A conversation about pursuing financial freedom with Rianka Dorsainvil, CFP.Af Hiwote Getaneh: Depth & Candor Podcast Host

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Lull Mengesha and I explore how he nurtures ideas so they have room to blossom into reality. You’ll love this episode if you’re curious to see how one entrepreneur 1) pursues his best ideas, 2) thinks about marketing, and 3) manages setbacks. Video mentioned: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy Join the Depth & Ca…

In this episode of Depth & Candor, Sherrell Dorsey candidly shares how she built ThePlug despite the usual obstacles of fear, overwhelm, and lack of time & connections. You’ll love this episode if you’re curious as to how this young woman built a company catering to black millennials in an industry notorious for being predominantly white and male. …

This episode of Depth & Candor explores what it really means to love and how to do it in a healthy way. This episode is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to build healthy relationships (with themselves and with others). Our guest, Akua Sodwa is the founder of Let’s Pursue You, where she coaches people on how to remember their worth. She sha…

In this episde, Brionna, from the BriBooks Podcast, and I share our best book recommendations. We’re talking about books because intellectual curiosity and a better understanding of the world makes you a more interesting person to connect with and opens up more career doors. This episode if for you if you are curious about: Why I've rekindled a lov…

I love the idea of being radically transparent and interacting with people who actually practice being super open all the time. But I’m not always that way myself because I’m afraid of being judged. So I’m recording and publishing my list of things I’m afraid to tell you because I want to leave these fears in 2017 and enter 2018 with an open and ho…

Last week, Jovian Zayne helped us get our lives by explaining what it means to live on purpose. On this episode, I share how I discovered my purpose and share one really simple concept that has minimized the stress I feel around navigating my career! Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join The Squad Our 3 Key Topics I Cover: How ot…

We're back with season 3 with the one and only, Jovian Zayne! She is a leadership and professional development coach, and the founder of the On Purpose Movement. If you've ever wondered how to discover your purpose and how to live it out, this episode is for you! Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Squad Our 3 Key Conversat…

We’re closing this season off with a special episode where I share the toughest lessons I’ve had to learn as I try to live a vibrant life. Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Squad The 3 Key Lessons I discuss in this episode: The art of focusing and being present Love and respect yourself and your work before asking others …

Kelly Mitchell is an independent wine consultant and educator and she came on the show to share some gems about all things WINE:) Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Squad Our 3 Key Conversation Topics: A game of "truth or myth" about all things wine How Kelly became a wine expert A major key to keep in mind when assessing …

Nandini Banerjee is an Ethnomusicology PhD student at Columbia University. As someone who studies music in society, she has developed a keen ability to ask questions about the world around her. Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Insider's List Our 3 Key Conversation Topics: The importance of staying curious and asking good…

Girmay Zahilay co-founded Rising Leaders, an incredible non-profit, that teaches middle school students leadership and professional development skills. But this isn’t the first time he’s made a distant idea into reality. Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTunes. Join the Insider's List Our 3 Key Conversation Topics: How he took Rising Lea…

When I think of a powerhouse, I now think of Crystal Hudson. She is so positive and vibrant, I couldn't help but want to learn more about her work when I met her at the first Vinterlude event we threw. I asked Crystal to come on the show to give us a sneak peek behind her card company, GayGreetings. Listen to the episode below or subscribe on iTune…

Steve Alexander is so dope! He is the founder of Authority Speaking LLC, and the author of SPEAK, A Simple Guide to Public Speaking. He has eloquently delivered speeches at the White House as well as professional and academic institutions. I asked him to be a guest on the podcast because his sage advice around public speaking has transformed my pub…

Jess is the coolest kind of dietitian. The kind that holds wellness retreats in Bali after showing you how to make the best veggie burger using ingredients from your local store. She and her bff, Wendy Lopez, have taken the internet by storm through their site, Food Heaven Made Easy. But what's even more impressive than her exuberant enthusiasm for…

Semmi is the founder of Tib Tib House of Tea, a social enterprise that gives 10% of all of their sales towards supporting refugees and displaced African youth. This episode is great for you if you want to know: How she found her "passion" How she transitioned from working as a journalist to working for herself Why she is so committed to the work Wh…

I had the pleasure of talking to model Grace Mahary about how she built Project Tsehigh, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing renewable energy to impoverished communities around the world. This is a great episode for you if you are looking to give back or if you want to know how to invest in a new project while managing a busy career. In…