Best Nadia Fernandez Podcasts (2024)

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Cater to your audience: Ted Fernandez [71] 37:48

2h ago37:48

37:48

Why are you a people manager, and how do you react when the going gets tough? Ted Fernandez is the Global Head of Product Marketing at TikTok, with an illustrious career across Tech Companies in the social, video, and education space. Ted shares a specific time when the perception of his team's work was not what he wanted it to be, and how he navig…

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15: Human Design with Nadia Quinn 52:37

2h ago52:37

52:37

If you’ve ever been curious about why you are the way you are, maybe human design is for you! Nadia Quinn is an actor and singer and creative who Shares her love of human design with viewers on her TikTok channel as well as doing personalized sessions. Blaire & Molly are lucky enough to get a taste of their own human design charts and come away wit…

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14: Howl Like a Wolf with Johnathan Fernandez 56:24

24d ago56:24

56:24

Is it possible to have success in your artistry… and still not believe YOU are an artist? M&B talk with their friend Johnathan Fernandez about the power of believing in yourself, not looking to outside sources for validation, and fully embracing your inner “woo.” Xoxo! Links and Resources: Follow Johnathan on Instagram: @jthanprime Learn more about…

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Change the face of leadership: Jennifer McCollum [70] 34:58

5d ago34:58

34:58

You probably know that less than 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women. What's going on? Why isn't this changing despite it being a known inequity? Jennifer McCollum is a trailblazing leader, currently CEO at Catalyst Inc, she is making her life's work emulating authentic, human leadership while raising awareness and lifting women up through the leader…

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13: BEST OF: Building Your Creative Community with Richie Moriarty 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

CBS recently announced they are renewing the TV show “Ghosts” for an amazing 4th season! To celebrate, we are revisiting our chat with Richie Moriarty (who plays Pete on “Ghosts”), and getting inspired to find and foster a creative community of our own. Links and Resources: You can find Richie on Instagram and TikTok: @Richietown His Kindergarten t…

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Making new habits a priority: Morris Martin [69] 49:06

2M ago49:06

49:06

What could one new habit do for you? Morris has a knack for building new habits... waking up early (4am!), going to the gym, months fasting from alcohol and social media, studying leadership, and more! Morris uses discipline to design a dream life filled with family, friends, and career while staying humble enough to talk openly about lessons he's …

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12: Prioritizing Connection with BOYMOM author Ruth Whippman 39:04

2M ago39:04

39:04

The author Ruth Whippman joins Blaire & Molly in a lively discussion of her new book BOYMOM: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. Learn about Ruth’s journey to becoming an author and the highs and lows of being an expat mom taking big risks. Embrace life with the mindset of moving to a new country and having nothing to lose! Li…

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Express your genius: Tom Burke [68] 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

What's the secret to expressing your personal genius? Tom Burke has coached TED speakers, C-suite execs, authors, Broadway singers and Hollywood actors for over 20 years as speech-language pathologist and voice coach. His job is to help people tap their passions, quirks, and sense of humor to find their voice, the raw ingredient for gorgeous langua…

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11: Releasing the Grip with Betsy Capes 47:49

2M ago47:49

47:49

Capes Coaching has been an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance for both Blaire and Molly over the years. Today they chat with founder Betsy Capes about her journey to coaching and how to stay creative day to day. Take a listen, get inspired, and find out if coaching is a tool that’s right for you. Links and Resources: Website: www.capesco…

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10: Body and Soul with Lauren Hoffman 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

There are many ways to access and grow our creativity, vulnerability, and best selves. Transformational coach Lauren Hoffman discusses with Blaire & Molly some of those ways in, from plant medicine to breath work, to making friends with our own egos. Links and Resources: Lauren’s coaching website: www.goldenlair.com Instagram: @itslaurenhoffman Lea…

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Transcendent Dining and Servant Leadership: Pasquale Martinelli [67] 48:04

