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True Crime Cases w/ LanieCharlottesville Unsolved: Pherbia ‘Faye’ Tinsley & Sage SmithIn 2020, the FBI had a shocking admission to make regarding the homicide clearance rates of police investigations across America. That year, they hit a record low, plummeting to under 50%, and it hasn't bounced back since. This means that roughly half of all murders remain unsolved—an unsettling statistic, especially given the current surge in murders and violent crimes. Content Warnings: unsolved cases, murder of a trans womanIf you want to help:
There is a $2500 award for any information leading to the arrest of Pherbia ‘Faye’ Tinsley’s murderer. Anyone with information is asked to call the police departme...
2024-05-0640 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 15 “Reminder: Your Job Is Not Your Life” Pep Talk“You will like your job more, and have more happiness in your life, if your life is bigger than your work.” - Sage In the concluding episode of our 15-part series, we delve into the theme of crafting an identity beyond our professional roles. I share insights from my own journey, transitioning from a decade-long career in school counseling, and the profound self-discoveries that came with it. To wrap up, I offer a reflective exercise designed to encourage you to contemplate your identity beyond work. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk: Explo...
2024-04-0507 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 14 “Your Communication Can Be a Superpower or a Toxin” Pep Talk“People are messy. Human beings are complicated. We're big balls of feelings and reactivity. So communication is really hard, it's nuanced. It has subtlety, it has artistry. But it also has skills that can be learned.” - Sage In this episode, we delve into the essence of communication and the art of doing it effectively. I share the tenets of the Communication for Connection framework so you can have a tangible tool to implement in your crucial roles. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk: What it means to c...
2024-04-0411 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 13 "This Job Is Impossible!" Pep Talk“Yes, you have to attend to this crazy job and all that comes up. But, how you attend to all the things matters.” - Sage In this episode, we look at what we can do to counter the endless things that get thrown at you as a principal. I emphasize the critical nature of HOW you tackle your various responsibilities and obstacles and why it’s essential to deliberately make time to embrace and appreciate the joy inherent in your role. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk: The import...
2024-04-0308 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 12 "Leading Schools in Politically Charged Times" Pep Talk“I've heard again and again [leaders] wondering how to manage supervising school events if it becomes legal for parents to carry guns to these events. Again, there's no training on this.” - Sage In this episode, I highlight the pressures of polarizing cultural events using a real example of a principal who navigated the controversy of a Black Lives Matter poster in a teacher's classroom. As we touch upon modern dilemmas faced by educators, I remind you that school leaders are tasked with dealing with WAY more than most graduate programs provide in terms of confli...
2024-04-0208 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 11 "I'm Drowning and Overwhelmed!" Pep Talk“...If you really were in danger and facing down a lion, you would be breathing heavily, probably out of your mouth. So, when we breathe deeply through our nose, we can automatically send a message to our body that we’re safe. We're okay.” - Sage In this episode we talk about what you can do right now to mitigate feeling like you're drowning in your job. I give three “nuggets” to try in your day- to-day and, as always, leave you with a reminder of how ridiculously important the work you do is! K...
2024-04-0109 min
Principal Pep TalksEpisode 10 "Non-Defensiveness: The 3rd Thing that Will Improve Your Leadership" Pep Talk“Often folks just need to be heard, and oftentimes it's not about you or something you did wrong, or even something that's inside of your control.” - Sage In episodes 7 and 9 I talked about the first two themes I’ve noticed that will improve your ability to lead well. Today, we're tackling the third theme… and it’s a tricky one. Our focus is on non-defensiveness—mastering the art of receiving feedback without taking it personally. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk: Being a “punching bag” for angry parents. How d...
2024-03-2210 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 9: "Recognition: The 2nd Thing That Will Make You a Better Leader" Pep Talk“In my work with leaders, I make it a point to give them clear and specific recognition when I see them utilizing a new skill, like courageous communication or self-compassion.” - Sage In this episode we follow up on our theme from episode seven: This One Thing Will Make You a Better Leader. We discuss the importance of authentic recognition and what it means to you, your staff, and anyone you interact with in your role as a principal. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk: The (evidence-based) importance of authent...
2024-03-2209 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 8 "Remember to Have FUN!" Pep Talk“Something that a lot of educators enjoy inside of the classroom is creating things to do with their students and their learners. And then they get into administration and it doesn't always feel creative anymore.” - Sage In this episode we emphasize the transformative power of fun and discuss strategies for intentionally infusing enjoyment into our work. Moreover, we advocate for maintaining an open mind, embracing the potential to infuse elements of fun into various aspects of our professional lives. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk Having fun isn't just an...
2024-03-1908 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 7 "This One Thing Will Make You a Better Leader" Pep Talk“You've heard about active listening. BUT, knowing something vs. doing something are different. You know this as an educator… our knowledge and behaviours don't always match” - Sage In this episode we discuss the importance of honing the skill of genuine listening, offering practical tips to bridge the gap between comprehension and application. Additionally, we examine techniques for tangibly demonstrating that you've truly heard someone. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk The world is distracting! Really listening to what people are saying can be hard, but it's possible and beneficial for everyo...
