Best Suzanne Weller Weller Collaboration Podcasts (2024)

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Courage Up! Your 30-Day Challenge to Reconnect 10:04

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#50: Suzanne celebrates our 50th episode by kicking off the first Courageous Challenge! In these monthly “Courage Up!” challenges, she invites us to take small, courageous steps to spark positive change in our lives and communities. Our first challenge: Reconnect with someone meaningful we haven't spoken to in a while. So . . . who will you reach o…

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Dr. Jeremy Nobel: Crafting Connections in a Lonely World 34:08

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#49 | 5.22.2024: Suzanne discusses the world’s loneliness epidemic with Dr. Jeremy Nobel. They explore the types of loneliness – and the vital distinction between solitude and isolation – with Dr. Nobel sharing his insights on how engaging with the arts and community can lead us out of isolation and into connection. Dr. Jeremy Nobel is a primary-ca…

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Personal Safety with Barb Jordan 27:49

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#17 | 8.2.2023: In a conversation about personal safety, Barb talks through the work she does at Always Bev, an organization she founded following her sister’s death, who was tragically killed by gun violence. She and Suzanne discuss the importance of trusting our intuition, not ignoring the “yellow flags” we see (and feel) from others, and the jou…

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Feminine Fortitude: Kate Isler’s Impact on Entrepreneurship and Gender Equity 36:32

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#48 | 5.8.2024: Suzanne dives deep with the incredible Kate Isler, co-founder of The WMarketplace (an innovative ecommerce accelerator and online sales channel supporting women-owned businesses) and a true trailblazer in the tech industry and beyond. Kate speaks to her journey of breaking boundaries and empowering women entrepreneurs globally. In a…

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Growth Following Trauma with Rebecca Weaver 34:31

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#47 | 4.24.2024: Rebecca Weaver talks through the wounds we collectively experienced during the pandemic (and shares a powerful personal story) through the lens of "post-traumatic growth." She and Suzanne discuss the complexities of navigating personal and professional challenges, reframing our need to rush back to normalcy (such as returning to th…

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Unwrapping Courage: Highlights from The Courage Effect’s First Inspiring Year 28:43

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#46 | 4.1.2024: Hey, Courage Champions! Suzanne Weller here, celebrating one transformative year of The Courage Effect. We've delved deep into tales of triumph and heartbreak, revealing how facing fear unlocks possibility and growth. In this show, we hear my reflections on past shows, featuring the wisdom of previous guests Elsa, Susan Mann, Ruby L…

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Pivot Points with Kate Walker 28:41

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#45 | 3.27.2024: : Kate Walker talks with Suzanne about her book A Candid Conversation: Lessons in Life, Love, and Leadership, a combined memoir and guide that shares relatable lessons in life for all the girls and women who feel unworthy, agreeable, codependent or helpless. Kate Walker is an executive consultant, life coach, HR expert, and author …

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Making a Difference in Your Community with Roxanne Patel Shepelavy 27:43

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#44 | 3.1.32024: : What is solutions-journalism? Roxanne Patel Shepelavy (Executive Editor and Co-Executive Director of The Philadelphia Citizen) talks with Suzanne about her path to founding a nonprofit media outlet that stands for democracy, ignites civic action and advocates for innovative solutions. Thanks to the support of our show sponsor Bet…

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Stop Overthinking to Expand Your Creativity: Suzanne Weller 26:04

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#43 | 3.6.2024: Suzanne gets inspired by Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act, and speaks to how wecan tackle one of our biggest creativity killers: overthinking. Thanks to the support of our show sponsor BetterHelp. Go to https://betterhelp.com/courage for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist who will …

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The Courageous Acts of Others with Andreas Gebhard 25:58

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#42 | 2.21.2024: Andreas Gebhard talks with Suzanne about how we grow through the courageous acts of others (sharing an experience that shifted his thinking and made him a better leader), and the possibilities that arise when we do things differently (particularly in corporate environments, where we struggle to effectively communicate and build con…

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The Courage of Not Looking Away with Chezik Tsunoda 26:51

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#41 | 2.7.2024: Suzanne talks with Filmmaker Chezik Tsunoda, about the courageous path she’s taken as an impassioned water safety advocate after her 3-year-old son Yori’s tragic drowning. Chezik shares her thoughts on pushing through challenges, and invites us to think about what we’re looking away from and the power of redirecting our gaze. Chezik…

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Courageous Books: Suzanne Weller, Nicole Christie, Rick Ehlers, Rebecca Rockafellar, Jenna Taylor and Melanie Vargas 27:07

