12 Minute Convos W/ Engel Jones

Tamica Sears, the Corporate Fixer, is an HR consultant and executive coach. She is on a mission to change corporate America. Sears has 20 years of human resources, leadership development and coaching experience. She uses her skills to help leaders become more inclusive, empathetic, innovative and authentic. Sears guided organizations through mergers and acquisitions, organizational restructuring, strategy sessions, succession planning and the creation and implementation of leadership development programs. Her philosophy: HR professionals should be employee advocates. They should focus on giving employees the best employee experience possible. In leadership, self-awareness is critical for business success and upon identifying self-esteem as a common issue with many leaders Sears published "You Are Enough", a book of motivational quotes designed to increase self-esteem in 30 days and "How to Tell if You're an A**Hole Boss, a book that helps people identify and rectify flaws in their leadership styles. She has b

Naomi Fox Reina is the founder of lightfilled.co. She has a Divine Affinity for Astrology and certifies Light-Filled Astrologers and Light-Filled Human Design Experts to bring more light, alignment, and freedom to the world. When she's not geeking out about Astrology and HD charts, you'll find her spending time with her family or hiking around the red rocks of St George. She has 3 children, 3 step children, and is blissfully married to her best friend, Ralph. Links: Website + Free Gift: https://lightfilled.co Facebook Page: https://http://facebook.com/lightfilled.co Facebook Group: https://http://facebook.com/groups/lightfilled.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/lightfille.co TikTok: https://http://tiktok.com/@lightfilled.co YouTube: https://http://youtube.com/@lightfilledco Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/lightfilledco LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/lightfilledco Previous Episode 698 (2016)

Graham first became aware of Tucker's House through first-hand experience, as Tucker's House helped him and his wife Heather in making their home more safe and accessible for their daughter Mikayla who had Dandy-Walker Syndrome. Unfortunately, Mikayla passed away in September of 2018 but still holds an important place in their family. In addition to Mikayla, Graham and Heather have four other daughters and a son. Graham brings extensive non-profit experience to Tucker's House, having worked at three different non-profit organizations in operations, sales, marketing, and fundraising. Graham considers it a privilege to work with these special families within our community. Here is my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-honeycutt/ Previous Episode 572 (2016)

I’m a Co-Founder of Picture This Clothing – a company launched with my friends on Aug 17, 2016 (and went viral). I’m a professional experimenter, writer and keynote speaker. I’m also the mother of two girls named Sophia and Zia, and two cats named Rocky and Adrian, and I am the girlfriend of a beautiful, shy man who likes to remain mostly anonymous. I’m passionate about sharing the stories I’ve lived throughout 18 years as a designer, UX practitioner, manager, co-worker, partner, business owner, and employee counselor. I’m inspired by fun, Muppets, Disney and a good sprinkling of rebellion. I weave in experience and learnings from life as a mom, a woman-in-tech, a life designer and as a human being. I’m also a coach, I like to help people. And teams of people. Previous Episode 1232 (2017)

LaShawnda Rodgers, a visionary in change management, DEI, and leadership development, stands at the forefront of organizational transformation. As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium, she brings a rich 20+ year history of guiding multi-million-dollar global projects, technical consulting, coaching, career growth, and stakeholder management. Her expertise in enhancing customer engagement, leadership development, and employee experience is quantifiable, with statistics showing marked improvements in employee satisfaction and innovation. LaShawnda serves as the Vice President of Community Outreach for Blacks in Technology, where she partners with organizations to increase African American representation in the technology fields. LaShawnda is also a Microsoft Partner and a member of Microsoft’s Black Partner Initiative. As a Founding Member of Tech Ladies, she has had the opportunity to mentor and equips women with the tools to grow their career in tech. She has been instr

Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LCSW, is the author of the popular book, 'The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals,' which highlights how to use the innovative technique of Voice Dialogue— especially if you're feeling stuck. Bridgit's mentors are the creators of Voice Dialogue, a potent and innovative direct-action tool based on the premise that a healthy personality consists of many different inner selves. She's so excited the Inside Out movies are showing everyone it's vital to embrace our different selves, because that's exactly what she's helped people do for a long time!! She is also a creativity coach and therapist and is dedicated to helping people understand and overcome their blocks. Wellness is being in the right self at the right time... but how do you do that? Supporting her dedication to accessibility, she created a free, comprehensive webinar introducing Voice Dialogue that includes a step-by-step guide for people to facilitate their inner selves on their own time and at their ow

Kristine helps women reduce their anxiety and gain clarity about their money. She does this by showing clients where they are today, deciding where they want to be in the future, and knowing how they are going to get there. Kristine is a former national pairs figure skater who brings tenacity and bravery to her role as a founder. A problem-solver by nature, her P.Eng. helps her look at problems from a first-principle perspective. And with over a decade in the finance industry, she wants to bring the strategies employed by high-net-worth people to the masses. As a woman and a mom, Kristine has learned through lived experience in male-dominated industries that women experience the world differently from men. This is especially true for our finances. It was critically important that the solution we developed works for women and is based on women-specific data. Website: https://www.untangle.money Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | TikTok | Pinterest | Watch Untangle on Dragons Den

