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This “Best of 2025” edition brings together standout moments from the leaders who defined the year. Oz revisits conversations with Russell Foltz-Smith , Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product of Smarter Sorting ; Amos Schwartzfarb , CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author, and Formerly MD of Techstars Austin; Ozge Gunaydin Erturk , CMO of FloSports and former Amazon leader; Kevin Dooley , CHRO of Q² So...

Today, we talk with Pari Parchi , Founder and CEO of Panorama Aero . Before launching Panorama Aero, she built an elite Wall Street career at Morgan Stanley , Fortress Investment Group , and Cowen, where she became CEO of Cowen Aviation Finance. Pari shares how structured finance shaped her entrepreneurial edge, why she refused early dilution, how she built a specialized aviation fleet serving hig...

Today, we’re joined by Michael Rady , Executive Vice President of People and Culture at Swisher , whose career spans senior leadership roles at PepsiCo, United Parks & Resorts, and Ingersoll Rand. He brings a lifetime of coaching influence, a world-class talent mindset, and deep experience leading organizations through transformation. Michael shares how his athletic upbringing shaped his leade...

Host Oz Rashid talks with Ozge Gunaydin Erturk , Chief Marketing Officer of FloSports . Before joining FloSports, Ozge built a powerhouse career at global brands including Amazon, Match.com, and Varsity Tutors. She shares how her engineering background shaped her data-driven marketing approach, what she learned from Amazon’s leadership culture, and how she applies those lessons to building teams,...

On this episode, host Oz Rashid talks with Healthcare Operations Leader Lauren Easterday , Founder and Principal of EastLight LLC . Before launching her own firm, Lauren built a distinguished career in healthcare and operations, holding leadership roles at Wipro , Clearway Health , and HealthPartners . Lauren is also a member of several professional healthcare and leadership organizations focused...

On this episode, host Oz Rashid talks with Kristen Medlin , Chief Human Resources Officer of Eventus WholeHealth . Kristen’s career spans two decades of shaping HR, first in Aiken Regional Medical Centers and then UHS, before her move to Eventus. Kristen leads with an innovation-first mindset, blending technology, empathy, and strategy to redefine team culture and transform healthcare HR through A...

Nan Poppen , Chief Human Resources Officer of First Bank & Trust , has dedicated over 25 years to the company, leading its HR department for the last 17 years. Nan is a rare example of loyalty and people-first leadership in an era defined by career moves and shifting priorities. She oversees HR for a workforce of over 750 employees across 17 branches, spearheading everything from strategic hir...

We sit down with Mariano Filippini , Founder of Gen-FC, the first youth soccer channel in the US. Mariano’s career includes HSBC bank (where he earned a full-tuition NYU Stern MBA scholarship) to working at TelevisaUnivision managing Global Content Licensing business before moving on to fill the role of CEO at Miami Sharks .  Mariano shares his perspective on taking calculated risks, leading...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Jae Zayed , a seasoned technology executive who has led digital transformation initiatives across healthcare organizations, from Oracle and The Cerner Corporation to Southwest General Health Center , where he currently serves as Chief Digital and Information Officer. This episode explores the practical realities of AI implementation in healthcare, the im...

We’re thrilled to welcome Monica Anderton in this week’s episode. Monica’s journey spans industry giants — including The Home Depot, global metal leader Novelis, and her current role as Chief Human Resources Officer for the North America Packaging and Paper Division of DS Smith , a global heavyweight in sustainable packaging. At each stop, Monica has shaped organizations, built world-class culture...

We’re joined by Nathalie Danielle Weister , Embodied Leadership Coach and Founder of Nathalie Danielle | Embodied Leadership Coaching . She previously held leadership roles at TelevisaUnivision , Hilton , The Walt Disney Company , and Fox Networks Group , bringing a wealth of experience in people, culture, and leadership development. Nathalie shares her journey from corporate HR to building her ow...

On this episode, Oz Rashid welcomes Tara May , Chief Executive Officer of Aspiritech , a pioneering tech company that creates meaningful employment training and career paths for autistic and neurodivergent professionals. A 25-year veteran of digital transformation, Tara is on the Board of Directors at HAAPE and Neurowrx, a Member of the Forbes Business Council, and was formerly EVP at Winsight, LL...

