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Teamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication11 | Why People Get Defensive and How Leaders Can Improve Team Communication and Collaboration in the WorkplaceIn this episode, we explore one of the most challenging aspects of team culture: defensiveness at work and how leaders can address it effectively. Discover why people become defensive - which often has less to do with the words spoken and more with how information is received. Whether team members feel judged, misunderstood, or out of control, these emotional responses impact workplace communication and overall collaboration. Join me as I share practical strategies rooted in emotional intelligence to help leaders respond with empathy, create a safe environment, and foster healthy collaboration. Learn actionable tips to lo...
2026-03-3113 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication10 | De-escalation Strategies for Leaders: Enhancing Communication and Team Culture in Difficult ConversationsCan you recall a specific moment when you noticed a conversation at work begin to escalate? In today's episode, we explore vital de-escalation strategies every leader needs to manage difficult conversations effectively, enhancing team culture and communication in the workplace. When tensions rise and conversations escalate, it can disrupt teamwork and damage workplace culture. Drawing from diverse experiences in schools, retail, casinos, and the online world, I share practical tips rooted in emotional intelligence to help leaders foster collaboration and understanding during tough dialogues.You'll learn actionable techniques such as mindful tone control, ac...
2026-03-2412 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication9 | What Energizes and Drains Your Team: Insights for Better Collaboration and Team CultureHave you ever noticed that some tasks leave you feeling energized while others completely drain you? In this episode, we dive into how understanding what energizes and drains each member of your team can dramatically improve collaboration and strengthen your team's culture. Recognizing these differences is key to enhancing communication, promoting teamwork, and fostering strong workplace culture.Drawing from real-life experiences and insightful conversations with teams, I share practical strategies to use emotional intelligence for effective team development. You'll learn how to recognize individual strengths and leverage them to energize your workplace and build healthier t...
2026-03-1714 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication8 | Preventing and Managing Tension in Team Culture: Leadership Strategies for Better CommunicationHave you ever been in a meeting where someone rolls their eyes, makes a sarcastic comment, or shuts down an idea… and suddenly the whole tone of the room changes?In this episode of Teamwork Made Easier, we dive deep into how subtle negative behaviors can create tension within team culture and disrupt effective communication and collaboration. Discover how eye-rolling, sarcasm, and dismissive attitudes quietly poison workplace culture and damage teamwork. Learn practical leadership strategies to prevent and manage conflict by enhancing emotional intelligence and fostering an environment of psychological safety. Join me as I exp...
2026-03-1011 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication7 | Find Your Why to Enhance Teamwork and Team CultureHave you ever wondered what really motivates you in your work - or how uncovering your “why” can actually make teamwork easier? In this episode, I dig into exactly that question and share how finding your purpose can change everything.Today, I’m sharing my own stories and practical steps you can use to recognize patterns in your life, tune into your emotional clues, and experiment with your purpose in real-world situations.If you’re a leader wanting to build a better team or someone who needs fresh motivation at work, this episode is for yo...
2026-02-2413 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication6 | Transform Team Culture with Open-Ended Questions for Better Workplace CommunicationDo you wonder why some workplace conversations just seem to flow - while others hit a wall with a simple yes or no? In this episode of Teamwork Made Easier, I’m diving into one transformative technique for enhancing team culture and workplace communication: open-ended questions.I’m Robbin Kent, and I’ll share how deliberately asking open-ended questions can boost collaboration, deepen emotional intelligence, and improve teamwork by making every conversation meaningful. Drawing from my personal journey and professional experience in team development, this episode offers practical tips to help leaders and team members foster...
2026-02-1709 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication5 | Knowing vs. Noticing: Enhancing Workplace Culture Through Meaningful Team AppreciationWhat if the secret to building a stronger team isn’t just knowing who your teammates are, but truly noticing what makes them unique? In this episode of Teamwork Made Easier, I explore the transformative power of intentionally noticing the people on your team. Through my own personal stories and actionable strategies, I share how the "observe, note, and share" method can boost appreciation, emotional intelligence, and collaboration. I’ll show you how small acts of recognition can shift your team’s dynamic, cultivate a positive culture, and make teamwork easier and more rewarding for everyone...
2026-02-1013 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication4 | Practical Ways to Cultivate Trust and Psychological Safety on the Team in the WorkplaceWhat happens when your team feels safe enough to ask tough questions, own up to mistakes, and bring their wildest ideas to the table? How different would your meetings look if everyone felt comfortable being real -even when they disagree with you or each other?In today’s episode of Teamwork Made Easier, I’m getting into all things psychological safety and trust. I’ll talk about how our own self-awareness plays into this, why trust is the absolute foundation for any successful team, and what gets in the way of creating a safe space for open conver...
