The Ordinary

In this special episode of The Ordinary, I talk with Liese Rodger about the ugly truths of racism in America. She openly shares her stories growing up as a black woman in the south, California, and Utah. 

It is my hope, that we can all take the time to listen to stories like Liese's, reflect on our beliefs & behaviors, and strive to make a positive impact on the way we serve as ally's to our black friends, communities, and society. 

Read Liese's piece: https://www.thebeehive.com/stand-by-me/

Follow Liese on Twitter: https://twitter.com/liesebelle

In this episode, Niki Jaimes and I dive into her time chasing professional accolades at Specialized, GoPro,  & Fox - and how she gave all that up to pursue her own definition of happiness and success. It took Niki to hit rock bottom before she mustered the courage to pave her own path, however scary that felt at the time. She's never looked back. We talk about how she uses dream yoga, exercise, cause marketing, and friendships to uncover her true meaning in life & her next steps on this crazy journey. 

Get in touch with Niki: LinkedIn // Instagram // Facebook

My friendship with Chad started when I posted, and he responded to a Craigslist ad in 2012. Seriously.  Since then, we've worked together and forged a friendship despite living in different states. 

In this episode, Chad shares his story about growing up in Manhattan Beach, his thoughts on the values of being a conversationalist, his wild and intense morning routine, and his personal journey towards success. 

In this episode, Nikki Barua and I talk about her journey as an Indian moving to America in pursuit of a dream – only to discover that her journey would become the dream itself. Nikki shares painful stories of the death of her partner, the fears of publicly coming out, and the realization that achievement may not be the ultimate goal. 

Nikki leads Beyond Barriers, a global leadership development platform that helps women professionals remove roadblocks to high performance and accelerate success in the digital age.

Get in touch with Nikki:

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

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/NikkiBarua

And be sure to help her achieve her goal of 1,000,000,000 completed quizzes by visiting https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com/quiz/. 

On the surface, these stories come from seemingly ordinary people. People, just like you and me. But their journey, and their achievements are anything but ordinary. 

This season on The Ordinary we introduce you to people who have made a significant impact on my life & the way I view the world we live in. It’s my honor to bring their stories to light & celebrate these wonderful people. I hope you’ll join me.