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Gain greater understanding of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming and how it can serve to deepen our understanding of grief. How does fear of death enhance confusion around grief? Adele shares her wisdom gained through an NDE and how it led to her NLP practice. Adele Anderson’s background is in holistic medicine, and she is an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) trainer and coach. She coaches and cer...

Join Amy and Aleya Harris in this episode as they explore unresolved burnout as a leader or entrepreneur and the practices you can adopt to ensure you are operating from your highest self. Join Aleya & Amy in this episode as we delve into unresolved burnout as a leader or entrepreneur and the practices you can adopt to ensure you are operating from your highest self.⁠ In this episode, you will...

Learn more about the emerging ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) economy and how women are affecting the Green Industry. Joan Michelson is a career coach, dynamic public speaker, journalist and host of the acclaimed podcast Electric Ladies (formerly known as Green Connections Radio) of fascinating interviews with women innovators in energy, climate and sustainability. We will be talking about t...

Are you able to support your employees fully when they disclose something personal to you? Are you able to be fully present for them in these moments or does it sometimes feel a little awkward? Aaron Tabacco, PhD, RN is an Executive Coach and the Director of Staff Experience in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Francisco. A former professor of developmental pediatrics,...

Explore how creative expression can be used for self awareness, self acceptance, and as a way to think outside the social norms to help push the boundaries of our collective limited beliefs and understandings. Katherine McClintic choreographs dance-flows and word-flows. As a choreographer, her career has involved dancing with drag artists like Pattaya Hart and Miz Cracker, training with Dance Lab...

Welcome to the very first episode of The HRart Worker Book Club Podcast, where we kick this podcast off by sharing Samm’s personal writing journey for her last book The HR Intuitive . Together, we’ll chat about the writing process, the inspiration and purpose behind the book, as well as tackle the question she gets all the time: is this book only for HR people? Then, we’ll sit back and enjoy a spe...

Embrace potential tragedy and turn it into the springboard for the next best chapter of your LIFE! Lauree Ostrofsky, CPC, PCC helps women make career and business leaps: clarify what they want and feel more confident putting themselves out there. She's the founder of Hudson Valley Women in Business, the largest community of women business owners in the Hudson Valley region, and the author of two b...

Listeners can gain a deeper insight into individual and collective edges, as understood through Jungian analysis, dreamwork, and a richer understanding of projection. My special guest in today's episode is Joseph R. Lee. Joe and I met in 1980 through the Carnegie Mellon University BFA performing arts program. Both of us were wide-eyed 18 year-olds fresh out of high school, tossed into an intense c...

Discover how to move through trauma to face your fears to ultimately Rise and Thrive! Standing mere feet from the first explosion at the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, Jennifer Kauffman suffered extreme physical and mental trauma. Told by medical experts she would never fully recover, she began an inspiring endurance run of her own, healing from the inside out. Jennifer is a bestselling author, aw...

We will be talking about her writing and, of course, the edges of climate understanding, climate action, art and theatre. Chantal Bilodeau is a Montreal-born, New York-based playwright. In her capacity as artistic director of The Arctic Cycle, she has been instrumental in getting the theatre and educational communities, as well as audiences in the U.S. and abroad, to engage in climate action! Thro...

Do you vent to your partner or to other close relationships in your life about work? You may think this is harmless. After all, you're just letting off some steam but it could have a long term affect on your relationship. Raven Shamballa is a Master Energy Healer, a spiritual counselor and senior yoga teacher for over 25 years. She holds a master's degree in counseling and is formerly a marriage a...

Cabaret meets Politics meets Activism! Plus some Baseball trivia thrown in! Stephen Hanks is a PANJANDRUM of the Cabaret Community of New York City! As a longtime writer, editor, cabaret reviewer, producer, and most recently, manager, Stephen is a much loved and distinguished luminary in the community. Stephen began his career in New York Cabaret as a reviewer for Cabaret Scenes in November 2010....

Two women artists and spiritual thought leaders talking about facing the patriarchy… Jane Galloway is a Visionary leader, professional recovery educator, author and career actor. From California to the urban center of NYC, Jane is a leader redefining spiritual community. She has led communities in NYC and Los Angeles, CA, is the Founder of T.R.I.B.E: Transformation / Realization / Inspiration / Be...

