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In this episode the guy’s discuss White People Being or Feeling Left Out. Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. In today's episode, we will be discussing one of the top 5 trends in business, being an authentic leader. We will cover what it means to be an authentic leader, and engage examples of non-authentic leadership. Authenticity is important in leadership because we must work together to develop the skills necessary to build a "why" culture.

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk White Guys” podcast. In today’s episode Jamie, Mike, & Tony continue their discussion on “Sexism” from the “White Male Perspective”. Let’s Talk White Guys is a limited mini-series and the latest addition to the Amplify Voices platform founded by Pete Carroll. The series features six episodes breaking down the denial and reality of white male privilege. This podcast will give listeners first-hand experience and perspectives of white males having extremely difficult conversations in order to bring more awareness to systematic racism, sexism, diversity, and equity.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. Today we will be talking about the top issues in leadership that should not be considered unprofessional. However, in many instances, certain tactics and strategies still undermine quality leaders.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey, and today we will be discussing the importance of the Apology in leadership. More specifically, we will be talking about the intimacy of the one-on-one apology. Despite the fact that some people may perceive it as a weakness, the truth is, having the courage to pull a team member to the side and sincerely apologize is a demonstration of great strength as a leader. When your work culture is built on trust, apologies allow people to grow with you. Tune in today to learn more about the pillars of an effective and meaningful apology.

In this episode the guy’s discuss Corporate Vs. Personal Responsibility. Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. Today we will be talking about Employee Burnout. If you are routinely feeling like there's too much going on, or you're taking work right home with you on the weekends, this episode is for you. Burnout can be defined as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. As leaders, it is important to listen to your team and pay attention to morale. Tune in and learn more about the three dimensions of employee burnout.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills with Audrey. Today we will be talking about supportive leadership. Are you the kind of leader or manager who believes in providing foundational support to your team? If so, how do you let them know that you have their back? If not, are you ready to learn how to provide effective support to your team? Tune in and learn more about implementing team member development, acknowledgment, and performance goals into your leadership strategies.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills, with Audrey. In today’s episode, I'm going to be outlining the basics for finding a coach that is the right fit for you. I have worked with some of the biggest people in the industry, like Tony Robbins. If you are looking for characteristics and strategies that will allow you to fully align with the coach that is in phase with where you are, this episode is for you. Many people are simply unsure about how to select a good coach. Just because someone recommends a coach, doesn’t mean that they will be the best for your needs. Tune in today and learn more what to look for when selecting the right coach.

In this episode the guy’s discuss Joe Rogan, should he be removed from Spotify? Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

In this episode of Everyday Leadership Skills, Audrey goes through coaching basics you can use anytime.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today, I will be engaging with Kevin Dedner. He serves as founder and CEO of Washington-D.C.-based Hurdle, which provides culturally intentional teletherapy to eliminate barriers that make it harder for people of color to get mental health care.Kevin is deeply connected to Hurdle’s mission, having suffered a period of depression where he found the biggest challenge to effective care was finding the right therapist who could truly understand and connect with his struggles as an African American man. His company equips mental health professionals with the skills needed to effectively address issues of race, ethnicity, class, and culture and exists to ensure people can show up whole, operate with joy, and live with power. Kevin recently penned his first book, The Joy of the Disinherited: Essays on Oppression, Trauma and Black Mental Health. Through honest, captivating, and humane stories of his past and eye-opening research into the effects of racism on mental health, Kevin argues in his book that we must knock down the invisible barriers to mental healthcare.An award-winning public speaker, Kevin has over 20 years of public health experience. He currently serves as an Optum Clinical and Scientific Advisory Council member. In 2021, Kevin was named one of the top 50 in Digital Health by Rock Health. He was also recently named one of 75 Black healthcare leaders to know by Becker’s Hospital Review.Kevin is a graduate of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and has a Master of Public Health from Benedictine University in Illinois.

Welcome to Everyday Leadership Skills. In today’s episode, we will be covering five reasons why acknowledgment is a superpower for leaders. Giving your team the proper level of acknowledgment, empowers them to align with the team’s objectives and overarching goals. It creates a unifying experience with the team in a way that makes them feel like they are being seen and heard. Tune in today to learn more about getting in touch with your acknowledgment superpower.

