Entering The Inspiration Zone

Tune in to our next episode with Paula Price, an independent board director and strategic advisor. In this episode, "Building Inclusive Boards: Strategies from an Experienced Leader," Paula shares her thoughts on how organizations can achieve true diversity in the boardroom. Paula recounts her insightful journey and unveils game-changing strategies, emphasizing the pivotal role of mentorship in br...

Ever wondered how art can connect diverse communities and cultivate empathy? In this captivating episode, join Juliette as she delves into the inspiring world of David Howse. As the accomplished Executive Director of ArtsEmerson, David utilizes the power of art to break down walls and foster inclusivity. David's journey, from growing up in Tennessee to pursuing his passion at New England Conservat...

Juliette Mayers is joined by Leverett Wing, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Seminar, a trailblazing advocate for marginalized communities. Leverett's extensive experience in public service, including being the first Asian American staff member at the Massachusetts State House, and his numerous awards make him the perfect guest to delve into empowering communities of color. Leverett discusse...

Join Juliette Mayers in an invigorating episode for leaders and aspiring leaders. Her distinguished guest Rosabeth Moss Kanter, is the Ernest L. Arbuckle Professor of Business at Harvard Business School and a prolific author, shares invaluable insights. Her latest bestseller is "Think Outside the Building." As a trailblazer in academia, Rosabeth often stood as the lone woman in her field. She...

Juliette welcomes a very special guest, Alberto Vasallo, III, the dynamic President and CEO of El Mundo Boston. This episode promises a riveting conversation filled with inspiration, resilience, and the power of positivity. Alberto's story is a testament to perseverance, embodying the quintessential entrepreneurial journey with a rich tapestry of experiences. Get a glimpse into the life of Alberto...

Advancing women into leadership platforms is critical to evolving the workplace. When women are given the chance to lead, they bring new perspectives and ideas to the table that can help businesses grow and evolve. Lisa Prior believes that the key to being a successful leader is understanding your values and having the courage to stand by them.   Lisa, who is currently the President of The Bo...

Talent is the lifeblood of any organization. No matter how good your brand name is, you won’t be successful without  a talented team. Stephanie Browne joins Juliette to discuss why organizations need to earn the right to have top talent. Find out more about why it’s not enough just to have a good brand name. You need to create an environment where talented people want to work. Listen as...

How do you develop empathy for the lived experiences of others? It can be difficult, but it's necessary if we want to build a more inclusive society, embrace diversity and develop relationships. Juliette sits down with Bob Rivers, the Chair and CEO of Eastern Bank to talk about his journey and personal story that is truly empowering. Find out how to better understand people as Bob further shares h...

Juliette is joined by Pam Reeve, Chair of the Board, American Tower. Pamela has built her career around the advancement of women and support for technology innovation. In roles starting and running businesses, serving at the helm of public company boards of directors, and leading non-profit organizations and boards, Reeve has left her mark on the region’s business landscape while mentoring and in...

Juliette is joined by David Meerman Scott, and they focus on discussing the New Rules of Marketing and PR based on David’s best-selling book. Find out how the principles they talk about are applicable to other professionals or just everyday people, not only marketers.  Listen as they talk more about effective, modern marketing and PR best practices, as well as what you can do to communicate w...

Juliette is joined by Donna Latson Gittens, Founder and CEO of MORE Advertising. Her company has designed more than 300 campaigns to influence attitudes and change behaviors on topics such as smoking, substance abuse, HIV prevention and diversity in the workplace. Gittens launched the company following a ground-breaking, 20-year career as a corporate executive at WCVB-TV (Boston’s ABC affiliate)....

Juliette is joined by John Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM). John has deep experience in both the private and public sectors.  Prior to his tenure at AIM, he served as Chief Operations Officer for MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, overseeing real estate development and community revitalization projects incl...

