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A Voice and Beyond#196 How to Step into Sustainable and Authentic Success Minus the Burnout with Melissa GonzalezIn this transformative episode of A Voice and Beyond, host Dr Marisa Lee Naismith sits down with visionary entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez, founder of The Lionesque Group and Principal at MG2.Melissa has built a career creating world-class experiences for Fortune 500 brands and startups alike. But after a sudden, life-threatening health crisis, she realised the high cost of hustle culture — and made a powerful shift towards intentional, purpose-driven living.Drawing from her upcoming book, The Purpose Pivot, Melissa shares how she and more than 35 senior women leaders are redefining what it means to lead wi...
2026-02-0859 min
The Mark Divine ShowThe Purpose Pivot Embracing Vulnerability, Intuition, and Purpose with Melissa GonzalezWhat happens when high performers ignore their body, suppress vulnerability, and power through for too long?In this episode of The Mark Divine Show, entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez shares the pivotal moment that forced her to rethink leadership, success, and wellbeing. After years on Wall Street and building fast-growing companies, her body finally demanded attention—triggering a profound shift in how she leads, lives, and listens.This conversation explores:-Why high achievers ignore early warning signs until crisis hits-The hidden cost of “powering thro...
2026-01-2048 min
The Leadership HabitBest of 2025: How to Make a Purpose Pivot with Melissa GonzalezMake a Purpose Pivot in the New Year
As we wrap up another incredible year on The Leadership Habit Podcast, we are revisiting three of our most impactful conversations from 2025. These episodes sparked reflection, inspired change, and created real momentum for leaders across industries. To celebrate the year, we are launching a short series called Best of 2025.
Our first featured episode returns to a listener favorite: How to Make a Purpose Pivot: Finding Balance and Fulfillment with Melissa Gonzalez. In this conversation, Melissa shares how leaders can step back, realign their...
2025-12-0500 min
The Dynamic Leader Podcast#266. Shelley interviews Melissa Gonzalez about vulnerability and intuitionIn this episode, Shelley is joined by Melissa Gonzalez —visionary entrepreneur, author, design strategist and founder of the Lioness Group. As Principal at MG2, shareholder at Colliers Engineering & Design and author of The Purpose Pivot, Melissa is known for bridging creativity with strategic problem-solving. Together, they explore the power of intuition as a leadership tool — understanding the signals shaped by our personal experiences, recognising when vulnerability guides better decision-making and resisting the noise of logic that can drown out what we innately know. Join Shelley and Melissa as they discuss how leaders can embrace intuition with...
2025-11-1848 min
The Purpose PivotThe Herban Alchemist’s Guide to Purpose, Energy, and Modern Leadership: How a Multi-Disciplinary Healer Helps High Achievers Rebuild Their Energy and DirectionAs conversations about leadership and well-being continue to evolve, many high-achievers are confronting a familiar tension: they’re excelling publicly while quietly running on empty. Energy is both one of the most valuable—and most depleted—resources for many balancing ambition, impact, and personal purpose. At the same time, interest in holistic and integrative healing is surging, with more people looking beyond conventional medicine for approaches that honor the whole person.Against this backdrop, the conversation shifts toward deeper questions: how do leaders protect their alignment and energy in a world of constant connectedness? And what practices allow...
2025-11-1838 min
Leveraging Thought LeadershipThe Power of the Pause: Why Slowing Down Fuels Stronger Leadership | Melissa Gonzalez | 677What happens when life forces you to stop—and that pause changes everything? Melissa Gonzalez, Principal at MG2 Design and author of "The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action", knows firsthand. A medical crisis made her rethink what success truly means. Once a Wall Street professional turned retail design expert and author of "The Pop-Up Paradigm", Melissa built a thriving business helping brands tell their stories through physical spaces. But when her own defining moment arrived, she found a new story to tell—one about purpose, well-being, and the strength found in vuln...
2025-11-0942 min
Active Bariatric Nutrition86. From Surgery to Start Line: A Bariatric Triathlete's Journey with Melissa GonzalezIn this episode of the Active Bariatric Nutrition Podcast, I interviewed Bariatric Triathlete Melissa Gonzalez, also known as @loopybiker.loses.it on IG. We discussed:How Melissa evolved into a triathlete after bariatric surgeryWhat are the distances in a sprint triathlonHow Melissa trained for the triathlonNutrition strategies before, during, and after a triathlonAdvice for someone wanting to get started in triathlon trainingHow to follow Melissa:Instagram: @loopybiker.loses.itLet me know what you thought of the episode!I am excited to open the waitlist for my 2026 program, Bariatric E...
2025-11-0544 min
The Food For ThoughtCast: Call Me Chef126. Fan Feature- Melissa Thomas!Hey there food fans, we're back and bringing you our second ever Fan Feature! Today we are joined by travel writer (and fan of the show) Melissa Thomas, for episode 126 of The Food For ThoughtCast. We talk about trying new things when you travel, Melissa's recent trip to Scotland and all the amazing things they ate there, and how vacation calories don't count. Melissa can be found over at MelissasPage.com and also @melissaspage on Substack, where she encourages people to have the courage to solo travel and follow their dreams. Her writing style is inviting and informative and n...
2025-10-2355 minThe Leadership HabitHow to Make a Purpose Pivot: Finding Balance and Fulfillment with Melissa GonzalezIn this episode of The Leadership Habit Podcast, host Jenn DeWall talks with Melissa Gonzalez, retail strategist, experiential designer, and author of The Purpose Pivot. Together, they explore how professionals and leaders can reconnect with what truly drives them—realigning their work, energy, and values to create a more fulfilling life.
