In this powerful episode of The TOP Lessons Podcast, host Kathy Inglot sits down with globally touring artist, award-winning social entrepreneur, and disability culture leader Lachi for a deeply moving conversation about identity, access, and rewriting the narratives that shape our lives. From her expansive career across music, film, television, and advocacy to founding the U.N.-recognized organization RAMPD, Lachi shares how her journey as a legally blind creator has taught her that the real barrier isn’t disability, it’s social conditioning. She reflects on masking in the music industry, lessons she would tell her younger self, and the importance of embracing difference as a creative superpower. Lachi also opens up about completely losing her vision, the inspiration behind her new book, I Identify as Blind, the power of positivity in combating scarcity mindset, and what’s ahead in 2026 following her January 2026 book release, including new music, “Cornrows Reimagined.”

About Today’s Guest

Lachi is a globally touring artist, an award-winning social entrepreneur, a host of PBS’ American Masters series, and an active Governor of her GRAMMYs chapter board. Born legally blind, Lachi uses music, storytelling, and film to amplify pride in identity and promote Disability Culture and inclusion. Her U.N.-recognized organization, RAMPD, has collaborated with the GRAMMYs, Netflix, Tidal, SONY Pictures Television, and more to bring opportunity, visibility, and community to music professionals with disabilities, neurodivergence, and other conditions. Named an ADCOLOR Innovator of the Year and a USA Today Woman of the Year, her work has been featured in national Google ads, TEDx stages, discussions with the White House, BBC, CNBC, NYTimes, Essence, and Billboard.

Lachi's content is often inclusive of sign language or a short audio description at the top for blind/low vision viewers, as well as discussing topics on inclusion, accessibility, culture, and identity, mostly created by fully-diverse crews.

Key Points from this Episode:

• 0:00 Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast

• 0:20 Introducing today’s guest, multi-hyphenate artist, thought leader, and personality, Lachi

• 3:15 Lachi expounds on her expansive career as an artist, author, speaker, and founder, and the inspiration behind her work

• 8:41 A lesson that has helped shape the person Lachi is today: “It’s not the condition that’s the issue; it’s the social conditioning.”

• 11:37 The start of RAMPD to support other artists in the music industry who were also masking

• 14:07 Lachi shares lessons for her younger self and fellow creatives with disabilities on embracing differences

• 21:03 Lachi talks about her book, I Identify as Blind, completely losing her vision, and lessons that she wishes she had known earlier in life 

• 32:03 The power of positivity and combating the scarcity mindset

• 34:26 Lachi’s plans for 2026 following her January book release

• 40:45 About “Cornrows Reimagined” and how the album connects with her new book

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetoplessons/

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• I Identify as Blind: A Brazen Celebration of Disability Culture, Identity, and Power by Lachi with Tim Vandehey

• RAMPD Official Website

• 2026 Grammy Awards Nominations

• Glamcanes.com

• Lachi’s Books and Tour Dates: https://lachimusic.com/books.html

• Tour Dates and Events: lachimusic.com/events

• Connect with Lachi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachimusic

Thank You

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Episode 21 of The TOP Lessons Podcast features Teri Schindler, Co-founder and CEO of Herzog & Schindler, who takes us through her remarkable journey from working in live television at The Big East Conference to becoming a pioneering force in women’s sports media. Throughout the episode, she breaks down why simplicity fuels disruption, why “help me understand” is her communication mantra, and how curiosity, critical thinking, and pattern recognition remain essential even in the era of AI. Teri closes with insights on embracing uncertainty, navigating change, leading with intention, and the advice she’d give her 18-year-old self as she continues to challenge norms and build what’s next.

About Today’s Guest

Teri Schindler is the CEO and co-founder of Herzog & Schindler, a global brand innovation and digital communications consultancy. A multi-Emmy Award–winning producer, writer, and director, she has developed and distributed award-winning content for NBC, CBS, ESPN, HBO, and major sports organizations, including the NBA and WNBA. Schindler made history as the first woman to produce live NCAA March Madness games for CBS and to lead Olympic venue coverage for NBC Sports. Before founding H&S, she helped pioneer digital and brand strategies for broadcast networks, the NBA/WNBA, and agencies like DARPA. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Notre Dame, she began her career with the Big East Conference and continues to bridge storytelling, strategy, and innovation across sports, industry, health, and consumer sectors.

