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. Oct 2 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 10-01-26) Michelle Geisen: Leadership, Resilience, and Family Legacy

    On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter welcomes Michelle Geisen to discuss her journey from teaching to leading her family’s restaurant business. Michelle shares how she challenged cultural expectations, navigated economic hardship and personal loss, and drew on faith and family support to build confidence and  the family legacy forward. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Overview(00:01:18) - Growing Up First-Generation Mexican American(00:03:48) - Challenging Expectations as the 'Black Sheep'(00:06:42) - Finding Her Voice and Core Strengths(00:09:40) - Break: Teaser for Family Business Story(00:10:15) - Return to Leading with Grace, Grit and Greatness(00:11:00) - Origins of the Family Business, Tito's(00:12:15) - Working for Dad as a Kid and Leaving the Business(00:14:17) - Becoming a Teacher and Returning to the Family Business(00:16:40) - Learning Accounting from Her Father(00:18:26) - Resilience and Her Father's Pride in Her(00:21:24) - Break: Teaser for Recession and Marriage Story(00:22:20) - Return: Introducing the 2008 Recession Challenge(00:23:11) - The 2008 Recession and Opening Tito's La Familia(00:25:36) - Switching Leadership Roles with Her Husband(00:28:29) - Finding Confidence Through Her Husband's Support(00:31:19) - Taking Over Her Father's Business Independently(00:33:24) - Break: Teaser for Legacy and Family Segment(00:33:47) - Return: Where to Find Tito's(00:35:18) - Taking Over the Business on Her Own Terms(00:37:34) - Proving Herself Through COVID as CEO(00:38:34) - Losing Her Husband and Surrendering to Faith(00:40:36) - Preparing the Next Generation and God's Plan(00:42:20) - Advice to Young Women Finding Their Leadership(00:44:10) - Legacy and Closing Thoughts

  2. Sep 10 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 09-10-26) Leading Kappa Alpha Psi Through Service and Brotherhood

    On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter speaks with Frederic S. Roots II about leading Kappa Alpha Psi’s Western Province. They discuss honorable achievement, brotherhood, mentorship, community service, and preparing the next generation of leaders. Chapters (00:00:01) - Introduction and Guest Welcome(00:01:24) - What It Means to Be Western Province Polemarch(00:02:36) - Path to Leadership and Membership Criteria(00:05:28) - Geography, Technology, and Goals for the Province(00:09:13) - Misconceptions About Fraternities and Body of Work(00:11:17) - Break and Show Promo(00:11:57) - Return and Segment on Achievement Principle(00:13:22) - Meaning of Achievement in Every Field(00:14:47) - Educating Undergrads and Learning From Legacy(00:17:16) - Legacy Aspirations and Culture Building(00:19:17) - Explaining the Divine Nine(00:21:17) - Community Service Programs and Partnerships(00:24:06) - Regional Initiatives: RUOK Program(00:25:20) - Break and Segment Transition to Brotherhood(00:25:54) - How to Connect with the Western Province(00:27:09) - Nicknames and Handling Criticism(00:30:12) - Chapter Leadership Structure Explained(00:32:22) - Encouraging Undergraduate Leadership(00:35:21) - Defining Brotherhood(00:36:47) - Break Before Closing Segment(00:37:34) - Return for Final Segment on Legacy(00:38:16) - Vision for Legacy and Membership Growth(00:40:23) - What Brotherhood Means Today(00:43:37) - Closing Thoughts and How to Connect(00:44:38) - Final Reflections and Sign Off

  3. Sep 3 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 09-03-26) Reinvention and Building with Confidence

    On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter speaks with Anya Fileva about leaving a corporate career to create Claw and Paw Apparel. They discuss building confidence through small steps, creating an authentic brand, and growing a business while staying true to personal values. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome(00:01:21) - Anya's Journey of Reinvention(00:02:58) - Waiting for Readiness vs Taking Action(00:05:00) - From Fashion Background to Claw and Paw Apparel(00:06:14) - What Claw and Paw Apparel Represents(00:07:58) - First Steps from Passion to Business(00:11:06) - Commercial Break(00:11:31) - Return and Confidence Segment Intro(00:12:46) - Redefining Confidence as Trust in Self(00:14:23) - Learning to Trust Your Inner Voice(00:16:16) - Working Through Fear and Limiting Beliefs(00:18:42) - Why Women Struggle with Self-Doubt(00:21:03) - Healthy Caution vs Fear in Leadership(00:23:15) - Commercial Break(00:23:30) - Building an Authentic Brand Identity(00:25:57) - Aligning Products and Values with Customers(00:28:03) - Delegation and Letting Go of Control(00:31:02) - Advice for Other Founders and Delegating Right(00:33:17) - Taking Your Own Advice and Avoiding Burnout(00:36:00) - Commercial Break(00:36:30) - Closing Segment and Website Info(00:38:33) - Leadership as Leading Yourself First(00:40:04) - Redefining Resilience Through Adjustment(00:41:23) - Sustainable Growth Beyond Revenue(00:43:38) - Self-Compassion and Personal Mission(00:44:51) - Final Advice for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs(00:47:09) - Closing Remarks and Final Website Mention

