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I'm thrilled to have an extraordinary conversation with Hugh Massie, Executive Chairman & Founder of DNA Behavior. Hugh is a Titan 100 CEO, a pioneer in behavioral economics, and an innovator who is transforming how leaders think about behavior, money, and decision-making in the AI era.

Why should you listen to Hugh?

As a Titan 100 CEO, widely recognized Behavioral AI Solutions Architect, Hugh Massie approaches every opportunity and challenge from the proven perspective that “behavior makes money.”

By applying quantum leap thinking and AI-driven technologies, Hugh helps growth-minded leaders create an exponential future by building “category king” people-centric businesses, enhancing financial decision-making, culture, and performance.

Hugh’s purpose is to empower people worldwide to optimize the alignment of their natural “hard-wired” talents and financial behaviors to make quantum leaps for creating an Exponential Future with reduced stress. Thereby enabling greater happiness, more success, and improved health for 30 or more years.

Building on pioneering behavioral economics research undertaken since 2001, Hugh's moonshot goal is to commercialize DNA Behavior’s AI-driven BeSci Tech Platform. By 2030, he aims to fully inform over 1 billion people annually on how to enhance their decision-making, performance, and relationships.

🔥Key Takeaways You’ll Discover:

✅ Why cultivating an exponential mindset is essential for both life and business success

✅ The #1 factor that holds people back from realizing their full potential

✅ How leaders’ financial behaviors ripple through their organizations—and what you can do about it

✅ How AI-driven technology is revolutionizing the way we assess behavior and decision-making

✅ Powerful strategies to improve money conversations and elevate your identity around wealth

✅ The profound impact of mentoring Boys Without Fathers—and why this mission matters

✅ What excites Hugh most about building an abundant future

This episode is packed with actionable insights for any leader who wants to combine human-centered strategy with the power of AI to grow their business and create a lasting impact.

🎙️Behavior Makes Money: Building People-Centric Businesses

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 July 28 | ⏰ 2:00 PM EST

💡 Featuring Hugh Massie, Titan 100 CEO, Behavioral AI Solutions Architect, Behavioral Economics Pioneer, DNA Initiator, High Stakes Decision Orchestrator, Boys Without Fathers Mentor, Award Winning Innovator and Author, Devoted Dad, and Golfer

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#Leadership #BehavioralEconomics #AI #PeopleFirst #DecisionMaking #MoneyEnergy #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I’m thrilled to share that I had the pleasure of hosting Leigh Burgess, National Bestselling Author of Be BOLD Today, Community Builder, and Founder of Bold Industries Group.

In our conversation, we explored what it truly means to live and lead boldly, and how embracing courage can transform your mindset, your goals, and your life.

Why should you listen to Leigh?

Leigh Burgess is a visionary leader, dynamic connector, and catalyst for change, dedicated to empowering others to step into their boldness. After over 20 years in the corporate world, she launched Bold Industries Group, a platform that’s redefining what it means to live and lead with purpose. Her signature B.O.L.D. Framework (Believe-Own-Learn-Design) combines mindset, strategy, and wellness into a powerful guide for living boldly. Her first book, Be BOLD Today, was a USA Today national bestseller and is your go-to guide through the framework to unlock your potential, strengthen your mindset, and take intentional steps toward your biggest dreams. Leigh's second book, The BOLD Leader, comes out in November 2025, helping leaders make clear decisions, move with aligned action, and measure success in ways that actually matter. Leigh contributes regularly to Forbes, Fast Company, and Entrepreneur. She was also selected as one of SUCCESS Magazine’s 50 Women of Influence and one of their Top 25 Changemakers.

🔥 Key Takeaways from the Interview:

✅ What it means to be bold: It’s about taking action in the face of fear, trusting your intuition, and standing in your values, even when it’s uncomfortable.

✅ The BOLD Framework: Leigh shared how her framework—born from decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experience—empowers people to find clarity, set purpose-driven goals, and create impact.

✅ Mindset and Success: Your mindset is your greatest asset. Cultivating self-awareness and practicing reframing are critical to achieving meaningful success.

✅ The Inspiration Behind The BOLD Leader: Her upcoming book is inspired by leaders who challenge the status quo and live in alignment with their vision.

✅ Finding Alignment: Leigh offered practical tips to recognize when you’re out of alignment—and how to realign before burnout sets in.

