Khaos & Konvos

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  Show Up Like You Mean It 05.05.2026 10min

  You have been doing the work. You built the plan, you protected it, and now you are two weeks out from one of the biggest rooms you will step into this quarter.But showing up to a room is not just about being physically present. It is about arriving with intention. Knowing who you are before you walk in the door. Being grounded enough to receive what the experience has for you without losing yourself in the energy of everyone else.In this episode, we are talking about what intentional presence actually looks like in practice. How to prepare your mind and your energy before a big moment. How to show up fully without performing. And how to make sure you leave with more than just a notebook full of notes.This one is for you if you have an event, a conference, a big meeting, or any moment coming up where you want to show up as the fullest version of yourself. Which means this one is for all of us.My Mind Is My Business is happening May 22 through 24 in Houston. Grab your ticket at www.mymindismybusiness.com.This episode is sponsored by Made Simpler. Get your free competitive analysis at competitiveanalysis.lakishamosley.com.
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  Protect the Plan 21.04.2026 13min

  You built an intentional plan. You identified your priorities. You blocked your time. And now the real test begins.Because making a plan is the easy part. Protecting it is where most of us fall apart.In this episode, we are talking about why high-achieving women abandon their own plans, the difference between intentional flexibility and people pleasing, and the practical tools you need to hold the boundary between your priorities and everything else that is competing for your time and energy.Including the hardest part. When the person threatening your plan is you.This is episode two of our Q2 theme, Designing with Intention. Because designing something beautiful means nothing if you do not protect it long enough to see it through.
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  Soft Planning for a Strong Quarter 07.04.2026 13min

  This episode is sponsored by Made Simpler. Ready to know exactly where you stand against your competition? Grab your free competitive analysis here.You were never supposed to have it all figured out in January. That is a myth. And today we are dismantling it.In this episode, we are diving into soft planning, what it actually means, why Q2 is genuinely the best time to design with intention, and how to build a plan for the next 90 days that starts with how you want to feel rather than just what you want to produce.Because a plan that does not fit your life is just a list of things you will feel guilty about later. Soft planning is different. It is intentional. It is sustainable. And it is built around you.This is episode one of our Q2 theme, Designing with Intention, and we are starting exactly where every good plan should start, from the inside out.And if you are ready to be in the room with women who are designing their business and leadership with intention, My Mind Is My Business is happening May 22 through 24 in Houston. Grab your ticket now, right here.
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  Real Talk: Q1 Wrap Up 31.03.2026 16min

  Grab your Made Simpler Competitive Analysis here!Q1 is done. And before you rush into Q2 mode, I need us to stop and actually look at what this quarter was. Not the highlight reel version. The real version.In this episode, we are doing a full Q1 wrap-up, the personal wins, the business wins, the lessons, and the honest reflection that sets you up to move into Q2 with clarity instead of just speed. Because the gap between what you intended and what actually happened is not failure. It is information. And today we are going to use it.This is the first episode in our Q2 theme, Designing with Intention, and it starts exactly where it should. With the truth about where you have been.Grab your journal. You are going to need it.
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  Holding Leadership Lightly 24.03.2026 17min

  What if leadership design wasn't about locking in a plan, but learning to hold it lightly?In this episode, we're exploring what it means to design with your seasons, not against them. Most of us create a plan once (usually in January) and then white-knuckle our way through the year. But what happens when life inevitably shifts? We feel like we're failing because the plan isn't working anymore.I share what it's looked like for me to be in a season of rest and recovery while also building something new and how I've learned to hold leadership lightly instead of gripping control over outcomes.We talk about the difference between quitting and pivoting, why rest and recalibration are leadership moves (not luxuries), and how to know when to push through versus when to let go.Topics covered:Why high-achievers struggle with redesignHow to know if you're quitting or pivotingWhat "holding it lightly" actually looks like in practiceHow to design with your seasons instead of forcing one approach all yearYou're allowed to redesign as many times as you need. That's not failure. That's leadership.Grab your FREE competitive analysis from Made Simpler here.
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  Resetting Patterns Not Goals 24.03.2026 16min

