Growth & Failure

In this episode, we dive into:Her family's journey from Chile to CanadaThe moment she fell in love with music videosHow Wendy broke into the world of directing unforgettable music videos and narrative filmsThe story behind directing one of the greatest music videos of all timeWendy Morgan inspires me in so many ways — her graceful presence both on and off set, through her creative vision, and her extraordinary ability to evoke deep emotion through her work.Enjoy this conversation with the bold, visionary director: Wendy Morgan.

In this episode, we discuss:Her family's immigration story after the HolocaustHow the death of her sister impacted the familyLeading the San Francisco Suicide Prevention for 30+ yearsManaging 65K calls each year in the oldest US suicide hotline Using humor as therapyPlease enjoy this episode with the legendary, Eve Meyer.

In this episode, we discuss: Rosanne's journey from wealth management to entrepreneurshipHow a groundbreaking medical device got on her radarTaking on the CEO role of the startup, CorofloTheir groundbreaking technology that helps new mothers and newbornsHow connection drives her and Coroflo's work Please enjoy this interview with the delightful - Roseanne Longmore. For more information on Coroflow, please visit: https://www.coroflo.com/

In this episode - we cover: Dr. Simon's pioneering work as a corporate anthropologist How humans hate to change, have to change, and need a hand Turning observations into innovation AI vs AI: Artificial Intelligence vs Anthropological IntelligencePlease enjoy this interview with the changemaker, Dr. Andi Simon. To learn more about her research, you can visit: https://www.andisimon.com/

In this episode - we cover: Helaine's professional journey from tech & marketing to founding CITYROW When she got bit by the rowing bugHow she built the company from one studio in NYC into a national fitness brand with over 65 franchisesHer exit and selling the business to WaterRowerFrom her thrilling memoir, Making Waves, we discuss how "the beauty is, always has been, and always will be, not in the preparation or the dreaming but in the rebuild, the pivots, and the rising from the ashes".Please enjoy this episode with the incredible Helaine. To learn more, you can visit: https://www.helaineknapp.com/

In this episode - we cover: Amy's journey from a career in tech and product marketing to building a cookie kingdom. How her cookie crumbled...why she left her 9am-5pm only to work 6am-3amChanging lives one oatmeal raisin cookie at a timeWhat happens when she follows (and feeds) her gutPlease enjoy this episode with the fantastic Amy Wong. To learn more, you can visit: https://batch22bakery.com/

In this episode - we cover: Jeanna's journey from MIT alum to Wall St Banker to EntrepreneurHow she came up with the idea to create a self-watering technology and focus on taking the stress out of plant careWhere she came up with the name Cowbell (Hi Will Ferrell!)What happens when you put aside the "should" mindset and pursue what you're curious aboutPleaes enjoy this episode with Jeanna and a fun dose of Cowbell. To learn more about Jeanna and Cowbell Plant Co. you can visit: https://cowbellplant.com/

In this episode, we cover:Sonia's failed attempt at MatLabHow seeing an Operation Smile flyer changed her lifeWhy she takes one mission a yearBecoming an entrepreneur and founding AlohaBriteHow much sugar we really should consumePlease enjoy this dose of pure Aloha!To learn more about Sonia and AlohaBrite, you can visit: https://alohabrite.com

In this episode, we cover:How a dream with purple pants changed her lifeCreating the Born This Way Foundation with Lady GagaBuilding a kinder, braver world for young peopleWays to strengthen your kindness musclePlease enjoy this conversation with the kind, the brave, the incomparable - Maya Enista Smith.To learn more about Maya, you can visit:twitter.com/MEnistahttps://bornthisway.foundation/author/maya/

In this episode, we cover:- Growing up in the south side of Chicago- Early lessons in economic mobility- Working at Teach for America for 13+ years- Founding Braven- Wage gaps in high vs low income graduates- How preparation leads to confidencePlease enjoy this conversation with the incredible, Aimée Eubanks DavisTo learn more about Braven, please visit: https://braven.org/