Resiliency The Podcast

Four generations. A changing world. A family legacy built on knowing when to protect, when to pivot, and when to begin again.

James Wong, chairman of the Chinney Group, joins Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver for a conversation about global investing, family stewardship, and the lessons that only failure can teach.

From a family enterprise rooted in China’s railway industry to businesses spanning real estate, engineering, and aviation infrastructure, James shares why preserving a legacy requires the flexibility to change direction.

He explains the three purposes he teaches his children to see in money: safety, options, and capital. He also discusses balancing business risk with family wealth preservation, finding opportunity in Japan’s hospitality market, and exploring drone delivery technology in China.

The conversation turns personal as James reflects on losing his father while navigating a major leadership transition. His perspective on preparing the next generation is equally candid: give them room to fail, help them understand the lesson, and make sure they do not repeat the same mistake.

IN THIS EPISODE
• Leaving a family legacy better than you found it
• Why money means safety, options, and capital
• Protecting the “golden eggs” while growing the business
• Giving the next generation room to experiment and fail
• Global real estate cycles, local partnerships, and currency risk
• Exploring the commercial potential of drone delivery
• Leading through personal loss and organizational change
• Why resilience is always a group effort

What did failure teach you that success never could? Tell us in the comments.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet James Wong and the Chinney Group
02:11 Resilience as stewardship across generations
03:04 Why a family business must be willing to pivot
05:27 What is money actually for?
09:21 The golden goose and the golden eggs
13:00 Giving the next generation room to fail
15:43 Why the family waits for maturity before backing ventures
17:09 Global real estate opportunities and investment risk
22:49 How currency changes the investment story
24:36 Navigating downturns with trusted local partners
27:05 From real estate to technology and drone delivery
31:31 Autonomous drones, regulation, and safety
35:57 Investing without perfect market timing
38:29 Leadership transitions and the next generation
40:17 Why commercial judgment comes from failure
43:05 Teaching resilience and responsibility early
45:20 Turning failure into a teaching moment
46:29 Feeding your passion without losing perspective
49:13 Rapid-fire resilience questions
50:38 How do you handle criticism from family?
51:13 When is resilience a group effort?
52:06 Connect with James

Learn more about James Wong and the Chinney Group
Website: https://chinneygroup.com/en/
LinkedIn: Search “James Wong” and “Chinney Group”

About Resiliency The Podcast
Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world.

Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.

🔗 Resources & Links:
Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

📲 Follow RTP:
https://resiliencythepodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612
https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcast

Follow Jenn Quader:
https://www.jennquader.com
https://www.thesmartagency.com

Follow Dr. Kelly Culver:
https://www.culvergroup.ca

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.

RESILIENCY THE PODCAST
🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., Auntie LouLou Productions & The Culver Group

Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver
Executive Producer: Asef Quader
https://resiliencythepodcast.com/

#ResiliencyThePodcast #JamesWong #Resilience #FamilyBusiness #Leadership #GlobalInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #Legacy

Two people. An orchestra’s worth of sound. A story of freedom that reminds us what we can build together.

Nygel D. Robinson, co-writer and co-star of the award-winning musical MEXODUS, joins Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver for a conversation about creativity, ancestral resilience, and the power of solidarity.

Through hip-hop and live looping, Robinson and collaborator Brian Quijada bring to life a story inspired by the Underground Railroad that led south into Mexico. Their onstage partnership becomes its own metaphor: small acts of support can build something far greater than any one person could create alone.

Nygel shares his journey from church music and high school theater in La Grange, North Carolina, to professional stages. He also challenges the idea that resilience means pushing through at any cost, exploring how discipline, rest, joy, and reinvention sustain a creative life.

His honors include an Outer Critics Circle Award for lead performance and shared awards for MEXODUS’s score, book, and music. The musical has earned 15 awards, including the Drama League Award for Outstanding Production of a Musical.

