Beyond Thee Yard w/ Dr. Lindsey Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/beyond-the-yard-w-dr-lindsey Real stories and strategy for building legacy. From HBCUs to nonprofits, Beyond thee Yard helps you lead with impact and live a purpose-driven life. Each episode blends personal reflection, community stories, and practical insight to help you lead, live, and leave something that lasts. © 2026 Dr. Johnetha Lindsey 708c8c7f-2373-5205-8420-eb1842fa2e2b no d6fcadb0-63f0-11f0-b4e5-cd93cbdc807a Rooted in Legacy: From Family Tradition to Finding My Voice en Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:36:15 -0700 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:40:19 -0700 https://drjohnethalashun.com/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/IdswhUXVrWJ6uk8Dfjyk8dTq65ScTkTBxpaOAipGLSk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mNDBj/MDkxMGU5ODA5YmEx/MTY5M2QzOWUwYmQy/MWE0OS5wbmc.jpg Beyond Thee Yard w/ Dr. Lindsey https://drjohnethalashun.com/ episodic Dr. Johnetha Lindsey Real stories and strategy for building legacy. From HBCUs to nonprofits, Beyond thee Yard helps you lead with impact and live a purpose-driven life. Each episode blends personal reflection, community stories, and practical insight to help you lead, live, and leave something that lasts. Real stories and strategy for building legacy. Black podcast, Black legacy, Black leadership, HBCU alumni, Black philanthropy, HBCU podcast, Living out purpose, Leading while Black, Black women leaders, Legacy building, Intentional living, Nonprofit leadership, Cultural commentary Dr. Johnetha Lindsey drjohnethalashun@gmail.com No No Winning on the Road: Crafting Legacy Through Leadership with Dr. Ronicka Briscoe 5 5 Winning on the Road: Crafting Legacy Through Leadership with Dr. Ronicka Briscoe full 54226de1-6aca-4c7d-abc5-6badf84e74b3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/339d8fd6 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:41:48 -0800 Dr. Johnetha Lindsey Dr. Johnetha Lindsey 3496 Black podcast, Black legacy, Black leadership, HBCU alumni, Black philanthropy, HBCU podcast, Living out purpose, Leading while Black, Black women leaders, Legacy building, Intentional living, Nonprofit leadership, Cultural commentary No You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Purposeful 4 4 You Don’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Purposeful full f11a6ce0-8121-4ddb-a37f-7405aedcc4c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f9589449 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How legacy is about presence and purpose—not perfection.
  • Dr. Lindsey’s personal story of stepping into leadership before feeling “ready.”
  • The lessons learned while navigating uncertainty, making bold decisions, and showing up imperfectly.
  • A practical framework for embracing purpose over performance:
    1. Know Your Why
    2. Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud
    3. Honor Process Over Perfection
  • Reflection prompts to help you take action and recognize the legacy you are already building.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Legacy Action Sheet: Download here — a free guide to naming your why, claiming your voice, and taking meaningful next steps.
  • Free Discovery Calls: Schedule here — limited availability for personalized coaching and guidance.
  • Legacy Reflection Journal Page: Available in the show notes to help you journal, reflect, and take action on your purpose.

Takeaway:

You don’t need a perfect plan, title, or polished presentation to start building legacy. Every small step, every act of courage, and every intentional “yes” contributes to the impact you’re already making.

Share this episode: Help someone in your circle remember that purpose doesn’t require perfection.

]]> What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How legacy is about presence and purpose—not perfection.
  • Dr. Lindsey’s personal story of stepping into leadership before feeling “ready.”
  • The lessons learned while navigating uncertainty, making bold decisions, and showing up imperfectly.
  • A practical framework for embracing purpose over performance:
    1. Know Your Why
    2. Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud
    3. Honor Process Over Perfection
  • Reflection prompts to help you take action and recognize the legacy you are already building.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Legacy Action Sheet: Download here — a free guide to naming your why, claiming your voice, and taking meaningful next steps.
  • Free Discovery Calls: Schedule here — limited availability for personalized coaching and guidance.
  • Legacy Reflection Journal Page: Available in the show notes to help you journal, reflect, and take action on your purpose.

Takeaway:

You don’t need a perfect plan, title, or polished presentation to start building legacy. Every small step, every act of courage, and every intentional “yes” contributes to the impact you’re already making.

Share this episode: Help someone in your circle remember that purpose doesn’t require perfection.

