This conversation lives in The Work We Live In, exploring leadership, systems, and the real consequences of decisions.

I sit down with Vanessa Gutiérrez, HR Director and Founder of the AI For HR Community, educator, emerging-tech strategist, and community builder focused on responsible adoption of AI inside organizations.

Vanessa brings both human insight and technical depth to the conversation, unpacking how AI can transform HR, simplify workflows, and expand strategic capacity, without losing the connection to people.

Together, we explore:

• How AI is actually being used by HR teams right now
• The difference between automation vs. augmentation
• Practical use cases for recruiting, compliance, talent development, and performance
• Why community matters in tech adoption
• How leaders can build ethical, sustainable, and human-first AI strategies
• What HR professionals must learn next to stay relevant

This episode is perfect for HR leaders, founders, creators, consultants, and anyone navigating AI in the workplace. You’ll walk away with realistic insight, not fear mongering hype, and actionable ideas you can test immediately.

This conversation lives in The Work We Live In, exploring leadership, stewardship, and the real consequences of long-term thinking.

I sit down with Doug Flynn, Founder and CEO of FlynnZito Capital Management, Newsnation advisor, and lifelong student of reinvention to talk about the moments that change the trajectory of a career, a mindset, and a life.

Doug brings a rare honesty and self-awareness to leadership conversations. We explore the inflection points that force growth, the courage to leave certainty, and the practical tools for building a path rooted in purpose, skill, and humility.

Together, we dig into:

• how to navigate reinvention when the title no longer defines you
• what leaders get wrong about confidence and vulnerability
• why curiosity creates momentum in every career season
• the discipline behind long-term professional growth
• how to listen to your own voice, not the constant noise that surrounds us

If you’re in a moment of career transition, leadership growth, or identity shift, this episode will feel like a deep exhale and a nudge forward.

This conversation lives in Crosscurrents, where work, culture, and identity meet—and no single lens is enough.

I sit down with Greer Procich, HR Director and disability inclusion strategist, founder of Rethink Ability, and advocate for designing inclusive systems that actually work for real people.

Greer is shifting the conversation from compliance checkboxes to human-centered design, helping companies build accessible workplaces, inclusive products, and cultures where every person can contribute fully.

Together, we go beneath the surface of:

• disability inclusion beyond legal requirements
• universal design as a business strategy
• why accessibility fails when HR treats it as an afterthought
• the emotional reality of navigating work with invisible barriers
• how AI, technology, and product teams can build for all users
• what leadership looks like when inclusion is proactive

If you care about DEI, accessibility, inclusive HR, startup culture, employee experience, product design, or the future of work, you will walk away with practical, human insights, not just theory and word salads.

This conversation lives in The Work We Live In, exploring leadership, systems, and the real consequences of decisions.

I sit down with Dr. Jon Finn, behavioral scientist, high-performance coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of the “Tougher Minds” system going deep on the psychology behind sustained change, peak performance, and the mental habits that drive real leadership.

Dr. Finn has spent the last 20+ years helping leaders, teams, athletes, and organizations improve resilience, focus, confidence, decision-quality, and human performance using evidence-based behavioral science.

Together, we explore:

• The science of habit formation and identity-based change
• Why most leadership training fails to change behavior
• How to build high-performance routines that actually stick
• The link between mental fitness, emotional regulation, and culture
• Practical tools for resilience, self-awareness, and high-pressure decision-making
• The human layer underneath AI adoption and business transformation

If you're a founder, CHRO, coach, leader, creator, or anyone navigating complexity, this episode will give you realistic, actionable ways to change how you think, feel, and lead, starting today.

This conversation lives in The Human Layer, focusing on identity, meaning, and what we carry underneath it all.

I sit down with Russ Nordmeyer - aka “DJ Russ Rich"

“Sometimes the biggest risks are the ones we never take, because we fear starting over.” - Russ Nordmeyer.

In this episode, Russ dives into what it really means to reinvent yourself, not just your role, but your mindset, and how each chapter of life can sharpen you instead of making you settle.

And just wow, talk about a career pivots/changes! If you’re navigating change in your career, leadership, or identity, this conversation is for you. You won't want to miss this one!

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This conversation lives in The Work We Live In, exploring leadership, systems, and the real consequences of decisions.

I sit down with Kate Sargent, HR Executive and Founder of KJS Consulting and The Plus One Collective; meeting the moment on what's happening in the HR - supporting one another, creating a new reality of abundance.

Kate opens up about the experiences that forced her to slow down, listen, and rethink what success actually meant. She talks about the tension between ambition and identity, how her early career beliefs evolved, and why learning to let go of control is sometimes the most strategic move we can make.

We explore:

• The internal shifts that happen when you face an unexpected turning point
• Learning to trust your intuition in a world obsessed with performance
• The difference between being good at your role and being aligned with your purpose
• How real growth often feels chaotic, nonlinear, and uncomfortable
• Why clarity isn’t found in hustle; it’s found in stillness and honest reflection

This is one of those conversations that stays with you long after it ends — not because it tells you what to think, but because it reminds you to stop, notice, and feel what’s actually happening within you.

This conversation lives in Crosscurrents, where work, culture, and identity meet—and no single lens is enough.

I sit down with Intuitive, Spiritual, Life Coach, Jen Whitbeck, riffing on the energetic weather of work. You know, that vibe you feel the second you walk into a meeting or log onto your video conference call. The tension, the burnout, the weird year-end stress people pretend isn’t happening.

We talk about intuition, emotional intelligence, the emotional climate of teams- the unspoken stuff people drag into the workplace during the holidays. Honestly, half the time we’re just calling out the things people feel but don’t name.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why does the energy feel off today?” or “What is going on with everyone right now?”- this episode is for you.

It’s casual. It’s honest. It’s us.