IN THIS EPISODE
 • The family, teachers, and mentors who helped Nygel find his voice
 • Balancing artistic rigor with rest and self-respect
 • Creating MEXODUS during the pandemic
 • Honoring ancestors through music and storytelling
 • How two performers create an orchestra’s worth of sound
 • Why small acts of solidarity can become a movement
 • Finding the “why” behind your resilience

CHAPTERS
 00:00 Meet Nygel Robinson and MEXODUS
 02:27 Ancestral resilience and family roots
 04:36 Growing up in La Grange, North Carolina
 06:07 Church music, hip-hop, and discovering theater
 16:12 Tough love, mentorship, and discipline
 18:37 The eight-show week: resilience and sustainability
 25:00 Rest, ancestry, and the right to recharge
 29:54 The Underground Railroad that led south
 30:20 Creating MEXODUS and finding purpose during the pandemic
 35:19 Joy, solidarity, and an orchestra of sound
 38:10 Small moments that create a movement
 40:04 Passing the story to new performers
 42:43 Rapid-fire resilience questions
 46:01 What is the “why” behind your resilience?
 47:05 Navigating criticism from family
 49:26 Connect with Nygel

Learn more about Nygel D. Robinson
Instagram: @nygeld
TikTok: Search “Nygel DeVille Robinson”

Learn more about MEXODUS and where it is playing: https://mexodusmusical.com/

About Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world.

Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcast

 
Follow Jenn Quader:
https://www.jennquader.com

https://www.thesmartagency.com

Follow Dr. Kelly Culver:
https://www.culvergroup.ca

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

RESILIENCY THE PODCAST
🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., Auntie LouLou Productions & The Culver Group
Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver
Executive Producer: Asef Quader
https://resiliencythepodcast.com/

#ResiliencyThePodcast #NygelRobinson #Mexodus #Resilience #MusicalTheatre #Broadway #BrianQuijada 

What happens when you look successful on the outside but internally, everything feels harder than it should?

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Stacey Keating, Vice President of Corporate Communications at CBL Properties, writer, speaker, advocate for women with ADHD, and soon to be TEDx Speaker. 

Diagnosed with ADHD and dyscalculia at 36, and later OCD at 40, Stacey shares the grief, relief, and self-discovery that came with finally having language for experiences she had carried for years.

Together, they explore why ADHD in girls is so often misunderstood or overlooked, how high-achieving women can mask their struggles, and what happens when we begin unlearning the stories we’ve been told about who we are.

Stacey also opens up about being a self-described “recovering overachiever,” learning to trust intuition over anxiety, and finding the courage to share an unfinished story while still living it.

In this episode:

00:00 — Achievement, exhaustion, and hidden struggle
 02:06 — Stacey’s definition of resilience
 03:13 — Panic attacks, burnout, and the road to an ADHD diagnosis
 05:00 — The grief and relief of finally having answers
 08:34 — Why ADHD in girls is often overlooked
 11:49 — The myths and misconceptions surrounding ADHD
 13:26 — Becoming a “recovering overachiever”
 17:25 — “You don’t have ADHD” vs. “We’re all a little ADHD”
 19:35 — Anxiety is a question. Intuition is a statement.
 24:22 — How neurodivergence changed Stacey’s leadership style
 26:18 — Access to diagnosis, treatment, and mental healthcare
 28:52 — Stacey’s upcoming TEDx talk and the power of being unfinished
 30:45 — Why sharing your story can help someone else
 36:47 — Tenacity, courage, and doing it scared
 39:29 — Where to follow Stacey

Learn more about Stacey Keating:
Substack: And Other Lies https://staceykeating.substack.com/

LinkedIn: Stacey Keating https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceykeating/
Instagram: @heystacyk https://www.instagram.com/heystaceyk/

About Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcast

Follow Jenn Quader:
 https://www.jennquader.com

https://www.thesmartagency.com

Follow Dr. Kelly Culver:
 https://www.culvergroup.ca

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.

🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc., Auntie LouLou Productions & The Culver Group

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

#ResiliencyThePodcast #StaceyKeating #ADHD #WomenWithADHD #Neurodiversity #MentalHealth #Resilience #WomenInLeadership #LateDiagnosis #ADHDInWomen #TEDx

What if the only thing standing between you and your dream life was TENACITY? In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver welcome Scott Scovill: entrepreneur, producer, director, musician, author, and relentless dream chaser.

Scott’s career began with one bold move: talking his way into a roadie opportunity with U2 on the Joshua Tree tour. That moment eventually led to work with legendary artists including the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Ozzy Osbourne, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, and more. He went on to build multiple companies in the Nashville entertainment industry, win a Country Music Award for live show production, release music, and out touring now.

With his new book, Tenacious: The Art of Relentlessly Pursuing Your Wildest Dreams, Scott shares his story is not just about success, but how to overcome.

It is about the mindset behind continuing when fear, failure, grief, trauma, and uncertainty threaten to stop you. Scott discusses how he moved from being paralyzed by fear of failure to building a life defined by courage, creativity, joy, and persistence.

Together, we explore:

00:00 — Who is Scott Scovill
02:28 — What tenacity means to Scott
03:44 — Tenacity vs. resilience
07:35 — Moving from fear of failure into tenacity
12:38 — Why not giving up matters more than talent
15:28 — How to get comfortable with failure
22:14 — Looking in the mirror and practicing self-honesty
23:04 — EMDR, PTSD, and survivor’s guilt
27:03 — Psychedelic therapy and seeing yourself clearly
35:17 — The role of joy in resilience
39:36 — Choosing what you pursue
43:04 — Rapid fire questions
47:40 — Where to find Scott and his book

This episode is a powerful reminder that resilience is not about being perfect. It is about trying, learning, getting back up, and choosing the dreams that bring you joy.

Learn more about Scott Scovill: 

Website: scottscovill.com
Book: tenaciousbook.com
Social: @ScottScovillCreative

About Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world.

Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcast

Follow Jenn Quader:
https://www.jennquader.com

https://www.thesmartagency.com

Follow Dr. Kelly Culver:
https://www.culvergroup.ca

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.

🌐 Produced by A.L.L. Inc.

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver welcome Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld for a powerful conversation about resilience in our most intimate relationships.

Dr. Kronenfeld is a therapist, author, educator, and relationship expert whose work explores the intersection of emotional healing, relationship science, trust, grief, and personal transformation. Through his Couples by Intention framework, he helps individuals and couples move from reactive patterns into conscious choice, curiosity, and deeper connection.

We discuss what happens when relationships face rupture—through infidelity, infertility, identity shifts, grief, and unspoken pain—and how resilience can become a practice of intentionality, listening, and repair.

Dr. Kronenfeld also shares insights from his book Unspoken Loss: Men, Infidelity, and Disenfranchised Grief, helping us understand the grief that often goes unnamed, unsupported, or misunderstood.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why resilience begins with remembering we have a choice 
• How curiosity can interrupt assumptions and emotional reactivity 
• Why listening is one of the most important relationship skills 
• What it means to rebuild trust after rupture 
• The difference between forgiveness, trust, and security 
• Disenfranchised grief and “shadow losses” 
• Infidelity, infertility, shame, and unspoken grief 
• How breath, yoga, and nervous system regulation support resilience 

Dr. Kronenfeld reminds us that resilience is not only personal, it can also be relational. It can live in the space between people, in the choice to listen, repair, rebuild, and begin again with intention.