In this episode, Oz Rashid interviews Christoph Niebel , President of AMS , on the future of talent acquisition, the intersection of AI and human-centered recruiting, building agile organizational models, metrics that matter, and the evolving role of HR leaders. Christoph shares practical frameworks and personal insights, providing actionable guidance for talent professionals in every industry. Ke...

We’re joined by Daniel Gandarilla , Chief Human Resources Officer of Gulf Coast Blood Center and former Chief Talent Officer of Atrium Health. A Stanford alum, Daniel also holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership, and won the 2017 Strategy Gold Award for his innovative L&D programs at Texas Health Resources. Daniel’s career journey spans education, leadership development, and HR strategy. I...

We dive deep with Kevin Dooley , Chief Human Resources Officer at IQVIA Laboratories . Kevin brings 20 years of global HR leadership experience, from building a 3,000-person function at Deutsche Bank to senior roles at Colgate-Palmolive and PepsiCo. The conversation explores how AI is reshaping the workplace, the critical difference between being a passenger versus a pilot in technological adoptio...

We’re joined by Russell Foltz‑Smith , Advisor, AI Strategist, and EVP of Product at Smarter Sorting , and Amos Schwartzfarb , CEO Coach, Advisor, and Author and Formerly MD at Techstars Austin . Russell and Amos bring decades of startup leadership and product expertise to a candid conversation on AI, human decision‑making, and why technology will never replace the human element. They share insight...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Nicki Leritz , whose previous roles include CHRO at Pentair’s Water Solutions segment and HR leadership positions at Smiths Medical and the Andersen Corporation. She’s now helping growing companies rethink how they build and scale people strategies through People Solutions Hub . Nicki shares her lessons from leading HR through fast growth, high turnover, and bur...

We’re joined by Estefania Diaz-Balart , Comms and Sales Leader for LATAM Media and Sports and former VP of Marketing and Latin Business Development at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Estefania shares how she’s built a career rooted in relationships, adaptability, and a deep understanding of cultural nuance. From walking away from opportunities to embracing them, she offers honest reflections on lead...

On this episode, we’re joined by MSH ’s Chief Revenue Officer, Matt Gorman , and VP Solutions, Global RPO, Tomas Layrisse . We break down why technology isn’t the fix for recruitment’s biggest challenges and why relationships still matter more than ever. Key Takeaways: (02:04) Why CareerBuilder and Monster failed to evolve. (07:36) LinkedIn’s rise, and how it left talent behind. (13:31) Why relati...

We’re joined by Brad Wilson , Senior HR Leader, Speaker, and Author of “Good Works.” Brad shares why culture must be built around kindness and purpose — not control — and how leaders can make (or break) engagement at scale. Key Takeaways: (03:47) Leading with kindness creates more productive and engaged work environments. (07:21) Most employees lack engagement due to unclear purpose and poor leade...

We’re joined by Jaime Gabriel , Executive HR Leader and Talent Strategist, formerly of AMEX and Altice . She shares practical lessons from leading HR at major enterprises and offers a fresh approach to hiring, feedback, and team dynamics. Key Takeaways: (04:44) Programs succeed if designed around how employees will use them. (07:40) Teams function better when leaders model the standards they expec...

We’re joined by Mandy Monk , Executive Director and Chief People Officer at The People AdvisERs, whose career began in engineering and technology leadership before transitioning into people strategy. Mandy shares how her systems-based approach shapes the way she identifies, develops, and scales talent. From rethinking hiring practices to integrating AI and reimagining what a career path can look l...

In this episode of the inaugural episode of this mini-series, Oz Rashid sits down with Matt Gorman , Chief Revenue Officer of MSH , and Corey Bernis , Vice President, Talent Solutions at MSH , for an unfiltered conversation on what it really takes to build high-performing teams. They reflect on the early days of MSH, the evolution of company culture, and the delicate balance between trust, account...

On this episode, we’re joined by Shashank Shekhar , Founder and CEO of InstaMortgage , a category-defining fintech company in the mortgage industry. Shashank shares his remarkable journey from arriving in the US with no network or software background to building a thriving, award-winning business during a financial crisis. He opens up about hiring missteps, how to build a high-performance culture...

We’re joined by Monique Manso , Chief Revenue Officer of Essence Ventures. Monique shares her journey through corporate media, her return to Essence, and how purpose and performance drive her leadership today. She explains how hiring for care, not just capability, shapes her team, and why transparency and human connection are at the heart of every role she fills. We also dive into how brands must...