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  • Forgiveness Unveiled: Dara McKinley on Healing, Unconditional Love, and Emotional Resilience
    Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Dara McKinley to explore forgiveness, sharing public reactions and personal stories. Dara discusses her journey and key life events shaping her spiritual message. They examine the effects of unforgiveness, misconceptions about forgiveness, and the idea of unconditional love. Roxanne shares her experiences and discusses applying spirituality to healing. They delve into finding comfort in emotional pain, EMDR's role in trauma healing, and offer advice for supporting employees in distress. The episode wraps up with closing thoughts and details on an upcoming course.

    n 2012, after two decades studying psychology, spirituality, and working in human services, I faced a challenging situation that none of my previous skills and education could resolve.

    A friend kept nudging me toward forgiveness, but I was hesitant. I liked it in theory but I could never make it work in practice.

    I searched online for a forgiveness ‘how-to’ and while there was a lot about why one should forgive, aside from “you just do it” directives, there was nothing about how.

    Realizing I needed a step-by-step guide and that I was on my own to make one, I had the intuition to look beyond mainstream forgiveness definitions (pardoning, ceasing anger, having compassion, and letting go) and look directly at forgiveness’ constitution.

    From this perspective everything flowed forth. A logical path came to me and once completed, I felt peaceful and free for the first time in three years.

    Initially it was only a personal win, but two years and many meaningful conversations later, I clearly saw that a lot of people were where I had been: they had something they wanted to forgive and they lacked a practical path. Upon seeing the need for a clear and effective forgiveness paradigm, How to Forgive was born.

    My teaching style is experiential, emotion positive, and relatable. I believe that God’s love/universal love/unconditional love/divine love/whatever-you-prefer-to-call-it, is accessible to anyone who wants it and developing the skill to use it is one of the most spiritual things a person can do.

    https://daramckinley.com/

    (0:00) Introduction and welcoming Dara McKinley
    (1:00) Dara's background and expertise in forgiveness
    (1:34) Public reactions and personal stories of forgiveness
    (3:18) Dara's journey and significant life events
    (6:58) Dara's spiritual connection and message
    (9:03) Impact of unforgiveness on individuals
    (10:59) Misconceptions about forgiveness and pardoning
    (13:49) Intrapersonal forgiveness explained
    (15:20) Accessing and understanding unconditional love
    (17:03) Roxanne's personal experience with unconditional love
    (21:13) Applying spiritual experiences to healing
    (26:00) Accessing comfort in emotional pain and delegation of forgiveness
    (30:19) EMDR and healing trauma
    (34:06) Supporting employees and advice for emotional distress
    (39:30) Closing thoughts and upcoming course details
    43 min
  • Navigating Divorce: Lisa Ziederman on Family Law, Mental Well-Being, and Financial Empowerment
    Lisa Ziederman joins the episode to share her insights on divorce, focusing on mental well-being and interdisciplinary collaboration in family law. She discusses navigating divorce in the workplace, offering advice for employers and employees on maintaining productivity and support. Lisa provides guidance for senior executives, financial preparation tips, and checklists for divorce. The episode also covers prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and introduces the Savvy Ladies organization for financial empowerment. It wraps up with steps for anticipating divorce and an announcement of an upcoming course.

    Lisa Zeiderman is Managing Partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, based in New York City and Westchester County. A New York City and Westchester attorney focused on divorce and matrimonial law, a Certified Financial Litigator and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Ms. Zeiderman regularly negotiates and litigates high stakes, complex financial and custody divorce matters, as well as negotiating pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements for high-net-worth individuals.

