Best Sara Riff Podcasts (2024)

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Communications with Sara and guest host, Hayley Ruch Geiger 8:38

3M ago8:38

8:38

In this episode of the Ruch Riffs podcast, host Hayley Ruch Geiger interviews the inspiring Sara Royf. Now, as a LinkedIn coach based in Tel Aviv, Sara continues to empower professionals to elevate their personal brands and make meaningful connections. Her story is a powerful example of how strategic thinking and passion can drive substantial growt…

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7 minutes of leadership insights from an Olympic skier 7:41

8M ago7:41

7:41

I met Kevin while creating promotional content for several clients. As an Olympian and US Ski Team winner, he shared insights about how leaders must put communication, results, and teamwork. The more I saw Kevin do work for clients Kwik Trip and Minocqua Winter Park, the more he helped me understand how to be better at what I do.…

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Break Free of the Leadership Straitjacket 5:52

1y ago5:52

5:52

Want to be a more resilient leader? Ruch Riffs is pleased to announce our podcast featuring Tatyana St. Germaine, Executive Coach and Talent Assessment Expert. Resilience is all about coping with stress, maintaining emotional well-being, and overcoming setbacks – learned skills that successful leaders need. Listen in as Tatyana and I discuss manage…

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Four Trends Driving the Future Workplace 11:56

1+ y ago11:56

11:56

A discussion about ManpowerGroup's latest Global Market Research.By Will Ruch

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Employee Compensation and Benefits 4:49

1+ y ago4:49

4:49

Employee compensation and benefits is one of the hottest topics in many companies today. Even with some high-profile organizations trimming back staffing levels, competition for top talent remains strong. In this month’s Ruch Riff’s podcast, I talk to George Murphy, a leading corporate benefits expert and Executive Vice President at 4C Digital Heal…

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New Book Takes Readers Beyond Servant Leadership 7:03

2y ago7:03

7:03

Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt are authors of a highly acclaimed new book, “Leading with Care in a Tough World.” They draw upon their years of innovative learning and real-work experience to lay out five core leadership traits necessary to build an engaged workforce. The authors discuss their key leadership message for today’s changing and challengin…

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Young Adults and The Future of Work 5:48

2+ y ago5:48

5:48

Partnerships between students, education and enterprises are critical in developing a pipeline for future workers. Dr. John Niser, Director of FDU's International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who works with the leisure and hospitality industry on ways to recruit and retain workers believes that young adults are looking for organiza…

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Expert Insights on Reconnecting Talent in Leisure & Hospitality 5:58

2+ y ago5:58

5:58

Strong managerial soft skills. Career development opportunities. A top-notch workplace reputation. These are some of the must-haves leisure and hospitality organizations will need to attract and retain talent in the post-pandemic work environment. Jeff Kmiec, president of American Hospitality Talent Acquisition (AHTA) a division of Cornerstone RPO,…

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Workplace Culture and The Profit Paradox 6:21

2+ y ago6:21

6:21

Companies that put culture –– rather than profit –– first are more profitable. That is the message from this month’s Ruch Riff’s guest, Gustavo Grodnitzky, Ph.D., best-selling author and speaker. With the war for talent accelerating, culture is critical to support business goals and the “human capital need.” In this engaging, 6-minute conversation,…

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Taking a Deeper Dive Into “The Big Quit” with National Human Resources Leader Jill Smart 6:36

2+ y ago6:36

6:36

A recent 60 Minutes piece, “The Big Quit,” is reverberating across this country as record numbers of people are quitting their jobs. In this Ruch Riff’s podcast, I talk to Jill Smart, president of the National Academy of Human Resources and former CHRO of Accenture. She shares her insight into the long-term implications of the escalating trend wher…

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CEO Shares What it Takes to Build a Cohesive Workplace 6:14

3y ago6:14

6:14

This CEO tells his new hires that cultivating their temperament is just as important as honing their technical skills. Austin Ramirez, President and CEO of Husco International, a privately-owned company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems, is the featured guest in this Ruch Riffs episode. Ramirez openly shares his views…

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Dr. Deepika Chopra: Optimism Doctor®, Founder of Things Are Looking Up™️ and host of the Looking Up Podcast. 55:29

3y ago55:29

55:29

Sara talks to Optimism Doctor , Dr. Deepika Chopra, about the difference between focusing on optimism vs. the unrealistic expectation of being happy all of the time, what she refers to as “toxic positivity”and why its damaging as well as some of her helpful tricks to keep things balanced and “looking up” and how you can apply them to your own life.…

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Stephanie Dua: Co-Founder and President of HOMER Learning 54:17

3y ago54:17

54:17

Sara talks to Co-Founder and President of HOMER Learning Stephanie Dua about the most important things kids learn from their parents, her approach to balanced screen time and why she’s confident our kids are going to still be ok even if they were homeschooled over the last year by their parents.

