alyea uses poetry, spoken word performance, audio, and photography to examine oral storytelling & folklore traditions across the African diaspora. She has recently contributed to National Geographic’s and —Overheard’s four-part series focusing on music, exploration, and Black history. Currently, she works at the English department at Rutgers University as a creative writing instructor. Alyea brings us along her journey of pivoting into a career as a poet who brings untold marginalized stories and Caribbean histories. Tune in to draw inspiration from Alyea’s personal experiences and learn helpful tips and practical advice on how to bring your stories to life! KEY POINTS: Alyea’s journey from college to working with National Geographic Defying rejection with timing, clarity, and effort Allowing more vulnerability in your work and real life How Alyea’s ambivert side helps her thrive at work The shedding of your old self to adapt to new cultures & environments Dealing with abrupt changes and adapting to COVID Alyea’s Afro-Caribbean poetry project; her favorite writer and her favorite poem Alyea’s biggest advice to those in pursuit of their career path QUOTABLES: “It's easy to be vulnerable through poetry. To be vulnerable in real life – that's terrifying to me because that means that that is my full self in poetry. My poetry inspires my real life.” - Alyea Pierce “As a black woman, you can find yourself adapting to whatever the majority is to be accepted, to not create dissonance, and not be seen as being too strong too power – just too-any adjective.” - Kimberly Brown GUEST RESOURCES: Alyea Pierce IG | LinkedIn | RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27629457

EP93: How to Give & Receive Effective Feedback 07/26/2023

EP93: How to Give & Receive Effective Feedback Feedback is one of the most crucial things you need to be able to give and receive in the workplace, and yet it is one of the biggest things people are afraid to do in the workplace! Fear not, because in this episode, Kimberly will be talking about the basic steps of effective feedback, the different ways to communicate your feedback, and the things to be mindful of before you decide to offer someone your feedback in the workplace. Believe it or not, giving and receiving feedback can be an incredibly positive and pleasant experience! Tune in to this episode to find out how to master the art of feedback today. KEY POINTS: The 4 Basic Steps of Feedback: Ask, Explain, Share, Request Why you need to provide both positive and negative feedback Vertical and Lateral communication: their definitions, differences, benefits, and disadvantages What you can do to improve your feedback & communication Questions to ask yourself before you provide feedback The importance of compassion when giving feedback QUOTABLES: “Radical transparency helps bring everyone along the journey, even if the feedback you're sharing, if the new initiative that's happening, if there's some change in management – doesn't necessarily mean that everyone's reaction is going to be good, and that's okay. What's important is that people are in the know.” “Sometimes, feedback needs to be communicated through several different channels. Not every piece of feedback has to be attributed to the person. It can be generalized feedback.” RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at ) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27554379

EP92: Corporate or Entrepreneurship? How This Multifaceted Hustler Does Both with Shalaya Shipman 07/19/2023

EP92: Corporate or Entrepreneurship? How This Multifaceted Hustler Does Both with Shalaya Shipman Corporate or Entrepreneur? We’ve all asked ourselves this question at some point in our lives, but have we ever considered that it was possible to do both and to do them well? In this episode, your host Kimberly speaks with Shalaya Shipman, a multi-faceted hustler who leads multicultural marketing efforts for Black and Latinx CEOs through Salesforce technology, while also running a successful real estate business. Tune in as Shalaya shares her journey of becoming her family’s first college graduate with a Rhetoric degree, and eventually exploring the technological space after her traditional corporate life experience, all the while building a successful career in real estate. How did she do it all, and how did she not only adapt but thrive in these seemingly contrasting environments? Join in on the conversation and uncover Shalaya's insights on making such pivots, and how she structures her multifaceted career by leading with intention and purpose! KEY POINTS: How the art of persuasive speech helped Shalaya create her own unique roles The importance of adaptability in your career and/or business Biggest pivots & lessons learned from the recession and COVID-19 pandemic Entrepreneurship vs intrapreneurship and how Shalaya did both Why systems and accountability are vital for sustainable success What is Shalaya’s next move? QUOTABLES: “Technology has been an incredible vehicle for us to just show up in a new version of ourselves a new version for companies, we also have a responsibility as people and as companies to do the right thing. We can do that while still ensuring that we're driving the business forward.” – Shalaya Shipman “I teach my professionals that we really need to think two years at a time. What can I do? What is my two-year plan? What skill am I getting? What environment do I want to be in? What do I want my next move to look like?” – Kimberly Brown “It really starts with loving the work that you're doing and having the accountability systems in place to help you be the most efficient with your time.” – Shalaya Shipman GUEST INFORMATION: Shalaya Shipman Website | IG | LinkedIn | RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27495219

