On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter welcomes Michelle Guisen to discuss her journey from teaching to leading her family’s restaurant business. Michelle shares how she challenged cultural expectations, navigated economic hardship and personal loss, and drew on faith and family support to build confidence and carry the family legacy forward.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
• (00:01:12) - Growing Up First Generation Mexican American
• (00:05:28) - Being the Black Sheep and Finding Her Voice
• (00:07:32) - Core Strengths: Humility and Hard Work
• (00:10:15) - Commercial Break / Show Intro
• (00:11:10) - The Family Business Origins and Childhood Work
• (00:13:29) - Leaving and Returning to the Family Business
• (00:16:34) - Learning Accounting from Her Father
• (00:17:21) - Resilience and Confidence Through Hard Lessons
• (00:19:13) - Father's Pride and Family Dynamics
• (00:21:30) - Commercial Break / Teaser for Recession Story
• (00:22:20) - Return and Recap of Journey
• (00:23:04) - The 2008 Recession and Tito's La Familia
• (00:25:57) - Switching Roles with Husband and Turning a Profit
• (00:27:04) - Taking Over Father's Restaurants and Facing Machismo
• (00:28:21) - Husband's Support and Building Confidence
• (00:31:48) - Earning Respect and Owning Success
• (00:33:48) - Commercial Break / Finding Tito's Locations
• (00:35:07) - Taking Over the Business on Her Own Terms
• (00:37:24) - Proving Herself as CEO Through COVID
• (00:38:32) - Losing Her Husband and Leaning on Faith
• (00:40:26) - Legacy, Children, and God's Preparation
• (00:42:20) - Advice for Young Women Leaders
• (00:44:13) - Closing Thoughts and Legacy

On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter speaks with Frederic S. Roots II about leading Kappa Alpha Psi’s Western Province. They discuss honorable achievement, brotherhood, mentorship, community service, and preparing the next generation of leaders.

• (00:00:01) - Introduction to Kappa Alpha Psi and Guest
• (00:01:24) - The Role of Western Province Polemarch
• (00:02:36) - Path to Leadership and Membership Criteria
• (00:05:28) - Geographic Scope and Technology in the Province
• (00:07:04) - Vision, Legacy of Mayor Bradley, and Goals
• (00:09:16) - Misconceptions About Fraternities
• (00:11:09) - Break and Show Intro
• (00:12:39) - Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor
• (00:14:47) - Teaching Undergraduates the Principle
• (00:17:19) - Personal Legacy and Culture Building
• (00:19:11) - Understanding the Divine Nine
• (00:21:17) - Community Service Initiatives
• (00:24:06) - RUOK Program and Spiritual Wellness
• (00:25:35) - Break and Segment on Brotherhood
• (00:26:12) - How to Connect with Kappa Alpha Psi
• (00:28:02) - Navigating Criticism and Negativity
• (00:30:12) - Chapter Leadership Structure Explained
• (00:32:48) - Encouraging Undergraduate Leadership
• (00:34:45) - Defining Brotherhood
• (00:36:59) - Break Before Closing Segment
• (00:38:05) - Final Thoughts on Legacy
• (00:40:23) - What Brotherhood Means Today
• (00:43:37) - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

On Leading with Grace, Grit & Greatness, host Vikita Poindexter speaks with Anya Fileva about leaving a corporate career to create Claw and Paw Apparel. They discuss building confidence through small steps, creating an authentic brand, and growing a business while staying true to personal values.

• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Meet Anya Filave
• (00:01:25) - What Reinvention Looked Like Before Business
• (00:05:05) - Love of Color, Design and Animals
• (00:06:36) - What is Claw and Paw Apparel
• (00:07:58) - First Steps From Passion to Business
• (00:11:06) - Break and Show Promo
• (00:11:31) - Return: Confidence as a Leadership Muscle
• (00:14:18) - Trusting Yourself and the Inner Voice
• (00:16:28) - Working Through Fear and Limiting Beliefs
• (00:18:43) - Why This Impacts Women So Much
• (00:21:05) - Healthy Caution vs Fear in Leadership
• (00:23:18) - Break and Show Promo
• (00:23:30) - Translating Values into Brand Identity
• (00:25:57) - Deciding What Fits the Brand
• (00:27:56) - Learning to Delegate and Let Go
• (00:30:52) - Advice for Other Founders on Delegation
• (00:33:17) - Taking Your Own Advice
• (00:35:25) - Break and Show Promo
• (00:36:00) - Return: Sustainable Growth and Resilience
• (00:38:36) - Becoming a Leader of Self
• (00:40:01) - Redefining Resilience
• (00:41:23) - Sustainable Growth Beyond Revenue
• (00:43:38) - Compassion for Others and Yourself
• (00:45:07) - Advice for Women Waiting to Feel Ready
• (00:47:07) - Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Anya