How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield

Dreena Whitfield

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How I Got Here with Dreena Whitfield goes beyond the highlight reel with Black women founders, executives, and leaders. Real conversations about the pivots, the setbacks, and the purpose behind the work. From bootstrapping a beauty brand with $500 to leading a professional sports franchise, each episode explores the moments that shaped who they became and the cost of building something meaningful. For women navigating leadership, business ownership, career reinvention, and the cost of ambition. New episodes biweekly on Wednesdays. Host: Dreena Whitfield Executive Producer, Writer & Creative Director: Keena Williams / Struxa howigotherewdreenaw.substack.com

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Recent episodes

  • Dr. T.M. Robinson-Mosley on Sports Psychology, Building The Playbook, and Why Ready Is Not a Feeling | How I Got HereMar 18, 2026 · 20 min
  • Amber Guyton on Soulful Maximalism, Pricing Your Worth, and Why Only 2% of Interior Designers Are Black | How I Got HereMar 4, 2026 · 45 min
  • From Organizing at 12 to Leading a National Movement | Mary Pat Hector | How I Got HereFeb 19, 2026 · 49 min
  • Aniesia Williams on Power, Discernment, and Rebuilding After Toxic Leadership SpacesFeb 4, 2026 · 50 min
  • From the Track to the Boardroom: Laila Brock on Leadership, Representation, and PurposeJan 22, 2026 · 32 min
  • Building LAMIK Beauty: Kim Roxie on Purpose, Perseverance, and Clean Beauty With SoulDec 17, 2025 · 56 min
  • Pouring Purpose: Aamira Garba and the Story Behind LoveLee WinesNov 19, 2025 · 42 min
  • Nagela Duperval on OU LA, a $3 Million Build, and Faith in the StruggleNov 5, 2025 · 31 min
  • Tahira Joy Wright on The Cut Life, PR Burnout, and Standing 10 Toes Down in CultureOct 22, 2025 · 51 min
  • Chantel Powell: From Tyler Perry Studios to Target ShelvesOct 8, 2025 · 56 min

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