3M ago48:04

48:04

Service is selfless, but what's the most important ingredient in any meal? Pasquale Martinelli is the Founder and Executive Chef at Alloro New York Private Dining, brining authentic Italian experiences to his clients. It takes less than ten seconds to feel Pasquale's passion, an incredibly attractive leadership quality, amplified by his love for se…

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Building a career in AI: Enrico Santus [66] 37:20

3M ago37:20

37:20

AI! It's everywhere, but how do you position yourself to take advantage of career opportunities? Enrico Santus has worked on, or advised for, AI work at companies like Bloomberg, Bayer, Hospitals, and the Women's Brain Project. So to say that his career is "having a moment" is an understatement. Enrico shares his story from a small Italian town to …

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09: The Nothing is Always Something with Sarah Gristwood 38:11

3M ago38:11

38:11

Blaire & Molly are thrilled to chat with historical biographer Sarah Gristwood (author of such books as Arbella: England’s Lost Queen, and Blood Sisters: The Women Behind the Wars of the Roses, amongst many others) about her new book Secret Voices: A Year of Women’s Diaries (we loved it). They marvel at how the similarities between the inner lives …

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Cultivating innovation through trust: Kathrin Holzfurtner [65] 34:05

4M ago34:05

34:05

Do you give trust up, down, and sideways in your organization? What about to yourself? Kathrin Holzfurtner has been a Director of Talent Acquisition for companies like iDeals and Microsoft, making a career out of her ability to find, hire, and support high performance teams by leading them herself. Every high performance team wants to drive impact …

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08: Seeing It Backwards with Jess Hurley 53:49

3M ago53:49

53:49

Visual artist Jess Hurley Scott joins Blaire and Molly to talk about her artistic process (she paints in reverse, y'all!), her journey to life as a painter (she and Molly worked at a fashion company together and now look at them!), and how her dyslexia diagnosis in college informs her process as an artist. Links and Resources: Insta and Facebook: @…

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CEO of your career: Nils Vinje [64] 35:57

4M ago35:57

35:57

What's the last decision you made to drive your own career? Nils Vinje is the Founder of Leadership MBA, which helps people get promoted faster, save time, and build stronger teams. Before Nils could help others he first had to help himself, and that's the story he shares in this episode. From StengthsFiner to being the CEO of your own career, Nils…

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Layoffs can still be human: Natasha Davidson [63] 34:29

4M ago34:29

34:29

Ever been laid off? Led a team through layoffs? This episode reveals the raw emotions and tough decisions behind those moments and how to make them less devastating. Natasha Davidson, currently CMO at Group GTI, has an incredible background of executive leadership positions. Among amazing career highlights, Natasha shares an incredibly challenging …

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07: Breaking The Rules with JV Mercanti 41:11

4M ago41:11

41:11

Our friend JV Mercanti is a theatre director, professor, and author who has also felt helpless to the obstacles that come up on our paths to creative freedom. We steal his ideas for how to get out from under your desk after a good cry, and learn the rules so that you can BREAK THEM. *wear your headphones for this one if you plan to listen with litt…

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Success and more: Alfonso De Gaetano [62] 55:01

4M ago55:01

55:01

What motivates you? Alfonso De Gaetano has succeeded in leadership positions at Consulting firms, at Google, and as a Founder of CRURATED. He credits this success to learning along the way... how to work hard; how to lead; and how to create. Alfonso shares how he creates a vision for where his life (and company) are going -- not necessarily how to …

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Surround yourself with people you love: Julie Saxon [61] 33:39

5M ago33:39

33:39

After learning that she hated law, Julie Saxon started her illustrious career as a temp Secretary at an Ad Agency. Since then, she's been the CRO at The Weather Company, VP at Verizon, and most recently followed her own advice to be Head of Consumer Sales at X where she is working with a mentor and people she loves. What you see is what you get, a …

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06: The Rewarding Moment with Ana Breton 52:51

