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The Unapologetic ExecutiveAuthor: Ritha Pierre, Esq.
Welcome to The Unapologetic Executive (formerly known as Freeda's World), the podcast for ambitious Black women who are redefining what success, wellness, and leadership look like, on their own terms. Hosted by Ritha Pierre, Esq., attorney, strategist, and founder of The Unapologetic Executive, this space invites you to pause, reflect, and lead with intention. Each episode explores the realities of professional life for Black women, the unspoken pressures, the cultural context, and the courage it takes to prioritize peace in spaces that reward over-performance. Through honest conversations and expert insights, we talk about everything from identity and self-trust to rest, boundaries, and purpose. These are not pep talks from the sidelines. They're grounded discussions, equal parts compassion and clarity, designed to help you move from endurance to alignment. In this space, we believe: Growth becomes sustainable when it's rooted in truth. Clarity becomes attainable when you slow down long enough to listen. Success feels more meaningful when you stop performing strength and start practicing it. So settle in with your favorite beverage, release the day, and join us as we explore what it means to lead without apology and live without depletion. Because ambition should feel aligned, not exhausting. Listen On: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube SoundCloud Follow: @theunapologeticexecutive Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Worthy of Rest: Redefining Success Without Sacrificing Yourself with Dr. Alicia Newsome
Episode 127
Monday, 17 August, 2026
What if success isn't measured by how much you accomplish, but by how well you honor yourself along the way? In this episode of The Unapologetic Executive, host Ritha Pierre sits down with Dr. Alicia Newsome, executive advisor, functional medicine and lifestyle physician, speaker, host of The Whole & Complete Woman podcast, and author of Worthy of Rest. Together, they unpack why so many ambitious women struggle to rest without guilt, how our worth has become tied to productivity, and what it really means to build a career and a life that doesn't require constant sacrifice. If you've ever felt like you have to earn your rest, prove your value through overachievement, or keep pushing despite the cost, this conversation is for you. In this episode, we discuss: Why rest is a leadership strategy, not a reward The hidden cost of tying your identity to productivity Redefining success on your own terms How to establish boundaries without compromising your ambition Practical habits for protecting your health, peace, and purpose What it means to become a whole and complete woman while leading at the highest level This episode is a powerful reminder that sustainable success isn't built by doing more; it's built by leading differently. Connect with Dr. Alicia Newsome Website Instagram LinkedIn If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with the executive women in your network. Because being unapologetic isn't about doing it all; it's about leading with intention, protecting your peace, and defining success on your own terms.
