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With more than 25 years of being a CEO and founder, James Lawrence loves to share his insights on leadership, organizational culture and the intersection of technology in the workplace. James believes the cornerstone of every successful organization is its people. His mission is to help people love their work and get connected with their teams because, in his words, "when people work better, we all win, together.”
James is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for cultivating great workplaces and empowering people. At 48, he's the co-founder and CEO of Happy Companies, a startup that uses technology to deliver AI-enhanced coaching. Happy revolutionized the way organizations encourage improved communication, collaboration and engagement with their employees at scale.
His journey to leadership wasn't straightforward. Early in his career, James learned the hard way that authority doesn't come from a title; it comes from genuinely understanding and connecting with your team.
With a background of launching four startups, two auto racing championships under his belt, and previous leadership roles as the CEO of Power Automedia and Chairman of the Specialty Equipment Manufacturing Association (SEMA), James brings a unique blend of speed and innovation to the business world. James places a strong emphasis on nurturing talent and fostering the next generation of leaders, always with an eye toward meaningful work.
James is married to his amazing wife Melissa and is the father of three kids: Bradley, Jordan and Taylor. When he's not leading his team or spending time with his family, James is likely coaching youth football, driving a race car faster than 200 mph, learning to fly, or diving into one of his favorite books, which range from "The Hard Thing About Hard Things" to "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
As a serial entrepreneur, James hasn’t had a linear path. Here, he shares what inspired him on his journey and what ultimately sparked him to create Happy. He talks about how he shattered who his parents wanted him to be to overcome fear and live more authentically. James also shares insights on the power of honesty as a CEO, how he helps leaders foster healthy workplace cultures, and the challenge of beginning with the end in mind.
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Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes was raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. His curious mind led him to become a jack of all trades as a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur. Holmes relocated to Chicago in 2014 after graduating from Virginia Tech, where he got his degree as a Materials Science Engineer and met his mentor, Dr. Nikki Giovanni.
He began the pursuit of his music career as Dxtr Spits, a witty, impactful, and energized lyricist. Holmes is the Founder and CEO of “Onli Packs”, an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists. He prioritizes community reinvestment and creates community support initiatives utilizing his company and brands. His versatility and hustle have landed him attention locally and nationally, including: NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Vocalo Radio, Voyage Chicago, & These Days News.
In this exciting conversation, Jordan dives deep into how his background shaped his journey and how he came up with the name of his alter ego, Dxtr Spits. He shares his thoughts on the countless distractions we’re faced with in this world and how he brings himself back to center. Jordan also discusses the parallels between mindless consumption and avoiding life challenges, his work with How Men Cry, how he found a way out of his own hardships, and much more.
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How Men Cry Website
Jordan Holmes on LinkedIn
As an actress, April Hernandez Castillo reached critical heights in her portrayal of Eva Benitez in the award-winning movie, Freedom Writers. She has garnered roles in Showtime's Nurse Jackie, Person of Interest, ER, 30 Rock, Elementary, Law & Order SVU, and The Following. April received a SAG Award nomination for best ensemble cast in the hit show Dexter. She also had a recurring role on NBC's New Amsterdam.
April now travels across the United States, sharing her story of perseverance and survival, using examples of how the power of her voice has made her a courageous leader. She facilitates workshops for youth groups, student organizations, women's events, and school administrators on how to deal with the epidemic of intimate partner violence.
April and her husband and business partner, Zalo Castillo, are the cofounders of Parental Voices Matter, a workshop/program created to ignite, educate, and support parental communities. They realized how underserved parents are and they need to be informed and motivated just as much as children do.
Here, April shares her journey of embracing motherhood, how she’s enjoying her evolving relationship with her growing children, and how she’s helping her daughter along in her own acting career. April also shares her thoughts on navigating mental health at home and out in the world, how trauma impacts your experiences and relationships, and more.
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April Hernandez Castillo on LinkedIn
April Hernandez Castillo on Instagram
April Hernandez Castillo Website
Eudania Burrell is a New York native, mother, sister, Gigi, and an extraordinary trailblazer in real estate investing who has celebrated 25 years of recovery and counting! With 20 years of experience working for the Department of Homeland Security, Eudania has inspired and touched thousands of lives. She has been a source of motivation, hope, and resilience for many, earning her a well-deserved reputation as a dedicated public servant.
