R.O.G. Return on Generosity

83. Pamela Slim - Shape the World Through Your Work

“You have to really know how to tell the story about how your experience has really crafted for this work that you want to do. I call Body of Work the love letter to creation. It really centers what it is that you're building and being very deliberate about what you want to bring to life. And then everything else is secondary.”

Guest Info:

Pamela Slim is an author, business coach and the co-founder with her husband Darryl of the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona.

A former corporate director of training and development at Barclays Global Investors, Pam focused her first decade in business as a management consultant, working with large companies such as HP, Charles Schwab, 3Com, Chevron and Cisco Systems.

Since 2005, Pam has advised thousands of entrepreneurs as well as companies serving the small business market such as Keap, Progressive Insurance, Constant Contact and Prezi. Pam partnered with author Susan Cain to build and launch the Quiet Revolution.

Pam has written three books: Escape from Cubicle Nation (named Best Small Business and Entrepreneur book of 2009 from Porchlight Books), Body of Work (2014 with Penguin Portfolio) and her latest, The Widest Net (2021 with McGraw Hill, named Best Marketing & Sales Book of 2021 by Porchlight Books).

In 2016, Pam launched the Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a grassroots, community-based think tank for small business economic acceleration. http://pamelaslim.com/ke

In The Widest Net, she explains how to build strong diverse relationships, identify and connect with new partners, expand markets, generate leads, and find new customers in places you may never have considered. With this book as a guide, you’ll learn how to connect with potential clients and customers using the true breadth of the marketplace, which she calls an ecosystem of living connections.

The Widest Net shows how to:

Search outside your own lens/bias/routine/history to target ideal customers. Attract the interest and attention of new leads by learning more about them authentically. Develop products and services suited to these customers. Sell through a trusted reciprocity framework where your customers become part of your ecosystem and you each help the other grow. Build and sustain loyalty and trust with new customers. Nurture a diverse and resilient customer base by identifying and adjusting to the ideal customer target over time.

Pam is frequently quoted as a business expert in press such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Forbes, Entrepreneur, Information Week, Money Magazine and Psychology Today.

Favorite Quote:

"We all need each other."

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Questions to contemplate:

What are your values? The core beliefs you have about what matters most. What are your ingredients? Skills, experiences, perspectives, hidden talents? How can you leverage them? What makes you uniquely positioned in your organization and in the market? What are you creating? What are you investing in that will last long beyond your tenure. How can you center on what you are creating? What do you need? To make the creation work. To get exposure for it. To improve it. What’s the work you want to do? Where are your customers? What ecosystem (AKA watering holes) do you want to join? What impact did you want to make? Looking back – What impact have you already made? What matters most are the ways we purposefully bring our full self: values, ingredients, creations, desires, all of it into the work for a mission greater than ourselves.

Resources:

PamelaSlim.com The Main Street Learning Lab The Widest Net Body of Work: Finding the Thread That Ties Your Story Together Escape From Cubicle Nation Pamela Slim Bio Open letter to CEOs, COOs, CIOs and CFOs across the corporate world

Coming Next:

Episode 84: We will be joined by Ron Tite.

Credits:

Pamela Slim, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

82. Kimberly Brown - Next Move, Best Move

“I really believe in giving back, like you are where you are for, with whatever attributes that got you there, whether it's sponsors or mentors or your own grit, how can you give back? How can you be generous by short-cutting someone else's success?”

Guest Info:

Kimberly Brown is a career + leadership expert whose mission is to help women and people of color navigate the workplace, make more money and become industry leaders. Her leadership development company, Manifest Yourself, LLC, provides organizations with tailor-made solutions to hire, develop, engage, and retain women and people of color. Through her experience as a career development adviser in some of the nation’s top universities and diversity + inclusion professional in a Fortune 100 company, she has learned that there is so much more to career + leadership development besides having a high paying job; it's about creating actionable strategies that enable professionals to do more, be more, and achieve more.

Next Move, Best Move: Transitioning into a Career You’ll Love is the highly anticipated, career planning and advancement book by Kimberly Brown (Cummings), that was released in June 2021.

Kimberly has had the opportunity to speak to and create workshops for many organizations, including the New Jersey Conference for Women, Ellevate Network, Urban League, Princeton University, Salesforce and National Sales Network, among others. Her work has been featured on Forbes, Blavity, MONEY Magazine, TeenVogue, Glassdoor, Fox 5, and more. She is also on the Board of Directors for The Power of You Teens organization.

Kimberly is a graduate of Long Island University and received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Science in Counseling.

Favorite Quote:

“You must believe in yourself and your vision. When you do this, you will manifest the life you desire.”

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

1. Mentor and share your wisdom with others. 2. Identify your Sponsors. Be sponsorable. 3. Believe in yourself and your vision. Turn your limiting beliefs into liberating truths.

Resources:

www.KimberlyBOnline.com Manifest Yourself Next Move, Best Move book and description Kimberly on LinkedIn Kimberly’s Bio Buy Next Move, Best Move

Coming Next:

Episode 83: We will be joined by Pamela Slim.

Credits:

Kimberly Brown, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

81. Tara Collingwood - Nutrition to Fuel Your Mission

“​​It's difficult to change some of those behaviors. Get into the why. Find out what's motivating you to make this behavior change. That's super powerful.”

Guest Info:

Tara Collingwood is a nationally recognized expert and spokesperson on nutrition, fitness, and health promotion and is quoted in a variety of media including television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and websites. Tara was the co-host of Emotional Mojo, a national television show where she was the resident nutrition and health expert from 2013-2015. She is a past National Media Spokesperson for the professional organization of 80,000 Registered Dietitians, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). Tara appeared regularly as the “Diet Diva” on the national morning television show, The Daily Buzz for 10 years until the show ended in 2015. Tara is the author of Pregnancy Cooking & Nutrition for Dummies (2012) and co-author of Flat Belly Cookbook for Dummies (2014) and All In One Pregnancy (2016).

Tara is currently the sports nutrition consultant to the United States Tennis Association (USTA), and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Tara is a nutrition and movement performance coach at the prestigious Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute where she teaches senior executives how to manage their energy. Tara was the team dietitian for the Orlando Magic NBA team for eleven years and University of Central Florida (UCF) Athletics for twelve years.

Tara owns Tara Gidus Nutrition Consulting, LLC in Orlando, FL. A dynamic speaker, she motivates groups large and small on various topics such as achieving a healthy weight, preventing disease, maximizing energy, aging well, enhancing sports performance, pregnancy nutrition, and creating a positive body image.

As a consultant, she has worked with numerous companies including Walt Disney World, Rodale Publications, Tupperware, Canyon Ranch Spa, Rosen Hotels, Vijuvia Life Centers, United Behavioral Healthcare, and others. As the official nutritionist for runDisney for three years, she offered nutrition tips to runners on the runDisney blog as well as at the EXPO for all Disney races. Tara was a health blogger and the Healthy Eating Expert on the health information website www.healthline.com for five years. Tara has previous experience improving the diets of senior executives through her work with the Rippe Health Assessment at Advent Health Celebration. She has also overseen numerous weight loss research projects.

Tara graduated from Purdue University earning a Bachelor’s Degree with a double major of Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness, and Health. She continued on at Purdue, earning a Master of Science Degree (MS) in Health Promotion, specializing in health behavior and worksite wellness programs. She is a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) in the state of Florida. Tara holds a Board Certification as a Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD). Tara is also a Certified Personal Trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM-CPT). Tara was inducted into the Purdue University Alumni Hall of Fame in the School of Nutrition Science in 2013 for her many accomplishments in the field of nutrition.

Volunteering is something important to Tara as evidenced by her continued commitment to the Restoration Ministries for Women. For six years, Tara gave a lecture biweekly to a group of women who are on a six-month rehabilitation program after their release from prison. She taught them how to eat right and exercise in order to feel their best to beat their addictions and get their lives on the right track. Tara has served as the Co-Chair of the Silent Auction for the American Cancer Society’s Orlando Chapter. She is a Past President of the Dietetic Association in Orlando and served as the Awards Chair for the Florida Dietetic Association. She has received numerous awards including the esteemed Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year from the Florida Dietetic Association.

Tara appears frequently as an expert on various television stations and shows including ivillage Live, Orlando NBC, CBS, ABC, and Fox stations, Central Florida News 13, CW Network, Ivanhoe Broadcast News, and The Golf Channel. She has been quoted in over 1000 various print and online publications including the Associated Press, New York Times, and the Orlando Sentinel as well as various magazines including Women’s World, Self, Fitness, Shape, Women’s Health, Her Sports, Men’s Health, People, Vegetarian Times, Runner’s World, Club Business International, Cooking Light, Family Circle, Fit Pregnancy, American Baby, Prevention, and more. She has been quoted on various websites including webmd.com, ediets.com, aol.com, usnews.com, cnn.com, msnbc.com, and more. Tara is an avid runner and has completed one ultra marathon, eighteen full marathons including the prestigious Boston Marathon four times, as well as countless half marathons and other races. Tara lost her husband Stephen Gidus to cancer in 2012. She married John Collingwood in 2015 and they are busy raising her two sons, Basil (14), Levi (12), and two stepsons Maxim (18), and Samuel (16).

Favorite Quote:

"That which doesn't kill us makes us stronger." — Nietzsche

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

All of us have something to improve. It could be our physical fitness, emotional wellbeing, mental health or spiritual direction, meaning clarify about the purpose of our lives.

What’s something you really want to change or improve? What is the reason you want to change it or improve it?

Your homework this week is to choose one thing, then ask yourself the “five whys”. Drill down to find the heart of the matter. Once you get there, write it down. Set your goals based on your “why”, your truth and your purpose. Do the planning and preparation needed to set up for success.

Resources:

DietDiva.net

Coming Next:

Episode 82: Our special guest is Kimberly Brown.

Credits:

Tara Collingwood, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

80. Sharon Browning - Listening: An Act of Love

(Listening) “It's a very tiny thing, but it is foundational to all relationships. It's foundational to social change and transformation. We're not moving anything unless we listen. It really is a macro skill that very often gets treated as a micro skill. I love it because it's small.”

Guest Info:

Sharon Browning, Esq. coordinates JUST Listening, a social enterprise fostering personal and social change and transformation through the practice and teaching of mindful listening and communication skills. The work of JUST Listening is twofold: the facilitation of training workshops, retreats, and ‘difficult’ conversations, focusing primarily on those working with marginalized individuals and groups, and the training for and supervision of Listening projects in which volunteers JUST Listen to people on the social margins. She is an attorney, teacher, trained spiritual guide, and motivator.

Favorite Quote:

For the bottom line belief: Love is all there is.

For action/activism: “Make the world work, for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation, without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone.” — Buckminster Fuller

And I would add…Do this with relentless compassion and radical humility.

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Every conversation can change the world. Especially if we listen.

What gets in the way of us Just Listening?

Our Inner monologue Our Socio-cultural filters Our Ego

Other key takeaways include:

How do we define “we”? Only plausible definition is the earth and all living things on it. What would it mean for you to live with Relentless compassion? What would that look like to live with Radical humility? Last and most importantly: love, love, love.

Resources:

JustListening.net

Coming Next:

Episode 81: We will be joined by Tara Collingwood

Credits:

Sharon Browning, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

79. Fred Maahs - Universal Design for Leadership

“My utopia is someday, we're not going to be having this conversation. Access - just is. People with disabilities - just are, and everything is normalized…People with disabilities aren't, “the others”. We're not just a slice of the demographic. We're just part of society and not thought of differently.”

Guest Info:

Fred Maahs, Jr. is a passionate and recognized leader in the international disability community and in corporate America. He is also a renowned champion for diversity and inclusion.

After more than 30 years as a corporate executive, Fred founded FJM Solutions, LLC in 2019 and Maahs Travels in 2021. As a consultant, Fred is focused on underserved and underrepresented populations, especially people with disabilities. He is an accessibility travel and tourism expert and internationally recognized keynote speaker who finds solutions for “Fostering Inclusion Universally.” Also, in 2019, Fred joined Tarita Davenock and Travel for All as a partner and Chief Operating Officer. Travel for All is headquartered in Canada and provides global, accessible and inclusive travel experiences tailored to the unique needs of each traveler. In 2020, Fred was named Editor of a new digital magazine, Melange Accessibility for All, and he served on President Joe Biden’s Campaign ‘s Disability Policy committee. In addition, he is currently working with individuals throughout Central America and the Caribbean to plan and present at the 5th Continental CBR Congress of the Americas and the Caribbean.

Fred is a Board Director and a Past Chair of the American Association of People with Disabilities, was a Director and Past Vice Chair on the National Easterseals Board of Directors where he led the Marketing and Development Committees, served on the Board Development Committee for The Arc of the United States and was chosen to lead the Corporate Sponsor Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He serves on the Advisory Committee for 360-Access, and he also serves on the Disability:IN (formerly known as the US Business Leadership Network (USBLN®)) Disability Equality Index Advisory Committee and its Honorary Advisory Board for the America’s Disability Rights Museum on Wheels. He also serves on the Advisory of the Board Committee for Voiceitt, and the Advisory of the Board Committee for GesturesUp, both are Israeli-based IT startups focused on helping people with disabilities to communicate more effectively and to live more independently.

Fred has served on three panels at the White House regarding issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities. He has presented on the issues faced by people with disabilities when traveling by air to the United States Department of Transportation. Invited by the King Foundation, Fred delivered a speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 2013, along with Presidents Obama, Clinton, and Carter, as well as a number of renowned celebrities and civil rights leaders. On that day, Fred represented the nation's disability population during the "Let Freedom Ring" Celebration commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This was the first time that the disability population was included in the anniversary events.

Fred has been the subject of many publications and articles for his accomplishments as a person with a disability and for being a devoted champion for the disability population. Fred has shared his personal and professional journey with countless audiences around the world during events that include the inaugural Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit in 2019, the New Jersey Conference on Disability and Employment, the National Mentoring Summit in Washington, D.C., the Annual National Convention for The Arc, the Ruderman Foundation Summit for Inclusion, the Digital Arts Festival for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the Center for Corporate Citizenship Leadership Series and Annual Conferences, and in numerous worldwide publications. He has delivered keynote speeches and participated in Town Hall and panel discussions on numerous topics that impact people with disabilities.

In 2019, he represented Travel for All during the inaugural Dubai Accessible Tourism International Summit in Dubai, sharing the stage with accessible tourism experts from around the world. In early 2020, he traveled to Israel and worked with Israel’s Ministry of Tourism to assess and promote accessible tourism in Israel on behalf of Travel for All. Late in 2020, Fred was invited back to Dubai to assess and report on accessibility for hotels, resorts, museums, parks, and historic sites.

In 2019, Fred received the “Belief in the Power of Young People Award” from City Year, presented to him for “extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to ensuring all children have the opportunity to reach their full potential and building the next generation of leaders.” In March of 2019, Comcast NBCUniversal announced the Fred J. Maahs, Jr. Assistive Technology Grant Fund. The fund, named in Fred’s honor for building the partnership with Easterseals and for his service on the Easterseals National Board of Directors, supports a variety of technology programs and services, from braille-equipped handheld computers to augmentative communication devices. In May of 2019, Fred was recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as a “Defender of Youth” for his unparalleled commitment to youth in America, to ensure all kids have a path forward. Fred was selected as the “2015 Humanitarian of the Year” by the The Buoniconti Fund - the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, for all of his work and advocacy on behalf of people with disabilities across the country. He was chosen by the Governor of Delaware as Employee of the Year in 2002 and was the first recipient of the John Jefferson Memorial Courage Award in 2002. He has also received numerous marketing and communications awards throughout the Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey area.

He has been involved in many community-based volunteer efforts for Easterseals, served as Vice Chairperson for the Mayor of Wilmington’s Access Wilmington Committee, and served on the Winterthur Museum and Gardens Access Advisory Board.

Fred has worked for some of the country’s largest Fortune 50, 100, and 500 companies. He joined Comcast in December of 2007 and until April, 2019 was the Senior Director, Community Impact, Comcast Corporation, and Vice President, Comcast Foundation. He was responsible for the strategic leadership of Comcast’s national strategic partnerships with organizations including City Year, Easterseals, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Arc, numerous relationships with Native American organizations, and a variety of diverse partnerships at the corporate and regional level. In addition, he helped to create and then served on Comcast’s Joint Diversity Council and was an Executive Champion of the MyAbilities Network – one of Comcast’s Employee Resource Groups. Fred began his career at Comcast responsible for the company’s national signature employee engagement programs - Comcast Cares Day, a world-wide annual day of community service, and the annual United Way Employee Giving campaign, as well as the Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program.

From 2004 to 2007, Fred worked for ARAMARK where he assumed the newly created role of Director of Community Relations with a focus on developing and implementing the company's Star Teams initiative - a strategic, company-wide employee engagement program. This initiative encompassed more than 12,000 managers across North America and the UK and focused on strategic Star Team activities with an overarching goal to build business and enhance company image. His strategic leadership and successful teambuilding abilities led to millions of dollars in new business, stronger relationships with clients and local national and international communities, new career opportunities for employees, as well as increased employee participation in community service activities.

Prior to joining ARAMARK, Fred was the Director of Communications for Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland’s Eastern Shore from 1998 to 2003, where he was responsible for all media, public and government relations, as well as internal and external communications for 13 locations throughout Delaware and Maryland. He also served on the National Easter Seals Communications Committee.

During his career in financial services for some of the nation’s largest and oldest financial institutions, Fred served as Vice President of Marketing for CoreStates Bank of Delaware. While there, he was responsible for internal and external communications to customers and employees, event marketing and promotional programs for new national account acquisition, and marketing programs for 610 regional bank branches. Prior to that, he worked for Bank of New York (Delaware).

He also served as one of the founding members of the National Advisory Council for the Arts for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. He served on the Community Involvement Roundtable at the Center for Corporate Citizenship, Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. He served on United Way Worldwide’s Global Corporate Leadership Advisory Council, is a former member of United Way of Southern New Jersey and Greater Philadelphia’s Employee Campaign Cabinet, and served as the first Co-Chair of the Greater Philadelphia Corporate Volunteer Council. In addition, he served as a WICT mentor and as a Big Brother in the Big Brothers Big Sisters Beyond School Walls program in Philadelphia.

He received his B.S. in Business Management from West Chester University, an A.S. in Business from Widener University, is certified in Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership from the Center for Corporate Citizenship at the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, and resides in Wilmington, Delaware.

Favorite Quote:

“Never let anyone tell you that you can't” — Fred Maahs, Jr.

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Four Ways to Think Differently:

Use your lived experience to recognize the needs and engage to ensure others are included. Expand your definition of “we”. Become a “For All” leader. Challenge your beliefs about people with Disabilities. Recognize the toxicity of ableism. Don’t let anyone tell you can’t. Including you.

Resources:

Travel-For-All.com ReadMelange.com/accessibility MaahsTravels.com

Coming Next:

Episode 80: We will be joined by Sharon Browning, Founder - JUST Listening.

Credits:

Fred Maahs, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

78. Tiffany Yu - Disability Is Not a Bad Word

​​”Just because I exist means that I have a gift to impart on the world . . . It hurts my heart that so many of us feel devalued because of the way that our body and our mind works differently. And I think that the challenge for companies is how can you find what that gift is?”

Guest Info:

Tiffany Yu is the CEO & Founder of Diversability, an award-winning social enterprise to elevate disability pride; the Founder of the Awesome Foundation Disability Chapter, a monthly micro-grant that has awarded $58.5k to 59 disability projects in 9 countries; and a content creator with almost 160k+ followers across platforms. She serves on the San Francisco Mayor’s Disability Council and was a 2020 Co-Chair of the World Economic Forum Sustainable Development Impact Summit. At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father.

She started her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs and has also worked at Bloomberg and Sean Diddy Combs' REVOLT Media & TV. She is a 3x TEDx speaker and spoke on 5 sessions at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. She has been featured in Marie Claire, the Guardian, and Forbes.

Favorite Quote:

"The work of the mature person is to carry grief in one hand and gratitude in the other and to be stretched large by them. How much sorrow can I hold? That’s how much gratitude I can give. If I carry only grief, I’ll bend toward cynicism and despair. If I have only gratitude, I’ll become saccharine and won’t develop much compassion for other people’s suffering. Grief keeps the heart fluid and soft, which helps make compassion possible." — Francis Weller

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Use inclusive language in onboarding and ask, “What accessibility needs do you have to thrive in this environment?” Start or join an ERG (Employee Resource Group) for Disabled Employees. It can be called Disability Interest Forum, Disability Employee Resource Group or whatever you think best represents the talent you aim to support. Leverage the thought leadership and community from Diversability.

Resources:

TiffanyYu.com Tiffany Yu on Facebook (ImTiffanyYu) Tiffany Yu on Twitter (@ImTiffanyYu) Tiffany Yu on Instagram (@ImTiffanyYu) Tiffany Yu on TikTok (@ImTiffanyYu) Tiffany Yu on Clubhouse (@ImTiffanyYu) The Disability Empowerment Endowed Fund Diversability.com Diversability on FaceBook Diversability on Twitter Diversability on Instagram Diversability on TikTok Diversability Community Facebook Group Diversability Leadership Collective Accentuate Report : Enabling Change The Curb Cut Effect Explained The Curb Cut Effect The Awesome Foundation ADAanniversary.org

Coming Next:

Episode 79: we will be joined by Fred Maahs, Founder and CEO of Maahs Travel.

