The UpLevel Podcast

Send us Fan Mail This week on the new season of The UpLevel Podcast , our special guest to kick off the 2024 season: “Leading Through Crisis, Chaos, and Change,” is Sunday Phillips, a virtuoso in living in alignment, embodiment practices, and high-level astrology. She is an educator and life stylist in art and science and the founder of ‘Living in Rhythm.’ Join us for a transformative conversation...

Send us Fan Mail This week on The UpLevel Podcast , join Rachel and Christie as they reflect on the insightful interviews they conducted with 16 incredible authors in the recent Publishing Summit series. They dove into the heart of writing purpose-driven books, celebrate the wisdom shared by each guest, and discuss why getting socially conscious content out into the world is more important than ev...

Send us Fan Mail This week, on the final episode of the UpLevel Podcast’s Publishing Series, our special guest is our very own Rachel Baldi, co-founder of UpLevel Productions. We discussed her inspiring journey from converting to Islam to becoming a children's book co-writer. Rachel shared how she found solace in Islam's teachings of kindness, equality, peace, and compassion. She also ga...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s special guest on the UpLevel Podcast is Afdhel Aziz, a successful marketer turned purpose-driven brand consultant and Chief Purpose Officer of Conspiracy of Love. His journey from corporate life to becoming an advocate for social responsibility is truly inspiring. Afdhel's journey began with an eye-opening experience during the South Asian tsunami in Sri Lanka, wh...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s special guest on the UpLevel Podcast is Shawn Miller, co-founder of Young, Hip, and Married and a devoted-loving husband and father to his wife and four children. With a background in NLP and professional coaching, Shawn has officiated over 1500 weddings across Canada and the US. Join us for this insightful conversation about his inspiring journey as an author who is j...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest on the UpLevel Podcast is the President Emerita at the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) and one of Fortune Magazine’s “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Dr. C. Nicole Mason. Listen in to her inspiring journey from poverty to policy work, highlighting how personal narratives can shape our professional paths. She's not just breaking the cycle for...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had the privilege of having an intimate conversation with international best-selling author and global business consultant Lynn Abaté-Johnson. Her book "Out of Love: A Daughter's Journey with Her Mom to the End," provides inspiration as she shares her journey as a caregiver for her mother. Lynn’s story is proof that...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had an enlightening discussion with Stephen Shedletzky, a renowned speaker, coach, author, and expert in fostering psychological safety at work. With over 15 years of experience and personal battles with communication barriers, Shed is on a mission to transform workplaces into spaces where every voice matters. His book, "Speak...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had an enlightening conversation with Michelle Mehta, a renowned confidence expert, international best-selling author, and TEDx speaker. She was named one of Yahoo Finance 's “Top 11 female coaches to follow in 2021.” She is a testament to resilience, self-belief, and the transformative power of storytelling. Michelle’s journe...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had a captivating conversation with Adam Taubenfligel, the co-founder, creative director, and responsibility lead at Triarchy. We dove deep into his journey towards mindfulness, the discipline it took to write his book Setting an Intention: 11 Brief Lessons on Achieving Your Greater Good , and how he's using these principles i...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had an illuminating conversation about the world of mysticism, tarot, and publishing with our special guest - Kelley Knight. As a renowned author and founder of Modern Mystic Shop, Kelly shares her unique journey from spiritual awakening to becoming a successful entrepreneur.  She discusses her book Spells for the Modern Mystic: A...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, our guest is Gail Barker, an entrepreneur and seasoned coach with over two decades of dedication to supporting leaders and aspiring leaders in uncovering and crafting their own meaningful definition of success. Gail believes that finding 'ease' even in challenging situations is the key to successful leadership. Her book &quo...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had this enlightening conversation into the world of socially conscious content with Abigail Prout, a professional leadership coach and award-winning poet and writer. She shares her journey from daily poetry writing to becoming a published author with her first book, 'Walk Deep'. Over the past two decades, Abigail has ded...