Deanna Hinsz is a trailblazer in the digital marketing world with over 15 years of experience, recognized for her early adoption of innovative marketing techniques. As the Founder and President of CarbonSilk, a boutique digital marketing agency, Deanna leads with a passion for helping businesses thrive in the digital age. Her expertise spans website design, SEO, email marketing, and social media marketing, making her a sought-after resource for businesses looking to enhance their digital presence. Deanna's visionary spirit is also evident in She Is Collective, a vibrant membership community she spearheads, dedicated to empowering women with resources and training in digital marketing, business law, and strategy. Her impactful podcast, She Is Unstoppable, serves as a platform to amplify the voices of exceptional women leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing practical advice and inspiring narratives to catalyze others' success. Deanna's commitment to sharing her wealth of knowledge extends to her role as a dedicated

Tiffiney L. Hall, is recognized by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, for her advocacy work on behalf of survivors of domestic violence. She is a Social Justice Ambassador for the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. She is a Licensed Practical Nurse and holds a certification as a Trauma-Informed Coach. She is a transformational speaker with nearly 20 years of experience and an expert communication coach. She was recently featured in The San Francisco Examiner as one of eight communication coaches dominating the scene in 2024. Tiffiney is the Founder & President of PosiTiff, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic violence, empowering them to live beyond their trauma. A PosiTiff Place Recovery House for Survivors of Domestic Violence will open it doors in October, of which Tiffiney is also the founder and president. Through her business TLH Coaching, she coaches emerging and aspiring speakers, business owners, and entrepreneurs on how to launch,

Amanda Langel has a duality approach to personal and professional growth with 20+ years of experience in life science industry (Large/small CRO, Medical device, Big pharma) where she has grown Data Management groups rapidly both in US and expanded globally by providing strategic, functional, and operational oversights, actively developing and maintain cross functional processes to ensure collaboration and efficiencies. She also strikes to continue to grow businesses and teams intentionally, with a human model, rather than a human capital model. Early on in her career she saw the true value of the human experience. Leaning in on the prospect that growth in her team personally and professionally would make greater impacts. Leading with kindness - but solid boundaries and expectations has lead her down a path of great professional growth through trusted colleagues and clients. Along the way, also taking time away to set and achieve her own personal goals (becoming a professional athlete, becoming a mom) and then

Thom Ernst is a renowned film critic, writer, and media personality based in Toronto. Best known as the former host and producer of TV’s longest-running movie program, Saturday Night at the Movies, Thom has built a career celebrating cinema and the artists behind it. As a film columnist for CBC Radio’s Fresh Air and a frequent contributor to radio and television, Thom brings insightful analysis and engaging discussions to audiences. His deep passion for all things cinema from indie films to Hollywood blockbusters makes him a trusted voice in the industry. With a career spanning film writing, on-air criticism, and broadcasting, Thom continues to be a champion for filmmakers and film lovers alike. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thom-ernst-03195b17/  Previous Episode 1752 (2018)

Nicole Beverly is a Clinical Social Worker, Author, Advocate & Public Speaker. She is a survivor of domestic violence, stalking and multiple attempts by her ex-husband to hire individuals to kill her and their children from prison. Her book, Finding Nicole has been turned into a film by the same name that will be releasing later this year. Nicole's story of survival has also been shared on Inside Evil with Chris Cuomo, Huffington Post Live and by many other news outlets across the world. Nicole continues to work on creating change by doing dating violence prevention work in high schools, working on state and federal legislation and helping spread awareness and hope to other victims and survivors of trauma. Website: www.nicolebeverly.com

Leonhardt is an accomplished business executive who has exceeded corporate objectives and offers a diverse background in both private and not for profit industries. Having an entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic and tenacity to achieve the desired result has been her secret to success. Her experience includes being a Constituency Assistant for MLA Linda Reid; a Medical Device Trainer, a Business Coach/Consultant, as well as an Executive Director for nonprofit organizations, all of which have provided Shelley with a unique and well-rounded business acumen. Besides her corporate life, Leonhardt has volunteered extensively in the Richmond community for over 25 years. She has sat on numerous boards as both director and chair. Some of these have included the Nite of Hope, the Richmond Mayor’s Executive, the Richmond South Centre MLA Riding Association, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the BC Chamber of Commerce to name a few. Shelley also has her own Jewellery business where she loves helping women look &

