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Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Powerhouse Mary Crafts shares her transformative bold journey towards embracing her true self and aligning with her inner purpose. Her story is a testament to the daily choice of boldness, where aligning with our true selves can lead to real growth, personally and professionally. Fear can often take root from a sense of inadequacy or uncertainty, a universal exp...

Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: death of a sibling, grief About This Episode Join us as we welcome Annie Orenstein, an esteemed qualitative researcher, oral historian, storyteller, and the author of Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner’s Guide to Grief . Through Annie's insights, we explore the deeply personal nature of boldness and the courage it takes to keep moving forward, especially...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Cate Luzio, the dynamic founder and CEO of Luminary, joins us to share how her bold decisions and mindset catalyzed her journey from the corporate banking industry to being a successful entrepreneur. Cate's narrative is one of resilience and determination, offering invaluable insights into how bold actions not only break barriers but also inspire lasting ch...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Discover the art of boldness and resilience with leadership expert and bestselling author of The Setback Cycle , Amy Shoenthal. With Amy's engaging stories and her work with leaders and founders, we spotlight the importance of recognizing setbacks and navigating them with curiosity and kindness. From quiet self-assurance to major life transformations, disco...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Ready to boost your positivity and personal growth? Join us in an uplifting conversation with Kristen Butler, the trailblazing author and CEO of the Power of Positivity, who has transformed her life from rock bottom to leading a community of over 50 million followers. Kristen opens up about her bold journey of stepping into her true self, building her personal b...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What does it mean to truly lead boldly? Join us for an engaging discussion with Katie Desiderio and Michael Frino, co-authors and organizational experts. Katie and Michael share the transformative experiences that inspired their book, The Beekeeper: Pollinating Your Organization for Transformative Growth , including insights into unlearning inherited beliefs to...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Meet Katie Nowak, a visionary leader, new venture designer, and investor who founded Kanvas, a strategy consultancy that helps companies turn new ideas into compelling business cases. Katie joins us to share her definition of boldness—one that includes persistence and the pursuit of joy against all odds. She also discusses how she navigated from a corporate care...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What does it mean to truly take up space? Cristina Apple Georgoulakis, a trailblazing portfolio and founder outcomes partner, joins us in this episode to share her unique journey in boldness. Travel with Cristina as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped her career and confidence, including her adventure teaching English in Spain and upon returning to the U....

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we sit down with the remarkable Ukeme Awakessien Jeter, an engineer-turned-lawyer and history-making leader, to explore her unique definition of boldness: giving voice to others. As the first person of color and immigrant to be elected to her city's council, and later serving as council president and mayor, Ukeme's story is one of cour...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode How often do you find yourself lost in the hustle, trying to meet others' expectations at the expense of your own well-being? In this episode, we are joined by Megan Miller, a TEDx speaker and founder of the Intentional Living Method, who shares her bold journey from a high-powered career to a life of intention. Megan emphasizes the importance of creating s...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode  Navigating self-doubt and external skepticism is a common hurdle for entrepreneurs, and Kara Goldin shares how to overcome these barriers. As the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint water, she discusses the powerful role of mindset as an entrepreneur. Kara's transition from corporate executive to health advocate reveals a d...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode How can you stand out in a world full of noise? Discover the art of bold communication with our special guest, Jessica Chen, an Emmy-Award winner, keynote speaker, and CEO of Soulcast Media. Her story exemplifies the power of taking risks and making bold moves to set yourself apart in any industry. Jessica's journey from broadcast journalism to founding Sou...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode CEO and founder Michelle Bufano joins us to share her extraordinary journey from seasoned litigator to empowering consultant for female entrepreneurs. Michelle’s story is a powerful testament to the courage it takes to step outside of one’s comfort zone and live authentically. She begins with the transformative bold moment in 2021 when she chose to stop conformi...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Join us as we welcome Susan McPherson, a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert, who shares her unique take on boldness. In this episode, she examines the courage and confidence needed to uplift others and how building genuine connections has changed over time, especially through the explosion of social media and the changing appro...

Send us Fan Mail   About This Episode Tune in to an incredible episode with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, or MH, who brings a wealth of business and psychological insight to our conversation. With over 20 years of experience as a practicing psychologist and a senior leader in corporate, insurance, governance and health care, her journey offers a profound look at how boldness can evolve over time, sh...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we sit down with Captain Sandy Yawn, known for her exemplary leadership on Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean. Captain Sandy shares her incredible journey from surviving life-threatening incidents to commanding a super yacht with grace and resilience. Sandy's stories illuminate the power of standing up for oneself, asserting with kindnes...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Join us for a captivating conversation with Josh Linkner, a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, venture capital investor, and professional jazz musician, as he shares his incredible journey of living boldly. Josh illustrates how taking thoughtful risks and adapting dynamically can lead to extraordinary outcomes. In this episode, we explore the power of mind...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Ever wondered how bold actions can steer you towards a more authentic, fulfilling life? Stephanie Harrison, the author and visionary behind The New Happy , joins us to unravel this powerful connection. Through her own daring leap- quitting her job without a backup plan- Stephanie exemplifies how to align with your true self. Her story is a testament to the trans...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Joy Rios, a celebrated Health IT strategist, shares personal and professional experiences along her bold journey that underscore the importance of embracing fear, trusting oneself, and viewing any failures as opportunities for growth. Joy’s story is a testament to the power of mental, physical, and emotional boldness in overcoming life's challenges. From an...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode  Award-winning executive and team coach Jenny Fernandez joins us for an inspiring conversation about her bold approach to life and career. Discover the pivotal experiences that shaped her growth mindset and fueled her passion for playing a big game, both for herself and her community. Jenny breaks down the concept of portfolio careers and the multifaceted opport...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Cindy Gallop, an expert in brand building, marketing, and advertising, joins us to redefine boldness. From advocating for her self-worth to challenging societal expectations, Cindy's journey is a testament to the power of living your values. She recounts how an early act of boldness set the foundation for future negotiations, marking the start of a career d...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What does it mean to lead boldly and authentically in today’s world? In this episode, we have Bolanle Williams-Olley, the dynamic CFO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, share her incredible journey. Bolanle introduces her powerful bold framework, underlining the importance of being true to oneself, embracing new opportunities, lifting others, and not waiting to take...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Audacity and boldness can shape careers and lives in unexpected ways. Tune in for an inspiring conversation with Lisa Bragg, the author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion . Lisa's professional journey is a testament to the power of stepping forward and claiming your space. We delve into the complexities of self-p...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Join us as we sit down with Michael Bungay Stanier, the celebrated author of several books including The Coaching Habit, to explore the essence of committing to being bold. Michael shares invaluable insights and personal anecdotes that spotlight the importance of taking pragmatic risk and understanding what is most important to you. As we discuss his latest book...

Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What if living a bold life meant embracing discomfort and aligning every action with your core values? In this inspiring episode, Dr. Luana Marques, a global speaker, author, executive coach, and associate professor at Harvard Medical School, defines boldness as living a life that’s comfortably uncomfortable and reveals how aligning actions with your values can...