In a world where conformity often reigns, Samantha Dorisca, a dynamic journalist and photographer for AfroTech, is building her career on authentic storytelling and a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices. In this candid interview, she shares her journey from pre-law uncertainty to embracing her calling as a creative, the unexpected "boss leap" moment that changed her trajectory, and the critical importance of being "super present." Dive in to discover how Samantha uncovers stories of wealth building and Black Innovation, from student-led AI solutions to burgeoning tech hubs in cities like Detroit, and learn her secret to maintaining humanity and protecting her heart in a demanding media landscape.

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Tired of being your industry’s best-kept secret? In this episode, we sit down with KJ Blattenbauer, PR powerhouse, brand strategist, and author of Pitchworthy, who reveals the playbook for founders and experts ready to stop flying under the radar. With nearly 30 years in the game, working with titans like Lifetime Fitness and Iron Man, KJ proves that visibility isn't about doing more—it's about being unmistakable. Discover her philosophy on how PR is less about vanity metrics and "spin," and everything about strategic credibility transfer, transforming you from someone with an offer into an indispensable authority. Learn why waiting for perfection is costing you opportunities and how you can start architecting your authority from the ground up today.

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A healthy relationship with your money begins not in your wallet or spreadsheets, but deep inside your head. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker chat with Susan Nicholas, MD, MBA, TEDx speaker and author, to discuss how to nurture your money consciousness. Delving into the emotional and psychological dimensions of money, they talk about healing generational money wounds, the direct impact of personal beliefs on financial mindset, and why being stuck in scarcity thinking will lead to unwanted money decisions. Susan also explains how to check your vibration before making financial transactions and the power of reframing your biggest problems into valuable teaching opportunities.

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If you do not dare to be bold, you cannot achieve your dreams and secure long-lasting success. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down with Carlista Conde, whose boldness shaped her work as a true global innovator. She shares how her experiences as an ex-pat honed her multicultural fluency and plays a key role in her current work as R&I Worldwide Leader for Hair Care at L'Oréal. Carlista unpacks her philosophy of holistic innovation, the power of cultural curiosity to unlock product breakthroughs, and the right way to navigate multicultural leadership. Gather pearls of wisdom on building authentic connections, championing diversity, and developing the next generation of innovators from this eye-opening discussion.

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Despite the many challenges and the seemingly endless uncertainties in life, one cannot run out of things to be grateful for. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker look back on the past year to explore different moments of gratitude, not just the big wins but also the most trivial successes. Together, they discuss what they are most thankful for in their toughest moments, what they have chosen to let go, and which people in their lives they are extremely grateful to have. Learn how to find purpose in every moment of your life, both good and bad, through the power of gratitude.

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It’s a new year, and Season Two feels like a fresh page. Dr. Sylvia Morris and Dr. Angela Walker sit down to reflect, reset, and share what they’re carrying forward—and what they’re letting go of—as they step into 2026. They talk about alignment, luminous living, learning when to say yes and when to pause, and how to expand without losing yourself along the way. Full of honesty, warmth, and intention, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and move forward with clarity, purpose, and a little more confidence in who you already are.

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We continue to highlight the most unforgettable conversations from the Boss Leap Podcast, looking back on extraordinary women who have taken their own big and bold boss leap.

Hear from Chelsé “Storm” Lilly (Episode 43), who looks back to her origin story; Dr. Dawn Mandeville (Episode 17), who reminds us about the importance of celebrating ourselves; Felicia Fair (Episode 13), who shares advice to her younger self about not living in embarrassment; and Chandra Brubaker (Episode 55), who explains how college students should approach the ever-evolving age of AI.

Discover the power of pushing yourself to the limit and taking advantage of every opportunity that comes your way – all while prioritizing self-love.

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This Best Of Boss Leap episode pulls together four unforgettable conversations from Episodes 38, 40, 42, and 49—each featuring a woman who made a bold leap and never looked back.

You’ll hear from Candi Carter (Episode 49), an entrepreneur building a shopping platform that amplifies women-, BIPOC-, and military-owned businesses; Sheia Grant Gibbs (Episode 42), an author whose memoir blends practical life wisdom with a heartfelt tribute to her mother; Liberty White (Episode 40), an AI innovator expanding STEAM opportunities for women; and Nichele Phillip (Episode 38), a radiant voice reminding us to pour into ourselves and protect our joy.

These are the stories, strategies, and sparks of inspiration that define what it means to take the Boss Leap—on your terms, with purpose and power.

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