Credits:

Tiffany Yu, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

77. Fausta Ballesteros - Communities of Contagious Compassion

“It (generosity) is contagious, right? It's a pay it forward. When someone is generous with me, you want to do it to others.. You find yourself wanting to be better, to be more generous to others, to give back.”

Guest Info:

Fausta Ballesteros is the VP of Culture Experience Cognizant Softvision. She manages the global employee, candidates and customer experience with the brand.

She has more than 20 years of experience working for and with both tech/IPO startups and multinational companies such as Cognizant, Softvision, Shell, Globant, Unilever, American Express and Urban PR. Always in Communications, PR, Branding and Marketing.

She is from Argentina but has lived in New York since 2007 with her husband and 4 boys.

She manage a diverse, multicultural and remote team of +30 people from Latam, North America (US & Canada), APAC (India, Australia and Philippines) and Europe (Romania, Lithuania, Ukraine and Poland). Worked also with Change Management Initiatives and M&A team to integrate teams before and after an acquisition.

Culture Experience: Talent, Candidate and Employee Experience. EVP (Employee Value Proposition) & Employer Branding.

Brand Awareness: events calendars, speaking and awards opportunities. Partnership and sponsorships.

Global head of Talent Marketing Strategy and plan with special focus in Eastern Europe (Romania, Ukraine), Latam (Argentina and Mexico), North America.

In 2006 she was the co-director of Gesto both a marketing-to-women communications company and a community that stimulates women to find their own space. Today she is the executive sponsor of the Woman Guild at Cognizant Softvision, and a Makers honoree. (an initiative that connect and inspire executives at the forefront of equality initiatives, impacting real change at work and beyond)

She has a BA in Communications from Austral University, a Master in Marketing from San Andrews University (both in Argentina) and last year participated in the Yale Women Leadership Program.

I make things happen with positive energy and enthusiasm. Most of the time with the strengths and talents of my team. As an Orchestra conductor putting people together, both to complement each other's skill sets but also to compliment one another. Always empowering and celebrating people so everyone can bring out their best.

I'm always in forward mode, and can't help myself to think how we can go bigger or better to make an impact, or to change a reality. I'm creative, flexible, an entrepreneur, and full of new ideas. I can't settle for mediocrity. I work with a "transforming while performing" approach. Everything can be improved. When there is a crossroad I find another way, nothing is impossible, I keep going.

One of my biggest strengths are my empathy and people instincts. I'm sensible and care about people, I'm constantly creating connections, engaging with people personally and building relationships and trust.

I work hard, I'm brave to confront ambiguity and have the energy to rise to new challenges. I do a lot of research when I have to face a new reality and do not linger in my comfort zone.

Favorite Quote:

Let your life not be a sterile life. "Be useful." "Leave it on." "Light up.”

“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” — Sir Winston Churchill

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Be humane and compassionate Be the conductor Charge your battery Shine your light

Resources:

Fausta Ballesteros on LinkedIn (in/FaustaBallesteros) Fausta Ballesteros - VP of Culture XP

Coming Next:

Episode 78: We will be joined by Tiffany Yu, CEO & Founder of Diversability.

Credits:

Fausta Ballesteros, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

76. Darlene Chapman-Holmes - Faster Together

“Get out of your comfort zone, because you can't grow unless you stretch.”

Guest Info:

Darlene Chapman-Holmes is the Director of Development at Women Business Collaborative where she creates partnerships for sponsors, advisory and leaders council and manages client accounts. The WBC is a network of leaders who work toward achieving parity with Equal Position, Pay and Power for women and people of color. Darlene works with women leaders to create impact and uphold over 66+ partners and resource organizations and over 350+ champions. Prior to her consulting, she served as Vice President of Development and Communications at Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area where she oversaw donor relations, communications and marketing. Darlene has held several positions in Sales and Marketing over her career. While at Saval Foods Corporation, she managed a team in corporate marketing and communications for the regional food distributor and Deli Brands of America, a national meat manufacturer and distributor across the U.S. She brings over 20 years of experience as a veteran of sales, contract negotiations, digital marketing, research, and communications. Prior to Saval, she was head of sales and marketing at National Public Radio where she oversaw the satellite sales engineering team and customer service staff that managed and served over 450 stations and producers. While at National Public Radio, she was responsible for generating millions of dollars and distribution of equipment for the Public Radio Satellite Service to support hundreds of public radio and television stations. Chapman-Holmes has served in many sales and marketing roles in the cable television industry including Viacom, BET, Retirement Living TV and Discovery Networks and led teams in digital marketing, project management, customer service, brand strategy, research, press and website management.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Chapman-Holmes has served on several boards including: Girls Inc, The Children’s Cancer Foundation, Heartshare of New York, and Women in Cable & Telecommunications.

Chapman-Holmes has a B.S. in Journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. She lives with her husband, and their two daughters in Maryland.

Favorite Quote:

"God gave us two ears and one mouth....for a reason. Listen more than you talk." — Darlene’s Grandmother

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

How well are we doing relative to the Women’s Business Collaborative Nine Action Initiatives?

Executive Women’s Leadership in Business:

Do you have a woman CEO or have a woman in the pipeline who is being sponsored and groomed to be the CEO? How many women do you have in the C-Suite and executive leadership positions with P+L responsibility? How many women are on your board?

Underrepresentation of women in business:

Does your organization hire and support women own businesses as vendors and partners? How is your organization supporting women in capital and finance through partnerships and venture capital? What is the representation of Women in C-suite Technology positions?

Equity for Women in Business:

What is your organization’s formal commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion? Does your organization pay fairly? How could you find out? How many women does your organization have in the pipeline for talent acquisition and promotion?

In addition to these important considerations, here are recommendations on how to be a generous leader:

Be empathetic - really care about others. Collaborate to get further faster. Be a mentor - take a chance on someone.

Resources:

Darlene Chapman-Holmes on LinkedIn WBC - Darlene Chapman-Holmes Business Roundtable, Women Business Collaborative Partner to Highlight Progress Made on Gender Equity, Diversity WBC Collaborative - Who Are We WBC Collaborative - 9 Action Initiatives WBC Collaborative - Targets WBC Collaborative - Upcoming Events Women Business Collaborative Rings The Closing Bell

Coming Next:

Episode 77: We will be joined by Fausta Ballesteros from Cognizant.

Credits:

Darlene Chapman-Holmes, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

75. Shirley Powell - Listen Without Judgement

“Do you care more about the relationship or do you care more about being right?”

Guest Info:

Shirley Powell is Senior Vice President of Communications at Cox Automotive, a global automotive services and software company whose vision is to transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars. Cox Automotive is a subsidiary of family-owned Cox Enterprises, Inc.

Based in the Cox Automotive corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Powell leads and manages the day-to-day operations of the company’s communications organization, which includes internal and executive communications, public relations, industry relations, and reputation and crisis management.

Powell joined Cox Automotive with more than 30 years of strategic communications experience. Previously, she served as the executive vice president and chief communications officer at The Weather Company where she oversaw all internal and external communications, executive communications, corporate brand/reputation, issues management, community relations and social media strategies for all of Weather’s consumer and business-to-business brands.

Prior to The Weather Company, Powell held a variety of senior level corporate communications roles at Turner Broadcasting System, NBC Entertainment and Disney Channel.

She serves on the board of directors of Open Hand Atlanta and on the board of visitors for Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication. Previously, she served on the boards of The Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Leadership Atlanta, Women in Cable & Telecommunications, and Girls Inc. Atlanta.

Powell earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia and presented her with a Lew Klein in the Media Award in 2005, Women in Cable & Telecommunications Atlanta named Powell “Woman of the Year” in 2014.

Favorite Quote:

“Life is what happens to you when you're busy making other plans.” — John Lennon

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Be willing to share your story. Clearly and directly offer to support the success of others. Avoid judgment.

Resources:

Shirley Powell on LinkedIn (in/ShirleyMPowell)

Coming Next:

Episode 76: We will be joined by Darlene Holmes

Credits:

Shirley Powell, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

74. Debbie Epstein Henry - Take Smart Risks

"You want to pay a lot of attention to what does interest you…is there a market need? Are you the type of person to fill whatever niche it is? What are other people seeking you out to do? That's enormously valuable because you're then assessing, what am I bringing to this?”

Guest Info:

Debbie Epstein Henry is an expert, best-selling author, public speaker, consultant and podcast host on careers, workplace dynamics, women and law. Debbie runs DEH Consulting, Speaking, Writing and consults with and speaks at private retreats, public events and conferences for companies, law firms and other professional service firms as well as non-profits. Her international work includes multiple engagements in The Hague as well as in Paris at the French Senate and in London and Vienna and other cities abroad. For more than 20 years, hundreds of news outlets have featured Debbie’s work including The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, and The National Law Journal.

In 2020, Debbie launched a podcast, Inspiration Loves Company, where she explores how to do better and be better at life, work and everything in-between. She delves into issues including courage, women, technology, learning, race, entrepreneurship, careers, happiness, leadership, balance and more.

Debbie runs the DEH Speaker Series, offering quarterly programming by webcast with New York Times best-selling authors, TED speakers, and thought leaders. In 2007, she conceived of the Best Law Firms for Women initiative, a national survey she developed and ran for a decade with Working Mother to annually select the top 50 law firms for women and report on industry trends. Debbie is the author of LAW & REORDER, the #1 best-selling ABA Flagship book for 2011 and the co-author of another ABA best-selling Flagship book in 2015, FINDING BLISS. By 2008, her public speaking, press exposure and advocacy enabled her to build a national network of over 10,000 lawyers. From there, in 2011, Debbie co-founded Bliss Lawyers, a company employing high caliber attorneys to work on temporary engagements for inhouse legal department and law firm clients. In 2020, Bliss Lawyers was acquired by Axiom, the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent.

Debbie volunteers her time with a number of non-profits. She is President and chairs the Board of The Forum of Executive Women, a nomination-only, membership organization of the top 500 women in business in the greater Philadelphia region. Debbie also chairs Brooklyn Law School Women’s Leadership Circle which runs the Women’s Leadership Network, a national women’s law student and alumni initiative.

Debbie has received numerous awards including being named among the Philadelphia Business Journal‘s "Women of Distinction.” In 2017, she received the Anne X. Alpern Award, presented annually to a female lawyer who demonstrates excellence in the legal profession and who makes a significant professional impact on women in the law. Debbie received her B.A. from Yale and her J.D. cum laude from Brooklyn Law School. She recently moved back to the New York area where she lives with her husband; they have three sons.

Favorite Quote:

"Every movement reveals us." — Michel de Montaigne

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Create hospitable work environments. Take smart risks. Make your ask a give.

Resources:

Debbie Epstein Henry's Bio DebbieEpsteinHenry.com Debbie's Podcast - Inspiration Loves Company Make Your Ask A Give - Debbie Epstein Henry The Forum of Executive Women The Forum of Executive Women Appoints New President and 2021-2022 Board of Directors

Coming Next:

Episode 75: We will be joined by Shirley Powell, Senior Vice President of Communications and Industry Relations at Cox Automotive.

Credits:

Debbie Epstein Henry, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.`

73. Karen Bennett - Show Up On Time

“What generosity is..it's how you have willingness and desire to help others. And help is, frankly, in the eye of the beholder. Generosity is the willingness to make yourself available, whatever that looks like to what the recipient needs. So for me, generosity and the workplace honestly starts with time.”

Guest Info:

Karen Bennett is Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer for Cox Communications. In this role, she develops and executes talent strategy that aligns with Cox’s operating principles and works through the challenges of driving continual growth in our rapidly evolving business.

Bennett brings more than 25 years of experience in leading teams that focus on maximizing talent needs and the needs of the business across all areas of HR, including talent development, total rewards, employee relations, workforce culture, and policies and compliance.

Prior to joining Cox Communications, Karen was SVP and Chief Human Resources Officer for Cox Media Group, a sister company within Cox Enterprises. Prior to her time with Cox, Bennett was Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for YP (formerly AT&T Ad Solutions). She is a cable veteran as well, having served as senior vice president of human resources for Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. for nearly 14 years.

Bennett serves on the board of directors for the Human Resources Leadership Forum of Atlanta; the Emma Bowen Foundation board of directors; the national board of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT); the advisory board of Clayton State University; the Georgia State University’s HR Roundtable consortium.

Bennett is a graduate of Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia where she earned her bachelor’s and executive MBA degrees.

Favorite Quote:

“We plan, God laughs.”

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Be on time. Don’t waste time. Prepare for interactions to invest your time. Generously offer to provide feedback when you recognize ways others can improve. Celebrate the successes, advancements and accomplishments of others.

Resources:

Karen Bennet on LinkedIn (in/KebKarenBennet) Karen Bennett, Cox Communications, EVP and Chief People Officer Cox Communications The WICT Network, Global Board of Directors

Coming Next:

Episode 74: we continue our Women’s History Month celebration and will be joined by Debbie Epstein Henry

Credits:

Karen Bennett, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

72. Michael Hudson - Lessons Earned

“The earned lesson point is one of these things that I think goes to how I believe we all need to be constantly and continuously improving, constantly assessing, evaluating, constantly asking ourselves what did that mean?”

Guest Info:

Michael Hudson is currently "The Professor" at Aspire Leadership, LLC. Aspire Leadership delivers transformational leadership development programs for emerging leaders, equipping them to build influence and create impact by putting people first.

During his tenure in academia, he spearheaded two nationally recognized business programs, one at Cornell University and the other at the University of Illinois, before leaving the academic world to turn to his entrepreneurial passions. Since then, he has helped over 3,000 businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, and government agencies create their strategic visions and communicate them into existence.

Michael is committed to helping leaders unlock their true potential by using curiosity to drive growth, humility to build trust, and empathy to create connection.

Favorite Quote:

"I do the very best I know how-the very best I can; and I mean to keep doing so until the end. If the end brings me out all right, what is said against me won't amount to anything. If the end brings me out wrong, ten angels swearing I was right would make no difference." — Abe Lincoln

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Be curious enough to ask; Be humble enough to learn and; Be empathetic enough to listen.

Resources:

AspireLeadership.com Michael Hundson on LinkedIn (in/DrMichaelHudson) Sexual Assault Hotline: A confidential, free 24/7 hotline for one-on-one crisis support. Call 1-800-656-HOPE

Coming Next:

Episode 73: We will be joined by Karen Bennett, EVP and Chief People Officer at Cox Communications

Credits:

Michael Hudson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

71. Cianna Stewart - Dying Kindly

“If you think about the impact that your death will have on the people that you leave behind, the people that you say that you love, then, you want that to be as good an experience as it can be in a really bad circumstance.”

Guest Info:

Cianna P. Stewart produces and hosts Dying Kindness, a podcast for people who are going to die someday. The goal is to help people make key decisions now in order to be kinder to those they’ll leave behind. Cianna’s varied resume includes community organizing, HIV prevention, nonprofit management, startups, theater, documentaries, and event production. Cianna’s tagline: Super curious about nearly everything.

Favorite Quote:

“This, too, shall pass.”

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Create a back up plan so your talent can take vacation, time off and bereavement time. Create a safe space for people to share about their circumstance and how you may be able to support them with flexibility or resources. Set up your emergency contact information on your mobile device. Plan thoughtfully so the people who will remain after you pass don’t have to carry the burden of figuring it all out while they are grieving.

Resources:

Cianna Stewart on Twitter (@Cianna) DyingKindness.com Dying Kindness Podcast Dying Kindness Facebook Group Dying Kindness Slack Channel The No Complaining Project No Complaints - How to Stop Sabotaging Your Own Joy by Cianna Stewart How to Add Emergency Info to Your Phone's Lock Screen Peace on Mind Planner by Pete Pauper Press R.O.G. Ep 57. Wade Thomas - Heart Based Culture Bridge Between Youtube Page (Additional Content with Cianna Stewart)`

Coming Next:

Episode 72: We will be joined by Michael Hudson, Aspire Leadership.

Credits:

Cianna Stweart, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

70. Lisa Chang - The Personal Investment of Gratitude

“You're human and humans cannot feasibly do all the things that you were trying to do at the same time.”

Guest Info:

Lisa Chang is the Global Chief People Officer for The Coca-Cola Company, overseeing the company’s talent and people strategies, culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In her role, which she has held since 2019, she is responsible for leading the company’s global people strategy, aligned to the company’s purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. Chang and her team are focused on creating an environment where employees can thrive and equips the organization to win. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Chang served as senior vice president and chief human resources officer for AMB Group, LLC in Atlanta, a privately held sports and entertainment conglomerate. Chang has held HR roles at various companies, including Equifax, Turner Broadcasting System Inc. and The Weather Channel Companies. Chang serves on the Board of Advisors for Catalyst, a non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion. She also serves as a Board member for the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and on the Board of Directors for Frontier Communications. Chang has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Virginia. She earned an MBA from the Stetson School of Business and Economics at Mercer University.

Favorite Quote:

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Hand write thank-you notes Create a psychologically safe space to listen Treat mistakes as opportunities to grow

Resources:

Lisa Chang on Twitter (@LisaVChang) Lisa Chang on LinkedIn (in/LisaVChang) Lisa Chang - Global Chief People Officer at the Coca-Cola Company R.O.G. Episode 25. AAPI Voices - Lisa Chang - The Coca-Cola Company

Coming Next:

Episode 71: We will be joined by Cianna Stewart

Credits:

Lisa Chang, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

69. Jeff Christian - The Power of Pizza

“We put extra pressure on ourselves to have to do everything, to want to do everything. And if we can take that step back and realize, let me focus on what's truly essential in my life. And then to develop that gift and share it with the world and then allow.”

Guest Info:

Jeff Christian is a husband, father, registered nurse, basketball coach, podcast host of Life’s Essential Ingredients, and is the founder of the nonprofit organization––C4 Leaders. All proceeds from the sale of his books goes toward the nonprofit. C4 Leaders uses pizza and pizza making to build community at no financial cost to the participants. (Although, donations are accepted and appreciated). C4 Leaders is an authority in team building. Reach out to Jeff if you are interested in helping your team communicate better, build trusting relationships, and to be coachable.

Favorite Quote:

“It is trust in the limits of the self that makes us open. And it is trust in the gifts of others that makes us. We come to realize that we don't have to do everything that we can't do. Everything that what I can't do is someone else's gift and responsibility. My limitations make space for the gifts of other people.” — Sister Joan Chittister

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

What’s on our pizza? How well do we model the 4C’s in our lives? Communication: Listening to others with an empathetic ear with the intent of serving others. Chemistry: Developing trust to bring and receive value from the connections in our lives. Consistency: Consistently challenge our thoughts and perspectives accepting vulnerability. Creativity: Overcoming fear to share our gift.

Resources:

Jeff Christian on LinkedIn C4Leaders.org PizzaDays.org We Rise Together by Jeff Christian Life's Essential Ingredients Podcast

Coming Next:

Episode 70, we will be joined by Lisa Chang, Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola Company

Credits:

Jeff Christian, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

68. Sabrina Bailey - How Can I Help?

“Instead of a handout, a hand up. And what I mean by that is truly allowing we've got one employee in country (where we have a non-profit), truly allowing her vision to be cast. Our only role as the not-for-profit is to come alongside and to mentor, to coach, to guide and leadership philosophy.”

Guest Info:

Sabrina Bailey is the Global Head of Wealth Solutions at Refinitiv, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) company, joining the company in May 2021. In this role Sabrina is responsible for developing and delivering upon the strategic vision and direction for Refinitiv’s global Wealth Solutions business. This includes embracing and leveraging technological advances to deliver innovative, customer-centric offerings. Sabrina is a proven senior level executive with over 20 years of financial services experience.

Prior to joining Refinitiv Sabrina held several senior executive positions, most recently as CEO of Emotomy, Northern Trust Asset Management’s digital investment advice offering. In her prior role at Northern Trust Sabrina was the Global Head of Retirement Solutions with responsibility for the development and deployment of Northern Trust’s retirement strategy globally. Prior to joining Northern Trust Sabrina held a variety of positions in executive leadership, management, investment consulting, and manager research at Mercer, Towers Watson, RogersCasey, and Arnerich Massena and Associates.

Sabrina has received several industry accolades. In 2020, Sabrina was named Top Women in Asset Management by Money Management Executive. In 2017, Sabrina was named Distinguished Woman Investment Professional of the year by Women Investment Professionals. In 2016, Sabrina was named a "40 under 40" by Crain’s Chicago Business, being selected for the business leadership honor from more than 1,000 nominees.

