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Moving beyond fear to create space for curiosity about what we misunderstand about cannabis. Davina KaonohiCEO & Co-Founder, Element Apothechttps://elementapothec.com/Topics we touch on:Spot specific relief with CBD transdermal patchOutcome of the experience seeking Anti-inflammation wellness supplementEndocannabinoid system Live a better life everydayGrowing up with a PTS Parent Isolates v Entourage Resources mentioned:Dr. Rachel Knoxhttps://youtu.be/oJbOQ9P2NYQHoffman Processhttps://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/We would love to hear from you!  How has cannabis improved your leadership skills?Season 2 of the PeopleNova Podcast interviews folx that have. Want to share your story? Submit here https://bit.ly/PNHCpodcastWant to start your journey to improve executive function?Apply here https://bit.ly/StrategyPNHCJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com/pnhcnewsletter

Entrepreneur, Surgeon, Advocate. Dr. Eric Mitchell recounts the pharmacopeia legacy of cannabis as the treatment of choice for migraines. In fact, in the 1920's there were 41 different cannabis preparations. Today, there are innumerable options for personalized vitamins to improve your endocannabinoid system. Dr. Eric MitchellFounder, Vitamin CBDhttps://dailyvitamincbd.com/Topics we touch on:2009 Maine Compassionate Care UseTrifecta of economic forces lobbying prohibitionDr. Raphael Mechoulam chemistry and pharmacology of cannabinoids120 - 140 different cannabinoidsPioneers in cannabis research risking livelihoodDisruption in the face of public shameCitizen scientists supporting legalizationCBG-A cannabinoid of choice Successful alternatives to opioid crisis Resources mentioned:​​The Flow of Life: Keeping Your Dream Alivehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27117718-the-flow-of-lifePetition for Nobel Peace Prize - Dr. Raphael Mechoulam https://www.change.org/p/nobelforum-nobel-se-nobel-prize-for-raphael-mechoulam“Weed the People”https://www.weedthepeoplemovie.com/More from Dr. Eric Mitchellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZEkexDFBdVMgZ_HtYEpvLg/videosClinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Reconsideredhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5576607/We would love to hear from you!  How has cannabis improved your leadership skills?Season 2 of the PeopleNova Podcast interviews folx that have. Want to share your story? Submit here https://bit.ly/PNHCpodcastWant to start your journey to improve executive function?Apply here https://bit.ly/StrategyPNHCJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com/pnhcnewsletter

Need to cultivate patience while juggling multiple ventures? Hear how a serial entrepreneur uses cannabis to improve patience while juggling multiple stakeholders. Melissa Bloomfield, CEO Mel's Tree Eatshttps://www.instagram.com/mels_tree_eats/ Buds & Brushes Ja https://www.instagram.com/budsandbrushesja/Topics we touch on:Converting a hobby into a businessDisrupting a grey industry “Green Closet” vs Discreet UserEducation is key; every herb is different, every ECS is differentPeer pressure mindset unhelpful Set & Setting  Protect your energy as an entrepreneurHeart opening conversations Hold your boundaries Resources mentioned:Cannabiziac Universityhttps://www.cannabiziac.com/category/cannabiziac-university/Last Prisoner Project https://www.lastprisonerproject.org/National Suicide Prevention LifelineHours: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish.800-273-8255https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/A simple way to find your therapist of colorhttps://www.innopsych.com/Healing from your depressionhttps://thedepressionproject.com/We would love to hear from you!  How has cannabis improved your leadership skills?Season 2 of the PeopleNova Podcast interviews folx that have. Want to share your story? Submit here https://bit.ly/PNHCpodcastWant to start your journey to improve executive function?Apply here https://bit.ly/StrategyPNHCJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com/pnhcnewsletter

Creating new neural pathways is possible with focus, self-compassion, and a micro-dose of cannabis. Listen to a Female Founder share her journey creating a community around a stigmatized product. Elizabeth Becker Founder, HiBnB - 420 friendly rentalsHttps://www.hibnb.lifeTopics we touch on:This is what legal cannabis looks likeRoadmap to the future Heart opening conversations Canna-Tourism Stigma v StereotypeNeuroscienceMicro-dosing CannabisRecovering perfectionist Resources mentioned:Snoop & Martha commercialhttps://youtu.be/y8jAtLBF_LkStone Quarry Art Parkhttps://sqhap.org/Psycho-magical Experienceshttps://journal.burningman.org/2021/10/opinion/shenanigans/turn-your-life-into-art/Growth Mindset by Carol Dweckhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34403537-mindsetParadox of Choicehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10639.The_Paradox_of_ChoiceNeuroscience - neural pathways https://drjoedispenza.com/blogs/dr-joes-blog/you-have-to-believe-it-to-become-itLocoweed & Other Discoveries(parody of “Little Rascals” and “Reefer Madness”)https://youtu.be/hTu36O1-BXMWe would love to hear from you!  How has cannabis improved your leadership skills?Season 2 of the PeopleNova Podcast interviews folx that have. Want to share your story? Submit here https://bit.ly/PNHCpodcastWant to start your journey to improve executive function?Apply here https://bit.ly/StrategyPNHCJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com/pnhcnewsletter#EQviaECS #HealthIsWealth #CannabisAtWork #PeopleNova #HarmReduction #Mindset #Coach 

