Thriving Changes

What does it take to create success that lasts? In this episode of Thriving Changes, Winston Pain reflects on the experiences that shaped his journey across business, leadership, community impact, and coaching. Beyond the achievements and milestones, he shares the defining moments, difficult seasons, and mindset shifts that influenced who he became. Our paths are rarely built all at once. They unf...

What does it really take to build a life of success, meaning, and lasting impact? In this episode of Thriving Changes, Roddy Galbraith shares powerful insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the journey from achieving success to creating true significance. Through his experiences of navigating challenges, questioning old beliefs, and embracing change, Roddy explores the unse...

Stepping into a leadership role is one thing. Succeeding in it when the stakes are high is something else entirely. In this episode of Thriving Changes, internationally recognized executive coach and bestselling author Navid Nazemian shares insights from years of guiding C-suite leaders through some of the most critical transitions of their careers. Whether you're stepping into a bigger role,...

What happens after survival? In this episode of Thriving Changes, Reena Suri sits down with veteran advocate, executive coach, and former Air Force Reserve Command leader Ericka Kelly for a powerful conversation about leadership, healing, identity, and purpose. From navigating leadership in high-pressure environments to rebuilding purpose after military service, Ericka shares honest insights about...

Moving beyond a painful past isn’t just about time, it’s about the choices you make and the direction you take. In this episode of Thriving Changes, Ericka Kelly shares a journey shaped by adversity, resilience, and intentional change. With decades of experience across the military and law enforcement, she offers a perspective on trauma, identity, and personal growth that goes beyond theory and in...

What does it really take to lead change… when the strategy looks clear but the people aren’t aligned? In this episode of Thriving Changes , President & Founder of SZH Consulting, Salima Hemani shares powerful insights on leading transformation in complex, real-world environments. From navigating resistance to understanding why strategy alone isn’t enough, this conversation challenges how leade...

What if the things you loved as a child were pointing you toward something bigger? In this episode of Thriving Changes, two-time Emmy® nominated writer/producer/director Steven Fischer shares a deeply reflective conversation on creativity, identity, and the unseen forces that shape the direction of our lives. From early passions to the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, this e...

Is staying in one career lane the only path to success? In this episode of Thriving Changes , leadership advisor Ian Ziskin reflects on the decisions, transitions, and unexpected pivots that shaped his professional journey. His client base and corporate work span more than 25 industries and includes Fortune 1000, entrepreneurial, publicly traded, and privately held businesses, Ian brings a thought...

What happens when doing your duty and doing what’s right don’t feel the same? In this episode of Thriving Changes , Capt. David Iglesias, a retired U.S. Navy JAG Captain, former U.S. Attorney, and educator, reflects on leadership in high-pressure environments where decisions carry lasting consequences. If you’ve ever wrestled with expectations, authority, or the cost of standing firm in your value...

What if the key to your next level of growth isn’t something you need to learn but something you need to uncover? In this episode of Thriving Changes , Tom Rosenak invites us into a conversation about leadership that begins from the inside out. Drawing from his philosophy of “inner diamonds,” Tom talks about the hidden drivers behind growth, performance, and the way we measure success. If you’re n...

What if leadership doesn’t begin with confidence, credentials, or certainty but with belief borrowed from others before we learn to hold it ourselves? In this episode of Thriving Changes, Gina Watts returns for a deeply reflective conversation on leadership, responsibility, and becoming. Whether you’re navigating a career transition, stepping into greater responsibility, or re-examining how you le...

In this conversation, Gina Watts shares her transformative journey from being a teen mom to becoming a leader and advocate for young people. She discusses the challenges she overcame and the values that shaped her life. Her insights offer valuable lessons for aspiring leaders. To learn more about Gina and her work, click here.

What happens when your body starts changing… but your dreams refuse to shrink? In this episode of Thriving Changes, educator and lifelong learner Sunitha Ramanathan shares how an unexpected life transition became the catalyst for something far bigger than she ever imagined. What began as questions about health and identity quietly evolved into a bold decision—one that would test her physically, me...

