Aug 17, 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...
Aug 5, 2026
What happens after you've had the courage to begin again?
In this episode of The Unapologetic Executive, I'm sharing what I'm learning in real time as I settle into a new city and navigate one of the biggest transitions of my life. After leaving Brooklyn, a place that shaped so much of who I am, I've discovered that...
May 20, 2026
This week on The Unapologetic Executive, we’re talking about the hidden emotional cost of being the person who always “has it together.”
The meetings get handled.
The deadlines get met.
The bills get paid.
The emails get answered.
But behind the polished calendar and professional communication is a level of...
Jan 1, 2026
So many women say, “I’m not burned out, I’m just tired.” But what happens when tired is actually something deeper?
In this episode of Freeda’s World, Ritha sits down with Dr. Nikia Smith, a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and founder of She Is Fire Forged, to discuss the simmer before...
Oct 16, 2025
In this episode of Freeda’s World, Ritha sits down with powerhouse attorney, advocate, and changemaker Nadine Jones, former General Counsel, co-founder of The Initiative: Advancing the Blue & Black Partnership, and a proud Howard Law alumna.
Nadine opens up about her journey as a Black woman leading in corporate...