Coffee Chat Pod

Diondria Brown

🔥Welcome to "Coffee Chat Pod" YouTube Channel🔥 Coffee Chat Pod is your ultimate destination for Mentorship & Leadership for Black Professionals in Business and Tech. The Coffee Chat is a podcast and video series designed for Black professionals, especially mid-career women, navigating the business and tech world with boldness, brilliance, and authenticity. Through intentional storytelling, mentorship moments, and coffee-fueled conversations, we unpack the real experiences behind career transitions, leadership growth, tech trends, and navigating identity in the workplace. Stay with this channel and enjoy all the podcasts! 🔥Please subscribe to "Coffee Chat Pod" YouTube Channel with hit the notification 🔔 icon to get all the next update videos🔥 #CoffeeChatPod #blackprofessionals   #BlackLeadership  #BlackWomenInTech  #MentorshipMatters  #CareerGrowth  #AuthenticLeadership #BlackExcellence  #ImposterSyndrome  #TechTalks #LeadershipDevelopment  #BlackInTech #shorts

Episodes

  1. Discovery > Demo: The Cyber Pre-Sales Playbook (CISSP + Army Intel Vet)

    FEB 25

    Discovery > Demo: The Cyber Pre-Sales Playbook (CISSP + Army Intel Vet)

    In this episode of The Coffee Chat Podcast, Diondria sits down with cybersecurity expert and Solutions Consultant Shanikqua Burks—an Army Intelligence veteran, CISSP-certified professional, and founder of Pre-Sales Advancement and Training Hood (PATH). With over 18 years of experience in federal cybersecurity and enterprise technology, Shanikqua breaks down what it really takes to succeed in cyber and pre-sales—from translating complex security concepts for executives to building trust that actually closes deals. This conversation is for the builders, the protectors, and anyone navigating the intersection of risk, technology, and business impact. Whether you're trying to break into cybersecurity, pivot into pre-sales, or level up your career, this episode is a masterclass in strategy, mindset, and long-term growth. 🔗 Connect with ShanikquaLinkedIn: Shanikqua Burks Instagram / Threads: @SBsellsTech P.A.T.H: https://www.buildwithpath.org/ 🚀 Call to ActionIf this episode helped you, share it with someone trying to break into tech, cybersecurity, or pre-sales. Don’t forget to: SubscribeLeave a reviewFollow for more conversations⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:00 – Shanikqua’s journey into cybersecurity 03:00 – What federal cybersecurity looked like then vs now 07:00 – What Zero Trust actually means 11:30 – Simplifying cybersecurity for executives 13:00 – The challenge of selling in federal markets 14:00 – What a Solutions Consultant actually does 17:00 – What separates top SEs from average 20:00 – From $150K to $250K: what changes 22:00 – Discovery vs Demo (key moment) 29:00 – Building PATH and mentoring others 32:00 – Confidence and navigating imposter syndrome 34:00 – Mindset shifts for career growth 37:00 – When to pivot roles 38:00 – Building your personal brand 40:00 – Breaking into pre-sales and cyber 43:00 – Lightning round 45:00 – Final advice

    45 min
  2. Your Pivot is Your Superpower: From TV Producer to Media Founder

    12/03/2025

    Your Pivot is Your Superpower: From TV Producer to Media Founder

    Why Your Pivot Is Your Superpower: Tatiana Mott on Owning Your Power & Building a Media Brand | Coffee Chat w/ Diondria Brown What happens when a shy, 5’9” introvert gets told she’ll never make it in entertainment… and then turns every setback into rocket fuel? Tatiana Mott (founder of Our Power Media) sits down with Diondria Brown and gets REAL about: Leaving a New York TV producer career two weeks before the 2023 writer’s strike Moving to Houston with zero family, one fake “friend,” and a hurricane knocking out power the day she decided to start her company Turning heartbreak, betrayal, and rock-bottom moments into the foundation of a purpose-driven media brand Why she primarily works with Black-owned and mission-aligned businesses Teaching introverts and neurodivergent entrepreneurs how to speak confidently on camera and in rooms The responsibility (and power) of storytelling in an era of AI deepfakes and propaganda Exclusive: First public announcement of the Our Power Summit coming March 20-21, 2026! If you’ve ever had to start over, protect your voice, or turn a forced pivot into your greatest glow-up — this episode will light you up. ☕ Timestamps (YouTube Chapters) 00:00 Welcome to Coffee Chat 00:29 Meet Tatiana Mott – Our Power Media 01:53 Writer’s strike forces the ultimate pivot 02:51 Duke math major → theater → TV producer → founder 04:26 How a shy introvert learned to light up rooms 07:29 Helping introverts become “Confidently Captivating” 12:36 The hardest pivot: Houston, betrayal & rock bottom 19:32 Giving yourself grace when everything falls apart 23:49 Marrying purpose with profit 29:34 The #1 mistake people make with storytelling 32:10 Protecting your voice after dimming your light 35:30 Why truth in media matters more than ever 38:28 The current state of Black creators in media 41:10 Exclusive: Our Power Summit 2026 announced! 41:56 Coffee Shot Rapid-Fire Round 🔥 Rapid-Fire Highlights Introvert anthem: India.Arie – Private Party Hype song: Dutty Wine Biggest myth about introverts: “We don’t like to talk” Current mantra: “Your vision is never too big”