    https://mzwnylaw.com/managing-partner/lisa-zeiderman/

    (0:00) Introduction and guest background
    (1:48) Personal divorce experience and its professional impact
    (4:03) Client focus and interdisciplinary collaboration in family law
    (6:21) Mental well-being during separation or divorce
    (7:31) Navigating divorce at work: employer and employee perspectives
    (12:15) Managing productivity and support during divorce
    (14:12) Guidance and resources for senior executives
    (20:08) Financial preparation and checklists for divorce
    (22:42) Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: importance and negotiation
    (29:09) Savvy Ladies organization and financial empowerment
    (31:44) Steps for anticipating divorce and benefits of agreements
    (33:50) Mental well-being and support during personal crises
    (35:02) Upcoming course announcement and closing remarks
    36 min
  • Conscious Capitalism: Thomas Eckschmidt on Purpose, Integrity, and Business Success
    Thomas Eckschmidt joins the episode to explore his journey into conscious capitalism, sharing insights on its four guiding principles. The conversation delves into the integration of passion and purpose in business, alongside strategies for scaling while maintaining integrity during economic challenges. Thomas addresses the role of fear within the conscious capitalism context and discusses measuring success by balancing quality with economy. The episode highlights the promotion of the conscious business framework and emphasizes leadership wisdom and self-care. Thomas provides an overview of his business and services, and the episode concludes with final reflections, key takeaways, closing remarks, and a sponsor mention.

    Founder of CBJourney, Coauthor of Conscious Capitalism Field Guide (Harvard), Thought Leader, Business Strategist Board Member - Education & Leadership Development is the path for the next Level of Performance

    As a Board Member at Peace Through Commerce since May 2025, I have focused on designing and implementing strategic initiatives to engage business leaders and policymakers, enhancing organizational visibility. By developing a revenue generation model centered on educational content delivery and fostering relationships with future leaders, our team has worked to amplify the mission of the organization.

    My work reflects a commitment to stakeholder engagement, cultural diversity, and people development. With more than a year of experience in these areas, I strive to create multi-stakeholder value and contribute to building meaningful connections that align with the mission of the organizations I serve.

    (0:00) Introduction by Speaker 1 and guest Thomas Eckschmidt
    (1:10) Thomas Eckschmidt's background and conscious capitalism journey
    (4:35) Defining conscious capitalism and its four principles
    (7:54) Passion, purpose, and unconscious realization in business
    (13:21) Strategies for scaling within the conscious capitalism framework
    (19:30) Maintaining integrity during economic challenges
    (29:58) Addressing fear within the conscious capitalism context
    (34:14) Measuring success and balancing quality with economy
    (36:25) Promoting the conscious business framework
    (41:03) Leadership wisdom and the importance of self-care
    (43:02) Overview of Thomas's business and services
    (44:43) Final reflections and episode takeaways
    (46:57) Closing remarks and sponsor mention
    48 min
  • Reigniting Passions: Christine Lindebak on Fashion, Burnout, and Embracing Authenticity
    Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Christine Lindebak to Authentic Living, where they delve into Christine's journey in the fashion industry, emphasizing the pivotal role of sewing. Christine shares her experiences in high fashion and runway shows, addressing the challenges of burnout and the importance of self-care to reignite personal passions. They discuss Christine's business, Sewing in the City, and the slow fashion movement, highlighting how sewing fosters authenticity. Roxanne reflects on the value of childhood passions and introduces an upcoming course. The episode concludes with ways to connect with Christine, closing remarks, and a sponsor mention.
    (0:00) Introduction to Authentic Living and Christine Lindebak
    (1:10) Christine's journey into fashion and the role of sewing
    (5:11) Experiences in high fashion and runway shows
    (11:30) Confronting burnout and reigniting personal passions
    (20:07) Christine's reflections on burnout and self-care
    (24:51) Christine's Sewing in the City business and slow fashion
    (30:13) Embracing authenticity through sewing
    (31:46) Where to connect with Christine Lindebak
    (33:02) Roxanne reflects on childhood passions and upcoming course
    (34:20) Closing remarks and sponsor mention
    35 min
  • The Power in the Middle: Elizabeth O'Brien on Midlife Resilience, Values, and Personal Growth
    Elizabeth O'Brien joins the conversation to explore the themes of her book "The Power in the Middle," delving into her personal experiences of loss and resilience. The discussion focuses on navigating midlife changes, highlighting the need for setting boundaries and reassessing personal values and beliefs. Elizabeth and Roxanne examine generational approaches to stress and challenge the notion of women "having it all." They discuss the importance of realigning priorities, evolving relationships, and the unique workplace considerations for midlife women. The episode wraps up with Elizabeth sharing insights from her book, contact information, and key takeaways.
    (0:00) Introduction and Guest Presentation
    (1:06) Elizabeth O'Brien's Background and "The Power in the Middle"
    (4:07) Personal Stories and the Impact of Loss
    (7:38) Midlife Changes: Boundaries, Values, and Beliefs
    (9:38) Self-Care and Resilience in Midlife
    (15:10) Generational Approaches to Stress
    (17:33) Debunking the "Having It All" Myth for Women
    (20:25) Realigning Values and Priorities in Midlife
    (28:11) Relationships and Personal Evolution
    (30:02) Workplace Considerations for Midlife Women
    (34:37) Elizabeth's Book Details and Contact Info
    (35:50) Key Takeaways and Closing Remarks
    39 min
  • Legacy Living and Productivity: Alex Dripchak on Sales, Neuroscience, and Impactful Skills
    Roxanne Derhodge welcomes Alex Dripchak to Authentic Living, where he shares his career journey and the influence of writing and AI on his work. The discussion covers essential sales skills for beginners and Roxanne's idea of return on relationship. Alex introduces his new book, highlighting productivity, performance, and the concept of legacy living. He delves into unique ideas, the neuroscience behind productivity, and techniques for breaking autopilot. The episode introduces the Commence Foundation, emphasizing life skills, and concludes with goals and tips from Alex's book. Contact information and closing remarks wrap up the conversation.

