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Revolutionary Leadership with Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown

Revolutionary Leadership with Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown

By: Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown
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Where Black Women's Stories Become Tomorrow's Blueprints. Revolutionary Leadership is a bi-weekly podcast illuminating the visionary leadership approaches Black women have cultivated for generations. This is a place where innovations are rooted in community care, radical self-prioritization, and collective capacity-building. Hosted by Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown, a cultural architect, racial-equity strategist, and scholar of organizational change, each episode offers intimate, insightful conversations with boundary-breaking leaders across business, politics, culture, and community. Together, they reveal how Black women transform systems not built for them into models of liberation, purpose, and joy. This podcast celebrates brilliance, expands leadership paradigms, and provides actionable frameworks for those ready to lead with courage, care, and clarity. Subscribe now to Revolutionary Leadership where intellectual depth meets authentic storytelling, and where the future of leadership is Black, brilliant, and boldly transformative.2025 Social Sciences
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  • The Power of Peace: Radical Self-Prioritization as Leadership Brilliance with Dr. Zakiya Newland

    The Power of Peace: Radical Self-Prioritization as Leadership Brilliance with Dr. Zakiya Newland
    Mar 26 2026
    In this episode of Revolutionary Leadership, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown is joined by Dr. L. Zakiya Newland, a clinical social worker, educator, and mental health advocate with over 30 years of experience. Together, they explore the concept of radical self-prioritization—not as an indulgence, but as a clinically necessary strategy for sustainable leadership power. Dr. Newland is a Full Professor and Chairperson of the Department of Social Work at Molloy University, founder of LZN Consulting LLC, Convener of Black Family Summit Inc., and President of the Nassau Suffolk Association of Black Social Workers. She began her journey in Harlem, serving as a clinical social worker, community liaison, program developer, and mental health clinic administrator. She offers a clinical reframe of self-care—moving it from a luxury or reward to a strategic infrastructure —with frameworks that help Black women leaders move from depletion to sustainable brilliance, including how to recognize when you're overextended, set boundaries without guilt, and think strategically about the fullness of your leadership experiences. You'll Discover: The 4 A's Framework: A clinical process for moving from depletion to restoration—Acknowledge, Awareness, Action, Acceptance—applied to real scenarios when self-care feels "selfish." The "SAS" as a Signal: Why internal irritation and "salty" responses are biological signals of depletion, not personal failure. 8 Dimensions of Wellness: How Physical, Emotional, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, Occupational, Environmental, and Financial health are interconnected—and which dimensions Black women leaders most neglect. The Fullness of Experiences Framework: How to extract strategic lessons from employment, volunteer work, and contracted roles to build your gifts, skills, and "overall fabulosity." Self-Care as Clinical Necessity: Why rest is strategic infrastructure, not a reward—and how to shift from "should do" to "clinically necessary." Peace as Strategic Positioning: How protecting your peace positions you for sustainable power, not something you earn after achievement. Community Over Google: Why Black-led mental health resources matter more than generic wellness advice—and specific platforms Dr. Newland recommends. Featured Book Dr. Newland highly recommends "Set Boundaries, Find Peace" by Nedra Glover Tawwab, a licensed clinical social worker, for its practical strategies and workbook. Featured Voice Lliane Cannon, a teacher and parent at Deep Root Academy, shares reflections on the impact of equity and fairness teach-ins. She describes how these supportive and intentional conversations create ripple effects, moving students and families from theory to real, actionable dialogue. Mrs. Cannon highlights how centering fairness and inclusion equips children with the tools to navigate the world with empathy and critical thinking. Where to Find Dr. Lisa Zakiya Newland Websites: blackfamilysummit.org | setupthewin.com Instagram: @Educate2ElevateCS LinkedIn: Lisa Zakiya Newland Strategic Leadership Reflection This week, identify one boundary you need to reinforce as strategic protection. Walk through the 4 A's: ACKNOWLEDGE: What is actually happening in this area of your life? AWARENESS: What is the cost of not setting this boundary? ACTION: What is one specific step you can take to reinforce it? ACCEPTANCE: Can you accept that protecting your peace is part of your leadership brilliance? About the Host: This podcast is hosted by Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown, CEO of kmb Consultancy and cultural architect specializing in revolutionary leadership and organizational transformation, and author of Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women (August 2026). Drawing on her entrepreneurial experience and a career spanning nonprofits, academia, and Fortune 100 companies, Dr. Kerry equips leaders across industries to navigate systems not designed for them, amplify their strategic power, and create environments where equity and innovation flourish. Connect with her here. Join the Conversation: Have you been inspired by this episode? Dr. Kerry invites you to: Leave an honest review sharing how this episode impacted you Share this podcast with a revolutionary leader in your life - we all know someone who needs to hear they're building tomorrow's blueprints Let's Connect: 🌐: RevolutionaryLead.com ✉️: DrKerry@revolutionarylead.com Social Media: @RevolutionaryLead Credits: Intro and outro music: "Feeling Free" by Jesse Lawrence (Epidemic Sound) A Crackers In Soup production
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    46 mins
  • Burnout Is Information: Why Joy Is Your Strategic Leadership Edge with Dr. Kerriann Peart