Gonzalez’s insights go beyond traditional career advice. She challenges the belief that constant busyness equals success and offers a practical roadmap for creating balance, purpose, and sustainable growth. Whether you’re leading a team or navigating your own next chapter, this conversation invites reflec...
2025-10-0300 min
Puro DeportesBuilding Latino Leadership: Melissa Gonzalez Vazquez on LíderCon 2025Vida y Deportes was honored to be a community and media partner for Latino Lead’s LíderCon 2025. Host Jeffrey Bissoy sits down with Melissa Gonzalez Vazquez of Latino Lead to dive into the organizing behind the event, how they brought Latine leaders from across the country to Minnesota, and why creating spaces like LíderCon is so critical for our community. Melissa also shares her favorite moments from the conference and what’s next for Latino Lead.
2025-10-0218 min
Success Made to Last LegendsTrulySignificant.com presents Melissa Gonzalez- author of The Purpose PivotTruly Significant.com presents Melissa Gonzalez. Life is not a linear path....start with that quip and it builds into a unique podcast conversation with the one and only Melissa Gonzalez, author of The Purpose Pivot.Standing at the nexus of health & wellness and leadership, The Purpose Pivot: How Dynamic Leaders Put Vulnerability and Intuition into Action takes a dive deep into exclusive shared stories, experiences, and learnings of successful women, helping readers navigate their own leadership journey whether it be at work, at home, or within themselves personally. Inspired by author Melissa's wake-up call of a...
2025-09-2331 minThe Purpose PivotHow Awe Intervention Moments in Nature Reset the Brain and Reduce AnxietyIn a world where hustle culture dominates, many entrepreneurs and professionals push their limits in the pursuit of success—often at the expense of their health and well-being. Yet research shows that spending time in awe-inspiring environments can reduce anxiety and enhance cognitive performance. As technology continues to consume more of our attention, the question becomes clear: how do we reconnect with ourselves in ways that strengthen both our health and our ability to lead?What does it take to slow down, listen to our bodies, and discover the power of presence in a chaotic, hyper-connected world?...
2025-08-2739 min
Deconstructing CompMelissa Steger: Hook 'Em and Go Until No!Send a textMelissa Steger returns to walk us through the building blocks of the unique Texas UT System workers' compensation program. While the program is self-insured, they use a third-party administrator (TPA) in a hybrid system where the TPA staff sit on-site with the UT System staff who oversee the program. Covering 160,000 employees and over 250,000 students, UT System uses a variable rating system and has set up a culture where the individual institutions within the system compete against one another to achieve superior outcomes. The results? Truly innovative and remarkable. During Melissa's te...
2025-06-0946 min
The Food For ThoughtCast: Call Me Chef106. What Melissa Ate in DisneyHey there food fans! Have you ever wondered about the snacks and meals available in Walt Disney World? Us too, apparently! It's time for a travel recap. Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- you're just in time for episode 106. Thanks so much for listening! Stephen patiently tolerates this as Melissa drones on and on and on about her magical trip to Disney World. We're talking hot dogs, corn dogs, sammiches, waffles, shakshuka, hotel breakfasts, snacks on the go, All- You- Care -To- Enjoy BBQ with a Toy Story theme, the folly of caramel apples, what to d...
2025-05-081h 13
Super Wives of the NFL: Their Inside StoriesMelissa Gonzalez (David/Asst QB Coach Commanders) BloughIn this episode of Superwives of the NFL, Stacey Bell interviews Melissa Gonzalez Blough, a Colombian-American athlete and Olympic medalist. She is married to David Blough, former QB for the Detroit Lions and other teams, and now the Assistant QB Coach for the Washington Commanders. They discuss Melissa's journey in athletics, her transition to motherhood, and the support she receives from her family and the NFL community. Melissa shares insights on balancing her career and family life, the challenges of being an NFL wife, and the importance of community among the wives of NFL players. The conversation highlights her h...
2025-03-1334 min
Developing The Leader Within PodcastEpisode 259: Aligning People Strategy for Explosive Growth with Melissa Carson.I spoke with Melissa Carson, (Founder and CEO of Canopy Strategies) about how to go from HR to CEO Superpower.You will learn the following:1. How aligning people strategies with business goals is essential for successful organizational growth and the key indicators to look for. 02:302. The importance of sharing personal journeys to inspire and uplift others, particularly women in leadership. 03:383. Proactive steps organizations can take to develop internal leaders and avoid stagnation as they scale. 05:15
2025-02-1716 minDeconstructing CompMelissa Marks: About EmpathySend a textLet's get to know Melissa Marks, Senior Leave Supervisor at Pepsico. What does a "Leave Supervisor" do for an employer? Shout out to our friend Natalie Torres for introducing us to Melissa. In this episode, Melissa shares her personal health journey and how it has shaped her empathy for others, particularly as she navigates her role working with employees who experience work injuries. Here is a link to Melissa's book, titled "Fight Faithfully"¡Muchas Gracias! Thank you for listening. We would appreciate you sharing our podcast with your f...
2024-10-2852 min
Smart Talk SeriesAvoiding Performative Acknowledgements with Charlene Ostbloom and Angela GonzalezThis season, we've learned that cultural strategy is essential, but approaches can feel hollow and performative without collaboration and authentic engagement with the cultures being recognized. In this season finale, Melissa speaks with Charlene Ostbloom, the founder of Bloom Communications and Angela Gonzalez, the communications manager for Chugachmiut, a tribal consortium. They dig into bridging cultures between business and Native communities, the missteps around Cherokee Barbie, and the incorporation of Native Land Acknowledgements. About Charlene:Charlene Ostbloom, founder of Bloom Communications, is dedicated to bridging cultures between businesses and Alaska Native communities. With decades of experience...
