This is the show where game-changing women drop the filter and tell the truth about what it really takes to lead.
Hosted by award-winning speaker, author, and global DEI consultant Risha Grant, Be Better Than Your BS™️: The Real Playbook shines a spotlight on bold, brilliant women—especially women of color—who’ve had to fight for every seat, every win, and every piece of peace they’ve earned in business, sports, activism, and entrepreneurship.
These are not polished success stories. These are real-world playbooks—unfiltered, unexpected, and unapologetic.
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 01-18-2025) Keisha Allen on Money, Leadership & Owning Your Room
Be Better Than Your BS as she sits down with Keisha Allen, financial inclusion leader at Truist Bank, to break down the real truth about money, mindset, and leadership. From overcoming childhood challenges and speech impediments to mastering financial strategy and building authentic teams, Keisha shares actionable advice for anyone looking to take control of their finances, career, and life. Learn how to cut unnecessary expenses, tackle debt with the snowball method, build wealth, and invest wisely—no matter your income. Discover the mindset shifts, habits, and strategies that helped Keisha turn feedback into results, own every room she enters, and empower others to do the same. Perfect for entrepreneurs, professionals, and anyone ready to stop letting fear, doubt, or “BS” hold them back. Stream this episode now on Now Media TV or listen on your favorite podcast platform.
11 Jan 2026
Be Better Than Your BS (aired 01-11-25) Breaking BS in Leadership: Real Talk on Power, HR, and Faith with Vikita Poindexter
In this powerful episode of Be Better Than Your BS, aired 01-11-25, host Isha Grant sits down with Vikita Poindexter, CEO of Poindexter Consulting Group, for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, faith, and navigating high-stakes workplace challenges.
With over 30 years in human resources, Vaquita shares real-world insights on crisis management, executive accountability, workplace culture, and why people—not titles—are the true foundation of successful organizations. From overcoming self-limiting beliefs to leading with grace under pressure, this episode dives deep into what it truly takes to lead, win, and stay sane in today’s evolving business landscape.
Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, HR professional, or emerging leader, this episode delivers practical strategies, bold truth, and mindset shifts that cut through the noise. If you’ve ever had to fight for your seat at the table or lead during uncertainty, this conversation is for you.
6 Jan 2026
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 01-04-2025) —Breaking Barriers in Sports & Leadership: Lara Wilson on Power, Purpose & Social Impact
What does it really take to lead with purpose, power, and authenticity—especially as a woman of color in sports? In this powerful episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Isha Grant sits down with Lara Wilson, Vice President of Social Responsibility for the Dallas Wings.
From growing up in South Oak Cliff to shaping community impact inside the WNBA, Lara shares raw truths about resilience, leadership, mindset, and navigating male-dominated spaces without losing yourself. This conversation goes beyond titles and PR—diving into social responsibility, representation, activism, mental health, and what it means to truly lead with empathy.
If you’ve ever fought for your seat at the table, questioned your power, or wanted to create real impact where you are, this episode will challenge and inspire you to move with intention—and be better than your BS.
4 Jan 2026
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 12-28-25): Jade Tenner on Leadership, Branding & Building Legacy Beyond the Game
In this episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant sits down with branding strategist, nonprofit founder, and former Division I basketball player Jade Tenner—also known as The Brand Enhancer.
Jade opens up about identity beyond sports, the discipline that fuels leadership, and how personal culture defines real success. From mentoring young men through community-driven programs to helping leaders and organizations build brands rooted in alignment and access, this conversation delivers real strategy with zero fluff.
This episode dives into pivoting with purpose, breaking internal barriers, redefining legacy, and what it truly takes to lead as a woman in competitive spaces. If you’ve ever questioned your next move, your value, or your voice—this episode will meet you where you are and push you forward.
4 Jan 2026
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 12-21-25) | Faith, Leadership & Confidence with Stay Hall
Aired December 21, 2025, this powerful episode of Be Better Than Your BS features host Risha Grant in a raw, honest conversation with motivational speaker, author, and leadership strategist Stay Hall.
Together, they break down what it truly takes to lead with faith, confidence, and purpose in today’s world. Stay shares her personal journey through self-doubt, therapy, entrepreneurship, and authorship, along with the mindset shifts that helped her stop chasing validation and start building legacy.
This episode tackles imposter syndrome, soft skills, empathetic leadership, authenticity in the workplace, and the myth of the “Angry Black Woman,” offering both truth and strategy for leaders at every level.
4 Jan 2026
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 12-14-2025) —Global Leadership, Women Breaking Barriers & Purpose-Driven Success
In this powerful episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant sits down with global business strategist and changemaker Conti Kresh Shetty for a raw, unfiltered conversation about leadership, resilience, and purpose. From overcoming cultural barriers in India to building impact across Dubai, Dallas, and beyond, Conti shares how clarity, patience, and faith shaped her journey as President and CEO of Indus Synergy Partners.
This episode dives deep into women’s empowerment, global entrepreneurship, international business strategy, and the real mindset required to lead without losing yourself. You’ll hear inspiring stories of breaking generational limits, building community-driven development, empowering women entrepreneurs, and proving that profit and purpose can coexist.
