The Lunchbox That Launched A Movement: How Stanford MBA And Founder Of OmieLife, Nancy Yen, Transformed Corporate Skills Into Entrepreneurial Success With OmieBox

by Kate Byrne | Jul 14, 2026 | Podcast

  What does it take to turn a personal frustration into a journey of entrepreneurial success? In this episode, host Kate Byrne sits down with Nancy Yen, the Founder of OmieLife, to share a great founder story about her transition from a corporate career to...

History Is A Moment. Service Is A Practice: Dr. Thelma Witherspoon On Leading

by Kate Byrne | Jun 30, 2026 | Podcast

  True impact isn’t about making history—it’s about showing up to do the work. In this episode, Dr. Thelma Witherspoon, Hamilton Township Committee woman, shares the grit and grace required for local governance. Drawing from her diverse background in law...

The Power Of Noticing: Why Attention Is the New Leadership Skill With Emily Gaines Demsky, Artist And Founder Of 3 Good Things Movement

by Kate Byrne | Jun 16, 2026 | Podcast

  In a world engineered to drag our attention toward negativity and urgency, the ability to consciously direct our focus is a radical and powerful leadership skill. Artist and advocate Emily Gaines Demsky joins us to explain her transformative 3 Good Things...

Not Invited? Build Your Own Table: How To Stand Out In A Competitive Industry With Broadcaster, Professor And Business Owner, Kelsey Nicole Nelson

by Kate Byrne | Jun 2, 2026 | Podcast

  In a competitive industry, do you ever feel like you’re waiting for an invitation that will never come? Stop waiting. The secret to standing out isn’t getting a seat at someone else’s, it’s learning how to build your own table. Meet...

The Business Of Blooming: Cameron Hardesty On Building Poppy Flowers From Idea To Investment

by Kate Byrne | May 19, 2026 | Podcast

  Floral design is the last big-ticket purchase you are making when planning your wedding. Although it may seem beautiful on the outset, it is downright ugly behind the scenes. When Cameron Hardesty was planning her own wedding flowers, she encountered unclear...

From Corporate To Impact Tech: Equera.ai Founder Danielle Finch On Career Pivot & Industry Transformation

by Kate Byrne | May 5, 2026 | Podcast

  Are you successful on paper, but feel like something is missing inside? In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Finch, Founder and CEO of Equera.ai. Danielle made the bold career pivot from twenty years of corporate success—including roles at GE, Michelin,...