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Welcome to the Power Lounge. In this episode, host Amy Vaughan speaks with Deesha Dyer, a seasoned social impact strategist, author, and leader whose career journey spans from community college to serving as White House Social Secretary under President Obama. Deesha discusses her experiences navigating unconventional paths to leadership, building authentic confidence, and transforming imposter syndrome into empowerment.Amy and Deesha explore the challenges of being a pioneer in traditional environments like the White House and share practical strategies for maintaining authenticity under pressure. They also delve into Deesha's book, "Undiplomatic," which offers guidance on elevating untapped talent and fostering genuine equity and inclusion within organizations.This conversation provides valuable insights for anyone striving to advance in their career, make a meaningful impact in their community, or seek authenticity in their professional life. Learn why true leadership comes from within, how to dismantle barriers to diverse leadership, and why your unique journey can be your greatest strength.Deesha Dyer is a social impact strategist and author of "Undiplomatic." Her path from community college to White House Social Secretary exemplifies the power of nontraditional leadership. As the founder of Hook & Fasten, Deesha helps organizations navigate the evolving landscape of leadership, social impact, and equity, focusing on empowering untapped talent.Chapters:00:00 - Introduction01:40 - Ongoing Leadership Journey04:54 - Oval Office Imposter Syndrome07:54 - Nervousness versus Confidence Confusion10:22 - Staying Grounded Through Experience14:01 - Authenticity in Tough Environments16:50 - "Fix Bias Before Hiring Diversity"21:45 - Champion Women in Hip Hop25:15 - Corporate-Community Partnerships for Essential Needs27:40 - Maslow's Hierarchy and Marketing Impact30:55 - Making Paths Easier for Others34:37 - Corporate Responsibility for Social Equity37:26 - Rediscovering Childhood Joys40:22 - Rethinking Success: Opportunity Over Intelligence45:05 - Believe in Yourself47:40 - Navigating Job Posting Uncertainty49:31 - "Striving vs. Being: A Crisis"52:42 - "Power Lounge Chat Highlights"53:03 - OutroQuotes:"Believe in your abilities and your talent, even if your path doesn't look like anyone else's. You are one of one, and your perspective is needed."- Deesha Dyer"Celebrate your wins and remember: courage comes after the action, not before. Sometimes being brave is just being afraid and doing it anyway."- Amy VaughanKey Takeaways:Nontraditional Paths Are PowerfulConfidence Lives Inside YouImposter Syndrome vs. Authentic ConfidenceBe the Example for OthersRethink Merit and OpportunityChallenge Harmful Systems, Not Just IndividualsCommunity and Connection are AnchorsDon't Wait for PermissionResilience Means Self-Care and Staying CuriousLegacy is Leaving It BetterCheck out Deesha Dye's book: https://a.co/d/hTd9wqIConnect with Deesha Dyer:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deeshadyerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deedyer267/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.hookandfasten.com/Connect with the host Amy Vaughan:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/amypvaughanPodcast: https://www.togetherindigital.com/podcast/Learn more about Together Digital and consider joining the movementSupport the show

This week, we sit down with Deesha Dyer, a woman whose career trajectory is nothing short of extraordinary. As the former White House Social Secretary, she brings a unique perspective to our conversation, sharing her experiences and insights from orchestrating events on a global stage. We also dive into the art of event design, with Deesha sharing real-world examples and practical strategies to captivate attendees. Tune in to discover how to create truly memorable event experiences that resonate. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Deesha Dyer: Website: www.deeshadyer.com Instagram: @deedyer267 Purchase the replays for the 2024 Better Events Conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)

Help us improve Get Hired by taking our listener survey here. Imposter syndrome is a real and pervasive problem. It's associated with burnout, depression and anxiety, and it holds us back from reaching our full potential and achieving career satisfaction. So, what can we do to conquer it? On this week's episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn Editor at Large Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and author of Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. Deesha discusses her journey from hip hop reporter to White House intern to social secretary for the Obama administration, and shares how she overcame her feelings of imposter syndrome at work. She also offers advice on practicing self-compassion, challenging negative thoughts and seeking support from colleagues.  Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Deesha Dyer on LinkedIn by clicking here.

Okay, BA fam—the same week you-know-who was sworn in for another term in office, we are doing what we do best — giving the 92% a platform where we can stand tall, be proud and lift one another up! This is a heartfelt, funny, and real conversation featuring BA host Mandi Woodruff-Santos along with guests Deesha Dyer and Errin Haines. This episode is giving: The tea on gatekeeping in corporate America. Lessons on owning your identity unapologetically. Why finding joy and laughter is a radical act of self-care. Deesha shares highlights from her time as a White House social secretary (yes, she was running things for the Obama Administration) and the challenges of transitioning to life post-White House. Errin reflects on her career as a trailblazing journalist and her mission to amplify marginalized voices through her work with The 19th. Why You'll Love This Episode:It's inspiring, empowering, and straight-up hilarious at times. If you've ever felt like you're carrying the world on your shoulders, this one's for you. Mandi, Deesha, and Errin remind us why community, authenticity, and joy are everything.Let's Keep It Going:If you're feeling this episode, share it with your squad! Don't forget to rate, review, and tag us with your takeaways. Let's keep lifting each other up. ✨ Laugh more. Stress less. Win big. ✨ Follow the Guests: Deesha Dyer: @DeeDyer267 Errin Haines: @emarvelous and The 19th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Okay, BA fam—the same week you-know-who was sworn in for another term in office, we are doing what we do best — giving the 92% a platform where we can stand tall, be proud and lift one another up! This is a heartfelt, funny, and real conversation featuring BA host Mandi Woodruff-Santos along with guests Deesha Dyer and Errin Haines. This episode is giving: The tea on gatekeeping in corporate America. Lessons on owning your identity unapologetically. Why finding joy and laughter is a radical act of self-care. Deesha shares highlights from her time as a White House social secretary (yes, she was running things for the Obama Administration) and the challenges of transitioning to life post-White House. Errin reflects on her career as a trailblazing journalist and her mission to amplify marginalized voices through her work with The 19th. Why You'll Love This Episode: It's inspiring, empowering, and straight-up hilarious at times. If you've ever felt like you're carrying the world on your shoulders, this one's for you. Mandi, Deesha, and Errin remind us why community, authenticity, and joy are everything. Let's Keep It Going: If you're feeling this episode, share it with your squad! Don't forget to rate, review, and tag us with your takeaways. Let's keep lifting each other up. ✨ Laugh more. Stress less. Win big. ✨ Follow the Guests: Deesha Dyer: @DeeDyer267 Errin Haines: @emarvelous and The 19th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How often do you feel like you're concealing the “real” you? Do you struggle with being your authentic self, especially in challenging environments? “Authenticity” has become a very popular buzzword -- but what does it really mean? This week, I'm joined by Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary and author of the book, "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble". Deesha shares her incredible journey from going to community college at 29-years-old to working up the ranks in the Obama White House, and the challenges she faced along the way in staying true to herself. We discuss how to navigate being your authentic self in difficult environments - especially if you hold one or more marginalized identities - and the true costs and benefits of standing out.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/366