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Amanda de Cadenet: Entrepreneur, Journalist, Photographer and Advocate 1:01:44

3y ago1:01:44

1:01:44

Sara talks to entrepreneur, journalist, photographer and advocate Amanda de Cadenet about why she thinks the idea of “Having It All” is a lie and a dangerous one at that, the private community and safe space she is developing for women and why building bridges between genders is the most important path forward.…

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Shelly Bell: Founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures 55:25

3y ago55:25

55:25

Sara sits down with Shelly Bell, Founder and CEO of Black Girl Ventures, about her efforts to reimagine the way black and brown women get access to financial and social capital, reinforcing a positive mindset to receive all that the universe has intended for you and how she resists being average and wants you to do the same.…

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Naomi Gleit: Vice President of Product and Social Impact at Facebook 55:16

3y ago55:16

55:16

Sara sits down with Vice President of Product and Social Impact at Facebook, Naomi Gleit about her trajectory from one of Facebook’s first employees straight out of college to one of the most powerful women in Tech, dropping out of Harvard because it wasn’t the right fit for her despite how hard she worked to get there and how what messes you up mo…

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Tera Peterson: Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer NuFACE® 46:42

3y ago46:42

46:42

Sara is joined by Co-Founder and Chief Creative Office of NuFACE, Tera Peterson, to educate on microcurrents, creating NuFACE with her mother and sister and the pivot from business school to pursue esthetician school and what’s surprised her most in running a business.

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Allison Statter CEO & Co-Founder of Marketing & Communications Agency, Blended Strategy Group 58:03

3y ago58:03

58:03

Sara talks to CEO and Co-Founder of Blended Strategy Group, Allison Statter, about growing up in the entertainment business, the evolution of the management business, transitioning from the family business to starting her own company and asking ourselves what we are working towards, realizing that we should forget about having it all and ask oursel…

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Genevieve Padalecki: Actress, Creator, and Urban Homesteader 49:52

3y ago49:52

49:52

Sara talks to Genevieve Padalecki, Actress, Creator, and Urban Homesteader, about launching Townn, a community for people looking to rethink the way we live and grow together, and how sustainability is not only important for the environment but for ourselves, realizing her tendency towards perfectionism was preventing her from moving forward, the i…

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Tracey Cunningham: Celebrity Hair Colorist & Author 44:01

3y ago44:01

44:01

Sara talks to celebrity (and her own) Hair Colorist Tracey Cunningham about how she went from being Bette Midler’s nanny to the most sought after hair colorist in the industry, her best selling book “True Color” and why getting highlights can feel like turning on a lightbulb for your soul. The podcast is a production of Embassy Row. Host: Sara Riff…

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Latham Thomas: Celebrity Doula, Maternal Wellness Expert Author and Founder of Mama Glow 50:25

3y ago50:25

50:25

Sara sits down with Latham Thomas, Celebrity Doula, Maternal Wellness Expert Author and Founder of Mama Glow, to talk about advocacy and equity during the birthing process and beyond, learning to make space for radical self care and sustenance and how we can structure our lives to more authentically reflect our values.…

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Dr. Edith Eger: Psychologist, Lecturer, Holocaust Survivor, and Best Selling Author 54:04

3y ago54:04

54:04

Sara catches up with Dr. Edith Eger, Psychologist, Lecturer, Holocaust Survivor and Best Selling Author, about why we can’t heal what we don’t feel, what being forced into a death camp taught her about truly living and why we must free ourselves from the need to please other people and focus instead on finding true JOY.…

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Lisa Vanderpump: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Host of the Podcast “All Things Vanderpump” 54:55

3+ y ago54:55

54:55

Sara talks to Entrepreneur, Philanthropist and Television Personality Lisa Vanderpump about the reality of her time spent on reality television, why life is all about incremental progress and the compromises we must learn to make in our pursuit of “Having It All”. Special thanks to our sponsor, Ritual Vitamins. Visit ritual.com/OTHERLIES for 10% of…

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Pia Baroncini: Creative Director of LPA, Podcast Host, and Mother 48:58

3+ y ago48:58

48:58

Today’s guest is one of those modern cases of our virtual existence where by you think you are friends with someone because you follow all their stories, feel invested in their life and know more about what's going on with them than some of your own friends but you actually don't know them IRL. Sara sits down with her online friend Pia Baroncini to…

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Punam Patel: Emmy-Nominated Actress 46:15