EP91: Intrapreneur vs Entrepreneur 07/12/2023

EP91: Intrapreneur vs Entrepreneur Today, we are talking about intrapreneurship versus entrepreneurship - the pros & cons, differences & similarities, and everything in between. Now, entrepreneurship may seem like the more appealing end of the stick - that laptop culture and freedom lifestyle are all the craze right now. But there are also many incredible things that the path of intrapreneurship brings! As Kimberly has had the best of both worlds for 10 years, she will be sharing her own personal insights and perspectives on both paths, the traits you need to succeed in regardless of what you pick, and the things you should consider when deciding if you’re an intrapreneur or entrepreneur. Whether you’re building a career or starting your own business (or both!) - this episode is for you. Tune in and find which of the two paths aligns most with you! KEY POINTS: What makes an entrepreneur and an intrapreneur? Similarity, differences, benefits, and risks of Entrepreneurship & Intrapreneurship How Kimberly balanced Corporate America & building her business Do great corporate backgrounds lead to thriving entrepreneur lives? The traits you need to be a successful entrepreneur and intrapreneur Are you an entrepreneur or intrapreneur? QUOTABLES: “Most entrepreneurs start with a small business and it can grow into an empire. People love talking about entrepreneurship because there's literally no ceiling. When you're an entrepreneur, you can go, as big or as small as you'd like to go, and there is no wrong answer.” “Your success as an intrapreneur can lead to significant career advancement.” RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27423963

EP90: Turn Your Creative Talents Into an Enterprise with Dre Brown 07/05/2023

EP90: Turn Your Creative Talents Into an Enterprise with Dre Brown In this episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Dre Brown, a self-taught freelance makeup artist who has cultivated a creative community over the last 15 years and collaborated with brands like MTV, BRAVO, WEtv, Food Network, Comedy Central, Refinery29, COSMOPOLITAN, COMPLEX, SEVENTEEN, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Unilever, and more! Tune in as Dre brings us along her journey from corporate America to working her way up in media & entertainment with some of the biggest brands in the industry. On a mission to create her own (em)powerhouse, Dre sees makeup as a tool to cultivate beauty, empowerment, and confidence.Kimberly & Dre also talk about navigating the different facets of creative spaces outside of artistry, and how to monetize your creative talents. As you draw inspiration from Dre's pursuit of impact as a beauty & lifestyle thought-leader, find out how you can turn your creative skills into an empire with Kimberly and Dre today! KEY POINTS: Dre’s hustle story and how she was the first in her family to graduate college How Howard University taught Dre how to monetize her talent Dre’s journey from corporate America to freelance Importance of sharing meantime moments with yourself and having a sense of gratitude How Dre cultivated her confidence Importance of the relationship between the talent and the makeup artist Learnings of Dre from doing makeup Advice from Dre in creating a career for ourselves Dre’s next big move QUOTABLES: “Makeup is like a ministry to me.” - Dre Brown “Meantime is where you get to meet yourself. You meet yourself in the meantime, because every one is going to be there for the highlights. But the valleys are some lonely places. And if you aren't confident alone in those meantimes, then wherever you are at the top is just you're going to be putting on because it's not real. It’s the gratitude that comes in those moments.” - Dre Brown “Sometimes, some of your gifts are not to be paid for the world to just enjoy. And you should not enterprise every gift. So, what I would say is — pause if you are in something and you're thriving, before you pivot to something else. Pause; and really look at ‘how do I need to set my life up?’” - Dre Brown GUEST INFORMATION: Dre Brown Instagram | LinkedIn | RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27366411

