Powerful Conversations: Insights from leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs on living a life that matters
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsPowerful Conversations features thought-leaders across industries and locations on a variety of business-oriented, leadership and entrepreneurial topics.
Host Monica Phillips will moderate the show in a way that is engaging, funny, passionate, and brings value to you, the listener. Listen, engage, feel inspired, and give yourself permission to live a fulfilling life, now.
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How To Build Communities That Matter w/ SC Moatti, Darryl Grant & Anne Devereux-Mills
January 10, 2020 19:13 - 58 minutes - 54 MBHaving a supportive community full of inspirational people surrounding you can be the difference between success and failure. You can find your community online, through social networks, but it’s even better to find a group local to you to get that inspiration face-to-face. Today’s guests, SC Moatti, Darryl Grant, Anne Devereux-Mills, are all founding members of women’s communities who find great comfort and support within their groups. SC Moatti is a technology visionary, entrepreneur, and i...
Leslie Schrock on Bumpin
December 24, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBIf you want to write a book, the best advice out there is that you really need to like writing because the whole process is time-consuming and, to be perfectly honest, kind of hard! My guest, , joins me to talk about the process she went through writing Bumpin’ while she was pregnant and some of the best parts of her book. Leslie is an entrepreneur who works with start-ups, co-founded her own selling sustainable protein made from crickets, and is a member of an advisory board. She’s a publish...
What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table w/ Minda Harts
December 11, 2019 17:51 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBBlack women exist in corporate America and the more we talk about, advocate, and acknowledge them and their differences, the better their experience will be. is here to talk about how black women can be their own advocates to advance in their life and career. Minda Harts is the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color. She’s written the best-selling book, The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table, full of career advice for women to ...
Gender Equality In Corporate America w/ Julie Des Jardins
November 26, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBOpening the conversation about gender equity in and out of the workplace is the first step to creating productive and positive allies. Women have always been in positions that promote a culturally feminine leadership, often behind the scenes or beside strong men. Historian joins Powerful Conversations to discuss feminine modes of leadership in today’s political climate. Julie has written multiple books about strong women who changed history, including her most recent work about Missy Melone...
Food Justice Rock Star w/ Anna Lappé
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe state of our nation’s food industry is in complete disarray. From pesticide use to over-farming to ads for sugar-laden drinks and snacks targeting our children, we need to completely overhaul the system. is here to talk about food sustainability, health, and justice. Anna is a best-selling author and advocate for food justice and sustainability who is working to implement systemic changes to improve our food chain. While she’s making a lot of positive impacts and helping people realize t...
Anita Sands On Board Service And Being A Leader
November 04, 2019 21:55 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBBeing the only woman in the boardroom doesn’t have to be a bad thing. In fact, thinks this situation can actually be something positive and memorable. It’s all about making a difference, standing out, and being recognized, something every professional woman should aspire to. Anita has created a portfolio career for herself after leaving the banking industry. She sits on multiple tech boards in Silicon Valley. Anita is sharing her experiences as a woman in boardrooms and tech and how you can ...
Entrepreneurs and the Power of Being Young
October 27, 2019 17:27 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBDo you remember what you were passionate about when you were 24? Do you still have those dreams? What about when you were seven years old? What did you want to be when you "grew up"? I believe it is never too late. If you haven't started following through on your dreams yet, I hope this episode will inspire you to start now. We are going to hear from three young entrepreneurs who share their passion and engagement with us and the stories of their journeys and their incredible accomplishments....
Innovation and Opportunity in Virtual Reality
October 25, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBDon't miss this interview with leading innovators in virtual reality as they share how it is being used and future opportunities to connect to a new world through VR. About Daniel O'Brien Dan joined HTC in 2008 and is currently Vice President of VR Planning and Management leading where he manages the strategy and go-to-market efforts of the Virtual Reality portfolio at HTC. He is responsible for the Vive content and developer engagement, as well as marketing and sales of the HTC Vive. With...
Bringing Diversity To The Tech C-Suite w/ Sandra Lopez
October 25, 2019 01:43 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBWill the actions you take today have a positive impact on tomorrow’s society? That’s a question that Sandra Lopez, VP of Intel Sports Group asks herself every day. She’s not only creating a new world of sports technology, but she’s also a diversity advocate for women in C-level careers. Sandra was named one of the 50 most powerful women in technology. One of her visions and missions is to educate the world on how to use technology correctly, in a healthy way that uplifts all of society. Overa...
