Ryane LeCesne

Welcome and Origin Story

Taryell: Welcome ladies and gentlemen to another episode of Rise Urban Nation. I have a special guest in the building, and we both have unique names our mothers gave us. My mother spelled Taryell with a Y, and Ryane, your mother put an E at the end.

Ryane: An E at the end. It is pronounced Ryan, just with an E at the end.

Taryell: Often imitated, never duplicated! I had the chance to look at your website and love the work you are doing to empower people against confidence killers. Before we dive into that, can you share your origin story? What inspired you to specialize in coaching high-achieving Black women?

Ryane: Thank you for that question. It is a big story where my business aligns with my life mission, personal struggle, and passion for learning. It started with my parents: my father was focused on mindset and personal development, listening to Stephen Covey tapes in the car, while my mother was focused on achieving personal bests and etiquette. Additionally, my education shaped my focus on women, having attended an all-girls high school, Spelman College, and being active in Alpha Kappa Alpha and The Links.

Ryane: The pivotal turning point occurred when I felt undervalued in my career and recognized I had outgrown my role. While running a passion project called Inspire Sunday Brunches, a coach asked during a workshop: Are you your own best friend? That question shook me to my core. I realized I was not treating myself with that level of compassion. That moment revealed my life mission to help myself and other high achievers navigate self-worth. I registered Inspire Sunday Brunches as an LLC and began the journey of learning to value my own value.

The Subconscious Mind and the Three Confidence Killers

Taryell: That resonates deeply. In my previous work with Village Up, high-achieving women frequently shared their struggles with imposter syndrome in male-dominated spaces. Studies show women often feel they must meet one hundred percent of qualifications before applying for opportunities, whereas men often apply regardless. What causes high-achieving women to experience this barrier?

Ryane: It is a multi-layered human dynamic. High-achieving Black women share collective conditioning, such as the expectation to work twice as hard for half the reward. Our nervous systems respond directly to those subconscious belief systems. When someone believes they must be perfect to be worthy, it traumatizes the nervous system, triggering fight, flight, freeze, or fawn responses.

Taryell: How do those responses connect to the confidence killers you address in your practice?

Ryane: Beliefs function like radio stations operating in the subconscious mind. There are three primary AM stations that undermine confidence:

Ryane: First is imposter syndrome, the pervasive fear that others will discover you do not belong or are a fraud despite your accomplishments.

Ryane: Second is perfectionism, the belief that if your work is not one hundred percent flawless, you cannot complete it, leading to chronic stalling and self-doubt.

Ryane: Third is distractionism, a term I coined to describe the shame and paralysis high achievers feel when struggling with executive execution, task completion, and time management. In many cases, distractionism reflects undiagnosed ADHD and neurodivergence paired with internalized negative stories.

The Advance Accelerator Process

Taryell: What does your eight-step Advance Accelerator framework look like when helping clients overcome these barriers?

Ryane: The foundation begins with step one: unlocking your brilliance. This requires radical clarity on what you truly want, separate from the distracting question of how to execute it, as well as identifying your limiting belief systems.

Ryane: Step two focuses on reframing self-limiting beliefs, developing the courage to hear your negative internal dialogue and dismantle false narratives.

Ryane: Step five involves establishing and honoring your right rhythm. Rather than forcing yourself into rigid societal schedules, you must design systems that honor your unique energy cycles and nervous system.

Taryell: How does neurodiversity factor into this journey?

Ryane: Neurodiversity involves two dimensions: the internal narrative and the physical nervous system. Many individuals internalize childhood messaging that they are broken or inadequate because traditional systems were not designed for their minds. Coaching helps dismantle that false narrative while teaching practical tools to regulate the nervous system and accommodate non-linear ways of working.

Transitioning to Entrepreneurship and the Value of Coaching

Taryell: Why does transitioning from employment to entrepreneurship cause so much fear, and how can professionals navigate that shift?

Ryane: Stepping into entrepreneurship is a complete identity shift. In traditional employment, job descriptions and external affirmations guide you. In entrepreneurship, you are the visionary, executor, marketer, and financial officer all at once. For individuals carrying imposter syndrome or perfectionism, this creates intense vulnerability. Having a coach provides crucial support and objective guidance through that transition.

Taryell: Who coaches the coach? What was your experience with getting support?

Ryane: Even coaches need coaches. Early in my business, I met an experienced transformational coach at a networking event. Investing in coaching forced me to confront my own financial fears and feelings of unworthiness. Working with a coach over the past seven years has been essential to building scalable systems and aligning my external reality with my vision.

Cultivating Self-Awareness and Closing Thoughts

Taryell: What key strategies do you recommend for professionals looking to advance while staying authentic?

Ryane: The most effective strategy is developing daily self-awareness through meditation. Meditation trains your mind to notice when your thoughts have been hijacked by fear, allowing you to return to your breath and regulate your nervous system before critical meetings, interviews, or decisions.

Taryell: Where can listeners connect with you and access your resources?

Ryane: Listeners can visit inspirebrandconsulting.com to register for my free masterclass, take a self-assessment quiz, or book a complimentary discovery call.

Taryell: Thank you, Ryane, for sharing such profound wisdom with our community.