Living with Purpose

Gerome Seeney is the Founder & CEO at Madd Kitchen Inc., where he is redefining the third home experience through hospitality, entertainment, and AI. Gerome is also a co-author in the next Living with Purpose book, sharing his unique perspective on leadership, innovation, and purpose. With a proven track record across the hospitality, entertainment, and Esports industries, Gerome has led strat...

Dr. Ekin Yasin is a dynamic voice in media, culture, and communication. Ekin is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Communication Leadership graduate program at the University of Washington, where she guides the next generation of ethical, purpose-driven leaders in media and tech. With a background that bridges academia, activism, and global storytelling, Ekin is passionate about how communic...

Claudia Miclaus is a powerhouse in personal branding and purposeful influence. As the founder and CEO of Stellr, Claudia is redefining what it means to stand out in today’s world. With a career spanning strategic advising, government consulting, and education advocacy, she’s helped Fortune 500 CEOs, Ivy League researchers, and global changemakers craft legacies that matter. At Stellr, Claudia comb...

Tysha Tolbert is a serial entrepreneur, tech industry veteran, and the powerhouse founder of PondHR Ai, a cutting-edge SaaS platform redefining what it means to thrive at work. After 14 years in the tech world, Tysha didn’t just pivot she doubled down on purpose. Merging her background in tech, sales, HR, and coaching, she’s created a corporate coaching solution that uses AI and analytics to drive...

Dr. Julie Pham is a Cambridge-trained historian, award-winning organizational development leader, and the CEO of CuriosityBased. Julie’s journey spans continents and disciplines — from earning a Gates Cambridge Scholarship, to founding a company rooted in the power of curiosity, to being recognized as a ‘Woman of Courage’ by the University of Washington. She’s also received national honors includi...

Erica Barnhart is a transformative communication coach, accomplished author, and the founder of Claxon. Erica has made it her mission to help purpose-driven leaders communicate with greater clarity and confidence. A faculty member at the University of Washington, she teaches leadership with a focus on how powerful communication can drive real impact for individuals, teams, and entire organizations...

Tim Johnson is the CEO of Health in Tech, a leader who’s made it his mission to solve some of the most critical challenges in healthcare delivery and stop-loss insurance. With a deep passion for creating innovative solutions in a complex industry, Tim brings a bold, purpose-driven approach to transforming how care is accessed, managed, and protected. This episode explores what drives him, what he’...

Jen Martin has spent over 25 years guiding leaders through that transformation. With a career spanning both corporate and social sectors, Jen brings deep expertise in change management, executive coaching, and leadership development. Through her work as a coach, consultant, and facilitator, she empowers individuals and teams to embrace uncertainty, unlock their collective strengths, and move boldl...

Zach Kelling is an engineer, cypherpunk, and the visionary founder of LUX — a decentralized, quantum-safe platform reshaping the future of finance and digital sovereignty. With a background spanning AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, robotics, and quantum computing, Zach isn’t just working at the edge of innovation, he’s reimagining what’s possible. At LUX, he’s pioneering post-quantum cryptography, m...

Molly Tschang is the powerhouse behind Skillfully, a leadership development firm helping senior executives and leadership teams build the skills and the trust needed to succeed together. Molly brings a rare blend of corporate experience, emotional intelligence, and real-world pragmatism to her work. With a background spanning tech, media, and advisory roles at some of the world’s most recognized c...

Riadh Bouaziz is the visionary CEO behind RKF Luxury Linen, a brand renowned for redefining luxury in the hospitality world. With a presence in the most prestigious hotels and spas around the globe, Riadh has built more than a brand he’s built a legacy rooted in excellence, sustainability, and a relentless pursuit of beauty. But behind the linen lies a deeper story, one of purpose, resilience, and...

Paul Flynn is the Founder and Board Chairman of the GRO Foundation, a global nonprofit driving meaningful environmental and social impact. With over 15 years of experience in the energy sector and ESG leadership, Paul is a trusted voice in sustainability, community development, and systems change. Through the GRO Foundation, he’s leading initiatives in reforestation, food security, clean water acc...