Introduction: Welcome to "Meet the Author,” a show that takes you behind the scenes to meet the authors of today's most impactful books. This is a show about stories and ideas that will educate, encourage, and inspire you to live a richer, more meaningful life. On today's episode, you'll meet former White House Social Secretary, Deesha Dyer and learn about her memoir, “Undiplomatic,” a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt while being on top of the world. Deesha reflects on how imposter syndrome threatened her self-esteem, proven aptitude, and survival until she realized that it was neither her fault nor her responsibility. About Deesha Dyer and “Undiplomatic”: Without credentials or connections, community college student and advocate Deesha Dyer navigated her imposter syndrome, landing one of the most exclusive positions in the White House. Michelle Obama calls “Undiplomatic” “smart, funny, and endlessly inspirational.”From the most unlikely person to end up as a senior official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama comes a candid, incredible, and inspiring story. Moved by the election of the country's first Black president, Deesha Dyer applied for a White House internship in 2009 as a thirty-one-year-old part-time community college student, taking a leap that carried her into a permanent full-time position, followed by three promotions landing her at the epicenter of politics.In spite of the little voice in her head telling her she didn't deserve to be there, Deesha thrived and rose to the highly coveted role of White House social secretary, giving her a front-row seat to defining moments in history while curating some of the flyest parties 1600 Pennsylvania has ever seen. Yet, with humor and realness, she peels back the curtain, revealing the hard truth about why she spent years trying to hide behind it. Links:Purchase "Undiplomatic" on AmazonLearn more about Deesha Dyer and her work at https://www.deeshadyer.com/ Follow Allison Trowbridge & Copper Books on Instagram

From the Community College of Philadelphia to The White House, Deesha Dyer's journey has been anything but a linear path. Along the way she's always leaned into her curiosity and faith that she could make a way. In this episode, Deesha shares insights from her memoir, "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble," and dives into topics like overcoming imposter syndrome, leaning into joy, and embracing unconventional career paths. For all of the late bloomers or people who don't know where their life is taking them, this conversation is for you!Subscribe to the NEXT Nuggets Newsletter: https://thenextbestthingact.com/Join The NEXT Best Thing community on IG/TikTok @nextbestthingpod Stay in touch with Deesha:IG: https://www.instagram.com/deedyer267/Get “Undiplomatic:” https://www.deeshadyer.com/

Deesha Dyer never thought she'd wind up in the White House. As a kid growing up in Philadelphia, she desperately wanted to travel but it always felt out of reach. Until she landed a coveted internship in the Obama administration, working in the office that arranged all of the president's travel. Over the next eight years, she would travel around the world with the President and First Lady—in style!—visiting embassies, hobnobbing with celebrities, and yes, traveling alone, much of which she's chronicled in her new memoir, Undiplomatic.   She also got a peek into the diplomatic world, where “I would never see any Black people in the U.S. embassies,” she told me. Until she worked in the White House, she had no idea that something like the U.S. Foreign Service existed. And that sparked an idea: To start a nonprofit that would help other Black girls access these opportunities. In 2014, she founded beGirl.World Global Scholars, a two-year program that culminates in a big international trip. In today's episode, she takes us on that first journey.  She and her cofounder, Marcella, took 10 girls to London and Paris, a two-week whirlwind that was delightful and stressful, learning a lot about what to do—and what not to do. Plus, in the companion interview on YouTube, Deesha shares all the behind-the-scenes details about traveling with the Obamas, what it's like to fly on Air Force One, and the delightful challenge of transitioning back to “normal” travel after eight years of diplomatic luxuries.  Resources Listen to the episode on YouTube. Order Deesha's book, Undiplomatic.  Learn more about, and support, beGirl.World. Follow Deesha on her website and on Instagram. Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, Behind the Mic, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our second podcast, Unpacked, which unpacks one tricky topic in travel each week. 

Many are called, but few are chosen. In her late twenties, Deesha Dyer was still in community college. By the age of 31, however, she had become Michelle Obama's social secretary in the White House. So how did this self-styled undiplomatic young woman become a member of the most exclusive club in the world? And what does her authentically irreverent attitude which she says, in her new memoir, creates the “best kind of trouble”, tell us about how to succeed in 21st century America?Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert. She served as the White House social secretary during the Obama administration and is currently the founder and CEO of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She curated and instructed a study course called Imposter to Impact at the Harvard Kennedy School. Deesha's entertaining and engaging style of storytelling allows her to inspire audiences around the world. She co-founded and operates organization, beGirl.world Global Scholars, which tackles the racial disparity in study abroad. Deesha was named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world, the Root's most influential African-Americans and profiled in Women Who Run the White House by Essence. She's been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and written for Oprah Daily, Glamour and Lonely Planet. Deesha was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. and lives in Maryland. Deesha can be found on Instagram!Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