2024-03-1808 min
Principal Pep TalksEP 6 "I Have to Find Coverage, AGAIN!" Pep Talk“Don't go it alone and reinvent the wheel… The more constrained we feel, the more we think we just need to double down and figure it out.” - Sage In this episode we talk about a situation that's likely all too familiar: the challenge of finding coverage. What are ways that you can work through this issue not only in the moment, but in future situations as well? Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk The teacher shortage is REAL. What you can do to navigate a coverage is...
2024-03-1706 min
Principal Pep TalksThe "2 Minute Reminder" Pep Talk "Pause whatever you're doing. Take 3 deep breaths. The work you do is essential. It matters. You matter." - Sage In this episode you get a burst of rejuvination (hopefully!) and a much needed reminder of your value. We also discuss the myriad challenges you're facing and how to regroup. Connect and find more resources: The Principal Leadership Program Executive Coaching, Training & Facilitation Speaking Let’s connect on LinkedIn too! Love the show? Please tell all your friends! And rate it and review it...
2024-03-0503 min
Principal Pep TalksThe "Get Out of Your Office!" Pep TalkThe “Get Out of Your Office!” Pep Talk “We're not looking for perfection, we’re not looking for some dreamy pie in the sky, that's not what the pep talks are about. The pep talks are about reminding you what you already know is important.” - Sage “Rally support. I don't suggest doing anything in leadership alone. So rally your resources in your community. Rally support.” - Sage In this episode, we explore the idea of stepping outside your office to reinvigorate and draw inspiration from the diverse individuals and resources within your educat...
2024-03-0509 min
Principal Pep TalksThe "Peeing Meditation" Pep Talk“There're bodies of evidence around the power of intentional breathing and how mindful breathing practices can make you more able to be in any situation without jumping to reactivity (and decrease stress.)” - Sage In this episode we discuss the importance of incorporating intentional breathing into our daily routines, emphasizing its role in fostering responsiveness over reactivity. Drawing from these insights, we delve into the concept of cultivating small, yet powerful habits that promote resilience and enhance our overall well-being. Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk: How one school used habit st...
2024-03-0507 min
Principal Pep TalksThe " You've Got This!" Pep Talk“The role of the principal in the US school systems has become increasingly complex and requires you to function both as managers and visionary leaders - moving between facilities issues, student learning, staff development, safety system - often without the time and support needed to improve your skills in these complicated roles.” - Sage In this episode we talk about the significance of consistently showing up across all levels of your job. We emphasize the importance of balancing the big vision with the daily details. Additionally, I share stories from the field that demonstrate how every moment prese...
2024-03-0508 min
Principal Pep TalksIntroducing Principal Pep Talks...Let's go!“Educators are some of the most dedicated, heart-centered people that I have ever known. Working with school principals is an unbelievable honor.” - Sage Key takeaways from today’s Pep Talk Why do we need a show like this in challenging times? What’s in it for YOU? Support, resources, and humor. How Sage’s school counseling career informed her work in educational leadership. Connect and find more resources: The Principal Leadership Program Executive Coaching, Training & Facilitation Speaking On LinkedIn Love the...
2024-02-2606 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E8: This is Goodbye (ish) & Thank You!8 seasons, 51 raw, awkward & brave conversations later, we've arrived at our finale. This is definitely not the end of us using our voices to speak up against injustice & work for radical change, just the end of our podcast. We are so grateful for all of you being with us in this work; listening, learning and acting. Be brave & keep it up ya’ll. Listen to hear us talk about Sharing emotional labour between friends How has building this podcast together impacted us each personally? How are we carrying the vision for a more equitable and just world fo...
2023-10-2528 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E7: Healing Generational Trauma & Breaking from "Stable Misery" with Dr. Lynyetta Willis“Neither you nor your family are broken, you just have habits that need to be.” Today we are joined by Dr. Lynyetta Willis; psychologist, family empowerment coach, speaker, and award-winning author, who helps frustrated families break free from Stable Misery® and unhelpful parenting and partnership patterns. We’re asking; what are the unhelpful stories we tell ourselves, and are these stories different for marginalized communities? Dr. Willis brings so much hope and optimism to her work, we hope you feel as empowered from this conversation as we do. Listen to hear us talk abo...
2023-10-1857 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E6: Book Bans in Schools: The What and The WhyBook bans are increasing at a rapid pace in school districts around the United States. What’s really going on here? Today we are unpacking the motivations for book banning, which books are being banned, and what this means for our communities moving forward. We dive into the challenges of navigating content ‘appropriateness’ as a parent, and the role that fear can play in our decision making. Our homework for you is to research which books are banned in your own state. You might be surprized what you find! Listen to hear us ta...
2023-10-1145 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E5: Building Trust in Organizations“Fear and trust are the core challenges of our time” - Sage It’s time we talked about trust. Today we explore why Erica & I first decided to trust each other, and how these same principles can be applied to building trust in organisations. This is such an important topic, when we don’t feel safe it’s extremely hard to move forward and create meaningful change. Listen to hear us talk about: When was the first moment that you trusted someone? Different types of trust Steps to building tr...
2023-10-0442 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E4: Systematic Racism“You cannot heal what you have not diagnosed. You cannot repair what you do not see.” - Isabel Wilkerson Today we’re bringing it back to basics. What do we mean when we refer to “systematic racism”, and how is this different than racism on the individual level? Join us today as we unpack the realities of ‘racism by design’, and what are we really going to do about it in this lifetime. Listen to hear us talk about: Defining systematic, structural and institutionalised racism Examples of structural racism in the public sy...