    Alex Dripchak

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    Sales Director @ Bright Horizons | Author of M@xim!ze | Aspiring Pioneer in College to Career Skills Coaching | AI Sales Advisor | Author & Speaker
    I’m propelled forward by 3 relentless introspective mantras:

    There has to be a better way to...

    How can I be of value to...
    What can I do to help...

    These all coalesce to form:

    How can I do the hard work in a thoughtful and thorough way so others/ the next generation can thrive?

    I’m excited to continue to enact these values in my new role at Bright Horizons where we continue to improve the work-life balance of all employees and help them thrive with financial and workforce education.

    In keeping with my focus on “what can I do to help”, I’ve written 100 Skills of the Successful Sales Professional to help destigmatize the sales profession and make professional development more digestible.

    (For those interested in the latest articles and book insights to reignite or highlight their success: check out 100salesskills.com)

    (0:00) Welcome and Introduction to Authentic Living
    (1:47) Alex Striptrack's background and career journey
    (4:13) Writing in Alex's career and impact of AI
    (8:26) Sales skills and practical applications for beginners
    (12:41) Roxanne's concept of return on relationship
    (15:04) Alex's new book on productivity and performance
    (17:06) The concept of legacy living
    (21:43) Unique concepts and time to action in Alex's new book
    (23:23) Elevating your heart rate and neuroscience of productivity
    (25:19) Breaking autopilot and productivity techniques
    (26:01) Introduction to the Commence Foundation and life skills
    (27:51) Goals and tips from Alex's new book
    (30:21) Contact information and closing remarks
    33 min
  • Redefining Anger: Bronwyn Schweigerdt on Healing, Shame, and Authentic Connections
    Join Roxanne Derhodge and Bronwyn Schweigerdt as they tackle the complex topic of anger. Bronwyn shares her personal journey, exploring the link between suppressed anger and depression, and its physical effects. They redefine anger as a tool for resolution and discuss the impact of invalidating childhood anger. Discover how shame influences adult behavior and workplace conflicts, intertwining with anger in therapy. Hear personal stories of overcoming shame, strategies for managing global anxiety, and depression. Bronwyn introduces her podcast "Angry at the Right Things" and shares methods for fostering authentic connections.
    (0:00) Introduction and guest Bronwyn Schweigert
    (0:57) Unpacking the discomfort around anger
    (1:30) Bronwyn's journey and the connection between suppressed anger and depression
    (3:55) Physical symptoms and the concept of rage rooms
    (4:58) Redefining anger and its role as a resolution tool
    (7:28) The impact of invalidating anger in childhood
    (8:49) Exploring shame in adult behavior and workplace conflicts
    (11:14) The interplay of shame and anger in therapeutic settings
    (15:35) Personal narratives of overcoming shame
    (21:42) Strategies for managing global anxiety and depression
    (22:33) Techniques for self-attunement and mental health practices
    (24:59) Bronwyn's podcast "Angry at the Right Things"
    (26:07) Methods for fostering authentic connections
    (26:43) Closing thoughts and outro
    28 min
  • Faith, Resilience, and Leadership: John Robertson on Navigating Change and Relational Currency
    Roxanne Derhodge chats with John Robertson about choosing faith over fear in life decisions. They discuss corporate reactions to the pandemic, organizational change, and the evolving motivations of younger workers. John shares insights from his leadership publications, emphasizing the balance between employee motivation and performance. They explore engaging reluctant leaders, defining leadership values, and the importance of psychosocial safety. The episode wraps up with personal stories, consulting insights, and additional resources, concluding with a sponsor mention.