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Dr. Johnetha Lindsey Dr. Johnetha Lindsey 837 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How legacy is about presence and purpose—not perfection.
  • Dr. Lindsey’s personal story of stepping into leadership before feeling “ready.”
  • The lessons learned while navigating uncertainty, making bold decisions, and showing up imperfectly.
  • A practical framework for embracing purpose over performance:
    1. Know Your Why
    2. Give Yourself Permission to Learn Out Loud
    3. Honor Process Over Perfection
  • Reflection prompts to help you take action and recognize the legacy you are already building.

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

  • Legacy Action Sheet: Download here — a free guide to naming your why, claiming your voice, and taking meaningful next steps.
  • Free Discovery Calls: Schedule here — limited availability for personalized coaching and guidance.
  • Legacy Reflection Journal Page: Available in the show notes to help you journal, reflect, and take action on your purpose.

Takeaway:

You don’t need a perfect plan, title, or polished presentation to start building legacy. Every small step, every act of courage, and every intentional “yes” contributes to the impact you’re already making.

Share this episode: Help someone in your circle remember that purpose doesn’t require perfection.

]]> Black podcast, Black legacy, Black leadership, HBCU alumni, Black philanthropy, HBCU podcast, Living out purpose, Leading while Black, Black women leaders, Legacy building, Intentional living, Nonprofit leadership, Cultural commentary No Giving, the Black Way 3 3 Giving, the Black Way full 988094ad-4737-41dc-92bb-db2218675a33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c22dcef9 Philanthropy isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s a deeply embedded legacy practice in Black culture. In this episode, Dr. Lindsey challenges the myths around giving and uplifts the everyday ways we show up for one another. Whether you're giving your time, resources, or knowledge, you’re already building legacy.
 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The myths about philanthropy and who can participate
  • The powerful, everyday ways Black communities give back and build legacy
  • How to activate your own giving story, no matter how big or small
  • The role of giving in creating generational impact and shaping the future

Resources Mentioned:

  • Legacy Giving Workbook: Download the free step-by-step reflection tool to help you define your giving goals, align your values, and start your legacy journey. 
  • Webinar: Building a Legacy Through Black Philanthropy: Want to go deeper? Join me for a free live webinar where we’ll break down how to give with intention, create your own legacy plan, and support the causes that matter most to you. Sign up here.
  • Discovery Call + Services Promo: Ready to create your own giving strategy? I’m now accepting a limited number of 1:1 strategy clients for legacy and philanthropy coaching. Book your free discovery call now. Book a call today!

Join the Conversation:

  • Tag @dr.johnetha.lashun on social media to share your reflections and personal stories of legacy-building.
  • Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with others who may be inspired to activate their own legacy!
]]> Philanthropy isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s a deeply embedded legacy practice in Black culture. In this episode, Dr. Lindsey challenges the myths around giving and uplifts the everyday ways we show up for one another. Whether you're giving your time, resources, or knowledge, you’re already building legacy.
 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The myths about philanthropy and who can participate
  • The powerful, everyday ways Black communities give back and build legacy
  • How to activate your own giving story, no matter how big or small
  • The role of giving in creating generational impact and shaping the future

Resources Mentioned:

  • Legacy Giving Workbook: Download the free step-by-step reflection tool to help you define your giving goals, align your values, and start your legacy journey. 
  • Webinar: Building a Legacy Through Black Philanthropy: Want to go deeper? Join me for a free live webinar where we’ll break down how to give with intention, create your own legacy plan, and support the causes that matter most to you. Sign up here.
  • Discovery Call + Services Promo: Ready to create your own giving strategy? I’m now accepting a limited number of 1:1 strategy clients for legacy and philanthropy coaching. Book your free discovery call now. Book a call today!

Join the Conversation:

  • Tag @dr.johnetha.lashun on social media to share your reflections and personal stories of legacy-building.
  • Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with others who may be inspired to activate their own legacy!
]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 07:36:47 -0700 Dr. Johnetha Lindsey Dr. Johnetha Lindsey 811 Philanthropy isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s a deeply embedded legacy practice in Black culture. In this episode, Dr. Lindsey challenges the myths around giving and uplifts the everyday ways we show up for one another. Whether you're giving your time, resources, or knowledge, you’re already building legacy.
 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The myths about philanthropy and who can participate
  • The powerful, everyday ways Black communities give back and build legacy
  • How to activate your own giving story, no matter how big or small
  • The role of giving in creating generational impact and shaping the future

Resources Mentioned:

  • Legacy Giving Workbook: Download the free step-by-step reflection tool to help you define your giving goals, align your values, and start your legacy journey. 
  • Webinar: Building a Legacy Through Black Philanthropy: Want to go deeper? Join me for a free live webinar where we’ll break down how to give with intention, create your own legacy plan, and support the causes that matter most to you. Sign up here.
  • Discovery Call + Services Promo: Ready to create your own giving strategy? I’m now accepting a limited number of 1:1 strategy clients for legacy and philanthropy coaching. Book your free discovery call now. Book a call today!