Mindfulness expert Rachel Jones-Wild shares her recipe on how to overcome a thick layer of “Stress Gravy” and it's Mind-Body connection. We hold space to distinguish between Mindfulness / Visualization / Meditation. Rachel Jones-Wildhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-jones-wild-86169378/Integrative Counsellor Mindfulness TrainerTopics we touch on:Mindfulness interventions Cycle of TransformationI'm here for this Be present with the painDistinguish Mindfulness / Visualization / MeditationMind-Body connection to stressAntidepressants dampens the joy“Stress Gravy” recipe Stop fighting with ourselves Where is the line from self-care to numbing?How to be kind to yourself? Allow others's superpowers to shine Resources mentioned:Mindful Therapieshttps://www.mindfultherapies.org.uk/Hoffman Processhttps://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/the-process/Creating Psychological Safety within Teams via Googlehttps://rework.withgoogle.com/blog/five-keys-to-a-successful-google-team/We would love to hear from you!  How has cannabis improved your leadership skills?Season 2 of the PeopleNova Podcast interviews folx that have. Want to share your story? Submit here https://bit.ly/PNHCpodcastWant to start your journey to improve executive function?Apply here https://bit.ly/StrategyPNHCJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com/pnhcnewsletter#EQviaECS #HealthIsWealth #CannabisAtWork #PeopleNova #HarmReduction #Mindset #Coach 

Cannabis Advocate Scheril Murray Powell discusses how to live our purpose through our work, help us shift our mindset about cannabis, and how we honor a 6,000 year legacy of cannabis. Scheril Murray Powell, Esq.https://www.linkedin.com/in/scheril-murray-powell-esq-5ab466/Cannabis, Agriculture, and Dietary Supplement Attorney/ConsultantAttorney, Doumar, Allsworth, et al.Business Development Manager- Cannabis Division, Creative Services, Inc. (CSI)Founder and President, Green Sustainable Strong, LLCFounder and President, Canna HeadhuntersFounder and President, Cannurban.comBoard Member, Friends of HempFounding Board Member, U.S. Hemp Building AssociationExecutive Producer- Terps In The CityTopics we touch on:Working in a career that aligns with ikigai Catalyst to join cannabis industrySustainable farmingXenophobic origins of propogandaRastafari - meditational useDistinguishing sacramental use from adult use Intentional use Shifting our mindset towards prohibitionResources mentioned:Patients Out of Timehttps://patientsoutoftime.com/The Happy Cannurban (THC)https://cannurban.com/“Grass Is Greener”https://www.netflix.com/title/80213712New Documentary 'Billie' Explores Mysteries Of Billie Holiday And Her Biographerhttps://www.npr.org/2020/12/03/940104383/new-documentary-billie-explores-mysteries-of-billie-holiday-and-her-biographerWe would love to hear from you!  How has cannabis improved your leadership skills?Season 2 of the PeopleNova Podcast interviews folx that have. Want to share your story? Submit here https://bit.ly/PNHCpodcastWant to start your journey to improve executive function?Apply here https://bit.ly/StrategyPNHCJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com/pnhcnewsletter#EQviaECS #HealthIsWealth #CannabisAtWork #PeopleNova #Cannabis #Educator #Mindset #Coach

Thrilled to be back in the studio recording season two for you all! This season we double down on the human side of business. We go super niche to ask our guests how cannabis improved their leadership skills. Let me point out the duality of this question. Yes, cannabis increases empathy, plenty of episodes discuss the science of cannabis. Another aspect is the unique legal issues cannabis businesses face and owners need to strengthen critical thinking skills, problem solving ability, and diplomacy amid various stakeholders. Many of our listeners are entrepreneurs, business owners, and individuals changing the world by building a future that doesn't exist today. Yet does stress, anxiety, and burnout distract us?You'll hear stories from real humans, living everyday life, and lessons we've learned along the way. Do we notice, appreciate, and amplify the magical moments? Mentors that inspire us. Business connections creating economic independence. Laughter forming human connections.Why cannabis? There is a third option where supplementing our wellness with Intentional Use that helps us be the best version of ourselves. Using cannabis with Intention fills the void between Medical Use and Adult Use; the binary options legalization created. Intentions vary per person - increase creativity, increase self compassion, or increase executive function.Season 2 we go on record discussing the science of cannabis, emotional intelligence, and neuroscience. As I like to say “EQ via ECS” stick around! 

