On the Brink with Andi Simon

Humans need connection—not as a luxury, but as a foundation for thriving. Yet, in our hyper-connected world, loneliness persists. On this episode of On the Brink , I sat down with Todd Nilson, a community strategist with 25 years of experience in digital transformation and marketing for brands like Activision, Facebook, and SAP, to unpack what real community means and how to build it with intentio...

As artificial intelligence accelerates, many leaders, founders, and professionals are quietly asking the same question: Where do I still matter? If machines can write, analyze, summarize, and even "sound" human, what is left that cannot be automated? In this episode of On the Brink, I sat down with branding strategist and neuroscientist-turned-entrepreneur Carey James , co-founder of Brand Alchemy...

What if the fastest route to meaningful growth isn't about launching another ad campaign, hiring more salespeople, or optimizing your funnel? What if the real accelerator is simply listening —really listening—to what's already happening around you? In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I had the pleasure of sitting down with Oscar Barrera, PhD —a brilliant corporate anthropologist and...

"Curiosity isn't a soft skill. It's a performance capability—and organizations are paying the price for ignoring it." Summary What if the most powerful leadership capability isn't having the right answers—but asking better questions? In this On the Brink with Andi Simon episode, Dr. Deborah Clary, author of The Curiosity Curve , explains why curiosity is a measurable driver of performance, engagem...

"People aren't broken," she told me. "Our job is not to fix them. It's to hold them whole and complete." On this episode of On the Brink , I had the privilege of speaking with a remarkable woman whose life journey embodies resilience, reinvention, and the profound power of choosing joy. Nicki Keohohou—bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, global speaker, and founder of Coach School—joine...

The first step to transformation is to stop doing what no longer works." – Marcia Daszko On this episode of  On the Brink with Andi Simon , I sat down with  Marcia Daszko , a visionary leadership consultant and author of  Pivot, Disrupt, Transform: How Leaders Beat the Odds and Survive . Marcia's journey—from being "excruciatingly shy" to mentoring leaders at Apple, Boeing, and the U.S. Navy—revea...

What happens when two powerful women—one a psychologist devoted to leadership transformation and the other a CEO who grew up in a family-run business—join forces to rethink what it means to lead? They discover the "Sixth Level" of Leadership! On this episode of  On the Brink , Stacy Feiner, PsyD and Rachel Wallis Andreasson, MBA invite us to imagine leadership not as a position of power, but as a...

On this episode of  On the Brink , I sat down with Dr. Max Teplitski—Chief Science Officer at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) —to explore how a  mindset is reshaping food safety, member value, and the future of a global industry. Max has practiced Blue Ocean thinking since his days as a professor, and today he's applying it at scale across a trade association that represents the...

Peace Through Business: Building Peace by Empowering Women Entrepreneurs In a world often torn by conflict,  peace through business may sound like a lofty goal. Yet for nearly two decades, that's exactly what Dr. Terry Neese , Monica Smiley, and the Peace Through Business Program have been accomplishing—helping women in Afghanistan, Rwanda, and now Uganda rise as entrepreneurs, leaders, and commun...

Peace Through Business: How Women in Rwanda and Afghanistan Are Rebuilding Nations Through Entrepreneurship In this special episode of  On the Brink with Andi Simon , I continue our series spotlighting  Peace Through Business , a remarkable program empowering women entrepreneurs in  Afghanistan ,  Rwanda , and beyond. The stories are profound, the impact undeniable, and the lessons universal: when...

When it comes to peacebuilding, business might not be the first answer that springs to mind. But for almost two decades, the   Peace Through Business   program has proved empowering women entrepreneurs is one of the most effective ways to repair broken societies. This was the first webinar in a series of three aimed at introducing people to the program's roots in Afghanistan, the women whose lives...

On this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alan Gregerman, an internationally recognized authority on business strategy, innovation, and the hidden potential within all of us. Known as the "Robin Williams of Business Consulting," Alan brings humor, humanity, and deep insight into how we can adapt, grow, and innovate in a world changing faster than ever bef...