2023-09-2732 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E3: Using Somatics to Reclaim Our Agency. With Maria-Victoria Albina.Today we are joined by the outstanding María-Victoria Albina; Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner and Breathwork Meditation Guide. In this lively conversation, we dive into the nature of the oppressive systems we live in, how they require us to disconnect us from our bodies and why it is such a radical act to reconnect to a feeling of safety within ourselves. Listen to hear us talk about: Our current systems demand/require us to be disconnected from our bodies Somatic practice as an inherently radica...
2023-09-2050 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E2: Hope Against All OddsAre you finding it hard to stay optimistic lately? Our positivity has been having a beatdown too. In this episode, Sage reaches out to Erica for support and guidance through a difficult time, and we discuss strategies for restoring a sense of hope and agency amidst times that can feel quite disempowering. Listen to hear us talk about What does it take to keep having hope? Strategies for regaining a sense of agency Allowing and accepting emotions Acknowledging the difficulty of living in this moment in history...
2023-09-1333 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS8E1: Black Hair and Black History MonthWelcome back to Race, Culture & Beyond. Get ready for a whole new season of awkward, fun and courageous conversations. Today we’re sharing what we’ve been noticing and thinking about in our break from the show, and setting the scene for some of the incredible guests we’ll have on the show this season. Listen to hear us talk about Hair and race Being aware of spaces and places where racism operates Radical rest: rest as resistance, activism Performative allyship Black representation in spaces of consu...
2023-09-0628 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS7E7: Friendship Across Race with the Humanize Podcast HostsAnd this brings Season 7 to a close! For our final episode, we are joined by Humanize Podcast hosts Courthney Russell Jr. and Emily Braucher. These two use their podcast as a platform for social justice, engaging in honest conversations about race, and not shying away from uncomfortable, vulnerable, messy terrain. What an absolute pleasure to have this pair on our show, make sure you check out their podcast! Listen to hear us talk about - How Courthney & Emily began working together - How nerve wracking it is to get to know e...
2022-10-111h 10Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS7E6: Race & Roe OverturnedWe are vacillating between resignation and rage in the wake of the Roe v. Wade decision. We recorded this episode on June 28. This is a heavy and raw conversation. You will hear us dive into uncomfortable terrain and uncover the nuances in our own belief systems. This is a harrowing time. Don’t forget to reach out and lean on your support networks, find healthy outlets for your emotions, and be an advocate and ally for those most experiencing the gravity of these decisions. Resources and more reading linked below. Listen to hear us ta...
2022-10-0442 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS7E5: The What and Why of Truth and Reconciliation"Own the history, tell the truth, sit with the discomfort”. Since our chat with Amy Hunter last week, we haven’t been able to stop thinking about Truth and Reconciliation. In this episode we take a deep dive into its history, and applications, and what it would mean for the U.S to adopt its own T&R process. Listen to hear us talk about: - Truth and reconciliation: what does it really mean? - Does the U.S. need a T&R commission? - Feeling personally attacked...
2022-09-2740 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS7E3: Dr. Andrea Kane on Racism, Education, and HopeWe are joined today by none other than THE Dr. Andrea M Kane, one of the most courageous & bold women we know, working tirelessly to transform the public education system. Wow, you are in for a treat. Listen to hear us talk about: - What is educational equity? - Savior complex in teaching environments is a disservice: the fine line between coddling and supporting. - Why teachers must unpack their own biases if they want to truly support their students - Sustainability in activist work: how to stay...
2022-09-1358 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS7E2: Rita Brent: On Being a Black, Queer, Musician and Comedian from MississippiSeason 7 continues to bring phenomenal guests and conversations. We have an incredible guest on this episode, whom we “met” at a live comedy show in Austin, TX. She is bold and honest, unafraid to speak to injustices and is just damn funny. We are such big fans of Rita Brent and we are beyond excited that she is joining us today. Listen to hear us talk about: - How the places we live can cultivate (or hinder) our talents. - Using curse words: when are they necessary, and when do th...
2022-09-061h 02Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondS7E1: Bridgerton, The Oscar’s Slap, THE Kentanji Brown Jackson, and Disrupting the Construction IndustryWELCOME to Season 7! We’re so excited to be back with all of you. There’s so much happening in the world that we want to discuss and share with you, it’s hard to know where to begin. In this episode, we’re talking about the return of Bridgerton, the Supreme Court nominee hearings for Kentanji Brown Jackson, and the Oscars slap that’s got lots of folks talking. Listen to hear us talk about: The amazing Shonda Rhimes and Bridgerton’s drama and disruption Sage’s experience presenting at the 2022 Construction Diversity Summit at the Univ...
2022-05-1247 min
Shameless LeadershipSage B. Hobbs: How To Sit in Conversations About Race and Culture as a White WomanSage B. Hobbs is the author of Naked Communication and the host of Race, Culture, & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast Series. Sage’s passion for maximizing human potential, building emotional intelligence, and cultivating cultures of equity has led to over 20 years of experience working in public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Her speciality is relational leadership and communication, enabling leaders and team members to create positive relationships and organizational cultures that ensure greater success and satisfaction. With a commitment to continual learning of diversity, equity, and inclusion, Sage brings an equity lens to all of her wor...
