In this episode of The Elements of Us, Allison speaks with Marla Aaron, an advertising executive turned globally recognized jewelry designer. Marla talks about how she made a massive career shift and turned a hobby into The Marla Aaron Company. 

Marla's creativity doesn't just apply to her beautiful pieces, she infuses it into every part of her business. Listen in to hear her thoughts on Creativity, Courage, and what's next for this amazing woman and brand.

In Part II of Allison's conversation with Brad Meltzer, Brad and Allison talk about the inspiration for his kids' book series, Ordinary People Change the World and play The Elements Game. In it, Brad shares stories about which historical figures best embody Elements we wrestle with every day. Brad also talks about the ritual he's been practicing for more than 25 years to keep himself humble and the thing that gives him hope at this moment in history. 

In this episode of The Elements of Us, Allison speaks to best-selling author Brad Meltzer. In addition to being the only author to ever have books on the bestseller list for Non-Fiction, Advice, Children’s Books, and even comic books, he is also Allison's oldest and dearest friends.

Brad is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Escape Artist and eleven other bestselling thrillers. He also writes non-fiction books like The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln Conspiracy, and the Ordinary People Change the World kids book series, which inspired the hit TV show on PBS KIDS, Xavier Riddle, and the Secret Museum.

Brad shares:

• the steps he took that led him to a lucrative book contract at 25 years old,
• what he learned about loss from losing his Mom & Dad,
• turning negative life experiences into rocket fuel to achieve what you want in life.

In this episode of The Elements of Us, Allison speaks with Pam El. Pam is a Board Director and the former Chief Marketing Officer of the National Basketball Association. 

Pam shares:

• How she learned how to get attention at the board table,
• Ideas for finding your passion, and 
• what companies can do to help end bias and improve their Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion efforts.

Allison Arden shares the simple insight that led to The Elements of Us, and what you can expect from The Elements of Us™ podcast.