Enlightened

 SEASON FINALE SPECIAL! This week, Lisa welcomes Mike Krzyzewski to the Enlightened community. "Coach K," as he is known in the sports world, sits down for the seasons one finale of Enlightened to talk about four decades of making history as the head of Duke men's basketball, what it was like coaching the USA men's national team to three consecutive gold medals, and how he applies sports experiences to real world challenges. He tells us why he is the ultimate Girl Dad, shares the importance of adhering to women's wisdom, and explains an inherited philosophy he refers to as 'getting on the right bus.' And in a series of anecdotes, coach offers up his own words of wisdom around why there's leadership in losing, how his military background has informed his ability to lead and teach, and what he truly means when he makes the ultimate ask of his players — to 'be worthy of winning.'Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Food media entrepreneur, Stephen Satterfield, joins the show this week to serve up a small batch sermon on the power of conviction and cuisine. The founder of Whetstone and host of Netflix's High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America talks champagne, terroir, and wine as a means of socioeconomic development. We examine how and why he's come full circle on the distinctions that enable food to deepen human connection — and we explore the history of agricultural acumen and its role in systemic inequality. This is a mouthwatering and mind-blowing conversation! It's also a soul-stirring dive into the future of food — and a recipe for combining epicurean taste and empathy for a more compassionate world.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Hello, hello, hello! This is Lisa Borders and I just wanted to pop by to let you know we are taking a brief hiatus this week and we'll be back on August 24th with food writer and entrepreneur, Stephen Satterfield. Stephen is the host of this year's hit Netflix docuseries, High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America. If you're looking for a way to fill that normal Enlightened hour with us, I strongly recommend you check out his show. Warning, y'all -- don't watch it on an empty stomach because while it's an extraordinary culinary history lesson, it will leave you longing for the cuisine. Also, I want to mention that our Enlightened season one finale will be coming up in September. I hope you'll join us for a truly special episode then, too. But in the meantime, I just want to say -- you've all been incredible and I'm humbled by the tremendous love for the pod. Thank you for listening, for leaving your comments and feedback, and for being a big part of how we build this Enlightened community.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Golden Domers and moguls in the making, Ayden Syal and Brandon Wimbush, join me on this week's episode to share their Notre Dame origin stories and break down the novelty of the name, image, and likeness revolution in collegiate athletics. They also give me a glimpse into MOGL, their innovative startup created to help NCAA athletes navigate the complicated world of monetization, philanthropy, and personal brand building. We discuss the significance of the newly signed legislation — and we hear why these two believe what's next may be the most important and athlete-centric era the world has ever seen. With stories about everything from finance to football, fashion to friendship, and market shares to mentorship, this millennial duo enlightens us about how their time in the college football capital of the world has led to a high stakes, holistic approach to emboldening players, building communities, and shifting the power dynamic in sports.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Former wellness coach, Toni Jones, is now an affirmation musician determined to help people revolutionize the way they think, behave, and move through life. This week, she joins me on the show to talk about the importance of grounding yourself in gratitude, what it truly means to 'speak to the times,' and why she believes music can be medicinal. In this upbeat, energetic conversation, we discuss having an anthem for advocacy, explore her desire to 'complement human design,' and we make the connection between Motown and mental health. This episode offers an enlightened perspective on taking chances, having confidence during a career change, and remembering that you are more than only your work ethic.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Renee Montgomery, the first WNBA player to co-own a WNBA team, comes to the pod this week to discuss everything from her decision to forgo the 2020 WBNA season, to 'controlling the controllables,' to her retirement in early 2021, to 'turning it up' both court side and in a corporate management role. We get into why she believes the lifestyle inherent to athletes can create more empathetic human beings, her untimely bout with Salmonella during a monumental trade, and her plans for reimagining the future of the Atlanta Dream. And we look at how her career path was destined for the broadcast world — and the opportunities where she could speak up, speak out, and live up to her personal ideal that if your voice isn't being heard, you can always make it felt.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Enlightened welcomes Women's Impact Network Scholars Idalis French and Katie Taylor to discuss the differing paths that led to their improbable, but unparalleled friendship. In the pod's first duo guest episode, we hear from two women who put to rest the age old notion that women don't support women. We discuss humble beginnings — and we chat about experiencing mathematics as a breakthrough and not a barrier discipline, the intersection of speech pathology and psychology, and the growing field of gender affirming voice care. We look at the pair's 'lightbulb moments,' get into the emotional nature of wanting to both fit in and stand out, and we discuss the strength and value in feeling worthy wherever you are.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Longtime Duke University Athletic Director, Kevin White, joins the show this week to discuss the high stakes world of higher education. We talk about the four-pronged matrix needed for effective leadership shopping and the importance of institutional integrity. Kevin shares his personal feelings about being the outgoing leader of a legacy athletic program and gives us a look at what's next on the horizon. He takes us down memory lane and describes a 'career of happenstance' — and we chat about the necessity of climbing into the moment, our passions for athletics and academia, and Duke's singular distinction between building intellectual capital and building better people.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee has faced a firestorm these last few years with a series of independent investigations into a culture of silence and at times, the organization's underinvestment in athlete health and well-being. Board Chair Susanne Lyons comes on the pod this week to give us an honest look at the seesawing of servant leadership in sports and the takeaways from her transformative and humbling experience navigating a problematic authority gradient. With prestigious positions at Visa, Charles Schwab, Fidelity, and more, Susanne connects the dots between her dynamic career in business and her work in protecting and empowering athletes. We also discuss the importance of having a career-life balance, the discriminatory nature of disease in the American healthcare system, and the extraordinary catalysts that can come from a crisis.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