2026-02-0317 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication3 | Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace: Making Teamwork Less Stressful and More ImpactfulWhy do some teams just click while others feel stuck? Or why it’s so much easier to work with certain people - even under pressure - while some interactions leave you totally drained? In this episode, I’m digging into all things emotional intelligence in the workplace. We’ll talk about how EQ is different from IQ, why it matters so much in any team culture, and I’ll share a few stories - personal and practical - about what happens when you start paying attention to emotions, both your own and those around you.Let's C...
2026-01-2620 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication2 | Discover Your Working Genius: Improve Your Team Culture and Productivity in the WorkplaceHave you ever wondered why some team projects seem to click while others fall flat? Or why certain tasks energize you while others leave you totally drained? In this episode of Teamwork Made Easier, I’m diving into exactly those questions. I’ll walk you through the Working Genius Model by Patrick Lencioni - a game-changing framework for understanding not just your own working style, but how your whole team can work better together. You’ll hear some favorite stories from my own coaching with teams, practical ways to identify and use your strengths, plus a free tool to...
2026-01-2618 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and Communication1 | Creating a Team Culture where Teamwork Thrives and Everyone Feels They BelongWelcome to the 1st episode of "Teamwork Made Easier." I’m so excited you’re here. In this episode, I’m sharing what really goes into creating strong, healthy teams -because let’s be honest, they don’t just happen by accident. It takes intention, some self-reflection as a leader, and a real investment in our people and the team culture we’re shaping.I’ll be drawing on my own experiences - everything from years in education, retail, healthcare and even a stint in casinos! You’ll hear stories about when team dynamics went off the rails, wh...
2026-01-2614 minTeamwork Made Easier | Developing Healthy Team Cultures Through Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Collaboration, and CommunicationWelcome to Teamwork Made Easier! | Creating a Strong Team Culture through Team DevelopmentAre you leading a team and wondering why some members feel harder to work with than others? Or why your team just isn’t clicking no matter what you try? What if there was a way to make teamwork easier, smoother, and more productive without trying to change anyone?I’m Robbin Kent, and welcome to Teamwork Made Easier. I’m a mom of two, wife of one, Enneagram 7, and Team Development Coach. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling and a Master’s Degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, and I’ve been applying these strate...
2026-01-2502 min
She Leads Boldly: Returning to God’s Pace for Leadership, Motherhood & MarriageBalancing Boldness and Belief: Robbin Kelton on Leading with Faith, Family, and PurposeWhat does it really take to lead boldly without losing yourself — or your faith — in the process?In this powerful episode of She Leads Boldly, we sit down with Robbin Kelton —faith-driven entrepreneur, founder of the Mamapreneur Podcasting Academy, and mother navigating purpose, podcasting, and personal peace. Robbin opens up about the messy middle of leadership — the quiet battles behind the scenes, the tears no one sees, and the deep trust in God that keeps her anchored.For the woman juggling a calling, a career, and a commitment to her family, this episode is your reminder...
2025-07-0913 min
Sunday Dinner PodcastWho's Who with Rhonda CrowderHey Cousins welcome back to The Sunday Dinner Podcast, This week Robbin welcomes Rhonda Crowder, a dynamic author, creative agency owner, and vice president of the National Black Journalists Association in Cleveland. They delve into Rhonda's insights on social media, its impact on children, and the darker sides of public oversharing. Rhonda shares her journey into writing, the influential Who's Who in Black Cleveland event, and her thoughts on the importance of literacy within the Black community. Don't miss out on this in-depth conversation that addresses our collective history, challenges, and the path toward unification and progress.
2024-11-241h 22Sunday Dinner PodcastTalk'n Tech w/ LeonIn this episode of the Sunday Dinner Podcast. Today Robbin has a discussion with Leon Pryor, a tech guru, senior video game producer at Meta, and community leader involved in robotics education. Leon shares his journey from childhood interests in technology to his work in virtual and augmented reality, and his impactful efforts in Detroit to nurture STEM education through the Motor City Alliance. Together, they delve into the importance of embracing technology, not only as consumers but as creators, and how parents can foster technological interest in their children to prepare them for the future. Pull up to...
2024-11-1757 minSunday Dinner PodcastA Cousin to Cousin Talk w/ Dr. Tim GolerPull a seat up to the table, today on The Sunday Dinner Podcast, Robbin welcomes Dr. Tim Goler, Senior Director of the Research Center at Norfolk State University and Senior Advisor for Marino Ventures. The discussion dives into urgent issues facing Black communities, focusing on voter participation, the impact of institutions, and the critical role of Black men in family and community resilience. Dr. Goler shares his insights on historical trauma, systemic racism, and the necessity of unlearning harmful behaviors. Robbin and Dr. Goler also discuss the importance of building and supporting Black-owned institutions and the need for solidarity...
