Dr. Adaira Landry grew up in an under-resourced city, entered Berkeley at 16, and faced early career confusion without access to mentors or professional networks. 

In Part 1, she shares the formative life moments that led her into emergency medicine—from stepping in to help save a man’s life on campus to surviving a painful burn injury alone. She also reflects on how mentorship found her late, how her master’s in education shaped her communication style, and why she chose to build a practical, inclusive language around career growth in MicroSkills.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The First Time It Got Real

“He collapsed outside my classroom. I had no medical training, but I stepped in—and that changed everything.”

Burned and Alone

“I lay on the floor in pain for hours. No phone. No help. That moment never left me.”

Why Mentorship Felt Foreign

“My parents never used the word mentor. It wasn’t part of our world. I had to figure it out late.”

Building Her Own Playbook

“I didn’t know how to navigate the system. Once I learned, I wanted to help others do it faster.”

Education by Design

“I didn’t want to be the kind of teacher who talks to themselves at the front of the room.”

How Micro Skills Got Its Name

“We wanted to go deep on the small things—those overlooked moments that make the biggest difference.”

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In Part 2, Resa explains why she and Adaira started their book MicroSkills with the most overlooked chapter: self-care. From emotional and civic health to better rest and boundaries, she unpacks how showing up well starts before you speak. She also shares practical tools for navigating hard moments—like having a failure buddy—and reveals why thoughtful email etiquette isn’t just about manners, but about professional respect. 

This episode is about what sustains you—before, during, and after the work.  Micro skills begin with you.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Why Micro Skills Start with Self

“We opened the book with self-care—because everything else depends on it.” 

Physical, civic, emotional, and financial health are non-negotiables.

Support Isn’t Optional

“Have a failure buddy. Or a personal board of directors. Someone you can call when things go wrong.”

What Real Rest Looks Like

“Rest isn’t just sleep. It’s knowing what recharges you. And choosing to protect it.”

Respect Through Email

“BCC isn’t a trick—it’s about being thoughtful.” 

Communication is a reflection of how much you value someone’s time and dignity.

Small Language, Big Impact

“Even experienced professionals said, ‘I didn’t think I’d learn anything from a book on communication—but I did.’” 

Thoughtful communication isn’t about polish. It’s about presence.

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In Part 1, Dr. Resa Lewiss shares how growing up in Rhode Island, challenging gendered assumptions at home, and studying the liberal arts all shaped her path to medicine. She opens up about the moment emergency medicine clicked for her, and how her love for procedures and working with her hands helped her find her place in a specialty that sees everything, all at once.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Why She Chose Medicine

“It was always in me. Nobody in my family was a doctor, but medicine was the path.”

Breaking Gender Roles Early

“When my dad asked the girls to clear the table, I said, ‘Why not the boys?’ I wanted to take out the garbage.”

When Emergency Medicine Clicked

“I did a rotation and thought—where have I been? This is what I was looking for.”

Studying Outside the Sciences

“Literature, religion, sociology—those made me a better doctor. They helped me understand my patients.”

Teaching Ultrasound Globally

“I practiced and prepared so I could show up and teach people in different parts of the world—nurses, midwives, physicians.”

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In the second half of their conversation, Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D. and Tricia Cerrone reveal the system behind their decade-long collaboration—and the framework that became their book, Collaborate to Compete.

But this isn’t just theory. It’s a Gen X playbook for how to lead, design, and scale collaboration that actually sticks. Grounded in five core behaviors—generosity, resourcefulness, co-creation, action, and gratitude—and powered by a noble purpose, their method flips the script on outdated workplace thinking. 

For Gen Xers who’ve quietly led with trust and integrity, this episode validates everything you’ve practiced—and gives you the language to teach it forward.

>>Start With Self, Scale With Systems

“Collaboration isn’t a team sport—it’s an individual practice.”

They explain why collaboration isn’t about tech or tools, but behaviors—and why it must be designed into people first, not platforms.

>>Five Behaviors, One Noble Purpose

“Generosity. Resourcefulness. Co-creation. Action. Gratitude.”

Edward and Tricia walk through the five behavioral anchors of collaboration—and why the ‘how’ must come before the ‘what.’

>>Why the Old Workplace Models Are Failing

“We’re still running on 1900s bonus structures—and wondering why collaboration breaks down.”

They unpack how outdated incentive systems kill trust and team performance—and how leaders can redesign for shared wins.

>>The Disney Story That Brought It Home

“I watched a father put his arm around his son—and almost cried.”

Tricia shares the moment that reminded her why collaboration must be human-centered—because when it’s done right, it doesn’t just produce results. It heals.

>>From High Concept to DIY

“Take the five behaviors and run a self-check. Which ones are you already living?”

