We Are Everyone

“Every day is a new day.” David Mercer, President, Mercer & Associates, Inc. joined us to discuss decisions guided by principles, the concept of rent-free space and the importance of taking care of yourself.

Freelance writer and author, Bethanne Patrick, joined us for a moving discussion on mental health. Bethanne shares her experience with double depression, gives tips on managing mental health and stresses the importance of a proper diagnosis.

Special education teacher, Raynell Brown, joined us to discuss the next generation of leaders. Raynell touches on the youth’s ability to change the world, the power of the teaching community and the availability of mental wellness resources for children both inside and outside the classroom.

Make them stand up and listen. CEO of Colorectal Cancer Society, Michael Sapienza, talks all things COVID-19. Michael touches on how he is helping people with cancer, reinventing the wheel when it comes to fundraising and taking care of mental wellness during these difficult times.

How can organizations help employees become better people? Jeff Cherry, CEO and Founder of Conscious Ventures Lab, joined us to discuss the definition of conscious capitalism, the role of self-awareness in mental wellness and creating a supportive work environment for employees.

Susan Carroll, President Inova Fair Oaks, Senior Vice President, Inova Health System joined us to discuss the resilience of the healthcare industry during the global pandemic. Susan touches on transitioning from senior leader to CEO, the unification across industries to support hospitals during COVID19 and integration of mental wellness programs in health centers. 

We had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Aupke and Carrie Zimmerman, Founders of The Milieux Project. Jennifer and Carrie spoke about what it was like to be female pilots in the U.S. Air Force and the story and mission behind The Milieux Project - which focuses on empowering young girls to fly.

Learn more about The Milieux Project here: themilieux.org/

We had the opportunity to talk with Pamela Lynne Sorensen, President and Founder of High Frequency Consulting, LLC (+ Art), about her entrepreneurial and mental wellness journey.  Pamela spoke about how her childhood shaped who she is today and how she has continued to reinvent herself after experiencing adversity.

Follow Pamela’s journey on social media - @pamelaspunch. 

We had the opportunity to talk with Bob Bardusch, COO of Valley National Bank, about what mental wellness means and Bob’s leadership journey. Bob also discussed how Valley National Bank is supporting small businesses through their relief program and how businesses can move forward during challenging times. He also touched on what the future of small businesses look like and the types of resources that are out there to support businesses.

Learn more about Valley National Bank here: https://www.valley.com

We had the opportunity to talk with Dan Simons, Founder and Co-Owner of Farmers Restaurant Group. Dan shared with us his entrepreneurial and personal wellness journey as well as how he has pivoted his business during unprecedented times. He spoke about how throughout his life he turned adversity into resiliency and continuing to have an optimistic mindset helped him move through challenges. Dan is very open about his mental wellness and instills transparency throughout his company and encourages a healthy lifestyle for all of his employees.

Farmers Restaurant Group recently opened Founding Farmers Market + Grocery which is a grocery delivery service that offers fresh food from farmers around the country: https://www.wearefoundingfarmers.com/announcing-founding-farmers-market-grocery/

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