Outside of work Sabrina enjoys spending time with her husband of over 20 years and her 2 daughters. She is passionate about giving back to others through service, including serving on the Chicago Advisory Board of The Salvation Army, actively volunteering in the Roseland neighborhood of Chicago, and as the co-founder of Grow for Hope, a not-for-profit focused on empowering women in Sierra Leone Africa through education and employment. She is also an outdoor enthusiast always looking to go on the next adventure with her family and friends including running, hiking, cliff jumping, rock climbing, hang gliding and other athletic feats.

Sabrina holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management and an MBA in Organizational Leadership from George Fox University.

Favorite Quote:

“The only legacy we leave behind is the impact we have on others.” — Unknown

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Your legacy is an accumulation of the micro moments of generosity throughout your life. Ask others, “How can I help?” Share your time, talent and treasure.

Resources:

Sabrina Bailey on LinkedIn (in/Sabrina-Bailey-Change-Agent) Sabrina Bailey Appointed to Run Wealth Solutions Business Fintech Luminaries – Meet Sabrina Bailey of Refinitiv, an LSEG business Wealth Tech Today Ep 109: Building A Globalized Data Strategy Delivered Locally with Sabrina Bailey, LSEG

Coming Next:

Episode 69: We will be joined by Jeff Christian.

Credits:

Sabrina Bailey, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

67. Dave Raymond - F.U.N. with the Phillie Phanatic

“A lot of the parts of my message for building on sustainable happiness go right to my clients about creating a valuable character brand because at the end, or as you said, a living breathing brand extension in the end, uh, this is a vehicle to be able to connect to your constituents, your fans.”

Guest Info:

Moving directly from college student to campy green furball, Dave Raymond pioneered the field of sports mascots as the first person to go out on the field as the world-renowned Phillie Phanatic. During his 16 years performing as the Phanatic in 48 states and five countries, Dave’s charismatic showmanship carried the Philadelphia Phillies to World Series victories and unimagined levels of popularity, sparking a revolution in the mascot industry. Leveraging the unique lessons he learned from the inside out (literally!), Dave made a seamless transition as an entrepreneur into the world of character branding and mascot development.

Since starting Raymond Entertainment Group nearly 20 years ago, he has designed and rehabilitated hundreds of character brands for Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, and colleges and universities. In 2005, he founded the Mascot Hall of Fame. In The Power of Fun! keynote, virtual events and best-selling book, Dave shares his “phantastic” story—and how his time as the Phanatic revealed to him fun’s transformative effects as the key to living a content, healthier and more productive life. While others have studied how to unlock the power of fun, Dave actually lived it. Now, he shares his simple-to-implement F.U.N. process for creating sustainable, long-lasting happiness—and building the life of your dreams.

Favorite Quote:

“Tell me something good!”

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Build your personal character brand with these three elements: fearless, committed, and unique To be even more productive, effective and successful, build F.U.N. in your next program, project or team session: Force Fun Universal “No”

Resources:

DaveRaymondSpeaks.com Dave Raymond's Newsletter The Power of Fun by Dave Raymond

Coming Next:

Episode 68: We will be joined by Sabrina Bailey, Global Head of Wealth Solutions, London Stock Exchange Group

Credits:

Dave Raymond, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

66. Thomasina Williams - Taking Space

“There's something about being outside in nature. If you can't go outside, just walk around the floor..movement. It's in our bodies and we've got to somehow get that anxiety and that tension out of our bodies.”

Guest Info:

Thomasina Williams partners with families to develop leaders. Working at the intersection of family business, family systems, and leadership development, she helps clients build multigenerational legacies of connected and capable families, who are engaged stewards of their resources. Clients have described her as their “high-beams,” lighting the way and guiding them through unfamiliar and uncomfortable territory.

An accomplished lawyer and philanthropy strategist, Thomasina is the founder of Sankofa Legacy Advisors. Her signature work gathers and guides Family Enterprise Women ( “The F.E.W."TM) to propel their leadership and legacy to the next level. Regardless of whether they own or work in the business, she helps them live into the fullness of who they are, simplify the complexities of family, and navigate the challenges of combining family and finances.

Thomasina was the first consultant Wells Fargo Private Bank hired to come in-house and play a leadership role in building a new line of business to help its ultra-high net worth clients navigate the family relationships side of wealth.

Thomasina goes beyond conventional approaches to help family members individually and collectively understand the relationship systems that drive their ability to sustain wealth and well-being across multiple generations. As a result of working with her, family members begin to see and explore possibilities they had not considered previously, leading to increased self-awareness, stronger family relationships, and reduced family financial risks.

Learning about the “shirtsleeves-to-shirtsleeves in three generations” phenomenon, by which 70 to 90 percent of families lose their wealth by the end of the third generation – and realizing that her own family was among these alarming statistics – fuels her passion to help families beat the odds and build enduring legacies.

Thomasina is an advisor to advisors within her field. She serves on the advisory board of privately held Purposeful Planning Institute, and on the board of nonprofit Galliard Family Business Advisor Institute. Beyond the field of family advising, she is a member of the advisory board of privately held Enterprising Women magazine, and is in the processing of transitioning from the board of nonprofit Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute to the board of its new for-profit subsidiary.

Favorite Quote:

"Those to whom much is given, much is required."

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Take Space for ourselves and others.

Questions we can ask ourselves:

Is this something I want to respond to now? What might be the other influences and broader context? How can I interpret this situation with generosity?

Give ourselves and others space and the benefit of the doubt.

Resources:

SankofaLegacyValues.com Thomasina Williams on LinkedIn (in/Thomasina-h-Williams)

Coming Next:

Episode 67: We will be joined by Dave Raymond, the original Philly Phanatic!

Credits:

Thomasina Williams, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

65. Denny Nealon - View From the Arena

“A leadership culture where it's a servant leadership kind of culture, where leaders are looking out for the benefit of their teams and the organization.”

Guest Info:

Denny Nealon is the Chief Executive Officer for Barclays US Consumer Bank (USCB) and Barclays Bank Delaware (BBDE) where he is responsible for the overall leadership and direction of Barclays’ consumer business in the United States, which includes award-winning credit card programs and retail deposits. Denny is part of Barclays America’s management team and serves as a Director on both the BBDE and IHC Boards.

Denny has more than 20 years of experience in the U.S. credit card industry and first joined Barclays in 2004. Most recently, Denny served as President of the USCB with responsibility for the day-to-day management of the consumer business. Prior to this, he was Head of the US Partnership business, where he oversaw strategic relationships with leading brands across the airline, travel and entertainment, financial institution, and retail segments. Prior to joining Barclays, Denny worked at Bank One and Chase Card Services, where he held leadership positions in finance, business development and partnership management.

Denny graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served seven years as a Logistics and Supply Corps officer before joining the corporate sector. He also holds an MBA from the University of Maryland, with concentrations in Finance and International Business.

Favorite Quote:

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat." — Theodore Roosevelt

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Have a single mission Get into the arena

Resources:

Barclays Mission and Values Barclays US Consumer Bank Commits $1 Million to Delaware State University to Advance Pathways to an Inclusive Economy in Underserved Communities $1.25M grant to help Tech Impact open a workforce development center in Wilmington Delaware Tech Receives Donation from Barclays to Fund Workforce Training in Delaware

Coming Next:

Episode 66: we will be joined by Thomasina Williams

Credits:

Denny Nealon, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

64. Shannon Cassidy - Year in Review

Guest Info:

Shannon Cassidy is a certified Executive Corporate Coach and a renowned authority on behavioral modification and communication. The small incremental changes she teaches and incorporates into her presentations are as easily and instantly executable, as they are effective.

She is the founder, president, and driving force behind bridge between inc., a specialized coaching firm committed to understanding, influencing, and maximizing human potential—a fundamental yet complex characteristic within each of us. Since founding her company in 2000, Shannon has coached hundreds of Fortune 500 executives and their teams. The three services pillars include Executive Coaching, Team Development and Keynote Speaking.

She uses her knowledge and techniques to help clients build a bridge between where they are now and where they want to be. She has been helping audiences of all sizes, from boardroom sessions to convention halls, turn limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging actions into personal breakthroughs and goal achievement for more than 20 years. As entertaining and engaging as they are informative, her presentations reveal her expertise, sense of humor, and empathy, all while communicating the lessons needed to help us find success instead of hindering our potential.

Because she does not simply teach—she engages. She evaluates the need and brings a combination of real-world experience and practical strategies that enable clients to not only survive, but thrive amidst organizational change, new directions, and leadership opportunities.

National Speakers Association Member and has earned a degree in Business and Professional Communication from the University of Rhode Island and certification as an Executive Corporate Coach through the International Coach Federation.

Shannon’s mission is simple—help shift the way we think, act, and respond so we can lead with vision, values, and purpose. Shannon has authored several books including V.I.B.E. an in-depth self-discovery journey; The 5 Degree Principle, leadership fable revealing a familiar journey of career challenges politics and empowerment and Grounded in Gratitude journal.

We grow when we give. When we Give our time. Give praise. Give a hand. Give a damn. We grow together.

This episode is a recap and intends to give gratitude to our generous and inspiring guests who have shared their stories and discoveries throughout their lives and careers.

Themes and Topics since R.O.G. launch in October 2020:

Generosity is a bit selfish. It feels so good! Put your own oxygen mask on first. Have accessible tools for leadership. Know “you matter” and others matter. Ask for help. Invest to the future now, through mentoring and coaching. Experiencing generosity as a child makes us generous adults. Have a generosity strategy to be a thoughtful giver. Actively listen. Know what your customer needs. Mentor and coach. Give benefit of the doubt. Be Kind, everyone is still healing from things they don't speak about. Be who you are and be that well. Build social courage. Strengthen your mental toughness and resilience. Pay it forward. Hand write thank you notes. Empower team members to lead. Give thanks to all people at every level and role. Create psychological and emotional safety. Take bias out of hiring and promotional practices. Clarify your values and live them. Listen to the AAPI Voices series. Listen to Black Voices series. Listen to the Accessible Voices series. Recognize holidays and celebrate with others. Hold space for others. Practice Servant Leadership by putting People First. Discover your Blind Spots. Ask Quality Questions. Tell Your Authentic Story. Practice self-love, self-compassion, self-acceptance. Allow your and others micro failures.

Dr. Maya Angelou: "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you make them feel.” How do you want to make people feel?

Thank you, our listeners. I am grateful.

Thank you to all of our guests, our production team Susie, SarahAnn, Ian and Michael at Sheep Jam Production, Nani, Latoyia, and all of you, our listeners who invest a half hour each week to listen, learn and grow with us.

We grow when we give.

Until then, Happy New Year! Stay generous everyone!

Coming Next:

Episode 65, we will be joined by Denny Nealon, CEO Barclays US Consumer Bank

Credits:

Shannon Cassidy, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

63. Bill Strahan - Allowance of Micro-Failures

“I think the number one thing is the allowance of micro failures. The allowance of small mishaps with neither the sense that they're being cataloged or that they're being stored. Or that they are being levered in a particular meeting or particular project in, in general.”

Guest Info:

Bill Strahan leads the Human Resources function for Comcast Cable. He has responsibility for all aspects of Human Resources including talent, compensation, benefits, learning, employee, and labor relations. Bill has been involved in various aspects of Human Resources work for over 35 years. He began his career with over a decade of work at Macy’s Department Stores and Riggs National Bank. The second decade of Bill’s work included practicing law in Washington, D.C. in the area of Compensation and Benefits –mostly in the context of mergers and acquisitions and in initial public offerings. For nine years, Bill was a consultant and manager at Mercer HR Consulting. Bill holds a B.A. in Religion from Villanova University, and a Juris Doctorate from the George Mason University School of Law. He is an Active Member of the Virginia State Bar. Along with his wife and two sons, Bill resides in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Favorite Quote:

“Remember Bill, when you get angry... you get stupid." — Marie Strahan

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Three things come to top of mind when I think about how to apply what Bill taught us in our own lives. One - Accept Micro-failures. Two - Conduct generous meetings. Three - Innovate through empathy 1. Micro-failures, are normal, human and daily imperfections. Accepting others, and our own, micro-failures is an act of generosity. Let it go. Learn from mistakes, share your learning with others. As Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Learn from the mistakes of others, you’ll never live long enough to make them all yourself.” 2. Conduct generous meetings. Be thoughtful in the ways you ask the question, or set the context, so the person you’re asking can win. Call out their name, recap the point of the conversation you want them to weigh in on. Thoughtfully ask others to participate in a way that enables them to confidently shine. It’s a triple win: it’s good for the person, you model generous leadership and the meeting will be more productive and enjoyable. 3. Empathy as a catalyst for innovation. True innovation is a byproduct of empathy. We first need to humble ourselves to others. Ask empathic questions like: Where is the system not working for them? What’s the gap? Allow your genuine curiosity to guide the discussion. Ask quality questions. Seek to find the gap and collaboratively create the solution toward progress. This week, let your and others micro failures go; thoughtfully ask questions in meetings so others can shine and leverage empathy as a catalyst for innovation.

Resources:

Bill Strahan on LinkedIn (in/WilliamStrahan) William Strahan Comcast Bio Jobs.Comcast.com

Coming Next:

Episode 64, we will be joined by Me, Shannon Cassidy

Credits:

Bill Strahan, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

62. Joze Piranian - Radical Self-Acceptance

“The fear of being rejected or being judged for sounding different, got in the way. And that's an interesting parallel that can be understood through one of my favorite metaphors that I speak about in my talks. And that's the idea that everyone stutters. That inner stutter could be the fear of rejection. The fear of failure or the fear of even the fear of success. And these are all inner stutters that act as roadblocks. And ultimately that shrink our destined by stripping away countless possibilities.”

Guest Info:

Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned International Speaker helping people who hold back turn fear into action so that they overcome their “inner stutter” and unlock their true potential in life. After avoiding speaking almost entirely growing up in Beirut due to a debilitating stutter, Joze has won the Inspirational Speaker of the Year award and has performed stand-up comedy in 3 continents and 3 languages (he stutters in 6 of them!). Having graduated from McGill University in Montreal with a Bachelor of Commerce and with a Master of International Business from Queen’s University and IPADE in Mexico City, Joze worked as a project manager at a multinational in Toronto and New York prior to leaving the corporate world to face his biggest fear. He has since delivered hundreds of stand-up comedy and speaking engagements around Inclusion and Resilience at organizations, conferences and educational institutions. Joze is also a graduate of the Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. With more than 3,000,000 views on his speech featured on Goalcast, Joze has also been featured on TEDx, Forbes & NowThis.

Favorite Quote:

“The Best Way Out is Through It.” — Robert Frost

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Questions to consider, thanks to what we learned from Joze:

What’s your inner stutter? What area of your life is a block or challenge for you? The first step: Identify your inner stutter. What is it? The second step – Own it. Embrace it. Third step: take deliberate action to work with your inner stutter.

2. Own your uniqueness! Practice radical self-acceptance. What does radical self-acceptance look like for you? Look in the mirror and celebrate all that you are, exactly as you are.

Until next week, stay generous everyone!

Resources:

JozePiranian.com Joze Piranian on Linkedin (in/JozePiranian) Joze Piranian on Instagram (@YesWayJoze) Joze Piranian's TEDx Event Forbes Feature: Conquer Your Inner Stutter With Comedian And Keynote Speaker Joze Piranian

Coming Next:

Episode 63: we will be joined by Bill Strahan, EVP Human Resources for Comcast Cable

Credits:

Joze Piranin, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

61. Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo - Practicing Medicine and Self-Love

"We have a lot of women who are moving out of caring for in medicine because one, the places they've been taught are the quote unquote safe places at larger institutions are really difficult. And then, we've a lot of times have been taught that we can't actually create our own spaces, you can't build your own practice it's gonna need this much capital or the big giant healthcare organization is going to eat you up anyway. It shouldn't have to look like this"

Guest Info:

She is a board-certified pediatrician for over 15 years and an academic faculty for over a decade, mentoring women physicians of color. She is CEO and founder of Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood as well as the CEO of Strong Children Wellness. She is an expert on medical racism, addressing equity for women physicians in healthcare, and eliminating health inequities for marginalized children and families. Her work has been featured on NBC News, Essence.com, Newsweek, NPR and many others.

Favorite Quote:

“When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak...and that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength.” - Audre Lorde

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Dr. Omolara invites us to ask ourselves some important questions, for ourselves:

What brings you joy? Are you seen? How well do you see others? What needs to adapt in your life?

Join us next week for Joze Piranian a lifelong stutterer turned Forbes featured Global TEDx Speaker on Inclusion and Resilience.

Until next week, stay generous everyone!

Resources:

Dr. Uwemedimo's Bitly MelaninMedicineMotherhood.com Email: hello@omolaramd.com Dr. Uwemedimo on Twitter (@dromolara) Dr. Uwemedimo on Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood on Youtube Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood on Facebook Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood on Instagram (@melaninmedicinemotherhood) Melanin, Medicine & Motherhood Events

Coming Next:

Coming Next: Episode 62, we will be joined by Joze Piranian.

Credits:

Dr. Omalara Tomas Uwemedimo, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

60. Jerry Won - Authentic Storytelling

“To tell people, ‘Hey, I think your story matters. And I want to use my platform, which is a privilege that I have to be able to share your story with other people.’ There's no better than that. I think is the most humbling thing that anybody can hear. For somebody to say, I think your story matters because for so long we all deal with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, and that's regardless of what you look like.”

Guest Info:

Jerry Won is a keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, and host who has worked with some of the world's most recognized brands in corporate and higher education. He speaks on a variety of topics including authentic storytelling, personal branding, and the Asian American experience in the workplace.

He is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an Asian American storytelling company whose podcast brands include Dear Asian Americans, MBAsians, The Janchi Show, and Asian Podcast Network; partnerships include McDonald's, US Census 2020, and US Dept. of Health and Human Services.

Prior, he was a Senior Strategy Consultant at Accenture and sales leader at start-ups and Fortune 500 companies. Jerry has a BS from USC Marshall and an MBA from Michigan Ross, where he served as President of the Student Government Association. He currently serves on the Marshall Volunteer Leadership Council and Alumni Association of University of Michigan's Asian/Asian American Pacific Islander Affinity Club. Along with his wife Kyung and his two children, Jerry lives in Southern California.

Favorite Quote:

“Hakuna Matata” - The Lion King Movie

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

What are elements of our identity? Here are twelve to consider for yourself:

Family and relationships Talents and abilities Race, ethnicity, cultural heritage Defining moments and experiences Gender orientation Beliefs and values Physical appearance and characteristics Education Occupation Age Roles

Jerry recommends we greet each person with curiosity as opposed to judgment. How could we not? Be curious about yourself. Be curious about others. It’s amazing how remarkably similar we all are, yet none of us are the same. Know your worth + value others.

Join us next week for Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo. She’s a medical professional who experienced her limits. Since then she has dedicated her work to medicine, self-love and empowering others to build businesses and make a difference.

Until next week, stay generous everyone.

Resources:

JerryWon.com Jerry Won on Instagram (@jerryjwon) Jerry Won on LinkedIn (in/jerrywon) Jerry Won on Twitter (@jerrywon) JustLikeMedia.com Dear Asian Americans Community Highlights: Meet Jerry Won of Just Like Media

Coming Next:

Episode 61, we will be joined by Dr. Omolara Thomas Uwemedimo

Credits:

Jerry Won, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

59. Shakeel Bharmal - Quality Questions

“Everyone's got a different motivation…For some, I could see that it was a desire for human connection. It was, they wanted to be able to work with other people like them that cared about similar things and be part of a community of people that was giving and caring. So that was what they wanted. Others wanted a greater meaning from their life…To contribute to. And so for them, that was the motivation to be involved with this because somehow through a little bit of effort, they can go out and make an impact on some, for others.”

Guest Info:

Shakeel is the founder of Oceanblue Strategic, a coaching firm focused on improving the competency, character and commitment of leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals as they embrace the business challenges and opportunities of the next 20 years. He is also a senior member of The Summit Group, a global sales transformation firm with a quarter century history helping Fortune 1000 firms grow revenue and create value for their largest clients. As a practicing executive coach he is one of the founding members of the Ivey Academy Coaching Network at the University of Western Ontario's school of business.

His leadership experience includes serving as COO with the AKDN, a global international development organization, general manager of global logistics, and director of marketing and sales effectiveness at Purolator. Other experiences include: management roles in the retail and wholesale oil & gas sector; teaching supply chain and general management at the University of British Columbia and Gold Platinum Institute in Russia; and as a strategy consultant to clients in aerospace, automotive, aviation, energy, internet and transportation industries.

Shakeel holds an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, where he graduated as Valedictorian. He is based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Favorite Quote:

“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Ask quality questions:

Low Quality Questions:

Why can't I?

Why didn’t I?

Why haven’t I?

Why do I?

Why don’t I?

High Quality Questions:

How will I?

How can I learn from this?

What will motivate me to…

What is causing me to…

What am I learning about my reasons for not…

Practice intentionally using more “what” or “how” questions with yourself and others.

