Episode 21

Episode 21 - State of 2026 - Operations

Published on: 30th January, 2026

In this episode of the Osumaré Learning Podcast, Portia Michele Osumaré and her guests Peya Robbins, Mycah Mason, Pia Malika discuss the evolving landscape of business operations as we approach 2026. They emphasize the importance of adapting to new systems, integrating AI, and focusing on personal well-being to avoid burnout. The conversation highlights the need for authenticity, diversification of revenue streams, and the significance of understanding one's workflow to thrive in the changing business environment.

Chapters

  1. 00:00:00 Introduction to Business Operations
  2. 00:03:00 The Importance of Operations in 2026
  3. 00:09:00 Adapting to New Systems and AI
  4. 00:15:00 Preventing Burnout and Focusing on Well-being
  5. 00:21:00 Authenticity and Revenue Diversification
  6. 00:27:00 Understanding and Optimizing Workflow
  7. 00:33:00 Networking and Community Support
  8. 00:39:00 Auditing and Simplifying Processes
  9. 00:45:00 Embracing Change and Innovation
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The Osumaré Learning Podcast
Reimagining How We Learn, Together
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Welcome to The Osumaré Learning Podcast—where wisdom lives, joy leads, and learning transforms. Hosted by Parchelle and Portia Michele Osumaré, this show explores how we teach, learn, and live in ways that center genius, justice, and joy.

🎙️ Portia Michele Osumaré is a client experience designer, business coach, and joy strategist who blends the sacred and the strategic in every learning journey.
🎙️ Parchelle Osumaré is an executive learning producer, curriculum designer, and former high school math teacher who sees teaching as one of the highest forms of leadership.

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