Corporate careers are full of nuance and navigation. What may start out as a wonderful “marriage” between you and your company, may just end an unexpected “divorce”. But not to fret, it simply means there is more to your story and that you cannot be contained or defined by one place.

Join host Monica Cost for a conversation with former corporate executive turned entrepreneur and small business owner, D’Andrea “Dee” Anderson. We are not what we do. Watch, listen and engage.

Dee is where boardroom brilliance meets boots-on-the-ground impact. With 27+ years of corporate leadership and the legacy of managing $80B in assets at JPMorgan, she pivoted with power — now running not one but two dynamic ventures: a top-tier executive coaching and consulting firm, and a leading Chicago-based security company protecting everything from high-stakes events to historic institutions.

But she doesn’t just lead companies — she leads movements. A philanthropic force, Dee is laser-focused on economic equity, educational opportunity, and community elevation. Whether she’s commanding rooms as a sought-after speaker or writing policy for nonprofits, her vision is clear: level the playing field and leave the ladder down.

Board president, COO, founder, strategist, coach, connector — Dee wears many crowns, but every move is values-based, community-rooted, and excellence-driven.