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The Unapologetic Executive

Welcome to The Unapologetic Executive (formerly known as Freeda’s World), the podcast for ambitious Black women who are redefining what success, wellness, and leadership look like, on their own terms.

Hosted by Ritha Pierre, Esq., attorney, strategist, and founder of The Unapologetic Executive, this space invites you to pause, reflect, and lead with intention.

Each episode explores the realities of professional life for Black women, the unspoken pressures, the cultural context, and the courage it takes to prioritize peace in spaces that reward over-performance.

Through honest conversations and expert insights, we talk about everything from identity and self-trust to rest, boundaries, and purpose. These are not pep talks from the sidelines. They’re grounded discussions, equal parts compassion and clarity, designed to help you move from endurance to alignment.

In this space, we believe:

Growth becomes sustainable when it’s rooted in truth.

Clarity becomes attainable when you slow down long enough to listen.

Success feels more meaningful when you stop performing strength and start practicing it.

So settle in with your favorite beverage, release the day, and join us as we explore what it means to lead without apology and live without depletion.

Because ambition should feel aligned, not exhausting.

Listen On:

Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | SoundCloud
Follow: @theunapologeticexecutive

Latest Episodes:

Ep. 40: How To Be Present At Work While Dealing With Loss May 15, 2019

Show notes

This week we are talking about loss. Many of of us have experienced loss at some point in our life. It is not easy and depending on who you lost, the impact on your life can be debilitating.

I lost my grandmother in 2013. she raised me as her own. She was my everything. I literally never conceived a life without her. So when I lost her, my world literally fell apart. I was broken and if I am being honest, I still am broken.

Over the years the grief of losing my grandmother, has really took a toll on all aspects of my life. Work included. So I began to think, how does one cope with death and still be present at work?

A few years ago I was scrolling through social media and I saw that a friend of mines from college had lost her mother. Come to find out, she had lost her father only a few years prior. Not too long after finding out about her mother, I found out that she lost her boyfriend. In my mind, I thought how is this woman able to function let alone go to work?

On this episode, I am joined by my friend Joi Britt, LCSW and host of The Joi of Social Work Podcast. Joi is going to share with us her story of life after loss. She will discuss some of the challenges she faced at work and how she was able to be present at work while dealing with her loss.

Announcements:

Congratulations to Farah Louis who won the special election for City Council of Brooklyn's 45th District! Thank you all who supported our FREEda Woman through this endeavor!

Social Media:

@lionessgoesroar -Joi Britt host of The Joi of Social Work-

@farahnlouis- CouncilWoman-Elect Farah Louis-

@freedas_world

@freedawomennyc

* FREEda's World is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts.

*Please subscribe, rate and review!

Ep. 39: Stop Thinking Like An Imposter May 08, 2019

Show notes

This week I am joined by my good friend Jellisa Joseph. Jellisa was recently nominated for a prestigious award. She was so excited for the nomination. However, instead of basking in excitement, the first thought that came to her mind was "do I deserve this".

This form of self doubt is very common amongst professional women of color. We do it all the time! But why? Why do we have such an issue with accepting accolades and awards? Why can't our first inclination be, "wow I did it! I knew I could do it!"

Tune in as Jellisa and I have a very candid conversation about our experiences, the social oppression of women of color by not only "the man" but also by ourselves.

We don't have all the answers, but we explore different ways to not only slay self doubt, but to find ways where we as women of color can do a better job of recognizing and celebrating each other outside of our silos.

Announcement:

*FREEda Women NYC is having a mother's day sale that will end May 13th! Use the promo code "mother" and receive 50% off the entire store!

*If you are interested in being a guest on FREEda's World, please send me an email at freedasworld@gmail.com

*FREEda's World is available every where you enjoy listening to your podcasts!

*Please rate, subscribe and review!

Social Media:

@freedas_world

@freedawomennyc

Ep. 38: #Surviving Your Loved Ones; Recap of Sexual Assault Awareness Event May 01, 2019

Show notes

This week I am recapping last night's event hosted by FREEda Women NYC, #Surviving Your Loved Ones.

This event was informative and insightful. Thank you CAMBA Inc., The Brooklyn District Attorney's Office and Auscension Advocacy for being part of this important discussion. And big thanks to everyone who attended the event.

Tune in as I highlight some of the important takeaways from last night's discussion.

Announcement:

FREEda Women NYC is having it's mother's day sale. Enjoy 50% off the entire store by using the promo code "mother".

Social Media:

@brooklyndaoffice

@cambainc

@auscencion_advocacy

@freedas_world

@freedawomennyc

*Want to be a guest on our show? send us an email at freedasworld@gmail.com

*FREEda's World Podcast is available everywhere you enjoy your podcasts!

Ep. 37: The art of no Apr 24, 2019

Show notes

FREEda Fam! This week I am talking about the art of no. Often times we do this thing where we say yes to everything. We say yes to more work, we say yes to our bosses, to our co-workers, our friends family, we never say no.