They offer tangible steps for leaders, founders, and managers to assess and apply collaborative behaviors today—without waiting for a reorg.

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Edward J. van Luinen, Ed.D. and Tricia Cerrone didn’t build a personal brand around collaboration—they lived one. 

In this first of a two-part series, they reflect on the working relationship that began at Disney and slowly evolved into a business, a book, and a model for how Gen X builds enduring trust. 

Forget quick team-building hacks and shallow LinkedIn takes—this is collaboration done the Gen X way: built slowly, refined over time, and grounded in shared values. 

If you’re tired of performative partnerships and want to know what staying power really looks like, this is your episode.

>>The Relationship That Didn’t Expire

“Most work relationships fade. This one evolved.”

Edward and Tricia share how a three-year collaboration at Disney grew into a decade of trust, business, and a co-authored book on leadership.

>>No Hierarchy, No Ego

“We weren’t assigned roles—we built the rules together.”

They reflect on leading a global initiative without clear power dynamics, and how mutual respect became the real structure.

>>The First Coffee Was the Turning Point

“That coffee wasn’t about a project—it was about character.”

Tricia recalls how her initial skepticism melted when Edward showed up with presence, empathy, and zero pretense.

>>Why It Worked: Five Behaviors, One Blueprint

“We didn’t write the book first—we lived it.”

They walk through five consistent behaviors—generosity, gratitude, grace, curiosity, and accountability—that made their team the one others wanted to be on.

>>Tech Can’t Fake Trust

“You can’t app your way into a good relationship.”

Edward and Tricia challenge today’s obsession with productivity tools, arguing that collaboration starts with who you are—not what you use.

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John Gates has been on the inside of more salary negotiations than most of us will see in a lifetime—over 75,000 offers across industries and levels. From a scrappy upbringing in Oregon to global recruiting roles at Capital One and beyond, John learned how the game works. And now, he’s helping jobseekers stop lowballing themselves and start playing smarter. 

In this episode, he debunks the biggest salary myths, shares the scripts that work, and explains why salary negotiation starts long before the offer lands. For Gen Xers navigating job transitions or prepping for the next big move, this episode is both a wake-up call and a negotiation playbook.

>>From Pizza Delivery to Pay Negotiation Powerhouse

“I worked 30 hours a week at Domino’s and crammed two degrees into two and a half years.”

John shares how a scrappy start built the systems thinking and urgency that now powers his work with jobseekers and executives alike.

>>Recruiter, Interrupted

“I was laid off before my first job even started.”

He reflects on the early career shock that forced him into recruiting by accident—and the surprising skills he found along the way.

>>The Capital One Lightbulb Moment

“I got the offer, the bonus, the relocation bump—and still felt I’d left money on the table.”

That one regret launched his obsession: learning how recruiters really build offers and how much most candidates are missing out on.

>>The Salary Lies That Get Recycled on LinkedIn

“Know your worth and demand it? That’s how you get ghosted.”

John unpacks the worst advice online and explains why collaboration—not confrontation—is the smarter way to negotiate.

>>When to Talk Money (and What to Say)

“Most people wait until the offer. By then, it’s too late for the Mercedes—you’re getting the Beetle.”

He reveals the step-by-step strategy that builds leverage from the first click, not the final call.

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Jason Bloomfield didn’t learn change in an MBA program—he learned it through real life. 

As a teenager, he became the de facto head of household. Now, as Global Head of People Change and Experience Design at Ericsson, he leads transformation across 180 countries. In this episode, Jason shares how active listening, design thinking, and human-first systems have helped him move organizations from dysfunction to alignment. From M&A integrations to HR tech failures, from -83 NPS scores to user-designed wins, his work proves one thing: change only sticks when it’s built with—not for—the people it’s meant to serve. 

For Gen Xers who’ve lived through chaos and are now leading through it, this episode is a blueprint in action.

>>From Family Collapse to First Acquisition

“I was the only one with income. So I had to figure it out.”

Jason opens up about his early years, navigating a broken home while building stability from scratch—and how that experience shaped his instincts in business.

>>Career by Constraint

“They asked if I’d move to 1 Madison Avenue. I said yes—and just kept saying yes.”

From wiring cables to managing a global acquisition across 13 countries, Jason shares how constraints—and curiosity—turned into growth and global opportunity.

>>Change Starts with Listening

“Active listening sends a signal: you care.”

Jason breaks down why empathy is not a soft skill—it’s the hardest one. Especially when leading transformation across 100,000 employees and 180 countries.

>>Turning a -83 NPS into a Shared Win

“The tool was hated. But people started feeling heard.”

He recounts how a globally despised HR tool became usable—through co-creation, honesty, and building feedback loops that actually changed things.

>>From Paper to Trust

“They didn’t hate digital. They didn’t trust institutions.”

