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carla piñeyro sublett
a fresh take on a business podcast, celebrating the wins and the challenges that we experience along our path, host carla piñeyro sublett is not afraid to go there with her guests. driving from her experience as a fortune 100 c-level executive, sublett shares wisdom learned from getting to the top of the corporate ladder and how her healing journey left her hell-bent on making our workplaces work for the whole human.
in each episode, carla creates an open space for raw conversation as she sits down with c-suite executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders.
in each episode, carla creates an open space for raw conversation as she sits down with c-suite executives, entrepreneurs, artists, and thought leaders.
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Sep 17, 2025 • 21min
79: season 3 recap
let's look back at the dynamic conversations in season 3.including guests:sami bernstein spalter, brett a. hurt, sara carter, tony capasso, gina hurtado, joanna rees, dan porterfield, karim iliya, dave hersh, adele nickel, chanelle macnablet’s go there instagram - click here!let’s go there youtube - click here!

Sep 15, 2025 • 8min
78: raw files: polarization
welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - click here!let’s go there YouTube - click here!

Sep 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
77: from pro soccer to startup ceo: tony capasso: why letting go creates stronger leaders
more about tony:tony capasso is an all-american athlete turned venture partner, fellow podcast host, and now ceo of an ai company in stealth mode. tony's journey spans from leading growth at global firms like andela and auctane to investing the future at a tx venture partners to building companies of his own. what makes tony remarkable isn't just the titles, but his heart, curiosity and resilience, he carries from the soccer field to the boardroom. he's a leader who believes in possibility, people, and pushing boundaries.tony on linkedin: click here!tony’s position podcast on instagram: click here!let’s go there instagram - click here!let’s go there youtube - click here!timestamps:00:00 – welcome and introduction03:18 – who is tony now? stealth ai for revenue & founding story04:58 – “i never wanted to be a ceo”…until I did: making the leap09:49 – why this is the most fun year: flow state, autonomy, no board meetings12:30 – managing investors with a builder’s mindset13:16 – career design: keep one constant, force growth on purpose15:15 – putting “tension in the system” & beating parkinson’s law17:46 – challenging limiting beliefs; “why does everything take a week?”19:02 – the power of noticing: recognition and coaching22:26 – generous intent in sales25:27 – kind vs. nice; telling the truth, spending leadership equity27:52 – when you hit a plateau: owning misses & moving on30:12 – athlete → sales: time & space and ripple effects34:07 – coaching women: same emotions, different expression; development > scoreboard44:45 – culture of recognition vs. “visibility”49:18 – health as a leader’s duty: pit crew, “i don’t miss,” 250 workouts/yr54:14 – quad rupture: dark night, control vs. surrender, comeback mindset1:02:16 – wu-wei in business: stop squeezing quarters; let deals happen1:04:27 – fatherhood: believing in your kids, empowering contribution1:09:55 – advice to grads: go for it

Sep 8, 2025 • 6min
76: raw files: gratitude
welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - click here!let’s go there YouTube - click here!

Sep 3, 2025 • 1h 34min
75: surviving the stage: adele nickel’s story of dance and healing
more about adele:a movement artist, educator and scholar based in houston, where she serves as an assistant professor of dance at sam houston state university. her work bridges dance, somatics and healing practices. she’s not only a teacher of technique and theory, but also a certified alexander technique teacher and a craniosacral therapist in training. adele’s artistry has been shaped by years of performing in new york with acclaimed choreographers and companies, and today she continues to create work in collaboration with fellow artists, while exploring trauma-informed pedagogy and the power of movement to connect body, mind and spirit.adele on instagram: click here!adele’s website: click here! let’s go there on youtube: click here! let’s go there on instagram: click here!timestamps:0:00 introduction0:07 healing vs “outsourced healing”0:10 how we met + instant bond0:11 love of dance process, not stage0:16 artistic childhood in portland0:25 nutcracker at 12: spiritual moment0:28 bodywork + first glimmers of healing0:33 toxic ballet training + abuse0:40 survival + ignoring red flags0:45 burnout in san francisco ballet0:49 new york + rediscovering dance0:54 cycles of death + rebirth0:59 dream of being “dead inside”1:08 injury + firing = wake-up call1:10 alexander technique + healing1:20 teaching young dancers differently1:36 coming out + finding love1:45 wish for the world: kindness + thriving artists

Sep 1, 2025 • 7min
74: raw files: energy
welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - click here!let’s go there YouTube - click here!

