Your Next Move Podcast
Your Next Move Podcast, hosted by career and leadership expert Kimberly Brown, helps high-performing professionals build visibility, influence, and a powerful personal brand. The show provides practical strategies for mid- to executive-level individuals to position themselves for leadership roles and industry recognition. Each episode covers visibility tactics, mindset shifts, and leadership tools to accelerate career growth.
Episodes
146. Highly Visible, Highly Booked: How to Become the Go-To Expert in Your Niche (3/7)
FREE TRAINING: How to book high-visibility, high-conversion speaking engagements as a coach or consultant -- Register at www.kimberlybonline.com/webinar How do you become the person people think of when a particular need comes up? In part three of this seven-part series, Kimberly Brown explains how to connect your expertise to a buyer, focus on a problem they need to solve, and build a point of v
145: Highly Visible, Highly Booked: How to Find the Highest Converting Stages to Speak On (2/7)
Speaking opportunities should be chosen based on what they can produce for your business. Kimberly Brown explains how to start with your revenue goal, identify who needs to be in the room, and decide whether a stage can lead to speaking fees, clients, or both. She looks at conferences, media, private communities, professional organizations, private companies, and events you create yourself. You'
144. Highly Visible, Highly Booked: How to get a year of leads from public speaking (1/7)
Highly Visible, Highly Booked: Upgrade your stages, increase your leads, and grow your income (Episode 1 of 7) Over the next 7 episodes, I'm going to run a special series: Highly Visible, Highly Booked: Upgrade your stages, increase your leads, and grow your income. This series is specifically for coaches and consultants because your speaking strategy should be connected to the business you alread
143. Leadership Isn't Complicated. It's Hard. with Julia Rock
Leadership often gets dressed up as titles, retreats, assessments, and perks. But Julia Rock, author of Uncomplicated Leadership, argues that the real work happens in how you show up for the people you lead. In this conversation, Julia and I talk about why relationships matter, why leadership training can fall flat without follow-through, and what managers need to understand about the people on th
142. Build the Room: How Leaders Create Access, Visibility, and Opportunity with Marilynn Joyner
Marilynn Joyner has spent much of her professional life creating access where she saw a gap. In this episode, Kimberly and Marilynn discuss how that instinct shaped Her Workplace and eventually pushed Marilynn further into entrepreneurship. They unpack what Marilynn has learned about asking for introductions and continuing after rejection, along with why face-to-face connection remains central to
141. I Spent $250,000 on Personal Development. My Problem Was Never Information.
Kimberly recently audited every personal and professional development purchase she's made since 2013, digging through three old email accounts and her Google Drive folders. The total came to over $250,000. In this unscripted solo episode, she shares what that audit revealed about why she still feels stuck, the four-part process she's using to close the gap between where she is and where she wants
140. How I've Managed Grief and Entrepreneurship (One Year Without My Mom)
A quick heads-up: this episode discusses grief and the loss of a parent. This week marks one year since Kimberly lost her mom, and in this deeply personal solo episode, she opens up about what it's actually taken to grieve and run a business at the same time. Kimberly shares the eight things that have helped her keep showing up over the past year — from reducing her schedule to therapy, asking he
139. Fear Means Go: Why I've Been Hiding (and What I'm Doing About It)
It's Kimberly's birthday — and she's celebrating with her most personal episode yet. In this solo conversation, recorded with handwritten notes and a whole lot of nerves, Kimberly opens up about the dissonance she's been feeling between the vision she has for her life and how she's actually been showing up. From playing small in her corporate days to realizing she's built a "penitentiary" of perf
138. Building a Brand That Doesn't Need You: Career Contessa's Lauren McGoodwin on Speaking, Pivots, and Power Moves
LAST CHANCE TO ENROLL ON THE VISIBILITY SHIFT THIS SUMMER: WWW.KIMBERLYBONLINE.COM/TVS What do you do when the business is successful, but you're ready for something new? In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Lauren McGoodwin — founder and CEO of Career Contessa, author of Power Moves, and content marketer at Atlassian — to talk about her decision to return to corporate after a decade of ent
