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INSIGHTS
Pi-Isis S. Ankhra

INSIGHTS FOR VISIONARIES, CHANGEMAKERS, AND CONSCIOUS LEADERS

INSIGHTS
Pi-Isis S. Ankhra

INSIGHTS FOR VISIONARIES, CHANGEMAKERS, AND CONSCIOUS LEADERS

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From the Desk of Pi-Isis S. Ankhra

Embark on a transformative journey with Pi-Isis S. Ankhra, where personal success and societal impact converge. Immerse yourself in a curated collection of blogs, candid interviews, and inspiring videos that illuminate the path to purposeful prosperity.

Pi-Isis S. Ankhra distills decades of experience into accessible insights, empowering a diverse community of leaders, artists, activists, and entrepreneurs. Each piece offers a blend of practical wisdom and visionary thinking, equipping you to thrive personally while catalyzing positive change in your sphere of influence.

Dive in and uncover the tools to craft a legacy of meaningful success.

Balancing Purpose and Prosperity

Balancing Purpose + Prosperity

As a social impact entrepreneur, I’ve learned that it’s possible to do good and do well, but the journey is filled with unexpected challenges and valuable lessons. Over a decade of building a purpose-driven business, I’ve navigated the delicate balance between creating significant social impact and achieving financial sustainability. This article explores the successes, obstacles, and insights gained from my entrepreneurial voyage, offering valuable lessons for innovative leaders striving to create positive change while building a sustainable business.

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From Pledge to Practice

Navigating the Long Road to Equity

Four years after the Black Lives Matter movement reignited conversations on racial equity, we find ourselves at a critical crossroads. The initial surge of commitments has settled, revealing a stark divide between organizations that have integrated equity as a core value and those retreating from these principles. This article explores the current landscape of equity efforts, arguing that real progress demands more than well-placed social media posts or one-time pledges. It calls on leaders to maintain focus on equity and inclusion, even as external pressures ease, offering strategies for sustained transformation and emphasizing that the path to true equity is neither short nor straight—but is essential for creating a just society and resilient organizations.

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The Executive's Ascent

Mastering the Paradigm from Survival to Significance

In the journey of leadership, executives often find themselves climbing a mountain with no visible peak, facing new challenges and perspectives at every turn. This ascent can be mapped into three distinct phases: Survival, Success, and Significance. Understanding where you are on this continuum isn’t just about personal growth—it’s about maximizing your impact as a leader and leaving a lasting legacy. “The Executive’s Ascent” provides a comprehensive guide to navigating this journey, offering insights and strategies for each phase and the crucial transitions between them. Whether you’re building your foundation in the Survival phase, expanding your horizons in Success, or focusing on your legacy in Significance, this article offers valuable insights to help you navigate your unique leadership climb.

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She is… Commanding. Insightful. Entrepreneurial. Focused. Funny. Powerful. Resilient. Self-actualized. Spiritual.

Pi-Isis brings both insight and joy to both work and life. She provides clear-eyed counsel, a new perspective of the world and our environment. She has the ability to distill complex ideas and organizational systems. brings a new way to tackle problems and ideas on how to grow and change both personally and professionally.

But her storytelling.. that is what is most compelling, eye-opening and resonates with so many.. it sticks!

Alix Burns
Political and Public Affairs Strategist
President, BBStrat

A humanitarian visionary with deep roots and soaring ambitions.

Pi-Isis Ankhra is a rare blend of grounded wisdom and creative brilliance. Fiercely independent and consistently selfless, she brings her refined artistic sensibilities and humanitarian values to every endeavor. Pi-Isis’s work, deeply influenced by her education and family background, focuses on empowering Black and Brown communities through creative expression and strategic action.

Pi-Isis embodies quiet power, weaving together her vast expertise to create transformative change. Her legacy is one of successful entrepreneurship and unwavering commitment to human potential.

Dawn Moore
First Lady of the State of Maryland

A multi-hyphenate catalyst for authentic connection and change

Her genuine warmth and spiritual energy create an instant sense of familiarity and trust. As an artist, strategist, orator, and producer, she seamlessly bridges people and ideas, inspiring those around her to embrace their humanity in an often artificial world. Her vast experience in creative strategy, alliance-building, and fundraising makes her an invaluable partner in community-focused work.

She’s an excellent orator that commands attention because she’s so uniquely and unapologetically herself.

Karim Lateef
Global Brand + Marketing Strategist
Founder, Sound Mind Theory

A transformative force for organizational renewal and personal growth

Pi-Isis Ankhra brings a fresh perspective to organizations, uncovering hidden potential and charting paths to new possibilities. With a rare combination of intelligence, humor, and sincerity, she puts clients at ease while tackling seemingly insurmountable challenges. Her ability to build confidence and provide clarity of thought enables leaders and organizations to identify specific goals and create actionable plans to achieve them.