2024-11-1056 minSunday Dinner PodcastPrioritizing Our Health w/ Dr. Greg HallIn this episode of the Sunday Dinner Podcast, host Robbin welcomes Dr. Hall, a leader in improving men's and African American health, to discuss the importance of having open conversations about health within black families. Emphasizing the significance of access to culturally competent healthcare, from high blood pressure, dietary habits, and the importance of using targeted multivitamins for better health outcomes. The conversation underscores the need for education, familial support, and taking small actions to promote wellness in the community.
2024-10-0646 min
Women Igniting Change®Season 4, Ep 04: The Audacity of Equality: Continuing the Fight for Women's Rights“I want to share this keynote with you because we stand at a critical moment in time for women’s rights. And it is going to take all of us standing up and speaking out in order to stop the erosion that all of the women before us fought so hard for,” says Robbin Jorgensen. In this episode of Women Igniting Change, Robbin reflects on the Seneca Falls Convention, the first women’s rights convention in America held 176 years ago. She shares her experience delivering the keynote at the 170th anniversary in 2018, highlighting the ongoing struggle for women’s rights.
2024-07-2221 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 4, Ep 04: The Audacity of Equality: Continuing the Fight for Women's Rights“I want to share this keynote with you because we stand at a critical moment in time for women’s rights. And it is going to take all of us standing up and speaking out in order to stop the erosion that all of the women before us fought so hard for,” says Robbin Jorgensen. In this episode of Women Igniting Change, Robbin reflects on the Seneca Falls Convention, the first women’s rights convention in America held 176 years ago. She shares her experience delivering the keynote at the 170th anniversary in 2018, highlighting the ongoing struggle for women’s rights.
2024-07-2221 min
Women Igniting Change®Season 4, Ep 03: Blueprint for Impact: Developing a Theory of ChangeHey, changemakers! Today, Robbin introduces an invaluable framework to help you organize and realize the social impact you aim to achieve. In this episode of Women Igniting Change, she guides you through a seven-step process called the Theory of Change model, using an organization focused on reducing food insecurity as an example.
In the links below, you’ll find an accompanying worksheet with various examples of how companies have implemented this model.
Throughout the exercise, you’ll examine the core aspects of your operation and envision your ideal outcomes. You’ll determine...
2024-07-1511 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 4, Ep 03: Blueprint for Impact: Developing a Theory of ChangeHey, changemakers! Today, Robbin introduces an invaluable framework to help you organize and realize the social impact you aim to achieve. In this episode of Women Igniting Change, she guides you through a seven-step process called the Theory of Change model, using an organization focused on reducing food insecurity as an example.
In the links below, you’ll find an accompanying worksheet with various examples of how companies have implemented this model.
Throughout the exercise, you’ll examine the core aspects of your operation and envision your ideal outcomes. You’ll determine...
2024-07-1511 min
Women Igniting Change®Season 4, Ep 01: From Kakuma to the World: Mary Maker's Advocacy for Refugee Education“Do you even know we exist? Do you have an understanding of refugee camps?” asks Mary Maker who was once a refugee from South Sudan. Mary never forgot the harsh realities of the Kakuma camp in Kenya. With her firsthand experiences of limited access to higher education and employment, she turned her trials into action. While teaching in the camp, she seized an opportunity to study at Bridge2Rwanda, which enhanced her skills before attending St. Olaf College in Minnesota. Her journey inspired her to co-found Elimisha Kakuma, a college preparatory program tailored for the refugees at Kakuma, using educ...
2024-07-0154 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 4, Ep 01: From Kakuma to the World: Mary Maker's Advocacy for Refugee Education“Do you even know we exist? Do you have an understanding of refugee camps?” asks Mary Maker who was once a refugee from South Sudan. Mary never forgot the harsh realities of the Kakuma camp in Kenya. With her firsthand experiences of limited access to higher education and employment, she turned her trials into action. While teaching in the camp, she seized an opportunity to study at Bridge2Rwanda, which enhanced her skills before attending St. Olaf College in Minnesota. Her journey inspired her to co-found Elimisha Kakuma, a college preparatory program tailored for the refugees at Kakuma, using educ...
2024-07-0154 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 13: Mapping Impact: Cultivating Relationships for Social TransformationWhen it comes to creating real social impact and change, host Robbin Jorgensen explains, “It’s not something that you can do solo.” On this episode of Women Igniting Change, she walks you through her Social Impact Stakeholder Map, an eight-step process designed to help you understand the interconnections and interdependencies within and beyond your sphere of influence. Robbin asks you to rank people, institutions, and organizations in your life by their level of interest—those with whom you could potentially collaborate—and influence—those who can open doors for you that you can’t open yourself. You will also assess th...
