Mentors and Moguls Podcast

Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, M.S., N.D., is a board-certified naturopathic physician, nutrition expert, and resident health authority on numerous TV programs including Good Morning America, The Talk and Good Day LA. As well as a regular contributor to publications like USA Today, Forbes and Bloomberg.   Dr. Kellyann is recognized as the originator of the Bone Broth Lifestyle. She is the author of 10 books translated into 9 languages, including her 2022 book, The Bone Broth Breakthrough and 2015 book, Dr. Kellyann's Bone Broth Diet, which became a New York Times best-seller. She holds a D.O. from Logan University and a Master of Science from St. Joseph's University. She is certified in biological medicine, by the esteemed Dr. Thomas Rau of the Paracelsus Clinic in Switzerland through the Marion Foundation.   Dr. Kellyann has transformed the health of hundreds of thousands of people with her life-changing brand, bestselling books, and media appearances. Her new book The Bone Broth Breakthrough is out December 27.   In this episode, we talk about:   ▶︎ Dr. Kellyann's new book "The Bone Broth Breakthrough" ▶︎ The importance of Mitochondrial care and its impact on our energy levels ▶︎ The health benefits of drinking bone broth every day ▶︎ And So Much More...   Social Media https://www.instagram.com/drkellyannpetrucci/ Website: https://drkellyann.com

Robin Hoffman Haack, Founder of the Lovlei brand shares her decades of family experience in the textile industry and how that launched her into her own activewear brand. She gives practical advice to listeners looking to follow their own dreams.   In this episode, we talk about: ▶︎ Staying motivated and finding joy in everything you do ▶︎ The importance of finding a mentor when you are starting a new venture ▶︎ Family brand legacy and the value of branching out on your own ▶︎ And So Much More...   Lovlei Brand https://lovlei.com Social Media https://www.instagram.com/lovleilife/ Hoffman California Fabrics https://hoffmancaliforniafabrics.net   → → → CONNECT WITH HEATHER R. STONE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ← ← ← ▶︎ YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA8p... ▶︎ INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/heatherrsto... ▶︎ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRSton... ▶︎ WEBSITE | https://heatherrstone.com/  

Deborah Koenigsberger is the founder of the nonprofit organization Hearts of Gold. For over 27 years, Hearts of Gold has sought to end homelessness for women and children in New York City through a combination of need-based programs and shelters which now house and assist over 35,000 mothers and children. Today, I'm sitting down with Deborah to learn more about how she was inspired to start the program, how she stays motivated and positive, and what it takes to effect true change within your sphere.    Decades ago, as Deborah walked from home to work, she would pass through a run-down park populated with homeless families and individuals. A young mother herself, she couldn't stop wondering about the mothers living there. As she got to know one woman in particular, she learned that the mother had been molested in one of the shelters, and therefore felt more safe on the streets. A lifelong fan of Stevie Wonder, Deborah took his song "Take the Time Out" to heart. She was inspired to take a step and work to make a change. As Deborah got involved, she started to take ownership of not only shelters, but also attendant programs that could assist in raising women and children out of homelessness.    The problem of homelessness is overwhelming to think about. We took time to discuss with Deborah how she manages to stay motivated and positive in the face of such staggering need. Deborah shares how community service was really built into her DNA growing up and how her faith sustains her when she would otherwise sink. Furthermore, she's a highly results-oriented person. By breaking the problem down into achievable goals and remembering the impact on individuals she's met, she's able to press forward with her whole heart and her whole effort.    Hearts of Gold is not just about satisfying the immediate needs of women and children under its protection. It seeks to break the cycle of poverty and lift individuals out of homelessness. To Deborah, this comes down to investing in individuals, expanding their world view, prioritizing education, and letting them always know that someone is cheering for them. Hearts of Gold's programs, from the learn to earn work experience program at Deborah's own thrift store boutique to summer teen enrichment programs, open up access and opportunities for individuals. Like many charitable programs during the COVID-19 pandemic, Hearts of Gold had to cancel fundraisers even in the face of ever-increasing needs, and is therefore working with a restricted budget this year. Deborah shares ways you can get involved in this work, and the current and future initiatives that Hearts of Gold has planned to meet the evolving needs of the community.    What You Will Learn   The power of just one person to effect real change in her community and world.  How to stay positive and motivated in the face of overwhelming odds.  What factors make the real difference for children and mothers living in poverty.  How to join in the work of Hearts of Gold, or find a passion for another worthy project that needs your efforts.    Referenced Links   https://www.heartsofgold.org/ Social Handles   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartsofgoldnyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartsofgoldnyc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3bZPWBU_tLnchF0T_UBbmg

