I sat down with Elise Awwad, DeVry University’s first female CEO in its 90+ year history.

She’s making waves, headlines, and pushing boundaries as an innovator and thought leader in tech, AI, and education—three areas that consistently shut out women and ethnic minorities and are typically represented by Silicon Valley “tech bros.”

The last time Elise and I sat down for a second candid conversation was over a year ago when I wrote a Forbes story based on a report DeVry University released about AI in the workforce.

Now, in this one-of-a-kind conversation, we pull back the curtain and take a peek into:

* The CEO and president’s journey as a leader

* What it’s like being the only one like you in the room

* And how to balance your well-being as a leader when so much is at stake

Elise and I also explore:

* The barriers women face when securing venture capital and leading in AI

* Why it’s diversity in AI leadership and development is critical

* The emotional toll of being a business leader in 2025

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The era of one job, one paycheck, and one career path is over.

In this episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, I sit down with Janel Abrahami — Glassdoor’s Career Pivot Strategist — to break down the rise of portfolio careers, the future of work, and why diversifying your income streams is a non-negotiable.

A recent survey by Glassdoor found that 67% of professionals say their primary motivation for a side hustle is to boost their income, but portfolio careers are about more than just money. They’re about flexibility, future-proof skills, and staying relevant in an unpredictable job market.

We dive into:✅ How to build multiple income streams without burning out✅ The four C’s of building a portfolio career, and what to focus on now✅ Janel’s expert take on how to pivot, evolve, and thrive in 2025 and beyond

If you care about building income resilience and true career flexibility, this conversation is for you.

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In this episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, I sit down with Jon Bostock — CEO, author, and investor, to unpack how leadership is being reinvented in the age of AI, disruption, and rapid change.

We explore Jon’s personal journey to the top, why the traditional CEO role no longer works, and what the next generation of leaders and professionals must do to stay relevant, future-proof, and ready to thrive.

In this solo episode of Work 2.0, I’m breaking down the memo making headlines — Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s bold prediction that AI will replace a significant portion of the workforce.

What does this mean for your career? Is your job safe? And more importantly, how do you stay future-proof when even the biggest companies are signaling massive disruption?

Read it for yourself, here.