There were so many amazing moments during season 1 of the PeopleNova Podcast. We decided to recap the season sharing my favorite quote from Darren Walker and a few responses to my favorite question: What is your favorite art? All along the season we discussed empathy, growth mindset, superpowers, and many more amazing conversations. Darren Walker said: “Without art there is no empathy. Without empathy there is no justice.” Next season will continue to have art, empathy, and justice. With so many artistic expressions, you are bound to find a piece of art that impacts your life the most. I would love to hear what that is for you. Write in the comments, leave it in your review, or find PeopleNova on social media. Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear my favorite art.“By Any Means Necessary Memorial” by Mr. Binghttps://www.blackartdepot.com/products/by-any-means-necessary-memorial-by-mr-bingHanging Fire (Suspected Arson)https://www.icaboston.org/art/cornelia-parker/hanging-fire-suspected-arsonThe Legacy Museum https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/museumKeep Pride Alive: LGBTQI+ Artists to Support in 2020 (and beyond)https://medium.com/@pamelaonanarosario/keep-pride-alive-lgbtqi-artists-to-support-in-2020-and-beyond-4bb7c73a4848Salvador Dali https://thedali.org/about-the-museum/timeline/Ariel Matissehttp://www.arielmatisse.com/Artisan’s Asylumhttps://artisansasylum.com/“Won’t you be my neighbor”https://www.focusfeatures.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/“The Mask You Live In”http://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in-film/Boston Ballethttps://www.bostonballet.org/home.aspx“Love”https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/09/milov-wireframe-sculpture/House of Enlightenmenthttps://www.instagram.com/houseofenlightenment2017/Rayactivationhttps://www.instagram.com/rayactivation2018/“A young boy making a birthday wish, Hoping that dreams come true.” CG Paintshttps://www.instagram.com/cg_paints/Mega Cakehttps://www.instagram.com/piece_of_cake_productions/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.comJoin the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

We have a special addition to the show notes for today’s PeopleNova Podcast episode. As you know by now, we ask every guest to share their favorite art. One of my favorite questions to ask! It stems from a quote by Darren Walker: “Without art there is no empathy. Without empathy there is no justice.” And we all know empathy is an essential part of leadership and building organization culture. Today’s guest shares his favorite art in the episode and a sample included in the show notes. Make sure to check it out.Let’s dive into the conversation with Startup Advocate, Suchit Jain. Suchit Jain Startup Advocatehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suchitjain/https://twitter.com/suchitjainTopics we touch on:Startup advocateBuild company culturePassion and EmpathyInvention v InnovationFall in love with the problem Listen for understandingImposter syndromeCreate future conditions for successDifference between discussion and argument=========================Life on our palm I am smiling on this life journey with you by my side,Sailing through the headwinds and enjoying the sunshine!Adding three more sailors along the wayThey are adventurous, never a dull dayThe sea may be rough and the storms may come,I promise we will be together and fight as oneAfter every passing storm the sea is always calm,Let’s enjoy these moments for life is already on our palm! by Suchit Jain=========================We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Welcome to the PeopleNova Podcast, my name is Rachel O’Neil. I coach leaders to shift their mindset towards success. And on today’s episode our guest shares a few practical steps she took to intentionally align career goals and build her personality into her profession. She did it, and so can you! We chat about how to push through the fear preventing you from taking the first step. Spoiler alert: remember to surround yourself with supportive people that nourish your joy.Let’s jump into the conversation with the extraordinary Nidhi Kumar. Nidhi Kumar https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumarnidhi/Topics we touch on:Be the best version of myselfFind colleagues that model the behavior No need to emulate perfection. Rewire behavior to incorporate authentic relatabilityPractice uncomfortable conversations Have transparent conversation with teamSelf awareness in the momentResources mentioned:Real Colors https://realcolors.org/Noomhttps://www.noom.com/#/The Mask You Live Inhttps://everforwardclub.org/millionmaskmovementWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Shift your mindset, shift your trajectory. Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we chat with a Boston native about his path to shifting his trajectory. Kevin Thai started as an educator then followed his passion to become an Executive Portrait Photographer running his own business. Kevin and I chat about striving towards progress not perfection. As many of you know I’m a recovering perfectionist. Perhaps you also feel the pang of perfectionism once in a while. Kevin shares a few suggestions on how to ask for help - yes, something that is hard for many of us. Let’s jump into the conversation with Kevin Thai. Kevin ThaiThree Circles Studiohttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinthai/https://threecirclesstudio.com/https://www.instagram.com/threecirclesstudio/Topics we touch on:Progress not perfectionAsking for helpUnderstand how people want to show up in lifeEntrepreneurial mindsetFear of vulnerabilityConnecting resources to next generationComic books reflect the culture of a societyPhotography is about getting to know peopleExecutive portraitsResources mentioned:Duplessy Foundationhttps://duplessy.org/SCORE Bostonhttps://boston.score.org/Venture Cafehttps://venturecafecambridge.org/Vanessa Van Edwardshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_Van_EdwardsRoxbury Innovation Centerhttps://roxburyinnovationcenter.org/SLR Lounge Workshophttps://www.slrloungeworkshops.com/Headshot Crewhttps://headshotcrew.com/Headshot Hot Saucehttps://headshothotsauce.com/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we bring our humanity to work with us. Many of our listeners are scaling businesses. Today’s episode