On this episode of What Are You Driven By, Diondra Filicetti sits down with Princella Lewis Seymour, a powerhouse with 35 years in elder care, founder of Complete Elder Solutions, and author of Everything You Need to Know About Me.

Princella pulls back the curtain on the real, often unpredictable world of caregiving, revealing what families don’t know they need until they’re in crisis. She shares how she built a company to fill the gaps no one else was addressing, helping seniors and their families navigate one of life’s toughest transitions.

From leadership insights to staff retention, from setting boundaries to shifting service models, Princella brings raw honesty and hard-won wisdom. Whether you’re a leader, caregiver, or simply someone preparing for the future, this conversation will change how you think about elder care and the people who make it possible.

In this episode, Diondra Filicetti sits down with Mike Parkinson — founder of Billion Dollar Graphics and 24 Hour Company — to explore the principles that shape his leadership journey. Mike shares the core characteristics he believes define great leadership, including clarity of vision, positivity, creativity, and strong communication.

From navigating distractions to building trust through authentic engagement, Mike opens up about the real challenges leaders face and the strategies he uses to keep his teams aligned and motivated. He also offers practical advice for orals coaching and new leaders stepping into their role — from speaking with confidence to leading with empathy and purpose.

Whether you're growing a team, pitching a big idea, or simply refining your leadership style, this episode is packed with insights to help you lead with impact.

In this episode of the What Are You Driven By? podcast, we sit down with Naime Khan, a dynamic leader from Bangladesh, to explore the personal journey that fuels his leadership. Naime shares the motivations that drive him, the values he leads with, and the challenges he's faced along the way. This conversation offers an inspiring glimpse into the mindset of a purpose-driven leader committed to making an impact. Whether you're an emerging changemaker or an established leader, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and global perspective.

In this episode, we sit down with Tan Chrissis, founder and CEO of CognitiveVerse, to explore how leadership rooted in empathy, emotional intelligence, and human-centered design can revolutionize learning and growth. Tan shares his deeply personal journey—from over a decade in corporate tech and finance leadership to mentoring in personal development following the loss of a close colleague.

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of What Are You Driven By, Diondra sits down with Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer—educator, learning strategist, best-selling author, and founder of Awakened Learning. Together, they explore what it means to lead with empathy, trust, and relational care in a world often driven by hustle and hierarchy.

Deena shares how her work is rooted in creating access, reducing harm, and centring the human experience—whether she’s supporting students, families, educators, or her own team. From reimagining leadership to championing learning without shame, this episode is a masterclass in values-driven work and the power of deep listening.

Whether you're an educator, leader, or lifelong learner, this episode will leave you feeling seen—and inspired to lead differently.

Tune into our chat with Angelica Goncalves, a professional award-winning podcaster (🏆12x🏆Latin Podcast Award 2023,2022, 2021 & 2020 Winner - CEV winner23,22,21) and small business owner. She shares her inspiring story about growing up with a learning disability and battling the pressure she has placed on herself for years. She shares with our listeners how to she learned to discover that she is capable of doing anything and everything she wanted. Having a highly successful podcasting career with multiple celebrity guests, Angelica shares exactly how she did it!

Learn about Yasmin Khan's unique journey as a research consultant with a unique background in strategic planning, learning and procurement, and how curiosity has led her into new professional adventures.

In this episode, we talk about Jess Takimoto, the Founder of SHINE, a recent university graduate, full-time entrepreneur, retired dancer, and coffee lover. Jess shares her journey of quitting competitive dance at 16 and feeling lost without her team, fun activities, and stress relief. She discusses how joining a gym led her into the toxic fitness culture, causing struggles with confidence, body image issues, disordered eating, and over-exercising for 5 years.

Jess then opens up about discovering group fitness, which changed everything for her. She got certified at 18 and began teaching at her university gym, where she developed the SHINE format. Listen in as Jess explains how combining fun, challenging classes with empowering messages made SHINE take off!

In this episode we have a conversation about labels and not letting them define you with Damion Murray from Simple Touch Solutions.

Damion Murray is a seasoned sales professional with over 20 years of experience, including a notable 7-year tenure at Samsung. Having owned multiple businesses, Damion's passion for branding has emerged as a driving force. With a keen eye for aesthetics and a commitment to finding practical solutions, Damion specializes in empowering small businesses and individuals through effective branding strategies.