Belonging Leadership

Audrey shares about her own experience with leadership stress, how stress works uniquely on women, how we all have a way to shift from stress to freedom in one moment, examples of how stress is connected to our growth, and an awesome book recommendation called The Stress Code.

Welcome to unlikely leadership. Today we're going to talk to Sean Goode. And this is part two of an ongoing conversation. Sean is the executive director of Choose180. It's an organization that introduces youth and young adults to opportunities to collaborate with institutional leaders and help them avoid engaging with criminal justice system and instead realize the potential to lead long, successful and fulfilling lives. It's a very powerful mission that this organization has. And Sean is also a new host. In the amplify voices family, we're going to be collaborating, collaborating and producing a podcast for Sean where he will be talking with educators, parents and young people, a very important triad in life to to have successful relationships and work through problems. It's a podcast called possibility over problems. So let's get started and let's go into the next conversation. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Sean Goode is the executive director of Choose180, and the definition of an intentional leader. Both of his parents struggled with mental health issues, and his brother was sent to prison when Sean was only six. Along with dealing with those issues, he struggled with a lack of stability as he moved to twelve different places during twelve years of school. Despite all of those struggles, Sean was able to break the stereotype and dedicate himself to being everything others thought he couldn’t. Today, Sean transforms the lives of kids by steering them clear of the traditional school-to-prison pipeline. He provides them with a sense of community rather than shame and imprisonment. Outside of his work, Sean’s a family man at heart. He has a wife who he considers his best friend and children of his own that he’s raising.

Welcome to unlikely leadership. I'm Audrey and today we're going to be talking to Erica Courdae who is a trusted adviser to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power and resources in order to create more equity in their business and in the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgment. She's a certified coach and a 20 plus year beauty industry veteran. She's provided training for established businesses such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Martha Beck Incorporated, and Paul Mitchell school. Her voice has been featured on podcast workshops and online communities with a combined reach of 1000s and 1000s and 1000s of people. She has a wonderful podcast, which I was a guest, called Pause On The Play. Check that out and be ready for a very very rich, intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate discussion on equity. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Erica Courdae is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and executive teams committed to shifting focus, power, and resources in order to create more equity in their business and the world. She believes imperfect action is necessary to create meaningful social change and helps public figures engage in the work without fear of judgement. In 2018, Erica co-founded the Pause on the Play Podcast. After receiving requests from listeners for a space to connect on the show’s topics, Erica expanded the Pause on the Play brand to include a community and consultancy. Her leadership has now helped hundreds of individuals define their values, diversify their networks, and call people into conversations about inclusivity and individuality. A certified coach and 20+ year beauty industry veteran, Erica has provided training for established businesses such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, Martha Beck Incorporated, and Paul Mitchell School. Her voice has been featured on podcasts, workshops, and online communities with a combined reach of over ten thousand people. Learn more about Erica’s work by visiting www.pauseontheplay.com.

Today on Unlikely we're going to be talking to Mary Johnston. She's the co-founder of Johnston architects. And for more than 30 years, Mary has worked with communities and individuals to design innovative public facilities, shared spaces and residences. She's truly committed to strengthening the human experience through design. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mary Johnston, FAIA, co-founded Johnston Architects with her husband Ray Johnston in 1991. For more than 30 years, Mary has worked with communities and individuals to design innovative public facilities, shared spaces, and residences, all thoroughly connected to place. Committed to strengthening the human experience through design, Mary was a Founding Member of the AIA Seattle Strategic Advisory Council and served as AIA Seattle President in 2015. Mary also served on the Seattle Design Commission from 2004-2008 and as SDC Chair in 2008. Mary is a frequent jurist for design competitions nationwide and has been a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Washington, teaching studio classes in the College of Built Environments, since 2001. Mary’s lifelong dedication to great design earned her election into the AIA College of Fellows in 2008, and she is currently on the National AIA Fellows Jury. Mary holds a BA in English Literature from Colorado College and an M. Arch. from the University of Washington.