  It's not about the goals. It's about the patterns.In this episode, we're talking about why goals don't create lasting change—and what does. If you set intentions in January and you're already feeling the fade, you're not failing. The goals are.We explore the difference between goals (outcomes) and patterns (behaviors), the patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck, and what it actually looks like to reset patterns instead of chasing outcomes.I share my personal story about learning to say no when things aren't in alignment—even when they seem like good opportunities. Because good opportunities aren't always the right opportunities.If you're tired of the cycle of starting strong and fading fast, this episode gives you a new framework: focus on the behavior, not the outcome.Topics covered:The patterns that keep you stuck (overcommitting, saying yes when you mean no, equating busyness with worthiness)How to identify the patterns you need to resetThe difference between goals and sustainable behavior changeWhat pattern-resetting looks like in practiceBe sure to grab your Competitive Analysis here!
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  The Soft Reset 24.03.2026 14min

  You don't need a hard restart. You need a soft reset.Welcome back to Khaos & Konvos. In this relaunch episode, I'm being honest about where I've been and why I'm back and what's different this time.We're diving into what it looks like to re-enter your life and leadership without urgency, without performing, and without abandoning what you actually need. We talk about why hard resets fail high-achieving women, the cost of rushing back into life, and how softness shows up as discernment, not avoidance.If you're feeling the pressure to have it all figured out, to lock in the perfect plan, to become someone new—this episode is your permission slip to move slowly. To ease back in. To honor what you actually need.This is not about doing more. This is about leading like you already are—without the weight.Topics covered:Why hard resets don't work for high-achieving womenThe difference between restarting and re-enteringHow to honor your nervous system before planning anythingWhat it means to reset support, not goals
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  Khaos & Konvos Trailer 23.03.2026 1min

  Welcome to Khaos & Konvos, a podcast for high-achieving women who are ready to lead and build without sacrificing their mental health.Hosted by LaKisha Mosley, this show is for the woman who's tired of white-knuckling her way through life and leadership. You're used to being the strong one, the capable one, the decision-maker but what no one sees is how heavy it all feels.You don't need more advice. You don't need another productivity hack. You need honest conversations that match the level you're at. You need space to lead without performing. You need a community that gets it.Through solo reflections and intimate conversations, Khaos & Konvos explores mental wellness-led leadership, sustainable decision-making, and what it looks like to step away from urgency and hustle culture.This is about resetting patterns, not goals. Holding leadership lightly through the seasons. And choosing yourself over and over again.If you're ready for conversations that feel like relief, subscribe now.New episodes drop every other Tuesday
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  Cortne’ Lee Smith 24.01.2021 43min

  Cortne’ Lee Smith is a Relationship/Life Coach & Grief Specialist, who empowers women to love again after the loss of love. COVID birthed a platform for her to moderate healthy grief conversations, to help those in grief not to suffer in silence or feel alone. She educates people to move beyond the could've and should've into what will be the new normal as Host/Producer of The Master Relationship Mechanic Show. As a wife again, a widow who married a widower, she is an example of achieving love after love, while living fully and loving unconditionally. You can connect with Cortne' here: Facebook Twitter Instagram Relationship Service Station - Grief, Life Coach, Loss Love
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  Candace Robinson-White 22.11.2020 1j 2min

  Over 14 years ago the world of human resources captured Candace unexpectedly. Starting out in the accounting field, a mentor quickly identified her purpose was to be much greater. Initially hesitant about entering the field Candace took the leap. Her naturally caring and bold ability to connect with employees and management both equally immediately placed a spotlight on what employers have identified as unique, gifted, and incomparable. Candace holds a genuine passion for assuring workplaces are both fair, consistent, and innovative with addressing employee-employer concerns. Her expertise lies heavily in employee-employer relations and training & development. In her HR tenure, she has been sure to leave an imprint for each employer that has encountered her. Candace is a Mother of two beautiful children and currently resides in the small peaceful town of Dallastown, Pennsylvania. You can connect with Candace here: LinkedIn
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  Felice Webster 15.11.2020 47min

