Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

Luvvie Ajayi Jones is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and speaker. Her TED Talk has been viewed more than 6.6 million times and Oprah named her to the inaugural SuperSoul100 list as someone who "elevates humanity." Luvvie's new book, Professional Troublemaker, inspire us all to live life loudly—with courage and conviction. On this episode, she walks us through how to do the thin...

Jamie Kern Lima went from Denny's waitress to founder of a multibillion-dollar cosmetics brand. She's the founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and sold to L'Oreal for $1.2 billion, earning her a place on Forbes "Richest Self-Made Women" list. At least that's the highlight version of her story. In her new book Believe It!, Jamie gets real on the hustle it took to keep h...

No one succeeds alone. That's the message behind Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin's journey and the title of his new book . Raised by his mother, abandoned by his father and disowned by his maternal grandparents, Robert has always defied the odds. He graduated from Columbia in 2.5 years, earned an MBA from Columbia Business School, and worked at McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and as a White House...

Ellen Bennett went from a $10/hour line cook to building a multimillion-dollar apron empire by dreaming big. She's the founder and CEO of Hedley & Bennett, a culinary lifestyle brand that outfits everyone from the home cook to celebrity chefs and makers around the world.  In her new book, Dream First, Details Later, Ellen shares her incredible journey. On this episode, discover how to silence your...

What leads someone to say "yes" to a request? It might not be what you think. Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career researching the science of influence. His books, Influence and Pre-suasion, have sold more than 5 million copies and his principles have become a cornerstone for sales and marketing professionals. But the reality is, we can all benefit by understanding the science of influe...

She's been called "The Millennial Oprah" by New York Magazine and "the poet of her generation" by Time Magazine . Cleo Wade is a community builder, artist, and the author of the bestselling books Heart Talk , Where To Begin, and Heart Talk: The Journal . Her new children's book, What The Road Said , celebrates the journey we are all on and the questions we ask along the way. Cleo's work speaks to...

Buck Showalter knows how to build a winning team. He's a three-time American League Manager of the Year and earned a reputation in baseball as a team builder who quickly built contenders. In his 20 seasons in the big leagues, Buck managed the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles. His 1,551 career wins rank 24th all-time in MLB history. In our conversation tod...

Dansby Swanson is one of baseball's brightest young stars. A former #1 draft pick, Dansby plays shortstop for his hometown team, the Atlanta Braves. In the shortened 2020 season, he put together the best stats of his career as the Braves fell just short of the World Series. Off the field, he is the founder of the lifestyle brand and movement, AllThingsLoyal, showcasing the culture of Atlanta. On t...

Have you ever tried to build a new habit or break an old one, only to end up frustrated and discouraged? The problem isn't you; it's your approach! BJ Fogg, the author of the New York Times bestseller Tiny Habits, is here to show you that habit formation doesn't have to be hard. BJ shares his breakthrough method that will help you design your habits and make them stick. Whether you want to lose we...

Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a multifaceted talent and global star with more than 55 films to her credit. She's an actor, producer, investor and philanthropist. Now she's adding author to her credentials with her new memoir, Unfinished.  Priyanka made her American TV debut on the hit drama Quantico on ABC, making history as the first Indian-born actor to star as the lead of a TV drama series. She's be...

Jay Bilas has been called one of The 10 Most Powerful Voices in Sports Media by The Hollywood Reporter and one of The 25 Most Powerful People in College Sports by Forbes. Both a lawyer and talent for ESPN, Jay brings a unique perspective to the world of sports. A four-year starter on the basketball team at Duke, Jay played professionally overseas before returning to Duke to join the coaching staff...

WNBA star Candace Parker has made her mark on the basketball court and beyond. She's a #1 draft pick, WNBA Champion, 5x All-Star, 2x MVP, 2x Olympic gold medalist and 2x NCAA Champion. Off the court, she's a devoted mom, a broadcaster for Turner Sports and part of the ownership group of the NWSL's Angel City FC. On this episode, we talk about the life lessons she learned from legendary coach Pat S...