Welcome to this week’s episode of Entering the Inspiration Zone, where we’re taking a pause from our regular podcast episodes to launch something special. This week, we’re excited to announce the upcoming spring release of my third book, Strategic Networking 2.0: Harness the Power of Connection and Inclusion for Business Success. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we invite you to listen to som...

In this episode, Juliette talks to Lee Pelton, the President and CEO of The Boston Foundation, about his experience with double consciousness as a Black man. He shared how equity is now central to everything done by The Boston Foundation in order to close the racial wealth gap. He highlights that closing this gap would benefit everyone economically and offer security and well-being for all regardl...

In this episode, Juliette talks to Martha R.A. Fields, who is the Founder and CEO of OKI ME, LLC & Fields Associates. She is an internationally renowned consultant and author of eight books. She talks about her upbringing in Okinawa and how it has influenced her life's work.   Her focus is on helping people worldwide find their purpose, work, and well-being success. Martha talks about her...

Juliette is joined by Michael Curry, Esq. He is the CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, which represents 52 health centers serving over 1 million patients out of over 314 practice sites throughout Massachusetts. Michael also serves on the National NAACP Board of Directors. Tune in to this episode to hear Juliette and Michael talk about how important it is to take care of y...

In this episode, Juliette speaks with Jackie Glenn, who is the Founder and CEO of Glenn Diversity Inclusion & HR Solutions, a woman-owned, minority-owned diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consulting practice that helps empower individuals, leaders, and corporations to foster equitable and inclusive spaces for all. Jackie has worked in various industries and has helped countless people thro...

Juliette talks to Betty Francisco, who is a business executive, impact investor, and community leader. Betty is also known as a powerful convener and changemaker, unapologetic about creating visibility for Latinx and POC leaders. They explore their similar backgrounds and Betty's efforts to reduce the racial wealth gap through her work with Boston Impact Initiative Fund. They dive deep into what m...

In today's episode, Juliette offers tips on how the simple act of pausing can contribute positively to changing the dynamic of making people feel more engaged, more heard, and more understood in both team and individual settings. She emphasizes how pausing allows for employees to feel seen, valued, and cared for while also giving leaders an opportunity to take a step back and assess if what they'r...

Advancing women into leadership platforms is critical to evolving the workplace. When women are given the chance to lead, they bring new perspectives and ideas to the table that can help businesses grow and evolve. Lisa Prior believes that the key to being a successful leader is understanding your values and having the courage to stand by them. Lisa, who is currently the President of The Boston Cl...

It's natural to aspire to accomplish a lot in life. People that are most successful at making it happen, on the other hand, usually have defined goals and an action plan for accomplishing them. In this episode, Juliette talks about goal setting so you can be ready for 2023. She explains how and why planning is a key part of what she does as a business executive who specializes in DEI strategy, bra...

Talent is the lifeblood of any organization. No matter how good your brand name is, you won’t be successful without a talented team. Stephanie Browne joins Juliette to discuss why organizations need to earn the right to have top talent. Find out more about why it’s not enough just to have a good brand name. You need to create an environment where talented people want to work. Listen as Stepha...

Branding is so much more than design and colors. It's the heart and soul of a company, and it needs to be personal. In today's episode, Juliette talks about personal branding and repositioning your brand. She discusses the importance of understanding what your personal brand is and how it can be used to reposition your business. She also provides some tips on how to get started with personal brand...

How do you develop empathy for the lived experiences of others? It can be difficult, but it's necessary if we want to build a more inclusive society, embrace diversity and develop relationships. Juliette sits down with Bob Rivers, the Chair and CEO of Eastern Bank to talk about his journey and personal story that is truly empowering.  Find out how to better understand people as Bob further sh...

Juliette is joined by Lynn Perry Wooten, President of Simmons University and best-selling author of Arrive and Thrive. Find out how the principles they talk about are applicable to other professionals or just everyday people, not only entrepreneurs.  Listen as they talk more about some tips for overcoming adversity and achieving success despite setbacks as well as the seven principles in Arri...