helps you nurture human centered workplaces. Research indicates companies that invest in the success of employees outperform. Let’s bring the research off the page and into action. With today’s guest, Ashley Kirsner, we discuss techniques based in psychological research to help people interact more genuinely and feel more connected to each other in their daily lives. Ashley Kirsner, FounderSkip The Small Talkhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-kirsner-64a36250/https://www.skipthesmalltalk.org/https://www.instagram.com/skipthesmalltalk/Topics we touch onHow to share feelings that help you feel more connected and seen Ring Theory - find support in a bigger ring Counter feelings of lonely at the topStrategies to navigate power imbalance Human centered organizations Interviewing questions and interstitial responsesWalk talk match - actions aligned with valuesBusinesses are made of humansCommunicate feelings while discussing containment strategiesWork is not our identitySelf compassion Resources mentionedRing Theoryhttps://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-xpm-2013-apr-07-la-oe-0407-silk-ring-theory-20130407-story.htmlBurnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cyclehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42397849-burnoutSocial Emotional Learninghttps://casel.org/“Won’t you be my neighbor”https://www.focusfeatures.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we have a loving conversation about the soul to soul work it takes to connect with self and others. Yes, love. Love is being truthful and honest. First with ourselves. How do we cultivate self-love? How do we replenish our inner cup of joy? Next with others. How do we cultivate love for others? How do we earn consent for important conversations? We discuss a few pragmatic approaches to these and other topics with Adriane Jefferson, Culture and Arts thought leader. Let’s get started! Adriane JeffersonArts, Culture and Tourism, CIty of New Havenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adriane-jefferson-a3484319/https://www.newhavenct.gov/arts/default.htmTopics we touch onView people through a lens of empathy Revelations happen at different times for different peoplePragmatically - what does self love look like?Approach anti racism from a place of internalized heart work People uphold systemsLove is being truthful and honestCulture is broader than the artsSelf work takes accountabilityDecolonizing grant application & fundingConsent - are we all opting in to what’s happeningResources mentionedMillion Mask Movement - Ashanti Branchhttps://everforwardclub.org/millionmaskmovement“Cry like a Man” Jason Wilsonhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/41110784-cry-like-a-man“Critical Love” Dr. Yolanda Sealey-Ruizhttps://www.yolandasealeyruiz.com/Arts Administrators of Color Networkhttps://aacnetwork.org/“By Any Means Necessary Memorial” by Mr. Binghttps://www.blackartdepot.com/products/by-any-means-necessary-memorial-by-mr-bingThe Legacy Museum https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/museumBonus: “Love is the Way” by Bishop Michael Curryhttps://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/52837614We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Welcome back to the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil. We had an unprecedented start to 2021 speaking of “black swan” events. Today’s episode is part 2 where we continue our conversation with the amazing Donnie Bedney. This two-part conversation started with acknowledging the “black swan” moment of history we are living through. Now we go further with a discussion of intentionally honing your superpower. Because being you is your greatest superpower. Okay, here we go folx! Donnie Bedney, Culture Transformation Experthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldbedneyiii/https://twitter.com/DonnieBedneyTopics we touch onTeam dynamicsSelf fulfilling prophecyAuthentic selfCompartmentalize Invest in yourself as you are growingIntentionalityDon’t burst like a pipe“Try” does not existMove out of comfort zoneEffectiveness v efficiency Resources mentionedArt of Burning Manhttps://mymodernmet.com/burning-man-art-ted-talk-nora-atkinson/Behavioral economicshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_economicsWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Folx this conversation was so incredible that we had to break it into two parts. This is the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil. Today in Part 1 we discuss how the pandemic is creating a never before seen event in our lives. We are acutely aware of this “black swan” event as we live it every day. Deeply understanding the lasting impact to business and the human side of business while we live it is a tremendous learning moment. Let’s get this started with our guest, an extraordinary human, Donnie Bedney. I promise, you won't want to miss part 2, releasing January 2021.Donnie Bedney, Culture Transformation Experthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldbedneyiii/https://twitter.com/DonnieBedneyTopics we touch onDriving change through peopleAttach yourself to a mission or purposePeople live out the mission of an organizationCreate opportunitiesRemove societal pressureAccelerate rate of failure“Hire slow” is relationship buildingAttract your tribeResources mentionedLean Six Sigmahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lean_Six_SigmaBlack Swan eventhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_swan_theoryWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Hello everyone! I’m Rachel O’Neil and this is the PeopleNova Podcast. Question. How do you create the maximum opportunity for innovation? Focus on the people, of course! People are the most rewarding aspect of running any business. And the most challenging. There is no script when it comes to people or scaling a venture. There is no correct answer. We all make decisions with imperfect information. We all are improvising as life unfolds before us. Listen to our improvised conversation with Kevin Oye as we chat about Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Leadership. Kevin Oye, Tufts Gordon Institutehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-oye-209165/https://gordon.tufts.edu/people/leadershipTopics we touch onEmpathy is built on trustGrowth mindsetArt of LeadershipTransformative impressionLearn