3+ y ago46:15

46:15

Sara sits down with actress Punam Patel to talk about the hormonal madness and magic involved in being a woman, learning to develop her sense of humor as a coping mechanism to never feeling like she fit in as a kid and why operating from a place of abundance helped her to begin an acting career in her thirties.…

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Brigette Romanek: Founder of Romanek Design Studio 42:59

3+ y ago42:59

42:59

Sara talks to acclaimed interior designer Brigette Romanek, founder of Romanek Design Studio, about how a person's surroundings can have a profound impact on their well being, learning to trust your own taste and stepping into the spotlight as a judge on Ellen Degeneres’s new show “Design Challenge”.…

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Jessica Alba: Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Honest Company 49:10

3+ y ago49:10

49:10

Sara sits down with Founder and Chief Creative Officer of The Honest Company, Jessica Alba, to talk HONESTly about rushing through childhood as a young actress focused on contributing to her household, working hard to create a seat for herself at the table previously reserved for white men only, tricks for keeping centered while being pulled in a m…

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Marianna Hewitt: Influencer and Co-Founder of Summer Fridays 44:28

3+ y ago44:28

44:28

Sara talks to Influencer and co-founder of Summer Fridays, Marianna Hewitt about learning to be easy on herself when it comes to her routine, destigmatizing the idea of women putting off having children to focus on their careers and that everyone's timeline is different, and using social media to feel inspired rather than a comparison tool.…

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Lauren Paul & Molly Thompson: Co-Founders of Kind Campaign 44:28

3+ y ago44:28

44:28

Sara sits down with Kind Campaign Co Founders, Lauren Paul and Molly Thompson about making their documentary and finding their mission, how bullying is still prevalent in many adult female relationships and why kindness to ourselves and others is more important than ever.

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Reshma Saujani: Founder of Girls Who Code and Marshall Plan for Moms 43:56

3+ y ago43:56

43:56

Sara talks to Reshma Saujani, Author and Founder of Girls Who Code about why she gets off on failure, how living through 10 years of infertility taught her resilience and strength and why we need to address the national conversation around the unpaid labor women are doing with a Marshall Plan for Moms yesterday. To find out more about Marshall Plan…

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Kate Bosworth: Actor, Activist and Founder of Kind.est 46:52

3+ y ago46:52

46:52

Sara talks to Actor, Activist and Founder of Kind.est about how the challenge for growth will always override whatever is holding her back, learning to not absorb the rejection that comes along with acting and how she's redefined what real success looks like in her life. To learn more about Kind.est, visit https://www.kind-est.com and follow Kate a…

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What Makes a Great Leader? Hear from Two Top HR Executives 13:23

3+ y ago13:23

13:23

Lisa Buckingham, EVP, Global Head of AIG Enterprise Design & Life and Retirement Separation Initiatives for AIG, and and Susan Quakenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer for Vonage, are innovative human resources leaders forging new ground with their passion for connecting with others, authenticity and compassion. In this fast-paced Ruch Riffs episo…

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Estee Stanley: Fashion Stylist & Interior Designer 51:44

3+ y ago51:44

51:44

Sara talks to stylist, fashion and interior designer, author and entrepreneur Estee Stanley about the daily hack she uses to focus on everyday blessings, the extravagant highs and comedic lows of being a celebrity stylist, why she could never be satisfied pursuing just one career path and how she’s channeled “Going Bananas” during quarantine into a…

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Noura Sakkhija: CEO and Co-Founder of Mejuri 44:08

3+ y ago44:08

44:08

Sara talks to Noura Sakkhija, CEO and Co-Founder of Cult Favorite Jewelry Brand MEJURI about why women shouldn't wait around for someone else to buy them jewelry or anything else for that matter, how she had to work even harder during fundraising while 7 months pregnant with twin girls and why trying to incorporate meditation into her daily routine…

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Deepica Mutyala: CEO + Founder of LIVE TINTED 53:25

3+ y ago53:25

53:25

Sara talks to CEO + Founder of LIVE TINTED Deepica Mutyala about forging new paths for inclusivity and representation in the beauty industry, freezing her eggs and not her options despite cultural taboos and how transitioning from influencer to CEO taught her the difference between being “liked” and being respected.…

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Marissa Hermer: Entrepreneur, Author, Restaurateur and Owner of Olivetta and The Draycott 54:17

3+ y ago54:17

54:17

Sara talks to entrepreneur, author, restaurateur and owner of Olivetta and The Draycott, Marissa Hermer, about being a professional thrill seeker, the unique challenges of running a restaurant business during pandemic closures as well as launching a program to provide meals for first responders and the reality of what being on a “reality show” real…