On today's episode, I'm joined by Garrett Madison, a world-record holding mountain climber and Mount Everest guide-extraordinaire. His records include being the only person to climb Mount Everest and nearby Mount Lhotse in a day, three times; being the only American to climb K2 twice; and he has personally led more climbers to the summits of Mount Everest and K2 than anyone else. Together, Garrett and I talk about his career, following your passion, and leadership.    Garrett's passion for mountain climbing began when he was in high school, and he and his dad decided they wanted to climb Mount Rainier. After preparing for the climb, Garrett realized he wanted to continue to learn more, so he enrolled in more mountaineering classes, and in college, he was hired as a Mount Rainier guide. While Garrett thought it would be a fun summer job, he then ended up making it into a career as a fulltime mountain guide expedition leader.    Garrett explains that his job comes with a number of different rewards, and that while the records he holds are great, his favorite parts of the job are simply getting to spend time in the mountains and helping others to achieve their bucket-list goals. He shares that the first time he made it to the summit of Everest, it was a really emotional experience and that helping other climbers reach that summit and sharing in that experience with them is both special and very rewarding.    As someone who people trust to lead them up mountains and navigate them through the difficulties of the journey, Garrett also talks to listeners about leadership. He shares with them an experience in which he and his team ended up getting stuck on Everest after an earthquake  and how in experiences such as this, the most important actions a leader can take are: handle things moment by moment, look out for the people around you, and keep calm.    Finally, Garrett ends our talk today by encouraging those who are listening to follow their hearts. As someone who never had a roadmap for his own career, Garrett advises following your passion and believing that things will work themselves out from there. In addition to his work as a guide, he also then goes on to discuss his work as a film producer, writer, and his future goal of becoming a sailor.    To hear more about some of Garrett's incredible expeditions, his favorite climbs, and how to prepare for your own climbing adventure or expedition, be sure to listen in to today's episode!     What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: In this podcast episode, you'll learn about the career and amazing feats of mountain climber and guide, Garrett Madison, as well as hear his advice regarding leadership and following one's passion.    Helpful Links: Check out Garrett's website at: https://madisonmountaineering.com/   Follow Garrett on Instagram @garrettmadison1

On today's episode, I welcome Carolyn Spector, the President and Chief Operating Officer of JUHI LLC, a company which offers healthcare services with a specialization in Eastern medicine. Carolyn shares with listeners her career journey and how her path has taken her from criminal law, to work with a variety of nonprofits, to her current position. Carolyn also shares her experiences with tragedy, offering listeners encouraging words for how to persevere through even the most difficult of times.    Carolyn begins our conversation today by talking about her background in criminal law and how she was instrumental in creating one of the first ever sexual assault and sexual violence units back in the 80's. She explains that as she began to develop more and more empathy for the victims of domestic violence crimes, she grew more passionate about finding ways to make a difference in the lives of others.    Because of Carolyn's passion, she eventually was led to New York, where she began work with Safe Horizon, which continues to serve as the nation's leading victim assistance organization. From her experience working with Safe Horizon, Carolyn then went on to develop her own nonprofit: Walk to End Domestic Violence. While her work with this project only lasted a couple years due to the impact 9/11 had on New York, it was not the last of Carolyn's involvement with nonprofits. After moving to Long Island, she then became the executive director for Mission Restore, a nonprofit whose goal was to train surgeons in foreign war-torn countries to be proficient in reconstructive surgery. In 2012, she was then hired as a director at the National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction, which is a nonprofit that has since become known as myFace.    While Carolyn enjoyed her work at myFace, she then shares with listeners that unfortunately in 2013 her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer, and it became necessary for her to find a way to support her family while staying home and serving as his caretaker. In order to do so, she began her own consulting business. Carolyn then shares that soon after her husband passed away, she unexpectedly lost her mother and felt herself hit bottom. She describes the experience as being in hell and opens up about how she had no idea how to escape it. Eventually, this is what led her to Juhi Singh, who helped to heal her and whose relationship eventually led to her current position at JUHI LLC.    Pulling from her personal experiences with tragedy, Carolyn offers listeners advice on how to push through difficult times even when things seem darkest. She shares her belief that "good things always come from bad things" and encourages those who are struggling to reach out to someone they trust for help. To hear more of Carolyn's advice or learn more about her career path, be sure to check out today's episode!    What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: On today's episode, you'll learn about Carolyn Spector's career, her work with JUHI LLC, and her past involvement with a number of nonprofits. She also offers listeners encouraging words on how to make it through tragedy.    Helpful Links: To learn more about the Juhi Ash Center and schedule an appointment, check out the company's website at: https://www.juhi.center/   Learn more about Carolyn's work experience by checking out her profile at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolynspector/   To learn more about Safe Horizon, check out the organization's website: https://www.safehorizon.org/   To learn more about Mission Restore, check out the organization's website: https://missionrestore.org/ To learn more about myFace, check out the organization's website: https://www.myface.org/

