Best Kimberly B Cummings Podcasts (2024)

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The Next Move for The Your Next Move Podcast -- We Are On Break! 6:08

10M ago6:08

6:08

Welcome to the "Your Next Move" podcast with your host, Kimberly Brown. Today marks a special end-of-season episode, where Kimberly shares her heartfelt gratitude for the journey that has brought the podcast to a significant milestone — 96 episodes! Join her as she reflects on the transformative power of these conversations and the impact that this…

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EP96: Transforming Learning Disability Into Workplace Capability with ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert 33:22

12M ago33:22

33:22

In today’s episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Alexandra Gilbert, CEO of consulting and coaching business Cape-Able Consulting LLC, a consulting agency created to help people with ADHD or learning disabilities struggling in their careers to reach their highest potential in the workplace. Alexandra talks about the indicators of ADHD, navigating…

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EP95: How To Communicate Your Value 22:59

12M ago22:59

22:59

We all want to feel seen and valued in the workplace, however, that may not always be the case, even if we’re working our hardest! That is why in this solo episode, your host Kimberly talks about how to communicate & showcase your value in the workplace. Tune in as Kimberly shares Lasswell’s Maxim’s definition of communication, the five key values …

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EP94: How This National Geographic Explorer Brings Stories To Life Through Poetry with Alyea Pierce 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

In this episode, Fulbright-National Geographic Storytelling Fellow Alyea Pierce joins Kimberly to talk about her journey and experience as a writer, poet, and storyteller. Alyea uses poetry, spoken word performance, audio, and photography to examine oral storytelling & folklore traditions across the African diaspora. She has recently contributed to…

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EP93: How to Give & Receive Effective Feedback 24:15

1y ago24:15

24:15

Feedback is one of the most crucial things you need to be able to give and receive in the workplace, and yet it is one of the biggest things people are afraid to do in the workplace! Fear not, because in this episode, Kimberly will be talking about the basic steps of effective feedback, the different ways to communicate your feedback, and the thing…

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EP92: Corporate or Entrepreneurship? How This Multifaceted Hustler Does Both with Shalaya Shipman 43:22

1y ago43:22

43:22

Corporate or Entrepreneur? We’ve all asked ourselves this question at some point in our lives, but have we ever considered that it was possible to do both and to do them well? In this episode, your host Kimberly speaks with Shalaya Shipman, a multi-faceted hustler who leads multicultural marketing efforts for Black and Latinx CEOs through Salesforc…

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EP91: Intrapreneur vs Entrepreneur 16:22

1y ago16:22

16:22

Today, we are talking about intrapreneurship versus entrepreneurship - the pros & cons, differences & similarities, and everything in between. Now, entrepreneurship may seem like the more appealing end of the stick - that laptop culture and freedom lifestyle are all the craze right now. But there are also many incredible things that the path of int…

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EP90: Turn Your Creative Talents Into an Enterprise with Dre Brown 58:05

1y ago58:05

58:05

In this episode, your host Kimberly is joined by Dre Brown, a self-taught freelance makeup artist who has cultivated a creative community over the last 15 years and collaborated with brands like MTV, BRAVO, WEtv, Food Network, Comedy Central, Refinery29, COSMOPOLITAN, COMPLEX, SEVENTEEN, ESSENCE, Black Enterprise, Unilever, and more! Tune in as Dre…

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EP89: Self-Care, Wellness, and Creating Ease in Your Life with Krystal Jackson 37:59

1y ago37:59

37:59

In an incredibly fast-paced world that shows no signs of slowing down, it can be hard to pump the brakes on our own minds to find rest and ease amidst all the chaos. That is why in this episode, Kimberly sits down with Krystal Jackson, LPC - owner and clinical director of Simply Being Wellness Counseling, to talk about self-care, wellness, and crea…

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EP88: Nurturing Wellness: Manifesting Health Equity and Building Community with Percell Dugger 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

In this episode, Kimberly is joined by special guest Percell Dugger to talk about all things wellness, health, and community. Percell is not only a NIKE running coach but also a wellness consultant and writer dedicated to fostering equitable health and culture within the community. Percell's expertise and passion shine through his various roles, ma…

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EP87: Workplace Communication Styles 20:32

1y ago20:32

20:32

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” - George Bernard Shaw In this episode, Kimberly wants us to think about communication styles in the same way we think about the famous 5 love languages - understand who we are, how we receive information, and how others around us receive information. So lean in f…

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EP86: From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom with Melissa Jean-Baptiste 39:33

1y ago39:33

39:33

Melissa Jean-Baptiste thought she was doing all the right things when it came to her finances, but after trying to secure a loan to buy her first home, she quickly realized the reality. She wasn’t doing anything, learning how money truly operated, or how to use it as a tool. Fast forward, and Melissa now helps other millennials build generational w…