to make mistakesListening for understandingResources mentionedCognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapyGrowth Mindset by Carol Dweckhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34403537-mindset“The Social Dilemma”https://www.thesocialdilemma.com/“The Unknown Craftsman” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1105345.The_Unknown_CraftsmanWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Today’s episode of the PeopleNova Podcast we talk about being lucky. Well, we discuss how luck isn’t about waiting for the fancy car to magically appear in the driveway. We talk about the interconnectedness of data points, visualizing what success looks like, and building an intentional network of connections. Not for ulterior motives. Simply to surround ourselves with the type of life we want to lead. We are the narrators for our own life. Why would you let someone else script your life? Let’s listen to a fascinating conversation with Angel Silvestrini and understand how not to compromise on the important aspects of our life and work. Angel Silvestrini Latinx Legalhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ajsilvestrini/https://www.latinxlegal.com/https://www.facebook.com/latinxlegalTopics we touch onHave the future point discussion early Identify principles and cherished aspects Introspective look at goalsDon’t compromise on the important partsShed the people that don’t align with your valuesChoicefully living valuesDoing what you love doesn’t feel like work Hard work but not soul crushing work People process things differentlyCommunication is different for everyone Draw the connecting points Visualize what you want to create in the worldResources mentionedTechqueria https://techqueria.org/“Good to Great” by Jim Collinshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76865.Good_to_Great36 questions to fall in Wealth https://forms.gle/6wNdc3TPaAufrJMs7“My Beloved World” by Sonia Sotomayorhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13642929-my-beloved-worldResilient Coders http://www.resilientcoders.org/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Welcome back to the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil. I thoroughly enjoyed today’s discussion exploring my favorite approach to shifting mindsets with clients: reframe from depleting resources to investing capital. Humans are the most important capital supporting your business. Hence, Human Capital. Regenerative businesses invest in its Human Capital, distribute power when making decisions, and intentionally incorporate stakeholder voices. Sounds like the kind of business that you want to be a part of, huh? I totally agree! Let’s listen to the discussion with Aliana Pineiro to figure out how to create the type of business that regenerates the economy. Aliana PineiroBoston Impact Initiative https://www.linkedin.com/in/alianapineiro/https://bostonimpact.org/https://www.instagram.com/bosimpact/Topics we touch onInvest integrated capital into regenerative businessesEconomic justice within the communityExtractive thinking lead us to the inequality crisisRestorative investmentsHow is power distributed within the organization?Intentional reflection of how to incorporate community voiceRelational connected aspect of businessResources mentioned:BII Businesses You Should Buy Fromhttps://bostonimpact.org/bii-holiday2020/Forging a post-COVID economy with Nature as our guidehttps://theperformancetheatre.com/conversation/forging-post-covid-economy-nature-our-guidePower Up 3.0 Summit - Amplify Latinxhttps://amplifylatinx.co/Boston Globe Spotlighthttps://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/boston-racism-image-reality/Color of Wealth in Boston; median net worth (Table 9)https://www.bostonfed.org/-/media/Documents/color-of-wealth/color-of-wealth.pdfBlack owned Businesshttps://www.theblackownedbusiness.org/aboutPoll: Most Small Businesses In Mass. Have Lost At Least 25% Of Their Incomehttps://www.wbur.org/bostonomix/2020/07/23/poll-massachusetts-small-businesses-revenue-loses-closuresWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Have you visited a Financial Therapist before? This week’s episode of the PeopleNova Podcast we chat with the first one I ever met. We know that most humans have an emotional relationship to money. We know which of our friends calculates their dinner bill to the exact amount. We know which family member is always keeping up with the Joneses. The fascinating part of our conversation is how pure economic models never took into account the human brain making money decisions. Join this week’s episode to chat about how to grow Black prosperity with our guest, George Blount. Dr. George Blount Founder, nBalance Financialhttps://www.nbalancefinancial.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgemblount/https://www.instagram.com/nbalancefinancial/Topics we touch onEmotional relationship to moneyAsking for help Blueprint exists for inclusive economyResiliencyPeople drive the economyPsychology overlaid with economicsResources mentioned:Black Wall Streethttps://youtu.be/nc7lXBL9mngFreedmen’s Bureauhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedmen%27s_BureauGreenwood Districthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwood_District,_TulsaYes to the Mess: Surprising Leadership Lessons from Jazzhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19007111-yes-to-the-messWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

What if it’s not about choosing our battles? What if it’s about something else? Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we chat about that “something else”. Perhaps it’s about choosing how to manage de-energizing conversations. We chat with a Female Founder building a technology platform while not losing sight of the deeply human interaction. We formulate a recipe for navigating discussions that drain our energy level and how to recoup that energy so our leadership has a positive ripple effect. Let’s tune in to the conversation with Thuli Hlongwane.Thuli HlongwaneFounder, Prim-Uhttps://prim-u.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/prim-u/https://www.instagram.com/prim_uapp/Topics we touch onPeople are not algorithmsSelf care before serving othersGenuine selfOpportunity despite uncertaintyPrepare for discussions that drain energy levelHuman need connection Community supportImposter syndrome Listening Choose how to respondEveryone has an origin storyWe are all learningTrue and honest to oneselfResources mentionedRipple effecthttps://youtu.be/ZpUrBDQwrnYSerenity Prayerhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serenity_PrayerHow the 5 Fingers Got Their Nameshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/74308/how-5-fingers-got-their-namesDiversity, Inclusion And How To Dress For The Uphill Battle At Work, With CEO And Model Aaron Waltonhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/shanesnow/2019/04/30/diversity-inclusion-and-how-to-dress-for-the-uphill-battle-at-work-with-ceo-and-model-aaron-walton/#6859bda55375We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

