What an honor to be a nominee at the VA Black Chamber of Commerceâs Annual Gala. It was a beautiful evening and wonderful to see so many familiar faces. â¤ď¸ @vablackchamber
Elite Leader, the world is shiftingâand so are you.
Your next breakthrough wonât come from doing more...
It will come from BEING more.
Silence is the hidden advantage for CEOs and C-Suite leaders ready to reset, reimagine, and reclaim their power.
Iâll show you how.
Letâs talk:Â Â ritaricks.com/contact
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Iâm deeply honored to be recognized as one of the 100 Women of Color being celebrated at this yearâs 100 Women of Color Gala & Awards! đ @100woc
This recognition highlights women across Virginia who are making an impact in business, education, entrepreneurship, public service, and beyond. Iâm truly humbled to be among such powerful and inspiring women.
Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along this journey. Your love and faith continue to inspire me to lead, serve, and uplift others every day. đ
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There comes a point where you have to tell yourself the truth: This isnât a busy season, this is how youâve been living. And itâs becoming your normal.
I donât teach women how to do more. I teach them how to see clearlyâŚso they can lead, decide, and live differently. Being Calm. Being Clear. Without Urgency.
If youâre ready for that shift, I want to work with you. Schedule a conversation đ /contact
Most people donât avoid silence because they donât have time. They avoid it because of what they might hear.
Silence will show you:
đš What youâve been tolerating
đš What youâre afraid to change
đš Where youâre out of alignment
And thatâs uncomfortable, but itâs also where your clarity lives.
The Practice:
5 minutes. No phone. No journaling. No distractions.
Just ask:
What am I avoiding that I already know? Then listen.
If you try this, message me one word: CLEAR!
You donât need more time. You need more truth. Most people are halfway through the year still talking about what they want,but avoiding whatâs not working.
So let me ask you again... 1). Where are you still overcommitting? 2). Where are you exhausted but calling it âresponsibilityâ? 3). Where are you ignoring what your body is already telling you?
This is not about doing more. Itâs about seeing clearly.
Take 5 minutes today. Sit in silence. No fixing. Just noticing.
If youâre ready to stop performing and start living from the inside out, reach out. This is the work.
Contact me at đ ritaricks.com/contact
At this point, leadership is no longer about intention, itâs about evidence. How you lead your days, your decisions, and your energy is showing up in real time.
This week, I challenge you to create five minutes of silence. No phone. No productivity. No problem-solving. Then ask yourself: âWhat needs to stop so something more effective can begin?â
If youâre ready to lead with greater clarity, calm, and authority, Iâd welcome the conversation. đ
NEW EPISODE ALERT | Live at the Salon with Benita & Rita â¨đď¸
Weâve watched his leadership. Weâve heard his policies.
Weâve seen the outcomes. Now⌠we listen for the heart behind the title.
Hear from special guest Levar Stoney, former Mayor of Richmond, VA, for an honest and powerful conversation about leadership, purpose, challenges, growth, and the man beyond politics. đď¸ @levarstoney@theculturemixradio
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This Motherâs Day, give yourself the gift of silence, reflection, and reset. đš Set aside 15-minutes to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. âĽď¸
Download my FREE đ gift, Productive on Purpose: The 15-Minute LISTEN Method, at /product/the-daily-listen-method/
Sacred Truths of Silence đ¤Ť
What do I need to quiet down before I do something else? That question alone can shift everything. Silence is not empty, itâs instruction.
We often move through life asking, praying, and seeking direction but donât always pause long enough to listen for the response. There is wisdom in slowing down enough to hear whatâs already being revealed.
The solution is in the SILENCE!
If you want to go deeper into the 10 Sacred Truths or explore this conversation further, visit đ .
Itâs time to BE QUIET and LISTEN.
1). What is your body trying to tell you? 2). What decision have you been avoiding? 3). Why are you carrying so much anxiety?
Sometimes the greatest health decision you can make is to stop long enough to hear yourself clearly. Your best health decision for MAY, may just BE this moment.
đ Register here: /featured-events/
Letâs have an honest conversation. A safe space for you to be heard and begin releasing some of what youâve been carrying. /contact/
Listening to the Silence
Saturday, May 9th â˘đRichmond Hill
This past Sunday, I had the opportunity to speak at Ignited Entrepreneurâs T.E.A.đŤ, an afternoon centered on transformation, elevation, and amplification. @wbcrva
A key part of the conversation focused on silence and the role it plays in creating clarity and direction.
For me, that begins in the morning by taking time to be still and listen before moving into the day, and I invite you to create that space for yourself as well.
Start your practice with my free 15-minute guide available at ritaricks.com.
