BreakingBounds, a Social Impact Consulting Firm

09/25/2024

In today’s episode of the BoundaryBreakers Podcast, the President of Amegy Bank, Laif Afseth, is revealing:

🎙️ How small businesses can access capital and grow in Houston
🎙️ The importance of providing opportunities to historically excluded communities
🎙️ Why fostering diversity in the workforce creates stronger organizations
🎙️ How financial literacy initiatives are inspiring the next generation
🎙️ The key to breaking barriers for entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
🎙️ How intentional outreach and inclusion are building a better future for all

Don’t miss this insightful conversation—comment YES for the full episode!

09/23/2024

💫 Join us for the first episode of The Boundary Breakers Podcast Season 2 titled Booming Business with Laif Afseth, President of Amegy Bank, as we discuss his legacy of breaking boundaries with Houston small businesses by increasing access to capital and resources on Wednesday, September 25th! 💫

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Credits:

🎞️Executive Producer & Host: Patty Williams-Downs

🎞️Co-Executive Producer & Director: Bradley Hamilton,
🎬Lead Producer: Scott Dossey
🎬Producer: Justin Minchew
🎬Production Assistant: Sam Carter,
📸Photographer: Brandin LeBlanc

💄Glam: Sabrena Cross

🎬Post-Production: Hello Studios, LLC ,

01/12/2024

01/11/2024

“A shoe is just a shoe until my son steps into it.”

-Deloris Jordan, Michael Jordan’s mother who negotiated his billion dollar Nike deal💪🏽

Leadership is just a word until YOU step into it.

This was the central message at the Council Women’s School Executives Fall conference.

Thank you for inviting me to , Dr. Candice Castillo, MBA and Elizabeth Castillo-Guajardo, Ph.D. And thank you for your leadership- amazing educators of .



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01/10/2024

“You are the only person who can authorize you to be YOU.”

Not your partner, not your best friend(s), not your parents…just you. There is a gift in you that wants to come out. Give yourself permission to be you and let your gift brighten the world. Make your plan and .

Thank you, DivInc, for the opportunity to engage with an amazing group of female .

If you are looking for an inspiring public speaker to engage your audience, staff, team, etc. I’m your girl! Let’s connect!

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01/09/2024

“Belonging doesn't require you to change who you are. It requires you to BE who you are.”

This quote from Brené Brown resonates with me after traveling from coast to coast for professional development and networking opportunities.

I want to give a special shoutout to —

🌟Camelback Ventures for hosting an incredible experience at their signature Summit in .

🌟 , for engaging over 20,000 leaders and entrepreneurs in .

🌟NewSchools Venture Fund, your 25th Anniversary Bash was so much fun!

These events provided me with the chance to connect with others who share my passion for entrepreneurship, education equity and social justice. It was great to hang with Patra Brannon-Isaac in and to meet so many other amazing individuals along the way.

Thank you to all of the organizations that made these experiences possible. I am grateful for the connections and growth opportunities that they provided.

08/21/2023

Immensely grateful to keynote , DivInc's women's summit on September 5th at the Ion Houston! 🙌🏽

I'm so excited to be among a lineup of incredible female influencers and entrepreneurs! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thank you, and for the invitation!

Join us! https://lnkd.in/gsASsba5

✨Sherhara Downing | Co-Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, Speakhaus
✨Vi Nguyen | Founder, Homads
✨Megan Tucker | Program Manager, Zenbusiness
✨Janel Caminos, CDP® | Diversity Program Manager, HP
✨Joy M. Hutton | Founder, On The Go Glam
✨René Graham | Founder & CEO, Renzoe Box
✨Alison Hobson | Venture Partner, HX Venture Fund

08/08/2023

Incredibly honored to join Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, CoachRICE program this fall.

I'm now 9 months away from obtaining my international coaching certification: a staple in executive coaching.

07/18/2023

Immensely grateful to join 🙌🏽.

“ is a platform and community that amplifies the voices of Black entrepreneurs, professionals, leaders, and creators. Our community of exceptional leaders of color are breaking barriers, creating more equitable economies and driving a new culture of connection, collaboration and change.”