Best Erika Hanafin Podcasts (2025)

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Advocating for Impact: Panel from Pepperdine University's Social Enterprise Collective DC 42:31

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What does it truly take to drive social change — locally and globally? In this powerful live-recorded episode of The Social Impact Podcast, host Bree Jensen moderates a conversation with four inspiring leaders at Pepperdine University’s Social Enterprise Collective in Washington, D.C. Together, they unpack the real meaning of advocacy, how change b…

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Finding Purpose in the Midst of Setbacks with Nicole Young 29:36

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What does it take to survive and thrive in life’s most chaotic moments? Nicole Young, broadcaster, writer, entrepreneur, and CEO of Frisky Whiskey, knows firsthand the challenges of navigating entrepreneurship and motherhood. As the first Black woman to own a flavored whiskey brand, Nicole shares her journey of breaking barriers, building resilienc…

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How Building Confidence Transformed My Career with Divya Gugnani 29:32

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What if reinvention wasn’t a one-time event, but a constant rhythm of your life? Divya Gugnani, serial entrepreneur, investor, and mom of three, shares how embracing change in business,and motherhood, has shaped every chapter of her journey. From launching beauty and fragrance brands to mentoring the next generation of founders, Divya opens up abou…

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What Does 'Leaning Into Being' Mean to Us? 16:14

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What if the hardest seasons in life became the doorway to showing up fully as yourself? In this episode, Amri Kibbler and Erika Hanafin, share a deeply personal conversation about the challenges and growth that come with navigating life’s toughest moments as mothers and entrepreneurs. From cancer diagnoses to divorce, co-parenting, and the constant…

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How Postpartum Depression Reshaped Me with Lauren Walsh 32:06

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What if the hardest season of your life became the catalyst for discovering who you truly are? Lauren Walsh, a leading brand builder in sports and entertainment, shares a powerful story of personal transformation shaped by motherhood, mental health struggles, and finding her voice. From leading major campaigns to surviving postpartum depression and…

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Breaking Guilt and Creating a Life You Love with Bethany Braun-Silva 27:20

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What if embracing community and breaking the rules could transform your life? Bethany Braun-Silva, an on-air parenting expert and author of Like a Mother: Banish Guilt, Blaze Your Trail, and Break the Rules to Create a Life You Love, shares her powerful journey of balancing career, motherhood, and self-care. From launching her journalism career to …

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When Doing Less Becomes More with Dr. Risa Ryger 36:18

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Joy can be found in the smallest moments of your day. Dr. Risa Ryger, a Clinical Psychologist at Risa Ryger Ph.D. Private Practice, sheds light on the feminine experience and hidden assumptions shaping women’s lives. From her work with mothers to her reflections on her own journey, she explores the emotional labor, societal myths, and unspoken expe…

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Turning Life’s Challenges into Powerful Moments of Growth with Christine Bullock 33:55

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Unwanted challenges often become the turning points we never expected. Health and beauty influencer Christine Bullock shares her journey of navigating life's unexpected turns with grace and resilience. From her decision to embrace adoption after years of fertility struggles to the bittersweet closure of her wellness business, Christine opens up abo…

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Undoing to Become: How Ayurveda Can Transform Motherhood with Nidhi Pandya 36:53

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What if doing less could help you feel more like yourself? In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner and mom of two, Nidhi Pandya, shares simple ways to bring calm and clarity into your daily life. She talks about how motherhood changes us—and how we can meet those changes with presence instead of pressure. From warm food and longer exhales to oil ma…

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From Fashion Weeks to Family Moments: Lessons on Resilience and Reflection 33:28

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We learn so much from our parents, and for Stacy Igel, one of the most impactful lessons was entrepreneurship. Growing up, she watched her mother build a business with passion. Stacy inherited that drive and is now passing it on to her own son. As the founder of BOY MEETS GIRL®, Stacy has built a global brand that gives back through partnerships wi…

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Continuing the Movement for DEI Through Value-Based Efforts | Carla Haskins 39:48

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In this episode of The Social Impact Podcast, we sit down with therapist, writer, and DEI advocate Carla Haskins to discuss the evolving landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and how to keep pushing forward despite challenges. Carla shares insights from her time at Rice University’s School of Architecture, her journey in mental health…

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LA Fires: From Personal Loss to Community Resilience in Pasadena | Guest Host Arielle Estoria 51:56

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Guest hosted by Arielle Estoria In this episode, guest host Arielle Estoria sits down with Bree Jensen, founder of The Social Impact Firm, who shares a deeply personal account of loss and recovery after the Eaton fire claimed her family home. Bree details the emotional and logistical challenges of delayed FEMA housing, insurance complications, and …

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20 Minutes Is The New Hour: Fran Hauser on Reclaiming Your Day and Owning Your Story 35:15

