• 3 Radical Career Tips From Lexi B. Microsoft's AI Safety & Security PM & Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech
    May 16 2025

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    Summary

    In this conversation, Lexi, a Principal Technical Program Manager, AI Safety and Security at Microsoft, reknown Speaker and Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech -shares her journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of community, representation, and mentorship for Black women.

    She discusses her experiences growing up in a multi-generational household, the lessons learned from her elders, and the significance of intentional relationships. Lexi also provides radical career advice, highlighting the need for financial independence, building community, working in tech, relationships and much more.

    Learn more about Lexi

    Lexi B., is a tech industry leader, a Principal Technical Program Manager, AI Safety and Security at Microsoft. She is also a celebrated workplace Freedom Fighter. As a sought-after speaker and workplace culture commentator.

    The Lexi B. Platform (Trusted voice in workplace culture and equity):

    • Lexi B. leads conversations that challenge the status quo, empowering professionals to demand equity, freedom, and authenticity at work.

    • https://www.lexibspeaks.com/

    Lexi B.’s Featured Work:

    • Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech – A global community empowering Black women in the tech industry.

    • Speaker & Panelist at major events including AfroTech, SXSW, and Grace Hopper Celebration.

    • Recognized by Forbes, Essence, and NPR for her contributions to workplace equity and culture.

    Chapters

    00:00 Building Community in Tech
    02:59 The Power of Eldership
    06:05 Lessons from Family
    09:06 Navigating Relationships Intentionally
    11:47 Radical Career Advice
    14:47 Financial Independence and Career Mapping
    17:46 Finding Mentorship and Community
    21:02 The Importance of Representation
    24:00 Empowering Black Women in Tech
    39:03 Embracing Community and Identity
    41:55 Owning Your Voice in the Workplace
    46:52 Finding Courage and Authenticity
    55:03 Navigating Professional Challenges
    01:09:06 Grounding Practices and Personal Growth

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    5 mins
  • “Your money can’t be funny.” Why every tech worker needs a financial backup plan" with Lexi B.
    May 13 2025

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    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/
    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary

    In this conversation, Lexi shares her journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of community, representation, and mentorship for Black women. She discusses her experiences growing up in a multi-generational household, the lessons learned from her elders, and the significance of intentional relationships. Lexi also provides radical career advice, highlighting the need for financial independence and the importance of mapping one's career to their desired lifestyle. She reflects on the power of building a supportive community and the impact of representation in tech. In this engaging conversation, the speakers explore themes of community, identity, and the importance of owning one's voice in the workplace. They discuss the challenges faced by Black women in tech, the courage required to be authentic, and the significance of setting boundaries in professional environments. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal growth and grounding practices, particularly in the context of parenting and maintaining a supportive circle of friends.

    Learn more about Lexi

    Lexi B., is a tech industry leader and celebrated workplace Freedom Fighter. As a sought-after speaker and workplace culture commentator.

    The Lexi B. Platform (Trusted voice in workplace culture and equity):

    • Lexi B. leads conversations that challenge the status quo, empowering professionals to demand equity, freedom, and authenticity at work.

    • https://www.lexibspeaks.com/

    Lexi B.’s Featured Work:

    • Founder of Sista Circle: Black Women in Tech – A global community empowering Black women in the tech industry.

    • Speaker & Panelist at major events including AfroTech, SXSW, and Grace Hopper Celebration.

    • Recognized by Forbes, Essence, and NPR for her contributions to workplace equity and culture.

    Chapters

    00:00 Building Community in Tech
    02:59 The Power of Eldership
    06:05 Lessons from Family
    09:06 Navigating Relationships Intentionally
    11:47 Radical Career Advice
    14:47 Financial Independence and Career Mapping
    17:46 Finding Mentorship and Community
    21:02 The Importance of Representation
    24:00 Empowering Black Women in Tech
    39:03 Embracing Community and Identity
    41:55 Owning Your Voice in the Workplace
    46:52 Finding Courage and Authenticity
    55:03 Navigating Professional Challenges
    01:09:06 Grounding Practices and Personal Growth