Resources:

ShakeelBharmal.com Shakeel Bharmal on LinkedIn OceanBlueStrategic.com/team The Navigating Disruption Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Navigating Disruption Podcast on Spotify

Coming Next:

Episode 60, we will be joined by Jerry Won, storyteller, brand builder, and Founder & CEO of Just Like Media

Credits:

Shakeel Bharmal, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

58. Deborah Hart - Seeking Feedback

“I don't think of myself as anything to do with my title. But that means something to people. When you call and you take time out of your day, that they consider very busy to ask them how they are.”

Guest Info:

Married to Shel, they are proud parents to twins, Axel & Soleil. And she is a Stepmom to: Dylan, Ashley, and Austin. In the community, Debbie enjoys volunteering and spending time with her “mommy tribe.”

Originally from Rochester, New York, she earned her undergraduate degree from Rollins College in Organizational Behavior with a minor in Business Administration. To remain centered, Debbie focuses on her faith and fitness. She begins each day filling her soul and ends the day with gratitude.

Started with Disney on the College Program as a Magic Kingdom Merchandise Hostess.

Prior to 1999: Leadership roles in Attractions, Merchandise, and Custodial at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including Guest Satisfaction/Cast Excellence Manager. This parlayed into her first “official” role in Human Resources as a Guest Satisfaction/Cast Excellence Consultant for Resorts & Parks.

From 1999-2007: Human Resources leadership and expertise supporting multiple business units, including: Resorts, Downtown Disney, Magic Kingdom, Disney Cruise Line, Professional Services, Worldwide Services, and HR Services & Compliance.

From 2007-2017: Director of Experience Services for Walt Disney World, including: Guest Correspondence (letters), Guest Information & Collateral, Resort Call Center, Operations Measurement, and Operations Planning. She was a key strategic partner to the Walt Disney World Senior Leaders for large-scale transformation efforts.

From 2017-2019: General Manager at the Magic Kingdom, generalist focused leadership for: Tomorrowland, Main Street / Park Arrival, and Merchandise Line of Business.

From 2019-2021: Vice President of the WDW Cast Experience team, leading Workforce Management, Operations Training, and efforts focused on enhancing our Site-wide Cast Experience.

Favorite Quote:

“We do not remember days, we remember moments” — Cesare Pavese

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Seek Feedback Offer Feedback Make personal connections

Resources:

Deborah Hart on Twitter (@DebbieBellavia) Deborah Hart on LinkedIn

Coming Next:

Episode 59, we will be joined by Shakeel Bharmal, Teacher, Mentor and Coach and CEO of OceanBlue Strategic Advisors

Credits:

Deborah Hart, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

57. Wade Thomas - Heart-Based Culture

“When you handle that at a heart-based way, we help learn, help them learn from mistake. You move past the finger, pointing to what do we learn? That's where we really get to innovation because we can really wrap it up around that kind of failure to handle it in a compassionate and empathetic way.”

Guest Info:

Wade Thomas is the founder and principal of Aim to Win, a consultancy focused on bringing out the best in high performing individuals, teams, and organizations. Wade has over 20 years of experience in leadership and talent management areas, most recently as the Chief Human Resources Officer for Meritage Homes Corporation. A graduate of Stetson University, he also has an MBA from Indiana University and further executive education from the University of Michigan.

He is a true business consultant who believes that championship level individuals and organizations thrive as a result of strategically leveraging their strengths, developing strong habits, and navigating interpersonal dynamics. Wade found his niche quite by accident. Working in sales for a national retail chain, he discovered that, while growing revenue was rewarding, what really excited him was developing talent and watching careers take off. This inspired Wade to pursue an MBA with a focus on Human Resources.

Working as a senior Human Resources executive for industry-leading manufacturing and service companies has given Wade terrific insight. In tune with how career trajectories are shaped and maintained, he knows first-hand the inner workings of the business world, which enables me to provide practical, actionable coaching expertise. This corporate Human Resources experience sets him apart — so many coaches and trainers rely solely on their own personal business experience to craft their theories and approaches to career development.

Favorite Quote:

"We > Me" — Unknown

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

1. Compassion

Create our own heart-based culture with compassion and empathy. Compassion literally means “to suffer together.” Care enough about other people and listen to their story. Empathy is the ability to sense other people's emotions and imagine what someone else might be thinking or feeling. Cognitive empathy invites us to consider the perspective of another.

2. Get to Know Your Team

Get to know every member of the team. Choose one person a week - or month. It will be worth the effort.

Resources:

Wade Thomas on LinkedIn Aim to Win Podcast Aim to Win Heart Based Coaching From the Heart: Achieve Epic Results With an Approach That Works by Wade Thomas

Coming Next:

Episode 58, we will be joined by Deborah Hart, Vice President, Food & Beverage and Merchandise, Development, Optimization & Standards for The Walt Disney World.

Credits:

Wade Thomas, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

56. Mia Ives-Rublee - Accessible Voices

“If you are an organization that wants to be extremely open and welcoming to the disability community, you shouldn't go for the bare minimum. You should be attempting to be as accommodating and open as possible because that's going to bring in more talented individuals who are excited about working at your location.”

Guest Info:

Mia Ives-Rublee is the director for the Disability Justice Initiative at American Progress. Prior to coming to American Progress, she advocated for disability justice and inclusion at nonprofit organizations and businesses across the United States. She has worked with Women’s March, Families Belong Together, DC Action Lab, Adoptees for Justice, Fair Fight, People’s Collective for Justice and Liberation, and numerous other progressive organizations. Best known for founding the Women’s March Disability Caucus, Ives-Rublee helped organize the original Women’s March on Washington in 2017. The Women’s March was one of the first large-scale events to have certified deaf interpreters on stage. Ives-Rublee’s work pushed for better access to disability accommodations at progressive events and more policy platforms inclusive of the disability community. For her work on the Women’s March, Ives-Rublee was named by Glamour magazine as one of 2017’s Women of the Year Award. She was also recognized by She the People as one of 20 Women of Color in Politics to Watch in 2020 and awarded the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of North Carolina (UNC) School of Social Work.

Mia Ives-Rublee worked on several political campaigns during the 2020 cycles. As a North Carolina community regional organizing director for the Elizabeth Warren Campaign for President, she communicated policies and organized events around specific issues affecting the disability and Asian American communities. She volunteered on Warren’s Disability Policy Group, helping shape the Disability Policy Platform and developing the campaign’s private event accessibility toolkit. During the general election, Ives-Rublee worked as the field director for Down Home NC to encourage rural residents to vote. She also worked with the Asian American Advocacy Fund and the Georgia Disability Vote Partnership to help elect Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and the Rev. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) during the 2021 special election. For six years, Ives-Rublee worked as a vocational counselor at the North Carolina Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services to help disabled people obtain substantial employment and connect with services in their communities. She researched alternative mental health diversion programs at UNC Chapel Hill in 2015 and, in 2017, was the confidential assistant to Commissioner Chai Feldblum at the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. At the Ford Foundation in 2019, Ives-Rublee created a Disability Inclusion Toolkit for nonprofit organizations. Ives-Rublee holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a master’s degree in social work from UNC Chapel Hill.

Favorite Quote:

“Need to make sure people with disabilities are at the table when policy is being made." — Mia Ives-Rublee

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

1. Policies

Does your organization have an employee handbook? If so, what does your employee handbook say about hiring people with disabilities? What does it say about accommodations? How will you learn more about ADA, SSI, SSDI and Medicaid for your disabled employees? As Mia says, "Make sure people with disabilities are at the table when policy is being made." 2. Accommodations

Does your current process include a question to the candidate about accommodations? During the interview, how do you inquire about what accommodations may be needed? Once hired, what accommodations do you offer? What could you offer? Consider how inclusive the interview, hiring, onboarding and employment processes are and how you can make them even better.

Resources:

Mia Ives-Rublee on LinkedIn Mia Ives-Rublee on Twitter (@SeeMiaRoll) Ford Foundation Disability Inclusion Toolkit Sienna Heights University 2018 interview with Mia She the People - Mia Ives-Rublee Meet Mia Ives-Rublee: An Endorphin Junkie Who Made The Women’s March Accessible Mia's Meeting with Vice President Kamala Harris 20 Questions for Disability-Inclusive Employers

Coming Next:

Episode 57, we will be joined by Wade Thomas, CEO Aim to Win, Author of From the Heart: Achieving Epic Results Through Building a Heart-Based Culture of Compassion and Empathy

Credits:

Mia Ives-Rublee, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

55. Mary Ann Newell and Jaylen Dotson - Accessible Voices

“'We’re not that different. We're really not that different from other people who are in the way we think and approach the world, but just that we have to communicate who we are.” – Jaylen Dotson

Guest Info:

Mary Ann Newell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been supporting students with autism spectrum disorder in various capacities for nearly ten years. In her current role, she helps students navigate the challenges of university life and to increase their academic and social competence. Prior to joining the ASPIRE team, Mary Ann taught special education and supervised a clinical treatment team providing comprehensive intervention services to individuals with ASD. Mary Ann has received extensive training in the areas of play and relationship-based therapy, assessment and support of individuals on the spectrum, and in the treatment of trauma. Mary Ann received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Chester University and her master’s degree in clinical counseling from Chestnut Hill College. Jaylen Dotson is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and a working SCHOLAR at the Kinney Center. In his current role, he is the editor in chief of the Camp Kinney newsletter and is currently producing an end-of-summer video celebrating the work done by the Kinney Center. Prior to becoming a scholar, Jaylen's first job was with the Department of Defense. During the summers, he worked as a Management Clerk and then a Management Assistant, aiding his supervisors in a variety of administrative tasks. Jaylen is also a writer for the Hawk Newspaper whose column "CineHawk" provides incisive reviews and analysis of the latest theatrical and streaming releases. Before graduating, Jaylen spent two semesters as a peer mentor, providing valuable to younger students at Kinney using his own experience. He also frequently manned the front desk, a task he still occasionally fulfills as needed. Jaylen was quite active in several clubs on campus, including Improv, College Democrats, and Radio 1854.

Favorite Quote:

Mary Ann: "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.” — Sheryl Sandberg

Jaylen: “I am bent, but not broken. I am scarred, but not disfigured. I am sad, but not hopeless. I am tired, but not powerless. I am angry, but not bitter." — HealthyPlace.com

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

1. Learn the Vocabulary

One thing all of us must do is get our vocabulary right on differences we don’t know enough about. Vocab and terminology from this episode:

ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Neurodiversity - The range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population. This term is typically used to describe people with ASD, but may also refer to other differences such as ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Neurotypical - Term used to reference those who do not have a condition that would qualify them as neurodiverse.

2. Acceptable behaviors. It's important to identify and recognize what behavioral norms are tolerated in our organizations. Behaviors often associated with ASD compared to other tolerated workplace behavior. We need to check our conditioning about what’s acceptable. For example, being literal vs. being aggressive.

Resources:

Mary Ann Newell on LinkedIn Jaylen Dotson on LinkedIn St. Joseph’s Kinney Center for Autism Support Studies Mary Ann Newell: Assistant Director of College Support Kinney Center ‘CineHawk’ Jaylen Dotson ’21 Shares His Final Review Before Commencement Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage by Robert D. Austin and Gary P. Pisano, HRB Magazine (May–June 2017)

Coming Next:

Episode 56: we will be joined by Mia Ives-Rublee, Director, Disability Justice Initiative - Center for American Progress Action Fund

Credits:

Mary Ann Newell, Jaylen Dotson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

54. Victoria Arlen - Accessible Voices

“What am I doing? How do I do this? How do I get out of it? I think it's staying rooted in your empathy, love, joy, and gratitude, and sprinkling your faith amongst it all. I think those are big things...taking yourself out of the ego and being like, What do I want to give to this world? Because we only have a limited time here. So leave your impact, because we're all able to leave an impact here.” Victoria Arlen

Guest Info:

Victoria Arlen’s life drastically changed in 2006 at the tender age of eleven when she developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. This was an incredibly rare scenario and Victoria quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk and move. She slipped into a vegetative state in which doctors had written her off as a lost cause. Victoria spent nearly four years “locked” inside her own body completely aware of what was going on just unable to move or communicate. Doctors believed there was little hope of survival and recovery was unlikely. Victoria, however was not ready to give up. In 2010 after almost four years she began the nearly impossible fight back to life. Learning how to speak, eat and move all over again.

Victoria went on to exceedingly defy the odds and not only recovered but has since become an accomplished Motivational Speaker, Television Host and Swimmer. Her swimming resume includes three Silvers and a Gold medal from the London 2012 Paralympic Games as well as multiple World, American and Pan American Records.

In April 2015, Victoria made the transition from professional athlete to sportscaster and joined ESPN as one of the youngest on air talents hired by the company and reports and hosts across all platforms. In the Spring of 2016 Victoria defied yet another odd and after spending nearly a decade in a wheelchair paralyzed from the waist down was able to learn how take one step after another and eventually not only did she learn how to walk but within a year and a half in the Fall of 2017 she learned to dance as a contestant on Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. Victoria and her dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy quickly became fan favorites.

Victoria is also carrying out her dream of helping others, serving as the Founder and Co-Chair of Victoria's Victory Foundation, a nonprofit that assists those with mobility challenges to achieve their own personal victory.

Victoria’s book titled Locked In hit stores worldwide in August of 2018 and in April of 2018 ESPN Films debuted a 30 for 30 titled “Locked In” based on Victoria’s story at the Tribeca Film Festival. Victoria was a contributing producer for the film. Victoria became the face of Jockey in May of 2018 and debuted her signature clothing line Jockey by Victoria Arlen in September of 2019. In July of 2019 Victoria was announced as the new host of America Ninja Warrior jr, Season 2 which aired in February 2020.

In the last year Victoria has branched into more creative spaces in both acting, producing, fashion and hosting with a variety of projects currently in the works.

Victoria has become world famous not only for her story and accomplishments but for her message: “Face It, Embrace It, Defy It, Conquer It“ ™

VictoriaArlen.com

Favorite Quote:

“Face it. Embrace it. Defy it. Conquer it.” — Victoria Arlen

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Three things for us to model in our own lives:

Gratitude Attitude Community

Gratitude:

Gratitude has been proven to improve our health, wellness, relationships and perspective.

What’s something you’re taking for granted right now?

Attitude:

Attitude determines altitude. Attitude is everything. Charles Swindoll wrote, “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% what we do about it.” How would you describe – in general – your attitude?

Community:

Who’s in your community? How do they support you? How do you support them? Invest in your communities. They are precious gifts for us – and meet the human need to belong.

Resources:

VictoriaArlen.com VictoriasVictory.org Locked In - The Will to Survive and the Will to Live by Victoria Arlen Careers at Disney/ ESPN https://jobs.disneycareers.com/espn

Coming Next:

Episode 55, we will be joined by Mary Ann Newell and Jaylen Dotson from St. Joseph University’s Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. They will dispel some of the myths about autism and share the truth about the talent and capability of people with autism. Don’t miss it!

Credits:

Victoria Arlen, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

53. Kyle Coon - Accessible Voices

“There's always a path forward. There's never a wall that you come to and it's just impossible to get through. If you can't go straight through, the obstacle or barrier in your way, then there's a way around it, or maybe, you just have to climb up and over it."

Guest Info:

Kyle Coon lost his sight at the age of six after a battle with Retinoblastoma—cancer of the eye. However, not having sight has not stopped him from pursuing vision. Since then he has become a competitive rock climber, downhill skier, runner and triathlete.

As a young child, Kyle was shown how to embrace his adversity by world-class blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer who encouraged him to live life to the fullest. Kyle took Weihenmayer’s advice to heart and began pursuing a life of adventure.

In 2006, he hiked the Ankascocha Trail into Machu Picchu. In 2007, he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro at the age of 15.

After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Communication, he became an endurance athlete competing in numerous marathons and triathlons. In 2018, he was a member of the first team of tandem cyclists with all blind or visually impaired stokers (person on the back of a tandem bike) to complete Race Across America—the world’s toughest bicycle race—racing from Oceanside, Calif to Annapolis, Md in seven days 15 hours. Later in 2018, at Ironman Arizona, Kyle became the first totally blind person to complete an Ironman branded Triathlon (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run) in under 11 hours. He continues to push himself physically and mentally as he now pursues his goal of representing the USA at the 2020 Paralympics in the sport of Triathlon.

As a young man, Kyle has spoken to major organizations about his adversity and triumphs including various Rotary Clubs in Florida and Taiwan, the International Association of Refrigerated Warehousing, and The American Cancer Society. He has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in Backpacker and Triathlete magazines.

Losing sight has only served as a base for Kyle’s ability to master his ambitions despite his inability to see them. Inspiring those with similar challenges and sharing a few laughs along the way has become his trademark. Drawing upon his experiences as a totally blind person and adventure athlete, he demonstrates the importance of vision, commitment and courage to pursuing an “Eyeronvision” and embracing the adversity along our life’s journey.

While he wasn’t the first blind person to climb a mountain, run a marathon or compete in a triathlon, his goal is to be one of the best and ensure he isn’t the last.

Favorite Quote:

"Make good choices." — Ann Marie Coon

"It's our attitude that allows us to learn from mistakes and that in turn enables one to be great beyond imagination." — Steve Coon

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Accomplishing can feel like a "false summit". Achieve your goal. Enjoy the view. Set your sights on the next one to stay motivated. We all can have vision that isn't quantified by sight. Honor your vision. Embrace it. Be relentless in pursuit of your vision. Prioritize and give your best energy to the actions that lead you toward the realization of it. Make good choices. Make good choices. What are you willing to stop doing? What are will you start doing? What will you continue doing?

Resources:

KyleCoon.com Kyle on Facebook (KyleCoonSpeaks) Kyle on Twitter (@Kyle_Coon) Kyle on Instagram (@EyeronKyle) "Discovering a Life Without Limits" by Kyle Coon Team USA - Kyle Coon NoBarriersUSA.org JAN - Job Accommodation Network NoBarriersUSA.org Kyle's profile on TeamUSA.org Kyle's Interview in Trail Runner Magazine Kyle on USA Today - "Athletes with visual impairments, blindness bike across America to inspire others" Orlando Sentinel - "Blind triathlete from Orlando prepares for first Ironman" Kyle's Interview with Orlando Sentinel Central Florida's News13's - "Blind climber inspires others to overcome obstacles" ABC Nightline's story on "Global Explorer's Leading the Way Program" ABC World News' "Person of the Week - Erik Weihenmayer" (leader of Kyle's first international hiking trip)

Denver's 9 News - "Blind Colorado athlete sets Ironman record"

Credits:

Kyle Coon, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

52. Jessica Keogh - Accessible Voices

“For employers, I think just realizing that people with disabilities have unique strengths. We really are some of the best problem-solvers and very dedicated workers. Working really hard, it's just something that we're used to because we've had to do it our entire lives. And, that carries over into the workplace"

Guest Info:

Jessica Keogh M. Ed

Founder and President of Faith Above my Ability

​Jessica is the founder and President of Faith Above my Ability. She is a 32 year old woman with a progressive Neuromuscular disorder that is yet to be diagnosed. Jessica felt called to create this nonprofit as she continually looks to Jesus for her identity and worth. Knowing first hand how challenging life is with a physical disability, Keogh desires to help others as they navigate resources and tools to live independently. ​ Jessica is currently working on her doctorate and teaches special education full time. Keogh is fiercely passionate, dedicated, and determined to not only make the world a more inclusive place, but change the narrative surrounding disability!

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Be more compassionate toward others, and ourselves. Don't ask, "What's wrong with you?" or "What happened to you?" Ask for help. It's a sign of strength. Recognize and offer your natural gifts and talents. Generously put them to good use.

Until next week, stay generous everyone!

Favorite Quote:

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Dr. Maya Angelou

Resources:

Faith Above My Ability on Twitter (@Faith_MyAbility) Faith Above My Ability on Facebook Faith Above My Ability on Instagram Capital Wire - PA House Panel Approves Senate-Passed Bill to Help Disabled Office of Disability Employment Policy - Ideas for Employers and Employees "Working Works" Poster Series Job Accommodation Network - Multimedia Training Microsite AskEarn.org ROG Episode 22 - Givers Need Askers: Turn the Wheel of Reciprocity and Ask

Credits:

Jessica Keogh, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

51. Tim Kachuriak - People Give to People

“The number one thing that really moves the needle in a significant way is how effectively the organization communicates their value proposition...what we've learned about the value proposition is that there's four key dimensions of an effective value proposition...appeal...has to be exclusive...credibility...and then the final piece is clarity. And this is the one that I think - That most non-profits and for-profits alike struggle with."

Guest Info:

Tim Kachuriak

Founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer, NextAfter

Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consulting firm that works with businesses, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity.

A nonprofit thought leader, Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Learn more about Tim’s speaking here.

Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact.

Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (13), Charlie (11), Gracie (10), and Joey (4).

https://www.nextafter.com/about-us/tim-kachuriak/

About NextAfter: NextAfter is a fundraising research lab and consultancy that works with cause-driven businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them better understand their customers and inspire their donors to give generously. Over the past six years, we have documented over 1,045 online experiments spanning a total sample of over 222,872,564 individual touchpoints with organizations such as Boys Town, Compassion International, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Focus on the Family, National Breast Cancer Foundation, The Heritage Foundation, Hillsdale College, and many others. The impact of these experiments has produced a cumulative net increase in response of 50,842.7% for our clients (as of 4/6/18). The goal of our experimentation and research is to understand what makes people give so that we can unleash the most generous generation in the history of the world.

