Gen X Amplified with Adrion Porter

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by bestselling, award-winning author, Fortune 100 C-Suite advisor, and certified global executive coach,  L. Michelle Smith. L. Michelle is the founder and CEO of no silos communications and the creator and host of The Culture Soup Podcast®, heard in over 70 countries. She has spent over 25 years helping leaders do the deep, transformational work tha...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by globally recognized economist, author, and thought leader on aging and public policy,  Debra Whitman. Debra serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Public Policy Officer at  AARP , where she leads the organization's research, policy analysis, and global advocacy on issues shaping the future of aging. She is also the author of the powerful...

On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I am chatting with writer, 2x creative entrepreneur, and former multi-agency brand strategist  Chauncey Zalkin . As a podcaster, Chauncey is also the host of the groundbreaking podcast  Actual People , which is an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change. During our conversation, Chauncey and I...

For this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of being joined by  Ebony Flake,  Business Journalist for  ESSENCE.  What makes this conversation extra amazing is that Ebony graciously featured me in a story she wrote last year as a full-page profile for their annual Men's print Issue. The story was titled  "Gen X Leaders Are Dominating the C-Suite"  and it featured insights...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by  Stephen Bailey,  Stephen is the CEO and co-founder of  ExecOnline,  a corporate training company that partners with the world's top business schools to offer leadership development on demand to enterprise organizations. ExecOnline is on a mission to connect all leaders to their future potential by disrupting and democratizing corporate learning....

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am speaking with global leader, speaker, workplace strategist  Daisy Auger-Domínguez,  who is the author of the book  "Burnt Out to Lit Up: How to Reignite the Joy of Leading People." With years of experience leading global human capital practices at companies like Google, Disney and Vice Media, she equips managers and leaders with the skills they need to buil...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am welcoming back serial entrepreneur  Ian Schafer,  repeat  guest  and friend of the podcast, for another round of "Gen Xceptional" wisdom and inspiration. Ian is the President and Co-Founder of Ensemble , a next-generation branded entertainment studio that he co-founded with acclaimed producer, writer, actress, and entrepreneur Issa Rae. Ensemble collaborate...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a very special episode featuring an amazing "Gen Xceptional" chat with  Denise Hamilton. Denise is a nationally recognized Diversity & Inclusion leader, and is the Founder and CEO of  WatchHerWork , a digital learning platform for professional women. She is also the author of the bestselling book  "Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences into a Stronge...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are back for another  #FabulousOver40 Fireside Chat edition, featuring my conversation with  Cate Luzio  —who is the Founder and CEO of  Luminary , a membership-based global education and professional networking platform for women and their allies. And Cate is also one of the shining stars I previously featured in the  #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series on Link...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have yes…another  #FabulousOver40  Fireside Chat edition. And it's with  my good friend, the fabulous and phenomenal  Tara Jaye Frank. And we are going to be unpacking her latest and greatest book  The Waymakers: Clearing the Path to Workplace Equity with Competence and Confidence. Which in my opinion Is a MUST READ for all workplace leaders today. Without qu...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have a great and important conversation with  Zephrine Hanson. Zephrine is a veteran, farmer, story amplifier, and the founder of  Hampden Farms , a suburban farming project that offers small-batch artisanal products made from organic ingredients that are lovingly grown and sustainably sourced. And she also happens to be a fellow member of LinkedIn's inaugural...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by the wonderful and amazing  Kim Alexis Newton . Kim is a former  Hallmark Cards Inc.  corporate executive, quilt artist, board member, and also my fellow Vanderbilt Business School alumni! She is also one of the featured phenoms in the  #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series  on LinkedIn. During this episode, Kim and I chat about her 20-plus years experi...

We are back for another  #FabulousOver40  edition of Gen X Amplified, featuring my chat with  Sunny Bonnell,  who is the co-founder and CEO of  Motto  — one of the top branding agencies in the country. Sunny is also the co-author of the bestselling book  RARE BREED: A Guide to Success for the Defiant, Dangerous, and Different (HarperCollins) , which has been hailed as one of the most unique busine...

