If you're passionate about activism, Black women in leadership, civic engagement, social justice, political organizing, or inspiring stories of purpose, this conversation is one you won't want to miss.

In this episode, Amari shares how growing up in East St. Louis shaped her commitment to justice, why activism requires both courage and strategy, and what it takes to mobilize communities for lasting change. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership doesn't begin with a title—it begins the moment you decide to speak up.

Hosts: Tiffany Lee, CEO of Think Black Cultural Media Group and Julia Myers

On this inspiring episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, we sit down with Terea "Coach T" Goodwin, the transformative leader behind the O'Fallon Park Rec Complex YMCA Makos Swim Team. Coach T shares her remarkable journey from swimmer to head coach and how she turned a struggling team of fewer than 10 swimmers into a thriving, championship-caliber program of nearly 40 athletes.

Taking over as Head Coach in 2017, Coach T committed herself to mastering the sport, learning every rule, and developing the leadership skills necessary to build a culture of excellence. Her efforts paid off as she led the Makos to back-to-back 2nd Place finishes at the Heartland Regional YMCA Championships while helping student-athletes earn opportunities for college swim scholarships.

On this episode of the Black Boss Ladies Platform Podcast, leadership coach and entrepreneur Brendalyn King, M.Ed, PCC, shares a powerful conversation on overcoming burnout, embracing self-mastery, and redefining what it means to lead with intention. As a Personal Mastery Coach and land developer, Brendalyn draws from her experience co-founding a National Blue Ribbon charter school in Brooklyn, her work with Bhavana Learning Group, and her role in revitalizing 244 acres of Missouri’s first Black resort. She offers insight into how high achievers can unlearn limiting patterns, expand their leadership presence, and create space for personal and professional growth. This episode explores the importance of “being selfish” in the right ways—prioritizing self-care, restoring balance, and sowing the seeds for sustainable success and generational impact.