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EP85: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Conference Experience 11:24

1y ago11:24

11:24

Kimberly knows that when you attend professional events such as conferences, you are spending a pretty penny. It’s imperative that you can optimize the experience to get the outcome you desire. So in this episode, your host shares the top three steps you need to maximize your time and investment when attending professional events. Whether you're lo…

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EP84: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking 13:06

1y ago13:06

13:06

If you know a little bit about Kimberly, you know she does A LOT of public speaking. Whether it be keynotes, workshops, or trainings, public speaking has been a large part of her business and career. And let’s be honest, even if you don’t consider yourself a public speaker, knowing how to properly articulate your ideas in public settings is crucial…

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EP83: Authenticity in the Workplace with Lenny Williams 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

Sneakerhead and co-founder of Trill or Not Trill - a leadership development institute for higher education and the corporate space, Lenny Williams is a true educator at heart. Joining Kimberly to speak about authenticity in the workplace, listen in as he shares his entrepreneurial journey and explains the importance of knowing who you are and creat…

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EP82: Learn, Lose, Live with Jennifer Dent Brown 45:10

1+ y ago45:10

45:10

Struggles with weight loss and body image can impact us in all areas of life and is something Kimberly understands too well. So in this episode, she invites reformed professional dieter turned certified life and weight loss coach, Jennifer Dent Brown, to share how she’s helped hundreds of women stop dieting forever. Guiding clients to step off the …

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EP81: Who's in My Circle? 18:49

1+ y ago18:49

18:49

Today's episode is a little different as your host answers one of your questions - who is in Kimberly Brown’s circle? Listen in as Kimberly shares the different types of relationships she has that helps her work, optimize efficiency, take care of her health, and get all the things done on a regular basis. From where she found her circle to how she …

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EP80: Career Coaching: Fear of Success, Ageism, and Making the Jump to Entrepreneurship with Jackie Janiec 37:44

1+ y ago37:44

37:44

Do you feel like you can do your job with your eyes closed? Are you a “lifer” - remaining at your job for years even though you feel unfulfilled? This is exactly how Jackie Janiec feels as she joins Kimberly in another career coaching segment of Your Next Move. Tune in as Jackie chats about her career right now, what she actually wants out of a job…

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EP79: 15 Recent Reads - Kimberly's Reading List 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

17:10

Today Kimberly talks all about books and their importance, even in the age of the internet, coaches, conferences, and workshops. And to kickstart your literary journey, Kimberly shares her top 15 books to help you make her next move, whether it's in business, love, boundaries, or just a few hours of self-care. KEY POINTS: - Why is reading still imp…

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EP78: Setting Professional Boundaries and Intentional Self-Care with Ariel Belgrave 42:40

1+ y ago42:40

42:40

Ariel Belgrave is a certified health and fitness coach who helps high-achieving women build healthy habits to better take care of themselves so they can thrive at work and at home. An Under Armour athlete featured in Forbes, NBC, and beyond, you may think she joins Kimberly to talk general health and fitness, but in today’s episode, Ariel is here t…

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EP77: 3 Depth Types of Relationships 11:58

1+ y ago11:58

11:58

You’ve probably heard that relationships are everything, and Kimberly is here to tell you…THEY STILL ARE! So following her breakdown of professional peers, sponsors, and teachers, in this episode, we dive even deeper and take a look at the people you admire, those you respect, and the power players who can move the needle. KEY POINTS: - Who do you …

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EP76: 5 Types of Coffee Chats 16:57

1+ y ago16:57

16:57

In this episode, Kimberly Brown breaks down coffee chats. We aren’t talking about those cute coffee dates at your local shop though. We are talking career coffee chats - the professional dates you’re having in your network to know a person better, engage them, and get the information you need to move your career forward. So whether you’re listening…

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EP75: The Power of Styling with Germanee Gerald 35:41

1+ y ago35:41

35:41

As you take on new opportunities and identities, it’s important that we step into them confidently, and dress is arguably a big part of that. This is where Germanee Gerald comes in. As the lead stylist of GG&Co, she helps transform and maintain the image of executives, professionals, and entrepreneurs to help them show up confidently no matter what…

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EP74: So Your New Job Isn’t Quite What You Expected… 12:41

1+ y ago12:41

12:41

With expectations of a fresh start, new beginning, new boss, new team, and all the things that come with your first day at a new job, when it is not what you expected or were looking forward to, it can be really hard. But the real question is, what now? Applicable to so many, tune in as Kimberly dives deeper into this reader question from her colum…

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EP73: Should I Apply to a Job If I Don’t Meet All the Qualifications? 13:35

