Chess, Not Checkers

Don’t just play—change the game. Join host Brittany Honor as she sits down with bold thinkers, dreamers, and doers who reveal the strategic moves and mindset shifts that propelled them to success. From career transitions to entrepreneurial leaps, each episode dives deep into the lessons learned and the risks taken. If you’re ready to think three moves ahead in your life and career, tune in and discover how to outsmart obstacles, seize opportunities, and change the game on your own terms.

Chess, Not Checkers is a business podcast hosted by Brittany Honor, with 13 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Brittany Honor hosts Chess, Not Checkers, a business show with 13 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  The Business of Becoming: How Young Leaders Build Identity, Influence, and Impact w Isabelle Guarino

  Jul 10, 202536 minS1

  <p>Being young in your career doesn’t mean you’re unqualified—it means you’re full of potential.</p><p>In this episode of Chess, Not Checkers, I’m joined by Isabelle Guarino—COO, business builder, speaker, and host of the Young Boss Podcast. Named one of the Top 5 Disruptive Entrepreneurs Going Into 2023, Isabelle shares how she went from having no interest in business… to leading multiple companies and coaching the next generation of entrepreneurs.</p><p>We dive into what it really takes to lead when you’re underestimated, how to deal with imposter syndrome, and why your youth is your power...

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  A Mother’s Sacrifice: Paving the Road to Legacy with Dr. Joseph Webster

  Jun 26, 202533 minS1

  <p>In this powerful conversation, Dr. Joseph Webster invites us into his journey—a story shaped by perseverance, discipline, and the unwavering sacrifice of his mother. Born to a woman who could not read or write, Dr. Webster shares how his mother’s home education system, grounded in love and relentless expectation, paved the road to his success and legacy.</p><p>From his humble beginnings to becoming a physician, entrepreneur, and author, Dr. Webster drops wisdom on the value of time, the importance of community, and why true success isn’t about trophies—it’s about who’s sitting in your corn...

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  Episode #10

  Creating a Life You Love! Even When It Looks Different Than You Planned with Lana Manikowski

  Jun 12, 202534 minS1

  <p>What do you do when life doesn’t go the way you thought it would?</p><p>In this powerful episode of Chess, Not Checkers, I sit down with Lana Manikowski, a certified life coach, podcast host, and author who turned the pain of infertility into purpose.</p><p>Lana opens up about navigating life after infertility — but this conversation is bigger than that. We explore identity, success, self-worth, and how to create a life you love even when it looks nothing like what you pictured.</p><p>Whether you’ve faced unexpected loss, struggled to find your place, or simpl...

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  Episode #9

  Self-Care Isn’t Selfish: The Power of Living Intentionally with Ebony Travis Tichenor

  May 29, 202529 minS1

  <p>What happens when the strong friend finally says, “I don’t have the capacity for this”?</p><p>In this powerful episode of Chess, Not Checkers, Ebony Travis Tichenor opens up about burnout, boundaries, and learning to live with intention. As a mentor, caregiver, and mental health advocate, she shares the emotional truth of what it takes to prioritize your own wellbeing — without guilt.</p><p>We talk about recognizing the warning signs of burnout, redefining self-care, and setting boundaries with love. Whether you’re the one holding everyone else together or simply looking for permission to rest, this conversation...

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  Episode #8

  Choosing the Way That Gives You Peace: Living Authentically with Coach Lorena Garfi

  May 14, 202542 minS1

  <p>What if the version of yourself you’ve been performing isn’t the one you were born to be?</p><p>In this powerful and personal episode of Chess, Not Checkers, I’m joined by the radiant Coach Lorena Garfi—life coach, speaker, comedian, former model, and authenticity advocate—for a raw conversation on rediscovering who you are beneath the layers life has added.</p><p>Lorena shares her journey from international modeling and stand-up comedy to an internal unraveling that led her to a different kind of success: peace. Together, we talk about the pressures to conform, the fear of bei...

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