This week I spoke to President Obama's Social Secretary, Deesha Dyer. She recently published her memoir, Undiplomatic, which dives into how a hip-hop journalist without credentials, connections, or a college degree conquered imposter syndrome while landing one of the most sought-after positions in the White House. Moved by the election of the country's first Black president, she applied for a White House internship at 31, taking a leap that carried her through being hired in a full-time position that landed her at the epicenter of politics. I loved her book and was stoked to get to talk to her. We covered: the importance of following curiosity and acting on it, what she learned from spending time with Michelle and Barack Obama, redefining societal timelines, throwing parties at the White House, the Obama years overall, and the connection between pop culture and politics. As well as: the importance of cross-learning in mentorship and having customer service experience. Let us know if you listen! Show notes:-Find Deesha on the Web | Instagram- Deesha's book, Undiplomatic- NYT article on "medium friends"- Find me on IG: @letitouttt + @katiedalebout | Substack- A couple spots left in the Creative Clinic: book a call with me here- Check out the Let It Out Kits | Write Kit | Talk Kit Waitlist- More on Creative Underdogs/In Process here | waitlist If you liked this episode, try out from the archive:Episode 354 Don't Let It Get You Down: Savala Nolan Returns (part 1)

Deesha Dyer joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about her rise in the Obama White House and how imposter syndrome followed her up the ranks, tone policing and microaggressions, how her identity as a Black woman was weaponized in the workplace, engaging her inner child to heal, finding internal freedom and forgiving ourselves, how being yourself takes a while, self-care when writing, honoring our accomplishments and ourselves, and her memoir Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.   Also in this episode: - hustling for our books  -recognizing our accomplishments -the right we all have to speak our truths   Books mentioned in this episode: Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford Gal: A True Story by Ruthie Bolton Books by bell hooks, Audre Lorde, Tarana Burke Deesha Dyer is an award-winning community organizer, event strategist, and speaker who specializes in transforming ideas into causes that create tangible change. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her career and mission reflects an unwavering passion for servant leadership and social justice. Her journey began at a community college and led to her role as Social Secretary for the Obama White House. In this role, she planned the historic visit of Pope Francis; State Dinners with leaders from around the world; and performances by Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin, and more. Dyer was named one of Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world, the Root's most influential African-Americans, and one of Washington DC's "Women of Excellence." Among her nonprofit enterprises is beGirl.world, which empowers teen girls through global education and travel. Her memoir UNDIPLOMATIC: HOW MY ATTITUDE CREATED THE BEST KIND OF TROUBLE is due out April 23, 2024. Connect with Deesha: Website: www.deeshadyer.com Instagram: instagram.com/deedyer267 X: twitter.com/DeeshaDyer Facebook: facebook.com/deesha34 Get Deesha's Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/undiplomatic-the-attitude-that-created-the-best-kind-of-trouble-deesha-dyer/20605019   — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com   Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Newsletter sign-up: https://ronitplank.com/#signup   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash

Errin Haines, editor-at-large for The 19th, joins Alyssa to talk the latest abortion news, the horrors of a possible second Trump presidency, some hope for those with medical debt, and more. Then, Deesha Dyer talks about her new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. To close, Errin and Alyssa get Petty. Show Notes Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha Dyer (Instagram, Twitter) Errin Haines (Instagram, Twitter)The Amendment: Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson (The 19th 6/12) The Supreme Court's abortion pill case is only a narrow and temporary victory for abortion (Vox)Mifepristone is safe for now, but another challenge waits on the horizon (The Hill)‘They want us to be scared': Protesters target organizers for abortion ballot measure in Arkansas (The 19th)Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF and reject tighter ban on women pastors (The 19th)Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained (BBC)A second Trump term would double down on erasing trans rights. Here's how advocates are preparing. (The 19th)Judge strikes down Florida gender-affirming care restrictions for minors and adults (The 19th)New Biden administration rule would ban medical debt from credit reports (The 19th)‘They see strength': The Black sports icons shaping Donald Trump's take on race, politics, and masculinity (Semafor)Key takeaways from a new poll of Black voters (USA Today)Rodent men trend (NYT, Fox, CNN)

(Airdate 5/31/24) You can always count on us to give you the ‘Good, Bad, & Ugly Headlines' in your national news round up (4:00) Journalist, former Social Sec. for the Obamas, and author of the new book, “"Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble”, Deesha Dyer is our special guest today for “Pop Culture Happy Hour” (16:00). Hollywood crews are feeling the crunch in the ‘Quiet Part Out Loud' (47:00). Last, but not least, ‘Let Me Finish' (53:00) with some concerning news about housing and economics coming out of California.

Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and now CEO of Hook & Fasten, shares her journey from battling imposter syndrome to embracing authenticity in her uplifting memoir, "Undiplomatic." She discusses navigating self-doubt while orchestrating historic events and curating unforgettable parties at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Through humor and candor, Deesha reveals the hard truths behind her rise to the top and invites readers on a journey of self-discovery. From her award-winning strategies to her commitment to social impact, Deesha's story inspires audiences worldwide to embrace their unique worth and find joy in authenticity. Her Story is hosted by Kathy Romano and airs Sunday mornings at 7am on 93.3 WMMR-FM. Follow Her Story on Instagram for a first look at each week's guests.

On today's show, we take your questions on what to wear to a celebration of life event, how to tip on a guided travel tour, and whether to suggest in advance you split the bill on a date. For community members, your question of the week is about when you can order a drink at a business meeting. Plus, your etiquette salute and a postscript segment where Lizzie Interviews Former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer; spoiler: they did not want the conversation to end! Join the community, support the show - emilypost.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary during the Obama Administration, joins Mandi to talk about her book, UNDIPLOMATIC: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.  She discusses her journey to one of the most sought-after gigs in D.C. and the life changing lessons it taught her. Plus, weird Obama quirks, behind-the-scenes stories about Prince and Stevie Wonder, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary during the Obama Administration, joins Mandi to talk about her book, UNDIPLOMATIC: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.  She discusses her journey to one of the most sought-after gigs in D.C. and the life changing lessons it taught her. Plus, weird Obama quirks, behind-the-scenes stories about Prince and Stevie Wonder, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