EP89: Self-Care, Wellness, and Creating Ease in Your Life with Krystal Jackson 06/28/2023

EP89: Self-Care, Wellness, and Creating Ease in Your Life with Krystal Jackson In an incredibly fast-paced world that shows no signs of slowing down, it can be hard to pump the brakes on our own minds to find rest and ease amidst all the chaos. That is why in this episode, Kimberly sits down with Krystal Jackson, LPC - owner and clinical director of , to talk about self-care, wellness, and creating ease in our lives. On a mission to help professionals find more ease and become intentional about how they prioritize self-care, Krystal provides mental health & wellness consultations for organizations seeking to better support the wellness of their employees and create curriculum/training for professional development. Krystal believes that everything we need is already within us, and has spent her career equipping countless professionals with actionable tools to create quite the chaos and create ease in their lives. Tune in to this episode as Kimberly & Krystal talk about taking ownership over your own contribution to the chaos in your life, and more importantly, the steps you can take to set yourself up for ease and sustainable success. Kimberly and Krystal also talk about self-care routines, ways to check in with yourself, burnout prevention, and so much more! So, join in on the conversation, and learn how to create ease in your life with Krystal Jackson and Kimberly Brown today! KEY POINTS: Krystal’s journey from correctional settings in mental health counseling Are you contributing to your own chaos? Dealing with compassion fatigue - how a therapist practices self-care Finding a self-care routine that works for you The importance of managing your mindset around rest Setting yourself up for success and ease The biggest key to creating change in your mental health The biggest block we face in our mental health Ways to add more ease into your life Taking intentional care of yourself with the Rethinking your relationship with work QUOTABLES: “We got to make self-care feel easy. We have to empower ourselves to do it. We have to assess what's working, what's not working, what feels helpful, then simplify it” - Krystal Jackson GUEST INFORMATION: Krystal Jackson Instagram | LinkedIn | Get your own copy of the Simply Being Therapy Journal: RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - FB | Twitter | LinkedIn | Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at ) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27288114

EP88: Nurturing Wellness: Manifesting Health Equity and Building Community with Percell Dugger 06/21/2023

EP88: Nurturing Wellness: Manifesting Health Equity and Building Community with Percell Dugger In this episode, Kimberly is joined by special guest Percell Dugger to talk about all things wellness, health, and community. Percell is not only a NIKE running coach but also a wellness consultant and writer dedicated to fostering equitable health and culture within the community. Percell's expertise and passion shine through his various roles, making a profound impact on promoting inclusivity and well-being. As a founder of both GOODWRK and Fit For Us, Percell has made significant impact on the wellness sphere that goes far beyond mere physical exercises and showcases transformations through "before and after" images. This places him among the most influential thinkers in his field, showcasing his extensive influence on diverse aspects of well-being. So tune in to this episode filled with personal experiences and advocacies of Percell Dugger, and be inspired to take a step forward to your wellness journey! KEY POINTS: Macro health disparities that affect Black and Brown people The importance of support, resources, access, and awareness SELFmagazine and its feature to creating a safe space for Black fitness professionals Where do you struggle when it comes to your well-being? Start right and finish strong with Nike Run Club The importance of “deconditioning” in fitness and how it can help change your body How to deal with body image struggles The importance of body positivity and long-term, sustainable changes Fostering equitable health and culture within the community QUOTABLES: “I think care culture is really about this idea of wellness and fitness coaches say that for you to be happy, you have to have this product or look like this, right? It's almost it's the reason why people feel like they gotta get in shape before they go to the gym, right?” – Percell Dugger “There's a lot of joy in my community. There's joy in people, and I want to celebrate that at every chance that I get. And I don't care too much about whether or not you weigh this amount or your genius fits like this. You can love yourself. And more importantly, loving yourself and loving others can have a far greater impact on society than having ‘great abs or nice biceps’ — nobody cares at the end of the day.” – Percell Dugger GUEST INFORMATION: Percell Dugger Website | IG | FB | LinkedIn | RESOURCES: Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27198051

