I Am First Gen Success
Welcome to Life Outside the C-Suite
Dr. Rosemond, affectionately known as "Rosie," Journey with me, a former College University Vice President who lost her job—on a heartfelt journey of discovery and transformation. This isn't just a podcast; it's a deep dive into the human experience beyond the confines of the corporate world.
In each episode, I sit down with extraordinary former C-suite executives who have stepped away from their high-pressure roles to seek deeper meaning in life. Together, we explore their candid and sometimes surprising reflections on life's true riches: faith, family, friendships, and personal growth. These are conversations that go beyond balance sheets and board meetings, focusing instead on the personal insights and experiences that have shaped these leaders' lives outside the corporate grind.
This podcast is not just about past achievements or résumé highlights—it's about the raw, unfiltered stories of individuals redefining success on their own terms. Through these interviews, you'll gain invaluable insights and hear firsthand how prioritizing wellbeing and personal relationships has led these former executives to a more fulfilling and balanced life.
As I navigate my own transition and attempt to return to the C-suite wiser, stronger, and with a renewed sense of purpose, I invite you to come along on this journey. You'll hear about the setbacks, triumphs, and the wisdom my guests have amassed through their life-altering experiences. This journey can provide listeners with a roadmap to navigate their own life transitions and career pivots, armed with the knowledge that true wellbeing is indeed the ultimate victory.
Tune in to “Outside The C-Suite"—an inspiring exploration of how the journey beyond corporate success can lead to the most meaningful victories of all. Discover along with me that sometimes losing a job is the first step toward finding a life of purpose, balance, and deep personal fulfillment.
I AM First Gen Success
“Life for me ain’t been no crystal stair” (Langston Hughes). To move in and through life, I’ve had to create a vision. I’ve shared a glimpse of my adult learner PhD journey.
Thank you to mentors who invested in my success.
The New Leadership Academy Fellowship was vital in my transformation and transition, 2017-2018.
I’m the first in my family to earn a Bachelors degree at a Research 1, the University of Florida
I wrote six manuscripts at Eastern Michigan University’s Library, September 2017.
I secured meaningful employment, however; I faced housing insecurities March 2018. I still went to work that morning.
The first time I wore the regalia was at work for Commencement Spring 2018.
I’m the first in my family to secure a C-Suite Vice President role.
I am First Gen. I graduated with my PhD December 2015.