The WNBA's Elizabeth Williams stops by the show to talk about the often unmentioned humanity at the heart of the Black Lives Matter movement. From the Atlanta Dream to her own American dream, Elizabeth reverses her own history of hesitancy and shares her methodical evolution with social justice in the United States. Together, we follow her journey from quiet supporter, to marching on Centennial Park, to effectively standing up to her Senator and team's owner, to peacefully calling the bluff of the National Guard. She walks us through the inner workings of 'the shirt,' takes us behind the scenes of the 2020 Wubble, and lets us in on some league secrets around the detailed and disciplined mechanics of making a difference.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Six-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Champion Pau Gasol comes on the show to talk about the importance of the international language of sports and share how his work as a UNICEF ambassador ignited an extraordinary passion for helping children. His life is full of surprising and moving anecdotes — and some funny ones, too! The story of Pau's coming to America is a touching tale of family sacrifice and the power of having a support system. He tells us about a heartwarming moment in the early days of his friendship with late teammate and legend, Kobe Bryant, details how hearing Magic Johnson was HIV Positive once inspired him to follow in his parents' physician and nursing footsteps, and divulges what it's like to suit shop with a seven foot wingspan. Pau lets us in on his experience with sports psychology and how he learned a love of reading and meditation from Lakers head coach Phil Jackson — and we discuss parenthood, legacy, and how detaching oneself from success and defeat can lead to a more purposeful life. Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Former CNN Anchor, fellow Atlantan, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Brooke Baldwin, joins the show to drop some wisdom from her new book and we get some secrets from some of the world's strongest women — including and especially her! We travel the emotional arc of her career and explore the enlightened perspective she gained from having COVID-19. We also reckon with a stunning truth around progressive white women and equity, and we speak openly about how huddling can be the ultimate antidote to hoarding power. Brooke tells me how she learned to 'let the silence breathe,' shares how the ordinary extraordinary have made the most impact on her, and we hear her unvarnished and poignant truths about gun violence in America. As this trailblazing journalist strikes out on her own, we get a firsthand glimpse at why she's recalibrating her dreams and designing a new way forward.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

On this week's episode, WNBA star Breanna “Stewie” Stewart calls in from Russia with some long distance love for the Enlightened community. We dive right in on her transatlantic travel, what it's like to play with Sue Bird, and preparing to go for the gold again in Tokyo. She gets introspective about a life altering injury, her role in helping flip the Senate, and the maintenance required to stay on the right side of history. Stewie also shares with me her enlightened experiences as both a sexual abuse survivor and an ambassador for RAINN. We have a heart to heart about the responsibility that comes with having a global platform and she offers an encouraging glimpse at the future of the W as a lasting social justice powerhouse.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Creator, Community Builder, and Poet Alysha English sits down with me this week to unpack some deeply relevant and poignant experiences. Alysha shares stories about intuition, loss, and longing for home — and we confide in each other about the difficult choice between fitting in and taking up space. Together we discuss the very personal nature of a professional pivot and we have a fascinating conversation about the diverse fabric of Blackness, the Harlem Renaissance, and making the shift from belonging into being. Alysha enlightens me about the problem with conflating self-care and self-indulgence — and we get a preview and private reading from her breathtaking new book, I Wrote This To Heal.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Dubbed the CEO Whisperer, world renowned executive coach Sanyin Siang joins me to talk about finding the blind spots in some of the world's most impactful companies and organizations. Sanyin and I discuss crossing ecosystems and the change that comes from minding the knowledge gap, rejecting assumption, and being deliberate with listening. Together, we examine the contemporary relevance of being a 'guide on the side' versus a 'sage on the stage.' This one of a kind business strategist and mentor reveals why it is more important than ever for women to fight the urge to diminish our superpowers, share our wisdom, and embrace the enlightening art of co-creation.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Artist, alchemist, and activist Lizzy Jeff sits down with me this week for what can only be described as an awakening of the soul. We talk about changing the narrative around cannabis, the discomfort that comes with the fight for restorative justice, and the generational trauma she witnessed growing up in LA. On this episode, Lizzy provides an illuminating perspective on finding power in surrender, making declarations to the universe, and activating miracles on the other side of tragedy. A one of a kind medicine woman, Lizzy reaches some rarified air in this discussion — and in doing so, shares her singular and almost supernatural radical energy with the Enlightened community and the world.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

