Leading Courageously In Crisis:

She's a history-making police chief leads law enforcement response in the second-largest police department in the state. Her reflections on the Henry Pratt mass shooting, covid-19, civil unrest, and why she's not afraid of the "c" word - compassion. Also, the self-talk that almost stopped her from being "the first".

Dallas socialite, Nicole, was earning 200k as a sales executive at Oracle & At&T when sentenced to 10 years in prison for a DUI resulting in a death. In prison she became aware of the need to support women wanting to turn their life around & founded The Rusty Diamond Network offering re-entry services for returning women. Also a former 'student' of Provo Canyon School, Nicole sheds light on the abusive troubled-teen industry.

Nurses around the world make huge personal sacrifices to help fight covid-19. Orlando shares what it's like managing acutely ill patients, dealing with death on a daily basis, and triaging patients during the pandemic. Also my younger brother, we talk about growing up Boricua, coping with loss, coming out, and bougie standards.

Shannon is an HR executive leader navigating ‘work in the time of a global pandemic’. He's also one of my closest friends. We talk business continuity, diversity and inclusion, brave conversations, and how he puts his values into action in the workplace.

Listen as he hilariously shares his journey into HR and how a high school corporate internship program changed his life.

Two-time cancer survivor, Jackie, unleashes the amazing in young Latinas. Founder of The Fig Factor Foundation and creator of the international movement and book series, Today's Inspired Latina, she shares her entrepreneurship journey and her 'responsibility to land' as pilot in command.

Alexandria advances equity within her district and is rehauling the learning experience for high school teachers and students. Launching today is volume II of her newest book: today's Inspired Latina! Did I mention she's my twin?! We also talk about mom guilt and when sisters fight.

As commissioner for Governor Pritzker’s Serve Illinois Commission and CEO of Chicago Cares, Jenne is a power player among Chicago's professional elite. Learn how she's pivoting through Covid, connecting folks of difference & bringing her 'whole' self to the table.

Spoiler: It's with radical honesty, authentic connection, & lots of laughs.

LEADING FORWARD - Part 8/8 of special series: Town Hall Healers

Leadership lessons from CompTIA's president and chief executive officer, Todd Thibodeaux, on expanding emotional intelligence, stepping into leadership, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

FOLLOWING FAITH

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Shawndra's artistry inspires me to think critically and live authentically and her ministry leading a citywide college outreach with her husband intrigues me. How are they building faith, empathy and culture with students across Chicago? What is the voice of our young people? How does she get them to 'listen'? She takes me back to church as we talk about faith and reconciliation in modern times.

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Part 7/8 of Special Series: Healing a Hurting Nation

Part 1: FINDING OUR TRIBE

Part 2: BUILDING COMMUNITY

Part 3: LIFELONG LEARNING

Part 4: DEFENDING THE VULNERABLE

Part 5: CREATING CREATIVE SPACES

Part 6: LOOKING INWARD

Part 7: FOLLOWING FAITH - out now!

Part 8: LEADING FORWARD - coming soon! 9/1

Helping a Hurting Nation Heal? Part 6/8

LOOKING INWARD

As a mental health provider, Tony is a professional at counseling people through problems. After earning the trust of my teenage son and husband, he's now someone I count on to 'tell me like it is'. In this episode, we talk about common challenges families and couples face, navigating interpersonal conflict, and self-improvement.