4M ago52:51

52:51

This week’s guest Ana Breton is a producer and director currently living the dream working with Eugenio Derbez-founded 3Pas Studios. While she is so grateful to be thrice-Emmy-nominated, she teaches us, “You just have to keep making the things that you like and lifting other people to do the same, and that’s truly the rewarding moment.” Links and R…

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Public school leadership through covid: Harold S. Henry, Jr. [60] 45:43

5M ago45:43

45:43

Covid + School Districts = Complexity. How does human leadership help? Harold S. Henry, Jr. is the Chief of Schools at Baltimore Curriculum Project and spent six years as a principal in Baltimore City Public Schools. He's experienced the brunt of misperceptions about what leadership in school districts, and shares a powerful story of leadership thr…

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05: Just Put on the Show with Joe Schiappa 1:10:29

5M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

Comedy writer and performer Joe Schiappa joins Blaire & Molly for a talk about always following your instincts to do the thing, even if that thing is an elementary school remake of the movie Annie, a solid five years after the movie itself came out. The collective love for Aileen Quinn aside, this episode reminds us all to never let the should-a’s …

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Future vision for today's success: Paola Marazzini [59] 36:54

5M ago36:54

36:54

What do you really want? You won't get it if you don't spend time prioritizing your authentic goals. Paola thrives in difficult environments -- from influencing the Italian economy as one of few women in the space, to executive leadership in Big Tech. How? Resilience - having and focusing on the bigger picture, the bigger goal. Paola shares how hum…

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Leadership without profit (or funds!): Neel Ghose [58] 30:23

5M ago30:23

30:23

You've heard of a non-profit, but what about a Zero Funds organization? Enter Neel Ghose, the kind of "human leader" who takes the challenge of leading in the philanthropic world to a new level. Neel created Robin Hood Army, a Zero Funds organization connecting what would be "food waste" to those in need, a fully volunteer led effort that has grown…

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04: Reclaiming Your Time with Mary Giattino 52:25

5M ago52:25

52:25

“Everyone deserves that TIME. That carved out section of your day that isn’t given to anyone, to NO ONE, but yourself.” Mary Giattino isn’t just the owner/ teacher at Stage Door School of Dance in Patchogue NY, she’s also a professional dancer and perhaps most importantly, Blaire’s best friend! And on today’s podcast, she shares the importance of “…

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The language of leadership: Milena Koralczyk [57] 28:28

6M ago28:28

28:28

What is leadership without language? What about leadership in language? Milena Koralczyk is founder and CEO of the language school, "L'Ecole Parisienne de Langues," a premiere language school based in Paris teaching French to executives and ex-patriots seeking to find their place in French culture. Milena shares why language is important but also w…

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The Reinvention Formula: Craig Siegel [56] 41:19

6M ago41:19

41:19

What would it take to reinvent yourself? What things would you need to lose in order to gain? Craig Siegel spent thirteen years as a gladiator in the wrong arena, pouring his energy and time into Wall Street before finally cutting the cord and becoming an entrepreneur. It was then that his passion for reinvention caught fire , he founded Cultivate …

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03: Finding Curiosity in Fear with John Lorelli 51:32

6M ago51:32

51:32

Taking the leap can save you. We learn this and more from our guest, creative director John Lorelli, who reminds us that innate curiosity is what makes you creative, NOT just being labeled as “a creative,” and that fear and curiosity are not polar opposites. In fact, they can be besties! Enjoy this episode with our new bestie, John. You can find Jo…

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02: Building Your Creative Community with Richie Moriarty 58:23

6M ago58:23

58:23

Richie Moriarty is an actor, writer, and comedian who you may have seen as Pete on the CBS show Ghosts. Richie shares with us how important community and accountability are to his creative process, and reminds us “people want to help you.” We were so inspired to build our creative community after talking to Richie, and you will be too. You can find…

