Adapt Pro

Ohio native and Olympian Louie Vito joins Adapt Pro to talk about his final Olympic run, a 20+ year career in snowboarding, and what comes next after stepping away from competition.

A real conversation about relationships, self-worth, and what actually builds connection. Chanel Payne and I break down the small things that make or break relationships, and what most people get wrong.

In this episode of Adapt Pro, I’m joined by Rebecca Maxwell, founder of She’s Company — a Cleveland-based community that hosts monthly events designed to help women make real friendships. We talk about how She’s Company started, why making friends as an adult can feel so difficult, and what it takes to build a community-centered brand in today’s digital world. Rebecca shares the story behind the f...

AI isn’t replacing marketers — it’s replacing marketers who refuse to adapt. In this episode of Adapt Pro, I break down my AI-Ready Marketer Blueprint™, a four-part framework (Awareness, Application, Automation, and Adaptation) designed to help students and young professionals build confidence and real leverage in an AI-powered industry. As someone who works with AI daily in my 9–5 — from client s...

Everyone has a relationship with money, and most of us were never taught how to build a healthy one. In this episode of Adapt Pro, we sit down with Julius to talk about money mindset and why people at every age and income level struggle with it. We explore how early beliefs shape financial behavior, why earning more doesn’t automatically fix money habits, and how avoidance and shame often get in t...

Katarina Oudeman is joined by Matthias Payne for the first podcast episode of the new year, exploring goals, consistency, and a more realistic approach to growth.

This solo episode dives into the origin of Adapt Pro, the pressure to be perfect online, and why authenticity matters in the age of AI. Katarina shares how MAICON inspired her to build her own voice, what held her back, and why showing up imperfectly is enough. Topics: • MAICON & the spark behind Adapt Pro • Authenticity vs. AI • The pressure to be “polished” • Growing as a young professional • Le...

In this episode, we explore a side of technology most people never think about: the physical infrastructure powering our digital world. My guest works in power transformer manufacturing — an industry built on principles nearly 200 years old, yet more essential than ever as AI and cloud computing drive massive increases in energy demand. We talk about what transformer manufacturing actually looks l...

In this AdaptPro episode, I sit down with Nicholas Volinchak, MBA—founder of The Microshift Project and a transformational coach known for helping high-achieving professionals break cycles of imposter syndrome, burnout, and feeling “stuck.” We dive into the concept of micro-shift moments—the small but powerful pivots that can completely change the trajectory of your life, especially when you’re ov...

In this episode of Adapt Pro, I’m joined by Khash Saghafi to explore how the values learned in wrestling — discipline, grit, pressure management, and staying calm in the hard rounds — show up in life and work today. We break down how to handle adversity, lean into tough situations, and build the kind of mindset that keeps you moving forward when things get challenging, both on and off the mat.

In this milestone video episode of Adapt Pro, I sit down with Param to explore the idea of the “chattering monkey,” a metaphor rooted in teachings from Osho, who describes the restless mental noise we all experience. Param opens up about his own journey—how self-doubt, inner chatter, and constant reflection have shaped who he is today—and we talk about where this shows up most, whether in our pers...

Turning Complexity into Clarity: How Data Leaders Drive Real Transformation In this episode of Adapt Pro, host Katarina Oudeman sits down with Diane Ligman, MBA, FACHDM - a healthcare and data strategy leader who's spent decades translating complexity into actionable change. Together, they unpack what adaptability looks like at scale: how healthcare systems are shifting from rigid models to data-d...

🎃 Happy Halloween! In this first episode of Adapt Pro, I’m joined by Dr. O Chaya, a business professor and leadership expert, to discuss how technology is reshaping leadership, what adaptability really looks like, and how 2025 grads can stand out. We also explore the future of skills and how business programs can better prepare students for a rapidly changing workplace.

A quick welcome to Adapt Pro. — a podcast about navigating the future of work and tech. Hosted by Katarina Oudeman, each episode shares real stories and insights on how to adapt, grow, and lead through change.