The Make it a Party! Podcast

Season 1, episode 3: Why Leaders Must Show Their Imperfections to Inspire, Guest Jermaine JamisonToday’s guest is Jermaine Jamison, an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and human engagement strategist who helps leaders rethink how they engage people and build environments where individuals feel seen, trusted, and equipped to lead.Jermaine is the Co-founder and Managing Partner of Jamison Perry, a recruiting and staffing firm, and the President of 3E, LLC, Emerge. Evolve. Excel., a human engagement consultancy focused on leadership development and organizational growth.Through the lens of lived experiences, Jermaine challenges leaders to move beyond processes and focus on the human dynamics that shape performance, trust, and culture inside organizations.His work helps leaders create clarity, strengthen relationships, and unlock the potential that already exists within their people.In this episode we discuss mental health, his humble beginnings, overcoming a lack of self-confidence, focusing on the human experience, embracing your struggles and finding solutions, and being vulnerable with your team -- as that's what makes you relatable and able to inspire! Connect with Jermaine here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jermainejamison1/ www.partner3e.com www.jamisonperry.comSpecial thanks to our sponsor, Leader One Financial, for their recording space!Music on this podcast is from the song "Grateful" by the local Kansas City band, The Canterberries. Stream and download their album, Flying Around. Follow them on Instagram for upcoming show dates @the_canterberries 🍓 🫐 🍒 https://www.instagram.com/the_canterberries/Connect with the host, Haley Grayless, MSODvaxacollective.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_haleygraylesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/haleygrayless/Transcript for this episode can be found at vaxacollective.com/podcast

Season 1, episode 2: Why Not Make Everything a Party? Stories from a vulnerable leader and restaurant owner, guest Jordin JohnsonContent warning: divorceToday's guest is Jordin Johnson, owner of Blanc Champagne Bar in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri. She's a corporate marketer turned restaurateur. Mainly because she love bubbles and celebrations... with a little dash of "prove myself (and everyone around me) that I can do it"! She own an amazing restaurant in the heart of KC, manages about 20 employees, and loves creating special memories for every person who walks through their door. She's also been on a self healing journey and is constantly searching for purpose and balance in everything she does. Topics we cover are around leading with care, intention and empathy, being a collaborative leader who likes to say, “look at what we built” not just myself! Jordin is wildly open and vulnerable in this episode. If you are going through or have gone through a divorce, launched a business, or had any other especially hard times, this episode will likely be very relatable.Follow Jordin Johnson @blancchampagnebar on all platforms Special thanks to our sponsor, Leader One Financial, for their recording space!Music on this podcast is from the song "Grateful" by the local Kansas City band, The Canterberries. Stream and download their album, Flying Around. Follow them on Instagram for upcoming show dates @the_canterberries 🍓 🫐 🍒 https://www.instagram.com/the_canterberries/Connect with the host, Haley Grayless, MSODvaxacollective.comhttps://www.instagram.com/the_haleygraylesshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/haleygrayless/Transcript for this episode can be found at vaxacollective.com/podcast

Season 1, Episode 1:Great Leaders are Trauma-Informed(Note: The audio on this first episode is a little off, as the guest's microphone wasn't working properly BUT you can still here her. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we figure out the technology -- the upcoming episodes won't have the issue! Please listen with grace) ​ ◡̈  Discover how to make mental health discussions engaging and uplifting! Learn valuable insights from therapy expert Jessica Doane on creating joy in serious topics.In a world where serious topics often dominate discussions, why not make mental health a party? In this inaugural episode of the "Make It a Party" podcast, host Haley Grayless welcomes her dear friend Jessica Done, a licensed clinical social worker and the director of community engagement at Resolve Counseling and Wellness in Kansas City. Together, they explore the intersection of mental health and happiness, sharing insights that challenge traditional narratives.Jessica Doane, LSCSW, LCSW (she/her), is a licensed clinical social worker in Kansas and Missouri and the Director of Community Engagement at Resolve Counseling and Wellness in Kansas City. She brings years of experience across diverse settings—including schools, residential treatment, and outpatient care—and is known for her work with the LGBTQ+ community and her focus on anxiety, perfectionism, and ADHD in adult women. Jessica is also an adjunct professor at the University of Kansas and a member of the Centurions Leadership Program. She’s passionate about building safe, inclusive spaces for healing and community connection.Connect with Jessica! www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-doane-lcsw-lscswResources:Need a therapist? ResolveCommunity Trainings Resolve Community Trainings — Resolvekcresolve.com Special thanks to our sponsor, Kansas City Realty, for their recording space! Music on this podcast is from the song "Grateful" by the local Kansas City band, The Canterberries. Stream and download their album, Flying Around. Follow them on Instagram for upcoming show dates @the_canterberries 🍓 🫐 🍒Transcript for this episode can be found at vaxacollective.com/podcast

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