People-First Leadership: Building Culture That Lasts

What does it really mean to lead with people first? In this episode of Conversations Beyond the Brand, Dr. Tashana Thompson sits down with Becky Bruner, founder of Choose Happy Assisting and a trusted voice in culture and connection consulting.

Becky shares how people-first leadership, intentional team-building, and values-based branding help small businesses and nonprofits build lasting impact from the inside out. If you're a mission-driven leader ready to elevate your brand through authentic workplace culture, this conversation is for you.

🌐 Learn more: https://beyondsolutions.biz/

✅ What You’ll Learn:
What people-first leadership means in real business settings
How to build a strong team culture within small organizations
Why branding is deeply connected to workplace values
Tools for women-led nonprofits and small businesses to grow authentically
How personal purpose and professional impact intersect

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Conversations Beyond the Brand
00:15 – Meet Becky Bruner: Founder of Choose Happy Assisting
00:50 – People-First Leadership: What It Looks Like in Action
01:35 – Lasting Impact of Team Workshops
02:30 – More Than a Buzzword: Making “People First” Real
03:40 – How Connection and Hospitality Build Culture
04:25 – A Family Legacy of Service and Leadership
05:10 – Supporting Nonprofits and Small Teams Through Culture

👥 Ideal for Viewers Who Are:
Women leading nonprofits or mission-driven businesses
Small business owners focused on values-based leadership
Consultants and team builders working with diverse teams
Entrepreneurs seeking branding rooted in connection and culture
Leaders are looking to improve workplace engagement and retention.

📌 Connect with Us:
Website: www.beyondsolutions.biz
Instagram: @growwithbbs
LinkedIn:   / tashanathomas  

📌 Connect with Becky:
Website: https://choosehappyinc.com/
Instagram: @choosehappy_inc
LinkedIn:   / beckybrunner17