2024-06-2416 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 13: Mapping Impact: Cultivating Relationships for Social TransformationWhen it comes to creating real social impact and change, host Robbin Jorgensen explains, “It’s not something that you can do solo.” On this episode of Women Igniting Change, she walks you through her Social Impact Stakeholder Map, an eight-step process designed to help you understand the interconnections and interdependencies within and beyond your sphere of influence. Robbin asks you to rank people, institutions, and organizations in your life by their level of interest—those with whom you could potentially collaborate—and influence—those who can open doors for you that you can’t open yourself. You will also assess th...
2024-06-2416 min
Women Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 12: Transformative Action: Navigating the Bigger Game for ImpactChange makers—believe it or not, we’re already halfway through 2024. Where are you in your mission toward creating lasting social change? Have you begun? To help you refocus and set your intentions for the rest of the year, Robbin revisits the episode where she introduced The Bigger Game, an innovation model designed to help you map out and intentionally design the change you want to make in the world. She walks you through the nine-square grid model, prompting you to consider essential questions like your deeper “why,” what scares you (in a good way), and what investments are needed f...
2024-06-1716 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 12: Transformative Action: Navigating the Bigger Game for ImpactChange makers—believe it or not, we’re already halfway through 2024. Where are you in your mission toward creating lasting social change? Have you begun? To help you refocus and set your intentions for the rest of the year, Robbin revisits the episode where she introduced The Bigger Game, an innovation model designed to help you map out and intentionally design the change you want to make in the world. She walks you through the nine-square grid model, prompting you to consider essential questions like your deeper “why,” what scares you (in a good way), and what investments are needed f...
2024-06-1716 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 11: Equity Through Action: Transforming Workplace Culture with C. Marie Taylor“How do we think about people and create an environment where we see each other as human beings contributing to the work?” C. Marie Taylor, President and Principal Consultant at Equity Through Action, is at the forefront of fostering safer, more inclusive workplaces. Her focus is on empowering historically marginalized individuals to be fully recognized and valued. In this episode of Women Igniting Change, she discusses with host Robbin Jorgensen the critical examination of the 3 Ps: people, policies, and practices. They explore how misalignments between company and personal values can impact workplace culture and the work itself, particularly in the...
2024-06-1023 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 11: Equity Through Action: Transforming Workplace Culture with C. Marie Taylor“How do we think about people and create an environment where we see each other as human beings contributing to the work?” C. Marie Taylor, President and Principal Consultant at Equity Through Action, is at the forefront of fostering safer, more inclusive workplaces. Her focus is on empowering historically marginalized individuals to be fully recognized and valued. In this episode of Women Igniting Change, she discusses with host Robbin Jorgensen the critical examination of the 3 Ps: people, policies, and practices. They explore how misalignments between company and personal values can impact workplace culture and the work itself, particularly in the...
2024-06-1023 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 10: All Sides of the Story: Alice Sheehan on Media Neutrality“Our goal is to reveal bias, not to tell you what to think,” says today’s guest Alice Sheehan, CEO and CFO of AllSides, an organization focused on strengthening our democracy with balanced news, media bias ratings and real conversations. On today’s episode of Women Igniting Change, she talks with host Robbin Jorgensen about AllSides’ mission to move away from the old ‘Ministry of Truth’ style news to bring people credible and unbiased news. She talks about the value of feedback, and the importance of diversity in all aspects of life.
She explains the various types of...
2024-06-0330 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 10: All Sides of the Story: Alice Sheehan on Media Neutrality“Our goal is to reveal bias, not to tell you what to think,” says today’s guest Alice Sheehan, CEO and CFO of AllSides, an organization focused on strengthening our democracy with balanced news, media bias ratings and real conversations. On today’s episode of Women Igniting Change, she talks with host Robbin Jorgensen about AllSides’ mission to move away from the old ‘Ministry of Truth’ style news to bring people credible and unbiased news. She talks about the value of feedback, and the importance of diversity in all aspects of life.
She explains the various types of...
2024-06-0330 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 09: Eyeing Equality: Chelsea Elliott's Impact with half HelenAn early childhood vision test revealed that Chelsea Elliott was partially blind, a discovery that set her on a path to vision advocacy. In this episode of "Women Igniting Change," host Robbin Jorgensen talks with Chelsea, founder and Executive Director of half Helen and a Nexstar Media Remarkable Woman for 2024. Motivated by her own experiences, Chelsea has dedicated her life to advocating for earlier and more frequent vision screening and interventions for children.
Through her nonprofit, half Helen, Chelsea provides essential screening technology, consultations, and eyewear to the Austin community, focusing on mitigating severe vision i...