2022-03-3055 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondJuneteenth, Awkward Opportunities and Black JoyHello everyone, and welcome to a new episode of Naked Conversations! Today’s episode will be a review of many important matters happening at the moment. As most of our episodes begin, we will be speaking about what we’re currently into: Ramy on Hulu Dave Chapelle The prophets, a novel by Robert Jones Jr. We will also be discussing awkward moments, for instance, how Sage found herself in a teenage theater play and found it offensive for herself and her son, who watched it with her. Finally, we talk about the importance of time...
2021-06-2328 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondNikita Burks-Hale: An Imperfect Journey of Coming Out, Expressing Anger and Building a Business Empire.Thank you for joining another episode of Race, Culture, and Beyond! For today’s episode, we will be joined by a very inspiring, smart, and committed to making a difference guest who is also very close to our hearts, Nikita Burks-Hale! Nikita is the CEO and head creative of JourneyGirl Magic Productions which is a podcast production company that supports and empowers women of color as a unique voice through the masses of podcasting. Nikita is also the host of two podcasts, JourneyGurl Magic Podcast, and Journey. Nikita is a journeyer in every sense of the word and...
2021-06-0252 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondEquity & Education: Black Enough? Woke Enough?Welcome to the sixth episode of our fifth season of Race, Culture & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast! In today’s episode, we will be talking a little bit about the Derek Chauvin trial and the bitter-sweet feeling over it. Even though the verdict leaves us with relief and sweet emotion, the fact that we have so much more work to do regarding racism is the bitter part of it. We will also be discussing what it is like to have a “Black card” and how easily it can feel like we’re losing it if we don’t...
2021-05-0532 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBoulder Grocery Store Shootings, Solidarity and SolutionsThis episode was a tough one. Sage and Erica mourn the recent mass shooting in a Boulder grocery store, just around the corner from Sage’s home. They discuss what it means to stand in solidarity and allow space for grief, while also working toward solutions. In this episode we share: The potential racial backlash from the tragedy How to talk to kids about the complicated factors in these horrific acts of violence Our feelings and perspectives that are showing up as we process the recent tragedy The stigma and complexity of mental illness, especially in mas...
2021-04-0138 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondOprah’s Meghan & Harry Interview, Colorism and CourageSage and Erica stumble through another naked conversation, reliving watching Oprah’s explosive interview with Harry and Meghan and digging into the ugly roots of colorism while throwing shade on the systems that created it. Then Sage makes a bold discovery and an apology. In this episode we share: A moment of silence for victims of the shootings and violence against Asian-Americans Reflections on Meghan Markle’s courage to fight the cowardice of racism The plot of the patriarchy to divide and destroy marginalized groups, and how it’s working How to raise Culturally Competent Kids...
2021-03-2441 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondMicroaggressions: Death by 1,000 CutsIn this episode we discuss microaggressions - what the term means and how they show up in real life. We share: What are microaggressions? Culture curiosity vs. causing harm through microaggressions Sage shares her role in a microaggression experience in college that broadened her awareness Erica shares how microaggressions have impacted her and how/when she’s responded to them What you can do to avoid causing harm through microaggressions Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed an...
2021-02-1038 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWho Says If You’re An Ally or Not?In this episode, we honor Sage’s dad and his legacy. We also talk about the new hit series Bridgerton on Netflix and go deeper into antiracism while exploring the term allyship. We share: What we liked and didn’t like about the Bridgerton series The definition of allyship: what it is and what it is not What is considered true allyship? Being an ally vs. centering as white people Being an ally vs. saviorship Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conv...
2021-01-2740 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondUnconscious BiasThere has been a lot going on these last couple of weeks in the world and we are ready to talk about it. We hone in on what happened at the Capitol and how conscious bias and unconscious lead to it In this episode we share: Discussing the difference between conscious bias and unconscious bias Unconscious bias is a powerful force Lack of security preparedness at the Capitol Erica discussed her Implicit Association Test (IAT) assessment results Thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to ha...
2021-01-2046 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWhat Does Antiracism Mean to Us, and What is it Anyway?What is Antiracism about anyway? We dive into its meaning and reflect on the teachings of Ibram X. Kendi, author and director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center at American University. In this episode we share: Erica defines what anti-racism is The difference between not being racist and anti-racism How all of us can be an antiracist Erica discuss her struggles speaking up and blending in How you can do something both on a policy level and personal level Thank you thank you for listening to the show. It is such...
2021-01-1342 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWhat We're Feeling about the 2020 Election MadnessToday we are exploring our election agony In this episode we share: Navigating the hard feelings (confusion, hurt, disgust, sadness) through this time Seeking to process the implied ideals of the voting outcome Healing, recovery, undoing harm, the power of the F word Raising kids in these political times Thank you thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations with you. They are necessary and needed and we are here to do the work. Xo, Sage and Erica More from...
2021-01-0631 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondI See You TooErica and Sage reflect on the “I See You” episode’s most awkward and unforgettable moments. In this episode we share: How Sage struggles to balance her “whiteness” with her “just being Sage” Why it’s so hard to stay “present” when race is part of the conversation What Sage thinks about the 55% of white women who voted for Trump in 2020 What made Erica say, “I’m black. I should know these things” Resources Mentioned GirlTrek Thank you thank you for listening to the show. It is such an honor and joy to have these conversations w...