Chapters

00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld
 02:14 — What resilience means to Elliott
 04:00 — Curiosity as the opposite of assumption
 05:38 — Why listening is a relationship skill
 08:50 — What leadership teaches us about relationships
 12:18 — Resilience inside intimate relationships
 13:15 — Rebuilding trust after infidelity
 16:41 — Why repair means building something new
 21:26 — Understanding disenfranchised grief
 30:37 — Shadow losses and unspoken grief
 36:48 — Infertility, grief, and what often goes unsaid
 38:41 — Intention, choice, and long-term relationships
 43:18 — A powerful lesson from Elliott’s grandmother
 45:34 — Breath, yoga, and nervous system regulation
 48:13 — Rapid fire questions
 51:20 — How to practice resilience in everyday moments
 52:21 — Where to find Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld

About Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld

Dr. Kronenfeld is a certified sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor, licensed social worker, author, TEDx speaker, educator, and veteran. He has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, Master of Clinical Social Work, and Master of Organizational Communication.

Learn more about Dr. Kronenfeld:
Website: https://drelliottk.com/

Global Sanga: https://globalsangha.com/

Books

Couples By Intention: https://www.couplesbyintention.com/

Unspoken Loss: Men, Infidelity, and Disenfranchised Grief: https://unspoken-loss.com/

About Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world.

Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg

Follow Jenn Quader:
 https://www.jennquader.com
 https://www.thesmartagency.com

Follow Dr. Kelly Culver:
 https://www.culvergroup.ca

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we welcome Brandi Lewis — blood disorder educator, TEDx speaker, writer, podcast host, and founder of a nonprofit supporting blood disorder patients facing financial hardship.

At just 19 years old, Brandi was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, rare blood disorders that changed the course of her life. What began as a devastating diagnosis became a calling. Brandi turned her pain into purpose by helping register hundreds of potential bone marrow donors and supporting patients navigating similar journeys.

Brandi shares what it meant to pause her college dreams, face uncertainty, learn “the art of rest,” and discover that resilience is not something we do alone. Her story is a moving reminder that community, advocacy, patience, and storytelling can become life-saving forces.

In this episode, we explore:

00:00 — Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast
01:27 — Meet Brandi Lewis
02:00 — What resilience means to Brandi
03:09 — Life before diagnosis and asking “Why me?”
05:33 — What the pause taught her about rest and success
07:00 — Creating a nonprofit while still sick
08:48 — How donor registration efforts helped save lives
10:09 — Addressing the bone marrow registry gap for African-American patients
13:32 — Overcoming financial and community-building barriers
17:25 — How Brandi balanced rest, advocacy, and action
20:14 — Facing relapse and choosing to fight again
24:06 — Why resilience can look like crying on the couch
25:56 — Navigating frustration, inequity, and self-advocacy
29:05 — Brandi’s podcast, The Life We’re Given
33:14 — Why sacred conversations matter more than numbers
37:25 — Brandi’s question for a future guest
38:22 — When resilience becomes a group effort
39:42 — Where to find Brandi

About Brandi Lewis

Brandi Lewis is a blood disorder educator, TEDx speaker, writer, nonprofit founder, and host of The Life We’re Given. After being diagnosed with rare blood disorders at 19, Brandi became a passionate advocate for patients, donor registration, and the power of community-centered resilience.

Learn more about Brandi:
 Website: https://brandilewis.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-lewis/

Podcast: The Life We’re Given — available on all podcast platforms https://brandilewis.com/podcast/

About Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world.

Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612
https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg

Follow Jenn Quader:
 https://www.jennquader.com
 https://www.thesmartagency.com

Follow Dr. Kelly Culver:
 https://www.culvergroup.ca

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.

#ResiliencyThePodcast #BrandiLewis #RareBloodDisorders #AplasticAnemia #PNH #BoneMarrowDonor #Resilience #Community #PatientAdvocacy #TheLifeWereGiven

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

The Art of the Bounce Back Featuring Elle Davis

What does it mean to have life break open in a single moment — and discover that the strength you need was already inside you?

In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Elle Davis, MSW, founder of The Elevate Group, TEDx speaker, and author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living.