In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I had the pleasure of sitting down with Laurie Hirsch Schulz, a transformational coach, nonprofit leader, and founder of LHS Coaching. Laurie's career journey—from over two decades in corporate marketing at Kraft Foods and Visa to becoming a trusted coach and community leader—offers a powerful reminder that change is not something to resist but to...

In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , Dr. Andi Simon welcomes a remarkable young entrepreneur, Sana Ali, whose story is as surprising as it is inspiring. Just twelve years old, Sana has already built a reputation as a digital strategist helping coaches, consultants, and creators transform their online engagement into real business results. Her journey from Karachi, Pakistan, to an inte...

Selling has always been at the heart of business growth—but how we sell, who sells, and what customers expect has changed dramatically. On this episode of  On the Brink with Andi Simon , I spoke with  Tsahala David , CEO of  Great Revenue , a sales consulting firm that helps B2B software companies grow smarter and faster. With an extraordinary background—MIT MBA, tech founder, and sales leadership...

When opportunity knocks, sometimes it comes in the most unexpected ways—like someone breaking into your home to steal a salad dressing. That's the unlikely spark that launched Gregory Vetter's entrepreneurial journey, one that would forever change the way Americans think about clean eating. On this episode of  On the Brink with Andi Simon , Gregory shares his remarkable story: how he turned his mo...

In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I sit down with Dr. Philip A. Glotzbach, former President of Skidmore College, philosopher, and passionate advocate for the liberal arts, to talk about how students can get the most out of their college experience — and why it's about far more than getting a job. His latest book,  Embrace Your Freedom: Winning Strategies to Succeed in College and i...

I could not decide on the right title for this podcast. Here was an alternate now: "Living, Looking, and Feeling Your Best: Nate Scott on Creating Lasting Wealth and Purpose." Nate Scott is a man whose journey from small-town Georgia to combat veteran, West Point graduate, entrepreneur, and executive coach is nothing short of inspiring. Nate's story is one of intentional living, resilience, and a...

On this episode of  On the Brink with Andi Simon , I sat down with  Delia Passi , a three-time exited entrepreneur, women's health advocate, and the founder and CEO of  MyCabinet  — a groundbreaking virtual medicine cabinet that's changing how families and caregivers manage medications. Delia's story isn't just about building a successful business. It's about transforming a deeply personal, life-t...

On this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Jessica Fairchild—an extraordinary lawyer, entrepreneur, and advocate for a new kind of workplace culture. Jessica's story is one of continual reinvention, courageous pivots, and an unwavering commitment to values-driven leadership. Jessica is the co-founder and partner at Fairchild and Bair, a Chicago-ba...

"Once a quarter, I buy my own company. I step back and ask—what works, what doesn't, and where the opportunity is." — Hannah Kain, CEO of ALOM What does it take to turn a nascent idea in an unfamiliar country into a global success? In this episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I had the pleasure of speaking with Hannah Kain, CEO and President of ALOM, a trailblazing supply chain company that b...

In a powerful episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I sat down with Joyce Salzberg, an extraordinary woman whose life and work illuminate the intersection of personal resilience, professional purpose, and societal transformation. Joyce is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sunny Days , a national provider of early intervention and autism services, and the founder of Oxford Consulting , which support...

In this captivating episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I welcomes an unstoppable force in the world of finance, Victoria Woods —entrepreneur, wealth advisor, speaker, author, and the renowned Financial Diva . What makes Victoria's story so compelling isn't just her success in managing money for millionaires and billionaires—it's how she got there, and what she's teaching women everywhere ab...

As our workplaces grow more complex and technology accelerates, one skill set is becoming more essential than ever: emotional intelligence. In this compelling episode of  On the Brink , I spoke with Jeremy Williams, an emotional intelligence coach and consultant based in Paris, whose journey from sailing instructor to sales professional to global coach reveals how transformative emotional awarenes...

In times of uncertainty, knowing what your business is worth—and how to protect or grow that value—can feel elusive. You are never sure what business you are really in.  What should you do? How can you retain the value you have created and prepare for the next growth phase, or even the exit strategy? On this recent episode of On the Brink with Andi Simon , I had the pleasure of speaking with Dave...