🎧 Tune in to hear Leigh’s inspiring journey, practical insights, and strategies to unleash your potential.

🎙️Be BOLD Today: Unleash Your Potential, Master Your Mindset and Achieve Success

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 July 16 |⏰ 1:00 PM EST

💡 Featuring Leigh Burgess, National Bestselling Author of Be BOLD Today, Community Builder, and Founder of Bold Industries Group.

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#BeBOLD #Leadership #Mindset #Podcast #UmattaConsulting #LeighBurgess #WomenInBusiness #BoldIndustries #WomenInBusines

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I’m thrilled to host Bilikis Jumoke Oladimeji MD, MMCi, CPHIMS, Medical Doctor, Council Member & Advisor for the Women’s Health Accelerator Program and CHIEF Member, for a powerful conversation on Beyond the White Coat: Innovation at the Intersection of Medicine and Technology.

Why should you listen to Dr. Bilikis?

Dr. Bilikis Oladimeji is a physician-informaticist, innovator and healthcare information management professional with experience across clinical medicine, clinical research, genomics and personalized medicine, pharmaceutical and life sciences, and business of healthcare. She brings a unique collection of experiences and systems thinking to roles with the lens of her '3 things' - health, equity, and education. She is comfortable with ambiguity and leads with curiosity, growth mindset, agility, and inclusion. She worked in multiple roles at Optum/UHG - Senior Director for Clinical Technology Strategy, Clinical Excellence at Optum Health, Senior Director for Health Informatics and Senior Director for Clinical Informatics and Innovation. Across UHG, she served on various councils/board including the Machine Learning Review Board (Responsible Use of AI program). She is an author of multiple scientific publications - some presented at conferences across the US, including most recently on CDS at AMIA and HFES. She is a co-author of a chapter in a global textbook on Informatics (2022) and has received recognitions, and awards at different organizations, most recently recognized as a UHG Inventor for a patent submission.

🌟  Key Takeaways

✅ Her journey from practicing medicine in Nigeria to leading innovation in U.S. healthcare

✅ The power of systems thinking to transform patient care ✅ Responsible AI, genomics, and the future of personalized medicine

✅ Equity, education, and building inclusive pathways into health tech

✅ How creativity and storytelling shape her leadership

💡 This episode will be packed with insights for anyone passionate about the future of healthcare, technology, and human-centered innovation.

🎙️Beyond the White Coat: Innovation at the Intersection of Medicine and Technology

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 July 10 |⏰ 9:30 AM EST

💡 Featuring Bilikis Jumoke Oladimeji MD, MMCi, CPHIMS, Medical Doctor, Council Member & Advisor for the Women’s Health Accelerator Program and CHIEF Member

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#HealthcareInnovation #WomenInLeadership #DigitalHealth #EquityInTech #HumanCenteredAI #Innovation #LeadershipMatters #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

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I’m excited to share the latest episode of the Money with Meaning: Building Financial Wellness at Work and Beyond podcast, featuring Matt Paradise, Founder & Principal, 7x award-winning author, and nationally recognized financial wellness speaker. Matt’s story is nothing short of inspiring—he has overcome addiction, homelessness, and cancer to become a leader dedicated to transforming how we think about money, purpose, and well-being.

Why should you listen to Matt? With over 25 years in financial education, he has helped thousands—from Harvard lecture halls to homeless shelters—transform their relationship with money. As the award-winning author of Financially Capable and a collaborator with the FDIC, Federal Reserve Bank, and Massachusetts State Treasurer, he brings nationally recognized expertise with a heart for everyday people. His talks and trainings are trusted by organizations like Fidelity, Mass General Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House because they deliver results with compassion and clarity.

In our conversation, we explore:

✅ What inspired Matt to write Financially Capable: A Friendly Guide to Building Whole-Health Wealth

✅ The hidden costs of financial stress at work—and how it impacts culture, engagement, and retention

✅ The most common money challenges facing young professionals today

✅ Practical strategies companies can adopt to reduce stress and boost productivity

✅ How employers can better support early-career employees navigating student debt and rising living costs

✅ The future of financial wellness—and the role AI will play in shaping it

✅ Lessons Matt has learned from working with everyone from Harvard classrooms to homeless shelters

💡 Key Takeaway: Financial wellness isn’t just about budgets—it’s about building a culture of empathy, education, and actionable support that helps people thrive at work and beyond. As Matt shared, blending research, real-world experience, and personal resilience is what makes financial education truly transformative.