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#40 | 1.31.2024: : Suzanne talks with guests about the books that inspired them to be more courageous. They include: Nicole Christie - Kiss Off Corporate America by the Lisa Kivirist Rick Ehlers - The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom by Dr. Angeles Arrien Dr. Adeola Mead - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Rebecca Rockafellar - Th…

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The Perfection Trap with Thomas Curran 28:12

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#39 | 1.24.2024: Dr. Thomas Curran, the world's leading expert on perfectionism and author of the best-selling book The Perfection Trap, talks with Suzanne about the 3 different types of perfectionism, how they are all steeped in deficit thinking, and how it’s fed by our “growth at all costs” economy. Thomas Curran is a professor of psychology at t…

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Courage and Craft Beer with Lara Zahaba 26:21

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#38 | 1.17.2024: Lara Zahaba, the Co-Owner of Stoup Brewing, talks with Suzanne about the courage it took to start their brewery, and the challenges of maintaining and growing the business. She shares how their team came together to survive the pandemic, touches on the evolution of the beverages space, and how Stoup’s business partnership trio (inc…

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Magic and Mayhem with Susan Mann 26:25

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#37 | 1.10.2024: Susan Mann talks with Suzanne about why courage is a vital tool for us in navigating what she calls the “vulnerability sh#tshow” we’ve been living through these past few years. She anchors on the importance of having agency in uncertain times, providing recommendations for what we all can do to move through trauma and loss. Susan M…

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Courageous Intentions for the New Year: Suzanne Weller 27:09

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#36 | 1.3.2024: Suzanne talks us through intention-setting for 2024, shares her word of the year, and ideas around how we might bring more courage into the next 12 months. Resources mentioned in this show include her 2023 year-end blog post on closure, and her recommended Start, Stop, Continue framework. Thanks to the support of our show sponsor Be…

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Becoming a Torchbearer with Cindy Elkins 26:46

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#35 | 12.20.2023: Cindy Elkins shares her experiences of being a leader, mother, and Cindy how she’s tapping her courage as an advocate (or “torch bearer”) for causes including transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for depression, art - healing - and loneliness, and blood donation. Cindy Elkins is a biotech and high tech leader, bo…

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“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” with Lora Poepping 27:05

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#34 | 12.13.2023: When is it time to pursue a new job, or stay where you are? Lora Poepping and Suzanne talk about taking the time to discern what’s best for you, and the courage involved in either saying “yes” to a new opportunity, or settling in to appreciate the value you’re realizing in your current role. Lora Poepping is the founder and presid…

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Breaking expectations with sports photographer Elsa 28:29

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#33 | 12.6.2023: Elsa shares her story of becoming a successful sports photographer, which started when she shot a football game in high school and has led to covering some of the most preeminent events including the Olympics, World Series, Super Bowl, NBA Finals, US Open, and FIFA Men’s and Women’s World Cup. She talks with Suzanne about learning …

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Courageous Conversations: Suzanne Weller 27:43

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#32 | 11.29.2023: Now we’re in the holiday season, there’s a good chance we’ll be having hard or awkward conversations with family, friends, or colleagues. Our host Suzanne Weller talks through some ways to prepare for what she calls a “courageous conversation” so we can transform these dreaded discussions into empowering, mutually beneficial excha…

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My What If Year with Alisha Fernandez Miranda 27:01

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#31 | 11.22.2023: Suzanne talks with Alisha Fernandez Miranda about her book My What If Year – where she details her adventure of pausing her career for a year to explore the “what if” jobs of her dreams, which took her from internships at a Broadway theater, a London art gallery, a Scottish luxury hotel, and a virtual fitness studio (Zumba, anyone…

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On Writing with Melissa Kirsch 28:23

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#30 | 11.15.2023: Melissa Kirsch, deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle at The New York Times, talks with Suzanne about two essential ingredients in the writing process: vulnerability and courage. Follow us on IG @suzannenweller More information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.com Sign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth newsletter h…

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Ditching the Hustle & Grind with Sarah O’Brien Hammond 26:29

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#29 | 11.8.2023: Sarah shares the story of waking up to what truly made her happy and the journey of creating positive change in her life through ditching the hustle and grind mentality and achieving success differently. Sarah O'Brien Hammond is a community creator, life and career coach and recruiter. She creates safe and judgment-free containers …

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“Why Not Me?” with Amy Kugler 27:07

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#28 | 10.25.2023: Amy – who’s living in her “why not?” moment – talks about how powerful the act of storytelling can be, and how vital it is for us to not only share narratives broadly but bring others along to do the same. Amy Kugler is a media executive, writer, and founder of BEAM - a venture that illuminates the unseen corners of motherhood wit…

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Riding Professional Tides with Justin Reed 27:14

