In this transformative solo episode, Brin’na Rollins-Williams shares the six questions that radically shifted how she leads, coaches, and supports others—and how you can use them to do the same. These aren’t just questions. They’re the kind that stop you in your tracks, make you rethink your approach, and invite a whole new level of authenticity, strategy, and growth.

Brin’na weaves personal leadership stories, real-life coaching breakthroughs, and actionable wisdom into a powerful call for leaders to stop playing safe and start asking the right questions—because execution without evolution just isn’t enough.

What You'll Learn:

• Why your leadership transformation depends on the quality of your questions
• The difference between emotional investment and just showing up
• How redirecting your own thinking can unlock powerful connections (even at Starbucks)
• The shift from being an executor to becoming a facilitator—and why it matters
• How to measure your leadership by the value you will create, not just what you could

The Six Game-Changing Questions:

1. How much emotional risk are you willing to take?
2. How often are you challenging and redirecting your own thinking?
3. How deeply are you investing in yourself—and your team?
4. What are you doing to ensure your investments pay off?
5. How much value will you create?
6. How many people are you determined to share that value with?

Call to Action:

Choose just one of these questions and sit with it for a week. Let it challenge you. Let it lead you. Then watch what opens up.

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In this powerful and refreshingly candid episode, Brin’na Rollins-Williams shares a lesson in leadership drawn from an all-too-common scene: a 30-minute wait in a retail return line. With only two overwhelmed cashiers running four registers, this ordinary moment becomes a profound metaphor for what’s broken in retail management today.

Brin’na challenges executives and leaders to stop overlooking the very people who deliver the customer experience: their frontline teams. With 80% of retail revenue still coming from in-store purchases, why are these crucial team members often the first place companies cut corners?

Packed with insight and truth, this episode is a rallying cry to redefine how we lead, invest, and support our teams—from the floor to the boardroom.

What You'll Learn:

• Why long lines are about more than staffing—they’re a symptom of deeper leadership neglect.
• How a lack of support and recognition leads to broken morale and lost profits.
• Why investing in your frontline team is the smartest business move you can make.
• How leaders can create cultures where employees feel valued and supported—every day.

Listener Challenge: Next time you’re in a strategy meeting about the customer experience, ask: 👉 Are we truly supporting the people creating that experience?

In this powerful installment of the Legacy Lounge’s Prescription to Purpose series, Brin’na sits down with yoga studio founder and author Diana Vitantonio to explore her journey from corporate burnout and broken partnerships to self-worth and solo leadership.

With 25 years in the yoga and leadership world, Diana shares the truth behind what “success” used to look like, and how ignoring her own voice led to years of stress, illness, and identity loss. But it’s not just a story of hardship—it’s a masterclass in resilience, boundary-setting, and conscious leadership.

Diana speaks candidly about:

• 🔥 The rage that led to clarity—and the wisdom that followed

• ✨ Her spiritual awakening on a lonely bike path

• 💔 Being told she was “replaceable” and how she rebuilt from that betrayal

• 🤝 Why healthy self-esteem is the ultimate leadership skill

• 🧘‍♀️ Creating a yoga studio culture rooted in safety, honesty, and empowerment

If you’ve ever felt silenced, stuck, or unsure of your own worth, this episode will remind you that you are not alone—and that the comeback can be stronger than the breakdown.

Key Takeaways:

• Self-worth isn’t inherited—it’s built, one hard conversation at a time.

• Rage can be a sacred messenger when boundaries are being crossed.

• Healthy leadership is about creating psychological safety, not power over.

• Creativity often blooms in seasons of grief and solitude.

• “Liars don’t heal”—honesty with yourself is the first step to change.

Links & Resources:

• Learn more about Diana’s studio: Yoga Nyla https://www.instagram.com/yoganyla/

• Read her book: The High Voltage Life

• Connect with Diana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianavitantonio

In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Brin’na Rollins-Williams opens up about the high cost of success in corporate leadership—sharing the story behind the orange prescription bottles that once filled her desk drawer. From managing $500 million in annual operations at a dream job to managing debilitating panic attacks in bathroom stalls, Brin’na takes us on a journey from burnout to breakthrough.

This episode is not just a story—it’s a wake-up call for anyone silently suffering in toxic workplaces while clinging to titles, paychecks, and dreams that no longer serve them. Brin’na reveals the moment she chose herself over the severance, her transformation during a year-long healing journey, and how she's now using her leadership scars to empower others.

What You'll Learn:

• The subtle signs of a toxic work environment—and why they’re easy to miss

• What Brin’na’s empty prescription bottles taught her about purpose

• The emotional weight of “success” when it comes at the expense of your well-being

• How to recognize your body's signals when your values are being violated

• The power of saying no—and choosing yourself over silence

• How your leadership scars can become superpowers for healing and guiding others

Reflection Questions:

• Are you ignoring signals from your body that something isn’t right at work?

• What are your personal value violations—and where are you staying silent?

