Velvet's Edge with Kelly Henderson

In this episode, Kelly and Chip follow up on Kelly’s inspiring conversation with Bonnie Hammer—legendary media executive and author of 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work… and the Truth We Need to Succeed. From the leaders who challenged us in all the right (and sometimes wrong) ways, to the leadership traits that inspire us most, we unpack the lessons that stick. Plus, we share our favorite “truths vs. myths” from Bonnie’s book and why they hit so hard in our own careers and lives. All Things Bonnie: bonnie-hammer.com Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonnie Hammer spent decades running the most high-pressure, male-dominated rooms in entertainment as the former Vice Chair of NBCUniversal — launching hits like Suits, Mr. Robot, and The Sinner along the way. Now, she’s telling the truth about the “empowering” career advice that’s actually holding women back. In this conversation, we dive into her new book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work…and the Truth We Need to Succeed, breaking down why “just work hard,” “your work speaks for itself,” and “know your worth” can keep women small, silent, and stuck. Bonnie shares how to lead without hardening, the underestimated traits that make women incredible leaders, and what success looks like when you finally choose yourself. It’s an honest, career-meets-self-worth conversation about ambition, boundaries, and redefining power on your own terms. All Things Bonnie: bonnie-hammer.com Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Mercury retrograde really ruining your life—or is it just misunderstood? In this episode, Kelly and Chip break down what Mercury retrograde actually is, why it gets such a bad rap, and how to work with it instead of freaking out every time your texts don’t go through. From tech glitches to mental rewinds, they explore the true purpose behind the chaos and how to use this time for reflection, clarity, and slowing down. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson joins Kelly to break down the cosmic intensity of August 2025—starting with a powerful Leo New Moon that calls for ego death, authentic self-expression, and reclaiming your spiritual confidence. With Pluto, Chiron, and the South Node creating deep emotional reckonings, this episode dives into the karmic roots of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and identity wounds. They explore: • The Leo New Moon at 3° and the invitation to embody spiritual will over ego • Pluto’s opposition: confronting control issues, hidden fears, and old identities • Chiron in Aries: healing wounds around visibility, worth, and true self-expression • Mars conjunct South Node: breaking free from anxious doing and perfectionism • Venus in Gemini square: how to embrace soulful service without losing yourself • A T-square activating karmic contracts in love, identity, and sacred service • Uranus and the Virgo New Moon: intuitive upgrades, nervous system shifts, and breaking free from rigid routines   This episode is your cosmic permission slip to stop hiding, show up more boldly, and align your voice with your soul’s highest truth. Book a personal chart reading with Marv: marvin@astromarv.com Book: Soul Fusion Healing Visit Marvin's Website at astromarv.com or blhypnosis.com Watch The Velvet's Edge on YouTube! HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly and Chip open their settings and reveal the results of how much time they spend on their phones and doing what. They also reveal astonishing stats about how time spent changes as we age and bring some options on doing things differently to live your actual most connected life. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Harris is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mekanism, an award winning creative advertising agency whose clients include Ben & Jerry's, Peloton, OkCupid, Molson Coors and Alaska Airlines and author of the bestselling book The Soulful Art of Persuasion. He is also the host of the Soul and Science podcast. Although he is wildly successful in business, he joins Kelly to talk about the importance of what he is learning about vulnerability, transparency and empathy for building a successful and full life. Jason discusses how he is incorporating lessons he learned in group therapy into his business life and also the importance of the masculine uncovering their own sense of emotionality and bringing his whole self into his business and relationships. Jason also gives listeners tangible tips for staying true to their brand or personal soul and authenticity, as well as the secrets to the art of persuasion.  Book: The Soulful Art of Persuasion  Podcast: Soul & Science  Website: https://mekanism.com Socials: @jason_harris  Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief comes in all forms—and it’s not just about losing someone. In this episode, Kelly and Chip get honest (and a little unhinged) about the messy, weird, and very real ways grief has shown up in their lives. From heartbreaks and identity shifts to the quiet losses no one talks about, they explore how our culture often skips past grief—and why that doesn’t really work. With their usual mix of humor and heart, they share what’s helped them move through it, what definitely hasn’t, and why healing isn’t one-size-fits-all. If you’ve ever felt like you were doing grief “wrong,” this is your reminder: you’re not. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grief isn’t just about death—it shows up in breakups, job loss, identity shifts, and the quiet heartbreaks of everyday life. In this episode, Kelly sits down with grief expert and psychotherapist John Tsilimparis, author of The Magic in the Tragic, to talk about grief recovery, emotional healing, and why our culture gets grief all wrong. They discuss how unresolved grief can fuel anxiety and panic, the power of mindfulness in emotional chaos, and practical tools for those navigating loss. If you’ve been taught to rush through grief or skip over heartbreak, John offers a completely different approach—one rooted in compassion, mindfulness, and emotional honesty. He shares tangible tools for navigating anxiety, moving through pain instead of avoiding it, and finding meaning in the mess—even when our culture doesn’t give us permission to grieve. John's website: JohnTsilimparis.com Book: The Magic In The Tragic  Socials: @jtsilimparis Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s episode, Kelly and Chip share hilarious life updates—from Chip’s injury at his mom’s 80th birthday party to Kelly’s bizarre realization that she might have worked with Elvis. (Yes, that Elvis.) They also unpack Kelly’s recent conversation with Hope Woodard about the viral “Boy Sober” movement, what it means to stop chasing validation, and how it’s helping women take their power back in dating. Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOSTS: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.com Chip Dorsch // @chipdorschFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Viral TikTok creator and comedian Hope Woodard joins Kelly to share the raw, hilarious, and deeply personal story behind Boysober—a self-defined dating detox that turned into a global movement and iHeartPodcast. From chaotic situationships and generational patterns to self-worth and family healing, Hope opens up about what drove her to pause dating, what she learned about herself in that space, and how the movement continues to evolve. This episode dives into what it means to prioritize yourself over being wanted, and how humor, heartbreak, and healing can coexist. Instagram: @justhopinalong  Podcast: Boysober Read: 'She's not celibate, she's boysober' Watch us on YouTube! (By clicking this) Email us: theedge@velvetsedge.com Follow the podcast on Instagram: @VelvetsEdgePodcast HOST: Kelly Henderson // @velvetsedge // velvetsedge.comFollow Velvet's Edge on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/velvetsedge/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.