The Corporate Happiness Show

The Live Bold & Boss Up Podcast Show - Ash & Steph - and The Corporate Happiness Show - Jacqueline - met for a special LIVE episode to talk about how to be happy professionally & personally, what to do if you’ve been laid off, and how to find a job that will make you truly happy. Tune in! Connect with Live Bold & Boss Up here Connect with the Corporate Happiness Show here Music by Sound Scientist Productions

Meet Zoe Pirtle! She is a multifaceted audio engineer, songwriter, artist, and musician. Through her company, Sound Scientist Productions, she releases her own music under the name Zoe Mina; works as a freelance audio engineer on various audio jobs ranging from fixing recordings, or creating custom music, to creating logo audio for sound branding moments; and as a consultant for audio setups and projects. With a diverse background both personally and professionally, she strives to accomplish anything set before her with a smile, positivity, and an out-of-the-box mindset.  Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Lynda Yang! Having spent almost two decades within traditional HR, this People Expert is now challenging the profession's status quo. Lynda Yang is the Founder & Chief Disruptor of hrmillennium, an innovative People Operations consultancy that aims to empower the next generations of leaders. Lynda acquired her Master's degree in Management & Leadership, her Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and is recognized by The Society of Human Resources as a Senior Certified Professional.  Connect with Lynda here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music and sound engineered by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Alyssa Young! She is the proud Director of Optimization at EmpowHERment. Alyssa believes in true work-life balance and owning your worth. She takes pride in representing this organization, and acting as a spokesperson for her team. Her passion is to contribute, support, and make a difference long-term.  As the Director of Optimization with EmpowHERment, Alyssa is often out in the field building relationships in the community, meeting with new people, and absolutely loves to share all of the amazing offerings EmpowHERment has for this community! LinkedIn. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Dr. Kerry Szymanski! She is a comedian, speaker, published author and career professional. Through her talks, "Laugh It Off “and “Leadership through Laughter”, she has spoken to businesses, economic development councils, chambers of commerce, civic clubs and associations about the importance of resiliency. She has leadership experience in corporate, non-profit, consulting and higher education positions. Her entrepreneurial experience includes launching SassyBB retail boutique and Kerry Communications consulting. For over 15 years she taught Fashion Marketing at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale and has taught leadership and business classes online at American Business & Technology University and Global Tech College. Her corporate marketing experience includes retail, direct and internet marketing for companies such as Bally Total Fitness, Harry and David and Duty Free Americas. Kerry holds her DBA from Argosy University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, MBA from the University of Oregon and BA in International Relations from Syracuse University. Dr. Szymanski is the author of, Seduce Your Customers and contributing author of Advertising and the World Wide Web. She resides in Tampa, Florida.

Meet Jennifer Granillo! She's a Senior Director, People and Brand, and combines her secret weapon of encouragement plus her 20-plus years of corporate marketing and human resources within the hospitality space, to positively influence both employees and employers at all levels.  Based in the Greater Boston area, Jennifer has traveled across the US, imparting teams and organizations with her infectious enthusiasm and genuine, down-to-earth relatability.  Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn  Connect with Jacqueline here Music by Sound Scientist Productions

Meet Dr. Aleksandra Plazinic! She is an Executive Communications Coach and Trainer, Keynote Speaker, University Lecturer with a Ph.D. in communications, certified NLP trainer, and consultant with vast professional experience in international organizations: United Nations and European Commission, business consultancies, and within the University setting. Dr. Aleksandra Plazinic has been recognized as one of the Top 30 Business Coaches To Look Out For In 2022 by the New York City Journal and is listed among 175 Women B2B Thought Leaders to Follow in 2023 by Thinkers 360. She works with international executives and professionals to help them overcome the fear of public speaking, effectively communicate, present with impact, build self-confidence to advance their careers, and reach personal fulfillment. Dr. Aleksandra Plazinic published many academic and expert articles. She has been recognized for her work, personally endorsed by Arianna Huffington, and featured in Thrive Global, Medium, Idyllic Pursuit, The New York City Journal, Entrepreneurs Herald, Thinkers 360, YouQueen, and BizLife. Connect to Aleksandra here. Connect to Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions

Meet Tony Sadiku! He is a Tampa-based certified personal trainer and fitness coach who’s helped countless people discover their potential and reach their fitness and wellness goals. Along the way, he’s motivated people to embrace movement as medicine and establish healthy habits toward an active lifestyle. He regularly leads free workout classes throughout Tampa Bay. In addition to his work in wellness, Tony is a local broadcast meteorologist and reporter. His work covering major weather events has earned 2 Emmy nominations. Connect with Tony here – LinkedIn, IG, FB Connect with Jacqueline – www.freakyhealer.com, LinkedIn, IG, FB Music by Sound Scientist Productions – LinkedIn, IG, FB

Do you often feel undervalued and unappreciated when trying to communicate at your workplace - or in private - but usually don’t have enough energy and don’t know how to effectively present your ideas? Two international female powerhouses, Dr. Aleksandra Plazinic and Jacqueline Pirtle, both holding international degrees in communication and energetics are here to change your world with their NEW Masterclass The Energetics Of Communications. Why Communications and Energy? It’s known that humans spend a lot of energy trying to communicate their visions, thoughts, and emotions, but also themselves, while a lot of the time getting the outcome of feeling exhausted, frustrated, or even becoming angry and being misunderstood—not to mention the ineffectiveness of expressing what they are trying to accomplish. It’s also fact that most people feel tired and low in energy most of the time making living a successful and happy life hard, which does not help their communication, health, and personal achievements. Communication is an “at all times entity” because even when you are not saying a word, you are communicating through your body language, thoughts, feelings, energy, and behavior. So, wouldn’t it be the most effective skill to know your communication profile, and to use your communication style most effectively? Let’s talk energy! Science has proved that everything at its core level is energy. So just for a moment, think of yourself as this beautiful bundle of energetic essence doing life - and life is based on energy as well - while constantly communicating through different ways and energetically presenting yourself. Wouldn’t it be the most amazing tool to know your energetic blueprint, and how to use your energy profile to perfection so that clarity and feeling energized is your normal way of being and living? That’s why communications and energy is a perfect blend for your way to success! Learn how to effectively communicate while being empowered, feeling valued, and being seen to make the impact in communications you deserve so you can: Claim that seat at the table—after all, you know it’s yours to fill Execute your plans with the effective Communications Blueprint Feel energized for the next change that you have in mind Gain more clarity of your own power for the changes you want to make Thrive and succeed in your changemaker role! Sign Up Now!

Meet Robin Page-Norman! She is a member of Forbes HR Council as well as on the HR Advisory Board for Bennie, an HR Tech broker, and has 30 years of HR experience. Robin spent her first 5 years out of school working for a boutique recruiting firm, Sales Consultants of Boston, working on training and operations and gaining real understanding of the recruiting process from an operational standpoint–while also working in a few small companies as the stand alone HR representative, wearing many hats in HR. She worked at TERC, an educational research and curriculum development organization in Cambridge, for 22 years. She has strengths in operations, employee relations, culture, benefits management, and HRIS implementation. She sat on committees with varying initiatives that range from onboarding to a retirement fiduciary committee. Then Robin moved into a role as the Vice President of People Operations for Bluedot, a geofencing tech startup based in Austin Texas and Australia. At Bluedot, she has embraced building a successful HR “TEAM” focused framework. During her tenure at Bluedot, she developed a passion for working in the startup world, creating and celebrating the successes as they grow and mature. With that passion, she started an HR Consultancy - PageHRConsulting Group (PHRC) - a full service outsourced HR resource. The PHRC team of HR professionals supports startups and small companies build their HR Framework from scratch. Outside of work, Robin likes to travel, entertain, cook, write fiction stories and read. She has raised 4 children and has 4 grandchildren. Connect with Robin here. Connect with Jacqueline - the show host - here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Chelsea Stonerock, SHRM-CP! She is a graduate of Rollins College and Savannah College of Art and Design, Chelsea has spent the last decade committed to building human-centric company cultures that address the needs of today's workforce. Her unique background as a creative brand copywriter combined with her extensive business leadership experience allows her to effectively bring attention to the "whole person" when shaping company policies and initiatives.  Chelsea's talk A Million Little Moments: How to Influence Culture was ranked an attendee favorite at the 2020 BambooHR Virtual Conference. She is currently a leader as the Director of People and Culture for one of Orlando's top Digital Marketing Agencies: 321 and is pursuing her Masters in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Purdue. Meet Chelsea here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music By Sounds Scientist Productions.

