Ungovernable Women: Two fixers. Nothing off limits.

Portia Mount
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Ungovernable Women Podcast.  Portia Mount and Jabu Dayton are fractional executives, the people behind the scenes that organizations call when something is genuinely broken. Together they've been inside boardrooms and culture crises at the highest levels of business.  Every episode, they bring what they actually saw, not the case study version, not the LinkedIn version, the real thing. What happens when a CEO can’t make the hard call. What leadership looks like under pressure versus what it looks like onstage.  This isn’t a podcast about women in business. It’s a podcast about what work actually is told by two practitioners who’ve been inside it at the highest levels, Stay ungovernable.

  1. 3d ago

    Who is Driving the Bus?

    Delegation without structure is not empowerment, it’s abandonment with better PR. Portia and Jabu explore the critical issues of leadership and organizational health. They discuss how poor management practices, lack of emotional intelligence, and weak governance can undermine company success and how leaders can transform their approach for better results. Referenced in episode: Pivot Episode 723: ‘60 Minutes’ Meltdown, Trump’s Intel Chief Pick, and Apple’s Next Big Bet Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Jabu Dayton on LinkedIn Instagram @ungovernablexwomen TikTok @ungovernablewomen

  2. Aug 12

    Being “Fixers” in Organizational Chaos

    Corporate boardrooms. Startup chaos. Different worlds, same story: someone has to be the fixer. Portia Mount and Jabu Dayton join forces as co-hosts for Season 6 of Ungovernable Women to talk about what it takes to hold organizations together, and the particular weight of doing that work as Black women in those spaces. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Jabu Dayton on LinkedIn Instagram @ungovernablexwomen TikTok @ungovernablewomen

    Being “Fixers” in Organizational Chaos

  3. 06/27/2025

    Intentional Community Building with Amy Jah

    Portia is joined by Amy Jah for a conversation about the importance of community in business. Amy is the owner of American Moving and Hauling and the founder of the Sugar Mamas Movement. She shares her entrepreneurial story and explains how her experience led her to build the supportive and powerful community she wished she had when she started her career. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn American Moving and Hauling Website Sugar Mamas Movement Website

  4. 05/16/2025

    Awaken your Rebel Soul with Shelley Paxton

    Shelley Paxton, author, speaker, and Chief Soul Officer, joins Portia today for a discussion around what happens when you wake up and realize you want something different out of your life and career. Shelley talks about the power of being honest with yourself and giving yourself permission to rebel for who you really are. Learn how to define your own success and be your authentic self. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Books mentioned in this episode: Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel’s Guide to Finding Your Best Life by Shelley Paxton, The Wild Why: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder by Laura Munson, and The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Shelley Paxton on LinkedIn Shelley Paxton’s Website

  5. 05/09/2025

    Driven to Serve with Tracey Cesen

    Portia welcomes Tracey Cesen, Founder & CEO of Forever Human.ai, for an inspiring conversation about her journey as a tech entrepreneur. Tracey reflects on how a deep-rooted desire to serve has guided her from the beginning of her career, and continues to shape her leadership today. She opens up about the challenges and insights gained as a young working mom with a growing family, and how those experiences have strengthened her approach to leading with optimism, empathy, and purpose. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Tracey Cesen on LinkedIn Forever Human.ai’s Website

  6. 04/25/2025

    Mini Pod: Time Management & Self-Care for the Sandwich Generation

    Portia talks about the challenges faced by the sandwich generation - those simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents. She shares her approach to time management and self-care, emphasizing the importance of nurturing yourself first in order to better support those who depend on you. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Portia Mount on LinkedIn

  7. 03/21/2025

    Transform Your Life with Dr. Shaurice Mullins

    We are living in unique and challenging times, and this conversation with Dr. Shaurice Mullins will encourage and inspire you. Hear Dr. M’s journey of transformation and learn how identifying your core values will help you make decisions. Dr. M shares her perspective on affirmations and manifestation and provides practical advice to help you live the happy and fulfilling life you want. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Book mentioned in this episode: The Invincibility Code: How to Shift the Trajectory of Your Life and Crystalize a New Reality by Dr. Shaurice Mullins. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Dr. Shaurice Mullins on Instagram Dr. Shaurice Mullins on LinkedIn Dr. Shaurice Mullins’ Website

  8. 12/06/2024

    Startups, Scaleups, and Transformative Leadership with Jabu Dayton

    We talk with Jabu Dayton, Chief People Officer and HR consultant, about her career experience in tech startups. Her candid insights reveal how embracing confidence and assertiveness can help women, especially, overcome imposter syndrome and make meaningful strides in the tech industry. Jabu shares personal anecdotes about the startup world, shedding light on the importance of advocating for fair compensation and legal compliance - essential tools for overcoming missed opportunities and achieving equity in the workplace. Have a question or comment? Email us at ungovernablewomen@gmail.com. Book mentioned in this episode: The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss. Portia Mount on LinkedIn Tiffany Waddell Tate on LinkedIn Jabu Dayton on LinkedIn Jabu Dayton’s Website

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Ungovernable Women Podcast.  Portia Mount and Jabu Dayton are fractional executives, the people behind the scenes that organizations call when something is genuinely broken. Together they've been inside boardrooms and culture crises at the highest levels of business.  Every episode, they bring what they actually saw, not the case study version, not the LinkedIn version, the real thing. What happens when a CEO can’t make the hard call. What leadership looks like under pressure versus what it looks like onstage.  This isn’t a podcast about women in business. It’s a podcast about what work actually is told by two practitioners who’ve been inside it at the highest levels, Stay ungovernable.

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