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🎧 Episode 182: Rewilding Your Life and Leadership with Aubrey Morgan Yee (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this conversation, futurist, systems thinker, and storyteller Aubrey Morgan Yee goes deeper into the wisdom and practices that help us lead with clarity and integrity in a world that often demands speed and urgency.

Aubrey shares why slowing down can actually accelerate transformation, how the “goo” of metamorphosis mirrors our own growth, and why rewilding and clearing our lives of mental pollution are essential for living with joy and purpose. She also gives us a glimpse into her upcoming book Our Beloved Futures, which calls us to remember our role as powerful co-creators of what’s next.

We explore:

• Why slowing down is the key to deeper clarity and better leadership
• The butterfly and the goo—what transformation really requires of us
• Practical ways to rewild your daily life when you feel stuck or disconnected
• How clearing “mental pollution” creates integrity, joy, and freedom
• Aubrey’s coaching programs—Chrysalis and Interbeing—designed for people in transition
• The non-negotiable morning rituals that keep her grounded and creative
• What swimming with wild dolphins taught her about presence and wonder
• The single piece of wisdom she would leave with the world

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Urgency requires us to slow down—not speed up
• Transformation often looks messy before it looks beautiful
• Clearing mental and emotional clutter opens space for new possibilities
• Leadership rooted in integrity and presence ripples outward

💡 Quotes to remember:

 “Times are urgent… we must slow down.”

 “The goo is the only way through.”

 “Integrity brings joy—when you’re clear, you’re free.”

 “We are co-creators of our beloved futures.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

 ✨ Learn more about Aubrey’s work:

www.ourbelovedfutures.com

📲 Connect with Aubrey:

 Instagram – @aubrey.morgan.yee

 Podcast – Beloved Futures

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🎧 Episode 181: Rewilding Your Life and Leadership with Aubrey Morgan Yee (Part 1) 

In Part 1 of this conversation, futurist, systems thinker, and storyteller Aubrey Morgan Yee shares her journey from reluctant entrepreneur to rewilding advocate and narrative-shaping leader.

Aubrey opens up about the breakdowns that became breakthroughs, what she discovered when she stopped numbing, and how ancestral wisdom and rewilding practices can transform the way we live and lead. Her insights invite us to slow down, reconnect, and remember what we’ve forgotten in a world that desperately needs more grounded leadership.

We explore:

• The pivotal “gut punch” moment that shifted her path forever
• Why breakdowns often hold the seeds of our biggest breakthroughs
• How numbing keeps us from both deep pain and deep joy
• What rewilding looks like in nature, relationships, and leadership
• The Hawaiian wisdom of pono and aloha as frameworks for self-awareness and alignment
• The role of story and ritual in transforming culture and leadership

🔑 Key takeaways:

• You can’t feel the big joy without facing the hard emotions
• Leadership starts with recalibrating yourself before guiding others
• Story isn’t just entertainment—it’s the blueprint for culture and change
• The future of leadership is deeply human, grounded, and interconnected

💡 Quotes to remember:

“Breakdowns are often the birthplace of breakthroughs.”

 “If you can’t feel the hard stuff, you also can’t feel the big joy.”

 “Leadership is an inside job—alignment has to start within.”

 “We are always storying the world into being.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Aubrey’s work:

 www.ourbelovedfutures.com

📲 Connect with Aubrey:

LinkedIn – Aubrey Morgan Yee

Instagram – @aubrey.morgan.yee

 Beloved Futures Podcast

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🎧 Episode 180: The AI-Ready Customer Experience Playbook with Ty Givens (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this conversation, Ty Givens, founder of CX Collective and CX Collective Advantage, goes deeper into the human side of customer experience leadership—where imposter syndrome, self-trust, and resilience collide with the demands of scaling in the age of AI.

Ty shares openly about her own battles with feeling “not ready,” what it really takes to trust yourself as a leader, and why sometimes the best CX strategy isn’t about speed or automation—it’s about empathy and meeting customers where they are.