• Who would you be without your title or job?

• Are you ready to rewrite your leadership story?

Call to Action:

Brin’na invites you to book a confidential Leadership Reset Session—a protected, one-on-one space to be seen, heard, and supported in your next steps. DM her the word reset or use the link in the show notes to schedule your session today.

In this episode of Legacy Lounge, Brin’na Rollins-Williams unpacks one transformative leadership question that changed everything for her: "Do you want to be rich or do you want to be right?"

Inspired by a lesson from her earliest mentor, Brin’na reflects on how this powerful inquiry reshaped her approach to leadership, relationships, and even her conversations at home (yes, the doodles are involved). Through real-life coaching examples and a practical framework, she explores how choosing to be rich in trust, influence, and long-term impact can often matter more than proving a point.

If you’ve ever walked into a difficult conversation with receipts in hand, this episode offers a more powerful alternative—one rooted in intentional leadership and emotional intelligence.

🔧 Resources & Mentions

💡 The Rich vs Right Framework: 20+ leadership prompts to shift friction into influence – reach out and we’ll send you a copy https://www.legacyfulfilled.com/contact

Modern office perks are great—but they’re not culture. In this bold episode, Brin’na Rollins-Williams breaks down what really defines workplace culture and why it has little to do with ping pong tables or kombucha on tap. From high turnover to toxic communication, she challenges leaders to rethink what they're tolerating and how it shapes their legacy. Learn the difference between culture carriers and culture killers—and how to build a workplace where values are more than just words on the wall.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why culture isn’t about perks, HR policies, or keeping everyone happy

• The five biggest myths about workplace culture

• What truly signals strong (or weak) culture: rewards, promotions, conflict handling, and crisis response

• A three-step toolkit to assess, define, and shift your team’s culture

• How one leader turned her toxic team around—without replacing everyone

Power Quote:

“Culture isn’t something you have. It’s something you do—every single day.”

Homework Challenge:

✅ List 3 behaviors you’re currently tolerating

✅ Identify the messages those behaviors send

✅ Decide what action you’ll take first—by Monday morning, if not sooner

Missed the Leadership Series?

This episode wraps up Brin’na’s five-part leadership series. Catch the others for clear, actionable insights on becoming the leader your legacy needs. https://www.legacyfulfilled.com/blog

This week, Brin’na unpacks why brilliant minds can still fail as leaders—and how emotional intelligence (EQ) can be the secret weapon that transforms a leader from simply smart to truly impactful. Through a compelling coaching story about "Jamie," a technically gifted leader whose team was stalling, we learn that strategy alone isn't enough. Connection, trust, and empathy make all the difference.

💥 Key Takeaways:

The Intelligence Trap:

Even smart leaders can fall into these traps:

o Explaining more but connecting less

o Mistaking compliance for commitment

o Solving problems without building trust

The 4 Pillars of Emotional Intelligence for Leaders:

1. Self-Awareness: Understand your emotional impact

2. Self-Management: Pause and respond intentionally

3. Social Awareness: Read the room and what’s not said

4. Relationship Management: Build trust, manage conflict, and develop others

EQ in Action:

When Jamie assessed how her team felt during meetings, she realized excitement on her end came across as dismissal to her team. The result of shifting her approach? Execution improved by 40%.

🛠️ Try This:

Before your next meeting, ask yourself:

• What is the emotional temperature in this space?

• How might my tone or delivery impact others?

• What do my people need to feel in order to truly buy in?

🧭 Quote to Remember:

“Being the smartest person in the room doesn’t make you the best leader. Being the most emotionally intelligent one might.”

In this powerful episode, Brin’na uncovers The Results Paradox — the dangerous misconception that great metrics always equal great leadership. With the story of "Alex" as a backdrop, we learn how toxic environments can thrive behind top-tier numbers. While performance may look stellar on paper, the hidden costs—burnout, turnover, lost innovation—paint a different story.

🔍 Key Highlights:

The Hidden Damage Behind Great Results

Toxic leaders may appear successful, but at what cost to morale, creativity, and retention?

3 Deadly Myths of Toxic Performance:

1.“They’re just demanding” vs. damaging.

2.“That’s just their style” vs. toxic impact.

3.“We can’t risk the results” vs. silent loss already happening.

The True Cost of Toxic Success:

From lost knowledge and drained productivity to cultural erosion and integrity compromises.

A 5-Step Strategy to Address Toxic Performance:

1.Document the full picture—metrics, feedback, exit interviews.

2.Calculate the real cost—financial and human.

3.Present the full story—data meets humanity.

4.Set new success metrics—including retention, collaboration, innovation.

5.Hold firm on consequences—clarity, accountability, and action.

📝 Listener Homework:

• Who are your "high performers"?
• What’s the real cost of their success?
• What important conversations or values might you be avoiding?

💡 Quote to Remember:

“True success is not just about what shows up on your spreadsheets. It is about what shows up in your people.”

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