Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Welcome to Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., the podcast where
real talk sparks real change.
Hosted by Rhoda Banks—HR Executive, Certified Coach, Leadership Expert, and Two- Time Author—this show dives deep into the stories of women who have shattered barriers and lifted others along the way.
From leadership lessons to candid conversations on resilience, sisterhood, and
breaking through the glass and concrete ceilings—especially for African American
women—each episode delivers insights, inspiration, and actionable strategies for rising, leading, and lifting as you climb.
Whether you're navigating the boardroom, pushing past career ceilings, or redefining success on your own terms, Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co. is your space to learn, grow, glow, and build a legacy worth remembering. Because every barrier is breakable.
Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co
Unapologetically Seen: Tangela Williams Spann on Mental Health & Radical Self-Acceptance
In this raw and powerful episode, author and advocate Tangela Williams Spann shares the emotional journey behind her books Sad, Black, and Fat and Brazen, Black, and Free. We explore how race, body image, and mental health intersect, and why being unapologetically seen is its own act of freedom.
Key highlights:
How unspoken stress and stigma impact mental wellness and self-worth
The power of storytelling and humor in healing out loud
Why representation and compassion matter—especially for Black girls and
women
Social Media One-Liner:
“Being seen is radical.” Don’t miss this bold episode with @tangelawspann on mental health, body image, and breaking free. #BreakthroughConversations #BrazenBlackAndFree #UnapologeticallySeen
