I was blown away by Alyse. The start of her life was difficult. Struggling with a traumatic childhood, she was given new opportunities when she was offered a scholarship that changed her life. She also found faith. Both contributed to her becoming the thriving woman that she is today. Hear how she took the pain of her childhood and used it for purpose. Alyse went on to develop her own company, Redefined Advisors LLC, that helps make educational funding available for other children in need. Additionally, she shares how she has created and sustained a staff where mental health and team appreciation are her top priorities. Hear what she’s doing right so that you can emulate the same in your own line of work.

Leah Dunmore, President and CEO at Delica North America, has revolutionized the chocolate industry, I knew we had to have her on the show. As an executive, she shares on the importance of a “People First” approach and how to give and receive feedback effectively to make a team as strong as it can possibly be. She also shares how to maximize every step in your career to continually move in an intentional direction. Leah’s wisdom will resonate—whether it’s day one on the job or you’ve just been promoted to the C-suite.

Jennie Blumenthal is the mentor that we all need. She’s offering the antidote to hustle culture, while still learning how to thrive and become a leader in whatever work setting we find ourselves in. In this episode, she breaks down how we can break away from burnout and how we can get out of this toxic cycle. Jennie also shares how we can step into leadership, while also differentiating when it’s time to stay and when it’s time to go.

Leigh Marz’s energy is magnetic—in the most quietly powerful way. Featuring her book, Golden, with co-author Justin Zorn, in the Brain Health Book Club for January 2023. Leigh shares how we can find more moments of quiet, both in the workplace and at home. We break down how silence and awe come not in the perhaps expected “quiet” moments—in fact, she helps us redefine how we can find the “golden” moments of peace we all need. Listen to this episode when you need grounding and join us once more at the end of the month when Leigh joins our book club meeting.

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Paige Heaphy, Chief Integration Officer at Gyant, is the mentor we all need. Her words of wisdom offer the comfort that we crave on the days where we doubt ourselves and her inspirational insights will cheer you on when you’re winning. She practices what she preaches and shares her winning strategy to integrate wellness as a business leader. Her flexibility and openness to change are two tenets that have helped her find immense success during her career. This is a great episode to listen to if you’re needing that pep talk—especially when you’re going for a walk (just like how Paige does for five miles a day!)

Brittany Echave’s life and career working at REI is a great example of what it looks like when passion and purpose align. With an eye for equity in nature, she’s helping ensure that we can all access the great outdoors no matter where we live. She’ll motivate you to put your mental health top of your list, including getting some fresh air and making room for spontaneity of what’s waiting for us outside our front door. We also get personal and talk parenthood—navigating the highs and lows of what it means to be a working mom. Brittany’s candor is refreshing and so needed. You’ll do good for your soul today with this listen.

Alexxis Isaac immediately inspired me—but not for the reasons you might think. Yes, she has an incredible background with several Ivy League schools on her resume. She’s had an accomplished career where she’s making tangible strides for equity and environmentalism. But what I most appreciate about Alexxis is her heart for the work that she is doing. Her passion is so evident—and her energy is contagious. Even when the work can feel overwhelming, Alexxis is not one to give up. We also dive into how your credentials are not there to define you—which is something we all need to hear when so many of us feel like we are “never enough.”

Heather Fortner will inspire you to learn something today—starting with listening to this episode! She shares how she has been driven by a lifelong love of learning—while also fostering a heart for mindful rest along the way. As the CEO of SignatureFD, she uses counseling, compassion, and curiosity to help her create and advance a thriving team. She also shares how she manages it all (and thrives) as a mom of a 5-year-old and a 5-month-old. Intentionality is key for Heather—and she’ll help you find that intentionality in your own life as well.

Do you struggle with social anxiety? Particularly regarding public speaking and when you need to present in the workplace? Then Kit Pang is your guy. I got in contact with Kit when he had me speak in his Fearless Public Speaking Summit. Since then, it’s been a joy to continue our conversation so that folks can work through the anxiety that comes up—especially when it’s time to take the mic or lead the meeting.

