No One Ever Slows Her Agenda: Rhonesha Byng On Fearlessness, Purpose, And Paving Your Own Way
In this empowering episode, we sit down with Rhonesha Byng, founder of Her Agenda, an award-winning journalist, and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.
Rhonesha shares her inspiring journey from discovering her passion for journalism at 16 to building a successful media company that bridges the gap between ambition and achievement for millennial women. She talks about overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing fear, and the importance of staying true to your purpose despite the obstacles. Rhonesha also provides practical advice on finding your “why,” the power of persistence, and how to create opportunities even when the odds are against you.
Episode Highlights:
1. Introduction
- Host introduces Rhonesha Byng, highlighting her achievements as a journalist and founder of Her Agenda.
- Discussion on the purpose of Her Agenda and its impact on millennial women.
2. Discovering Passion and Purpose
- Rhonesha shares how a journalism class at 16 ignited her passion for media.
- The significance of understanding and articulating your “why” in achieving long-term goals.
3. Overcoming Obstacles and Embracing Fear
* How Rhonesha tackled imposter syndrome and the fear of failure in her career.
* The importance of embracing fear and using it as a motivator to push forward.
4. Building a Media Company
- The story behind the founding of Her Agenda and its mission to empower women.
- Rhonesha’s journey from being an ambitious teenager to becoming a media entrepreneur.
5. Persistence and Relentlessness
- The power of persistence in achieving success, illustrated by Rhonesha’s relentless pursuit of opportunities.
- Examples of how following up and not taking “no” for an answer opened doors in her career.
6. Professional Success vs. Personal Struggles
- Rhonesha reflects on balancing professional highs with personal lows, particularly during challenging times.
- Insights on how to navigate and overcome setbacks in both personal and professional life.
7. Mentorship and Asking for What You Deserve
- The importance of mentorship and how to cultivate meaningful mentor relationships.
- Rhonesha’s lesson on the necessity of asking for what you deserve in the workplace.
8. Conclusion
- Rhonesha closes with six key takeaways for achieving success and staying true to your agenda.
- Final thoughts on the importance of using every resource available and creating opportunities when they don’t exist.
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[Editor’s note: This podcast features audio from Rhonesha’s keynote delivered at Virginia College in April 2018.]