She's thrown parties for the Pope, Beyonce, and world leaders from dozens of countries, so who better to ask for good party tips than the former White House social secretary?! This week I'm joined on the pod by Deesha Dyer, who worked with President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama on throwing ragers for some of the most important people on earth. Not only do we talk about amazing party planning, but we also talk about how she went from a 31-year-old community college student to a staffer at the White House; the lessons she's learned about perseverance and staying true to yourself; the crazy party stories from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue; and of course her tips to throw a party that even a President would love. Check out Deesha's new book, Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble, on Amazon here and on Bookshop here. Support BeGirl.World here--a group that supports travel abroad for black young women. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wegottatalkwithsonni/support

Imposter syndrome is a real and pervasive problem. It's associated with burnout, depression and anxiety, and it holds us back from reaching our full potential and achieving career satisfaction. So, what can we do to conquer our imposter syndrome at work? On this episode of Get Hired, LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman speaks with Deesha Dyer, former White House social secretary and author of the book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. Deesha discusses her career path from hip hop reporter to White House intern to social secretary for the Obama administration, and shares how she overcame her own feelings of imposter syndrome at work. She also offers advice on practicing self-compassion, challenging negative thoughts and seeking support.  Follow Andrew on LinkedIn to join the Get Hired community by clicking here. Follow Deesha Dyer on LinkedIn by clicking here.

Deesha Dyer is the former White House Social Secretary under President Obama, meaning she was THE person responsible for state dinners, official functions, visits by Popes and presidents, performances by Beyoncé (!), and more. Deesha's new book UNDIPLOMATIC pulls back the curtain on White House life to funny, winning effect, but even more so, it documents a young Black woman's struggle to belong in our nation's most prestigious spaces. In 2009, at age 31, Deesha Dyer's finances were... messy. She'd dropped out of college, accruing a mountain of debt but no degree. She had an eviction on her record and bad credit. She plugged away at an admin job, while freelancing as an organizer and blogger of her beloved hip-hop / soul scene in Philly. (Hello, Jill Scott!) Inspired by the Obama campaign, she applied for a White House internship that she knew was a longshot. These jobs were for phenoms from Harvard and Howard. Not part-time community college students in their thirties with zero connections. To her shock, Deesha got the gig. For the first time in her life, she had a full-time job that reflected her passion for change. In just five years or so, she was in charge of a whole White House department.

Not following the expected path isn't necessarily a recipe for success in a city like Washington, D.C.,  but that is exactly what my guest this week, Deesha Dyer, did.  At the age of 31, working full time and in community college part time, she took a chance on herself and applied for a White House internship in the Obama administration.  And thank goodness she did, because she quickly found herself zipping up the ranks until she became the White House social secretary, where she worked until 2017.There's a lot we should talk about with Deesha.  From imposter syndrome to embracing who you are even if it makes other people uncomfortable, we cover a wide range of topics. And I'm all the better for it!About my guest:Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert. She served as the White House social secretary during the Obama administration and is currently the founder and CEO of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She curated and instructed a study course called Imposter to Impact at the Harvard Kennedy School. Deesha's entertaining and engaging style of storytelling allows her to inspire audiences around the world. She co-founded and operates organization, beGirl.world Global Scholars, which tackles the racial disparity in study abroad.  Her book, Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble, can be found herebeGirl.worldSupport the Show.Keep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds:InstagramThreads : westatpodFacebookLinkedInTwitterHave a topic or want to stay in touch via e-mail on all upcoming news?https://www.westatpod.com/Help monetarily support the podcast by subscribing to the show! This is an easy way to help keep the conversations going:https://www.buzzsprout.com/768062/supporters/new

Imagine having to host the Pope and the Chinese President. On the same day. Plus, a whole press corps and socialite circle is watching and waiting to blame you for anything that goes wrong. That's what Deesha Dyer walked into when she was promoted to White House Social Secretary for the Obama administration in 2015. But even more than her high-stakes responsibilities, Deesha had to reckon with her own imposterism in a system setting her up to fail.Highlights include: a Condom Queen, 90s hip-hop, unpaid interning, handbag microaggressions and one infamous Tiffany's box.Deesha's new memoir is Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Attitude. Follow Unladylike on Instagram and TikTokJoin the Unladies' Room PatreonShop bRaNd NeW mErChAdvertise with Multitude Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Imagine having to host the Pope and the Chinese President. On the same day. Plus, a whole press corps and socialite circle is watching and waiting to blame you for anything that goes wrong. That's what Deesha Dyer walked into when she was promoted to White House Social Secretary for the Obama administration in 2015. But even more than her high-stakes responsibilities, Deesha had to reckon with her own imposterism in a system setting her up to fail. Highlights include: a Condom Queen, 90s hip-hop, unpaid interning, handbag microaggressions and one infamous Tiffany's box. Deesha's new memoir is Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Attitude.  Follow Unladylike on Instagram and TikTok Join the Unladies' Room Patreon Shop bRaNd NeW mErCh Advertise with Multitude Productions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meet Deesha Dyer, author of "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble." Discover Deesha's remarkable journey, from applying for a White House internship at 31 to becoming a key player in the Obama administration. Explore her motivations, challenges, and impactful experiences that shaped her unconventional path.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former White House Social Secretary and advocate Deesha Dyer joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.  To learn more about Deesha Dyer, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by The Bookshop: Lou's Literary Line, Libro.fm, and Everyday Shakespeare.  

Former White House social secretary Deesha Dyer joins the show to discuss her new book, "Undiplomatic," overcoming imposter syndrome in political careers, and creating more opportunities for marginalized Americans. Daniella and Colin also discuss recent progressive federal policies and widespread protests on college campuses.

