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My Big Safety ChallengeSeason 05 Episode 02: Lisa Brooks, Nexus HSEIn this episode of My Big Safety Challenge, we sit down with Lisa Brooks, Principal at NexusHSE and a pioneer in the field of ergonomics, to explore what she calls “operational intelligence.” For Lisa, it’s not just a buzzword, it’s a philosophy that bridges leadership and the front-line worker through active listening, relationship-building, and a willingness to get your boots dirty.Lisa shares stories from her groundbreaking work in ergonomics, reveals how mathematics and sports shaped her approach to safety, and challenges us to rethink what it really means to understand the work. Tune in to hear...2025-05-2749 min
People and Places and How We Use SpacesEpisode 62: The Trailblazing Legacy of Helen BrooksIn this unforgettable episode, Lisa sits down with commercial real estate legend Helen Brooks—a true pioneer who reshaped an industry and inspired generations of professionals.At nearly 95, Helen reflects on her remarkable 40+ year career, breaking into commercial real estate at a time when women couldn’t even open their own bank accounts. With sharp wit, wisdom, and warmth, she shares how she built a reputation for integrity, focus, and fearlessness in a male-dominated field.Helen Brooks MN Real Estate Hall Of FameSend us a text2025-04-0835 min
Stirring the CauldronMaster Class with Lisa Kessler-The Practical Tarot MethodTarot cards are a powerful tool to help you tap into Spirit and guide you on your divine path—that is, if you know how to read them. That’s where this book comes in. Written in a user-friendly way, The Practical Tarot Method will empower you, deepen your self-confidence, and help you develop more trust in your own intuition so you may better connect with and understand the cards. Lisa explained that there are ways to use tarot cards in everyday life, such as for meditation and journaling, reading spreads to answer questions, and as inspiration for creative purs...2025-03-2856 min
Black Austin MattersEric and Katrina Brooks owners of Black Pearl Books
In this episode of Black Austin Matters, hosts Lisa and Rich converse with Eric and Katrina Brooks, the owners of Black Pearl Books. Together, they reflect on their meeting at Clark Atlanta University, emphasize the significance of black representation in literature, stress the value of reading, and share their efforts to combat book bans.
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The Confident Woman PodcastOrganize 365: Creating Simple Systems to Streamline Success with Lisa WoodruffIn this episode, Rachel Brooks sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365. Lisa shares her transformative journey from a chaotic life to a structured, intentional one, emphasizing the power of systems and organization. Together, they discuss the intersection of household management, personal growth, and business success, offering practical strategies to declutter your life—both physically and mentally.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the demands of modern life or struggled to balance home, work, and personal time, this episode is for you. Lisa provides actionable tips to reclaim your time, reduce mental clutter, and...2025-01-1542 min
Sprinkles Of SpiritThree Ways To Reach Happierness - A Deep Dive Into "Build The Life You Want" by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah WinfreySend Lisa a Text! Where do you feel challenged?"Building the Life You Want: A Deep Dive into Oprah and Arthur Brooks' Masterpiece"Join us on a journey to discover the science-backed strategies for crafting a happier and more fulfilling life. Inspired by Oprah Winfrey and Arthur Brooks' bestselling book, "Build the Life You Want," this podcast delves into three key principles that can transform your everyday experiences.Lisa, a certified Yoga and meditation teacher, author, sound healing practitioner, and spiritual life coach, has dedicated her life to...2024-09-1223 min
Writing Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingStrategies for Navigating Traumatic Memories In Your MemoirSend us a textTW: Mention of Sexual AssaultIn this episode, you’ll hear from Deborah Svec-Carstens, a writer working on a memoir that details her journey of healing after trauma.In this episode:Writing about trauma and recounting hard memories.Three reasons why we struggle to write about feelings The impact trauma has on our memories and emotions Writing speculative scenes Writing around your toughest experiences The benefit of studying other writers ResourcesAtlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human E...2024-08-2224 min
Talk, UnleashedLynne Sheridan - Radical Fairy Godmother and BadassWhat if there are no sides? What if there is no other? This what if lies at the heart of the mindset, philosophy and work of this week’s guest, Lynne Sheridan.
