Soul of a Lead(Her)

About Soul of a Lead(Her)

Soul of a Lead(Her)™ is a podcast for women who live and lead from the soul. Rooted in womanist spirituality and Christ consciousness, this space explores what it means to lead with alignment, purpose, and deep self-awareness in life, business, and calling. Here, Christ consciousness is not confined to doctrine—but expressed through liberation, embodiment, and the ongoing work of becoming more fully human and divinely aligned. Through solo reflections and intimate conversations, we center truth-telling, spiritual clarity, and leadership that moves beyond pressure, performance, and perfection. This podcast is for the woman who knows she is called to more—more truth, more alignment, more impact—without losing herself in the process. Hosted by Ber-Henda Williams—womanist cultural strategist, convener, and independent media maker—Soul of a Lead(Her)™ invites you into a deeper way of living, leading, and becoming. For she who lives and leads from the soul.

Publisher

Ber-Henda Williams

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2023

Latest episode

28 May 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 May 2026

   Creative Fairy Godmother: Sustainable Fashion as Resistance and Community with Amanda Sweet

   In this episode of Soul of a LeadHer, Ber-Henda Williams welcomes Detroit-based community architect and sustainable fashion disruptor Amanda Sweet to explore how fashion, play, and intentional spaces serve as pillars for true community and liberation. Amanda shares her journey of embracing her identity as the creative fairy godmother and building ecosystem rooms where creativity intimately meets care. The conversation delves into the sacred nature of clothing and style as an extension of the soul, moving beyond transactional networking into deeply relational communities. From her experience advocating for size inclusivity and gender-affirming representation to the bold choice of setting loving boundaries with leadership, this episode serves as an inspiring reminder that getting fly and allowing yourself to play are powerful acts of resistance. You'll Discover: The Evolution of the Creative Fairy Godmother: How Amanda stepped into her nickname to help others market, value, and structuralize their creative dreams. Play as Critical Infrastructure: Why approaching major societal hurdles like textile waste and sustainability through a lens of joy, magic, and curiosity invites more people into community activism. Relational Over Transactional Community: The framework for retaining volunteers and building authentic ambassador programs by prioritizing their human dreams and exceeding expectations. Boundaries as an Act of Self-Love: Amanda's honest reflection on walking away from a national pageant crown to protect her values of inclusivity and personal alignment. Reflection This week, consider how your own self-expression and community spaces serve as a practice of self-love and liberation: PRESENCE: When navigating spaces that feel heavy, are you allowing your inner child the freedom to play, or are you cutting your natural curiosity off at the knees? INTENTION: In what ways can you make minor adjustments in your language or environment to ensure the individuals around you feel genuinely safe, welcome, and seen? ANCESTRY: What parts of your unique story, quirks, or childhood exposures are informing the modern guidance and strategy you use to shape the world around you? 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 This podcast is hosted by Ber-Henda Williams — media producer, cultural strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Culture Shift(Hers)™️ Unite. Ber-Henda specializes in creating transformative conversations and experiences centered on empathic leadership, community healing, cultural storytelling, and women's empowerment. Her work includes keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, media production, panel moderation, and professional development experiences for organizations, conferences, and community spaces. Through initiatives like Un-Networking™️ and The Ber-Henda Williams Show, she helps organizations and audiences explore leadership, connection, visibility, wellness, and community through a more human-centered lens. Available for: • Keynote speaking • Workshop facilitation • Panel moderation • Retreats + community conversations • Professional development trainings • Podcast + media collaborations Ready to bring Ber-Henda to your organization, conference, podcast, or event? Contact her here. 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 If you would love to connect with Ber-Henda, join her in these following spaces: Substack LinkedIn Instagram 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 Has your Soul been inspired by this episode? Ber-Henda invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to know she is a powerful LeadHer! This podcast was sponsored in part by Aloe + Alchemy, Writing Black Joy, Live As If, (https://www.liveasif.co/news) Bamboo, Jo Retail, Pop Seed, Well Initiatives (https://thewellinitiative.org), and The Wisdom Institute. For a complete list of this podcast's sponsors, please go to ber-hendawilliams.com. The intro and outro music was designed by Olacoker Gbenga Samuel. You can find him on Instagram. This is a Crackers In Soup production.

2. 

   14 May 2026

   Beauty as Liberation: Soft Glam Presence as Confidence not Perfection with Suane Terilyn

