In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Tom Fels, the founder and CEO of Animarem, an advisory focused on transforming business as a force for good.

Our conversation focuses on the role of business in shaping our world and how putting people first truly is good for the bottom line. We discuss the global B Corp movement in Southern Africa and how the circular economy is changing the face of the business world. Tune in!

Connect with Tom Fels:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-fels-a3201252/?originalSubdomain=za

Twitter: https://twitter.com/thomasfels

Website: https://www.tomfels.com/

Connect with Animarem:

Website: www.animarem.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/animarem/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/animarem_group/?hl=en

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

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A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by the creative entrepreneur, Jil Ebanoidze. She is the founder of the luxury lifestyle brand Maison AVAZA, where Fashion Meets Health by incorporating a scientific approach to wellbeing and personal style, an NLP Coach, and a Digital Innovation Advisor for Fintech Businesses.

Today, we talk about personal style and its role in our lives, especially in the corporate world. Jil shares her journey of discovering her identity and how that led her to help others understand their one true self. Tune in!

For the listeners of #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow, we have something special for you. The fantastic team at Maison AVAZA has offered a 20% discount on all their items. Use the discount code “EMPATHY” to avail this offer. In case of any issues, feel free to reach out to us: [email protected] 

About Maison AVAZA:

Maison AVAZA stands on empowerment and impact. A brand started by women for women bravely posits fashion and health, incorporating our most immediate means of communicating identity into our holistic approach to wellbeing. Born in Europe, Maison AVAZA focuses on promoting personal wellness through look and feel, each expression complementary to the other. Its unique methodology yields authentic personal brands, truly tailored to the individual at a most instinctive level. Our products are made sustainably and ethically exclusive for individual customers combined with wellbeing and coaching services upon request. Read more about Maison AVAZA: https://www.maisonavaza.com/

Connect with Maison AVAZA:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisonavaza_world/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maison-avaza/

Connect with Jil:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maisonavaza_empowers/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilebanoidze/?originalSubdomain=nl

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

Follow #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/theempathyforbreakfastshow/?hl=en

A special thanks to DJ Cielo

In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Cal Bruns, the CEO of Matchboxology, a human-centred design company in South Africa and my sponsor for Softening The Edge. Our conversation uncovers the role of empathy in understanding human beings and the communities we share. A passion we both hold dearly!

We discuss curiosity and objectivity in deep and authentic listening and how we avoid the judgement of people and consumers. Tune in and find out how empathy can help create deeper insight and impactful creativity and marketing campaigns around the world.

Connect with Cal Bruns

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cal-bruns-b071909/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal_bruns/?hl=en 

Connect with Matchboxology

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/matchboxology/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matchboxology_/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/matchboxology

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Matchboxology

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

Follow #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/theempathyforbreakfastshow/?hl=en

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am thrilled to be joined by Rebekah Clark, the founder of Happy Marlo. Our conversation today uncovers the emotional wellbeing of our children and how we can incorporate this into our education systems.

We also discuss the role of empathy in understanding children who have been adopted while they discover their story and identity. Tune in, and let’s support a new generation of resilient and mindful children.

Connect with Rebekah Clark:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebekahclark/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekah_clark78/?hl=en

Connect with Happy Marlo:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happymarlolife/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/happy-marlo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happymarlolife/

Check out Rebekah’s podcast, Sharing Tales: https://www.rebekahclark.co.uk/sharingtales/

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

Follow #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/theempathyforbreakfastshow/?hl=en

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am honoured to be joined by Almudena Gil, the founder of Unlimited Potential and a Mind Mentor at Quality Mind Global. As a three-time cancer survivor, Almudena talks about her own personal transformation and her mastered tools for better health and wellbeing.

Our discussion uncovers the inextricable link between the mind and body and our ability to perform and thrive by leveraging the power of our mind. This is an honest, raw, and incredibly powerful conversation. Tune in!

Connect with Almudena Gil:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/individualandcollective-growthcatalyst/?originalSubdomain=es

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

Follow #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/theempathyforbreakfastshow/?hl=en

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Marissa Latshaw. An experienced marketer, she is passionate about helping leaders activate empathy to develop brands, products, and messages that inspire action. She is also the creator of the Empathetic Positioning Process, which is a fascinating approach to bringing empathy into marketing teams.

