Guest Interviews Episodes

Feb. 5, 2025

People-First Leadership with Marketing Exec Candice Hahn

Ever wonder why some leaders seem to effortlessly build thriving teams while others struggle with constant turnover? In this episode, guest Candice Hahn, a veteran marketing agency executive with over 25 years of experience, ...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Why Nice Is Not Enough with Amira Barger, EVP of DEI at Edelman

What does it really mean to be an ally in today's workplace? For Amira Barger , Executive Vice President of DEI Advisory and Health Communications at Edelman, it's about going beyond being "nice." Growing up as the daughter o...

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Dec. 4, 2024

Leading with Care Through Uncertain Times with Tushar Pandit, CPO at …

Leadership isn't just about hitting the numbers - it's about how you get there. Through candid stories from his 25+ years in human resources, Chief People Officer Tushar Pandit challenges common misconceptions about workplace...

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Nov. 13, 2024

7 Unconventional Leadership Principles with Hubspot’s Rebecca Yang

In this guest interview episode, Rebecca Yang, Director of Engineering at HubSpot, shares her unconventional journey to tech leadership and reveals seven uncommon leadership principles that have shaped her success. From her e...

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Oct. 2, 2024

Breaking Barriers and Fostering Inclusion with Melissa Jurkoic, CXO a…

Kristen sits down with Melissa Jurkoic, a tech industry veteran and champion for diversity in leadership. Melissa's journey from junior software engineer to Chief Experience Officer is a testament to the power of resilience a...

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Sept. 11, 2024

The Power of Authentic Leadership with Nicole Mashburn, CEO of Villa …

In this episode, Kristen and Mike sit down with Nicole Mashburn, CEO of Villa Marin, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Northern California. Nicole shares her journey into senior living leadership and her philosophy on...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Transforming Workplace Culture with Gianna Driver, CPO at Lattice

What does it really take to build a thriving workplace culture? In this episode, Kristen and Mike sit down with Gianna Driver, the new Chief People Officer at Lattice, to explore the human side of leadership. From her unconve...

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