2024-05-2729 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 09: Eyeing Equality: Chelsea Elliott's Impact with half HelenAn early childhood vision test revealed that Chelsea Elliott was partially blind, a discovery that set her on a path to vision advocacy. In this episode of "Women Igniting Change," host Robbin Jorgensen talks with Chelsea, founder and Executive Director of half Helen and a Nexstar Media Remarkable Woman for 2024. Motivated by her own experiences, Chelsea has dedicated her life to advocating for earlier and more frequent vision screening and interventions for children.
Through her nonprofit, half Helen, Chelsea provides essential screening technology, consultations, and eyewear to the Austin community, focusing on mitigating severe vision i...
2024-05-2729 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 08: Inspiring Hope: Cheryl Marron's Mission to Break the Stigma of Eating Disorders“I had to remove the mother aspect and remove the emotion, which was really hard in the beginning,” says Cheryl Marron, founder of Flutters of Hope, whose mission is to spread hope, compassion and understanding and to break the stigma surrounding eating disorders. She joins the Women Igniting Change podcast to tell the story of her daughter, who at the age of 11 began displaying symptoms of disordered eating. She shares the complicated and often frustrating process of finding help for her daughter, how her own background in counseling influenced that process, and some of the telltale signs and symptoms that...
2024-05-2022 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 08: Inspiring Hope: Cheryl Marron's Mission to Break the Stigma of Eating Disorders“I had to remove the mother aspect and remove the emotion, which was really hard in the beginning,” says Cheryl Marron, founder of Flutters of Hope, whose mission is to spread hope, compassion and understanding and to break the stigma surrounding eating disorders. She joins the Women Igniting Change podcast to tell the story of her daughter, who at the age of 11 began displaying symptoms of disordered eating. She shares the complicated and often frustrating process of finding help for her daughter, how her own background in counseling influenced that process, and some of the telltale signs and symptoms that...
2024-05-2022 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 07: Shaping the Future of Justice: Mirna Santiago's Impact Through Girls Rule the Law“There should be something I can do to make it easier for the girls who had my own experiences so they’re not bumping around in the dark like I was,” says today’s guest Mirna Santiago, lawyer lecturer and “bias-buster” who founded Girls Rule the Law, which provides underprivileged and underrepresented middle and high school girls the opportunity to learn about the law, the legislature and the judiciary. An Afro-Latina immigrant to the South Bronx, Mirna grew up feeling underrepresented and alone in her lived experiences. Only after returning to the Bronx years later, and seeing how little had changed...
2024-05-1333 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 07: Shaping the Future of Justice: Mirna Santiago's Impact Through Girls Rule the Law“There should be something I can do to make it easier for the girls who had my own experiences so they’re not bumping around in the dark like I was,” says today’s guest Mirna Santiago, lawyer lecturer and “bias-buster” who founded Girls Rule the Law, which provides underprivileged and underrepresented middle and high school girls the opportunity to learn about the law, the legislature and the judiciary. An Afro-Latina immigrant to the South Bronx, Mirna grew up feeling underrepresented and alone in her lived experiences. Only after returning to the Bronx years later, and seeing how little had changed...
2024-05-1333 min
Women Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 06: Speak to Inspire: Storytelling Techniques for Social Impact“It’s more than just telling of events; it’s really about making connections,” says host Robbin Jorgensen about the importance of effective storytelling to the impact of your message. Today she’ll share three key steps to take to ensure your audience, whether at a large event or in a small meeting room, hears your message, connects to it, and forms a long-lasting relationship with you as a result. She’ll share the three types of audience members that you’ll want to engage and how to ensure your message captivates them all.
She’ll also share tips...
2024-05-0611 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 06: Speak to Inspire: Storytelling Techniques for Social Impact“It’s more than just telling of events; it’s really about making connections,” says host Robbin Jorgensen about the importance of effective storytelling to the impact of your message. Today she’ll share three key steps to take to ensure your audience, whether at a large event or in a small meeting room, hears your message, connects to it, and forms a long-lasting relationship with you as a result. She’ll share the three types of audience members that you’ll want to engage and how to ensure your message captivates them all.
She’ll also share tips...
2024-05-0611 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 05: Becoming the Leader Your Social Impact Requires“If you’re going to be the face of whatever this social impact is, how do you need to show up differently than you do now?,” asks host Robbin Jorgensen. On this episode of Women Igniting Change, she asks you to think ahead five years about the level of social impact you want to be making, and then tells you what you need to begin doing now to be the kind of leader who will rise to that occasion. You’ll have to dig deep, and even become a little obsessed but with Robbin’s advice, you’ll soon be setting y...
2024-04-2913 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 05: Becoming the Leader Your Social Impact Requires“If you’re going to be the face of whatever this social impact is, how do you need to show up differently than you do now?,” asks host Robbin Jorgensen. On this episode of Women Igniting Change, she asks you to think ahead five years about the level of social impact you want to be making, and then tells you what you need to begin doing now to be the kind of leader who will rise to that occasion. You’ll have to dig deep, and even become a little obsessed but with Robbin’s advice, you’ll soon be setting y...