    Burnout Is Information: Why Joy Is Your Strategic Leadership Edge with Dr. Kerriann Peart
    Mar 12 2026
    In this midpoint episode of Revolutionary Leadership, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown is joined by Dr. Kerriann Peart, an international leadership strategist and the founder of Peart Consulting LLC, for a profound exploration of burnout, cultural identity, and the radical reclamation of joy as a leadership necessity—not a luxury. With over 17 years of experience spanning nonprofit HIV/AIDS advocacy, healthcare, education, and corporate leadership, Dr. Kerriann brings a global perspective rooted in her Jamaican heritage and her current work in Barbados. After navigating three distinct cycles of burnout that led to severe self-disassociation, she transformed her approach to focus on emotional intelligence, cultural intelligence, and embodied authenticity. Today, she serves as a part-time professor at the University of the West Indies and consults on regional health initiatives, helping Caribbean and Caribbean American women professionals lead with dignity, wholeness, and authentic presence. Together, Dr. Kerry and Dr. Kerriann examine how traditional leadership playbooks often reward depletion over sustainability, why joy is not something we earn after success but a form of intelligence that reshapes how we lead, and what becomes possible when Black women stop abandoning themselves to succeed. They discuss the "disassociation trap" of performing identities that are not our own, how returning to the body's wisdom acts as a catalyst for transformation, and why Caribbean women's excellence is often exploited rather than celebrated. You'll Discover: Burnout as a Systemic Signal: Understanding that exhaustion is often a sign of a system's incompatibility with your humanity rather than a personal weakness. Dr. Kerriann shares how three cycles of burnout taught her that "I am whole as I am, with my authenticity, given my heritage, identity, and cultural nuances." The Identity Performance Trap: Dr. Kerriann's powerful insight: "I didn't know I was Black until I moved to the United States." How navigating imposed racial identities in American corporate spaces creates specific burnout patterns for Caribbean and immigrant Black women. Joy as Self-Calibration, Not Indulgence: Moving beyond social media versions of "happiness" toward what Dr. Kerriann calls a "yummy space" of internal alignment and responsibility. Joy as a relaxed butterfly feeling—subtle but wholesome—that tells you when you're in authentic alignment. The Exploitation of Excellence: How Caribbean women's high standards and quality work are often misread as an opportunity to overextend and exploit rather than celebrate. "Because we do our work at a particular level and quality, people think that means pile everything on us." The Body's Wisdom - Womb and Gut Intelligence: Why listening to the "womb" and "gut" provides a level of truth that logic often misses, especially for women of the African diaspora. Dr. Kerriann: "My whole womb said no... I bypassed my gut." Heritage as Power Source: How reconnecting with heritage—whether Caribbean roots or more distant African ancestry—provides access to wisdom and practices that sustained our people through impossible conditions. The jihad concept: internal conflict between performing imposed identities versus living in authentic wholeness. The Ripple Effect of One Leader's Calibration: How one leader's shift toward sustainable brilliance and authentic presence creates a beacon of permission for the entire organization. When Black women lead from reclaimed joy, we don't just change how we work—we change what leadership makes possible. Where to Find Dr. Kerriann Peart Website: https://peartconsulting.org/home LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerriannpeart/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kerri_p/ Email: hello@peartconsulting.org Featured Voice District Attorney in Suburban Georgia shares reflections on working with Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown. She describes a unique process of drilling down into important issues with mindfulness and productivity, supported by Dr. Kerry's "keeping receipts" to ensure accountability to one's own promises. This District Attorney highlights how this relatable, confident guidance helps groups move from problem identification to being truly solutions-oriented. This Episode Includes a Strategic Leadership Reflection This episode includes a powerful reflection to help you move from burnout to calibration: ✓ Pause and ask: What actually feels good in my body right now, regardless of what "should" feel good? ✓ Identify one decision this week that can be guided by that feeling of alignment. ✓ Examine your leadership culture: Are you rewarding depletion and midnight emails, or supporting wholeness? ✓ Reframe your perspective: Is joy a reward for later, or the fuel that makes your current work possible? If this conversation spoke to you, share it with a leader or professional who is navigating the weight of performance and is ready to trade burnout for ...
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    52 mins
  • The First Chair: Political Intelligence in Traditional Institutions with Stephanie Medina

