Biz-Souls

As you can tell by our homophonic title, this one’s got classic Biz-Souls energy all over it. Listen in to this episode for some fun, high-octane, tongue-in-cheek, comments on the 2026 outlook for professional and not so professional speakers. In this episode, your ever-dependable Titans of Fact, Opinion, and Digression dive headfirst into the AMEX Global Meetings & Events Forecast to decode w...

Warning: What you think you’re about to hear is a podcast. What you are actually about to experience is an unfinished symphony of hypotheses, half-baked Bayesian ruminations, and the ghost of critical thinking haunting the digital realm. In this installment of Biz-Souls, Jeffrey dominates the screentime — not by design, but because the universe couldn’t decide whether Rona’s video was synced or Sc...

Ladies and gentlemen, business leaders and business weirdos, Episode 200 of Biz-Souls is live! That’s right — two hundred glorious, caffeine-fueled conversations where Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler have tried (and sometimes failed spectacularly) to act professional which is today’s topic. Performative Professionalism — or as we like to call it, “business casual with bedhead.” Picture this: two co...

Hardly ever — well, nearly never before — have we ventured into the mysterious world of behind-the-scenes shots of Jeffrey watching Rona. Wait — no, she doesn’t, because we thought her camera was recording. Jeffrey, ever the visionary, stayed with the wide-angle shot while Rona delivered straight to the camera that wasn’t running. In any case, THIS episode is about Networking. Our never-quit, neve...

Strap on your jingle bells and loosen those ugly sweaters — Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler have crash-landed into your holiday spirit like two mistletoe misfits on a mission! In this delightfully absurd episode, these Festive Facilitators of Fun brave the wilds of workplace joy. (Side note: Jeffrey’s face looks like someone asked him to smile for a selfie he didn’t approve — yet somehow it adds to...

Who says you can’t have fun at work anymore? Not your hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, and certainly not Kevin Hubschmann—the guy who literally sells laughter as a service. That’s right: he turned comedy into corporate wellness before it was cool. Kevin set out to be a police officer. But then Georgetown University happened and somewhere between marketing classes and open-mic nights, he reali...

I do believe in Porn, I do believe in Porn, I do believe in Porn… Well Toto, buckle up—this definitely ain’t Kansas anymore. This week, our dynamic duo—Rona “Clickbait Queen” Lewis and Jeffrey “Incognito Mode” Hansler—bravely unzip the truth behind Sam Altman’s other big venture: Letting ChatGPT dip its perfectly sanitized toes into the world of porn. (Not his personal journey—calm down, Karen.) W...

This week, our delightful hosts, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, dive headfirst into the digital swamp where customer service goes to die—the brave new world of AI systems that somehow manage to be both “revolutionary” and “spectacularly useless.” Jeffrey kicks things off with his favorite pastime: complaining about his bank. AI locks down his decades-old DBA account over a minor hiccup and the hu...

“...but it's WOMEN who are the source... the only power. Nature, birth, rebirth. Cliché? Cliché... sure... but true.” —Devilish Daryl Van Horne, The Witches of Eastwick (1987) If that isn’t the perfect opener for an episode drowning—no, baptized—in clichés, then what is? Our dubious duo, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, have decided to take a magnifying glass (and possibly a flamethrower) to th...

Our dutiful duo, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, have returned with yet another episode of Biz-Souls — and yes, they did deliver a podcast. Did they do enough research? Ehhh… let’s just say “research-ish.” Today they bravely explore the mysterious, misunderstood, and occasionally mislabeled practice of white labeling. Mislabeled, get it? Okay, an inside joke. Naturally, Trader Joe’s and Costco rol...

Our determined duo, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, are at it again. This week on Biz-Souls, they rev their engines for a follow-up to last week’s dive into the W. Edwards Deming 14 Principles, this time zooming in on several of Toyota’s 14 management principles (yes, that means we’re going lean — and yes, Jeffrey may interrupt again because ADHD + excitement = chaos with a mission). While Jeffrey...

Our popular podcast peeps, Rona Lewis & Jeffrey Hansler, are back at it with the sagely insight (and occasional stumbles) you didn’t know you needed. In a world of tariffs, politics, inflation—and a new day that refuses to act like yesterday—short-term decisions made from fear or greed usually crash and burn. So, what’s the alternative? Dive in as Rona and Jeffrey take head-first action… err,...

