Flip the Tortilla

On this episode, Denice is joined by Maggie FitzPatrick, the founder of FitzPatrick & Co, and Corporate Director, Vistagen. Maggie was appointed Commissioner on the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities and previously led global corporate communications and/or corporate affairs and philanthropy at several Fortune 100 companies. We talked about resilience, perseverance, and communication during th...

It's all about making connections. In this episode, Denice is joined by Amy Bottoms, an executive recruiter at Catalyst Partners to talk about why it's never too early in your career to get to know recruiters. Amy talks about the importance of being connected to recruiters in your field–even when you're not looking for a job. She also gives tips on using LinkedIn to raise your profile, as well as...

Everybody has a story, and Erica Johansen's is one you have to hear! Flip the Tortilla producer tells her story of facing multiple trials – from losing her hair to alopecia to almost losing her 3-month old child to cancer to discovering her (now ex) husband cheating with that child's nurse! Many couldn't imagine how they could keep going, but Erica used the power of gratitude and flipped the torti...

In this episode, Denice celebrates National Family Caregivers Month and shares her story of navigating the transition from being a Mom Caregiver to also taking on the care of her aging parents. Denice reflects on the conflicting feelings and emotions, as well as the intense responsibilities, that come when the child becomes the caregiver to the parent. She reveals lessons she's learned and encoura...

Denice is joined by executive coach and bestselling author Dr. Lois Frankel (Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office) for an eye-opening conversation about not just surviving but thriving in these strange times. She champions flipping the tortilla and suggests a few easy steps to find what's right for you if you aren't happy in your career. This is a must listen for anyone who's ever asked themselv...

In this special episode Denice is joined by Amy Mahery, SVP and Head of the Global Business Franchise, Neurology & Immunology at EMD Serono, Inc., to talk about women in the workplace. The two review the recent McKinsey WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE study and talk about how to flip the tortilla to keep women from getting burned out and get promoted instead. Amy also shares some easy-to-follow thoughts on...

"Where do I go from here?" It's a question so many of us are asking ourselves after this time of unprecedented stress and burnout. Today, we examine that question with Denice as she sits down with Lawrence Levy, the former CFO and board member of Pixar, who left his corporate work to follow self-work in the Buddhist tradition. Levy shares stories of turning Pixar from a failing graphics studio to...

Attorney and DE&I expert, Jordyne Blaise, joins Denice for the second conversation in a series of about diversity, equity, and inclusion. This one is a must-listen for anyone struggling with work in this unprecedented time (so, everybody). Jordyne has advice for those wondering if they're in the right job, or the right career, as well as advice on how to "flip the tortilla" on the imposter syndrom...

If you're feeling unsettled in the areas of DEI, you're not alone! Jordyne Blaise, director of DEI at bluebird bio and expert on this topic, talks with Denice about wins, challenges, and things to come in this important space. Today's workforce is changing so rapidly, and to remain competitive, companies will need evolve at a speed greater than ever before. Part Two of this series will focus on wh...

If there is one thing we all need right now, it is resilience. Denice is joined by pharmaceutical executive, Pritesh Shah, who shares his story of what it took to go from immigrant outsider to health care leader. Pritesh talks about his three keys to success—authenticity, transparency, and yes, resilience. Plus, he gives great insights on giving and receiving feedback. For anyone who's been 'yelle...

This week Denice is joined by one of her personal heroes—author, motivational speaker, and long-distance swimmer Diana Nyad—to answer the question, "what does success look like?" You'd think for Diana it would be sink or swim, but she says that failures and victories add up to success. Plus, she gives her advice on pursuing your passion—if you don't know what it is yet, start anywhere. The lessons...

Barbara Ryan, wall street pioneer and glass breaker, shares how she built an incredible career in the traditionally male dominated financial sector. Her practical advice about not just surviving but thriving in muddy career terrain is priceless. Today Barbara serves as a public company board member, editorial advisor for a pharmaceutical executive magazine, and founder of Fabulous Pharma Females.

"Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life." This old quote comes to life with today's guest Caitlin Sakdalan who took what she loves-- food and travel-- and turned it into her career. Caitlin also tells Denice how she flipped the tortilla when the pandemic shut down travel. This episode will inspire you to think differently about how to pursue your dreams.

Terri Broussard Williams, best-selling author of "Find your Fire," joins Denice to talk about her journey and the strategies she has used to build the personal brand she has today. She tells Denice about when she realized that if she didn't invest in herself, nobody would. Terri is creating a community of Movement Makers focused on helping themselves as well as each other. And as a bonus, Denice a...

Gabriela Annacone, a first-generation American, turned her homesickness at the holidays into a business when she started making and selling coquito ( NYC Coquito ). Gabriela stresses the importance of owning your voice as well as finding the confidence to run a business. Gabriela shares with Denice her advice for starting a business, her hopes for the Latin women who want to start a business, and...

Husband and wife filmmaking team Rebecca De Ornelas and Michael DiBiasio-Ornelas share how they worked through their fears to pursue their dreams of making a movie, even when it felt unattainable and scary. Through the power of story, they give us a glimpse into how they overcame some of their toughest challenges. With passion and resilience they recently produced an award winning film, The Sleepl...

Greg Monaco, a marketing guru who has helped build many iconic brands, believes every great brand starts with a great story. Sharing a story can make us feel a bit vulnerable. Greg talks about why taking a risk and putting ourselves out there reaps significant reward. Greg stresses the importance of developing a "one-sentence story" that can help capture the attention of your target audience. Greg...

Jannelle So-Perkins shares how she was able to reinvent herself throughout her career. Jannelle was a successful broadcaster in the Philippines and was able to successfully host her own talk show in the US. Jannelle speaks on how she managed to stay true to doing what she loves, although many people told her to change.

In this special episode, Denice celebrates her daughter's 21st birthday. When Denice was pregnant with Sierra, she contracted a virus from a coworker while sitting in a meeting. Her daughter was born at 29 weeks with multiple disabilities. Denice talks about her immense gratitude for Sierra and the powerful lessons she has learned about finding joy in the unexpected.

How do you move through fear? Vicky Free, the Head of Global Marketing at adidas, joins Denice to discuss believing in yourself and getting through fear. Free, who's led marketing at BET, Disney TV and adidas among others, shares how she powers through by knowing her strengths and asking for help when she needs it.

Learn how to more effectively build your brand in a way that truly represents you. Join Denice and guest Tina Chang, CEO and Founder of Pioneering Collective, a personal PR firm and thought leadership community. They discuss how investing in your reputation and relationships can amplify your brand in a way that is purposeful and powerful. They also discuss the need for sincerity in personal brandi...

Does just thinking about going into new situations keep you up at night? Kyoko Minegishi, who's worked in four different countries for companies like Adidas and Red Bull, joins Denice to talk about adapting.  She shares her curiosity for people and concrete tools for how to have a conversation with anyone.

What's your superpower? Tina Sharkey joins Denice to share how finding her superpower shaped a career that has taken her from J&J to Sesame Street to founding iVillage and Brandless. Tina shares her recipe for taking the skills you've learned along the way into new situations, and explains why authenticity is the only thing that scales. 

What did you learn today? Maria Thomas, an alum of Amazon and a digital transformer behind NPR digital and Etsy joins Denice to talk about being a lifelong learner.  She says that her success comes from one thing— listening. Denice and Maria also share tactics for getting over imposter syndrome.

This show is for the underdog at heart and is about rising up, breaking through, and finding a way to achieve your most audacious goals. If you've ever been told you can't, you won't or it's not possible, you've found a home! Join uber-successful corporate exec, entrepreneur, and former janitor, Denice Torres as she and her guests share real-world, no B.S. insights for making your dreams a reality...