PODCAST · business
Finding The Upside
by Maria DeLorenzis Reyes
In business and in life there is always an upside…finding it is often the challenge. Having a mindset that looks for it and embraces problems as opportunities is the key to thriving. Successful business owners LOVE disruption. But the MOST successful look for it. It's what keeps their business on the cutting edge and able to adapt to any circumstance. This podcast will feature discussions with business owners, leaders and everyday inspiring people sharing how they have grown their companies and changed their lives by approaching changing conditions with optimism, opportunity and innovation.
Episodes
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#200: 200 Episodes of Finding the Upside: One Powerful Reminder
200 episodes. Hundreds of stories. And one idea that continues to prove itself: there is always an upside. For this milestone episode of Finding the Upside, I’m doing something a little different. Instead of another interview, I’m looking back at some of the conversations, people, and lessons…
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#199: UNEDITED: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership is HERE!
After months of writing, reflecting, growing, and sharing our stories, UNEDITED: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership is officially launching TODAY, and I couldn't be more excited to share this conversation with you. Recorded during our launch celebration...
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#198: The Cost of Silence: Why Not Speaking is LOUD
Most of us don't stay silent because we don't care. We stay silent because we don't want to make things worse, create conflict, or say the wrong thing. But what if our silence is communicating more than we realize? In this episode of Finding the Upside, and as part of the series “Living Your...
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#197: Expand or Be Expendable: Les Brown on AI, Reinvention and Leading Others ENCORE
In today’s special ENCORE episode of Finding the Upside, I sit down with the icon, the legend, Les Brown for a conversation that unfolds with honesty, warmth, and a depth that only he can bring. We talk about how quickly the world is shifting, especially with technology and AI, and how important…
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#196: Leading in a World Addicted to Certainty
You don't need all the answers to lead. We're living in a world that rewards certainty. The loudest voices often sound the most convincing, we're expected to have instant opinions, and leaders can feel enormous pressure to project confidence—even when the path ahead is anything but clear. But...
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#195: Season 6 - The Next Chapter: Bigger Conversations. Greater Impact. More Upside
Welcome to Season 6 of Finding the Upside. Every season begins with possibility. But this one feels different. As I reflect on nearly 200 episodes, one thing has become clear: people don't need more information—they're hungry for wisdom, perspective, and meaningful conversations that help them...
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#194: Hospitality in Leadership: The Leadership Skill No One Talks About
People remember how you made them feel. That is the foundation in everything. When we think of hospitality, most of us picture hotels, restaurants, or great customer service. But I’m proposing that hospitality is actually one of the most powerful—and overlooked—leadership skills we have. In this...
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#193: Ideas Worth Doing: Leading with Curiosity with Waleed Khalid
One of my favorite parts of hosting Finding the Upside is introducing you to people who are creating meaningful impact in the world. In this episode, I sit down with my friend and colleague, Waleed Khalid, Founder and CEO of Oxford Talks, to explore what it really means to lead with purpose,...
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#192: Outrage Is Not Leadership: Why Real Leaders Build Instead of React
It seems like everywhere I turn, someone is angry. Social media rewards it. News cycles amplify it. And before we know it, we're reacting instead of responding. But is outrage actually creating the change we hope for—or is it keeping us stuck? In this episode of Finding the Upside, and as part of...
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#191: The Emotional Cost of Survival Mode
We're living in a time when many people are carrying more than they realize. The pressure to keep going, stay productive, and push through has become so normalized that exhaustion often feels like a way of life. In this shorty episode of Finding the Upside, I explore the hidden impact of living…
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#190: The Empty Chairs Told the Story: No Country for Mothers Screening
A few weeks ago, I hosted a screening of the documentary No Country for Mothers. Twenty people signed up. Three showed up. At first, I was disappointed. But as I sat with it, I realized the empty chairs told a story of their own. Mothers are expected to show up for everyone else, yet when it's…
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#189: What AI Can’t Replace: The Human Advantage
Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, communicate, and lead—but what does that mean for the future of being human? In this episode of Finding the Upside, I explore a question that goes far beyond technology: As AI becomes more capable, what qualities become even more valuable? From...