  Felice is a twice Certified Mindset Coach, IC Agile Certified Professional, Speaker, and Author.  Her mission is to help women renew their mindset, up-level their goals in their business and or career so that they can make more money, have more peace and live their dreams out loud. She has thus far increased her compensation by over fifty percent within the last few years, purchased real estate for her wealth portfolio, and published a journal titled “Overwhelm to Calm”. You can connect with Felice here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Website
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  Tatiana Dorsey 08.11.2020 50min

  Tatiana Dorsey graduated from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She later completed her Master of Science Degree in Human Resources Management graduating, from Nova Southeastern University in 2014. Currently residing in The Greater Atlanta Area, Tatiana is a Diversity & Inclusion leader in the Consumer Goods Industry. She is dedicated to creating inclusive and equitable working environments where employees feel welcomed and bring their "whole selves" to work and having the opportunity to grow, contribute, and develop. She continues her commitment to serving her community within her ownership and operation of The LadyBUGS, a 501c (3) mentoring organization with a mission to Build, Uplift, and Guide our Sisters. Her organization is committed to ensuring every girl is empowered, specifically targeting those of marginalized groups. Personally, Tatiana is married to her college sweetheart, Donald Dorsey. The two are proud parents of a very active toddler, Dillon Blake (and a fur baby Bella). You can connect with Tatiana here: Instagram (Personal), (Business), (Family)
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  Lucille Roache 01.11.2020 45min

  Lucille Roache is a Business Startup coach, a speaker, and the author of the book: Discover 22 of the Biggest Mistakes that Most Business Owners Make: and what you can do to avoid them.  Lucille has spent the past 8 years coaching as a manager and providing one to one support to women in their businesses and careers.   Lucille started her business in September 2018 but was pretty much invisible for the first year.  No one knew she existed, and she had no clients.  Lucille realized that she needed help so she sought coaching, purchased all the training that she could get her hands on, and signed up for all of the freebies she could get her hands on.  But she still felt like something was missing.  Lucille realized that she had missed an important step in her business and had skipped too far.  So she went back to basics and in doing so she discovered a framework that she uses to help her and her clients on their entrepreneurial journey.   Today Lucille specializes in helping new and aspiring female business owners to discover how they can lay the foundations to build a successful business because she believes that it takes more than an idea to succeed in business.  In her spare time, Lucille enjoys thinking about Anthony Joshua, drinking mojitos, and eating lobster. You can connect with Lucille here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn
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  Jennifer Colosimo 25.10.2020 1j 3min

  Jennifer Colosimo is a 7 Habits® expert as well as senior vice president of Sales where she leads the sales and operations for the U.S. and Canada for FranklinCovey, a global performance improvement firm. She has led teams in operations, human resources, IT, sales, learning and development, and corporate social responsibility while with Accenture, DaVita, FranklinCovey, and several private equity-backed organizations. Her titles have included chief learning officer, COO, EVP, and Vice President of Wisdom.  She co-authored the book Great Work, Great Career with Stephen R. Covey, author of the 40 million bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and has been a featured keynote speaker and panelist at numerous business, government, and education conferences, speaking on leadership and management, business acumen, strategy execution, culture change, employee engagement, career development and women in leadership. She has delivered onsite training and keynotes to more than 50,000 people across 45 states and 12 countries.  Jennifer’s career has included executive team development and coaching, global operations, leading operations, and finance for a Training Top 125 and Chief Learning Officer Learning Elite recognized corporate university, managing the CSR and sustainability function for a 50,000-person Fortune 200 organization, HR and L&D consulting, and career coaching at all levels. Jennifer received her undergraduate degree from the University of Utah and her graduate degree from Purdue University.
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  Jeremy Hass 18.10.2020 37min

