Lily Doyle, founding researcher at Tolan, brings nearly a decade of experience working in mental health with a focus on emotional-behavioral disorders and behavioral intervention settings with youth. Before joining Tolan, Lily was a doctoral researcher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Lily is instrumental in Tolan’s mission to build a voice-based AI companion that improves its users' overall emotional well-being and encourages people to build healthy relationships in the real world.

She pursued her Ph.D. at Vanderbilt University and holds an M.Ed. from the University of Washington. Lily is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been published in peer-reviewed journals and federal practice guides distributed to K-12 educators nationwide.

In today’s fast-paced world, many of us seek ways to feel more grounded and connected, yet the demands of life can often make us feel isolated. Enter Tolan, an innovative AI companion designed not just to chat, but to enhance our daily experiences. Learn how it supports users in achieving personal goals. Lily discusses the innovative AI companion designed to support mental health and daily life. She shares the development of Tolan, ethical considerations in AI, and future visions for AI companions as extensions of ourselves. Tolan acts as a personalized assistant, designed to help users manage stress, challenge themselves, and ultimately improve their daily lives. Unlike traditional AI chatbots, Tolan takes on a more interactive role, engaging with users in meaningful conversations that adapt to their individual needs. As the head of research at Tolan, Lily Doyle emphasizes the importance of creating a companion that truly understands users and helps them feel supported.

Key Topics

• AI companion development and purpose
• User research and target audience insights
• Ethical considerations and guardrails in AI
• Future visions for AI as extensions of users

Get In Touch With Lily:

• ​Tolan App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tolan-alien-best-friend/id6477549878
• ​Tolan Official Website: https://www.tolans.com/

• ​LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliandoyle/

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Cathy Fyock shares her journey from HR professional to successful author and book coach. Discover her strategic process for writing books quickly, the importance of authentic storytelling, and how to leverage your book for business growth and speaking opportunities.

Cathy brings deep experience nurturing women leaders through authorship, drawing from her work with hundreds of professionals who credit her with helping them find the confidence and strategy to publish and expand their impact. Her approach has helped many overcome self-doubt and move from idea to completed book, often resulting in career growth and new opportunities for leadership.

With Cathy’s background as a #1 international bestsellingand award-winning author, her perspective is always encouraging and empowering. 

Cathy Fyock, CSP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP is The Business BookStrategist and works with professionals and thought leaders who want to write a nonfiction book about their expertise as a business development strategy.  She is the author of 12 books, including—On Your Mark: From First Word to First Draftin Six Weeks, Blog2Book: Repurposing Content to Discover the Book You’ve Already Written, My New Book, and withcoauthor Lois Creamer, The Speaker Author: Sell More Books and Book More Speeches. Her book, Authority, is an anthology about the power of authorship and was a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Her newest book is Writer Crisis Hotline, coauthored with full-time author Allie Pleiter.

Get In Touch With Cathy:

 https://www.cathyfyock.com/,

 https://www.facebook.com/TheBusinessBookStrategist/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-fyock-973b735/

Alma Derricks shares her extensive experience in media, branding, and innovation, discussing the importance of understanding audiences, balancing technology with human skills, and fostering innovation through dialogue. She reflects on her international experiences, the evolution of the internet, and the power of authentic engagement.

Alma Derricks is a growth strategist, innovation expert, and founder of the award-winning consultancy REV, where she helps organizations navigate reinvention, accelerate growth, and build new brands and businesses. Throughout her career, she has advised global organizations on strategy and innovation, served as a Strategy Partner at Deloitte, and led commercial operations for Cirque du Soleil. Alma is also the co-creator of IGNITE, a leadership masterclass focused on communication, influence, and executive presence. A sought-after speaker at events including Adobe Summit and CES, she is passionate about helping leaders see disruption as an opportunity to create extraordinary growth.Get In Touch with Alma:Alma Derricks on LinkedIn

• Rev (her website)

This episode offers a comprehensive guide on medication management, and legal preparations. Hosted by experts, it provides practical tips for families to ensure dignity, independence, and peace of mind.

KEY TOPICS

• Talking to parents about medication safety and management

• Start early conversations about aging to build trust.

TAKEAWAYS

• Use routines to help with medication adherence.
• Keep all medications in one pharmacy to avoid interactions.
• Prioritize safety over control in caregiving.

For any questions or suggestions for future topics on caregiving for aging parents: ⁠https://www.marcyllecombs.com/#contact

Organization isn’t just about tidying up—it’s about creating space for what truly matters, even when life gets distracting. Lisa Woodruff PhD, the founder and CEO of Organize 365®, is a leading organizational expert. In this episode she discusses the realities of staying organized through life's seasons, the importance of externalizing information, and practical steps to create a more productive household. Discover how to shift your mindset from aesthetic to functional organization and learn actionable tips to streamline your life.

