Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness

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Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness is a business leadership program that brings boardroom-level insight to today’s most complex and high-stakes corporate environments. Each episode explores real-world challenges in leadership, workplace culture, compliance, and organizational risk, offering candid conversations and practical perspectives on the pressures executives face when critical decisions must be made.

  1. Jul 17 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 07-16-26) Water Equity and the Power of Relational Leadership

    Host Vikita Poindexter welcomes Victor Griego for a conversation about water equity, community empowerment, and the systemic barriers affecting access to clean water. They explore accountability, education, resilience, and how service, relationships, and shared interests can create lasting leadership and meaningful change.

  2. Jul 8 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 07-02-26) Water, Community, and Lasting Change

    Host Vikita Poindexter welcomes Victor Griego, President of WELL, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, water equity, and community impact. Together, they discuss the importance of developing leaders, addressing systemic challenges through education, balancing immediate crises with long-term solutions, and empowering communities to advocate for meaningful change. Victor also shares personal experiences that shaped his leadership philosophy, emphasizing service, relationships, accountability, and building a legacy rooted in equity and compassion.

  3. Jun 18 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 06-18-26) Technology, Leadership, and Purpose in a Digital World

    In this inspiring episode of Leading with Grace, Grit, and Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter sits down with Juan Guevara, CEO of NOW Media, Emmy-Nominated Technology Expert, and International Technology Journalist, for a powerful conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, technology, and personal purpose. Drawing from more than two decades of experience in technology, media, cybersecurity, and business, Juan shares how leaders can use technology as a force for empowerment rather than division. He discusses the impact of social media on society, the importance of clarity and service-driven leadership, and why true success comes from focusing on purpose rather than profit.

  4. Jun 12 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 06-11-26) Transforming Waste into Energy with AI

    In this insightful episode of Leading with Grace, Grit, and Greatness, host Vikitta Poindexter sits down with Todd Thomas, Founder and CEO of Woodchuck AI, bestselling author of Hyperscale, and a recognized thought leader in artificial intelligence, sustainability, and energy innovation. Together, they explore how emerging technologies are reshaping industries, driving energy demand, and creating new opportunities for sustainable growth. Todd shares how Woodchuck AI is revolutionizing waste management by using AI-powered image recognition to divert construction waste from landfills, recover valuable materials, and convert resources into renewable energy. The conversation highlights the importance of leadership in navigating technological change, adopting AI responsibly, and rethinking waste as a source of value rather than a burden.

  5. Jun 4 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 06-04-26)The Hidden Cost of Unhealed Leadership: Turning Pain Into Purpose

    In this powerful episode of Leading With Grace, Grit, and Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter explores a critical but often overlooked leadership challenge: the impact of unhealed emotional wounds on leadership effectiveness. While many leaders appear successful, confident, and high-performing on the outside, unresolved pain, burnout, betrayal, rejection, and past trauma can quietly influence how they lead, communicate, and build relationships. Vikita examines how unhealed brokenness can manifest through reactive communication, lack of empathy, micromanagement, emotional inconsistency, distrust, unresolved anger, and an unhealthy dependence on achievement for self-worth. She also reveals the hidden costs of leading while wounded, including damaged workplace cultures, employee turnover, strained personal relationships, burnout, loneliness, and loss of trust. Chapters (00:00:00) - Broken Leaders: How to Lead With Grace, Grit and(00:06:23) - What Makes a Leader So Difficult?(00:08:32) - How to Heal a Broken Leader(00:11:20) - Heal Your Soul: The Cost of Leading While Unhealed(00:12:55) - What's the Cost of Being Unhealed?(00:18:49) - The Cost of Unhealed Leadership(00:23:06) - What is your unhealed pain?(00:23:46) - Unhealed Leadership: The Cost of Broken Leadership(00:24:51) - What Healing Requirement for Leaders(00:27:51) - Healing also requires boundaries(00:31:20) - Healing Leaders: The Work of Being Realists(00:34:26) - Leading With Grace(00:37:39) - Healing Leaders: What becomes possible when leaders heal?(00:41:50) - Broken Leaders: How to Get Out of the Dark(00:42:27) - Broken Leaders: What They Do(00:43:17) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness

  6. May 29 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 05-28-26) Leading Through Authenticity: A Conversation with Carlos Martin

    In this inspiring episode of Leading With Grace, Grit, and Greatness, host Vikita Pointdexter welcomes Carlos Martin, co-founder of Continuum Leadership and executive coach, for a powerful conversation about personal growth, authentic leadership, and the inner work required to lead others effectively. Drawing from his own journey as an immigrant who overcame self-doubt and insecurity, Carlos shares how coaching transformed his life and became his calling. Together, Vikita and Carlos explore topics such as imposter syndrome, emotional intelligence, vulnerability, self-awareness, and the stories leaders tell themselves that can either empower or limit their potential. The discussion dives into the challenges faced by today’s leaders—from building trust and meaningful workplace relationships to balancing performance with humanity in an increasingly fast-paced and technology-driven world. Carlos offers practical insights on coaching, mentorship, personal development, and how leaders can move beyond transactional thinking to create deeper, more authentic connections with their teams. Chapters (00:00:00) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness(00:01:57) - Carlos on Coaching(00:06:21) - How to Help a Client Through a Difficult Time(00:09:46) - Coach and Mentor: What's The Difference?(00:13:30) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness(00:17:20) - How to Coach a Leader's Change(00:21:48) - Boskoe Fitness(00:22:00) - Emotional Intelligence as a Coach Topic(00:26:06) - What Does the Coach Do To Get refueled?(00:29:34) - Coaching With Others: Personal Stories(00:32:43) - How to Slow Down Your Leadership(00:34:50) - When Do You Need to Reevaluate Your Leadership(00:36:58) - Leading With Grace, Grit & Greatness(00:39:10) - How Do You Get Leaders to Change?(00:41:12) - Understanding Fear in the C Suite(00:44:00) - What are the 3 most challenging things that you see currently when you(00:46:03) - Leadership Evolving: The Uncertainty of AI(00:48:59) - Carlos Martin on Leading With Truth

