Episodes

Patience, Timing, and Iteration: Leadership Lessons Learned From Gardening
April 19, 2023

Patience, Timing, and Iteration: Leadership Lessons Learned From Gardening

Has someone ever told you to be patient and you literally wanted to punch them in the face? Well, I can definitely relate to this as patience has not been one of my strong suits when it comes to my personal goals. I think that this is because we have...
Understanding Risk Tolerance and How to Leverage it to Build a Successful Business
April 12, 2023

Understanding Risk Tolerance and How to Leverage it to Build a Successful Business

Let’s talk about risk. Risks are anything that gets in the way of you achieving your objectives within a company or your business. These risks can be financial, reputation, organization, production, and even talent. Before we address risk, it’s...
Making Your Vision Clear and Simple to Maximize Your Team's Success
April 5, 2023

Making Your Vision Clear and Simple to Maximize Your Team's Success

Have you ever sat in a meeting for hours and at the end of it you feel just as lost as you did at the beginning? This is because “leaders” spend so much time making presentations look good, but they actually say nothing and have no real value....
The Importance of Opening Up The World to New Ideas and Perspectives Featuring Anna DeShawn
March 29, 2023

The Importance of Opening Up The World to New Ideas and Perspectives Featuring Anna DeShawn

Let’s close out Women’s History Month with a bang! In this special episode of The Rutledge Perspective, I am joined by none other than Chicago-born media professional and social entrepreneur, Anna DeShawn! Anna is the Founder & CEO of E3 Radio...
How to Gain Clarity, Take Action, and Have a Lasting Impact Featuring Rebecca M. Thompson
March 22, 2023

How to Gain Clarity, Take Action, and Have a Lasting Impact Featuring Rebecca M. Thompson

Have you ever felt like you wanted to make a big change in your life but were afraid of everything that could potentially come with making that move? Maybe, you’re okay with the fear of the unknown but you can’t come to grips with the scrutiny...
Food is Medicine: Why the Key to True Wellness is in Your Diet Featuring Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers
March 15, 2023

Food is Medicine: Why the Key to True Wellness is in Your Diet Featuring Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers

This week on the Rutledge Perspective Podcast, I am joined by the amazing Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers and we will be talking about a major key in unlocking true wellness, your diet! Dr. Toombs-Withers is a board-certified physician in family medicine &...
Breaking Barriers to Build a Sustainable Business! Featuring Rachel Soweija
March 8, 2023

Breaking Barriers to Build a Sustainable Business! Featuring Rachel Soweija

This week on the Rutledge Perspective Podcast, we will continue to celebrate Women’s History Month by highlighting amazing women that are accomplishing outstanding feats. Meet Rachel Soweija! Rachel is the owner of Vida Design, an interior design...
Why You Should Be Your Own Advocate and Take Control of Your Health
March 1, 2023

Why You Should Be Your Own Advocate and Take Control of Your Health

Let’s kick off Women’s History Month with a bang by talking about taking your health into your own hands. By now, we are all aware of the issues that the black community and women as a whole face as it pertains to the disparity in health care....
The Power of Making Meaningful Connections
Feb. 22, 2023

The Power of Making Meaningful Connections

Have you ever heard the expression, “it’s not what you know but who you know?” Well, I’m here to tell you that this statement is partly true. Networking and connections are important but it’s meaningful connections with the right intentions...
Qualifications vs Experience: Which is More Critical to Your Team's Success?
Feb. 15, 2023

Qualifications vs Experience: Which is More Critical to Your Team's Success?

Are you a business owner or a leader of an organization that’s looking to hire top talent? If so, you may have had the struggle of weighing experience against qualifications. I’m here to tell you that the two are not mutually exclusive or...
Maximizing Your Human Capital: Why Leaders Need to Understand that People Are Their Biggest Asset
Feb. 8, 2023

Maximizing Your Human Capital: Why Leaders Need to Understand that People Are Their Biggest Asset

Let’s talk about the concept of people being assets or human capital. Have you ever heard that it’s wrong to call a person an asset? Well, I’m here to challenge that thought! People are absolutely an asset. Actually, as a leader, they are the...
Imperfection Has Value: How to Use it to Your Advantage
Feb. 1, 2023

Imperfection Has Value: How to Use it to Your Advantage

Let’s discuss the value of imperfection. We often get caught up in a cycle of perfectionism when it comes to succeeding in life. We strive to not make any mistakes, to get everything right the first time, and to put our best foot forward. But what...
Why Price Does Not Always Reflect Value
Jan. 18, 2023

Why Price Does Not Always Reflect Value

Are you an entrepreneur, coach, or consultant that struggles with pricing your products or services? Maybe, you’re an employee that has had difficulty negotiating a raise. If you wear any of these hats, this is the show for you! This episode of the...
The Importance of Defining Your Own Self Value
Jan. 11, 2023

The Importance of Defining Your Own Self Value

Don’t overthink this, you are valuable! You’re not valuable because of your job, your title, or your income. You’re valuable simply because you exist. If you do not clearly define your own value, external factors will begin to shape how you view...
You Are Good Enough
Jan. 4, 2023

You Are Good Enough

Episode Summary Happy YOU year 2023! This year, we are going to start with a statement of truth: You ARE Good Enough! On these grounds, you will have the foundation to go after whatever it is you want with humility, clarity and confidence. Knowing you...
The Signs are Everywhere
Oct. 26, 2022

The Signs are Everywhere

Episode Summary How do you know when you need to stop and regroup? What are the signs or the “gut instinct” that get your attention to redirect your actions to your aligned purpose? It’s all about being self-aware enough to stop yourself in your...
Check Your Surroundings
Oct. 19, 2022

Check Your Surroundings

Episode Summary How do you feel when you walk into your home? Your office? Your backyard? Or onto your balcony or patio? Do you feel peace? Do you feel comfort and safety? Do you feel heaviness? How your environment makes you feel directly impact how...
The Language of Alignment
Oct. 12, 2022

The Language of Alignment

Episode Summary There is so much power in shifting our perspective in order to get aligned with who we are and where we are. And that alignment enables us to know what we want and plan how to make it happen. But, if we are not willing to watch our...
The 4 C's: It's Not What You Think
Oct. 5, 2022

The 4 C's: It's Not What You Think

Episode Summary Cowardice, Confrontation, Cowardice, Candor. The 4 Cs. But how do they play out for you as you navigate your business and career. Well, it depends. Being reluctant to face an issue head on is not always cowardice. And candor is not...
Interview with Nicole Walker
Sept. 28, 2022

Interview with Nicole Walker

Connections Not Just Content
Interview with Melynda Benlemlih
Sept. 21, 2022

Interview with Melynda Benlemlih

Curiosity and Caring Cultivate Your Network
Interview with Shinika Crawley
Sept. 14, 2022

Interview with Shinika Crawley

It's More than the Money. It's the Impact
Becoming an Action Figure
Sept. 7, 2022

Becoming an Action Figure

Episode Summary It is easy to get intimidated watching others make this BIG moves. But action is not all about the superhero moment. Being in action starts with small steps. Steps ordered by your clear vision and aligned purpose. What is important is...
For the Love of Learning
Aug. 31, 2022

For the Love of Learning

Episode Summary We have to shift our perspective away from thinking that having to learn (or re-learn or un-learn) something is a blight on our character as we get older. There is ALWAYS something to learn. We also must be willing to give ourselves...