Organize 365® is a company dedicated to helping people reduce overwhelm, clear mental clutter, and create practical systems for home and life. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365® Podcast and author of several books, including Escaping Quicksand, Lisa teaches that organization is not a personality trait—it is a learnable skill. Through her work, she helps women make the invisible workload of life more visible so they can reclaim their time, lead their homes with intention, and create space for what they are uniquely created to do.

GET IN TOUCH WITH LISA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/

http://instagram.com/organize365

http://organize365.com/ 

Stephanie Malia Krauss shares her journey from a GED recipient to a thought leader in human development. She discusses the concept of rehumaning our lives amidst modern challenges, emphasizing the importance of collective care, sleep, community, and lifelong learning for thriving in a digitized world. For more than two decades, Stephanie has worked with schools, youth programs, foundations, and government partnerships, helping communities rethink how we care for young people and ourselves. She began her career as a teacher and coach, went on to found a school for youth furthest from opportunity, and later led national efforts in education and youth development.

Working with leaders from the classroom to Congress, Stephanie advises states, school districts, and national nonprofits on holistic strategies that prepare and care for kids. Her work blends research with lived experience, always asking what it takes for young people to thrive over the long haul.

Her newest book, HowWe Thrive: Caring for Kids and Ourselves in a Changing World, introduces the concept of rehumaning: the practice of protecting and prioritizing what makes us most human in an increasingly demanding world. She is also the author of Whole Child, Whole Life and Making It, and her work has been featured on PBS NewsHour, NPR, U.S. News& World Report, Scary Mommy, and more.

Get In Touch:

https://www.rehumaning.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemaliakrauss/

Substack:https://substack.com/@stephaniemaliakrauss
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemaliakrauss/

Plant & Mushroom Medicine Educator, Formulator, and Speaker Angela Ardolino is a fearless advocate for animals and a trailblazer in holistic pet wellness. With over 25 years of experience caring for animals, she’s made it her life’s mission to empower pet parents with the education and tools they need to support their pets naturally. From running a bustling rescue sanctuary at Fire Flake Farm to crisscrossing the country to speak on holistic healing, Angela is devoted to sharing the power of plant and mushroom medicine.

Angela Ardolino shares her journey as a woman leader in the cannabis and pet health industry, emphasizing the importance of natural medicine, holistic care, and the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs.She is a mission-driven entrepreneur who turnedpersonal adversity into industry disruption—building a movement rooted in education, advocacy, and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.

Get In Touch with Angela:

Home - Angela Ardolino

• ⁠Website⁠
• ⁠Instagram⁠

 @yournaturaldogpodcast 

@mushroomsfordogs

What’s your experience with nonprofit work?

Lisa Sorbie shares her journey from IT to nonprofit leadership, emphasizing the importance of technology, volunteer management, and diversity in the nonprofit sector. In this episode we discuss leveraging technology for impact, engaging volunteers creatively, and the evolving role of AI in nonprofit work. Lisa Sorbie has carved a niche in the nonprofit sector, marrying her background in IT and project management with her passion for mission-based work. Having transitioned from the auto industry to nonprofit management, she has witnessed firsthand the unique challenges and rewards that come with engaging volunteers and optimizing nonprofit operations through technology.

Resources

• Better Impact
• Girl Scouts of America
• Detroit's Renaissance

Get In Touch With Lisa:⁠LinkedIn⁠

This episode focuses on initiating conversations about aging and legal preparations. Hosted by experts, it provides practical tips for families to ensure dignity, independence, and peace of mind.

KEY TOPICS

• Talking to parents about aging and independence

• Legal documents and financial planning for elders

TAKEAWAYS

• Start early conversations about aging to build trust.
• Regularly review legal and medical documents.
• Prioritize safety over control in caregiving.

For any questions or suggestions for future topics on caregiving for aging parents: https://www.marcyllecombs.com/#contact

As we race towards an AI-driven future, it's crucial to consider the environmental impact. AI technologies, especially data centers, consume massive amounts of energy. But what if we could power them sustainably? Jenna Nicholas shares her journey from social entrepreneurship to impact investing, exploring the ethical and environmental implications of AI, and emphasizing the importance of relational and spiritual health in business. This conversation offers practical insights on sustainable AI development, bias mitigation, and fostering hope and resilience in organizations.

Jenna Nicholas is an impact investor, entrepreneur, andpresident of LightPost Capital. She has led initiatives that shifted billions of dollars toward sustainable solutions and bridged the gap between capital and underserved communities through Impact Experience. Nicholas has worked at the World Bank Treasury and Calvert Special Equities, and her angel investments support innovative ventures in fintech, health care, and climate solutions. Shehas been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 Social Entrepreneur, Council on Foreign Relations member, Stanford Social Innovation Fellow, and Echoing Green Fellow. She holds BA and MBA degrees from Stanford and studied at Oxford. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Financial Times, and Forbes. Her new book is the Enlightened Bottom Line: Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Business, and Investing. 

Learn more at jenna-nicholas.com. 

Get In Touch With Jenna:

• Jenna Nicholas on LinkedIn
• Enlightened Bottom Line (Book)
• Impact Experience
• Lightpost Capital