17 Dec 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 12-14-25) Breaking Barriers Across Borders: Conti Kresh Shetty on Clarity, Courage, and Leading With Purpose
In this empowering episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant welcomes entrepreneur, data strategist, and clean beauty innovator Chitra Cannon, Founder and CEO of Skin Centric, for a candid conversation about leadership, intuition, and redefining success on your own terms. With a background in analytics, Harvard business education, and corporate leadership, Chitra shares how she blended logic and creativity to build one of the fastest-growing clean skincare brands rooted in transparency, sustainability, and results.
17 Dec 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 12-07-25) Data, Disruption, and Trusting Yourself: Chitra Cannon on Building Skin Centric With Purpose and Precision
In this empowering episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant welcomes entrepreneur, data strategist, and clean beauty innovator Chitra Cannon, Founder and CEO of Skin Centric, for a candid conversation about leadership, intuition, and redefining success on your own terms. With a background in analytics, Harvard business education, and corporate leadership, Chitra shares how she blended logic and creativity to build one of the fastest-growing clean skincare brands rooted in transparency, sustainability, and results.
26 Nov 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 11-23-2025): How to Break Self-Sabotage & Build Unshakeable Confidence
In this inspiring episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Isha Grant dives deep into the patterns, habits, and hidden beliefs that keep us stuck. Centered around the theme of self-sabotage, confidence, and personal accountability, this episode gives listeners a powerful roadmap to rewiring mindset and stepping into intentional growth.
Isha unpacks why we repeat the same cycles, how fear disguises itself as logic, and what it takes to show up consistently for your goals. Through relatable stories and practical strategies, she explores the link between emotional triggers, self-worth, and the behaviors that block our progress.
19 Nov 2025
Be Better Than 11/16/25 – Mindset Shifts to Break Patterns & Level Up Your Life
“Be Better Than 11/16/25” is an honest and transformative conversation about the beliefs and habits that keep us stuck — and how to finally rise above them. This episode explores the power of self-awareness, accountability, and emotional clarity to help you stop repeating destructive patterns and start showing up as your best self.
Discover practical insights on resilience, mental strength, and the inner work required to grow beyond your limits. Whether you’re healing, rebuilding, or simply striving to improve, this episode challenges you to confront your excuses, elevate your mindset, and choose a better version of yourself every day.
13 Nov 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 08-01-25) Redefining Strength: Risha Grant and DNA High Easton on Faith, Purpose, and Resilience
In this empowering episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant sits down with attorney DNA High Easton for a deeply authentic conversation about resilience, faith, and finding strength through life’s most demanding seasons. Together, they unpack what it means to pursue purpose with integrity especially when personal challenges and professional pressures collide. DNA shares her journey of overcoming adversity while building a career grounded in justice and compassion. From balancing family and ambition to navigating the emotional weight of her work, she reveals how grace, discipline, and faith can coexist in a world that often demands perfection.
4 Nov 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 11-01-2025) — Kenya Moore: Leadership, Resilience, and the Power of Authenticity
In this empowering episode of Be Better Than Your BS, host Isha Grant sits down with Kenya Moore, Lead Legal Contract Consultant at AT&T and former Chief of Staff, to explore what it truly means to lead with authenticity and courage.
From becoming a young mother to building a career at one of the world’s largest corporations, Kenya shares her inspiring journey of resilience, purpose, and faith. Together, they discuss how to navigate imposter syndrome, embrace vulnerability, and build a culture where people feel valued and seen.
26 Oct 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 10-26-25) Dream It, Build It: Betting on Yourself with Kenya Mobley
On Be Better Than Your BS, host Risha Grant sits down with Kenya Mobley, founder of On Track Truck Driving School, to talk about faith, fear, and following a dream—literally. From a divine vision to breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, Kenya shares her journey of grit, grace, and growth, proving that betting on yourself isn’t easy—but it’s always worth it.
17 Oct 2025
Be Better Than Your B.S. (Aired 10-18-2025) — From Kitchen Dreams to Boardroom Reality: Chef Tam on Passion, Purpose, and Grit
From family roots in the kitchen to winning national competitions and now leading corporate dining services, Chef Tam’s story is one of reinvention and relentless drive. She opens up about following intuition, embracing change, and transforming passion into purpose — proving that leadership can be served with both grit and grace.
14 Oct 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 10-11-2025) — How Sports, Faith, and Resilience Shaped Shayna Hammond’s Journey from Athlete to Transformational Leader
In this empowering episode of Be Better Than Your BS with Risha Grant , meet Shayna Hammond — a powerhouse entrepreneur, author, and founder of Lead for Liberation and Indigo Unbound. From her early days as an elite gymnast to becoming a school principal at just 25, Shayna shares how discipline, faith, and sports shaped her leadership style and fueled her mission to help Black women lead with authenticity and joy.
Discover the lessons that carried her from the court to the boardroom — resilience, teamwork, humility, and inner confidence. Isha and Shayna dive into what it truly means to lead without losing yourself, how to push past fear, and why redefining strength starts with giving yourself permission to rest and heal.
5 Oct 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 10-05-2025): Dr. Colleen Payne’s Journey to Break Barrier
Risha Grant sits down with Dr. Colleen Payne, the powerhouse behind MCI Diagnostics, to share how she built a national healthcare empire and empowers women to win big.
28 Sept 2025
Be Better Than Your BS (Aired 09-28-2025): From Stay-at-Home Mom to Chief of Staff—Taunya Williams’ Playbook
Risha Grant and Taunya Williams (Chief of Staff, UNT Health Fort Worth) share fearless leadership for women: overcoming imposter syndrome, career pivots, EQ, DEI, balance, and building winning teams.
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