2020-12-3035 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondI See YouJust like the world, Naked Conversations is shifting and changing. This season is a collection of real, honest, and sometimes messy conversations between two friends. We’ll explore racism, antiracism, interracial friendship, activism, books, films, and more through our different lived experiences. We’ll offer questions and actions to help you go deeper into your exploration of race & culture, find your own inner disruptor, and be a part of the solution. Occasionally, we’ll bring you interviews with others who are experts in this work so we can learn together and do better. In this episode we share...
2020-12-2339 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBeing an Immigrant-Doctor-Mom-Activist: One Amazing Woman’s Story with Sanam Roder DeWanToday’s guest is truly one of my favorite people in the world. We’ve been friends since we were neighbors in the dorms our first year in college. She captured my heart quickly with her brilliance and passion for service (as well as her humor). She’s always been fiercely courageous in her pursuit to make a positive impact through trying to answer some of the world’s hardest questions. She speaks 5 languages, is a family doctor, and has a doctoral degree in public health. She’s also a mom of two, living in Tanzania and working to make quality h...
2019-07-0254 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBecoming a Better Advocate, Ally, and LeaderSeason 3 is HERE! Here’s what I want to get into in season 3 Courageous curiosity Hard questions and big problems Honestly, I don’t know exactly what it’s going to look like, because this is a creative project. I’m making it with you. If you have ideas, message me on Instagram or email me sage@sagebhobbs.com Here’s what I’ve been up to during the podcast pause: I spoke at Google international women’s day - Brave, Naked and Imperfect (episode 43) Spoke to a college class on n...
2019-06-1126 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmerman I invited Jessa to be a guest on the show because I think it’s important to talk about topics that can be hard to talk about. For women, sex seems to often fall into this category of somewhat “taboo” topics. I was curious about the courage it takes to work on issues of sexuality, and about how our sexual wellbeing may be related to our overall self-expression and happiness. Since I let my curiosity drive this show, along with the questions and insights of my clients and community, I wanted to explore sex and how it impacts...
2019-02-0500 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondExhale to Inhale: Empowering Survivors with Zoe LePageOne of my closest friends has been on the board of Exhale to Inhale for years. As someone who is passionate about women’s rights and leadership, who loves yoga, and who has supported teen survivors as a school counselor, I’ve been inspired by their work and have contributed to the organization. I was curious to learn more about how this important work came into being, and how it has grown to support more and more survivors of violence over time. This conversation with Zoe, the founder and executive director, is honest and real about what the j...
2019-01-2358 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow’s it going? How I pause, reflect, and create the new year We’re really not given much permission to slow down and think about how our life is actually going. We’re taught to keep going, doing, being busy. It’s almost a badge of honor to be overwhelmed – it means you have a full life. But the new year can be a chance to pause. Just for a moment. Catch our breath. Look at our life and our choices. In this show I’m talking about: 5 ways to manage the stress and overwhelm of this season (or any transitional and stressful time) The 4 ways I approach t...
2019-01-0127 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondChai for Charity: Doing BIG work and raising a family with Natasha WrightI met today’s guest in an elevator and we’ve been friends ever since. It sounds absurd, and it’s completely true. I was immediately drawn to Natasha’s smile, big-heartedness, and brilliance. She’s incredibly humble- while working hard to champion women’s success, support thriving leaders, champion local non-profits, and raising three young children. Through all of her work, both at Google and at Chai for Charity, she creates community with a mission for the greater good. Natasha is truly playing big in life, while being very relatable and honest. There’s a nugget in here for everyon...
2018-12-1147 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThe Conscious Professional: Transform Your Life at Work with Jessica HartungI had the privilege of meeting Jessica about a year ago at a large women’s leadership conference. She was grounded, big-hearted, and wise. Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to get to know her and her work more fully, and I continue to be moved by her passion and commitment to making a positive impact. If you’ve ever wondered about how your work plays a role in your life, how you can seek your purpose or build your vision, Jessica has wisdom to share. Her new book is for anybody that wants to have meaningf...
2018-12-0459 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & Beyond5 Ways to Feel Grateful (even when it’s hard) and Real Readings from My Own JournalIt’s Thanksgiving week in the U.S. For me, this holiday is a reason to gather with people I love, leisurely eat, talk, laugh, and connect. I always feel a deep and real sense of gratitude on this day - aware of how much richness I have in my life (food, health, shelter, love). I also know how valuable it is to connect to feeling grateful the other 364 days of the year, or at least more often than not. But it’s not always easy. On today’s show, I’m sharing 5 ways that I do gratit...
2018-11-2023 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondStarting a Movement, Loving Our Bodies, and Boldly Leading with Dr. Melody MooreThis Fall, I attended a beautiful event with a bunch of leaders from various industries, whose work has common theme of positive social impact. On the first evening, at the “meet and greet” gathering, I had the special opportunity to spend time with Seane Corn (yoga activist superstar and Jersey girl). In our conversation, she told me that I MUST check out the work of her dear friend, Dr. Melody Moore. Of course, I was intrigued and did some googling. I was immediately inspired by Dr. Moore’s work with girls and women about body image, trauma, self-ex...
