The UpLevel Podcast

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September 17, 2025Consciously Leading Through Right Relationship Toward Collective Liberation with Kvon and Jessica Tucker
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What happens when we have all of the most amazing people working together in the same direction? ANYTHING! Talk about impact abundance!
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a tender, fiery, joyful, and profoundly real conversation with Kvon and Jessica Tucker, a husband-and-wife team embodying conscious leadership, healing, and partnership.
Kvon, CEO and co-founder of Consciously, brings experience from Netflix, Amazon, and a big tech company into his executive coaching, guiding organizations through conscious transformation. Jessica, an LCSW, trauma specialist, and EMDR practitioner, helps leaders navigate trauma, relationships, and spirituality with compassion and directness.
Together, they are raising their daughter in Costa Rica while building Consciously, a community-based corporation devoted to liberation through love.
In This Episode:
The meaning of conscious partnership and right relationship in work, love, and family
How past traumas and ancestral stories shape our leadership and identities
Building organizations centered on healing, humanity, and liberation
The real, messy, and beautiful dynamics of leading, parenting, and creating together
Kvon and Jessica remind us that leadership is not separate from life, love, or healing; it’s all connected. Their story is a call to embody right relationship not only in organizations but also in the most intimate corners of our lives.

About Kvon & Jess:
Kvon and Jessica Tucker are a husband-and-wife team committed to conscious leadership and healing. Kvon, CEO & Co-Founder of Consciously, brings his experience from Netflix, Amazon, and Google to his coaching of executives as he supports organizations through the process of co-creating conscious change and transformation. Jessica, LCSW & Co-Founder of Consciously, is a trauma specialist and EMDR practitioner whose compassionate yet direct approach supports leaders in navigating trauma, relationships, and spirituality. She invites clients to dive deep into the heart, cultivating resilience, self-compassion, and empowerment. Together, Kvon and Jessica embody conscious partnership & right relationship, raising their daughter in Costa Rica, while building Consciously, a community-based corporation centered leading liberation with love.

Website: https://www.consciously.one/
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September 03, 2025Initiations in Love with Britta Eskey: Exploring Right Relationship Through the Lens of Love
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What if life itself is a school of love?
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome Britta Eskey, author of Initiations in Love, co-founder of COR, and certified compassion cultivation teacher at Stanford. For over 25 years, Britta has guided individuals and communities through transformational work that reconnects us with our essential goodness and deepest values.
Britta shares how love, beyond romance, becomes the foundation for true leadership, community, and right relationship with self, others, and the world. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that leadership and love are not separate paths; they are one.
In This Episode:
What it means to see life as a school of love
How Britta’s stoic German upbringing led to mystical experiences that shaped her faith in love
How right relationship shows up in work, family, nature, and self
The role of compassion and courage in leadership: vulnerability is key
Why transformation often begins with surrender
Discover how Britta’s workshops help people heal core wounds and find deeper integration between masculine and feminine energies
Why falling in love might just be projection… but staying in love is discovery
Why ceremony, community support, and initiation are essential for growth (and often missing today)
About Britta:
Britta Eskey is the author of Initiations in Love, a spiritual memoir that explores transformation through life’s sacred rites of passage, and the host of the Initiations in Love podcast. She co-founded COR (Latin for “Heart”), a personal growth organization that has been serving individuals and communities for over 25 years. COR offers transformational workshops, leadership trainings, and coaching programs — both in-person and online—that help people reconnect with their essential goodness and live from their deepest values. Its mission is to empower people to become skillful, embodied leaders who can compassionately guide others while living with courage, clarity, and heart. Britta is a certified Compassion Cultivation Teacher, and one of the developers and instructors of the Cultivating the Heart course at Stanford University’s CCARE.
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August 20, 2025Kiran Chitluri on Right Relationship: Leading With Humanity in Tech, Teams, and Life
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This week on The UpLevel Podcast, let’s hear it from Kiran Chitluri, a seasoned coach with 25 years of experience as a software engineer and manager whose leadership work bridges technology and humanity. Kiran has guided leaders and teams at some of the world’s most innovative companies, creating spaces where vulnerability, authenticity, and connection fuel results.
Kiran shares his unique perspective on right relationship, what it means in leadership, team culture, technology, and even parenting. Drawing from decades inside high-pressure tech environments, he offers grounded insights on how leaders can cultivate trust, build cohesion, and balance high performance with deep connection.