For three decades, Lynne has been committed to transforming people’s view of the world, of themselves and of others. She’s a sought-after transformational leadership trainer and coach, has a thriving practice working with couples, collaborates with another leading transformational trainer, Lisa Kalmin (who’s also been on this podcast AND with whom Lynne has been best friends for years) focusing on empow...2024-07-3140 min
The Cabana Boys PodcastCBP028 - Making It Sparkle with the Founder of Bach Best Friend Lisa BBFOn this episode of the Cabana Boys Podcast, Nelson welcomes creator and CEO of Bach Best Friend, Lisa Weintraub to the show! Learn how you can get Bach Best Friend to cater your next party at:https://www.shopstagandhen.com/products/exclusive-catering-service-with-bach-best-friendComment and Subscribe!Watch the Video Version of the show on Youtube on the Cabana Boys Events ChannelProduced by T Door Productions2024-07-3133 min
The New AmbitionRecipe for Reinvention: Chef Lisa Brooks' Journey from Burnout to ThrivingText The New AmbitionListener note: This episode was originally recorded as The Podgress Report, now The New Ambition. We haven't edited the fantastic original content, so please enjoy and share. Stay tuned for more from The New Ambition. In this Success Report edition of The New Ambition, host Jen Phillips welcomes the inspiring Chef Lisa Brooks, CEO of Heart and Soul Personal Chef Service and the Personal Chef Academy. From battling intense anxiety and workplace burnout and leaving her high-stress job...2024-06-2059 min
Chasing Self ActualizationUnlearning Perfectionism: Lisa Brooks on the Path to Self-TrustSend us a textIn this enlightening episode, hosts Marisol Sanchez and Janaiah von Hassel sit down with Lisa Brooks, a therapist, professor, and executive coach from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). The conversation delves into the journey of self-actualization, touching on themes such as self-trust, authenticity, and the impact of cultural conditioning. Lisa shares her insights on overcoming trauma, the importance of emotional honesty, and the complexities of personal growth. Tune in as they explore how to navigate the pressures of modern society, the significance of unlearning perfectionism, and the beauty of embracing one's...2024-06-0549 min
Becoming UnDoneEP86: L.U.C.K. with Dr. Lisa Garner Santa, Professor of Flute and Artist-PerformerAbout the Guest:Dr. Lisa Garner Santa is an esteemed flutist and professor with a trajectory that has brought her experiences both locally and globally. With a musical and teaching journey that began in the small town of Colorado City, Texas, Dr. Garner Santa evolved into a world-class musician whose career has quite literally taken her around the world. She is notably acknowledged for her performances and her influential role as a professor of flute at Texas Tech University. Additionally, she holds the position of Director for the Institute for Faculty Excellence at Texas Tech's Teaching, Learning...2024-05-271h 08The Confident Woman PodcastI Decide: How to Get Unstuck and Live Your Best Life with Erin Lopez & Lisa Cox In this episode, host Rachel Brooks welcomes Erin Lopez and Lisa Cox from the I Decide Darlings Podcast for an enriching conversation on empowerment, entrepreneurship, and the essence of making impactful decisions for a fulfilled life. Both Erin and Lisa share their personal and professional journeys, highlighting the transition from corporate roles to embracing entrepreneurship and the importance of making deliberate choices to design the life they desire.Together, they discuss mindset, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the significance of taking the first step toward change. Erin and Lisa also discuss their "I Decide" book and how it...2024-04-1737 minTalk, UnleashedThe Problem is How You See the Problem with GUEST Lisa KalminThis is a very special episode. Both because I diverge from my usual format and because of the incredible guest whose wisdom you get to experience. Her name is Lisa Kalmin and she is among the elite in the world of Transformational Leadership. In this wide ranging conversation, Lisa shares how she came to the world of Transformational Leadership, and why a specific part of the process is so meaningful to and for her. This conversation, recorded on the day of the Winter Solstice in 2023, is evergreen in its relevance. Below is a bit more about Lisa with links...2024-04-1050 min
Sign My Book: A Peek Inside the Writer's MindCozy Magic: A Chat with Author Sierra Cross on Writing, Family, and Finding BalanceThis week, I chat with cozy-fantasy-fiction author, Sierra Cross. She discusses her book series, writing process, and experiences with traditional publishing versus self-publishing. She shares her love for cozy genres and the inspiration behind her Blue Moon Bay Witches series.
