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In this episode, I speak with Oscar Hedaya, founder of Space, about how smart safes are redefining home security through modern technology. We explore Oscar's entrepreneurial journey and how his experiences led to rethinking a traditionally overlooked household product for today's connected lifestyles. Our conversation highlights the innovative features of the Space smart safe, including a touchscreen interface, motion detection, app connectivity, and the PanicPin emergency alert system. Oscar explains why consumer expectations have shifted toward app-integrated devices and why usability must remain front and center, even as products become more advanced. We also discuss the realities of building and
Dr. Julie Chung, Co-Founder of T3 helped create the premium hair-tools category, transforming $30 drugstore hair dryers into design-driven beauty essentials. T3 became the first electric tool ever sold at Sephora and remains one of its longest-standing brands — all without outside funding. We get into category creation, product development, competition, and how Julie built a multi-million-dollar brand while practicing medicine. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews Marques Ogden. In this engaging conversation, Sandee Sgarlata interviews former NFL player Marques Ogden, who shares his journey from professional football to business success. They discuss the challenges athletes face when transitioning to life after sports, the importance of consistency and discipline, and the mental strategies needed for high performance. Ogden emphasizes the significance of authenticity and continuous learning in both personal and professional growth, providing valuable insights for aspiring leaders and athletes alike.Guest Bio:Growing up in a single parent home with a father that inspired perseverance and fairness, Marques Ogden learned how to define his values and set goals. Ogden attended Howard University from 1998-2002 where he played Division I football. He then followed his dream and his brother Jonathan's footsteps, eventually getting drafted into the NFL in 2003. Overall, he played for 5 years as an offensive lineman with the Titans, Bills, Ravens and Jaguars. Even during the off season, Ogden helped train football players in Europe, both physically and mentally.Takeaways:Football teaches valuable life lessons.Transitioning from sports to business can be challenging.Many athletes struggle with identity after their careers end.Consistency and discipline are crucial for success.Mental strategies help overcome self-criticism.Adversity can lead to personal growth and resilience.Authenticity is key to effective leadership.Planning is essential, but flexibility is vital.You can learn from every experience in life.Owning your story empowers you to move forward.Connect with Marques:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarquesOgdenSpeaker/Website: https://marquesogden.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquesogden/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquesogden/Connect with Sandee: Website: www.sandeesgarlata.comPodcast: www.happinesssolved.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/coachsandeesgarlataTwitter: www.twitter.com/sandeesgarlataInstagram: www.instagram.com/coachsandeesgarlata Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What if the solution to our energy challenges isn't building more—but applying new thinking to the grid we've already got? This week, Molly talks to Quinn Nakayama, the senior director at PG&E's Grid Research Innovation and Development, also known as GRID, division. (Clever, right?)After years of controversy over wildfires that led to the utility's eventual bankruptcy, PG&E is moving forward with dedicated R&D, pitch competitions, and monetary investment to figure out how to use new technologies to meet growing demand without compromising California's clean energy goals.We cover:The massive energy demands from data centers and electrificationInnovative strategies to manage load growth without building massive infrastructureHow electric vehicles and smart charging can actually reduce electricity ratesCalifornia's unique challenge of meeting net-zero goals while supporting economic growthCreative solutions like using data center backup generators as temporary grid supportIn upcoming episodes, we'll talk with some of the startups PG&E has identified as particularly promising reinvention partners!Links:PG&E's GRID initiative: https://www.pge.com/en/about/pge-systems/research-and-development.html?vnt=innovationAll episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show:https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Visit our sponsor, Climatize, and get $50 in investment credits when you create a profile! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1048: What if the hiring process wasn't broken—but reimagined? Anthony Moisant, Chief Information Officer and Chief Security Officer at Indeed, details how his teams are building trusted systems, tackling AI bias, and leveraging background agents and AI sourcing to solve the “black hole” of hiring. He also reflects on the importance of early-career talent, skill-based hiring, and the balance of self-learning and leadership-led growth. The conversation covers: Why trust is foundational to AI innovation at Indeed How “invite to apply” transforms the candidate experience The future of work through agentic systems and AI sourcing Balancing self-driven learning with leadership-created space
At the end of 2024, multiple 6-figure spiritual business coach Nora Virginia had a $90K launch, birthed a baby and then went on maternity leave. After 4 months of newborn baby bliss (her words!), returning to her business felt...a lottttttt harder than she thought it would. She felt like the rug had been pulled out from under her.In this episode, you'll hear how Nora went from closing down a multiple 6-figure offer & losing her mojo to a 33K WEEK (for a brand new offer) and the story of how she reinvented her business after becoming a mama.You'll hear:what identity work actually is and why 'act as if' + future self meditations aren't enough to create real changehow having her first baby and motherhood led to her biggest business pivot yet (+ navigating the void)the decision that looked "crazy" from the outside but created instant relief inside her body (& insane results)the money piece no one wants to admit: how fear of not making money can keep you stuck in a business model you've outgrownhow she grew her podcast to become a top 2.5% podcast organically and what we can all learn from her Check out Nora's podcast Glow Up to Blow Up here!Follow her journey as she reinvents her business as a CEO-mama on Instagram here.& for a limited time, Nora is opening up 1:1 intensives--send her a DM to learn more!
