In this powerful episode of You First, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Dwayne Simmons, a transformative voice in community leadership, mental health advocacy, and resilience. This conversation goes beyond surface-level self-care—it’s a raw, real, and restorative dialogue about what it truly means to put yourself first without abandoning your purpose.

✨ Inside This Episode:

• Dwayne’s personal journey to self-awareness and intentional living
• How men—especially Black men—can prioritize mental health without shame
• The role of holistic self-care: mental, physical, and spiritual wellness
• Actionable tips for navigating burnout, setbacks, and life’s toughest transitions

🧠 This episode is for you if you:

• Struggle to balance self-care with community and career responsibilities
• Want to break the stigma surrounding therapy and emotional wellness
• Need encouragement to stay resilient and move with bold brilliance

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In this inspiring episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Dekesha Williams, celebrated author, keynote speaker, and the undisputed Webinar Queen. From corporate powerhouse to thriving entrepreneur, Dekesha opens up about building her business from the ground up while managing motherhood and scaling her impact with strategic webinars.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• 📈 How to Leverage Webinars for Business Growth
  Dekesha shares revenue-generating strategies that have helped her clients increase visibility and conversions using online webinars.
• 🔥 Entrepreneurial Resilience & Mindset
  Get behind-the-scenes insight into Dekesha’s journey, including the challenges, pivots, and victories that shaped her success.
• 👩‍👧 Balancing Parenthood and Profits
  Real talk on being a single mom and CEO—and how to thrive in both roles without sacrificing self-worth or vision.

🕒 Key Moments to Watch:

• Dekesha’s corporate-to-entrepreneurship leap
• The power of digital platforms in today’s market
• Managing burnout, business, and the blessing of motherhood

🚀 Why This Episode Is a Must-Watch: Whether you’re a new entrepreneur, seasoned CEO, or ambitious mompreneur, this conversation offers real strategies, real motivation, and real-life balance tips from someone who lives it every day.

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In this powerhouse episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with Denia Eaton, strategic consultant and powerhouse behind A&R3 Consulting Firm. From military precision to business mastery, Denia reveals how operational excellence, strategic leadership, and bold decision-making are reshaping how CEOs lead and scale their companies.

🔍 Inside This Episode:

• How military discipline fuels business efficiency
• Strategic systems to reduce turnover and increase revenue
• Real talk on CEO pressure, productivity, and purpose
• Tactical ways to align your operations with your company’s mission

🕒 Timestamps to Watch:

• [00:45] Meet Denia Eaton – military veteran to CEO consultant
• [05:22] Why structure matters: Discipline meets business
• [12:30] The A&R3 Approach: Strategies that deliver real ROI
• [18:45] CEO Real Talk: Leading through complexity
• [25:10] Denia’s Work-Life Balance Blueprint

🔥 Why This Episode Matters: Whether you’re a rising entrepreneur or seasoned executive, Denia’s insights will challenge you to think bigger, lead better, and operate smarter. Learn how to transform your business backbone with systems that sustain success, not just chase it.

💼 Listen Now if you’re ready to: ✅ Tighten your business operations
✅ Increase productivity without burnout
✅ Lead with confidence and clarity

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In this insightful episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy sits down with financial powerhouse, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Gwennetta Wright. From building a successful tax business to giving back to the community with her annual toy drive, Gwennetta shares how faith, resilience, and strategic planning have shaped her entrepreneurial journey.

💡 In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ How Gwennetta went from working a 9-to-5 to building a thriving business
✅ Why faith and trusting God's plan is key to entrepreneurial success
✅ How building relationships and visibility fuels business growth
✅ The importance of leaving a legacy through community service

👥 Gwennetta Wright shares how she navigated challenges, trusted her faith, and created a successful business while making a lasting impact.

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Missed Part 1? Be sure to listen to it first! In this powerful follow-up episode of C-Suite CEO Chat, host Shawanna Kennedy dives even deeper with financial guru and real estate investor Shakey Webster. Shakey opens up about the reality of entrepreneurship the good, the bad, and the sometimes ugly. From moving to Dubai, navigating business across time zones, and building a seven-figure empire to the challenges of marriage and self-care, Shakey gets real about what it takes to thrive as a CEO.

💼 In this episode, you'll learn:
✅ How to generate multiple streams of income from one business focus
✅ The importance of legacy building and why your business should outlive you
✅ Balancing personal life and ambition as a CEO
✅ Why being a successful entrepreneur isn’t for the faint of heart

👉 Don’t forget to check out Part 1 where Shakey first shared her game-changing insights on building a thriving business!
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Join host Shawanna Kennedy on this enlightening episode of C-Suite CEO Chat as we journey to Dubai for a candid conversation with finance and real estate mogul Shakey Webster. Discover Shakey's incredible journey from financial highs in 2007 to the challenges of the 2008 recession, and how these experiences shaped her approach to wealth management and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Shakey shares her insights on overcoming financial disasters, the power of resilience, and the strategies that helped her rebuild and thrive globally. From losing it all to crafting a life of purpose across continents, Shakey's story is a testament to the tenacity and foresight required to navigate the volatile world of finance and real estate.

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