Her passion for real estate investing, coupled with her unwavering determination to succeed, has led Eudania to add more feathers to her cap. She is now a successful real estate investor, business owner, and coach, among other impressive achievements. Eudania’s journey has not been without challenges, as she faced several setbacks when the world shut down due to the pandemic in March 2020. Her job stopped, and her home flooded, making things incredibly tough. But, despite the adversity, Eudania refused to let circumstances define her future.
Eudania’s life story is a testament that with determination, hard work, and access to resources, anyone can overcome any obstacle and rise above their circumstances. Here, Eudania shares how resilience and determination shaped her journey and put her on the path towards success. We discuss the power of choice, overcoming addiction, and how owning our stories helps us overcome shame and guilt. Eudania also shares insights into creating new habits that align with your life goals, how she shifted gears within her career, the importance of consistency, and much more.
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Connected Investors Website
Connected Investors on Instagram
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Connected Investors on Facebook
Connected Investors on LinkedIn
Connected Investors on TikTok
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Marika Messager is making waves in the realm of conscious leadership. She has a 15-year history in the financial industry and was recognized as one of the industry’s most successful equity sales professionals, making it to 7-figure annual compensation at the age of 31.
Later, she was appointed as one of the youngest female equity sales managers, supervising a team of 40 people across Europe and the Middle East. Her success in this high-flying male dominated world made her realize something essential was missing from her own career and the corporate world.
Marika’s path towards conscious leadership started 20+ years ago. She studied psychology, neuroscience, bioenergy and wellbeing and trained in integral coaching, yoga, mindfulness, and clinical hypnotherapy. This process inspired her to build a system of development that would transcend the leadership status quo.
Marika is a non-executive director and a keynote speaker on conscious leadership, emotional and intuitive intelligence, diversity, equity and inclusion. She supports various charities globally and sits on the Board of an NGO in Kenya, where she regularly organizes retreats that combine the awakening of consciousness and positive impact on society and the environment.
Here, Marika shares what sparked her inspiration to start her business and begin to spread her message. She talks about how she made the choice to show up as her true self in her career and how she experienced her masculine and feminine energies. Marika also shares how she identifies the best path forward when things change, how to identify toxicity in the workplace, and why it’s important to fill your own cup first.
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ConsciousLeadership.org
Marika Messager’s Website
Nicholas Dillon is a certified life and recovery coach and a private practice drug and alcohol counselor. He’s also an accomplished author, leadership consultant, and speaker. As a counselor, it’s Nick’s priority to create a holistic therapeutic atmosphere that promotes growth and positive change. He believes that therapy is a process that can move you toward being the healthiest version of yourself and living the life you desire.
Nick uses a variety of approaches to address his clients’ unique needs. Many of his successful treatment plans utilize a foundation of Christianity and cognitive/cognitive-behavioral therapy, then quickly move toward a tailored treatment plan and approach that includes tools to help sustain the growth experienced in regular therapy. He’s also a fan of self-compassion and mindfulness, and neuroscientific research shows these techniques make people happier, more resilient, and better equipped to heal painful memories from the past.
It's Nick’s honor and mission to help his clients move past what’s blocking them from reaching their full potential individually and in their relationships. In this conversation, Nick shares his thoughts on cognitive behavioral therapy and how everything stems from our belief systems. We also discuss how to bring mindfulness and truth into our lives, how to shift the beliefs that no longer work for us, and more.
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Listen Then Speak Podcast
Believe Wellness Website
Book: Who Do You Think You Are? The Power of Believing in Yourself
Peter Schroeder started his entrepreneurial journey at the age of nine, doing a joint venture beverage business with a classmate. By 12, he was a featured Danish radio host and television reporter, seen on national news and television broadcasts. At 14, Peter created the biggest artist forum in Scandinavia, which he sold three years later to a major corporation.
By the age of 18, Peter was fully immersed in his music career as an EDM DJ named Pete Fox. He went on to launch a music label that produced several top Scandinavian artists, produced his own music, and eventually earned over 20 platinum records, 40 gold records, and multiple nominations for the Danish DJ Awards.