  Jeremy Hass is the Co-Founder and President of Stash It Storage, LLC., a Silicon Valley startup revolutionizing the way self-storage is being done. Jeremy comes from a diverse professional background from studying Business Administration and Finance along with holding positions in various industries. Jeremy has worked in the Defense, Aerospace and Technology Industries. Having a strong background in Business and Operations allowed Jeremy to be successful in every role he has been in.   Since starting Stash-It with his partner in 2017, Kurt Winter, Jeremy has learned a great deal about running a business and what challenges many companies face when just starting out. From strategizing a proper GTM strategy to hiring candidates and fundraising, Jeremy has done everything for the business since its inception.  Stash-It allows users that have extra space in their home (such as a garage) to rent it out to others that need storage space.   As a young boy growing up, Jeremy always dreamed of running a business of his own one day. Being the son of a retired USAF Master Sergeant, Jeremy learned the values of leadership and a strong work ethic at a young age as well as through sports. In his free time outside of running Stash-It, Jeremy still tries to hone his skills through learning. He takes online courses in various areas in order to understand every aspect of his business from basic coding skills to leadership and business development. Outside of work, Jeremy is also a martial artist, practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu as well as Muay Thai.  Jeremy grew up in Los Angeles, CA, and now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area. You can connect with Jeremy here: Instagram Twitter LinkedIN
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  April Sheris 11.10.2020 32min

  April is the founder of media and publishing house Upland Avenue Productions and has successfully launched brands, books, and businesses over the past decade. She has made strides in the realms of economic and social responsibility by launching a literary networking platform to bridge the relationship between the film, literary and journalism industries. This platform fostered new relationships with leaders in the state of Louisiana, as well as, placed indie writers in front of industry insiders and fellow peers. ​ April has partnered with Barnes & Noble for children reading initiatives, assisted youth in developing and launching their businesses through the Young Entrepreneurship Initiative, launched the first on rail reading book club in New Mexico through a collaborative partnership with NM Rail Runner Express, and every step has been documented on major news outlets. In hindsight, this journey has been amazing.   Despite all of these achievements, April is constantly pursuing new projects and new ways to help creatives flourish. Now she works with amazing brands, sharing her extensive knowledge in publishing all over the country. Through 'Books Are The New Rich', you'll learn ways to monetize your book to live the life you dreamed of, methods to launch book tours with sponsorship money and beyond. Stop wasting time trying to figure it out on your own and say hello to freedom. You can connect with April here: Facebook Instagram LinkedIn http://www.booksarethenewrich.com
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  Maxine Pearl Phillips McKoy 27.09.2020 52min

  Dynamic! Intentional! Driven by purpose! These are just a few words that describe Maxine Pearl Phillips McKoy, Founder & President of LEVELLESS a subsidiary of GAMMS Unlimited Life & Career Coaching. The world of education, business, and career development is no stranger to the powerhouse known as Maxine Pearl Phillips, sought-after speaker, Career Performance and Retention Expert, and Founder and President of LEVELLESS Human Resources and Career Consulting.    Maxine has over three decades of Human Resources experience and is known as the Job Search Strategist. After giving more than 25 years of providing leadership and professional education consultation to organizations small and large, she saw an opportunity to exalt her talents to a realm outside of the corporate world. Although she continues to impact the corporate world through her consulting company LEVELLESS  offering Human Resources consulting, team development, and executive coaching. Employees, teams, and organizations become high-performing.    Outside of the professional arena, she is the Creator and brainpower behind the Achievement MindsetTM Process Model, which has successfully propelled thousands of pre-teens, tweens, and young adults into a path of self-discovery and life purpose. She is also the author of the critically acclaimed Transformation Write + Share + Live journal and guidebook where individuals record their transformation. Phillips has absolutely changed the game like a seasoned platform speaker emblazoned with a passion for helping others, especially our teens, to reach their pinnacles of success on their terms.    She is the eighth of twelve children and the first in her family to receive a college degree. Phillips understands and embraces the necessity of incorporating learning and teaching into one's life. She is an observant learner, nurturing teacher, and a compassionate communicator.  Maxine helps others discover their innate abilities, design a blueprint to use their strengths when selecting careers or degree plans and to continue to develop themselves. Students are able to tell their stories when writing essays and preparing for job or college interviews.    She is active in several organizations and is a life-long learner who volunteers her time to assist non- profit organizations. She believes in using her gifts to "pay it forward" by helping our pre-teens and teens. She has worked with organizations and schools such as Celebration Church (Bridge Group), S.I.S.I. (Small PEARLS), Priceless Pearls, (OH), Top Teens of America (Wendell), Jack and Jill, Inc.(Capital City), NAMBAA (LOT), Heritage HS, Granville Central HS, Enloe Magnet HS, Knightdale HS, Wendell MS, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (Blue Ribbon-Mentor), Dallas County Community College (Eastfield Campus, TX), Durham Technical Community College,  North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University.    Maxine also an experienced mentor. Uniquely positioned in a world where helping others is often an afterthought, Maxine Phillips presents a life of giving, blended with excellence and motivation through LEVELLESS HR & Career Consulting. You can connect with Maxine here: https://www.facebook.com/LevellessCo https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxinephillips/
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  Crystal Goliday 13.09.2020 50min