We explore:

• The emotional cost of being promoted before you’re ready—and how to overcome imposter syndrome
• Practical strategies to build self-trust and resilience as a CX leader
• How to balance metrics like efficiency and speed with empathy and well-being
• The most common help desk “patchwork” problems—and the simplest fix to stop losing tickets
• The evolving skill set CX leaders need to thrive in 2025 and beyond
• The truth no one talks about: there’s no single “right” way to do CX
• Ty’s one piece of wisdom for leaders everywhere: you’re enough

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Self-doubt doesn’t disqualify you—it can fuel growth if you let it
• Trust is built not by being perfect, but by being transparent about mistakes
• The best customer experience is the one that fits your company, not someone else’s model
• Great CX leadership today requires mastering processes, knowledge management, and AI—not just people management

💡 Quotes to remember:

“I only make mistakes on days that end with Y.”

 “The best customer experience is the one that’s right for your business.”

 “You’re enough.”

 “Efficiency without empathy isn’t customer experience—it’s customer neglect.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Ty’s work:

www.cxcollective.com

www.cxcollectiveadvantage.com

📲 Connect with Ty:

 LinkedIn – Ty Givens

 YouTube – CX Collective Advantage Channel

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🎧 Episode 179: The AI-Ready Customer Experience Playbook with Ty Givens (Part 1)

In this conversation, Ty Givens, founder of CX Collective and CX Collective Advantage, shares her journey from corporate leader to entrepreneur, and how she’s helping companies transform customer chaos into streamlined, scalable operations.

With more than 25 years of experience leading customer support teams at See’s Candies, Thrive Causemetics, Shoedazzle, and Herbalife, Ty has seen firsthand what it takes to balance operational wins with the very human side of leadership. She opens up about the reality of scaling with AI, the emotional cost of self-doubt, and the frameworks she’s built to help leaders rise with clarity and confidence.

We explore:

• Why “AI doesn’t solve chaos, it scales it”… and what to fix before automating
• How Thrive Causemetics cut resolution times from 10 hours to 4 minutes
• The LOOP Method, and how leaders can turn concepts into actionable playbooks
• The emotional toll of being promoted before you feel ready
• How to build self-trust and combat imposter syndrome in leadership
• Why meeting people where they are matters more than pushing shiny tech
• The overlooked role of empathy in scaling customer experience

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Broken systems can’t be automated into excellence, fix the foundation first
• Efficiency without empathy is a short-term win but a long-term loss
• Self-doubt is part of growth, it’s what you do with it that matters
• Great leadership is equal parts process and people

💡 Quotes to remember:

“AI doesn’t solve chaos. It scales it.”

 “You can’t make people fit the technology, you make the technology fit the people.”

 “Self-doubt isn’t a disqualifier. Inaction is.”

 “Every great leader was once unprepared for their first big role.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Ty’s work:

www.cxcollective.com

www.cxcollectiveadvantage.com

📲 Connect with Ty:

 LinkedIn – Ty Givens

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🎧 Episode 178: Coaching Yourself – 5 Questions to Unlock the Next Level of Your Potential

In this solo episode, I share the five most powerful coaching questions you can ask yourself to move beyond your current limitations and step into the leader you’re meant to be.

If you’re a director aiming for VP, or a VP preparing to step into the C-Suite, these questions will help you break through self-imposed barriers, sharpen your mindset, and embody the presence required to lead at the next level.

I talk honestly about the stories that hold us back, why mediocrity creeps in so quietly, and the bold moves that too many leaders avoid. You’ll also hear neuroscience-backed insights on rewiring your thinking and practical reflection prompts you can use immediately.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but don’t know what’s standing in your way, this conversation will give you clarity, courage, and a clear path forward.

We explore:

• Why your greatest obstacle is usually yourself
• How to rewrite the stories you’ve been telling yourself
• The simple visualization technique that rewires your brain for the role you want
• Where mediocrity hides in your leadership, and how to eliminate it
• How to embody executive presence that attracts opportunity
• Why bold moves and fear always travel together
• A weekly framework to self-coach and accelerate your growth

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Your thoughts shape your reality, challenge them before they limit you
• Acting “as if” rewires your brain to lead from your future identity
• What you tolerate, you endorse, raise your standards first in yourself
• Opportunities are attracted to who you’re becoming, not just what you know
• The bold move you’re avoiding is usually the breakthrough you need

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “Your next level isn’t waiting for permission, it’s waiting for you to start asking better questions.”
• “Growth and fear always travel together.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

• 📕 Download the free Listener Workbook Journal Prompts: Coaching Yourself Workbook PDF

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com

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🎧 Episode 177: How to Rise, Lead & Heal After Workplace Toxicity with Kaitlyn Rios (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this heartfelt and transformative conversation, Faced With Grace founder Kaitlyn Rios returns to explore the role of mental wellness in overcoming workplace adversity, why asking for help can be the scariest step, and how to build a future of healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures.

