Resiliency The Podcast

In this episode of Resiliency the Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver interview Roderick Jefferson, a seasoned sales leader and author, who shares his profound journey of resilience following a life-threatening stroke. Roderick discusses the importance of resilience in both personal and professional contexts, emphasizing the lessons learned from failure and the significance of family s...

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver talk with financial expert Dan Meader of Trinity Investors to explore the concepts of financial resilience and literacy. They talk about the importance of long-term investing, the distinction between wealth creation and preservation, and the necessity of open family conversations about money. Dan emphasizes the signi...

In this episode of Resiliency: The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver are joined by Tom Preising, former Global Business Operations Director at Apple. With stories of working alongside visionary leaders like Steve Jobs and Tim Cook, Tom shares invaluable lessons on resilience, leadership, and driving innovation. Discover how he led Apple’s expansion into Europe, India, and the Middle...

Join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Mike Anderson, a global trendsetter, former head of major newspapers, and entrepreneur behind Chelsea Apps Factory. From navigating the evolving media landscape to fostering resilience in life and business, Mike shares invaluable insights and strategies for adapting to change and overcoming challenges. 0:00 - Introduction: Embracing Resilience...

In this inspiring episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with chef, author, and philanthropist Thomas Curran. They explore his extraordinary journey walking 3,235 miles across the United States to raise funds for pediatric cancer research, his reflections on resilience, and how this life-changing experience shaped his perspective on leadership, adaptabil...

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Asef Quader and discuss his journey in and after having cancer, mindset, perspective, and development of resilience.   Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 3:10 - What does resilience mean to you? 6:50 - Cancer 15:00 - Overcoming Adversity 26:00 - Dealing with coming out of cancer... 37:00 - "Cancer Survivor" 44:2...

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Maryanne Ward and Laura Downey, founders of Speech Hens, a private speech and language clinic in Simcoe, Ontario. Discover how they’ve pioneered life-changing communication services in their rural community, empowering individuals of all ages to communicate with confidence. From overcoming personal stru...

In this episode, we dive deep with Mark Beaumont, a legendary endurance athlete known for his record-breaking feats, including cycling around the globe in just 78 days. Mark shares his unique insights on building mental resilience, leading teams with clarity, and applying endurance strategies to business and life. Whether you’re looking for inspiration in sports, entrepreneurship, or personal grow...

In this special episode of Resiliency the Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver are joined by Keith Bills, president of Carolina Steel Motorcycle Ministry, to share his heartfelt journey through the devastation of Hurricane Helen. Keith’s unwavering commitment to community support shines as he describes bringing essential supplies and hope to those affected in North Carolina. Tune in to...

Sometimes building resilience requires us to slow down instead of trying to go faster. Alexis Jeffries learned this firsthand when she was laid off from a job and realized she needed to pause and figure out what was next. In this episode, Alexis talks with Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader about her TEDx Talk: “Rest as Resilience.” She shares her unique process for building resiliency and getting c...

How do you know when you’re walking in the wrong direction? And is there even such a thing as a “right direction” in the first place? These are the questions that inspired Jenn Quader’s TEDx Talk: “Confidently Walking in the Wrong Direction.” In this episode, Jenn takes the guest seat for an interview with Dr. Kelly Culver and producer Asef Quader, where she explains how you can walk with resilien...

Even if you don’t realize it, you’ve probably engaged in “clicktivism,” a form of online activism that uses the internet to promote change. Spencer Hooker is an activist and global communications graduate student focused on the role of social media in activism. In this episode, he joins Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader to discuss his TEDx Talk, “Decoding Clicktivism.” Spencer explains why online a...

Lilyana Yankova believes our relationship with waste is directly connected to our ability to stop wasting our lives. Lilyana is a higher education professional and an instructional designer passionate about solving the urgent challenges of tomorrow with sustainable innovation. In this episode, she joins Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader to talk about her TEDx Talk: “How to Stop Wasting Your Life.”...

Elizabeth Tobias knows firsthand how resilience can help you walk through even the most difficult traumas and losses. And now, she’s helping others build that same resilience as an artist and expressive arts therapist. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Elizabeth about her TEDx Talk, “Awakening Resilience: The Transformative Power of Expressive Arts.” Elizabeth explains wh...

As someone who struggled to find community in his youth, Ira McIntosh is now committed to studying the history of the queer community. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Ira about his TEDx Talk, “Queerness Beyond Trauma: Where is Our History?” and the master’s thesis he’s writing on the same topic. Ira explains what resilience means to him as a queer person and explores ho...

As one of the world’s leading experts on resilience, Dr. Kelly Culver has a wealth of insights to share from both her own personal experience and her research for her PhD in strategic resilience. In this episode, Jenn Quader and producer Asef Quader interview Dr. Kelly about her research around building resilience, the role resilience plays in organizations, and much more. Dr. Kelly also describes...

When MaryElizabeth Murdaugh experienced several deeply traumatic events, she realized that her spiritual journey with meditation and acceptance had already prepared her with the tools she’d need to survive. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with MaryElizabeth about the texts, experiences, and tactics that have guided her on a journey of resilience and healing. MaryElizabeth al...

When Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver first met at a TedX event, they quickly realized resilience was a topic that deserved a deeper dive. That event sparked the idea for Resiliency the Podcast, and in this episode, they’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast’s origin story. Executive Producer Asef Quader joins the show to interview Jenn and Kelly about their backgrounds, their perspec...

What happens when the concept of resilience is weaponized against women experiencing violence? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader are joined by the incredible Daniela Alba, an advocate for the forcibly displaced who gave a powerful TED Talk about the double-edged sword of resilience for forcibly displaced women experiencing gender-based violence. After listening to the Ted Talk, you...

Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast. THE place to find stories, strategies, and inspiration on how to embrace change, overcome challenges, and redefine resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Our show brings together a diverse group of individuals who inspire, educate, and motivate our audience to find their own inner strength in everything from the minutiae of everyday life to world altering pro...