Today, I welcome to the show Will Buxton, an award-winning sports broadcaster, writer, voice-over artist, and commentator but whom you may know best from Netflix's Formula 1: Drive to Survive series. Together, Will and I talk about how his love for F1 racing has driven his career, his favorite parts of the job, the necessity of surrounding yourself with positivity and people who support you, and the importance of authenticity.   Will begins our conversation today by talking about how his love for F1 racing began and how from the age of 13, he knew he wanted to grow up to write about the sport. He then discusses his path towards obtaining such a career, admitting that instead of journalism, he studied politics in school, which helped him to develop his research and argumentation skills as well as discover his own voice. Upon graduating, he then sent his thesis to an F1 magazine, was later offered a job, and thus began his dream career. While Will notes that his passion has always driven him, he also warns listeners that you can't rely on passion alone for success but instead must be willing to put in the work.   Will and I then move on to talking about his favorite part of his job as a journalist. He shares that his favorite moments are often when he's able to talk to drivers for longer than five minutes about something that's not about racing. He explains that in those moments, you really come to see the human that's underneath what's often an athletic mask or persona and how when you give someone room to open up about what's going on in their lives, it can lead to powerful and meaningful conversations.    Lastly, Will and I shift to discussing career advice. He stresses the importance of recognizing your own worth when deciding whether or not to accept a position and how this often comes with maturity and experience. He also encourages listeners to surround themselves with mentors and those voices that ignite within them the drive to be better. From here, Will segues into talking about the benefits and dangers of social media and the ways it can both help and hurt one's career. Finally, Will shares the ways Covid-19 has impacted his career as well as led him to think more deeply about what it is he's truly looking for out of life.   To hear more of Will's career advice, about the future of the Drive to Survive series, and his thoughts on the 2021 F1 racing season, be sure to listen in!    What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: In today's episode, Will offers advice on how to turn your passion into a career, gives listeners insights into his Netflix series and the drivers behind the camera, and talks about the importance of mentors, authenticity, and social media when it comes to standing out in a journalistic career field.    Helpful Links: Follow Will on social media @wbuxtonofficial   Check out Will's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/WillBuxtonOfficial/featured Check out Will's book, My Greatest Defeat: Stories of Hardship and Hope from Motor Racing's Finest Heroes: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/my-greatest-defeat-will-buxton/1130041074

Today I'm joined by Mike Meyer who serves as Head of Global Sales and Trading at Seaport Global. While the two of us touch upon business, however, the focus of our conversation today is on Mike's passion project, a documentary called (In)Visible Portraits that is dedicated to celebrating American black women in the past and present while looking with hope towards the future. Mike shares with listeners his inspiration for the project, how it came to be made, and the impact he hopes it will have on its audience.     Mike describes (In)Visible Portraits as a "love-letter to black women," explaining that the idea for the project came to him after watching Isiah Thomas's Hall of Fame induction speech, where he became overwhelmed with emotion as he addressed his mother and talked about the incredible influence she had on his life. Watching Thomas's speech stuck with Mike, and he realized that women like Mary Thomas are some of the most important Americans who get up and face challenges every day but never receive the recognition they deserve. Because of this, Mike's project began as a celebration of black mothers.    While (In)Visible Portraits was first released on Juneteenth 2020, Mike explains that the project took over ten years to come into fruition. He talks about the difficulty of finding a director for the film until a mutual friend introduced him to filmmaker Oge Egbuonu, who took on the project. While the film wasn't set to be released until later in 2020, the team decided it best to release it on Juneteenth after the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor brought revived awareness to the racial tensions and injustices still alive in the United States. As Mike shares, his hope for the film is that it will bring both emotion and an awareness to its audience that will then make its way through society. He hopes for the film to one day become a part of the education system and taught at all levels.    Listen in to learn more about Mike's influences, his next initiative for fighting against racial inequality, and the film's development, and be sure to tune in on March 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT as (In)Visible Portraits premieres on the Oprah Winfrey Network.    What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: On today's episode, you'll learn about (In)Visible Portraits, a documentary dedicated to celebrating American black women in the past and present while looking with hope towards the future. In addition to learning about the documentary itself, you'll also learn from executive producer Mike Meyer about what inspired the film and how it got made.    Helpful Links: To learn more about (In)Visible Portraits and watch its trailer, check out the documentary's website at: https://www.invisibleportraits.com/

On today's episode, we're talking all about STEM, a field that's projected to grow 13% in the decade spanning 2017-2027. With this future in sight, I sit down today with MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson and Dr. Alan Gomez, two men who respectively serve as the founder and executive director of the Mr. October Foundation. Together, the two share with us the Foundation's educational goals, its commitment to serving under-privelaged youth, and how they hope for the program to impact and improve communities across the United States.    Our conversation begins with Mr. October himself, as Reggie Jackson talks about what drove him to create the Mr. October Foundation in the first place. He explains that while he has always been dedicated to helping schools and children, it wasn't until someone recommended he become involved in the STEM field that the seeds for the program became planted. Reggie found that while the STEM field is clearly where the future is headed, many minorities were not being provided the educational opportunities needed to introduce them to the field. So, he saw this as a need he was able to help with and began devoting his efforts to supporting and educating minorities, believing it the best way to better develop educational equality.    Alan Gomez then shares how he and Reggie became connected and were able to begin developing and branching out the Mr. October Foundation across the country. He explains that the program is designed to help within all community types, whether they be urban, suburban, or rural, and talks about the success they've already had with thousands of students in areas such as the Bronx, Detroit, and Oakland. He also emphasizes how important the program has been especially during the Covid-19 Pandemic and how it has worked to ensure that children continue to have hands-on intellectual tools available to them from wherever they may now be learning. They have done so through an educational resource skill kit where students can conduct experiments at home that range from building their own speaker, to growing lettuce, to practicing First Aid.    Finally, my two guests close our conversation today by discussing that while their program can also help adult learners with retraining or pivoting in their career, they are hoping that by providing the means for children to explore their interests across a number of STEM fields, in the future they will be able to lower the need for someone in their mid-thirties to return to education programs and change careers. More than just preparing children for their own future though, both Reggie and Alan see this type of education as a means to better the community, recognizing that one day these students will be able to contribute to their communities as competent, future employees capable of bringing about social change.    To learn more about the Mr. October Foundation, its goals for the next 3-5 years, or how you can bring the program into your own community, be sure to listen in!    What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: In today's episode, you'll learn about the Mr. October Foundation, the work it's doing to provide educational opportunities in the field of STEM to minority and under-served students throughout the United States, and why this work is so crucial to creating a better future for our communities.    Helpful Links: Learn more about the Mr. October Foundation at https://mroctober.org/