Shampa Bagchi is a visionary tech entrepreneur and the founder of ConvergeHub, a platform that’s empowering small businesses to compete on a global scale. Shampa’s journey is one of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. From building cutting-edge technology to championing inclusive leadership, she’s driven by a mission to make powerful tools accessible to those who need them most.

Julia Qian is a passionate leader at the intersection of health and technology. With a background that bridges innovation and well-being, Julia is on a mission to make health more human, accessible, and empowering for everyone.

Vivek is the founder and CEO of QuestionPro, a global leader in online survey and research technology, empowering decision-makers with real-time insights across 100 countries. A true innovator at heart, Vivek’s journey is one of grit, growth, and giving back — from bootstrapping QuestionPro into a global platform, to championing transparency, curiosity, and fearless experimentation in business and...

Sharmila Rathinam is the Founder of Eat Happy . After years in the corporate world, Sharmila chose to follow a deeper calling, to help people rebuild their relationship with food through mindfulness, joy, and balance. Eat Happy isn’t just a brand. It’s a movement, grounded in purpose and built on the belief that happiness can begin on the plate. Her journey is one of courage, transformation, and r...

Rabbi Elie Abadie M.D. is a physician, faith leader, and passionate advocate for interfaith dialogue and cultural understanding. Born in Lebanon and shaped by a life of exile and resilience, Rabbi Abadie now serves as the Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates. His journey bridges medicine and ministry, heritage and healing — a story of living with purpose across borders, beliefs, and...

On the 50th episode of Living with Purpose, we’re joined by Sital Kalantry, Professor of Law and Associate Dean at Seattle University. A leading voice in international human rights and gender justice, Sital has spent her career advocating for the vulnerable and rethinking how law can serve as a tool for equity and global impact.

Dr. Mart McClellan is a practicing orthodontist and financial advisor with a truly unique perspective. Inspired by mission trips to Kenya, Guatemala, and Peru, Mart discovered a calling in both healthcare and holistic wealth planning. He co-founded Macro Wealth Management to help professionals make smarter, purpose-driven financial decisions. Mart has lectured globally and continues to blend servi...

Jon DeVaan is a trailblazer in both the tech world and the movement for political reform. As the former Corporate Vice President at Microsoft, Jon helped shape some of the company’s most influential engineering teams. Now, he serves as Board Chair at RepresentUs, working to unrig the broken political system in the United States. In this conversation, Jon shares his journey from tech executive to p...

Jeff Henshaw is a visionary technologist, founder of Upshift Intelligence, and a pioneer at the intersection of emerging tech and human-centered innovation. From his work in quantum computing, AI, and interactive digital entertainment, to his role as a minority owner of the Seattle Seawolves rugby team, Jeff’s career is a testament to curiosity, leadership, and purposeful impact across industries.

Andy Wang is a seasoned financial advisor, podcast host, and Managing Partner at Runnymede Capital Management. Known for blending mindful living with smart investing, Andy brings a unique perspective to wealth management, helping individuals and families grow their legacy with intention.

Scott Jackson is the President and CEO of Global Impact and leads Global Impact Ventures, a family of mission-driven organizations, including Global Impact, Geneva Global, Capital for Good, GI Social Welfare Fund, and Global Impact international affiliates. Jackson is a global philanthropy, fundraising, communications, and marketing veteran with more than 25 years of experience. 

Cleo Escarez is the founder of Redyoos, a movement to recycle jewelry and support clean energy. Cleo’s mission breathes new life into forgotten treasures while promoting sustainability and conscious living.

Alice Shobe is the Global Director of Amazon Community Impact, where she leads efforts to support communities around the world, from disaster relief to housing stability, education, and economic empowerment. With a background in nonprofit leadership and a relentless focus on equity and impact, Alice has helped shape Amazon’s approach to giving not just as charity but as a commitment to long-term c...