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Time is our most precious resource, and as moms, knowing how to make the most of it can make all the difference. In this episode, Fran Hauser—bestselling author, keynote speaker, and book coach—shares how we can reclaim our time and focus on what truly matters. Fran opens up about her career shift from media executive to entrepreneur, a decision fu…

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Rewriting the Script with Samantha Gutstadt: Creativity, Comedy, and the Stories We Tell as Moms 34:53

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How do you turn life’s hardest moments into connection, growth, and laughter? Samantha Gutstadt knows this firsthand. As an actress, published writer, content creator, and mom of three, Sam’s life has been a tapestry of career pivots, motherhood milestones, and personal reinvention. From navigating the challenges of IVF to raising three children ac…

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Mara S. Campo on Rediscovering Herself Through Beauty After Personal Tragedy 29:49

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The universe speaks to us, but we can only hear it when we pause and truly listen. After years in a fast-paced media career, Emmy-winning journalist Mara S. Campo found herself on an unexpected path after personal tragedy struck. In search of healing and joy, she reconnected with her love for beauty, launching a new venture that has since inspired …

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Reflecting on Wisdom: Highlights from Inspiring Conversations 19:58

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The most powerful growth happens when we pause, reflect, and embrace the lessons shared by those around us. This special episode is a heartfelt reflection on the wisdom gained from extraordinary conversations over the years. Host Gretchen Schott revisits powerful lessons shared by inspiring leaders, exploring themes like authentic leadership, the v…

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Motherhood Rebranded: Neha Ruch on Pausing Careers With Purpose 34:17

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In today’s world, working moms are celebrated, but stay-at-home moms rarely get the same recognition. Neha Ruch is on a mission to change that. As the founder of Mother Untitled, Neha has built a thriving community for ambitious women who take career pauses to focus on family. In this episode, she shares insights from her upcoming book, The Power P…

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Leadership Lesson: The Truth about Top Performance and What Managers Get Wrong 12:43

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"Busyness without prioritization gets confused with effectiveness." - Gretchen Schott In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott breaks down the real and imitation traits of high-performing employees, challenging common misconceptions about what true productivity and effectiveness look like. By examining behaviors often mistaken for high performanc…

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Navigating Parenthood After the NICU: Helping Families Flourish with Jodi Klaristenfeld 38:00

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It takes a village to raise a child. But for families with unique challenges, that village needs to be carefully curated. Jodi Klaristenfeld, Founder of FLRRiSH and NICU mom, knows firsthand how important it is to build the right support team. Her daughter was born prematurely, and together, they spent 77 days in the NICU. She had a dedicated team …

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Blueprint for Thriving Moms: Connection, Confidence, and Leadership with Amri Kibbler and Erika Hanafin 36:31

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"Community is a superpower for women. It allows us to be more energetic, more focused, and to create greater impact." - Amri Kibbler In this episode, host Gretchen Schott sits down with Amri Kibbler and Erika Hanafin, the visionaries behind HeyMama, to explore how their community is empowering moms to thrive both professionally and personally. They…

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Living Your Dream, One Season at a Time: Paige Murray’s Path to Writing and Ranching 30:47

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Raising kids on a ranch with cows, chickens, and horses isn’t the typical image of modern motherhood—but for Paige Murray, it’s exactly the life she envisioned for herself. Paige is a former broadcast journalist, rodeo reporter, and full-time mom. Her experience living on the ranch inspired her to write Rosie’s Wild Ride, a children's book about th…

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Grace Through the Chaos as a Mom: Shalice Brawner on Knowing When to Press Pause 31:13

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Managing a household with five kids is no small feat, but Shalice Brawner handles it all gracefully, even in the public eye. Despite juggling multiple roles, Shalice shares how she keeps her household running smoothly while still making time for personal projects. From setting realistic expectations to practicing daily gratitude, she offers practic…

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Leadership Lesson: Top 5 Engagement Pitfalls 12:15

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"If you are focused on highly loyal and highly satisfied people, then you will lead them to engagement." – Gretchen Schott What are the top engagement pitfalls businesses face today, and how can leaders avoid them? In this episode, Gretchen Schott highlights the five most common mistakes organizations make when trying to engage their teams. Join us…

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Embracing Change: From Career Shifts to Personal Growth with Pamelyn Rocco 37:13

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Self-care is key to sustaining your passion and purpose. But it’s easier said than done. Pamelyn Rocco is a successful entrepreneur, influencer, health coach, and mom. Her business, House of Health, was born three years ago out of her own struggle with wellness—both mental and physical. In this episode, she shares her own framework and tips for rec…

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Leadership Lesson: Finding Contentment through the Right Content 7:01

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"When you're out of sorts and feeling overwhelmed, what are you doing to find rest? What are you doing to experience contentment?" - Gretchen Schott In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott explores the surprising connection between contentment and the content we consume. By reflecting on how the information, media, and goals we chase affect our …