Welcome back to the Mentors and Moguls podcast with your host, Heather Stone. Today, Heather is joined by Kristen Bowes Burke, who is serving as general counsel at Mercy College in New York.   Kristen has always knowns she wanted to go into law. She grew up loving politics and was infatuated with the substantive and leadership aspects of that career path, and even wanted to become president when she grew up. Law was a pathway for that, as the two are so intertwined.    Kristen's path to college was built on a unique combination of skills and passions. There are many avenues to getting into an institution and graduating with a degree, and for Kristen, sports were a hugely important part of her life and played a key role in her journey. She grew up playing team sports in soccer and basketball, building tremendous courage and leadership skills. It was a part of her identity. Confidence was built there. Since she was a little girl, she advocated for herself to try out for state teams, olympic development teams, and beyond.    Through sports and outstanding academics, Kristen was accepted into some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the nation, including Harvard, Yale, and Cornell. Kristen reminds us that even she received financial support from the places she was accepted. The resources are out there for those who are overcoming that hurdle. Look at whatever talent you have and include that in what you present to schools--they are looking at well-roundedness as well, not just grades.    After college, Kristen knew she was going straight into law school. Her philosophy was to get into a school and do the very, very best that she could. Through a powerful internship and an influential mentor, Kristen discovered her passion for law at the state and District Attorney level. She was patient in her search for a law firm to work at, however. She wanted to be a prosecutor and never took her eye off the prize. Her advice is to stay absolutely committed to your end goal and never lose sight of it.    Kristen's most important and best decision of her life, she says, is working in the Bronx DA office, and it' gave her the skills she needed to do anything you could imagine. The pressured and quick-thinking environment was truly a test of her intelligence, persistence, and tenacity. She had a boss that really looked out for her that helped her get over the hump. She would be the only woman in the room of forty men leading incredibly important meetings and preparing the blueprint for task forces.    She now mentors young women in law having them shadow in her office. She did some work in a sexual discrimination case that gives her the most pride. She worked with students and task forces to create policy at a college level. Six months later, what is now known as Title XI, was widely released. Kristen was ahead of the curve. She would train and educate community members and students on the policy and her background on it.    The common principle, the throughline throughout her career, was to do everything to the max and do whatever you do intensely. When her parents got divorced, she had a huge amount of people who invested their support in her. Now, everything she does is to make them proud.    Things You'll Learn On today's episode, leading woman in law and general counsel at Mercy College in New York, Kristen Bowes Burke shares with us her pathway to college, impactful mentors and internships she experienced, and how she is passing the torch through educating young women going into the field of law.

Are you looking for advice on how to do what you love and be successful at it? If so, then today's episode is for you! Today I'm joined by Nick Onken, a world renowned photographer and creative entrepreneur who has worked across continents and with numerous celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Cody Simpson, and Usher, just to name a few. Nick shares with us insights into his career as a photographer and the importance of being persistent when it comes to combining art with business and turning a passion into profit.    Nick begins our discussion by explaining how his career began in graphic design but changed once he discovered his passion for photography. Realizing that photography was where he wanted to focus his career, he then spent years and thousands of hours practicing and honing his craft, insisting that for anyone looking to build a career in the arts, you have to be willing to keep grinding and refining your work in order to build a solid portfolio.   While Nick's favorite part of his career is the freedom it gives him to be his own boss, he talks about the uncertainties that can come from running your own business, citing his own highs and lows as examples and sharing how one big break might be followed by years of smaller jobs. Nick's advice is to recognize that success is not a straightforward path but instead requires constant persistence and the willingness to adapt with the shifting market.    In addition to discussing his career as a whole, Nick also provides listeners insights into the different aspects of working as a photographer, discussing the more logistical demands of his work such as the accounting, negotiating, networking, and self-marketing it involves. In particular, Nick emphasizes the benefits that can come from working with a good team of people with whom you can build a creative camaraderie.    As we begin wrapping up our conversation, Nick reiterates to listeners how important it is for entrepreneurs to continually work on their personal development and emotional navigation. He explains that because emotions and beliefs are often what dictate a person's capabilities, being able to shift your beliefs can help you and your work continually grow and expand, noting that such a mindset is especially important amongst the conditions of a global pandemic.    To get Nick's full advice for artists and hear more about his exciting work and upcoming projects, be sure to listen in to today's episode!    What You'll Learn in This Episode: In today's episode, you'll learn about the highs and lows that come from running your own business, the necessity for artists to continually be building and refining their craft, and tips for combining art and business in order to turn passion into profit. Nick also shares information about his personal career, and how he's come to find success and fulfillment through his work.    Helpful Links: Find Nick on Instagram: @photographsbynickonken AND @nickonken Check out Nick's website at: https://photographsbynickonken.com/