After almost a decade in the music industry, ending with over 380 performances in a single year, Peter had reached the top of what he wanted to accomplish in the industry. To him, music was a form of communication, and he was being called to help even more people with another way to communicate.
Peter then founded Telzio, a next generation, unified communications company. At Telzio, Peter and his team create innovative solutions to streamline and manage telecommunications for B2B. Here, Peter shares the story behind his journey from DJ to owning a communications firm. We also discuss the reality of life as an entrepreneur, how Peter found his zone of genius, and overcoming burnout.
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Peter Schroeder on LinkedIn
Peter Schroeder on Instagram
Telzio Website
Caitlin Donovan is one of New York City’s leading burnout experts and acupuncturists, host of “Fried – The Burnout Podcast,” and author of the book "The Bouncebackability Factor: End Burnout, Gain Resilience, and Change the World". Her master’s degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine enables Caitlin to combine Eastern wisdom with her natural practicality. After performing more than 25,000 acupuncture treatments, Caitlin added 1:1 coaching, corporate workshops, and keynotes for companies such as PTC and Lululemon – all with a focus on burnout.
Cait has been featured on podcasts and online magazines such as "Forbes," “Elephant Journal,” “Thrive Global," and “Addicted 2 Success," as well as quoted in Oprah Magazine. Caitlin and her husband spent 12 years living in Europe but now make their home in New Jersey. When Caitlin is not speaking or coaching on burnout, you can find her and her husband hiking, walking with Flora (their white fluffy dog), or cross-country skiing.
In this conversation, we dig into the power of mindset and perspective. Sometimes, the hurdles we face in life can be moved out of the way, but because of society, our upbringing, and our environments, we mistakenly keep them there. Cait shares insights into how we get lost in our coping mechanisms and how we can shift into a healthier way of being. We also discuss the “zone of proximal development” and how to break the bad habit of people pleasing, how to maintain balance when achieving our goals, and how Cait overcame burnout in her own life.
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Listen Then Speak Podcast
Book - The Bouncebackability Factor: End Burnout, Gain Resilience, and Change the World
FRIED: The Burnout Podcast
Cait Donovan on LinkedIn
Cait Donovan on Instagram
Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.
Adrian is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is also the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.
Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni’s Ice Cream, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA, and elsewhere.
Here, Adrian shares his wisdom around leadership and the “Kairos moment” that sparked his entrepreneurial journey. Today, he works primarily with founders of new companies and we dive into how he helps them transform and harness their power. Adrian talks about why the “what do you want to be when you grow up” question is problematic and how kids learn to turn off their genius. We also discuss how to tend to your heart while chasing your dreams, how faith can help us show up authentically, and more.
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Adrian Koehler on Instagram
Adrian Koehler on LinkedIn
https://intro.co/adriankoehler
The Revenant Process – Adrian’s Program
Take New Ground Website
Lan Phan is a tour de force in the realm of purpose-driven leadership and personal excellence. An acclaimed writer whose forthcoming book, 'Do This Daily’, promises to chart a transformative course for personal and professional growth, Lan is a beacon of inspiration for top-tier executives across the globe. Her profound insights have illuminated the pages of The Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Money, offering cutting-edge strategies for thriving in today's fast-paced business environment.
With a commanding presence that has captivated audiences from the United Nations to the hallowed halls of Stanford University and NYU Law, Lan's influence stretches far beyond the stage. Through her dynamic LinkedIn and YouTube channels, she empowers tens of millions each year, earning her recognition among the elite top 100 LinkedIn creators worldwide and among the top ten in Management and Leadership. Prepare to be enlightened and inspired.
Lan shares how her family has influenced her work ethic. She came to America when she was eight months old and is the daughter of Vietnamese immigrant parents. Lan’s family had to flee the country for safety during the war, and she talks about the lessons she’s learned and kept along her journey through life. Lan shares her thoughts on emotional regulation and how she helps her clients develop their healthiest mindset. Our conversation also includes how to undo negative self-narratives, the importance of finding your true source of joy and happiness, and more.
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Listen Then Speak Podcast
Lan Phan’s Website
Community of Seven Website
Lan Phan on LinkedIn
Lan Phan on Instagram
Community of Seven on Facebook
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