Elle shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband suddenly when their daughter was just two years old, and how grief, solo parenting, faith, community, and action shaped her understanding of resilience. Her story reminds us that resilience is not about coming back untouched. It is about returning to ourselves with the bruises, heartbreaks, and lessons that life leaves behind.

Together, Jenn, Dr. Kelly, and Elle explore grief, motherhood, symbols of strength, community care, nonprofit leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to transform pain into purpose.

In This Episode Elle Davis shares:

How she defines resilience as “the art of the bounce back”

The moment people began calling her resilient after speaking at her husband’s funeral

How community helped her survive grief and solo parenting

What it means to move from “warrior” energy toward sovereignty

How The Elevate Group supports overlooked middle managers in the nonprofit sector

Why vulnerability is essential to leadership development

Why sharing our stories can help others keep going

About Elle Davis

Elle Davis, MSW, is a speaker, author, consultant, and founder of The Elevate Group, a company dedicated to supporting nonprofit leaders, especially middle managers, as they grow into dynamic senior and executive leadership roles. She is the author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living, a guide designed to help people navigate life’s hard moments one day, one practice, and one resilient choice at a time.

🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.

 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/

 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg

🔗 Connect with Elle Davis

Website: https://elledavisspeaks.com/
 The Elevate Group: https://www.ellevategroup.us/

Buy The Art of the Bounce Back: https://www.bouncebackcrew.com/

Social Media: @elledavispeaks

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: 

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: 

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

 - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍

Executive Producer: Asef Quader 

🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

#Resilience #Resiliency #Grief #SoloParenting #ElleDavis #TheArtOfTheBounceBack #BounceBack #NonprofitLeadership #WomenInLeadership #CommunityHealing #GriefJourney #TEDxSpeaker #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Vulnerability #Healing #PurposeAfterPain #ResiliencyThePodcast #JennQuader #DrKellyCulver
Creators & Guests

Chapter List

00:00 – Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast
 00:05 – Introducing Elle Davis and Her Story of Sudden Loss
 01:33 – Elle Reacts to Jenn’s Introduction
 02:16 – What Resiliency Means to Elle
 03:27 – The Art of the Bounce Back
 04:00 – Speaking at Her Husband’s Funeral
 06:12 – Symbols of Strength: Green, Warrior Bracelets, and Resilience
 08:52 – Dr. Kelly on Warrior Energy and Sovereignty
 11:08 – Becoming a Solo Parent Overnight
 12:12 – Anger, Faith, Grief, and Community Support
 16:03 – Everything You Need Is Already in the Room
 18:10 – Founding The Elevate Group
 20:49 – Supporting Middle Managers in Nonprofits
 21:52 – Vulnerability, Cohorts, and Leadership Growth
 24:32 – Creating Space for Grief, Leadership, and Transformation
 25:49 – Turning Obstacles into Opportunity
 28:19 – The Art of the Bounce Back Book
 29:49 – Elle’s Big Audacious Goal for the Book
 31:52 – The Impact of Hearing from Readers
 33:41 – Vulnerability, Self-Judgment, and Sharing Your Story
 36:08 – Resilience Rapid Fire Questions
 36:26 – Favorite Resilient Movie: Lean on Me
 36:45 – Favorite Resilient Song: Golden by Jill Scott
 37:35 – What Made Elle Laugh Recently
 38:19 – Elle’s Question for a Future Guest
 38:37 – Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone
 39:24 – Turning a Widow Storytelling Exhibit into a Documentary
 40:12 – Where to Find Elle D...

What does resilience look like in a creative career?

In this episode of Resiliency the Podcast, costume designer Amanda Seymour joins Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver for a powerful conversation about resilience, empathy in leadership, creativity, and the realities of working in film, television, theater, and opera. 

Part of the Emmy-nominated costume design team for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the Academy Award-nominated Costume Design team on A Complete Unknown, Amanda’s work has spanned many genres. Her other works include Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Mean Girls: The Musical, Respect, along with countless operas, musicals and plays. 