Many accomplished leaders reach a moment where the career that once defined them suddenly falls away—through a layoff, an exit, or a quiet inner knowing that it's time for something more. What follows can feel disorienting, humbling, and deeply personal. In this episode, Janet Ioli and Jack Calhoun explore what happens when a professional identity dissolves and how to rebuild a meaningful next chapter rooted in wisdom, not ego.Jack Calhoun is a former wealth management partner turned founder of Encore Career Lab. Drawing from lived experience and years of working with career-invested professionals, Jack shares why traditional retirement thinking no longer works and how our later years can become a powerful season of contribution, fulfillment, and reinvention.In this episode:✅ Why leaving a long career can trigger an unexpected identity crisis✅ The difference between fluid intelligence and crystallized intelligence✅ How achievement culture shapes our sense of worth from childhood✅ What an encore career really is✅ How to find purpose, structure, and income in your next chapter✅ Why community and connection are essential during reinventionConnect with Jack:https://www.encorecareerlab.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-calhoun-encore Resources:David Brooks' Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/david_brooks_the_lies_our_culture_tells_us_about_what_matters_and_a_better_way_to_live From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks: https://www.amazon.com/Strength-Finding-Success-Happiness-Purpose/dp/B09T3TZ3GR About Janet Ioli:Janet Ioli is a globally recognized executive advisor, coach, and leadership expert with over 25 years of experience developing leaders in Fortune 100 companies and global organizations.She created The Inner Edge—a framework, a movement, and a message that flips leadership from mere success performance to presence; from ego to soul. Through her keynotes, podcast, and programs, Janet helps high-achievers find the one thing that changes everything: the mastery within.Her approach redefines leadership presence—not as polish or tactics, but as the inner steadiness people feel from you and the positive imprint you leave on individuals and organizations.Chapters 00:00:00 Identity Beyond Titles00:07:05 Achievement Conditioning00:09:31 Wisdom Over Hustle00:19:03 Designing Encore Work00:26:59 Finding Meaning and PurposeConnect with Janet Ioli:Website: janetioli.comLinkedin: Janet IoliInstagram: @leadershipcoachjanetIf you want to become more grounded, confident, and aligned with your deeper values in just 21 days, check out Janet Ioli's book Less Ego, More Soul: A Modern Reinvention Guide for Women. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Select “Listen in Apple Podcasts,” then choose the “Ratings & Reviews” tab to share what you think. Produced by Ideablossoms
Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast Subscribe to our Substack to get episode updates, event announcements, wellness tips, and personal thoughts from Marnie and Stephanie delivered straight to your inbox. If you love the show and want to support what we're building, consider a paid subscription for $30 annually. Your support helps fund podcast production and allows us to continue bringing you meaningful, high-quality conversations. https://theartoflivingwell.substack.com/ What does it really mean to age well, reinvent yourself, and live fully - especially in midlife and beyond? In this powerful and deeply human episode, we explore how movement, mindset, joy, and authenticity can completely change the way we experience aging. In this inspiring episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast®, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with Leslie Fhima - fitness instructor, dancer, and fan-favorite from The Golden Bachelor. Leslie shares her extraordinary life journey, from professional figure skating and fitness entrepreneurship to stepping onto reality television in her 60s with confidence, courage, and joy. Through honest storytelling, humor, and vulnerability, Leslie opens up about loss, resilience, reinvention, and how dance and movement helped her survive life's hardest moments. This conversation reframes aging as an expansion - not a limitation - and offers practical inspiration for anyone feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what's next. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ● Why aging doesn't have to mean slowing down or shrinking your life ● How movement and dance can help process trauma and emotional pain ● What reinvention really looks like in midlife and beyond ● Why staying active - mentally and physically - is essential for longevity ● How Leslie approached The Golden Bachelor with confidence and zero hesitation ● What viewers don't see behind the scenes of reality television ● How to expand your comfort zone without overwhelming yourself ● Why joy, music, and play are powerful tools for mental health ● How community, friendships, and purpose evolve later in life ● What it means to truly find your art of living well Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode: ● "I don't feel my age - I feel alive." - Leslie Fhima ● "You can't be in a bad mood when you're dancing." - Leslie Fhima ● "Sometimes I don't want to talk - I just want to dance." - Leslie Fhima ● "Aging isn't something to be afraid of. It's something to step into." - Leslie Fhima ● "Every day you get a clean slate. You can choose to live well." - Leslie Fhima ● "This is our one life. We have to get out there and live it." - Leslie Fhima Episode Breakdown with Timestamps: 00:00 - Trailer and Intro 02:12 - Meet Leslie Fhima: Movement, Mindset & Living Fully 05:02 - Redefining Aging: Confidence, Comfort & Self-Image 08:43 - Reinvention Without Losing Yourself 11:43 - Saying Yes to The Golden Bachelor 21:16 - Healing Trauma & Grief Through Dance (Not Words) 27:01 - Reality TV Secrets: What Viewers Never See 35:12 - What's Next: Joy, Purpose & The Art of Living Well _______________________________________ "We love supporting our health from the inside out with Redmond Real Salt and Relyte Electrolytes. From pure, unrefined salt to clean, science-backed hydration, Redmond helps you feel your best every day. Use code LIVINGWELL15 for 15% off your first order at redmond.life.com taste and feel the difference!" Join our Minneapolis Hiking Collective: https://web.facebook.com/groups/1368978181038556/ _______________________________________ Connect with Leslie Fhima: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliefhima/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leslie.fhima LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-paster-fhima-85569218/ Follow & Connect: Follow The Art of Living Well Podcast® Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartofliving_well/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theartoflivingwellpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theartoflivingwel/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4gym3jOPdSHwrpM1BmxyJz Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-living-well-podcast/id1482050468 Connect with your Hosts here: https://www.theartoflivingwell.us/about-us
This week on Catalyst, Tammy chats with Jimit Arora, the CEO of Everest Group. Jimit is a leader who deeply understands the challenges that organizations face and how they can move forward with confidence. Jimit and Tammy discuss the importance of a growth mindset and how companies can meaningfully adopt AI. According to Jimit the key to meaningful adoption is for companies to be aware of PTSD - process debt, tech debt, skills debt and data debt. Jimit also shares what he thinks will be the biggest trends to affect global services in the next year. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Jimit Arora LinkedInEverest Group Learn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Flighty has changed how we experience air travel. The flight tracking app, which obsessively focuses on the user experience and data accuracy, has been mentioned in nearly all our episodes since Paul got on the beta in early 2019, and we're so pleased to welcome Ryan Jones, the Founder CEO of Flighty, for an entertaining chat on everything Flighty, and more. Ryan shares the journey of creating this epic app, the importance of design, the challenges of data acquisition, the commitment to providing real-time information and how the three founders prioritize new innovative features.We learn who uses Flighty the most (can you guess?) and the role of the community in shaping the app's development and future directions for Flighty (Ryan loves feedback!).We realize how intricate it is to track a flight, and the challenges of providing timely information and flight statuses (and what to surface when, during our flying journeys). Not everything is equal, some territories are better than others, some airports or airlines better than others (there's one that doesn't seem to care). And yes, Paul asks Ryan about his favorite airport, and he tells us which one he hates hahaha (Paul and Ryan find a commonality in hating carpets!), and his plan to change the IATA code for Austin. We had tremendous fun talking to Ryan, and the two hours flew by. Thank you, Ryan, and your two co-founders, for creating such a beautifully designed experience. You should try Flighty:https://flighty.comFlighty on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/flighty/Flighty on X: https://x.com/FlightyFlighty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flightyapp/Flighty on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightyapp/Flighty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flighty/This episode is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5DttBKTF-gHappy flying!____For video, subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lay_oversor Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JaAXzE6CNLIZXv1buXuTTOur Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lay_overs/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/layovers.podcastReach out to the creator of Layovers, Paul On Instagram: https://instagram.com/paulpapa.io On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpapadimitriou/More links on our website: https://layovers.to
It's the year of the horse! This week, the Farm Girls are back to talk about winter rest, what's being left behind in 2025, and what's to come in 2026. You'll also hear those everyday mishaps that remind you you're not the only one doing things you just have to laugh about later.Stick around for the parasite cleanse journey, including a story on parenting realities no one warns you about. We're talking about doing things that make you feel good, letting go of the “shoulds,” adding creativity to your life, and making real time for yourself.This episode will have you laughing through numerous poop stories and confidently saying, “See you in the saddles”! Connect with Annaliese & Courtney:Follow Annaliese on Instagram @modfarmchickFollow Courtney on Instagram @greenpasturescattleFollow Okayest Farm Girls on Instagram @okayestfarmgirls Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode! Resources & Links:Episode 79. Farm Girls Talk About Farm Accidents, Survival, and SafetyCellCore Parasite CleansePayPal Tip JarA Farm Chick's ClosetCheck out our MERCH!Have a farm girl question? Leave us a voicemail!Submit your Farm Girl Confessions and Questions!To shop beef, head mounts, art + more from CourtneyMentioned in this episode:Since 1914, Kemps has been delighting families throughout the upper Midwest with wholesome and delicious dairy products.