The Power of a Warm Embrace w/ Jane Chen
October 20, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBJane Chen is the co-founder and CEO of , a social enterprise that aims to help the millions of vulnerable babies born every year in developing countries through a low-cost infant warmer. Unlike traditional incubators that cost up to $20,000, the Embrace infant warmer costs around $200. The device requires no electricity, has no moving parts, is portable and is safe and intuitive to use. Jane Chen has spent years working on health issues in the developing world. Listen in and learn more about ...
Women Get Funded: 3 Leading VCs Tell You How To Do It
October 17, 2019 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAre you an entrepreneur lacking the money and resources you need? Don't miss this expert VC line-up. Learn how to get connected to the mentors and advisors who want you to succeed. In this episode you'll get expert advice from the women who connect entrepreneurs to money and traction. They've done it and they share with you their strategies and experience on what works. Expert line-up: Nancy Hayes of Golden Seeds, Alicia Castillo Holley of Women Get Funded, and Jory Des Jardins, co-founder ...
Technology for Good: Entrepreneurs Making A Difference in the Lives of Others w/ Leila Janah
October 15, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBWhat is the power of using the Internet to lift 30,000 people out of poverty through the creation of jobs? That is what did with SamaSource and that is just the beginning. She is the Founder and CEO of Sama Group and Laxmi and an award-winning social entrepreneur. She created an international nonprofit that is now a consortium of three organizations, created jobs, crowdfunds medical procedures, and trains employees at job centers in the US and in Kenya. Join us as she shares her growth from ...
Working Your Way to the C-Suite w/ Shellye Archambeau
October 13, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWhat does it take to work your way to the top of an organization? Do you have an intention of being a CEO someday? Shellye Archambeau is the CEO of MetricStream, a governance, risk, and compliance company. She had a 15-year career at IBM where she worked her way up to run IBM's Asia Pacific business for the public sector, making her the first African American woman to be sent on assignment internationally by the company. In this episode, Shellye shares with us her experiences as we dive into...
The Power of Being Yourself w/ Joe Plumeri former CEO of Citigroup
October 10, 2019 01:50 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this episode, I am thrilled to feature Joe Plumeri whose impressive career includes serving as vice chairman of the First Data Board of Directors and previously as chairman and CEO of Willis Group Holdings plc and as CEO of Citibank North America where he held a 32-year career. He drove the deal to rename the Sears Tower as Willis Tower, then the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. In 2015 Joe published his first book, a national best seller, The Power of Being Yourself: A Game Pla...
Secrets of Sand Hill Road - Venture Capital And How To Get It w/ Scott Kupor
October 08, 2019 17:08 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBFemale founders are statistically less likely to receive investments from venture capitalists. While there is a growing diversity of investments, it’s still going to take substantial time before industry changes take place. , managing partner at Andreessen Horowitz and author of Secrets of Sand Hill Road, joins me to talk about venture capitalism and the changing face of the investment industry. Scott has been with Andreessen Horowitz since it began in 2009. He’s now working with $10 billion ...
Diversity Meets Technology at New York Fashion Week w/ Anina Net
September 05, 2019 16:31 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBWhen the fashion and technology worlds combine, remarkable and advanced creations are made. But we need to encourage more women and minority groups to embrace technology. , fashion model, blogger, and CEO of 360 Fashion Network is creating beautiful wearable technology while paving the way for diversity. Anina Net is an absolute inspiration. She approached major tech companies with her ideas to combine fashion and technology at an early age and has been guided, mentored, and educated along th...
New York Fashion Week meets Technology w/ Anina Net, Pablo Starr, Dale Noelle
September 03, 2019 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWho says the fashion industry has to stay the same as it always was? With remarkable advances in technology, the industry is entering a renaissance period, with many designers and models at the helm. We’re speaking with Anina Net, Pablo Starr, and Dale Noelle to find out how they’re revolutionizing the fashion industry with wearable technology. Anina Net was the first model blogger. She’s the CEO of 360 Fashion, a company dedicated to fashion technology and wearable tech. Pablo Starr is a fas...
A Growth Mindset - Entrepreneurs and Creativity w/ Larry Robertson
June 20, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBJoin me for an interview with award-winning author as we delve into the world of creativity and explore some of the themes he has covered in his second book released Fall 2016, "The Language of Man: Learning to Speak Creativity." About Larry Robertson Larry Robertson is the 8-time award-winning author of "" and the founder of two ventures, one for-profit, and one non-profit. He is a highly respected thought leader in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, advising individuals and or...