Amanda shares what it takes to build a resilient life in the arts. From visual storytelling and character development to collaboration, freelance uncertainty, and creative pressure, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry and the leadership skills it demands. 

In this episode, we talk about:

-How resilience shows up in creative careers 

-Why empathy matters in leadership and collaboration 

-The role of costume design in visual storytelling 

-What it takes to work across film, TV, theater, and opera 

-How to navigate freelance uncertainty with confidence

This conversation is for anyone interested in costume design, creative leadership, women in entertainment, storytelling, and resilience in high-pressure environments. 

🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.

 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/
📲 Follow the RTP!
https://resiliencythepodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612
https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg

🔗 Connect with Amanda Seymour
 IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5136316/
 Website: https://www.amandaseymourdesign.com/

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: 

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: 

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

 - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍

Executive Producer: Asef Quader 

🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

Hashtags
#AmandaSeymour #ResiliencyThePodcast #CostumeDesign #EmmyNominated #AcademyAwardNominated #EmpathyInLeadership #CreativeLeadership #WomenInEntertainment #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #FreelanceCreative #MarvelousMrsMaisel #ACompleteUnknown #Resilience

Chapter List

00:00 Amanda Seymour interview
 01:52 Resilience in creative careers
 04:11 Costume design and visual storytelling
 05:34 Creative collaboration in entertainment
 09:01 Working under pressure on set
 11:16 Behind the scenes of costume design
 12:23 Overcoming creative blocks
 15:07 Actor fittings and building trust
 19:14 Empathy in leadership
 23:28 Freelance uncertainty in film and theater
 26:31 Confidence, humility, and growth
 30:28 Hard lessons from high-pressure projects
 34:03 Leadership through listening
 36:46 Career advice for creatives
 41:06 Rapid fire with Amanda Seymour
 45:29 Amanda Seymour closing thoughts

In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with globally respected economist Dimitri Zengelis to explore the intersection of climate change, economics, innovation, and resilience.

From the realities of the global energy transition to the psychology behind resistance to change, Dimitri breaks down why the shift to a clean economy is not just necessary—but already underway.

🔑 Key Topics Discussed

• Why the clean energy transition is inevitable—and already happening faster than expected
• The role of inclusion and trust in solving global challenges
• How politics and tribal thinking are slowing progress
• The real reason people resist climate action: “What’s in it for me?”
• Why renewables are now cheaper than fossil fuels
• The global race for dominance in AI, energy, and innovation
• What businesses must do to future-proof their assets and workforce
• The connection between resilience, leadership, and long-term thinking

This conversation reframes climate change from a distant, moral issue into a present-day economic opportunity. Dimitri makes it clear:

• The future economy will be powered by renewables, AI, and innovation
• Countries and companies that fail to adapt will fall behind
• True resilience requires planning ahead—even when it’s uncomfortable

Resilience isn’t just about surviving change—it’s about anticipating it, preparing for it, and leading through it.

🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.

 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/
Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612
https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg

🔗 Connect with Dimitri Zenghelis
 LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dimitri-zenghelis-2a378517
 Website: https://independent-economics.com/

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: 

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: 

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

 - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍

Executive Producer: Asef Quader 

🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

Chapter List:

00:00 – Climate Change Economics & Global Energy Transition (Dimitri Zengelis Intro)

01:44 – What Is Resilience? Adapting to Economic Shocks & Global Uncertainty

03:17 – How to Stay Resilient During Crisis (Mindset, Control & Empowerment)

05:39 – Why People Resist Climate Change Solutions (Inclusion, Trust & Public Perception)

09:34 – Political Polarization, Tribalism & Climate Policy Challenges

10:58 – Renewable Energy Boom: Why Clean Energy Is Replacing Fossil Fuels

15:58 – AI Energy Demand, Data Centers & The Future of Electricity Systems

20:53 – The Great Energy Transition: Climate Innovation & Economic Transformation

