In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Rachel Ngom, Christian entrepreneur, podcast host, and ministry leader, to explore faith-driven decision-making in business and life.

Rachel shares her extraordinary journey of building a million-dollar program, hearing a clear message from God to shut it down, and navigating the wilderness season that followed. She dives into the challenges of letting go of success, staying disciplined, cultivating community, and trusting God’s timing even when it doesn’t make logical sense.

This episode is packed with practical lessons on leadership, obedience, and spiritual alignment, including how to discern God’s voice, align decisions with scripture, and overcome fear during life-changing seasons. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or someone seeking guidance through uncertainty, Rachel’s story inspires us to submit our plans to God, take every thought captive, and trust Him fully.

BIO:
Rachel Ngom is the host of the She’s Making an Impact Podcast with over 400 episodes. Rachel launched her first online business in 2012, serving over 10,000 students through her online courses, coaching, and events. In 2023, the Lord had her shut down most of her million-dollar business to pursue ministry. He opened her eyes to the problems in the marketplace, with Christians being led down a dangerous path in the New Age and following worldly strategies. She’s currently enrolled in the Global School of Supernatural Ministry and the Global Awakening Theological Seminary, where she has seen Jesus radically heal people.

Connect with Rachel:
https://rachelngom.com/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1309272699182138/
https://www.pinterest.com/rachelngom
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw-moStPkCsqcZ4Vf1flYWQ
https://www.instagram.com/shesmakinganimpact/

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, Cory Dunham sits down with Jaitesha Hanson, a licensed mental health counselor, neurodiversity specialist, and geek therapy certified clinician. They explore how faith, journaling, and self-leadership empower neurodivergent and autistic individuals to thrive in life and work.

Jaitesha shares her personal journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing her neurodivergence, and integrating faith into daily practice. From her athletic background to starting a nonprofit, she discusses the lessons learned in leadership, accountability, and self-discovery.

This episode dives deep into tools like mad scientist journaling and internal family systems, showing how reflective practices can help you regulate emotions, embrace your authentic self, and lead with confidence. Whether you’re navigating professional challenges, personal growth, or spiritual alignment, this conversation offers actionable insights for living and leading unapologetically.

Guest Bio

Jaitesha “Jai” Hanson (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Geek Therapist Certified clinician, and neurodivergent creative whose work centers on helping people heal through what they love.

Her clinical and creative work spans children, teens, and adults, with a focus on supporting neurodivergent individuals (including ADHDers, autistic folks, trauma survivors, and high-masking clients) who have spent years adapting to systems that were never designed for their minds.

Jai’s practice is rooted in an eclectic, human-centered framework drawing from person-centered and narrative therapy, play-based healing, somatic integration, fandom and pop-culture work, and neurodivergent-affirming care. Whether she’s unpacking trauma through character archetypes, exploring burnout through special interests, or building emotional regulation tools using metaphor and story, she meets people where they actually are.

Beyond therapy, Jai creates digital tools, curricula, and assessment frameworks that help identify different thinking and processing styles across the neurodiverse spectrum. Her work bridges nervous system science, creativity, and leadership design, with an emphasis on building systems that work for real humans—not just institutions.

This isn’t one-size-fits-all healing. It’s adaptive, relational, and grounded in lived experience.

Connect with Jaitesha:

• https://open.substack.com/pub/thealchemistslab
• https://thealchemistslab.gumroad.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaiteshahanson

In this episode of Unapologetic Leadership, host Cory Dunham welcomes Francisco J. Quevedo to explore how experiential learning at Rutgers Business School bridges classroom theory with real‑world impact. Francisco an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the Marketing Department, Executive Director of the Center for Marketing Advantage, Advancement, and Action, and Senator for the 2025–2028 term shares how he brings hands‑on entrepreneurship, nonprofit projects, and real consulting work into student learning to benefit businesses, nonprofits, and government partners. His approach empowers students to learn by doing, builds measurable impact, and prepares future leaders to innovate with confidence.

Francisco also discusses using AI as a research copilot (not a replacement), the importance of integrity and values in leadership, and how experiential education can transform students’ careers and community outcomes. This episode delivers practical insights on leadership, innovation, community engagement, and creating real results beyond the classroom.

About Francisco J. Quevedo:
Francisco J. Quevedo is an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice in the Marketing Department at Rutgers Business School; he serves as Executive Director of the Center for Marketing Advantage, Advancement and Action and is Senator for the 2025–2028 term. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, in 1978 and earned his doctorate in Marketing, MBA, and CAGSB at Pace University in New York, NY. Before joining Rutgers in 2020, he taught at Pace University and NYU and has over 40 years of corporate experience consulting with Fortune 100 firms, NGOs, and government agencies across multiple countries. His research focuses on brand management and nonprofit marketing, and he has been published multiple times in peer‑reviewed journals.

Connect with Francisco
Phone: (929) 208‑5289
Email: francisco.quevedo@rutgers.edu
X: @NeuroBrand2020