In This Episode:
How “right relationship” looks in different contexts: self, family, colleagues, community, and technology
Why vulnerability accelerates trust and strengthens team bonds
Coaching skills that shift leaders from “fixing problems” to amplifying strengths
How team-designed alliances transform collaboration
Practical ways to humanize tech environments without sacrificing results
How parenting can mirror leadership growth and self-awareness
Intentional technology habits that preserve energy and focus

About Kiran:
Kiran is a seasoned coach with 25 years’ experience as a software engineer and manager—uniquely positioned to empower leaders and teams in the tech world. Drawing on decades of hands-on industry experience, he helps individuals transform challenges into opportunities by uncovering their innate strengths and refining their leadership styles.
Known for his deep empathy, strategic insight, and commitment to genuine connection, Kiran’s sessions are more than conversations—they’re transformative experiences. His ability to create safe spaces for vulnerability and candid discussion has earned praise from top-tier companies. One engineering manager credited Kiran with helping them “find my center” and pivot into a new role, while product leaders have called his sessions “priceless” for igniting team cohesion.
From CliftonStrengths workshops to strategic planning and team values sessions, his work consistently leads to greater productivity, renewed confidence, and stronger, more aligned teams.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chitluripix/
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August 06, 2025“Remembering, Repairing, and Regenerating: Leadership Rooted in Right Relationship" with Karina Turtzo
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This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a soul-nourishing episode featuring transformational guide and bridge keeper Karina Turtzo, a woman walking the path of collective liberation through ancestral healing, indigenous wisdom, and regenerative leadership.
Karina shares how “right relationship” is a lived practice that begins with intention, respect, and deep listening. From decolonized leadership to sacred ceremony, this conversation is rich with teachings on how to reconnect with land, lineage, and one another in ways that are generative, not extractive.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
Why honoring the land and its original stewards is foundational for real healing
The epidemic of loneliness & disconnection: how losing touch with ancestry and place feeds today’s “polycrisis”
What “right relationship” really means and why it calls us into rigorous practice, not perfection
How ancestral wisdom is alive in your DNA…waiting to be remembered
Decolonizing plant medicine & wellness spaces; moving beyond commodification toward authentic community care
Leadership reimagined: From extraction to reciprocity and from hierarchy to circles of trust

About Karina:
Karina Turtzo is dedicated to the journey of collective liberation through the practice and remembrance of ancestral healing arts that center ceremonial practices and earth medicines. She designs and facilitates decolonized curriculums that intentionally entangle us with the Earth and help us awaken and activate to our genetic memory and wisdom. As a bridgekeeper and student of indigenous wisdom teachers, she serves her community as a certified holistic health, transformation, and integration guide and facilitator focusing on nurturing regenerative relationships and fostering culture shifts and systems change for a more harmonious world.
With a rich tapestry of cultural heritage that includes Taino, Afro-Caribbean, Spanish, French, and Ecuadorian lineages, Karina embodies a beautiful fusion of traditions and histories, celebrating the strength and resilience of her ancestors. She is the founder of the wellness platform Sovereign by Nature, non-profit The ARC and healing container for women The Sacred Session.
Karina creates applied spaces from a place of non-judgement, respect and compassion and care. She creates containers where the collective can shed, remember, integrate, and grow. She believes that through generative relating, devotion, and conscious action we can come into right relationship with ourselves, the collective and our great mother Earth.

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July 23, 2025Culture Is What You Tolerate: Syd Speaks on Leading with Integrity and Right Relationship with Sydney Gerbracht
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If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible for yourself, your team, or your organization, this episode will ignite something in you.
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Sydney Gerbracht, transformational coach, leadership consultant, and visionary founder of Syd Speaks.
From her days as an elite NCAA Division 1 athlete to her extraordinary impact at lululemon (where she helped drive over $75 million in results), Sydney has always been a catalyst for change.
Sydney doesn’t just talk about leadership; she lives it. She’s unflinchingly honest about her wins and failures, her blind spots, and her breakthroughs. Listen now!