Key Points from this Episode:

• 0:00 Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast!

• 0:23 Introducing today’s guest, Teri Schindler, Co-founder and CEO of Herzog & Schindler

• 1:43 How Teri Schindler started her firm and became CEO of Herzog & Schindler, following a passion for being in live television

• 2:30 Starting at The Big East Conference, learning to spot opportunities, and launching the first women’s televised package for women’s basketball 

• 9:54 Working with the WNBA because she was the only person doing women’s basketball on television, rethinking sponsorship

• 13:37 Teri’s lessons learned through the networking world and deciding factors in starting her own company 

• 16:53 Transitioning to entrepreneurship, fears in unfamiliar fields outside of sports, pivoting to work with DARPA, and impact as a driving force

• 19:52 Catering to communities with content and extending knowledge of sports to other fields, embracing being a disruptor by explaining with simplicity

• 24:30 “Help me understand” as a modern mantra and basis for building trust and communication across industries 

• 27:13 Not abdicating curiosity, strategy, and ideation when using AI to help with the execution of ideas, and the power of curiosity, critical thinking, and pattern recognition

•  39:20 On being open to the uncertainty of the future, being willing to be dynamic, and managing change 

• 44:02 On being a disruptor and selling the disruption vs. imposing it on others

• 51:57 Advice Teri would give her 18-year-old self

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• Connect with Teri Schindler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terischindler/

• Follow Teri Schindler on Twitter/X:  https://x.com/Teri_ktm

• Learn about Herzog & Schindler: https://herzogschindler.com/

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In episode 20 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, host Kathy Inglot sits down with Ashley Paré, CEO and Founder of Own Your Worth, for a powerful conversation about self-advocacy, confidence, and courage in the workplace. Ashley shares how she helps women make the “big ask,” from negotiating salaries to setting boundaries, by activating self-worth and confronting fear using her transformative “Fear Staircase” framework. Together, Kathy and Ashley explore what it takes to prove yourself professionally, navigate career transitions, and stay grounded when your role or skills are challenged. With candid insights on accountability, growth, and empowerment, Ashley closes with the invaluable lesson she’d give her 18-year-old self, reminding listeners that the key to success starts with believing you deserve it.

About Today’s Guest

Ashley Paré is an accomplished HR professional, speaker, coach, CEO, mom, and wife.  She helps to enhance one’s professional worth by encouraging and helping clients get their “asks!”

Ashley gives female leaders the tools to own their worth and the courage to ask for what they want so they can start recognizing their value and stop proving themselves. Leveraging her global Human Resources experience, she helps clients break through internal and external glass ceilings by using effective language to make “asks” that align their ideal career, impact, and earnings.

Ashley’s workshops create a safe space for leaders to tap into and understand the fear and self-limiting beliefs that hold them back from owning their worth so they can find and use their voice to make an impact at work and in life. By helping clients step into their power and operate from their full potential without fearing what others think, their lives and businesses thrive. Through Ashley’s leadership program, The Activator®, clients learn to lead authentically by owning their value so they can confidently grow their career and take bold action. Ashley is a TEDx Speaker and has been featured in The New York Times, Glamour, Good Morning America, CNN Money, and more.

Key Points from this Episode:

• 0:00 Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast!

• 0:15 Are you feeling underappreciated, overworked, and undervalued?

• 0:36 Introducing today’s guest, Ashley Paré, CEO and Founder of Own Your Worth

• 1:58 How does someone become a founder like Ashley?

• 5:10 How do you make the big ask and activate self-worth?

