Dr. Jonathan Ellerby has spent more than three decades sitting with healers, elders, and spiritual teachers across forty cultures — and just as long translating that wisdom into something practical, accessible, and genuinely transformative for modern people.

His work spans 5-star wellness resorts and Indigenous community halls, corporate boardrooms and remote African villages. What stays constant is his conviction that spiritual practice isn't a luxury — it's a survival skill.

In this conversation, we explore what it actually means to support young people in developing inner capacity during one of the most turbulent transitions of their lives — and why the integration of ancient contemplative traditions with modern behavioural science may be exactly what we need to stop falling through the cracks and start building lives of meaning, resilience, and genuine belonging.

Shana Francesca is an ethical leadership architect, keynote speaker, and founder of Concinnate LLC whose work focuses on transforming workplaces through intentional relationships, psychological safety, and inclusive leadership.

Drawing on her lived experience as a survivor, scholar, and advocate for the neurodivergent community, Shana helps organizations reimagine leadership through the lens of curiosity, respect, and accountability. Her work demonstrates that cultures built on trust, inclusivity, and ethical leadership are not only healthier for people but also more innovative and profitable.

In this episode, we explore leadership as a relational practice, the role of psychological safety in driving innovation, and why organizations that honor diverse ways of thinking are better positioned to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

Silvia Via has turned lived experience into entrepreneurial innovation. As the founder of multiple mission-led ventures—from ethically sourced coffee to fashion-forward nonprofits—she exemplifies how business can serve as a vehicle for healing, inclusion, and global impact.

This conversation explores the role of creativity, recovery, and social enterprise in advancing employee wellbeing, inclusive leadership, and purpose-driven strategy—especially relevant as companies rethink culture in the age of AI and burnout.

For executive listeners, Silvia’s work offers insight into:

• How lived experience can inform regenerative leadership
• Why employee-led social impact drives brand authenticity
• The power of storytelling, design, and wellness in building belonging

Zach Baumer has spent over a decade shaping one of the most ambitious municipal climate agendas in North America. From technical data modeling to frontline community resilience, Zach’s leadership at the City of Austin has helped bridge the gap between sustainability vision and scalable systems change.

Now Director of the newly formed Office of Climate Action & Resilience, Zach is focused on turning policy into practice—whether through multi-site solar procurements, cooling solutions for unhoused residents, or embedding financial feasibility into climate compliance frameworks.

This episode dives into what it takes to sustain long-term momentum, how climate leaders can push progress without burnout, and why resilience starts not with flashy headlines—but with human impact, local trust, and data that actually drives decisions.

Jeff Melanson is a rare kind of leader, one who has navigated the worlds of global technology, creative institutions, family enterprises, and civic systems with equal fluency. From serving as President & CEO of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and President of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, to advising multigenerational family enterprises and partnering with one of the world’s leading real-time 3D technology platforms, Jeff’s career reflects a deep understanding of systems, stewardship, and human potential.

Across arts, business, technology, and advisory work, Jeff has consistently focused on one central question: how do organizations sustain creativity, performance, and purpose over time? In this episode, we explore leadership as an act of stewardship, the role of creativity in organizational wellbeing, and what it takes to lead complex systems with clarity, care, and long-term vision.

To explore how small, science-backed lifestyle and workplace behaviors can drive large-scale sustainability and wellbeing outcomes, Lori Myren-Manbeck—author of Mars Can Wait, clinical psychologist, and sustainability advocate—invites us to rethink how everyday decisions, at home and at work, can close the gap between corporate ESG goals and meaningful real-world impact.

This episode unpacks the behavioral psychology behind sustainable action, the urgency of climate leadership, and how inclusive wellbeing strategies can catalyze enterprise-wide transformation from the inside out.

Burnout is often framed as a workload, mindset, or motivation problem. Yet across recovery environments, workplaces, and public institutions, a deeper pattern is emerging: when people are physically depleted, emotional regulation, engagement, and belonging become biologically inaccessible.

Marie Gardiner brings seven years of applied experience working at the intersection of cellular health, recovery, and human resilience. This episode explores why physical regulation is the missing foundation beneath many wellbeing strategies—and how restoring the body’s capacity enables deeper engagement, emotional stability, and genuine belonging.

Earl Foote is not your typical tech CEO. A bass-playing adventurer, community builder, and mindset-driven entrepreneur, he has spent over two decades building Nexus IT into one of the nation’s top managed security service providers. But behind the accolades: Inc5000, Utah Fast50, and multiple “Best of State” wins, lies a deeper mission: to build a business where people thrive.

Through bold leadership, transparent culture, and a fierce belief in personal growth, Earl has cultivated a company where high performance and human wellbeing go hand in hand. In this episode, we explore how work can be both intense and uplifting, why discomfort is often the sign you’re growing, and how leaders can create space for others to succeed—even in the face of rapid technological change.

Erin Young serves as the Sustainability Specialist for Breckenridge Grand Vacations, where she helps steward one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain ecosystems. Her work sits at the intersection of environmental resilience, community wellbeing, and place‑based leadership.

Outside her sustainability leadership role, Erin is also the author of The CEOwner and an international ski judge, bringing a dynamic perspective rooted in community, sport, and sustainable small‑business leadership.

This episode explores how sustainability becomes truly transformative when grounded in local action, community wisdom, and daily micro‑practices that strengthen both people and the planet.

To spotlight Sandra Sherman’s powerful 17-year journey at DXL Group, where she’s led initiatives that ensure global supply chains are not just efficient but also ethical, humane, and compliant with the highest social and environmental standards. This conversation will highlight Sandra’s leadership in driving forced labor prevention, traceability, and vendor accountability, while also exploring how this work directly contributes to employee pride, psychological safety, and workplace wellbeing—both within corporate HQs and global factories.