Welcome to unlikely leadership. On today's episode, we're going to be talking to Adaire Byerly who is leading the way for cognitive sciences to be implemented into Intellectual and Developmental training for professionals in the fashion sports and entertainment industries. She's worked with talent agencies, production and broadcast companies, fashion and creative teams, sports teams and athletes and in doing so she has been able to help them optimize creativity, enhance business practices, and encourage both the individual and company growth. So let's get into this conversation about brains and leadership. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Adaire Byerly is bridging the gap between mind and power. As the CEO & Founder of Entertainment Mindframe™, LLC, Adaire is leading the way for Cognitive Sciences to be implemented into intellectual and developmental training for professionals in the Fashion, Sports, and Entertainment industries. Ultimately, paving the way for understanding the Brain function of a Creative. Adaire has worked with Talent Agencies, Production/Broadcast Companies, Fashion/Creative Teams, Sports Teams/Athletes, etc. In doing so, she has been able to help them optimize creativity, enhance business practices, and encourage both individual and company growth. While working in the modeling industry (featured in Vogue) and as a commercial actress (SAG member), Adaire was able to observe first-hand the unprofessional patterns and behaviors that were considered the norm. These observations led her to dive into years of research surrounding the Brain, and gracefully transition into a space that has been long neglected in these industries: the mind. Today, Adaire is a Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Neuroplasticity, and certified Cognitive Behavioral Group Facilitator. She has studied at Harvard University and under Dr. Bessel van der Kolk (Neurobiology of Trauma), Misty Huckabey (Cognitive Neuroscientist), Jennifer Jones (Psychologist), etc. Through Adaire’s various studies she has been able to help creatives understand their brain function. Outside of Entertainment Mindframe, Adaire is also leading a MasterClass series for entertainment professionals and gearing up to launch her “More than a Model” YouTube series. The YouTube series is aimed at breaking down false stereotypes of models, giving them a platform to share parts of themselves others may not know. While her MasterClass series (happening every other month) helps creatives understand their brain function and provide solutions to intangible challenges, such as balancing mental health and creativity.

Welcome to this episode of unlikely leadership and today we're going to be talking to Mimi Lettunich. Mimi is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder, President, and Executive Creative Director at 24/7. 24/7 is an agency that reimagines how customers experience brands and how brands use experiences to grow their business. Now I'm talking about a broad range of authentic branding for clients like at&t and Warner Brothers and backcountry and Oregon Parks and Recreation and Nike and Apple and Starbucks and Google and the NFL and others. But she also has had this very, very rich life having grown up on a cattle ranch and being able to do work and supporting different kind of philanthropic efforts and cultural and community efforts spanning from Peru to Africa. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Mimi Lettunich is a serial entrepreneur and the founder, president and executive creative director at Twenty Four 7, a creative agency that reimagines how customers experience a brand, and how brands use experiences to grow their business. A seasoned strategist and advocate for testing new ideas, she brings an “anything is possible” mentality to business and creative. Mimi and her team strategically connect people with brands in unique ways, translating consumer passions into authentic brand loyalty for clients like AT&T, Warner Brothers, Backcountry, Oregon Parks & Recreation, Nike, Apple, Starbucks, Google, the NFL, and others. Mimi’s deep curiosity, endless drive, and comfort with risk are rooted in her early relationships and mentorship from her parents who embodied hard work and inherent kindness. Growing up on a cattle ranch reinforced a “One Life” approach for Mimi, which she is passionate about and promotes in her leadership style.  A believer that giving back is essential, Mimi focuses her efforts on underserved communities where love and a sense of belonging are missing fundamentals.  She serves in her hometown of Portland, Oregon, all over the US and in many countries around the world with a special emphasis on minorities in broken homes or other compromising situations, supporting organizations and nonprofit groups: Quechua Benefit Peru, Casa Chapi Primary/Secondary School Peru, Campaign for Female Education African countries, Edison High School Portland, Rosemary Anderson High School Portland, Saparingo Primary School Kenya, Big Brother Big Sister, Tabor 100, the Africa Foundation, and numerous orphanages around the world.  Mimi also recently co-founded Great Big Owl, an accelerator program created to help small businesses with strategy and brand marketing. GBO was created to combine Entrepreneurial Spirit with their dedication to making the world a better place.  As profits build in the organizations, GBO will contribute 50% to further fund their philanthropic efforts. One of the first companies to take advantage of the incubator is the female-led, bespoke skincare line called Untamed Humans.

Today we're going to be talking to Kelley Bonner. Kelley is currently the director of workplace violence prevention and response for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. She's a licensed clinical social worker of violence preventionist and a workplace culture strategist with over 15 years experience. She's worked with the prison systems, veterans and in the scientific field. I am so invested and interested in having this conversation because one of the things that Kelley is an expert in is trauma, and burnout. So, let's have this conversation and let's open up the narrative of leadership. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Kelley Bonner is currently the Director of Workplace Violence Prevention and Response for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).   She is a licensed clinical social worker, a violence preventionist, and a workplace culture strategist with over 15 years of experience. Whether working in the prison system, with veterans, or in a scientific agency, Kelley has dedicated herself to championing inclusion and equity and amplifying the voices of the marginalized. Her career began in the prison system, where she was one of only two black employees in the largest maximum-security prison in NY state.  That powerful experience led Kelley to dedicate her career to researching and addressing the effects of trauma and workplace violence.  Her work in the realm of sexual harassment has been cited as “a benchmark in the field” by the Pentagon and other scientific and government entities including the National Academies of Science.

