Unearth Your Genius

Regina L. Henry

There is GENIUS in EVERY ONE of us. Join your host Regina L. Henry, your Principal Life Architect, as she draws out the components of your Genius and provides practical strategies for you to live a life in alignment with your purpose and what’s most important to you. read less
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Episodes

Genius Journey with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin
06-04-2023
Genius Journey with Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin
In this episode, Regina has a conversation with her good friend Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin about the power of Authenticity. Dr. Hewlin is on faculty at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management in Montreal, Quebec, with a specialization in organizational behavior. She was previously on faculty at Georgetown University in the McDonough School of Business. Dr. Hewlin holds a PhD in Organizational Behavior as well as an MBA in finance from New York University’s Stern School of Business. Dr. Hewlin’s work focuses on how organization members and leaders engage in authentic self-expression, as well as factors that impede authenticity in every day work interactions. She translates her research findings to help leaders, employees and students leverage diversity in the workplace, acknowledge and address personal bias, and thrive during organizational change. Join Regina and Dr. Hewlin as they discuss Dr. Hewlin’s Genius Journey. ‌ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Dr. Hewlin shares how gratitude has helped shape her Genius JourneyGenius is all about discovering your own pattern and path, and having the courage required to keep taking those stepsExpect BETTER: Strategize and realize what BETTER looks likeTake time for self reflectionDr. Hewlin explains her definition of AuthenticityPursuing an authentic life is a journeyDr. Hewlin shares who her greatest champions are in her Genius Journey For more information on Dr. Patricia Hewlin’s Genius Journey visit her website at http://patriciahewlin.com/   ‌Connect with Regina L. Henry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regina.l.henry3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regina.l.henry/ Website: https://www.reginalhenry.com/ Email: hello@reginalhenry.com
Genious Journey with Lisa Johnson Smith
16-03-2023
Genious Journey with Lisa Johnson Smith
In this episode Regina interviews her good friend Lisa Johnson Smith. Lisa Johnson Smith is a Producer for HomeLight’s podcast called The Walkthrough™. She is also a Realtor® at Keller Williams, where she specializes in luxury homes in New Jersey. She attributes much of her success and insight in the world of real estate to her more than 25 years of experience in the television industry as an on-air Host, Reporter and Producer. Johnson Smith has been recognized with numerous awards for her television experience hosting, producing, and reporting for various television stations, including ABC, CNN, BET, HBO, MSG and NBA TV, to name a few. One that she is most proud of is her role as the first Host and Producer for Teen Summit on BET, a national, award-winning talk show for teens. An outspoken breast cancer survivor and women's advocate, Johnson Smith is the Host of her own podcast entitled Trust Me, You Can Relate, available on all platforms, where she features inspirational, real-life stories. She is also a Certified Diversity & Inclusion Professional. In her spare time, Johnson Smith loves to paint, work out, and spend time with family and friends. She’s been a youth mentor for 30 years and finds true joy in helping young people excel in both their personal and professional lives. Johnson Smith is a graduate of Temple University and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. She has three sons who are the loves of her life, and she attributes all of her blessings and success to God. Join Regina and Lisa as they discuss Lisa’s Genius Journey.   EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Lisa shares her Genius JourneyLisa outlines how she balances work & familyLisa discusses where her strength and faith come fromHold on to the clarity of who you are and what you have to contributeLisa’s Genius Journey Champions revealed   For more information on Urban Denomination Clothing contact Lisa @ lisa@urbandenomination.com Listen to The Walkthrough Podcast @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-walkthrough-homelights-real-estate-podcast/id1500673800 Follow Lisa Johnson Smith on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisajohnsonsmith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisajohnsonsmith/ For more information on Chaz Smith and his WHHW Series visit his YouTube Channel @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYtkAd9sMy7rafLtUdQ1drg
Genius Journey with Summer Johnson
16-02-2023
Genius Journey with Summer Johnson
In this episode Regina interviews one of the founders of Zack and Zoe Sweet Bee Farm, Summer Johnson. Summer Johnson is the co-owner of Zach and Zoë Sweet Bee Farm and started the business in 2015 with her husband, Kam. She holds a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from Howard University and helps support the creative strategy of the business. Together, she and Kam began keeping bees in their backyard to use the hyper-local honey to alleviate their son's allergies. Today, their honey is retailed all over the world, and in dozens of specialty, mass, and boutique stores across the nation. They have expanded the brand's assortment to 20+ organic superfoods flavors blended with their raw honey and have plans to continue growing. When she's not plotting on the next best-selling flavor, you will find Summer with her and Kam’s three children, Zach, Zoë and now 2 year old Zuri, or working on her mixed media art. Join Regina and Summer as they discuss her Genius Journey. ‌ Episode Highlights: Summer explains how she got started on her Genius JourneyAs you begin your Genius Journey, ask yourself: Who are you really? Who were you created to be?When owning a business it is important to maintain your own style and atmosphere where you can createSummer shares how she balances her passion with her family lifeWe are meant to stand out in our GeniusSummer explains why her husband and grandparents are her biggest supporters For more info on Zach and Zoe Sweet Bee Farms please click on the link:  https://zachandzoe.co/   Connect with Regina L. Henry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regina.l.henry3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regina.l.henry/ Website: https://www.reginalhenry.com/ Email: hello@reginalhenry.com