Today we're joined by Maria Yap, the Vice President of Digital Imaging at Adobe who shares with listeners her experience working in design, a career that blends together creativity and technology. Together we talk about digital imaging, AI, diversity in the workplace, and how to craft a dream career and love what you do.    Maria begins today's conversation by explaining how design work is largely about problem-solving and learning how to plan and visualize the message you want communicated. She also explains how AI has been growing within the field and how it allows for creators to focus their energies on creativity and communicating their vision while the AI takes care of the more mundane tasks of the job. Maria shares insights into her experiences working at Adobe specifically, discussing many of the tools and filters Adobe has developed as well as the company's approach to helping customers.   In terms of her personal career journey, Maria explains that while education and schooling is a very linear path, a career itself is very nonlinear. Because of this, she encourages listeners to not try to force a linear career path but to instead focus on their passions and what they want to learn and to use these motivations to drive them forward. She shares that some of the best advice she ever received was to ask herself: What's the worst thing that could happen if I try this thing? She then recommends that listeners ask themselves the same question when thinking about their own career choices.    In addition to talking about her career as a designer, Maria also discusses the importance of diversity when it comes to building a team in the workplace and how diversity can help lead to some of the most innovative solutions. She shares that when assembling her team, she looks for two key characteristics: growth mindset and having a vision for the role. She also talks about practicing servant-leadership, which is a form of leadership in which the leader acts in a way that best serves the members of her team. She explains that having empathy for both her team members and her customers has been one of her best tools as a leader and designer.    For more advice from Maria on how to enter the design field as well as more tips concerning mentorship, leadership, and complex problem-solving, be sure to listen in to today's episode!    What You'll Learn in Today's Podcast:  On today's episode, you'll learn more about the careers of design and software development and how they come to unite creativity with technology. Maria also shares with listeners advice on career paths, problem-solving, mentorships, and the importance of working with a diverse team of people.    Helpful Links: Follow Maria on Twitter and Instagram @mariayap

On this episode, I'm joined by Chalene Johnson, a world-renowned health expert, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, podcaster, and trainer who has sold millions of fitness videos. Today, Chalene shares with listeners her insights into the business and marketing world as well as offers advice regarding fitness and nutrition. Whether you're looking to start your own business, learn techniques for managing a work-life balance, or are simply wondering how to lose that Covid-19 weight, this episode is for you.    Chalene begins our discussion by talking about her early experiences in business and marketing and how she created her own businesses in order to pay her way through college. She then explains how after college, she took on a number of different jobs and passions before realizing that in order to find success, it was in her best interest to focus her attention in one area exclusively. So, rather than following her passion, she made the business decision to follow opportunity and channeled her attention towards fitness.    Chalene then shares with listeners that while her fitness empire brought her incredible success, it began negatively impacting both her health and marriage because of a lack of a work-life balance. Therefore, in order to salvage these things, Chalene and her husband ended up selling their business and began devising a number of boundaries and guidelines for themselves and their work. While Chalene explains it was difficult to learn to stick to these boundaries and how to find self-value outside of work, these are what ultimately helped her and her husband to establish a healthy work-life balance.   Chalene explains that while she is largely known for fitness, her skill set lies first and foremost in business and marketing. She shares with listeners advice on leadership, finding and maintaining strong energy throughout the workday, company culture, and the importance of helping those you're working with feel important.    Finally, Chalene brings our discussion to a close by talking about her latest weight-loss program, Phase It Up, an online program that gives participants the structure to figure out how they're supposed to be eating in their unique life moment and how their eating habits will need to change according to their different life phases. The program is designed to help people understand their diet and how to adjust it when needed.    In addition to discussing Phase It Up, Chalene also provides a number of insights into metabolism, why diets stop working, motivational triggers, and mindset. To learn more about these fitness and nutritional tips or about Chalene's business and marketing advice, be sure to listen in to today's episode!    What You'll Learn in Today's Podcast:  On today's episode, you'll learn more about the life and work of Chalene Johnson who shares with listeners insights into business and marketing as well advice regarding fitness and nutrition.    Helpful Links: To learn more about Chalene, her work, Phase It Up, or to listen to her podcast, check out her website at: https://www.chalenejohnson.com/   Follow Chalene on social media @ChaleneJohnson

Today I'm joined by Jamie Leigh Kreshock who serves as a partner at Cooley law firm, co-chair of the firm's worldwide M&A group, and is a co-creator of The Shift, a mindfulness app dedicated to meditation, alignment, and connection. Together, Jamie and I discuss her career path to becoming a business lawyer, the variety of tasks her job entails, and what life skills she has found to be most valuable to her success. Jamie begins our podcast today by informing listeners that her current career didn't arise from some masterplan she always had. Instead, Jamie credits where she is today as being a result of her simply always looking to make the "next best choice" in her life. She explains that by giving herself permission to not worry about letting herself down, she was better able to stay in the moment and open herself to each new project and mentor that came her way.  As a business lawyer, Jamie works primarily with tech and life science companies that have given her a lot of experience with business management and counseling. In these positions, she fills a number of different roles, such as acting as a coach, investigator, and negotiator. Some of the companies she has worked with in the past include Uber, Tableau, Workday, Dropbox, Levi Strauss & Co., Procore, and more. However, she says that one of the most exciting deals she has ever been a part of was the selling of Lucasfilm to Disney.  When discussing the type of work she performs on a daily basis, Jamie tells listeners that when working with businesses, she often tries to act as more of a connector than a leader because companies tend to respond better when they feel like they are a part of the work. She credits this practice to her lifelong belief in teamwork, which she learned from her athletic experience as a rower in high school and college. Jamie explains that her core belief in teamwork is what has led to much of her M&A group's success because when the group is sharing the same goals and mentality, the work gets completed more efficiently and effectively.  Jamie and I then end today's episode by talking about what a typical day looks like for her. While she explains that there is no "typical day," she does always make a point to integrate health and wellness into her daily routine, which she says helps her to become the best version of herself. This then leads us to discussing her app, The Shift, which her and her co-creator designed to help listeners begin practicing small habits to improve their mindfulness in a variety of life categories such as love, contentment, sleep, etc. To learn more about Jamie's app as well as about the daily practices she finds most beneficial to her own work, be sure to listen in to today's episode!  What You'll Learn in Today's Podcast: On today's episode, you'll learn more about the life and work of Jamie Leigh Kreshock, a partner at Cooley law firm, co-chair of the firm's worldwide M&A group, and co-creator of The Shift, a mindfulness app dedicated to meditation, alignment, and connection.  Helpful Links: Download and learn more about Jamie's app, The Shift, here: https://www.the-shiftapp.com/ You can read more about Jamie and her law experience here: https://www.cooley.com/people/jamie-leigh