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

People give to PEOPLE (not companies) Why do you give? Obligation Guilt / Gratitude Identity Mission Impact Personal Connection Want to be a Part of Something Tell a story!

This week, focus on the people you give to. Consider how the “people give to people” is modeled in your life. Think about why you give – what’s driving your generosity? And lastly, tell compelling stories.

Until next week, stay generous everyone!

Resources:

Tim Kachuriak on LinkedIn Time Kachuriak on Twitter (@DigitalDonor) Next After on Twitter (@NextAfter_)

Credits:

Tim Kachuriak, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

50. Karen Gray - A+E Culture of Kindness

“People sometimes confuse kindness with avoiding direct conversation. But, actually kindness is equal to direct conversation. And if you don't have direct conversations, if you're afraid in a business when something's not going right to say, you know, this isn't going right, but say it respectfully. Then you have a problem in your business on the flip side, when we're doing that, when we're saying this isn't going right, but I have to be kind and respectful when I convey this information to you. Now, both parties or multiple parties are in a place where they can think through and get to the issues."

Guest Info:

Karen Gray is Executive Vice President, Human Resources for A+E Networks® Group, which encompasses A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, Lifetime® Movies, FYI,™ and VICELANDSM. She was named to the role in June 2019 and has oversight of the company’s human resource functions globally, including culture, diversity, inclusion and all people-focused initiatives.

Gray comes to A+E Networks® from Christie’s Inc., where she served the Americas as Senior Vice President, General Counsel from 2008 to 2015; Chief Operations Officer from 2011 to 2016; and most recently, Head of Human Resources.

She brings to the role a unique mix of human resources, legal and business expertise and will serve on the executive management team, reporting directly to A+E Networks Group President Paul Buccieri.

Previously, Gray worked at Reuters as Senior Vice President and Principal Legal Counsel for the company’s business support group. Prior to Reuters, she was an attorney with the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft.

Gray is a graduate of Williams College and Harvard Law School.

Favorite Quote:

"Speak truth to power" — unknown

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

What are ways you can communicate more clearly, frequently and collaboratively this week? If giving feedback were a muscle. how “in shape” are you? Think of every day at work as an opportunity for reps. Get stronger every day. Kindness is the willingness to speak, change, influence and lead. Where’s an opportunity in your organization to offer kindness? Inclusion – how can you create space for more voices to be heard? Speak truth to power in ways that are productive, professional and kind. Measure what matters.

Resources:

Karen Gray - Executive Vice President Human, Resources A+E Networks A+E Shows Voices Magnified Karen Gray, Variety Magazine, June 15, 2021 Paul Buccieri President & Chairman | A+E Networks Group, The Marque

Credits:

Karen Gray, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

49. Loraine Martins - Active Listening

“Give people space. you listen. You're patient. You have a kind of physical interaction which is the nodding and affirmation. Indicate that you are actually listening. Your cpacity to play back what you've heard...helps to reinforce and give others confidence that you've actually been listening to what they've said."

Guest Info:

Loraine Martins, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Network Rail, which maintains and develops Britain’s rail infrastructure. With some 42,000 employees, it is the fastest growing railway in Europe. Loraine leads a centre of expertise which supports Network Rail’s ambition to be a more open, diverse and inclusive business.

Previously, Loraine lead a multi-award-winning team, delivering a programme of equality and inclusion and employment and skills in the construction of its infrastructure, venues and facilities on the Olympic Park for London 2012. For this work Loraine was awarded an MBE. Loraine is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

As the vice chair of the Trust for London, a grant-making body which tackles inequality and poverty in the capital, Loraine chaired the working group that funded London Living Wage campaign. In October 2019 Inclusive Boards and the Financial Times announced that Loraine has been included in the top 100 women influencing engineering in the UK. In November 2019, Loraine was awarded the Mike Nichols Award (Association of Project Management APM) which recognises contributions to transformational change for the world and society. And in the 2020 Queen’s New Year’s honours list, Loraine was been awarded an OBE her work on diversity and inclusion at Network Rail.

Favorite Quote:

“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” — Dr. Maya Angelou

R.O.G. Takeaway Tips:

Seek first to understand before being understood. Actively listen and ask questions to clarify what you heard. Help create psychological safety in your organization. Enable people to feel comfortable sharing opinions, asking questions and making mistakes.

Resources:

Loraine Martins on Twitter (@MartinsLoraine) Loraine Martins on LinkedIn The GC Index Hear My Story: Loraine Martins MBE Women in Rail Interview 2012

Credits:

Loraine Martins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

48. Likky Lavji - Blind Spots

“Leaders are realizing that it's about looking at people's hidden potentials and leading the people and not the company. You lead the people. You work...with them and find out exactly who they are, what they need and be there for the people that you have ...you become this incredible leader, the organization just shifts - and the people within that organization shift as well"

Guest Info:

A sought-after keynote speaker, Likky Lavji is passionate about helping others “break barriers” to unleash their human potential. In fact, his middle name, Madat, translates to ‘help’ and he channels this into providing value in every relationship he has – personal and professional. With over 25 years as a CEO of a top IT company, Likky’s extensive experience in executive leadership has given him a unique perspective that remains unchartered by leaders and organizations in understanding the layers beneath human behavior and how it impacts growth and productivity of an organization. He has been acknowledged by prominent organizations, including Telus Corporation, Lenovo Canada and Royal Bank of Canada for his ability to create mindset shift when it comes to commitment and powerful performance to achieve results.

Navigating through our blind spots shouldn’t be all that difficult naturally, or at least we would like to think so. That’s why it’s our BS. There are things we like to believe about ourselves, when in the perception of others, we may be something completely different entirely. At times, we can find ourselves thinking we are already better than we are or have gone further than we actually have. This is unfortunately why many do not reach their full potential. These Blind Spot behaviors only sabotage our own steps in progress, and sadly, the cost of this can be an unfulfilled life or business, and needless failed relationships over time. Once you’re aware of your own BS, the world will open up to you in a whole new way.

Favorite Quote:

“I am not who you think I am; I am not who I think I am; I am who I think you think I am” — Charles Horton Cooley

Resources:

LikkyLavji.com Likky on Twitter (@LikkyLavji) Discover Your Blind Spots — Free Assessment Death by B.S. - Book Shop Death by B.S. - Amazon B.S. Keynote Likky's Guest Appearance on the Go Giver Podcast E-book : Trust Building E-books Motivator V. Analyzer

Credits:

Likky Lavji, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

47. Shellye Archambeau - Black Voices

“I just didn't feel I was truly going to have the opportunity to compete for a CEO spot at IBM. So that's why I moved my whole family from Tokyo to Dallas, Texas for this new Blockbuster job. And you have to remember, Blockbuster back then was a behemoth. There was a Blockbuster on every single corner... I'm going to build the whole .com internet business for Blockbuster, right? Terrific. And then, Reed Hastings and I meet... Let's take Blockbuster, the brand, Netflix, the technology, put them together and go conquer the world. And my boss says, 'No.'"

Guest Info:

Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author Ms. Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies [NYSE: ROP], and Okta [NASDAQ: OKTA]. She is also a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite and to the President of Arizona State University, and serves on the boards of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven.

She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company that enables corporations to improve their business operations through better risk management across the enterprise. Ms. Archambeau built the company into a global market leader with over 1200 employees serving customers around the world. Under her leadership MetricStream was recognized for growth and innovation over the years and was named in the top 10 of the “Deloitte Technology Fast 50” and named a global leader in GRC by leading independent analyst firms for 9 consecutive years.

Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology leading organizations focused on business to business as well as business to consumer. She is a recognized expert in marketing and co-authored, "Marketing That Works: How Entrepreneurial Marketing Can Add Sustainable Profits to Any Sized Company." She has held EVP of Sales and Chief Marketing Officer roles for two public companies and as President of Blockbuster.com, launched the entertainment retailer’s first online presence.

She was named the second most influential African American in IT by Business Insider. She was ranked one of the “100 Most Influential Business Leaders in America” by Newsmax and that same year received the NCWIT Symons Innovator Award from The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT).

She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms (Published by HBG Grand Central 10/2020). A book that helps professionals achieve their aspirations and create the life they want. https://shellyearchambeau.com/books

Shellye is also a sought-after speaker on governance, risk and compliance as well as marketing and entrepreneurship. She has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. She is a Forbes contributor and has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Financial Times.

In her spare time Shellye enjoys exercising, the performing arts, entertaining and cooking.

Favorite Quote: “If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm

Resources:

ShellyeArchambeau.com Shellye on LinkedIn Shellye on Twitter (@ShelArchambeau) Shellye on Instagram (@ShelArchambeau) Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms

Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends.

McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression

Credits:

Shellye Archambeau, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

46. Dalila Wilson-Scott & Loren Hudson - Black Voices

“Not only do our talent partners have to be committed, our leaders have to be committed... We need those two pieces aligned, so when we're hiring, when we're promoted, when we're providing opportunities within the organization for development and exposing our teammates, we have to have a DEI lens to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to make progress and to succeed within the organization.” Loren Hudson

"Building on this longstanding history and commitment to getting people connected and making sure that our work is making a tangible difference in creating more economic opportunity. Social justice is rooted in economic justice." Dalila Wilson-Scott

Dalila Wilson-Scott

Loren Hudson

Guest Info:

Dalila Wilson-Scott serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast Corporation and President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. In this role, Dalila oversees all Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives and philanthropic strategy for the corporation, including the company’s $100 million commitment to advance social justice and equality.

Dalila also leads Comcast’s community impact initiatives, working across the organization to provide strategic leadership throughout all aspects of its corporate social responsibility programs, including employee engagement and volunteerism. In addition, Dalila oversees efforts to utilize Comcast’s world-class media platforms to bring greater attention to the work of our philanthropic partners. In 2020, Comcast provided nearly $500 million in total support to 4,500 nonprofit partners sharing Comcast’s commitment to creating a more connected and equitable world.

Dalila joined Comcast in 2016 after more than 16 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she served as Head of Global Philanthropy and President of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. She led the firm’s philanthropic and economic opportunity initiatives, including the firm’s $100 million commitment to Detroit’s recovery, while helping to set the company’s overall corporate responsibility strategy. Prior to joining the Office of Corporate Responsibility, she served in the firm’s Corporate Merger Office as an integral member of the team managing the integration of JPMorgan Chase and Bank One.

In addition to serving on the boards of Welcome America, Inc. and Box.org, Dalila is a member of the Executive Leadership Council. She previously served as a member of the Committee for Economic Development, and the Advisory Council of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. Dalila has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by Cablefax Magazine, receiving the 2019 inaugural “Wave Maker” Award; one of the “Most Powerful Women in Business” by Black Enterprise; and an “Innovative Rising Star: Building Communities” by Forbes magazine. Dalila speaks regularly on philanthropy and equity issues, most recently at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Social Innovation Summit, MIT Solve, USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute’s Annual Symposium. She earned an MBA in Finance and Management from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from New York University’s College of Arts and Science.

Loren Hudson is Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable. In this role, Loren leads a shared effort to execute a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) human capital strategy that is reflective of and builds upon Comcast Cable’s business goals. As the first CDO for Comcast Cable, Loren also serves as a key partner to the company’s leaders and the broader Human Resources organization, with an eye toward establishing frameworks for DE&I accountability and serving as a driver of employee training, career development, and education.

Since then, she has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for the Comcast Beltway Region’s more than 3,000 employees across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.

Loren received her bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations as well as a Master of Labor Relations from Rutgers University. In addition to her work at Comcast, she is an active member of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) and a graduate of WICT’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, as well as a graduate of the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR).

Favorite Quote: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou

Resources:

Dalila Wilson-Scott on LinkedIn Loren Hudson on LinkedIn Comcast Celebrates Emerging Black-Owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs During Black Business Month Philadelphia Business Leaders Invest $600K in BIPOC-led Nonprofits Working to Reduce Poverty

Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends.

McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression

Credits:

Dalila Wilson-Scott, Loren Hudson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

45. Michael Smith - Black Voices

“You get you're undervalued and marginalized out the gate just because people just rely on their stereotypes. So, it means that you have to constantly do that extra work of trying to break and prove people's preconceptions wrong. And that's a weight that you have to carry with you throughout your entire life.”

Guest Info:

Michael Smith is a recognized thought leader in brand marketing, content development and production, OTT digital streaming, and podcasting, known for providing strategic vision and inspirational, collaborative leadership in the development and launch of media content and brands that have continually leveraged the new ways people consume content across an increasingly diverse audience population.

As Chief Marketing Officer at NPR he Leads a team responsible for brand strategy, marketing, communications, public relations, creative services, audience research and analytics, consumer products, and brand extensions and licensing. NPR produces America’s most listened to daily news audio news and information content including the top 2 radio news magazine shows and 8 of the top 20 podcasts.

Prior to joining NPR, Smith served as SVP, GM Digital Channels for Scripps Networks, where he developed strategies to reach younger and more diverse audiences on new digital streaming platforms. Before that, Smith was SVP, GM Cooking Channel and Food Category Brand Extensions. In that role, he oversaw marketing, brand strategy and programming for the Cooking Channel, a network he helped create and launch. Before Cooking Channel, Smith was SVP Marketing, Creative and Brand Strategy for Food Network. He also worked in various marketing roles with Disney Channel both domestically and in Asia.

Smith's media career began in Affiliate Relations with CBS, working to strengthen relationships between local stations and the national network. He served on the boards of Food Bank for New York and the International Radio and Television Society.

Smith earned his MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and received his bachelor's degree in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University.

Favorite Quote: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou

Resources:

Michael Smith on LinkedIn NPR Celebrates 50th Anniversary NPR Programs NPR CMO Announcement San Francisco Chronicle Insider Interviews w/ E.B. Moss Podcast Media Village — "NPR CMO Michael Smith Urges Execs to Step Out of Their Comfort Zone" Media Village — "NPR CMO Michael Smith Promises Truth and Diverse Audience Reach"

Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends.

McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression

Credits:

Michael Smith, Sheep Jam Productions

44. Rosalyn Durant - Black Voices

“I really think that we can dismantle racism and bias and all of the division through empathy and love.”

Guest Info:

Rosalyn Durant is Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort, overseeing the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment destination; both Walt Disney World Water Parks, and the resort’s sports operations, including ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. She is a member of The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Diversity and Inclusion Council.

Since taking on her role at Walt Disney World Resort in March 2020, Roz played a key part in working with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to successfully restart the 2019-20 season and host the NBA Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and with Major League Soccer on the MLS is Back Tournament also hosted at the Complex.

Roz was previously Senior Vice President of College Networks at ESPN, where she set the strategic direction for ESPNU, SEC Network, Longhorn Network and the ACC Network, which she helped launch.

Her numerous recent honors include inclusion in Sports Business Journal’s “2019 Power Player” list, Savoy Magazine’s “2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America,” and recognition as one of four 2020 “Women of the Year” by WISE (Women in Sports and Events: The leading voice and resource for professional women in the business of sports).

Roz is on the Board of Directors of the T. Howard Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the multimedia and entertainment industry, and is an alumnae of the Foundation’s internship program.

Roz is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in marketing.

Favorite Quotes:

“Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:37-39

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” — Mark 12:30-31

Resources:

Making History At Disney Rosalyn Durant on the biggest obstacles in developing the NBA bubble T. Howard Foundation The Walt Disney Company Diversity & Inclusion Disney World

Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends.

McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression

Credits:

Rosalyn Durant, Sheep Jam Productions

43. Dr. Jabari Whitehead

“It's interesting to acknowledge that race is a human construct. You're saying we're mammals, we're part of this species, but somewhere along the line, some got ranked and color became a differentiating factor that was used against people.”

Guest Info:

Jabari Whitehead, Ed.D. is the Principal of Chatham Park Elementary School in the Haverford School District and an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University of Philadelphia teaching doctoral and masters level courses in Educational Leadership.

With over 20 years of experience as an educator in K-12 in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and with 13 years in school leadership, Dr. Whitehead has spent his career dedicated to the growth of his students and community.

Dr. Whitehead received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University, Class of 2017, with a focus on Transformational Leadership and the Socio-Cognitive Theory of Self-Efficacy. His prior education includes an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s, Class of 2005, and his B.A. in Elementary Education from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

Most recently Dr. Jabari Whitehead has lent his voice to the following…

Saint Joseph’s University Unlimited Learning Webinar Series: The Role of Mental Health in Education and Leadership (9/18/2020) The Bridge Between YouTube Channel with Shannon Cassidy: Journey to Authentic Leadership (7/2/2020) The Bridge Between YouTube Channel with Shannon Cassidy: Managing the Fear of Returning to School (8/4/2020) WMMR Public Affairs Show- Discussion about Virtual Learning (9/6/2020) Partnering with and speaking to police departments regarding policing practices in local municipalities

Additionally, Dr. Jabari Whitehead is an avid reader, journals, a “Crossfitter”, trail hiker, enjoys any time at the beach, and he coaches girls’ youth lacrosse. Dr. Whitehead is the eldest son of Gary and Sheila Whitehead. He is a loving husband to his wife Krista, and father to their two spirited children (daughter Avery, age 11 and son Evan, age 9).

The real truth, Dr. Whitehead refers to himself as a mess and a masterpiece constantly evolving and becoming. Along the way, he lives each day to add value to the lives of others through vulnerability and connection.

Favorite Quotes:

"The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." — Marcus Aurelius

“The lion's story will never be known as long as the hunter is the one to tell it." — West African Proverb

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." — Maya Angelou

This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Resources:

Jabari on LinkedIn Jabari on Twitter (@JW_Driven2Learn) Daily Stoic The Color of Water, James McBride We Wear A Mask, Paul Laurence Dunbar The Difference Between Racism and Colorism

Credits:

Dr. Jabari Whitehead, Producer Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions

42. Susan Jin Davis - People First

“If people aren't first, I don't think you can have a good team. And I don't think you remember that there's people on that team and that those people are individuals that you have responsibility for as a leader.”

Guest Info:

Susan Jin Davis has 30 years of experience in the telecommunications, media, entertainment, and technology industries. She currently serves as Social Impact Officer for Al Roker Entertainment, a leading producer of TV, digital, branded programming and entertainment. She is also an advisor for ALO Advisors, a firm specializing in areas of sustainability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. Ms. Jin Davis serves as on-call faculty for the Center for Creative Learning in the areas of organizational leadership, women’s leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She likewise serves as adjunct faculty for the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, Betsy Magness Graduate Institute, and the Rising Leaders Program of Women In Cable Telecommunications and she is a highly-demanded public speaker on diversity, equity, & inclusion, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Over the past decade, she has helped to create leadership development programming for Comcast’s Asian American employees and is currently creating curriculum and programming focusing on executive leadership development for AAPI professional women. She is also serving as a Senior Advisor on Social Impact & Sustainability for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, as part of Philadelphia's application team to be a host city for the World Cup games in 2026. Her focus is on human rights such as worker rights, housing, discrimination, safety and security, and grievances. Most recently, Ms. Jin Davis was a senior executive at Comcast Corporation, where she held a multitude of roles over a 15-year career at the Company. Ms. Jin Davis is an experienced executive in the area of sustainability and environmental responsibility. As Comcast NBCUniversal’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the company’s Sustainability Program across all of Comcast NBCUniversal business units and functions. She created the framework for the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance disclosures; she established Comcast NBCUniversal’s renewable energy strategy and implemented energy efficiency initiatives across Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal and Comcast Spectacor. Plus, Ms. Jin Davis created Comcast NBCUniversal’s zero waste strategy and she co-led its future of fleet strategy, transforming the company’s fleet to low-carbon vehicles. Ms. Jin Davis is highly experienced in a multitude of areas of corporate compliance. Prior to her promotion as CSO, Ms. Jin Davis served as Senior Vice President of Operations Compliance at Comcast, where she implemented product policies, operationalized regulatory and legal requirements, reduced costs to the cable business, and managed business compliance. In this capacity, she established and managed a customer call center that dealt with customer issues on privacy, data security, piracy, and cybersecurity. She was also responsible for Comcast’s environment, health, and safety function. Ms. Jin Davis also served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Communications and Data Services and Vice President of Corporate Development, Voice Services where she managed voice, data, and wireless policies such as emergency services, privacy/customer proprietary network information (CPNI), interconnection, and online safety and security. Ms. Jin Davis is a well-experienced and well-respected executive in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While at Comcast, Ms. Jin Davis negotiated a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Comcast and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national community as part of the company’s acquisition of NBCUniversal. This created ground-breaking diversity commitments in the areas of programming, supplier and employment, and community investment. She served on Comcast’s Internal Diversity Council and she was the company liaison to the external Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. Ms. Jin Davis was the executive sponsor of Asian Pacific Americans at Comcast, a company-sponsored employee resource group, which focuses on the recruiting, promotion and development of Asian American and Pacific Islander talent. Ms. Jin Davis established Comcast’s partnerships with AAPI national community organizations in the areas of civic involvement and political representation, media and entertainment, leadership development, civil and human rights, and youth empowerment. She was also responsible for the creation of Comcast’s Cinema Asian America, the first-ever video-on-demand offering of Asian and Asian American television and movie content on the Comcast network. She led the launch of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, which offers affordable high-speed internet for low-income households. Now in its tenth year, Internet Essentials is Comcast’s largest, most successful community investment initiative, which has connected more than 10 million low-income Americans to all the opportunities of a digital world through low-cost, high-speed internet at home. She was responsible for the pricing and packaging strategy, marketing and community engagement, and managing the call center that handled customer applications, installation, and trouble ticketing. Prior to Comcast NBCUniversal, the trained attorney served in various roles of increasing responsibility at the Silicon Valley-based technology company, Covad Communications, where she held roles such as Assistant General Counsel, Interim General Counsel, Vice President of Government and External Affairs, and Vice President of Investor Relations. Other experience includes MCI Communications Company in a multitude of counsel roles in government and external affairs, specifically in federal and state regulatory affairs, and federal legislative affairs, as well as the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, as an Assistant Consumer Advocate in the Office of Consumer Advocate. There, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for representing Pennsylvania consumers on energy, water, and telecommunications matters. Recognized by Forbes as one of “Five Women of Color Who Should Be On Your Radar Screen,” she completed the Women in Cable Telecommunications Senior Executive Summit at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of Business and the Cable & Telecommunications Association (CTAM) Executive Management Program at the Harvard Business School. She received the 2010 Paragon Award of the National Association of Multi-Ethnicity in Communications and was a Fellow in the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute of the Women in Cable Telecommunications esteemed program. She has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by CableFAX Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Minorities in Cable” by CableWorld for many years. An advocate for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in business and corporate America, she is active in the AAPI community nationally. She serves as the Chair of the Board of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and serves on the Board of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (National ACE). Additionally, Ms. Jin Davis is a past board member of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP) and the Asian and Pacific American Scholarship Fund (APIA Scholars). Her other volunteer leadership service includes the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Law Center and the Board of Trustees of her undergraduate alma mater, Bryn Mawr College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University. The active runner, jazz lover, and foodie lives in Kennett Square, Pa. with her daughter, Sophia. Favorite Quote: "The time is always right to do what is right." — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Resources:

Susan on LinkedIn (@susanjindavis) Susan on Twitter (@sjindavis)

Credits:

Susan Jin Davis. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions.