The Problem With Change
12-01-2023
The Problem With Change
We all make New Year's resolutions that we don't often keep. The reason is that we are sabotaging ourselves based on internal conscious motivators that work against our transformation to change. In this episode, Regina shares the problem with change and gives practical tips you can use to help you identify and achieve the change you want. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: We blame change on lack of motivation or disciplineWe all want to transform but we don't really want to changeTwo factors that prevent changeIt's easier to return back to what we're comfortable withWe are unaware of the internal conscious motivators that are working against the transformation to changeRegina shares her change transformation when it came to running a 5KPRACTICAL TIPS:You have to identify the change you are going after; ask why is this transformation important to youAsk yourself "What am I doing or NOT doing that works against my change goals?"Play a WHAT IF game: As "What would happen if you did or didn't do those behaviors?"GENIUS TIP: Be sure the change goal you set is within your control For more on change research, check out the book: “Immunity to Change: How to Overcome It and Unlock the Potential in Yourself and Your Organization” by Robert Kegan and Lisa Laskow Lahey.   Connect with Regina L. Henry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regina.l.henry3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regina.l.henry/ Website: https://www.reginalhenry.com/ Email: hello@reginalhenry.com
Genius Journey with Erica Urquhart
10-11-2022
Genius Journey with Erica Urquhart
Sometimes Faith and Family can play an important role in motivating and guiding us when it comes to our Genius Journey. This week, Regina welcomes Dr. Erica Urquhart. Dr. Urquhart along with her husband, Marc operate a private practice called Urquhart Orthopedic Associates in northern New Jersey. Dr. Urquhart serves as a founding director of the Women’s Leadership Council of the Liberty Science Center. She is a graduate from Harvard and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where she completed her M.D. and obtained a Ph.D. in molecular and cellular neuroscience. Join Dr. Erica Urquhart and Regina as they discuss how Faith and Family helped guide Erica's Genius Journey. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Erica shares the process she went through on her Genius JourneyAs human beings we have Free Will- sometimes we are acted upon and sometimes we put ourselves in vulnerable places based on the choices we makeErica shares an experience she had in High School which helped motivate her to begin her Genius JourneyErica shares how her faith pulls her through in times where she doesn't feel confidentWhen you process through your emotions you are able to come out on the other side understanding yourself betterErica shares who her biggest champions in her life are Connect with Dr. Erica Urquhart Website: https://www.theupwardly.co/   Connect with Regina L. Henry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regina.l.henry3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regina.l.henry/ Website: https://www.reginalhenry.com/ The Genius Lab: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471375888040989
Genius Journey with Julia Winston
13-10-2022
Genius Journey with Julia Winston
In this episode, Regina interviews her mentor Julia M. Winston. Julia M. Winston is the Founder and Chief Alignment Officer at BRAVE Leadership Consulting. BRAVE is a prophetic business consulting firm specializing in helping elite business owners increase their income and impact while deepen their relationship with God as they advance His Kingdom through business. Join in the conversation as Regina and Julia discuss Julia's Genius Journey. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Julia explains how pulling characteristics from other people's lives and making them your own can cause roadblocks in your genius journeyPart of unearthing your genius is to discover YOUR way of doing thingsFeedback and discomfort are points of data that will help you growSometimes you have to borrow someone else's view of you until you raise YOUR view of youIt's important to have people in your life who will SEE you and CHAMPION youYou are doing BETTER than you are giving yourself credit for!   Connect with Julia M. Winston: Website: https://www.braveleadershipconsulting.com/home-page Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braveleadershipconsulting/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/julia.winston.7   FINISH STRONG:  Click on the link below to Register for the Finish Strong Workshop starting Thursday October 13th @ 1:00PM ET and continuing every Thursday through  October 27th    https://www.reginalhenry.com/finish-strong Connect with Regina L. Henry Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regina.l.henry3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regina.l.henry/ Website: https://www.reginalhenry.com/ The Genius Lab: https://www.facebook.com/groups/471375888040989