2024-10-0835 min
Smart Talk SeriesAvoiding Performative Acknowledgements with Charlene Ostbloom and Angela GonzalezThis season, we've learned that cultural strategy is essential, but approaches can feel hollow and performative without collaboration and authentic engagement with the cultures being recognized. In this season finale, Melissa speaks with Charlene Ostbloom, the founder of Bloom Communications and Angela Gonzalez, the communications manager for Chugachmiut, a tribal consortium. They dig into bridging cultures between business and Native communities, the missteps around Cherokee Barbie, and the incorporation of Native Land Acknowledgements. About Charlene: Charlene Ostbloom, founder of Bloom Communications, is dedicated to bridging cultures between businesses and Alaska Native communities. With decades of experience...
2024-10-0835 min
Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!Awake in the Network Welcomes Valentina Escobar-GonzalezSend us a textJoin us with Valentina Escobar-Gonzalez, a seasoned marketer, social media strategist, serial learner, speaker, and marketing educator specializing in helping individuals and their businesses build authentic connections with their social media to boost customer relations and create a strong, purposeful community online. She also deeply understands digital content, social media platforms, social listening practices, and digital marketing strategies, with over ten years of experience in the world of social media. As a co-author of “The Most Amazing Marketing Book Ever,” she collaborated with over 35 fellow marketers to give you their combined top s...
2024-09-2645 min
Retail RelatesRevolutionizing The Customer Journey & Experience: A Conversation With Melissa GonzalezWhat happens when you mix Wall Street savvy with creative retail innovation? In this episode, Melissa Gonzalez, principal at MG2, takes us through her extraordinary career journey. From navigating the aftermath of 9-11 to pioneering the integration of physical and digital retail spaces, Melissa’s story is a testament to resilience and visionary thinking. We'll uncover how she transitioned from finance to spearheading transformative retail strategies and working with major brands to reinvent consumer experiences.Ever wondered how shifting from a hands-on founder to a visionary coach can revolutionize your business? Melissa breaks it down, emphasizing th...
2024-09-0544 min
Unleash the CringeTheMULKco founder Melissa Finestone, Almond Milk Industry,Entreprenuer#10 Today we learn all things almonds with Melissa Finestone, founder of theMULKco. She takes us on a journey from South Africa ,to USA, to the birth of theMULKco. Melissa shares her cringiest moments from working for other farmers market stands such as Bitchin Sauce to having her own stand with her own product. Melissa dives deep into the almond industry and educates us all common misconceptions of top selling almond milks you might have inside your fridge right now! Melissa shares her beautiful journey with creating her delicious flavors of her product theMUlkco in her own kitchen and the changes...
2024-05-131h 01
Developing The Leader Within PodcastEpisode 220: The value of those who have served with Melissa Green.I spoke with Melissa Green (Founder & CEO Grounds4Cause) about "The value of those who have served."
You will learn the following:
1. The specific skills and attributes that veterans bring to the workforce that make them valuable assets in leadership roles 03:22
2. How military training and experience translate into effective leadership practices in civilian workplaces. 06:15
3. Ways that employers benefit from hiring veterans, particularly in terms of team dynamics, problem-solving, and organizational culture. 08:07
4. How businesses can best support the transition of veterans into civilian careers, especially in l...
2024-05-1320 min
SI, el Podcast de Somos Innovación#90 Desafíos y Oportunidades en la Regulación Digital Brasileña, con Melissa González CastilloEn el episodio 90 de SI, el podcast de Somos Innovación, nuestro anfitrión, Federico N. Fernández conversó con Melissa Gonzalez Castillo, destacada consultora en tecnología, datos, competencia y antimonopolio, con una trayectoria previa en organismos internacionales y gubernamentales de México. Abordaron los recientes desarrollos en la regulación de plataformas digitales en Brasil y exploraron las repercusiones de estas políticas no solo en Brasil, sino también en toda la región. Melissa ofreció su perspectiva sobre los factores que impulsaron estas iniciativas regulatorias y los desafíos que enfrentó Brasil al intentar equilibrar la moderación de...
2024-04-0539 min
Marketing, Mindfulness and MartinisHow Melissa Gonzalez Is Reimagining The Retail Experience in 2024: Episode#93From the day e-commerce became a thing, the death of brick and mortar was predicted. Joanne wasn’t convinced then and she’s not convinced now. Neither is her guest today. Melissa Gonzalez is an award-winning strategist and brand storyteller, the author of The Pop Up Paradigm: How Brands Build Human Connection in a Digital Age, and the principal and founder of MG2 Design, a global architecture, design, strategy, and branding firm. Melissa has produced more than 150 brand experiences across the country for both DTC start-ups and established brands including Tempo, Nordstrom, and Burrow. As...
2024-03-0740 min
The Queer Confidence PodcastMelissa Gonzalez: From Fear to Financial EmpowermentHave you ever wondered how your upbringing and identity shape your financial journey? My guest, financial planner Melissa Gonzalez, shares her inspiring story of shifting from viewing money as a negative force to understanding it as a tool for empowerment and opportunity. Raised in a predominantly female household, Melissa provides a unique perspective on the impact of family and identity on one’s financial journey.Melissa openly discusses her experiences as a queer woman in the financial industry, highlighting the importance of leading with identity. She offers valuable insights on overcoming the fear surrounding finances and approaching go...
2023-10-1750 minDeconstructing CompMelissa Steger: A Double-Dog Dare!Send a textMelissa Steger is the associate director of workers' compensation and unemployment insurance for the University of Texas System in Austin, Texas. In this episode, Melissa shares how she started her career in workers' comp, delivering workers' compensation checks. In that first job, she became curious, fell in love with workers' compensation, and has spent her career of over 30 years learning and working to make improvements to the system. For more information about UT System's workers' compensation program, click here: https://www.utsystem.edu/offices/risk-management/workers-compensation-insurance-0¡Muc...
