Building Bridges

We all get stuck; at work, at home, and in the stories, we tell ourselves. In this conversation, Debbie Holcomb, founder of Gracing Experiences and co‑founder of Women Revealed, joins host Amish Shah to unpack shadow work, how shame shows up, and practical ways to move from blame to ownership so relationships can heal and ...

What makes teams truly scalable? What happens when trust fades, and can it be rebuilt?  On this episode of Building Bridges, Scott Mordell, CEO of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), joins to explore why trust isn’t a “soft” concept, but a strategic cornerstone of leadership and performance.  From the pitfalls of leaders trying to “do it themselves” to the early ...

In this episode of Building Bridges, Amish Shah talks with Bethany Hartley, CEO of the South Bend–Elkhart Regional Partnership, about leadership, economic development, and building trust to create thriving communities.  Bethany shares her career journey, how regional collaboration has unlocked over $1 billion in investment, and why the South Bend–Elkhart region is attracting businesses, talent, and families from across ...

In this episode of Building Bridges, host Amish Shah sits down with Indiana University Athletic Director Scott Dolson for an inside look at the evolution of college sports and IU’s bold transformation. From navigating NIL and conference realignment to driving alignment across leadership and shaping a sustainable future for student-athletes, Scott shares candid insights ...

In this episode of Building Bridges, Amish sits down with Nate Feltman, CEO of IBJ Media, to explore his unique path from Russian law in Moscow to public service and now leading one of Indiana’s most influential media companies. Nate shares how IBJ is evolving through digital content, events, and podcasts to deliver fact-based, community-focused ...

In this profound and emotionally resonant episode of Building Bridges, Amish speaks with Meredith Parfet — CEO of Raven Yard Group, hospice chaplain, crisis expert, and grief counselor — about the complex and often avoided topic of grief. From personal loss to professional collapse, Meredith shares how her journey through multiple tragedies shaped her ...

In this powerful episode of Building Bridges, Amish sits down with Melissa O’Dell, Executive Director of Defy Ventures Illinois, a nonprofit redefining second chances for incarcerated individuals. Melissa shares her two-decade journey in criminal justice reform, the transformational impact of Defy’s entrepreneurship-based reentry programs, and what it means to truly build bridges between prisons ...

In this episode of Building Bridges, Amish chats with Kate Steury, owner of Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn in Goshen, Indiana. Kate shares her journey from discovering a passion for popcorn to launching her business at 25 and growing it into a beloved local brand. Kate opens up about the challenges of being a young female entrepreneur, ...

In this episode of Building Bridges, Amish chats with Kate Steury, owner of Shirley’s Gourmet Popcorn in Goshen, Indiana. Kate shares her journey from discovering a passion for popcorn to launching her business at 25 and growing it into a beloved local brand. Kate opens up about the challenges of being a young female ...

In this powerful episode of Building Bridges, Amish sits down with Kari Lawry, Chief Human Resources Officer at North, to explore the evolving role of HR and how real leadership requires vulnerability, empathy, and intentionality. Kari shares personal stories about building a people-first culture—touching on mental health, the challenges of remote work, and how HR ...