Meet Julie Pitois! She is the president of PRO TO COL Sport Systems, Inc.    Julie started Pro to Col Sport Systems, Inc. in the Spring of 2016. Pro To Col Sport Systems is a well-rounded expert team of Orthopedic Manual Therapists, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Sports Performance Coaches, Sports Medicine Doctors & Chiropractors and Acupuncturists all working together. Clients go through a “protocol” created for them to ease pain & eradicate injury through proper movement & treatment. Julie is creating a shift in the industry in care through teamwork and collaboration to help people be the best they can be using the different disciplines at Pro To Col Sport Systems.   Previous and current clientele include the NFL, Ironman Triathletes, MLB, PGA, LPGA, Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA amateur and professional athletes, and she also worked with UC Berkeley athletic training room with the baseball, tennis and track and field teams, and most recently has worked with the San Diego Fleet professional football team.   Julie is a Certified Orthopedic Manual Integrative Therapist, Teachers Assistant for James Waslaski, Certified posture expert (2020) Soft tissue release British Sports Therapist, Active Isolated Stretch, trained in Medical Massage, Functional Movement Systems, Level 1 and 2 SFMA Certified, Sports Massage Certified, Cupping, and Rocktape Certified.   She is also an instructor for ICOHS, health science college where she teaches Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology, Physiology and Pathology and Medical Massage techniques.  Prior to opening PRO TO COL she owned her sole practice as an Orthopedic Manual Therapist since 1998 where she provided sports and rehabilitation therapy for San Diego County. Julie’s interest in supporting professional athletes stemmed from her early career as an elite level collegiate volleyball player at UCSB.  She also played volleyball professionally in Spain.     Connect with Julie - Pro To Col - here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Jamie & Brian of Weapon Brand! Weapon Brand provides impactful self-defense training for individuals and corporate employees who are motivated to improve their confidence, gain skills, and shift their mindset by teaching the tools to be your own weapon and create a “weapon mindset” that will serve you for a lifetime. Brian Anderson-Needham is the owner and operator of Weapon Brand and Combat Athlete Performance Academy has had a career most could never imagine. Starting out as a US Marine, Brian commanded important roles in keeping America safe. Some of the positions Brian held were Sniper, Platoon Sergeant, and Route Recon Forward Operator. Following his Marine experience, Brian was employed by the State of Ohio as a Hostage Negotiator, Violent Fugitive Task Force Specialist, and Defensive Training Specialist. Later the State of Ohio tasked Brian to develop and train Law Enforcement agencies, as well parole and corrections departments in Self Defense programs including firearms, hand-to-hand combat and de-escalation techniques. Jamie Anderson, the CEO of Weapon Brand and an advertising veteran, started her career in print media, moved on to an exciting career in radio, then began her own advertising agency (founded in 2011). With years of advertising and marketing experience under her belt, Jamie is thrilled to take on this new adventure with Weapon Brands. Helping others take care of their businesses has never felt like work as she takes pleasure in watching her client's businesses grow... and now she gets to work with individuals, groups, and corporate clients allowing her to utilize her years of marketing and event experience and help civilians stay safe and protect themselves. Connect with Weapon Brand here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Alli & Ilene! They have - combined - fifty plus years in executive HR leadership and after one merger too many, they took their own advice and followed their bliss: they jumped out of corporate life into entrepreneurial life. After the successful purchase, renovation, launch and turnaround of a Provincetown Bed & Breakfast - the award-winning Roux Provincetown - Alli and Ilene turned their focus to their current venture, The Zest Zone LLC, where they work with women who long for a more vibrant, joyful life, but don't feel they have the time, energy, or support to find it. Alli and Ilene provide simple, life-changing practices that serve as a roadmap to happy, healthy, joyful living. Alli formerly served as SVP of People for a Northeast Regional Retailer and Ilene served as Director of Culture in the same Company. It is where they met and from where they forged what would become a successful lifetime partnership, both in business and life. Connect with The Zest Zone here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Danielle Laura! She is a two time number one bestselling and award-winning author, Human Design & Gene Keys expert, advisor for mission driven companies, and founder of the H.O.T. Method™. In her private work, she guides thought leaders, celebrities, and heads of companies around the globe in igniting their innate gifting so they can master their mission, amplify impact, and experience deep connection and fulfillment. A recognized authority on leveraging energetics in business, relationships, and self-mastery, Danielle has been featured in over 30 international publications and podcasts, including Authority Magazine, HuffPost, Reader’s Digest, Thrive Global, and more. Connect with Danielle. Connect with Jacqueline. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Sandy Bean! She's the founder of St Pete Girl Boss and an enthusiastic veteran coach, educator, and writer on a mission to create clarity + connection, so you can best deliver your authentic magic. Her specialties include community building, curriculum and workshop construction, creating welcoming and inclusive spaces, and entrepreneurial growth support. She's able to inspire even the most lethargic of souls! Her clients range from gifted students with disabilities, to established and successful entrepreneurs looking to pivot and create momentum around their mission. Connect with Sandy here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Tyheshia Scott! She is the Director of the Children’s Board Family Resource Centers of Hillsborough County, managed by Lutheran Services. Prior to that Tyheshia worked as an Executive Director for a small non-profit in Denton, TX. Their mission was to provide families with housing services, financial support, and case management, to break the chains of generational poverty and support people on their road to self-sufficiency. Her commitment to helping others is illustrated by her work history: during her entire 20-year human services career she has focused on providing services that impart individuals with the tools they need to be successful and self-sustaining.  Tyheshia is an 8-year Veteran of the United States Navy and served as an Operations Specialist responsible for gathering, processing, and disseminating information in the Combat Information Center. Later on she worked to assist fellow Veterans in their transition to civilian life. She is a firm believer in collaboration and understands that NO ONE organization or individual can end anything anywhere; and that success can only be achieved by coming together as a community and working cooperatively towards the common goal. Tyheshia is a Georgia Peach and married someone from the Frozen Tundra (Wisconsin).  They have 3 children and a cat, all born in different states: Washington State, Florida, Wisconsin, and Texas (Oreo Nabisco Scott the Cat). Although she is not from Tampa, her Tampa Bay roots run deep because her family is from a small community started by migrant workers and sharecroppers at the very tip of Manatee County on Tampa Bay called Rubonia, and the descendants of those individuals still live there to this day. Connect with Tyheshia here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music by Sound Scientist Productions

