Confessions of a Changemaker- Leading at 50+: When Identity and Experience Meet

Confessions of a Changemaker- Leading at 50+: When Identity and Experience Meet

July 15, 2026 · 28 min

About this episode

Toneille Bent discusses the challenges and empowerment of leading as a woman of color in midlife.

"Toneille Bent, EVP, Culture and Engagement/HR Lead - Family and Children's Services of Oklahoma, opens up about what it means to lead in midlife as a woman of color. The expectations, the invisibility, and the power you never knew you had. Confessions of a Changemaker is a podcast about the hard, human side of leadership. Each episode is a candid conversation with social impact leaders who open up about the moments that didn’t go as planned. The doubts, the detours, the burnout, and the breakthroughs. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Is it supposed to feel this hard?” This show is for you. You’re not alone. Connect with Amanda: Amanda's Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamorrall/ ⁠ ⁠Follow Amanda on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/amanda.morrall/ ⁠Sign up for Amanda's newsletter ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7373142171388129282 Learn about Amanda's work⁠ https://morrall.me Follow Amanda on Facebook⁠ https://www.facebook.com/morrall.me/"

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Host: Amanda Morrall

Guest: Toneille Bent

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Organizations: Family and Children's Services of Oklahoma

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