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
Leading with Intention: HR Stories from the Front Lines
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In this episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., Rhoda sits down with HR leader Riunita Martin to explore what intentional leadership looks like in action.
With more than 20 years in corporate operations and over a decade in HR leadership, Riunita shares lessons from partnering with executives, leading through organizational change, and supporting workforce growth across industries, including manufacturing and telecommunications.
Together, they discuss influencing leaders as an HR Business Partner, balancing accountability with psychological safety, and creating people-first cultures where employees and organizations thrive.
About Our Guest — Riunita Martin
Riunita Martin is a Human Resources Business Partner with over a decade of HR leadership experience and more than 20 years in corporate operations. She specializes in supporting business growth, guiding leaders through change, and translating strategy into actionable people solutions.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, is PHR-certified, a Certified Change Management Professional, and has completed advanced leadership training through Cornell University.