Jason explains how assumptions kill adoption—and how design thinking and diverse input helped his teams shift deeply entrenched behaviors.

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In the second half of her conversation, Erika Ayers Badan—CEO of Food52, former CEO of Barstool Sports, board leader, media powerhouse, and author of _No One Cares About Your Career_—lets us behind the curtain. 

From negotiating screen time as a kid to rewriting the rules as a high-profile executive, she reflects on how grit, autonomy, and unfiltered curiosity shaped everything—from her parenting to her management style. She shares why she no longer chases titles, what failure really teaches us, and why today’s “toxic culture” talk often needs more clarity than cancellation. 

For Gen Xers raising kids, leading teams, or just trying to keep their values intact in a noisy world, this episode is the deep breath you didn’t know you needed.

>>The Original Streaming Negotiation

“My brother and I shared one hour of TV a week. That’s how I learned to negotiate.”

Erika reflects on the creative, disciplined upbringing that shaped her independence—and how it made her a better leader, dealmaker, and parent.

>>Titles Are Overrated. Impact Isn’t.

“I cared about titles in my 20s. Now I care about purview.”

She explains why chasing titles is a trap—and why real career growth is measured in responsibility, resilience, and reach.

>>Fail Always Mode

“If you feel like you’re failing, it means you care—and you’re trying something new.”

Erika breaks down why failure isn’t just tolerable—it’s necessary. And why she rewards effort over perfection every time.

>>Culture > Buzzwords

“I’m allergic to gossip, inertia, and pontificating.”

From toxic culture to real collaboration, Erika shares her no-BS filter for building teams that do the work and actually like doing it.

>>Gen Alpha, Gen X, and the Parenting Gap

“I worry their advantages are actually disadvantages.”

She gets honest about parenting kids in a hyper-stimulated world—and why she’s racing the clock to instill resilience before the clay hardens.

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Erika Ayers Badan isn’t here to polish the truth—she’s here to say it louder. 

In this first of a two-part series, the current CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports breaks down the raw realities behind her debut book, No One Cares About Your Career. From writing on commuter trains to fielding hundreds of workplace questions a week, Erika shares why her advice hits different—because it’s honest, hard-earned, and hyper-relevant for a Gen X audience still rewriting the rulebook. 

This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a reset.

>>The Title That Says It All

“It’s not just a title—it’s the truth.”

Erika reveals how No One Cares About Your Career went from a casual comment to the book’s heartbeat—and why it resonates across industries, generations, and inboxes.

>>When Creativity Gets Crushed

“I went from running wild to daily reforecasts and regulatory meetings.”

She opens up about the moment corporate structure smothered her spark—and how writing a book on the train became a lifeline back to creative energy.

>>The Mid-Chapter Career Book

“This isn’t for the lost or the legends. It’s for the people in the messy middle.”

Erika explains who the book is for—and why it’s not another glossy manifesto or three-step self-help trick.

>>The Five Things That Actually Matter at Work

“Who you are. What you offer. How you show up. What you do with your time. And how much you care.”

Forget the buzzwords. Erika distills 25 years of media, tech, and executive leadership into five brutally simple career rules.

>>Mentoring at Scale

“I get 200 questions a week—and I try to answer every one.”

She shares how social media became her advice desk, what Gen Z is most worried about, and why transparency—not perfection—is the new leadership currency.

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Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.

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Mark Bayer spent 20 years in the U.S. Congress shaping major policies and managing high-stakes communication for senior lawmakers. 

In Part Two, Mark gets practical—breaking down the actual tools and mindset shifts PhDs need to thrive in the private sector. From his 11 Keys to Translating Complexity (complexitymadeclear.com) to why metaphors matter more than models, he shows how scientists can go from overlooked to unforgettable. Plus, what AI can’t do—and why your human voice still matters more than ever.

This one’s for anyone who’s been told their skills are “too academic.” Turns out, they’re your superpower—if you know how to use them.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

The “11 Keys” Framework

“Shakespeare said, brevity is the soul of wit. But it’s also the start of strategy.”

Wake Words and Brain Wiring

“Our brains tune into the unexpected. Use that to your advantage.”

Crossing Cultures & Languages

“Being bilingual helps you distill ideas—and respect your audience’s world.”

The Real Meaning of Connection

“You have to connect before you communicate. That’s not soft—it’s strategy.”

AI Can’t Replicate Your Voice

“AI pulls from old ideas. Your job is to bring something new, human, and surprising.”

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Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.

Open a World of Expansive Human Intelligence
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Unsung Visionaries & Bold Hearts.

EdTech Leadership Awards 2025 Finalist.
18 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
80+ Countries Reached Daily.
Global Top 1.5% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.

>>>170,000+ are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<