Hidden Human: The Stories Behind The Business Leader

Join Kelly and Raphaela Browne as they talk about the obstacles women and change-makers can face when entering the corporate world and how to overcome them.    Listen to Raphaela talk about how she was able to excel despite everything thrown at her and gives her greatest advice for struggling working mothers. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx...

Join Kelly and Kapi’olani as they discuss their meanings of their names, entry to this world and how they both started on their coaching journeys and the precious indigenous practices we can use as a learning platform for our lives today. Learn more about how honouring and remembering our families and past traditions can inspire us in all we do today.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud &am...

Join Kelly and Doug Foresta and hear their views on how the concept of toxic masculinity is being dismantled and how becoming an ‘enlightened man’ can benefit not only you, but everyone you encounter. Hear Kelly also discuss how different types of traumas and problems can be solved by staring them in the face, enabling yourself to go toe to toe with your demons and then allowing yourself the space...

Join Kelly and Doug Foresta and learn how sometimes, shutting up and listening to our friends, family and colleagues is the best thing we can do. Taking longer than we may want to process information and thinking of a well-thought-out response means you will say something because you are really feeling it, rather than an off-the-cuff reply. Listen to Kelly and Doug also touch on Toxic Masculinity...

Jos and Melanie, hosts of Podcast Basic & Boujie join the program to discuss a whole host of things ranging from their podcast journey so far, their past experiences with horrible bosses and the (good and bad) impact parents can have on their children. Listen to some difficult stories of parenting in the pandemic and hear some tips from Kelly that you can use to combat parental burnout.   Host...

Brad Aronson, author, entrepreneur and angel investor, joins the program to discuss the inspiration for his book, HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time.  Brad reveals how acts of kindness helped him and his family after his wife was diagnosed with leukemia, and also shares stories from his book about others who were positively impacted by acts of kindness.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott...

Author and co-founder of Talent Strategy Partners, Carol Vallone Mitchell, PhD, joins the program to discuss the work that she does helping companies identify and develop leaders who will build and nurture the right workplace culture. Carol discusses the research that she has done about how women lead differently than men, and what male leaders can learn from women. Discover how toxic masculinity...

Ernest Owens, award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, and President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, joins the program to discuss the formative experiences that shaped who he is today, and shares his thoughts about what it’s like to be a journalist in these times. Discover the work that is being done to address health inequities and disparities, particularly arou...

Dr. Danna Bodenheimer, LCSW, Founder of Walnut Psychotherapy Center joins the program to discuss parenting during a pandemic, and how to talk to children about the challenges of 2020. Danna also reveals the limitations of "calling people in" and how we can protect ourselves while helping others.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, and...

Author, entrepreneur, producer and activist Jenna Arnold joins the program to discuss the formative experiences that shaped her to the leader she is today, and how white women can use their considerable collective power to challenge the status quo and create positive social change.      Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, and author. Ch...

Jennifer Brown, CEO and Founder of Jennifer Brown Consulting, joins the program to discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and reveals the formative experiences that led her to her current work as a DE&I leader. Discover the importance of noticing our biases, and why good intentions aren't enough. Jennifer also reveals how the disruption caused by the COVID-...

Aurora Archer & Kelly Sorg - creators of The Opt-In Podcast, join the program for a conversation about how to support healing, reconciliation, and new ways of navigating identity. Aurora and Kelly share their perspective on white fragility, and how to move past defensiveness and denial. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, and author...

Craig A. DeLarge from The Digital Mental Health Project joins the program to discuss the work that his organization is doing to enable the responsible adoption of digital mental health technology. Craig shares the personal experiences that led him to be passionate about this work, and shares resources that are available to individuals and families who are dealing with mental health challenges.   T...

Author, speaker and entrepreneur John Dijulius joins the program to discuss his own experience of moving through grief and loss and the experiences that helped shape the leader that he is today. Discover tips for staying more connected in this time of social distancing, some of the positive elements that can come from slowing down, and the skills that will be most critical for the future of work. ...

Adam Dare, Founder of Own Your Fitness joins the program to discuss the formative experiences that shaped the leader that he is today. Adam reveals lessons he has learned from being a martial arts practitioner, and how to keep going when times get tough. Discover how to get unstuck, and some of the practices that Adam uses with his own clients to help them move forward.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott,...

Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), joins the program to discuss why diversity is good for business and the importance of being able to bring our best self to work. Jonathan also reveals who his mentors were and what he's learned from them. Discover how to stay grounded and how to keep going in the face of adversity.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, P...

Annemarie du LeBohn joins the program to discuss how she overcame trauma that she experienced as a young woman. She reveals how she used the struggles that ensued to springboard her into becoming a TED speaker, and founding her own company dedicated to helping others develop a healthy, mind, body and home.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Sp...

Jennifer Brown, speaker, author, and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, joins the program to discuss the experiences she had growing up which led her to the work she does today, helping organizations to create cultures of belonging where everyone can thrive. Discover the importance of self-care while advocating for diversity and inclusion, and how we can use our advantages to help others.  Hosted b...

Melanie Whelan, CEO of SoulCycle, joins the program to discuss the formative experiences in her life that brought her to where she is today, and the steps that her company has taken to create an inclusive work environment. She also reveals the greatest challenges that she faces as a leader, and what SoulCycle means to her personally.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executi...

Liz Dow, author and CEO of LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, joins the program to discuss her vision for the organization and the qualities that the best leaders possess. She reveals some of her most formative experiences, and shares a poignant story about her father's one-of-a-kind interaction with the actor Hugh Jackman.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executive Leadership Coach,...

Christina Pirello, bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning host of the PBS television series “Christina Cooks” joins the program to discuss her earliest influences and experiences and how they shaped her attitudes about food. Christina reveals what she learned about food from living in Italy, and how we can use food to heal our bodies, our communities and the world. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC...

Val Pinkhasov, President of Total Merchant Resources, joins the program to discuss the work that he does helping businesses  get access to working capital, and what it was like to be featured on Shark Tank. Val reveals how he works to instill the values of hard work and humility in his children and the importance of self-reliance. He also discusses the importance of experiencing failure along the...

In this special episode, Kelly is joined by her coach, Catherina O'Gorman, Founder of Think Love University and creator of Think Love "A Q.U.E.S.T. For Greatness"  Coach Immersion Training. Kelly reveals the transformation that she has seen in her life and business while working with Catherina, and how the ego can get in the way of our own success. Catherina also reveals a powerful process to inst...

Bilingual journalist Miguel Martinez-Valle from NBC10 joins the program to discuss how his earliest experiences led to a desire to pursue a career in journalism, and how he deals with having to deliver difficult news. He reveals his favorite story that he's covered so far, and how he dealt with initial disappointments along the way.  Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear , Executiv...

Jennifer Lynn Robinson, CEO and Founder of Purposeful Networking, joins the program to discuss how she helps people build better relationships with each other. She also shares her experience of recovery from a serious accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury, and how that led her to the work she does today. Discover how to keep going and recreate your life after a major setback or adve...