Aesha Tahir is an exercise physiologist on a mission to help entrepreneurs and professional teams live better by embracing wellbeing. She is a wellness consultant, coach, author, and a professional speaker. She leads wellness workshop internationally. Author of the best seller; "Unhunched: Discover Wellness Through Posture." As a writer, she is passionate about evidence-based health promotion, nutrition, and brand building for entrepreneurs. Her work is published in Fitness Trainer Magazine and Personal Fitness Professionals, among others. Social Media and Website: My podcast 9 to 5 Wellness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/9-to-5-wellness/id1726079797 Website: https://www.aeshatahir.com Book:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5HBVG8C Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tone_and_strengthen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toneandstrengthen Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeshatahir Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@toneandstrengthen5984/featured PI: https://pin.it/3iSWj9X 

Anastasia Button: Author of the published book, #NewJobNewLife: The Millennial’s Take-Charge Plan for Success, Anastasia is an international public speaker, cross-generational workplace and talent management corporate consultant and trainer, and an Adjunct Professor in Executive Education at University of Denver Daniel’s School for Business. Featured in media on Millennials, entrepreneurship, and leadership including Inc. Magazine, Monster.com, 9News, TED magazine, and 50+ interviews on a variety of entrepreneur podcasts and live shows.  She has helped medium to large businesses in cross-generational leadership and talent management from Western Region franchise owners of Express Employment Professionals to Anadarko Oil & Gas. As a Colorado Native, she loves snowboarding, micro-brews, and unicorn onesies. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasiabutton/  Previous Episode 2472 (2019) Previous Episode 340 (2016)

Website:  https://www.openchannelculture.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisazalabak/   Marisa Zalabak, AI Ethicist and Educational Psychologist, brings over a decade of global experience in AI ethics and leadership. A contributor to AI design standards with IEEE.org, she advises on global AI education and emerging governance guides for responsible use of AI. Currently, Marisa serves as chair of IEEE's Global Methodologies for Planet Positive 2030 in collaboration with Stanford University and as co-chair of. AI Ethics Education.   CEO and Founder of Open Channel Culture, Marisa is dedicated to fostering adaptive leadership, global education, transdisciplinary collaboration, and regenerative design systems for the emerging future. As a Senior Fellow at The Digital Economist Center for Excellence, she shapes applied AI research and initiatives to catalyze positive transformations. Marisa's extensive partnerships across sectors including, XRSI, AllTechIsHuman, Smart Ethics, UNESCO, UNEP, CODES, Futu

Stacy Fritz is the founder and CEO of FIT2order, a corporate wellness company based in Maryland AND the creator of the newly launched vidaBALL™️, a tool she designed to combat daily stress and anxiety. She is an in-demand speaker who cuts through the noise in the health and wellness industry with her clear, empowering message. Her mission is not just to educate but to inspire action, guiding people to take charge of their health, embrace healing, and forge a path towards an extraordinary health span. Links: Twitter- https://twitter.com/fit2order_md LI https://www.linkedin.com/company/fit2order-llc/?viewAsMember=true IG   https://www.instagram.com/fit2order.md/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/stacy.fritz.9?fref=ts&ref=br_tf LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-fritz-9a5a8910/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/stacykf/ Speaker Website www.stacyfritz.com Company Website www.fit2order.com The vidaBALL Website www.thevidaball.com

Lindsey Anderson is an accomplished online business consultant with over 20 years of experience as a digital marketing business owner.  She is also a best-selling author and podcast host. Leveraging her deep knowledge in marketing and sales, Lindsey helps brands reach their dream clients and scale their business online through her proven strategies, systems and sales methodologies. Free resource: Sign up for our next upcoming LIVE event at: https://www.lindseya.com Socials: Facebook Instagram Tiktok LinkedIn Previous Episode 148 (2016)

Part message designer, part English-to-English translator, part magpie, Tamsen Webster helps leaders craft their case for large-scale change. In addition to her work in and for major organizations such as Harvard Medical School, Fidelity Investments, and Klaviyo, she's a judge and mentor for the Harvard Innovation Labs, a professional advisor at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and has spent over 10 years as the Idea Strategist for one of only nine legacy-level TEDx events in the world. She was named to the Thinkers50 Radar in 2022 and is the author of two books, Find Your Red Thread: Make Your Big Ideas Irresistible and Say What They Can't Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. She lives in Boston with her husband, two sons, and two brindle Greyhounds, Hazel and Walnut. LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamsenwebster  W: www.tamsenwebster.com E: amy@tamsenwebster.com  

Jaime spent 20+ years building, growing, and transforming service delivery teams within 10+ tech organizations.  Starting as an Internet consultant in the Bay Area, she navigated her way to land service and customer success executive leadership roles.  She became an expert in service packaging, placement, and promotion, making the intangible tangible. In 2018, Jaime launched the Career Agility System to fulfill her purpose of working with professionals and businesses to unlock breakthroughs by uncovering insights to make the intangible tangible.  She takes the perspective that professionals provide services to others and leverages her service packaging expertise to develop personal brands. Jaime is an original co-founder of the Alliance of Technology and Women (ATW) based in Dallas, Texas.  In 2002 she launched the secondary school girls in tech program GREAT MINDS, which continues to thrive today.  Outside of the office, Jaime is active in the East Dallas community and her boys' middle school. Lastly, she ho