2024-04-2913 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 3, Ep 03: Voices for Change: Liza Henshaw and the Global Citizen Movement“People want to come along with you as long as they know you’ve designed an outcome that genuinely changes the world,” says Liza Henshaw, president of Global Citizen, an international organization dedicated to advocacy and education. Under the motto “actions are our currency,” 12 million citizens have committed over 33 million acts of service—ranging from reading articles to contacting legislators to committing to a week of plastic-free living. With its “Power Our Planet” campaign, Global Citizen rallied its community as well as several big-name artists like Billie Eilish and Lenny Kravitz to petition the World Bank to allow the country of Malaw...
2024-04-1535 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 3, Ep 03: Voices for Change: Liza Henshaw and the Global Citizen Movement“People want to come along with you as long as they know you’ve designed an outcome that genuinely changes the world,” says Liza Henshaw, president of Global Citizen, an international organization dedicated to advocacy and education. Under the motto “actions are our currency,” 12 million citizens have committed over 33 million acts of service—ranging from reading articles to contacting legislators to committing to a week of plastic-free living. With its “Power Our Planet” campaign, Global Citizen rallied its community as well as several big-name artists like Billie Eilish and Lenny Kravitz to petition the World Bank to allow the country of Malaw...
2024-04-1535 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What is Transformational Travel?Welcome back, fellow seekers, to a monumental episode of "You're So Fucking Enlightened." In this special installment, titled "What is Transformational Travel?" hosts Robbin and Jeanie embark on a journey of discovery, exploration, and a major announcement that will change the way you see the world.Join Robbin and Jeanie as they delve into the profound concept of transformational travel, exploring how it differs from conventional tourism and the transformative power it holds. Through personal anecdotes and insightful discussions, they shed light on how travel can be a catalyst for growth, self-discovery, and profound change.From...
2024-03-281h 19
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What Does it Mean to be in Flow?Welcome back, fellow seekers, to another enlightening episode of "You're So Fucking Enlightened."In this episode, hosts Robbin and Jeanie delve into the captivating concept of being "in flow."Join them as they unravel the mysteries of flow, exploring its defining qualities and how it manifests in our daily lives.From those moments of effortless creativity to the feeling of being completely absorbed in an activity, discover the telltale signs that you're riding the wave of flow.But what happens when you find yourself out of sync with the universe? Fear not, as Robbin and Jeanie...
2024-03-2635 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What is Joy and How Can I Get Some?Welcome back to "You're So Fucking Enlightened" – the podcast where we dive into all things spiritual with a healthy dose of irreverence and humor.In this episode, Robbin and Jeanie embark on a lively discussion about the elusive yet essential concept of joy.Drawing from their own experiences and insights, Robbin and Jeanie explore the nuanced differences between joy and happiness. Is joy just an elusive state of mind, or can it be cultivated intentionally?Tune in as they dissect the anatomy of joy, sharing personal anecdotes and hilarious anecdotes along the way.From spontaneous bursts of...
2024-03-2127 min
The Audacity Tapes™Season 2, Ep 12: Heart-Driven Leadership: Heather Robertson Fortner's Approach to SuccessHeather Robertson Fortner epitomizes two pivotal values: congruence and authenticity. As the leader of Signature FD, she emphasizes the significance of personal growth to provide unparalleled financial guidance, aiming to impact her clients' family legacies profoundly. Recognizing the importance of unity, Heather believes in a team's collective commitment to each other and the firm's goals, even in the face of disagreement. She advocates that earning trust from clients and team members alike hinges on genuine care and mutual respect.
Heather's counseling background informs her approach to leadership, prioritizing personal development and support for individuals to r...
2024-03-1846 minWomen Igniting Change®Season 2, Ep 12: Heart-Driven Leadership: Heather Robertson Fortner's Approach to SuccessHeather Robertson Fortner epitomizes two pivotal values: congruence and authenticity. As the leader of Signature FD, she emphasizes the significance of personal growth to provide unparalleled financial guidance, aiming to impact her clients' family legacies profoundly. Recognizing the importance of unity, Heather believes in a team's collective commitment to each other and the firm's goals, even in the face of disagreement. She advocates that earning trust from clients and team members alike hinges on genuine care and mutual respect.
Heather's counseling background informs her approach to leadership, prioritizing personal development and support for individuals to r...
2024-03-1846 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!How Can I Tap Into My Intuition?Have you ever wondered how to hear your "gut instinct?"This week Robbin and Jeanie discuss how to tap into your intuition. At times, Robbin really stuggles with being able to decipher between logic and her heart. Jeanie takes her through a live session using some special tools to help her connect to her inner voice.Tune in if you are looking for some tools that will help you to follow yours too! We love you! Check us out and hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Do you have questions related to spirituality...
