Download a Transcript​In today’s episode, I’m breaking down why it’s so damned hard for us to prioritize rest as leaders, specifically. But even better, I’m also providing real life examples from a bunch of my clients to show how the principles we’ve talked about this...

Download a TranscriptAs a leader of color, being “the first” is a concept you’re likely totally familiar with. You might be the first:👉🏿in your family to attend college👉🏿to have access to more than blue collar work👉🏿to grow up in the US, Canada, or Europe You’re...

Download a TranscriptIn this episode, Kim & I break down how they went from feeling counterproductive & stuck in numbing activities, to feeling like they’re simultaneously moving forward in their goals without sacrificing their joy, rest, and vibrant life. We...

Download a TranscriptIf there’s one thing we’ve all learned as folks of color in white dominated societies, it’s this: We are only worthy of being respected and lauded if we’re exceptional. In this episode, I’m doing a deep dive on exceptionalism and how it impacts...

Download a TranscriptHere’s something we don’t talk about enough in regards to rest: Sometimes, you’re not exhausted because you’re working long hours, or spending a ton of time on something. You’re exhausted because the thing that you’re doing, while short-lived, is...

Download a TranscriptToday we're talking about the B word... Not that one! The other one, BOUNDARIES. Boundaries are really fucking hard for almost all of us (myself included, sometimes!) because we live in a society where having personal boundaries is thought of as...

Download a TranscriptWhen Jaya and I started working together, they had been burnt out since their teens. (You read that right, their TEENS) Jaya leads a department for tech-driven programming a social justice nonprofit. Previously, they have run marketing and...

Download a TranscriptNo matter what your racial or ethnic background is, if you grew up in a white-dominated environment, your parents probably told you some version of this: “We have to work twice as hard to get half as much as white folks.” In this episode, called,...

Download a TranscriptWhen I met my client Cassandra, she was an entrepreneur and the leader of a robust team of employees and contractors. Business was great… but the personal was, well, not. She struggled to take time off, or enjoy her free time, because she still...

Download a TranscriptWelcome back to season 4 of the podcast!!! If you’re true to this, you know that each season we focus on a specific issue that leaders and entrepreneurs of color navigate. I’ve known what I wanted focus this season on since January because every...

Download a TranscriptAs folks of color, it’s not uncommon for us to start our businesses because we hit (racist) walls in the corporate world. The only problem? Most of the time…we start our businesses being that same shitty boss we tried to escape. In today’s...

Download a TranscriptWhen I met Junielle, she went by “Elle”... …because, you guessed it – she felt like her name was “too difficult.” But lately, she’s been reclaiming her voice… …and as she’s reclaimed her voice, she’s reclaimed her name.   During this episode,...

Download a TranscriptAs a result of “cancel culture,” you might feel pretty damned unsafe showing up boldly in these streets, because you can’t afford to say the wrong thing and have it impact your finances. I used to be terrified that when I spoke up as an...

Download a TranscriptToday I’m joined by one of my favorite people and a former client of mine, Kat Munoz! Kat and I talk about: Finding herself and actually enjoying being herself The power of asking herself what she needed and honoring what she wants How she created...

Download a TranscriptToday I’m saying something that you really need to hear… you’re not that special. Y’all should know me better by now and I know you that there’s more to today’s topic. Today’s message is super simple: There’s a systemic reason that you feel like...

Download a Transcript“Anything that doesn’t affirm you needs to be avoided like the plague” Today, we’re talking about how Dalia went from shut down to being more visible than most folks could dream of. (And feeling safe being that visible, too!)   In this...

Download a TranscriptIf you want to truly be loud, be real, and be seen - you’ve gotta stop focusing on the folks who don’t care and instead Allow In The Good.  Because quite simply focusing on the negative and bad experiences 100% kills your ability to actually be...

Download a TranscriptWhen Eleanor and I met, Eleanor was running a profitable, successful financial consulting business and tbh, she was miserable. She was still working with (white dude) clients she hated… …working all hours of the day and night… …and was putting her...

Download a TranscriptAre you ready to get your wig snatched this episode???  Is anyone actually ever ready to get their wig snatched? 🤔 I guess not but it’s happening anyways!  I swear no one’s really talking about today’s topic but you already know that I hate...

Download a Transcript"Just because I haven't been safe in the past doesn't mean that has to be my story moving forward" I’m so excited to be interviewing Emma Weatherall and sharing her story of how she went from brilliant and hiding, to brilliant and shouting it from...

Download a TranscriptThis topic has quickly and easily become one of my favorite things to talk about in this world. So today’s episode is all about safety… which is the crucial piece to being loud, being real, and being seen. This week’s episode gives us the secret...

Download a Transcript“Be where you are, be the fullest expression of who and what you are in this moment.”  Today we are blessed to have Brenda Ramos join us as our first guest of the season! Brenda works at the intersection of mindfulness, spirituality, and...

Download a TranscriptToday’s topic is my bread and butter y’all!  Most of us have learned about showing up and being seen through a super white lens. But that white lens is not for us because it places blame on us.  It tells us that we are playing small and getting in...

Download a TranscriptThe Bitch is back y’all!  We are on season 3 and this season is all about being loud, being real, and being seen! This season is going to be different from the first 2 seasons- we’re diving into new topics and new perspectives. And guests are back...

Download a TranscriptThat’s a wrap on season 2! This episode we are chatting with the amazing Olivia Howard. If you don’t know who they are, I promise you, you will be glad you hopped on this episode. We are wrapping up all the things that were discussed in this...

