Taking Her Lead

Welcome Listeners to Episode 26! Wow, it’s been a year for us now, so we are about to enter season 2!!!!!!!!!!!!

To wrap our episode progression for season 1, we have a real treat. Adrienne Rackley is currently a senior financial

analyst for Home Forward and the Principal Economist for Emerald Economics in Portland, OR, USA.

Adrienne is a very dedicated person in all respects. She loves data analysis, and brings her expertise to her work

at Home Forward, the Housing department of Multnomah County (within which are numerous towns and cities, chief among which is Portland).

In addition, she consults as the lead for her own company, Emerald Economics. Both organizations serve those disenfranchised,

and her deep ability to empathize provides her the passion to serve these individuals with her expertise.

We had a great conversation with Adrienne, who brought insight, vulnerability, and a great life story which we know you’ll gain from.

If you’d like to learn more about the work she is doing at the Housing Department in Portland, OR, navigate to:

Housing and Urban Development (you’ll find, first, a range of services in the realm of housing assistance to choose from)

Wondering whether the services she provides at Emerald Economics may benefit your organization? Find more info here:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerald-economics/about/

Lastly, to connect directly with Adrienne, find her on LinkedIn:

Adrienne Rackley

Have a great listen, and look out for Ep. 27, coming soon!

Joshua

Hello wonderful listeners! It’s Episode 25 time! Brooke, you will find, is a champion. Against a staggering pile of odds, she not only became the best version of herself, but she became a very successful leader in very demanding roles in such a fashion that she truly inspires those she works with. A generous soul. Generous to others even when she had little from which to give. Generous toward herself, producing strong self-reliance and stability. Get ready to be inspired. We are so grateful for the time we got to spend with her. Brooke is currently in the role of Global Stock Plan Operations Project Management Director of a Fortune 50 company, a health scientist, board member and volunteer for The Relationship Foundation and trauma blogger helping others build resiliency.

You can find her on LinkedIn: Brooke Arent

Gain from her insight: Becoming Indomitable

Learn about and support The Relationship Foundation

Joshua

Hello Listeners,

It’s a new year! Oh gosh, I think we’ve all been waiting for this for a while. Well, Jeannine and I have been waiting for this interview for a while!

We had a fantastic time with Elisha London. She is the Founder & CEO at United for Global Mental Health, who’s mission it is to work towards a world where everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. Elisha is warm, joyful, experienced and wise, and we are certain that you will enjoy our conversation with her.

We dive into her journey, triumphs and challenges, in a vulnerable way. You will get to walk with us!

To find out more about Elisha, see her on LinkedIn: Elisha London

If you are interested in knowing more and supporting the mission of her organization, click here: United for Global Mental Health

Lastly, if you are considering an Executive MBA, or know someone who is, Trium’s Global EMBA is a phenomenal program: Trium Global EMBA

Cheers, and we’ll talk to you soon!

Joshua

Welcome listeners to our last show of the year! We dearly hope that during this overwhelmingly challenging year, the stories of our guests have uplifted and inspired you.

This final episode for 2020 will most certainly do that. General Lori J. Robinson, Ret., last served as Commander for the North American Aerospace Defense Command. She served our country for over three decades, was the first woman to become a Four Star Combatant Commander, and is a pure joy to get to know. She is highly positive, loves people, and consistently brought that love to her work throughout her career. A woman who accomplished very notable firsts, she said, “While I was the first… I pray that I am not the last.”

General Robinson, Jeannine and I thank you. The honor was truly ours.

Joshua

Hello and Gamarjoba!

We are humbled and thrilled to bring you our amazing conversation with the no less than also amazing Keti Vashakidze!

She is the President of the Europe Foundation, who’s mission is to empower people to effect change for social justice and economic prosperity.

The EM operates out of Keti’s home country and capitol, Tblisi, Georgia. They do incredible direct work and partnered work to create seriously beneficial

impacts for the people of Georgia. She is so passionate about her country’s people.

