Why Chasing Perfection Is Holding You Back Featuring Loni Booker-White
Mon Feb 02 2026
In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Loni Booker-White, co-founder and executive creative director of Sauce, for a powerful conversation about creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy.
Loni shares her non-linear career journey, from studying English and public relations to building a thriving creative career across advertising, retail, and media. Together, Leah and Loni explore what it really means to lead with integrity, navigate layoffs without losing your sense of self, and build work that aligns with both purpose and impact.
This conversation offers a meaningful preview of what attendees can expect at the 2nd annual Career & Care Summit where Loni Booker-White will take the stage as a speaker, sharing her insights on creativity, leadership, and legacy.
In this episode, they discuss:
💎 Why creativity belongs in corporate spaces and leadership roles
💎The influence of HBCUs, Black women leaders, and mentorship
💎 Entrepreneurship across generations and honoring legacy through work
💎 How consumers are reclaiming power through where they spend their money
💎 Why purpose, not just profit, should guide business decisions
Make Your Journey Work For You!
Stay Connected:
🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ Buy Your Ticket Today!!
💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth.
💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you!
💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on YouTube for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations.
💎 Visit gemsforthejourney.org for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems.
About Our Guest
Loni Booker White is the Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Sauce Creative House, a creative studio
bridging brand advertising, television, film, and culture. With over 15 years shaping brand campaigns, visual identities,
and original storytelling for Fortune 100 and purpose-driven brands, she builds immersive worlds defined by
emotional intelligence, cultural truth, and lasting connection.
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In this episode of the Career Gems for the Journey podcast, Leah C. Murphy sits down with Loni Booker-White, co-founder and executive creative director of Sauce, for a powerful conversation about creativity, leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy. Loni shares her non-linear career journey, from studying English and public relations to building a thriving creative career across advertising, retail, and media. Together, Leah and Loni explore what it really means to lead with integrity, navigate layoffs without losing your sense of self, and build work that aligns with both purpose and impact. This conversation offers a meaningful preview of what attendees can expect at the 2nd annual Career & Care Summit where Loni Booker-White will take the stage as a speaker, sharing her insights on creativity, leadership, and legacy. In this episode, they discuss: 💎 Why creativity belongs in corporate spaces and leadership roles 💎The influence of HBCUs, Black women leaders, and mentorship 💎 Entrepreneurship across generations and honoring legacy through work 💎 How consumers are reclaiming power through where they spend their money 💎 Why purpose, not just profit, should guide business decisions Make Your Journey Work For You! Stay Connected: 🎟️ Secure your spot at the 2nd Annual Career & Care Summit!✨ Buy Your Ticket Today!! 💎 Subscribe to the Career Gems for the Journey podcast for more conversations that empower your personal and professional growth. 💎 Stay engaged with Career Gems for the Journey by subscribing to the ‘CareerGems for YOUR Journey’ newsletter and gain access to exclusive content just for you! 💎 Catch Leah LIVE every Tuesday at 12 PM EST on YouTube for fresh insights, real-time discussions, and career-building conversations. 💎 Visit gemsforthejourney.org for upcoming events, resources, and more leadership gems. About Our Guest Loni Booker White is the Co-Founder and Executive Creative Director of Sauce Creative House, a creative studio bridging brand advertising, television, film, and culture. With over 15 years shaping brand campaigns, visual identities, and original storytelling for Fortune 100 and purpose-driven brands, she builds immersive worlds defined by emotional intelligence, cultural truth, and lasting connection.