Annie Paraison

TALK TO ME: Conversations on Relationship Power

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"Talk to Me." It’s a simple request, but a powerful invitation. Hosted by Annie Paraison of Love Before ALL, this podcast is a gathering space for those who believe that the way we treat each other is the only thing that matters. Each month, we invite leaders, changemakers, and creators to strip away titles and explore the human foundation of success. Through warm, honest conversations, we uncover how connection shapes who we are, how we lead, and how we build systems of care. We ask the questions that matter: Who taught you to love and lead? How has connection fueled your growth? And what doe...

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Annie Paraison

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Relationships & Self-Awareness: The Mirror of Connection with Meena Srinivasan 30.06.2026 36:48

"How does our relationship with ourselves dictate how we are able to love and lead others?" In this deeply special episode of Talk to Me , host Annie Paraison sits down with her Transformative Educational Leadership sister, Meena. Meena is a contemplative leader, an author, and the Executive Director of Transformative Educational Leadership (TEL). Beyond her professional titles, she is a...

Relationships and CHANGE: Navigating the Messy Middle with Nicole Piispanen 29.05.2026 38:43

"How do we hold onto connection when the ground beneath us is constantly shifting?" In this episode of Talk to Me , host Annie Paraison sits down with Nicole (Nikki) Piispanen, a therapist turned storyteller and the host of the It’s Both podcast, to dive into the messy, beautiful reality of life's transitions. Nikki’s work lives right where two things can be true at once, teaching us...

Relationships & Leadership: Leading with the Heart in Mind with Dr. Rosevelt Noble 03.05.2026 35:48

"Leadership is humility. Leadership is caring. Leadership is respectful." How does a leader build a true culture of care within massive, bureaucratic systems? In this episode of Talk to Me , host Annie Paraison sits down with Dr. Roosevelt "Rosie" Noble to unpack the beautiful, messy reality of "Relationships and Leadership". With an incredible 25-year journey through...

Relationships and LOVE: Beyond Sentiment with Jacinda Diaz 31.03.2026 30:59

"What does it look like to truly move with love, authenticity, and intention?" In this episode of Talk to Me , host Annie Paraison sits down with Jacinda Diaz, a Konscious Worker with Konscious Youth Development & Service (KYDS), to explore the profound intersection of Relationships and LOVE. Jacinda is a multifaceted community leader who gives forward to her community through yoga, breathwork...

Welcome to the Conversation: Why Relationships Are the Strategy 10.02.2026 8:24

In this inaugural episode of Talk to Me , host Annie Paraison introduces the heart behind the podcast and the mission of Love Before ALL. Annie shares the "why" behind the show: exploring how relationships act as the blueprint for who we are as leaders and human beings. She also takes the hot seat herself to answer the show’s anchoring question: Who taught you the most about relationship...