Some times you just have to say NO! Why? because you are not a machine. Saying yes all of the time has consequences. It can hinder your ability to complete your given tasks. It can cause you to burn out. It can make you sick.

With all of that being said, I know it is not the easiest thing to tell your supervisor or your client no. In fact it's scary. What I have discovered over the years is that, the issue is not in saying no. It's all about how you say no. Tune in as I talk about the different scenarios where saying no may be necessary and how you can deliver the message without losing your job.

Announcements:

FREEda Women NYC is hosting it's annual sexual assault awareness month event #Surviving Your Loved Ones on Tuesday April 30, 2019 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at BKLYN Commons 495 Flatbush Avenue, 2nd Fl, Brooklyn NY 11225.

RSVP at www.fwassaultawareness2019.eventbrite.com

Social Media:

@freedas_world

@freedawomennyc

Email:

freedasworld@gmail.com

Ep. 36: From public to private; Feat. Marly Marcellus- Laurent, Esq. Apr 17, 2019

Show notes

This week I am joined by my dear friend and forever work wife, Marly. Listen in as Marly takes us through her journey from being a city government employee to now working in the private financial sector.

Many of us want to take the leap from from public to private and vise versa, but we are apprehensive because we fear the unknown. Tune in as Marly shares the steps that she took to land a job that she never thought she would obtain.

Announcements

FREEda Women NYC will be hosting an event entitled "#Surviving Your Loved Ones"; a conversation on sexual assault. The event will be held on April 30, 2019 from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at BKLYN Commons, 495 Flatbush Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

RSVP here

Social Media Info

FREEda's World- @freedas_world

Ep. 35: Working through disability ft. Dianne S. Esq. Apr 10, 2019

Show notes

This week I am joined by my dear friend Dianne. Dianne and I met at Fordham University School of Law (Big shout our to Fordham!) in the Fall of 2008. We were placed in the same first year section and from that point on we became sisters. Imagine going through 3 years of law school, (a portion of which was spent enduring dialysis)and studying for the bar examination, only to be advised that you cannot work. Tune in as Dianne and I look back and discuss her journey with Lupus and her experiences working through disability. Many of us are legitimately ill, but we are neglecting to take care of ourselves out of fear that we will be singled out. If there is one thing you learn from hearing this episode today, it is to take care of yourself. When you die, your job will be posted the next day. There are ways to work while disabled. Take the time to educate yourself. ***FREEda's World is available everywhere you get your podcast! Please remember to subscribe, like, share and review!

Ep. 34: Silence your inner critic Apr 03, 2019

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This week we are talking about our inner critic. We are all critical of ourselves and sometimes its necessary. However, when the inner critic goes rogue, it is time to shut it up. On this episode we talk about the inner critic, negative self talk, and the different things we can do to silence our inner critic. ***FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ***Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

Ep. 33: Office Showdown; Parents vs. Childless Employees Mar 27, 2019

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This week we are talking about another office showdown. Parents vs. childless employees. Tune is an I discuss some of the issues that arise when parents call out of work to tend to their children, how childless employees feel about it, different ways Employers can remedy this issue and what you as an employee can do to raise awareness if your Employer is oblivious to the issues. ***FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ***Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

Ep. 32: Stop networking and start connecting! Mar 20, 2019

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Spring is literally in the air! And you know what that means. It's time for a metamorphosis. Many of us are wanting to burst out of our cocoons and become butterflies. We are ready for that change, but we feel so stuck. How can I begin to make a move? Where are the opportunities? Trust me, I am right there with you. But one thing I have learned is that we have to get out there and open ourselves up to opportunities. Networking is important, but connecting is key. Tune in as I discuss networking and how to make it work for you. ~~FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ~~Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

Ep. 31: Single mothering while working Mar 13, 2019

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This week we are talking to the single mothers! Being a single mom is hard ya'll. Sometimes I want to cry. Being a working single mother is even harder. It is an emotional roller coaster. How do you deal when the single mom struggle is too real, but you still have to report to work and be productive? I am still figuring this out, but I found a few things that are helping. Even if you are not a single mother, I think you will find the show to be somewhat entertaining and informative. For all my single mothers out there, keep your head up, keep fighting, keep mothering, but more importantly, take care of yourself! (again still trying to figure this part out) It's performance review season! *Cues weird danger music* Performance reviews can be the source of great anxiety. Even if you are a stellar employee, having to sit in a room with your manager, listening to them dissect your work performance can be a little uncomfortable. ~~FREEda'a World podcast is powered by FREEda Women NYC, an accessories and apparels brand that uses fashion to help professional women of color reach their full potential and achieve desired results. Visit www.freedawomennyc.com to shop the latest accessories and to keep up to date with upcoming projects and events. ~~Want to be a guest on the show? us a message at ritha@freedawomennyc.com or freedasworld@gmail.com or follow us on instagram and twitter @freedawomennyc and send us a message! ***Subscribe Subscribe Subscribe! FREEda's World podcast is available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, Tunein and Stitcher. Please subscribe and leave a comment!

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