Download a TranscriptThis episode is perfect in all the imperfect ways. We all hold onto this thought, even a little bit whether you are a revolutionary leader or not, that to be the BEST at anything, we must be perfect in all of the ways. Not only is this complete...

Download a TranscriptSize… really doesn’t matter! This episode we are talking all about size… business size! There are a whoooooole lot of people out there who will tell you if you don’t want to have a seven figure business with 20+ employees you have a mindset...

Download a TranscriptContinuing the conversation about overgiving and boundaries This episode is a love letter to all the people pleasers, responsibility holders, and folks who love to take care of other people. We are conditioned through our formative years to...

Download a TranscriptRevolutionary leadership is NOT synonymous with overgiving! Regardless of the season, overgiving is never in. We are chatting all about the ‘why’ of overgiving. You may ask yourself, how do I regulate my giving when I want to serve and give to as...

Download a TranscriptOvercoming the lonely road of leadership After the last episode we know why revolutionary leadership can get so damn lonely, now we are digging into what the fuck to do about it! We CRAVE a community of like minded people, and seek nourishing...

Download a TranscriptBased on the saying that we all know, and honestly have felt intimately at some point or another as a revolutionary leader, “it’s lonely at the top”. (I’m using this phrase, recognizing that it’s flawed because revolutionary leadership is...

Download a TranscriptAfter discussing the concept of leadership and power in episode two, it is time we discuss the importance of leaning into our leadership and continually seeing and expressing our power. Doing this is necessary to make the massive impact we are...

Download a TranscriptYou might not know this but as a woman or femme of color you probably have a toxic relationship with power and leadership. Don't believe me? Listen to today's episode where we're diving into the concept of power and leadership and why our...

Download a TranscriptWelcome back to Revolutionary Rising! I am coming back loaded with all the things you loved in last season, but also going on a journey together, exploring topics from many sides. Together we are EVOLVING… We are moving on from conversations about...

Download a TranscriptWhen I recorded the first episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast 6 months ago (can you believe it’s actually been THAT long?!!), I never imagined, not even in my wildest dreams, that this series would go on to touch the hearts and lives of SO...

Download a TranscriptLast year, I met with so many incredible WFOC who pushed me to start my own journey towards self-love, acceptance of my culture, decolonization, revolution, rest, and pretty much everything I keep going on and on about everywhere. So, when I...

Download a TranscriptPeople have this notion that astrology is this wishy-washy non-science for weird white chicks. I’m curious, is that how you feel too? Well, what if I told you that the science of astrology, of mapping and following the stars, moons and seasons was...

Download a TranscriptEarlier this week, I spoke to y’all about values and intentionality and how important it is to reassess your relationship with them constantly. Well, what if I told you that intentionality is exactly why I was almost too in my feelings to record a...

You know me as a Black, American mindset coach for WFOC entrepreneurs. But, I’m more than that. I’m a queer, cisgender, able-bodied woman. I’m a wife, a psychic and a medium, a former reality TV producer, an avid reader, a dancer, a writer, a dog mama...the list goes...

If your New Year’s resolution for 2021 was to lead your business from a place of rest and intentionality, how’s that working out for ya? If I had to take a wild guess, I’d assume, your path to intentionality could be going a lot smoother. If that’s the case, no...

Download a TranscriptIn the past 24 hours, it’s probably been a struggle to feel good. You may have been triggered back into the conditioning whiteness has created for us… ...you know, the one that tells us that struggle is our only identity. Whiteness keeps us so...

Download a TranscriptIt’s not easy for me to admit when I make a mistake. My brain keeps telling me “Gieselle, no one’s gonna work with you if they think you’re not an expert. No one trusts people who make mistakes. Hide your flaws. You gotta be perfect and shiny all...

Download a TranscriptWhile browsing through today’s guest’s Instagram, I came across a quote that might’ve just changed my life: Making a money mistake doesn’t make you bad at money You have NO idea how physically relieved I was to read that. Unless you do. Because as...

Download a TranscriptAs entrepreneurs, change-makers, and leaders, we’re obsessed with the idea of being right. Of doing the right thing, saying the right words, committing to the right cause. It’s all we strive to be in life and in business. To be right. Perfect....

Download a TranscriptIf you’ve been following me for a while, you probably already know that I began my revolutionary journey earlier this year. And let’s make one thing clear: it wasn’t a walk in the park. But, in many ways, I also had it relatively easy. I had the...

Download a TranscriptWhen you listen to today’s episode of the Revolutionary Rising podcast, you’re gonna hear me sound all put together, articulate, and confident, feeling perfectly okay with exposing my vulnerabilities to the community... But that’s all thanks to my...

Download a TranscriptLeadership sounds like a super loaded word, doesn’t it? The moment you hear it, your mind immediately jumps to the heavy-duty stuff. Y’know, the saving the world, leading board room meetings, running for President kinda thing? Let’s be honest: A...

Download a TranscriptI want you to take a deep breath, look in the mirror right now and ask yourself this: What am I moving towards? That question is the springboard for all kinds of follow-up questions. And ones that are fucking difficult to answer. Earlier this...

We’re all WFOC entrepreneurs who are busy conquering the world and revolutionizing our communities. But there’s one word that still gets us all jittery and weak in the knees. Transparency. There, I said it. Most of us (me included!) are still terrified of showing up...

2020 has NOT been our year. Just like you, I’ve been deeply impacted by the energetics and the actual circumstances of the year. And the election is no different. Keeping that in mind, I wanted to do something special for you all today… and take a moment to talk about...