Dating companies say protecting their customers is a top priority but critics want them to do more to curb online scams and stop bad actors in their tracks, law enforcement officials and online security experts say. CBS News asks the CEO of Match Group — one of the biggest players in the online dating space — about customers who have lost everything.More than 89,000 Americans are waiting for a donor kidney. Recently, a New Jersey patient became the first woman and second living human to receive a kidney transplant from a pig.Between now and 2030, about 10,000 people in the U.S. will turn 65 every single day. Many experts say the country is unprepared to care for them, and that care often falls on their adult children. As Americans have children later in life, many end up taking care of a parent and young kids at the same time. They're referred to as the "sandwich generation." CBS News contributor Lisa Ling understands it personally, and she's diving into this issue.Drew Barrymore and Ross Mathews from "The Drew Barrymore Show" join Talk of the Table.Country music star Blake Shelton expands his popular bar and music venue 'Ole Red' from Nashville to Las Vegas. This opening coincides with Shelton stepping back from his prominent TV roles.Deesha Dyer, a former hip-hop journalist and community college student from Philadelphia, shares her inspiring path to becoming the White House social secretary under former President Barack Obama. Her new book, "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble," details her rise from a 2009 internship to managing state dinners concerts, and high-profile visits, including from the pope.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deesha Dyer has undoubtedly charted her own path throughout her career. Formerly the White House social secretary for the Obama administration, Deesha got her start by taking a leap of faith and applying to the White House internship program in 2009. Now, she's an award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert, and is the founder and CEO of the social impact agency Hook & Fasten. In her new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble, Deesha shares candid stories from her career thus far and peels back the curtain on imposter syndrome. In this interview, we discuss Deesha's career at the White House from intern to social secretary, combating imposter syndrome, and the message she's sharing through her first book. Don't miss this episode of Claim Your Confidence where we talk about:How Deesha first learned about the White House internship program, her experience applying, and what it was like to enter that environment for the first timeThe importance of staying grounded while also owning your success and accomplishmentsDeesha's roles throughout her time at the White House, including director of hotel logistics and social secretary, and leading by exampleHow there's no substitute for hard work when it comes to getting recognized and moving up in your careerGetting to the root of where your imposter syndrome comes from and how understanding the cause is key to overcoming itFind Deesha Dyer:www.deeshadyer.comIG: @deedyer267Twitter: @DeeshaDyerLinked In: Deesha DyerFollow Lydia:www.lydiafenet.comIG: @lydiafenetLinkedIn: Lydia FenetIf you enjoyed this episode and you'd like to help support the podcast, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple or Spotify or where ever you get your podcasts. To stay up to date with Claim Your Confidence and get all the behind-the-scenes content, you can follow us on Instagram and on YouTube. Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.Thank you for listening.

At 31, Deesha Dyer interned in the White House as a community college student. Four years later, she was White House Social Secretary. In today's show, Deesha shares her unlikely career story and her brand-new memoir, Undiplomatic, a deeply personal narrative about combating self-doubt while being on top of the world. We get into the evolution of confidence, how imposter syndrome is an illusion, the joy and freedom of aging, and why midlife is hella hot.   SHOW NOTES + TRANSCRIPT acertainagepod.com FOLLOW A CERTAIN AGE: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn GET INBOX INSPO: Sign up for our newsletter AGE BOLDLY We share new episodes, giveaways, links we love, and midlife resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Well-Read Live was recorded at Apple Carnegie Library in Washington D.C. About our guests: Deesha Dyer is an award-winning strategist, on-the-ground community organizer, and executive operations expert. She served as the White House social secretary during the Obama administration and is currently the founder and CEO of social impact agency, Hook & Fasten. She curated and instructed a study course called Imposter to Impact at the Harvard Kennedy School. Deesha's entertaining and engaging style of storytelling allows her to inspire audiences around the world. She co-founded and operates organization, beGirl.world Global Scholars, which tackles the racial disparity in study abroad. Deesha was named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world, the Root's most influential African-Americans and profiled in Women Who Run the White House by Essence. She's been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and written for Oprah Daily, Glamour and Lonely Planet. Deesha was recently awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. and lives in Maryland.Alexa Patrick is a vocalist and poet from Connecticut. She is the author of Remedies for Disappearing (Haymarket Books, 2023) and holds fellowships from Cave Canem, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and more. Previous artistic partnerships of Alexa's include Meta, Microsoft, the National Museum of Women in the Arts. In spring 2023, Alexa made her stage production debut as Un/Sung in the opera We Shall Not Be Moved, (dire. Bill T. Jones). You may find her work in publications including Adroit, CRWN Magazine, and The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2: Black Girl Magic. Visit alexapatrick.com for more. This episode was produced by Brittani Brown of BarbaraJean Productions.Find out more at gloryedim.com 

