ABOUT THE PODCAST
What is HOPE Chat Live?
HOPE Chat Live: The Podcast is where bold conversations meet courageous leadership.
Hosted by Cheryl Pullins, this show brings together powerful women 45+ who are redefining what it means to lead, live, and thrive in every season of life.
Each episode celebrates real stories of reinvention, resilience, and rising offering wisdom, insight, and encouragement for women building their next chapter with clarity and confidence.
If you’re ready to connect, grow, and lead boldly, this is your table.
Bold. Brilliant. Beautiful.
HOW IT WORKS
MEET OUR GUESTS
Melissa Harris
Makeda Smith
Stephanie Kirkland
Alexis Kerr
Angie Bates
Vanessa Johnson
Pam Perry
Demi Austin - Thomas
Dee Dee Legette
Dr. Nikki Coleman
EPISODE 1
Identity. Authority. Influence.
Before you lead boldly, you must know who you are.
In this powerful opening episode of HOPE Chat Live: The Podcast, Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland joins Cheryl Pullins for a transformative conversation on identity as the foundation of leadership.
From clarity and confidence to decision-making and legacy, this episode explores how owning your uniqueness shapes the way you show up in every room.
Leadership isn’t just developed.
It’s rooted in identity.
This conversation is for women ready to step fully into who they are — and lead beautifully from the inside out.
EPISODE 2
Leading with Courage in Defining Moments
When life shifts and challenges arise, courage and clarity matter most.
In this powerful conversation, Melissa J. Nixon shares how women leaders can navigate change, embrace growth, and rise confidently in pivotal seasons. From leadership transitions to personal reinvention, this episode is a masterclass in intentional influence.
This conversation is for women ready to lead boldly — not someday, but now.
EPISODE 3
Owning Your Voice & Walking in Purpose
Some seasons require more than resilience.
They require you to fully step into who you are becoming.
In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, guest host Andrea Harrison sits down with Vanessa Johnson to explore purpose, personal growth, leadership, and the courage it takes to honor your voice unapologetically.
Together, they discuss navigating transitions, embracing authenticity, and showing up boldly even in uncertain seasons. This episode is a reminder that your story, your wisdom, and your presence still matter.
This conversation is for women who are learning to trust themselves again, lead with intention, and walk confidently in the next chapter of their lives.
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