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Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Erika Hanafin, CEO and co-founder of Hello Mamas, explores what it truly means to be bold as a mother, leader, and entrepreneur. Erika redefines boldness as taking decisive action with confidence, even amid uncertainty—a mindset that has guided her through multiple startup acquisitions, motherhood, and personal transitions. She shares raw insights on navigating...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was taped live at the ViVE 2025 conference in Nashville, Tennessee.  About This Episode Patty Hayward, General Manager of Healthcare and Life Sciences at TalkDesk, shares how personalized AI communication in healthcare is becoming reality. In a groundbreaking partnership with Epic, TalkDesk is transforming healthcare contact centers from cost-driven call hubs into vit...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode The path to gender equality in the workplace remains frustratingly slow despite decades of well-intentioned efforts. What if we've been focusing on the wrong solutions all along? Harvard researcher and author Siri Chilazi joins us to challenge conventional wisdom about advancing women in the workplace. Her groundbreaking research shows how we need to fix th...

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: Description of suicide attempt About This Episode In this episode, executive coach and author of You’re the Boss , Sabina Nawaz systematically dismantles leadership myths that harm both leaders and those they lead. Particularly insightful is Sabina's discussion of the "superhero syndrome" and how promotion can actually be the most dangerous time in...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was taped live at the ViVE 2025 conference in Nashville, Tennessee.  About This Episode Dr. Stephanie Lahr's bold journey from practicing physician to healthcare technology executive provides fascinating insights into how innovation and AI are transforming organizations and how we lead. Stephanie shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career path – from switc...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Would you ever chase a stranger off the subway? That's exactly what Jenny Wood did, and it changed her life forever. This stranger became her husband and the experience became a powerful metaphor for embracing what she calls "wild courage," the ability to take bold action despite our deepest fears. During her 18 years at Google, Jenny Wood grew fr...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Paula Davis, founder of the Stress and Resilience Institute, takes us on her bold journey from burnout to breakthrough in this compelling conversation. Paula's story begins with a choice between her health and her career– a decision point many professionals face but few discuss openly. After walking away from her law practice, she discovered her true callin...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of the Lovesac Company, defines boldness as a state of mind that is as constant as we push ourselves to make it. He maintains his bold edge by deliberately seeking situations that challenge him. When faced with seemingly impossible vertical climbs, in dirt biking and in real life, he applies his philosophy: "If it has been done...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Catalina Bloch shares her transformative journey from corporate to entrepreneurial success as the CEO and founder of MDRN Creative Group, a seven-figure business specializing in high-end photo and video experiences. Her story demonstrates how taking bold action despite fear and uncertainty can lead to extraordinary outcomes. Catalina explores how listening to yo...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Are you ready to show up authentically for yourself? Join us in this eye-opening episode as we sit down with Melissa Hurrington, a transformational leader and advocate for authenticity in the corporate world. As CFO and VP of Operations at Premier Claims, Melissa exemplifies the essence of balancing personal values with professional ambition. In our conversation...

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: suicide attempt About This Episode Shola Richards, the innovative CEO of Go Together Global, speaker and author, brings a fresh perspective on being bold. Shola reveals how seemingly small acts, like setting personal boundaries, can trigger profound personal growth and transformation. He candidly shares his own experiences with toxic workplace environments, illust...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Rachel Salzberg, a leadership development expert and CEO of Facets Coaching, joins us for a compelling conversation on boldness and personal reinvention. Rachel opens up about her transformative journey to highlight how true boldness can be a profound internal shift. Discover how challenging inherited belief systems and embracing a ReSoul Revolution can lead you...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What if the biggest roadblocks to your success are the lies you tell yourself? Tune into this transformative discussion with Mo Bunnell, a visionary in business development, author of Give to Grow , and founder of Bunnell Idea Group. His insights urge us to recognize and challenge the false beliefs that constrain us, including the fears and uncertainties that ca...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Sonnie Linebarger’s journey from Certified Nursing Assistant to the CEO of Cadre Hospice isn't just a career story; it's a testament to the power of boldness and intentionality in shaping one's path. Join us as Sonnie shares her remarkable evolution moving between the corporate world and entrepreneurship, and most importantly, how she began defini...

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: car accident, paralysis, depression  About This Episode Cindy Kolbe has been a life-long disability advocate—even before her daughter Beth was paralyzed in an accident at the age of 14. In this episode, Cindy shares her and Beth's journey of resilience, boldness, and healing. Cindy reveals how they navigated this new reality, turning obstacles into opportunit...

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: bulimia, eating disorders, alcoholism, depression About This Episode As an inspiring author, podcast host and nonprofit founder, Erin Washington’s journey is a testament to the power of bold choices, especially when it comes to making difficult personal decisions. From navigating relationships to confronting struggles with eating disorders and alcohol, Erin exempl...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What if stepping out of your comfort zone could lead to a more fulfilling career and life? On this episode, Valerie Feghali shares her bold journey as a Doctor of Physical Therapy who dared to follow her passion and transition into holistic health and nutrition coaching. She shares how the limitations she observed in traditional healthcare propelled her to make...

Send us Fan Mail As we are now at the last day of 2024, it’s time to pause, reflect, and unpack a few learnings that 2024 brought our way. From the bold moves we made to the lessons that stretched us beyond our comfort zones, this is the perfect moment to step back and take inventory. Where did we find growth? What challenges sharpened our resilience? Where do we still need clarity to move forward...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Jodi Durst, the visionary CEO and co-founder of ePaymints, shares her personal journey of embracing boldness and entrepreneurship through personal growth and the critical role of self-belief. By sharing her experiences, Jodi illustrates how embracing boldness and a sense of agency can empower you to dream bigger and prepare for any challenges, including fear and...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Ever wondered how embracing boldness can transform your life? Claire O'Connor, the visionary founder of Bright Life Coaching, joins us to share her story of courage and growth, where stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing mistakes can pave the way for incredible opportunities. Through real-life coaching stories and her own bold journey, Claire unde...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tune in to hear the bold journey of Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, a global business powerhouse and the President & CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee. Lisa recounts her professional path marked by strategic self-advocacy and the courage to step beyond her comfort zone. She describes the powerful leadership insights that inspired her book, Making Waves:...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Award-winning keynote speaker and executive coach Rich Bracken joins us for an energizing conversation around what it truly means to be bold, focusing on self-belief and authenticity and how these elements can transform your life. He shares his personal journey, battling imposter syndrome and embracing fear, and how these experiences have shaped his bold persona...

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: cancer, death of a parent, suicide, mention of car accident, mention of sibling loss   About This Episode Tune in to hear the bold story of Amy Ware, a distinguished healthcare executive and mental health advocate. Amy shares her journey of resilience, from taking care of her mother as a young child to the moment she dared to step out on her own during high school...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tune in to hear the inspiring journey of Sarah Gormley, an art gallery owner and author of The Order of Things: A Memoir about Chasing Joy . Through her story of building a corporate career to navigating personal loss to opening her own gallery, we explore how taking unexpected actions fueled by self-belief can lead to finding your own sense of joy. Journey with...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tune into this episode with Vitale Buford Hardin, a renowned expert in the intriguing intersection of perfectionism and boldness, as she shares her journey from seeking love through her actions to doing things from a place of love. With insights influenced by her transformative experience of motherhood, Vitale offers an authentic look at balancing professional s...