Join Stacey Luces in this special episode of 'Beyond the Quo' as she reflects on the milestones, meaningful conversations, and invaluable lessons learned over the past year. Stacey discusses the importance of hitting pause to savor achievements, the power of self-trust, and the role of authenticity in personal and professional growth. She also shares 10 transformative truths that have shaped her journey and continues to inspire listeners. From the courage to face discomfort to the necessity of personal reinvention, this episode is packed with insights designed to push you out of your comfort zone and onto a path of living beyond the status quo.🎧 In this episode:• 02:32 The Purpose of Beyond the Quo• 06:47 10 Hard Truths from 50 Conversations• 09:01 Courage Doesn't Always Feel Like Courage• 12:08 Reinvention is Reclamation• 16:09 Growth Demands a Funeral• 19:40 Self-Trust is the Highest Form of Leadership• 26:34 Belonging is the New Power Move• 30:37 Success Without Peace is Failure in Disguise• 32:42 The Body Never Lies• 35:21 Vulnerability is a Leadership Advantage• 38:14 Culture is Imperative• 40:28 Purpose Evolves and So Should You💡 Key Takeaways:• Courage rarely feels heroic in the moment. It feels like boundaries, tiny decisions, and showing up while your knees shake.• Reinvention isn’t a rebrand. It is a return to your core values so your inside finally matches your outside.• Belonging is created, not found. When you stop auditioning for approval, the right rooms appear and your leadership compounds.You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.🔥 Feeling inspired? Don’t keep it to yourself! Subscribe, share and follow Beyond the Quo, and give us a five-star rating so more people can listen and learn!✨ Connect and Follow. Caribbean Power. Global Impact.🌍 Follow @wewhistleglobal on Instagram💌 Contact stacey@wewhistleglobal.com | denise@wewhistleglobal.com
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Join Stacey Luces in this special episode of 'Beyond the Quo' as she reflects on the milestones, meaningful conversations, and invaluable lessons learned over the past year. Stacey discusses the importance of hitting pause to savor achievements, the power of self-trust, and the role of authenticity in personal and professional growth. She also shares 10 transformative truths that have shaped her journey and continues to inspire listeners. From the courage to face discomfort to the necessity of personal reinvention, this episode is packed with insights designed to push you out of your comfort zone and onto a path of living beyond the status quo.🎧 In this episode:• 02:32 The Purpose of Beyond the Quo• 06:47 10 Hard Truths from 50 Conversations• 09:01 Courage Doesn't Always Feel Like Courage• 12:08 Reinvention is Reclamation• 16:09 Growth Demands a Funeral• 19:40 Self-Trust is the Highest Form of Leadership• 26:34 Belonging is the New Power Move• 30:37 Success Without Peace is Failure in Disguise• 32:42 The Body Never Lies• 35:21 Vulnerability is a Leadership Advantage• 38:14 Culture is Imperative• 40:28 Purpose Evolves and So Should You💡 Key Takeaways:• Courage rarely feels heroic in the moment. It feels like boundaries, tiny decisions, and showing up while your knees shake.• Reinvention isn’t a rebrand. It is a return to your core values so your inside finally matches your outside.• Belonging is created, not found. When you stop auditioning for approval, the right rooms appear and your leadership compounds.You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.🔥 Feeling inspired? Don’t keep it to yourself! Subscribe, share and follow Beyond the Quo, and give us a five-star rating so more people can listen and learn!✨ Connect and Follow. Caribbean Power. Global Impact.🌍 Follow @wewhistleglobal on Instagram💌 Contact stacey@wewhistleglobal.com | denise@wewhistleglobal.com
Ep. 31 - Beyond the Followers: Own Your Story, Build Wealth & Have Creative Freedom with Dr. Sheena Howard
Beyond The Quo
49 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 31 - Beyond the Followers: Own Your Story, Build Wealth & Have Creative Freedom with Dr. Sheena Howard