2018-11-061h 02
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & Beyond4 Ways to Have Amazing Relationships and Big Impact This is a conversation about how you show up in the world, build your relationships, and make the impact you want to make. We humans are messy, lovely, amazing beings. We’re not meant to live in isolation, but in collaboration and connection. Your personal happiness, professional success, and the impact of your time on the planet are all related to the quality of your relationships. Let’s dive in. I’m talking about: Knowing what you really, really want (or as close to it as possible) Connecting with your pure potential (and what that c...
2018-10-3038 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondMusic and Mormonism with Angela Soffe I met Angela through the longest hug I’ve ever shared with a stranger (more on that on the show)… standing by a river, in the mountains, under a tent, listening to Blaine Bartlett speak about compassionate capitalism. If it sounds kind of out there, it was. It was also amazing and I felt an immediate connection to Angela and her work on the planet. I later heard her briefly share her story before performing her music, and I was hooked. Her voice was so deep and real. Her storytelling honest and vulnerable. And her story itself – of the...
2018-10-2354 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThe Power of Storytelling and Public Speaking with Johanna Walker Johanna gets super real and honest in our conversation. We talk about the transformational power of using your voice, sharing your story, speaking in front of others… even when if feels absolutely terrifying. She shares about the moment when you know you have something to say and your mind says, “NO WAY!,” but your heart knows you must — and how that led to her most raw talk ever. And we talk about making a contribution to people’s lives by building connection, and unraveling oppression, through the act of telling our stories. In this convo w...
2018-10-1646 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondMe Too, the News, and Self-Care I was scared to do this episode. But I had to. I’m talking about telling our stories — in real and vulnerable ways. This episode is an imperfect, but honest, conversation that was inspired by the recent news coverage of the Kavanaugh confirmation and its relationship to the rising up of women’s voices. Specifically, this show covers: Women’s historical bravery – from the suffrage movement to the me too movement A Disney moment that caused me shame and fear… and how my mom handled it The importance of being heard The value of bravery and c...
2018-10-0919 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBrave Over Perfect with Susie Rinehart Susie and I met at a local Mom’s Demand Action meeting, shortly after the Parkland shooting. We were sitting next to each other in a crowded room of passionate folks, when she turned to me and said, “I know you from somewhere…” It was one of those strange, meant-to-be moments, when we realized that we’d first “met” online through a workshop I was facilitating, but then crossed paths in person. She told me very briefly about her work with Brave Over Perfect, and I was immediately drawn to both this idea as well as Susie’s warmth and passi...
2018-10-0350 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWalking with Shamans, Back to School Stress, and Igniting Your Impact in The WorldWelcome back to Season 2! I’ve got some incredible interviews lined up for all of you, as well as intimate solo show conversations. Solo shows are me doing some storytelling about what I’m experiencing in my own attempt to live a naked life. I’ve found storytelling to be the best way to really connect with people, learn from each other, and be real. So that’s what this is about -- I share stories, lessons, and insights that I’m learning from living a courageous, naked life of impact and connection. It’s like go...
2018-09-2529 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondLessons From Our TravelsIf you have been following the show, you may know that this summer, we took a trip of a lifetime. We spent six weeks enjoying amazing places, meeting friends old and new, and doing things that we have never done before. My husband and I wanted to do this trip even before we had children. We wanted to show them the world in a way that works for our lifestyle, our budgets, our timeframe. And this summer, after some planning and some creativity, we did! In today's episode I'm going to share with you the lessons from...
2018-08-1429 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondYour Communication M.O. Episode 40! Whoo! I am really pumped that the podcast has gotten this far, and I’m just going to celebrate that for a minute! And I encourage you too, to celebrate where you’re making progress, where you’re growing. What you’ll hear today is something I’ve never done on the show before. I’m going to actually read a chapter from Naked Communication: Courageously Create the Relationships You Really Want, the book that I released in October of 2016. After reading the chapter, I’m going to tell you a few more stories about what I thought rega...
2018-07-3119 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondFired Up Inspiration: Three Things Right Now Being able to put myself in the orbit of people, books, podcasts, and other things that light me up and fire me up activates me to make things happen. In this episode, I will share the three things that is firing me up right now to really embrace our humanity. These three things make me feel inspired despite all that has been going on in the US and around the world. They get me connected to my own inner inspiration and get activated get into action. They exemplify courage, strength, and vulnerability – what Naked Conversations is really ab...
2018-07-1719 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBut who are you, really? It takes courage to live a truly naked life, to know yourself deeply (including the parts you don’t like that much or want to change), and then to share that truly naked self with others. People never stop communicating, even in silence. And I’ve always wondered how we can learn to communicate to deeply connect with the people around us. This thought has been the foundation of my book, Naked Communication. What exactly is naked communication? Naked communication is deepening your connections in all your relationships so you can have the love a...
2018-07-0318 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow I Wrote A Book, Why I Wrote It, and What I Learned Summer has always been a special time for me… and as many of you know, my family and I are fulfilling a dream this summer to travel together outside the country. So, more days than not, I’ll show you something of our life in London, Catalunia, and France… as well as what it’s like to travel with kids, juggle working from afar. This season of the podcast will be a series of solo shows all about relationships, communication, and things that inspire me to learn and grow in my own naked journey. This is going to be ex...
