Two visionary leaders join us for this special episode on reshaping how we think about rest, resilience, and racial equity in professional spaces. Ngozi Cadmus and Ruth Abban—co-creators of The Black Woman’s Rest Revolution—share vital insights into the lived experiences of Black women in the workplace and the radical importance of rest as a form of resistance and healing.

Ngozi Cadmus is a TEDx speaker, psychotherapist, and the founder of the UK’s leading anti-racist workplace mental health platform. Currently completing doctoral research on Black women's leadership strategies, Ngozi is pioneering a movement that centers rest as essential to liberation and renewal. Through her leadership, she’s challenging organizations to build culturally sensitive, accountable, and restorative environments.

Joining her is Ruth Abban, an Integrative Psychotherapist and Clinical Supervisor who brings deep expertise in racial trauma, racial identity, and adultification bias. With years of experience working with youth and adults through an intersectional lens, Ruth now provides racial equity consultancy across sectors. Together, they are transforming organizational cultures through healing-centered approaches rooted in justice and rest.

Seasoned Salesforce strategist, thought leader, and Chief Growth Officer at Cloud Giants (a Salesforce consulting firm), Gay Thorne joins us to share her insights on customer experience and business development. With a strong background in customer relationship management (CRM) optimization, she has been instrumental in helping organizations maximize their Salesforce investments. Gay is also a prominent voice in the Salesforce community, frequently sharing best practices and insights through articles and social media. Her recent leadership in Cloud Giants’ Salesforce March Madness initiative reflects her passion for interactive learning and community engagement. Committed to empowering businesses through technology and continuous learning, Gay is a valuable resource in the ever-evolving world of customer relationship management.

Licensed psychologist, author, and educator based in Washington, DC, Dr. Samantha Sweeney joins us to share her work and discuss anxiety in children and some of the potential causes behind its rise. Dr. Sweeney has a private practice on Capitol Hill, where she supports children, families, and adults. She holds a Ph.D. in School Psychology from the University of Maryland and a psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Her background includes work in both public and private schools, with experience as a preschool teacher, school psychologist, researcher, and university instructor. An expert in cultural competence, she is passionate about helping families raise confident, inclusive children. Dr. Sweeney is the author of Working With Worry: A Workbook for Parents on How to Support Anxious Children, and her upcoming book, Culturally Competent Kids, is designed to help families thrive in a diverse world. In therapy, she focuses on empowerment, connection, and honoring the whole person behind the challenges they face.