"Direct materials is the most under-innovated, untouched by modern technology of any spend area." - Spencer Penn, Co-Founder and CEO, LightSource Direct spend makes up the lion's share of the procurement budget, but all too often, it's still managed in spreadsheets and disconnected tools. Today's volatile supply market and relentless cost pressures demand more. What is holding companies back from real transformation in direct procurement, and where do the smartest teams focus their innovation efforts? In this AOP podcast episode, host Philip Ideson speaks with Spencer Penn, co-founder and CEO of LightSource. Drawing from his hands-on experience at Tesla and Waymo, Spencer explains why direct procurement's digital journey has lagged behind indirect, and what it takes to move from manual, reactive "firefighting" to scalable, collaborative value creation. If you're wondering how to unite engineering, procurement, and finance to drive structural cost reduction, or how to leverage tech for more than basic automation, this episode is a must-listen. In this episode, Spencer talks about how to: Make sense of why most direct procurement processes are still manual Learn how collaboration between procurement, engineering, and suppliers drives lasting savings See where legacy thinking and incentives stall change (and how to overcome it) Discover what tech can enable and when people are essential Find out why small sourcing decisions at scale become huge bottom-line wins Links: Spencer Penn on LinkedIn Subscribe to This Week in Procurement Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube
In this episode, Victoria sits down with Marina Larroude, founder of Larroudé, to unpack how she built one of fashion's fastest-growing footwear brands by rewriting the rules. Marina shares her journey from interning at Condé Nast to leading fashion at Barneys, and how those experiences revealed the white space that inspired Larroudé. They dive into why footwear is one of the hardest categories in fashion, how vertical integration and pre-orders became a growth engine, and why the brand chose profitability over “growth at all costs.” Marina also offers sharp career advice for early builders, the truth behind “good taste,” what fashion school doesn't teach, and why progress done daily compounds over time.Follow Fashion & Founders:Podcast IG: @fashionandfoundersPodcast Substack: Fashion and FoundersPodcast Website: fashionandfounders.comPodcast TikTok: @fashionandfoundersPodcast LinkedIn: Fashion and FoundersPodcast YouTube: Fashion and FoundersPodcast Links: Shop MyVictoria Pickle Closet: @victoriasFollow Larroude:IG: @marinalarroudeIG: @larroudeWebsiteFashion Job Board HERERent the Runway:Use code: RTRXVSMITH50 and get 50% off your first month!Thanks for listening!
What if your past career wasn't a detour—but the training ground for your real calling?Michael Dreebin went from managing world-class hospitality brands like Four Seasons and Morton's Steakhouse to building San Diego's most trusted guaranteed mobile auto detailing service—and the lessons apply far beyond cars.In this episode of The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas, Michael Dreebin shares his remarkable journey from high-end restaurant and hotel management to founding Pristine Detail, a guaranteed mobile auto detailing service trusted by San Diego's most discerning clients.With 24 years in elite hospitality, Michael mastered service, precision, leadership, and client experience—skills that became the foundation of his success in entrepreneurship. After traveling to 13 countries and rediscovering what mattered most, he returned to San Diego with a clear vision: build a business that blends service excellence, craftsmanship, integrity, and lifestyle freedom.This conversation goes deeper than auto detailing. It's about:Reinventing your career without losing your edgeTurning hospitality principles into a competitive advantageWhy “guaranteed service” builds instant trustHow obsession with details creates long-term loyaltyWhat real professionalism looks like in a commoditized industryWhether you're an entrepreneur, service professional, leader, or someone questioning your next chapter, this episode will change how you think about quality, consistency, and exceeding expectations.
How I'm Betting on Myself in 2026 (Without the January Pressure)As a new year begins, many of us feel the pressure to rush into resolutions, big goals, and nonstop productivity. In this short solo episode of Reinvention Rebels, I'm sharing a different approach to starting the year — one rooted in listening, intention, and self-trust, especially in midlife.Rather than pushing for momentum or perfection, I reflect on how I'm betting on myself in 2026 in a way that feels quieter, more compassionate, and more sustainable. I share how shifting away from all-or-nothing thinking around diet and exercise, protecting my energy, and allowing clarity to unfold over time has changed the way I approach growth and reinvention.If January feels louder or more demanding than you expected, this episode offers permission to slow down, tune in, and trust your own timing.In this episode, I share:✨ Why January pressure often leads to burnout instead of lasting change
An alternative to a retirement home in a mansion near Toulouse, where residents have invented a new way of living together and contributing to society. The David-and-Goliath story of an independent Parisian cinema that's reopening after years of fighting eviction. And the story behind France's annual census. Scandals over abuse of the elderly in French care homes, combined with growing loneliness among pensioners, are forcing reflection on how – and where – people spend their later years. Three decades after founding the Utopia network of independent cinemas, Anne-Marie Faucon and Michel Malacarnet have turned their energy and experience towards imagining an alternative to traditional retirement homes. Their project, La Ménardiere, is an 18th-century mansion in the small town of Bérat, in south-west France. It operates as a shared-living collective, where residents, known as coopérateurs, are also shareholders. By taking control of their own destinies, they have created a model that also provides services and cultural activities for the surrounding community. Residents describe the approach as ageing together in a house that is “on the offensive”. (Listen @4') La Clef, an historic arthouse cinema in Paris, has reopened its doors after a group of residents, cinephiles and activists spent years protesting its closure. Ollia Horton met some of those who took part in a years-long occupation of the theatre that resulted in the activists raising enough money to buy the building from owners who wanted to sell the prime piece of real estate in the centre of the city. (Listen @21'48'') As census-takers fan out around France to begin the annual counting of the population, we look at a process that started in the 14th century. During World War II the census was co-opted by Nazi occupiers to identify Jews, and while it has since stripped out questions relating to race and religion, it recently added controversial ones about parental origins. (Listen @17'10'') Episode mixed by Cecile Pompeani. Spotlight on France is a podcast from Radio France International. Find us on rfienglish.com, Apple podcasts (link here), Spotify (link here) or your favourite podcast app (pod.link/1573769878).
Ania Szpak explores how Nexus Mutual delivers protocol protection without being a licensed insurer, leveraging discretionary mutual law and on-chain governance. She discusses claims assessment, MiCA, DAO compliance, and what's next in crypto-native coverage.