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • How to Get Promoted FASTER than 95% of your Peers! 🔥 Hot 🔥 Career Tips.
    May 8 2025

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    • Katheline's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathelinejeanpierre/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelinejeanpierre/
    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary:

    In this Solo episode, Katheline Jean-Pierre reveals five key strategies used by top performers to get promoted faster than 95% of their peers. Drawing from her extensive experience across tech giants including Google, LinkedIn, and Yahoo, Katheline explains that accelerated promotion requires more than just hard work—it's about "running a campaign." She highlights 5 strategies to drastically stand out above the heard. These strategies will also help you rally sponsors who will advocate for you when you're not in the room. Katheline emphasizes that "promotion is not a prize, it is a strategy" that requires deliberate navigation of corporate structures.

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to Accelerated Promotions
    03:09 Key Strategies of Top Achievers
    06:13 Building Networks and Sponsorships
    07:09 End of the Career Tips

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    7 mins
  • The Confidence Hack of Celebrity Entrepreneurs. This hack can Help YOU Too! with Pedro Frias
    May 6 2025

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    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/
    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary:

    In this conversation, Katheline interviews Pedro Frias, a former Google sales account executive turned entrepreneur, 3x author, and podcaster. They explore the concept of confidence and discuss Pedro's journey from a challenging upbringing, to working in finance at JP Morgan and to finding success in the tech industry and the importance of listening to one's intuition. They also delve into the significance of relationships, financial freedom, and the need for discipline and community support in personal growth. The conversation emphasizes the importance of aligning with one's true self and surrounding oneself with positive influences.

    Learn more about Pedro Frias

    Pedro Frias is a Tech Entrepreneur, Author, Investor, Self Help Content Creator, Life Coach, and Public Speaker.

    The Pedro Frias Show (Top 10% podcast with 6-figure downloads):

    • The Pedro Frias Show is the podcast that takes you & your business to the next level by interviewing the sharpest minds in mental health, finance, and brightest entrepreneurs.

    • https://www.pedrofrias.co/

    Pedro Frias' Books:

    • Broke Broken: What College Doesn't Teach You About Money Hardcover – January 26, 2021
    • How to Play the Game: Stock Market Survival Kit Paperback – November 30, 2021
    • Owning Change: Claudia Can Too Paperback – May 1, 2020

    Chapters

    00:00 The Inner Voice and Confidence
    02:52 Journey to Self-Discovery
    05:58 Navigating Relationships and Empathy
    09:09 The Role of Discipline in Personal Growth
    12:05 Men's Mental Health and Emotional Processing
    15:01 Financial Freedom and Discipline
    17:49 Tracking Expenses and Investment Strategies
    30:31 Tracking and Measuring Finances
    35:39 Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
    39:43 Listening to Your Inner Voice
    47:01 Finding Your Tribe and Alignment
    53:16 Connecting with Your Higher Self

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why Your Self-Criticism is a Thief Stealing Your Confidence, with Pedro Frias, Entrepreneur, Author & Podcaster
    May 3 2025

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    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drivingimpact/
    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary:

    This bonus episode is a preview for an upcoming episode scheduled for Tuesday, May 6th, 2025, featuring Pedro Frias, a three-time author, entrepreneur, tech star mentor, and podcast host who previously worked at Google before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship.

    The main topic of the episode revolves around treating confidence as a mental bank account, where positive thoughts make deposits while self-criticism makes withdrawals. The episode will also discuss men's friendship challenges, decision-making principles, career transitions, community building, relationships in 2025, and the concept of one's "highest self." The text includes a brief excerpt of their conversation focusing on confidence and relationship advice.

    About Pedro Frias:

    Pedro Frias is a Tech Entrepreneur, Author, Investor, Self Help Content Creator, Life Coach, and Public Speaker.

    The Pedro Frias Show (Top 10% podcast with 6-figure downloads):

    • The Pedro Frias Show is the podcast that takes you & your business to the next level by interviewing the sharpest minds in mental health, finance, and brightest entrepreneurs.