On this week's episode, I sit down with Zander Lurie, CEO of SurveyMonkey, to hear stories about the importance of running a people-centric business. We discuss the nuts and bolts of working hard for your customer, the value of collective wisdom in the corporate landscape, and the necessity of addressing both the optics and operation of a company culture. Zander and I get honest about what it actually means to have Black friends and have the privilege of facing your shortcomings in a safe space. In one of the most enlightening conversations I've had this year, we explore the shift from revering the almighty shareholder to serving multiple stakeholders, and we take a closer look at the many third rails foreshadowing America's future.Connect with me onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_BordersWebsite - https://www.lisaborders.us/

Acro yogi and Your Aligned Purpose founder, Andrew Sealy, joins me this week to discuss breath work, the value of meditation, and how having an 'innerstanding' can help lead to a better quality of life. We go beyond the traditional conversation around yoga as a self healing practice and explore its interconnectedness to Earth stewardship and ecoconsciousness. We get a reality check on the Sixth Extinction and Andrew talks me through his latest project for Headspace. Together we take a deeper look at biodiversity, the consequences of the developed world, and ways we can all be of greater service to one another and ourselves.Connect with me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

Four-time WNBA Champion, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and basketball legend, Sue Bird, stops by to share what parallel life lessons being a point guard has afforded her. She tells me about the importance of having a "see it, be it" moment and explains what conscious leadership looks like in today's America. Together, we examine the pitfalls of comparison, discuss how professional athletes are finding their voice with fashion, and explore the power travel can have on our politics and our perspectives.Connect with me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

For years, I've been curious about blockchain technology and on today's episode, we have the expert — the man himself — Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and co-founder of Ethereum. We discuss the challenges of cryptocurrency and he shares an enlightening perspective on how blockchain technology fosters enfranchisement. I loved hearing about 'building something that makes sense for the little guy as much as the big guy' — as Charles would say. He pulls back the curtain on trust and transparency in the marketplace, and we get the origin stories behind Cardano and its ecosystem's namesakes. And believe it or not, Charles makes the connection between poetry and his platform. If you're like me and have a lot of questions about Bitcoin, blockchain, and NFTs, don't miss this conversation. It was truly eye-opening and you can listen wherever you get your podcasts today.Connect with me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

NBA Hall of Famer, Olympian, Atlanta Hawks co-owner, and my brother from another mother, Grant Hill, joins me this week to speak on some unspoken truths. We critique the Rooney Rule, discuss the inherent value of having a sports background in the boardroom, and he explains the impact of being a ‘glue guy.' He gets personal about his experiences with fatherhood, police and celebrity, and the painful reality of having to disarm others. In one of my favorite conversations this year, Grant and I discuss generational differences around social change, why his father, famed NFL player, Calvin Hill, refers to himself as a ‘reformed sexist,' and Grant's thoughts on the impact 2020 will have on the future of politics, sports, and more. This is truly a must listen episode and I hope you'll check it out wherever you get your podcasts.You can find me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

New Orleans native and former Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, Janet Hill, joins me to share how a lightbulb moment at Wellesley set the trajectory for the rest of her life. The mother of Duke legacy and NBA legend Grant Hill, Janet talks about why her son's friends referred to her as ‘the general,' what it was like to parent from the Pentagon, and why feelings of guilt are counterproductive for working moms and dads. We get candid about corporate consulting and legislating behavior – and Janet digs deeper on stories of workforce inclusivity, the reality of what it means to ‘find the best people,' and what lies ahead for a women in the boardroom.You can find me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

