On Leadership Tea, we talk about what it takes to reach the executive level, and how to thrive when you get there. Powerful leaders share their journeys, insights, and triumphs in conversations with hosts Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier. Join us every other Wednesday to be inspired by the unvarnished stories of amazing executives who know what it's like to be "the only" at the table and who have succeeded regardless. They have proven leadership experience in their respective fields, from international affairs to the private sector to academia, and want to help others create their own success stories. Leadership Tea is produced by Grounded & Global Advisory, LLC, a leadership consultancy firm. Go to https://www.groundedandglobal.com/ for more information about how to strategize and develop your leadership footprint.
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Signup to Generate a PitchOn Leadership Tea, we talk about what it takes to reach the executive level, and how to thrive when you get there. Powerful leaders share their journeys, insights, and triumphs in conversations with hosts Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson Farrier.
Recent episodes include "Build Your Island Now: Preparing Today for Whatever Comes Next, with Jerica Lamar" (21 October 2026, 39 minutes), "Bonus: He Ruined an IKEA Canvas, and Later Became An Artist, with Erasto Curtis Matthews" (30 September 2026, 4 minutes), and "Humility Doesn't Pay the Bills (And Neither Does Fear) with Portia Obeng" (25 September 2026, 30 minutes).
Leadership Tea publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 90 episodes.
Booking probability for Leadership Tea is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Leadership Tea requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Leadership Tea's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Leadership Tea are Business & Management Consulting. Leadership Tea has a business audience.
Leadership Tea is a business podcast with 90 episodes published.
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Episode #5
What are you building today that your future self may need tomorrow? In this episode, Shelby and Belinda sit down with diplomat, entrepreneur, and New College Perspective founder Jerica Lamar to talk about what she...
Episode #3
He spent 37 years as a software engineer. Then a ruined painting changed everything. In this bonus episode of Leadership Tea, Shelby and Belinda sit down with artist Erasto Curtis Matthews (@erastoarts) for a...
Episode #2
Who taught you that talking about your wins is bragging? LinkedIn strategist Portia Obeng has helped thousands of professionals and small business owners stop being the best-kept secret in their industry. She joins...
Leadership Tea
What if the fear holding you back isn't even your own? In the Season 6 premiere of Leadership Tea, Belinda and Shelby get personal about the voices that tell us we're not ready, and what happens when we choose to walk...
Episode #16
We wrap the season by getting specific about what it means to be a good mentee, not just someone who wants access to a mentor. We share the habits that build real trust, the red flags that tell you to move on, and the...
Episode #15
You've dreamed about it. Maybe you've even Googled it. But what does moving abroad actually cost — financially, practically, and emotionally? In Part 2 of our series with the State Department Federal Credit Union...
Episode #14
How do you raise children who understand the value of money in a world where almost every payment is digital? In this episode of Leadership Tea, Shelby Smith-Wilson and Belinda Jackson welcome back financial experts Sam...
Episode #14
Surprise! We recorded from a new space this week, Cowo & Crèche here in the DMV, and it feels like the start of a new chapter for Leadership Tea. We're also making an announcement we've been sitting on: Rooted & Rising...
Episode #12
After nearly three decades of public service, Shelby shares her experience navigating a Reduction in Force (RIF), the grief that follows career loss, and the challenge of rebuilding professional identity after an...
Episode #11
Leadership often means making difficult decisions, staying calm under pressure, and showing up for others. But what happens when the hardest leadership challenge isn't at work, it's at home? In this episode, Shelby and...
Episode #10
In this episode of Leadership Tea, Shelby and Belinda sit down with Kahana Samms, founder of Good Spirit Cafe, to discuss reinvention, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building community after uncertainty. After years...
Episode #9
Performance reviews are not just paperwork. They’re a reflection of leadership. In this episode, Shelby and Belinda break down how strong leaders handle employee evaluations, difficult feedback, and accountability...
Episode #8
A bad performance review can feel personal—but your response is what actually shapes your career. In this episode, we walk through exactly how to handle a negative evaluation at work—from figuring out what’s true to...
Episode #7
When you feel stuck, doing more isn’t the answer. Clarity is. In this episode, we sit down with Bobby Staten III (Chief of Clarity) to unpack what’s really happening when leaders feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of...
Episode #6
What does leadership look like when the playbook breaks down? In this episode of The Leadership Tea Podcast , Shelby and Belinda reflect on what crisis management requires from leaders when events are unfolding in real...
Episode #5
AI is moving fast, but leadership still requires judgment . In this episode, Shelby and Belinda are joined by Nadeen Matthews, Founder and CEO of Crescent Advisory Group, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership...
Episode #4
Hard conversations are part of the job, and avoiding them costs more than most leaders realize. In this episode, Shelby and Belinda share a practical framework for navigating difficult conversations at work with...
Episode #3
What can the kitchen teach leaders about influence, trust, and soft power? In this episode, Shelby and Belinda are joined by Jeremiah Knight, Foreign Service Officer and author of Diplomat in the Kitchen , to explore...
Episode #2
What does it really mean to stand for something as a leader right now? In this episode of The Leadership Tea Podcast , Shelby and Belinda discuss the growing pressure leaders face to speak out, and why outrage alone is...
Episode #1
Cathy Duffy joins us to explore redefining power at work, building skill security, and choosing yourself as a leader in today’s evolving workplace. In the Season 5 premiere of The Leadership Tea Podcast , Cathy reflects...
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former NFL coach and bestselling author, University of Texas
German Ambassador, German embassy in Washington
State Department Federal Credit Union
Crescent Advisory Group
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