Today's expert mentoring session is led by chef, mother, and entrepreneur, Maire Byrne, a woman with a passion for good food and good business. After completing her culinary program, Maire had the experience to open and work at new and upcoming restaurants in the San Francisco area where she also later became a founder, owner, and operator of multiple gourmet restaurants and catering locations in California.   Maire admits that she always loved to cook, but she didn't begin her culinary career until after graduating college and moved to Pasadena, California to work as a caterer. However, she moved to the state of Colorado about a year later where she was influenced to apply to a two-year culinary school program in upstate New York.    After completing her culinary training, Maire experienced a dream come true when she helped open a new restaurant in San Francisco—something she recommends that everyone in the industry should try to experience for invaluable life and career lessons.        Although Maire enjoyed having the opportunity to open a few new restaurants within the San Francisco area, she also couldn't pass up the chance to transition to a different role as a private chef for a family within the area. This is where she feels that she found her own personal style as a chef and had the room and resources to explore new foods and ideas in the kitchen.    Now, Marie owns and operates a cafe, a restaurant, a gourmet food-ordering service, and a full-service catering location, too. From dressing rooms, to cubicles, to the most beautiful homes in LA, Maire and her team can cook in—and for—them all. All of Maire's locations uniquely prepare and deliver food to the customers, and each location will feature different seasonal dishes and specialties throughout the year as well.         Things You Will Learn You will learn about Maire Byrne's culinary journey and transformation as well as how she juggles her roles of business woman, mother, and culinary expert.    External Links Check out Thyme Cafe and Market's website: https://thymecafeandmarket.com/ Or Local Kitchen and Wine Bar: http://localkitchenandwinebar.com/

Today's expert mentoring session is led by Tyler Nimmons, a CEO and creative director of a full-service and creative production agency, Front Runner Films. This mentoring session will focus on the simple steps anyone can take to create a fantastic video with a professional look that will tell your story and share your brand. Together, Heather and Tyler will discuss and share tips for curious listeners about how to blow up your brand.    As the CEO of Front Runner Films, Tyler is a jack-of-all-trades. He is passionate about tackling any and all jobs from all angles of the camera, and approaches each project with what he calls an artistic marriage between corporate and creativity. Tyler and his crew at Front Runner Films are masters of emotions while they work with clients to unlock their ultimate creative potential when creating unique and individual corporate and commercial films.       Even during the pandemic, Tyler and his team were able to deliver beautiful pieces to clients to share their stories, build their brand, and even share a little kindness to his clients on set, too. Front Runner Films' crew takes great care to promote a comfortable, fun, and inspiring experience to all of their clients, and their care also extends to and is evident in the editing and post-production processes to perfectly reflect their clients' brands as well.    Tyler also offers the listeners a few tips for curious and budding filmmakers or those who want to try their creative hand in the business of filmmaking. Whether you want to pursue filmmaking as a hobby or with an intent to launch a career, Tyler offers some of his experience and personal passions and shares some words of advice for all listeners of the podcast.        Things You Will Learn You will learn about Front Runner Films, its crew and culture, and how Tyler's own personal creative processes fit into Front Runner Film's overall mission and approach to creative design.    External Links Everything Front Runner Films is launching a new site: https://frontrunnerfilmsllc.com/   Or contact a team member: info@frontrunnerfilmsllc.com  Social Media Check out @frontrunnerfilmsllc on Instagram

Welcome back to the Mentors and Moguls podcast with your host, Heather Stone.  In a male-dominated automotive industry, some women are breaking the trend. Today, we're talking about innovation, and our guests today are leading the way. Joining us is Paulette Avolio, who works in the autonomous vehicle division with Ford, and Stephanie Price, an application engineer with Promess Inc.    Although women make up almost half of the US labor force, they represent less than a quarter of the automotive workforce. Women held 23.6% of jobs in the industry in 2019, and in the same year, women of color made up an even smaller fraction of that. Women also only represented 17.9% of auto dealers and 9.9% of automotive repair positions in the US.    Paulette is innovating in ways that seem incredibly futuristic. By the time she's retired, she says we will see autonomous vehicles. She's working with a team that is focused on safety when it comes to innovated vehicles. She's tackling how autonomous vehicles behave on steel bridges to ensure the safest, best product gets to the customer.    There is certainly room for women in the innovative space, Stephanie and Paulette agree. Stephanie points out how exceptionally good women are at taking in an incredible amount of information, analyzing it efficiently, and producing a result or answer. Both of these women started out breaking things, which is how they came to this experimental world they're in today. There's a hunger in the industry to include more perspective and experiences so that they can solve tomorrow's problems with a wider view.    There are programs for women who are looking to get into the industry, and both Stephanie and Paulette are optimistic that more and more women will become innovators alongside them.    What you'll learn In today's episode, two women leading the way in the automotive industry sit down o talk about innovation, women in a male-dominated industry, and how important it is to include diverse perspectives in the workplace.   LINKS https://fordlabs.com/  https://corporate.ford.com/company/autonomous-vehicles.html https://corporate.ford.com/careers/diversity.html