🎧 Tune in to hear how Matt is helping organizations create healthier, happier, and more financially capable teams—and why this mission matters now more than ever.

🎙️Money with Meaning: Building Financial Wellness at Work and Beyond

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 July 9 |⏰ 9:30 AM EST

💡 Featuring Matt Paradise, Financial Wellness Speaker | Homeless Teen ➡️ Millionaire | Award-Winning Author📗 | Help Employers Boost Focus & Productivity by Reducing Financial Stress | Cholangio Warrior & Transplant Survivor 💚

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#FinancialWellness #WorkplaceWellness #MoneyWithMeaning #EmployeeEngagement #YoungProfessionals #AI #FinancialEducation #UmattaConsulting #Podcast #FutureofWork

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I'm happy to sit down with Scott De Long, Ph.D., Founder & Executive Coach at Lead2Goals, for a powerful conversation on a topic he’s deeply passionate about: leadership.

Why should you listen to Scott?

For over 30 years, he's worked as an entrepreneur, educator, speaker, and leadership coach, guiding organizations through complex team dynamics. His focus is on turning managers into leaders and groups into high-performing teams.

🔹 Leadership & Communication Training – Helping executives improve collaboration, emotional intelligence, and trust.

🔹 Building Corporate Culture – Guiding teams to define and align their Vision, Mission, and Core Values for long-term success.

🔹 Conflict Resolution & Psychological Safety – Teaching leaders to transform tension into growth opportunities and foster high-trust environments.

🔑 Key Takeaways from the Conversation:

✅ Leadership Requires Ongoing Self-Awareness The title I Thought I Was a Leader signals that leadership is not a static identity — it’s a continual journey of self-reflection, growth, and unlearning.

✅ Humility, Empathy & Vulnerability Are Leadership Superpowers

✅ The Gap Between Managing and Leading is More Visible Than Ever In today’s tech-heavy, fast-moving workplaces, the difference between managing tasks and inspiring people is clearer.

✅ Personal Growth Transforms Professional Impact

✅ Conflict Resolution Requires a Human Lens

✅ The Book Resonates Across Digital and Remote Contexts

✅ Practical Guidance for Re-Engaging Disengaged Teams

✅ Psychological Safety is the Foundation, Not a LuxuryScott’s honesty and depth of insight make this episode a must-watch for any leader ready to grow.

🎙️Conflict Resolution & Psychological Safety in the Age of AI📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 June 26 |⏰ 11:00 AM EST

💡 Featuring Scott De Long, Ph.D. , Founder & Executive Coach at Lead2Goals

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

#Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #PsychologicalSafety #ExecutiveCoaching #PodcastInterview #Lead2Goals #HumanCenteredLeadership #UmattaConsulting #Podcast

🖤 Breaking the Silence: Workplace Discrimination, HR’s Role & The Path to Healing 🖤

Workplace discrimination remains a harsh reality, but conversations like these help drive change!

I’m thrilled to host an upcoming podcast featuring Jacquie Abram, International Best-Selling Author of Hush Money & Surviving in a Toxic Workplace, where we will have an eye-opening discussion on workplace injustice and the road to healing.

🔥 Key Takeaways from Our Discussion:

✅ Recognizing Workplace Discrimination: Many forms of bias are subtle—do you know the hidden signs?

✅ HR’s Role: Does HR truly advocate for employees, or is it all about protecting the company?

✅ Speaking Up & Legal Protections: How can employees protect themselves when facing discrimination?

✅ Solutions & Healing: Beyond “diversity ”talk”—how can we create lasting change in the workplace?

🎙️Breaking The Silence: Workplace Discrimination, HR's Role, And The Path To Healing

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 May 2 |⏰ 1:00 PM EST

💡 Featuring Jacquie Abram, International Best-Selling Author of Hush Money & Surviving in a Toxic Workplace. This conversation is for everyone—employees navigating toxic workplaces, HR professionals shaping policies, and business leaders striving for real inclusivity.