Do you have a burning desire to start a new career? Break out on your own? Or in the midst of a new risk and hoping to get some advice? Now is just about the best possible time for you to take that leap. But, I want nothing more than for you to be empowered and supported in your decisions. On this podcast I have a conversation with you. Yes, just you and me are going to talk about 5 key spaces to effectively navigate your way into fulfilling that dream you have been hoping to turn into reality. www.AmplifyVoices.io

This episode features Sean Goode, an expert with youth empowerment. He is one of our newest hosts produced by Amplify Voices for a podcast called Possibilities Over Problems. This unique podcast will speak to educators, parents and young people on how to bring out the very best in their relationship. This triad spends the most critical years of a young person's life. Sean is bringing that important relationship to light with laughter, tears and life enhancing lessons. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: Sean Goode is the executive director of Choose 180, and the definition of an intentional leader. Both of his parents struggled with mental health issues, and his brother was sent to prison when Sean was only six. Along with dealing with those issues, he struggled with a lack of stability as he moved to twelve different places during twelve years of school. Despite all of those struggles, Sean was able to break the stereotype and dedicate himself to being everything others thought he couldn’t. Today, Sean transforms the lives of kids by steering them clear of the traditional school-to-prison pipeline. He provides them with a sense of community rather than shame and imprisonment. Outside of his work, Sean’s a family man at heart. He has a wife who he considers his best friend and children of his own that he’s raising.

Today we're going to be talking to Mike Crosby, veteran, CEO, and cancer survivor. In this episode, we're going to look at leaders who've taken on their own survival as an access to leading others and making a difference. It's a powerful conversation. You can find his bio in the description and on our website. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. www.AmplifyVoices.io About our guest: CDR Crosby is the founder and CEO of Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness (VPCa). The 501(c)3 non-profit organization was formed in 2016 when Crosby recognized a need to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer incidence among Veterans and improve education and assistance to those diagnosed with the disease. VPCa was formed to educate Veterans and Active-Duty military populations on the need to screen for prostate cancer, provide resources to aid men in their treatment decisions, and promote the newest technology for the treatment and cure of prostate cancer. There are over 500,000 Veterans in the national Veterans Healthcare Administration (VHA) and over 16,000 of those men dealing with a metastatic form of the disease. With over 15,000 new diagnosis each year the need to educate men on how to screen for the disease is a critical undertaking. Crosby is also the CEO of Green Life Can Corp, a Canadian Holding company, with investments in innovative 100% biodegradable plant-based chemicals that provide better performance and safer solutions than existing hazardous industrial chemical products. Green Life also owns Revitalize Energy Inc. a junior oil and gas company, implementing the bio-based technologies in the production and cleanup of petroleum. Crosby graduated from the US Naval Academy in 1983 and after earning his wings as a Naval Aviator served on active duty in the United States Navy from 1983 to September 1997. During his active service, he was assigned to VF-101, VF-41, VX-4, and VF-142. He then transitioned to the US Navy Reserves and was assigned to VF-301 in San Diego until 1999 when he was selected as Commanding Officer of Mobile Operations Command Center Western Pacific, based at Pt. Mugu, CA. In 2002, because of the events of 9/11, CDR Crosby was recalled to active duty in the Naval Reserves and assigned to U.S. Central Command where he served as the Chief of Counter Proliferation and directed operations in support of “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” Because of his efforts, CDR Crosby was awarded the “Joint Force Commendation” medal for organizing and leading a multi-national team in conducting counter-proliferation operations. Upon his departure from active duty in 2004, Crosby formed Aria International Holding Inc. and immediately deployed back to Iraq in support of the US Marine Corps. Aria recruited a group of international experts providing specialized engineering and surveillance infrastructure solutions. During operations in Iraq, Crosby led Aria’s further expansion through similar offerings to clients such as the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Kuwait Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Interior of India, and the Royal Thai Army. Aria was responsible for designing and managing the construction of defensive security structures around air bases and along many sections of borders for clients. Crosby holds a Master of Science in Systems Management from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science. He is a graduate of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School “TOPGUN” in San Diego, California, as well as the Allied Air Forces Central Europe “Tactical Leadership Program” in Germany.