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The Impactful Conversations Effect Podcast
by Winy Bernard Bertin
The Impactful Conversations Effect PodcastChange rarely starts with a brilliant idea. More often, it starts in conversation.The Impactful Conversations Effect is a podcast about the moments that move us forward—real conversations that shift how we see ourselves, what we want, or what comes next.Hosted by Winy Bernard Bertin and Ashley Rudolph, we sit down with leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to unpack the conversations that have shaped their careers. Sometimes we ask about the exact moment everything shifted. Other times, just being in dialogue leads to new insight.This season, we’re joined by: • Babba Rivera, CEO of Ceremonia • Lissy Alden, CEO of Myndy • Marine Tanguy, CEO of MTArt • Allison Stadd, SVP at Shipt • Cathie Urushibata, Creative Director at Shake Shack • Rachel Kourakos, Executive Coach • Delphine Gardère, CEO of Rum BarbancourtEach episode feels like chatting over tea with a friend—warm, thoughtful, and often ex
Episodes
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No One Makes It Alone: Stephanie Horton on Taking Chances, Evolution and Opening Doors
What does it really take to build a career that evolves with you? Our Season 3 opener of The Impactful Conversations Effect is with Stephanie Horton, Senior Director, Global Commerce, Retail and U.S. Ads Marketing at Google. Stephanie is a 30-year veteran of the luxury fashion and marketing...
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A 163 Year Legacy: How Delphine Gardère is Reinventing Société du Rhum Barbancourt for a Global Future
In the season finale of The Impactful Conversations Effect, we sit down with Delphine Gardère, the trailblazing CEO and owner of Société du Rhum Barbancourt, Haiti’s most iconic rum brand. At the helm of a company with over 163 years of heritage, Delphine shares how she’s honouring its rich…
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When the Dream Job Isn’t the Dream: Rachel Kourakos on Redefining Success
In this episode of The Impactful Conversations Effect, we’re joined by transition and leadership coach Rachel Kourakos, whose inspiring career journey took her from high-powered roles in finance and Google to betting entirely on herself. Rachel opens up about the moment she realised that even the...
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The Power of the Collective: Lessons from PSG’s Champions League Win
My friend Delphine is one of the most strategic and thoughtful leaders I know. We're both passionate PSG supporters, and in between sharing celebratory memes, we spoke about PSG’s victory over Inter Milan and the deeper significance behind it. Delphine has always believed in the power of working...
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From Design to Leadership: Cathie Urushibata’s Creative Journey
In this episode of The Impactful Conversations Effect, we sit down with Cathie Urushibata, a creative leader who shares how bold decisions, daily rituals, and listening with intention shaped her career. From her leap of faith moving to New York for grad school to the lessons she learned at Shake...
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Leading from the Back: Jazz, Leadership & The Offbeat Path with Allison Stadd
In this episode of The Impactful Conversations Effect, we sit down with Allison Stadd, Senior Vice President of Brand, Culture & Media at Shipt (a Target company), to explore the unexpected intersections of leadership and jazz drumming. A dual US-Canadian citizen, writer, and lifelong creative,...
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Don’t Assume Brand Loyalty, Build It!
These days, customers, myself included, aren’t as brand-loyal as we once were. I used to be someone who had to buy a specific product from a specific brand, no exceptions. But that mindset has shifted. Today, people are drawn to products that speak to them personally, offer meaningful value, or...
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Marine Tanguy: Redefining How Art Moves the World
In this inspiring conversation, we sit down with Marine Tanguy, founder and CEO of MTArt Agency, the leading international talent agency for visual artists shaping today's culture. From managing a gallery at 21 that discovered Banksy to launching the first Certified B Corporation in the art…
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Mental Fitness as a Wellness Strategy: Lissy Alden on Building Burnout-Proof Teams
In this episode, we sit down with Lissy Alden, the founder of MYNDY, a pioneering mental fitness company redefining wellness for the modern workforce. With a background that includes working with global giants like JPMorgan, Amex, and The New York Times, and holding degrees from Cornell…
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Spoiler Alert: It Doesn’t Go as Planned (And That’s Actually a Good Thing)
When I first started out, I had a clear vision of what this entrepreneurial journey would look like, structured days, impactful work, and a steady path forward. Reality? A little messier, a lot less linear, and filled with pivots I didn’t see coming. One of the most meaningful examples of this…
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The Evolution of Babba Rivera
Six years ago when we first met her, Babba Rivera was the founder of byBabba, a marketing agency helping brands make meaningful connections. Today, she’s the founder and CEO of Ceremonia, a clean haircare brand celebrating her Latinx heritage. Babba has raised millions in venture capital, making...
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Reimagining Paris: Lindsey Tramuta on Women, Writing, and Life Abroad
In our season finale, we spoke with Lindsey Tramuta, an acclaimed American journalist and author based in Paris. Known for her insightful works The New Paris and The New Parisienne, Lindsey shares her journey of moving to Paris, her evolution as a writer, and her observations on the cultural...
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What is Environmental Intelligence and Why Should You Care? A Conversation with Nora Gherbi
In this episode, we delve into the concept of Environmental Intelligence (E.I.) with expert Nora Gherbi. As an advisor, author, and sought-after speaker, Nora has pioneered the integration of E.I. into governance, strategy, and regenerative business development. We explore her transformative...
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Finding Calm in Chaos: The Neuroscience of Wellbeing
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Lea Durante, a Family Nurse Practitioner turned Integrative Life Coach, who is on a mission to help people achieve vibrant wellbeing through cutting-edge, science-based practices. With over 50,000 patient encounters under her belt, Lea realized the limitations…
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Building Inclusive Workplaces with David Daniels IV
In this episode, we sit down with David Daniels IV, Founder of DD4 Consulting and an expert in Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). With over a decade of experience in the startup world in New York City and San Francisco, David has successfully placed over 250 hires in...
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The Power of the Pivot: Coaching Former Female Athletes into Life’s Next Chapter
In this episode, hosts Winy Bernard Bertin and Ashley Rudolph sit down with Amanda Hazer, a former athlete turned consultant and coach, who specializes in guiding female athletes through the often-challenging transition to post-athletic careers. With a background in neuroscience and an MBA in...
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The First Step: Our Journey to Hosting Impactful Conversations
In the season opener of The Impactful Conversations Effect podcast, hosts Ashley Rudolph and Winy Bernard Bertin share the motivation behind their new venture and reflect on their personal journeys. They dive into the pivotal conversations that shaped their paths and brought them to this moment....
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The Impactful Conversations Effect PodcastChange rarely starts with a brilliant idea. More often, it starts in conversation.The Impactful Conversations Effect is a podcast about the moments that move us forward—real conversations that shift how we see ourselves, what we want, or what comes next.Hosted by Winy Bernard Bertin and Ashley Rudolph, we sit down with leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs to unpack the conversations that have shaped their careers. Sometimes we ask about the exact moment everything shifted. Other times, just being in dialogue leads to new insight.This season, we’re joined by: • Babba Rivera, CEO of Ceremonia • Lissy Alden, CEO of Myndy • Marine Tanguy, CEO of MTArt • Allison Stadd, SVP at Shipt • Cathie Urushibata, Creative Director at Shake Shack • Rachel Kourakos, Executive Coach • Delphine Gardère, CEO of Rum BarbancourtEach episode feels like chatting over tea with a friend—warm, thoughtful, and often ex
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