Coming up on this week's program. A new book about how star baseball players like Babe Rith and Shoeless Jow Jackson avoided military service in World War I by playing baseball for Bethlehem Stell plants., including in Lebanon and Steelton, also on the program we talk with former Obama social secretary and Author Deesha Dyer about her new book.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deesha Dyer, renowned as the former Social Secretary of the Obama Administration, has made a significant mark as a speaker and creative event strategy consultant. Originally from Philadelphia, Dyer's journey into the political realm is characterized by her unconventional path. Despite starting as a hip-hop journalist, she joined the White House as an intern at the age of 30 while attending community college. During her tenure, Dyer spearheaded numerous high-profile events, notably coordinating the historic 2015 visit of Pope Francis. Her responsibilities extended to orchestrating State Dinners featuring distinguished guests such as leaders from China, Canada, and Italy. Dyer's knack for curating memorable experiences was evident in her bookings, which included performances by iconic figures like Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen, and the cast of the Broadway sensation "Hamilton." Now, Dyer took center stage on "The Spark" to discuss her latest endeavor, a captivating memoir titled "Undiplomatic." In this revealing book, she chronicles her personal journey, shedding light on her transition from feeling like an imposter to making a tangible impact. With insights gleaned from her experiences, Dyer offers readers a roadmap for navigating their own paths to success. Her narrative is not just one of professional triumph but also a testament to resilience and determination. Despite facing obstacles, including her unconventional background and self-doubt, Dyer emerged as a trailblazer in her field, and through "Undiplomatic," she aims to inspire others to embrace their uniqueness and harness it as a force for positive change. Furthermore, as a graduate of Milton Hershey School, Dyer's story resonates deeply with individuals from all walks of life. Her journey serves as a reminder that with perseverance and a willingness to challenge conventions, anyone can defy expectations and leave an indelible mark on the world.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it was an epic rager or a soul-nourishing dinner with friends, we've all been to a party that we'll remember for the rest of our lives. But how do they happen? This week, Noah and Raj welcome Deesha Dyer, an author of the new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble and former White House Social Secretary to talk about throwing parties for Obama's administration, the gift of hospitality, and help us figure out how to design the social gatherings of our dreams. Let's party!Want to add to the conversation, or think you might be doing something wrong? Email us at amidoingitwrong@huffpost.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Press Advance, Johanna Maska welcomes Obama administration colleague and friend Deesha Dyer, who served as the White House Social Secretary, to discuss her new book, "Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble." Deesha discusses her unexpected journey—from being a skeptical political observer to serving in a senior role in the Obama administration. She talks about rebelling against forced structure to find confidence, struggling with imposter syndrome, and what lessons she learned to help us in this era of political toxicity. The book is out on April 23 and is available for preorder on Amazon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate interviews her Milton Hershey School classmate Deesha Dyer. Deesha Dyer is the Founder & CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact firm. Dyer is an award-winning event strategist, community organizer, and sought-after keynote speaker. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her journey began at a community college and led to her role as social secretary for the Obama White House. Dyer worked with the President and First Lady to plan and arrange all official and personal events hosted at the White House. Dyer is also the Co-founder and Executive Director of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers teen girls through global education and travel. Additionally, she oversees Black Girl 44, a scholarship fund for young black women seeking internships in Washington, D.C., and the Deesha Dyer Second Chance Scholarship at the Community College of Philadelphia. Her work has led to her being named Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world and the Root's most influential African-Americans. She has also been featured in Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post and in 2022, Deesha was awarded the Women of Excellence Award by the city of Washington, DC. Reality Life with Kate CaseyPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecaseyTwitter: https://twitter.com/katecaseyInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseycaTik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecaseyCameo: https://cameo.com/katecaseyFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245Amazon.com: www.amazon.com/shop/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host: David Adler Guest: Deesha Dyer Imagine orchestrating a visit from the pope and a Chinese state dinner… within days of each other. In this episode of GatherGeeks, recorded live at Connect Winter Marketplace in Washington, D.C, BizBash chairman and founder David Adler sits down with Deesha Dyer, who served as the White House social secretary—the person responsible for planning and coordinating official social events at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.—for the last two years of the Obama administration. Dyer is also the founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact agency that specializes in transformational relationships between corporations and communities, diversity and inclusion, and executive operations. In this conversation, Dyers gets candid on navigating stressful moments in a high-stakes environment, working with Michelle Obama, how she started as an intern at the White House, lessons she's learned, and insights on serving the country.

Welcome to season 5 of Plucking Up! We're rolling out the canary yellow carpet for a new lineup of amazing guests starting with Deesha Dyer.Deesha was social secretary for the Obama White House. This unbelievable woman worked her way up from intern all while finishing community college. Now, she's Founder and CEO of social impact consulting company, Hook and Fasten.On the show, Deesha told me about her life now and her time working in the White House. We talked about some of the legendary events she planned, feelings of imposter syndrome, and what privilege means to her.Pluckies, YOU ARE MOST WELCOME for this introduction to the amazing Deesha Dyer. Learn more about Deesha Dyer and Hook and Fasten here.--Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to season 5 of Plucking Up! We're rolling out the canary yellow carpet for a new lineup of amazing guests starting with Deesha Dyer.Deesha was social secretary for the Obama White House. This unbelievable woman worked her way up from intern all while finishing community college. Now, she's Founder and CEO of social impact consulting company, Hook and Fasten.On the show, Deesha told me about her life now and her time working in the White House. We talked about some of the legendary events she planned, feelings of imposter syndrome, and what privilege means to her.Pluckies, YOU ARE MOST WELCOME for this introduction to the amazing Deesha Dyer. Learn more about Deesha Dyer and Hook and Fasten here.--Love the podcast? Please follow us or subscribe for FREE, rate, and leave us a review! Follow Liz on Instagram: @lizbohannon @ssekodesigns.This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Follow us on IG @huemangroupmedia and Twitter @hueman_media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten, Deesha Dyer, is an award-winning strategist, community organizer, and seasoned public speaker with an online community of 38,000 people. She joins @hellohelanah to talk about her journey to creating her company and staying true to the mission,,and calling, regardless of any "fame" that her work brings her. Check out her business and her story here: https://www.deeshadyer.com/ Do you want to stay up to date with every new episode and get my brand new Self-Care Toolkit? Go to www.HelloHelanah.com to get instant access. *** Or text me (267) 281-3890 to get your burning questions answered and an insider sneak peek of exciting updates. I do my best to answer as many as I can each day, so shoot me a message today.

Deesha Dyer is the Founder & CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact firm. Dyer is an award-winning event strategist, community organizer, and speaker who specializes in transforming ideas into causes that create tangible change. A 2019 Resident Fellow for the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics, her career and personal journey reflects an unwavering passion for servant leadership, civic engagement, and social justice. On her journey from a 31-year old community college student intern to social secretary for the Obama White House, Deesha resolved to not only open, but build doors of opportunity, support, and access to others. Deesha worked with the President and First Lady to plan and arrange all official and personal events hosted at the White House. She coordinated the historic visit of Pope Francis, State Dinners with leaders from China, Canada, Italy, Singapore and Italy, and booked legendary acts like Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, Aretha Franklin and more. Deesha is the co-founder and Executive Director of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers teen girls through global education and travel. In 2019, beGirl.world awarded scholarships to two black female college students who have been accepted into study abroad programs. She also oversees additional initiatives, including Black Girl 44, a scholarship fund for young black women seeking internships in Washington, D.C., and the Deesha Dyer Second Chance Scholarship at the Community College of Philadelphia. Deesha recently completed a two-year tenure at the Ford Foundation. She is a sought after keynote speaker known for delivering engaging talks on topics spanning women in leadership, diversity, and social change. She was named to Marie Claire's new guard of women changing the world and the Root's most influential African-Americans. A proud Philly native who currently resides in Harlem, she has been featured in national media outlets, not limited to, but including Vogue, Travelnoire, and The Washington Post. http://www.deeshadyer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/deedyer267/ https://www.saatva.com/?coupon=gaildavis

