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What happens when the career ladder you spent years climbing suddenly collapses beneath you — and the only way forward is to admit the old rules no longer apply, the entry-level positions have vanished, and the future of work looks nothing like what we were promised? In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron unpack the seismic shif...

What happens when you start a business at 16 to pay rent after your father is killed, build a UFC career that wasn't even the original plan, and then turn everything you learned in the cage into a fight promotion, management company, and gym empire that's rewriting the path for the next generation? In this episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down w...

What happens when the skills you spent years undervaluing turn out to be someone else's competitive advantage? In this episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with Munir Haque, President of Cure8, a cybersecurity and IT firm operating in one of the most complex, fast-moving industries in America: cannabis. From graffiti artist to touring musician...

What does it take to lead when one mistake could define your entire career? In this episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with North Las Vegas Mayor Pamela Goynes-Brown, Nevada's first Black mayor, who is rebuilding North Las Vegas from economic collapse while facing scrutiny most leaders will never experience. From classroom teacher to running...

In this episode of The Exit Interview, Laurel Mintz, Founder of Elevate Your Brand and Fabric VC, joins Kisha and Shana to discuss her unconventional path from a corporate M&A lawyer to an interim CEO at 26, and finally to a venture capitalist. Laurel breaks down why "investing in diversity isn't a charity" and shares the raw, "sad boxing" moments of building a $10M fund from the ground up. We exp...

What happens when the institutions you devoted your career to building up were never actually built for you — and the only way forward is to admit the invisible labor is crushing you, the burnout is real, and rest isn't weakness, it's resistance? In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with Dr. Zaibis Muñoz-Isme and Dr....

What happens when the entertainment industry you built your career in starts cannibalizing itself — and the only way forward is to admit the models are broken, the ecosystem is collapsing, and no one knows what comes next? In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron unpack the seismic shifts happening across Hollywood as major studio...

What if the system designed to keep you healthy… was never built for health at all? In this episode of The Exit Interview | On Air, Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with Dr. Darshan Shah—board-certified surgeon, longevity expert, and founder of Next Health—who pivoted from traditional western medicine after it nearly destroyed his own health. After decades in high-stress surgery, Dr. S...

Emmy Award-winning actor Lamorne Morris — best known as Winston on New Girl and for his Emmy-winning role in Fargo — sits down with hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron on The Exit Interview | On Air to share one of Hollywood's most earned success stories. From growing up on the South Side of Chicago, getting cut from his high school basketball team, and discovering comedy at Second City, to...

In this bonus episode, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron get the inside scoop from top Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Stuart Linder. Known as the body contouring specialist, Dr. Linder has spent nearly three decades mastering breast surgery, body sculpting, and educating the public on plastic surgery. Dr. Linder shares his journey of specialization and how he became one of the most soug...

Dr. Stuart Linder and Blake Linder prove that being a public figure across two generations isn’t about chasing visibility — it’s about passion, mastery of your craft, and knowing when to evolve from the platform that made you famous to the project that will define your legacy. In this episode, hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the father-son duo who built public platforms in...

The beauty tax isn't just about makeup and heels — it's the invisible extra hour women spend preparing to command authority in rooms where appearance determines whether you're heard or dismissed. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron dive into one of the most unspoken yet universal experiences in professional women's lives: the presentation tax that comes with showing up to board meetings, C-s...

Chelsea Grayson proves that running into a burning building isn't reckless — it's the ultimate act of leadership when you're the only one willing to make the hard calls, fire the toxic players, and save thousands of jobs. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the former CEO of American Apparel, True Religion, and Spark Networks, a former Big Law equity partner who made the rare l...

Nicole Riehl proves that leaving a six-figure corporate banking career to open a coffee stand isn't reckless — it's the ultimate act of reclaiming your time, your sanity, and your definition of success. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the Nicole Riehl, the Cowgirl Barista, a former Chase Bank branch manager who walked away from a six-figure job and corporate life to build a...

Moira Conlon proves that controlling your message in the age of disinformation, fake news, and social media isn't just about managing crises — it's about showing up authentically, knowing when to pivot your advice, and understanding that communications is no longer a nice-to-have function but a strategic advantage that creates value and mitigates risk. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit...

Nick Vandre proves that the skills forged in over 20 years of Army Special Operations — grit, adaptability, radical problem-solving — are the same skills that build successful businesses, if you're willing to do the deep work and face who you really are. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the co-founder of Bravory Bakehouse and Director of National Security & Ecosystem Venture...

John Chaffetz proves that building a billion-dollar asset management firm isn't about chasing size — it's about breaking the echo chamber and never losing sight of the fact that investments are products designed for real people. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the co-founder and principal of Timberlane Partners, a Seattle-based real-estate investment, development and asset...

Negotiating your worth isn't just about asking for more money — it's about understanding the invisible game being played, knowing when to walk away, and recognizing that it's never really about you. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron dive deep into one of the most critical yet misunderstood moments in every professional's career: how to navigate promotions, salary bumps, and career advancem...

Nikki Barua proves that surviving the AI reckoning isn't about resisting change — it's about embracing impermanence, shedding your ego, and becoming an explorer instead of an expert. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author, AI leadership pioneer and reinvention expert who's been working in artificial intelligence since 1997 — long...

Micki Jafa-Bodden proves that standing up to a predator isn't career suicide — it's the ultimate act of moral courage when everyone else is too scared to speak. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the former in-house counsel and VP of Compliance for Bikram Yoga, a lawyer who uncovered a pattern of sexual harassment and assault so pervasive it reached into hotel rooms, training...

Starting over at 39 isn't failure — it's the new normal in a world where job security is dead and career pivots are survival strategy. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron dive deep into one of the most critical yet terrifying moments in every professional's life: navigating a second career when the stakes are highest. From the brutal reality that the average person starts a new career at 39...

Negotiating a salary or promotion isn't just about showing up — it's about strategic positioning, self-promotion, and knowing exactly when to walk away. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron dive deep into one of the most critical yet misunderstood moments in every professional's career: how to successfully negotiate your way up the ladder. From the fear and insecurity that keeps people silent...

Julian Alcaraz proves that building a business with your spouse isn't just about strategy and execution — it's about surrender, vulnerability, and knowing when your foundation is crumbling beneath you. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the co-founder of Street Parking, a husband and father of three who walked away from a promising acting career to pursue competitive CrossFit,...

Salary negotiation isn't just about numbers — it's about knowing your value and having the courage to talk about money. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron break down one of the most critical yet uncomfortable conversations in every professional's career: how to negotiate your worth. From the fear and embarrassment that keeps people silent about compensation to the practical strategies that...

Anaïs Lempereur proves that adapting to change isn't just a survival skill — it's the ultimate competitive advantage. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the CFO of Hallmark Media, a finance powerhouse who's mastered the art of transition across some of the world's most dynamic companies — from Caesars Entertainment to Spotify, Pluto TV, Sweetgreen, and now Hallmark. From landi...