What if everything you’ve been told about visibility and success is wrong?You don’t need millions of followers. You don’t need to wait for a publisher, platform, or gatekeeper. And you certainly don’t need to water down your brilliance to fit someone else’s mold.In this episode of Beyond the Quo, host Stacey Luces—executive coach, reinvention strategist, and founder of the Living Beyond Movement—sits down with award-winning author, filmmaker, professor, and creative powerhouse Dr. Sheena C. Howard.Dr. Howard was the first Black woman to win an Eisner Award at San Diego Comic-Con. But her success didn’t come from playing the game—it came from rewriting the rules. Through her platforms Nerdworks and Power Your Research, she teaches creatives, scholars, and entrepreneurs how to own their voice, monetize their genius, and build six-figure brands without waiting for permission.Together, they unpack the emotional labor of representation, the myth of perfection, and what it really takes to thrive as a culturally-rooted entrepreneur in spaces that weren’t built for you.Whether you're an academic, a creator, or a leader building something bold—this episode will remind you: your story is your power.🎧 In This Episode• 01:53 – Authenticity and Social Media• 06:32 – Embracing Imperfection in Leadership• 12:48 – The Emotional Labor of Representation• 24:58 – Commitment Over Motivation• 26:26 – Setting Honest Goals (Not Just Impressive Ones)• 32:03 – Empowering the Next Generation• 36:07 – Rediscovering Identity Mid-Journey• 39:33 – Nerdworks and Owning the Creative Lane💡 Key Takeaways• Visibility Is PowerBeing seen isn’t about vanity—it’s about creating space for others to rise. Representation shifts culture, not just algorithms.• Start Small, Then ScaleA massive audience is not a requirement. Offer value, listen deeply, and grow from there. Wealth is built in the refinement.• You Don’t Need PermissionThe publishing and media world is evolving. Now more than ever, creators can publish, platform, and profit—on their own terms.• Nerd Culture Is Not a NicheFrom comic books to cosplay, pop culture is a battleground for equity, identity, and imagination. Claiming that space matters.🔁 You’ve already done the quo. Now it’s time to go beyond.🔥 Feeling seen? Here’s how you keep the momentum going:Hit subscribe to Beyond the Quo so you never miss a conversation that challenges the status quo.Leave a five-star review and share this episode with that friend who’s sitting on their genius.Join the Rising Beyond Power Collective—a free global community for women redefining success and rising into leadership, powerfully and unapologetically.👉 Join here📱 Connect with Dr. Sheena C. HowardIG/LinkedIn: @drsheenahowardWebsite: sheenachoward.com✨ Your story isn’t just content—it’s currency. Let this episode be your reminder to own it.
Beyond The Quo
Join Stacey Luces in this special episode of 'Beyond the Quo' as she reflects on the milestones, meaningful conversations, and invaluable lessons learned over the past year. Stacey discusses the importance of hitting pause to savor achievements, the power of self-trust, and the role of authenticity in personal and professional growth. She also shares 10 transformative truths that have shaped her journey and continues to inspire listeners. From the courage to face discomfort to the necessity of personal reinvention, this episode is packed with insights designed to push you out of your comfort zone and onto a path of living beyond the status quo.🎧 In this episode:• 02:32 The Purpose of Beyond the Quo• 06:47 10 Hard Truths from 50 Conversations• 09:01 Courage Doesn't Always Feel Like Courage• 12:08 Reinvention is Reclamation• 16:09 Growth Demands a Funeral• 19:40 Self-Trust is the Highest Form of Leadership• 26:34 Belonging is the New Power Move• 30:37 Success Without Peace is Failure in Disguise• 32:42 The Body Never Lies• 35:21 Vulnerability is a Leadership Advantage• 38:14 Culture is Imperative• 40:28 Purpose Evolves and So Should You💡 Key Takeaways:• Courage rarely feels heroic in the moment. It feels like boundaries, tiny decisions, and showing up while your knees shake.• Reinvention isn’t a rebrand. It is a return to your core values so your inside finally matches your outside.• Belonging is created, not found. When you stop auditioning for approval, the right rooms appear and your leadership compounds.You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.🔥 Feeling inspired? Don’t keep it to yourself! Subscribe, share and follow Beyond the Quo, and give us a five-star rating so more people can listen and learn!✨ Connect and Follow. Caribbean Power. Global Impact.🌍 Follow @wewhistleglobal on Instagram💌 Contact stacey@wewhistleglobal.com | denise@wewhistleglobal.com