Are you feeling stuck in your leadership position or business and not sure which direction to turn? Jon is a Business Coach, author, speaker and podcaster. He helps successful business people get unstuck and grow their business. Jon has wanted to be a Business Coach/ Author / Speaker since he was 18. His dad gave him a set of tapes by Brian Tracy: The Psychology of Success and the moment they hit...

What would it feel like to achieve everything you've ever wanted but at a slower pace and still lead a happier life? KC Rossi is a Mindset & Leadership Coach who helps high-achieving women go from people-pleasing burned-out perfectionists to profitable powerhouses. She's been a full-time entrepreneur since 1991 and has built six and 7+ figure businesses. Kc is a Certified Aromatherapist, Mind-...

Finding the courage to face your life choices! Two women artists and spiritual thought leaders talking about facing the patriarchy… Jane Galloway is a Visionary leader, professional recovery educator, author and career actor. From California to the urban center of NYC, Jane is a leader redefining spiritual community. She has led communities in NYC and Los Angeles, CA, is the Founder of T.R.I.B.E:...

A TABOO TOPIC IN SOME WORK SPACES? THE SECRET SAUCE TO FEELING RESTED... DO YOU EVER WONDER WHY SOME LEADERS LOOK SO RESTED AND PUT TOGETHER? Samm Smeltzer has passionately pursued the missing elements for employee engagement within organizations, and this path has led her to a place the working world often avoids, Spirituality and Eastern Medicine. She has since combined both her roles as an HR V...

LIVE in the HIVE with Dan LaPray , a unique and full spectrum filmmaker. LaPray founded Number 7 Entertainment and, in 2013 he produced JUST LET GO starring Emmy Award Nominee Henry Ian Cusick (Lost) and Academy Award Nominee Brenda Vaccaro (Midnight Cowboy). The film focuses on the true story of Chris Williams (played by Cusick), a pastor who loses numerous family members to a horrific tragedy, a...

Harriet Shugarman is a multiple award-winning author, influencer, and connector in the climate movement. Harriet is the Executive Director of ClimateMama, an on-line community she founded in 2009, that reaches individuals in over 110 countries and all 50 states. As a leader and mentor with The Climate Reality Project, Harriet established the Climate Reality New York City Metro Chapter, and served...

How do you collaborate with your team? Do you take the time to ask their opinions, check in with them, find out what they need from you as their leader? In this episode, Amy is joined by Robert "Bo" Brabo. Throughout his career, Bo has always focused on the people, helping them tackle their issues as if they were his own. Since retiring from the US Army as the Chief of HR Operations with the White...

The incandescent Gail Nelson-Holgate is a versatile singer-actress, equally at home with Opera, Broadway, Theatre and Clubs. New York Credits include: Broadway’s The Tap Dance Kid (Ginnie Sheridan); Applause; Hello Dolly; On the Town; Eubie!; among others. In 1995 Gail starred in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" for the *opening* of Barrington Stage Company, along with her husband, Danny Holg...

Joan Kane (director/producer/dramaturg/writer/actor) is the founding Artistic Director of Ego Actus , a theatre company in New York City. Joan was awarded Best Director in the United Solo Festival where she has directed six pieces. Joan was named one of the 2011 People of the Year in honor of her contributions to the NY theatre scene and inducted to the Indie Theatre Hall of Fame by nytheatre.com....

How comfortable are you at work? Do you feel that you can truly be yourself or do you show only a version of yourself for fear of being judged by colleagues? In this episode, Amy is joined by Sean Moore. Certified in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University and after 20 years in the telecom industry, Sean decided to start a consulting company that focuses on change management, servant leade...

Rob Woronoff is committed to celebrating the strength and resilience of children and youth involved with the foster care system through the powerful medium of television. Currently developing a scripted, hour-long TV drama series entitled Phoenix Rising with actor/producers Blair Underwood and Tiffany Haddish; and writing a screenplay adaptation of Justin Reed Early's memoir Street Child. Rob has...

Bronx born and bred Laurie Krauz thrills audiences with her award-winning, blues-influenced jazz vocals and her powerful emotional range. Blazing new musical territory, Laurie combines improvisational elements with the passion and sensuality found in other forms of music to create a unique, soulful jazz – “she creates a mood and weaves a musical story with every cell of her being.” Named one of th...