2023-09-2143 min
Chicagoland Parenting StoriesMelissa Gonzalez (birth)Join us to hear the parenting story of Melissa Gonzalez. Melissa is a lamaze instructor and birth/postpartum doula located in the western suburbs of Chicago. http://www.mesabirth.net
Welcome to Chicagoland Parenting Stories, I am your host Lisa Zimmermann. On this podcast, I will be discussing parenting ups and downs with other providers that support new families. These providers may be involved with new families prenatally or postpartum, but all are located in the greater Chicago area. We hope that you laugh a little, have some food for thought and learn a little something along...
2023-06-1424 min
CineXperto Enrique GonzalezCineXperto "Star Trek Strange New Worlds - Entrevista con Melissa NaviaEn este episodio estaremos platicando con Melissa Navia protagonista de la nueva serie de Star Trek Strange New Worlds , conoceremos los orígenes de la serie y la evolución de una producción icónico en el genero de la ciencia ficción . Cual fue la inspiración de Gene Roddenberry y como fue que el personaje de Erica Ortega había sido eliminado de la serie original de los 60's.Entrevista Paramount Plus - Traducción Mariana OchoaProduccion Enrique González CineXperto
2022-11-1635 min
The Behavioral Observations Podcast with Matt CicoriaAn Intro to Feeding Challenges: Session 206 with Melissa GonzalezIn Session 206, I spoke with Dr. Melissa Gonzalez, BCBA-D, about Pediatric Feeding Disorders, and what Applied Behavior Analysis can offer in this area. Melissa is the Clinical Therapy Director at the Siskin Children's Institute in Chattanooga, Tennessee, arriving there by way of Louisiana State University's Clinical Psychology program and the Kennedy Krieger Institute, amongst other waypoints. In this episode, we discussed how she got into working with individuals with Pediatric Feeding Disorders, what are the diagnostic criteria for this repertoire, what we know what works for PDFs, the difference between picky eaters and individuals with PF...
2022-11-101h 22
insideLINES PodcastMelissa Gonzalez ( Founder of The Lionesque Group & Principal at MG2)The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! Tia kicks off the show with highlights from her weekend! With a wildfire burning in the greater Seattle area, she had a chill weekend after her kids’ outdoor activities were canceled due to poor air quality. However, she was able to attend a basketball court dedication at the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in honor of the legendary NBA Hall of Famer, Coach Lenny Wilkins. Meanwhile, Atoya had a whirlwind of a week after a 24 hour trip to Las Vegas to see Grammy award winning artist Usher...
2022-10-1856 min
The Dream Lab Series44. Confidence in your success with award winning retail designer Melissa GonzalezToday we dive into a conversation that we don't often get to have with Melissa Gonzalez who will be a panelist at The Self-Made Mujer Conference on October 15th. She pushing the boundaries of experiential retail, Melissa Gonzalez is an award-winning innovator, seasoned visionary, and brand storyteller. As Principal at MG2 and Founder of The Lionesque Group, an MG2 Studio, she and her team have pioneered the integration of physical environments and cutting-edge technologies, helping companies such as Tempo, Nordstrom, and Burrow foster foundational consumer engagement and evolve their offering.
Melissa is the author of The...
2022-09-3030 min
B2B Community Builder Show (formerly Chief Executive Connector)Ep 183 | Viral B2B Content: the Business Case For It w/ Melissa RosenthalWe've all seen what viral B2B content can do for a brands, and secretly fantasize about how to create our own, but few of us have ever built a department around it.That's why when I saw ClickUp's creative team churning out extremely creative, high performing content, multiple times a month, it was obivious we needed their head of creative on the show!We've learned from Melissa Rosenthal about:- What it takes execute a viral content strategy- Why the halo effects of virality are often misunderstood and undervalued...
2022-07-251h 08
Sounds of EncouragementInterview with Gerardo Ramos Gonzalez, Flutist & ProfessorSend us a textGerardo Ramos Gonzalez is from Guadalajara, Mexico. He is a professor in the Music Department at the University of Guadalajara. His class is called Inglés Aplicado a la Música - IAM -(English Applied to Music) which under the English as a Second Language category is "English for Specific Purpose." All of his students are music majors within specific divisions: Performance majors (all orchestra instruments and voices, Conducting majors, Composition majors, and Music Education majors). Each student has three semesters of IAM. He studied flute at the same...
2022-05-131h 07
The Voice of RetailModern store design thinking & the reality of the metaverse: an exclusive interview with Melissa Gonzalez, CEO, The Lionesque Group and Principal MG2Welcome to The Voice of Retail. I'm your host Michael LeBlanc. This podcast is brought to you in conjunction with Retail Council of Canada.Recorded live high about the Las Vegas sand in my Shoptalk #2022 pop-up recording studio; on this episode, I enjoy sitting down in person with fellow ReThink Retail top influencer and sought-after thought leader in the retail design and architecture space, Melissa Gonzalez. With a deep background rich in experience and varied across industries, Melissa has been helping retailers think through everything from pop-up retail to modern store design and i...
2022-04-0823 min
Hablemos sin pajaEpisodio 6: vivir en la USA, mi experiencia personalSi estas pensando en irte a vivir a la USA, este episodio es para ti. Aquí les cuento sobre mi experiencia viviendo en la USA como estudiante y como profesional trabajando allá, mis aventuras y desventuras. Si querés saber más sobre algún tema en específico, me podés decir ya sea en Twitter o por medio del correo hspaja.oficial@gmail.com MUCHAS GRACIAS POR SU APOYOOOO!!!