In this episode, Michelle walks through how she tackles post-holiday blues in-store and as a buyer—sharing practical merchandising strategies, sale philosophy, and ways to reinvent existing inventory to keep stores fresh and profitable through January and beyond.We are doing our first-ever open call! You can submit your store or favorite store to be on the podcast because every store has a story behind it! Go to theretailwhorepodcast.com, click on SUBMIT YOUR STORE, fill out an easy form and we'll see you on the mic!What's inside:Reset fast: Run a decisive post-holiday sale (Michelle's go-to is 50% off) to recover cash, then reinvent remaining stock instead of dumping everything.Reinvent and recolor: Use “coloring out,” regrouping, and cross-department moves to make random or low-stock items feel new and abundant.Seasonal strategy shift: Adapt buying cadence for local demand (e.g., strong January sales in tourist markets), keep bread-and-butter SKUs, and take creative risks to avoid complacency.Support the show
What happens when one of the toughest challenges in vascular medicine—severe arterial calcification—meets breakthrough engineering? In this episode of Med Tech Gurus, we sit down with Dr. Robert Chisena, Co-Founder and CTO of Amplitude Vascular Systems (AVS). With a PhD in mechanical engineering and a portfolio of five patents, Robert has dedicated his career to tackling one of the most stubborn barriers in cardiovascular health: hardened arterial blockages that resist traditional interventions. From the labs at the University of Michigan to the founding of AVS, Robert shares how he and his team are developing a next-generation intravascular lithotripsy platform designed to fracture calcium safely and effectively—combining the familiarity of angioplasty with the power of shockwave technology. Along the way, he offers lessons on building IP-rich startups, fostering innovation cultures, securing clinical adoption, and navigating the high-stakes path from spinout to commercialization Whether you're an engineer, entrepreneur, or investor in medtech, this conversation shines a light on the strategies, setbacks, and breakthroughs required to transform a complex clinical challenge into a scalable, life-saving solution.
As AI transforms our jobs, careers, and lives what happens to our sense of self? If an AI agent can do my job, what happens to me? In this podcast I discuss the topic of purpose, identity, and mission and how we, as human agents, can keep ourselves happy and purposeful as more and more of our work becomes automated. Yes, these tools are amazing to see and use, but what happens when the career we spent decades building no longer really exists? Reinventing yourself is scary but we all have to do it. In this podcast I discuss how profound this change is becoming and what you, as a leader or HR professional, can do to help. All this information and much more is part of our 2026 Imperatives and will be embedded into Galileo, so get Galileo and ask Galileo to give you specific examples of how companies build purpose and identity all around the world. Join me in my 2026 Imperatives webinar on January 21 for more details. Like this podcast? Rate us on Spotify or Apple or YouTube. Additional Reading (recommended) Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life The Healthy Organization: Next Big Thing In Employee Wellbeing Chapters (00:00:00) - Purpose and Identity in the AI Era(00:09:42) - How Will AI Impact Your Career?(00:12:02) - The Need for Purpose in the Year Ahead(00:14:10) - Intelligence: The Imperatives Research
Dr. Pat Baccili and Celeste Emelia Mattingly share their journeys of transformation, reinvention, and the sacred humor that keeps them evolving. Together they explore what it means to “bust the crust,” re-vision their life's work, and stay better & brighter — on purpose.
Dr. Pat Baccili and Celeste Emelia Mattingly share their journeys of transformation, reinvention, and the sacred humor that keeps them evolving. Together they explore what it means to “bust the crust,” re-vision their life's work, and stay better & brighter — on purpose.
In this Omni Talk Retail episode, recorded live from NRF 2026 at the Vusion booth, Mary Beth Laughton, President and CEO of REI, joins Anne Mezzenga and Chris Walton to discuss her first year leading the iconic outdoor co-op and the priorities shaping REI's next chapter. Mary Beth reflects on stepping into the role during a pivotal moment for the business, balancing retail fundamentals with innovation while staying deeply rooted in REI's mission and values. She shares how REI is sharpening its customer focus around what the company calls the “Outdoor Evangelist” and why community, trust, and human expertise remain core differentiators in an increasingly digital retail world. Looking ahead to 2026, she outlines REI's focus on reinventing its membership program, strengthening emotional loyalty, expanding partnerships like its new collaboration with Intrepid Travel, and continuing to elevate service and assortment for a rapidly changing outdoor consumer. Key Topics covered: -Mary Beth Laughton's first year as CEO of REI -How REI defines and serves the “Outdoor Evangelist” customer -Why customer-centric decision-making is embedded into REI's culture -Holiday performance, gifting growth, and the rise of experience-led shopping -The role of membership in driving long-term loyalty at REI -Why AI is becoming table stakes, not a retail differentiator -Blending human expertise with technology through REI's green vests -Reinventing loyalty to be emotional, not just transactional -New partnerships and experiences shaping REI's future -What excites REI most about the road ahead in 2026 Stay tuned to Omni Talk Retail for continued coverage from NRF 2026, and stop by the Vusion booth #4921 to say hello. #NRF2026 #REI #RetailLeadership #CustomerExperience #RetailInnovation #Membership #Loyalty #OmnichannelRetail #RetailAI #OmniTalk
In this episode of the Loan Officer Team Training Podcast, I sit down with a guest whose blend of grit and innovation is changing how agents work and connect. Lauren Lucas, a high-achieving real estate agent and practical AI expert, joins the conversation to share a journey that moves from early adversity to being recognized as Rookie of the Year, and then on to leading with purpose and technology.Lauren and I explore how lived experience fuels her passion for helping others, how mentorship and community have shaped her trajectory, and how a practical approach to AI can free up time and create better client outcomes. We talk about building a real estate team that scales with heart, using AI as a productivity multiplier rather than a buzzword, and embracing failure as a necessary step toward iteration and growth.This episode is for loan officers, team leaders, and real estate professionals who want tactical thinking and mindset clarity. Expect actionable ideas on integrating AI into daily workflows, practical ways to create supportive communities, and honest reflections on the work it takes to reinvent yourself and lift others along the way.
