The Courage Effect

#17 | 8.2.2023: In a conversation about personal safety, Barb talks through the work she does at Always Bev, an organization she founded following her sister’s death, who was tragically killed by gun violence. She and Suzanne discuss the importance of trusting our intuition, not ignoring the “yellow flags” we see (and feel) from others, and the journey Barb has taken to process her grief and take action in support of others empowering themselves.

Barb Jordan is a personal safety expert who partners with organizations and universities to educate and build awareness around ways to stay safe. Barb founded Always Bev (short for Always Be Vigilant) in honor of her sister, whose mission is to educate individuals on their personal safety at home, on campus, and in social environments. She is also the host and creator of the podcast: Always Bev: The Ripple Effect.

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#48 | 5.8.2024: Suzanne dives deep with the incredible Kate Isler, co-founder of The WMarketplace (an innovative ecommerce accelerator and online sales channel supporting women-owned businesses) and a true trailblazer in the tech industry and beyond.  Kate speaks to her journey of breaking boundaries and empowering women entrepreneurs globally.

In addition to being the co-founder WMarketplace, Kate Isler has held executive roles in Fortune 100 companies and startups, lived and worked globally, while using her influential voice in discussions about global marketing and gender equity. Her journey is detailed in the memoir Breaking Borders. 

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#47 | 4.24.2024: Rebecca Weaver talks through the wounds we collectively experienced during the pandemic (and shares a powerful personal story) through the lens of "post-traumatic growth."   She and Suzanne discuss the complexities of navigating personal and professional challenges, reframing our need to rush back to normalcy (such as returning to the office), and coming to terms with the realization that the world we used to live in – and the way we worked – no longer exists.

Rebecca Weaver is the Founder and CEO of HRuprise, an employee advocacy organization that supports companies with flexible, independent HR for the new world of work. 

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#46 | 4.1.2024: Hey, Courage Champions! Suzanne Weller here, celebrating one transformative year of The Courage Effect. We've delved deep into tales of triumph and heartbreak, revealing how facing fear unlocks possibility and growth.  In this show, we hear my reflections on past shows, featuring the wisdom of previous guests Elsa, Susan Mann, Ruby Love, Troy Livingston, and Chezik Tsunoda.

Original episodes:

Breaking Expectations with Sports Photographer Elsa

Magic and Mayhem with Susan Mann

Stepping Out In Faith with Ruby Love

Starting Anew with Troy Livingston

The Courage of Not Looking Away with Chezik Tsunoda

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#45 | 3.27.2024: : Kate Walker talks with Suzanne about her book A Candid Conversation: Lessons in Life, Love, and Leadership, a combined memoir and guide that shares relatable lessons in life for all the girls and women who feel unworthy, agreeable, codependent or helpless.

Kate Walker is an executive consultant, life coach, HR expert, and author of the Amazon Bestseller A Candid Conversation: Lessons in Life, Love, and Leadership. She’s the founder of Kate Walker Consulting, where she works to enhance leaders' skills, impacting company culture and profits.  

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#44 | 3.1.32024: : What is solutions-journalism?  Roxanne Patel Shepelavy (Executive Editor and Co-Executive Director of The Philadelphia Citizen) talks with Suzanne about her path to founding a nonprofit media outlet that stands for democracy, ignites civic action and advocates for innovative solutions. 

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#43 | 3.6.2024: Suzanne gets inspired by Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act, and speaks to how wecan tackle one of our biggest creativity killers: overthinking.

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#42 | 2.21.2024: Andreas Gebhard talks with Suzanne about how we grow through the courageous acts of others (sharing an experience that shifted his thinking and made him a better leader), and the possibilities that arise when we do things differently (particularly in corporate environments, where we struggle to effectively communicate and build connection).

Andreas Gebhard is CEO of Forward Momentum (a category design consulting firm that helps companies find their focus and become market leaders) and COO of Hype1000 (whose platform Hypecast lets companies use podcasts and audio for internal comms). 

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#41 | 2.7.2024: Suzanne talks with Filmmaker Chezik Tsunoda, about the courageous path she’s taken as an impassioned water safety advocate after her 3-year-old son Yori’s tragic drowning. Chezik shares her thoughts on pushing through challenges, and invites us to think about what we’re looking away from and the power of redirecting our gaze.

Chezik Tsunoda is an impassioned water safety advocate and founder of No More Under, a nonprofit dedicated to saving lives through increasing equitable access to swimming lessons and tools. She also directed Drowning in Silence, a documentary that chronicles her quest for answers and healing. Along with her water safety work, Tsunoda heads Visually Inspired Productions, which creates social impact films that help shift the narratives of systematically excluded communities.

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#40 | 1.31.2024: : Suzanne talks with guests about the books that inspired them to be more courageous. They include:

Nicole Christie - Kiss Off Corporate America by the Lisa Kivirist

Rick Ehlers - The Second Half of Life: Opening the Eight Gates of Wisdom by Dr. Angeles Arrien

Dr. Adeola Mead - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Rebecca Rockafellar - The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael A. Singer

Jenna Taylor - Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown

Melanie Vargas - Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr

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