Keti has lived through Georgia’s turbulent past, learned greatly from it, and has great hope for it’s future!!

She has much to say about the climate of women in leadership, the challenges that women face, and offers guidance and wisdom regarding this topic.

Also, Keti co-operates Nine Oaks, a traditional Georgian winery. Georgia, by the way, is a World Heritage Site, considered to be the birthplace of wine making.

Over 8,000 years of crafting Gvino! (no typo – the word that experts think travelled the world and became vino) That is some expertise developed over time. They have unique wine making methods, and a perfect climate for it.

Yes, we have an amazing conversation. Yes, I feel that I need to rethink my life and start doing more! (Where does she find the time?)

To learn more about Keti, you can find her on LinkedIn: Ketevan Vashakidze

To learn about and consider supporting the Europe Foundation and their amazing, critical work: Europe Foundation

Lastly, to find amazing wine (which I’ve had – one of my absolute favorites) (available in the U.S. in most Eastern Seaboard states, and my home state, WA!):

Nine Oaks Estate

Many thanks to all of you, our listeners, and a huge thank you to Keti!

Joshua

For Episode 21, we have the true honor to interview core members of the leadership team for the Sea Services Leadership Association. Among a number of efforts and services, the SSLA puts on the annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium which draws hundreds of women from all areas and branches of the Armed Services. Impressive women, stand out leaders, an open, deep and enriching conversation. We gained a new appreciation for leadership in our Armed Services.

Following are our esteemed guests:

Lieutenant Colonel Jenny Storm, USMC, SSLA President

Lieutenant Corinne Powers, USCG, SSLA Vice President

Lieutenant Commander Laura K. Stegherr, USN, SSLA Public Affairs Officer

and

Master Chief Leilani L. Cale-Jones, USCG-RET, SSLA Treasurer

Jeannine and I are very excited to publish this episode!

Joshua

Please note: The opinions expressed in this podcasts are those of the participants alone and do not represent those of the Department of Defense, the military services, or any other federal entity.

Friends,

Welcome to Episode 20! We invite Jen Mazer, Queen of Manifestation, to the show. She is a brilliant light bringing goodness to people through coaching, her book, her board game Sparked, speaking, and certainly this interview! You’ll laugh, learn and listen to the basics of how to manifest desired outcomes in your life.

To find the super fun and enriching game, here’s the site:

Sparked Board Game

Her deeply impactful book:

Manifesting Made Easy

More about Jen:

Queen of Manifestation

Enjoy!

Joshua, for the team.

Phyllis brings an incredible breadth and depth of perspective on the historical and current trajectory of women in leadership in Healthcare.

She speaks with courage, wisdom, deep passion for people, and great humor. The quotable quotes abound!

She’s founded and started multiple Doctoral programs. She’s been in healthcare leadership. She is just completing

many years as a crisis management coach and trainer, and is now moving into executive coaching… her fourth career, as she says.

She writes a fantastic blog, Owl Courage, which brings humor, levity and yet depth to a broad range of issues.

Find it here:

About OWLcourage

Also, find her on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/phyllis-kritek-bba3791/

For the team, Joshua

Sandy Gibson, Professor at The College of New Jersey in the Social Work Department, is a fierce leader. Fierce toward healing, supporting and the care of those affected deeply by trauma, as well as primarily now teaching those who will do these things upon graduation. Fiercely taking action to change policy locally and nationally regarding Harm Reduction for trauma affected individuals, and making great strides there. Creating community around herself of fierce women. Yet, also kind, very thoughtful, always celebrating others and encouraging all around her.

This is not one to miss!

Joshua

For Episode 17, we have a fellow podcaster! Erika Miley, M.Ed, LMHC Mental & Sexual Health Therapist, spent time with us discussing a wide range of issues centered on women, sexuality, identity and leadership. Erika runs “Sex Talk with Erika Miley”, a truly enlightening and frank show about sex. Find her show on iTunes, find her on IN, and let us know what you think of this episode!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-talk-with-erika-miley/id1345689500

https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikamiley

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