    The First Chair: Political Intelligence in Traditional Institutions with Stephanie Medina
    Feb 26 2026
    In this episode of Revolutionary Leadership, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown is joined by Stephanie Medina, Court Administrator for the Circuit Court for Baltimore County, for a powerful conversation about institutional leadership, equity in public systems, and what it means to steward justice with courage and clarity. With more than 14 years of service in the Maryland Judiciary—across both Baltimore City and Baltimore County—Stephanie made history in October 2022 as the first female and first person of color appointed to her role. From her early work as Program Coordinator for the Baltimore Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to serving internationally as Deputy Director General for the Belize Red Cross, Stephanie brings a global, systems-level perspective to leadership inside complex public institutions. Together, Dr. Kerry and Stephanie explore what it means to lead within legacy systems while advancing innovation, accountability, and cultural responsiveness. They examine the unseen labor of public sector leadership, the responsibility of building organizational climates where teams can thrive, and how representation at the highest levels reshapes what future leadership looks like. You'll Discover: Leading Inside the System: How to create forward movement within institutions bound by tradition, policy, and public scrutiny. Historic Leadership Moments: What it means to carry the weight—and opportunity—of being the first. Coalition Building as Political Intelligence: How trust relationships across committees, councils, and jurisdictions create solutions and strategic power. Public Service as Calling: How Stephanie's international and domestic leadership experiences inform her approach to systems change. Credentialed and Grounded: The role of professional development, including the Certified Court Executive designation, in strengthening institutional leadership. Featured Voice Diana Becton, District Attorney for Contra Costa County, California, shares reflections on the evolving role of prosecutors in advancing justice, equity, and community trust. As a leader who has consistently centered reform and accountability, DA Becton speaks to the importance of courageous public service and how cross-system collaboration strengthens outcomes for communities. This Episode Includes a Strategic Leadership Reflection A Political Intelligence Reflection to help you: ✓ Identify one organizational dynamic or decision-making process you don't fully understand ✓ Map formal and informal power structures ✓ Ask: Who really influences this? What unwritten rules govern it? ✓ Determine how a deeper understanding could create more equitable outcomes If this conversation resonated, share it with a public sector leader, administrator, or changemaker navigating the responsibility of leading within complex systems. About the Host: This podcast is hosted by Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown, founder and CEO of kmb Consultancy and cultural architect specializing in revolutionary leadership and organizational transformation and author of Revolutionary Leadership: A Power Playbook for Black Women." Drawing on her entrepreneurial experience and a career spanning nonprofits, academia, and Fortune 100 companies, Dr. Kerry equips leaders across industries to navigate systems not designed for them, amplify their strategic power, and create environments where equity and innovation flourish. Connect with her here. Join the Conversation: Have you been inspired by this episode? Dr. Kerry invites you to: Leave an honest review sharing how this episode impacted you Share this podcast with a revolutionary leader in your life - we all know someone who needs to hear they're building tomorrow's blueprints Let's Connect: 🌐: RevolutionaryLead.com ✉️: DrKerry@revolutionarylead.com Social Media: @RevolutionaryLead Credits: Intro and outro music: "Feeling Free" by Jesse Lawrence (Epidemic Sound) A Crackers In Soup production
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    43 mins
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