Sierra also talks about the benefits of using pen names and the creative freedom it provides. She highlights the collaborative process of writing with a friend and the challenges and joys of being a parent while pursuing a writing career. Additionally, Sierra discusses her structured writing process, dividing her book outlines into quartiles and the importance of f...2024-03-2855 minWriting Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingHealing Through ForgivenessSend us a textWelcome to season two of the Writing Your Resilience Podcast! After celebrating season one’s fantastic interviews, I decided to kick things off right by having a fireside-style chat with you about a topic that keeps coming up: Forgiveness. Whether we’re on a healing journey or writing the tough stuff, forgiveness can be a complicated thing to grasp and work through. In this episode, I talk about what forgiveness is, what the process looks like, and how it’s related to the writing process. As you listen along, consider...2024-03-2851 minWriting Your Resilience: Building Resilience, Embracing Trauma and Healing Through WritingBreaking the Silence with Melanie BrooksSend us a textMelanie Brooks joins the Writing Your Resilience Podcast to speak about her book, A Hard Silence: One Daughter Remaps Family, Grief, and Faith When HIV/AIDS Changes It All. This is the book she once struggled to write about her father's death. In today's episode, we'll explore the powerful impact silence has on you and how to break through it. Before we get to this conversation, I have a few questions for you. What role has silence played in your writing and in your life? Has it ever been helpful? Has it...2024-01-1148 min
THE HUSTLER FILESJUSTIN BROOKS, HERO EXTRAORDINARE IN A BROKEN JUSTICE SYSTEMJustin Brooks will tell you that, as the Founder of the California Innocence Project, he was just following his passion as a criminal justice attorney to exonerate those who were falsely accused and spending decades in prison. He may only have been in his twenties when he launched the California Innocence Project, but as of 2023, Justin has received exoneration for 40 such individuals and travels the world, helping launch Innocence Projects in other countries. It was also Justin who took a chance with Brian Banks and was instrumental in having Brian exonerated! If you think that heroes have gone the way...2023-12-0328 min
The Hustler FilesJUSTIN BROOKS, HERO EXTRAORDINARE IN A BROKEN JUSTICE SYSTEMJustin Brooks will tell you that, as the Founder of the California Innocence Project, he was just following his passion as a criminal justice attorney to exonerate those who were falsely accused and spending decades in prison. He may only have been in his twenties when he launched the California Innocence Project, but as of 2023, Justin has received exoneration for 40 such individuals and travels the world, helping launch Innocence Projects in other countries. It was also Justin who took a chance with Brian Banks and was instrumental in having Brian exonerated! If you think that heroes have gone the way of...2023-12-0328 min
Perspectives from a PomegranateTales of Serendipity: Rediscovering Memories, 3D-Printed Knobs, and Sweet GesturesDo you ever take a moment to appreciate the serendipitous moments life throws your way?
In this episode, host Lisa Brooks takes us on a journey of unexpected twists and turns in one of her days. From rediscovering long-forgotten high school memories on VHS tapes, to a chance encounter at a local library that leads to a surprising 3D-printed solution for a cherished typewriter, to small gestures of kindness, the day unfolds with discoveries of the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Tune in to join Lisa through the seemingly “mundane moments” of a regular day...that end up holding the powe...2023-10-0307 minPerspectives from a PomegranateBreaking Free from Routine: The Oil Change EpiphanyWe each have our own habits and routines. How often do we stop to examine whether they are actually the best way to complete any given task? What keeps us stuck in routines or patterns that no longer serve us, even when better alternatives might easily be within reach?
In this episode, host Lisa Brooks shares about her ongoing frustration related to taking her car to the dealership for routine maintenance. Her frustration drives her to question why we cling to habits that cause us stress, along with reflecting on how to break free of routines that...2023-09-2703 min
Highly Sensitive, Happily MarriedNutrition For Better Relationships As HSPs With Lisa Masé130 The quality of our relationships are deeply impacted by various aspects of our Mind-Body-Heart Systems' well-being. Especially our emotional well-being, which is deeply affected by our physical health (specifically our nutritional, hormonal, and nervous system health). In this episode, we will talk about all this with a special guest, Nutritionist Lise Masé. Listen in to our conversation (involving chocolate, magic and mystery, and the word “hangry”) to learn: Why nutrition matters when it comes to emotional and relationship well-being, and why you would even want to learn how to support your sensitive system nutritionally. How food, and food c...2023-09-2148 min