In this episode, we’ll explore:
How right relationship shapes high-performing teams
Why feedback is the new frontier of conscious leadership
The art of self-trust and courageous communication
What happens when you challenge outdated leadership paradigms
The intersection of sports, business, and personal growth
Why conflict is not the enemy
Culture is created by what you tolerate
Leadership stories from lululemon
Building psychological safety on teams
The above/below-the-line model

About Syd:
Syd Gerbracht is a transformational coach, leadership consultant, and founder of SYD SPEAKS™ — a leadership movement focused on courageous feedback, conscious communication, and self-trust. She helps leaders turn discomfort into transformation and build cultures that thrive from the inside out.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syd.speaks/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sydspeaks.co

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July 09, 2025"Living Aloha: Ancient Hawaiian Wisdom for Modern Leadership" with Kumu Ramsay Taum
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This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we have the honor of sitting with Kumu Ramsay Taum, a revered Hawaiian elder and master teacher whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern leadership.
Recognized by the University of Hawai‘i as a Star of Oceania, Kumu’s teachings have transformed countless lives by reconnecting people to spirit, community, and purpose.
If you’re longing for a more rooted, conscious way to lead and live, this conversation will feel like coming home.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
What it means to be in right relationship with ourselves, each other, and the world around us
How redefining success can restore balance and harmony in our organizations and lives
Why daily acts of alignment and integrity matter more than grand gestures
The power of leading from humility, service, and the wisdom passed down by elders
How small practices can spark profound change, and why returning to aloha can help heal what feels fractured in our culture today

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July 25-27 Ho’oponopono and Lua retreat in California.
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About Ramsay Taum:
Mentored by revered kūpuna (elders), Kumu Ramsay Taum is a respected teacher and guide in the realms of Ho‘oponopono (reconciliation & conflict resolution), Lomi Haha (body alignment & energy work), and Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian warrior arts).
His teachings bridge the ancient and the modern, offering a practical path to balance, clarity, and leadership. The University of Hawaii recognized Kumu Ramsay as a Star of Oceania for his contributions to cultural awareness. He has guided leaders, organizations, and individuals toward a more rooted, harmonious way of living.
His work integrates Hawaiian spirituality, warrior principles, and the Way of Aloha—a path of deep connection, responsibility, and right relations. Those who study with him often experience profound shifts in their sense of purpose, relationships, and inner alignment.

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June 25, 2025"The Practice of Right Relationship: Leadership for a More Conscious World" with Christie Mann
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We flip the script in this milestone 100th episode of The UpLevel Podcast. Our Co-Founder, Rachel Baldi, steps into the interviewer’s seat to have a heartfelt, honest conversation with Christie Mann, best-selling author, executive coach, and Co-Founder & CEO of UpLevel.
Together, they explore the evolving concept of Right Relationship: how it shows up in our leadership, our lives, and our longing to live in integrity with ourselves, each other, and the world.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that transformation starts with radical self-awareness and continues through conscious connection and courageous action.
In This Episode:
The difference between being “in” right relationship and returning to it
How conscious conflict can restore trust and clarity
Personal stories from Christie’s own growth journey
Lessons from indigenous wisdom and leadership models
Why R.O.I. should include emotional nourishment and integrity
A look back at favorite past episodes that modeled a brave connection
🎧 Tune in to celebrate our 100th episode and walk with us toward a more connected and compassionate way of being.
About Christie:
Christie is a best-selling author, certified executive coach (CPCC, PCC), and the Co-Founder and CEO of UpLevel Productions—a global leader in leadership transformation. She’s the host of The UpLevel Podcast, consistently ranked among the Top 10 Coaching Culture podcasts worldwide. Driven by a deep commitment to fostering a more conscious, compassionate, and humane world, Christie is a visionary who empowers leaders and organizations to unlock their full potential and create meaningful, lasting impact.

Website: https://www.christiemann.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiemann/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/christiemann1/

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June 11, 2025"Transforming Grief into Grace: Guiding Hearts Toward Healing, Wholeness, and Right Relationship" with Njeri Njuhigu
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This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome transformational coach, certified grief educator, and the founder of the Care Box Network and creator of the A.R.I.S.E. Collective, Njeri Njuhigu, a woman whose wisdom is born of deep experience. With her background in spiritual psychology and as a caregiver for her parents for over 13 years, she is now a guide for countless others navigating loss and major life transitions. Njeri offers a rare and nuanced voice on what it means to show up with presence, power, and purpose, even in the face of profound grief.
Whether you support others or are walking through your own season of loss, this conversation will meet you with care and courage.
In This Episode:
How to be in right relationship with caregiving
Redefine what it means to grieve with grace
Why grief extends far beyond death and how to honor all forms of loss
The essential power of storytelling and spiritual psychology in the healing process
Why self-care is mission-critical for caregivers and leaders alike
Practical pathways to emotional freedom, clarity, and lasting joy
Reconnect with ourselves and our purpose through loss
Personal rituals that help us honor transitions
How to advocate for loved ones within broken systems