I’m dedicating this episode to all my fellow recovering perfectionists. Welcome to the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil. If you’ve been listening along, I frequently mention that I am a recovering perfectionist. Often we forget to determine: Are we doing it for the achievement or because it brings us joy? We have such an energizing conversation with today’s guest to sort out this question. We chat about the steps to move towards joy in our work and life despite quarantine. We extensively discuss the importance of mental wellness. We learn about a new art medium that embraces flaws and imperfections to create beauty with our guest Lesa Moloi. Palesa Moloi Co-Founder, ParkUpphttps://parkupp.co.za/https://www.linkedin.com/in/palesa-m-39604b146/https://www.instagram.com/_parkupp/Topics we touch onTeam hackingEmotional intelligenceMental wellnessGrief is part of the processMinimize de-energizing situationsWork that brings you joyFounder leadership skillsAvoid hiring mistakesCare, love, and supportPlayful learningLet go of the outcomeGrowing withinResources mentionedParable of the drowning manhttps://www.habitsforwellbeing.com/are-our-expectations-blocking-us/Cognitive Behavioral Therapyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cognitive_behavioral_therapyHoffman Institute https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/Growth Mindset by Carol Dweckhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34403537-mindsetKintsugi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kintsugi“Sheltering in Place? Try Growing in Place”https://medium.com/beyond-burning-man/sheltering-in-place-try-growing-in-place-cbd69fc73304Bonus: Chris Rock discusses his mental wellness regime with Trevor Noahhttps://youtu.be/S7qv54yWVBMWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Today’s episode of the PeopleNova Podcast we are chatting with a business strategist focused on serving Black career professionals. We discuss DIY employment strategies for founders building amazing cultures. We also share gems for candidates evaluating their professional priorities. Bonus: we share a quick tip for gap analysis - how to tell if the company lives its espoused values? Double Bonus: we are inspired by our guest’s favorite art to help us maintain integrity.Let’s jump into the conversation with Charlene Chinn.Charlene Chinn, Career Coach & Business Strategist925 Consultinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/charlenechinn/https://www.instagram.com/925consulting/http://ninetofiveconsulting.com/Topics we touch onPeople drive the success of the businessDIY employment strategyGap analysisChoiceful career decisionsInterviewing curiosity Values in practiceProfessional priorities Manifest goals Resources mentionedMA Conference for Womenhttps://www.maconferenceforwomen.org/“At the Gardner Museum, Jill Scott, Paloma Valenzuela, and Oompa Discuss Artistic Integrity”https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2019/10/8/artistic-integrity-isg/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Today’s episode builds on the parable of the golden egg. What is the wealth you are building? How are you planning ahead? Welcome to the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil and we venture into business contingency planning with today’s guest. Many of our listeners are founders and entrepreneurs. As you are rapidly growing your business, how are you protecting the wealth you are creating?Protecting generational wealth can seem overwhelming and complex. However, there are a couple frameworks that help us unpack this complex system. Put together a set of plans that can direct our intentions and influence how we make decisions going forward. So let’s jump into the conversation with Laura French.Laura French French Law Group LLC http://frenchlawgroup.com/https://www.instagram.com/frenchlawgroup/https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurafrenchlaw/The Mom Lawyerhttps://www.themomlawyer.com/Topics we touch onEmotional vocabularyEstate planning is an act of loveBusiness Contingency PlanningAvoid crisis decision makingTips for maintaining work boundaries in quarantineGrowth mindset Resources mentionedThe power of vulnerability by Brené Brownhttps://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7oVocabulary of emotions https://positivepsychology.com/emotion-wheel/Parable of the Golden Egghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Goose_that_Laid_the_Golden_EggsWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

I was blown away, several times, by the conversation with our next guest. Today on the PeopleNova Podcast we discuss the intentionality of building a community for success. How do you surround yourself with supportive individuals? Where do you get your energy? What drains your energy? How do you improve interactions? How do you hold boundaries? B Brown and I chat about how we teach people how to treat us. Stay tuned! B Brown https://sheisbbrown.com/https://www.instagram.com/sheisbbrown/Topics we touch on:Empathy Holding boundariesBuild relationshipsHow “no” is healthyMindfulness & Intentionality Self awarenessResources mentioned:Nightcap with B. Brownhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtk19FQslRnybCx8Cj2fYLwThe power of vulnerability by Brené Brownhttps://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7oGrowth Mindset by Carol Dweckhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34403537-mindsetWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Hello listeners, welcome back to the PeopleNova Podcast, my name is Rachel O’Neil. Today we discuss large and impersonal political, corporate, or social structures regarded as intractably