1+ y ago13:35

13:35

Job descriptions are like a Christmas wish list, with the hiring manager itemizing every single skill, task, and experience they prefer a candidate to possess. So how can we show that we are qualified for a job when we don’t necessarily meet all of the expectations? In this episode, adapted from a reader question Kimberly received on The Cut - New …

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EP72: Making Moves and Building Wealth with Cinneah El-Amin 54:35

1+ y ago54:35

54:35

Helping nine-to-five hotties earn more and build wealth, product manager and founder of Flynanced, Cinneah El-Amin, joins Kimberly in this episode to discuss advocating for yourself and creating a lifestyle where our career supplements the lives we want to live, not overtake them. So lean in as Cinneah shares how she has grown her salary to six fig…

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EP71: How To Convince Your Boss That You are Ready for a Leadership Role 9:24

1+ y ago9:24

9:24

Are you realizing just how underpaid you are? Are you bored, feeling stuck, and ready to move into a new role in your current career? You know you are capable of more, but does your boss? In this episode, Kimberly helps you convince your boss as she answers these questions and more in this special episode adapted from her column Your Next Move foun…

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EP70: Identifying Your Professional Gaps in the Workplace 21:29

1+ y ago21:29

21:29

Working with clients, the biggest gap Kimberly often sees that prevents people from making the next move is not having an understanding of where they are and where they’d like to be. So in this episode, she breaks down her career growth scale to help you set yourself up for success and master each step along the way. Whether you are just entering t…

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EP69: Ambitious Women Are NOT the Problem with Stefanie O'Connell 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

34:38

“The best advice I can give to ambitious women is to ignore most advice for ambitious women.” Journalist, author, financial expert, and host of the Money Confidential podcast, Stefanie O’Connell, joins this episode to talk about unapologetically ambitious women going for what they want, no matter what else is happening in the world. And more broadl…

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EP68: 4 Tips To Stand Out and Land a New Job 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

15:21

Job hunting will always feel like a full-time job, and that’s okay. The more you set yourself up for success, the easier the process will be. And with the pandemic changing so much about how we work, Kimberly takes this episode to share her top 4 tips to help you stand out and land that new job. KEY POINTS: - How to obtain insider information - Doe…

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EP67: Career Coaching: Overachieving, Workplace Boundaries, and Mindset Shifts with Shaperyla Smith 23:21

1+ y ago23:21

23:21

Your host Kimberly Brown has been a career coach for over a decade, helping women and people of color navigate the world of work, make more money, and position themselves as leaders. And in this episode, we get to see her in action! Tune in as Your Next Move does something a little different with live career! Totally unscripted, don’t miss this sne…

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EP66: Cultivating Executive Presence 15:24

1+ y ago15:24

15:24

Executive presence isn’t something we can graph or count or quantify, but when it comes to moving up the career ladder, it is essential. So what is executive presence? What is it comprised of, and how can we practice it? From gravitas to communication to appearance, tune in as Kimberly breaks down 3 key components to help you understand, practice, …

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EP65: My Most Transformative Year Yet with Jessica Hurley 54:17

1+ y ago54:17

54:17

Adversity is unavoidable. It comes when we least expect it and when it’s most inconvenient. Hard years and transitions are inevitable, and in one of her most vulnerable episodes yet, your host Kimberly Brown shares what happened in 2022 that put her life on pause and taught her some of the biggest life lessons. Tune in as Kimberly sits down with fr…

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EP64: Behind The Scenes - 2022 In Review 17:23

1+ y ago17:23

17:23

Welcome to Season 4 of Your Next Move! Your host Kimberly is so excited to be back but admits this first episode was a little difficult for her to record… While we know this podcast to be the place for actionable career and leadership development strategies, life does not stop when you are trying to build your career. So Kimberly thinks it’s about …

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Welcome To Season 4 of Your Next Move 9:09

1+ y ago9:09

9:09

Welcome to Season 4 of Your Next Move! If you are anything like host Kimberly Brown, 2022 was a year of transition and one of the most difficult of her Black life. And while last season we talked a lot about relationships and navigating the world of work to take you to the next level, this season, we are getting PERSONAL. So join Kimberly Brown for…

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EP63: It’s not about Perfection, it’s Diligence 8:56

2y ago8:56

8:56

When we think about diligence, we often think of perfection and never making mistakes. But diligence doesn’t mean perfection. It's not about not making mistakes, we are human that's bound to happen but it is about the actions to take when a mistake is made. Diligence is about being careful and persistent in your work or effort so that you don't lea…

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EP62: Making Communication Sexy with Sherhara Downing 25:41

2y ago25:41

25:41

This week we have Sherhara Downing, communications expert, joining us to talk all about communication. Sherhara Downing the CoFounder and Chief Visionary Officer of SpeakHaus, a training and professional development company dedicated to transforming business and thought leaders into confident and bold speakers. SpeakHaus is the first in the public …