EP87: Workplace Communication Styles 06/14/2023

EP86: From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom with Melissa Jean-Baptiste 06/07/2023

EP86: From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom with Melissa Jean-Baptiste Melissa Jean-Baptiste thought she was doing all the right things when it came to her finances, but after trying to secure a loan to buy her first home, she quickly realized the reality. She wasn’t doing anything, learning how money truly operated, or how to use it as a tool. Fast forward, and Melissa now helps other millennials build generational wealth through debt management strategies, passive income and investing, and a communal digital space to start their debt-free journey. So do you want to know how Melissa paid off $102,000 in debt on a New York City teacher's salary? And how you can also plan for an early work optional retirement? Tune in and find out! KEY POINTS: Why Melissa began her money journey How to pay off debt with other financial goals in mind Pivoting your budget throughout your journey Melissa’s ultimate money hack Is a side hustle always a good idea? QUOTABLES: “Sit down with that money. Look at what you have. Look at where you want to go and push past the discomfort.” - Melissa Jean-Baptiste “You can use money to leverage a lot of different things that can lead to more money, lead to property assets and growing wealth.” - Melissa Jean-Baptiste GUEST RESOURCES: Melissa Jean-Baptiste IG | Get Your Copy of So...This Is Why I'm Broke - Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/27068388

EP85: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Conference Experience 05/24/2023

EP84: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking 05/17/2023

EP83: Authenticity in the Workplace with Lenny Williams 05/10/2023

EP83: Authenticity in the Workplace with Lenny Williams Sneakerhead and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill - a leadership development institute for higher education and the corporate space, Lenny Williams is a true educator at heart. Joining Kimberly to speak about authenticity in the workplace, listen in as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and explains the importance of knowing who you are and creating your own narrative. From wearing kicks to work to his tips for Gen Zs coming out of college and career-minded millennials, don't miss this fun and insightful dialogue on forgetting the social media algorithms and being authentic to who you are. KEY POINTS: - The birth of Trill or Not Trill - What does authenticity look like in the workplace? - Tips for Gen Zs transitioning from college to the workplace - How can companies retain Gen Z talent? - Networking without titles and keeping up relationships - Who is your cheerleader? And who do you champion? - Why Lenny encourages you to “stay around young people” QUOTABLES: “A lot of people don't really know what they want, right? So a lot of people go after this thing called success. And they just chase after what other people are successful at, and then they lose who they are.” - Lenny Williams GUEST RESOURCES: Lenny Williams Trillornottrill.com IG | instagram.com/professor.williams Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/26775375

EP82: Learn, Lose, Live with Jennifer Dent Brown 05/03/2023

EP82: Learn, Lose, Live with Jennifer Dent Brown Struggles with weight loss and body image can impact us in all areas of life and is something Kimberly understands too well. So in this episode, she invites reformed professional dieter turned certified life and weight loss coach, Jennifer Dent Brown, to share how she’s helped hundreds of women stop dieting forever. Guiding clients to step off the weight loss struggle bus, tune in as Jennifer reveals her 3-step process for learning to lose weight and embracing a mindset that creates permanent results and management. Using techniques that can be applied across all areas of life and designed specifically for high-achieving professionals! KEY POINTS: - Jennifer’s journey from management consultant to life coach - The 3-step process for learning to lose weight - What is bio-individuality? - Why mindset is the key to any diet - The biggest weight loss challenge high-achieving professionals face - Emotional literacy, self-compassion, and self-care QUOTABLES: “This is why my weight loss process is so effective because no other diet teaches you how to think.” - Jennifer Dent Brown “I'm teaching my clients that when they become more emotionally literate, you understand how you're feeling. When you understand why you're using food to change your emotions, you can apply that to anything.” - Jennifer Dent Brown GUEST RESOURCES: jenniferdent.com IG | instagram.com/jenniferdentbrown Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/26658234