For this episode of Gen X Amplified, we're back for another #FabulousOver40 Fireside chat edition, featuring  Erik Moses , who is currently the Executive Director/CEO of the  Fiesta Bowl. He previously served as the President at Nashville Superspeedway, which is the largest concrete-only track in NASCAR. Erik is is also one of the recognized leaders in the  #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series   on  L...

For this very special #FabulousOver40 Fireside Chat edition of the podcast, I am having a conversation with the phenomenal and MACKnificent... Mack Mckelvey — who is the Founder and CEO of SalientMG , a strategic marketing firm focused on accelerating market position for growth stage tech companies... And also who I had the pleasure of featuring in the #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series on LinkedIn!...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are excited to have another special Gen X Amplified LIVE conversation that's all about generations! That's because I am  joined by Marcie Merriman, who is the Americas Cultural Insights & Consumer Strategy Leader at EY (Ernest & Young). And will be discussing not only her professional journey as a Gen X leader, speaker, and strategist for one of the largest p...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we are having another special conversation with speaker, author, champion for women, and the Chief Executive Officer of Ebony & Jet Magazine ,  Michele T. Ghee . And we will be chatting about the power of nurturing strong relationships, and also how to be resilient during difficult and uncertain times. Such as the current coronavirus pandemic that all of us are...

On this very special episode of Gen X Amplified, we are featuring the video and audio from our premiere livestream event- Building Generational Bridges Through Crisis: A Candid Conversation about the Impact of COVID:19 on all generations, particularly Gen X. And for this special conversation, Adrion is joined by two friends and phenomenal thought leaders and Gen X Amplified former guests:  Lindsey...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, Adrion Porter is joined by Jon Fortt, who is the co-anchor of Squawk Alley on CNBC, and the host of the Fort Knoxx podcast. And they discuss not only Jon's professional journey as a business journalist and anchor, but also his thoughts on the current COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on people of all ages. Adrion and Jon also spend time unpacking how...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, we have a conversation with advertising veteran, digital expert, thought leader, and awesome Gen-Xer... the one and only Ian Schafer, who joins Adrion to discuss and unpack his latest venture, Kindred, and its inaugural event Kindred 2020, which will be held on September 14-17 in San Diego. Kindred , is an events-based startup that focuses on bringing together b...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, highly acclaimed journalist and author Ada Calhoun joins Adrion to discuss her latest book and New York Times best­seller Why We Can't Sleep: Wom­en's New Midlife Cri­sis – which is an expan­sion of her  viral sto­ry for Oprah​.com  and a ​"gen­er­a­tion-defin­ing explo­ration of the new midlife cri­sis fac­ing Gen X women.  In Why We Can't Sleep, Calhoun opens...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa (McGhie) Proctor, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena. Melissa joins me on the podcast to discuss her fascinating Gen X professional story – which includes beginning her career as a ball-girl for the Miami Heat, to her current role of leading the brand for the A...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I chat with Walter T. Geer III, digital advertising executive, multi-patent holder, biometric lab creator, and currently the SVP, Group Creative director at TBWA/WorldHealth. Walter joins us on Gen X Amplified to discuss his viral LinkedIn post (Yeah yeah…40 under 40 and 30 under 30. I'm not impressed…), diversity and inclusion, and why we should all focus on el...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by Lindsey Pollak, New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and one of the world's leading experts on Millennials and the multigenerational workplace. Lindsey is here to actually discuss her latest book, The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace.  We are have a very detailed and fun conversation around generatio...

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, Ken Coleman, career expert, Ramsey Personality, and nationally syndicated radio host of The Ken Coleman Show joins us on Gen X Amplified to discuss his latest book, The Proximity Principle: The Proven Strategy That Will Lead To The Career You Love. During our conversation, Ken talks about his journey of pursuing his passion for communication and how he decided t...