2018-06-1927 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondFood, Health, and Injustice: Radical Truth for Every Body with Ali Shapiro Whoa, this is a deep one. Ali and I were connected through a mutual friend because of some common history… cancer survivors, Penn grads, podcast hosts, shake-things-up types. This could have been several episodes, as we discuss some HUGE topics from health care to power structures to privilege to patriarchy to emotional eating to cancer and more. Ali’s incredibly passionate and knowledgeable. She works in the health and wellness industry to disrupt systems that aren’t working and help people advocate for their own healing. In our conversation we get intense, but also with humor and...
2018-06-0553 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondBe a Better Communicator Talking to people is truly one of my favorite ways to spend my time. My friends, kids, clients, total strangers, I’ll talk with anyone. Since I was a young, the only thing that has ever held my attention for long is people… how they think, their interests, talents, potential, and motivations. I’ve found that the quality of our relationships directly impacts both our personal fulfillment, and our professional success. And yet, our relationships can also be super challenging. They can bring disappointment and stress. Think about how you can be set off by your mothe...
2018-05-2227 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThe Path to Self-Confidence with Sheena Yap Chan I talk to so many truly bright, capable, accomplished women who still struggle with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or worthiness. Often, they’re outward appearance doesn’t match their inner feelings. Many struggle with the deep self-confidence they so crave, and that others assume they have. I connected with today’s guest, Sheena Yap, because her exploration of women’s self-confidence intrigued me. While her passion to boost women’s self-confidence is inspiring, I was really touched by her desire to raise up the voices of Asian women, to bust old stereotypes and messages of how Asian women are taught...
2018-05-0845 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondI’m Not Pretty… My kids are truly some of my best teachers. It may sound cliche, but they school me daily. On today’s show I’m talking about how an interaction with my daughter was a huge “A-HA” moment for me. It was really another opportunity for me to get even more real about my blind spots, to peel back another layer and get more naked, and to look closely at how my own conditioning still impacts what I say, how I show up in the world, and how I raise my kids. Listen in to explore your own in...
2018-05-0117 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWhat Does It Mean to Be an Ambitious Woman? I met Queirra in Vegas, but it’s not as shady as that may sound… Queirra and I met at a public speaking training for women leaders. I think we were meant to meet, because we were the two winners of an online speaking contest (and I never join contests!) to attend this event with one of my mentor-friends (and a former podcast guest), Alexia Vernon. I was immediately drawn to Queirra’s intelligence, poise, big-heartedness, and humor. She’s very real and honest, and deeply in service of women really using their ambition to create thriving lives and...
2018-04-241h 00
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWill it ever be enough?This episode is personal. I recorded it when I was really sitting with some questions around “enough-ness” in my life, and in the lives of the women I support. It feels like our culture in the West is to keep driving and striving. A more, more, more undercurrent that sometimes propels me forward in positive ways, and sometimes messes with my sense of joy and satisfaction. I talk about several questions that haunt me. A mantra I use to regain my sense of grounding and gratitude. The issue of privilege and access to opportunity. The gr...
2018-04-1011 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondLiving a Shameless Life: Bigger, Bolder, Braver with Sara Dean When Sara and I met through a mutual friend, as she interviewed me for her Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, the conversation flowed immediately. Sara was so honest, open, and generous. She shared her stories with heart and vulnerability, something I find to be very difficult for many. She also went out of her way to share her podcasting wisdom with me, to guide me as I launched this show. That woman-to-woman support is priceless, and one of my favorite things about creating this podcast… meeting amazing women who want to support each other, and the broader community, to...
2018-04-0352 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & Beyond4 Things That May Change Your Life Sometimes it’s so easy to bored with our lives and disconnected from our vitality. We can fall into routines and habits that are the mundane, the blah. I can’t tell you how many women I talk to that feel like they’ve lost their SPARK, their passion, their drive or creativity. Bright and capable women, who want to reconnect with themselves, who want to fuel their fire (or the small embers that are left). It doesn’t always take a huge, wild, revolution to find our spark. Sometimes we can find our way back to ou...
2018-03-2712 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondOn Living an E.P.I.C. Life with Julie Neale This conversation with Julie almost felt like the continuation of an ongoing conversation, even though it was the first time we’d actually talked! Our professional backgrounds, passions, and experiences kept overlapping in unexpected ways. I had to contain myself from interrupting all the time to say, “Oh my gosh, yes!” Julie has a calming presence, with loads of experience and wisdom to share. I loved hearing the stories of how her work has evolved, how she’s been shaped by motherhood, and how her own leadership keeps expanding as she expands Mother’s Quest. We talk abo...
2018-03-1356 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThis is NOT Me Hating Men Some of my best friends, and several of my aunts, have always actively called themselves feminists. From being women studies majors to activists, they’ve identified with that title. While I’ve usually shared their values and perspectives, I’ve championed similar causes or messages, the word feminist wasn’t something I claimed until recently. I’ve got some stories to share from the past 6 months of my life that have stood out for me. Since going into business for myself I’ve seen how many women struggle with self-doubt. How it holds them back from sharing...