EP81: Who's in My Circle? 04/26/2023

EP80: Career Coaching: Fear of Success, Ageism, and Making the Jump to Entrepreneurship with Jackie Janiec 04/18/2023

EP80: Career Coaching: Fear of Success, Ageism, and Making the Jump to Entrepreneurship with Jackie Janiec Do you feel like you can do your job with your eyes closed? Are you a “lifer” - remaining at your job for years even though you feel unfulfilled? This is exactly how Jackie Janiec feels as she joins Kimberly in another career coaching segment of Your Next Move. Tune in as Jackie chats about her career right now, what she actually wants out of a job, and the limiting stories holding her back from making her dream a reality. And be sure to lean in even closer as Kimberly guides her (and maybe even you!) to find what she needs to make her next move. KEY POINTS: - The “stories” holding Jackie back from making her next move - Overcoming ageism in the business world - “Do you believe that you can be what you create?” - Embracing fear and the courage to act in spite of - What is the support you need in order to thrive? - There is no real “either, or” - identify what YOU want QUOTABLES: “I just feel very unfulfilled. It feels mundane. It's like I can do my work with my eyes closed. And while some people may look at my job and say, that seems great, you work with celebrities. It's still unfulfilling, - Jackie Janiec “The crazy thing about jumping from a nine to five to entrepreneurship is that everyone’s journey is so different. And your risk tolerance level is also different. And it's how can you give yourself and create the plan that's going to make you feel comfortable in jumping. - Kimberly Brown Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/26561253

EP79: 15 Recent Reads - Kimberly's Reading List 04/12/2023

EP78: Setting Professional Boundaries and Intentional Self-Care with Ariel Belgrave 04/05/2023

EP78: Setting Professional Boundaries and Intentional Self-Care with Ariel Belgrave Ariel Belgrave is a certified health and fitness coach who helps high-achieving women build healthy habits to better take care of themselves so they can thrive at work and at home. An Under Armour athlete featured in Forbes, NBC, and beyond, you may think she joins Kimberly to talk general health and fitness, but in today’s episode, Ariel is here to discuss professional burnout. Tune in as Ariel, the “Burnout Whisperer,” shares her own story of corporate burnout as a recovering people pleaser and what you can do to commit to a healthier lifestyle, kickstart your self-care journey, and prevent burnout. KEY POINTS: - Who is Ariel Belgrave, according to her? - Ariel’s corporate burnout story - What professional boundaries do you need? - Recognizing and understanding your chronic stressors - Self-soothing versus Self-care - Does Ariel recommend taking leave? - How to spark motivation and kickstart self-care QUOTABLES: “Self-care is prevention. It is planning for self-care with intention so you can thrive. A lot of us actually self-soothe. We are doing things as a result of feeling a certain type of way.” “When we think burnout, we think we have to leave, and it's not for me. No, this is an opportunity for you to reassess, rediscover, reset, and come back with some fire.” GUEST RESOURCES: Ariel Belgrave LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/arielbelgrave IG | instagram.com/gymhooky Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/26379336

EP77: 3 Depth Types of Relationships 03/29/2023

EP76: 5 Types of Coffee Chats 03/22/2023

EP75: The Power of Styling with Germanee Gerald 03/15/2023

EP75: The Power of Styling with Germanee Gerald As you take on new opportunities and identities, it’s important that we step into them confidently, and dress is arguably a big part of that. This is where Germanee Gerald comes in. As the lead stylist of GG&Co, she helps transform and maintain the image of executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to help them show up confidently no matter what. So tune in as Germanee and your host Kimberly Brown talk about understanding your body type, showing up authentically, and the confidence boost just one wardrobe piece can bring to ensure you come out looking and feeling like your best self. KEY POINTS: - When is it time to find a stylist? - What “uniform” makes you feel the most confident? - Why is it important to understand your body type? - The staples you need in your wardrobe - Do we need to be uncomfortable to be fly? - Merging your authentic and professional style - How to master the art of shopping QUOTABLES: “What is that piece that helps you be the most confident version of yourself?” “You should always feel like your authentic self. And if you are feeling like you're toning yourself down, then you're not going to show up as your best self.” GUEST RESOURCES: Germanee Gerald ggandcostyling.com IG | instagram.com/germanee_g LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/germanee-gerald-29102453 Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/25759317

