Podcasts
Unscripted conversations with leaders, industry experts and change-makers who share how they use stories to create connection in the workplace. And no one leaves this podcast without sharing the real story of who they are.
Episode 25
What Taylor Swift Can Teach You About Connection: With the Author of Taylormaking, Ken Hughes
No one builds connection like Taylor Swift—and few understand why better than Ken Hughes. In this episode, the global expert on consumer behavior and brand engagement breaks down how emotional storytelling fuels loyalty, belonging, and lifelong fans. Discover how the world’s biggest pop star became...
Episode 24
Turn Jobs into Careers: Leadership Lessons with Charlie Malouf and Manny Rodrigues
In this episode, learn practical strategies to inspire teams, create purpose-driven workplaces and deliver customer experiences that set your business apart.
Episode 23
Culture Isn’t a Formula, It’s a Practice: Leadership Lessons with Brandon West
Brandon West, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Phos Creative, knows that great culture doesn’t happen by accident. In this episode, he shares practical ideas and actions leaders can take to inspire teams, foster trust and create purpose-driven environments. Learn how vulnerability, gentleness and personalized...
Episode 22
How to Own Your Story: Lessons in Bold Optimism with Shanna Adamic
From NFL cheerleader to brain tumor survivor to Executive Leader at Oracle, Shanna Adamic’s journey is a masterclass in turning challenges into opportunities. In this episode, she shares how audacious optimism and intentional choices can help you take control of your story and your future.
Episode 21
How To Forgive Yourself and Others: Mark Whitacre, VP of Culture & Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated, shares his story
From FBI informant to prison, Mark’s journey could’ve ended there. Instead, it became the ultimate story of forgiveness and redemption. In this episode, he lays out how faith, love and owning your story can transform everything.
Episode 20
The Real Story Behind Reality TV—with Emmy Award-winning producer, Meri Haitkin
Meri Haitkin helped shape the reality TV you love—Project Runway, Top Chef and more. In this episode, she pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to tell powerful unscripted stories—and why the best producers are story architects first.
Episode 19
Why Human Connection Matters: How to create connection and drive performance
Feeling disconnected at work? Danielle Krischik shares how 4 connection and storytelling types help leaders build trust, inspire action and drive results.
Episode 18
Any Dumbass Can Do It: A conversation with former 25-year CEO of WD-40, Garry Ridge, about culture, purpose and performance
Garry Ridge didn’t just grow WD-40 into a global powerhouse—he proved that any dumbass can do it if they lead with humility, live their values and put people first.
Episode 17
From the Sideline to Startups: A conversation about courage and community with Five Star Fans co-founder Tina Provost
When the sidelines stopped being enough, she built something college sports had never seen, giving the power back to the fans and athletes.