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Sophia Bush: Actress & Activist 45:50

3+ y ago45:50

45:50

Sara talks with actress, activist, entrepreneur, global education access advocate and podcast host Sophia Bush about why maintaining a facade that everything is ok is a detriment to our society and ourselves, questioning the limits of what defines ENOUGH and why Grey’s Anatomy is the ultimate comfort companion she needed during a recent mandatory q…

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Daphne Oz: Emmy Award-Winning Television Host, New York Times-Bestselling Author, Chef, and Co-Owner and Chief LOUMinary of LOUM Beauty 53:12

3+ y ago53:12

53:12

Sara talks with Daphne Oz, Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times-bestselling author, chef, and co-owner and Chief LOUMinary of LOUM Beauty, about realizing the importance of protecting your own happiness, three habits she’s found have dramatically improved her take on life, setting boundaries for yourself and setting expectations appro…

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Trucking Company CEO Takes to the Road to Connect and Engage 4:59

3+ y ago4:59

4:59

Darren Hawkins, CEO of Yellow, formerly YRC Worldwide, one of this country’s top freight trucking firms, went on the road to connect with more than 300 company leaders and share his strategic vision for 2021. In this Ruch Riff’s podcast, listen to Darren tell the story of how this helped re-energize and reignite the organization. Pat Nazmetz, forme…

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Debra Messing: Actress, Producer and Social Activist & Mandana Dayani: Creator & Co-Founder of I Am A Voter and Co-Host of The Dissenters 59:00

3+ y ago59:00

59:00

Sara sits down with Actress, Producer and Social Activist Debra Messing and Creator and Co Founder of I AM A VOTER Mandana Dayani to talk about what they’ve learned about themselves through advocating for others, how they’ve become braver in their pursuit of living according to their own value system and why they think “Having It All” isn't possibl…

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Amanda Gorman: Inaugural Youth Poet Laureate of the United States 45:43

3+ y ago45:43

45:43

Called “The next great figure of poetry in the US”, Amanda Gorman is a young force to be reckoned with. Sara talks with the writer, poet and Harvard Class of 2020 graduate about using spoken word poetry as therapy to overcome her speech impediment, wielding weapons of words to deconstruct the way we perceive social injustice and broken systems and …

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Chinae Alexander: Entrepreneur, Lifestyle Personality, Writer and Podcast Host 54:21

3+ y ago54:21

54:21

Sara sits down with the Entrepreneur to talk about finessing the truth en route to your dream job, asking friends to hold space for helping you to identify your talents and affinities and why we need to reduce the stigma around medication used for mental health.

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Dr. Shereene Idriss: Board Certified Dermatologist 53:35

3+ y ago53:35

53:35

Sara and board certified dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss discuss her path to dermatology, having it all and, of course, all about skin care.

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People Leaders Offer Path Forward 6:25

3+ y ago6:25

6:25

As organizations went through an immense amount of change in 2020, there were leaders who stood out because they found innovative ways to connect with their workforce. I talked to many of those leaders and am sharing highlights in this first Ruch Riffs podcast of 2021. Seven leaders reveal seven ways they differentiated their organizations through …

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Jessica Jackson: CAO of Reform Alliance, Co-Founder of #cut50, Human Rights Attorney 54:55

3+ y ago54:55

54:55

Sara sits down with human rights attorney, Chief Advocacy Officer at REFORM Alliance and co-founder of #cut50, a national bipartisan effort aimed at reducing America's incarceration rate, Jessica Jackson to talk about going back to school as a single mom with a young daughter in tow, becoming a lawyer to change the policy that put her husband in ja…

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Lauren Molasky Fierst: Author 53:04

4y ago53:04

53:04

Sara sits down with Author and Cystic Fibrosis advocate Lauren Molasky to talk about the realities of living with a chronic health condition, the stakes that are raised for someone already immunocompromised waiting for a double lung transplant during a global pandemic and the clarity of purpose she has found by living each moment to the very fulles…

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Businesswoman, Founder, & Model 50:31

4y ago50:31

50:31

Sara sits down with Rosie Huntington Whiteley to talk about the impact of creative visualization and clearly defined goals in her life, the imposter syndrome she sometimes feels when launching a new endeavor and why it's important to find the time to take victories along the way. We want to give a special thanks to our partner Monkey 47, the gin wi…

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Jennifer Meyer: Jewelry Designer 46:12

4y ago46:12

46:12

Sara sits down with jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer to discuss her tools for focusing on gratitude even during trying times, the many leaves we will turn over on our journey to our best selves and how knowing who you are and what you want is the best position to be in for dating and beyond. We want to give a special thanks to our partner Monkey 47,…

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