Laziena Hodge is the creator of The Relationship Repair Language and The Repair Table, relational frameworks designed to strengthen team cohesion, leadership presence, and communication under pressure.
She builds environments where collaboration deepens, trust compounds, and performance is sustained through clarity and connection. Her approach to networking and leadership centers on relational support, shared responsibility, and long-term partnership.
As host of three podcasts and facilitator of The Repair Table for Teams, Laziena works with leaders who want to build cultures where people support one another in real time, navigate tension with maturity, and move forward without losing alignment. She translates relational intelligence into a practical leadership structure that strengthens accountability, alignment, and momentum.
Her work integrates connection with performance, offering a distinct approach to leadership development that elevates both people and results.
Laziena believes the strongest teams are built where trust is intentional and support is shared. In her world, leadership is not about standing above. It is about helping each other rise.
Carmen Escobar is the Host of the Women Impact Network – Largo Chapter and the owner of Kustomee, LLC, a media marketing business dedicated to helping entrepreneurs transform their ideas into compelling visual assets that elevate their brands.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Media Communications and brings a strong foundation in technology, communications, media, and design. Carmen is deeply passionate about business, creativity, and women’s empowerment, which naturally led her to become an active advocate and supporter of women in entrepreneurship.
As an avid cheerleader for women, Carmen is committed to creating spaces where women feel supported, inspired, and equipped to grow their businesses. Through her role in the Women Impact Network, she strives to foster meaningful connections and provide valuable resources that help women confidently navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.
Owner, Kustomee, LLC | Host, Women Impact Network – Largo Chapter