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#27 | 10.18.2023: Justin talks through the turns of his professional career in the advertising industry, and the importance of knowing who you are to not only thrive but survive in work environments. Justin Reed is a seasoned advertising, marketing, public relations, and communications professional based in the New York area. Follow us on IG @suzan…

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Mindfulness and Courage with Laura Sage 26:48

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#26 | 10.11.2023: Laura talks about how the seven tenets of mindfulness aren’t only guideposts in her life and work, but how’ve they helped her be courageous. She and Suzanne also discuss the challenges of being an entrepreneur, including necessary pivots, compromises, and not being “too much in love with your own cooking.” Laura Sage is the Founde…

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Rewiring Your Brain with Maureen Chiana 27:14

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#25 | 10.4.2023: Maureen shares a story where she had the courage to move on after something failed, her decision to study neuroscience, and how empowering it is to have a better understanding of our brains. Maureen Chiana is the CEO and founder of The Mindsight Academy and host of the Lead To Excel podcast. She enhances leaders and teams to perfor…

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Leveraging Your Invisible Network with Michael Melcher 27:52

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#24 | 9.27.2023: Michael Melcher talks with Suzanne about creating change in our lives by moving beyond the need for permission, the importance of relationships in career success, and the courage to cultivate your “invisible network.” Michael Melcher is an internationally known executive coach, leadership expert, keynote speaker and author of three…

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The Courage to Learn: Suzanne Weller 28:22

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#23 | 9.20.2023: Our host Suzanne Weller talks about a moment where her father disrupted her thinking as she was growing up, and she encourages us to welcome new challenges to rethink our deep-seated beliefs. Follow us on IG @suzannenweller More information about Weller Collaboration: wellercollaboration.com Sign up for Suzanne’s Reimagine Growth n…

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Rising Up to an Opportunity with Traca Savadogo 27:32

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#22 | 9.13.2023: Traca shares the story of her path to the TEDX stage (which she originally turned down) and how the experience took her from being behind the curtain supporting others to taking the stage herself. She and Suzanne delve into the power of enlisting thinking partners, why we shy away from the things that ultimately make us human, and …

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Trusting Ourselves with Lenora Edwards 26:48

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#21 | 8.30.2023: Suzanne talks with her friend and business consulting partner Lenora Edwards about the role courage plays in starting and maintaining a successful business. They discuss using creativity to turn mistakes into opportunities, how vital it is to have a thought partner to challenge your thinking, and the power of one simple question “w…

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Fawn Sanchez: Sharing Her Indigenous Experience 27:25

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#20 | 8.23.2023: Suzanne speaks with diversity thought leader Fawn Sanchez, who is Shoshone Bannock from Fort Hall, Idaho. They talk about her journey from growing up on a reservation, joining the US Army, to working at Amazon where she’s currently the sole Native American person at her level in the organization. Fawn Sanchez is currently a Senior …

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Swivel Moments with Stacy Harris & Dave Nelson 27:00

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#19 | 8.16.2023: Dave, Stacy, and Suzanne anchor their conversation on the importance of embracing the unknown in their lives, and being open to experimentation and do-over’s. As professionals who’ve created their share of “swivel” moments, they share stories about what it looks like to trust your gut – even when you’re hearing doubt from others – …

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Lifespan Navigation with Vanessa Laughlin 26:56

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#18 | 8.9.2023: Vanessa and Suzanne delve into the meaning of courage, the equations we go through in our minds to calculate if something is worth it (“vale la pena?”), and how these surface in the lifespan navigation work Vanessa and her team do to support and bring grace to individuals and families in need. Vanessa Laughlin is the Principal and F…

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Unleashing Your Creative Genius with Bridget Quigg 27:38

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#16 | 7.26.2023: Suzanne has a fun and inspiring conversation with Bridget Quigg, who shares stories about doing comedy, improvisational theater, and the importance of trusting your gut to unleash your creative genius. The world needs your special brand of brilliance. Let it out! Bridget Quigg is a long time marketing director, improviser, and come…

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Doing the Inner Work with Nicole Christie 27:57

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#15 | 7.19.2023: Nicole and Suzanne dive into how courage shows up differently throughout the various phases of our lives, with Nicole speaking to a number of challenges she’s navigated over the past few years (including battling cancer, ending a relationship, and relocating – all during the pandemic). Nicole Christie is the founder and CEO of Tull…

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Getting Defensive with Jeff Jacobson 27:58

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#14 | 7.12.2023: Suzanne and fellow coach Jeff Jacobson anchor their conversation on the human tendency to defend ourselves. Touching on a range of topics including gun control, hard conversations, and reproductive rights, they discuss our greater need for safety and how we might better understand what’s worth protecting. Jeff Jacobson is a profess…

