A trailblazer and explorer are among my guest Rachel Clar’s many titles. Those and…lawyer, mom, entrepreneur, sister, daughter, friend, Founder and CEO of Interconnected Us, and Compassionate Disruptor, just to name a few. Although she was educated as a lawyer, Rachel felt that her unique traits could be better leveraged outside the practice of law. After working for decades in … Read More
Episode #41 The Diverse Entrepreneurial Changemaker: My Conversation with Emily Griesing
Bringing a vast and broad corporate marketing communications background and passion to support diverse small businesses to bear, trend-setting changemaker Emily Griesing wears her heart on her sleeve as an uplifting and action-minded entrepreneur. Listen in as Emily and CHANGEMAKERS CEO Kimberly Rice discuss contemporary solutions to the many challenges of making positive change in an increasingly digital world while … Read More
Episode #40 The Transformational Changemaker: My Conversation with Jacqueline Wales.
A trail blazer. A changemaker. A progressive leader. These and so many other descriptors and accolades may characterize our recent podcast guest Jacqueline Wales. As Founder of Transformational Strategies for Success, Jacqueline helps high-achieving individuals take greater ownership and authority over their professional lives, and to find greater fulfillment in their personal lives. In our lively discussion, Jacqueline outlined numerous … Read More
Episode #39. The Professional Presence and Style Changemaker: My Conversation with Janet Valenza
What do your clothes say about you? Before a word is spoken, what you wear and how you show upcommunicates to those around you insights into your personality, your life station and preferences.Listen in for a fascinating conversation with GoGoGracious President Janet Valenza to learn how to integrate a simplysmart style into a post-Covid world, where we can go from … Read More
Episode #38. The Transformation Changemaker: My Conversation with Francine Pendergrass
Francine represents the best in all of us. As Owner and Executive Director of Hannah’s House, Francine carries out her purpose-filled life by manifesting her mission, every day. Hannah’s House, a shelter for homeless women and children, is a safe space for women who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Guiding them from brokenness to wholeness, … Read More
The Professional Presence and Style Changemaker: My Conversation with Janet Valenza
What do your clothes say about you? Before a word is spoken, what you wear and how you show upcommunicates to those around you insights into your personality, your life station and preferences.Listen in for a fascinating conversation with GoGoGracious President Janet Valenza to learn how to integrate a simplysmart style into a post-Covid world, where we can go from … Read More
Episode #37 – The Alignment Changemaker: My Conversation with Patty Beach
Now, more than ever, leadership teams must be aligned in their goals and values to continue to move in the same direction, in a meaningful way. Designing and delivering leadership programs that transform managers into the best bosses ever and executives into inspirational role models that can scale and grow the company is what my colleague and friend Patty Beach, … Read More
Episode #36. Culturally Conscious Changemaker: My Conversation with Sejal Thakkar
Creating culturally conscious and civil workplaces ranks among one of the greatest priorities for many forward-thinking CEOs. Helping clients build diverse and inclusive work environments is what Sejal Thakkar is passionate about and excels at. Listen in as Sejal and I discuss how educating and training employees to create positive workplace cultures can be a bottom-line benefit for companies worldwide.
Episode #35 – The Shaping Success Changemaker: My Conversation with Dr. Sunny Lampasso, PCC
Thriving in a meaningful career as a clinical psychologist, Sunni Lampasso knew she could help people make positive change in their lives. And, she did. Yet, after several decades in private practice, Sunni was called to pivot her mission from serving others in a positive psychology role to that of executive coach wherein her mission broadened. Listen in as Sunni … Read More
EP #34 – The Ice Breaking and Glass Breaking Changemaker: My Conversation with Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz, USCG (ret).
If ever a woman was at the forefront of an industry and a true trailblazer, it is retired Vice Admiral Sandra Stosz. While she chose to attend the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, she rose up the ranks in the wholly male dominated military of the USCG. Sandy served with distinction, traveled the world and led from the front for 40 … Read More