2022-03-311h 15
Spark PlugMelissa GonzalezMelissa Gonzalez is the founder of The Lionesque Group, an award-winning firm of experiential retail strategists and designers, as well as a Principal and Shareholder at global architecture firm MG2. Her clients to date have included Amazon, Nordstrom, and The RealReal. Melissa is the author of the book The Pop-Up Paradigm and her writing is regularly featured in Forbes, Fortune, and The Wall Street Journal. She is also the host of the Retail Refined podcast. Thanks for listening to Spark Plug -- find all our episodes at Sparkplug.audioSpark Plug is brought to you b...
2022-03-2436 minHablemos sin pajaEp 11, “Terminamos” ¿por qué las personas dejan a quienes aman?Hola bienvenidos a otro episodio del podcast. Ha pasado mucho tiempo pero regresamos. En esta ocasión quisiera empezar una serie a la que le voy a titular terminamos. Aquí voy a hablar sobre el tema amplio de las rupturas porque la gente termina sus relaciones cómo superarlas entre otras cosas. En este episodio abordamos el tema de por qué las personas dejan a quienes aman y existen varias razones pero quise englobarlas comoen seis. También invité a unos amigos que ya conocen si no eres nuevo en el podcast, a comentar sobre sus experiencias. Acuérdate de agregar...
2022-02-211h 01
Return to ReasonMelissa GonzalezLeon Fontaine is joined by Melissa Gonzalez of Enlace Television, located in Costa Rica. She shares her perspective on how latino nations like Costa Rica are reacting to the freedom movements happening around Canada, as well as what's been taking place politically in Costa Rica since the pandemic began.
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2022-02-1516 min
Finding Our Way ForwardEpisode 12: The God of Migration Pt. II with Karen González"The apostles remembered what many modern Christians tend to forget—that what makes the gospel offensive isn’t who it keeps out but who it lets in.” -Rachel Held EvansRHE aptly called Karen González " One of the most talented storytellers of faith in a generation. The skill with which she weaves together personal narrative, biblical text, intimate detail, and sociopolitical analysis is as impressive as it is seamless." If you have always wanted to see immigration from God's perspective, or understand how to decolonize your theology, this is the podcast for you.Say hello t...
2022-02-1430 minFinding Our Way ForwardEpisode 11: The God of Migration with Karen GonzálezIs there a scriptural basis for immigration? How do you answer people who say that migrants should "obey the law of the land?" And what is a healthy way to approach allyship in collaboration with LatinX communities? If you've wondered how to answer these questions, be sure to listen to Part I of the discussion with Karen González (@_karenjgonzalez), acclaimed author of "The God Who Sees."Karen González websiteBuy the Book: The God Who Sees
2022-02-0539 min
Amorh y Paz06 | ¿Ya conoces a la Psic. Melissa González R.?Conoce a Melissa González, Psicóloga Clínica y Directora Ejecutiva en AMORHHa formado parte desde nuestros inicios y nos cuenta por qué es importante cuidar de nuestra Salud Mental.
2022-01-2404 min
Being Human... and Other Sh!tBroken Systems w/ Veronica Lerma-GonzalezVeronica has defied all odds and social expectations as she finishes up her PhD program and continues her research at a top ranking University. Listen in as we discuss her work, specifically on Latinas and the carceral system. THANK YOU so much @v.l.g.209 for sharing time, space and your intelligence with us. We thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and are super excited to partner with you in the very near future!!!Together we will break down the current systems and inequities that fail too many and work on building up community care in...
2022-01-191h 15
Gills TalkMelissa Gonzalez De Acevedo - "You can be your worst obstacle"Welcome to Season 2 of Gills Talk! To kick off a new season, Kristen interviews Melissa Gonzalez De Acevedo. Melissa is a teacher as well as a shark scientist. She recently has had her research published in the Journal of Fish Biology looking at the reproductive cycle, periodicity, and fecundity of the bonnethead shark in collaboration with the University of North Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina DNR, as well as commercial fisherman. Kristen and Melissa also have a conversation about maneuvering around biases in education and learning how to be true to yourself.
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2022-01-0331 min
Total Retail TalksRetail Strategist Melissa Gonzalez on Positioning Stores as a Point of LoyaltyIn episode 328 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Melissa Gonzalez, founder and CEO of The Lionesque Group, an experiential retail firm, as well as a principal and shareholder in global architecture firm MG2. Listen in as Gonzalez discusses the presentation she gave at CRMC 2021 focused on brick-and-mortar stores as a point…
2021-12-1415 min
Sound Bites A Nutrition PodcastWhat You Should Know About Processed Foods – Dr. Bruce Hamaker & Dr. Tahnia GonzalezProcessed foods and beverages appear in almost every aisle of the supermarket and are a part of our daily eating occasions. A survey conducted by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) showed that while a majority of Americans had purchased processed foods or beverages and were likely to continue purchasing processed food items, they were also split on the level of concern they had for processed foods and beverages. This is an area that has been met with uncertainty and skepticism, but also presents an opportunity for health care professionals to help consumers gain a better understanding of the...
2021-12-0836 min
Tell Me Something Good About RetailMelissa Gonzalez: The Fabulous Opportunities in pop-up retailContinually pushing the boundaries of experiential retail, Melissa Gonzalez is an award-winning innovator, seasoned visionary, and brand storyteller. She is the CEO of The Lion’esque Group and Principal and Shareholder at MG2. Always pioneering the integration of physical environments and cutting-edge technologies she works with companies such as Nexcom, Nordstrom, and Burrow foster foundational consumer engagement and evolve their offering. A passionate mentor and strategist, Melissa works hand-in-hand with clients to understand their greatest aspirations. She leads creative teams to deliver authentic solutions from concept to completion, helping clients achieve their ultimate vision. She was honored with the ‘Wome...