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#188: Behind the Scenes of UNEDITED: Inside the Audiobook Recording
I recently shared the big news that my book project UNEDITED: Women's Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation That Shape Leadership, is going to be LIVE in just a couple months. And I couldn't be more excited to share another behind-the-scenes look at the journey of bringing this book to...
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#187: The Leadership Crisis Nobody Wants To Admit
Trust is the currency of leadership and right now, too many organizations are operating like it’s unlimited. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I’m naming what I believe is the real crisis unfolding inside teams and companies: not a talent problem, but a trust problem. People aren’t listening...
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#186: UNEDITED: Behind the Scenes of the Book LAUNCH
Coming soon…the book project is launching and I am so excited to share it with you. In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Finding the Upside, I'm taking you inside the amazing launch weekend for my upcoming book collaboration UNEDITED: Women’s Stories of Truth, Identity, and Transformation...
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#185: Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation with Heather Romanski
For years, Heather Romanski heard the same refrain: “You should write a book.” And for just as long, she found reasons not to believe it. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Heather shares a story shaped by self-doubt, unspoken shame, and the quiet weight of an...
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#184: When Values Are Just Words
Integrity isn’t a quote on a wall, it’s a cost you’re willing to pay in real life. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I’m naming the tension I can’t unsee lately: the growing gap between what we say we value… and how we actually live. And I’m not just talking about “out there.” I’m talking...
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#183: First Drafts of Change: Cassandra Lennox on Unlocking the Power of Writing
Every one of us carries a story that was never meant to stay unwritten. In this inspiring presentation from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit, Cassandra Lennox invites us to step into the transformative process of capturing those stories—raw, imperfect, and real—through what she calls...
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#182: Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation with Tricia Speas
For a long time, Tricia Speas believed her story wasn’t significant enough to tell. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Tricia shares what happened when she finally stopped dismissing that belief and sat with a blank page anyway. Recorded live at the Revive and...
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#30: Finding Better Focus: Why Less is More with Apps and Tech
These days we have SO many choices with apps and tools to use for EVERYTHING! Think about this… How many times do you switch from one application to another? How many tabs do you have open in your browser? How many times do you pick up your phone and switch back and forth between your phone and...
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#181: From OXFORD to HARVARD - Oxford Talk Reflections
Oxford. Harvard. And one quiet, surreal moment where it was just me, a camera, and a message I couldn’t keep to myself. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I’m taking you behind the scenes of two speaking experiences that stretched me, grounded me, and reminded me what real leadership is made...
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#180: The Power of Women Supporting Women
There’s something powerful that happens when women truly support each other. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day which we celebrated in March, this special compilation episode of Finding the Upside brings together three meaningful conversations with incredible women —...
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#179: Belonging Beyond the Workplace: Leadership That Extends Outward Part 4: LEADERSHIP THAT GIVES BACK Mini Series
Leadership doesn’t stop at your org chart—it follows you out the office door and into the communities your business touches. In this final episode of my Leadership That Gives Back mini-series, In this final episode of my Leadership That Gives Back mini-series, I’m closing the loop on everything...
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#178: Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation with Misty Lyon
Misty Lyon didn’t say yes to this journey without hesitation. In fact, self-doubt showed up immediately — the familiar question of whether she was “good enough” lingering just beneath the surface. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Misty shares a story shaped…
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#177: Command Any Room: Tricia Brouk on Unlocking Your Influential Voice
What does it really take to step onto a stage and leave a lasting impact? In this powerful keynote from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit, award-winning director, producer, and author Tricia Brouk shares how to unlock the full power of your voice so you can influence, inspire, and…
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#176: Command Any Room: Tricia Brouk on Unlocking Your Influential Voice
What does it really take to step onto a stage and leave a lasting impact? In this powerful keynote from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit, award-winning director, producer, and author Tricia Brouk shares how to unlock the full power of your voice so you can influence, inspire, and…
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#175: Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation with Lisa Cain
For a long time, Lisa Cain believed that protecting others meant holding parts of herself back. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Lisa shares a story shaped by careful restraint—and the moment she realized that healing wasn’t possible while she kept filtering...