What if beginning again doesn't require becoming someone new? In this episode, we explore the quiet power of starting fresh without abandoning who you already are. Through reflection, honesty, and grace, this conversation invites you to release the pressure to reinvent and instead return to what's true, aligned, and already within you.Send me a direct message
SummaryIn this episode of the Better Divorce podcast, host Paulette Rigo speaks with Karen Gottlieb, a mental health therapist and author, about life after divorce. They discuss the emotional journey of navigating divorce, the importance of mindset, and the process of self-discovery. Karen shares her personal experiences and insights on helping women find their strength and purpose post-divorce, emphasizing that divorce is not the end but a new beginning. The conversation also touches on the stages of grief, the significance of support systems, and the lessons learned through the process.Takeaways:Divorce is a transition, not the end of life.Having a support system is crucial during divorce.Mindset mastery can help navigate difficult times.It's important to communicate effectively in relationships.Many women lose their identity in marriage.Grief is a natural part of the divorce process.Self-discovery is essential after a divorce.Writing can be a therapeutic outlet.Legal aspects of divorce can be overwhelming.There is beauty and growth on the other side of divorce.About Caryn:Caryn Gottlieb is a clinically trained mental health therapist, author, speaker, and soul strategist who helps women rise from burnout, breakdown, and major life shifts through mindset work, nervous system healing, and intuition. A message from Caryn:"My latest book has just been released and is on Amazon in both paperback and kindle formats. "Beauty Within Divorce: A No-B.S. Guide to Healing, Reinventing, and Loving Life Again," is a compassionate, no-fluff guide for women ready to reclaim their joy, identity, and power. I feel it's a must read for any woman who is navigating divorce or who is on the other side of things and struggling to level up in life to an enjoyable place where she is happy, healthy and abundant in all areas."SIGN UP FOR my Better Divorce Blueprint PROGRAM: https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/bdbWEBSITE - resources for those in need of Certified Divorce Coaching and Private Mediation Services :https://betterdivorceacademy.com/SOCIAL MEDIA - bit.ly/betterdivorceacademyBuy my book and workbook: Better Divorce Blueprint https://betterdivorceblueprint.com/RESOURCES - https://betterdivorceacademy.com/reso...AUDIOBOOK FROM AUDIBLE - https://www.audible.com/pd/Better-Div...Are you looking for answers and guidance? BOOK a 30 minute assessment consultation: https://calendly.com/betterdivorceaca...#divorce #mediation #coaching #lifeafterdivorce #divorcesupport
In this episode of Investor Impact, Vinney Chopra sits down with Damion Lupo, a longtime innovator in investing and housing, to explore how technology is reshaping the way homes, apartments, and hotels are built. Damion is the inventor of the EQRP retirement strategy and the Chairman and CIO of FrameTech — a construction technology company using AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing to solve one of America's biggest problems: housing affordability. Together, Vinney and Damion unpack what's broken in traditional construction and how FrameTech is changing the game:
Getting omnichannel “right” is essential for sustained growth, profitability, and competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving commerce landscape. The challenge is, most omnichannel companies have not taken the steps necessary to transform their business to better match the way their consumers shop. That's why Lauren Livak Gilbert, my genius co-host and executive director of the Digital Shelf Institute, embarked on deep research to unlock the transformative strategies necessary to create the consumer experiences that will give your commerce teams the winning edge. She's here today to share the highlights of that research, “Reinventing the Organization for Omnichannel Success.”
Shaun Cassidy is a true creative multi-hyphenate whose career spans music, television, theater, and storytelling. First rising to fame as one of the biggest teen idols of the late 1970s, Shaun signed with Warner Brothers Records while still in high school, released three multi-platinum albums, earned a Grammy nomination, and performed in sold-out venues like Madison Square Garden and the Houston Astrodome — all while starring in the iconic ABC series The Hardy Boys Mysteries. Behind the scenes, Shaun quietly reinvented himself as one of television's most respected writers and producers. His work includes creating and producing critically acclaimed series such as American Gothic, Roar, Cold Case, The Agency, Invasion, Emerald City, and New Amsterdam, which completed a powerful five-year run on NBC and Netflix. In this conversation, Shaun reflects on the courage it takes to evolve beyond early success, what reinvention really looks like over a multi-decade career, and why creativity has no expiration date. He also opens up about returning to live performance in 2020 with his one-man show The Magic of a Midnight Sky, the grounding role family has played in his life, and what legacy means to him now. This episode is an honest, thoughtful look at reinvention, purpose, and the power of staying connected to who you're becoming. In this episode, we talk about: • Rising to fame as a teen idol and navigating success at a young age • Balancing music, television, and public life simultaneously • Reinventing a career behind the scenes as a writer and producer • The creative leap from performer to storyteller • Why compassion-driven stories resonate so deeply today • Returning to live performance after nearly 40 years • The role family plays in grounding long-term success • Redefining purpose and legacy beyond career milestones • Why it's never too late to begin again creatively Connect with Shaun Cassidy: Official website https://www.shauncassidy.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shauncassidyofficial Learn more about New Amsterdam https://www.nbc.com/new-amsterdam
From the RAF to the Invictus Games: Leadership, Resilience & Reinvention with Vicky Gosling OBE. This powerful episode of the Brave.Bold.Brilliant Podcast, Jeannette Linfoot sits down with Vicky Gosling; former Royal Air Force service member, Invictus Games competitor, and now Chief Strategy Officer at Auden. This is a conversation about far more than career success. Vicky shares her journey through service, challenge, and transformation; and how the lessons forged under pressure now shape her leadership in the boardroom.
Ken Jeong is an actor and comedian who has built an illustrious career spanning film, television, and stand-up, from The Hangover and Community to 14 seasons on The Masked Singer. Jeong sits down with Willie Geist to discuss his evolution from practicing physician to comedian, how finding success later in life has shaped his perspective, and why ensemble work has played such a central role in his career. Plus, he reflects on the support of his family, the importance of projects like KPop Demon Hunters and Crazy Rich Asians in his career and how he's learned to take his work seriously without taking himself too seriously. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Marie Ekeland (LI) founder of 2050 and venture capitalist came on and we spoke about how they are reinventing the VC model so it may contribute to a regenerative future. This is a very hands on conversation that dives into the weeds: the fund structure their alignment model, the world they are hoping to create through their investment, the incentives. It's absolutely excellent. We also speak of why investment is a creation of reality, of the dangers of financial and real economy living in separate realities and why it is (perhaps more than ever) important to find ways to go against the market norm. Enjoy!
