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Biz-SoulsEpisode 173: Play and Profit — When Business Gets a Playground PassWelcome to the 173rd episode of Biz-Souls, where the boardroom meets the ball pit and spreadsheets shake hands with silliness! In this episode, Rona Lewis and Jeffrey Hansler cap off a three-book exploration into the weird and wonderful world of better business thinking — and guess what? This time, Rona wrote the book. Literally.Presenting: ‘Play and Profit – How Play Enhances Organizational Success’ by Rona Lewis!That’s right, after analyzing the deep dives of ‘Superforecasting: The Art and Science of Prediction’ by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner (aka “crystal balling for data nerds”), and ‘Positive Intelligence’ by Shi...
2025-06-1713 min
The HRart of ItParents Please Play with Rona Lewis & Jessica BrustadWhere do unicorns come from? Have you ever considered asking one of your employees this question? Well, maybe you should - argue Rona and Jessica as the founder of The Playful Mind Project. Listen in on this passionate soapbox about why we need more play care as professionals. In this episode, we chat about the impact the impact a lack of play is having on working parents. Rona and Jessica share about the much needed, I-Work and We-Work that begins with the practice of play.
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2021-02-2856 min
PlayGroundingPlay to Live: A Mental Health Story of Panic to PlayfulnessIf you’ve ever believed you couldn’t share your own story or let your voice be heard until you “fix” yourself, then you need to hear what Jessica has to say. Jessica Brustad, Co-Founder of Playful Mind Project, has worked with individuals struggling with mental health issues like anxiety, OCD and Postpartum Mood Disorders and has helped companies like Google and Microsoft improve their cultures through her original style and mindfulness programs.
2020-12-0953 min
PlayGroundingPlayful Minds Project: Welcome to Play-CareMeet the co-founders of the recently launched Playful Mind Project, play experts Jessica Brustad and Rona Lewis. The focus of their launch is on one of the hardest hit demographics during the Covid-19 pandemic – working moms. Jessica and Rona are not therapists, but their work is informed by therapeutic exercises like cognitive behavioral therapy. They specialize in stress relief through Purposeful and Attuned Play using fun and interactive games and exercises to help alleviate stress and overwhelm. Their customized sessions include anything from improv, breathwork, Laughter Yoga, wordplay, exercise and meditation—all depending on the client’s needs at that m...
2020-12-0153 min
Wandering Workers PodcastThe Funny YogiNot only is Jessica Brustad living life on her own terms as a motivational speaker and laughter yoga coach, she also has a powerful message for listeners about owning your power, chasing your joy, and discovering what you were meant to do.
2019-12-3040 min
Voices from The BenchThe Future Is Female: With Paula Fucarino and Jessica BrustadNot all conversations have to be about dental and dental laboratories. Even at the FDLA, talking with people that have a non-direct link to our industry can be motivating and fun. We sat down with two women who understand our profession and give inspiration to others.
-Paula Fucarino is the wife of current NBC Chair Morris Fucarino who has been on the podcast before. Paula has a nice view of our industry from the outside and gives motivation to many in it.
-Jessica Brustad us to work with Argen for 5 years. She has left to...
2019-07-2239 min