In this episode of Awf The Record, Jeannette Reyes and Mona Kosar Abdi sit down with Jodie Taylor, corporate strategist, DEI leader at Sony Music, and digital creator with over half a million followers, to unpack the strategy behind becoming your highest self.Jodie shares how a devastating season of loss, heartbreak, layoffs, and friendship breakups forced her to completely reevaluate her life. Instead of staying stuck in grief, she built a deliberate blueprint for transformation by focusing on physical confidence, career capital, social capital, and emotional growth.From navigating corporate America as a Black woman to building a powerful personal brand online, Jodie explains why success is not accidental. It is strategic.Their conversation dives into glow-up culture, networking without feeling transactional, building influence in your career, and the surprising role vulnerability plays in relationships and self-development. As Jodie highlights: “There is no universal definition of what being a baddie is.” Tune in!KEY POINTS There is no playbook for navigating corporate spaces as a woman of color How grief, layoffs, and heartbreak forced her to rebuild her life intentionallyThe Glow Up framework: physical, social, and career capitalWhy social capital and proximity to powerful networks can change your career trajectoryThe surprising psychology behind confidence, self-image, and physical transformationHow high-achieving women often struggle with vulnerability and emotional expressionThe difference between preferences and real relationship boundariesWhy ambitious women should think strategically about dating, mentorship, and life Jodie explains the biggest mistake people make when trying to reinvent themselvesQUOTES “I’m going to intentionally develop a life of my dreams and find support and strategy behind it.” – Jodie Taylor“A woman who feels like she’s at the bottom of her life is a dangerous woman.” – Jodie Taylor“The people who are the most magnetic are the ones who exist fully and completely as themselves.” – Jodie Taylor“There is no version of me that exists today without going through that season.” – Jodie TaylorGUEST RESOURCESJodie TaylorWebsite: jodiektay.com Instagram: @jodiektaylTikTok: @jodiektay Keep in touch with Awf The Record:Watch on Youtube: @AwfTheRecordFollow us on Instagram: @awftherecordpodcastFollow us on TikTok: @AwfTheRecordVisit our website: www.AwfTheRecord.com Follow Mona on TikTok and IGFollow Jeannette on TikTok and IG