What happens when life changes in ways you never imagined? In this deeply personal conversation, Telese Hampton , business coach, author of Expedition to Success , and host of Conversations with Telese , opens up about losing four of her closest family members in just a few years. She shares how therapy, faith, and the compassion of a supportive work culture helped her rebuild her sense of self an...

What if the key to healing isn’t doing more — but finally learning to be with yourself? In this powerful episode of Thriving Changes, Chrissie Steyn shares how a life-altering cancer diagnosis became the turning point that taught her to befriend her nervous system instead of battling it. She reveals why many of us live in survival mode without realizing it — constantly chasing calm, yet fighting o...

What if your body already knows how to heal—if only you learned to listen? In this episode of Thriving Changes, Chrissie Steyn, a trauma-informed therapist and founder of Steyn Integrative Counseling, shares how her cancer journey transformed her understanding of healing and taught her the power of listening to the body. Chrissie reminds us that healing isn’t just about the mind—it’s about creatin...

What does it really take to make love last when life feels overwhelming? In this episode, Mike Pintaric — tech innovator, educator, and mentor — shares his personal journey of facing past trauma, navigating mental health challenges, and learning how to show up fully in marriage and family life. Mike’s story is a raw and hopeful reminder that healing is not selfish. From seeking counseling, to doin...

What does it mean to succeed when the world tells you to hustle harder, push further, and never stop? In this episode, marketing entrepreneur Ashley Pintaric opens up about her journey from corporate perfectionism to complete burnout. On the outside, she was thriving; on the inside, she was unraveling. Ashley shares the moment everything came to a halt — and how she began to rewire her beliefs abo...

Scott Zimmerman, a 35+ year business veteran, seasoned investor, and member of the Million Dollar Round Table, opens up about one of the hardest seasons of his career—the dissolution of a business partnership. In this heartfelt conversation, he shares the leadership lessons he learned, how he managed the emotional complexity, and why staying grounded in values matters most when parting ways. This...

If you’ve been searching for how to deal with change in life, this episode of Thriving Changes offers both comfort and clarity. In conversation with Blanche Roberts, we explore what it really takes to handle major life transitions when everything feels uncertain. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by change, struggling to accept a new reality, or just trying to stay grounded in the chaos, Blanche...

What if the biggest results in life don’t come from giant leaps, but from the daily, intentional steps we take? In this episode of Thriving Changes, host Reena Suri sits down with Ray Yenkana—real estate veteran, certified coach, and leadership strategist—to explore how long-term success is built through the compound effect of purpose, people, and perspective. Ray shares lessons from his 30+ year...

In this inspiring episode of the Thriving Changes Podcast, we sit down with Udo Graf, Strategic Advisor to medical device companies and former executive leader at Mentor, a Johnson & Johnson company. With nearly three decades of global leadership experience in R&D, marketing, and education, Udo shares powerful insights on what it takes to lead with purpose, build high-performing teams, and...

Navigating Loss and Grief is a heartfelt conversation with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Rachael Stewart, who shares her personal story of losing her mother and navigating a difficult separation. In this episode, we explore the emotional terrain of grief—not just as something to "get through," but as a transformative process that reshapes us. Rachael offers deeply personal insights on how grief...

When your largest client no longer aligns with your values, do you hold on—or let go? Kristin Golliher chose the latter. In this episode, she walks us through the defining moment she stepped away from a major account to protect her team, integrity, and long-term vision. Kristin shares what it takes to build a business from the ground up, why profitability means nothing without alignment, and how c...

In this inspiring episode of Thriving Changes, we sit down with Pauline Victoria—One Leg Up Productions' founder & courage coach born without arms and legs—to explore what it truly means to live a life of victory. Pauline shares how four powerful words—“Thy Will Be Done”—became the spiritual foundation of her life and how surrendering to something greater shifted her from survival to significa...