Competition vs. Collaboration: Your Strategy for Success w/ Bill Reichert & Tim Draper
June 18, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWhat does it take to make it as an entrepreneur? What do you need to know to create rapid, sustainable growth while also being a boss who everyone loves and respects? How do you create a vision and culture that is connected to your values while always trying to get ahead? Can you win through collaboration?Join me in an interview with leading entrepreneurs and venture capitalists - Bill Reichert, managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, and Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, DFJ...
Baseball Entrepreneurs & The Love Of The Game w/ Larry Baer & Rob Nelson
June 16, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBUnder the direction of Larry Baer, the San Francisco Giants developed and constructed AT&T Park - the first privately-financed Major League ballpark. Since opening in 2000, AT&T Park has been widely praised as one of the "best ballparks ever built." In 1968, former all-star pitcher Jim Bouton and Rob Nelson who were both then teammates with the Class A Portland Mavericks, came up with the idea to invent Big League Chew, the bubble gum synonymous with baseball. These are the entrepreneurs of...
The Power of Exercise and Play on the Mind w/ Dr. John Ratey & Jill Vialet
June 13, 2019 09:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB“Worldwide studies and science support exercise for relieving symptoms related to ADD, OCD, anxiety, depression, addiction and aging. Exercise unleashes a cascade of neurochemicals and growth factors that physically bolster the brain’s infrastructure." ~Dr. John Ratey So then what keeps us from making it a necessary part of our day? Join us as we dive into the power of play and exercise through the work of Jill Vialet, Founder and CEO of PlayWorks and Dr. John Ratey, author of "Spark" and "...
The Power Of Diverse, Global Communities w/ Aura Cotofan, Nadine Bongaerts & Christine Lai
June 09, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBWhat would it be like to have an international network of thousands of people championing you on your journey and sponsoring you as much as possible? Relationships are at the core of everything we do. We need people to build great experiences, to buy our services or products, to contribute to our endeavors. Join us for The Power of Global Communities and learn how to create value from the depth of your relationships. Hear from Aura Cotofan, Network EverAfter in Romania; Christine Lai, Deliver...
An Entrepreneur's Journey to Building a $30 Million Event Planning Business w/ Jennifer Gilbert of Save the Date
June 06, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBGet ready to be inspired. This is the story of an incredible woman who found out that life wasn't always fair or happy after she was viciously attacked by a stranger, stabbed more than 37 times, and left for dead. After being stitched back together she decided she would not give up or give in and pushed forward with all of her enthusiasm and will to have the best life ever. She decided to surround herself with joyful people and celebrations so she started an event planning company in 1994. ...
How To Achieve Your True Potential By Harnessing Positive Intelligence w/ Shirzad Chamine
June 02, 2019 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBHow often do you find that voice inside your head keeps you from going after what you really want? If you recognize it, that's a start, but then what if you don't even realize that your saboteur is holding you back? Join me for an interview with New York Times bestselling author, Stanford lecturer, and leading executive coach Shirzad Chamine, author of "Positive Intelligence: Why Only 20 percent of teams and individuals achieve their true potential and how you can achieve yours." Learn why...
Innovation & The Social Tech Revolution w/ Clara Shih of Hearsay Social
May 30, 2019 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin me for a conversation with Clara Shih as we discuss insights from her latest book, The Social Business Imperative, as well as innovation, women in tech, and the gender gap. Clara is the CEO and founder of Hearsay Social and the author of the new release, The Social Business Imperative: Adapting Your Business Model to the Always-Connected Customer. A pioneer in the social media industry, Clara developed the first social business application in 2007 and subsequently authored the New York...
How to Create Loyalty with James Kane
May 21, 2019 10:20 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode, we are joined by , the leading researcher and authority on what makes someone truly loyal as he shares his research on what it means to be loyal, how and why it exists, and what organizations and individuals need to do to achieve it. James Kane is considered the leading researcher and authority on what makes someone truly loyal - to another person, to an organization, or to a cause. As a behavioral scientist and consultant who has helped some of the largest and most well-know...
Why You Should Stop Sacrificing Your Sleep Now
May 21, 2019 10:15 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBIn this episode, we talk about the power of sleep and what happens when we don't get enough of it. Join us as Dr. Michael Twery discusses the significance of sleep on our whole self including the effects on growth and stress hormones, our immune system, appetite, breathing, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. Dr. Twery, Ph.D., is the director of the National Center on Sleep Disorders Research in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Division of Lung Diseases at the National I...
Introducing Powerful Conversations
May 14, 2019 15:50 - 2 minutes - 2.02 MBWelcome to Powerful Conversations. This is a podcast where I interview best-selling authors, thought-leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are full of passion and will inspire you to live your best life. Powerful Conversations is about sharing the stories of incredible people and how they share their value with the universe.