Dr. Laura Purdy immediately inspired me. Talk about someone who is making a tremendous difference, all while demonstrating flexibility and ingenuity in these ever-changing times. I also love how she shares how telehealth has given back the “freedom of choice,” so that as a doctor, she can find more of a work-life balance. The way she is advocating for the mental health of our healthcare providers is beyond necessary.

Ashleigh blew me away. Her candor, her sincerity—it’s clear why she’s reached her success. She’s passionate about creating cultures that look out for everyone…not just those at the top. She wants to build spaces where her colleagues and the customers are valued throughout the entire business transaction. I can’t wait for you to hear her insights.

Bryan Waddell was such a fun guest to have on the show. He got me thinking totally outside of the box and I know he will for you as well. The way Bryan has brought his creative entrepreneurial spirit to the corporate space is so illuminating. He challenges the molds of what our expectations often are and marries different branches of thought in a unique way that is truly game changing in his industry. I also love how Bryan is inviting all voices to be brought to the table—diverse generations, backgrounds, and identities are all welcomed and he sees each perspective as a strength in its own right. This conversation is one to save!

This conversation with Andrew Dadour, Senior Customer Success Manager at Adobe, will inspire you to take bold and meaningful action in your life. Andrew’s creativity in his career is truly inspiring. So many of us think we should pursue a certain path and we can feel disappointed in ourselves if those plans don’t come to fruition. When Andrew realized that he didn’t want to become a neurosurgeon, he was open to seeing what would unfold next. His story about becoming a chef is particularly incredible—it serves as such a reminder that you never know what will happen when you’re brave enough to put yourself out there. I hope as you hear Andrew’s story you’ll be open to the evolution of your own career. It’s never too late to make a change and it’s never too soon to start something new.

I have my Auntie Nette to thank for introducing me to the amazing Kalyn Brooke. Some people you just meet and you feel a connection with right away. That’s how I felt when I visited Kalyn’s website and even more so when I had her on the show. What inspires me the most about Kalyn is her bravery. She owns her story. She doesn’t deny or hide her experiences with depression, anxiety, and OCD. She acknowledges that they are a part of her story—but they haven’t stopped her from writing out the life she’s been meant to live. Kalyn has gone on to become an author, blogger, and a successful business owner traveling the country in her RV with her husband. This episode will hearten you and Kalyn reminds us that we are never alone.

Upon hearing Alex's story with the Army (he’s had over 20 years of service!), I knew I had to share his story. Alex’s evolving journey will inspire you to think about how your own career path may evolve, even when others may be skeptical of it. Alex speaks to the power of community and how important it is for colleagues to become more than just our fellow employees. I can’t wait for you to hear Alex’s story…I have not doubt that it will help you write the next chapter of your own story.

In this episode, we’re sitting down Myles Hunter, the CEO and Co-Founder of TutorMe. I initially came across Myles’ work when I was reading about notable alumni from USC (one of my alma maters!). The fact that Myles took initiative for a problem that not only he experienced personally, but witnessed for millions of children, is inspiring. Myles is making a difference in so many students’ lives and he serves as a reminder that we can all take action for the problems that we see in the world. I hope our conversation will inspire you to take a small step to resolve a community issue that you’re witnessing, whether it’s a social injustice, global warming, or what’s happening overseas as we see the tragedies occurring in Ukraine. Myles’ story is such a testament that we can all take action to help one another.

Having Mark Goldberg on the show was such a joy and honor. I was inspired to reach out to Mark after I heard him facilitate a panel during the virtual conference for the Institute for Well-Being in Law. He was so gracious to join me for this conversation regarding how he has brought all facets of wellness to the legal industry.

In this episode, Meha Agrawal, founder and CEO of Silk + Sonder, shares about her journey becoming an entrepreneur and developing one of the most successful self-care communities. She details how we can make wellness a proactive part of each and every day and how we can still make our mental health a priority, even when we're pinched for time. She also shares how as a woman of color, she is bringing mental health resources to marginalized communities, making it these tools more accessible for each and every person. Meha will motivate you to both take action while still making room for rest.

This episode will wow you on many levels. From Anthony's consistent dedication as an athlete and leader, to the way he is helping Nike create equitable international markets, you're going to feel hopeful about the real efforts that are being made to bring wellness to the workplace.