137. Overcoming Rejection When You're Pitching Yourself
Enrollment is open for The Visibility Shift: Go to kimberlybonline.com/tvs to learn more, book a sales call, or enroll Episode 136: Overcoming Rejection When You're Pitching Yourself Rejection is part of the deal when you put yourself out there — for a stage, a promotion, a client, or a new direction. In this episode, Kimberly breaks down what makes rejection different when you're the one being pi
136. How to Build a Speaking Career While Working 9-to-5 with Jasmine Garrett
Learn more and enroll in The Visibility Shift: kimberlybonline.com/tvs Kimberly Brown sits down with Jasmine Garrett — Account Director at Adobe, President of the National Sales Network South Florida chapter, and rising professional speaker — for a candid conversation recorded live inside The Visibility Shift coaching community. Jasmine shares what it's really like to build a speaking career fro
135. How to Get Booked, Paid, and Taken Seriously as a Speaker with Elle Petrillo
Register for the Get Booked Blueprint 3-Day Training: https://kimberlybonline.com/gbb In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly sits down with Elle Petrillo — founding member of Brand Builders Group and former speakers bureau executive — for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation on what it actually takes to build a speaking career. Recorded live during The Visibility Shift Intensive, this con
134. Career Building, Brand Building, or Wallet Building: How to Choose the Right Speaking Goal
Register for the Get Booked Blueprint 3-Day Training: https://kimberlybonline.com/gbb Not all stages serve the same purpose — and getting clear on why you're speaking changes everything. In this solo episode, Kimberly Brown breaks down the three categories of speaking she's used throughout her own career to build connections, increase visibility, and close business. Whether you're still in a ni
133. How to Become a Referable Speaker
Register for the Get Booked Blueprint 3-Day Training: https://kimberlybonline.com/gbb In this episode of the Your Next Move Podcast, Kimberly breaks down what separates the speakers who keep getting booked and referred from the ones who deliver a great talk — and then never hear from the room again. Spoiler: it has nothing to do with how polished you are. In This Episode: The one question to as
132. 5 Lessons From 5 Years of Full-Time Entrepreneurship
Five years of full-time entrepreneurship — and Kimberly isn't showing up with a highlight reel. She's bringing the real: the lessons she had to learn, unlearn, and sometimes relearn on the road to building a multi-six-figure business five years running. This episode is for every entrepreneur who has ever questioned the path, doubted the process, or wondered if it's actually worth it. In This Epi
131. Information Overload Is Keeping You Stuck: How I'm Aligning Everything to 3 Goals for 40 Days
Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop consuming. In this solo episode, Kimberly gets personal — sharing the moment in her car that made her realize her brain had been "outside" for way too long. She breaks down the three goals that are now her filter for everything: brand building, waist shrinking, and stress annihilating. If it doesn't serve one of those three, it's out. This on
130. How to Pay Off Debt, Build Wealth, and Buy Back Your Life — Without Deprivation with Naseema McElroy
She was making over $200,000 a year, had the house, the luxury car, and the career — and she was still broke. In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Naseema McElroy, Labor and Delivery Nurse, personal finance expert, podcast host, and founder of Financially Intentional, for a conversation that is equal parts real talk and roadmap. Naseema paid off nearly one million dollars in debt in under t
129. How Executive Women Can Break the Silence and Save Their Relationships with Colette Jane Fehr
You can command a boardroom and still go quiet where it matters most. In this powerful conversation, Kimberly sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist and author Colette Jane Fehr to talk about the one thing most of us never saw coming — that silence, not conflict, is what slowly destroys relationships. Colette's new book, The Cost of Quiet, is a timely guide for anyone who has ever
128. The Only Personal Growth Framework You'll Ever Need