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#174: How CEOs Can Embed Giving Back Without Overcomplicating It Part 3: LEADERSHIP THAT GIVES BACK Mini Series
Good intentions don’t create impact, execution does. In Part 3 of my “Leadership That Gives Back” mini-series, I’m getting practical about what it actually takes to build responsibility into the way you operate. Because most leaders aren’t avoiding impact because they don’t care; they’re avoiding...
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#173: Why Local Partnerships Matter: NJ Devils Affiliate Partner Update
Training Innovations recently presented another New Jersey Devils home game at the Prudential Center through the Devils Affiliate Partner Program with Eleven Sports Media. For me, this partnership is about more than visibility. It represents a commitment to supporting our home team, connecting…
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#172: We Feed Starving Teams. And We Feed People Too. JOIN US
Earlier this year in Episode 162, I shared the launch of the MDR Give Back Program — our commitment to donate 1% of all company sales to organizations fighting hunger, specifically Feeding America and No Kid Hungry. This episode is a short follow-up and reminder of that commitment. I’m sharing…
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#171: Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation with Cassandra Lennox
There comes a moment when staying quiet costs more than being heard. In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Cassandra Lennox shares a story shaped by years of quiet self-protection—and the moment she realized silence was no longer serving her. Recorded live at the...
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#170: Profit, Purpose, and Performance: The Myth We Need to Break Part 2: LEADERSHIP THAT GIVES BACK Mini Series
Purpose doesn’t soften performance — it stabilizes it when everything else gets shaky. In Part 2 of my mini-series “Leadership That Gives Back,” I take on one of the most persistent myths in modern leadership: the idea that you can either build a profitable business or a principled one. Somewhere...
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#169: The Business Leaders Hub: Redefining Leadership and The Future of Work
In this special conversation recorded LIVE at the 2025 Revive and Thrive Empowerment Summit, I sit down with my friend and mentor, the incredible Tricia Brouk, to share something I’ve been working on and marks the official launch of The Business Leaders Hub. For years, I’ve worked with...
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#168: Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation with Angela Hoover
What does transformation really mean — and when does it actually begin? In this episode of the Real Women: 7 Minutes of Transformation series, Angela Hoover invites us to rethink transformation not as a single defining moment, but as a choice we make again and again — sometimes quietly, sometimes...
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#167: Why Impact Is a Leadership Responsibility (Not a Marketing Strategy) PART 1: LEADERSHIP THAT GIVES BACK Mini Series
Leadership isn’t shifting, it’s being rewritten in real time, and responsibility is no longer optional. In this shorty episode of Finding the Upside, I’m kicking off Part 1 of my four-part mini series, Leadership That Gives Back, and I’m naming the thing so many leaders tiptoe around: impact is...
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#166: Befriending Your Anxiety with Stacey Uhrig from Revive and Thrive 2025 PART 2
In this powerful and deeply personal talk from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit, certified trauma care practitioner and mindset coach Stacey Uhrig takes us on a journey from her very first anxiety attack at age 12 to the transformative moment she stopped fighting her anxiety and...
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#165: Befriending Your Anxiety with Stacey Uhrig from Revive and Thrive 2025 PART 1
In this powerful and deeply personal talk from the Revive and Thrive 2025 Empowerment Summit, certified trauma care practitioner and mindset coach Stacey Uhrig takes us on a journey from her very first anxiety attack at age 12 to the transformative moment she stopped fighting her anxiety and...
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#164: Mastering the Art of Networking with Dr. Ivan Misner/BNI
Building something that lasts requires patience, relationships, and a deep commitment to serving others first. In this episode of Finding the Upside, I sit down with Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization. Often called the...
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#163: Leading Forward: What’s Next for Finding the Upside
As we step into 2026, leadership is being tested in new and uncomfortable ways. Systems are shifting. Expectations are changing. And the old rules for success no longer apply. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s ahead for Finding the Upside — and why the conversations we’re having now matter more...