Send us Fan Mail This week,  we’re continuing with the second half of our Publishing Series, our guest is a renowned author and inspirational speaker, known for her life reset coaching through Bree Brees Speaks, Sabriah Reese. She shares her remarkable journey of transforming personal hardships into empowerment. Join us in this enlightening podcast with Sabriah Reese as we take a deep dive into th...

Send us Fan Mail This week, our guest is the legendary Henry Kimsey-House, one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for professional coaching in the 1980s. It was a privilege to delve into his early life, trace his journey into coaching, and gain insights into the monumental influence his coaching legacy has left on countless lives.  Henry's story is a testament to the transformative power...

Send us Fan Mail This week’s guest is filmmaker and activist Adnan Khan. Listen in to hear his compelling story about how he went from a troubled youth to becoming an incarcerated filmmaker at San Quentin State Prison and now an advocate for criminal justice reform. He shares deep insights about intergenerational trauma, personal growth behind bars, and his journey toward redemption. Adnan’s life...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we continue exploring what it means to bring humanity into the workplace. Our guest, Sharna Fey, co-founder of Pono Coaching and Consulting, shares her expertise as an executive coach, trainer, and consultant. With over two decades of experience, Sharna helps individuals and corporations identify their core values, reach their goals, and lead authentically. She wo...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode in our "Bringing Humanity into the Workplace" series, we are introduced to Dan Seaver, the executive director and co-founder of ManifestWorks. ManifestWorks is an organization that connects individuals impacted by foster care, homelessness, and incarceration with job opportunities and provides ongoing support for long-term success.  Dan shares his...

Send us Fan Mail When we were young, we were often told to leave our emotions at the door when entering the workplace. But we’ve found that this approach stunts personal and professional growth. This week’s guest Victoria Roebuck, Area Vice President of Customer Success at BetterUp, has a different take that can revolutionize how we view leadership. Victoria believes in bringing your full self to...

Send us Fan Mail From prison bars to popcorn stars, this week’s guest on The UpLevel Podcast, Emily O'Brien, defies the odds as she turns her addictive past into a recipe for success, fighting to eliminate stigma and create second chances through her social enterprise, Comeback Snacks. Emily is an embodiment of transformative potential and entrepreneurship. Her trajectory is a heartfelt tale...

Send us Fan Mail In a world filled with societal expectations and limitations, TaShenna Braxton's story is a testament to resilience and the power of choice. She’s making a tangible difference in modern workplaces.  Do you want to create a workplace culture where diversity thrives, inclusion is at the core, and employees feel empowered? Does this sound familiar? You've been told to imple...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tawney Hughes, a resilient leader deeply committed to human-centered workplaces. Her belief that relationships shape life has led her to work with individuals, organizations, and teams to facilitate courageous conversations and foster a sense of purpose. Tawney isn't new to this field; she leads a prominent tech company's internal one-on-one coaching program and, si...

Send us Fan Mail Artie Gonzales is a survivor, a reformed individual, and a role model for those seeking redemption and personal growth. Having experienced the harsh reality of the justice system at a young age, Artie turned his life around during his 21 years of incarceration in the California prison system. He has since emerged as an advocate for legislative reforms, a member of social justice o...

Send us Fan Mail Come and be a part of UpLevel's summer series, "Bringing Humanity into the Workplace." We will be exploring the importance of this topic and gaining valuable insights through discussions with colleagues, friends, and clients. Every Wednesday for the next two months, join us to learn how to incorporate humanity into your organization. To unlock the potential within e...

Send us Fan Mail Chrissy Bernal's road to promoting her children's books was filled with costly mistakes and bad advice. But it led her to discover the importance of building a solid foundation for book promotion. Through her own struggles and triumphs, she learned the value of clear messaging, author branding, and community building. Now, she shares her hard-earned wisdom to guide aspir...