   In this episode of Soul of a LeadHer, Ber-Henda Williams welcomes Detroit-based makeup artist Suane Terilyn to explore the profound intersection of beauty, wellness, and ancestral reverence. Suane shares her philosophy on beauty as a form of liberation, moving away from societal pressures and perfectionism toward an era of simplicity and intentionality. The conversation delves into the sacred nature of the aesthetic carried by women, particularly the lineage of beauty passed down through generations. From the therapeutic atmosphere of the makeup chair to the rise of the soft glam aesthetic, this episode serves as a reminder that honoring one's authentic presence is a powerful act of revolution in a world that often demands overcorrection. You'll Discover: The Essence of Liberated Beauty: How to define beauty as anything worthy of reverence and why true liberation involves marching to the beat of your own drum rather than conforming to trends. The Soft Glam & Wellness Connection: Why the shift toward minimalistic makeup, such as tinted moisturizers and natural brows, reflects a broader cultural return to wellness and simplicity. The Chair as a Sacred Space: How the relationship between a makeup artist and client can transform into a therapeutic session that centers confidence and energy. Reclaiming Power through Authenticity: The importance of women coming back home to themselves by embracing their authenticity and internal self-work. Reflection This week, consider how your own beauty routine serves as a practice of self-love and liberation: PRESENCE: When you look in the mirror, are you seeking perfection or are you honoring the version of yourself that is worthy of reverence? INTENTION: In what ways can you simplify your daily rituals to better align with your internal peace and wellness? ANCESTRY: What beauty traditions or traits have been passed down to you that feel like a direct threat to the establishment because of their unapologetic excellence? 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 This podcast is hosted by Ber-Henda Williams — media producer, cultural strategist, keynote speaker, and founder of Culture Shift(Hers)™️ Unite. Ber-Henda specializes in creating transformative conversations and experiences centered on empathic leadership, community healing, cultural storytelling, and women's empowerment. Her work includes keynote speaking, workshop facilitation, media production, panel moderation, and professional development experiences for organizations, conferences, and community spaces. Through initiatives like Un-Networking™️ and The Ber-Henda Williams Show, she helps organizations and audiences explore leadership, connection, visibility, wellness, and community through a more human-centered lens. Available for: • Keynote speaking • Workshop facilitation • Panel moderation • Retreats + community conversations • Professional development trainings • Podcast + media collaborations Ready to bring Ber-Henda to your organization, conference, podcast, or event? Contact her here. 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 If you would love to connect with Ber-Henda, join her in these following spaces: Substack LinkedIn Instagram 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 Has your Soul been inspired by this episode? Ber-Henda invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to know she is a powerful LeadHer! This podcast was sponsored in part by TwenTea Company, Bamboo, Pop Speed Digital Marketing (https://popspeeddigital.com/), Jo's Upscale Resale (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579140704551), Run Your Biz, Mondo Unlimited and Movement Is Life. For a complete list of this podcast's sponsors, please go to ber-hendawilliams.com. The intro and outro music was designed by Olacoker Gbenga Samuel. You can find him on Instagram. This is a Crackers In Soup production.

3. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Healing Through Art and Industry: Kalimah Johnson on Detroit, Poetry, and Black Women's Restoration

   In this episode of Soul of a Leadher, Ber-Henda Williams is joined by Kalimah "LockMama" Johnson—an LMSW, clinician, PhD candidate, and multifaceted artist—to explore the intersection of art, healing, and community restoration. Kalimah shares her journey of being shaped by the grit and industry of Detroit, reflecting on how her identity as a poet and social worker informs her mission to provide safety and creative restoration for Black women. The conversation centers on the idea that healing is a holy lift and that art, specifically poetry and natural hair practice, serves as a tool for survival and transformation. From navigating traditional institutions as a "non-traditional academic" to developing new language for trauma survivors, this episode offers a blueprint for reclaiming joy and building collective responsibility through culturally grounded practices. You'll Discover: The Detroit Blueprint: How the industrious and musical nature of Detroit shapes the form and craft of Black women's poetry, functioning as a language of survival and a mechanical rhythm of the city. Institutional Alchemy: The strategy for bringing one's full identity into rigid systems and using creativity to develop new grammar and models—such as the Lived Experience Decision Tree—that center and truly see Black women. The Power of the Archive: Why creating a dedicated space for the words of Black women poets is essential for imagining a future where lived wisdom and healing blueprints are preserved and integrated. Where to Find Kalimah Johnson Website: sashacenter.org Instagram: @SashaCenter Support Line: 888-865-7055 Reflection This week, sit with the contemplation of your own creative restoration and community roots: LISTENING: Are you allowing yourself a "sacred pause" in your daily routine to arrive as body, breath, and spirit, rather than moving with urgency? ALIGNMENT: When navigating professional or social institutions, are you finding ways to "move differently" and bring your authentic heirlooms and values into the space? CONFIRMATION: How can you lower your own isolation this week by engaging in music, writing, or community spaces that prioritize joy over trauma? 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 This podcast is hosted by Ber-Henda Williams. Ber-Henda is a Soul Coach for Transformational Feminine Leadership. Her work is rooted in empathy and grounded in community. Ready to learn more? Contact her here! 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 If you would love to connect with Ber-Henda, join her in these following spaces: Substack LinkedIn Instagram 🧘🏾♀️👩🏾🎨🦸🏾♀️👩🏾👩🏾🦳👩🏾🦱 Has your Soul been inspired by this episode? Ber-Henda invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with a friend. We all have a friend that needs to know she is a powerful LeadHer! This podcast was sponsored in part by Twelve 12 Coffee (https://Tweleve%2012), Popseed Digial, Jo's Upscale Retail, Movement Life, E Said She Said, and Bamboo. For a complete list of this podcast's sponsors, please go to ber-hendawilliams.com. The intro and outro music was designed by Olacoker Gbenga Samuel. You can find him on Instagram. This is a Crackers In Soup production.

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