• 7:28 Using The Fear Staircase to overcome fear and shyness related to your ask

• 12:16 Navigating pay cuts based on their job obsoletion

• 18:30 Proving yourself as a professional and handling situations where your skill level may not meet professional requirements

• 26:30 Recognizing your own patterns and taking responsibility for your own success

• 30:56 Ashley’s lessons for professionals looking to make career changes

• 36:03 Ashley’s role as a coach and how she helps women take bold action

• 40:37 Ashley Paré’s top lesson for her 18-year-old self

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• TEDx | How to Have Your Cake & Negotiate Too

• GMA | This woman earned a 5-figure pay raise and you can, too

• Apply to Join THE ACTIVATOR® Leadership Program

• Connect with Ashley on Instagram: @iamashleypare

Thank You

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In Episode 19 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, Kathy Inglot takes you through the inspiring journey of Samreen Arshad, an accredited makeup artist, influencer, and founder of Samreen’s Vanity, a beauty brand redefining the industry through South Asian heritage and the psychology of beauty rituals. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar, The Today Show, Glamour, and more, Samreen shares how YouTube sparked her love for transformation, the story behind launching her brand, and the lessons she’s learned as a woman founder in the beauty space. From overcoming postpartum depression to blending her University of Michigan education and automotive background with creative vision, Samreen reveals how resilience and cultural pride shaped her entrepreneurial path. Listeners will hear her strategies for staying motivated in business, the advice she’d give her 18-year-old self, and her future goals for Samreen’s Vanity, making this episode a must-listen for aspiring entrepreneurs, beauty lovers, and anyone chasing their passion.

About Today’s Guest

Samreen Arshad is an accredited makeup artist, influencer, and founder of Samreen’s Vanity, a beauty brand reshaping the global narrative through South Asian heritage and the psychology of beauty rituals. A University of Michigan graduate with a background in the automotive industry, she brings a rare mix of analytical thinking and creative vision to her work. Featured in Harper’s Bazaar, The Today Show, Glamour, and more, Samreen’s journey from overcoming postpartum depression to building a movement in beauty is one of resilience, cultural pride, and entrepreneurial grit.

Key Points from this Episode

• 0:00 Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast!

• 0:20 Introducing today’s guest, Samreen Arshad of Samreen’s Vanity

• 2:39 How YouTube and the art of transformation inspired Samreen’s move into Beauty

• 5:39 The start of Samreen’s Vanity

• 14:56 Lessons learned as a woman founder

• 20:13 How Samreen stays motivated in her business 

• 25:53 Samreen’s top lessons to her 18-year-old self

• 29:08 Goals for Samreen’s Vanity in the near-term

  
  

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• Samreen on TODAY SHOW Chicago

• Shop Samreen’s Vanity: https://samreensvanity.com/

• Connect with Samreen Arshad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samreenarshad/

• Connect with Samreen’s Vanity on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samreensvanity/

• All links for Samreen Arshad: https://linktr.ee/samreensvanity

  
  

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In episode 18 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, host Kathy Inglot dives into the well-meaning but misguided advice many of us have heard: “Don’t ever change.” She reflects on how this phrase, often given with love, can hinder personal growth and keep us stuck in outdated patterns. Kathy challenges listeners to rethink this common saying and suggests a more empowering alternative: “Keep growing into the best version of yourself.” In this solo episode, she unpacks why embracing change is essential for both professional and personal evolution, encouraging her audience to stay curious, adaptable, and open to continuous self-improvement.

About Your Host: 

Kathy Inglot is a Wall Street professional woman in Finance who has over 20 years of Wall Street expertise in Business and Compliance. She began her Wall Street career at Goldman Sachs, working for 13 years across different Fixed Incomes desks before switching to Equity Compliance. After finishing Law School at night, she joined UBS and then Citigroup, where she was the Global Head of Electronic Trading Compliance and successfully hired and led global teams. She is now the founder of The TOP Lessons Podcast and K GROUP Ventures LLC, your go-to source for powerful leadership insights and lessons designed to inspire and educate professionals at every level.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast 

• What piece of advice has someone given you that you think is wrong?