Most personal development advice hands you a checklist and calls it transformation. But real growth doesn't work that way. In this episode, Kimberly is breaking down the only framework you actually need — three words that will change how you see yourself and how you move through your life. This episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start designing the life you actually want. We're go
127. Executive Presence, Reputation & Getting to the C-Suite with April Little
If you've ever wondered what actually gets someone promoted to the executive level — and what quietly keeps high performers stuck — this episode is your inside look. Kimberly sits down with executive coach and former VP of Human Resources April Little for a candid, no-holds-barred conversation about what organizations are really looking for, why your MBA might not be helping you as much as you thi
126. Become a Millionaire on Your Own Terms with Bola Sokunbi
In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Bola Sokunbi — self-made millionaire, author, speaker, investor, and founder & CEO of Clever Girl Finance, one of the largest personal finance education platforms for women. Bola is back to talk about her newest book, "Clever Girl Millionaire", a step-by-step guide to building real, lasting wealth — on your own terms. From her powerful origin story rooted
125. The Unglamorous Truth About Reaching Your Biggest Goals
What if the reason you haven't hit your biggest goal isn't a missing strategy — it's a missing belief? In this episode, Kimberly is getting honest about the mindset trap that keeps even the most talented professionals and entrepreneurs stuck: the constant search for a better plan. Spoiler: the plan isn't the problem. The reps are. Kimberly breaks down why success is far less glamorous than we've b
124. Is Coaching Worth It? What High-Performing Leaders Know About Getting Results
If you've ever wondered whether coaching is actually worth the investment — this episode is your answer. In episode 124, Kimberly breaks down why the most high-performing senior managers, directors, VPs, and executives don't wait until something is broken to seek out coaching. Drawing from her own experience in coaching relationships since 2013, Kimberly makes the case that coaching isn't a rescue
123. From Stuck to Clear: How a Vision Coach Helps High Achievers Find Their Next Chapter with Lois Weinblatt
In this episode, Kimberly sits down with Lois Weinblatt — vision coach and founder of True North Visionaries — for a conversation that goes far beyond the trendy advice to "write down your goals." Lois breaks down the real work of visioning: what it actually takes to get clear on your next chapter when you're a high-achieving professional who's been grinding without a real direction, and why tryin
122. The Art of Getting Remembered in a Room Full of Smart People
You were in the room. You were qualified. You were prepared. So why didn't they remember you? In today's episode, Kimberly is breaking down the four communication habits that separate professionals who get remembered in high-stakes rooms from those who get overlooked — even when the credentials are equal. This one is packed with practical strategy you can use in your very next meeting. What you'll
121. The Win I Didn't Know I Needed: A Mindset Shift and the Permission to Celebrate Your Wins
In this episode, Kimberly gets into her mindset behind her recent program launch— and the results exceeded every goal she set. But this episode isn't really about the numbers. It's about what the numbers revealed: a story Kimberly had been quietly carrying since 2018 that she never said out loud, not to her clients, not to her audience, barely even to herself. For years, she had internalized a bel
120: You Don't Need to Be an Expert: How 'Regular People' Can Become Powerful Public Speakers
Think you need a dramatic backstory or impressive credentials to become a powerful speaker? Think again. In this episode, Kimberly is dismantling the biggest myth that keeps talented professionals off stages: the idea that you have to be some kind of recognized expert to share your message. The truth is, some of the most impactful speakers are everyday professionals—project managers, consultants,
119. How I Built a Multi-Six-Figure Business By Learning to Speak: My Journey from Behind-the-Scenes to Center Stage
In this deeply personal episode, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her journey from a career counselor making under $50,000 a year to building a multi-six-figure business that's maintained that level for five consecutive years. The vehicle that made it all possible? Speaking. Not keynote speaking at first—but strategic visibility through professional associations, conferences, and leveraging ever
118: Behind the Scenes: Is The Visibility Shift Right for You?