💡 What’s one workplace challenge you’ve faced that needs more attention? Drop your thoughts in the comments!Let’s break the silence. Let’s create change.🔥

#WorkplaceDiscrimination #ToxicWorkplaces #HRLeadership #EquityAndInclusion #HushMoney #UmattaConsulting #Podcast #BreakingTheSilence

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I'm happy to sit down with Courtney Matson, Managing Partner at BroadBranch Advisors, for a powerful conversation about BroadBranch Advisors.

Why should you listen to Courtney?

Courtney Matson joined BroadBranch Advisors as a Principal in 2017. Recent project engagements include IT security, financial services and lending platforms, water infrastructure management, and risk and compliance regulations and reporting. Specific project experience relevant to this engagement includes cybersecurity, financial services, fraud detection, software and IT platforms, and GRC.

Courtney has more than 15 years of experience working in government, non-profit, and non-governmental organizations. Her expertise focuses on project management, organizational strategy and business operations in the areas of international development, communications, leadership development, procurement, global and domestic health, and emergency recovery/response. Courtney’s overseas experience includes work in China, Indonesia, India, Philippines, Colombia, Liberia, Guinea, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Lesotho, Afghanistan, Pakistan, France, and the U.K. She also has more than 10 years of training and facilitation experience with large and small businesses.

💡 What You’ll Take Away:

✅ What full ownership means to her—professionally and personally

✅ How BroadBranch Advisors has evolved over 20 years

✅ The principles and values she’s carrying forward from past leadership

✅ How the firm tailors strategies across hedge funds, nonprofits, and more

✅ The firm’s definition of value—and how they actually measure it

✅ Real-world stories of guiding clients through high-stakes challenges

✅ Her approach to recruiting and mentoring the next generation

✅ The role of AI and innovation in strategic consulting today ✅ Her bold vision for the next 5–10 years at BroadBranchHer insights are a masterclass in strategy, transition, and authentic leadership.

If you're an entrepreneur, executive, or just someone passionate about impactful growth, this is for you!

🎙️Ownership: The Next Chapter of BroadBranch Advisors📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 June 16 |⏰ 11:00 AM EST

💡 Featuring Courtney Matson, Managing Partner at BroadBranch Advisors

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

🎧 Tune in now and be inspired.

#Leadership #BusinessDevelopment #WomenInLeadership #B2BGrowth #Strategy #Ownership #ExecutivePodcast #UmattaConsulting

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I’m thrilled to announce that the Umatta Consulting Podcast is featuring a third-generation owner as a guest — Michael Auletta, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Services at Bauer, and the U.S. Small Business Administration 2025 National Exporter! 🇺🇸🏆

Why listen to Michael? With over a decade of experience, he is currently spearheading sales, marketing, and service initiatives at Bauer. His core competencies include problem-solving, effective communication, and relationship building, which align with our mission of delivering unparalleled service across the globe. At Bauer, they are committed to delivering world-class products while fostering brand awareness and cultivating customer relationships that reflect their company's values and culture.

In his tenure at Bauer, he has led their global sales team to achieve record bookings and managed a customer support network that services thousands of products worldwide. He focuses on streamlining processes and improving response times has significantly reduced customer service issues. Working alongside a dedicated team, they have strengthened Bauer's market presence and enhanced our customer support capabilities, ensuring their brand remains synonymous with excellence and reliability.Michael will share his inspiring leadership journey and the legacy of leading a family business through generations of transformation, innovation, and global expansion.

🔑 Key Takeaways Include:

✅ How Michael’s career evolved into executive leadership—and what he learned along the way

✅ The unique story and legacy behind Bauer, and what sets it apart in the industry

✅ Strategies for maintaining excellence and resilience through global disruptions

✅ Leading global teams across cultures, time zones, and challenges

✅ How Bauer is using AI to streamline operations and enhance customer experience

✅ Future trends that business leaders should be watching

✅ Leadership wisdom for navigating complexity and driving impact

🎧 This episode is a must-listen for founders, executives, and professionals committed to growth, resilience, and innovation.

🎙️ Resilience and Growth in Global Markets

📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 May 28 |⏰ 10:00 AM EST

💡 Featuring Michael Auletta, SVP Sales, Marketing & Services at Bauer

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9 #Podcast #Leadership #GlobalMarkets #FamilyBusiness #LegacyLeadership #Innovation #ExportSuccess #AIInBusiness #UmattsConsulting #SmallBusinessLeadership #ExecutiveInsights

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Umatta Consulting is proud to welcome Michelle Nicholson, Owner of The Flour Girl Café, to our latest podcast episode! 🍞✨

From humble beginnings on her front porch to building a thriving multi-location bakery brand, Michelle’s story is one of grit, grace, and grassroots power.