indivisible and uniform. Better known as: monoliths. These monolith structures are composed of humans. Humans, time and again, demonstrate the ability to shift thinking and collectively work together to challenge the status quo. Similar to how your startup disrupts the insurance industry, or transportation industry, or status quo of an entrenched industry. Let’s listen in as we chat with Quiana Agbai.Quiana Agbai, Trifecta Media Grouphttps://trifectamediagroup.com/https://www.instagram.com/trifectamediagroupnyc/https://www.linkedin.com/company/trifecta-media-group/Beyond Blackout Tuesday: Starting Your Lifelong Anti-Racism Journeyhttps://mom2.com/anti-racism-resources/Topics we touch onHumans pushing for changeBeauty of asynchronous workHashtag ActivismParadox of choiceEquity is not a zero sum gameMarketing strategy for Small BusinessResources mentioned: Boston Globe Spotlighthttps://apps.bostonglobe.com/spotlight/boston-racism-image-reality/Color of Wealth in Boston; median net worth (Table 9)https://www.bostonfed.org/-/media/Documents/color-of-wealth/color-of-wealth.pdfKabs Familyhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Mf1FlTi-UWgT_k9uNOcrABlack Joy - Thaddeus Mileshttps://blackjoy.blog/Harlem Lovebirdshttps://www.harlemlovebirds.com/Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black ManEpisode with Chip & Joanna Gaineshttps://youtu.be/xfo1XJDJKSUWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Are you looking to make money in a high integrity way? If so, stay tuned! Welcome to the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil and today’s guest is one of a kind. We chat about emerging entrepreneurs and creative entrepreneurs in North America, Latin America, Africa, and Europe. Our guest specifically helps two areas: sales strategy and sales process.We take a small detour to discuss logos, ethos, and pathos. Another detour to discuss our guest’s favorite art. And we round out the conversation with strategies for keeping human to human connection despite quarantine. Let’s jump into the conversation with Derrick Duplessy. Derrick Duplessy, The Duplessy Foundationhttps://duplessy.org/https://www.instagram.com/duplessyfoundation/https://www.linkedin.com/company/duplessy-foundation/Topics we touch on:Sales strategy & Sales processLogos, ethos, and pathosArt of storytellingArtist & Creative EntrepreneursGrowth mindset Checking for understandingBuilding in a feedback loopResourced mentionedThe Wonder Woman Project https://www.thewonderwomenproject.org/Zainab Sumuhttps://www.zainabsumu.com/Growth Mindset by Carol Dweckhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34403537-mindsetMen, Women, and Worthiness: The Experience of Shame and the Power of Being Enoughhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15894631-men-women-and-worthinessWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Welcome back to the PeopleNova Podcast, I’m Rachel O’Neil and today we are discussing Fear. What is fear? Fear is a strong emotion, a physiological response originating in the amygdala. Fear aids in triggering the fight or flight response when perceiving physical threats. Think about the hunter gatherer being confronted with a lion. What else is fear? F.E.A.R could be False Evidence Appearing Real. We can choose to believe False Evidence. Or we can choose to not believe the self talk swirling in our brain. We can short circuit the looping negative self talk, push through fear, and reframe rejection as a learning opportunity. What can I learn from this situation? What did I learn from this situation?Today on the podcast we are chatting with the Founder of a business that teaches Real Estate Investing to Black and Brown youth. We touch on a few strategies to build wealth. We chat about artistic and creative expressions. We discuss the courage to be fearless with Pamela Rosario Perez. Pamela Rosario Perez, Founder, Rocena Real Estate Strategieshttp://www.rocenarealestate.com/https://www.instagram.com/rocenarealestate/https://www.linkedin.com/company/rocena-real-estate-strategies/Topics we touch on:Incremental improvements are progressCuriosity is a great thing! Don’t limit your passion to known job titles Prioritize joy - protect your cup of joyPossibility of “Yes” is so much strongerResources mentioned:Rich Dad, Poor Dadhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/69571.Rich_Dad_Poor_DadRedefining the American Dream: How to Think Big and Grow Richhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22586479-redefining-the-american-dreamArtisan’s Asylumhttps://artisansasylum.com/Keep Pride Alive: LGBTQI+ Artists to Support in 2020 (and beyond)https://medium.com/@pamelaonanarosario/keep-pride-alive-lgbtqi-artists-to-support-in-2020-and-beyond-4bb7c73a4848Favorite art:Salvador Dali https://thedali.org/about-the-museum/timeline/Ariel Matissehttp://www.arielmatisse.com/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

What is the PeopleNova Podcast? Our podcast is about the human side of business, the blur between personal and professional life, the relationships we nurture, and our own self awareness. Why should you listen? Because you’re trying to be your best self while scaling a high impact, high growth startup and/or you believe organization culture is your most important strategic advantage.We measure our podcast’s success by the depth of relationship with you, our listeners. We’re curious about you. What did you learn from listening to our guests? What perspective was new for you? What did you incorporate into your leadership? Did you discover a new favorite art, artist, or medium a guest shared? We want to hear from you. Comment in our YouTube channel. Email us a voice memo question so we can answer in a future episode. Reach out to us on your favorite social media channel. Share your thoughts! We are excited to build this community of podcast listeners and leaders looking for insights into how entrepreneurs lead with empathy, how to embed learning into organization culture, and how to honor the most valuable Human Capital in your company. Our podcast is a short 45 minutes where we interview amazing humans that are accessible to you and I; not out of reach influencers. Genuine human leaders that are modeling the Human to Human aspect of scaling a company. Imperfect humans that are courageously sharing their journey for us to learn from. Click the first episode to get started!