Join the Conversation:

  • Tag @dr.johnetha.lashun on social media to share your reflections and personal stories of legacy-building.
  • Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with others who may be inspired to activate their own legacy!
]]> Black Philanthropy, Legacy Work, Legacy Building, Generational Impact, Philanthropy in Black Communities, Giving with Intention, Legacy Planning, Purpose-driven Giving, Black Empowerment, HBCU Philanthropy, Social Impact, Creating Legacy, Charitable Giving, Community Impact, Black Leadership, Building a Legacy, Black Sororities and Fraternities, Cultural Practices in Giving. No Why Legacy Matters in Black Communities 2 2 Why Legacy Matters in Black Communities full 19fc7f34-9d2e-4e4d-8f4f-19a193087a20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97cb0ffb Legacy isn’t just about what we leave—it’s about how we live. In this soulful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Johnetha Lindsey unpacks the meaning of legacy through a Black lens. From her family’s powerful tradition of education and service to the cultural practices that have sustained generations, this episode honors the ways Black communities build, protect, and pass down legacy—one act of love, leadership, and generosity at a time.

Whether it’s a scholarship in a loved one’s name, a well-worn family recipe, or the decision to be the first in your family to break a cycle, this conversation reminds us that legacy is already in motion—and it matters more than we know.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

  • Why Black legacy goes beyond wealth or titles
  • Dr. Lindsey’s own family legacy of education and service
  • The role of Black sororities, fraternities, and HBCUs in building generational impact
  • How to recognize your everyday acts as legacy work
  • The beauty, pressure, and power of being “the first”
  • A gentle call to reflect on what you’re building and what you’ll leave behind

📝 Reflection Questions:

  • What does legacy mean to you?
  • Who shaped your sense of purpose, giving, and identity?
  • What future are you building—one choice at a time?

📥 Resources + Links:

✨ Whether you’re a builder, a breaker of cycles, or somewhere in between—this episode is for you.

🔁 Share your reflections and tag @dr.johnetha.lashun to join the community conversation.

]]> Legacy isn’t just about what we leave—it’s about how we live. In this soulful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Johnetha Lindsey unpacks the meaning of legacy through a Black lens. From her family’s powerful tradition of education and service to the cultural practices that have sustained generations, this episode honors the ways Black communities build, protect, and pass down legacy—one act of love, leadership, and generosity at a time.

Whether it’s a scholarship in a loved one’s name, a well-worn family recipe, or the decision to be the first in your family to break a cycle, this conversation reminds us that legacy is already in motion—and it matters more than we know.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

  • Why Black legacy goes beyond wealth or titles
  • Dr. Lindsey’s own family legacy of education and service
  • The role of Black sororities, fraternities, and HBCUs in building generational impact
  • How to recognize your everyday acts as legacy work
  • The beauty, pressure, and power of being “the first”
  • A gentle call to reflect on what you’re building and what you’ll leave behind

📝 Reflection Questions:

  • What does legacy mean to you?
  • Who shaped your sense of purpose, giving, and identity?
  • What future are you building—one choice at a time?

📥 Resources + Links:

✨ Whether you’re a builder, a breaker of cycles, or somewhere in between—this episode is for you.

🔁 Share your reflections and tag @dr.johnetha.lashun to join the community conversation.

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Dr. Johnetha Lindsey Dr. Johnetha Lindsey 1398 Legacy isn’t just about what we leave—it’s about how we live. In this soulful and deeply personal episode, Dr. Johnetha Lindsey unpacks the meaning of legacy through a Black lens. From her family’s powerful tradition of education and service to the cultural practices that have sustained generations, this episode honors the ways Black communities build, protect, and pass down legacy—one act of love, leadership, and generosity at a time.