41. Lain Hensley - The Odyssey of Giving

“...in the spirit of generosity and the spirit of giving, that was the moment where it stopped me and I thought, wow, have I given enough?”

Guest Info:

Lain Hensley is the Head Dream Chaser & Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams

In 2014, Lain won a hard-fought battle against cancer and he hasn’t taken a minute of life for granted since. A master of metaphors, he uses stories and emotion to connect with audiences. He seamlessly builds bridges between your organizational values and individual action items. Employees will leave the program feeling inspired to make a positive difference in the way they do their work. If you would like to get to know Lain and his style, you can check out his podcast “You Go First”.

Lain has delivered keynotes to thousands of companies in more than 21 countries with clients including Microsoft, Hampton Hotels, Oracle, Charles Schwab, Johnson Controls, Caterpillar, Gallo Wines, DaVita, Shell, and Genentech Lain has written for publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, The Guardian and Huffington Post For the past 22 years he has been a part of the UCLA MBA “Foundations of Leadership Program” In his spare time, Lain is the coach of the Chico High volleyball team. He is a cancer survivor and currently lives in Chico, California with his wife of 25 years and their three children.

Favorite Quote:

“Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence.” — Vince Lombardi

Resources:

Lain on LinkedIn (Lian-Hensley-18a8145) Lain's Podcast (You Go First) Odyssey on Twitter (@OdysseyTeams) OdysseyTeams.com

Credits:

Lain Hensley, Odyssey Teams. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, qodpod network

40. Noha Abdalla - CMO MyEyeDr. - Vision and Values

“Hindsight being 2020, it is character building...You never want to be different. You never want to stand out as a kid...I realized that it was a huge advantage and benefit because it taught me how to be proud of who I am, how to stand up for my beliefs.”

Guest Info:

Noha Abdalla is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at MyEyeDr. and is leading the marketing innovation and digitization efforts that will contribute to delivering our next generation patient experience. Under her leadership, the Marketing team overseas patient acquisition, patient retention, the patient experience as well as brand strategy and creative. Noha joined MyEyeDr. because she was passionate about helping a company that is focused on enabling patients to live their best lives, deliver on the company’s purpose.

Prior to MyEyeDr, as Global Vice President, Digital Marketing at Hilton, Noha led the global, enterprise-wide strategy for web content, SEO, email, social media and mobile marketing and prior to that she was at Capital One leading social media and digital marketing, as well as the marketing for the retail bank and cafes. Other roles Noha has held include head of marketing for Animal Planet, marketing management for Discovery Health Channel and the American Red Cross, and strategy consultant at mercer Management and Corporate Executive Board.

Noha holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a BS in International Economics from Georgetown University. Noha lives in Mclean, VA with her husband and three daughters

Favorite Quote:

You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” — Khalil Gibran, The Prophet

Resources:

Noha on Twitter (@abdallan) Noha Abdalla Joins MyEyeDr. Leadership Team as Chief Marketing Officer CMO Innovation Award From Her Previous Role as the Global Vice President of Digital and Content Marketing at Hilton MyEyeDr.com Hilton.com Hilton and American Express to Donate Up to 1 Million Rooms To Frontline Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis MyEyeDr. Expands the MyEyeDr. OneFamily Community Fund as a New Charitable Organization

Credits:

Noha Abdalla, MyEyeDr. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, qodpod network

39. Nathalie Walton - Expectful

“One of the ways that we're generous is, is by holding the space to have those conversations because people need to have those difficult conversations…I think we're most generous when we listen to our users and provide an avenue to have conversations about things where people just aren't having conversations about.”

Guest Info:

Nathalie is the CEO of Expectful, the #1 meditation and sleep platform for expecting and new parents. Nathalie was introduced to meditation in 2002 during a visit to a Buddhist Ashram in Thailand. She participated in a three-day silent meditation retreat where she was introduced to meditation. Her at-risk pregnancy led her to download Expectful. Weeks after delivering her son, Everett, she took an advisory role at Expectful and eventually was offered the CEO role by the founder, Mark Krassner.

She has spent the last decade in leadership roles at Airbnb, Google, and eBay. Nathalie has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University.

Nathalie lives in San Francisco with her husband, Max, and their one-year old son, Everett.

Favorite Quote:

"It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no good activity, we are forced at last by death’s final constraint to realize that it has passed away before we knew it was passing. So it is: we are not given a short life but we make it short, and we are not ill-supplied but wasteful of it… Life is long if you know how to use it." — Seneca

Resources:

Nathalie on Twitter (@NathalieGWalton) Expectful.com Expectful on Instagram (@Expectful) The Extreme Work Life Balance of Being a Woman Business Leader During Covid-19 Expectful’s New Chief Executive Experienced the Trauma She Just Raised Millions to Solve Birthing While Black Bedtime Ritual Tips SleepDiplomat.com

Credits:

Nathalie Walton, Expectful. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, qodpod network

38. Jennifer Brown - Inclusive Leadership

"When you're Advocate Level [Phase 4 in Jennifer's Inclusive Leader Model], you're really swinging every day, fearlessly, tirelessly, unapologetically. You don't wait for permission." — Jennifer Brown

Guest Info:

Jennifer Brown (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where more of us can feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. As the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a certified woman and LGBT-owned firm, Jennifer and her team design and execute inclusion strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world.

She is also the bestselling author of two books, Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change (2017) and How To Be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (2019), a shortlist winner of the O.W.L. Award, and winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Awards' Business & Leadership category.

Her podcast, The Will to Change, is downloaded by nearly 15,000 listeners per month, and she is a sought-after keynote speaker and expert for leading research institutions and business schools. She lives in New York City with her partner of over 20 years, Michelle. You can learn more at www.JenniferBrownSpeaks.com

Favorite Quote:

"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." — Peter Drucker

Resources:

JenniferBrownSpeaks.com Jennifer on LinkedIn (JenniferBrownConsulting) Jennifer on Twitter (@JenniferBrown) Jennifer on Instagram (JenniferBrownSpeaks) Jennifer on Facebook (JenniferBrownSpeaks) How to Be an Inclusive Leader LGBT Workforce - The Diversity and Inclusion Imperative Uncovering Talent: A New Model for Inclusion (Deloitte, 2019) Emerge Stronger (Jennifer Brown Consulting) A Guide to Gender Identity Terms Jennifer's Podcast: The Will to Change WICT - Women in Cable Telecommunicaitons

Credits:

Jennifer Brown, Holly Kalyn, Pproduction team: Ian Devitt. Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, QodPod network

37. Kevin Schnieders - Servant Leadership

"If you don't love them [people], don't lead them." — Kevin Schnieders

Guest Info:

Kevin Schnieders is the CEO and President of EDSI. Striving to be the solution for companies and people in transition, EDSI is a workforce development, customized training and consulting company. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions to close workforce skills gaps around the country. Kevin started with EDSI as a Training Consultant in 1994. He gained additional responsibilities as the firm’s HR Manager and Director of Operations, before serving six years as the Chief Operating Officer. In 2007, he assumed the role of CEO, or as he refers to it, the “Chief Servant Leader,” and the company has quadrupled in revenue and number of locations, added 600 new employees and increased profitability since Kevin made this transition. This success can be attributed to putting others first, listening closely to their insights and needs, and helping them understand their unique strengths. Kevin says, “I had the humility to understand that I had purchased a great company, a tremendous respect for the legacy left by our Founder, and an unwavering desire to help people.”

Outside of EDSI, Kevin mentors a high school student for Building Bridges, a charity that inspires children to believe in themselves by connecting them with caring adults. He has also been a partner to a grade-school student at Cornerstone Schools since 2007 and serves as Vice President for the Rainbow Connection, an organization that helps dreams come true for Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses and provides support to their families. Kevin is also the President of the Berkley (MI) Education Foundation

He has a Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree in English and Secondary Education from Albion College.

Favorite Quote:

"Always be more interested than interesting." — Mark Goulston, PhD

Resources:

Kevin on Twitter (@KevinSchnieders) EDSI Solutions B Corp Impact Report The Servant by James Hunter The Motive by Patrick Lencioni

Credits:

Kevin Schieders, EDSI Solutions. Production Team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

36. Shameka Young - Cognizant

Guest Info:

As Cognizant’s VP and Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), Shameka Young is responsible for driving a more integrated global and regional approach to diversity and inclusion through data insights across the employee experience. She represents Cognizant as a founding partner on The World Economic Forum’s initiative on racial justice, and has been the Executive Sponsor for our African American and Latinx Affinity Group, most recently leading our response to racial unrest in the US. Shameka also serves as a Regional Advisor for our Women Empowered group. Prior to her role in D&I, Shameka spent more than eight years consulting in Cognizant’s Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) Practice. Before joining Cognizant, Shameka spent 14 years in Accenture’s Communications and High-Tech Practice, providing strategic and technical consulting services to national and global companies in the telecommunications, high-tech and retail industries

Favorite Quote:

"Closed mouths don't get fed."

Resources:

Shameka on LinkedIn (Shameka-Young) Cognizant on Twitter (@Cognizant) WICT (Women in Cable and Telecommunication) World Economic Forum Committed to building a more equitable and just workplace Three steps are required to join the initiative: Racial and ethnic equity must be placed on the board's agenda Companies must make at least one commitment towards racial and ethnic justice in their organizations Companies must put a long-term strategy in place towards becoming an anti-racist organization Making Juneteenth Count History of Juneteenth What is Juneteenth? 10 Things We Want White People to Do to Celebrate Juneteenth The Road to Gender Equality, One Conversation at a Time

Credits:

Shameka Young, Cognizant. Jennifer Schelling, Production Team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod

35. Annie Howell - Crown Media Family Networks

Guest Info:

Annie Howell Chief Communications Officer at Crown Media, home of Hallmark Channel. She is a communications, training and coaching executive with over 30 years of experience leading teams that excel in strategic communications, television publicity and promotion, crisis communications, public relations, reputation management, brand launches, events and awareness building, talent management, publicity and social media. She is a writer and an ICF certified executive coach. In prior roles, she co founded training and PR company, The Punch Point Group. Before that, Annie led the communications departments for several media companies including Discovery Communications US Networks Division and AMC Network's SundanceTV and held numerous positions at two national public affairs agencies, Ogilvy & Mather and Powell Tate. She sits on the executive board of directors of the Alliance of Women in Media where she has co-chaired the annual Gracie Awards for five consecutive years. She is a regular speaker on topics including communications, leadership, executive presence, influence, personal brand, career pivots and networking.

Favorite Quotes:

“Kill‘em with Grace/Kindness.” “If you need a friend, it’s too late to make one.” "If you invited the voices in your head to a dinner party, you'd ask those assholes to leave your house" — Brené Brown “Reaction is a Motion, Response is Thought, Be Thoughtful.” “Don’t get in a fight with a pig, because you’ll both get dirty and the pig likes it.”

Resources:

Annie on Twitter : (@Anniehowellpr) Annie on LinkedIn : (@annie-howell-b512063) 2021 Best Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation Initiative Crown Media Gold Halo Award in Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation Initiative The PunchPoint Group chief.com

Credits:

Annie Howell, Crown Media.. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod

34. Justin Connolly - The Walt Disney Company

Guest Info:

As President of Platform Distribution for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED), Justin Connolly oversees all third-party media sales efforts for distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; content sales agreements for General Entertainment, Studios and Sports; as well as global theatrical film distribution and the Disney Music Group. Connolly and his team are charged with leading and integrating all distribution activities across theatrical and physical home entertainment, including domestic and international theatrical distribution of all films produced and released by Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Pixar Animation Studio, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Blue Sky Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Connolly and his team also work to maximize Disney’s opportunities in media markets by managing all aspects of North American distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media networks including, among other services: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild, and related WATCH, HDTV, video-on-demand, the ABC Affiliate Relations and Marketing team, and interactive television and retransmission consent agreements for The Walt Disney Company’s eight-owned ABC stations. He spearheads global app distribution deals for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services –including Disney+, ESPN+, and Movies Anywhere. Connolly is also responsible for the distribution of film and television programming via home entertainment, broadcasting platforms, digital platforms, SVOD and pay networks. Connolly came from Media Networks where he was Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Disney and ESPN Media Networks –overseeing all aspects of domestic distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media networks. Previously, Connolly served as Senior Vice President, College Networks, and was responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing content acquisition and scheduling, and working collaboratively with all ESPN business units to maximize distribution, viewership and revenue opportunities for Longhorn Network and SEC Network. Before working with the college networks, Connolly served as Senior Vice President, National Accounts for Disney & ESPN Media Networks. Prior to joining ESPN, Connolly worked in the corporate finance group for The Walt Disney Company’s corporate treasury department in Burbank, Calif. Connolly, a Boston native and Sports Business Journal40 Under 40 Hall of Fame inductee, graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1998 and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2003.

Favorite Quote:

“To whom much is given, much is expected”

Resources:

Justin Connolly on LinkedIn Disney Website Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution

Credits:

Justin Connolly, Walt Disney Company, ESPN. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod Network

33. Nicky Westhead - Arloesan

Imagine if leaders were measured and rewarded on their emotional intelligence, their empathy skills, their acts and demonstrations of generosity?

Guest Info:

Nicky is a Global Executive Leadership Pioneer, Coach and Group Engager blending thirty years as a Professional Certified and Organizational Leadership Coach, Chartered Psychologist, founder and entrepreneur in her business Arloesan, named after her welsh roots: Arloesan means pioneer and trail-blazer. She has worked in many countries and industries in roles as an executive senior leader, consulting director, team and people leader, facilitator and coach. Nicky is a lifelong adventurer and traveler, spouse/partner, is the Nexus Connector for her global family/friends (is a fun aunt), is a professional community advocate, mentor to high-school and college students, live performance and soccer aficionado, and world gin-collector. She brings an international and future-oriented perspective to her work, is agile and change resilient from moving for work and relocating over 12 times in the past 25 years between the UK, Europe and USA. She adds travels to China, South Africa and Brazil for sport and nature adventures to her repertoire of places visited. Outside of the business arena, she is an Ironman Leader Mindset Coach and Pilates expert on readiness and mental agility for international triathlon events; this keeps her actively on her toes!!

Life motto and values: 'leverage connections for and to others.' Known as Nexus Nicky, I am a Connector and 'have no regrets.' Lean into it, why not? (Risk-taker!)

Favorite Quote:

"Experience life to the fullest edges."

Resources:

Nicky Westhead on LinkedIn Arloesan.com Arloesan on Twitter (@arloesan)

Credits:

Nicky Westhead, Arloesan. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod network

32. Matt Zelesko - Comcast - 25

Being generous, expressing gratitude. And when we see success, rewarding that and encouraging that I think is is critical.

Guest Info:

Matt Zelesko is the SVP and Chief Technology Officer at Comcast. He leads the product organization, which focuses on delivering best in class products in three key areas: Digital Home, including xFi and Xfinity Home; Entertainment, encompassing X1, Flex and Stream; and AI & Discovery, focused on the AI, Voice, Discovery and Personalization platforms. He also leads several cross-company initiatives for Comcast, including user experience and design, and enterprise software strategy.

Prior to joining Comcast, Matt held corporate and technology leadership positions at both early-stage and established media companies, including Time Warner Cable and Joost. As Senior Vice President, Converged Technology Group, for Time Warner Cable, Matt drove technology strategy and product development across all video products, web properties, and converged services that enable the video and web experiences. At Joost, Matt served the company’s global technology organization as Senior Vice President of Engineering before stepping in as CEO to lead the company through a restructuring and successful acquisition. Prior to Joost, Matt was a founding member and Vice President of Engineering for Comcast’s Interactive Media (CIM) division that focused on delivering digital video over IP as well as a founding member and director for the Reference Design Kit (RDK) Management Entity chartered to drive and support adoption of RDK across the operator ecosystem.

Matt graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University and holds a M.S. degree from Stanford University.

Favorite Quotes:

"Good leaders create followers. Great leaders create leaders." — Not sure of quote's origin; heard from the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on a podcast

“Do the best you can until you know better, then when you know better do better.” — Maya Angelou

Resources:

1 TV & Streaming Matt on Linkedin Matt on Twitter (@mzelesko)

Credits:

Matt Zelesko, Comcast, X1. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

31. Dena Herrin - Girls Inc.

A girl may love to code. But if she gets pregnant, or if she doesn't have the confidence to walk into an AP math class full of boys, or she gets suspended for fighting, well, it's going to be a lot harder for her to be successful in that coding career that she loves.

Guest Info:

Dena Has served as the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey since January 2015. While leading the Philadelphia based affiliate, revenues have grown from $200,000 to over $1.3 million, staff has increased from 3 to 17 and the number of girls served has grown from 1,200 to 3,000.

She is honored to be part of the Girls Inc. family, inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold! Dena began her career as a political risk analysis working for CIGNA in Philadelphia, New York and London and ultimately served as Vice President of International Marketing. She has volunteered at several nonprofits including as President of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the largest Jewish Congregation in Philadelphia. She has three degrees from Penn including undergraduate and master’s degrees in political science and an MBA from Wharton. Dena is a proud long-time resident of Philadelphia where she lives with her husband and raised two children.

Favorite Quote:

"Strong, smart, and bold." — The Girls Inc. Mission

Resources:

2021 Strong, Smart, Bold Celebration Girls Inc. on Twitter (@girlsinc_panj) Girls Inc. YouTube Channel Learning with Girls Inc. of Philly & S. New Jersey

Credits:

Dena Herrin, Girls Inc. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

30. David Mansilla - ISU Corp

Guest Info:

David Mansilla is the CEO and Founder of ISU Corp and HubLinked and is also the author of the #1 International Bestselling book, Breaking Out of Corporate Jail. David works as a business advisor for technology and marketing companies and is a real estate and angel investor.

David moved to Canada at the age of 19 with his wife and one-year-old daughter. Over the next 20 years, he and his family would turn $20 into a thriving software development company of over 40 employees, dealing multi-million-dollar software projects for clients ranging from start-ups to corporate giants.

Favorite Quote:

"Happiness, Growth, and Contribution."

Resources:

ISU Corp HubLinked Breaking out of Corporate Jail (Available on Amazon) David on Twitter (@DavidMFreedom) Loving Arms Neruda Arts ISU Corp YouTube Channel

Credits:

David Mansilla, ISU Corp, HubLinked. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

29. AAPI Voices - Susan Jin Davis - Global Impact Leader

"The answer was like, shut up and be like these model minorities who are not asking for such outrageous things as equality and justice. They're not complaining!"

Guest Info:

Susan Jin Davis, former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Comcast NBCUniversal, is an industry expert and senior CSR executive with over 25 years of experience in communications, media, entertainment and technology. As Comcast NBCUniversal’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the company’s Sustainability Program across all of Comcast NBCUniversal business units and functions.

