

Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.
Catalyst Constellations
This isn’t a typical changemaking podcast because it’s not for a typical changemaker. It’s for the innovators who can’t stop taking in information, connecting dots, and changing the world. If that sounds familiar, you aren’t broken, difficult, or an incurable workaholic. You’re a Catalyst, and authors Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas believe that means you’re a rock star. In this podcast series they are having extended discussions on how to use that information to grow and thrive, with Catalysts that are profiled in their book Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.
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Jul 17, 2022 • 25min
Organizing Your Catalysts Thoughts - Chad Sowash
Join us for a conversation with Chad Sowash, who is an army veteran and has successfully worked in partnership with hundreds of major Fortune 500 companies, federal, state, and local government to build specialized programs supporting companies' recruitment processes. Many of these programs are focused on connecting great companies with qualified veteran talent. Chad helps organizations fill their skills gaps with qualified military candidates transitioning to civilian life.
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jul 17, 2022 • 31min
Impostor Syndrome - Christopher Cravens
Join us for a conversation with Christopher Cravens, who is a Silicon Valley veteran with a quarter century of successes delivering measurable value for high-growth enterprises. He was the first CIO at Zynga and Uber, helping scale them from small startups to major global enterprises in record time. Chris is an active strategic advisor, investor and coach to startups delivering innovative, disruptive technologies to accelerate digital transformation. Hearing him gives us a clear view of how impostor syndrome can be navigated.
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jul 17, 2022 • 25min
Systems and People - Navin Kunde
Join us for a conversation with Navin Kunde, who leads the Open Innovation group at The Clorox Company, a US-based consumer goods company in the Fortune 500. He has over 20 years of research, operations, innovation and strategy experience in a few diverse fields, such as Aerospace & Defense, Business Consulting and Consumer Goods. Let's hear how he navigates his work as a Catalyst!
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jul 17, 2022 • 20min
Connecting the Dots - Ashleigh Brookshaw
Join us for a conversation with Ashleigh Brookshaw, who is a Senior Manager of Digital Customer Experience at NICE CXone. She is responsible for the analysis, strategic recommendations, and change initiatives for the digital customer experience and online Customer Community. Ashleigh is a detail oriented and digital change enthusiast with expertise in online community engagement, cultural & transformative change management through DEI, and strategic digital communications to drive business results.
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jun 28, 2022 • 22min
A Universe of Possibilities - Michael Bloxton
Join us for an interview with Michael Bloxton, CEO of both Nebula Space Enterprise and Bloxton Investment Group. He moves at lightning speed. He creates massive change. When we talk about a range of Catalytic-ness, Michael is on the hyper-end.
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jun 24, 2022 • 26min
Innovation in the Public Sector - Virginia Hamilton
Join us for a conversation with Virginia Hamilton, Public Sector Innovation Catalyst who is former Regional Administrator at the US Department of Labor and advisor to the Obama Administration. Virginia is an experienced public policy expert who uses Design Thinking to improve policy. She is a change agent always searching for ways to involve more people, encourage creativity and bring truth to better lives. Hearing about the trails Virginia has blazed can support us all on our own journeys!
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jun 24, 2022 • 29min
Psychological Safety in EHS - Kahlilah Guyah
Join us for a conversation with Kahlilah Guyah, who is the CEO, Founder and Principal EHS Consultant at EHS Compliance Services Inc. She partners with business leaders to identify and mitigate environmental, health & safety (EHS) risks through strategic planning, management system implementation, onsite audits and risk assessments, corrective and preventative action plan creation, control measure implementation and employee training. As a trained chemist, she thinks analytically, but it is the blend of theoretical knowledge and soft skills that add a unique spin to the way she approaches her work.
Get your copy of Elevate Your Impact through Integrating Psychosocial Hazards by Kahlilah Guyah!
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jun 17, 2022 • 28min
The Actors of the Future - Parminder Jassal
Join us for a conversation with Parminder Jassal, who is the CEO of Unmudl Public Benefit Corp. and the Founder/CEO of SocialTech.ai. She is also the Founder of the “Work + Learn Futures Lab” at the Institute for the Future in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Jassal investigates the future through three intersecting lenses: 1) the innovations of open economies; 2) changing role of people in their environments; and 3) the relationship between learning and work. Through new research and research-inspired prototyping, she applies insights from the fringes to promote positive culture shifts and solutions by getting ahead of inequities.
Her drive is led by incredible experiences at Fortune 50 companies such as at Ford Motor Company, Atlantic Richfield Oil Company, and Lucent Technologies. And her entrepreneurial spirit began with co-founding start-ups like Technology Solutions and Consulting, Bombay House Restaurant, and East Indian Trading Cafe.
Unmudl is a Skills-to-Jobs Marketplace founded by U.S. Community Colleges to connect community college students to employers. Unmudl offers community college courses, credentials, and services to facilitate skills development redeemable at multiple community colleges and employers.
Original music by Lynz Floren.

Jun 3, 2022 • 22min
Redefining Safety - Abby Ferri
Join us for a conversation with Abby Ferri, who is Senior Risk Control Consultant at Gallagher, and she leverages social media, voice, and the latest technology to advocate for worker safety and equity. She is a frequent conference speaker, podcast host (Safety News with Abby Ferri) and guest, and author of "The Safety Habit: They can't take it away from you." and "The Safety Consultant Toolkit" books available on Amazon Kindle.
Original music by Lynz Floren.

May 27, 2022 • 33min
Envisioning the Future of EX - Deborah Hankin
Join us for a conversation with Deborah Hankin, who as Global Chief People Officer, takes a human centric, design-thinking approach to ensure a superior end-to-end experience for Connatix’s people. She and her team strive every day to envision and execute an exemplary employee experience that matches the wonderful client experience. Her deep knowledge of agency life, married with her work in innovation and management consulting, is a winning combination for Connatix.
She received a B.A. in Communication Studies from U.C.L.A. and a M.S. in Marketing from Northwestern University and learned Japanese during her time living in Tokyo. She is a lecturer at Parsons School of Design and Columbia University. Deborah is the author of numerous articles on talent including “How to Avoid Innovation Imposters” and was featured on Good Morning America discussing Me Too and Time’s Up in the workplace.
Check out Connatix's latest video: We Don’t Talk About Cookies [AdTech Parody] - “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”
Original music by Lynz Floren.