C-Suite CEO Chat with Shawanna Kennedy
C-Suite CEO Chat with Shawanna Kennedy
Podcast Description
Welcome to "C-Suite CEO Chat," hosted by Shawanna Kennedy, where we delve into the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly of being a CEO. This podcast brings you into the boardrooms of the world’s most influential leaders, featuring a diverse lineup of guests from C-suite executives to entrepreneurs across global markets. Whether they're innovators in tech, finance, or manufacturing, each episode offers unfiltered insights into the complexities of leadership and decision-making. From candid stories of startup struggles to triumphs in multi-million dollar companies, Shawanna and her guests provide actionable advice and lessons learned on the journey to the top. Tune in to discover what it truly takes to lead in the high-pressure world of business and stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.
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The podcast explores themes of leadership, entrepreneurship, and resilience, showcasing episodes such as From Financial Ruins To Into A Global Enterprise, which examines overcoming economic challenges, and sharing personal stories of success in various industries including technology, finance, and real estate.
Welcome to The Shawanna Kennedy Experience—your go-to podcast for bold conversations, real-life transformation, and next-level visibility. This powerhouse channel features two dynamic shows that blend business brilliance with personal growth:
💼 C-Suite CEO Chat
Step inside the boardroom and behind the brand with Shawanna Kennedy, as she interviews high-impact CEOs, founders, executives, and change-makers. These are raw, unfiltered conversations about business growth, leadership mindset, scaling strategies, pivots, wins, losses—and the truth behind success.
🎯 Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants, and anyone seeking to grow their business and visibility from the inside out.
📈 Topics: Business strategy, entrepreneurship, CEO mindset, leadership development, branding, visibility, personal brand growth.
🧘🏽♀️ You First
Prioritize yourself without apology. In this deeply personal show, Shawanna dives into powerful, faith-based conversations about mental wellness, self-care, healing, identity, and purpose. From licensed therapists and life coaches to real women overcoming real-life challenges, these episodes are your safe space to reset, grow, and rise.
🌸 Best for: Women ready to heal, evolve, and step into their divine calling.
💡 Topics: Self-care, faith, mental health, trauma healing, empowerment, personal development, spiritual growth.
✨ About Shawanna Kennedy:
Visibility Coach, Media Executive, Gospel Recording Artist, and Empowerment Speaker, Shawanna helps women and CEOs be Seen, Heard, Known, and Paid. Whether you’re building a business or rebuilding your self-worth—she brings the mic, the message, and the momentum.
🎧 New episodes weekly!
Tune in to transform your confidence, clarity, and visibility in business and life.
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📍Ready to start your own? Isn’t it time you increase your visibility? Learn more at www.kennedymediallc.com
In this unmissable episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Dr. Lori Smith, powerhouse CEO of Acu-Elligent and founder of Sowing Our Seeds Empowerment Ltd., to uncover how she transitioned from overseeing a $128 billion government portfolio to building a legacy-driven consulting empire that transforms lives.
🎯 What You’ll Learn in Part 1:
- The exact steps Dr. Smith took to turn her federal experience into a profitable business
- Why government contracting is the untapped goldmine for women-owned and minority businesses
- What systems and documents you MUST have before applying for contracts
- How to lead with strategy, service, and sustainability
- Her blueprint for mission-driven execution that fuels both funding and impact
This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a CEO masterclass in legacy, leadership, and leverage.
💼 If you're a woman in business, a consultant, or a founder ready to scale through strategy and secure federal funding, this episode was made for you.
🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations with high-level executives, game-changing entrepreneurs, and legacy-minded visionaries.
🔗 Stay Connected:
- Shawanna Kennedy | @iamshawannak | https://kennedymediallc.com
Subscribe to ShawannakennedyTV on YouTube for more. - Dr. Lori Smith | @aculori | https://acu-elligent.com
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