Meet Becca! She is an HR professional with over 7 years of experience bringing people into the startup world. Becca began her HR career working at a recruiting agency where she learned how important benefits and work/life balance are to the everyday employee. Currently, Becca is the head of HR for a start up in the construction tech space where her primary focus is on company culture and recruitment/retention.  In her free time she loves building Legos, tattoo collecting, and spending time with her best friend, a tabby cat named Guppy. Connect with Becca Koscuiszka. Connect with the host, Jacqueline Pirtle. Music by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Natasha! She's an HR/PeopleOps professional and is currently working as the Head of People at GameOn Technology, a Series B conversational AI startup headquartered in San Francisco.  Natasha's passions include connecting people to their purpose, cultivating psychologically safe and fulfilling work environments, and positively impacting those in her community, both professionally and personally, by leading with empathy.  She is a Tech startup enthusiast and true believer that people strategy is business strategy. Connect with Natasha here. Connect with Jacqueline here. Music and sound engineering by Sound Scientist Productions.

Meet Rebecca Thomas! She is an accomplished, ambitious and professionally certified HR team player, culture champion and empathetic leader with extensive success and experience in spearheading an entire HR, recruiting and people operations department from the ground up! Her focus has always been about improvement and how to make things better whether that's training, recruiting talent, onboarding new employees, developing benefit plans, looking at new HR tech tools or making HR processes more efficient.  Rebecca is always looking at raising the bar and taking people or processes to the next level. She loves that HR allows her the privilege of helping others to better know themselves and to truly embrace and maximize their natural talents–all while strengthening a team, organization or culture.  In her own words: "What an exquisite connection I get to make with other lovely humans!" She is also a donut connoisseur and has traveled near and far to scope out the best mom and pop donut shops around. Plus, she's always open to suggestions so please feel free to share your favorite local sweet shop, bakery, patisserie or local dive because one never knows where the best donuts will be spotted! Rebecca is looking forward to connecting with you over the latest Human Resources trends, donut dives or anything else that floats your boat. Connect with Rebecca here! Connect with the host, Jacqueline, here! Music by Sound Scientist Productions.