EP74: So Your New Job Isn’t Quite What You Expected… 03/08/2023

EP73: Should I Apply to a Job If I Don’t Meet All the Qualifications? 03/01/2023

EP72: Making Moves and Building Wealth with Cinneah El-Amin 02/22/2023

EP72: Making Moves and Building Wealth with Cinneah El-Amin Helping nine-to-five hotties earn more and build wealth, product manager and founder of Flynanced, Cinneah El-Amin, joins Kimberly in this episode to discuss advocating for yourself and creating a lifestyle where our career supplements the lives we want to live, not overtake them. So lean in as Cinneah shares how she has grown her salary to six figures through negotiating often, job-hopping regularly, and continuing to build her skills in every role. Because at this point, we know what it takes to negotiate a salary, but do you know how to maximize it? KEY POINTS: - How to think holistically about your career and life - Debunking the “job hopping” myth - The role of relationships when navigating the world of work - What are you looking for when applying to companies? - Cinneah’s 30-60-90 plan when starting a new job - Building a brand that’s visible to the world (while still working a 9-to-5) QUOTABLES: “I have been really intentional, not only about the benchmarks that I wanted to hit in terms of the money that I want to make but intentional about what skills I want to continue to gain so that I can remain competitive.” “We have to eliminate this idea that just because we accepted a new job, we can't put ourselves back out in search.” GUEST RESOURCES: Cinneah El-Amin Flynanced.com IG | instagram.com/fly.nanced Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/25877376

EP71: How To Convince Your Boss That You are Ready for a Leadership Role 02/15/2023

EP70: Identifying Your Professional Gaps in the Workplace 02/08/2023

EP69: Ambitious Women Are NOT the Problem with Stefanie O'Connell 02/01/2023

EP69: Ambitious Women Are NOT the Problem with Stefanie O'Connell “The best advice I can give to ambitious women is to ignore most advice for ambitious women.” Journalist, author, financial expert, and host of the Money Confidential podcast, Stefanie O’Connell, joins this episode to talk about unapologetically ambitious women going for what they want, no matter what else is happening in the world. And more broadly speaking, what it means to want to build wealth, lead, have power and a lot of ambition, and to do so as someone who isn't a straight white, heterosexual male. Because if women’s ambition isn’t the problem, what is? KEY POINTS: - Why “girl power” isn't working for women - The best way to ask for more (at the right place!) - How the pandemic brought inequities to the surface - “Women’s work” and the gender pay gap - The burden of assumed gender roles QUOTABLES: “The whole idea was we're gonna get to equality by empowering the next generation. Now, here we are. I'm in my mid-30s. I'm looking around, and the numbers of women in leadership, in political office, as CEOs, really has not changed since we were those Take Your Daughter to Work Day girls.” “We've really reached the limits of what women can do differently. And it's time to start holding the organizations and culture and workplaces that penalize them no matter what they do accountable.” GUEST RESOURCES: Stefanieoconnell.com IG | instagram.com/stefanieoconnell Twitter | twitter.com/stefanieoconnel Listen to the Money Confidential podcast on all major streaming platforms! Have career and leadership development questions? Email Kimberly at [email protected] Learn more about Kimberly Brown and download a free career strategy template at kimberlybonline.com Read the book “Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning Into a Career You’ll Love” at nextmovebestmovebook.com Follow Kimberly on social media: IG | @kimberlybonline - instagram.com/kimberlybonline FB | facebook.com/kimberlybonline Twitter | twitter.com/kimberlybonline LinkedIn | linkedin.com/in/kimberlybonline Your Next Move is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) /episode/index/show/kimberlybcummings/id/25462827

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