About Njeri:
Njeri Njuhigu (JERRY JEW-HIG-GU) is a transformational coach, certified grief educator, and the founder of The CareBox Network (www.thecareboxnetwork.org) and Live Nlight (www.livenlight.com ), a division of Nlight Entertainment. With a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and over two decades of experience in storytelling as a Hollywood writer and producer, Njeri uniquely blends compassionate care with insightful understanding of the human experience. Her journey as a dedicated caregiver for her parents over the course of over thirteen years deepened her commitment to supporting individuals navigating profound loss and life transitions.
Through her innovative programs, including the A.R.I.S.E. Collective—a holistic mind-body-spirit renewal course—and impactful masterclasses, Njeri empowers high-achieving professionals to move beyond the overwhelm of living loss and grief towards emotional freedom, renewed purpose, and lasting joy. Her gentle yet powerful approach has inspired countless individuals to reclaim their lives with confidence and clarity.
Passionate about advocating for caregivers and grief survivors, Njeri continues to offer transformative experiences that guide others from surviving grief to thriving in grace.
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May 28, 2025“The Wisdom of Right Relationship: Mental Health, Leadership & Claiming Your Brain” with Jocelyn Pepe
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This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Jocelyn Pepe, author of Claim Your Brain, and founder of TrU. We have a rich and powerful conversation about what it means to be in right relationship with our mental health.
As a leader, coach, and advocate, Jocelyn is reshaping how we think about mental well-being in the workplace and beyond. She weaves science, soul, and lived experience into a transformative body of work that supports leaders, teams, and individuals in reclaiming their mental resilience.
With a Master’s in the Psychology and Neuroscience of Mental Health and a decade-long journey of personal healing, including recovery from a major brain injury. Jocelyn brings wisdom, humility, and fierce advocacy to this dialogue.
Tune in now, and remember to pre-order Jocelyn’s book, Claim Your Brain, a true guide for those ready to lead, live, and love with intention.

In This Episode, We Explore:
How right relationship applies to mental health, personally, professionally, and collectively.
Jocelyn’s path of healing from childhood trauma to leadership in the well-being space.
The science-meets-soul approach of Claim Your Brain.
Mental health as a foundation for sustainable leadership and impact.
Navigating life transitions, family dynamics, and business with authenticity and grace.
Why mental health is everyone’s responsibility—and how we can each be better stewards of our own well-being.

About Jocelyn:
Jocelyn Pepe is the author of Claim Your Brain, an insightful exploration of where science and soul meet in the world of mental health. As the founder of TrU, she fuses research, lived experience, and deep coaching to strengthen the mental health and well-being of leaders and teams, elevating optimal impact and performance. Jocelyn holds a master’s degree in the psychology and neuroscience of mental health and multiple coaching designations in both health and performance. She is reshaping the future of how we care for mental health, in and beyond the workplace.

Website: https://truliving.ca/
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May 14, 2025“Wisdom From Our Elders Part IV: Legacy, Leadership, and Right Relationship”
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In celebration of the 2025 International Coaching Week, we’re proud to share a deeply grounding and expansive episode of The UpLevel Podcast featuring five extraordinary elders: Eileen Blumenthal, Hide Enomoto, Hope Langner, John Vercelli, and Lorry Schneider.
For the fourth year in a row, we’re honoring elderhood, an often overlooked role in modern society, and exploring how it deeply informs our understanding of right relationship in coaching, leadership, and life.
Whether you're a coach, a business leader, or simply someone navigating life with intention, this conversation will root you in the power of presence, mutuality, and honoring those who came before.
Listen in, feel nourished, and remember, the wisdom is in the circle!
In this Episode:
What elderhood really means and how it’s embodied with humility, wisdom, and love
Right relationship is a practice of reciprocity, presence, and legacy
Why lifelong learning is a hallmark of those who walk the path of the elder
The fine line between offering insight and holding space and the dance of asking vs. telling in coaching
How elderhood can be a radical act of stewardship in a fast-moving world
Reflections on Co-Active principles, conscious leadership, and collective wisdom from decades of coaching

Panel:
Eileen Blumenthal, CPCC, PCC, JD
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Hide Enomoto
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Hope Langner, MS, CPCC, MCC
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John Vercelli
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Lorry Schneider
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