The next time you think working at average is okay…think about Chrisyius Whitehead.
The strongest move in business isn’t just knowing your worth. It’s honoring those who cleared the path. Every Black entrepreneur today stands on the shoulders of giants who saw their ability and need long before they did!
Your values aren’t just what you believe. They’re what you build with, serve with, and grow with. Let them be your compass when opportunity knocks.
Some chase positions and personal gain, while others create impact. The difference? Understanding that true leadership isn’t about the height of your title but the depth of your influence.
Skills can be taught, but talent and spirit must be discovered. At #indeedfutureworks, sharing why true cultural fit isn’t about finding more of the same – it’s about creating space for innovation to thrive. When we stand on our F.E.E.T. (Freedom to innovate, Excellence in delivery, Everything matters, Time invested to understand), we build cultures that don’t just grow. They transform.
Debra Lee is known as the Godmother of Black entertainment. A Harvard Law School grad, she gave significant leadership to the black-owned network, Black Entertainment Television. As President and later CEO, she innovated, defended, and grew BET into a household name, helping to solidify its legacy following its sale to Viacom in 2000. As author of the best-selling book “I Am Debra Lee”, she teaches, entertains and inspires by sharing her hard-earned, stellar professional and personal growth in a way that few other CEOs of major enterprises do. Currently, she is the founder and Chair of @wearelwd, an eminent organization she defined to provide a common platform for women to share, grow, and contribute to the world…as only she can!
Who you let in, y’all!
Reflecting on beautiful moments celebrating bright futures. Grateful to stand alongside the incredible team at #MOSTe who understand that when we empower through education and mentorship, we transform generations. Your work will continue to light your way.
Red isn’t just a color… it’s a decision to command the room before saying a word. Making Monday match my mindset. What color is your confidence wearing today?
Embracing the beauty all around us with clarity of vision and an open heart.️
The newest Ask JBH episode featuring @drjenofficial is up! 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, or watch it on my YouTube channel. Link in bio!
When storms come, whether in nature or life, we discover the power of unity. Our strength may be exactly what someone else needs to find their courage. Together, we win.
Did you know about Garrett Morgan? This brilliant inventor who called himself the ‘Black Edison’ saw problems as possibilities. From creating the first gas mask that protected World War I soldiers to inventing the three-way traffic light after witnessing a terrible accident in Cleveland, his innovations touch our lives every day. As the first Black car owner in Cleveland, he saw challenges as opportunities. His traffic signal invention was so revolutionary that General Electric bought the rights for $40,000 – imagine what that would be worth today! From sewing machine mechanic to legendary inventor, his story reminds us that true innovation comes from seeing everyday problems differently.
According to @wbenc, a group of over 400 of the nation’s largest and most successful corporations, nearly 13 million are women-owned businesses in the U.S.—and counting. Click the link in bio for the full report on how women are reshaping the future of business.
Did you know Ellen Ochoa? Engineer, astronaut, and trailblazer Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Hispanic woman in space, completing four missions and spending nearly 1,000 hours in orbit. She later became the first Hispanic director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, breaking barriers and inspiring future generations. Image credit: NASA Johnson
Brilliant metaphor from @sandro_galea: health isn’t just about treating the fish, it’s about changing the water. Because living longer, healthier lives is how we self-actualize and live fully. The water we swim in shapes the life we live. Water is big in our stories, in our faith, in the way we weather storms. Sit with that for a moment, then join us for the full conversation. Link in bio.
Connection grows when you invest time to truly be present.
Narrow your search
Narrow your search
@sandro_galea, physician, epidemiologist, and founding dean of the School of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis, challenges us to expand our definition of wellness. Health isn’t just about doctors’ visits when we’re sick. It’s the air we breathe, the homes we live in, the water we drink, and the connections we keep. In his book Well, Dr. Galea writes about moving the “Overton Window,” shifting the conversation so that everyone sees health as the world we build together. Because when we change the way we think about health, we change the way we live. Watch the full conversation and dive deeper — link in bio.
Before you decide your sun is setting, be certain it’s not you – turning away from it.
Frames may shape the view, but the vision is all mine.
The newest Ask JBH episode featuring @iamdrpgurley is up! 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite podcast platform, or watch it on my YouTube channel. Link in bio!