Aug 27, 2025 • 1h 15min
73: from labels to liberation: sami bernstein spalter on embracing change and true self love
more about sami:sami reached out to me because she had something very powerful to share with all of you. for those of you that missed her the first time around, she was our very first guest on the podcast. sami spalter is a wellness entrepreneur, storyteller, and community builder whose life's work is rooted in one truth - everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. her own transformation redefining her relationship with her body and health became the foundation for her mission. helping others create their best selves today, she's the co-founder of form a digital wellness platform and activewear brand that blends movement, mindfulness, and community built entirely from the ground up and run by a powerhouse all woman team form empowers women around the world to build sustainable joy filled wellness practices, and to embrace confidence in every stage of life.sami on instagram: click here!sami on linkedin: click here!let’s go there on youtube: click here!let’s go there on instagram: click here!timestamps:0:00 introduction and being in the body3:59 multigenerational friendship + transitions8:49 lessons from college, alcohol, and dimming the light12:37 sami’s 30th birthday + joy without alcohol16:36 building form + pivotal business stage18:32 rejecting “male advice” + choosing aligned mentors23:46 balance is bullshit: blending work + life28:26 hoffman process: grief, perfection, liberation39:56 forgiveness, trauma, and becoming an adult43:26 body image shifts + calling in pregnancy50:21 self-worth, aging, and body acceptance1:02:04 evolving purpose: beyond weight loss identity1:16:51 embracing change + chapter of building a family1:17:44 closing reflections on friendship + purpose

Aug 25, 2025 • 10min
72: raw files: stretch
welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - click here!let’s go there YouTube - click here!mentioned in this episode: trent schmiedehaus, relationship bootcamp - click here!"chim" chicora williams welborn: listen to our episode here!

Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 17min
71: the ceremony of life: channeling, medicine & awakening with gina hurtado
gina hurtado, a ceremonialist, naturopath, medicine woman and maestra in metaphysics. gina walks in deep relationship with spirit, the natural world and all living beings. she has devoted her life to guiding others through ritual, healing and the wisdom traditions that remind us of our connection to something greater. beloved as an animal helper and trusted as a soulful teacher, gina brings both science and spirit into her practice. weaving metaphysical insight with grounded naturopathic care, she embodies the role of bridge between ancient and modern body, soul, human and nature. above all, gina is deeply loved for the way she holds space with reverence, compassion and a reminder of the sacredness in everyday life.Gina on Instagram - @yolo.corazonlet’s go there instagram - click here!let’s go there youtube - click here!0:00 - introduction to gina0:53 - opening & connection2:19 - how we met3:34 - early experiences & spiritual gifts8:33 - father as guide beyond death10:13 - finding teachers & lineage14:20 - peru invitation & invisible surgeries18:54 - titles & identity in medicine work21:07 - heritage & integrating ancestry23:59 - family gifts & spiritual lineage26:35 - near-death experience29:36 - exploring intuition & dreams31:13 - sacred medicines & preparation38:21 - life as ceremony & integration44:26 - awakening as daily practice49:56 - habits, conscious choice & agency51:35 - gina’s overdose story & lessons59:24 - gina’s current work & offerings1:03:32 - how to contact gina1:04:27 - gina’s wish for the world1:05:50 - closing & gratitude

Aug 18, 2025 • 14min
70: raw files: relationships
welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - click here!let’s go there YouTube - click here!