In today's episode we will talk about intentionally transforming sleep habits. Over time, sleeplessness will result in deficits in attention, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Lack of sleep can also exacerbate depression. If you want to get your body into a better relationship with sleep, this episode is for you. The simplest approach will be the most powerful.

In this episode the guy’s discuss the Chappelle question, should Netflix remove the special? Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

In today's episode we will be discussing rituals in leadership. Rituals have been proven to reduce anxiety while boosting morale, performance, and confidence. One of the most powerful things about rituals is that they help us to feel anchored to something bigger, a sense of belonging. If you haven’t implemented any rituals into your leadership style, I would like to invite you to get started today.

In today's episode we will talk about judgmental leaders. In leadership, judgment should not be considered as a form of positive criticism. Rather, judgmental leaders tend to bring down team morale and productivity. If you want your team to achieve their full breakout result potential, today’s episode is for you.

In today's episode we will talk about how toxic leadership turns into a culture of toxicity. What is it, why it happens and what you can do about it.

Pocket Humanity goes beyond the debate as Rodney and Keith tackle divisive trending topics in an attempt to reach common ground.

Today's episode features excerpts from different conversations Audrey has had when asked about leadership. Her unfiltered passion, conviction, and masterful articulation give way to a manifesto of what it means to be a compelling leader and do the work to reach our fullest potential. Quote from the podcast: "You want your people around you to show their truth; you want to go through the real things of humanity. You want to have this space like there's no distinction between my personal life and my professional life, where people on your team can say what they want and where you put yourself out there and the failure you can come out of better even than you thought you would all that stuff comes from the foundation of humanity and authenticity. And there's no reason why brands can't do that.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be speaking with Stephanie Foo. She is the author of What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma, the first literary memoir to tackle the science and psychology of complex PTSD. Previously, she was a producer at This American Life and helped create Snap Judgment. She's also had work in The New York Times, Vox, 99% Invisible and Reply All.

Today's topic is micro-aggression and micro-expression. Everyone can agree that micro-aggressions are debilitating. Therefore, it would be safe to assert that in a positive context the exact opposite would apply. Small doses of positive input must have a highly rewarding outcome over time. For example, shifting your focus towards micro-goals, and micro accomplishments, and doling out micro-acknowledgments. How awesome! If you are overworked, fatigued, and extremely goal-driven, this episode is for you. Please stay tuned after the guest discussion for skill highlights. 

Today's topic is angry leadership, angry leaders. Perhaps you've been one. Maybe you've reformed from being one, or you've transformed. Possibly, you have worked someplace or are currently working someplace with an angry leader. Asking yourself this main question, how does this person even have a job? Angry leaders, lets release fear and embrace change today.

Please join Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership and Resmaa Menakem, Trauma Specialist, Guerilla Muse Podcast Host, & NYT Best Selling Author as they discuss the impact of the Will Smith, Chris Rock slapping incident at the Oscars. Let’s open the door and step towards the process of healing as a community.

In today's episode, Audrey will be engaging leadership styles rooted in swift decisiveness vs making intentional choices. Do you have a problem with indecisiveness? Do you prefer to take the time you need to make the right choice? Listen in as Audrey journey's through the challenges of expanding our minds as we strive to improve critical thinking strategies in leadership.

Do you agonize over even the smallest mistakes or flaws in your work?  Do you attribute your success to luck or outside factors?  Are you very sensitive to even constructive criticism?  Do you feel like you will inevitably be found out as a phony?  Then you suffer from Imposter Syndrome and anxiety. This episode is about about 3 simple ways to get rid of it forever and function at your highest-level.

Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems podcast with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Darian Holt. He is a 6th-grade teacher and influencer from Jackson, MS. Darian recently went viral and branded Apple Fried Apple which originated from my students mispronouncing my fraternity "Alpha Phi Alpha". His newly designed platform is set up to reach the masses. His viral content has allowed him to be featured on multiple platforms.

In todays Unlikely leadership episode, Audrey gives you a powerful exercise to do to get to your purpose and talks about the power of purpose in leadership distinct from savior-mentality. 

