In this episode of Trust Your Voice podcast, we dive deep into understanding judgment, its impact on our behavior, and how to navigate it. Melinda Oakes, author of the book The Cheerleader's Guide to the Workplace: How an awesome attitude and a peppy perspective will help you go, fight and win at work! and Sylvie, share their insights on differentiating between judgment and feedback, accepting human nature, and choosing a response to judgment. Sylvie also shares personal anecdotes from her...

In this episode of Trust Your Voice podcast, we dive deep into understanding judgment, its impact on our behavior, and how to navigate it. Melinda Oakes, author of the book ⁠⁠The Cheerleader's Guide to the Workplace: How an awesome attitude and a peppy perspective will help you go, fight and win at work!⁠⁠ and Sylvie, share their insights on differentiating between judgment and feedback, accepting human nature, and choosing a response to judgment. Sylvie also shares personal anecdotes from...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice Podcast, host Sylvie Légère engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Congresswoman Laurel Lee. Throughout the conversation, they delve into Lee's journey into politics, her unwavering commitment to public service, and the challenges she faced in stepping into a new role. They also tackle the pressing issues of restoring trust in American political institutions and the importance of constructive engagement in the democratic process. This...

In this episode, Sylvie Légère dives into the essence of civility in our modern society. She is joined by an inspiring trio: author Alexandra Hudson with her wisdom from 'The Soul of Civility', Beth Feeley with her grassroots community activism insights, and Yani Manson, the CEO of Girls Inc. of Chicago, discussing the pivotal role of youth in shaping a respectful future. This episode serves as a profound journey, exploring the internal disposition of the heart, respect towards others, and...

In this episode, host Sylvie Légère leads an informative discussion on aging, health, and fitness with guests Mona Antwan, Alex Rodriguez, and Ashanti Johnson. Rounding out the conversations, we explore the role of discipline and intentionality, making mindful wellness a daily habit. Join us as we delve into life's low hanging fruits - the things we all can do to age better, live healthier, and promote overall well-being. Let's unlock the secrets to creating a happier, healthier future...

Episode Summary:  Sylvie Légère hosts a discussion on the pillars of a good life, specifically focusing on financial readiness, technology literacy, and community engagement in the context of aging. The guests share their perspectives and experiences on these topics, highlighting the importance of financial education, the challenges of navigating technology as one ages, and the role of community and government in supporting the elderly population. They also discuss the prevalence of scams...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Magatte Wade, Founder and CEO of Skin is Skin, to talk about the complexities and nuances of Africa's challenges and opportunities.  Magatte Wade challenges the traditional narrative surrounding sub-Saharan Africa and sheds light on the missing middle in foreign aid. Drawing from her own experiences and expertise, she questions the effectiveness of international aid and explores how it often fails to reach...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Lindrea Reynolds, an agency founder, strategist, and visionary to talk about how to define and integrate the various aspects of our personal identity, professional persona, and our many-sided selves. As the Founder and CEO of LR Brand Consulting (LRBC), Lindrea leverages over 15 years of marketing and design experience to help businesses and professionals find focus, articulate their value and prioritize...

Economics is essentially the science of human nature as it manifests through our innate desire to create and capture value. Even in the most intricate economic structures, at their core, you'll find individuals making decisions to maximize what they value, based on their perceptions of the facts and options available to them. Traditionally, economics has sought to simplify this complexity by assuming that businesses strive to maximize their profits and individuals aim for what's best for...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Craig Scalise, a distinguished economist with a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and who also taught at the University of South Carolina. His publications include the book, “Intellectual Property Protection: Theory, Evidence and Policy” and the “Entrepreneurial Energy: It’s Creation and Capture” series of journal articles about innovation policy. In this conversation, Sylvie and Craig discussed: ...