In this episode, Kimberly is pulling back the curtain on The Visibility Shift—her signature 6-month program for professionals who want to build visibility through speaking. If you've been curious about what's actually inside the program, who it's for, and whether it's the right fit for you, this is the episode. Ready to join The Visibility Shift? Enroll now or book a sales call at www.kimberlybonl
117. Virtual Stage Presence: How to Command Attention When Speaking Online
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly tackles the reality that most professionals aren't prepared for: virtual speaking is now the norm, not the exception. With 86% of job interviews conducted virtually and 90% of hiring managers expecting remote presentations t
116. Why Every Professional Needs Public Speaking Skills: 7 Unexpected Benefits That Changed My Career
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly breaks down seven unexpected benefits that came from developing her public speaking skills—and she's not talking about the obvious stuff like "getting less nervous during presentations." From developing executive presence with
115. The 5 Types of Speakers: Which One Are You? (Plus How to Find Your Unique Speaking Style)
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly introduces the 5 Types of Speakers framework—a game-changing lens for identifying your natural speaking style instead of trying to copy someone else's. She shares a vulnerable story about feeling intimidated at a speaker event
114. How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking in 12 Weeks (Even If You're Not a "Natural")
REGISTER FOR MY UPCOMING TRAINING: "Build Your Professional Brand Through Public Speaking" webinar on February 4, 2025: kimberlybonline.com/webinar In this episode, Kimberly tackles the fear that holds 75% of people back from career-defining opportunities: public speaking. She breaks down exactly how to overcome this fear in 12 weeks—not by becoming a "natural" speaker, but by proving to yoursel
113: My 2026 Personal Development Curriculum - And how to make your own annual curriculum
In the final episode of 2026, Kimberly pulls back the curtain on her personal development strategy for 2026. She shares the frameworks, investments, and vulnerable truths about what it takes to build big while grieving, scared, and not feeling "ready." This isn't theory. It's a real-time roadmap for anyone ready to stop incrementally improving and start thinking 10x. Kimberly breaks down the dif
112: My Top Business, Leadership, and Personal Lessons in 2025
As the year comes to a close, Kimberly takes a more personal turn on the podcast. In this Christmas Eve episode, she shares live reflections on 2025—a year marked by maintenance, hard leadership decisions, deep love, and profound loss. Breaking her lessons into three core areas—business, leadership, and personal—Kimberly offers an honest look at what it really means to keep going, trust yourself,
111: Visibility Isn't the Goal. Influence Is.
If you've been chasing visibility—posting more, showing up more, saying yes to every panel and networking invite—but you're still not seeing the kind of traction you want in your career, this episode is for you. Kimberly breaks down the difference between being visible and being influential—and why one will move your career forward while the other might leave you stuck. What You'll Learn in this E
110: How to Know You're Ready To Get Visible in Your Leadership Role
Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'll finally start putting myself out there once I get one more certification… one more promotion… one more credential"? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down why that belief is one of the biggest visibility blockers for high-achieving professionals. If you've been waiting for the "perfect moment" to share your expertise, speak on pan
109: Can You Really Be Visible and Still Keep Your Corporate Job Safe?
Do you ever feel torn between wanting to grow your platform and worrying that being too visible might jeopardize your corporate job? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown reframes visibility as a professional asset—not a threat—and breaks down how to protect your platform legally, strategically, and confidently. If you've hesitated to post on LinkedIn, turned down speaking engagement
108: Leadership Visibility: Why Being Exceptional at Your Job Isn't Enough
Do you ever wonder why being excellent at your job still isn't translating into the recognition, influence, or advancement you know you've earned? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown breaks down the uncomfortable truth: being good at your job isn't enough. Too many high-achieving professionals believe their work should "speak for itself," but in reality, silence keeps you overlooke
107: How To Ask For What You In Want Without Feeling Braggy | Leadership Development Tips
Do you hold back from sharing your accomplishments because you're afraid of sounding self-centered? In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown challenges one of the most common fears high-achieving women face: the belief that visibility = bragging. If you've ever hesitated before hitting "publish," skipped a networking event, or downplayed your success to avoid making others uncomfortable