• Why “Don’t Ever Change” is bad advice

• What SHOULD that advice be? 

  
  

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

  
  

Thank You

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In Episode 17 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, we welcome Dr. Adelola Ashaye, a dedicated family medicine physician and lifestyle medicine physician. Dr. Ashaye shares her journey into primary care and unpacks the value of a concierge practice, highlighting the personalized, accessible, and preventative approach it offers patients. She breaks down the “big six” of lifestyle medicine and why building a relationship with your primary care physician is essential for long-term health. The episode also explores the wisdom Dr. Ashaye would offer her 18-year-old self and the powerful, unspoken lessons behind her success that don’t appear on her résumé.

About Today’s Guest: 

Dr. Ashaye holds a medical degree from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Board certifications in Diplomate, American Board of Family Medicine, and Diplomate, International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.

She opened InTouch Primary Care as a concierge service to Sugar Land (Houston), Texas, to provide specialized primary care with a personal touch.

She shares valuable health insights on her YouTube channel each week, and she is a sought-after paid speaker. She has been featured as a guest on numerous platforms, including Afrocentrik TV. She has delivered impactful, easy-to-apply talks at churches, community centers, health fairs, and businesses, empowering audiences with knowledge they can use to lead healthier lives.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Welcome, Dr. Adelola Ashaye, to The TOP Lessons Podcast!

• Today’s Lesson: Family medicine and concierge practice

• About Dr. Ashaye

• Why choose family primary care and why a concierge service?

• What is a concierge practice, and what are the benefits of this type of care?

• Understanding the value of seeing your primary care physician and the big 6 of lifestyle medicine

• What lessons would you share with your 18-year-old self?

• The book and lessons you won’t find on Dr. Ashaye’s resume

  
  

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• InTouch Primary Care 

• Connect with InTouch Primary Care on YouTube

• Connect with InTouch Primary on TikTok: @intouch.primary

• Connect with Dr. Ashaye on LinkedIn

• Planning Mommy: A mother's guide to everyday schedules by Lola Ashaye, MD

  
  

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In Episode 16 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, hosted by Kathy Inglot, listeners gain powerful insights from Kathy and industry insiders on how to stand out and secure that coveted job offer. The episode highlights the importance of balancing humility with confidence, continually learning, and taking initiative. You’ll hear Kathy emphasize the power of mastering soft skills, developing emotional intelligence, and honing critical thinking. Kathy shares practical advice on ethically leveraging AI, doing the real work (no shortcuts!), and maintaining integrity. A standout takeaway is the H.E.R. Approach as a framework for long-term professional success.

About Your Host: 

Kathy Inglot is a Wall Street professional woman in Finance who has over 20 years of Wall Street expertise in Business and Compliance. She began her Wall Street career at Goldman Sachs, working for 13 years across different Fixed Incomes desks before switching to Equity Compliance. After finishing Law School at night, she joined UBS and then Citigroup, where she was the Global Head of Electronic Trading Compliance and successfully hired and led global teams. She is now the founder of The TOP Lessons Podcast and K GROUP Ventures LLC, your go-to source for powerful leadership insights and lessons designed to inspire and educate professionals at every level.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Top lessons from industry insiders on getting that job offer

• Balancing humility and confidence

• Always keep learning

• Take initiative

• Mastering soft skills

• The importance of emotional intelligence

• Hone your critical thinking skills

• Use AI to your benefit

• Don’t cheat

• Do the Work

• The H.E.R. Approach

  
  

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• Grok

• Gemini

• ChatGPT

• Blinkist

  
  

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In Episode 15 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, Dr. Justin Lewis, founder of Get Adjusted Chiropractic, joins TOP Lessons host, Kathy Inglot, to share his journey into chiropractic medicine and the inspiration behind his practice. He discusses the most common issues he sees in patients, offers practical tips for improving posture, and emphasizes the importance of core strength and injury prevention, particularly in fitness settings. Dr. Lewis also highlights the value of warm-up and cool-down routines, debunks myths around chiropractic care, and walks listeners through what to expect during a visit to Get Adjusted. He reflects on the lessons he’d give his 18-year-old self and explains how social media has influenced his business. Tune in for expert insights and The TOP Lessons for maintaining a healthy spine.