    • https://www.pedrofrias.co/

    Pedro Frias Books:

    • Broke Broken: What College Doesn't Teach You About Money (2021)
    • How to Play the Game: Stock Market Survival Kit Paperback – November 30, 2021
    • Owning Change: Claudia Can Too Paperback – May 1, 2020
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    5 mins
  • "We can fix this and dance until we're 103!" With Top 5%er Nora De La Torre
    May 1 2025

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    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary:

    In this conversation, Katheline interviews the CEO of EAT REAL Nora De la Torre. They discuss the critical issues surrounding nutrition, particularly focusing on the impact of ultra-processed foods on health and lifespan. They explore the importance of returning to real food, the role of soil health in nutrient density, and practical cooking tips for families. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness and action to improve dietary habits and health outcomes, especially for children. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various aspects of nutrition, focusing on healthier flour options, breakfast ideas for kids, the importance of family involvement in cooking, navigating sugar alternatives, and the significance of safe cooking gear. They also discuss the need for structural changes in school meals and raise awareness about American food trends, ultimately envisioning a sustainable food future where every child has access to nutritious meals.

    Follow EAT REAL online, donate:

    Website: www.eatreal.org Where to donate: www.eatreal.org/donate Instagram: @eatrealcertified LinkedIn: Eat Real Certified

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Transforming School Nutrition

    • 02:41 The Catalyst for Change

    • 05:52 The Decline of Lifespan and Health Span

    • 09:30 Understanding Ultra-Processed Foods

    • 12:55 Returning to Real Food

    • 14:52 Nutrient Density and Soil Health

    • 18:17 Practical Cooking Tips for Families

    • 22:00 Choosing Healthy Oils and Ingredients

    • 24:27 Exploring Healthier Flour Options

    • 26:19 Nourishing Kids: Breakfast Ideas for Busy Parents

    • 29:45 The Importance of Family Involvement in Cooking

    • 32:58 Navigating Sugar Alternatives and Baking Challenges

    • 34:31 Choosing Safe Cooking Gear

    • 36:40 Making Structural Changes for Healthier School Meals

    • 37:50 Awareness of American Food Trends

    • 43:23 Envisioning a Sustainable Food Future

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    45 mins
  • Unlock Your Inner Legend. Katheline's Origin Story.
    Apr 29 2025

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    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary:

    In this episode of "Driving Impact: The Top 5% Method," host Katheline shares her transformative journey from a rookie with a Montreal accent landing in Silicon Valley to becoming an award-winning Google executive. After initially struggling to meet ambitious sales targets, she reveals how a dramatic shift in mindset and approach led to extraordinary professional achievements—quadrupling client business, building dream teams, and winning prestigious awards given to only the top 1% of Googlers. Katheline teases listeners with promises to reveal the specific strategies and "small experiments stacked over time" that fueled her meteoric rise, inviting them to discover how they too can unlock their inner legend through her proven Top 5% Method and free resources you can find at https://drivingimpact.kit.com/

    Chapters

    0:00 Introduction

    0:50 5 Lessons Learned

    1:30 An $80 Million Sales Target

    3:00 Google's Leadership Program

    4:42 End

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    5 mins
  • Life Tip - "Surround Yourself with Lifters" with Justin Wolff, CEO of Junk Theory Skincare
    Apr 25 2025

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    • Linkedin Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/driving-impact/
    • Website: https://www.katheline.co/podcast

    Summary:

    In this interview, Katheline sits down with Justin Wolff, the Co-Founder and CEO of Junk Theory, one of the most recyclable earth-powered skincare.

    A former lawyer turned entrepreneur and philantropist, Justin talks about his approach to his career and to his life. He surrounds himself with boundary-pushing individuals who elevate each other - not just in business but friends who form a community that adds unexpected value to life. He values people who are inspiring, energizing contrarians who think and move differently, creating a flock of mavericks across both professional and personal spheres. This approach has shaped his path as an eco-conscious social impact entrepreneur.

    THINK & ACT LIKE THE TOP 5%

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    Chapters

    0:00 Introduction

    0:22 I surround myself with incredible people

    0:56 Birds who flock together

    1:42 End

    clean skincare, sustainability, clean beauty, social entrepreneurship, plastic pollution, eco-conscious, skincare, national service, community impact, consumer choices, environmental responsibility

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    2 mins