Edith Jorge-Tuñón has over a decade of political experience, ranging from overseeing the national  Coalitions program at the Republican National Committee during the 2018 midterm elections, to  directing national field efforts at the Koch Network’s LIBRE Initiative during the 2016 election  cycle. Formerly the Political Director for Governor Susana Martinez’s re-election  campaign, Edith built a grassroots program that helped win the New Mexico statehouse for the  first time in over 50...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Suzanne Clark, president and chief executive officer of the US Chamber of Commerce. She is a vocal proponent of policies that enable businesses to innovate, invest and grow, and help lead the fight against government proposals that undermine America’s economic strength and competitiveness.  Clark spearheaded efforts to dramatically increase support for small businesses by creating CO—the US Chamber’s...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Ciara Wolfe, the executive director of Yellowstone Club Community Foundation. Sylvie has already worked with her and witnessed the impacts of her efforts firsthand. Stay tuned throughout the episode to learn about the story of Ciara Wolfe and the humble beginnings of Big Sky and how it played a big role in helping Ciara find her potential in empowering people and understanding communities. Moreover, the episode...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down in this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast with Ashely Marsh, co-founder of Marsh Collective with her husband. She has pioneered the redemption of Opelika, and place-making in cities across the country. Stay tuned throughout the episode to learn about the history of Marsh Collective, from the humble beginnings of Ashely and John Marsh, and how they learned about the potential of building visions for communities...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Jamila Trimuel, Founder of Ladies of Virtue, to inspire you to spark the key to mentor young people with different paradigms and views of the world.   In this conversation, Sylvie and Jamila discuss:  Becoming the leader you wanted to be, you need to be of virtue  What it makes to be a strong leader?  Mentoring and leadership program for girls about empowerment and confidence  Influencing the...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Alexandra Hudson, Founder of Civic Renaissance, to inspire you to spark civility and interest in understanding the human condition through stories. Stay tuned throughout the episode to learn about Alexandra’s new series, Storytelling and the Human Condition, and hear what’s new in the course of Storytelling. And that's not all! As a special treat, they are offering a one-month subscription to Wondrium,...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Charles Marohn, Founder and President of Strong Towns, and Lou Powell, President of High-Tech Small Town, to talk about what makes a town strong and thriving. In this conversation, Sylvie with Charles and Lou discuss: What makes a strong town? 5 pillars of a strong town to note of Insights on what makes a thriving community How to improve the quality of life and prosperity of a community Transforming...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Karith Foster, CEO of INVERSITY Solutions and Founder of INVERSITY Foundation, to spark a new way to think, talk and act on diversity. In this conversation, Sylvie and Karith discuss: Defining Diversity Engaging in conversation to learn people’s lens and experiences Language on how to be thoughtful and compassionate Connect with Karith: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FosterKarith/ INSTAGRAM:...

To kickstart our new season, we had a live podcast stream on YouTube last January 23. In case you missed the live podcast, we have posted the episode on the channel for you. In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Kymyona Burk and Nathan Hoffman, to talk about shining a light on literacy and its importance. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Barbara Stewart, Former CEO of AmeriCorps to know what is the uniquely American value of volunteering and giving back. In this conversation, Sylvie and Barbara discuss: What is AmeriCorps? How AmeriCorps promotes volunteerism Leading AmeriCorps key goals and values Future of Volunteerism in America To bring out the best of America, visit AmeriCorps to serve and make a difference. We hope you enjoy the...

In case you missed the live podcast, we have posted the episode on the channel for you. In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Laura Cox Kaplan, creator of She Said/She said podcast, to talk about knowing the potential and power of your voice to influence people. We hope you enjoy the episode! Tell us what you think by leaving a review on Apple podcasts. Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to the Trust Your Voice podcast on your...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Melanie Kirkpatrick, writer-journalist, author of three books: Lady Editor: Sarah Josepha Hale and the Making of the Modern American Woman; Thanksgiving: The Holiday at the Heart of the American Experience (2016) and Escape from North Korea: The Untold Story of Asia’s Underground Railroad (2012), and a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, to enlighten you about women and the history of Thanksgiving. In this...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Chris Meek, co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of SoldierStrong, founder of BraveMind and ReachStrong, also the  Managing Director and Global Relationship Manager at S&P Global Inc, and adjunct professor at Syracuse University, on how to be a strong soldier in and out the field. In this conversation, Sylvie and Chris discuss: Story of building Soldier Strong and BraveMind Building A Coalition To Broaden...

In this episode of the Trust Your Voice podcast, host Sylvie Légère sat down with Kristin Jackson, Co-Founder of Freespoke.com, a new search engine platform, to prepare you to go to the next voting booth and how to follow the election results. In this conversation, Sylvie and Kristin discuss: What is Freespoke – what does it offer that’s different Challenges in getting ready to go to the voting booth How can Freespoke help you prepare for the elections Helping others to figure out how...