May 10

How To Transform Your Meetings With Priya Parker’s ‘The Art of Gathering’

https://youtu.be/5UXuT5DHLys It doesn't take a shrink to figure out how Priya Parker became a master of gathering. Raised in a biracial American-Indian household, she grew up with two very different family trees that were both literally and figuratively a world apart from one another. To her, communication was an essential part of creating and maintaining lasting connections. Over the last two decades, Priya has dedicated her career to studying and teaching the art of conflict... read more ›
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Aug 31

Introducing Back to Biz

Like most of us, when the pandemic hit I wanted to find a way to help. I started talking to friends, family, my team and my network and an idea started to take form. What we noticed–outside of the tragic impacts of sickness and death–is that Covid-19 affected our communities in ways we could have never foreseen. It shuttered doors of small business, it closed creative venues, it took away jobs and left our towns... read more ›
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Jun 16

Unlocking Creativity, Courage, and Success with Rebecca Minkoff

At 8 years old, Rebecca Minkoff’s mother refused to buy her the dress she wanted, offering instead to teach her to sew. At an early age, Rebecca learned the value of doing things on her own, and once she got started, she couldn’t stop. Rebecca is an entrepreneur in the fullest sense; a fashion designer, author, podcast host, wife, and mother. In this episode, Rebecca recounts her journey, and shares insight on how she’s able to... read more ›
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Jun 09

How to Heal From Your Past with Dr. Nicole LePera

Have you ever felt that who you thought you were doesn't align with who you actually are? If so, you're not alone. Whether it by cultural conditioning or childhood trauma, it's not hard to see how our inner voice can get lost in the noise. Enter Dr. Nicole LePera. Nicole is a Holistic Psychologist and Content Creator works to help us learn to heal trauma and consciously recreate ourselves. Nicole discovered holistic psychology while on a... read more ›
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May 12

Dream First, Details Later with Ellen Bennett

 One of the most common stories I hear is, "I'm not ready yet." You have a dream, a goal, an ambition, but without the connections, skills, or resources it feels out of reach. Social media makes it easy to see others' success without showing the REAL stuff. Late nights, blood, sweat, tears… the messy middle doesn't make the highlight reel. This mindset undermines our confidence and inhibits creativity. Chances are, you do have what... read more ›
429 reads
May 05

Harley Finkelstein: We’re Never Going Back

It's no secret that 2020 has shifted how we do business. Businesses, creators, artists and remote workers had to adapt and innovate in new and expanding ways, accelerating innovation, technology and the internet. Ordering take-out, banking, and even counseling online was no longer a nice-to-have, it was do or die. One person on the front lines of that evolution is my good friend Harley Finkelstein, president of Shopify, where he is building, championing, and helping... read more ›
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Mar 12

Stop Living on Autopilot with Antonio Neves

If you've ever felt stuck or are stuck right now, this episode is for you. Antonio Neves is an internationally recognized leadership speaker, author and award-winning journalist. For over 10 years, Antonio worked as a correspondent in New York City with top television networks including NBC, PBS and BET Networks. We've been long time friends and I'm excited to talk about his new book Stop Living On Autopilot: Take Responsibility for Your Life and Rediscover... read more ›
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