Hosted by Rhoda Banks | Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co.

Episode Summary
In this soul-stirring episode, Rhoda is joined by Amy Rannebarger, founder of Sublimitas Consulting, and co-creator of Wingman™ Growth Solutions. Together, they unpack how corporate culture often silences authenticity and how leaders can reclaim their "muchness" to drive meaningful transformation.

Amy shares her journey of rediscovery, the origins of her popular blog series The Return to Muchness, and the bold moves she’s made in just one year as a founder, speaker, and strategic consultant. She invites us to reimagine HR not as a compliance function, but as a catalyst for soul-centered business growth.

If you’re feeling stuck, small, or disconnected from your purpose this episode is your call to turn your soul volume back up.

In This Episode, We Cover:
 What it means to “rediscover your muchness” in life and leadership
 The hidden dysfunctions in workplaces and how Amy helps untangle them
 The purpose behind Wingman™ Growth Solutions and the “messy middle”
 How HR can shift from transactional to transformational
 A powerful self-reflection question for listeners who’ve been dimming their light

Guest Spotlight: Amy of Sublimitas Consulting
Amy is a strategist, speaker, and founder of Sublimitas Consulting. She’s passionate about helping leaders and organizations return to what matters most, clarity, connection, and courageous action. She’s also the co-founder of Wingman™ Growth Solutions and currently writing her book Soul Volume: Heart-Whole and Soul Free.

 Blog Series: The Return to Muchness
 New Podcast: Wingman On Call
 Learn more: www.sublimitasconsulting.com

Call to Action
If you’ve been playing small or hiding parts of yourself to survive the grind, this is your sign. Ask yourself:
“Where am I shrinking to fit, and what would it look like to take up space again?”

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In this vibrant and heartfelt episode, Rhoda Banks sits down with HR executive, life coach, and author Shannon Norman, founder of Accept the Compliment for Women. From being on her own at a young age to rising as a respected voice in both corporate spaces and women’s empowerment circles, Shannon brings vulnerability, humor, and truth to every story she shares. Together, they discuss the struggle women face with self-worth, the art of receiving compliments, and what it really means to walk with peacock-level confidence.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
 Shannon’s early life and how she rose from adversity
 Her evolution as an HR leader and life coach
 The origins of Accept the Compliment for Women
 Confidence-building tips from her book Confident as a Peacock
 Why women must learn to take up space and receive love out loud
 Shannon’s next chapter and parting wisdom

Connect with Shannon Norman:
Website: https://www.shannonnormancoaching.com/
Book: Confident as a Peacock
Instagram/LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/norman.shannon/

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In this unforgettable episode of Breakthrough Conversations with Rhoda & Co., we explore the sacred intersection of art, family, and purpose. Rhoda is joined by Orlando Walker—a gifted artist, storyteller, and the creator of the striking cover art for her memoir, Daughter of an Assassin.

What makes this episode especially powerful is the divine twist: Orlando didn’t just collaborate on the art—he’s family. Through Ancestry.com, Rhoda’s sister discovered she had a brother. That brother was Orlando. And what followed was more than a reunion—it was the beginning of legacy work rooted in healing and creative alignment.

Together, they discuss the moment of discovery, the emotional and artistic process of designing the book cover, and the deeper meaning behind amplifying women’s voices, especially through the lens of a man using his gifts to uplift.

Highlights from the Conversation:
 How Orlando’s discovery of his biological sister led to new family bonds and creative collaboration
 The evolution of the Daughter of an Assassin cover art, from concept to symbolism
 A powerful backstory behind a piece of Orlando’s art displayed on his wall illustrating the plight of women
 His story of being published six times and helping another woman author navigate the publishing process, saving her thousands
 How his first Fossil watch gifted by the brand became a tribute art piece that eventually sold
 The legacy Orlando hopes to leave through art that reflects identity, resilience, and truth

Featured Quote:
“Sometimes healing doesn’t arrive in the way we expect. Sometimes it shows up in brushstrokes, in siblings we never knew we had, or in divine timing that links our stories together.” — Rhoda Banks.

About the Guest:
Orlando Walker is a visual artist whose work reflects deep emotional themes around identity, struggle, and the strength of individuals, with some pieces focusing specifically on the strength of women. With six published art pieces and a growing body of legacy work, Orlando uses his platform to amplify underrepresented voices. He is also a mentor, having guided women authors through the publishing process to ensure their stories, and covers, reflect their full truth.