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia and Lara Nuer, talk about the fact that companies are investing more into training during this period of Great Resignation. They also discuss a Mother's Legacy. Lara Nuer is the Co-Founder, Lead Facilitator, Senior Executive Coach and Culture Change Partner at Learning as Leadership, a decades-old leadership development and culture change firm in the San Francisco Bay Area. Steeped in LaL’s proprietary methodology, Lara has been an instrumental leader of the core team of designers, facilitators, and coaches for 30 years. When Lara was 14 her mother, Claire, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and given 3 months to live. Lara and her father, Sam, became Claires’ copilots on her quest for healing. While still battling cancer -- Claire’s life’s work was born: to give people the tools to discover self-awareness. Claire and Sam created workshops to help others to bring their best selves to their projects and their relationships. “Don’t wait until you have a few months to live to work on yourself!” was her motto. Today, Lara continues to carry on her mother’s legacy.

Welcome to the “Let’s Talk White Guys” podcast. In today’s episode Jamie, Mike, & Tony openly discuss “Racism” from the “White Male Perspective”. Let’s Talk White Guys is a limited mini-series and the latest addition to the Amplify Voices platform founded by Pete Carroll. The series features six episodes breaking down the denial and reality of white male privilege. This podcast will give listeners first-hand experience and perspectives of white males having extremely difficult conversations in order to bring more awareness to systematic racism, sexism, diversity, and equity.

Welcome to 1-800 Leadership. In today's episode Audrey Cavenecia, Host of Award-Winning Podcast Belonging & Leadership, and Annalisa Abell, Influencer & Girl Boss, as discuss turning The Great Reshuffle into an opportunity to have a career aligned with who you are. It’s time to learn how to turn your passion into a career that you love. More people than ever are now existing the traditional work paradigm in search of a better opportunity. If you are ready to align with the career of your dreams, you don’t want to miss this conversation.

Gratitude isn't a passive word or a kind affirmation. It is a space, A healing space. While many of us can comprehend the practice and the application of gratitude in our personal lives, or in our well-being journey, there is an extraordinary opportunity to bring gratitude to your profession. And to your leadership. And what you will find is limitless, but most importantly a greater depth and a direct line to your human potential.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be speaking with Dr. Rheeda Walker. She is an award-winning Professor of psychology, fellow in the American Psychological Association, and author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health. She is also an expert scholar who has published more than 60 scientific papers on African American mental health, suicide risk, and emotional resilience.

Do you have a burning desire to start a new career? Break out on your own? Or in the midst of a new risk and hoping to get some advice? Now is just about the best possible time for you to take that leap. But, I want nothing more than for you to be empowered and supported in your decisions. On this podcast I have a conversation with you. Yes, just you and me are going to talk about 5 key spaces to effectively navigate your way into fulfilling that dream you have been hoping to turn into reality. www.AmplifyVoices.io

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia & Mike Robbins discussed the Pressure We Put On Performance in American society in light of the recent suicide at Stanford University. Students struggling in silence with mental health-related battles has been a challenge for many colleges and universities across the United States. Implementing protocols that deliver higher visibility for helpful resources has improved, but there is still more that needs to be done. This problem also exists in the workforce. However, in many instances, it is not properly addressed. As a society, we need to do better. Whether you’re a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this. Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to the Belonging and Leadership podcast with Audrey. Today Audrey will be discussing the importance of cultural representation within your home with Sunyoung "Sunny" Hong. Originally trained in architecture, Sunny is a design-driven problem solver who is addressing the lack of representation of mixed-race people in America through an offering of home and lifestyle products that highlight people’s multicultural heritage. As a founder of Portmanteau Home, she combines her design experiences across industries ranging from graphic design, hospitality design to resort planning, to advocate for creating homes that are more than just beautiful; a home should be a space that reflects one’s history and heritage. Sunny hopes to bring the idea of modern multicultural home decor into the mainstream and provide visual affirmations to the complex cultural identities of mixed-race individuals. Sunny studied psychology at Yale University and holds a Master of Architecture from GSD, Harvard University.

