Martha's Vineyard Leadership Lessons: Recharge, Equity, and Unboxed Careers

In this special on-the-go compilation of No Boxes: Just Verses, recorded live from Martha's Vineyard, we share powerful leadership insights from leaders who believe in recharge, community, and equitable futures. Are you a leader battling burnout, seeking deeper community connections, or looking to hardwire your values into the future of culture and technology? These short bursts of wisdom from private banker Justin Harmon, marketing executive Kellie Pean, and philanthropic CEO Michele Jawando will give you a quick boost of clarity and purpose to set the vibe for your day.Justin Harmon is a Wealth Advisor with Truist Bank, working with high-net-worth individuals and families. He leverages all of Truist’s resources and a team of specialists in financial planning, investments, credit, estate planning, philanthropy, and family governance, to provide his clients with holistic planning.Kellie Pean is an experienced cultural marketing executive with a proven track record of building results-driven brand programs across many sectors from CPG to media for more than 15 years. As Co-Founder and CEO of Brand New: A Collective (BNAC), Kellie works with a diverse roster of clients to create immersive experiences, partnerships and content that push the boundaries of what branded entertainment traditionally encompasses. Michele L. Jawando serves as president at Omidyar Network, where she oversees a multimillion-dollar portfolio and spearheads the organization’s efforts to make technology work in the service of society. She seamlessly integrates emergent issues, narrative development, inclusive investment strategies, and policy work across all initiatives of this philanthropic organization, which has committed more than $1.94 billion to organizations that share its vision since its inception.Key Takeaways:Learn how successful leaders recharge—from runs and yoga on the beach to disconnecting in nature—to ensure they bring their best, most refreshed self to every challenge.Discover why natural, in-person dialogue and reconnecting with a diverse network are essential for breaking free from the "Zoom mentality" and finding connection and recharge.Find out why embracing "unboxed" leadership means living wholly and authentically within yourself, rejecting the restrictions and narrow views others try to put on you.Hear why leaders must intentionally hardwire equity and ownership into the future of technology and culture to ensure all communities can participate and have a seat at the table to win.CONNECT WITH GUESTS:Justin Harmon LinkedIn Kellie Pean LinkedIn | Brand New: A CollectiveMichele L. Jawando LinkedIn | Omidyar NetworkPlaylistCONNECT WITH SHANNON:FacebookInstagramLinkedIn Shannon | LinkedIn NBJVTheme Song: Pedal to the Medal by Martin Luther (Spotify | Apple Music)