Interviews
Ditching Society’s Checklist with Brittany Tucker
Have you ever felt like you had to follow a prescribed set of rules to achieve success and happiness in your life? That’s exactly how Brittany Tucker felt. She did all of the things she thought a woman was supposed to do to feel loved, accepted and worthy. Captain of the cheerleading squad? Check. Go…
Keep readingCreating a More Equitable Workplace with Laura Reinbold
Although women have come a long way in the workplace, in many industries, women are still vastly underrepresented. That’s definitely the case with engineering. Depending on which numbers you look at, women only make up roughly 20-30% of the workforce in that industry. That’s why it’s remarkable that Laura Reinbold is in a position of…
Keep readingBuilding a Confident and Courageous Life with Kia Jarmon
Do you have someone in your life that you’ve always looked up to for their confidence and courage? That’s how I feel about today’s guest, Kia Jarmon. Several years ago, I spoke on a panel with Kia. And ever since I met her, I’ve admired her confidence and courage. She knows exactly who she is…
Keep readingThe Bravery of Being a Black Man in America with Stan Smith
Stan Smith is a talented marketer who has started multiple businesses. He’s a writer and author of the book, Born to Blog. And he’s also a black man living in America. And in today’s episode, Stan shares what that is what makes him bravest of all. Stan recently started the Next Step Coalition, where he’s…
Keep readingEmbracing Your Inner Misfit with Maria Tan
Maria Tan has never fit in or conformed to what her family and society expected of her. And as a result, she’s faced a lot of harassment and discrimination throughout her life. As a child, her own family made fun of her for being fat, which was something that was not acceptable for female children…
Keep readingTaking a Brave Stance with Melissa Greene
Have you ever changed a strongly held value or belief system? Or, have you ever changed your mind on something you’ve always believed to be true? For today’s guest, Melissa Greene, she has done that many times over. And Melissa credits her constant growth and evolution to her willingness to be curious and gain a…
Keep readingOvercoming Everyday Fears with Sandra Booker
One of the things I love about doing this show is that I get to highlight the many ways a person can be brave. And today’s guest proves that you don’t have to do massively heroic things––such as running into a burning building or performing a life-saving procedure in an emergency room––to be brave. …
Keep readingFrom Fear to Courageous Faith with JJ Gutierrez
Many people cite their faith as a source of strength and courage. That’s certainly the case for JJ Gutierrez. But JJ wasn’t always a Christian. Even though she was curious about God, she didn’t grow up going to church or reading the bible. That came much later. But when she looks back on her life,…
Keep readingThriving Despite Your Circumstances with Deb Palmer George
Deb Palmer George had a difficult childhood. She was born in upstate New York to young parents who struggled to make ends meet. That’s why, from a very young age, Deb had a longing to not just survive, but to thrive. In our conversation, you’ll hear how she went from working in retail to becoming…
Keep readingThe Art of Creative Entrepreneurship with Beth Snyder
Creativity and innovation is in Beth Synder’s DNA. As you’ll hear her say in a few minutes, she was born to make things. Art has always been a part of what she has wanted to do with her life. That’s why she’s started not one, not two, but THREE creative businesses, including 1Canoe2, a successful…
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