We talk openly about the stigma surrounding mental health, the shame that often keeps women silent, and why advocacy, both for yourself and for others, is non-negotiable. Kaitlyn also shares her long-term vision for equipping the next generation of female leaders with the tools, awareness, and confidence to recognize and avoid toxic environments before they begin their careers.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsupported at work, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to take action, starting with yourself.

We explore:

• Why asking for help is often the hardest and most pivotal step
• The hidden cost of ignoring mental health at work
• How generational stigma still impacts conversations around therapy and wellness
• Practical ways leaders can create safe spaces for vulnerability without becoming a therapist
• The Grit and Grace Collective: Kaitlyn’s vision for mentoring young women before they enter the workforce
• How to be a “luminous leader” and make a difference where you are right now
• Why leaving a toxic job isn’t always the only solution
• Kaitlyn’s most surprising lesson since launching Faced With Grace
• The one piece of wisdom she would share if it were her last day on earth

🔑 Key takeaways:

• You are not alone in your struggles, support exists if you’re willing to reach for it
• Mental wellness is as critical as physical health and should be addressed openly
• Leaders have the power to reduce stigma by creating space for honest conversations
• Preparation and self-awareness can help the next generation avoid toxicity altogether
• Advocacy for yourself is not selfish, it’s essential

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “Never stop advocating for yourself, because you matter.”
• “If your gut says something isn’t right, it probably isn’t.”
• “Your journey with mental wellness doesn’t end, it evolves.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

 ✨ Learn more about Faced With Grace: www.facedwithgrace.org

 📧 Email Kaitlyn: [email protected]

 🎟️ Register for the August 25th Virtual Speaker Summit: Event Page

📲 Connect with Kaitlyn:

 LinkedIn – Kaitlyn Rios

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🎧 Episode 176: How to Rise, Lead & Heal After Workplace Toxicity with Kaitlyn Rios (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Faced With Grace founder Kaitlyn Rios shares her deeply personal journey from surviving a toxic work environment to building a mission-driven organization that empowers women to rise above adversity with confidence, poise, and purpose.

We dive into the signs of workplace toxicity, how to recognize them early, and the first small but impactful steps you can take to protect your mental and emotional well-being. Kaitlyn also reveals why purpose is the core value that anchors her mission and the tools she uses to help women transform pain into power.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth because of a toxic workplace—or wondered how to turn hardship into meaningful change—this episode will resonate deeply.

We explore:

• The moment that sparked Kaitlyn’s mission to create Faced With Grace
• How past workplace trauma can unknowingly follow you into new roles
• Practical ways to spot toxicity before it escalates
• The role of mentorship and coaching in navigating and healing from adversity
• How to prevent support spaces from becoming complaint sessions
• The five core values that guide Faced With Grace
• Small, actionable steps to lead positively—no matter your title

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Toxicity has many faces—learning to spot it early is key to self-preservation
• Purpose can transform even the lowest moments into a catalyst for change
• Mentorship provides validation, perspective, and a roadmap forward
• Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about the example you set daily

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “You are not alone. You have a support system here built in.”
• “Purpose is the anchor that keeps me moving forward, even when it’s hard.”
• “We can’t always erase trauma—but we can use it to create something better.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

 ✨ Learn more about Faced With Grace: www.facedwithgrace.org

📲 Connect with Kaitlyn:

 LinkedIn – Kaitlyn Rios

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🎧 Episode 175: Passing the Baton – Becoming the You That You Were Meant to Be

What if your old self wasn’t meant to come with you into your next season?

In this powerful solo episode, Sonnie unpacks the concept of passing the baton—the idea that we must honor the version of ourselves that got us this far… but also recognize when it’s time to let her go.