Your Next Move Podcast with Kimberly Brown Trailer
Welcome to Your Next Move, the podcast for high-performing professionals in leadership who are ready to elevate their visibility, build a powerful personal brand and position themselves for opportunities that accelerate their path to industry-wide recognition or higher level roles. I'm Kimberly Brown, a globally recognized career and leadership expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Ne
105: Your Next Move Podcast Update: Mastering Visibility and Influence for Career Growth
Your Next Move is back! In this episode, Kimberly Brown shares why she hit pause earlier this year and how that break led to a shift in focus. If you're a high-achiever ready for elevated strategies, this new chapter is for you. 🎧 Tune in to hear what's changing, why it matters, and what to expect next. Stay In Touch → Connect with the community: Get on the waitlist for The Visibility Shift
106: How to Leverage Fear to Fuel Your Next Move in Leadership
In this episode of Your Next Move, Kimberly Brown unpacks the real role fear plays in your career. Spoiler: It's not something to avoid—it's something to explore. Fear isn't the stop sign. It's the signal. Top leaders don't wait to feel fearless—they move through fear with strategy. Kimberly shares five practical ways to reframe fear and use it as fuel to grow your visibility, speak up as a lead
104: 6 Powerful Truths I Tell Women in Leadership (and Myself)
Welcome to Episode 104 of the Your Next Move Podcast! In today's episode, I'm getting real with you. I'm sharing six powerful reminders that I constantly rotate for both myself and my clients especially when we find ourselves stuck, scared, or playing small. This is more of a truth-telling episode where I want to give you the advice that I give my clients. But especially recently, I've had some ex
103: 5 Warning Signs You Need a Break from Your Leadership Role
In today's episode, I explore something that affects so many of us but rarely gets the attention it deserves - knowing when it's time to take a break from work. While our always-on culture makes stepping away feel impossible, I'll share why taking a strategic break might be the most productive move for your long-term career success. I guide you through five clear signs that indicate you need a wor
102: Navigating Workplace Mistakes & Finding Your Career Path
In this live coaching session, I sit down with Abriana Walton, a media professional from Detroit who's navigating the challenges of her first full-time job. We dive deep into overcoming perfectionism, building genuine confidence, and mapping out a fulfilling career path that aligns with your purpose. Learn how to handle workplace mistakes with grace and use them as growth opportunities Discove
101: How to Be the Person Who Achieves Their Goals (The Be-Do-Have Model Explained)
Welcome to Episode 101 of the Your Next Move Podcast! In today's episode, I dive into a mindset framework that will help you transform the way you approach your goals. Whether you're facing a career shift, trying to improve your personal life, or pursuing new business goals, this episode will show you how flipping your mindset can lead to faster success with less stress. I introduce the Be-Do-Have
100: Transformation, Growth, and Creating a Legacy
Welcome to a milestone episode of Your Next Move Podcast—Episode 100! In this special episode, I get real about my personal and professional journey, sharing how pivotal moments of struggle have sparked powerful transformations. From career shifts to navigating personal challenges, I open up about the internal changes that led me to create my "Transformation Roadmap," a five-pillar strategy that's
EP99 Parts 3 - 5: Moving Beyond Planning – How to Execute With Confidence
In this episode of Your Next Move with Kimberly Brown, we conclude our deep dive into the C-Method: The Self-Coaching System for Clarity, Commitment, and Change by covering the final three steps: Craft Your Action Plan, Commit to Consistency, and Celebrate and Evolve. Kimberly shares actionable strategies to move beyond planning and confidently execute your goals for 2025. From crafting realistic
EP98: Part 2 of 5: Leveraging What You Already Have to Reach Your Goals
In this episode of Your Next Move with Kimberly Brown, we continue our deep dive into the C-Method: The Self-Coaching System for Clarity, Commitment, and Change. Today's focus is on Step 2: Curating Your Knowledge. Kimberly explains how to sift through the wealth of information, tools, and experiences you've accumulated to identify what will best serve your current goals. She also shares her perso
EP97: The Self-Coaching Framework for Executive Career Growth in 2025
Welcome back to Your Next Move Podcast! After a year-long break, we're back with fresh perspectives and new strategies. In this episode, Kimberly dives into the concept of self-coaching—what it is, why it's essential, and how you can leverage it to gain clarity, commitment, and create meaningful change in your life. Kimberly also shares personal updates, including her company's rebranding to Brown
The Next Move for The Your Next Move Podcast -- We Are On Break!
