Impact Innovators with Felicia Ford introduces you to the game-changing leaders, social entrepreneurs, and disruptors who are redefining the future of community-driven brands. Each episode takes you into a solo lesson with Felicia or real conversations with visionaries making waves—no fluff, just hard-hitting, practical approaches to pushing your brand and impact forward.
Impact Innovators is built for those ready to challenge the status quo and overcome hurdles in social innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your change-making journey, each episode equips you with the tools to deepen your impact and scale your influence. Beyond business growth, Felicia is here to guide you through your own evolution as a leader—because thriving in change starts from within.
If you’re driven to create lasting impact, overcome barriers, and lead with confidence, this podcast is your blueprint. Every episode helps you not only grow your business but evolve as a changemaker, building lasting momentum in the world of social good.
Tune in, transform, and lead the movement you were meant to create.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The opinions of guests are their own and not a reflection of Felicia or Felicia Ford & Co.® For personalized guidance, consult with a qualified professional.
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Impact Innovators with Felicia Ford introduces you to the game-changing leaders, social entrepreneurs, and disruptors who are redefining the future of community-driven brands. Each episode takes you into a solo lesson with Felicia or real conversations with visionaries making waves—no fluff, just hard-hitting, practical approaches to pushing your brand and impact forward.
Impact Innovators is built for those ready to challenge the status quo and overcome hurdles in social innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your change-making journey, each episode equips you with the tools to deepen your impact and scale your influence. Beyond business growth, Felicia is here to guide you through your own evolution as a leader—because thriving in change starts from within.
If you’re driven to create lasting impact, overcome barriers, and lead with confidence, this podcast is your blueprint. Every episode helps you not only grow your business but evolve as a changemaker, building lasting momentum in the world of social good.
Tune in, transform, and lead the movement you were meant to create.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The opinions of guests are their own and not a reflection of Felicia or Felicia Ford & Co.® For personalized guidance, consult with a qualified professional.
061 | Superwoman Syndrome: The Cost of Being Everything to Everyone w/ Dr. Venessa Perry
Impact Innovators with Felicia Ford
21 minutes 24 seconds
6 months ago
061 | Superwoman Syndrome: The Cost of Being Everything to Everyone w/ Dr. Venessa Perry
Why are Black women still expected to carry everything without complaint?
They keep telling Black women to be strong, to push through, to hold it all together. But what they never address is the damage that message leaves behind—mentally, physically, emotionally. The burnout, the silence, the pressure to succeed at the expense of our well-being.
If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still paying too high a price, you're not imagining it. You're navigating systems that were never designed with your safety in mind.
In this special National Black Girl Month™ episode, you're invited into a powerful conversation with Dr. Vanessa Perry, global thought leader, psychologist, and CEO of The Perry Group. Alongside Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown, we explore what Superwoman Syndrome actually costs Black women—and how to stop carrying what was never ours to begin with.
This episode answers the unspoken questions so many Black women ask themselves:
Why do I feel like success is wearing me down?
Is it possible to lead without losing myself?
How do I reclaim peace when the world expects performance?
Dr. Perry shares insights from over 25 years of research and executive advising in Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies, and high-level leadership spaces. Together, we discuss how to name the cycle, build supportive community, and create spaces—personally and professionally—where Black women no longer have to prove themselves to belong.
This isn’t just about workplace equity. It’s about redefining what thriving looks like on our own terms.
→ Learn more and access your free toolkit at nationalblackgirlmonth.com→ Join our virtual community: facebook.com/groups/nationalblackgirlmonth→ Connect with Dr. Venessa Perry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/venessam/→ Connect with Dr. Rikesha Fry Brown: www.instagram.com/dr.rikesha→ Connect with Felicia Ford: www.threads.net/@friendscallmefe
Join Momentum Lab: https://lab.feliciafordandco.comAbout Dr. Venessa Perry:Dr. Venessa M. Perry is a trailblazing organizational psychologist, executive coach, author, and global thought leader, recognized for her dynamic impact in shaping inclusive, high-performing organizations. As the visionary Founder and CEO of Health Resources Solutions dba The Perry Group, she has led the firm for over 25 years, delivering transformational leadership and organizational development consulting with an unwavering commitment to equity. Her expertise has empowered C-suite executives at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profits to drive meaningful, sustainable change for their organizations and communities. Dr. Venessa's groundbreaking research centers on the career mobility and well-being of Black and Brown women in the workplace, with a focus on gendered racism and the often-overlooked impact of peri(menopause) on leadership potential. Her forthcoming book, The Path to Inclusivity: How to Create Safety, Well-Being, and Belonging for Black Women in Financial Services, set to be released by Palgrave and Macmillan in early 2025, is already being hailed as a must-read for executives committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. A powerhouse speaker and contributor, Dr. Venessa is in high demand across national and international stages, where she has captivated audiences on topics such as leadership, equity, and women's health in the workplace. She has been featured on a variety of influential podcasts, including Intentional Conversations, Wills, Women and Wealth, What’s Possible, Embodied Justice, and The WhatNow Movement. In July 2024, she delivered a landmark presentation on peri(menopause) in the workplace at the Diversity Network Inclusion Festival in the UK, sparking global dialogue. Named one of the top leadership voices on LinkedIn and consistently recognized as one of Washington, DC’s top executive coaches from 2022 to 2024, Dr. Venessa’s thought leadership continues to shape the future of business and organizational health. She has
Impact Innovators with Felicia Ford
Impact Innovators with Felicia Ford introduces you to the game-changing leaders, social entrepreneurs, and disruptors who are redefining the future of community-driven brands. Each episode takes you into a solo lesson with Felicia or real conversations with visionaries making waves—no fluff, just hard-hitting, practical approaches to pushing your brand and impact forward.
Impact Innovators is built for those ready to challenge the status quo and overcome hurdles in social innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your change-making journey, each episode equips you with the tools to deepen your impact and scale your influence. Beyond business growth, Felicia is here to guide you through your own evolution as a leader—because thriving in change starts from within.
If you’re driven to create lasting impact, overcome barriers, and lead with confidence, this podcast is your blueprint. Every episode helps you not only grow your business but evolve as a changemaker, building lasting momentum in the world of social good.
Tune in, transform, and lead the movement you were meant to create.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice. The opinions of guests are their own and not a reflection of Felicia or Felicia Ford & Co.® For personalized guidance, consult with a qualified professional.