In this episode, I had the honor of talking to Deesha Dyer, the former Social Secretary to President Barrack and First Lady Michelle Obama. We talk about her early years and attending the Milton Hershey School, her college years that went a little different than she initially planned and the application she filled out as a community college student to  intern at the White House, that led her to become the Social Secretary to the first Black President of the United States. We also talk about life post White House and thinking back on the 8 years she spent at the White House making history and the ways she continues to make history and impact our community.Deesha is THE example of not being afraid to take a chance and bet on yourself, while creating a legacy. Because it's not about where you start, but the journey down the path leading to where you could end up.  @deedyer267Hook and Fasten

Strategist, community organizer and Founder/CEO of Hook & Fasten Deesha Dyer joins Pod is a Woman to discuss the Chauvin verdict and her untraditional journey from White House intern to White House Social Secretary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to our election special of Skimm’d from The Couch, where we’re talking to women from both sides of the aisle about their careers in politics.  Deesha Dyer was the social secretary to President Obama. Think: her job meant hosting everyone from Beyoncé to the Pope. But Deesha told us her path to the White House was nonlinear, and that she actually got her start at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue as a 31 year old intern. Tune in to hear how she got her foot in the door. And how she learned to tackle her imposter syndrome as she rose through the ranks.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the final episode of Season 3, I talk with Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary and co-founder of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers Black teen girls through global education and travel. She is also the Founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact agency that builds transformational partnerships between communities and corporations. Deesha shares what sparked her love of travel, how she ended up in the White House, and her experiences traveling with the Obamas. She also talks about beGirl.world, how she's navigating the pandemic, and her important social impact work.Where to find Deesha Dyer: DeeshaDyer.com, Instagram and/or Twitter.Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette.See Full Show NotesEnjoyed this episode?  If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.Partners & OfferingsManta Sleep creates sleep masks and other sleep accessories help you maximize enjoyment of life and unlock your full potential through achieving quality sleep. Use JETSET to get 10% off at checkout.

Join Girl Talk as we sit down to chat with Deesha Dyer and Marissa Joseph. Deesha Dyer, former social secretary for the Obama White House and current Executive Director of beGirl.world, is passionate about not only opening, but building doors of opportunity, support, and access to others through transforming ideas into causes that create tangible change. Marissa Joseph served as a liason for Deesha and is pursuing a degree in History and Literature at Harvard University. Marissa also serves in the Association of Black Harvard Women and has a passion for public service. In this episode, they both speak on how they fight imposter syndrome and how to see your value no matter your age. Check out the “How To See Your Value And Fight Imposter Syndrome” Blog Post. Girl Talk is a national 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (www.mygirltalk.org) with the mission of inspiring all girls to be confident leaders through peer-to-peer mentoring. Our core values of leadership, inclusion, authenticity and service guide all of our programming. By defining leadership for the next generation we bring our vision of a world where all girls live confidently, lead fearlessly, and support one another to life. Exclusively funded by donations, we are able to positively impact thousands of girls annually. To support youth leadership today, please donate by clicking here.

We are dropping the complete ELEVENTH episode, recorded via Zoom on April 20, 2020, featuring speaker, motivator, activist, humanitarian, co-founder and Executive Director of beGirl World, former White House Social Secretary and founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten... Deesha Dyer ’95.

This episode is an audio recording of Leaders in Lowell's recent event with Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary. We apologize if the audio isn't always great as we are just getting started, but we are excited to share this event with you. More info: On January 23, 2020 Leaders in Lowell was honored to host former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer at the Richard and Nancy Donahue Family Academic Arts Center. Originally from Philadelphia, Deesha was the Obama Administration's Social Secretary, "responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of official social events at the White House". In her time with the Obama Administration, she planned state visits, official ceremonies, private events, and numerous other functions on the White House campus. In 2014, Dyer founded beGirl.world a "non-profit organization empowering teen girls through global education and travel". Throughout the evening Deesha shared a variety of stories, both humorous and more serious, detailing her life and career leading to, during, and after her time at the White House, as well as how she personally managed all the stress and tried to maintain a happy and healthy personal life. From hip-hop writing to organizing a 12,000 person event for the Pope, Deesha was engaging, informative, inspirational to all who attended to follow their heart and do what's best for both themselves and for those around them. * The sound at the beginning of the episode is the projection screen at the venue going up, sorry for the noise! The 2020 run of Leaders in Lowell is presented by Nancy Donahue and Middlesex Community College. For more info about Leaders in Lowell AND for a full event photo gallery please visit: https://www.leadersinlowell.org/post/2019/10/24/next-event-lessons-in-leadership-with-deesha-dyer

We're back!!! We open with quick bantz, as we get back into the swing of things. We highlight a awesome CCNYC event that featured Deesha Dyer former White House Social Secretary for U.S. President Barack Obama administration and mind, body and soul expert Melanie Santos. After discussion our experience at the event we went into the Topic of Conversation: "Don't Force Your Intentions." In our conversation we went into the importance of setting intentions but also living your now and having faith that your intentions will come to pass. Let's Keep Up: We highlight how hairstylist Felicia Leatherwood set your her intentions and it manifested into a now strong working relationship with Actor and Producer Issa Rae. We also talked about how Luvvie Ajayi manifested not only meeting Oprah but interviewing her! Lastly, We shared our own personal stories we set our own intentions this week! We hope you enjoy! Thanks again for your support Follow Us on Social Media @seriesofconversations Taiwo Akande @taikem, Ashley Miller @ashleymichellemiller and @koi_three