2021-11-1118 min
MUSED HoustonSON CUATRO | Cheech in Conversation with CiCi Segura GonzálezCiCi Segura González is the featured artist in this episode of the “Son Cuatro: In Conversation” podcast co-hosted by art advocate Cheech Marin with Todd Wingate, Director of Exhibitions and Collections at Riverside Art Museum; Cris Scorza, the Helena Rubinstein Chair of Education at the Whitney Museum of American Art; and arts marketing specialist Melissa Richardson Banks of CauseConnect, the producer and moderator of this series who also manages Marin's notable Chicano art collection.Check out more in-depth articles, stories, and photographs by Melissa Richardson Banks at www.melissarichardsonbanks.com. Learn more about CauseConnect at www.cause...
2021-09-191h 15
Hablemos sin pajaEp. 10: lo que sufrimos las hermanas mayores 👩🏻✌🏼En este episodio hablamos sin paja de cómo es ser la hermana mayor. Invité a mis dos mejores amigas, Made y Ale que me ayudaron a profundizar en el síndrome de hermana mayor y cómo es para nosotras en nuestras circunstancias particulares. Si te gustó y quieres aportar, puedes contarme tu experiencia en un mensaje de voz aquí https://anchor.fm/hablemossp/message No te olvides de guardar este ep en Spotify y darme follow!
2021-09-0156 min
TrastoterapiaRenunciar a ser coolMás que una pregunta, tengo una queja sobre el tener que ser "la chica cool" de la relación antes de pedir lo que realmente quieres.
2021-08-1616 min
Sports Spectrum PodcastNFL QB David Blough and Olympic Athlete Melissa Gonzalez on marriage, faith and Tokyo 2020David Blough is entering his third year as an NFL quarterback with the Detroit Lions. His wife, Melissa Gonzalez, is preparing to compete at the 2021 Summer Olympics, representing Columbia in the 400 Meter Hurdles in Tokyo beginning July 31. Today on the podcast, we talk to David and Melissa about their excitement over Melissa qualifying for the Olympics, David preparing for another NFL season, and the unique lessons that Jesus has taught them both through their first few years of marriage. --- If you enjoyed this conversation with David and Melissa, we know you'll love th...
2021-07-2743 min
The Future Minority Doctor PodcastEpisode 29: Melissa Gonzalez, MS2In this interview, Dr. Marina chats with Melissa Gonzalez, an amazing medical student who completed her first year of medical school in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares about how her family’s experiences of poor access to healthcare access and shadowing in a free clinic inspired her to become a doctor, the culture shock and academic rigor she encountered in college, how she learned to ask for help, what she did to increase her chances of admission to medical school despite a lower GPA, how she came to finally start believing in herself, and what inspired her to...
2021-07-1137 min2021-06-2614 minHablemos sin pajaEp. 9, Trabajar en Multimedia en The Savior - "No lo hagan, fin"Holaaaaa, en este episodio hablamos sobre trabajar en un sector poco convencional en El Salvador. He invitado a dos personas que se dedican a ser muuuyy creativos. Andy se dedica a diseño web y Edgard hace de todo como generador de contenido. Ellos nos comentan cómo ha sido su camino y cómo llegaron donde están, así como los retos y "gains" que la pandemia les ha dejado.
Conozcan más de Andy y su emprendimiento como creador de páginas web aquí: https://www.amarteagency.com/
y de su página de ropa fem...
2021-06-0751 min
Círculo de SanaciónEpisodio 5. Meditación de activación de los 7 chacras con tu energía Kundalini por Aldo GonzálezEn esta Meditación guiada, primero nos enraizamos a la Tierra y después subimos la energía Kundalini desde el primer chacra, en la base de la columna vertebral, hasta el séptimo, en la coronilla. Facilitador: Aldo González Doring. En Instagram: @Superaldo, en Facebook: Aldo G. Doring y su Podcast: Al Natural https://open.spotify.com/show/7qDrDBvs4c2mBDRo1hwlkm?si=dynYBD_0RxGeydc0FwOwrQ Si quieres asistir a las sesiones en vivo, todos los miércoles a las 9:00 pm hora de la Ciudad de México, puedes agregarte al grupo de telegram para recibir tu acceso e infor...
2021-05-3037 minTrastoterapiaMiedo a nuestra versión del éxitoEste episodio parece mi diario. Entre todo divago sobre algunos eventos que cuestionaron mi idea del éxito.
2021-05-1323 min
Customer Centric Retailing PodcastWhy Experience Still Matters with Melissa GonzalezOur special guest, Melissa Gonzalez, joins the podcast to discuss how retailers should rethink their environments and in-store experiences to animate the shopping journey. What should the modern store look like? How should retailers measure the success of omnichannel initiatives such as buy online pick-up in-store? How is the role of the store changing and how can retailers leverage pop-ups to connect with their customers?We ask these questions and more of our special guest, Melissa Gonzalez, founder and CEO of the Lionesque Group and MG2 Company, an organization that focuses on building human connection in p...
2021-04-2237 minTrastoterapiaSer únicx y detergenteSobre asumir nuestras diferencias con el mundo y defender lo que somos.
2021-04-1915 minTrastoterapiaSufrir no es una personalidadSobre ese dolorcito que nos pudimos evitar y también el que no. Un momento para lloriquear por no tener padres ricos, jaja.
2021-04-1221 minTrastoterapiaEncontrar la belleza en todas partesUna trastoterapia dedicada a las imposiciones de la belleza en nosotrxs mismxs, en las ciudades, en el arte...