Whether it’s a scholarship in a loved one’s name, a well-worn family recipe, or the decision to be the first in your family to break a cycle, this conversation reminds us that legacy is already in motion—and it matters more than we know.

🎧 In this episode, we explore:

  • Why Black legacy goes beyond wealth or titles
  • Dr. Lindsey’s own family legacy of education and service
  • The role of Black sororities, fraternities, and HBCUs in building generational impact
  • How to recognize your everyday acts as legacy work
  • The beauty, pressure, and power of being “the first”
  • A gentle call to reflect on what you’re building and what you’ll leave behind

📝 Reflection Questions:

  • What does legacy mean to you?
  • Who shaped your sense of purpose, giving, and identity?
  • What future are you building—one choice at a time?

📥 Resources + Links:

✨ Whether you’re a builder, a breaker of cycles, or somewhere in between—this episode is for you.

🔁 Share your reflections and tag @dr.johnetha.lashun to join the community conversation.

]]> Black legacy, generational impact, HBCU pride, Black philanthropy, storytelling, community leadership, family tradition, Sigma Gamma Rho, cultural inheritance, education as legacy, everyday giving, Black excellence No Rooted in Legacy: From Family Tradition to Finding My Voice 1 1 Rooted in Legacy: From Family Tradition to Finding My Voice trailer e62b65c7-f62c-48cc-a319-ea30e2e203c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e843b2a Every story has a starting point. In this debut episode of Beyond the Yard, Dr. Johnetha Lindsey invites you into hers.

From her grandmother’s days at Mississippi Industrial College to her own experiences at Jackson State University, this episode is about legacy in motion—what it means to inherit strength, live with intention, and speak even when your voice is still finding its rhythm.

If you’re a first-gen student, HBCU alum, or someone navigating your own leadership journey—this episode will feel like home.


🔑 You’ll hear about:

  • Dr. Lindsey’s HBCU legacy and family story
  • Why Beyond the Yard exists
  • The connection between legacy and leadership
  • What it means to build out loud

💬 Connect with Dr. Lindsey:

Instagram: @dr.johnetha.lashun
TikTok: @dr.johnetha.lashun

Website: www.johnethalashun.com

 

📥 Stay connected:

If today’s episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself:
 → Share it with someone who needs it
 → Subscribe so you never miss an episode
 → DM or email your story to Dr. Lindsey—she’d love to hear it

]]> Every story has a starting point. In this debut episode of Beyond the Yard, Dr. Johnetha Lindsey invites you into hers.

From her grandmother’s days at Mississippi Industrial College to her own experiences at Jackson State University, this episode is about legacy in motion—what it means to inherit strength, live with intention, and speak even when your voice is still finding its rhythm.

If you’re a first-gen student, HBCU alum, or someone navigating your own leadership journey—this episode will feel like home.


🔑 You’ll hear about:

  • Dr. Lindsey’s HBCU legacy and family story
  • Why Beyond the Yard exists
  • The connection between legacy and leadership
  • What it means to build out loud

💬 Connect with Dr. Lindsey:

Instagram: @dr.johnetha.lashun
TikTok: @dr.johnetha.lashun

Website: www.johnethalashun.com

 

📥 Stay connected:

If today’s episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself:
 → Share it with someone who needs it
 → Subscribe so you never miss an episode
 → DM or email your story to Dr. Lindsey—she’d love to hear it

]]> Sun, 06 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0700 Dr. Johnetha Lindsey Dr. Johnetha Lindsey 450 Every story has a starting point. In this debut episode of Beyond the Yard, Dr. Johnetha Lindsey invites you into hers.

From her grandmother’s days at Mississippi Industrial College to her own experiences at Jackson State University, this episode is about legacy in motion—what it means to inherit strength, live with intention, and speak even when your voice is still finding its rhythm.

If you’re a first-gen student, HBCU alum, or someone navigating your own leadership journey—this episode will feel like home.


🔑 You’ll hear about:

  • Dr. Lindsey’s HBCU legacy and family story
  • Why Beyond the Yard exists
  • The connection between legacy and leadership
  • What it means to build out loud

💬 Connect with Dr. Lindsey:

Instagram: @dr.johnetha.lashun
TikTok: @dr.johnetha.lashun

Website: www.johnethalashun.com

 

📥 Stay connected:

If today’s episode resonated with you, don’t keep it to yourself:
 → Share it with someone who needs it
 → Subscribe so you never miss an episode
 → DM or email your story to Dr. Lindsey—she’d love to hear it

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