In 2009, a glassblowing artist and former computer scientist in St. Louis named Jim McKelvey lost a sale because he couldn't accept American Express cards. Frustrated by how difficult and expensive it was to take credit card payments, Jim set out to find a solution for small merchants like himself. He co-founded Square with Jack Dorsey in 2009 and together they reimagined the payment processing in...

In 1978, Arthur Blank and his business partner Bernie Marcus were fired from the hardware store chain Handy Dan. Within a year, they co-founded The Home Depot. In his new book Good Company , Arthur shares the powerful principles that have defined his success and serve as the foundation for his diverse businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS). On this episode, we...

Priya Parker is helping us take a deeper look at how anyone can create collective meaning, one gathering at a time. Priya is a conflict resolution facilitator, author of The Art of Gathering , and host of the podcast Together Apart. In our conversation, Priya shares how to turn everyday gatherings into transformative group experiences. She shares what works, what doesn't, and why. At a time when c...

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has starred in movies like A Time to Kill , Dallas Buyers Club , How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days  and The Wolf of Wall Street . His incredible career has spanned 40 feature films that have grossed over $1 billion dollars. Now he's adding author to his credits with his new memoir, Greenlights . On this episode, Matthew shares the unconventional wisdom he...

We all need help, but most of us are uncomfortable asking for it. But here's the funny thing: even though we hate to ask for help, most people are wired to be helpful. Social psychologist Heidi Grant is the author of Reinforcements: How to Get People to Help You . On this episode, Heidi shareswhy we are thinking about asking for help all wrong… and the things we inadvertently do that make it weird...

I decided to try something a little different this week- my first solo episode. Through this podcast, I've had the opportunity to connect with more than 100 leaders from all different backgrounds and experiences. I've learned so many valuable insights from these conversations, and on this episode I walk you through 7 mindset shifts to reimagine your role as a leader. To take it a step further, I a...

John Mackey is the co-founder and CEO of Whole Foods Market. He's led the company from a scrappy startup to a multibillion-dollar business, and launched an organic food revolution. John's new book, Conscious Leadership , explores his own leadership journey from college dropout to successful CEO, and provides a playbook for values-based leadership. On this episode, John shares his most valuable lea...

Scott Kelly set the record for the single longest space mission by an American astronaut. That year-long mission to the International Space Station was part of an unprecedented NASA study on how space affects the human body and it paved the way for the future of space exploration. On this episode, Scott shares his personal reflections on leadership and teamwork from his journey into space. He also...

Guy Raz has interviewed more than 6,000 people from Bill Gates to Mark Cuban to Taylor Swift. Described by The New York Times as "one of the most popular podcasters in history," Guy is the co-creator of How I Built This , TED Radio Hour and the NPR kids podcast Wow In The World  with a combined audience of more than 19 million listeners each month. His new book, How I Built This,  shares the behin...

What if you stopped pretending and started getting real? Most of us hide. We play small and don't live up to our full potential. We're afraid we aren't enough… or maybe we're too  much. NFL player, humanitarian and podcaster Sam Acho has been there. In his new book, Let The World See You, Sam encourages us all to discover our true selves and share our gifts with the world. We talk about the import...

If you're one of the 1.4 million members of the Peloton community, then you probably already know Ally Love. Ally is a Peloton instructor, founder of Love Squad, in-arena host for the NBA's Brooklyn Nets, and Adidas global ambassador. In other words, she does it all. On this episode, Ally shares how to keep people engaged in a virtual environment, her approach to tough conversations, and how she's...

In six seasons as the men's basketball coach at Auburn, Bruce Pearl has led the Tigers to two SEC championships, back-to-back NCAA Tournament berths and the program's first ever trip to the Final Four. It's success he's replicated at every stop of his 25-year coaching career. A proven winner, Bruce still coaches with a chip on his shoulder and his teams reflect that fighter mentality. On this epis...

When the WNBA tips off this weekend, Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery won't be there. Renee is sitting out the 2020 WNBA season to focus on the fight for social justice reform. A two-time WNBA champion and former standout at the University of Connecticut, Renee has carved out an 11-year career in the pros. Now, she's focused her attention on another mission. On this episode, Renee shares why s...