Business Impact Lab (BIL) Podcast

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Ali Cox about lessons in leadership. Ali Cox is an agriculture and food ingredient marketing visionary and founder of Noble West, an award-winning marketing consultancy that specializes in the entire agricultural ecosystem. From fresh produce and nuts to dairy and ag Tech, Noble West works in all aspects of agricultu...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld about the Impact of AI in the workplace. Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld is a seasoned HR leader with over 25+ years of experience across fast-growing startups and established corporations. As the founder and CEO of Retain she and her incredible team have helped founders scale their businesses while build...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alina Khoo about her business journey to owning a successful dancewear company. Alina Khoo, the visionary founder of AK Dancewear, was born in Penang, Malaysia. Her journey into ballet began at the age of 9, initially as a form of therapy to correct a congenital posture condition known as kyphosis. When traditional p...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Dr. Karen Hills Pruden about facilitating professional growth and driving sustainable business practices. Dr. Karen Hills Pruden is an executive coach and leadership development strategist. With a passion for empowering leaders, Dr. Karen is committed to helping leaders unlock their full potential, achieve their goal...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Julia Black about Learning to lead ourselves first. Julia Black, mother to two young adults and creator of Lights On , is a BAFTA and Grierson nominated documentary director, social entrepreneur, educationalist and Master Neurocoach. She hosts a global community for parents who want to bring the latest thinking from...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Liz Wiseman about cultivating exceptional leadership. Liz is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Rookie Smarts and Impact Players. She is a researcher and executive advisor, who teaches leadership to executives around the world, and the CEO of The Wiseman Group, a l...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Monique Hayward about empowering women in business and the 5Cs framework for career growth. Monique Hayward is a dynamic, high-energy, get-it-done leader with over 25 years of building a successful, multifaceted career as an award-winning marketing executive, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Since 2004, Monique has...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Delisa Abraham about women empowerment to build community. Delisa Abraham is a dynamic and results-driven Executive Leadership Coach, renowned international speaker, podcast host, and business strategist. With over 15 years of experience in empowering senior leaders and entrepreneurs, Delisa helps individuals and org...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Andrea Liebross about how and why you should be thinking bigger about your career. Andrea Liebross founded Andrea Liebross Coaching with a mission to empower bold, ambitious women entrepreneurs to unlock their unique formula for success in both life and business. She believes that the secret to thinking big and achieving...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Bettina Smith Edmondson about her career journey and STEM careers for women and girls in Utah. Experienced Data Consultant, with a demonstrated history of working in hospital & health care, and government industries. Skilled in Management, Analytics, Report Writing, Healthcare, and Organizational Development. Strong...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Alissa Leinonen about her story of resilience and courage as a female entrepreneur in the Pacific Northwest. A well-established leader in the Pacific Northwest hospitality industry, Alissa started Gourmondo as a simple, four-table lunch cafe in Pike Place Market in 1996. Throughout the past 28 years she has strategically...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Lisa McDonald about the pivotal moments that shape your leadership style. Lisa McDonald ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mcdonald-5b297295/ ) is the CEO of MDSi, the IT solutions partner of choice for some of the world’s largest, most trusted service providers and enterprises. Over the past three decades she has grown...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Sairan Aqrawi about mentorship that matters and empowering future leaders. As a seasoned professional with a rich background in engineering and business coaching, Sairan Aqrawi ( www.linkedin.com/in/sairan-aqrawi-m-sc-993bb61a3 ) is dedicated to driving technical solutions and advancing organizational excellence. With a...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Jonathan H. Westover talk with Marne Martin about skills and strategies for women who aspire for a seat in the C-suite. Marne Martin has more than 25 years of technology business leadership. She has an illustrious track record working with both public and privately-held software companies, driving teams that deliver exponential profitable growth, mark...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Elysia Butler about promoting resilience and proactive mental wellbeing. Elysia Butler (Ee-lee-sha) is a passionate advocate for proactive mental well-being and suicide prevention, especially among youth. As the founder of the Hope Hero Foundation, Elysia is dedicated to equipping young people with the tools and resi...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elissa Sangster about issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions. Elissa Sangster ( https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortefoundation/ ) serves as CEO of Forté and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business lead...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities. Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning, Digitalization, and ESG services. His remarkable journey began in 2008 when he embarked on a mission to provid...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa Guillot about her book, Find Your Clear Vision, A New Mindset to Create a Vibrant Personal or Professional Brand with Purpose. Lisa Guillot (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagguillot/) is a certified transformational life and leadership coach and branding expert. She helps her clients find their Clear Vision and bring it to life thro...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lindsey Lewis about diversity and inclusion and empowering women in finance. Lindsey Lewis ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycarolyn/ ) has built a career around women and money. She not only helps women take charge of their finances as a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and CFP® Professional, but she also stands as a champion...

In this podcast episode, we share Dr. Krista Andersen's recent keynote remarks at the UVU Women in Business Case Competition, titled: "To My Younger Self: Insights and Reflections." Krista (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristaandersen/) has a passion for mediation. Her education began with a Bachelor’s of Science from Utah Valley University in Business Management. Next she obtained a Master’s of S...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Trina Celeste Limpert about orchestrating life-work harmony. Trina Celeste Limpert, a seasoned author, speaker, and tech industry veteran with a thirty-year career at eBay and Oracle, is the founder of RizeNext Corp and co-founder of Tech-Moms.org . Her initiatives have cultivated a vibrant community of over 500 alu...

In this podcast episode, Dr, Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Neelam Chand about navigating through barriers, internal critiques, and self-doubt that hinder authenticity. Neelam Chand ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelam-chand/ ) has dedicated more than 14 years to being an influential Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practitioner, making significant strides i...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kara H. North about supporting other women in our professional sphere. Kara H. North is a native of Orem, Utah, and obtained a B.S. in Business Management from UVU in 2007. She then graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate. She began her legal career with a large insurance...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work. Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to creating gender equality in leadership by helping career women emerg...

In this WBIL podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan Westover talks with Shawn Newell about how to develop a greater understanding of one another. Shawn is the retired Vice President of Business Development at Industrial Supply Company where he worked for 37 years. He serves as a community integrator working as the vice president of the Salt Lake Branch of the NAACP, a former Commissio...