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EP61: Career Q&A: Burnout, Appraisals, and Mental Health 12:15

2y ago12:15

12:15

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answers some of your most asked career questions. Questions: What do you recommend to a professional who’s starting to feel burned out and wants to take a break? How do you deal with someone lying about you during a performance appraisal process? How do you turn …

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EP 60: Project Management and Collaboration with Christa Clarke 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

This week we are excited to welcome back special guest Christa Clarke to the podcast. As an internationally certified Project Management Professional with more than 8 years of experience, Christa has led multi-million initiatives and programs across clinical operations, tech innovation, and curriculum development. Christa is also the Co-Founder & C…

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EP59: Career Q&A: Moving up, Getting Noticed, and Setting Boundaries 12:32

2y ago12:32

12:32

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions: Why do we have to stop doing what we love in order to move up?! How can you grow your career without moving into a manager role? How do hiring managers feel about career breaks? How do I get noticed for …

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EP58: Hating your job? 5 Things You Can Do to Start Loving Your Job Again 11:56

2y ago11:56

11:56

We have all been there where the days we want to quit outnumber the days we want to stay at our job. We’re frustrated with the people around us, or we’re frustrated with the work itself, or maybe you just don’t think you have much more to offer at this point in your career. If this all sounds familiar, then this episode is for you. Tune in this wee…

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EP57: Identity and confidence with Anna Stewart 21:06

2y ago21:06

21:06

Putting yourself first can be hard, especially when you are so used to putting others' needs before your own. As women, we have a tendency to lean more towards doing this for the people in our lives which can lead to burnout, feeling unappreciated, and regrets. Anna Stewart was a teen parent who struggled with her identity and confidence for years.…

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EP56: Career Q&A Using Benefits, Building Soft Skills, and Developing Leadership Skills as an Entrepreneur 14:58

2y ago14:58

14:58

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions: What are some underutilized benefits that we should be using at our companies? How can I build my soft skills at work? What are some suggestions for when you are afraid to take the first step in your car…

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EP55: Defining Your Message and Living a Life of Ease with Maya Elious 19:18

2y ago19:18

19:18

Finding yourself in a place where you feel as though you are not attracting the opportunities you want or that you aren’t even doing the work you want to do is hard. This gap can be caused by a lot of reasons however, ways to combat it come from understanding what you bring to the table and being able to articulate it. In this week's episode, Kimbe…

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EP54: How to Stop Wasting Your Own Time 13:35

2y ago13:35

13:35

Keeping track of tasks and chores can be challenging. Between work, relationships, and responsibilities, life can feel like a constant balancing act that can be overwhelming. This can also make it hard to feel productive or get everything done and risk things falling through the cracks. But there are some methods you can use to make sure you are ke…

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EP53: Career Q&A: Transitioning Careers, Degrees, and Managing Change 12:57

2y ago12:57

12:57

Welcome back to another Q&A episode with Kimberly Brown. Join us this week as Kimberly answer some of your most asked career questions. Questions: What are your thoughts on changing careers at 50 years old? How can I find a mentor in a virtual environment? I want to advance in my career, but not get another degree. HELP! I’m also in the education i…

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EP52: Mastering Sales with Alistair Edwards 22:27

2y ago22:27

22:27

In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be successful in sales—from cultivating successful relationships to being able to successfully sell your products, service and more importantly, yourself. Sales can feel daunting, however, with the right mindset and understanding, it can be much simpler. Alistair Edwards is the Vice President of Busin…

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EP51: Setting Yourself Up for Success 30 Minutes per Day 13:11

2y ago13:11

13:11

In a culture of busyness, it can be hard to find time to get anything done. From working full-time jobs, to having side hustles and hobbies, getting all these things done can seem impossible. But it doesn't have to be that way! With just 30 minutes of your day, you can maximize your time and foster productivity. Whether it's watching a quick YouTub…

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EP50: How to Network at Events and Follow Up 15:03

2y ago15:03

15:03

We’ve all done it. Gone to a networking event and been at a loss for words. Either we find ourselves “star struck” or we’ve had to suppress feelings of inadequacy. Either way, we get in the room with all of these amazing people and our tongues get tied and our palms get sweaty. We forget our name, what we do and lose all ability to articulate. We l…

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EP49: Money talk with Tonya Rapley 22:27

2y ago22:27

22:27

Tonya Rapley is an internationally recognized speaker, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur. Known as The Millennial Money Expert, she is the founder of My Fab Finance and author of The Money Manual. Tonya is also a co-host of the award-winning series Going From Broke, executive produced by Ashton Kutcher. Throughout her six years in busine…

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