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01: Getting Quiet with Robyn Ivy 49:05

6M ago49:05

49:05

Welcome to Unsticking It! with Blaire & Molly. For our first foray into getting unstuck creatively, we talk to coach and mentor Robyn Ivy about how to free ourselves from our own obstacles in order to live a curious and excited artistic life. Robyn brings us to tears (very on brand for us) as she encourages us to stand in our creativity (“it’s revo…

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Networking is worth the work: Kurt Schmidt [55] 39:23

6M ago39:23

39:23

Do you cringe thinking about name tags and awkward conversations at “networking” events? Kurt Schmidt, Author and President of The Foundry, one of Inc Magazine’s fastest growing companies, shares how walking in ill prepared for one of his employee’s performance reviews sent him on a journey to sharpen his leadership toolset. Hear how he practices c…

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Unsticking It Trailer 3:12

6M ago3:12

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Break free from your creative rut and reignite your artistic flow with 'Unsticking It!' With each episode, we delve into the world of overcoming creative blocks, offering practical strategies, skilled insights, and inspiring stories to help you reclaim your creative soul-spark and find your way back to YOU! Blaire and Molly are two busy moms/ actor…

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GenZ Entrepreneur: Celine Chai [54] 32:10

7M ago32:10

32:10

Ever heard that GenZ doesn't want to work? Celine Chai busts that myth, sharing the story behind her co-founding of NightyEight and becoming a GenZ entrepreneur. Hear how Celine struggled through challenge to now embrace the mantra, "You can't plan life." Celine exemplifies human leadership as she works hard to lead a successful business without lo…

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Graceful career moves to be yourself: Diana Agu [53] 44:34

7M ago44:34

44:34

"We hire women, don't we. We hired you!" How would you respond in the moment? Diana Agu is a strategist, business leader and entrepreneur who studied Law & Criminology in the United Kingdom but climbed the corporate ladder working in Project & Business management. From Morgan Stanley to Capgemini to CEO of her own startup, Diana has proven herself …

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We need to talk about mental health: Newton Cheng [52] 56:57

8M ago56:57

56:57

"When I went on mental health leave..." Can you imagine saying that? Newton Cheng is the Director of Health and Performance at Google, and he said those words when he mustered the courage to prioritize himself. So long as mental health conversations are stigmatized, it's hard for leaders to do right for themselves, their family, and their teams. Ne…

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Life happens: Ashley Patel [51] 49:37

8M ago49:37

49:37

Back-to-back meetings, pregnant, and contractions in the office. Ashley Patel shares a harrowing story when the demands of entrepreneurship collided with the birth of her child, highlighting the importance of making intentional choices with your life and career. Co-Founder of CurbWaste, Ashley is building a company on the forefront of waste managem…

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Who knew starting a podcast would be so hard... and rewarding! Jeff & Nadia [50] 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

Happy 50th episode! On this special edition, Nadia and Jeff reflect on their 99 Humans journey: what we've learned from the incredible guests and from the journey of creating the show. How does a coaching background help and hurt being a podcast host? How do you create a podcast with no prior experience? How do you get the podcast out into the worl…

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High stakes in healthcare: Pierre Monice [49] 41:07

8M ago41:07

41:07

Leadership isn't life and death, right? Pierre Monice is President of MacNeal Hospital, and shares how important it is to listen to experts, in this case medical professionals working in the hospital, when making decisions. He sees his core role as a relationship builder, where everyone is a stakeholder. In the operations realm, Pierre has seen maj…

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Non-profit boards accelerate your career: Ann Piccirillo [48] 45:47

9M ago45:47

45:47

Being on a non-profit board is often thought of as a late-stage move, once you've mastered your career, arranged your life, and can finally give back. But what if it could be used to accelerate your career and life? Ann Piccirillo is an accomplished and data-driven People Operations and Strategy Leader, acting as Senior VP of People Strategy & Oper…

