#MORETHAN: A Podcast

Michael "Mike" Hyter, successful talent entrepreneur and President and CEO of The Executive Leadership Council, the preeminent organization dedicated to the advancement of Black leaders, offers valuable insight gleaned from decades of creating pathways to growth for people who have been historically excluded. In this heartfelt conversation, he reveals some of the most powerful lessons he has learned from life and leading, and explains why he believes we must always bet on ourselves. 

Wendy Davidson, President of the Americas for Glanbia Performance Nutrition and vocal advocate for purposeful and passionate leadership, joins me for a heart-centered conversation about leading with curiosity, respect and authenticity. Wendy's leadership journey started at her childhood kitchen table and took her all the way to the C-Suite, where she continues to break business barriers and open doors for others.

Amber Naslund, content marketing consultant and co-author of the groundbreaking book The NOW Revolution, sheds light on all things social business. In this episode, we explore the power of human connection to transform relationships between companies and consumers, including what it looks like to lead boldly while managing risk. You'll come for the marketing know-how, you'll leave with invaluable insight on nurturing genuine relationships online.

Vishal Rampaderat was told by his high school principal that he would never amount to anything. Decades later, after experiencing numerous hardships - including arrest and exile, he stands as a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, "girl dad" to daughter Mya and relentless dreamer. This raw and insightful conversation covers many topics, but is ultimately about one thing - resourcefulness. 

Minda Harts, CEO of The Memo LLC and bestselling author of "The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table," joins Tara Jaye Frank for an honest conversation about her own journey from "making it work" to making a difference for countless women of color around the world. 

Laura Huang, author of EDGE: Turning Adversity into Advantage and professor at Harvard Business School, tells us why she wrote EDGE, how she found her personal EDGE, and how we can do it, too. Warm, funny and insightful, Laura offers practical advice for moving beyond the myth of meritocracy to fulfill our ultimate potential. 

Motivational speaker Simon T. Bailey helps people build a vision, find their spark and transform into their highest potential. In this episode, we chat about Simon's phenomenal wins, his personal and professional failures, and most significantly, how Simon goes about the work of shifting brilliance for millions of people - with curiosity, love and hope as his superpower. 

Neha Sampat - founder, consultant and coach at GenLead - uses her vast law and leadership experience to support and develop thousands of individuals of varying generations, backgrounds and levels. In this episode, we talk about discovering your distinct value, getting comfortable with who you are, and "owning it" for the betterment of self, the workplace, and the world. 

Korean-American Impact Investor, Educator, and CEO James Rhee’s transformation story crosses the most stubborn racial and economic boundaries, delivering hope to the places we need it most - in business, in society...and in the hearts of millions of Black women whose lives were changed by his friendship and fortitude. Join us for an inspirational journey about leading with humanity.

Josh Hotsenpiller, CEO of CrowdHub and Wisdom Capture and "human connection" expert joins Tara Jaye Frank to talk about the power of going beneath the surface. With genuine approaches and practical tips, Josh helps us think about how to be more interested and interesting - a genuine path to not only enhancing our social lives, but also our professional experiences. 

In Part 2 of Knowing Your Worth, D. Keith Pigues shares his best strategies on understanding, quantifying and demanding your worth as an independent consultant or speaker. In this candid conversation, we talk having the courage to ask for your worth and finding peace with walking away when you and your clients don't see eye to eye on the value you bring. Join us for real talk on the different between value creation and value capture in this insightful follow-up to Knowing Your Worth.

D. Keith Pigues knows a lot about value propositions. In fact, he wrote the book on it - Winning with Customers: Do Your Customers Make More Money Doing Business With You? is a customer value playbook for B2B. In Part 1 of Knowing Your Worth, Keith shares his powerful insights on how to better understand and deliver against your customers' unique needs and establish yourself as a go-to partner in the process. 

In this episode, Celeste Watkins-Hayes - Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Northwestern University and author of Remaking A Life: How Women Living with HIV/AIDS Confront Inequality - shares what it means to shift from "dying from" to "living with" to "thriving despite" illness, trauma, and injustice. With poise and provocation, Dr. Watkins-Hayes masterfully shines a light on the universal truth that while our conditions may complicate life and living, they are no match for the human sprit. 

Christal Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Mosaic Genius and Head and Heart Philanthropy, shares her insight on how impact investing continues to evolve. Christal helps high net-worth individuals determine the most meaningful ways to engage in philanthropy and, along the way, she's developed an informed point of view about Black wealth - who has it, who doesn't, and how more people can participate in legacy building. Listen and learn!

Greg Jenkins, Service Disabled Veteran and Diversity and Inclusion consultant, trainer, facilitator and mentor, joins Tara Jaye Frank to talk about why he committed his post-military career to creating equal opportunity for others and speaks candidly about how he became a better leader by opening his mind - and heart - to a broader view of the world.

Adrion Porter, Founder of GenX Amplified and celebrated marketing executive, joins Tara Jaye Frank in a vulnerable conversation about the life of a GenXer -  from managing multiple home priorities to contemplating career pivots. Of course, these challenges are even more pronounced in today's age of COVID19, and punctuated by heightened conversations about racial injustice. The midlife malaise is real. How do we remain centered when everything is moving around us? How can we be there for others while staying true to ourselves? Let's find out together.