Whenever I talk to an organizational leader who seeks transformative change in their organization, I suggest they contact Pi-Isis.

Leslie Fields-Cruz
Executive Director, Black Public Media
Artistic Director New Era Creative Space
President, New York Women in Film and Television Board of Directors

Pi-Isis has magnificent vision. Her superpower is to bring the micro and the macro - the seen and the unseen - together.

She effortlessly elevates people around her to see beyond the limitations of their current circumstances and gain awareness of what’s truly possible for themselves, their work, and their lives.

She disarms the guarded, tends to the concerned, excites the jaded, empowers the fearful, and weaves together possibilities in ways that people have never dreamed of, leaving them inspired and empowered to move out of fear and into action.

Brian Evans
Executive & Leadership Coach

Pi-Isis is a visionary leader with a profound ability to see possibilities where others don’t.

She’s an activist at heart who excels at translating ideas into action. She cares deeply about people and social issues, and is dedicated to making sure there’s good in the world. She is one of our greatest philanthropic minds at the intersection of philanthropy, social causes, and storytelling.

I would never have been able to stand where I’m standing with the level of confidence and clarity I have without her and the leadership skills that she poured into me over the last 10 years of our work together. I am deeply appreciative of her mentorship. She has significantly impacted my life and work.

Michon Lartigue
SVP of Institutional Advancement, The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

Pi-Isis captivates audiences with her deeply insightful perspectives, leaving them empowered and uplifted.

With extensive experience in multiple arenas, her unique lens and authentic, intersectional voice will move your thinking and work forward on complex social issues in unexpected ways.

I wholeheartedly recommend her to any leadership team that wants to meaningfully engage its stakeholders, advance its equity and justice goals, and blaze new trails.

Sandi Haynes
Executive Search Consultant

She is a deep river with many layers, entrepreneur, coach, artist..and she lets you discover them over time.

The greatest value she brings to my business, creativity and life starts with the way she really listens. The way she asks very insightful questions that mostly lead you to your own answers, but she also offers possibilities to consider. It’s never “telling”, it’s more about invitation. The “river” is also about her deep curiosity around our humanity. And…..she is wicked funny.

Pi-Isis has always been a light, a leader and an inventor. She has a natural way about her to encourage and inspire us.

Thomas O’Brien
Architect, Musician, Philanthropist

Pi-Isis is a force of nature, a layered soul of creative genius, and a pioneer.

I have watched her evolve a narrative about the placement and role humanity plays in business, which in turn has become the very fabric and center of her work. I will say when we first met, there was not a strong appetite (in the world at large) for this perspective because hustle culture was in full effect. But she is a pioneer, one of the few who can feel the trends in her body. She has an ability to see what life could be like and then shows up courageously, inviting others into the vision.

She is a curator and cultivator of great souls.

Sonya Denyse
Founder, Dream Development

INTERVIEWS + TALKS

Explore Conversations that Inform + Inspire

Explore a curated collection of interviews and videos featuring Pi-Isis Ankhra in conversation with visionary leaders, innovators, and change-makers. These engaging dialogues illuminate pathways to purpose-driven success and meaningful impact.

Witness transformative discussions that delve into life’s profound questions, offering practical wisdom and inspiring insights. Each conversation reveals how to create positive change in our personal lives and wider communities, bridging the gap between individual growth and societal progress.

Building the bridge of trust, transparency and authenticity

Building the Bridge of Trust, Transparency + Authenticity

In this episode of the Empowerography podcast, I share my journey from global consulting to launching a company focused on social change. I discuss aligning personal values with professional goals, navigating nonprofit and creative sectors, and the vital role of trust and authenticity in collaborations. Join me as I explore the intersection of social justice, entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful impact in our world.

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Race, Power and Privilege

Race, Power + Privilege in South Africa | USA

In this conversation, I bring together American storyteller Marquis Smalls and South African filmmaker Dylan Valley for an honest dialogue about race and progress. We delve into their personal experiences with racial identity and privilege, exploring how the shadows of segregation and apartheid still linger in our societies. Our conversation sheds light on the continuing fight for equality in nations still grappling with their colonial pasts. Through their unique perspectives, we offer viewers a rich, nuanced exploration of these complex issues, bridging insights from both sides of the Atlantic.

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Transgender identity

Transgender Identity, Love + Politics

In this episode of my P.S. 314 Fireside Chat Series, I sit down with journalist and activist Imara Jones to explore transgender identity and politics. Imara shares her transition journey, offering insights on self-acceptance and the challenges faced by Black trans women. We examine the intersections of gender, race, and authenticity, highlighting the importance of visibility in the ongoing struggle for transgender rights and representation.

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