About Today’s Guest: 

Dr. Justin Lewis founded Get Adjusted Chiropractic P.C. to help all patients take the necessary steps towards a pain-free lifestyle. The establishment was founded in 2019. Get Adjusted Chiropractic is a culmination of Dr. Justin Lewis' 8+ years of experience and the thousands of patients helped. He provides a hands-on, scientifically-advanced approach that ensures every patient feels relief from long-term or injury-related pain in as little as one visit. Our team at Get Adjusted Chiropractic is dedicated to helping all who visit throughout their chiropractic care journey.

Dr. Justin Lewis is a member of the State University of New York at Binghamton Class of 2010, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience. He obtained his Doctorate of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College while simultaneously attaining his master’s degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition. He is certified in Active Release Technique, Kinesio Taping, and has an advanced certification in Sports Science and Human Performance. He was affiliated in the CUNY system as a team doctor, treating over 5,000+ athletes and performers to enhance their functionality.

Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, the Get Adjusted Chiropractic office is located at 519, Suite 811, 8th Ave between 35th and 36th, offering not just Chiropractic health, but also massage therapy, acupuncture, and Active Release Techniques (A.R.T.).

Key Points from this Episode:

• Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast, Dr. Justin Lewis

• About Get Adjusted Chiropractic

• What inspired Dr. Lewis to become a chiropractor?

• Common issues Dr. Lewis sees in the office

• Practical tips for correcting your posture

• Other services offered at Get Adjusted 

• Chiropractic Medicine: Fact or Fiction

• The importance of a strong core

• Injury prevention in a fitness setting

• The importance of developing a warm-up and cool-down routine

• What to expect at Get Adjusted 

• The TOP Lessons for your spinal health

• Advice Dr. Lewis would give to his 18-year-old self

• The impact of social media on Dr. Lewis’ practice

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube for bonus content

• Get Adjusted Chiropractic

• Get Adjusted Now with Dr. Justin Lewis on YouTube

• Connect with Dr. Justin Lewis on Instagram: @drjustinlewis 

• Follow Get Adjusted Chiropractic P.C. on Facebook

• The TOP Lessons with the Sleep Expert Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

• Follow Get Adjusted Now on TikTok

Thank You

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In Episode 14 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, we welcome Dr. Deeawn T. Roundtree, SHRM-SCP, a dynamic leadership coach and founder of Roundtree Training and Consulting. Driven by her passion for leadership, Dr. Roundtree shares powerful insights on the importance of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and the art of responding versus reacting. She opens up about her journey as a business owner, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and her commitment to elevating others through initiatives like “Black in the Boardroom” and “Ladies Lending the Ladder.” Dr. Roundtree also reflects on the advice she'd give her 18-year-old self, speaks to the transformative power of education and of knowing your source. Tune in to learn how to connect with Dr. Roundtree and take your leadership to the next level.

About Today’s Guest: 

Dr. Deeawn Roundtree is a leader who understands the path to success. She wears many hats, serving as the CEO of Roundtree Training & Consulting, a Senior Certified Professional with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP), a certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Speaker affiliated with the John Maxwell Team, and a Certified Image Consultant. Moreover, she’s a published author with two books to her name: “Beyond the Boardroom: Learn How to Play and Win the Game of Corporate Politics” and her latest work, “Leading from Within: A Faith-based Perspective on Leadership.” 

