Pivoting with Purpose: A Journey Through Disruption in Travel

In this episode of the Necessary Disruptor Podcast, host Stephanie M. Jones engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Denella Ri'chard, a former cruise corporate executive turned talk show host. The discussion delves into Denella's remarkable career journey, her resilience in the face of the global pandemic's challenges, and her successful pivot from the corporate world to creating and hosting the nationally syndicated 'Traveling with Denella Ri'chard' show. The episode highlights themes of disruption, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the importance of leveraging one's network and creating new paths in industries like travel and tourism. Denella shares insights on the significance of featuring small Black businesses and destinations, the profound impact of her decisions to create opportunities where none existed, and the importance of divine guidance in her pursuit of success. Stephanie concludes the episode by emphasizing the power of disruption to inspire positive change and encourages listeners to be catalysts themselves.

00:53 Diving Deep with Denella Ri'chard: Pivoting with Purpose

03:38 From Baton Rouge to Global Stages: Denella's Journey

07:48 Breaking Barriers: Denella's Transition into the Travel Industry

11:31 Facing the Pandemic: A Necessary Pivot to Television

16:07 Amplifying Black Businesses and Communities Through Travel

19:47 Creating Your Own Path: Lessons in Disruption and Innovation

33:03 The Power of Faith and Vision in Achieving Success

Connect with Denella:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denella/

Website: https://www.travelingwithdenella.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelingwithdenella/