This week, I’m joined by psychotherapeutic counselor, Grace Quantock. Grace is an amazing coach and writer who specializes in helping people live well in tough times, and manage complex trauma and chronic illness without burnout or blame. Grace joins me for an insightful conversation about what it means to live well in trying times, the importance of reclaiming your self-agency, and how to navigate burnout while you fight for social change.

My guest today, Dr. Nika White, says, “Diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a checkmark for good business, it’s a way to transform the world.” As an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynote speaker, published author, and executive practitioner for DEI efforts across the business, government, nonprofit, and education, Nika helps organizations break barriers and integrate diversity into their businesses.

If you’ve been running a business in the online space for any length of time, you’ll know that a lot of people use outdated marketing methods when promoting things like summits—methods that, quite frankly, feel manipulative rather than relational. In today’s episode of the Movement Makers podcast, I invite Dawn Serra, CEO of Radical Summits, onto the show to talk about how entrepreneurs can create successful, ethical, and inclusive online events and summits that prioritize relationship-building over getting butts in seats.

Joining me for a conversation about how to uphold your boundaries and level up your influence is executive presence coach and founder of Copper + Rise, Joanna Lovering. Joanna opens up about her childhood and her relationship with her mother, her relationships at work, in her career, and as a business owner, and dissects the enmeshment that connects them all. We also talk about how we can choose to show up differently, develop a sense of agency, and determine our true priorities.

N. Chloé Nwangwu is the founder of NobiWorks, a brand awareness consultancy, and a writer and researcher who has advised everyone from small island nations and the first refugee delegation to the UN to small, black-owned mom-and-pop shops. In this conversation, we talk about Chloé’s experience as a mediator during the Yemen Civil War, the reality of invisibility taxes for underrepresented BIPOC and women-led businesses, her issues with “niching”, and a different way to think about generating influence.

Brooke Monaghan is the host of the podcast Transcend Your Dichotomy. She recently invited me to be a guest on her show to talk about owning your message and making a bigger impact in your work and the world. Brooke was gracious enough to allow me to share our conversation on this week’s episode of the Movement Makers podcast.

Tune into this episode, with guest Dr. Erin Kendall Braun, to discover how neuroscience helps us better understand why people behave the way they do - especially when it comes to motivation and reward - and how we can use those insights to engage audiences. Kendall earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University, where she researched the cognitive neuroscience of learning, memory, and decision-making.

Bryna Haynes joins me to talk about book publishing for world changers like you. Bryna is the Founder and CEO of WorldChangers Media. Tune in to hear how great books can not only change lives but also topple outdated paradigms and build movements—and why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect time to start writing.

Heather R Younger is the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. She is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategist, and one of the world's leading experts on listening at work. Heather joins me for a conversation about mastering the art of active listening to ensure the people we interact with feel heard and valued.

Brooke Monaghan is a business coach, consultant, and podcaster who helps entrepreneurs and leaders bring their greatest gifts to the world, align with their values, and honor the lifestyle they want. She shares the importance of trusting in yourself, so you can take strategic action toward your larger vision.

I'm joined by regenerative business designer and holistic business coach, Helen Tremethick. We talk about Helen’s life on a permaculture farm in the Canadian countryside, as well as what it means to go from being stuck to beyond sustainable, how to identify your Key Personal Indicators, and what it means to create a thriving business ecosystem.

Jadah Sellner joins me for a conversation about growing your business without hustling. In this conversation, Jadah offers alternatives to the hustle culture while stressing the importance of having a self-care menu in order to grow your business and nourish your life.

Liuba Grechen Shirley, Founder, and CEO of Vote Mama, joins me for a conversation about normalizing mothers of young children running for office, encouraging political empowerment, advocating for family-friendly policies, and supporting women in their mission to take up space at the congressional table.

Cher Hale is the founder and director of Ginkgo PR, an agency using public relations to create a more equitable media landscape. Cher joins me this week for a conversation about expanding the visibility of your business and brand by being a podcast guest. Cher is here to share some of her expertise and knowledge on the topic by helping you pitch your story and your message.

In this episode, Greg Faxon, one of my earliest podcast guests, returns to the show! Greg helps coaches fill their client roster and increase their income with honest sales and marketing. He’s also the author of Don't Let the Fear Win: How to Get out of Your Own Way & Grow Your Business… Fast.

Dr. Masachs Boungou is the author of The Power of Personal History: Turning One’s Life Tragedies Into Triumph, in which he shares his moving story of escaping civil war in the Republic of the Congo, going on to become a Fulbright Scholar at Brandeis University, and recently receiving his Ph.D. in Global Studies from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell.

I’m joined by Elsa Isaac, an NYC-based fashion and image stylist who believes style is all about self-expression. In fact, she empowers all her clients to celebrate their individuality through the way they dress. Today, we discuss the relationship between confidence and style, how style can work as an extension of your brand, and how to get started with personal style for yourself.

Amy Walsh joins me for a discussion about what it means to build a visionary brand and be the creative director of your own business. She also shares how you can strengthen your creative confidence, and explore different ways of running and marketing your small business.

Tiffany Yu joins me for a conversation about disability advocacy, economic justice, and collective liberation. She talks openly about how she came to own her personal disability story, and highlights how we can embrace adversity in even the most difficult of circumstances.

In this episode, Jennifer Brown, award-winning DEI advocate, author, and speaker, joins me for a discussion about DEI work and leadership. She shares how to embrace DEI from a humanistic perspective in both our personal and professional lives, and reinforces that all of us have the power to make a difference.