    47 min
  3. 11/12/2025

    #1 Leadership Mistake Costing You Your Dream Team (Fix It Fast) w/ Dr. KJ Haywood

    #1 Leadership Mistake Costing You Your Dream Team (Fix It Fast) – Dr. KJ Haywood What’s the difference between a boss and a leader? One loses their best people. The other builds legacies. In this raw, note-worthy episode of Coffee Chat Podcast, host De’Andrea Brown sits down with Dr. KJ Haywood — PhD in Ethics & Business, AI governance pioneer, and leadership disruptor — to unpack the #1 mistake new leaders make that sends teams running. You’ll discover: How Dr. KJ went from “bossy kid” to burning out her team in her 30sThe grunt work that landed her HR Director in 1 year — no certifications neededWhy solitude is the secret to unshakable confidenceThe truth about imposter syndrome: it’s just fear wearing a titleWhy success is lonely — and how to thrive when unicorns don’t run in packsThe daily choice that turns followers into leaders with purposeIf you’re a millennial, Gen Z, or rising leader tired of waiting for permission — this episode is your wake-up call. Perfect for: Aspiring managers | Entrepreneurs | Corporate climbers | Anyone ready to stop losing talent and start leading with impact Listen now. Take notes. Level up. ☕ Host: Diondria Brown Guest: Dr. KJ Haywood Show: Coffee Chat Podcast Tags: Leadership, Personal Growth, Career Advice, Women in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Self Development Follow us: Instagram: @thecoffeechatpod__ LinkedIn: Coffee Chat Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeChatPod Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – “I came out the womb bossy” 04:32 – Grunt work = leadership gold 09:46 – Follower mode vs. leader mode 18:42 – Reinventing every 5 years 27:11 – Solitude = power 38:43 – Imposter syndrome is fear 48:40 – Advice to her 30-year-old self 54:34 – Why millennials & Gen Z are disruptors Challenge: This week, choose one small leadership action no one asked you to take. Tag us with your win. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss a brew. ☕

    56 min
  4. #1 Leadership Mistake Costing You Your Dream Team (Fix It Fast) – Dr. KJ Haywood

    11/12/2025

    #1 Leadership Mistake Costing You Your Dream Team (Fix It Fast) – Dr. KJ Haywood

    #1 Leadership Mistake Costing You Your Dream Team (Fix It Fast) – Dr. KJ Haywood What’s the difference between a boss and a leader? One loses their best people. The other builds legacies. In this raw, note-worthy episode of Coffee Chat Podcast, host De’Andrea Brown sits down with Dr. KJ Haywood — PhD in Ethics & Business, AI governance pioneer, and leadership disruptor — to unpack the #1 mistake new leaders make that sends teams running. You’ll discover: How Dr. KJ went from “bossy kid” to burning out her team in her 30sThe grunt work that landed her HR Director in 1 year — no certifications neededWhy solitude is the secret to unshakable confidenceThe truth about imposter syndrome: it’s just fear wearing a titleWhy success is lonely — and how to thrive when unicorns don’t run in packsThe daily choice that turns followers into leaders with purposeIf you’re a millennial, Gen Z, or rising leader tired of waiting for permission — this episode is your wake-up call. Perfect for: Aspiring managers | Entrepreneurs | Corporate climbers | Anyone ready to stop losing talent and start leading with impact Listen now. Take notes. Level up. ☕ Host: Diondria Brown Guest: Dr. KJ Haywood Show: Coffee Chat Podcast Tags: Leadership, Personal Growth, Career Advice, Women in Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Self Development Follow us: Instagram: @thecoffeechatpod__ LinkedIn: Coffee Chat Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CoffeeChatPod Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 01:35 – “I came out the womb bossy” 04:32 – Grunt work = leadership gold 09:46 – Follower mode vs. leader mode 18:42 – Reinventing every 5 years 27:11 – Solitude = power 38:43 – Imposter syndrome is fear 48:40 – Advice to her 30-year-old self 54:34 – Why millennials & Gen Z are disruptors Challenge: This week, choose one small leadership action no one asked you to take. Tag us with your win. New episodes every Wednesday. Subscribe so you never miss a brew. ☕

    56 min

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🔥Welcome to "Coffee Chat Pod" YouTube Channel🔥 Coffee Chat Pod is your ultimate destination for Mentorship & Leadership for Black Professionals in Business and Tech. The Coffee Chat is a podcast and video series designed for Black professionals, especially mid-career women, navigating the business and tech world with boldness, brilliance, and authenticity. Through intentional storytelling, mentorship moments, and coffee-fueled conversations, we unpack the real experiences behind career transitions, leadership growth, tech trends, and navigating identity in the workplace. Stay with this channel and enjoy all the podcasts! 🔥Please subscribe to "Coffee Chat Pod" YouTube Channel with hit the notification 🔔 icon to get all the next update videos🔥 #CoffeeChatPod #blackprofessionals   #BlackLeadership  #BlackWomenInTech  #MentorshipMatters  #CareerGrowth  #AuthenticLeadership #BlackExcellence  #ImposterSyndrome  #TechTalks #LeadershipDevelopment  #BlackInTech #shorts