American Narratives

Meet Kenneth (Ken) Lay, President and Founder of Perspective Always Matters, where he helps C-Suite and emerging leaders navigate complexity, build resilience, and deliver results. With 30+ years in senior roles at Fortune 100 companies (EVPCIO, Citizens Bank), leadership posts at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, and earlier executive roles at IBM, Ken applies […]

Meet Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business and current The Rewired CEO, where she uses her unique insights to power connection and culture with a future-forward lens and emphasis on sustainable, agile growth. Our conversation with Anne spanned her early years as an aspiring concert pianist to her robust career at AT&T. Her wisdom, […]

Meet Janet Collinsworth, Founder and CEO of Agape Resource & Assistance Center and Jericho Village. From her role at a Big 8 accounting firm to sweeping Cheerios off the kitchen table for a nonprofit board meeting, Janet’s journey has been one of keeping faith amidst unexpected turns. Our conversation was full of heart, insight, and meaning. Connect with […]

Meet Priscilla Guasso, founder of Latinas Rising Up in HR, a movement created to elevate Latina voices, stories, and leadership across the human resources profession. In this episode of American Narratives, Priscilla shares her journey as an HR leader, author, speaker, and community builder, and the moments that pushed her to create space where representation, […]

What does it take to build a career that spans cultures, industries, and some of the world’s most recognized organizations? In this episode of American Narratives, Stephen McIntosh shares lessons from a remarkable global leadership journey shaped by opportunity, effort, respect, and the courage to move forward without having all the answers. From HR leadership […]

“What does it look like to pivot with purpose, trust your calling, and build something that creates real impact? In this episode of American Narratives, we sit down with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, speaker, author, and community leader whose work centers on collaboration, connection, and co-creation. She shares her journey […]

“What does it take to keep growing, improving, and leading long after the spotlight fades? In this episode of American Narratives, we sit down with Rennie Curran—former All-American linebacker at the University of Georgia, NFL and CFL player, and now entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance leadership coach. Rennie’s story is one of discipline, resilience, and […]

Welcome back to Season 4 of American Narratives! This season, we focus on career pivots. You’ll hear from leaders, executives, changemakers, and everyday people who’ve reinvented their careers—and themselves—with clarity, courage, and a whole lot of honesty.  This week we sit down with Dr. Carol Vargas Bautista, a scientist-turned-executive coach who helps leaders and professionals […]

A self-described nerd with a heart for impact, Byron shares how curiosity, humility, and a long-term mindset shaped a career built on purpose, not convention. In this episode, he offers clear advice, an optimistic outlook, and honest lessons from experiences that didn’t always go as planned, but always moved him forward. It’s a reminder that […]

Today we speak with D’Mar Phillips (bio below) about his small-town upbringing in Spiro, Oklahoma, his passion for people, and his advice for all young professionals starting their careers. We know you’ll gain powerful insights, just as we did!  D’Mar Phillips, a visionary Senior HR Executive, is a catalyst for organizational excellence with over two […]

Welcome back to Season 3 of American Narratives! Our interview today is with Dr. John Carlo:    For the past 11 years, Dr. Carlo has served as the Chief Executive Officer for Prism Health North Texas, a large nonprofit healthcare organization specializing in care for people who identify as LGBTQIA+. Prior to this, he served […]

Lisa Green joined JCPenney in February 2023 as vice president, divisional merchandise manager of Salon and Beauty. She is responsible for overseeing all aspects of JCPenney’s Salon and Beauty merchandising strategies to create a compelling shopping destination for our customers within the newly-launched JCPenney Beauty.  Green brings more than 30 years of experience in the […]

Gustavo Zac is an accomplished business executive with over 20 years of experience in FMCG and Consumer Health, leading key businesses and brands in top multinational companies, including Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal, Kimberly-Clark, and Alcon, with extensive experience in the USA, as well as in Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, both in Local, Regional, […]