Episodes

  • Dr. Melissa David Rhoney on Mentorship, Confidence & Belonging in Healthcare
    Aug 22 2025

    This week on Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Proud, Dr. Shannon Whittington sits down with Dr. Melissa David Rhoney, a powerhouse in healthcare leadership and mentorship. From confronting self-doubt to building the backbone to thrive in high-pressure environments, Dr. Rhoney shares how she mentors the next generation of leaders, embraces resilience, and reminds us all: titles don’t define your worth. Tune in for inspiration, practical wisdom, and the courage to stand tall in every room you enter.

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    15 mins
  • Breaking Barriers: Dominic Petrovia's Story of Coming Out and Leading with Authenticity
    Aug 15 2025

    Join Dominic Petrovia and Dr. Shannon Whittington in this inspiring episode as they discuss the journey to self-acceptance, overcoming fear, and the power of leading authentically in both life and leadership.

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    33 mins
  • From Fear to Front Stage: Jennifer McClure’s Path to Power
    Jul 29 2025

    Jennifer McClure didn’t wait for permission—she showed up, scared and all. In this episode, she opens up about building confidence, elevating others, and the unglamorous truth behind success. If you've ever doubted your place at the table, this one’s for you.

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    20 mins
  • The Queen Bee Mindset: Nicci Morris on Confidence, Coaching & Community
    Jul 22 2025

    Entrepreneur and wellness coach Nicci Morris gets real about beauty bias, burnout, people-pleasing, and reclaiming your power—one phase at a time.

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    27 mins
  • From Homeless to Healthcare CEO: A Nurse's Journey of Grit & Greatness
    Jul 8 2025

    She went from being homeless in college to launching a thriving IV therapy business. Nurse entrepreneur Mariele Suriel joins Shannon Whittington to talk resilience, representation, and rising beyond expectations.

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    23 mins
  • From Carnegie Hall to Community: Laveda’s Legacy of Grace
    Jul 1 2025

    She’s 102, fierce, and full of wisdom. Dr. Shannon Whittington sits down with opera legend Laveda Johnson to talk forgiveness, faith, friendship—and how to live a full, unapologetic life.



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    24 mins
  • Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Resilient: Reinventing Yourself with Wendy Stevens
    Jun 24 2025

    When one dream ends, another begins.

    Wendy Stevens went from a life-altering accident to becoming a champion in business and life. In this episode of Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Proud, she shares how resilience, reinvention, and bouncing back like Wonder Woman became her superpowers.

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    18 mins
  • Why I’ll Never Dim My Light Again (And Neither Should You)
    Jun 17 2025

    What happens when you stop shrinking and start trusting your intuition? In this episode, I share the story of how I went from being underestimated to leading a life-saving code—and how pride, when rooted in truth and service, is nothing to be ashamed of. This one’s for anyone who's ever been told to quiet down, sit back, or be less. Not anymore. We shine here.


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    10 mins