American filmmaker Patrick Creadon who is primarily known for his work in documentaries. His first film, Wordplay, profiled New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz and premiered at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. Then in 2016, Patrick directed ESPN" s 30 for 30 film, "Catholics vs. Convicts," about the October 15, 1988, Notre Dame-Miami football game. In this episode, we discuss Patrick's latest film, "The Loyola Project," about the historic 1963 Loyola Ramblers men's basketball national championship team and the racial barriers they faced and overcame on their incredible journey. I loved how Patricks weaves together actual footage and modern-day interviews to tell this captivating story, which continues to inspire the fight for equality. You can stream The Loyola Project on Paramount+, or if you are interested in viewing the film and don't have Paramount+, please reach out to me, and we will get you the link to view the film.

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Stacy Igel is the founder of the global impact brand Boy Meets Girl and the author of the empowering new book "Embracing the Calm in the Chaos How to Find Success in Business and Life Through Perseverance, Connection, and Collaboration." In her debut book, Stacy shares her twenty-year journey of building her company from the ground up while powering through life's challenges. In this episode, we discuss the origins of her entrepreneurial spirit and tireless work ethic, the highs and lows of creating a business, the role that collaborations not only with other brands but with philanthropic organizations played in the creation of Boy Meets Girl, and what it means to be a purpose-driven entrepreneur. 

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Boy Meets Girl

Chicago Event with Stacy Igel (May 4th)

New York City Event with Stacy Igel (May 18th)

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I am honored to be welcomed back best-selling author, public speaker, and researcher Stephen G. Post. Stephen is a rare blend of a scientist, professor of medical humanities, medical Chaplin, and metaphysician. In today's episode, he talks to us about his new paper titled: Stop, Look, and Listen (SLL): An Innovative Approach to Teaching Clinical Kindness, Respect, and Empathy in Medical Education. We also discuss his blue angel dream, the idea behind one mind, what happened to kindness within our society, and if it can make a comeback. It is always a pleasure to have Stephen on the show, and I am beyond grateful for his support and friendship.

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Madeline Mann is an HR & Recruiting leader who spun her insider knowledge of the hiring process into an award-winning career coaching empire called Self Made Millennial. She has helped millions of individuals through her coaching program, Standout Job Search, by helping her clients "find the glory in their story." Her clients have landed roles at companies such as Netflix, Google, Goldman Sachs, Deloitte, NBC Universal, Amazon, and more. 

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Self Made Millennial YouTube

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Dr. Linda Kim is the Founder and CEO of Moon Mental Health, a holistic mental health care provider designed to support women through all phases of their lives. Linda also is the Founder of LuvLuk, a company founded on a simple premise: clear, accessible, and trusted evidence-based mental health education and parenting support for women and their families. Linda is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist with nearly 20 years of training and clinical experience specializing in women's mental health and coaching. It is an honor to welcome someone so passionate about offering mental health care tailored specifically to women's unique challenges during Women's History Month!

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Gabby Hirata has over a decade of leadership experience at iconic brands such as Ralph Lauren and Jill Stuart International, Gabby is currently the President and CEO of the global luxury fashion brand DVF. Since becoming president in January 2021, Gabby has instituted significant changes to grow the company and attract younger professionals while staying true to the brand’s legacy to inspire confidence in working women. Recently Gabby and the DVF team launched the InCharge movement, a platform to connect, empower, inspire, and advocate for women everywhere. In this episode, Gabby talks about how she broke into the notoriously competitive fashion industry without any connections, the importance of finding your unique edge and using it to your advantage, and the impact Diane von Furstenburg has had on her life.

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Dr. Somi Javaid is a board-certified OBGYN and a pioneer in the women's sexual healthcare space. She is the Founder & Chief Medical Officer of HerMD, an integrated, evidence-based model revolutionizing women’s healthcare. The HerMD team is hyper-focused on the underserved specialties of menopause and sexual health. HerMD centers are designed to empower both patients and physicians by providing a safe, welcoming space to discuss all your healthcare needs - shame and stigma-free. Recently, HerMD raised $10 Million in their Series A fundraise to bring their unique healthcare model to patients across the US. JAZZ Ventures led the Series A round. 

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Nyakio Grieco is a force in the beauty industry and a serial beauty entrepreneur. She is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, co-founder of the inclusive beauty e-commerce platform Thirteen Lune, and recently launched a new inclusive beauty brand, Relevant: Your Skin Seen. In 2020, Nyakio launched Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce destination designed to inspire the discovery of beauty brands created by Black and Brown founders that resonate with people of all colors. The website sells products made for all people by BIPOC-owned brands, features a thorough, fully curated selection of products made specifically for Black and Brown people, and emphasizes allied brands that have made a measurable effort to create an inclusive product lineup. Thirteen Lune's mission is to reframe how Black and Brown beauty brands are perceived from an industry perspective by giving each brand a platform to sell, educate, and engage with a broader audience like never before. During this conversation, we cover how she struggled with imposter syndrome, learned to embrace the title "entrepreneur," and paid homage to her heritage throughout her career. 

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Nyakio Beauty

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For those in Chicago, you might recognize the name Kam Buckner, as he is one of the candidates running for Mayor of Chicago on February 28th. Kam grew up on Chicago’s South Side, got his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and his law degree from DePaul University. His previous experiences include working as an aid for Senator Dick Durbin and working for Chicago Cubs, focusing on neighborhood relations. Currently, he serves as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 26th district. 

Kam defines himself as a self-styled progressive Democrat. In this interview, I talk to Kam about his plan to combat the rising crime in the city, CPS and education, mental health, and his plan to keep big businesses in Chicago. As a candidate, he has been steadily rolling out policy proposals, including improving CTA service and safety, boosting the city’s environmental commitments, and filling vacancies at the Chicago Police Department. 

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Karen Casey is a best-selling author, and in 1982, Karen's first book, Each Day A New Beginning, defined a genre as the first daily meditation book for women in recovery. Today, 40 years later and with more than two dozen books to her credit, Karen continues to help thousands upon thousands of women, not only with her writing but her workshops, as well as her service and involvement in the Twelve Step community. This is one of the most moving, vulnerable conversations I have had with a guest about addiction, suicide, and reflecting on one's life.

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