2024-02-2059 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!Why Do Our Words Matter?WORD, Y'ALL. (Words, rather.) Why do words matter? How is it even possible that words hold energy? Why does it matter what I think and verbailze? How is this affecting my life? Robbin and Jeanie answer some of these questions in this most recent episode. Tune in for some sweet knowledge. We love you! Check us out and hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Do you have questions related to spirituality? Comment below or email us at youresoenlightened@gmail.com. We'd love to answer your questions on an episode! (You can...
2024-02-1445 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What Is the Heart Chakra?We're back with the final episode of our 4-part chakra series! In this episode, Robbin and Jeanie discuss the heart chakra! Join us for all the LOVE, ya'll! This episode is the final episode of a 4-part series.1/4: Overview of all 7 chakras2/4: Lower Chakras (Root, Sacral & Solar Plexus)3/4: Upper Chakras (Throat, 3rd Eye, Crown)4/4: The Heart ChakraPlease check us out and hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Do you have questions related to spirituality? Comment below or email us at youresoenlightened@gmail.com. We'd love to answer your questions on...
2024-02-061h 01
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What Are the Upper Chakras?We're back with episode 3 of our 4-part chakra series! In this episode, Robbin and Jeanie discuss the throat, third eye, and crown chakras (aka the upper) chakras! This episode is 3rd episode of a 4-part series.1/4: Overview of all 7 chakras2/4: Lower Chakras (Root, Sacral & Solar Plexus)3/4: Upper Chakras (Throat, 3rd Eye, Crown)4/4: The Heart ChakraPlease check us out and hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Do you have questions related to spirituality? Comment below or email us at youresoenlightened@gmail.com. We'd love to answer your questions on an episode...
2024-01-301h 06
Women Igniting Change®Season 2, Ep 05: NextGen Female Politicians: Susannah Wellford’s Mission to Create Political Equity“I think a lot of people feel really alone,” says Susannah Wellford, Founder and CEO of Running Start. They have dreams but they have no idea how they can make those dreams happen, so you need to create these groups of people in their corner to support them.” For young women with dreams of running for office and making political impact, Running Start provides the skills and preparation to do so by helping them find their passion, cultivate their sense of leadership and learn to communicate in a way that will inspire change.
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2024-01-2937 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 2, Ep 05: NextGen Female Politicians: Susannah Wellford’s Mission to Create Political Equity“I think a lot of people feel really alone,” says Susannah Wellford, Founder and CEO of Running Start. They have dreams but they have no idea how they can make those dreams happen, so you need to create these groups of people in their corner to support them.” For young women with dreams of running for office and making political impact, Running Start provides the skills and preparation to do so by helping them find their passion, cultivate their sense of leadership and learn to communicate in a way that will inspire change.
Around the world...
2024-01-2937 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What Are the Lower Chakras?We're back with episode 2 of our 4-part chakra series! In this episode, Robbin and Jeanie discuss the root, sacral, and solar plexus (aka the lower) chakras! Check us out and get GROUNDED, ya'll!This episode is 2nd episode of a 4-part series.1/4: Overview of all 7 chakras2/4: Lower Chakras (Root, Sacral & Solar Plexus)3/4: Upper Chakras (Throat, 3rd Eye, Crown)4/4: The Heart ChakraPlease check us out and hit that SUBSCRIBE button!Do you have questions related to spirituality? Comment below or email us at youresoenlightened@gmail.com. We'd love to...
2024-01-231h 08
Women Igniting Change®Season 2, Ep 04: Unlocking the Power of Business for a Better World: Masami Sato and B1G1's Impact“When we are doing something that benefits all, rather than benefits just ourselves,” explains today’s guest Masami Soto, founder and CEO of B1G1,”it unlocks an amazing experience and sense of connection.” B1G1 is a global business giving initiative that allows businesses to provide “giving impacts” to deserving people throughout the world. At the same time, it helps businesses foster a culture that redefines how they think of giving, as a series of small daily acts. Since its founding 16 years ago, B1G1 is responsible for 335 million giving impacts worldwide.
As a young woman, Masa...
2024-01-2249 minThe Audacity Tapes™Season 2, Ep 04: Unlocking the Power of Business for a Better World: Masami Sato and B1G1's Impact“When we are doing something that benefits all, rather than benefits just ourselves,” explains today’s guest Masami Soto, founder and CEO of B1G1,”it unlocks an amazing experience and sense of connection.” B1G1 is a global business giving initiative that allows businesses to provide “giving impacts” to deserving people throughout the world. At the same time, it helps businesses foster a culture that redefines how they think of giving, as a series of small daily acts. Since its founding 16 years ago, B1G1 is responsible for 335 million giving impacts worldwide.