The Show This is a breathtaking underdog and reinvention story. Perhaps the most remarkable I've heard on Behind the Brilliance. Deesha shares her journey from boarding school to dropping out of college because she ran out of money to becoming a White House intern at 30 years old to becoming the Social Secretary under the Obama Administration. She opens up about the imposter syndrome, setbacks, and insecurities she faced, and how she conquered them all.  The Guest Deesha Dyer is a speaker, writer, Creative Event and Strategy consultant, and most notably known as the former Obama Administration Social Secretary. The Philadelphia native became a White House intern at the age of 30 and completed a seven-year tenure there that honed her expertise in event coordination, logistics, protocol, and statecraft.  Her storied career is unconventional at best, with themes of reinvention, drive, and a commitment to community service integrated throughout. In this episode, we cover:  -how Deesha bounced back from setbacks to finish college in her early 30s -how Deesha went from community activist in Philly to White House Social Secretary (it's an epic tale) -Deesha's favorite travel memory from traveling the world with the President -Deesha's secrets for throwing a great party -how Deesha conquered Imposter Syndrome -the nonprofit Deesha started, Be Girl World -and much more! Say hi to Deesha on Twitter: @deeshadyer Show Notes: http://bit.ly/BTB152

Deesha Dyer is a speaker, writer, Creative Event and Strategy consultant, and is most notably known as the former Obama Administration Social Secretary. The Philadelphia native became a White House intern at the age of 30 and completed a seven-year tenure there that honed her expertise in event coordination, logistics, protocol, and statecraft.  Her storied career is unconventional at best, with themes of reinvention, drive, and a commitment to community service integrated throughout. An award-winning event producer, Deesha has been featured in national media outlets including TIME, The New York Times, Marie Claire, Essence, Vogue, Refinery29, Forbes, The Root and Washington Post. A charismatic speaker with unbridled optimism, she now shares her message of hope, hard work and living life on your own terms with audiences across the country, while running her private consulting firm. Deesha’s Dreams: How determined are you to “go for it” and accomplish your dreams, even when they are beyond your wildest imagination? Deesha is a testimony to perseverance and being a “regular person” with some very big dreams. She had never thought about a career related to politics until Barack Obama became president. She related to him and was determined to work for him somehow, even though it seemed absurd. She got an application for an internship, applied, and soon had a permanent job at THE WHITE HOUSE! TWEET: When Obama became president, I was determined to work for him-- somehow, some way. @deeshadyer Logistics and “Putting stuff together”: How do you prepare for a job in the White House? Deesha had planned parties and events before, but she had to learn fast when she landed this job. She served as Special Assistant to the president, as hotel director who traveled with the president and first lady, and as the White House Social Secretary. “Who would have believed that there would be a black First Family and that I would get to work for them?” She admits that the 17-year-old Deesha would have never thought she was “good enough” to end up at the White House. TWEET: I’m an ordinary person who does #extraordinary things. @deeshadyer Be Girl World: How can high school girls be elevated and empowered to gain confidence and find their voice? Deesha believes it can happen through the program she co-founded in 2014. The program takes 12 girls for a 2-year class, teaching them to express themselves and learn about their world by traveling and experiencing different surroundings. The girls obtained passports and took their first international trip to London and Paris recently. Some of these girls have gone on to study abroad and have learned about foreign service, diplomacy, and global jobs that are available to them. They can represent themselves well wherever they go, all because of this educational and empowerment program. TWEET: My 17-year-old self would’ve never thought she was good enough for the White House. @deeshadyer Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“Be kind to yourself and extend grace to yourself. Allow yourself to change, because your dreams are going to change as you change—and that’s OK.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:56] How I heard about Deesha’s amazing journey [2:48] How regular folks end up at the White House [9:04] The White House application process [10:34] From hip-hop journalism in Philly to traveling with the President and First Lady [12:34] The logistics of working in the White House [15:09] The founding of Be Girl World in 2014 [21:02] What’s in the future for Be Girl World [23:01] Why these kinds of programs are needed [25:06] Common struggles for girls in the program [29:04] What Deesha does today to pay the bills [29:58] What “imposter syndrome” looks like [33:01] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Deesha’s Website   Deesha’s Organization Website  Deesha on Instagram Deesha on Twitter     TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: People don’t understand how you can have a girls’ program that empowers them through travel. @deeshadyer TWEET: The nice thing about being human is that you can do more than just one thing. @deeshadyer  

Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary for President Obama, joins DeRay to share stories from Obama’s White House. DeRay is joined by NAACP and Yale Law attorneys about their lawsuit against Trump to ensure the 2020 census process – which affects nationwide districting, representation and resources – is public. Brittany, Clint, Sam and DeRay talk about ICE’s solitary confinement policy, soccer, population projections, and governing the opioid crisis.

Kate Chastain from Below Deck explains what it is like to be Chief Stewardess on a yacht surrounded by reality television cameras. She gives inside scoop on the highs and lows of yachting, how she practically serves as a Below Deck counselor, and the weirdest requests she has ever had from charter guests. Lyle MacKenzie from Southern Charm Savannah explains how he was cast for the show, what we can expect this season, and if he plans on marrying Catherine. Former White House Social Secretary for U.S. President Barack Obama (and Kate's friend and former high school classmate) Deesha Dyer reviews the four part Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion. www.loveandknuckles.com Facebook: facebook.com/loveandknuckles Twitter: @katecasey Instagram: @katecaseyca See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of the Brown Girl Self Care podcast, host Bre speaks with Deesha Dyer, author of 'Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble.*' Deesha shares her journey from humble beginnings to interning at the White House while learning how to overcome imposter syndrome, build self-worth, navigate single-hood in her 40's and practice self-love with a huge portion of grace. We also discuss the impact of constant self-doubt and how deep-rooted childhood experiences shape adult insecurities.Spoiler alert, for Black women it's important to have access to community support, therapy, genuine self-reflection in overcoming negative self-perceptions, play and curiosity in finding joy and balance. Black women deserve to recognize their worth and pursue their aspirations despite societal challenges, so press "play" on this episode and get these soul gems!Ways to keep up w/ Deesha:Pick up her book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble *Connect with her on Instagram!*As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small amount from qualifying purchases.Our Sponsors:* Check out Kikoff: getkikoff.com/SELFCARE* Check out OSEA and use my code SELFCARE for a great deal: oseamalibu.com* Check out The Wonderful Company: https://www.wonderfulpistachios.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy