Business is Human

What do you do when treating your life like a perfectly planned project leaves you constantly obsessing over the ending and missing the joy of the present? In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession concludes the Stand Tall in Your Story series with a powerful, double-sided finale. First, you'll hear from Amanda Smith , Studio Head at Share Your Genius , who reveals how her pr...

What do you do when the ultimate go-getter life leaves your nervous system completely exhausted and running on empty? In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Emily Wolfington , Chief People Officer at Elements Financial . From the outside, Emily is a highly successful, involved, and responsible high achiever. But behind the...

What do you do when the life you built leaves you on your bedroom closet floor, facing the darkness of a marriage that’s about to end? In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Chelsey Gheyara , Vice President of Growth and Experience at Majestic Care . Chelsey shares her raw and inspiring journey of surviving the mud and mir...

What happens when burnout becomes so normal that illness feels like the only permission to rest? In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Angie Woods , EVP of Human Resources at Gregory & Appel . Angie shares how a cancer diagnosis forced her to confront years of overwork, people-pleasing, chronic stress, and tying her w...

“What happens when the phrase ‘I’m okay’ becomes a mask for what you’re really feeling?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Gretchen Schott , Chief Learning Officer at Threefold . Gretchen shares the deeply personal story of losing her father to suicide and how the simple phrase “it’s okay” became a coping mechanism sh...

"You don't have anything to prove, and the sooner your nervous system believes it, the freer you'll lead." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Michelle Lea , Controller at CertaPro Painters . Michelle shares how being labeled "the shy one" as a child, growing up in a blended family marked by her father's addiction, and...

“ Stop waiting to be enough before you  step into what God has already called you to do.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession continues the Stand Tall in Your Story series with Michelle Clendenning, Executive Director of Self-Directed Living Supports at Opportunities for Positive Growth . Michelle shares how receiving a pageant’s Miss Congeniality award instead of the c...

“If you can harness your grief and turn that pain into power, you can be unstoppable.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession opens the Stand Tall In Your Story series with Kate Sackers , Director of Marketing and Communications at Ryan Fire Protection . Kate shares the deeply personal story of losing her father to cancer, the promise she made to be “in charge of pain,” an...

“Great leaders do not just share information. They create enough safety for real dialogue.” In this special episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares a conversation from her appearance as a guest on Marketing B-Sides, the podcast hosted by Tom Hootman , Founder & CEO of Mixtape Digital . Together, they break down what leadership really looks like beneath the surface, from...

“It’s up to us to regulate ourselves first, because when you walk into a room from a regulated, open nervous system state, it’s contagious.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares five practical shifts that create real nervous system safety at work so people can access better thinking, creativity, and collaboration. She reframes “love vs. fear” as the difference bet...

"From the outside, we may look calm, confident, and completely put together, but on the inside, we’re paddling as fast as we can just to stay afloat." In this episode of Business Is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession zooms into the hidden tension between outer confidence and inner vigilance. She explores how many high-capacity leaders appear steady and composed on the surface while internally living...

"Sometimes, the world feels louder, and it seems like chaos is everywhere, but it's in these moments we need to remember the power of stillness." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession dives into the importance of staying grounded and connected to truth amidst a chaotic world. She explores how external distractions, fear, and division often trigger our nervous system into...

“Feeling some kind of way doesn’t always mean something big is wrong, sometimes it’s your inner world asking for a quick check-in.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores how our beliefs, nervous system states, and behavioral patterns drive our daily actions and outcomes. Rebecca explains how beliefs—whether true or not—trigger specific nervous system states that...

“A burden is something that feels heavy, like you're carrying it on your own. A responsibility is something you tend to, but with others, and you realize you're not meant to carry it all by yourself.” In this powerful episode of Business is Human, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession discusses how the challenges we face in business and life aren't always major crises. Instead, they often show up as the...

"Business challenges don’t always come in the form of major crises. Sometimes they show up as the small, everyday obstacles that feel overwhelming." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession reflects on the power of prayer in navigating the day-to-day challenges of running a business. She shares a personal story of overcoming financial and technological struggles that seemed...

“The spaces we work in shape our nervous systems, our relationships, and our ability to do meaningful work.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Kennedy Gallagher , Community and Marketing Manager at Carmel Gateway , to explore how physical space, nature, and intentional design can radically improve the human experience at work. Kennedy shares how Carmel...

“What if your younger self is the reminder you need today?” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession invites listeners into a heartfelt practice of visiting earlier versions of themselves with compassion, gratitude, and curiosity. Sparked by meaningful moments during a reunion with former Franklin Covey colleagues and a powerful conversation with her son, Rebecca explores ho...

"Overwhelm often leads to inaction, as we freeze in the face of too many tasks and not enough time." In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pressure that many feel as the end of the year approaches. With deadlines looming and responsibilities piling up, it’s easy to spiral into a state of stress and uncertainty. Instead of powering through, Rebecca reveals how...

“If you lose sight of the humans you’re serving, you’ll build something nobody wants.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with entrepreneur Bryan Clayton , whose journey from mowing lawns to building a national tech marketplace reveals what happens when you stay close to the humans you serve. Bryan grew a small lawn care operation into a 10-million sale, then...

“Relief seeking often turns into relief dumping, where we offload our stress onto someone else without even realizing it.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession calls out a year-end pattern that drains our nervous systems and strains our relationships at work. As the holidays approach and the pressure to “get everything wrapped up” intensifies, many leaders unintentionall...

“Pretty much every single day between now and January 2nd has an elevated emotion attached to it.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession digs into why the holidays can feel like so much more than twinkle lights and to-do lists. Through her snow globe metaphor and stories from her own life, she explains how our nervous systems get shaken up by memories, money stress, sched...

“Reflection is not optional. We’re designed for it, and it’s how our brains and souls find meaning.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession invites listeners into what she calls “reflection season.” It’s the natural rhythm each winter when our nervous systems slow down and we shift from doing to meaning-making. Drawing from neuroscience, leadership coaching, and spiritual...

“Stories build trust faster than any strategy deck ever could.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession shares how she designed her signature event “Stand Tall in Your Story” to foster genuine human connection through neuroscience-backed storytelling.  She explores why traditional business gatherings often miss the mark and how emotional, story-centered experiences can tran...

“Presence is the new economy. It’s the differentiator for leadership, parenting, and everything that truly matters.” In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with speaker and author Tommy Short about the power of presence in leadership, family, and faith. After a year without a phone, Tommy learned how silence, stillness, and meaningful connection can transform how...

"There's a lesson in everything that we go through, whether it's good or bad, but the bad teaches us more than anything else." In this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Lori Hodges, a veteran first responder, emergency manager, and author of Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness. Lori shares her incredible journey from a pivotal...