Biz-Souls

Join our Biz-Souls hosts, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, as we uncork an inspiring conversation with Margie Zable Fisher, co-author of The Cabernet Club—a novel born from a promise, polished over 20 years, and published in 2025. Margie went from PR powerhouse to published author, with bylines in The New York Times, AARP, Fortune, and more. She ran a PR agency for 20 years, finished her first tria...

Hear ye, hear ye! Order in the podcast! That’s right—he’s back on the bench, and the Biz-Soul mic, and bringing much-needed wisdom and wit to the wild world of leadership. As you know, Judge Daren Margolin isn’t just any judge—he’s a retired U.S. Marine Corps Colonel, a former Staff Judge Advocate for Generals Jim Mattis and Dave Berger, and a man who’s handled everything from immigration cases to...

There’s madness going on around the country—and especially in California—when it comes to immigration. Depending on which news channel you watch, it’s either a crisis, a circus, or both. And who do our Biz-Souls hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler call when the headlines get hysterical and you can’t sort facts from fabrication? Judge Daren Margolin. That’s right. The man’s been on Newsmax, and no...

This week on Biz-Souls, we dive into the bold new world of human agency and digital autonomy with William (Bill) Welser IV, a man who shares coffee with goats on Thursdays and reshapes the future the rest of the week. From his early career as a U.S. Air Force officer to building trailblazing teams at the RAND Corporation, to launching Lotic.ai, Bill has always had one mission: equip people with th...

Welcome to the 173rd episode of Biz-Souls, where the boardroom meets the ball pit and spreadsheets shake hands with silliness! In this episode, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler cap off a three-book exploration into the weird and wonderful world of better business thinking — and guess what? This time, Rona wrote the book. Literally. Presenting: ‘Play and Profit – How Play Enhances Organizational Succ...

Episode 172: Saboteurs vs. Sages -The Mental Fitness Showdown Get ready for a high-energy, thought-provoking episode of Biz-Souls! This week, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive into the transformative world of Positive Intelligence by Shirzad Chamine—a groundbreaking guide to mastering your mind and unlocking your full potential. Discover how Dr. Chamine suggests you boost your Positive Intellige...

What do reality TV show winners, economic collapses, and political upsets have in common? They’re all things Superforecasters could’ve seen coming! Maybe. In this brain-boosting episode of Biz-Souls, Rona Lewis hands the crystal ball to Jeffrey Hansler as he dives into the insights of ‘Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction’ by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner. After a recommendation fr...

What if changing your mindset could change everything? In this electrifying episode of Biz-Souls, hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler welcome the incredible Toluwa Oyeleye — a globally recognized coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of Zoah Consultancy. With credentials from Cambridge University and MindGym, and a history of impact spanning the United Nations, corporate boardrooms, and university cam...

What’s the difference between what is and what ought to be? Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive headfirst into the wonderfully wonky world of positive vs. normative thinking—and come up gasping for air, laughter, and just a bit of existential dread. Of course, Jeffrey brings up the U.S. national debt, which has ballooned to $36 trillion—a number so large, even AI responds with “lol, good luck.” Ro...

Cue the spotlight and roll out the red carpet because this week’s episode is a showstopper! When you mix a West End performer, a leadership maverick, and someone who co-founded Clowning Around (no, seriously—that’s her podcast), you get the dazzling Em Stroud. She joins our equally theatrical hosts, Jeffrey Hansler and Rona Lewis, for a conversation that pirouettes between play and purpose faster...

Hold onto your headphones, folks! Episode 167 of the Biz-Souls podcast is here, and it's a whirlwind of wit, wisdom, and wild tangents. Your favorite hosts, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, are joined once again by the ever-enigmatic Michael Woudenberg—systems thinker, polymath, and author of the sci-fi series “The Singularity Chronicles”, including “Paradox’ and ‘Integration’. This episode div...

In this episode, our dynamic hosts, Jeffrey Hansler and Rona Lewis, delve into Friedrich Nietzsche's provocative essay, On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense, as posted by Jonny Thomson on Big Think’s website. Nietzsche challenges the very notion of objective truth, suggesting that what we consider "truth" is merely a series of metaphors and conventions we've forgotten are not th...