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 journey has had on her career & personal growth.
EP96: Breaking Barriers: Navigating Learning Disabilities in the Workplace w/ ADHD Coach Alexandra Gilbert
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 diagnoses and treatments for learning disabiliti
EP95: Career Growth Tips: How to Communicate Your Value in the Workplace
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 in the workplace, signs if you are being valued,
EP94: How This National Geographic Explorer Brings Stories To Life Through Poetry with Alyea Pierce
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 National Geographic's "Into The Depths" podcast
EP93: How to Give and Receive Constructive Feedback at Work (Without Anxiety or Conflict)
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 things to be mindful of before you decide to offer som
EP92: Corporate or Entrepreneurship? How This Multifaceted Hustler Does Both with Shalaya Shipman
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 Salesforce technology, while also running a successful rea
EP91: Intrapreneur vs Entrepreneur
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 intrapreneurship brings! As Kimberly has had the be
EP90: Turn Your Creative Talents Into an Enterprise with Dre Brown
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 brings us along her journey from corporate Ameri
EP89: Self-Care, Wellness, and Creating Ease in Your Life with Krystal Jackson
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 creating ease in our lives. On a mission to help profe
EP88: Nurturing Wellness: Manifesting Health Equity and Building Community with Percell Dugger
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, making a profound impact on promoting inclusivity a
EP87: Workplace Communication Styles: 5 Keys To Communicating Effectively In The Workplace
"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 for this insider's look into one of Kimberly's mo
EP86: From 6-Figure Debt to Securing Financial Freedom with Melissa Jean-Baptiste
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 wealth through debt management strategies, passive
Bonus Career Q&A: Relationships, Leadership, and Surviving Corporate
In this episode, Kimberly Brown answers your questions about navigating the world of work and reveals some of the unspoken rules people don't like to share. From what Kim wishes she knew when she entered corporate to the biggest gaps your host sees in the workplace, don't miss this wisdom-packed episode from the woman who has dedicated her life to help build your career strategy! KEY POINTS: - T
EP85: 3 Ways to Maximize Your Conference Experience
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 looking for a role at a major corporation or an up
EP84: Leadership Development Tips: 5 Ways to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills
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 to any job. So in this episode, Kimberly leans in
EP83: Authenticity in the Workplace with Lenny Williams
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 creating your own narrative. From wearing kicks to wo
EP82: Learn, Lose, Live with Jennifer Dent Brown
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 weight loss struggle bus, tune in as Jennifer re
EP81: Who's in My Circle?
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 builds trust, tune in as Kimberly encourages you
EP80: Career Coaching: Fear of Success, Ageism, and Making the Jump to Entrepreneurship
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, and the limiting stories holding her back from
EP79: 15 Recent Reads - Kimberly's Reading List
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 important? - Kimberly's top 15 favorite reads - Wha
EP78: Setting Professional Boundaries and Intentional Self-Care with Ariel Belgrave
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 to discuss professional burnout. Tune in as Ariel
EP77: 3 Depth Types of Relationships
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 admire? - What draws your respect in the workp
EP76: 5 Types of Coffee Chats to Grow Your Professional Network
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 or watching, get your coffee ready and lean in
EP75: The Power of Styling with Germanee Gerald
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. So tune in as Germanee and your host Kimberly
EP74: So Your New Job Isn't Quite What You Expected…
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 column in The Cut - New York Magazine, and learn wha
EP73: Should I Apply to a Job If I Don't Meet All the Qualifications?
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 York Magazine, your host walks you through her i
EP72: How to Maximize Your Six Figure Corporate Salary and Build Wealth w/ Cinneah El-Amin of Flynanced
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 figures through negotiating often, job-hopping regu
EP71: How To Convince Your Boss That You are Ready for a Leadership Role
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 found in The Cut - New York Magazine. To read more
EP70: How to Identify Your Professional Gaps in the Workplace | Career Development Tips
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 the workplace or ready to elevate your career, t
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