This week, I'm sitting down with Lucy Goff, founder of LYMA, to talk about the science of longevity, beauty, and feeling good from the inside out. We get into her deeply personal journey - from a traumatic pregnancy and serious health challenges to building one of the most innovative wellness brands in the world.We talk cold laser technology, aging without fear, motherhood, boundaries, and why investing in yourself isn't vanity - it's survival. This conversation completely shifted how I think about beauty, healing, and what it really means to look (and feel) your best.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week on Everybody in the Pool, we're starting the year with an audacious question: what if we reinvented one of the most basic materials in the world?Decarbonizing the built environment means tackling the stuff we use everywhere — wood, concrete, and steel — at the same time we're trying to build millions of new homes, strengthen supply chains, and reduce our exposure to geopolitical and climate risk. That's a tall order. But it's also unavoidable.My guest is Nathan Silvernail, co-founder and CEO of Plantd, a company building a tree-free, carbon-negative alternative to engineered wood. Designed as a drop-in replacement for OSB (oriented strand board), Plantd's material looks and behaves like conventional wood — but without cutting down trees. And they're not stopping at the material itself: Plantd is building the machines, manufacturing process, and agricultural supply chain needed to produce it at scale.We talk about:Why “sustainable wood” isn't always as sustainable as it soundsWhy trees can't scale fast enough to meet demand and climate goalsWhat it takes to replace a commodity material without asking builders to change how they buildThe co-benefits: turning waste into biochar and high-purity carbon for adjacent industrial marketsThe hard realities of scaling hardware, agriculture, and manufacturing at the same timeLINKS:Plantd: https://www.plantdmaterials.com/All episodes: https://www.everybodyinthepool.com/Subscribe to the Everybody in the Pool newsletter: https://www.mollywood.co/Become a member for the ad-free version of the show:https://everybodyinthepool.supercast.com/Visit our sponsor, Climatize, and get $50 in investment credits when you create a profile! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What happens when the very idea of "success" you've chased your whole life suddenly disappears? Maybe you're standing at a career crossroads and wondering, "Who am I if I'm not climbing the next mountain?" The pressure to "level up" can be exhausting. If you're feeling that nudge to redefine success and finally build a life that feels like yours, this episode is for you. Meet Kevin Lingg, founder of Loaded Dough Cookie Co. After more than 20 years in leadership roles, Kevin's life and career took an unexpected turn. He lost his job. And like many of us, he thought the next step was to find another one, a bigger role, a new challenge, another title. Underneath that drive was a lot of ego. At the time, Kevin had a cookie business, a small, joyful side venture he couldn't imagine turning into his next chapter. It felt too small. But eventually, he let go of what success was supposed to look like and started asking a different question — What if smaller could actually mean freer? Kevin shares what he's learned about redefining identity, letting go of ego to embrace a more fulfilling path, and applying decades of leadership lessons when you are your own team of one. We're not romanticizing loss or glossing over real fears about money, ego, and uncertainty. We're exploring what it means to redefine success on your own terms, without burning the boats or taking risks that don't fit your wiring. Chapter Highlights (00:00) What happens when everything you've built your identity around suddenly disappears? (03:50) How we get caught in the trap of leveling up and achieving "more" (05:51) How smart money moves create future options (10:22) Turning "just a fun project" into a sustainable business without all the pressure (20:10) The mindset shift Kevin made about his own value (21:36) Kevin's step-by-step, low-risk approach to creating a business that fit his life (26:16) What to do when you're feeling the nudge to leave your corporate role Connect with Kevin Lingg https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlingg/ https://loadeddough.com/ About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023). Connect with Andrea https://www.abundantempowerment.com/ Connect with Andrea Butcher on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/ Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Events https://www.abundantempowerment.com/events
Send us a textIn a world where change is the only constant, Jessica Meuse's journey from a civilian to an officer in the Coast Guard serves as an inspiring reminder of the power of resilience and authenticity. In a recent podcast episode, she shares her experiences, challenges, and the surprising joys of military life, all while maintaining her unique sense of humor and passion for music.-Quick Episode Summary:Jessica Meuse shares military journey, music, friendships, and future plans.-SEO Description:Jessica Meuse returns for her second episode of Passing The Torch! Hear her Coast Guard journey, life changes, music, gaming, and inspiring advice.-
Fresh out of the studio, Jay Parikh, Executive Vice President of Core AI at Microsoft, joins us to explore how Microsoft is fundamentally transforming software development by placing AI at the center of every stage of the development lifecycle. He shares his career journey from scaling the internet at Akamai Technologies during the dot-com boom, to leading infrastructure at Facebook through the mobile revolution, and now driving Microsoft's AI-first transformation where the definition of "developer" itself is rapidly evolving. Jay explains that Microsoft's Core AI team, is moving beyond traditional tiered architecture to a new paradigm where large language models can think, reason, plan, and interact with tools—shifting developer time from typing code to specification and verification while enabling parallel project execution through specialized AI agents. He highlights how organizations like Singapore Airlines cut project timelines from 11 weeks to 5 weeks using GitHub Copilot and challenges both individuals and enterprises to raise their level of ambition: moving from being amazed by AI to being frustrated it can't do more, while building cultural experiments that unlock this exponential technology. Closing the conversation, Jay shares what great looks like for Microsoft's Core AI to enable AI transformation for every organization around the world. "There's this set of people that are using these AI-powered tools and they're like, 'Wow, that's amazing!' Stunned as to how incredible the response is from AI. Then there's another set of people that have these experiences when they work with AI—they're frustrated with it because they're just like, 'Why can't it do this for me yet?'And they're pushing the envelope of what this LLM or what this system can do, what this tool can do. If you are in the former group, then you need to raise your level of ambition. You need to delegate harder things to it. And if you're in the second group, then you need to learn more about how these things work." - Jay Parikh Episode Highlights:[00:00] Quote of the day by Jay Parikh[01:00] Introducing Microsoft's Core AI strategy and transformation[02:34] Career philosophy: pursuing hard problems and discomfort[04:08] Core AI team's mission: empowering every developer[06:00] Reinventing the entire software development lifecycle[09:17] Parallel projects and agents transforming development workflows[12:12] AI first strategy across Microsoft's product ecosystem[15:37] GitHub platform beyond code: context and orchestration[20:33] Building AI platforms: lessons from scale experience[21:00] Two mindsets: amazement versus frustration with AI[22:15] Raising ambition and pushing AI tool boundaries[25:00] Enterprise adoption challenges: tools and cultural transformation[28:00] Learning loops: shrinking circles to accelerate growth[31:00] Alignment without tight coupling across global teams[36:56] Concrete trends: use tools, understand model development[40:27] Responsible AI and security built from start[43:30] Asia innovation: two thirds of developers here[46:19] Raising ambition to unlock human creativity collaboration[48:35] Goal: AI transformation for every global organizationProfile: Jay Parikh, Executive Vice President, Core AI, Microsoft LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayparikh/Podcast Information: Bernard Leong hosts and produces the show. The proper credits for the intro and end music are "Energetic Sports Drive." G. Thomas Craig mixed and edited the episode in both video and audio format.