Prior to her promotion as CSO, Ms. Jin Davis served as Senior Vice President of Operations Compliance at Comcast, where she implemented product policies, operationalized regulatory and legal requirements, reduced costs to the cable business, and managed business compliance in the areas of privacy, data security, piracy, and environmental health and safety.

In 2011, Ms. Jin Davis negotiated a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Comcast and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national community as part of the company’s acquisition of NBCUniversal. This created ground-breaking diversity commitments in the areas of programming, supplier and employment, and community investment. She served on Comcast’s Internal Diversity Council and she was the company liaison to the external Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council and to the AAPI community. Ms. Jin Davis was the executive sponsor of Asian Pacific Americans at Comcast, a company-sponsored employee resource group, which focuses on the recruiting, promotion and development of Asian American and Pacific Islander talent. Over the past decade, she has helped to create leadership development programming for Comcast’s Asian American employees.

She led the launch of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, which offers affordable high-speed internet for low-income households. Now in its tenth year, Internet Essentials is Comcast’s largest, most successful community investment initiative, which has connected more than 10 million low-income Americans to all the opportunities of a digital world through low-cost, high-speed internet at home.

Recognized by Forbes as one of “Five Women of Color Who Should Be On Your Radar Screen,” she completed the Women in Cable Telecommunications Senior Executive Summit at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of Business and the Cable & Telecommunications Association Executive Management Program at the Harvard Business School. She has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by CableFAX Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Minorities in Cable” by CableWorld for many years.

An advocate for AAPIs in business and corporate America, she is active in the community nationally. She serves as the Chair of the Board of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies and is a director on the Board of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Ms. Jin Davis is a past board member of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics and the Asian and Pacific American Scholarship Fund. Her other volunteer leadership service includes the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Law Center and the Board of Trustees of her undergraduate alma mater, Bryn Mawr College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.

She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University. The active runner resides in the Philadelphia area with her daughter, Sophia.

Favorite Quote:

"The time is always right to do what is right." — Martin Luther King, Jr.

Resources:

Susan on Twitter (@sjindavis) Susan on LinkedIn (@susanjindavis) Anti-Asian Racism Piece Stop AAPI Hate AAPI Community Fund (GoFundMe) “Together” Historical reference 2021 AAPI Heritage Month

Credits:

Susan Jin Davis, Laarni Rosca Dacanay, Sylvie Viola. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

28. AAPI Voices - Nydia Han - 6ABC Action News

Guest Info:

Nydia Han is an Emmy award winning television journalist, TEDx speaker, and creator of #ThisIsAmerica, a provocative three-part documentary series about racism and the diverse American experience.

Nydia co-anchors 6abc Action News Sundays and is the station’s consumer investigative reporter. She gets real results for Action News viewers by troubleshooting issues and exposing scams as well as dangerous products.

Nydia is also committed to using her platform to uplift, empower, and give voice to traditionally underrepresented, marginalized groups. She is the recipient of the Pearl S. Buck International Woman of Influence award, NAAAP Inspire Award, and Global Voice Award from the World Woman Summit. She was also named "Outstanding Ally" of Diversity and Inclusion by the Philadelphia Inquirer.

She graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and her career has taken her to television stations in Idaho, Oklahoma City, and Texas.

Nydia is on the community advisory board for the Asian American Women’s Coalition. She is also passionate about raising awareness and desperately needed funds for lung cancer research in memory of her mother.

She enjoys good food, wine, and most of all a good laugh. And she is trying really, really hard to teach her two young children to speak Korean.

Favorite Quotes:

“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “America’s strength is drawn from all peoples and her future depends on us all. We must teach our children, native-born and foreign-born alike, that there is no final America yet—that they are making America, too, by what they themselves are—regardless of what others are.” — Pearl S. Buck

Resources:

Nydia on Twitter (@nydia_han) #ThisIsAmerica - Please watch the series sparked by a viral video Nydia: TEDx Speaker - “Don’t go to social media. Go to work.” ww.NydiaHan.com - How can I help you or your organization? 6ABC News: Virus of Hate Facebook Live 6ABC Take Action Against Hate for Asian Americans Townhall Facebook Live - Stop Asian Hate Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Asian Americans Advancing Justice Asian Americans United Asian Mosaic Fund Stop AAPI Hate

Credits:

Nydia Han, 6ABC Action News. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

27. AAPI Voices - Kenneth Wong - CIG Asia, Ltd.

Guest Info:

Mr. Wong is a principal in NavPac Advisors, LLC that brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to both the US and China markets. NavPac Advisors, LLC, under the leadership of Mr. Wong, assists US entities navigate through the complexities of developing strategies and building working relationships in China. In a very short period of time, entities in China realized that NavPac Advisors, LLC could do the same for them in the US market. Today, NavPac Advisors, LLC successfully “navigates entities across the Pacific” utilizing their many skills and established relationships to achieve their clients’ goals and objectives.

For over 30 years, Mr. Wong can be credited with combining his business acumen, cross-cultural facility and focused management tactics to establish CIG Asia, Ltd., a successful Philadelphia, PA-based national property and casualty insurance brokerage firm. Under his direction as president, the company provides its diverse client base with the coverage and advice required to weather the vagaries of a complex business environment.

In 2009, Mr. Wong with the assistance of some Wall Street colleagues, founded Covenant Group of China, a US based publicly traded holding company that is partnering with China based SME’s that are successfully operating in the booming China domestic economy. Mr. Wong served as the president of Covenant Group of China. In addition to knowledge of the China domestic market trends, Mr. Wong has a very strong working relationship with the People’s Republic of China government both in the United States and in China.

Mr. Wong’s commitment to full inclusion of Asian Americans and new Americans living, working and doing business in the United States in general, and the Delaware Valley, in particular, has landed him in numerous leadership positions. As example, Mr. Wong, from 2004-2007, was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as a commissioner on the President’s Advisory Commission for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders where he focused on economic strategies and community development. Through Mr. Wong’s efforts, both in Washington, DC and across the Nation many doors of opportunity have been opened for Asian American economic development for large and small businesses.

In May of 2012, Governor Tom Corbett of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appointed Mr. Wong to the Chairmanship of his Advisory Commission for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. Mr. Wong’s agenda includes both Economic and Leadership Development for the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities.

On April 19, 2017, Mr. Wong was appointed by Acting Secretary of the Army, Mr. Robert Speer, as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. In this role, Mr. Wong is a liaison between the Office of the Secretary of the Army and the citizens of the United States.

Mr. Wong is a member of the Union League of Philadelphia and participates on the Armed Services Council. He lives in Philadelphia and is the father of two daughters.

Favorite Quote:

"You never know where you are going if you don't know where you have come from."

Resources:

NAVPAC Advisors — Int’l business advisory for entry in US and China Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 CACA Chinese American Citizens Alliance Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Countries of Asia

Credits:

Kenneth Wong, NavPacAdvisors, CIG Asia, LTD. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

26. AAPI Voices - Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke - APAICS

"Learning about people is so important." — Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke

Guest Info:

Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke is a nationally recognized civil rights leader and a member of U.S.A Today’s Inaugural Leaders of Change. As President & CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and Founder and Principal of Arum Group, LLC, she brings nearly 25 years of experience working in political campaigns and specializes in political/non-profit fundraising and political training. Ms. Mielke began her professional career working at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in the Training Division of the Political Department and later for the Clinton/Gore Coordinated ’96 campaign as a Regional Field Director in Pennsylvania.

After returning from the ’96 campaign, Ms. Mielke worked for the Co-Executive Director at the Presidential Inaugural Committee and later on Vice President Gore’s team. Ms. Mielke started fundraising while working at the New Democrat Network PAC and she returned to her roots as the Training Director for the Ron Brown-Paul Tully Institute (BTI), the training arm of the DNC. In 2002, Ms. Mielke started her political consulting firm, specializing in fundraising and political training. Madalene has collaborated with national organizations and federal campaigns of all levels to raise millions of dollars to empower communities of color.

Madalene is a proud graduate of Tulane University, Newcomb College. She serves as a mentor through a variety of collegiate mentoring programs including the Newcomb College Institute Women to Women Mentoring Program and Georgetown University’s Politics Mentorship Program.

Favorite Quote:

"Go where your energy is reciprocated, celebrated, & appreciated."

Resources:

Madalene on Twitter (@madalenemielke) APAICS on Twitter (@apaics) Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies — APAICS 27th Annual Gala May 13, 2021 — FREE Virtual Event! Leaders of Change (USA Today): Madalene as one of 40 featured up-and-coming leaders of the civil rights movement "Harris' multicultural story resonates with me, nomination gives Asian American women voice:" Madalene's article in USA Today (August 2020) Asian Hate Crime and Hate-Bias Intervention Resources White House Project Congressional Swearing-in Ceremony for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Members of the 117th Congress (January 29th, 2021)

Credits:

Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod.

25. AAPI Voices - Lisa Chang - The Coca-Cola Company

Guest Info:

Lisa Chang is the Global Chief People Officer for The Coca Cola Company, overseeing the company’s talent and people strategies, culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In her role, which she has held since 2019, she is responsible for leading the company’s global people, strategy, aligned to the company’s purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. Chang and her team are focused on creating an environment where employees can thrive, and equips the organization to win.

Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Chang served as a senior vice president and chief human resources officer for AMB Group, LLC in Atlanta, a privately held sports and entertainment conglomerate. Chang has held HR roles at various companies, including Equifax, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and The Weather Channel Companies.

Chang serves on the board of Catalyst, a non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion.

She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Virginia.

Favorite Quote:

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou

Resources:

The Coca-Cola Company Lisa on Twitter (@lisavchang)

Credits:

Lisa Chang, Tyre Sperling, Sheila Van Maanen, The Coca Cola Company. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

24. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 2

”Those who really want to have a successful career at Saxbys thrive because they get so much feedback, because we communicate so openly with such are. We care about ourselves and our own reputations and about you as a fellow member of the Saxbys’ tribe.”

Guest Info:

Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he created Saxbys in 2005, Nick never really considered it to be a coffee company — instead, it’s a social impact company fueled by amazing food, beverage and hospitality.

Saxbys has since grown from one corner café to a nearly 30-unit, Philadelphia-based business with a singular mission: Make Life Better. For Nick Bayer, “making life better" began by fostering an O.D.D (outgoing, detail-oriented, and disciplined) team, committed to the betterment of the communities it serves and aligned by their shared entrepreneurial spirit and Saxbys' core values. Today, that team spans over 500 members across the Northeast that represent the change-makers of tomorrow.

To that point, Bayer introduced Saxbys’ pioneering Experiential Learning Program (ELP) in 2015 in partnership with Drexel University — the nation’s first entirely student-run cafe where students earn full academic credit and wages through a university cooperative education program. Bayer’s vision for the program is to embolden the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing undergrad students with tangible experience as a supplement to traditional classroom learning. In five short years, one ELP cafe has blossomed to a dozen, with several more planned to open in the near future.

Nick is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, an adjunct professor at Drexel University and the Executive in Residence at Temple University's Fox School of Business. He serves on the Board of The Franklin Institute, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship and Drexel’s Steinbright Career Development Center, as well as being a Corporate Council Member for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2017, he was named the "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce as well as EY’s "Social Entrepreneur of the Year." He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and son.

Favorite Quote:

"The world happens for you, not to you."

Resources:

Nick on LinkedIn Twitter: @nickbayer, @Saxbys SaxybsCoffee.com B Corp Certification Announcement Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com

Credits:

Nick Bayer, Saxbys. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

23. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 1

"If we got a bunch of people who look differently and think differently but have the same heart and soul, the same motivation to make life better for others every single day, we’re going to be in a really good position to serve our communities quite well.”

Guest Info:

Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he created Saxbys in 2005, Nick never really considered it to be a coffee company — instead, it’s a social impact company fueled by amazing food, beverage and hospitality.

Saxbys has since grown from one corner café to a nearly 30-unit, Philadelphia-based business with a singular mission: Make Life Better. For Nick Bayer, “making life better" began by fostering an O.D.D (outgoing, detail-oriented, and disciplined) team, committed to the betterment of the communities it serves and aligned by their shared entrepreneurial spirit and Saxbys' core values. Today, that team spans over 500 members across the Northeast that represent the change-makers of tomorrow.

To that point, Bayer introduced Saxbys’ pioneering Experiential Learning Program (ELP) in 2015 in partnership with Drexel University — the nation’s first entirely student-run cafe where students earn full academic credit and wages through a university cooperative education program. Bayer’s vision for the program is to embolden the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing undergrad students with tangible experience as a supplement to traditional classroom learning. In five short years, one ELP cafe has blossomed to a dozen, with several more planned to open in the near future.

Nick is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, an adjunct professor at Drexel University and the Executive in Residence at Temple University's Fox School of Business. He serves on the Board of The Franklin Institute, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship and Drexel’s Steinbright Career Development Center, as well as being a Corporate Council Member for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2017, he was named the "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce as well as EY’s "Social Entrepreneur of the Year." He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and son.

Favorite Quote:

"The world happens for you, not to you."

Resources:

Nick on LinkedIn Twitter: @nickbayer, @Saxbys SaxybsCoffee.com B Corp Certification Announcement Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com

Credits:

Nick Bayer, Saxbys. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

22. Givers Need Askers: Turn the Wheel of Reciprocity and Ask

“The fact is, you can be more productive, more efficient, more creative, less stressed out if you make requests for what you need and you help other people.”

Guest Info:

Dr. Wayne E. Baker is Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”), Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations.

His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books. His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. He puts his knowledge into practice as a frequent guest speaker, management consultant, and as an advisor and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform. He has won various awards, including the Senior Faculty Research Award from the Ross School of Business and the Best Article Published in 2014 – 2016 from the American Sociological Association Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity.

Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University. He resides with his wife, son, and Birman cat in Ann Arbor.

Favorite Quote:

"It may be better to give than receive, but it's best to give AND receive. Asking turns the wheel of reciprocity."

Resources:

Psychology Today: "The Real Challenge of Generosity" AllYouHavetoDoIsAsk.com "All You Have to Do Is Ask" Infographic Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Dr. Wayne Baker. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

21. Pay it Forward: Wishes and Wisdom

“My whole philosophy is purpose, people and process. First you have to understand what you are doing, where are we going, what’s the objective, what outcome are we looking for. Making sure that messaging is clear around a purpose is key.”

Guest Info:

Veronica Sheehan is a global business leader with over 25 years of notable experience as a turnaround strategist with deep operational knowledge and leadership in mitigating risk within operations vital to revenue.

During her 16-­‐year career at Time Warner/Turner (now WarnerMedia), Veronica was chosen to lead efforts to turn around several underperforming operations by implementing innovative organizational designs, operating strategies and customer service models. In her last role at Turner, Veronica was selected to lead a new function for the media company as SVP of Global Network, Technology and Studio Operations. In this capacity, Veronica created the organizations first centralized global television operations team that supported both traditional and digital media operations. Her staff of 1,600 in the US, London, Buenos Aires and Hong Kong were responsible for the design and execution of critical revenue producing infrastructure for 160 channels in 37 languages in over 200 countries. Earlier in her career, Sheehan spent 11 years in New York City in key operations roles in several privately held television studios.

In 2016 Veronica shifted her professional focus to follow her passion for advancing the lives of woman and children. She created OCNavigators, a consulting firm that guides non-­‐ profit organizations through small and large-­‐scale organizational change and effectiveness efforts. In 2018 Veronica was recruited to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Make-­‐A-­‐ Wish Georgia; a position she is honored and humbled to hold today. In this newly developed role, she is responsible for leading the functions of Human Resources, Business Affairs, Finance, IT and Volunteer Services. Sheehan is also a Limited Partner with Valor Ventures – the first woman founded and led Venture Capital firm in Atlanta.

Lauded for her operational and technical leadership, her exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and her strategic leadership and insight she has been the recipient of numerous awards. For 8 consecutive years Cable Fax magazine named her one of the “Most Powerful Women in Technology”. Woman in Technology (WIT) named Sheehan a finalist for the Woman of the Year in Technology award in 2012. In 2011, she was awarded “Mother of the Year” by Working Mother Magazine and was also awarded the “Champion for Success” by Dress for Success Atlanta. In 2010, Woman In Cable Telecommunications (WICT) named her the industry’s “Woman to Watch”. In 2007, she was named to Atlanta Woman Magazine’s “25 Power Women Awards” list and that same year also received WICT Southeast “Red Letter Catalyst Award” for Woman in Technology.

Veronica has been an active Board Member for Start-­‐Up Runway, Make-­‐A-­‐Wish Georgia, and WICT Southeast. Veronica earned a BA in Communications and Journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY and currently serves on the College’s President’s Advisory Council. Veronica lives in Atlanta and is the proud Mom of her adopted son Christopher…by far her most important role and title in life!

Favorite Quote:

"When you learn, teach. When you get, give." — Maya Angelou

Resources:

Veronica Sheehan on LinkedIn Veronica Sheehan on Twitter (@SheehanVeronica) Make a Wish Foundation, Georgia R.O.G. Return on Generosity Episode #7 — Interview with Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons, Philadelphia WICT https://www.wict.org/ Lisa Calhoun, Valor Ventures https://valor.vc/author/lisa/ Betsy Magness Leadership Institute https://www.wict.org/programs/betsy-magness-leadership-institute/ Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Veronica Sheehan. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

20. Great Place to Work For All Part II: Listening, Learning and Measurable Actions

“You’ve got to unlearn what you’ve learned about what a leader is and you’ve got to unlock and bring forward what’s inside of you, which Mandela says is inside all of us. You have to liberate that part and it enables other people to liberate it too and that’s how you change society.”

Guest Info:

Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, the Best Workplaces for Diversity list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, which he grew from $40 million to $300 million in revenue. Michael is a former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses.

Resources:

Michael C. Bush on LinkedIn GreatPlacetoWork.com A Great Place to Work for All Book Blog: All Lives Don’t Matter Blog: Racism is a 400-year-old Virus Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

19. Great Place to Work For All Part I: The Measure that Matters Most

"Do I speak to people in a way that makes them know that their job is critical, the work they do is critical for us to achieving our purpose of helping all organizations be a great place to work by 2030?”

Guest Info:

Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, the Best Workplaces for Diversity list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, which he grew from $40 million to $300 million in revenue. Michael is a former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses.

Resources:

Michael C. Bush on LinkedIn GreatPlacetoWork.com The Butterfly Effect of Purpose A Great Place to Work for All Book Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Article: What is Psychological Safety at Work? Article: Psychological Safety At Work: what do psychologically safe work teams look like?

Credits:

Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

18. Warrior Toughness, Preparation and Purpose: Acts of Service

"When morale seems to dip in organizations and you start to face that doubt, when you start to feel disillusionment set in, a lot of the times, it’s because you start to lose that sense of purpose.”

Guest Info:

Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief who has 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. As an in-demand speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations such as CDW, Horizon Pharma, and 9 Energy develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.

Stephen has trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high-risk and strategically vital missions across the globe, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

He recently co-developed and taught “Warrior Toughness” training for the U.S. Navy. This vital program fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers for the acute stress of intense combat operations.

During his Navy career, Stephen has personally trained thousands of elite military soldiers and Navy SEAL candidates, helping them succeed in severe training courses and overseas combat operations.

Favorite Quote:

"When it comes to business: I am a professional, I don't crumble when things get hard, I exist to be of service."

Resources:

Stephen Drum on LinkedIn Breaching Leadership Heroic Public Speaking Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Stephen Drum. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

17. Build Intentionality Muscle: Strengthen with Curiosity

“I am trying to get to that table but I am also imagining all the chairs I am going to bring up, I am imagining all the seats I am going to save…I’m not just doing it for me.”

Guest Info:

Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President and Business Solutions Leader for Wells Fargo Advisors. In this newly created national role, Tiffany will be responsible for building a strategic framework that ensures that Wells Fargo Advisor's non-foundational dollars are allotted in a manner that maximizes community impact, strengthens relationships with WFA clients and external stakeholders and aligns with the company's national philanthropic goals. In addition, Tiffany will collaborate with key business partners to ensure that corporate priorities can be executed by local leaders while elevating diversity and inclusion throughout Wells Fargo Advisors.Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Community Relations at Wells Fargo where she implemented the company's corporate responsibility priorities within the Social Impact and Sustainability team in the Northeast region. Her career in strategic philanthropy, program development and stakeholder engagement has included reputable organizations such as PECO, An Exelon Company; Comcast; Temple University & the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.

Numerous organizations throughout the region have recognized her work and commitment to civic engagement & impact including Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia City Council, LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, IMPACTO, Friends of the Urban Affairs Coalition & the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey. Most recently, she was named in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Forty Under 40 (2019) and a Women of Excellence honoree by WDAS 105.3 FM.

She currently serves as a member of Governor Tom Wolf's Pennsylvania Commission for Women; Advisory Board Chair for Monument Lab; Esperanza and Temple Contemporary. She also serves as Executive Sponsor of the Wells Fargo Pennsylvania/Delaware Green Team, an internal volunteer focused group dedicated to helping Wells Fargo promote environmental awareness at work and in the community while conserving resources. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts.