21:23 – Climate Change Solutions for Everyday People (Affordability & Access)

25:10 – Fossil Fuels vs Renewable Energy: Cost, Jobs & Economic Reality

26:20 – China’s Clean Energy Strategy: EVs, Batteries & Global Market Dominance

30:59 – Long-Term Economic Planning vs Short-Term Politics (Resilience Strategy)

33:53 – South Korea Economic Growth Strategy (Innovation, Industrial Policy & Technology)

35:01 – Future-Proofing Business: Climate Strategy, ESG & Workforce Transformation

38:45 – Corporate Strategy vs Government Policy (Climate Investment & Leadership)

41:18 – Leadership, Narrative & Market Behavior in Clean Energy Investment

43:43 – US vs China: Global Competition in Energy, AI & Economic Power

44:24 – Rapid Fire: Resilience Habits, Wall-E & Personal Insights

49:35 – Final Thoughts on Climate Change, Economics & Global Resilience

In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we sit down with Taryn Smith, a movement specialist, yoga teacher, and the first American woman to solo row across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row. For 46 days, her world became nothing but sky, sea, solitude, and the rhythm of her own breath — yet she describes it as the time she felt least alone in her entire life.

Taryn takes us inside her extraordinary journey:

• Finding courage, surrender, and joy on the open ocean
• What fear taught her on day 27, when the weather turned
• How impermanence, meditation, and nature shaped her inner landscape
• What reintegration to land has really looked like after such a monumental experience
• Why true resilience is built through community, not isolation

Taryn’s story reminds us that resilience isn’t about brute strength — it’s about navigating what comes, embracing discomfort, and choosing to push forward even when conditions feel overwhelming.

This is a conversation about courage, curiosity, community, and the kind of transformation that only comes from stepping far outside your comfort zone.

🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.

 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 

🔗 Resources & Links: 

Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/
📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612
https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast
https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcast

🔗 Connect with Taryn Smith:
 Instagram: @TarynSmithMovement
 Website: TarynSmithMovement.com

🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: 

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/

🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: 

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com 

- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV 

🎙Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 
📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 
🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved 

DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. 

Chapter List:

0:00 – What Compels Someone to Attempt the Impossible?
Setting up Taryn’s story and the spark behind her 46-day solo row.

2:07 – Introducing Taryn Smith
A movement specialist, yoga teacher, and the first American woman to solo row the Atlantic.

4:05 – What Resilience Means at Sea
Taryn defines resilience as community — even while completely alone.

5:12 – The Surprising Origin Story: A Vogue Article
How reading about other women rowers ignited her own adventure.

6:32 – How Her World Reacted to the Decision
Family, fear, concern, and the emotional weight her choice carried.

10:24 – Beauty on the Ocean: Meeting Jo March
The little bird who became her constant companion and comfort.

12:15 – Day 27: The Marlin, the Storm, and the First True Fear
The moment she felt real terror — and why she kept going anyway.

14:45 – The Practice of Impermanence
Learning how to let go, accept conditions, and adapt moment by moment.

16:50 – Choosing Discomfort on Purpose
Why she intentionally sought an experience outside her comfort zone.

18:59 – Resilience as Navigation
How ocean rowing taught her the essence of navigating life’s conditions.

19:48 – Meditation, Inner Voice, and Silence
What 46 days alone taught her about intuition and clarity.

22:02 – Returning to Land: Reintegration Challenges
Irritability, decision fatigue, identity shifts, and unexpected emotional struggles.

26:46 – What’s Next for Taryn?
Why she isn’t rushing into another adventure — and what is calling her now.

29:35 – Girls on the Run: The Mission Behind the Row
Why empowering young girls through movement matters deeply to her.

35:23 – Rapid-Fire Resilience Questions
Movies, music, laughter, and everyday tools for building resilience.

37:30 – Advice for Rebuilding Resilience After a Big Life Moment
One small, achievable step — and why it works.