When a footlong deal turns into a food ordering disaster, you know it’s time to unwrap the significant issues behind the sandwich counter. Was it the fault of a poorly designed app? A disinterested employee? Or was it Jeffrey’s bold choice of a new haircut, old shirt, and bike helmet ensemble that sunk the situation? In this deli-sliced episode of Biz-Souls, your favorite hosts Rona Lewis and Jeff...

Something is broken in the middle of organizations - and it’s not just the office coffee machine. Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive into why today's managers are overwhelmed, underprepared, and increasingly opting out. Is it the result of years of corporate neglect? The hollowing out of real leadership development? Or the shiny lure of solopreneur freedom and passive income dreams? This isn’...

Ever wonder how to thrive in a business landscape where administrations shift dramatically, political policies change on a dime, and unexpected decisions drop faster than last-minute pardons? Join your Biz-Souls hosts, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, as they sit down with Martin Williams, a master of spotting and seizing business trends. From the mortgage boom to digital marketing, Martin has cons...

Ever wondered how to make money online without a massive following? Think you need viral videos, influencer status, or a blue checkmark next to your name? Think again! Meet Stephanie Snyder Williams, the fiery redhead proving that you don’t need a million followers to rake in serious cash - you just need User-Generated Content (UGC) and a dash of marketing magic. In this episode, Biz-Souls hosts R...

Do you find yourself nodding along just to wrap things up before lunch? Are you willing to speak up when everyone agrees just to keep the peace? Whether it’s unanimous agreements or majority rules, consensus can be the worst thing for organizations and decision-making. Did you know that the term "groupthink" was coined by psychologist Irving Janis in 1972? It describes the phenomenon whe...

Who's your daddy? Who's your daddy? Who's your daddy? In the latest episode of the Biz-Souls podcast, hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive into the provocative question - With dynamic changes in public opinion, who is HR really working for? Is it all about following the money, or is there something more lurking beneath those corporate policies? Is Human Resources your corporate co...

Middle management, we have some shocking news—AI is coming for your job faster than a self-checkout machine at your favorite store. In Biz-Souls Podcast Episode 159, "White Collar Jobs on the Chopping Block," we dive into the cold, hard truth: automation, algorithms, and AI-powered decision-making are reshaping the corporate landscape. And the first heads on the chopping block? Middle ma...

Is it time to leave your cozy home office, your sweatpants, and your endless supply of snacks? Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler dive deep into the hot-button topic of Return to Office (RTO) in this hilarious yet insightful episode of the Biz-Souls podcast. They explore the new government mandates that are making bosses everywhere rub their hands together like villains in a bad movie and the irresist...

In this episode, Dr. Freitag shares her unique interdisciplinary approach to coaching STEM professionals, blending people-focused strategies with data-driven insights to transform conflicts, improve communication, and break through professional roadblocks. She discusses how her coaching empowers individuals and teams to achieve sustainable, measurable results—and even look forward to Mondays again...

Join hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler as they chat with Jessica Shaw, the mastermind behind PACT Creative for this Biz-Souls Podcast Episode. With over two decades of experience crafting creative, play-based workshops, Jessica reveals how infusing fun and spontaneity into the workplace can boost staff well-being and build high-performing teams. From London offices to virtual global sessions, d...

In this episode, hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler delve into the dynamic journey of Brandon Gray, the visionary behind the avant-garde fashion label, GRAY. From aspiring law student to celebrated designer, Gray's path is a testament to embracing one's true passion and redefining the fashion landscape. While following Brandon from his law aspirations to his fashion innovations, the focus was on...

As we bid farewell to 2024 on our final recording day of the year, and eagerly embrace future opportunities for 2025, our Biz-Souls hosts, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler, heroically record eight podcast episodes in a single day - no small feat, and hosts Rona and Jeffrey approached it with their signature humor and enthusiasm. Their marathon session culminated in a lighthearted exploration of Link...

In this engaging episode of Biz-Souls, hosts Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler delve into the pervasive issue of 'Bad Bosses' in the workplace. Truth be told, Rona carries this podcast forward since Jeffrey was completely distracted by a call which came in on his phone – or did Jeffrey switch things up to model active listening as an encouragement for Rona to share her treasure trove of wealth on thi...