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Motherhood, Leadership, and Netflix: A CEO’s Guide to Success 36:01

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Motherhood will never be perfect—and the sooner we let go of that expectation, the more things fall into place. Dawn Hilarczyk knows this well. As the COO of Borghese, a philanthropist, and a mother of three, she’s built a thriving career while embracing the messy moments of motherhood. According to Dawn, she can be her best self at home and at wor…

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Social Change in Innovation and Education with Simone Price 49:36

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In this episode of The Social Impact Podcast, host Bree Jensen interviews Simone Price, a seasoned leader in social impact and an advocate for equity and access. With over 15 years of experience across technology, entertainment, and media arts education, Simone shares her career journey, which spans nonprofit work and corporate social responsibilit…

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Robert Irvine’s Recipe for Success: Empathy, Grit, and Authenticity 33:58

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“If you do the right things, then money will always follow. Being nice to people doesn’t cost money. Empathy is not a weakness." — Robert Irvine Chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Robert Irvine shares his powerful perspective on leading with empathy, kindness, and authenticity. According to Robert, true leadership is about understanding and sup…

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How to Trust Your “Mom Sense” with Kanika Chadda-Gupta 30:31

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Have you ever wondered how maintaining your professional identity can fuel your confidence as a mom? What if embracing both roles could actually empower you in ways you never thought? Meet Kanika Chadda-Gupta. She’s not just a mom; she's a woman's advocate, a journalist, and the creator of the podcast “That’s Total Mom Sense.” Kanika shares her jou…

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Leadership Lesson: The 4 P’s of a Successful Onboarding Program 12:04

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"We need to be reminded of the fact that when someone joins your organization, even though they've said yes and even though you've interviewed them and even though they seem like the perfect fit, the journey has just begun." - Gretchen Schott. Employee loyalty and satisfaction start with a successful onboarding program. In this Leadership Lesson, G…

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Developing a Culture of Problem Solving with Matt Tait 24:54

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"If you want to be a problem solver, you're going to fail, and that's okay. What you don't want to do is fail the same way multiple times over and over again." — Matt Tait. Matt Tait, CEO of Decimal and a self-described serial entrepreneur, gives us a wealth of knowledge about problem-solving and leadership. Matt shares the paradigms and steps for …

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Leadership Lesson: Are You Dwelling or Processing? 8:14

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"Processing allows you to feel your emotions and create a plan to move forward, while dwelling holds you back in repetitive negativity." - Gretchen Schott There’s a huge difference between dwelling and processing. And choosing one over the other can either make or break your next steps ahead. In this Leadership Lesson, Gretchen Schott discusses the…

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This is Leaning Into Being 2:37

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As women, we’re constantly asked to do more and be more. And yet, there's incredible strength and wisdom in just "being." Being present. Being Mama. Simply being you. This is Leaning into Being. A show brought to you by the Founders and Leaders of Hello Mamas and HeyMama. Erika Hanafin, mom, stepmom, CEO, and co-parent hosts alongside Amri Kibbler,…

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Working Genius: Tap Into What Motivates You with Dr. Ali Atkison and Whitney Bandemer 57:16

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"Working Genius helps us tap into what intrinsically motivates us, leading to greater joy and productivity." - Dr. Ali Atkison Understanding your Working Genius can unlock new levels of productivity and fulfillment in your work. But failing to recognize it can leave you stuck in frustration and inefficiency. In this episode, Gretchen Schott is join…

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Social Change Through Business and Mompreneurship | Erika Hanafin Feldhus 43:46

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In this episode of The Social Impact Podcast, we sit down with Erika Hanafin Feldhus, CEO and co-founder of Hello Mamas, to discuss her inspiring journey in the world of social impact, business, and social enterprise. Erika shares her experiences in nonprofit management, effective fundraising, and the importance of creating supportive corporate cul…

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Creating Psychologically Safe Teams with Deseri Garcia 34:12

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"The magic happens when we create a safe space, allowing authenticity and vulnerability to surface—only then do we truly connect and grow." — Deseri Garcia Deseri Garcia, leadership development facilitator and executive coach at Vida Aventura, hands us the key to opening deeper connections and high-performing teams. She shares how to transform chal…

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Build Integrity and Consistency In Your Team with Amy Jones 32:27

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“Integrity and consistency are the bedrock of successful leadership." – Amy Jones Amy Jones exemplifies what it means to lead with integrity and empathy. As a business advisor at Cultivate Advisors, founder of a real estate flipping company, third-degree black belt, and published author, Amy is deeply committed to her teams and clients. Guided by h…

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Leadership Lesson: Using Curiosity To Lead, Grow, And Inspire 5:39

