{"podcast":{"title":"The Leading Below the Surface Podcast with LaTonya Wilkins","slug":"the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259","podcast_index_feed_id":6464259,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e4da3074/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://changecoaches.io","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38295045/38295045-1732405077712-0a0161442b7b7.jpg","author":"LaTonya Wilkins","episode_count":70,"summary":"Honest conversations on grounded leadership, identity, and what it means to lead and coach below the surface. Hosted by LaTonya Wilkins — award-winning executive coach and author of Leading Below the Surface — this podcast goes beyond strategy and into the real work: who you are, how you lead, and what becomes possible when you start leading below the surface. For leaders, coaches, and anyone navigating growth with intention. Learn more at changecoaches.io. Subscribe to our bi-monthly newsletter at https://change-coaches.kit.com/profile","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T00:19:57.042457+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259"},"episode":{"title":"Ep 51: Redefining Masculinity: Coaching Men of Color to Lead and Live Authentically","slug":"ep-51-redefining-masculinity-coaching-men-of-color-to-lead-and-live-authentically","published_at":"2025-05-19T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259/ep-51-redefining-masculinity-coaching-men-of-color-to-lead-and-live-authentically","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leadingbelowthesurface/episodes/Ep-51-Redefining-Masculinity-Coaching-Men-of-Color-to-Lead-and-Live-Authentically-e331ns3","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e4da3074/podcast/play/102866243/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-19%2F400558025-44100-2-8d61b14622a51.mp3","summary":"In this enlightening dialogue, LaTonya and Austin explore how outdated societal expectations have impacted men’s well-being, relationships, and leadership effectiveness. Austin shares his journey from corporate consulting to coaching men of color and explains why spaces like The Man Cave are essential today. The conversation digs into topics like emotional regulation, stonewalling, unconscious beliefs around money and sex, and how redefining masculinity can transform not just men’s lives but our broader communities. All people, regardless of gender, possess both masculine and feminine energy; understanding this dynamic is key to leadership and well-being. Emotional suppression—especially among Black men—has deep roots and real consequences in leadership and relationships. “Stonewalling” is a common emotional response for men, often misunderstood; awareness and breathwork can create breakthroughs. Men often link their self-worth to money, success, and sex—but these are societal stories that must be unlearned. The Man Cave provides a powerful community for men of color to be vulnerable, seen, and emotionally accountable. If you're passionate about coaching across gender and race, or curious about how masculinity is evolving in today's world, this conversation goes far beneath the surface. Key Insights: 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE , SUBSCRIBE , and tap the NOTIFICATION BELL for more episodes that challenge outdated leadership norms. Connect with us: Email us at ⁠info@changecoaches.io⁠ Learn more about ⁠Change Coaches⁠ (changecoaches.io) Learn more about Coaching Below the Surface (https://changecoaches.io/coaching-below-the-surface/) Follow LaTonya on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/latonyawilkins/) Follow Change Coaches on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/…","meta_description":"In this enlightening dialogue, LaTonya and Austin explore how outdated societal expectations have impacted men’s well-being, relationships, and leadership…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2540,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259/episodes/ep-51-redefining-masculinity-coaching-men-of-color-to-lead-and-live-authentically/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-leading-below-the-surface-podcast-with-latonya-wilkins-6464259/ep-51-redefining-masculinity-coaching-men-of-color-to-lead-and-live-authentically.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}