Dr. Roundtree’s distinguished career spans education and sales, marking her as a seasoned professional with years of experience. Her extensive educational background is an embodiment of her commitment to knowledge and excellence. Dr. Roundtree holds a Doctorate of Business Administration from Wilmington University, a Doctor of Ministry degree from South University, where she graduated with high honors. Additionally, she possesses a Master’s degree in Professional Leadership, specializing in Training and Development, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Carlow University. With her well-established methods and expertise, you can tap into your undiscovered abilities and contribute significantly to your company’s bottom line.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Welcome, Dr. Deeawn T. Roundtree, SHRM-SCP

• Why leadership is Dr. Roundtree’s passion

• Lessons learned in launching Roundtree Training and Consulting 

• The importance of emotional intelligence and self-awareness

• Responding vs. reacting

• Black in the Boardroom

• Ladies Lending the Ladder Aommunity

• Lessons learned in leadership

• Advice Dr. Roundtree would give her 18-year-old self

• The power of education 

• Kathy Inglot’s H.E.R. Approach

• How to connect with Dr. Roundtree 

• Identifying your source

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• Leading From Within: A Faith-Based Perspective on Leadership by Deeawn Roundtree

• Beyond the Boardroom by Deeawn Roundtree

• Roundtree Training and Consulting

• Black in the Boardroom

• Join the Ladies Lending the Ladder Community

• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

• The TOP Lessons Podcast Episode 1: Welcome to The TOP Lessons Podcast

• Connect with Dr. Roundtree on LinkedIn

• Email Dr. Roundtree: [email protected]

• Call Dr. Roundtree: (561) 323-3845

• Follow Dr. Roundtree on Facebook

• Connect with Dr. Roundtree on Instagram: @roundtree_training_consulting

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In Episode 13 of The TOP Lessons Podcast, we welcome renowned sleep expert Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM, to share her journey into sleep medicine and the transformative impact of quality rest. Dr. Brown breaks down the TOP lessons for optimizing sleep, covering how proper rest ties into time management, consistency, and overall success. She introduces the CREATE acronym as a practical framework for improving sleep habits and addresses common myths, like whether we can truly “catch up” on lost sleep. The episode also dives into helping children achieve more restful nights, including tips like using a “bedtime pass,” and explores ways to handle nightmares and sleep disruptions effectively.

About Today’s Guest: 

Dr. Afolabi-Brown is the founder of RestfulSleepMD and a triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician. She is passionate about helping people discover sleep as their superpower. Dr. Brown is also a clinician, speaker, consultant, and coach. She helps busy professionals and their children prioritize sleep to thrive, achieve optimal health, and live to their fullest potential.

As a physician in practice for almost two decades and a mom of two who struggled with sleep issues, she fully understands the impact of sleep deprivation on our mental, physical, and emotional health. As a result, she has dedicated her career to helping others optimize and achieve restful sleep.

As a sleep expert, Dr. Brown frequently speaks at conferences nationally and internationally and has been featured on prominent media outlets, including ABC. She also works with organizations and businesses to improve employee health by incorporating healthy sleep into their wellness journey.

Dr. Brown is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Thoracic Society (ATS). She has served on several committees locally, regionally, and nationally. She is also on several advisory boards, including Baby Center, Project Sleep, and Primasun.

Dr. Brown obtained her sleep medicine training at the University of Pennsylvania and was a member of the faculty at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia until recently.

Key Points from this Episode:

• Welcome, Sleep Expert Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown

• Why did you become a sleep expert?

• The TOP Lessons on getting the best sleep

• Sleep and Time Management

• Sleep and Consistency

• CREATE Acronym for Sleep

• Can you actually “catch up” on sleep?

• How do we help our children get more restful sleep?

• “The Bedtime Pass”

• Why is sleep crucial to success?

• Handling nightmares and sleep disruptions

  
  

Mentioned on the Show: 

• Connect with Kathy Inglot on LinkedIn

• Recommend a Guest for The TOP Lessons Podcast: [email protected]

• Connect with The TOP Lessons on Instagram: @thetoplessons

• Subscribe to The TOP Lessons on YouTube

• #77 Live At ABC NEWS LIVE

• Restful Sleep MD

• Connect with Dr. Brown on Instagram: @restfulsleepmd

• Connect with Dr. Brown on LinkedIn

• Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician's Guide To Solving Your Child's Sleep Problems for Good by Funke Afolabi-Brown MD, FAASM

  
  

Thank You

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