  7. May 21 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 05-21-26) Financial Clarity, Profitability & Business Resilience with CPA Harsh Dadha

    In this powerful episode of Leading with Grace, Grit, and Greatness, host Vikita explores the real financial challenges business owners face with CPA and business strategist Harsh Dadha. From cash flow and profitability to compliance, leadership, and long-term resilience, this conversation delivers practical insight for entrepreneurs, executives, and growing companies. Learn how financial clarity impacts decision-making, why strong systems build trust, and how resilient leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence and integrity. Featuring expert advice on pricing, business growth, internal controls, leadership discipline, and sustainable success, this episode is essential viewing for anyone serious about building a profitable and lasting business. Stream now on NOW Media TV. Chapters (00:00:00) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness(00:00:29) - Leading With Grace, Grit & Greatness(00:02:20) - Financial Blind Spots(00:03:45) - Revenue is vanity, cash flow is reality(00:04:44) - 4 Numbers Business Leaders Need to Know Before Expanding, Scaling(00:06:02) - What do you think creates so much financial confusion?(00:07:12) - Feeling Overwhelmed by the Numbers?(00:09:54) - Return to Leading With Grace, Grit and Great(00:11:23) - How to Make a Real Profits(00:12:26) - WSJD Live: Business Owners and Pricing(00:14:25) - How to manage expenses in a business(00:15:41) - How Cash Flow Affects Business Owners' Emotions(00:17:10) - Can a Leader Pursue Profit While Protecting Integrity?(00:19:43) - Compliance and Internal Controls(00:20:27) - In the Audit Environment, Mistakes Are Made(00:21:48) - Are small businesses more vulnerable to fraud and financial breakdown?(00:24:06) - What Makes a Small Business So Vulnerable?(00:26:43) - Systems for Growth(00:29:18) - Leading With Grace, Grit & Greatness(00:30:58) - What Makes Small Business Financial Resiliency?(00:32:27) - What Mindset Shifts Are Business Owners Need for Accounting?(00:33:36) - What Do Entrepreneurs Need Most to Know About Money and Leadership?(00:34:45) - Vikita On Human Centered HR(00:36:19) - What Does Leading With Grace and Greatness Mean to You?

  8. Apr 23 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (aired 04-23-26) Dr. Mike on Healthcare, Leadership & Honest Med Spa

    In this powerful episode of Leading With Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Nikita Poindexter sits down with Dr. Mike, founder of Honest Med Spa, to explore leadership in modern healthcare. From urgent care pressures to building a patient-centered concierge practice, Dr. Mike shares his journey, challenges, and mission to restore trust in medicine. Discover how empathy, integrity, and listening redefine patient care, plus insights on weight loss, aesthetics, regenerative medicine, and the realities of insurance-driven systems. This episode is a must-watch for healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking inspiration on leading with purpose, resilience, and authenticity. Chapters (00:00:00) - Leading With Grace, Grit and Greatness(00:00:44) - How caregiving changed my life(00:03:28) - How to care for your skin with no insurance(00:05:13) - What Makes a Healthcare Leader?(00:08:20) - Urgent Care Is Insurance Driven(00:11:41) - Private Practice Confrontation(00:16:16) - What do patients need most from a medical provider?(00:17:09) - How to grow your business on a part-time basis(00:19:06) - How to go from a full-time provider to a part-(00:23:05) - How to Get the Most Out of Your Botox(00:24:57) - Are You Becoming a Concierge Doctor?(00:26:57) - HOLIDAXA MED SPEAK: Esthetics and(00:31:53) - Former LA Med Spa Provider opens up in Tennessee(00:34:04) - Do All Your Anesthetics Well?(00:36:10) - Dr. Mike at Honest Med Spa(00:39:19) - Dr. James Dobson on His Personal Growth(00:41:46) - What advice would you give aspiring medical professionals?(00:43:22) - How to Protect Your Peace and Personal Wellbeing(00:44:33) - How Honest Med Spa will leave a legacy(00:46:19) - What would you say to hospital CEOs about quality of care?(00:49:16) - What Does That Dash Mean For Your Personal Legacy?(00:50:23) - Dr. Mike

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Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness is a business leadership program that brings boardroom-level insight to today’s most complex and high-stakes corporate environments. Each episode explores real-world challenges in leadership, workplace culture, compliance, and organizational risk, offering candid conversations and practical perspectives on the pressures executives face when critical decisions must be made.

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