Advertising is an industry built around the concept of 'leaving your mark.' Global CEO of Denstu International, former CEO of DDB Worldwide, and marketing master Wendy Clark sits down with me to talk about her personal story and making her mark in the wake of the pandemic. My longtime friend and colleague from our days at The Coca-Cola Company, Wendy shares lessons around the evolution of confidence and how she went from feeling "improbable" to finding purpose, empowerment, and enlightenment by inserting that apostrophe — and declaring unequivocally, "I'm probable." We cover everything from crossing the pond and coming to America, to why she says failure is a 'bruise' and not a tattoo, to how rejection became her calling card for resilience.You can find me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

You know her as New York Times bestselling author, voting rights activist, and Novel Peace Prize nominee Stacey Abrams. I know her as my sister in service and dear friend of nearly two decades. Together we reminisce about growing up with civic-minded parents, the emotional rewards of volunteering, and how we successfully brought a WNBA team to the city of Atlanta. In this episode, we reflect on our uniquely southern childhoods, share stories of scriptural responsibility, and discuss what Stacey's 2018 gubernatorial run telegraphs for a strengthened democratic future.Thanks so much for being here. To connect with the Enlightened community join us at www.lisaborders.usYou can find me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

In this episode, I talk with legendary professional basketball player Elena Delle Donne. EDD, as she is affectionately known, discusses pushing through a chronic back injury, her battle with Lyme disease, winning the WNBA championship, and why listening to our bodies matters more than ever. From reassessing her priorities during the pandemic to navigating both struggles and successes with self-care, EDD shares her passion for woodworking, meditation, and the life she's designing beyond basketball.Thanks so much for being here. To connect with the Enlightened community join us at www.lisaborders.usYou can find me on social onInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lisaborders/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Lisa_M_Borders

Discrimination may have been illegal by 1969, but it wasn't improbable. In this second solo episode, I reflect on my role in integrating Atlanta's all-White Westminster Schools -- and on the lifelong lessons I learned growing up as an outsider. During our time together, I recall my personal evolution from "Black Girl #8," to parent of a legacy student, to trustee of an academic institution I was once reluctant to even return to. Join me in this intimate look at how I found answers in adversity, kindness where I didn't expect it, and strength in sharing my academic experiences with others.Thanks so much for being here. To connect with the Enlightened community join us at www.lisaborders.usYou can find me on social onInstagramTwitter

Happy to kick off the show with Miss Asian Global Olivia Wong. She's a dear friend and someone who always expands my perspective. In this episode she shares how her upbringing in the Bay Area shaped her consciousness and made her socially aware and committed to her community. She also discusses how her job at Prototype Thinking helps her create fearlessly in real time so she can make maximum impact. Finally she shares how she's reshaping culture through pageantry. I hope you are as inspired as I am by this enlightening conversation. Connect with Olivia on Instagram https://instagram.com/oliviamwongConnect with me at https://instagram.com/lisaborders Join the Enlightened community at https://www.lisaborders.us/And if you enjoyed what you hear here today please subscribe and leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts. 

So thrilled to welcome you to my podcast Enlightened. This is a space to receive insight and inspiration that makes you more equipped to face any challenge you may be facing in life. In this first episode, I'm sharing my story from being born in Washington DC, to growing up in the cradle of the civil rights movement in Atlanta in the 1950s and 60s. Thanks so much for being here. To connect with the Enlightened community join us at www.lisaborders.usYou can find me on social hereInstagramTwitter 

Hi, this is Lisa Borders. Welcome to my new podcast Enlightened. I'm so glad to have you here.In this season, there will be two types of episodes: One where I share my story and pass on the insights of my own journey, and another where guests share enlightening moments born from overcoming adversity in their lives. We want you to be inspired to meet any challenge you may be facing with confidence, courage and trust. As a society, we are in a collective reset, moving towards a more equitable and harmonious world. I'm confident, these stories of perseverance and growth will warm your heart, ignite your soul, and motivate you to co-create this new world. Some of my favorite moments come from leader and New York Times best-selling author Stacey Abrams, WNBA superstar Elena Delle Donne, NBA Hall of Famer and Hawks owner Grant Hill, and Miss Asian Global Olivia Wong.If you enjoy this teaser, please subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and join the community for deeper discussions and bonus episodes at www.lisaborders.us

Hi, this is Lisa Borders. On this podcast, there will be two types of episodes. In the first, I'll be sharing my story from growing up during the civil rights era in Atlanta to being president of the WNBA and everything in between. This trailer shares some stories from my youth growing up in the 60s during a pivotal time in American history.In the second type of podcast, I'll connect with people from all walks of life, hearing their stories of overcoming adversity, transmuting the shadow, and experiencing moments of illumination. We'll be reflecting on the lessons we are learning along the way to fulfilling our potential and being our most authentic selves. Thank you for joining me.  This is Enlightened.