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#162: Giving Back Is Good Business: The Story Behind MDR Brand’s 1% Commitment
This year, I have been thinking…If I’m helping leaders build cultures where people can thrive… how can I also help my community thrive? In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind a major shift for MDR Brands, the launch of incorporating a Give Back Business Model. At the Revive & Thrive 2026...
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#161: You’re Not ‘AI-Ready’… and That’s Exactly the Point
AI might be the biggest buzzword in business right now, but most leaders are still asking the same quiet question: Are we actually ready for this? In this episode of Finding the Upside, I break down why readiness, not technology, is the real factor determining whether AI will create value in your...
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#160: Expand or Be Expendable: Les Brown on AI, Reinvention and Leading Others
In today’s episode of Finding the Upside, I sit down with the icon, the legend, Les Brown for a conversation that unfolds with honesty, warmth, and a depth that only he can bring. We talk about how quickly the world is shifting, especially with technology and AI, and how important it is to stay...
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#159: Drop the Puck: We Are A New Jersey Devils Affiliate Partner!
This year Training Innovations, powered by MDR Brands began a 3-year sponsorship as an Affiliate Partner with our home state’s professional hockey team. Today, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our partnership with New Jersey Devils Affiliate Partner Program and Eleven Sports Media. We…
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#158: No Kings - The Power of Showing Up for Democracy
Across the U.S., the No Kings movement has sparked one of the largest grassroots protests in our history, reminding us that democracy belongs to the people, not to any one leader. In this episode, I’m speaking straight from the heart about something that matters deeply to me- activism in action…
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#157: Freedom Under Fire: What’s Happening with the U.S. Immigration Crisis
In this episode of Finding the Upside, I take a hard look at what happens when the promises of freedom and belonging aren’t applied equally. Right now, in the United States, we’re seeing an immigration crackdown that is being carried out in ways that are inhumane, unjust, and not rooted in law…
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#156: Reframing Feedback to Build Confidence
We’ve all felt that sting, the gut-punch moment when feedback doesn’t land like a compliment. But what if feedback, even the toughest kind, could actually strengthen your confidence instead of shaking it? In this episode of Finding the Upside, I share how to reframe criticism so it becomes a...
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#155: The Rise of AI-Empowered Solopreneurs: How to Do More With Less
In this episode of Finding the Upside, I dive into one of the most exciting shifts happening in business right now; the rise of the AI-enabled solopreneur. No big teams, no giant budgets, just you, your hustle, and the power of AI. I share how I’ve been exploring AI in my own business and why I...
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#154: Multiple Generational Workforce - Inclusion is the Superpower
In today’s shorty episode of Finding the Upside, I’m diving into the opportunities and tensions that come with leading multigenerational teams. With five generations now working side by side, I believe inclusion isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business strategy that drives resilience…
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#153: Resilience in Action: Stories of Transformation, Belonging, and Reinvention
In this special compilation episode of Finding the Upside, I am bringing together three powerful stories of resilience and transformation. You’ll hear from: Jessica Amerosa — who turned unimaginable personal loss into a mission to reclaim her health, happiness, and purpose. Miho Kanazawa — a...
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#152: The Culture You Tolerate Is The Culture You Create
Here’s one of the toughest truths about leadership that most leaders miss: The culture you tolerate is the culture you create. Culture isn’t shaped in lofty mission statements or big strategic announcements, it’s built in the small, everyday choices and behaviors that often go unnoticed. In…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In business and in life there is always an upside…finding it is often the challenge. Having a mindset that looks for it and embraces problems as opportunities is the key to thriving. Successful business owners LOVE disruption. But the MOST successful look for it. It's what keeps their business on the cutting edge and able to adapt to any circumstance. This podcast will feature discussions with business owners, leaders and everyday inspiring people sharing how they have grown their companies and changed their lives by approaching changing conditions with optimism, opportunity and innovation.
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Maria DeLorenzis Reyes
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