Dare to Live Fully

Helene's special guest is Michele Green, vice president and chief of diversity officer at Prudential. In high school, Michele wasn't thinking about going to college, but her mother encouraged her to do so. She started out as a lawyer, held a variety of jobs, and has learned to speak up and ask for what she needs.

Helene's special guest is Sue Sears, global vice president of diversity and inclusion at Kimberly-Clark. Sue started her career as an executive assistant, and by taking smart risks and using self-promotion, she moved up the ranks.

Helene's special guest is Denise Sena, a project leader at Merck, one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Growing up, Denise's father pointed out how perceptive she was. She has developed her intuition and sees it as a business edge. Denise relies on it in making important decisions.

Helene's special guest is Jill Campbell, COO, Cox Communications. Early on, Jill learned the importance of listening from her father. He said, "God gave you one mouth and two ears. There's a reason for that." She shares her tips about how to hear what's really going on to get ahead.

Helene speaks with Dr. Freda Lewis-Hall, chief medical officer at Pfizer, about how to lead with charisma. Freda's supportive parents saw her potential early on, and encouraged her to move forward despite obstacles in her path.  

In this special episode, Helene's guest is singer/songwriter Alanis Morissette. Between juggling family and her career as a world-famous musician, Alanis is no stranger to the stress of a heavy workload. Today she shares insights on how important it is to put self-care first.

Helene's special guest this week is Laura Whitley, executive vice president of Bank of America. Laura's upbringing supported her to be courageous and adventurous. It gave her the ability to take on new challenges and trust her gut. Listen in to hear her tips for leading with confidence.

Helene talks with Michelle Gadsden-Williams, a global diversity expert. Growing up in a close-knit family of women, Michelle learned early on the value of being surrounded by a powerful community. She offers advice on how to attract and build relationships with power players (sponsors), and more.

Host Helene Lerner speaks with special guest Ana Dutra, the CEO of the Executive's Club of Chicago, about how to get the recognition you deserve. Listen in for tips on how to pick your priorities, move through fear, and quit second-guessing yourself.

Host Helene Lerner speaks with special guest Sharon Orlopp, the Global Chief Diversity Officer for Walmart, about how to invigorate your personal brand. Listen in for advice on turning your strengths into superpowers, moving through fear and stopping self-sabotage. 

Host Helene Lerner speaks with special guest Deb Boblitt, senior vice president of State Farm, about office do's and don'ts. Solid advice is given on how to advance your career and what gets in the way of your moving forward. This animated discussion covers topics such as moving through fear as you step out in a new way, the importance of honest feedback, claiming your accomplishments, and forming your own power web of advisors.

Host Helene Lerner speaks with entrepreneur Zhena Muzyka about building a business based on a personal mission. Zhena shows that anyone can create a successful business—she started as a single mom with only six dollars to her name and eventually created Zhena's Gypsy Tea, which today is a multimillion dollar business. Listeners will be inspired by their conversation and will get tips on how they can manifest their own miracles.