Today I'm joined by the incredible Nancy Davis, who is the chairwoman of Race to Erase MS, founder of Cure Addiction Now, and designer of Peace and Love Jewelry. Nancy shares with us how her own multiple sclerosis diagnosis drove her to create a program that has single-handedly brought hope to those diagnosed with MS by funding research that has led to the development of new drugs for those with the disease. Together, we talk about Nancy's inspirational work and the motivation behind each of her projects.    Nancy begins today's episode by sharing with listeners her own experience of becoming diagnosed with MS and how in her search to receive multiple opinions about her diagnosis, she realized many of the best doctors in the country were all doing identical research but weren't communicating with one another. Seeing the potential in what could happen if they did share their research with one another, Nancy founded the Center without Walls program, which has allowed medical professionals in the field to form a network and share their expertise. This program has revolutionized MS research and led to the development of fifteen drugs that are now on the market that can improve the quality of life for those with MS.    The Center without Walls program and Race to Erase MS organization are so important because they offer hope to those who otherwise may be facing a bleak future. Nancy explains that MS affects women three times as often as it does men and that it is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20-40, when most people are just starting to hit their stride in life. Not only does it affect a person's health, but it can impact their career and their family, making the development of research that can improve someone's quality of life incredibly life-changing.    In addition to talking about her work with Center without Walls and Race to Erase MS, Nancy also shares with us her latest project: Cure Addiction Now, a charity dedicated to funding research to find therapies for substance use disorder and help people not only detox but stay in permanent recovery from addiction. Nancy explains how this project was inspired by her frustration at seeing how wrongly those dealing with a drug addiction are often treated and at the lack of effective, affordable treatments available in the United States for those suffering from substance use disorder. Through Cure Addiction Now, Nancy not only aspires to create an affordable, easily available kit that can help people get sober on their own, but she also wants to change the narrative surrounding addiction that often shames those who are suffering from this horrible disease.   Nancy and I finish our discussion by talking about some of Nancy's other projects including her Peace and Love Jewelry line and her book Lean on Me: Ten Powerful Steps to Moving Beyond Your Diagnosis and Taking Back Your Life. Despite her diagnosis, Nancy continues to live a full and very active life, something she says she achieves by keeping a positive attitude and being thankful everyday for her health, family, and friends and not taking what she has in her life for granted.   If you're looking to hear more about Nancy's inspirational story and work, be sure to listen in!    What You'll Learn in Today's Podcast: On today's episode, you'll learn more about the work of Nancy Davis, her organizations Race to Erase MS and Cure Addiction Now, and how they're helping to create ground-breaking medical research in efforts to help save and improve the lives of those suffering from either multiple sclerosis or addiction.    Helpful Links: To learn more about Race to Erase MS, check out the organization's website at: https://www.erasems.org/   Learn more about Nancy's charity, Cure Addiction Now, at: http://cureaddictionnow.org/   Interested in checking out Nancy's book, Lean on Me? Find it here at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GCFXR2/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Want to purchase Peace and Love Jewelry by Nancy Davis? Find it here at: https://www.peaceandlovejewelry.com/

On today's episode, we dive into taking a deeper look at the Digital Divas program, a STEM initiative founded at Eastern Michigan University that's dedicated to introducing young girls to the STEM field. I'm joined by Skip Lawver, Paulette Avolio, Bia Hamed, Stephanie Price, and Katelyn Coberley, five of the program's volunteers who sit down with me today to talk about the importance of the program's work, why the STEM field needs women and greater diversity, and the benefits of a career in STEM.    My guests today begin by talking about the goals of the Digital Divas program. Not only is it designed to offer girls the kinds of hands-on experiences they don't normally get in a classroom, but the workshops of the program are led by women with degrees in the STEM field who can then act as role models to the girls they are teaching. The group explains how diversity is key to their program and that because of this, they strive to bring in women of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities so that the students can see women who may resemble themselves.    The program is also dedicated to breaking the common stereotypes associated with the STEM field so as to help girls keep an open mind about the career opportunities they may pursue in the future. They explain that oftentimes girls have skills they don't even realize that in the future could make them an excellent project manager, developer, computer programer, etc., and Digital Divas helps its students explore these possibilities and develop the self esteem and confidence to pursue them.    Not only do those involved with Digital Divas see the program benefiting its students, but they also see it as critical to the future of the STEM field as a whole. They discuss that currently only about 20% of the degrees in the STEM field are earned by women but that the perspectives of women are critical when it comes to designing and creating everyday products. Because of this, the field needs to be filled by people from a diversity of backgrounds so that together they can approach problems from various perspectives and come up with the best and most innovative solutions.    For those who may be interested in pursuing a STEM career of their own, the Digital Divas team talks about the variety and abundance of opportunities the field offers, how many STEM companies are extremely supportive of their employees and their passions, and how you can often start working in a STEM career even while still completing your degree. While critical thinking and problem-solving are two of the key skills taught in the STEM field, the team explains that to begin in the field, it is most important to just be curious and persistent.    To learn more about the Digital Divas program and its workshops or the promising opportunities available to those pursuing a career in STEM, be sure to listen in!    What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: On today's episode, you'll learn more about the Digital Divas program, a STEM initiative founded at Eastern Michigan University that's dedicated to introducing young girls to the STEM field and helping them to develop a passion for the work.   Helpful Links: To learn more about the Digital Divas program, be sure to check out its website at: https://www.emich.edu/digitaldivas/index.php