  4. Aug 27 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 08-27-26) Leadership Across Cultures with Cordell Carter

    On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter speaks with Cordell Carter about executive decision-making, cross-border growth between North America and Latin America, and the role of cultural understanding and trust in building lasting partnerships. They also discuss how belonging shapes workplace communication, retention, and performance. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to Cordell Carter and the Episode Theme(00:01:57) - From CEO Seat to Advising Leaders(00:04:14) - Cordell's Career Journey: IBM to Project on Belonging(00:08:42) - Assessing Risk Beyond Financials in Market Entry(00:10:25) - Creating Honest Debate at the Board Level(00:12:02) - Break: Show Branding(00:12:46) - Cross-Border Growth: Cultural Assumptions in Latin America(00:15:58) - Management Styles: Latin America vs North America(00:18:13) - Moving Fast Without Ignoring Cultural Risk(00:19:06) - Building Durable Cross-Border Trust(00:20:33) - Trust-Building in Practice: Colombia Earthquake Example(00:23:29) - Closing Thoughts on Cross-Border Relationships(00:24:14) - Break: Show Branding(00:24:36) - Defining Belonging in Organizations(00:26:08) - The Origin of the Project on Belonging(00:27:50) - Cost and Consequences of Lacking Belonging(00:30:36) - Psychological Safety and Withholding Honest Feedback(00:33:03) - Navigating Team Differences and Feedback Styles(00:35:17) - Measuring Whether Belonging Is Real(00:36:35) - Break: Show Branding(00:37:07) - Introducing Goldeen and ABA Classroom's Mission(00:39:32) - Advocating for Children's Support Needs(00:40:49) - Building Collaborative Care Teams for Families(00:42:57) - Community Celebrations and Connection(00:43:31) - Supporting Families Through Breakdown and Divorce(00:46:05) - Legacy and Closing Remarks

  5. Jul 30 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 07-30-26) Building Leadership Systems That Sustain Growth

    Host Vikita Poindexter and leadership advisor Chris Meredith discuss leadership beyond titles, decision-making under pressure, systems thinking, mentorship, accountability, and trust. They explore how leaders can build organizational capacity, support healthy transformation, and create lasting impact beyond any single executive.

  6. Jul 16 ·  Video

    Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness (Aired 07-16-26) Leading Through Tax Pressure

    On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter speaks with CPA Marina Painter about tax planning, compliance, and the business risks of weak financial records. They discuss how year-round planning and a strong advisor relationship can help leaders make clearer decisions and support growth. Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction and Guest Welcome(00:01:27) - Understanding Tax Pressure and Proactive Planning(00:04:27) - Building an Ongoing CPA Relationship(00:07:28) - Warning Signs of Reactive Financial Leadership(00:10:22) - Break: Now Media TV Promo(00:10:52) - Compliance, Culture, and Leadership Discipline(00:12:23) - Clean Financials and Leadership Risk(00:15:16) - Trust Building Between Advisors and Clients(00:20:00) - How Often to Engage Your CPA(00:21:43) - Break: Show Transition(00:22:00) - From Tax Preparation to True Strategy(00:23:31) - Entity Structure and Real Tax Savings Example(00:27:20) - Getting on the Right Financial Course(00:29:42) - Avoiding Bad Advice and Knowing Your Situation(00:31:19) - Building Your Advisory Team (The Fist)(00:33:38) - Break: Now Media TV Promo Again(00:34:27) - Financial Clarity and Leadership Confidence(00:38:29) - Choosing the Right Strategic Advisor(00:41:14) - Moving from Fear to Informed Action(00:43:40) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Marina

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

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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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