“A.I.”  Those are two letters that stir up a whole lotta conversation. Ever since ChatGPT was unveiled, I’ve been one of those people who won’t shut up about generative AI. I’m enthralled with it. I’m terrified of it. I’m curious about it, and I enjoy playing with AI. I hate it and I think it could be the fall of mankind.  If AI and I had a relationship status, it would be, It’s complicated. Just imagine my joy when I got the opportunity to talk with the marvelous Rimma Boshernitsan, founder...

Hello, my friends!  It’s been a minute! I’ve been in deeeeep work mode on client projects, necessitating a petite pause on the podcast over the past several weeks. But I’m back in the saddle, and this week’s episode is a special one, as I am rolling solo. I recently had a conversation with someone whose words continue to echo in my mind. She said, “I am sick and tired of not using my voice.” This is someone who is wise, brilliant, and accomplished. And yet … she put words to a common...

  My friends … you are going to LOVE LOVE LOVE this week’s episode with the legendary wardrobe alchemist, Ms. Lisa Raja.🎙️** Why would I be talking about clothing on this podcast?  Because I’m tired of the way caring about clothing and fashion is still dismissed as being “vain” or “superficial.”  As a communication coach, I help visionary leaders become spellbinding communicators. And, as you may already know, part of that work focuses on language and messaging, but part of that work focuses...

Hold on tight because this week’s conversation is about to shift into high gear! (I mean, these puns practically write themselves, but trust me, the excitement is real!) I recently had the opportunity for an exhilarating sit-down with Julia Landauer, a trailblazing two-time champion race car driver, motivational powerhouse, and force to be reckoned with on NASCAR's strategy and innovation team. (And her podcast, If I’m Honest, is fantastic). Our girl Julia doesn’t just break barriers; she...

Are you able to fully “own” your expertise?   Or does it feel like bragging?   On this week’s episode I sit down with the sensational Elisa Camahort Page, co-founder of Optionality, which is a community for experienced and talented professionals who believe the world of work needs to be reimagined in general, and who want to re-define work and the workplace for themselves specifically, in community with others.   We covered a LOT of ground … how women can outmaneuver the systems and...

WELCOME to January, my friends.   I’ve never been a fan of dropping a big rah rah New Year’s resolution episode at the very start of January. In my experience, we are basically still trying to recover from the insanity that was December, and we just … need a minute.   But I do believe now is the time to reflect and plan.    As Gloria Stenham so beautifully said from behind her rad tinted aviator glasses, ““Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities....

I bring you this week a completely different type of guest than I normally have on my show.    If you’re a regular reader of my newsletters, you’ll recognize the name of said guest, because I gushed about her memoir about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail - Thru Hiking Will Break Your Heart in a recent Monday morning missive.   As luck would have it, she actually agreed to let me interview her.    My friends, get ready to meet Carrot Quinn.   Here’s the short version of her bio:   Carrot Quinn...

Welcome to December! And let me tell you, I come bearing gifts …   This fantastic conversation with one of the most influential Venture Capitalists in the Valley, Mr. David Hornik is going to help you become a better storyteller, a better pitcher of ideas, and best of all? It might even help you become a better human being. He’s *that* good. David is a founding partner at Lobby Capital. For the last 25 years he has worked closely with technology entrepreneurs to help them build transformative...

“Curious” is a word that is almost overused these days. But what if it’s literally the secret to EVERYTHING we are all working for? Happiness. Fulfillment. Connection. The brilliant Scott Shigeoka is here to help us turn curiosity into a high functioning habit.   Scott is an internationally recognized curiosity expert, speaker, and the author of 'SEEK, How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World.' He is known for translating research into strategies that promote positive...

Without a doubt, we are the *most* media saturated humans in the history of the world. But what happens to media coverage and storytelling when kids are behind the camera lens? Storytelling with a depth and honesty you won’t see anywhere else.   My guest today is the incomparable Holly Carter, founder of the Executive Director of BYkids and BYkids pairs talented young storytellers with seasoned filmmakers to create powerful documentaries about their lives. BYkids kicks off its fourth season...

The brilliant Dr. Leslie Carr and I get real about what the heck work is supposed to look like in this weird post-Covid world we now occupy.    We talk about the leadership styles that are poised to win in this environment, and those that are doomed to implode.   But most importantly, we talked about what humans truly need in order to thrive.    Dr. Leslie Carr is a psychologist and an expert in how trauma, stress, culture, and digital technology impact the mind, and she consults and speaks...

You guys, when Lexi B walks in the room, there is a ripple in the energetic universe and it's like she's here. That's the vibe she gives. She is one of the most sparkling compelling presences you'll ever know in your life. Her podcast, You Can Sit with US, launched on September 5th and you can find all new episodes on Spotify. Go give it a listen, Lexi is sensational. Alexandria Butler, widely known as Lexi B, is a sought-after figure in the tech industry, renowned for her transformative work...

