The Two Piers Podcast

This episode, we're joined by guest Jason Gray , an HR professional with a nontraditional career path. Not only is Jason the Director of HR at his company, he's also an avid poultry and bee keeper, and a fellow member of the LGBTQIA community, (not to mention a fellow Nittany Lion). In this episode, we discuss the importance of diversifying our sources of fulfillment and pursuing a varie...

In this episode, we're joined by Jada Harris, MBA, MS , experienced business consultant, and certified SCORE mentor, to discuss the various sources of support available throughout your career. We explore and compare the different roles that we can engage with, from mentors and sponsors, to coaches, consultants and advocates. We also discuss which roles might be more appropriate for different...

In this episode, we're joined by DEI thought leader and author Martine Kalaw. We dig deep into the work of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and explore the criticality of this work for business sustainability. We also discuss what's worked and what hasn't in terms of diversity efforts, and how to equip managers with the key skills needed to embed sustainable strategy and proc...

Since 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Chronic stress has been shown to negatively impact health in a multitude of ways, and enduring high levels of stress can decrease performance at both an individual and organizational level. Research also indicates that stress can impact historically marginalized communities in more extreme ways. In this podcast episode, we explore wa...

International Women's Day can be a drag. Each year, we watch as the corporate world floods social media with supportive statements and images of women, while in the real world, we continue to see systemic disparity for women in the workplace, particularly when we look at the intersection of race and gender. This year, however, we were treated to a glorious Twitter bot - one that retweeted com...

In our first episode of Season 3, we're joined by fellow Two Piers coach Dr. Anthony Luevanos. In this episode, we explore how to go about selecting a coach - what to look for, what matters, and what might matter less than you'd think! We answer some of the common questions we encounter and share our own insights and lived experiences. This is also a great opportunity to get to know Anth...

In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Utley of Momentm, a fellow coach and DEI professional who discusses the impacts and implications of menopause from both a personal perspective, as well as a workplace and societal point of view. By 2025, projections estimate that 1 billion people will be experiencing menopause and yet understanding and awareness are still lacking. While menopause will be...

This week we are joined by Ruth Cooper-Dickson, positive psychology practitioner, trauma-informed coach and Managing Director and founder of Champs : a mental well-being consultancy. Ruth helps us explore the current state of transition facing many organizations as we see an increase in office-based work. We discuss the challenges facing both companies and individuals as they navigate this new ter...

This week, we welcome our trusted friend and advisor, Kamilah Cole, to join us in a discussion of intersectionality. We explore the history and evolution of the term, how it shows up in our lives, and how we can be more mindful of intersectionality as we strive toward diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. 

In this week's episode we sit down with return guest Alisa Tijerina who switches it up and asks us all of her questions about coaching: what it is, who it's meant for, how to find a coach, and more. If you've ever wondered what exactly coaching entails and whether it's right for you, this is your episode! 

In this week's episode, we explore the topic of productivity and ADHD. We're joined by our guest Miranda Moore, a freelance writer and journalist who shares her experiences on navigating work and life with ADHD, including what she's found that's worked well for her. With our attention spans drawn in multiple directions, many of the challenges faced by those with an ADHD diagnos...

This week we are changing pace a bit and exploring the practice of Yin yoga. If you've never heard of Yin, or you're wondering what it is and what it entails, join us for an overview and discussion. We'll explain what Yin is and how it can be integrated into our day-to-day lives to bring more mindfulness, awareness and stillness in the midst of our hectic lives. Experienced Yin inst...

We hear a lot about blockchain, cryptocurrency and NFTs, but what does it all really mean, and what are the implications for us? In this week's episode, we're joined by Karen Scarbrough who gives us an overview of the current state of play for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and what it can mean for us. We discuss some of the implications of decentralization, regulation and environmental...

In this episode, we are joined by Cliffe Killam, Chairman of the Board for the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. Cliffe shares with us his story of how he made Laredo Chamber history in his appointment of women for all ten of his board nominations. He also discusses with us some of the unexpected insights and impact that emerged from that experience. 

In this week's episode, we have a special guest joining us from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin: the esteemed Sandy Leeds. Sandy explores some of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and their disproportionate toll on women and historically underserved communities. He also shares ways for us to increase our understanding of market movements financi...

We're back for Season 2 of the Two Piers Podcast! This mini-episode discusses what we've been up to and what we have in store for our second season.

This week, we invite our first guest to join us in discussing stress in times of confinement. Alisa Tijerina helps us explore experiences and observations related to recognizing and managing stress when we can't leave the house, (or our workplace). 

This week, in the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic, we’ll be sharing some ways to stay grounded while we transition to self-isolation and working from home. We also recognize that many folks are taking on the additional transition of having kids home from school during the day which can add an entirely new set of challenges to navigate. More than that, people are dealing with an incredible...

During this episode, we will be discussing International Women’s Day. We’ll touch on the history and purpose behind this celebration, as well as this year’s theme and the underpinning six missions. We’ll also explain how you can personally get involved.

During this episode, we recap our learnings from the 20th annual Rice Women in Leadership Conference. We had an incredible day connecting with other women and men dedicated to female representation in leadership and we had the honor of facilitating a workshop on Tough Conversations. Attendance was standing room only, and we look forward to dedicating a future podcast solely to Tough Conversations....

In our introductory episode, we discuss our origins, motivations, philosophy and strategy. Listen in to get the scoop on Two Piers and hear what we’re all about.