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"Curiosity is the spark that ignites our potential." - Gretchen Schott Maybe you want to learn more about playing an instrument, or maybe you want to learn how to cook something special. Or maybe there's a foreign language that you've always wanted to study, or perhaps you've even wanted to travel somewhere. Whatever you’re curious about, take that…

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How to Show Up as Your Highest Self with Kyle DeFur 31:12

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"Servant leadership is influencing with virtuous intent, leading in the best interest of others and the organization, and acting in the long-term best interest of others." — Kyle DeFur Kyle DeFur, President of the National Christian Foundation of Indiana, shares specific strategies for showing up as your highest self as a leader. He uncovers the th…

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Social Change for Latinas in Beauty | Nadine Tapia, Beauty Industry Investor, Founder, Board Member 42:36

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Join us for an inspiring episode of the Social Impact Podcast, where host Bree Jensen sits down with Nadine Tapia, the trailblazing founder of Tapia Beauty Group. Nadine shares her incredible journey in the beauty industry, from her humble beginnings in sales to leading a globally recognized B Corp-certified company. Discover how Nadine's passion f…

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Leadership Lesson: Developing Servant Leadership Across All Levels 9:21

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"True servant leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge." - Gretchen Schott There are many different ways to serve in your work environment, home life, and community. In this episode of "Made For Impact," host Gretchen Schott reveals the power behind servant leadership—a model centered on empathy, ethic…

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How Purposeful Leadership Creates Empowered Teams with Andrea Ross 27:51

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"When you align your business's core values with your passion to impact the community, you create a ripple effect that goes beyond profits and sales." - Andrea Ross Imagine transforming your company into a beacon of positive change without compromising your bottom line. Andrea Ross is no stranger to impactful leadership and social responsibility. A…

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MASTERCLASS: Servant Leadership Through Vulnerability with Dr. Clint Parker 41:02

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"Servant leadership is about unlocking the potential of those you lead. It's about creating an environment where they can thrive and grow." – Dr. Clint Parker It’s a common question - how do you truly inspire and elevate your teams while aligning them with your company's mission, vision, and goals? Dr. Clint Parker believes it’s through servant lea…

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Leadership Lesson: Becoming An Agent Of Positive Change With Problem-Solving with Gretchen Schott 10:35

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"Great problem-solving is not just about finding any solution, but the right solution that truly addresses the core issue." - Gretchen Schott We seem to always struggle with finding the perfect solution to challenges at work or in your personal life. In this episode of "Made For Impact," Gretchen Schott unpacks the importance of defining the real p…

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Transforming Challenges into Team Strengthening Opportunities with Jennifer Chapman 37:54

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"Understanding internal motivation in both leaders and team members is crucial for improving communication and clarity within the team." - Jen Chapman Overcoming personal challenges transforms how you look at your life and can dramatically transform your leadership style and team dynamics. In this episode of Made For Impact, Jennifer Chapman, certi…

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MASTERCLASS: Problem-Solving Through Social Responsibility with Elizabell Marquez of Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream 24:18

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"Our purpose journey was around using our brand as a platform to bring forward and give a place for underrepresented talent... It became a way of working beyond just, hey, this is our purpose journey. It became the way the team started to think about everything we were doing." - Elizabell Marquez Elizabell Marquez, Chief Marketing Officer at Dreyer…

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Social Change Through Inclusion and Community for Individuals with Disabilities 29:54

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Welcome to The Social Impact Podcast, where we explore stories of individuals and organizations making a difference in the world. In this episode, join us as we sit down with Christine Ross, the founder and Executive Director of Aid Another. Christine's journey began with a personal need: the desire to provide her sons, both diagnosed with Autism, …

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MASTERCLASS: The Trifecta of Trust in Conflict Management with Joe Folkman 38:15

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"Leadership is about balance—the push and the pull. You need to know when to drive results and when to inspire and motivate your team." - Joe Folkman Joe Folkman, psychometrician and co-founder of Zenger Folkman, specializes in leadership inspiration and teaching companies to build trust among their employees. He covers the role of interpersonal sk…

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Leadership Lesson: Overcoming Inner Turbulence Using Self-Conflict Management Strategies with Gretchen Schott 8:32

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"We can't lead others if we can't lead ourselves. We can't serve others if we aren't taking time to serve ourselves and our own needs as well." – Gretchen Schott Conflict is often viewed negatively, but it’s a part of daily life. Reflecting on areas of conflict gives you an opportunity to grow. In this insightful episode of Made For Impact, host Gr…

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The Art of Decision-Making and Growth with Pamela Carrington-Rotto 48:53

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"If we start growing the company and we're not growing the people, the tension between the company and the people stretches and stretches and stretches. Eventually, it's going to snap or break." - Pamela Carrington-Rotto Dr. Pamela Carrington-Rotto is an executive coach specializing in neural leadership and neurolinguistic programming. With extensi…