Do you have a fantastic product, but you're looking for the right branding company to get your product out there? Or do you have a passion for marketing and elevating the voices of others? If so, join me for today's episode, where I talk with Liz Dennery, a brand consultant, creative director, and founder of SheBrand. Bringing her 20+ years of experience in branding, marketing, and public relations to the table, Liz shares with listeners tips on branding, how to launch a re-brand, and how to give your brand a compelling voice.    Liz begins our conversation by talking about how she discovered her passion for her work. She explains that through the philanthropic and volunteer work she was involved in, she realized she was most motivated and fulfilled by helping to give women and girls a voice and teaching them how to use it more powerfully. With this revelation in mind, she created SheBrand, a creative brand consultancy dedicated to elevating the voices of women.   For listeners who may be interested in marketing or branding work, Liz offers advice on the best ways to first enter into the fields, specifically addressing the importance of internships and how they can offer valuable, practical experience. She also recommends reaching out to those in the business you're interested in working with and to not be afraid of asking for a meeting or conversation. She explains that getting a job in the marketing field often requires more than just sending in one's résumé, emphasizing that persistence and enthusiasm can often go a long way.   Liz and I then move into talking more about the work she's involved in and what she's learned from her work in branding. She discusses the importance of taking the time to start with a brand's foundational work first, asking her clients to consider who am I, what do I stand for, what is most important to me, why am I doing this work, and why should people care about it? By taking the time to answer these questions, an individual or company is then better able to create an effective message when communicating with an audience.    Finally, Liz and I discuss the differences between individual or personal brands and those of bigger companies or corporations, her advice for digital influencers, and her thoughts on re-branding. Above all, Liz stresses the importance of connecting to one's audience, whether that means allowing for one's brand to evolve or openly communicating in the event of a crisis. To learn more about these strategies and Liz's expertise, be sure to tune in!    What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: In today's episode, Liz Dennery offers listeners advice on branding, re-branding, and best communicating with one's targeted audience. She also offers tips to those looking to enter the marketing field, suggesting strategies for how they can best get their foot in the door.    Helpful Links: To learn more about Liz and SheBrand or to get a copy of her book, check out her website at: https://shebrand.com/   You can also follow Liz on Twitter or Instagram: @SheBrandLiz

Are you passionate about filmmaking, or have you ever dreamed about becoming a part of the film industry? If so, then join me on today's episode of Mentors and Moguls featuring my guest Janet Grillo. Janet Grillo is a critically acclaimed filmmaker, Emmy Award winning producer, and former studio executive. She's most known for her work directing the award winning film Jack of the Red Hearts; writing, directing, and producing the critically acclaimed film Fly Away; and for working as an executive producer for the Emmy Award winning HBO documentary, Autism: The Musical. She currently works as a full time Arts Professor at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, Kanbar Institute of Film and Television. Be sure to listen in as together Janet and I discuss her career in the film industry, how the industry has evolved over time, and what the future looks like for women aspiring to go into filmmaking.    Janet begins our conversation today by explaining how she began her path into the film industry, discussing her beginnings at New Line Cinema when it was first starting out and how she was then able to grow along with the company. She explains to listeners that in the film industry, technology, form, and content are all closely linked together so that with the advent of video, an entirely new market opened up, creating a new revenue stream that then allowed for more movies, such as independent films, to be made.    In addition to talking about how technology has evolved over the last several decades, Janet also discusses how the environment for women within the film industry has changed over time. She explains that while she has always dedicated herself to promoting female-driven films and stories, for many years, their work just wasn't being received because it was assumed there was no audience for such projects. Because of the Me Too movement and other cultural shifts, however, she finally sees this changing and is optimistic that the momentum will continue forward in the industry for women.    Janet ends our talk today by explaining the need for all of us to continue cultivating a cultural context that supports the dreams of girls aspiring to pursue film so as to offer them the support required for them to be successful. She also offers advice to any listeners who may want to enter the filmmaking industry and some tips on the best ways to begin this journey.   What You'll Learn in This Podcast Episode: On today's episode, you'll learn about Janet Grillo's career as a filmmaker and her insight into the film industry. She shares with us how filmmaking has changed over the last several decades and how this evolution has impacted both the stories being told today as well as who is telling them.   Links: You can learn more about Janet Grillo and her work and filmography at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342037/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm  and  https://tisch.nyu.edu/about/directory/film-tvs/1711293371