So glad to see you back! Have we got a show for you. We are going to nerd out on Macro Communities, Organization Culture, and Art. All of my favorite topics! You know by now we blur our personal and professional life, Today’s guest on the PeopleNova Podcast is a prime example. We met socially, realized we both participate at Burning Man, and have different skill sets yet nerd out about organization culture.Stick around because we are going to discuss mission driven organizations, just like yours, while chatting with Victoria Mitchell. A Business Operations Expert putting stellar systems in place.Topics we touch on:Mission driven organizationsHumans want to feel their work mattersWe hold others to our own value systemSeries of exchanges we agree to makeConstraints force creativityPrescriptive - how to do the stepsDescriptive - describes the thingVictoria’s favorite art:“Migration” by Arbelio Fontes Rodriguez@exodoscubanartisthttps://www.instagram.com/exodoscubanartist/?hl=enHavana, CubaPhoto circa 2015We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Welcome back for another fascinating conversation. Today’s episode of the PeopleNova Podcast is resource rich so you’ll want to circle back to the show notes for all the links to topics we touch on.We chat about strategies, sub-strategies, and decision making. Do you struggle to make decisions? Are there too many variables? Does a blank slate inspire or frighten you? Would you be happy with your choice? Or would you burst into tears? We will sort these out together during our chat with Kaamil El Reyess, a Tech Product Manager, who helps companies answer fundamental questions such as: which products to grow, or which technology to acquire, etc. Stay tuned!Topics we touch on:Try to solve one thing at a timeDon’t try to boil the ocean Paradox of ChoiceRecovering perfectionistExpectation setting Resources mentioned:Paradox of Choicehttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10639.The_Paradox_of_ChoiceGrowth Mindset by Carol Dweckhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34403537-mindset“Unfuck yourself” bookhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50542065-unfuck-yourselfAmazon 14 Leadership Principles https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/the-14-amazon-leadership-principles-that-can-lead-you-your-business-to-tremendous-success.htmlWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Hello listeners, thank you for joining us today. I’m very excited for today’s discussion. Today’s guest on the PeopleNova Podcast is a Brandographer running a very successful firm with 20+ years executive leadership in marketing, branding, and communication. She and I are similar in that we both work with high impact, high growth organizations both in Boston and Globally. Also, we are chatting about her solution for bootcamp or college graduates entering the workforce in the age of corona. So if you are a graduate, you’ll want to listen. If you know a graduate, send them this episode. If you know someone who knows someone who is about to enter the workforce, send them this episode. And now, the one, the only, the amazing Jodi Tatiana Charles. Topics we touch on:Taking your business GlobalPeople are peopleDignified at workHuman aspect of the companyFirst generation U.S. entrepreneurSurround yourself with supportive peopleResources mentioned:Student Branding Sessionhttps://www.lcgbrands.com/studentsWe would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Hello listeners, thank you for joining us today. A colleague turned very dear friend is joining our discussion. Today’s guest on the PeopleNova Podcast put emotionally intelligent leadership practices to work for her in the mid-90s before it was a buzzword. Demonstrating emotions have a place at work when channeled with intention. Stick around because we are going to cover that and more while chatting with Jessica Harrison. An IP Attorney who helps startups turn thoughts into things. Topics we touch on:Everything we do has a relationship involvedLife, Work, and Adventures in betweenEmotional IntelligencePracticing EmpathyLeaning in to the human sideSelf awarenessHumanity is interconnectedResources mentioned:Name your own color https://colornames.org/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com

Welcome to the PeopleNova Podcast, my name is Rachel O’Neil. Today’s episode we chat about the human side of business, the blur between personal and professional life, the relationships we nurture, and our own self awareness.Wondering how to build courage within oneself? Wondering how to create a healthy culture? Wondering how to support social emotional humans? Wondering how to build authentic trusting relationships with colleagues? Where do we learn the foundational skills of teamwork, problem solving, or collaboration? Tune in and learn the underpinnings of Emotional Intelligence. We are chatting today with a Social Emotional Learning Expert based in Boston, Shaunda Lewis. Topics we touch on:Authentic trusting relationshipsEmotional intelligenceSocial emotional human beingsBring your whole self to workAdult learningProblem solvingTeamworkCollaborationResilience Resources mentioned:CASEL is committed to advancing equity and excellence in education through social and emotional learning. https://casel.org/“This too shall pass” parablehttps://coaching-journey.com/coaching-story-this-too-shall-pass/We would love to hear from you! Send us your questions about organization culture, leadership development, or shifting your mindset. We will answer in future episodes of the podcast. We also welcome your suggestions for a guest. podcast@peoplenovahc.com Join the PeopleNova Human Capital mailing listhttps://www.peoplenovahc.com