This isn’t about becoming someone else.
 It’s about remembering who you’ve always been, underneath the layers of fear, pressure, people-pleasing, and pain.

If you’ve been stuck, restless, or quietly craving a new level of yourself—this is your moment.

We explore:

• Why your old self deserves gratitude, not judgment
• A live exercise to reconnect with the version of you who was on fire
• What’s keeping your greatness buried (and how to release it)
• The patterns that keep you on autopilot and how to interrupt them
• How to shift from surviving to creating
• Why your 2.0 self isn’t a fantasy, it’s your truest self waiting to rise

🔑 Key takeaways:

• The version of you that felt brilliant, bold, and confident is still you
• Your next level requires a new identity...not new credentials
• Shedding the old isn’t a loss, it’s a return
• You don’t have to hustle for your worthiness
• It’s time to say yes to the version of you that’s been waiting

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “Your old self got you this far. Thank her—and then pass the baton.”
• “You are not behind. You are not too late. You are ready.”
• “Stop dragging your old identity into a future that wasn’t built for her.”
• “Don’t let this be a slow burn. Let it be a blaze.”

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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🎧 Episode 174: How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience, and Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this high-impact conversation, executive coach and leadership expert Whitney Faires returns to unpack the deeper barriers holding leaders back—and how to break through them with clarity, confidence, and courage.

We dive into the real cost of unchecked ambition, how to coach even the most resistant high performers, and what it takes to develop executive presence in a noisy, distracted world.

If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, stay present, or shift from proving to truly leading—this episode will hit home.

We explore:

• How to redefine executive presence in the age of Zoom, distraction, and burnout
• Why imposter syndrome is more common at the top than you think
• The keys to coaching high performers who are stuck in ego, resistance, or exhaustion
• How ambition can sabotage your impact if left unchecked
• Why mid-level leaders are the most overlooked (and most important) tier in every company
• One daily gut-check Whitney uses to help leaders align with their values
• The most powerful advice Whitney would give if it were her last day on earth

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Executive presence starts with internal clarity—not external polish
• Resistance isn’t a personality trait, it’s often unprocessed fear
• Ambition without awareness can hurt your leadership brand
• You don’t need a title to lead, but you do need intention

💡 Quotes to remember:

“If you’re not feeling imposter syndrome, you’re probably not pushing yourself hard enough.”
 “Sometimes the greatest things we do are the ones only we believe we can do.”
“Development doesn’t have to be expensive—it just has to be intentional.”
“We’re not here to drift toward greatness. We have to choose it.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Whitney’s work and coaching:
 www.whitneyfaires.com

📲 Connect with Whitney:
Instagram – @whitney_faires
LinkedIn – Whitney Faires

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🎧 Episode 173: How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience, and Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this conversation, Whitney Faires shares her journey from collegiate athlete to executive leader to globally recognized coach—and the self-doubt, grit, and intentionality that shaped her path along the way.

With two decades of experience leading high-performing teams in healthcare, Whitney opens up about the mindset shifts that transformed her leadership—and how she now helps others do the same through her Courageous Leader Roadmap and Excellence Equation frameworks.

We explore:

• The identity crisis that came with becoming a working mom—and how Whitney redefined what success looked like
• The most overlooked but critical step in her Excellence Equation framework
• How to perform a “readiness reality” check before a big leap
• Whitney’s personal battle with self-doubt—and how mentors and mindset helped her rise
• The truth about managing negative thought spirals (and why mindset mastery is like going to the gym)
• How to separate emotion from action in moments of adversity
• The 5 components of courageous leadership—and why fearless communication is a skill, not a personality trait

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about showing up with courage and conviction
• You don’t need to feel ready to be ready
• Self-doubt doesn’t disqualify you—inaction does
• Resilience isn’t about avoiding emotion, it’s about channeling it into forward motion

💡 Quotes to remember:

“Courage and belief will ultimately fuel your success.”
 “Sometimes our minds just tell us lies.”
 “Don’t wait for the title. You can lead from wherever you are.”
 “Fearless communication isn’t about saying anything—it’s about saying the right thing in a way that can be heard.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Whitney’s work and coaching:
 www.whitneyfaires.com

📲 Connect with Whitney:
Instagram – @whitney_faires
LinkedIn – Whitney Faires

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

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