“Let’s Talk White Guys” is a limited mini-series and the latest addition to the Amplify Voices platform founded by Pete Carroll. The series features six episodes breaking down the denial and reality of white male privilege. This podcast will give listeners first-hand experience and perspectives of white males having extremely difficult conversations in order to bring more awareness to systematic racism, sexism,diversity, and equity. These bold conversations seek to promote accountability for those who want to make a positive impact on the world and our history. If you want to make a change, step up, and learn how to use your voice for causes that matter, subscribe now to be the first to hear Let’s Talk White Guys.Meet The Cast:Tony Schwartz: I’m Tony Schwartz, the author of six books including The Way We’re Working Isn’t Working, I’m also the CEO of The Energy Project, which works with large organizations to help them build resilience and sustainability. Jamie Winship: I’m Jaime Winship, former career in law enforcement and now consulting on identity and resilience. Mike Robbin: And I’m Mike Robbins, former athlete turned author and motivational speaker. All together: And we’re here to talk white guys.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Baratunde Thurston. He holds space for hard and complex conversations with his blend of humor, wisdom, and compassion. Baratunde is an Emmy-nominated host who has worked for The Onion, produced for The Daily Show, advised the Obama White House, and wrote the New York Times bestseller How To Be Black. He’s the creator and host of How To Citizen with Baratunde which Apple named one of its favorite podcasts of 2020 and for which he received the Social Impact Award at the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards. He’s also a founding partner of the new media startup Puck. In 2019, he delivered what MSNBC’s Brian Williams called “one of the greatest TED talks of all time.” Baratunde is unique in his ability to integrate and synthesize themes of race, culture, politics, and technology to explain where our nation is and where we can take it.

Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems Podcast with Sean. Today, I will be sharing space with Bo Shappell. He is a high school health & physical education teacher at the Daniel Boone Area School District. He is the co-founder of WE (wellness education) Integrated, co-author of ALL IN: The Mindset of Fitness, and an educational consultant & public speaker. He is the academic leader for creative arts and human performance within his school district, leader of districtwide SEL initiatives, and has implemented numerous programs aimed at improving mental, emotional, and physical wellness for staff and students. He was awarded 2019 Pennsylvania Middle School PE Teacher of the Year. In 2021, Bo was a national finalist for Middle School PE Teacher of the Year.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Dr. Lissa Rankin. She is a New York Times bestselling author of Mind Over Medicine and six other books, is a former OB/GYN physician, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute training program for doctors and therapists, radical remission researcher, and founder of the non-profit Heal At Last. After leaving her job in conventional medicine in 2007, Lissa began experimenting in her integrative medicine practice with what really helps resolve symptoms in people with chronic illness who have failed to improve with either conventional medicine or alternative medicine. All roads led to the same conclusion: People who are not responding to other treatments often have untreated, unhealed trauma, and treating that trauma can sometimes lead to seemingly miraculous radical remissions.

Welcome to the Possibilities Over Problems Podcast with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Mandy Manning. She recently transitioned from a 21-year career as a classroom teacher to supporting educators as the Digital Content Specialist for the Washington Education Association. During her 21 years in the classroom, most of those years Mandy taught English to newly arrived refugee and immigrant students in the Newcomer Center at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. In her classroom, Mandy used experiential projects like map-making to help her students process trauma, celebrate their home countries and culture, and learn about their new community. As 2018 National Teacher of the Year, Mandy encourages educators to teach their students to overcome their fears and seek out new experiences. She is co-author of Creating a Sense of Belonging for Immigrant and Refugee Students.

Welcome to The Guerilla Muse Podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Dr. Halim Ali. He is an activist, mentor, master facilitator, mental health professional and soon-to-be author aiming to transform traumatic experiences and lifestyles by restoring strong personal foundations, bringing back personal balance and implementing wellness tools to apply for a lifetime. He works directly with the Denver Metro community and its suburbs advocating for empowerment and mental health awareness to establish healthy American families. Through community events and programs ranging from youth leadership courses, adult male health and wellness counsels, educational seminars, and community services, Dr. Ali is for the people first, at all times. Cultural connector and advocate to so many voices in Denver, Colorado, he works hard in creating new movements that are direct, intentional and purposeful throughout all platforms of healthcare lending toward healthy families and communities.

