In this episode, Kelly Meerbott sits down with award-winning journalist Ernest Owens to discuss his career journey and the importance of creative control and inclusivity in journalism. They delve into his insights on navigating career paths, the challenges faced by nonprofit journalists, and the impact of canceled culture and class anxiety on socie…

In Season 8, Episode 9 of Hidden Human, Kelly welcomes the insightful Desiree Peterkin Bell, President & CEO of DPBell & Associates, a firm that transcends traditional public relations by focusing on public affairs to make a tangible impact. In a thoughtful discussion, Desiree shares her extensive experience in leveraging public affairs to amplify …

In this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott is joined by Danielle Roberts, a future of work consultant and known as the “Anti-Career Coach™.” Together, they delve into the profound impact of mindset shifts, neurodiversity, and the importance of creating inclusive work environments. Danielle shares her journey of overcoming toxic work environmen…

Join Kelly Meerbott and Tracy Taiwah in this enlightening episode of Hidden Human as they delve into the power of positivity in leadership. Discover how a positive outlook can transform personal and professional environments, and gain insights into Kelly and Tracy's personal leadership philosophies. From emotional regulation and decision-making und…

On this week’s Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott speaks with Kristen Donnelly — TEDx speaker and DEI expert — about transforming academic insights into practical business strategies. Don’t miss this insightful conversation exploring the significance of critical thinking, verifying sources, and the impact of advertising on local news. The conversation al…

Welcome back to Season 8 of Hidden Human! On today’s episode,, we’ll be talking about hospitality industry challenges with our guest Ben Fileccia, SVP of Strategy & Engagement for the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association (PRLA). This insightful conversation with host Kelly Meerbott, PCC explores leadership lessons learned during the pand…

Prepare to be inspired by today's episode of Hidden Human featuring the incredible Jalene Szuba! As a passionate and board-certified health and wellness coach, Jalene harnesses the profound power of intuition to guide us toward true happiness and purpose. Her life's mission is to help individuals unlock their deepest joys through the transformative…

Get ready for a sensational episode of Hidden Human with our guest, the brilliant Tammy Klotz! As a CISO in the manufacturing industry and cybersecurity expert Tammy offers sharp insights in cybersecurity careers, empathetic leadership, managing a crisis, and maintaining authenticity and integrity as a leader. Don’t miss this episode — and be sure …

Get ready for an electrifying episode of Hidden Human as we welcome the phenomenal Lauren J. Footman! In this week's installment, we'll talk about cultivating sustainable change. We’ll also uncover the invaluable lessons learned from her tenure as a county DEIA officer, insights on navigating the EOC, and celebrate Lauren recently being named a ‘To…

On today’s episode of Hidden Human, meet pioneers Elisa Camahort Page & Jory Des Jardins, founders of Optionality, a community of practice for experienced and talented professionals reshaping their work lives. Get inspired with insights into corporate HR limitations, how business women and artists build communities instead of fans, and the power of…

What makes a great leader? How are great leaders forged? That's what we'll explore together on this upcoming season on Hidden Human: The Stories Behind the Business Leaders. Make sure you subscribe to the show! The season starts on May 8th! Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Executive Leadership Coach, TEDx Speaker, and author. Chec…

Join Kelly Meerbott and guest Morra Aarons-Mele — known as The Anxious Achiever — as they discuss Morra’s two missions in life for the world of work. First, Morra helps leaders who manage anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, OCD, mental illness and more thrive at work — and discusses why people with different brains need to work differently. Secon…

Join Kelly and Leonard Brody as they discuss the media, entrepreneurship, and the power of resilience. Leonard is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and two-time Emmy award nominee. He acts as Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Caravan, where he oversees the building of new ventures, and a Co-Founder at hai, a smart home shower product. D…

Welcome to Hidden Human, where we reveal our personal humanity to reconnect with our shared humanity. Let's begin our conversation with Jerome Myers, Financial Planner, Business Coach, and Chief Inspiration Officer in episode 45, “The Power of Inspiration.” Join us to explore the topic of inspiration and the exciting path that lead Jerome Myers to …

Join Kelly Meerbott and Curtis L. Jenkins as they explore the topic of Project Management and why having a skilled person managing the details of projects is critical. Hear how Curtis manages his stress, his favorite leadership books, and how he arrived at being a Hero Project Manager. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Executive Le…

Join Kelly and Raphaela Browne as they talk about the obstacles women and change-makers can face when entering the corporate world and how to overcome them. Listen to Raphaela talk about how she was able to excel despite everything thrown at her and gives her greatest advice for struggling working mothers. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud …

