Purposeful Professional Media
Join our multifaceted host, Surayya Walters, as she delves deep into the cultural fabric of professionalism, seeking to define and redefine it through her very own experiences, and by unlocking the aspirations and ideals of her guests and listeners. Listen along with us as we challenge what it means to be a "professional" and encourage our listeners to boldly craft their lives and careers on their terms. Produced by TEALSAGE. Do you want to be featured on the podcast? Sign up here: https://purposefulprofessional.com/.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 63 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Green Horizons - From Pharmaceuticals to Planet Earth: A Journey into Sustainability with Louis Chan
Join us in this episode as we dive into a captivating conversation with Louis Chan, a trailblazer in the sustainability field based in Singapore. From his early days in pharmaceuticals to his current…
Building Bridges: Nurturing Entrepreneurial Legacies and Diversifying Business Landscape with Delroy Walters
Delroy Walters, Chief Growth Officer of inSIDEkonnect, shares his journey from the world of commercial lending to entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to empower underrepresented communities. In this…
Empowering the Girl Economy - Insights from the Barbie Movie, Beyoncé's Renaissance, and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour w/ Drea DeMarchi
Join us for an illuminating pop-culture segment where we explore the dynamic landscape of the Girl Economy, examining its influence through cultural phenomena like the Barbie Movie and iconic music t…
Unveiling Purpose: Drea DeMarchi's Journey from Ideation to Impactful Branding
Join us in this captivating episode as we delve into the inspiring journey of Drea DeMarchi, a visionary storyteller and co-founder of In Creative Company. From her roots as a passionate reader to be…
Psalms for The Trailblazer: Finding Peace in Challenging The Status-Quo with Fadaka George
Can your faith give you the wherewithal to pave a new path in life? For Fadaka George, it can. During this episode, we unpack Fadaka's journey as a student leader in college, and how her faith has al…
The Artist's Way: Multipotentiality, Adulting, and The Path to A Meaningful 20-Something Life with Milena Beretsko
How do artists see the world? How do artists balance their interests with more common ways of living, being, and working? Milena Beretsko is an artist and a researcher - a multipotentialite in every …
Earth to Entrepreneurship: Environmentalism, Diasporic Visions, and Inspirational Intrapreneurship with Lorena James
What does the earth have to do with entrepreneurship? Turns out, the earth and entrepreneurship are closely linked. Join Surayya and Lorena as they discuss Lorena's path into ecopreneurship, being an…
Between The World And Me: Social Justice, Grassroots Movements, The Pursuit of Happiness with Eric Washington
Inspired by the groundbreaking work of Ta-Nehisi Coates, Surayya, and Eric Washington seek to discuss his story through activism and the creative arts. We also talk in-depth about the Black experienc…
Beyonce Made Me Do It: Quitting Jobs, New Beginnings, and Finding Dreams Beyond Labor with Deaunna Watson
What's the craziest thing that Beyonce made you do? For our guest Deaunna Watson, Beyonce's RENAISSANCE influenced her to quit her job! In this episode, we unpack the reality of quitting a job - even…
I'm in A NY State of Mind: Big Apple Dreams, Mindful Living, and Navigating The Maze with Samantha Powell
When I say "New York City" and "mindfulness," what comes to mind? For Samantha Powell, it reminds her of her childhood in New York City's Upper East Side, immersed in NYC's elite schools and striving…
Unapologetic Energy: Traveling While Black, Pursuing Passions, and Career-ing Well with Imani K. Murray
What does it mean to be unapologetic in your career and life? Join Surayya and Imani as they vivaciously unpack what it means to live and navigate your career authentically and unapologetically, the …
Well Behaved Women Don't Make History: The Power of Charting Your Own Path and Following Your Dreams with Prakriti Basyal
Do well-behaved women make history? Our co-hosts for this episode don't think they do. Join Surayya and Prakriti as they aim to turn gender stereotypes on their heads in their quest to empower themse…
Introducing The Purposeful Professional by Surayya Walters
Introducing The Purposeful Professional (TPP) by Surayya Walters. Surayya is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and new podcaster. She is motivated to have deep and real conversations on the truth abo…