Flip the Tortilla

Tina Lifford is an actor, playwright, author, and Founder of The Inner Fitness Project. She shares with us invaluable steps to strengthen our inner fitness so that we can live our best life!

Debra Sandler is an uber-successful executive who has served in the C-suite of some of the most prestigious companies. Today, she serves on multiple high-profile boards and also works tirelessly to help place women and underrepresented talent on boards. Her experience and wisdom are priceless as she talks about the power of taking action - both on our personal goals and in helping others.

Are you someone who never wants to feel stuck in a position or with a company? This episode is for you! Coco Brown shares terrific advice about steps to get to the next level, a different role, or the board room. Coco is the founder and CEO of Athena Alliance, a firm that helps female leaders reach their career goals through skill development, networking, mentoring, coaching, and other services. Coco has helped many women achieve their ultimate career goals and shares practical tips on navigating your path to success (whatever that means for you!).

Many people who create something extraordinary are wildly creative, persistent, passionate, and don't take no for an answer. While there may be a million and one reasons to quit, they don't.

Andrew Miller is that person. Brilliant by any standard, Andrew is a founder of Karuna Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company in Boston. Dr. Miller is the lead inventor of Karuna's KarXT platform (solutions for treating psychiatric and neurological conditions). While still in his 20s, Andrew found a path to bring a potential breakthrough treatment for severe mental illness to those in need. MedTech Boston named Dr. Miller one of the top 40 innovators under 40. Andrew is masterful at Flipping the Tortilla and finding a way.

Many of us are underdogs. We've been told we can't or won't and use that as fuel for kicking ass. It takes a lot of hard work, falling and getting back up, and sheer determination to achieve and even go beyond our dreams. Diane is an example of someone who is living the American Dream. When Diane and her parents came to the U.S., they lived in a one-bedroom, cockroach-infested apartment. At a young age, she taught her dad English. A Princeton and Northwestern grad, Diane is now revered as an outstanding C-suite leader who has worked at premier companies. You will be inspired by her story. Yes, YOU can!

A number of years ago, Vishu Patel was a summer intern in my organization at J&J. She clearly had the "it factor" way back then, and I have since had the pleasure to watch her grow as a person and now a successful executive at LinkedIn. Vishu has achieved many levels of success in a short period of time! She shares lessons about navigating careers, developing multiple income streams, and the pursuit of happiness in our daily work.

Dr. Sue Desmond-Hellmann is an American icon - a physician-scientist who led the development of the first gene-targeted drug for treating breast cancer, former CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Chancellor of UCSF, and esteemed board member. Sue shares how her purpose and personal values shaped her career. Priceless.

Kaye Foster is a wildly successful leader (and an incredible person) whose purpose is to "give voice to the voiceless." She is adviser, philanthropist, and former C-suite senior executive in human capital at several companies including Johnson & Johnson and Onyx Pharmaceuticals. She serves on the board of multiple public, private and non-profit organizations. You will enjoy her humble confidence, insights on a life of meaning, and lessons from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. This is a don't miss episode!

Mark Divine is a master of many things! He is a Navy SEAL Commander, best-selling author, yoga master, and human potential expert. He shares the power of vulnerability and how to balance courage and compassion.

Paola Prudden married her soulmate. They had the kind of love many people could only hope for in this lifetime. Then the unthinkable happened. Her husband was diagnosed with cancer. Over the course of a few years, Paola became a full-time caregiver while raising her three children and working. Sadly, her husband lost his battle with cancer. Through the pain and loss, Paola emerged with profound insights into the value of life. Her story and lessons about love, loss, time, and resilience are incredible.