Why should you listen to Michelle? Award-winning entrepreneur Michelle, Connecticut's 2025 Small Business Person of the Year, shares her journey from Facebook porch pickups to The Flour Girl's thriving campus. With 20+ years of marketing expertise, she delivers actionable insights on zero-budget marketing, community growth, and authentic leadership. Her keynotes blend practical strategies with inspiring stories, proving extraordinary success through community connection.

💡 What You’ll Take Away:

✅ The power of community over capital—how loyalty and trust can build an empire when marketing dollars are scarce.

✅ Entrepreneurial mindset shifts—the small decisions that sparked massive impact.

✅ Leadership lessons—from solopreneur to leading a team of 40+, Michelle shares what kept her grounded during chaos and growth.

✅ The truth about scaling with limited resources—and how you can do more with less.

✅ Authenticity in action—why storytelling is still the strongest strategy for connection.

✅ Empowering advice for women who are building something from nothing—and want to leave a legacy.

This is more than a business story. It’s a movement rooted in purpose, perseverance, and pastry. 🥖❤️

🎙️ From Porch to Powerhouse: The Flour Girl Story📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 May 28 |⏰ 11:30 AM EST

💡 Featuring Michelle Nicholson, Owner of The Flour Girl Café

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9

🎧 Tune in now to hear how Michelle turned her passion into a powerhouse—and why her legacy is about far more than flour.#UmattaConsulting #TheFlourGirlCafe #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AuthenticLeadership #PodcastAnnouncement #SmallBusinessSuccess #ResourcefulFounder #FromPorchToPowerhouse #LinkedInPodcasts #NationalSmallBusinessWeek2025 #CTSmall Business Person of the Year

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At Umatta Consulting, we believe in more than just helping professionals land roles — we’re here to build purpose-driven, community-powered careers. I’m thrilled to host Karen Worthy, a powerhouse whose career journey spans mechanical engineering, Procter & Gamble, Amazon, startups, and now her coaching practice.

Why should you listen to Karen?

She is a Mechanical Engineer and an MBA graduate. She started her career at Procter & Gamble as a technical engineer, then made her first of many career shifts into manufacturing operations leadership. She moved back to Texas to be closer to family after my first son was born, and at that point, she chose to deepen her expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement.

She was also tapped on the shoulder to run the supply chain, procurement, and warehousing facilities for the aerospace company she was working for, and quickly fell in love with the supply chain. To continue learning more about warehousing and fulfillment, she transitioned to Amazon, where she ran several different fulfillment centers. Then she joined a start-up company. At the start-up, she showed up on day one to an office that didn’t even have a desk built for her and helped them build a thriving operations organization from the ground up. When they needed help in Talent Acquisition and Recruiting, she set that team up for hypergrowth and then helped lead on the HR side. Now, she is the founder of Worthy Career Paths.

Key insights you will gain from this conversation:

✅ Values that guided her through pivots from aerospace to e-commerce and entrepreneurship

✅ What she learned building literal desks — and high-performing teams — at a startup

✅ How Worthy Career Paths was born from both personal conviction and professional experience

✅ What defines a worthy career path — and how YOU can find yours

✅ The biggest job search mistake people are making today

✅ The #1 mindset block she helps leaders overcome

✅ And the first step you should take if you’re in an uncertain season right now

Whether you're an executive in transition or an emerging leader seeking clarity, this conversation is filled with real talk, strategic advice, and uplifting energy.

🎙️ Community-Driven Strategies for Executive Job Search📍 Podcast Location: Umatta Consulting on Spotify

📅 May 9 |⏰ 1:30 PM EST 💡 Featuring Karen Worthy, Executive Career Transition Coach / Founder at Worthy Career Paths

🔗 Follow us on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/dKD7CPu9hashtag

#ExecutiveLeadership #CareerTransition #JobSearchStrategies #PodcastAnnouncement #Leadership #Storytelling #UmattaConsulting #Podcast #CareerGrowth #WomenInLeadership