Real Talk With Iris

🎙️💎 NEW CHAPTER. NEW PLATFORM. SAME PURPOSE.

I am excited and deeply grateful to officially announce that I am joining the No Cover TV Podcast as a new Co-Host! 🎉🎙️

When an opportunity aligns with your purpose, your voice, and your passion for helping others tell their stories, you embrace it.

No Cover TV has been building its legacy since 2003, creating a space for real people, real stories, music, artists, entrepreneurs, and voices that deserve to be heard. I am honored to join that legacy as we step into a new era.

As an author, entrepreneur, publisher, speaker, and media personality, I have learned that our stories have power. The victories matter. The struggles matter. The lessons matter. And sometimes, one conversation can change someone's entire perspective.

That's what I'm looking forward to bringing to No Cover TV:

🎙️ Powerful, authentic conversations
💎 Inspiring stories of resilience and success
🎤 Interviews with entrepreneurs, artists, authors, leaders, and changemakers
❤️ Conversations about life, purpose, business, overcoming adversity, and making an impact
🌎 A platform where more voices and stories can be seen and heard

I want to personally thank the No Cover TV family for welcoming me and trusting me to help carry this incredible platform into its next chapter.

And to everyone who has supported me through every chapter of my journey—thank you. From books and magazines to television, podcasting, entrepreneurship, advocacy, and beyond, every experience has prepared me for the next assignment.

A New Voice. A New Chapter. The Same No Cover TV.

I’m ready. 🎙️✨

The next chapter begins now.

Follow along because we have some incredible conversations, guests, stories, and surprises coming!

🏆✨ I AM OFFICIALLY A 2026 100 WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE HONOREE! ✨🏆

I am deeply grateful to have been recognized as one of the 2026 100 Women of Excellence by The Honorable Erica Thomas-Adeyemi.

Receiving this Recognition Certificate on September 18, 2026, in acknowledgment of leadership, service, and commitment to excellence is an honor I will carry with tremendous gratitude.

My journey has taught me that where you begin does not determine where you will finish. Every challenge, every closed door, every moment of uncertainty, and every victory has helped shape the woman I am today.

From entrepreneur and author to advocate, educator, and community leader, my mission remains the same: LEAD. SERVE. EMPOWER. CREATE CHANGE. LEAVE A LEGACY.

There was a time when circumstances could have completely changed the trajectory of my life. Instead, I kept going. And today, I get to stand in rooms I once could only imagine.

This recognition isn't only about me. It represents every woman who had to rebuild, reinvent herself, fight for another opportunity, and believe that her story wasn't over.

💎 Built From Injustice, Loved By God.

Thank you to The Honorable Erica Thomas-Adeyemi and the 100 Women of Excellence for this incredible recognition.

And congratulations to all of the phenomenal women being recognized. May we continue using our voices, businesses, platforms, and influence to make an impact that extends far beyond us.

When women rise, communities thrive, and generations are changed. ❤️

💎 YOUR STORY IS PART OF YOUR BRAND.

In business, we spend so much time talking about marketing strategies, products, services, pricing, and sales.

But sometimes, the most powerful thing you can share is your story.

I’ve learned that people don’t only want to know what you do. They want to know who you are, why you started, what you overcame, and what keeps you going.

Authentic storytelling isn’t about sharing every detail of your life. It’s about intentionally sharing the moments that shaped you the struggles, pivots, lessons, breakthroughs, and purpose behind the work.

In my latest Real Talk With Iris blog, “The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Business,” I’m talking about why your journey can become one of your most valuable business and branding assets.

One of my favorite reminders from this article:

✨ “Your story is not just what happened to you. It is the bridge that connects you to every person who needs to know they are not alone.” — Dr. Iris Wright

Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

📖 Read the full article:
https://realtalkwithiris.com/post/the-power-of-authentic-storytelling-in-business

Then tell me in the comments: What part of YOUR story shaped the business, career, or purpose you have today?

The Power of Authentic Storytelling in Business You have been hiding the very thing that makes you magnetic. Dr. Iris Wright — 21x bestselling author and Virginia 2025 Mrs. Corporate America — shares why your story is your greatest business asset.

Join us for another powerful conversation on Real Talk With Iris.

This episode features Johnique Taylor as we dive into Women in Trucking, a conversation that highlights real experiences, challenges, and opportunities in an industry that continues to evolve.

At Real Talk With Iris, we bring honest conversations to the forefront, connecting our community with real stories, practical insight, and meaningful dialogue that empowers.

🗓 Air Date: May 12, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM EST

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This is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

I am beyond honored and deeply grateful to share this incredible milestone!

I have been named Woman of the Year in the UK by Hoinser Media, and I am proudly featured on the cover of Hoinser International Magazine! 🌍✨

To be recognized on a global platform for the work I am so passionate about is truly humbling. This journey has been built on faith, resilience, purpose, and a commitment to making an impact—and this moment reflects that.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, believed in, and walked alongside me on this journey. This recognition is not just for me—it’s for every life touched, every story shared, and every vision brought to life.

The work continues… and this is only the beginning. 💫

This week on Real Talk with Iris, I’m stepping into my role as a new host on LA Talk Radio and sitting down with an incredible guest, Bruce George.

Bruce is the Founder of the GENIUS is COMMON™ Movement and Co-Founder of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s a visionary, entrepreneur, activist, and recipient of the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award (Biden, 2024).

In this powerful conversation, we’ll talk about entrepreneurship, purpose, and what it really means when we say “genius is common.” Bruce shares his journey, his mindset, and how everyday people can tap into their own greatness.

This is more than a conversation. It’s about shifting how we see ourselves and what’s possible.

Join us for real talk, real insight, and real inspiration.

🎙️ We’re LIVE TODAY!

Join us for a powerful episode of Real Talk With Iris featuring our special guest, Dr. Deitra C. Payne of Fabulous Coaching, Training, and Productions, LLC.

🗓️ Airing Today
⏰ 6:00 PM EST

Real Talk with Iris is a community-focused talk show that brings honest conversations to the forefront—highlighting real-life issues, practical solutions, and inspiring stories that empower individuals and strengthen communities.

This episode is all about insight, impact, and real conversation you can connect with.

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