  Crystal Goliday grew up an inner-city girl in love with the “Math and Science World”, but struggled in some subjects! A native of New York City with humble beginnings and known as a “Cool Nerd”, she frequented empowerment programs such as YAC (Youth Activities Committee), TNT (Today’s New Talent), Project Esteem, The National Honors Society and other “brainiac” clubs.   An honor roll student in high school, Crystal learned the secret sauce to earning her BS, MS, and MBA via a full-ride scholarship to a prestigious university plus more funding sources. In college, her activities did not stop as she joined the Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. She was also active in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Bicultural Inter Greek Council (BIG-C), and the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) serving as the Pre-College Initiative (PCI) Chair.   Passionate about giving back, Mrs. Goliday is the Founder of Never Underestimate Knowledge, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides resources to inner-city youth and domestic violence survivors.   Now she has added the title of “Author” to her resume of accomplishments to help numerous generations to not only expand their education but free up their finances to excel in other areas in their lives.  Her book is titled "How To Get A College Degree For Free", where she shares her journey, plus useful tips and resources.  To answer the call of those who read her book, she now offers one-on-one consulting and hosts a membership group.   A lover of life, wellness, her Husband, and their Prince, Crystal resides in Washington, DC. You can connect with Crystal here: https://www.CrystalGoliday.com Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn
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  Leka C 06.09.2020 32min

  Leka C is a wife, mom, non-traditional nursing student and a budding activist! She is the host of Kandid Convos Podcast. On Kandid Convos, she talks about education, health, and social awareness in the black community.  She is active in spreading awareness of basic health screenings in the black community. She is also trying to break down the stigma of mental health in our community.  She's been selling on eBay and Amazon for over 8 years.  She loves reading,  swimming,  collecting coffee mugs and t-shirts. You can connect with Leka C here: Kandid Convos FB Kandia Convos IG Twitter
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  Stephanie & Jabari Walthour 06.09.2020 57min

  Jabari and Stephanie Walthour are proud 2005 graduates of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (“A&T”). They currently reside just outside of Atlanta, GA, Jabari’s hometown, where Stephanie practices marriage, family, and sex therapy as the sole owner of the Intimacy Center of Georgia. Meanwhile, Jabari continues to build upon a career that has included stints at Fortune 500 companies such as General Electric, Lockheed Martin, Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, and, most recently Amazon, where he is a global leader in their Global Specialty Fulfillment business. Although their demanding careers require a constant commitment to excellence, there is nothing more important to them than loving and nurturing their two sons, BJ(10) and Steffen(3). The couple prides themselves on faith, family, and friendship. They strongly believe the friendships made while at A&T, anchored in their memberships of Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Kappa Alpha, have not only supported them throughout their successes but many challenges they have faced in life. You can connect with Stephanie & Jabari here: The Dope Sex Therapist Jabari