About this episode
Janice Bryant Howroyd is a pioneering entrepreneur, global business leader, and fierce advocate for equity. As the founder and CEO of the ActOne Group, she became the first African American woman to own and operate a billion-dollar business, transforming a $900 loan into a multibillion-dollar global workforce solutions company operating in over 47 countries. An innovator in staffing and technology, Janice credits her family and humble beginnings in Tarboro, North Carolina, for shaping her values of resilience, ethical entrepreneurship, and the power of culture. Her personal mantra—never compromise who you are personally to become who you wish to be professionally—has inspired countless entrepreneurs and leaders worldwide. Takeaways: Authenticity Drives Success: Janice emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, advocating that you should never compromise personal values for professional aspirations. Culture is Foundational: According to Janice, company culture isn’t just a branding exercise—it’s woven into every action, relationship, and decision, impacting both business results and personal fulfillment. Service and Purpose Matter Most: Real success, in Janice’s view, is measured not by wealth but by the impact on family, community, and integrity—the worthy realization of a worthy ideal. Sound Bites: “Together we win” isn’t just a Bryant family theme; it became a cornerstone of her billion-dollar business. Her FEET philosophy (Freedom to innovate, Excellence in delivery, Everyone and everything matters, Time to understand) is the actionable framework driving her company’s growth and culture. Success is less about financial achievement and more about aligning with a higher purpose and uplifting those around you. Connect & Discover Janice: Podcast: Ask JBH Instagram: @jbryanthowroyd LinkedIn: @janicebryanthowroyd Book: Acting Up: Winning in Business and Life Using Down-Home Wisdom Facebook: @JaniceBryantHowroyd 🔥 Ready to Unleash Your Inner Game-Changer? 🔥 Mick Hunt’s BEST SELLING book , How to Be a Good Leader When You’ve Never Had One: The Blueprint for Modern Leadership , is here to light a fire under your ambition and arm you with the real-talk strategies that only Mick delivers. 👉 Grab your copy now and level up your life → Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Books A Million FOLLOW MICK ON: Spotify: MickUnplugged Instagram: @mickunplugged Facebook : @mickunplugged YouTube: @MickUnpluggedPodcast LinkedIn: @mickhunt Website : MickHuntOfficial.com Apple : MickUnplugged Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices