The Table I Built

Sept. 27, 2025 — "In this episode of The Table I Built, I sit down with journalist, PR leader, and Concrete Rose Scholarship Foundation Board Member Hope Katz Gibbs," says host Andrea Walton.

About this episode: Hope shares what inspired her to dedicate her career to amplifying women’s voices, why storytelling is especially powerful in today’s climate, and the advice she gives to women who are ready to share their own stories. Learn more about Hope and her work InkandescentPR.com and her women's magazine, InkandescentWomen.com. read more...

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Note from Host Andrea Walton, Sept. 18, 2025 — We are back!

About this episode: Host Andrea Walton shares: "In this Season 2 opener, I return to the mic solo, speaking directly to the 300,000+ black women who have been laid off, pushed out, or forced to pivot. I reflect on what it means to be both a leader and a casualty of the workforce, and offer real talk and strategy for navigating transition with purpose. This episode is a call to reclaim your voice, audit your value, and start building forward, no matter who counted you out." read more...

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June 23, 2025 — In this season finale of The Table I Built, host Andrea Walton reflects on the full journey, from GED to Legacy – building.

"I revisit each episode, share the most powerful takeaways, and thank the community that helped shape Season One," she says. "Plus, I’ll look ahead to Season Two, where new voices will join me at the table. This is the moment we celebrate how far we’ve come, and prepare for what’s next." read more...

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June 16, 2025 — On this week's episode, host Andrea Walton says: I’m answering your real, unfiltered questions – from navigating professional life after college, to rebuilding confidence after job loss, to knowing when it’s time to pivot. No script-just truth, strategy, and soul. Whether your transitioning, leading, or healing, this one’s for you. read more...

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June 9, 2025 — You don’t have to just be one thing.

In this episode of The Table I Built, we explore what it means to live and lead as a whole person – mentor, parent, leader, guide, and more.

Host Andrea Walton says, "I share what I’ve learned about showing up with grace, juggling, layered roles, and giving yourself permission not to do it all. This one is for the people who pour into others while trying to stay full themselves." read more...

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June 2, 2025 — Setbacks don’t get the final say, unless we let them. In this episode I open up about the power of narrative and what it takes to reclaim your voice after life knocks you down.

In today's episode, host Andrea Walton shares moments from her own story, including surviving domestic violence, and navigating corporate rooms.

"This episode is an invitation to tell the truth, not with shame but with power," Andrea says. "Healing doesn’t mean erasing what happened. It means owning it, honoring it, and letting it fuel your rise." read more...

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May 26, 2025 — In this episode of The Table I Built, we’re talking about legacy, not the flashy kind, but the quiet consistent work of building something that last. From concrete beginnings to visionary outcomes, host Andrea Walton shares what it means to build with intention, alignment, and a long view. Whether you’re launching a business, shaping your family’s future, or laying a spiritual or professional foundation, this episode is your reminder: just because it’s humble doesn’t mean it’s small. This one is for the builders, the founders, and the faithful. Let’s talk about what it means to pour into something brick by brick, even when no one‘s watching. read more...

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May 19, 2025 — You weren't an afterthought. You weren't a lucky break. You were the plan all along.

In this episode, host Andrea Walton unpacks what it means to stop seeking validation from broken systems and start recognizing your own power, your own presence and your own path. Whether you've been overlooked, underestimated, or trying to play small to survive- this episode is your reminder that you are not the back up plan. You are the blueprint. read more...

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May 12, 2025 — Sometimes the most powerful move isn't pushing forward- it's pausing.

In this episode, host Andrea Walton reflects on the unexpected strength found in stillness, silence and honoring the transitions in life. Whether you are navigating a career shift, processing a setback, this episode is gentle reminder that rest is not a retreat - it's strategy. read more...

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