Welcome to the Guerilla Muse Podcast with Resmaa. Today I will be interviewing Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad. She is an Associate Professor of Criminology in the Department of Sociology at Howard University (HU) in the District of Columbia (DC). Dr. Muhammad is also Founding Director for the Higher Education in Prison (HEP) Programming across all three campuses at the university and the HU Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel. To date, Professor Muhammad has spearheaded HEP courses and innovative programs offered through Howard University’s Schools of Law, Divinity, Communications, Fine Arts, and the College of Arts and Sciences. These graduate seminars and undergraduate classes have occurred in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), the DC Department of Corrections (DCDOC), the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), and the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) detention facilities in Maryland and Washington, DC. To date, approximately one thousand Howard students, alumni, faculty, incarcerated, and formerly incarcerated individuals have participated in classes inside prisons, jails, and detention facilities in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Under Dr. Muhammad’s leadership, Howard University became the first HBCU to offer award-winning post-secondary education to incarcerated females, males, detained juveniles, and their families, simultaneously.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing space with Anya Dillard. She is an 18-year-old activist, philanthropist, social entrepreneur, content creator, and aspiring filmmaker. She is also the founder of The Next Gen Come Up – a nonprofit organization that encourages young people to explore activism, pursue community service, and raise awareness through creative expression. Anya is best known for helping to organize the largest civil rights protests in her hometown’s history (which garnered an audience of over 3,000 people and over 26,000 social media viewers), co-organizing her town’s first-ever public Juneteenth Celebration, and being appointed as the 3rd black female Student Council President in her high school’s history.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

On this previously live-streamed event, Audrey Cavenecia, Bonnie Marcus, & Shari Leid discussed Ageism in The Workforce. Owners and managers must lead by example when it comes to team diversity, in any form. Problems arise when discriminatory statements made by managers, leaders, and company owners, are not addressed directly. But, how do you report or reprimand your boss? How do you create unity on a team with significant age diversity? Whether you’re a CEO, Founder, HR, Manager, or in another leadership position, we seriously need to talk about this.Feel free to join the Amplify Voices Community. Text your questions and comments to +1 (310) 582-5216. We would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Possibilities Over Problems with Sean. Today I will be sharing spaces with. Brennan Steele. He is an educator, school leader, and author currently residing in Memphis, TN. He graduated from Duke University, where he studied History, African/African-American Studies, and Education. A Teach for America Alumnus, he began his career as a middle school math teacher. In his current role, he serves as the Director of Advancement at charter middle school and is responsible for fostering external partnerships, securing philanthropic funds, and developing high school pathways for 8th-grade students.He is also an author passionate about the mental wellness of black men. He published a guided journal entitled "breathe: a guided healing journal for black men" in August 2020 in the middle of the global pandemic and on the heels of continued murders of black folks. In conjunction, he is the founder of Breathe Brotha, a campaign seeking to promote healing and wholeness for black men. Brennan is an aspiring mental health professional with hopes of continuing to create space for black men to thrive.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to “POP” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with Martina Åkerlund. She is the CEO of sports tech company Triggy, in the male dominated gaming industry. 20 years of experience from banking and finance as a Management Consultant and in senior positions including CMO and Head of Regulatory Reporting in organizations such as Nasdaq, Swedbank and SEB.Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Belonging” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Belonging & Leadership, with Audrey. Today I will be speaking withSage Ke’alohilani Quiamno. She is an award-winning Native Hawaiian entrepreneur, speaker, and changemaker. She is a nationally-recognized diversity, equity, and inclusion leader and her work is grounded in centering the experiences of historically underrepresented communities and those with intersectional identities to achieve equity. She has been recognized in major media outlets like Forbes, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and more. In 2019, she was recognized as one of Seattle's Most Influential People, was honored with the Rising Star award from the National Organization for Women, and was named on The 100 Changemakers list by The Gates Foundation. Feel free to reach out to me with your questions and shares. Join the Amplify Voices Community. Text “Belonging” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with you about accountability, responsibility, and blame. As leaders, holding yourself accountable goes hand in hand when managing a team. When a person holds themselves accountable for the completion of a set of responsibilities, blame is usually eliminated from the goal execution plan. However, when there is no clear communication on the team’s responsibilities, there can be a breakdown with proper accountability assignments. Tune in today to learn more about steering your team clear of the blame game.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text your questions to “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.

Welcome to Unlikely Leadership with Audrey. Today I will be speaking with you about loss, grief, and leadership. This is a very, very tricky subject. How do you effectively show support for a team member who has experienced the loss of a loved one? Everyone knows that the standard question, how are you doing, is awkward and simply not enough. Allowing yourself to be vulnerable, will demonstrate your sincere desire to connect on a deeper level. Being there for your team member, however that needs to show up, can be the bridge builder that everyone needs to journey through a challenging time.Join the Amplify Voices Community. Feel free to text “Unlikely” to 310-582-5216 we would love to hear from you.