Join Kelly and Kapi’olani as they discuss their meanings of their names, entry to this world and how they both started on their coaching journeys and the precious indigenous practices we can use as a learning platform for our lives today. Learn more about how honouring and remembering our families and past traditions can inspire us in all we do tod…

Join Kelly and Doug Foresta and hear their views on how the concept of toxic masculinity is being dismantled and how becoming an ‘enlightened man’ can benefit not only you, but everyone you encounter. Hear Kelly also discuss how different types of traumas and problems can be solved by staring them in the face, enabling yourself to go toe to toe wit…

Join Kelly and Doug Foresta and learn how sometimes, shutting up and listening to our friends, family and colleagues is the best thing we can do. Taking longer than we may want to process information and thinking of a well-thought-out response means you will say something because you are really feeling it, rather than an off-the-cuff reply. Listen …

Jos and Melanie, hosts of Podcast Basic & Boujie join the program to discuss a whole host of things ranging from their podcast journey so far, their past experiences with horrible bosses and the (good and bad) impact parents can have on their children. Listen to some difficult stories of parenting in the pandemic and hear some tips from Kelly that …

Brad Aronson, author, entrepreneur and angel investor, joins the program to discuss the inspiration for his book, HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act at a Time. Brad reveals how acts of kindness helped him and his family after his wife was diagnosed with leukemia, and also shares stories from his book about others who were positively impact…

Author and co-founder of Talent Strategy Partners, Carol Vallone Mitchell, PhD, joins the program to discuss the work that she does helping companies identify and develop leaders who will build and nurture the right workplace culture. Carol discusses the research that she has done about how women lead differently than men, and what male leaders can…

Ernest Owens, award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, and President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, joins the program to discuss the formative experiences that shaped who he is today, and shares his thoughts about what it’s like to be a journalist in these times. Discover the work that is being done to address he…

Dr. Danna Bodenheimer, LCSW, Founder of Walnut Psychotherapy Center joins the program to discuss parenting during a pandemic, and how to talk to children about the challenges of 2020. Danna also reveals the limitations of "calling people in" and how we can protect ourselves while helping others. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Ex…

Author, entrepreneur, producer and activist Jenna Arnold joins the program to discuss the formative experiences that shaped her to the leader she is today, and how white women can use their considerable collective power to challenge the status quo and create positive social change. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Executive Leader…

Jennifer Brown, CEO and Founder of Jennifer Brown Consulting, joins the program to discuss the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, and reveals the formative experiences that led her to her current work as a DE&I leader. Discover the importance of noticing our biases, and why good intentions aren't enough. Jennifer also r…

Aurora Archer & Kelly Sorg - creators of The Opt-In Podcast, join the program for a conversation about how to support healing, reconciliation, and new ways of navigating identity. Aurora and Kelly share their perspective on white fragility, and how to move past defensiveness and denial. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud & Clear, Executive L…

Craig A. DeLarge from The Digital Mental Health Project joins the program to discuss the work that his organization is doing to enable the responsible adoption of digital mental health technology. Craig shares the personal experiences that led him to be passionate about this work, and shares resources that are available to individuals and families …

Author, speaker and entrepreneur John Dijulius joins the program to discuss his own experience of moving through grief and loss and the experiences that helped shape the leader that he is today. Discover tips for staying more connected in this time of social distancing, some of the positive elements that can come from slowing down, and the skills t…

Adam Dare, Founder of Own Your Fitness joins the program to discuss the formative experiences that shaped the leader that he is today. Adam reveals lessons he has learned from being a martial arts practitioner, and how to keep going when times get tough. Discover how to get unstuck, and some of the practices that Adam uses with his own clients to h…

Jonathan Lovitz, Senior Vice President of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC), joins the program to discuss why diversity is good for business and the importance of being able to bring our best self to work. Jonathan also reveals who his mentors were and what he's learned from them. Discover how to stay grounded and how to keep going in t…

Annemarie du LeBohn joins the program to discuss how she overcame trauma that she experienced as a young woman. She reveals how she used the struggles that ensued to springboard her into becoming a TED speaker, and founding her own company dedicated to helping others develop a healthy, mind, body and home. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of You Loud …

Jennifer Brown, speaker, author, and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, joins the program to discuss the experiences she had growing up which led her to the work she does today, helping organizations to create cultures of belonging where everyone can thrive. Discover the importance of self-care while advocating for diversity and inclusion, and how w…

