Legendary DJ, producer, and rapper D-Nice is best known as having spun for President Obama during his inaugural ball – and as the creator of “Club Quarantine,” a livestream dance party that lifted us up and brought joy to the masses during the height of the pandemic, when we needed it most.  In this replay of […]

In this episode, Judith M. von Seldeneck and Aileen K. Alexander explore what it takes to be a leader in today’s workplace. Aileen is CEO of the executive search firm DSG Global, which Judee founded in 1974 and has since grown into a top-10 firm. The two women shared their candid conversations about leadership in […]

In today’s fast-paced world, time often feels like our scarcest resource. UCLA Professor Cassie Holmes, author of the groundbreaking book Happier Hour, offers a revolutionary approach to reclaiming time by sharing research-backed strategies to turn every hour into a “happier hour.” In this episode, originally aired in October 2023, discover how to allocate your time to […]

In this episode, workplace consultant Minda Harts shares her tips on how to build trust in your organization. Building off the ideas in her new book, Talk to Me Nice: The Seven Trust Languages for a Better Workplace, Minda has advice for both employees and managers. You’ll leave with a better understanding of how clear […]

In this episode, leadership coach Sohee Jun explores how women can redefine success on their own terms, and move beyond the idea of trying to “have it all.” Sohee shares practical tools to identify burnout and build self-awareness; you’ll learn how to push back on your own toxic productivity, how to define your own success, […]

In this episode, speaker and coach Naeemah Elias shares her vision for building meaningful mentorship in your organization. She’ll tell you why thoughtful mentorship is better for your people and for your company — and why you don’t need to worry that developing talent means losing it down the line. You’ll leave with scripts and […]

In this episode, speaker and executive coach Susanne Goldstein shares her philosophy on leading authentically. Too often, women in positions of power have to bend over backwards to fit into the stereotypical “leader” mold – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Susanne will share tips for bringing femininity and strength together, for leaning […]

In this episode, Sheryl Lee Ralph joins us to share her inspiring journey to “making it” in her 60s. In a wide-ranging interview, we talk about coping with political anxiety, speaking up for marginalized voices, and staying resilient in tough times. Listeners will walk away inspired by Sheryl’s story – and feeling empowered to write […]

In this episode, Cyndie Spiegel shares the power of microjoys — her word for little moments of hope and creativity, buried in the day-to-day grind. Cyndie is an expert in positive psychology and community building, and her personal experience with tragedy taught her to focus in on the beauty that might be easy to miss. […]

We’re off enjoying a break this holiday season — and we hope you’re getting a break, too — but we wanted to make sure you still had something to nourish your heart and mind right now. So, here’s a few episodes we did this year that you might want to revisit:  We’ll see you in […]