    (0:00) Introduction and guest welcome
    (1:03) John Robertson's background and career journey
    (2:34) Embracing faith over fear in life decisions
    (3:36) Corporate reactions to unexpected events
    (6:37) Effects of the pandemic on workplace normalcy
    (7:54) Evolution of professional tenure and leadership roles
    (10:47) Approaches to organizational concerns and change
    (17:00) Work motivations in the younger generation
    (18:55) The value of presence in relationships
    (20:07) John's publications on leadership and life
    (24:35) The concept of relational currency
    (27:43) Balancing employee motivation and performance
    (28:18) Engaging and transforming reluctant leaders
    (31:08) Defining leadership values and success
    (32:12) The role of psychosocial safety at work
    (33:12) Consulting, training, and coaching services overview
    (34:16) Leadership balance in challenging times
    (35:14) Personal stories of support and resilience
    (36:21) Navigating change and leadership growth
    (37:42) Episode wrap-up and additional resources
    (38:20) Sponsor: [Your Sponsor Here]
    39 min
  • Empowering Leadership: Kash Rocheleau on Trust, Mentorship, and Female Leadership
    Roxanne Derhodge introduces Kash Rocheleau, who shares her inspiring journey from a stay-at-home mom to a CEO in the food industry. Kash discusses the importance of learning and building trust, while emphasizing the need for promoting female leadership and effectively navigating conflict. The conversation highlights her experiences mentoring young leaders and offers valuable advice on leadership, including the significance of maintaining healthy boundaries. Kash provides key insights into leadership and how to connect with her. The episode concludes with closing remarks, upcoming events, and a sponsor mention.

    KASH ROCHELEAU served as the chief financial officer for Icon Foods soon moving into the

    CEO role (as of May 10, 2024). She oversees the financial operations, reporting, and compliance of
    these organizations, as well as drives their growth and profitability. She has a strong background in
    legal matters, such as acquisition negotiation, trademark applications, regulatory compliance, and
    contract drafting, which enables her to handle complex and diverse transactions and issues. She
    currently holds an MBA degree from Eastern Washington University, with a focus on accounting and
    finance, to further enhance her skills and knowledge in this field. In her free time, she loves to be
    with her family, spend time outdoors, and golf.

    https://www.instagram.com/Kash.rocheleau/

    https://www.iconfoods.com/

    (0:00) Introduction to Authentic Living and guest Kash Ruchalou
    (2:01) Kash's background and journey from stay-at-home mom to CEO
    (7:33) Learning and building trust in the food industry
    (14:38) Promoting female leadership and navigating conflict
    (28:07) Mentoring young leaders and advice on leadership
    (30:51) Importance of healthy boundaries in leadership
    (32:30) Connecting with Kash and key leadership insights
    (33:57) Closing remarks and upcoming events
    (34:23) Sponsor: ${name}
    35 min
  • Harnessing AI and Mindset: Mohamed Ahmed on Transforming Entrepreneurship
    Roxanne Derhodge engages with Mohamed Ahmed to explore his transition from the corporate world to AI entrepreneurship, emphasizing the significance of an entrepreneurial mindset. They contrast the dynamics of corporate work with the vibrancy of startup life and share Roxanne's own journey into entrepreneurship. The discussion highlights the application of the right mindset and effective strategies for business success, including transitioning from autonomy to collaboration. Mohamed provides insights on AI as a driving force for innovation, offering guidance for startups and tools for self-reflection. The episode wraps up with entrepreneurial tips, community insights, and a preview of the next episode.

