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You’re Not Behind. You’re Just in the Wrong Room

podcast November 4, 2025

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#317: If you’ve ever felt like you were doing everything “right” in your career but still felt stuck, this is your episode. Today I’m joined by Naomi Wright and Krystal Vega, the powerhouse best friends and co-founders of Fortune & Forks — a community and social club built by and for women navigating their careers, connections, and calling.

We talk about they went from meeting as interns at BET to launching and scaling a thriving movement. They share how they grew from curating intimate dinners to building a cross-city network of 500+ women, a foundation, and game-changing partnerships — all without losing the plot (or each other).

This episode is for you if:

  • You’re looking to build genuine relationships in your industry.
  • You’ve been wondering how to actually find your people.
  • You need motivation to help you start something before you’re ready.

We talk about…

  • How to actually network across
  • Why good people still win in business
  • How Naomi and Krystal grew Fortune & Forks in its early stages
  • How to be a real villager in your friendships + community
  • Navigating entrepreneurship during an economic downturn

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