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Align To Your Design with Christine Arylo 27:52

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#13 | 6.28.2023: How can courage liberate you from stress and overwhelm? Suzanne talks with Christine about living in a culture built for burnout and how we wake up and shift to making choices that are right for ourselves. They discuss recognizing when you’re overwhelmed, the “overgiving imprints” we tend to fall into, and Christine shares her theo…

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Owning Your Story: Suzanne Weller 27:35

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#12 | 6.21.2023: Providing insight into why she started The Courage Effect, Suzanne shares some personal stories about why courage is a recurring theme throughout her life – which she’s reminded of every day in the form of a scar. She talks about courage as a practice, what we gain by focusing on what we can control, and learning through the lens o…

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Building a Collective with Keren Sachs 27:20

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#11 | 6.14.2023: Keren and Suzanne delve into their love of photography and the power of visual storytelling. They discuss working in an industry fueled by passion, the joy (and power) of creating community, and supporting underrepresented professionals. Keren shares the challenges of being a female founder and the courage it took to build her own …

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Leveraging Your Courage Chamber with Wayne Kimball, Jr. 28:04

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#10 | 6.7.2023: Wayne Kimball, Jr. specializes in business strategy and enterprise transformation as an investor, startup advisor, and an independent board director who currently serves as Principal for Google Cloud's Go-to-Market Strategy and Mergers & Acquisitions business. He is also the founder and global leader of Google’s TechAMPLIFY: an init…

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Willingly Facing Fear with Iliana Quinonez 26:40

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#9 | 5.31.2023: Iliana shares her story about facing a challenging medical diagnosis and she found courage in naming her fear, visualizing a positive result, and a dose of humor to stay the course and successfully recover. Iliana Quinonez is a powerhouse Latina Trailblazer in the High Tech Industry, who builds and scales high performing teams in ad…

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Stepping Out In Faith with Ruby Love 27:59

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#8| 5.24.2023: Ruby Love defines courage as stepping out in faith. She talks with Suzanne about how her upbringing during the civil rights movement shaped her values, the importance of learning to take risks (and the greater risk we all face when we don't say yes), and how our lives change when we tap into courage to unlearn destructive practices. …

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No Regrets with Carmen Cano 27:10

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#7 | 5.17.2023: Always at the intersection of business, design and technology, Carmen Cano has led teams and organizations in product, innovation and design. She's currently the SVP of Product Design at Seismic and is passionate about solving problems by creating a vision that enables everyone to do their best work. Her motto: "Leave it better than…

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The Power of Wonder with Michelle Grover 28:07

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#6 | 5.10.2023: Michelle Grover is Chief Technology Officer of Slalom, a global management consulting firm headquartered in Seattle. She’s been named by Business Insider as one of the 100 People Transforming Business in Emerging Tech, is a member of the Greycroft and Sierra Ventures Technology Councils, and dedicates her time to mentoring high scho…

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Passion and Perspective with J.R. Siegel 27:32

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#5 | 5.3.2023: J.R. and Suzanne anchor their conversation on the topic of passions – they discuss seeing the macro view to ensure we’re pursuing what matters most to us and J.R. shares his recurring self-review process where he tests what he “loves, likes, can’t, and won’t” do. He also touches on how empowering it is to hide self-view on video call…

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Courageous Communication with Julie Pham 27:07

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#4 | 4.26.2023: Organizational development leader Julie Pham, PhD and Suzanne discuss the role courage plays in communicating with others: the ways it’s challenged by our speed of work, the trend of self-censoring becoming more common, and how trusting our intuition surfaces the ability to stay true to ourselves. Dr. Julie Pham is the founder and t…

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Styling Courage with Mellicia Marx 28:02

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#3 | 4.19.2023: Mellicia – a self-proclaimed iconoclast – talks about tapping into courage to make new memories (bikini included!), the power of claiming your authentic style, and how having a child allowed her to make more intentional choices for the life she creates for herself and her family. Based in Seattle, Mellicia Marx is the founder of Pop…

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Flying Bravely with Lia De Feo 27:52

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#2 | 4.12.2023: Lia talks about how she grew into being an empathetic leader and advocate through her own personal and professional struggles. She and Suzanne touch on compassionate workplaces, doing what's right when it's not easy, and the importance of cultivating supportive networks. Lia De Feo is a brand builder, revenue-generator and innovatio…

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Starting Anew with Troy Livingston 27:54

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#1 | 4.5.2023: Troy shares a story with Suzanne about the loss of a relationship that turned his world upside down, and how getting “pushed off a ledge” brought him to a place of freedom and choosing new ways. After a career as an executive in museums, mental health care, and public health, Troy Livingston focuses on helping people and organization…

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