Melanie Whelan, CEO of SoulCycle, joins the program to discuss the formative experiences in her life that brought her to where she is today, and the steps that her company has taken to create an inclusive work environment. She also reveals the greatest challenges that she faces as a leader, and what SoulCycle means to her personally. Hosted by Kell…

Liz Dow, author and CEO of LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, joins the program to discuss her vision for the organization and the qualities that the best leaders possess. She reveals some of her most formative experiences, and shares a poignant story about her father's one-of-a-kind interaction with the actor Hugh Jackman. Hosted by Kelly Meerbott, PCC of Y…

Christina Pirello, bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning host of the PBS television series “Christina Cooks” joins the program to discuss her earliest influences and experiences and how they shaped her attitudes about food. Christina reveals what she learned about food from living in Italy, and how we can use food to heal our bodies, our commun…

Val Pinkhasov, President of Total Merchant Resources, joins the program to discuss the work that he does helping businesses get access to working capital, and what it was like to be featured on Shark Tank. Val reveals how he works to instill the values of hard work and humility in his children and the importance of self-reliance. He also discusses …

In this special episode, Kelly is joined by her coach, Catherina O'Gorman, Founder of Think Love University and creator of Think Love "A Q.U.E.S.T. For Greatness" Coach Immersion Training. Kelly reveals the transformation that she has seen in her life and business while working with Catherina, and how the ego can get in the way of our own success. …

Bilingual journalist Miguel Martinez-Valle from NBC10 joins the program to discuss how his earliest experiences led to a desire to pursue a career in journalism, and how he deals with having to deliver difficult news. He reveals his favorite story that he's covered so far, and how he dealt with initial disappointments along the way. Hosted by Kelly…

Jennifer Lynn Robinson, CEO and Founder of Purposeful Networking, joins the program to discuss how she helps people build better relationships with each other. She also shares her experience of recovery from a serious accident that left her with a traumatic brain injury, and how that led her to the work she does today. Discover how to keep going an…

Producer & Host Phillip Silverstone joins the program to discuss how he prepares for interviews, and the skills that set him apart from other interviewers. He reveals the approach he takes when interviewing celebrities and why he admires Winston Churchill. Discover the importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone and how to stand out from th…

Greg Hagin, Managing Director of CCS Fundraising, discusses the formative experiences that led him to be interested in philanthropy and social impact. He reveals what he has learned from personal and professional failures, and the lessons he has learned from mountain climbing. Discover the importance of developing a sense of purpose, meaning and re…

Nicolas Ronco, CEO of YeloSpa, joins the program to discuss the importance of sleep for overall health and the wisdom of the body. Discover the roles of empathy and integrity in leadership and why "soft" skills are really essential business skills. Nicolas also reveals an experience that he had working in India and how it informs his work today. Ho…

Ziggy Nozile, Morgan’s Pier bartender and founder of Loika clothing line, joins the program to discuss the inspiration that he draws from his mother, who passed away when he was just 5 years old. He reveals the challenges that he faced growing up in Haiti, and how he started a new life in the United States. He also shares the importance for leaders…

Dr. Troy Hall, Chief Strategy Officer at the South Carolina Federal Credit Union, joins the program to discuss why leadership matters and the impact that an effective leader can have on an organization. Dr. Troy shares some of the wisdom and life lessons that he learned from his parents, the difference between being a parent and grandparent, and th…

Cordell Carter, Executive Director of the Socrates Program at the Aspen Institute, discusses the importance of finding joy in your life and work, the lessons he learned from his family growing up, and what it was like to hold his daughter in arms for the first time. He also reveals the power of mastering your narrative and the qualities that are ne…

Former U.S. Ambassador Lisa Gable joins the program to discuss how her family background prepared her for political life. She shares why she enjoys unstructured vacations and having adventures in foreign countries. She also reveals the guiding principles that she lives by and the key questions that she is asking herself about her professional caree…

Zach Wilcha, Executive Director of The Independence Business Alliance, joins the program to discuss his journey of becoming the first ever leader of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia. He reveals the formative experiences that led him to a career of service and the power of listening as a crucial leadership skill. He also shares …

Bill Gehrman, Founder and CEO of En Route, joins the program to discuss how he taps into his passion for hospitality to create exceptional marketing experiences for clients. He reveals how he draws inspiration from music, who his favorite musicians are, and what he's learned from them. Bill shares the guiding principles he learned from his parents …

Tiffany Tavarez, Vice President of Community Relations at Wells Fargo, discusses the importance of corporate social responsibility and shares how the adversities she faced as a young person led her to a mission of service and giving back to others. Discover the importance of mentorship in becoming a leader and how to ask questions at networking eve…