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Abundant career, finance, and freedom: Adam Coelho [47] 55:13

9M ago55:13

55:13

Career Abundance. Money Abundance. Financial Freedom. Adam Coelho manifested his dream job at Google as a Senior Data Transformation Lead, but this is only the tip of the iceberg as he also hosts the Mindful FIRE Podcast, a podcast all about achieving Financial Freedom. Adam shares how his journey towards financial freedom intersects with career hi…

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Leading a cultural change: Giulia Redavid [46] 52:02

9M ago52:02

52:02

"Work culture" is critical, but how do you change it? Giulia Redavid has 15 years of experience leading companies across different roles in innovative Supply Chains. At Luxottica she reorganized an entire office and supply chain from California to Milan. The most challenging part? Navigating the change in culture. From moving, changing roles, reorg…

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Managing without power: Joris Merks-Benjaminsen [45] 45:37

9M ago45:37

45:37

The moment you become a leader people stop giving you feedback. Joris Merks-Benjaminsen knows, because he was a Google leader in EMEA for almost thirteen years before he wrote "Managing without power" and leaving to help managers become leaders. The difference is knowing how to harness strengths, not just force results. How do you overcome the echo…

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Success Together: Brittan Bright & Michael King [44] 49:35

9M ago49:35

49:35

Have you ever heard a real couple share how they navigate two successful careers while juggling parenthood, their relationship, and all the trimmings of a messy, beautiful partnership? Brittan Bright and Michael King are both successful. Entrepreneur. Intrapreneur. Author. Founder. All these words bedazzle their individual resumes. But how does tha…

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Fail or work harder: Ben Jankowski [43] 49:11

10M ago49:11

49:11

Sure, failing is learning, but what if it was also a measure of success. Ben Jankowski is starting his own practice after succeeding in countless global leadership roles at Mastercard, Omnicom, MPG, and more. Ben opens up about what sparked the move to do his own thing, what he anticipated, and what surprised him. Be helpful. Don't give it away for…

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Managing the fire within: S Renee Smith [42] 39:24

10M ago39:24

39:24

A leader is wronged; how do you navigate with strength and grace? S Renee Smith is a trailblazing leader, most recently overseeing Amazon’s Leadership and Executive development programs, while championing the Coach approach and literally writing the book on Self-Esteem (Self Esteem for Dummies!). Along the way she learned to manage her both herself…

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Navigating founder relationships: Paolo Privitera [41] 23:53

10M ago23:53

23:53

How do you align the expectations of success between Founders before there's any success? Paolo Privitera has founded six companies, raising over $300M across startups and funds, engaging with a wide range of employees, partners, buyers, customers, and more. Paolo shares tips for navigating those early moments between passionate cofounders -- the b…

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Grit rewires your brain: Madona Wambua [40] 32:34

10M ago32:34

32:34

Grit rewires your thinking to know that things will always get better. Madona Wambua leveraged her expertise as a Google Developer Expert to founding, and now serve as CTO of, Jibu Labs product development. Madona is a trailblazer in a male dominated field, and shares how her first dream of aeronautics evolved into a curiosity for technology that b…

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Listening is THE skill that delights: David Tutera [39] 48:45

11M ago48:45

48:45

Listening. David Tutera wishes we did it more, and says its helped him snag and delight clients like Elton John, Vanessa Williams, Shania Twain, The White House, Lil'Kim and Barbara Walters. David Tutera is a globally-lauded wedding & entertaining expert, a television personality, fashion designer, entrepreneur, author, husband, father, and so much…

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Get a better job: Alan Stein [38] 53:12

11M ago53:12

53:12

You won't find a perfect job, but you can find a better one. Alan Stein shares his journey of leadership across some of the biggest companies in the world (Google, Facebook, AmEx, and more) in a no holds bar discussion about the ups and downs of corporate life. Alan keeps it real (even sharing his paystub publicly!), as a means to shock people into…

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