Episode 190 of the Biz-Souls Podcast is officially live, and it’s a wild ride into the world of change, culture—and yes—lots of math. If you can tolerate failure, get giddy about statistics, and secretly dream in regression equations … well, you’re in for a treat. Just kidding about the math and statistics. Meet our guest: Rich Batchelor. He started as a stats-and-mathematics whisperer, gravitated...

Well, well… it seems our Biz-Souls dueling duo, Rona and Jeffrey, are back at it again—taking a different perspective on business, life, and the bizarre intersections between the two. Dysmorphic: (adjective): 1. Characterized by malformation or abnormality in body structure. 2. A mental health condition where people obsess over perceived—often imaginary—flaws in appearance. 3. The exact word Jeffr...

Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler are bursting with pride in this celebration episode—because when Biz-Souls guests win, we all win! In this week’s conversation, our dynamic duo catches you up on the latest triumphs from some of their favorite past guests. • Jonny Thompson (Episode 181 – “Talking with Jonny Thompson”) is gaining serious traction with his thought-provoking Philosopher Posts that are i...

It’s the Rona Show! No, seriously — it’s another electrifying episode of Biz-Souls with the unstoppable dynamic duo Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler! Fresh off her presentation at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Nebraska Conference, Rona dives into how HR leaders are embracing play to power up change management. Meanwhile, Jeffrey (ever the skeptical realist) wonders if HR is really...

Rodney Dangerfield made a career out of one line: “I don’t get no respect.” Turns out he wasn’t just talking about his in-laws—he was predicting the Learning and Development industry (L&D). This week, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler put on their Dangerfield bow ties and salute the man who knew a thing or two about being underappreciated. Why? Because L&D seems to be working overtime to chew...

This week on Biz-Souls, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler tackle the slippery, elusive, and occasionally imaginary concept of trust. (Yes, that thing your boss keeps talking about while “listening” only long enough to weaponize your words later.) It all starts with Jeffrey surviving a “conversation” with a manager—translation: a slow-motion train wreck requiring Olympic-level emotional intelligence....

On this 184th episode of Biz-Souls, hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler roll out the red carpet for Dr. Albert Bramante — psychology professor, certified hypnotist, AI educator, and talent agent. With more than 20 years of guiding Broadway actors, mentoring students, and coaching creators, Albert knows that the toughest role you’ll ever play… is being your authentic self. Albert shares his knowle...

Stop data being harvested and start sharing your story. Grab your coffee (or goat latte, if you're fancy) and settle in—Biz Souls is back, and this time we're diving headfirst into the brave new world of AI with the one and only William Welser. Forget robot overlords—and believe William when he says, “Believe me, large language modules aka AI, do not understand you!” AI might be a shiny to...

Grab your backpack, sharpen your pencils, and do not forget your sense of humor, because you’re going back to school! But this is not your average lecture hall with squeaky chairs and bad coffee. Nope. This time, it’s Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center, and your professor is none other than Dr. Drew Davidson. Dr. Drew had our Biz-Souls hosts, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansle...

What do change, leadership, and storytelling have in common? Patti Sanchez, that’s what! In this unforgettable episode, co-hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler welcome the consummate and articulate storyteller herself, Patti Sanchez. Known for her clarity, empathy, and transformative insight, Patti delivered a master class in business storytelling—with soul. A fantastic guest with a gracious prese...

Rona Lewis is done. Jeffrey Hansler is just getting started. And AI? It's not even in the same emotional zip code. Jeffrey needs to get something off his chest – and it’s not just one of his cats. Rona on the other hand is done for the day and wants Jeffrey to be quick about it. Hmmm, I see changes coming to Biz-Souls sometime in the future. In this soulfully absurd episode of Biz-Souls, Jeffrey d...

Can you hear me now? Ever wonder what happens when feedback and tension collide in today’s completely bonkers world? Join your favorite Biz-Souls duo, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, as they dive headfirst into the hot topic of giving and receiving feedback in a world constantly pinging with panic—from political rants to earthquake alerts to whatever your cousin just posted on Facebook. Because, l...

What happens when you combine two decades of remote work experience with a deep passion for people and global business? Our Biz-Souls host’s Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler know! You get Leandro Cartelli! Leandro provides a fantastic perspective of his world of remote-first success, strategic talent acquisition, and international economic transformation. With 15+ years leading Talent Acquisition fo...