Season IV begins with a powerful leadership question: What do you do when the plan changes? In this opening episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Leadership in Real Time, host Allie Braswell explores one of the most defining moments in leadership — when the strategy that Read More

In the final episode of the Voices of Leadership season, Allie Braswell sits down with Lieutenant General Gwen Bingham, U.S. Army (Ret.), to explore “The Voice of Legacy.” This episode examines how leaders build lasting impact through mentorship, stewardship, and intentional leadership long before the end of their careers. LTG Read More

In Episode VI of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, host Allie Braswell delivers a powerful solo reflection on “The Voice of Courage.” This episode explores the moments when leadership is tested quietly — through difficult decisions, personal accountability, and the courage to stand by values when comfort would Read More

In Episode V of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, Allie Braswell explores “The Voice of Collaboration” with Judith Smelser, President & General Manager of Central Florida Public Media. This conversation examines what it takes to lead collaboratively in environments where trust, credibility, and alignment are essential. Judith shares Read More

Episode IV: “The Voice of Innovation” – Featuring GEN (Ret) Gary M. Brito In this episode of Voices of Leadership, host Allie L. Braswell Jr. sits down with GEN (Ret) Gary M. Brito for a powerful conversation on what it truly means to lead through transformation. Drawing from a distinguished Read More

Episode III: The Voice of Service Guest: Reginald B. McGill, Constituent Service Director, City of Orlando Host: Allie L. Braswell Jr. Series: Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Voices of Leadership Service is the heart of leadership. In this inspiring episode, Reginald B. McGill joins Allie to explore Read More

Episode II — The Voice of Influence Guest: MG (Ret.) Robert Edmonson II, U.S. Army Series: Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Voices of Leadership Influence isn’t about power — it’s about presence, connection, and the stories we choose to tell. In this episode, MG (Ret.) Robert Edmonson Read More

In this premiere episode of The Voices of Leadership Series, host Allie L. Braswell Jr. sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) Daphne Davis to explore the power of self-leadership and the courage it takes to be authentically you. From leading soldiers in uniform to guiding teams in civilian life, BG Read More

🎙️ Episode Description – Life Be "Lifing": Finding Strength in the Storm Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. Sometimes it feels like everything that could go wrong, does. That’s what we mean when we say: “Life be lifing.” In this episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Read More

Episode V: OWNERSHIP – Committing Time, Talent, and Treasure In this closing episode of the SHIPS Framework™ series, host Allie Braswell unpacks Ownership—the principle that brings all the others together. Ownership means showing up with your time, talent, and treasure, and holding yourself accountable for the outcomes you commit to. Read More

Episode IV: Sponsorship – Championing Others with Intention Welcome back to Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast with Allie Braswell. In this fourth installment of our SHIPS Framework series, we’re diving deep into Sponsorship—what it is, why it matters, and how you can use your influence to open doors Read More

🎙️ Episode 3: PARTNERSHIP – Walking Together with Shared Purpose Guest: Cheddy Matthews This week on Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, Allie Braswell and transformational coach Cheddy Matthews explore what it means to build meaningful partnerships. They discuss the 3 Cs of successful collaboration—Clarity, Communication, and Commitment—and how Read More

Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast – Relationship -  SHIPS Framework Series Welcome to Episode 2 of our Relationship - SHIPS Framework™ series, based on the book Engage Invest Grow! by Allie Braswell. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Scholarship—not the kind you apply for, but Read More

🎙️ Episode 1: RELATIONSHIP – The Foundation of Trust and Transparency Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast | SHIPS Framework Series Welcome to the first episode in our new five-part series: Mastering Relationships with the SHIPS Framework—inspired by the principles in Allie Braswell’s book Engage Invest Grow! In this Read More

In this solo finale, Allie brings together the bold moments, raw truths, and powerful lessons from the Pivots in Life & Career Series. Reflecting on the four transformative episodes - from purpose-drive pivots to redefining stability - Allie explores how every meaningful shift begins within.

Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast - "Redefining Stability — Is Comfort Holding You Hostage?" What happens when the job that looks like success starts feeling like a cage? In this episode of Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast, I sit down with world-renowned artivist Nikkolas Smith — a former Read More

In Episode III of Off the Record, we’re talking about the courage to move forward when clarity is foggy, and guarantees are few. Pivoting in your career or life isn't always about knowing — it's about trusting. We’ll explore how to lead yourself through ambiguity, prepare for uncertainty, and stay Read More

In this episode, we sit down with a trailblazer, Janina Hogans, MHA, MPM, who made the tough — and inspiring — decision to pivot her career for the sake of educational growth. When a salaried opportunity wasn’t available through a major global health organization, she didn’t stall — she shifted. Read More

"The Power of the Pivot – When Change Isn’t Optional", I dive into how to recognize when it’s time to make a shift — in life, career, or business — and how to do it with purpose and courage. If you’ve ever felt stuck or uncertain about what’s next, this Read More

"Welcome to Off the Record: The Real Talk Podcast. I’m your host, Allie Braswell. This is the space where leaders, changemakers, and ambitious professionals come to share what they really think—behind the titles, beyond the press releases, and off the record. This is the introduction with the first episode releasing Read More