    I build and scale AI-driven businesses that create real impact. My career has focused on AI infrastructure, go-to-market execution, and hyperscaling AI ventures in both enterprise and startup environments.

    As the author of The Inside-Out Entrepreneur, I guide founders to develop the mental resilience needed to navigate high-growth ventures. Having founded, scaled, and exited AI-driven businesses, I understand the intersection of technology, business strategy, and execution.

    Currently, I lead AI cloud infrastructure initiatives at Intel, where I help Fortune 1000 enterprises deploy, monetize, and scale AI solutions. My experience at Intel, Amazon, and Microsoft has provided me with in-depth expertise in AI infrastructure, go-to-market (GTM) execution, and driving revenue through AI-led transformation.

    CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

    • $30M in AI-driven sales enablement at Intel within four months by accelerating enterprise AI adoption.
    • Founded and scaled an AI-driven security startup to serve over 2,000 B2B customers, achieving a 7x return on investment (ROI) and a successful acquisition.
    • Spearheaded AI business expansion efforts, resulting in a 40% reduction in time-to-market through strategic cloud partnerships.
    • Managed global AI go-to-market teams, driving double-digit revenue growth across enterprise AI and cloud solutions.
    • Built and mentored high-performance teams, coaching founders and executives on AI strategy and business resilience.
    • In addition to my corporate leadership, I support entrepreneurs through the Boundless Founder community, helping them develop the mental conditioning and strategic clarity necessary to scale their businesses successfully.

      By combining my experience in enterprise technology leadership from Intel, Amazon, and Microsoft with deep insights into entrepreneurial psychology, I offer a unique perspective on building sustainable success in the startup world. My mission is to turn AI innovation into business impact while building resilient businesses and resilient leaders.

      I build and scale AI-driven businesses that create real impact. My career has focused on AI infrastructure, go-to-market execution, and hyperscaling AI ventures in both enterprise and startup environments. As the author of The Inside-Out Entrepreneur, I guide founders to develop the mental resilience needed to navigate high-growth ventures. Having founded, scaled, and exited AI-driven businesses, I understand the intersection of technology, business strategy, and execution. Currently, I lead AI cloud infrastructure initiatives at Intel, where I help Fortune 1000 enterprises deploy, monetize, and scale AI solutions. My experience at Intel, Amazon, and Microsoft has provided me with in-depth expertise in AI infrastructure, go-to-market (GTM) execution, and driving revenue through AI-led transformation. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: * $30M in AI-driven sales enablement at Intel within four months by accelerating enterprise AI adoption. * Founded and scaled an AI-driven security startup to serve over 2,000 B2B customers, achieving a 7x return on investment (ROI) and a successful acquisition. * Spearheaded AI business expansion efforts, resulting in a 40% reduction in time-to-market through strategic cloud partnerships. * Managed global AI go-to-market teams, driving double-digit revenue growth across enterprise AI and cloud solutions. * Built and mentored high-performance teams, coaching founders and executives on AI strategy and business resilience. In addition to my corporate leadership, I support entrepreneurs through the Boundless Founder community, helping them develop the mental conditioning and strategic clarity necessary to scale their businesses successfully. By combining my experience in enterprise technology leadership from Intel, Amazon, and Microsoft with deep insights into entrepreneurial psychology, I offer a unique perspective on building sustainable success in the startup world. My mission is to turn AI innovation into business

      (0:00) Introduction by Speaker 1
      (0:40) Introduction and background of Mohamed Ahmed
      (1:55) Mohamed's journey from corporate to AI entrepreneurship
      (4:09) The entrepreneurial mindset and its importance
      (6:11) Comparing corporate work and startup life
      (9:23) Roxanne's own entrepreneurial transition
      (10:07) Applying the right mindset for business
      (15:16) Strategies for business success
      (24:47) Transitioning from autonomy to collaboration in business
      (28:05) AI guidance for startups
      (32:17) AI as a catalyst for innovation
      (34:19) Utilizing AI for knowledge and self-reflection
      (37:32) Entrepreneurial tips and developing an abundance mindset
      (40:44) Guest's book and community information
      (43:43) Course announcement and final thoughts
      (45:23) Closing remarks and next episode teaser
      46 min

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