WayMaker Fireside Chat

In this episode, we talk with Dr. James Chandler! Dr. is Vice Chair and Professor in Neurological Surgery at the Northwestern Medecine's Feinberg School of Medicine and is also the Founder and Surgical Director of the Lou and Jean Malnati Brain Tumor Institute of the Robert H. Comprehensive Cancer Center. Today, we'll discuss his path to becoming a neurosurgeon, difficult experiences in his past that have driven his passion for medicine, representation in the medical industry and so much more.

In this episode, we talk with George Bamfo! George was born in Ghana and moved to the United States with his father and sister at a young age. His passion for fitness turned into a way to make a living after an encounter with rapper Ludicrous at a local gym. Now, George has his own fitness app, is a personal trainer, and creates personalized fitness plans for men and women worldwide.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Modupe Akinola! Dr. Akinola is a respected "stress expert" in the academic world who helps individuals and organizations manage stress physiologically and psychologically. Together, we'll discuss her upbringing, her journey in academia, and everything surrounding stress.

In this episode, we talk with BKlear H2O Founder Muhammad Mahdi. Muhammad has come a long way from his troubled youth – but he did not let his imperfect start limit his future. We'll discuss toxic masculinity, entrepreneurship, his water company BKlear and so much more.

In this episode, we sit down with Edwina Thompson. Edwina Thompson is the principal of Lane Tech College Prep High School, a prestigious Chicago high school that is a proud recipient of a Blue Ribbon from the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. She'll discuss her decision to return to her alma mater as principal, her vision for the school, how she feels called to give back to the next generation and so much more.

In this episode, we sit down with Erin Amico. Erin is the President and CEO of the Chicago Academy of Sciences and its Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. Today, she'll be sharing about her unorthodox path, her hopes and dreams for the Chicago Academy of Sciences and her practical career advice for listeners.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Patrice Harris. Dr. Harris speaks on her inspiration for medicine, how she became the first female Black President of the American Medical Association, her hopes and vision for the organization moving forward and her advice to listeners pertaining to their own journey.

In this episode, we sit down with Sheri Riley. Sheri is an empowerment speaker, high-performance life coach and an author who has a passion for helping people grow both personally and professionally. Today, she'll give listeners practical advice on how they can find and pursue their purpose and grow as individuals.

In this episode, we sit down with Tara Jaye Frank. Tara is a speaker, consultant, equity strategist, and author, who has recently released her newest title, The WayMakers. We'll discuss the content of the book, why waymakers and mentors are so critical to equity in the workplace and so much more.

In this episode, we sit down with Shetellia Riley Irving. Shetellia has made history by becoming the first-ever Black woman to represent an active NBA talent, which happens to be her stepson, NBA superstar Kyrie Irving. In this podcast, she will discuss the challenges associated with representing such a massive star, what she has learned, and impart wisdom regarding how to balance work and family life to listeners.