Nicole Price, CEO of Lively Paradox, is a leadership development consultant and a social justice warrior. Several years ago, she lost her mother in a drunk driving accident. Now, she helps turn other people's pain and pitfalls into professional purpose. Join me and Nicole for a vulnerable conversation about the day that changed her from the inside out, surviving unexpected loss, and how she learned to forgive the unforgivable. 

in this episode, Dr. Ericka Goodwin, double board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist and bestselling author, speaker, and life coach, tells us all about her new book, Fix Your Fairytale: A Woman's Guide to a Great Life, Love, and Legacy. We discuss how, as little girls, we are taught to be good so we can grow up to get married and live the dream. But what happens when the dream doesn't unfold the way we hoped it would? Join us as Dr. Ericka explains how we can fall in love with the life we have by controlling what we can control (hint: ourselves!), cherishing who we are and pursuing our unique purposes. Let's reframe this fairytale together!  

Susana Eshleman, President and CEO of Children international - a non-profit dedicated to eradicating poverty around the world, knows a lot about giving. In this heartfelt conversation with Tara Jaye Frank, she shares her personal inspiration, her journey to "The Presidency," what she has learned from the children her organization serves, and why she believes leaning into our shared humanity can save us all. 

Lindsey Roy, Chief Marketing Officer for Hallmark Cards, had her world turned upside down when a sunny day at the lake turned into a nightmare. Thrown headlong into a extended physical and emotional healing process, she was forced to find a new way to think about her life - as an executive, a mom and wife, and a woman who had always been fueled by optimism. In this episode, she shares how she built a bridge to a new norm and and why perspective is a powerful facilitator. 

Katie Huey, writer and creator of the blog "52 Beautiful Things," joins Tara Jaye Frank in a vulnerable conversation about life unplanned and the power of grace. When Katie's Dad died unexpectedly several years ago, she found herself in uncharted territory. Quiet observation, a commitment to notice the "beautiful things" in the world, and a gift for putting ideas into words helped her not only find a place of peace, but also share it with others. 

Nely Galan - media executive and entrepreneur, Emmy award-winning producer, Founder of the Adelante Movement and author of the New York Times best-selling book Self Made - joins Tara Jaye Frank in a conversation about ambition, courage, money (where it is and how to get it) and bridging cultural divides. With honesty and humor, Nely offers practical guidance for how every woman can become empowered, self-reliant and rich in every way.

Michelle Wimes, Chief Diversity and Professional Development Officer for Ogletree Deakins, joins #MORETHAN: A Podcast to share the anatomy of a successful DE&I strategy. From thorough discovery to buy-in to execution and sustainability, we discuss what it takes to make meaningful progress, while getting real about the pitfalls - in organizations, in industries, and inside ourselves. Having been in the employment law space for fifteen years, Michelle has a lot to say. 

Soraya Chemaly - award-winning writer and media critic, director of the Women's Media Center Speech Project and author of the best-selling book Rage Becomes Her - joins me in a pointed conversation about the complicated relationship between society, women and anger. From her personal lightbulb moment to how we socialize young girls to "be nice," Soraya explains the suffocating burden placed on women today and what it really means to be emotionally free. We also discuss the added weight carried by those with intersectional identities and how they impact our ability to succeed. Listen and learn, friends. Soraya is a real one. 

Jo Miller, Founder and CEO of Be Leaderly and author of the new book Woman of Influence: 9 Steps to Build Your Brand, Establish Your Legacy, and Thrive, shares the inside scoop on her work and life as a highly sought-after women's leadership expert. Jo outlines the personal and professional pitfalls of subscribing to one type of leader, and unpacks some of the life-changing steps found in Woman of Influence, including "Get Your Shift Together," "Amplify Your Accomplishments, and "Rally Your Crew." Jo's genuine spirit and practical approach shines through in this insightful conversation sure to help accelerate your career and leadership goals!

Dr. Alduan Tartt, Christian psychologist, marriage and family therapist and go-to voice for love and family on many television and radio shows you know and enjoy, breaks it ALL THE WAY DOWN in this special Valentine's Day episode. We cover a lot of ground - from being open to finding love, to knowing what to look for in a life partner, to learning how to turn toward each other - in our work, our dreams, and through our challenges. Dr. Tartt is so insightful and practical and REAL in this episode. Whatever your gender or relationship status, there’s something in here for you. 

In this Valentine's Day week episode, Leilani Brown - SVP at K12, Board Director at The Executive Leadership Council, author of "From Campus to Cubicle" and all-around brilliant soul - chats with me about self-love as a prerequisite to authentic love in any form. Basically, we do what we do - get honest about claiming joy where we can find it, setting and honoring our boundaries, and exercising self-care more boldly and consistently. Are you ready to love you more? If so, sit back, listen, and be inspired!

In this episode, Jacquelyn Fletcher Johnson, best-selling author of 14 books and Founder of The Heartwood Treehouse, explains what self-mastery means and takes us on a journey to healing. Listen in as she and Tara Jaye Frank chat about returning to what matters most, building bridges across differences, and the risks we take when we separate ourselves from our own (and others') humanity. 

Trudy Bourgeois, Founder and CEO of Center for Workforce Excellence and Author of Equality: Courageous Conversations About Women, Men, and Race to Spark a Diversity and Inclusion Breakthrough, joins Tara Jaye Frank to talk about what workplace equality really means, why we don't yet have it, and what we can do about it. Trudy holds nothing back as she calls on both men and women to show up for others more boldly and consistently, and shares why she believes the answer lies within. 

Welcome to #MoreThan: A Podcast with Tara Jaye Frank! Excited to share our very first episode featuring John C. Frank, Vice President at Adobe Systems, who happens to be one of the most talented change leaders I know as well as my partner in all good things. In this episode, John shares his top change leadership strategies and also gets a little personal. I wasn’t ready! Join me and John C. Frank as we chat about change leadership, and being a constant in a sea of variables.