Uncommon Minds

Shelly and the Uncommon Minds crew visit beautiful Puerto Rico and sit down with local chef, William De Jesús Tirado to chat about flavors, culture, and how food really does connect in unique and always welcoming ways. Relax and make sure you're not too hungry as you take in the stories of how William got his start and how he sets himself apart while always staying true to his roots. Find mor...

Welcome to season two of Uncommon Minds, where host Shelly Henriquez-Neill as she introduces you to some of the most extraordinary people you may never have heard about leading from where they are and making real impact in the worlds where they live and work. . Today, Shelly sits down with Dr. Michael Genhart, a clinical psychologist, queer Latino man, and children’s book author whose work focuses...

More than self-defense, punching or kicking, kung fu is an ancient art that holds within its practice a winning formula for discipline, integrity and balance. Shelly sits down with one of her mentors and martial arts instructors, Master Ian Chisholm, a 6th degree Tien Shan Pai black sash, Vice President of the U.S. Kuo Shu Federation, and career public school educator, to discuss the overlap betwe...

Go beyond the mind and learn about somatic and spiritual healing that truly transforms. In this episode, Shelly sits with renowned integrative mind-body health practitioner and scholar, Christina Simmons, LCSW-C, LICSW to talk about healing in ways that are accessible and so much more than you can imagine. Join this wonderful invitation to understand more about the power of your own spiritual conn...

In this episode, Shelly sits down with Health Officer, Dr. Tonii Gedin of Anne Arundel County Maryland’s Department of Health. Dr. Gedin is known as a very successful work culture builder and leader in a community healthcare work environment. In a literal ‘boots on the ground’ entity that inherently comes with pressure and high stakes, how does she win at leadership while remaining a trusted commu...

This special Black History Month and Valentine’s Day episode features a wonderful conversation on the topic of love with Shelly and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Sit back and enjoy this refreshing feature that is sure to inspire and give you all the feels!  Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here . 

Ashley Williams joins Uncommon Minds and chops it up with Shelly on mindfulness in a truly refreshing way. In addition to sharing her vision for her successful tech platform CLYMB, already making huge impact in schools across the country, Ashley also simplifies the notion of mindfulness and emotional regulation as a "tough to reach" place. Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here . 

Shelly sits with Lisa James to discuss community behavioral health from both practitioner and leadership perspectives. Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here . 

Shelly is joined by firefighter Shelly Freeman, a truly groundbreaking force in a field where barriers can literally mean life and death.   Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here . 

In this episode Shelly sits down with Nichole Sorhaindo to discuss her unique blend of head and heart work and how the thread across the two naturally underscores inclusion. Be inspired by Nichole's career as an inclusion strategist, her passions outside of work and how this unusual and dynamic mix makes for an uncommon and thriving life! Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here . 

Shelly sits down with renowned acupuncturist, Dr. Jun Wang to discuss the ancient, medical art form, her unique approach and traditional training plus what acupuncture really is and its true place as a powerful healing method for so many over the years. Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here . 

It's our first episode! Join us for a great sit-down with renowned illustrator, Cheryl Thuesday. Host, Shelly Henriquez-Neill leans into the unique style and uncommon space that Cheryl occupies in the world of classic illustrating. It's a great vibe and an eye-opening episode. Enjoy! Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here .