2021-03-3025 min
Sound Bites A Nutrition PodcastBonus Episode: 30-Minute DASH Diet Cookbook – Luis GonzalezThis bonus episode is part of a series of Cookbook Conversations. These bonus episodes are shorter than the usual episodes and the discussion is focused solely on the cookbook, recipes and tips straight from the author. Today we are "in the kitchen" with Luis Gonzalez talking about the 30-Minute DASH Diet Cookbook: Fast and Easy Recipes to Lose Weight and Reverse High Blood Pressure Luis Gonzalez, MS, RD is an Account Coordinator at Eat Well Global where he uses evidence-based information to empower global change agents in food and nutrition. He is also the creator...
2021-03-2416 minTrastoterapiaEn defensa del aburrimientoUnas ideas sobre el ocio y la culpa por no ser personas productivas.
2021-03-2314 minTrastoterapiaMáquinas de felicidadA partir de una lavadita de trastes sobre las "crisis existenciales" el punto de este podcast es cuestionarnos como por qué o qué la felicidad tiene que ser el fin de nuestras vidas.
2021-03-1413 minTrastoterapiaAprendiendo a no estar de acuerdoViene el 8M y con eso muchos debates, aquí (más preguntas que) ideas sobre cómo le hacemos para disentir sin perdernos en el intento.
2021-03-0624 min
Queer·i·ous: The PodcastQueer·i·ous w/ Melissa Muganzo MurphyI had the privilege to sit down with the ever glowing Melissa. We had the chance to talk about standing in your own light and owning your own truth. Melissa is a QIPOC Educator, Actor, Entertainer & Philanthropist! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/queeriousthepodcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queeriousthepodcast/support
2021-03-0349 minTrastoterapiaManual para imperfectxs: sobre la (mala) fortunaHemos aprendido que no tener problemas es bueno y deseable, ¿pero es de verdad alcanzable? Una lavadita de trastes dedicada a todo eso que no controlamos.
2021-02-2817 min
TrastoterapiaManifiesto contra la perfección¿Por qué la perfección, a la que nos dijeron teníamos que aspirar, dejó de ser una buena idea? Reivindicación de la imperfección con un kitchen podcast.
2021-02-2019 min
The Saint Emmelia Podcast030 - Interview with Alexandra GonzalezAlexandra (Alex) Gonzalez is a member of the planning committee for the 2021 Saint Emmelia ONLINE Conference. Alex shares very exciting information about the speakers and workshops for adults, teens and children at this year's conference in April. She also graciously speaks to us about her homeschool journey with restful learning and life with teens in Massachusetts. Join us for an enjoyable discussion with Alex Gonzalez.
2021-02-1900 minThe Saint Emmelia Podcast030 - Interview with Alexandra GonzalezAlexandra (Alex) Gonzalez is a member of the planning committee for the 2021 Saint Emmelia ONLINE Conference. Alex shares very exciting information about the speakers and workshops for adults, teens and children at this year's conference in April. She also graciously speaks to us about her homeschool journey with restful learning and life with teens in Massachusetts. Join us for an enjoyable discussion with Alex Gonzalez.
2021-02-1900 min
NXTLVL Experience DesignEp.17 Pop-Up Stores: A Permanent Paradigm With Melissa Gonzalez Founder - The Lionesque GroupAbout Melissa Gonzalez:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/melissagonzalezlionesqueWebsites:lionesquegroup.com (Company Website) melissagonzalez.com (Personal Website)Email: mg@lionesquegroup.comTwitter:MelsStylesLionesqueGroupBio: Melissa Gonzalez is a successful American entrepreneur, author and founder of The Lionesque Group, an award-winning creative strategy firm, and Clark, an interactive platform which empowers consumers to connect with digital and physical brand experiences. She draws on her success as a former Wall Street Executive, advising high-level entrepreneurs on how to grow...
2021-02-1755 minHablemos sin pajaEp 8: 8 cosas que no te enseñan sobre la vida laboral👀No importa a qué universidad o escuela fuiste, rara vez te enseñan a cómo comportarte en un ambiente laboral. Aquí te traigo 8 cosas (en honor al episodio) que no te enseñan y algunos consejitos que te pueden ayudar a navegar entre reuniones, compañeros de oficina y jefes.
2021-02-0824 minHablemos sin pajaEp 7: Cuido mi trabajo pero ¿quién me cuida a mi?Como primer capitulo del año , hablemos sobre el trabajo y cómo nos afecta la pandemia de Covid-19. Te comento algunas ideas al respecto 🐍 y te comparto tips para cuidar tu salud mental en esta situación de incertidumbre y estrés 🤕✨
2021-02-0320 min
Jeff and Alex PodcastMelissa Proctor: From Ball Girl to CMOOn this episode, the guys talk to Melissa Proctor about her book "From Ball Girl to CMO". They explore Melissa's experience of writing the book, and what she sees herself doing next. Jump to 2:37 Melissa talks about why she decided to write her book, and how long it took her.
Jump to 10:50 The purposefulness of Melissa's writing process.
Jump to 13:00 Melissa's vulnerability while writing her book
Jump to 17: 49 Melissa's work life harmony
Jump to 23:34 The impact that mentor and friend Jennifer Dorian made on Melissa's journey
Jump to 26:59 What's next for Melissa?
Make sure you also check-out Melissa with Alex...
2020-12-1035 minHablemos sin pajaExtra: catching up con el 2020 (ASMR)Hola este es un episodio extra en el cual exploro el mundo del ASMR mientras les cuento algunas cositas que me han pasado últimamente que quizás les puede parecer interesante.
