Unmuted Woman

Breaking the Broken Rung: Reclaiming Power in the 2026 Workforce Reset Inspired by Richita Jones

In this episode, we explore the realities of the 2026 workforce reset and the unique challenges Black women face in corporate America. Inspired by Richita Jones, we discuss why hard work alone isn’t enough, the importance of sponsorship over mentorship, and how adaptability can become a superpower. Learn how Black women are turning setbacks into opportunities, building their own tables, and reclaiming power in spaces that were never designed for them. This is a call to action for leaders to move beyond applause and deliver real access, authority, and assignments. It’s time to break the broken rung and rise, unmuted and unstoppable.

Resetting to Rise: Redefining Failure and Resilience Inspired by Jennifer Awesome

Explore how Jennifer Awesome is transforming our understanding of failure and resilience, especially for Black women leaders facing systemic barriers in the workplace. Discover why internalized narratives, not setbacks themselves, hold us back—and how practicing contained failures can rewire our response to adversity. Learn from real-world strategies for turning layoffs into leverage, reclaiming agency, and building new paths to leadership and innovation. This episode challenges you to reframe failure, reset with intention, and rise stronger—one resilient step at a time.

Breaking the Myth of Progress: Real Power, Real Inclusion – Inspired by Felicia Robinson

In this episode, we confront the uncomfortable truth behind diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and their real impact on Black women in leadership. Drawing on insights from Felicia Robinson and recent data, we examine why symbolic inclusion is not enough, the critical difference between mentorship and sponsorship, and how restructuring often sidelines Black women under the guise of business decisions. Discover actionable steps for leaders and professionals to drive true change, hold organizations accountable, and ensure Black women are not just included, but empowered with real authority.

From Retrograde to Radioactive: Generational Abundance & Goddess Mode Inspired by LaQuienda McGowan

Step into your divine power with this episode of Unmuted Woman, where we break down how Black women can activate goddess mode, cut draining soul ties, and build generational abundance. Inspired by LaQuienda McGowan’s blueprint, we explore the non-negotiables for living your sacred truth: unconditional agape love, accountability with reciprocity, and transforming setbacks into unstoppable assurance. Get actionable steps to audit your energy, set boundaries, and start building a legacy that honors your ancestors and uplifts future generations. It’s time to turn up the volume on your brilliance—never mute yourself again.

Reclaiming Power: Building New Ladders for Black Women in Business Inspired by Irene Williams

In this episode, we explore the powerful insights of Irene Williams, a trailblazer dedicated to breaking barriers for Black women in business and leadership. Discover the reality behind the broken corporate ladder, the rising tide of unemployment, and how systemic exclusion is fueling a new wave of entrepreneurship. Learn how Black women are transforming setbacks into opportunities, building businesses with equity at the core, and redefining what it means to lead on their own terms. This is your invitation to stop waiting for permission and start building your own legacy.

When Silence Becomes Survival: Inspired by Kathy Cutler

This episode of Unmuted Woman dives deep into the realities of domestic violence that often go unspoken—beyond physical scars to the emotional, economic, and psychological wounds that survivors endure. Host Star Bobatoon shares the powerful story of Kathy Cutler, a survivor who transformed her pain into purpose by building a shelter and empowering others to reclaim their lives. Learn why education is the key to breaking the cycle, how domestic violence disproportionately impacts Black women and pregnant mothers, and what you can do to recognize the signs, support survivors, and spark real change. Knowledge is the exit door—let’s open it together.

Breaking the Broken Rung: Rise, Build, and Lead Inspired by Talara Rutland

In this episode, we sit down with Talara Rutland to uncover the realities behind the corporate ladder for Black women and why ambition alone isn’t enough to break through systemic barriers. Discover how Black women are transforming setbacks into new opportunities, building businesses, and leading with resilience and innovation. Learn why visibility, sponsorship, and access to decision-making roles matter—and how you can take action to rise, build, and lead on your own terms.

Shattering the Broken Rung: Leadership, Resilience, and Reclamation Inspired by Oyemi White

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with Oyemi White to expose the realities Black women face in leadership and career advancement. Together, they unpack the myths of ambition, reveal the systemic barriers holding women back, and spotlight the rise of entrepreneurship as a powerful act of reclamation. Through real stories and hard-hitting data, discover how Black women are building new paths to success, breaking the broken rung, and transforming silence into collective power. Tune in for inspiration, truth, and a call to take bold action on your own leadership journey.