Wendy Valentine reinvented her love and life after 40. She's the author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and the host of The Midlife Makeover Show, a top-rated podcast for women in midlife. After her divorce at 45, she learned to “marry herself” first—rebuilding her life from the inside out. Now she empowers women to embrace self-love, rediscover joy, and attract relationships rooted in authenticity and alignment.In this episode of Last First Date Radio:What it means to marry yourself before dating after divorceThe FREEDOM Framework for transformation, and how to use it to heal from heartbreakHow to design your ideal relationship and have an amazing life after 40Connect With Wendy ValentineWebsite: https://wendyvalentine.com Media: https://wendyvalentine.com/media-kit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_valentine_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellowendyvalentine/ ►Please subscribe/rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/lastfirstdateradio ►If you're feeling stuck in dating and relationships and would like to find your last first date, sign up for a complimentary 45-minute breakthrough session with Sandy https://lastfirstdate.com/application ►Join Your Last First Date on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/yourlastfirstdate ►Get Sandy's books, Becoming a Woman of Value; How to Thrive in Life and Love https://bit.ly/womanofvaluebook , Choice Points in Dating https://amzn.to/3jTFQe9 and Love at Last https://amzn.to/4erpj7C ►Get FREE coaching on the podcast! https://bit.ly/LFDradiocoaching ►FREE download: “Top 10 Reasons Why Men Suddenly Pull Away” http://bit.ly/whymendisappear ►FREE download: “The Green Light Guide to Dating After 50” https://lastfirstdate.com/green-light-guide/ ►Group Coaching: https://lastfirstdate.com/the-woman-of-value-club/ ►Website → https://lastfirstdate.com/ ► Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lastfirstdate1/ ►Get Amazon Music Unlimited FREE for 30 days at https://getamazonmusic.com/lastfirstdate
Download our “Tell a Better Story, Win Better Clients” e-book athttps://working-towards.com/What happens when decades of brand storytelling experience collide with AI, digital fragmentation, and a new generation of consumers?Garth Weber, Chief Brand & Marketing Officer at Duluth Trading Company (https://www.duluthtrading.com/), joins me to unpack why brand still matters more than ever — and how the strongest companies maintain a single strategic point of view while adapting to constantly changing channels.With over 25 years of experience on both the agency and brand side, including formative years at Nike and Adidas, Garth shares the foundational principles he learned early in his career — and why those same principles still work in today's AI-powered, creator-driven landscape.We explore how brands can evolve beyond legacy channels like catalogs, reach younger audiences authentically, and avoid losing coherence while scaling across markets.
In this empowering episode of Coaching In Session, host Michael Rearden explores what it truly means to reinvent yourself not just in January, but throughout the year. As the new year energy fades, many people lose momentum. Michael reveals how to sustain motivation, develop consistency, and stay brutally honest with yourself to achieve lasting personal transformation.Through personal reflections and practical insight, he dives into the importance of environment, the pitfalls of temporary motivation, and the role of self-awareness in shaping your identity. Whether you're aiming for better health, stronger habits, or deeper fulfillment, this episode will help you take charge of your growth journey and commit to becoming your best self.What You'll Learn:-How to sustain motivation beyond the “New Year, New You” mindset-Why self-honesty is essential for authentic transformation-How environment influences your growth and goals-Strategies for long-term mindset reinvention-Why true change starts with self-awareness and consistent effortKey Takeaways✅ January sparks the desire for reinvention, but consistency sustains it✅ Lasting change requires commitment beyond excitement✅ Brutal honesty reveals areas needing real growth✅ Clear goals provide structure and direction for progress✅ Environment impacts your mindset and habits✅ Support systems enhance personal development✅ Reflection helps guide future decisions and priorities✅ Change is gradual but deeply rewarding✅ Reinvention is a lifelong process of becoming✅ Self-awareness fuels transformation and fulfillment
Dasha Minina, CEO and founder of Licensify, BeautyAList, and Maxus Nails, shares how her journey into beauty exposed critical gaps in technology, licensing, and consumer trust.This episode explores what it really takes to build the infrastructure the beauty industry has long been missing and why modern systems matter for professionals and consumers alike.Follow/subscribe to be the first to know when new episodes are released. Like what you hear? Leave us a review!Key Takeaways:
Dental education is overdue for disruption, and this episode shows how that disruption is happening and can benefit you. Dr. Kevin Cain and Dr. Muhammad Ali Shazib reveal how the Workman School of Dental Medicine is training dentists inside real practices, integrating business and clinical judgment from day one, and preparing graduates for ownership and leadership in a rapidly changing profession. This is a candid look at why the old model is failing and what the future of dentistry demands now. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #566 - Partnerships, Practice Deals, and Pursuing Adventure – Freedom Through Relationships – Dr. Jose Vicens Ep #564 - The DSO Reckoning – What Every Doctor Needs to Know Before Selling Their Practice – Brannon Moncrief Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here. 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
Reset Your Life: Healing Through the Chaos is a podcast for burned-out and overwhelmed women who are ready for real change. Hosted by life coach Eva Rodriguez, this podcast is for smart, high-achieving women who look fine on the outside but feel exhausted, overstimulated, or stuck on the inside. If you are tired of holding everything together, running on empty, or living in constant survival mode, this show is for you. Reset Your Life focuses on burnout recovery, nervous system support, emotional regulation, and personal reinvention. Each episode helps you think clearly again, rebuild self-trust, and move forward in a grounded and intentional way without pressure, hustle, or forcing change. Topics include: Burnout and emotional exhaustion Nervous system regulation and somatic healing Feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or stuck Reinventing yourself and starting a new chapter Healing patterns beneath stress and overdrive Building a life that actually supports you Some episodes are reflective and grounding. Others are practical conversations about change, clarity, and decision-making. You will also find short reset style episodes you can return to when life feels like too much. If you are ready to stop running on empty and start creating a life that feels calmer, clearer, and more grounded, you are in the right place. Subscribe to Reset Your Life so you do not miss an episode.
