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AiLun Ku is the President and CEO of The Opportunity Network, a national nonprofit organization that works directly with students, educators, and institutions "to reimagine how we learn and work together to help young people of color from historically excluded and underrepresented backgrounds thrive in their self-determined futures." She shares the challenges and the rich successes they have had and the difference it has made in the lives of the students, communities, and organizations that have been involved. Get ready to be stoked!

#opportunitynetwork #opportunitygap #education #oppnet

In this episode, Kim Sweers, Managing Partner and Owner of FB Marine Group as well as the founder of the Boat Boss podcast shares her story of overcoming cancer; founding multiple companies; the importance of taking care of her employees and their families; taking charge of life and much more. Her energy, wisdom, and willingness was an inspiration to us and the many lives she has touched. Enjoy the show!

Eric Adams is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at MX.com. Prior to MX, he was instrumental in implementing Federal Cloud Security (FedRamp) for IBM and HP. In this episode, Eric shares his history and what he feels companies and individuals should consider about information security in the present day. It is a timely topic in light of current events.

Tom Bateman is a 12 year who loves Lamborghinis, so much so, that he started his own YouTube channel - BT Cars. In this interview he discusses how his favorite cars have led to meeting an array of people as well as some fun rides. We had a great time learning from him! Thanks to Tom and his father, Bobby for the time!

#BTCars, #TomBateman, #Lamborghini, #Ferrari

Christy Desai is the co-founder and CEO of Okay Humans, which was started to ”normalize seeking support, to rethink the outdated therapy model, and to open up the conversation about getting to okay.” Thanks to Christy’s personal experience in therapy and through her work as a licensed marriage and family therapist, she knows just how transformative therapy can be and yet how cumbersome the process of getting started is. Passionate about helping others find a better way to therapy, Christy set out to improve the experience and found perfect partners along the way. Together, with the founders of Drybar they’ve made therapy more approachable, affordable, and accessible at their flagship storefront in Los Angeles. With mental health at the forefront of today’s society, Okay Humans is making a positive difference and we’re stoked!

@okayhumans and #okayhumans #mentalhealth #counseling #christydesai #lmft

In this episode, Tammy Barlette shares the experiences after a 20 year career as a pilot in the Air Force and her work as a highly sought speaker. She has over 3000 flying hours and 1500 combat support time in both Iraq and Afghanistan. After retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, she started Athena’s Voice a female veteran owned small business  providing inspirational speaking, keynotes, panel participation and consulting. She is a trailblazer that continues to influence the lives of thousands in the corporations, educational panels, communities, and individuals she meets. Her’s is a story of meeting challenges head on and moving forward despite the challenges that present themselves. You can learn more about Tammy at athenasvoiceusa.com and tammybarlette.com- Enjoy the show!

#A10Warthog #Airforce #Military #TammyBarlette #athenasvoiceUSA #Consulting #SmallBusiness #Veterans

After experiencing the birth of her first child, Hannah Hardy-Jones, CEO of the Kite Program, began to experience mania. Weeks afterwards, she was diagnosed with postpartum bipolar disorder. From a dark place, she began to research what she could do. Along the way, she also shared the learning with others. She found that one of the problems with getting help for mental health was the stigma surrounding it. As a way to help others, she kites, which are “microlearning apps that can be tailored and populated to create content relevant group”. The first kite, made for mothers, provide “simple tools and techniques for mental well being”. It was a resounding success. Learn more about Hannah, her company and their incredible work at https://www.thekiteprogram.com/about-us/our-story/

#microlearning #thekiteprogram #hannahhardy-jones #New Zealand #bipolardisorder #NewZealand #mania #mentalhealth

Melanie Curtis was a successful investment banker, then left it all to pursue a career as a professional skydiver. Since that time, she has made over 11,000 jumps, wrote the book “How To Fly”, and coached and mentored leaders and individuals across the world. In this episode, she talks her journey and the lessons she learned along the way as well as the power that comes from caring to listening to your voice and being courageous in your self-expression. Her energy, genuineness, empathy and desire to help others is refreshing and relevant. You can learn more about Melanie at: melaniecurtis.com

#skydiving #melaniecurtis #mentalhealth #HowToFly #Leadership #Coaching #BuildingRelationships

Gabrielle Kurlander is the Chief Executive Officer at the All Stars Project, an organization that works with youth from poor and underserved communities in partnership with caring adults, using the developmental power of performance and bridge-building to fulfill its purpose of “Transforming Lives and Building Community.'' Gabrielle shares how participants and contributors go beyond their environments, helping them to grow and “try on different versions of themselves,” leading to a worldview they otherwise wouldn’t have known. It is easy to see why this innovative nonprofit has grown from a “grassroots effort into a national model for engaging poverty through after-school development.” Get ready to be inspired!

Robyn Grable is the CEO and Founder of Veterans Ascend and Ability Ascend. Having spent a decade in the Navy chasing enemy submarines and then as a Naval Yeoman (HR professional in the military), she was perplexed to see veterans unable to acquire a job after their military career. In this episode, she speaks of how her organization and their “proprietary algorithm connects veterans as well as those with disabilities to employers based on skills, and aptitudes rather than antiquated resumes”, and the amazing impact it is having on all involved!