Once upon a time, I remember hearing Oprah Winfrey say, “Your home should rise up to meet you.”   I muttered under my breath, “Oh yeah? Well my house rises up to SLAP me. How ‘bout that?”   At the time, I was a new mother, a newly(ish)wed, and an “organized, beautiful space” wasn’t yet in my self concept.   But a lot has changed since then.    I’ve become far better at executing a vision of sanity and calm for my home, which has been due in no small part to the work of my guest on today’s...

ot gonna lie … I came out of Spring bedraggled. Exhausted. Burned to a crisp.    And as fate (the Universe? Luck? Serendipity?) would have it, the brilliant Cherie Healey was launching a program that seemed tailor-made for my tattered soul … A women’s “circle” experience designed to re-animate my spirit, re-imagine my approach to “productivity,” and re-calibrate my relationships with the people I love most.   Siren Summer has been literally life changing. And I wanted to bring some of her...

I am THRILLED to share my latest conversation with the amazing, talented, and powerful performance coach, Ben Kiker.    Ben is a regular on this show because every single time we talk, he casually drops a few statements that not at all casually blow our minds.   Today Ben and I are talking about leadership. Specifically, brave and resilient leadership.   The past several years have been challenging for everyone, and leaders are no exception. So many of my clients right now are struggling to...

When I think about evolution, I think about mostly men’s bodies evolving. Maybe it’s because every image I’ve ever seen depicts MAN moving from knuckle-dragging primate to upright-standing, prefrontal cortex-wielding Super Species.   But what is the story of women’s bodies?   Deena Emera, PhD, is an evolutionary geneticist, author, and teacher. She earned a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley, a master’s degree from NYU, and a PhD from Yale. She currently serves as a senior scientist at the...

Today, my friends ... we are talking about … wait for it … WEED. CBD. THC. Why? Because I have noticed, as have many other friends who are my contemporaries … that at a certain point in life, alcohol stops being helpful as a method of winding down.   For the longest time, I was able to have a nice glass of wine or cocktail to mark the end of the day … I would sip it and make dinner, and then go to sleep. No big deal.   Now? It’s like my body has decided to go on strike. If I drink alcohol, I...

When I graduated from college, my Grandmother gave me some advice. She said, "Bronwyn, get a government job. Maybe the DMV? Something that has a … pension."   And I get it. Survival = financial safety.   But that didn’t sit well with me. I wanted wealth. But that wasn’t something the women in my lineage could teach me. In fact, FEW women are taught how to create and GROW wealth.   But that’s what we’re talking about today.   My guest this week is Clara Vidyanath, founder of the 32 Cents Club,...

Do you ever have that feeling that … you’re losing your audience? Like maybe you’re over-talking, but you just don’t know how to stop? Well, my friend, you are NOT alone. This is something MOST of us struggle with at one time or another. Today, you are going to meet Sarah. She is a powerhouse coach, but she has that nagging suspicion that her inability to REIN IT IN may be costing her credibility when she’s giving a talk. In it, you will find practical and repeatable strategies for staying on...

Have you ever had the urge to make a change … to step out and try something new … only to be halted by the thought, “I’m too old. I’m too old to try to paint. I’m too old to start a new career. I’m too old to find love. I’m too old to strike out on my own.” Well if you have, you need a shot of Jen freaking Marples in your life. And that is what I’m about to serve up. Because Jen Marples has one thing to tell you: YOU ARE NOT TO F*****G OLD. Jen Marples is a champion of the midlife woman and a...

Feeling out of control? Stressed? Overwhelmed? What if relief was just one question away? My guest today is the fantastic and delightful Marc Champagne. Marc is a mental fitness strategist, host of the Behind the Human podcastan, and best selling author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers. Marc is a connoisseur of questions that will change you. He has gathered juicy questions and prompts from legends as wide ranging as Pablo...

Friends, today you are going to meet Grace. Grace is struggling with something a LOT of us can relate to: How do you become your most powerful Self when you are recovering from a long season of stress, crisis, and debilitating fear. How do you bring calm, creativity and clarity of thinking when you have been in survival mode for so long, you feel like you're constantly being shot out of a cannon? In other words, how do you function in peace time when your body has been geared for war? This...

There are two types of people in the world … Those who secretly wonder if there’s a book inside them waiting to be written, and those who would never in a million years wonder such a thing. This episode is 100% dedicated to people in the former category.  My guest today is Linda Sivertsen, aka “book mama,” though she could just as easily be called “book doula,” such is her gift. LINDA is an author, ghostwriter, and coauthor of eleven books (including two NYT bestsellers), is the host of the...

Captivating. Isn’t that a great word?   When someone is captivating, the audience is 100% on their side, and 100% engrossed with whatever it is they are saying.    Today, you are going to meet "Jess." Jess is on a quest to become more captivating in the courtroom. Jess is a criminal defense lawyer, and her ability to win over a jury can mean the difference between incarceration and freedom.   But here’s the thing—she is a seasoned professional. She’s already good at what she does. But she...