In this episode, Courtney Sixx opens up about her journey of reinvention, entrepreneurship, and navigating life in the public eye. Married to one of the biggest rock stars in the world, Nikki Sixx, Courtney shares what it's really like balancing a high-profile relationship with building her own identity and career.She reflects on embracing change, how her passion for flowers evolved into her business, Bouquet Box, and the realities of blended families. The conversation explores trust in relationships, the impact of sobriety on personal growth, and the importance of empowering women through creativity and community.As we close out the last day of 2025, this episode feels like the perfect reflection on growth, gratitude, and reinvention — and stepping into 2026 feeling inspired, aligned, and excited for what's next.We also share exciting news — our new retreat spaces are officially open. Click the link to get more information and secure your place:
In this episode from the archives Tammy sits down with Keena Patel-Moran, the Healthcare and Lifesciences Industry Lead at Launch by NTT DATA. Keena and Tammy discuss ways to improve the industry and give patients the support they need and deserve. They discuss why doctors should look beyond just symptoms and make a case that improving healthcare processes is not only better for patients and care-takers but is also good for business. Please note that the views expressed may not necessarily be those of NTT DATALinks: Keena Patel-MoranLearn more about Launch by NTT DATASee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does modern leadership actually require—and why do toxic leaders continue to rise, even in companies that claim to value culture?In this episode of the Spartan Leadership Podcast, Josh Kosnick sits down with Lyndsay Dowd—former IBM executive, Harvard guest lecturer, bestselling author, and founder of Heartbeat for Hire—for a raw, honest conversation about leadership, power, burnout, and reinvention at any age.Lyndsay shares her personal leadership journey, the moment she was fired after 23 years in corporate leadership, and why that experience became the catalyst for building heart-led, high-performance cultures. Together, Josh and Lyndsay explore why top performers don't always make great leaders, how burnout is often a signal—not a weakness—and why leading with heart isn't soft, it's strategic.This episode is for leaders who are tired of performative culture talk and want leadership that actually works.Topics covered: • Why toxic leadership keeps getting rewarded • Power vs. responsibility in leadership • Reinventing yourself at any stage of life • Separating identity from title and performance • Burnout, trust, and psychological safety • What heart-led leadership really looks like in practice
For decades, snack companies believed Americans wanted everything sweeter.More sugar. More chocolate. More indulgence.But what if that assumption was wrong?In this episode, a mother-daughter team set out to make a sleeker version of a chocolate almond— and nearly lose everything in the process.Val Griffith was a longtime TV producer in Seattle. Her daughter Breezy was bouncing between failing business ideas in Miami and New York. When a family tragedy brought Breezy back home, the two began talking about food, snacking, and why chocolate-covered almonds were always so… overdone.Their insight was deceptively simple: what if you used less sugar, not fake sugar — and a thin coating of chocolate instead of a fat one? Turning that idea into SkinnyDipped meant years of failed experiments, dipping almonds by hand, manufacturing out of a converted chicken coop, and demoing almonds one by one. When they finally got a breakthrough order from Target, they faced a near-disaster: 40,000 pounds of rancid almonds. What followed was a frantic race to save the deal — and later, a far more dangerous question: is this business ever going to make it?WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: How failing at micro-businesses quietly builds founder skillWhy manufacturing is often the biggest obstacle in food startupsThe nail-biting risk of saying yes to Target too earlyHow growth can mask deeply broken economicsWhat it takes to fix a business when funding disappearsTIMESTAMPS: 00:07:25 - How Breezy's early forays into the food business failed — and why they mattered.00:11:00 - How a family loss brought Breezy and her mom together — and changed the direction of their lives 00:21:07 - Reinventing a stale bulk-bin snack: The road-trip conversations that sparked a new recipe: 00:31:20 - The Home Depot paint sprayer experiment: A brilliant idea that failed spectacularly.00:38:56 - SkinnyDipped's first “facility:” one oven, no heat, no hot water 00:49:28 - How a chance meeting in a bar changed the company's trajectory00:55:41 - Target takes the plunge and SkinnyDipped nearly drowns: how a chain-wide launch almost breaks the business01:7:47 - Growth without profit: How the founders recover after hitting rock bottom01:21:44 - The mother-daughter equation: wisdom + jet fuel01:26:13 - Small Business Spotlight —-----------------------Hey—want to be a guest on HIBT?If you're building a business, why not get advice from some of the greatest entrepreneurs on Earth?Every Thursday on the HIBT Advice Line, a previous HIBT guest helps new entrepreneurs work through the challenges they're facing right now. Advice that's smart, actionable, and absolutely free.Just call 1-800-433-1298, leave a message, and you may soon get guidance from someone who started where you did, and went on to build something massive.So—give us a call.We can't wait to hear what you're working on.—-----------This episode was produced by Kerry Thompson with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Chris Maccini. Our engineers were Robert Rodriguez and Kwesi Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best of WIO: Josh Johsnon(Recorded March 2025) Comedian Josh Johnson is a writer and correspondent for The Daily Show and his stand-up sets have millions of views on YouTube. Josh talks with Mike about cultivating a fan base via the YouTube videos, why he thinks chasing success in the comedy industry is sometimes antithetical to the art form, and shares the advice he got from Trevor Noah. Plus, Josh helps Mike work out a new story about animals living in Mike's walls.Please consider donating to Feeding America Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Be the FIRST to know about my private Mastermind Group: https://johnbunn.myflodesk.com/mentorship In this episode of Shifting Focus, John Bunn sits down with Leslee Layton, an Oklahoma based photographer and filmmaker who added photography to her brand after spending over a decade as a videographer. Leslee shares what it actually looked like to step into photography without starting over, how she worked through imposter syndrome, and why waiting until you feel ready is often the thing that keeps creatives stuck. They talk about navigating pricing differences between photo and video, building trust with planners and clients, and why genuine relationships matter more than chasing growth hacks. This conversation is honest, practical, and encouraging for photographers and filmmakers who feel the pull to evolve creatively while protecting what they have already built. Leslee Layton Website - https://lesleelayton.com/ Leslee Layton Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lesleelayton/
On this episode of the Scouting For Growth podcast, Sabine VdL talks to Sangha Penesetti, founder and CEO of goZeal, who didn't just break the glass ceiling—she installed a flexible skylight. Today we'll dive into the economics of equity, why flexible work is not a perk but a performance driver, and how insurers can win by rethinking who gets a seat at the table—and how that table is set. KEY TAKEAWAYS In my early career, every client meeting I walked into was a room full of men. I was the only woman of colour. When I became a mother in 2010 I felt first-hang how unforgiving the industry was, there was no real flexibility, no empathy around new mums (though that may have just been the company I worked for then), and certainly no system that was designed for working mums. During Covid I found my own community: Brilliant, highly educated women, especially Indian and Asian mums, step out of the workforce to raise kids and never return. Not because they lacked ambition, but because the system simply wasn't build for them. That's the moment I realised it wasn't an individual struggle but a systemic design flaw, that's when goZeal was born. We talk about empowerment a lot, but what is empowerment? It‘s the financial empowerment, the capacity for women to have the money to spend on whatever they want be that a Gucci bag or feeding their kids. The data is clear: When women (and especially women of colour) advance, companies become more innovative and perform better financially. BEST MOMENTS ‘My experience taught me that being included isn't the same as being empowered.' ‘Radical inclusion flips the dynamic. It's not about representation, it's about access to meaningful work decision-making authority and economic mobility.' ‘Remote work is not “flexibility.” Flexibility means flexibility of time. I wanted to hire women directly to give them the autonomy of time. Direct impact comes when you are the employer.' ‘True flexibility allows for peak productivity not proximity. When people work at their best insurers benefit from higher quality work, lower burnout, less attrition, stronger retention, all of that good stuff.' ABOUT THE GUEST Sangha Penesetti is the powerhouse founder and CEO of goZeal, a company rewriting the rules of work by directly hiring skilled women, especially women of colour, for high-impact, flexible roles in insurance and tech. With 18 years of experience in finance and insurance, she's lived the challenges of being the only woman at the table—and decided to build her own. Under her leadership, goZeal is more than a talent platform—it's a movement. One that's tackling systemic inequity, modernizing legacy operations, and showing insurers that flexible work is not a perk but a strategic edge. She's here to talk about the real economics of inclusion, why hybrid isn't enough, and how insurers can close talent gaps while building a future-ready workforce. ABOUT THE HOST Sabine is a corporate strategist turned entrepreneur. She is the CEO and Managing Partner of Alchemy Crew a venture lab that accelerates the curation, validation, & commercialization of new tech business models. Sabine is renowned within the insurance sector for building some of the most renowned tech startup accelerators around the world working with over 30 corporate insurers, accelerated over 100 startup ventures. Sabine is the co-editor of the bestseller The INSURTECH Book, a top 50 Women in Tech, a FinTech and InsurTech Influencer, an investor & multi-award winner. Twitter LinkedIn Instagram Email Website This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/