The Executive Room

The Executive Room

By Kimberly AfonsoBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Executive Room episodes

  • Frank Carbajal’s Journey From Adversity to Championing Latino Leadership

    In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Frank Carbajal, a true star of empowering the Latino community.

    As the founder and CEO of Es Tiempo and the visionary behind the Silicon Valley Latino Leadership Summit, Frank's journey is a testament to resilience, passion, and servant leadership.

    From his parents' journey as migrant workers to the significance behind the name "Es Tiempo", Frank reveals insightful lessons about the importance of humility in leadership and shares valuable insights into building meaningful connections and creating positive change.

    Listen to Frank's approach to vocal leadership and authentic presence on LinkedIn as he shares strategies for creating impactful content and building a consistent brand.

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    27 min
  • Leadership & Innovation in Real Estate: Lessons from JLAM Co-Founder Doug Motley

    In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso sits down with Doug Motley, co-founder and managing principal of real estate investment and development firm JLAM.

    Doug recounts his journey from a corporate strategy role in banking to successful real estate ventures and serving as the Chair of the Delaware Council on Housing. Doug also shares his take on the pressing housing shortage in the US and how innovative solutions within real estate development can be a part of solving the problem.

    Tune in and listen to Doug as he dives deep into key leadership lessons and the critical role of people in building successful companies. Subscribe to stay tuned for more insightful conversations with prominent entrepreneurs and vocal leaders.

    39 min
  • Practicing Presence and Power with Jamie Faye

    In the newest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso has a candid and enlightening conversation with Jamie Faye. Jamie is a relationship coach who guides visionary leaders using a holistic approach that blends spiritual wisdom and practical strategies.

    Tune in as Jamie shares the origins of her coaching journey and delves into the importance of investing in relationships and personal well-being. Listen to the episode to hear Jamie's insightful advice for CEOs, entrepreneurs, and founders on balancing their professional and personal lives and why it is crucial to be vulnerable and authentic for leaders.

    Contact Jamie at [email protected] to inquire about working with her or to ask her any questions.

    Join Jamie's Becoming the Queen Mini-Course here: https://www.femleadershipacademy.com/offers/D9L2mRAb/checkout?cid=4aa238e8-286c-4132-98b9-0d975f5f3ec5

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    37 min
  • Cultivating a Culture of Success: Bill Pollock's Leadership Philosophy

    In the latest episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso is joined by Bill Pollock, the Founder and CEO of Optimation, a leading company in designing and constructing manufacturing plants. Listen to Bill reflect on his leadership journey spanning nearly four decades. Join us as Bill shares his thoughts on the resurgence of ‘Made in America’ initiatives and how they have reshaped the manufacturing landscape.

    Discover how Bill's hands-on approach to recruitment and employee empowerment fosters a culture of trust, and learn how creating an employee-focused company culture led to the success of Optimation.

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    32 min
  • Balancing Tech, Economics, and Humanity: Lessons from Amit Gandhi, Senior Economic and Technical Advisor at Airbnb & Senior Fellow at Wharton

    In the newest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Amit Gandhi, Senior Economic and Technical Advisor at Airbnb and Senior Fellow at Wharton. With a PhD in economics, an MBA, and a professorship at Wharton, Amit reflects on his journey that led to a transition from academia to business, sharing his experiences and lessons learned.

    If you are intrigued by how AI will shape the future of work, listen to Amit as he explains how Airbnb approaches the unique challenge of balancing technological advancements with human-centered aspects while also exploring novel technologies like natural language processing and its implications for industries worldwide.

    Subscribe to the Executive Room Podcast and stay tuned for more insightful conversations with prominent entrepreneurs and vocal leaders.

    37 min
  • The Voice of Vacation Rentals: Steve Milo's Advocacy and Leadership

    In the latest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes Steve Milo, Founder and CEO of VTrips. Steve is also the host of a podcast focusing on the vacation rental sector, Straight Fire VR. In this episode, Steve shares insights into VTrips' journey from startup to industry leader, highlighting their focus on customer satisfaction and responsible vacation rental practices.

    Listen to Steve reflect on how his vocal leadership helped him grow VTrips and why he is comfortable sharing strong opinions through his podcast.

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    31 min
  • David Esposito's Journey From the Battlefield to Scaling Multiple Companies

    In the newest episode of the Executive Room Podcast, host Kimberly Afonso has an open and honest conversation with David Esposito, combat veteran turned successful healthcare executive, who currently serves as the CEO of ONL Therapeutics. 

    Listen to David's inspiring career path, examining how he transitioned from military service to the corporate world. David shares what universal leadership principles guided David in both the Gulf War and in scaling multiple companies to strategic buyouts. Discover David's view on the changing role of executives and vocal leadership.

    New episodes come out each week! Subscribe to stay tuned for more insightful conversations with prominent entrepreneurs and vocal leaders.

    30 min
  • Embrace Discomfort: A Conversation on Leadership and Growth with Chad Kalland

    In the fifth episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso is joined by Chad Kalland, CEO of Vecta Environmental Services. 

    Join us as Chad talks about his career trajectory, his work at Vecta, the challenges his industry is facing, and his DEI advocacy efforts with The Second Story Project.

    Tune in to hear Chad’s perspective on how vocal leadership may benefit you, your organization, and the causes you are passionate about.

    New episodes come out each week! 

    Subscribe to stay tuned for more insightful conversations about vocal leadership and more.

    27 min
  • Innovation Beyond Waste: Anthony Dusovic’s Vision for a Sustainable Future

    In the fourth episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso is joined by Anthony Dusovic, the President of Tomorrow Water, a pioneering cleantech company.

    Join us as Anthony dives deep into Tomorrow Water's groundbreaking projects and highlights their holistic approach to sustainability and innovation beyond waste.

    Listen to Anthony reflect on his experience creating change at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and leadership. Discover Anthony's view on vocal leadership and the impact leaders have on public discourse. 

    New episodes come out each week!

    Subscribe to stay tuned for more insightful conversations with prominent entrepreneurs and vocal leaders.

    32 min
  • From Nurse to CEO: David Theobald's Employee-Owned Organization

    In the third episode of the Executive Room podcast, host Kimberly Afonso welcomes David Theobald, the CEO and founder of Davin Healthcare Workforce Solutions, a nurse-founded and employee-owned company.

    Join us as David shares his deeply personal journey, from his early experiences caring for family members to his unexpected path into nursing and eventually founding his own company.

    Discover David's perspective on transformational leadership, employee-owned companies, and why nurse leadership is key in shaping the future of healthcare. Listen to David reveal insightful lessons about vocal leadership and building a meaningful online presence.


    New episodes come out each week! Subscribe to stay tuned for more insightful conversations with prominent entrepreneurs and vocal leaders.

    36 min

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