2020-12-0326 min
Building A Better Brand®Melissa Gonzalez: The Winning Role of Pop-up Shops in Brand Building, Retail + Digital ProductsMelissa Gonzalez is a pioneer in bringing the pop-up retail format to the mainstream. She is the founder and CEO of The Lion'esque Group, a firm of award winning retail strategists and pop up architects™ as well as a Principal and Shareholder in MG2, a global architecture firm. Beginning with a deep dive into strategy, Melissa helps clients rethink environments and in-store experiences to convey compelling stories – ones that animate discovery and engagement – attracting new customers, elevating loyalty with existing customers, and building a platform for their future evolution. Some of her impressive clients include brands s...
2020-09-1756 min
Disruptor StudioMelissa ProctorPeople love to be inspired by Melissa Proctor's journey From Ball Girl to CMO and it is understandable. Her story starts well before she became a ball girl for the Miami Heat when she was 16 and her inspiring journey will continue well beyond her current role as Executive Vice President and CMO of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena.
Melissa joins host Alex Gonzalez in the Disruptor Studio as she talks about growing up in Miami including living through a category 5 hurricane. She talks about her passion for art and her early entrepreneurial drive. Melissa and Alex also...
2020-09-1500 minHablemos sin pajaEpisode 5: de política en twitter, troles y la pandemiaEn este episodio nos acompaña un amigo que es muy activo en Twitter, sobre todo con temas políticos de EL SALVADOR. Pablo (@dcoello9) nos cuenta sobre su labor como "justiciero social" en redes sociales y cómo podés ser activo en la política aún sin afiliarte a ningún partido en EL SALVADOR.
2020-08-311h 03Hablemos sin pajaEpisodio 4: De relaciones, estilos de apego e infidelidadesEn este episodio tengo a unos invitados especiales con los que hablamos de nuestras relaciones y como los estilos de apego se manifiestan en ellas. Mis amigos de toda la vida, Madeline y Eduardo, quienes atraviesan relaciones en las que ellos mismos hacen instrospección y nos cuentan su punto de vista. Adicional, reciben crítica constructiva. ¿Estás preparado para preguntarte si tu relación funciona?
2020-08-2545 minHablemos sin pajaEpisodio 3: ¿Cuál es mi estilo de apego?Hola! En este episodio exploramos el tema de los estilos de apego que se manifiestan en nuestras relaciones. No todos tenemos el mismo y entenderlo nos ayuda a tener relaciones más satisfactorias. ¡Acompañame a descubrir tu estilo de apego! Busca el test en mi perfil de twitter: @hablemossinpaja
2020-08-1722 min
MUSED HoustonMUSED: LA 2 HOU | Raul Rene Gonzalez | We Hustle HarderIf this was a perfect world, I wouldn’t be releasing an episode of my yet-to-be-announced, not-really-ready-to-launch podcast. It’s not a perfect world — in fact, a pandemic has turned everything upside down, and I decided, “WTH … I’m sharing my interview with artist Raul Rene...The post MUSED Podcast: “We Hustle Harder” featuring Raul Rene Gonzalez appeared first on CauseConnect.Check out more in-depth articles, stories, and photographs by Melissa Richardson Banks at www.melissarichardsonbanks.com. Learn more about CauseConnect at www.causeconnect.net.Follow Melissa Richardson Banks on Instagram as @DowntownMuse; @MUSEDhouston, an...
2020-08-1023 minHablemos sin pajaEp. 2: Cuarentena millennialHola! Hablemos sin paja de la experiencia de la cuarentena. ¿Qué estuvieras haciendo si no existiera el coronavirus? Hablemos de la situación y cómo sacarle provecho. ¿Necesitas que alguien agarre la onda y se cuide del COVID-19? Al final le dejo un mensaje especial. Mil gracias por escuchar!
2020-07-1028 min
Brick & Mortar RebornPODCAST 1: Melissa GonzalezThis is an interesting time for brick and mortar retailers as they face the unique challenges that come along with the COVID-19 pandemic while also trying to adapt to technological and consumer changes in the retail space.
Joining the podcast today to talk about these issues is Melissa Gonzalez, the CEO and Founder of the Lionesque Group, as well as a Principal in the MG2 Group, and the author of The Pop-Up Paradigm: Building Human Connections in a Digital Age. Listen in to hear what Melissa has to say about what inspired her to write a book...
2020-05-2022 min
In the CircleIn the Circle - Episode 13 with Michelle Vittese and Melissa GonzalezIn the thirteenth episode of "In the Circle", Marc Hardy, U.S Women's National Team Assistant Coach, sat down with two-time Olympians and former USWNT athletes Melissa Gonzalez and Michelle Vittese about how they got their start playing, what it was like representing the United States at two Olympic Games, their current coaching roles and advice they would have for young athletes.
2020-05-0749 min
Voices of Today’s WorkforceInterview with Alanna GonzalezAlanna graduated from college last year and is looking to further the entry level experience she gained as an Account Coordinator. She looks at the world with eyes wide open even as she has been journaling about her dad’s diagnosis of COVID. Thankfully he is on the road to improvement and Alanna is is spending her time of personal development while sharpening her creative skills. Alanna bio: Alanna Gonzalez is a CUNY Lehman College alumni who earned her B.A. in media communication studies. She is a published author with experience in editorial writing and completed an account management in...
2020-05-0621 minHablemos sin pajaSer mujer en 2020Ser mujer para mi es aceptarme como soy. Este es un monologo honesto sobre lo que pienso de ser mujer.
2020-03-1011 min
Retail RemixRapid Fire Retail w/ Melissa Gonzalez: Personalization Gets The SpotlightHow does one of the key leaders in experiential retail prefer to shop? What brands is she loyal to? Most importantly, what advice does she have for retailers striving to stay relevant in consumers’ minds and hearts? During this episode of Rapid Fire Retail, we get to the heart of some key issues (and have some fun) with Melissa Gonzalez, Founder and CEO of the Lion’esque Group.
2020-03-0202 min