The Round - Episode Guide

TeeJ Mercer, CEO, Media Mavericks Academy – general topic: resilience
Jodie Patterson, Founder, Doobop.com – general topic: authentic parenting.

Tamika Mallory, Civil Rights & Anti-Violence Activist – general topic: activism
Angela Rye, Principal & CEO, Impact Strategies – general topic: political voice & power.

Kimberly Blackwell expounds on the need for black women to control their own brand, and Bershan Shaw celebrates finding the strength to leave a toxic situation.

Tiffany Dufu, Chief Leadership Officer, Levo – general topic: "drop the ball"
Sheryl Jones, Owner, Sheryl Jones Designs (Diamond District) – general topic: pressure & perseverance.

Vashti McKenzie encourages people to step outside their comfort zones, and Tricia Rose breaks down the myth of a "color-blind meritocracy" after the civil rights movement.

Ms. Hira shares how personal totems can inspire and drive us to action, as we create, craft, and master our realities. Ms. Reed-Veal encourages us to be ready and willing to walk our personal path with faith, regardless of life's peaks and valleys.

Ms. Price takes us on her journey of courage and facing of fear in order to build a successful business. Ms. Okoro delivers a poignant talk on self-love, showing us that we must replace our desire for external acceptance with self-acceptance.

Ms. Harris sheds light on the power of relationship currency in the workplace. Ms. Washington challenges us to stop suffering in silence, but instead to surrender and seek wisdom, as we open ourselves up to all there is to gain in the world.

Ms. Broadbent reminds us that until we believe we're worthy, life's blessings often times remain elusive. Ms. Daughtry discusses the impact of faith and its ability to equip us in the most challenging of times.

Ms. Thomas uses the dynamic process of childbirth as a metaphor for the creation of anything we'd like to manifest, reminding us self-care is the pathway to empowerment. Ms. Butterfield Jones highlights the importance of living our lives unapologetically.

Ms. Golden illuminates the power and possibility that art provides in representing culture, history, and experience. Ms. Sulmers shares her experience in the fashion industry as a blueprint for perseverance and strategy in the pursuit of a passion.