Favorite Quote:

Power without influence is like a tree falling in the woods. It isn’t about getting to the table as much as it is about saving someone else a seat.

Resources:

Tiffany Tavarez on LinkedIn Wells Fargo Corporate Responsibility and Community Giving Adam Grant’s book Give and Take Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Tiffany Tavarez. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

Photo credit: Melissa Alam

16. Judgment-Free Social Courage

“We are social creatures. We are meant to care about each other, we are meant to love each other, we are meant to help each other…..you can get so much further together.”

Guest Info:

Tammy Barlette is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot. She has flown multiple aircraft, to include the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating more than 3000 total flying hours. A Minnesota native, with no ties to aviation, she grew up with a heart to serve her country, and that is just what she did. She joined Air Force ROTC at the University of Minnesota and the possibility of becoming a pilot was presented to her for the first time; that is where her love of aviation began.

Tammy completed Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training in April of 2000, an upon graduation was immediately assigned to be an instructor in the T-37. After training hundreds of students the skills of aerobatics, instruments and formation, she then moved on to fly the mighty A-10 Warthog, where she completed a remote tour to Osan Air Base, Korea. After an aircraft injury required cervical spine reconstruction, Tammy transitioned to the Arizona Air National Guard. She flew the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating over 1500 hours of combat support time in both Iraq and Afghanistan supporting and protecting our troops on the ground, providing real time reconnaissance and lethal support. During this time Tammy also graduated from the prestigious US Air Force Weapons School.

Desiring to get back into a high performance aircraft and having a passion to teach, Tammy then transitioned to the Air Force Reserves, instructing in the T-38 Talon for the last 6 years of her 20 year military career. Her focus was on balancing family life as a married mother of three with instructing in the fast paced environment of the Air Force’s premier fighter trainer. She excelled at both, earning multiple awards and spearheading new programs to mentor and grow professional aviators. Additionally, while working full time, running a business and raising three kids, she earned her Master’s in Christian Ministry

Tammy and her husband, who is a federal agent, reside in Tucson, AZ with their three children. She retired from the Air Force in 2018 after 20 years of service and now runs Athena’s Voice, a women veteran speaking business featuring 13 female pilots on a mission to share the wisdom of women warriors.

Favorite Quote:

Generosity gives more to the giver than the receiver when it is truly authentic, therefore...Give from your heart in order to fill your heart!

Resources:

Athena Voice USA Athena's Voice Youtube Channel Heroic Public Speaking Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Tammy Barlette, Athena’s Voice. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

15. Wide Angle Lens: Images of Empathy, Education and Encouragement

“….. create a culture of people who are more engaged, who are deeply committed to help you accomplish the goals of your business, of your organization and in the end that culture of generosity says here we are delivering on the promise to the customers, the promise to the company and the promise to the shareholder.”

Guest Info:

Filemon Lopez is the former Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations for Comcast.

Recognized as the first Hispanic executive in the organization, Mr. Lopez held a leading role in the company’s Hispanic diversity efforts, where he focused on building and strengthening relationships and promoting and growing critical community based projects within those communities. In addition, he served as a key advisor and strategist to David Cohen, Comcast’s Chief Diversity Officer, and worked intimately with the new Corporate Diversity Organization. Mr. Lopez also worked with NBCU/Telemundo to explore synergies between Telemundo and Comcast as a member of the Hispanic Action Team. Mr. Lopez was also involved in several employee engagement initiatives.

Prior to his last role, Mr. Lopez was the Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Florida East Coast with over 4,000 employees serving an estimated 1.5 million customers from south of Orlando to Key West. Prior to joining the South Florida region in 2002, Mr. Lopez was President of Comcast University, the center for performance improvement, learning and development, as well as employee communications, for Comcast Cable Communications. Mr. Lopez was instrumental in the development of Comcast’s signature leadership programs including the Executive Leadership Forum, Fundamentals of Leadership and the Spirit of Comcast to name a few. He also oversaw the launch of Team Comcast and Comcast Live! the company’s primary employee communication vehicles.

He became the Director of Advertising Sales for the company’s Southeast Region in 1990 and a year later, was asked to formally launch the advertising sales business company-wide relocating to Philadelphia. In 1996 he was promoted to Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Advertising Sales operation and served in that capacity until 2000. Mr. Lopez worked for Comcast and its predecessor companies for over 30 years. Prior to joining Comcast, Mr. Lopez held sales leadership positions with Cox Cable and Storer Cable Communications.

In 2013 Hispanic Business Magazine recognized Mr. Lopez as one of the top 25 Hispanic business executives in the United States and in 2017 Mr. Lopez was honored with The Distinguished Alumnus Award at Valdosta State University.

He is a role model leader and community partner having served on several boards including the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) National Board of Directors, Take Stock In Children and The Everglades Foundation. He is currently on the Board of Governors for the Wayne Huizenga School of Business at NOVA Southeastern University, and The Zoological Society of Florida. He also was member of Comcast’s Diversity Council whose mission is to implement, promote, and sustain diversity throughout the organization.

Mr. Lopez is an accomplished wildlife and travel photographer and enjoys traveling to some of the world’s most beautiful locations to capture his images.

Favorite Quote:

“What is success? To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Resources:

Filemon Lopez - LinkedIn Filemon Lopez Photography Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Filemon Lopez. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

14. Semper Fi Leadership: Faithfulness and Loyalty

“Once you understand the essence of leadership is service, Semper Fi/Always Faithful means you’re always looking to be of value to others.”

Guest Info:

As the founding partner of Lead Star, a leadership development consulting firm, Courtney works closely with all levels of leaders — from CEO’s to frontline team members. She designs and delivers development programs that drive immediate results.

Courtney is also the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of SPARK: HOW TO LEAD YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO GREATER SUCCESS and LEADING FROM THE FRONT and has written numerous articles on behavior-based leadership and organizational excellence. She’s been a dynamic guest on CNBC, FOX News, and CNN. Courtney’s efforts with Lead Star have been noted in publications ranging from Fast Company, and Inc., to The New York Times.

In addition to her work with consulting clients, Courtney served as the Director of the Center for Creative Leadership’s Partner Network, convening and connecting leading consultancies with the Center’s innovative thought leadership, research and development solutions.

Prior to starting Lead Star, Courtney’s professional experiences included service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, an attorney at one of the nation’s largest law firms and as a sales manager for Rational Software. She holds a law degree from William & Mary, an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and completed intensive studies at Cambridge University. Courtney lives with her husband and three children in Northern California.

Favorite Quote: "Lead as you are, it works!"

Resources:

Lead Star Contact Courtney Lynch Courtney Lynch - LinkedIn "Spark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success" Book Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Courtney Lynch, Lead Star. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

13. Habitual Excellence: Wisdom for the Ages

"If you give people opportunity to shine, they more often than not, will in fact shine and probably brighter than you ever thought that they would."

Guest Info:

Cathy Avgiris is a long-time advocate for advancing women and people of color and has over 35 years of experience being "the only woman in the room." She developed and launched Power of 2(00), a leadership development program at Comcast aimed at getting women the right exposure in the company through their business savvy and decision making, not their gender. Now a Senior Advisor for the global professional services firm, Boston Consulting Group, Cathy is active in Women@BCG and in coaching and mentoring consulting staff in diversity and inclusion issues. Cathy also provides consulting to her son's first business venture, a fast casual Greek restaurant. Definitely the hardest job of all!! She loves to cook, bake, travel and spend time with her grandchildren.

Favorite quotes: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." — Aristotle (of course!)

More recently, during this pandemic, a new set of quotes that have inspired Cathy include: "Be kind. Everyone is still healing from things they don't speak about" and "Somedays there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway."

Resources:

Cathy Avgiris - LinkedIn Boston Consulting Group 13 Inspiring Traits of Exceptional Leaders Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Cathy Avgiris, Boston Consulting Group. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

12. Top Gun Leadership Part 2: Short-Term Gain vs. Long-Term Success

“...the key to solving the leadership crisis is connecting to our purpose by understanding who we are.”

Guest Info:

John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter pilot. He has had a 30 year career as an entrepreneur and CEO. Nine years ago, John had what should have had a fatal accident that changed everything. Today his focus is living beyond influence so the use of his life outlives his life.

Favorite quote: "Excellence is the standard, Grace is the word."

Resources:

BeyondInfluence.com

On Purpose with Purpose book

Eternal Leadership Podcast

Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

John Ramstead, Beyond Influence. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

11. Top Gun Leadership Part 1: Connecting to our Purpose

“If my success is built on helping those around me succeed…what I have found is that we just blow it out.”

Guest Info:

John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter pilot. He has had a 30 year career as an entrepreneur and CEO. Nine years ago, John had what should have had a fatal accident that changed everything. Today his focus is living beyond influence so the use of his life outlives his life.

Favorite quote: "Excellence is the standard, Grace is the word."

Resources:

BeyondInfluence.com

On Purpose with Purpose book

Eternal Leadership Podcast

Shannon Cassidy on YouTube

For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

John Ramstead, Beyond Influence. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

10. Who Do Your Products and Services Reflect? The Business Imperative of Inclusion

“If we are not building out inclusive teams…we are not going to get to a place of creating diverse products and services for our clients and that’s going to hurt the bottom line of an organization.”

Guest Info:

Maureen Greene James leads the FTI Consulting's efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in partnership with the firm’s Executive Committee and segment leadership globally.

She is a sought after speaker, diversity and inclusion advisor and leadership business consultant who possesses an exemplary brand for collaborating and consulting with senior executives, mid-career managers, and teams. Throughout her career as a People & Inclusion executive with AIG, Sears, Washington Mutual, PwC, Cognizant and presently, FTI Consulting, she has served as a principal voice to the business in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Workplace Engagement, and Leadership Development.

Maureen is a proud mom, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, animal lover (especially dogs), career coach, DI&B executive & champion, keynote speaker, small business owner.

Favorite quote: "Don't ever go back to anything you had to pray your way out of."

Resources:

FTI Consulting Maureen on Twitter (@mgreenejames) Cognizant’s White Paper on What it means to Belong at Work Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Maureen Greene James, Cognizant, FTI Consulting. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

09. One Big Thing: Safety is Performance Relevant

“As leaders, people are watching all the time…. if you are not genuinely committed to doing the right thing in terms of how you build a culture where everyone feels respected and included, that has a downstream effect that could be detrimental to the culture and the company.”

Guest Info:

Shane Portfolio is Senior Vice President of Field Ops Engineering for Comcast Cable where he leads One Network, XOC, Headend Operations, and Plant Maintenance.

Prior to moving to the HQ team in 2019, Shane was Senior Vice President of Tech Ops and Engineering for the Comcast West Division, with responsibility for engineering, technical operations and advanced services serving approximately 11,000 employees and nine-million customers. In this role, he oversaw the Division’s fiber network and IP-based infrastructure; and was instrumental in overseeing testing and deployment of new technologies and resources to assist the Division’s technical operations and engineering teams in delivering a reliable network and customer experience, with innovative new products and services.

Before joining the West Division team, Shane was Vice President, Engineering for the California Region, where he was responsible for the oversight, guidance, direction and vision for all Technical Engineering aspects throughout the Comcast California footprint.

Shane served as the Vice President of Engineering and XOC in Comcast’s Central Division before moving to California. In that role, Shane was responsible for a team of 350 employees. Prior to that, Shane was the Sr. Director of Network Operations for Comcast’s TPX organization. He has also served as Comcast’s Senior Director of IP Operations.

Shane began his career in cable as a Comcast Account Executive answering technical phone calls.

Shane holds a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University, master’s degrees from Regis University and Denver University, and completed programs at Dartmouth University, Stanford University, and Notre Dame University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Organizational Leadership.

Shane serves on the Board of Directors for Metro State University, National Diversity Council, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He is also a former Platoon Sergeant and Leadership Instructor for the U.S. Army and successfully completed the Army’s Primary Leadership Course, Officer Candidate School, and Senior Leadership Course.

Favorite quote: "Go forth and conquer."

Resources:

Shane Portfolio Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Shane Portfolio, Comcast. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

08. Accounting for Generosity: Balance Sheet of Giving

“Giving strategy keeps us from overextending ourselves. We can’t give or pour into anyone else’s life if our cup is empty.”

Guest Info:

Temeka Easter Rice leads social media and brand engagement at a national bank. She's a national conference speaker on influencer marketing and employee advocacy programs. Temeka recently launched "The Joy Group" which aims to help small businesses and nonprofits maximize social and digital marketing. Temeka's passionate about financial literacy, female empowerment, and higher education. Temeka is a natural giver and serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, Girls Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, and Emerging Pearls Foundation, Inc. Temeka, along with her husband, George, two teenagers and three doggies, call Wilmington, DE home. Favorite quote: "I am blessed to be a blessing!"

Resources:

The Joy Group The Moore you Know (Career Café) Angela Duckworth’s book, "Grit" Women in Cable Telecommunications Wednesday Live with Shannon Cassidy Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Temeka Easter Rice, The Joy Group, Cassandra Moore. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

07. A Factory of Lifelong Givers: Quality = Dignity

“One of the best things about the Cradles to Crayons model is the fact that it brings communities together to enhance the impact and build a collective generosity…”

Guest Info:

Michal Smith is the Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, an organization that provides children living in poverty with the basic essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons connects communities that have with those that need by engaging thousands of family, corporate and community volunteers to collect, sort and pack essential items such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, books, toys and baby supplies for children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations year-round. Under Smith’s leadership, Cradles to Crayons works to mitigate the effects of poverty by serving more than 300,000 children across the Greater Philadelphia region through a network of over 275 social service agencies, including homeless shelters, domestic violence centers and foster care, so children and families can have shoes that fit, diapers for newborns and warm coats in the winter. Prior to Cradles to Crayons, Smith was the director of development and communication at Project Forward Leap, an organization committed to closing the gaps of academic achievement and opportunities for promising inner-city students experiencing serious socio-economic barriers. After moving to the United States, she co-founded Silicon Gallery Fine Art Prints, which became one of the nation’s leading large format fine art digital studios. She served as executive director for The Print Center in Philadelphia, where she advanced the Arts In Schools program noted for introducing inner-city children to art in all its forms. Smith, a native of the UK, is a graduate of London University and North London University, and holds a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from Bryn Mawr College. She is a former adjunct faculty member at the University of the Arts and a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the boards of Child’s Work USA, Philadelphia and The Teacher’s Place. In 2013, SmartCEO Magazine recognized her with its Brava Award for top female CEOs. Favorite quote: "Leap and the net will appear. Life presents a series of opportunities disguised as impossible situations."

Resources:

CradlestoCrayons.org Cradles to Crayons Now Twitter (@C2CPhiladelphia) For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Michal Smith, Cradles to Crayons, Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

06. Opportunities for the Future NOW: a Pipeline to Diversity

“When your work is being acknowledged, when you are given feedback, not just positive but constructive feedback…that is a form of generosity.”

Guest Info:

Margaret “Peggy” Kim is a Peabody and multi-award-winning executive producer, entrepreneur, and educator. Peggy is the Founder and President of iSTANDtv, a content studio and creative incubator for young people (ages 18-34), who believe in the power of media and want to use that power for good. iSTANDtv’s goal is to promote compelling stories that come from a perspective of hope and authenticity. In 2017, Peggy founded the FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, the first of its kind, providing college students unprecedented access and opportunity to connect with, learn from and be mentored by today’s top industry leaders and professionals. She later established the FUTURE NOW Media Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit leadership incubator, whose mission is to build a strong, vibrant, diverse and inclusive community of future leaders in media, who stand for truth, integrity, and excellence. Previously, Peggy was VP of Programming & Production at Alloy Media & Marketing, where she built AlloyTV, a multi-platform network and content studio serving Millennial audiences. Prior to that, she was Director of Programming and Executive Producer at The History Channel, where she developed and oversaw 300+ hours of award-winning documentaries and nonfiction programming, and delivered hit series like Digging for the Truth, which defined a new era at the network. Her instinct and passion for storytelling were honed through her prior roles at MSNBC, Court TV, CBS New Productions, NBC Sports, NBC Olympic Unit, ABC Sports, AP-TV, and ABC News. Peggy’s work has been recognized with the industry’s top honors, including the Peabody, Emmy, IDA, Cine Golden Eagle, Telly, Imagen, Gabriel, New York Festivals, Parents’ Choice, and Prism awards. Peggy currently serves on the board of trustees of Asbury University and Operation Mobilization USA. Peggy earned her Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Williams College.

Favorite quote: "Love your neighbor as yourself."

Resources:

iStandtv FUTURE NOW Conference — application for the 2021 Conference is open now! FUTURE NOW Podcast Future Now Twitter (@futurenowmf) Hiring for Attitude by Mark Murphy For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Peggy Kim, FUTURE NOW Media and Entertainment Conference, Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

05. Givers Want to Give but Someone’s Got to Ask: Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength

“You never know what you are going to get until you ask. Some of the best sources of collaboration and innovation come from asking a question.”

Guest Info:

Larry is the CEO of Give and Take Inc., a company whose co-founders include Adam Grant (professor at Wharton, author of Give and Take) and Wayne Baker (professor at Michigan, author of All You Have To Do Is Ask).

Give and Take provides solutions that help organizations improve knowledge collaboration, foster a culture of generosity, and improve engagement.

Products include the Reciprocity Ring, the Virtual Reciprocity Ring and Givitas.

Favorite quote: "The Team, The Team, The Team."

Resources:

For more information about Larry, visit GiveandTakeInc.com.

For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Larry Freed, Give and Take Inc., Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

04. A Grocery Store Hug: The Alchemy of a True Connection

"What you’ll find is that there is no such thing as a stranger once you give a card.”

Guest Info:

As President of Cheryl Rice Leadership, Inc., Cheryl Rice inspires women to be leaders in their own lives. For over 20 years as coach, speaker, and writer, she has helped women cultivate leadership presence, develop confidence, and establish mindful approaches to work and life. She is the author of Where Have I Been All My Life? and has published essays in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Chicago Tribune. Cheryl founded the You Matter Marathon - No Running Required, a global kindness and community-building program. Cheryl holds MS degrees in Counseling and Organization Development and a certificate in Positive Psychology. Cheryl is also an avid trash picker-upper, Karen Carpenter fan, and dark chocolate lover.

Favorite quote: Love well. Be of service. And step forward into the mystery with all your heart and soul. — Rabbi Yael Levy

Resources:

For more information about the You Matter Marathon, visit YouMatterMarathon.com.

For more from Cheryl Rice, check out CherylRiceLeadership.com and listen to her TedX talk.

For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Cheryl Rice, Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

03. Accessible Tools for High-Performing Leaders: Give Your Gifts to Make an Impact

There are nuances to generosity. Not only does it come in many different forms, but the giver can also see the benefits if they stop and take stock.

Guest Info:

With over 30 years of experience in leadership development, Sara has served in a variety of roles: global executive, author, executive coach, team developer, program designer, business owner, wife, and mom. She has had a 34-year relationship with the global organization Center for Creative Leadership. She started her career there in 1986 on the 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling' research study. Since that time, Sara has spent 34 years working with women executives across all types of organizations. Her favorite thing is helping women see how good they are at what they do.

Sara's favorite quote (and purpose statement): "Build trust, unleash the positive, solve the pain."

Resources:

For more information about Optimum Insights, visit www.optimuminsights.com.

You can also email Sara King directly at saraking@optimuminsights.com.

For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit https://bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Sara King, Optimum Insights, Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

02. Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First: Prioritizing Self-care and Wellbeing to Model and Influence Teams

Self-care for leaders sets the tone and models what it means to practice total Wellbeing.

Guest Info:

As Total Well-Being Director & Practice Leader at Exude Inc., Karla’s mission is to re-humanize the workplace by fostering a culture of well-being that supports the “whole employee.” She develops strategies and programming that impact hundreds of organizations. Her approach and deliverables are grounded in the belief that every human being has a need to feel seen, heard, connected, and that they matter. Karla was born in the Philippines, grew up in Canada, and moved to the US in 2007. She currently lives in Southern New Jersey with her two daughters and husband.

Resources:

For more information about Exude Inc. and Karla Chin, visit https://www.exudeinc.com/.

For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit https://bridgebetween.com.

Credits:

Karla Chin, Exude inc., Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin

Thanks for clicking to learn about our new podcast! R.O.G. Return on Generosity is a half hour business interview show where we feature innovative leaders and organizations who believe in creating a culture of giving. We’ll learn their WHY and provide key takeaways about their HOW. How generosity impacts the bottom line. How it influences cultural dynamics, team behavior and peer relationships. New episodes drop each Tuesday. Subscribe and celebrate Generosity with us!

01. Introducing R.O.G. Return on Generosity - the Dividend of Investing in Others

In the midst of the sadness, the chaos and the stress of the unknown, we also saw some silver linings… and a spike in Generosity. We will celebrate generosity at work and generous leadership.

Resources:

For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit https://bridgebetween.com.