She shares her inclusive approach to qualitative audience research and the lasting results for organizations large and small across all kinds of industries. Tune in! 

Ready to activate empathy in your organization? Join Marissa’s LIVE webinar on 29th October at 1pm EST. Click here to register: https://www.latshawmarketing.com/activating-empathy-webinar

Connect with Marissa Latshaw

Website: www.latshawmarketing.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissalatshaw/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissalatshaw/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mlatshaw

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

Follow #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/theempathyforbreakfastshow/?hl=en

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am excited to be joined by Emma Burdett, the founder of the WILD (Women in Leadership Deliver) network. Emma is an advocate for gender balance and diversity in the workplace.

Emma shares her own inspiring breakthrough and how it led her to now help other women achieve their goals and break through the glass ceiling. Tune in!

Connect with Emma Burdett:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmaeburdett/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-burdett-4a16a617/?originalSubdomain=ae

Connect with WILD:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwomenlead/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wildwomenlead/

Website: https://www.wildwomenlead.com

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

Follow #TheEmpathyforBreakfastShow on Instagram for more updates: https://www.instagram.com/theempathyforbreakfastshow/?hl=en

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am joined by the wonderful Yadira (Yadi) Caro, a technology consultant from Puerto Rico who has worked for the past ten years in the defense industry. Having launched her own podcast, Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast, which features experts in highly technical fields who have used soft skills to succeed, Yadi brings a huge passion to this conversation. 

Our conversation focuses on those skills traditionally seen as "soft" and the pandemic's role in changing this viewpoint. Yadi shares what led her to start a conversation on "soft skills" and her learnings from meeting experts who share a similar passion. Tune in and join us! Two women trying to change perception!

Connect with Yadira Caro:

Website: https://www.hardcoresoftskillspodcast.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcoresoftskills/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yadicarocaro?lang=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yadiraycaro/

Check out Hardcore Soft Skills Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0zkdDTquiudx6pecDGIgV8?si=ACc8C4o9QfGLkPNEkhAeWg&dl_branch=1

Connect with Mimi Nicklin:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of The Empathy for Breakfast Show!

Thank you to all the listeners who tuned in every Tuesday morning over breakfast with the inspiration to reconnect. Season 1 was a success, only because of you, Wonders! Thank you!

This season, we are connecting with guests from all over the globe to continue the conversation about connectivity, our mutual humanity and the deficit in empathy impacting our world. Join us every Tuesday for a new episode! So, make your decision, will you bring tea or coffee?! Tune in!

This week, I am thrilled to have an international keynote speaker, author, and founder of Communilogue, Sharon Steed. A lifelong stutterer, Sharon uses her speech impediment to teach what empathy is and inspire audiences to engage in empathy actions daily.

Our discussion focuses on the role that empathy plays in effective communication and negotiation. Sharon helps us understand the connection between empathy, culture, and community. The author of the EBook, Empathy at Work, believes that empathy has the power to foster inclusivity, improve performance, and optimise business outcomes. Tune in to this significant conversation and learn more about Sharon’s passion for empathy and its ability to transform company culture.

Connect with Sharon Steed:

Website:www.communilogue.co

Twitter:www.twitter.com/sharonsteed

LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/sharon-steed

Connect with Mimi Nicklin

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter:https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok:https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com for sponsoring our podcast

In this episode, I am delighted to be joined by Ed Kirwan, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Empathy Week, a global annual school’s programme that utilises the power of film and empathetic action to build a generation of empathic and resilient leaders.

Our conversation focuses on whether our schools should be teaching empathy as part of the curriculum and how we might make this a reality. Ed’s journey to becoming an ambassador for empathy is inspirational, and the work he is doing is creating change in our world. See you there!

Connect with Empathy Week

Website - www.empathy-week.com

Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheEmpathyWeek?s=20

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/empathyweek/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/empathyweek/

Connect with Mimi Nicklin

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/miminicklin/?hl=en

Twitter – https://twitter.com/MimiNicklin

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/miminicklin/  

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/miminicklinleadership

TikTok – https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSwRhfwW/

A special thanks to DJ Cielo https://instagram.com/johnnyciel?igshid=jejun858mvw3 and Eye Q Films https://www.eyeqfilmsindia.com  for sponsoring our podcast.