As a young woman, Masa...
2024-01-2249 min
You're So Fucking Enlightened!What Are Some Common Spiritual Practices?Spirituality 101: Are you curious about what some of the most common spiritual practices are? Robbin and Jeanie discuss some practices you may have heard about, and some you may have not. We want to know what resonates with you? What doesn't? What should we add? Read more about Jeanie here. Read more about Robbin here Special Thanks: Stephen R. Sanders
2024-01-0948 minYou're So Fucking Enlightened!What Does a Spiritual Person Look Like?Robbin and Jeanie are here to tell you exactly what a "spritual" person looks like. We hold true authority, these are facts- not opinions. :) Read more about Jeanie here. Read more about Robbin here Special Thanks: Stephen R. Sanders
2024-01-0332 minYou're So Fucking Enlightened!Fun Changes to Season Two!You're So Fucking Enlightened is BACK ... with a few fun and exciting changes this season! First of all, Robbin isn't going solo for this season, Jeanie Baker is joining her! Second of all... well, you'll just have to listen. Tune in for a quick update and recap! Jeanie is an intuitive healer, holistic coach and retreat leader. Through an intuitive dance with both her human and spirit, Jeanie's healing and transformational journey has led to a path of deep introspection and to fully trust her intuition and intuitive powers. Trusting a cosmic message...
2024-01-0212 min
The Audacity Tapes™EP 12: New Year, Bigger Impact: A Framework for Creating Meaningful ChangeAs 2024 quickly approaches, you’re probably thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions. But while you’re focused on your own personal goals, Robbin wants to help you think bigger–with The Bigger Game! This 9-square grid is a framework which will allow you to create the social change you want to see in the world. On today’s episode, Robbin will guide you–after all, no one creates change by themselves–through action markers such as “the hunger square,” which is the deep yearning you have inside yourself to make change in the world, your “compelling purpose,” or your “why,” as well as...
2023-12-2516 minWomen Igniting Change®EP 12: New Year, Bigger Impact: A Framework for Creating Meaningful ChangeAs 2024 quickly approaches, you’re probably thinking about your New Year’s Resolutions. But while you’re focused on your own personal goals, Robbin wants to help you think bigger–with The Bigger Game! This 9-square grid is a framework which will allow you to create the social change you want to see in the world. On today’s episode, Robbin will guide you–after all, no one creates change by themselves–through action markers such as “the hunger square,” which is the deep yearning you have inside yourself to make change in the world, your “compelling purpose,” or your “why,” as well as...
2023-12-2516 min
Women Igniting Change®EP 11: Beyond Black and White: The Women Behind ’Dissonance’“There are actually more people that want to be unified, that want to figure out how to hear and see each other, than not.”
In the immediate aftermath of the death of George Floyd, when the US was in a state of social unrest, friends and fellow theater artists Marci Duncan and Kerry Sandell decided to have a conversation about race and what it is like, as a Black and a white woman, respectively, to raise young men in this climate. Marci came to realize the power dynamic at play in previous conversations and relationships with w...
2023-12-1149 minThe Audacity Tapes™EP 11: Beyond Black and White: The Women Behind ’Dissonance’“There are actually more people that want to be unified, that want to figure out how to hear and see each other, than not.”
In the immediate aftermath of the death of George Floyd, when the US was in a state of social unrest, friends and fellow theater artists Marci Duncan and Kerry Sandell decided to have a conversation about race and what it is like, as a Black and a white woman, respectively, to raise young men in this climate. Marci came to realize the power dynamic at play in previous conversations and relationships with w...
2023-12-1149 min
Write Copy that Connects | Online Marketing, Course Creation, Brand Messaging, Copywriting, Email Marketing39. *INTRODUCING* Online Courses Made Easy in 3 Simple Steps!Hey Friend! I'm Super Excited for you to listen to this episode and hear about what's coming up!In this episode, I have some BIG News to share with you! I'm officially launching and rebranding the podcast to focus on the world of online course creation. With years of experience in education and psychology, my passion for teaching and lifelong learning has led me to dive deeper into helping course creators build their businesses. In this episode, Robbin explains why turning your knowledge and skills into an online course can not only help yo...
2023-10-1714 min
Women Igniting Change®EP 07: Live Your Impact: Merging Activism with Your Personal Brand“If you want to be known for some type of social change and social impact, what does that look like for you?”
In recent years especially, we’ve watched as major corporations use their profiles and platforms to bring attention to key issues affecting our world. To help promote climate justice, U.S. clothing brand Patagonia contributes 1% of their profits to organizations working to save the environment. American ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s adorns the walls of its headquarters with information on U.S. voting laws. P&G (Procter & Gamble) has launched campaigns promoting gender equ...
2023-10-1615 min