2018-03-0616 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThe Power of Healing in Community with Sera Snyder How can we do “healing” better? How can we approach physical challenges with more grace, self-compassion, and support? How can we see pain as an opportunity for growth and wellness? These are some of the questions that today’s guest, Sera Snyder of Healing U., has asked herself since being diagnosed with a rare abdominal tumor a decade ago. She dove deep into her own physical, spiritual, and emotional healing in order to move through the pain she uncovered from her illness. I loved this conversation with Sera because she’s so passionate, so fired up about...
2018-02-2758 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondLife Purpose and Privilege So often I talk to bright, capable, big-hearted women who are struggling with the issue of “enoughness.” The question often sounds like, “Yeah, but what is my purpose?” I fully want each and every purpose to have a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in their lives. I want them to feel that their life has purpose and meaning, in whatever way they define it. In this episode, I get into the sticky topic of our purpose and our privilege. After years of reading and learning about my own privilege, and moving through guilt and responsibility, I’m still p...
2018-02-2025 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow to Have Room for More Compassion to Include Yourself We all get to a point in our lives when we can’t seem to get a grip on every detail that’s going on. We tend to drift. We tend to disconnect. We tend to judge ourselves. How do we get back on our feet when this happens? As what Jack Kornfield, Buddhist Instructor, said, “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” We all try to be compassionate to the people that we love, but the bigger question is, can we all give compassion to ourselves? How come it’s harder for us to be more f...
2018-02-0616 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondWhy I’m really trying to embrace change (and you should too) In today’s episode I’m jamming on how we manage change in our lives… because it’s everywhere, all the time, across the board. And we often resist it. It feels uncomfortable or scary. We can feel out of control and stressed as changes arise. But what if we could approach change in a way that really works for us? What if we could have a dynamic relationship to the unpredictability of life, to the zigs and zags, to the ups and downs? So, I tell stories of Monday morning meltdowns, control freak tenden...
2018-01-3018 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThe Mental Health Revolution: Changing the Conversation with Alison Malmon When I met Alison Malmon a few months ago at a dinner party she was an understated, new-to-town, mom-of-three… who was also a totally inspiring leader in the movement to de-stigmatize mental health nationwide. I was amazed by her humility, and brilliance, as she spoke about starting a nonprofit, Active Minds, 15 years ago in the aftermath of her brother’s suicide. She’s a total powerhouse, driven by her desire to change the conversation about mental health and truly save lives. Her work is so deeply needed, her stories very honest and real, and her passion pa...
2018-01-2356 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow do YOU make a difference? In today’s show I tell stories of dance-a-thons, treks to Mt. Kilimanjaro, hoagie drop-offs, and burrito deliveries… all in service of making a difference, before I even realized that’s what I was being “taught.” As we’re all reflecting on the past year, and the year ahead, I’ve been thinking of a couple of guiding questions for myself: Did I make the difference I wanted to? How can I increase my impact in the year ahead? I fundamentally believe that all of us are inherently valuable AND that we have value to contribute back...
2018-01-1627 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondStep into Your Moxie and Find Your Voice with Alexia Vernon About a year ago I entered an online contest, something that I’d never done before. I’m not really one for playing the lottery or “entering to win,” but this one spoke to me. It was a challenge to do 5 livestream videos, each one sharing a different part of my life story in a vulnerable, honest, and “naked” way. The grand prize was a free ticket to attend a public speaking intensive for women leaders hosted by Alexia Vernon in Las Vegas. And I won! And thus began my love affair with Alexia (Lex) Vernon, who is...
2018-01-0958 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondEP18: Bring It On 2018! Here’s How. I wish so much for you in the year ahead. So. Much. And I want to support you in making it happen. Courageously, powerfully, and on your terms. I believe that the change from one year to the next is an opportunity to reflect and create. To look at how you can build a more intentional, fulfilling, powerful, and self-expressed experience in the new year. In this episode I go into the 4 ways that I approach the end of a year, and the start of the next one. You’ll hear about why I don’t care...
2018-01-0217 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondLiving and Dying in Peace with Joselin Linder I was so blown away by the courage and wisdom of today’s guest. And just straight up fascinated by her personal story. Joselin Linder is caring an extremely rare gene that has killed several members of her family for generations, and has only recently begun to be understood. Joselin lives every day with an acute certainty of her own death. She watched her dad’s untimely, and painful, death from this “mystery” illness, before digging into the science of it herself. Through her own investigation, and the writing of her book The Family Gene, she’s helping to brin...
2017-12-2659 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow to Handle Stress During the Holidays (and always) This time of year can be crazy in the West. There’s tons of pressure to close out the year “strong” in business/work, as well as show up smiling to family functions and holiday events. There’s a lot that I love about this season, and several things that make me feel a bit nutty. I know I’m not alone in this December feeling. I’ve been talking to all of my clients and friends about it… the heightened pressure to juggle a million things, cheerfully and gracefully. Of course, we all want to be present an...
2017-12-1916 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondA Mother’s Mission to Make Education Available for All: Eliza’s Story I met Tanya at an incredible public speaking conference for women. When I heard her story I was deeply moved and inspired, and knew that I wanted to amplify her voice, her mission, and her wisdom. Tanya is a mom of three children. Her oldest child was born with Cerebral Palsy. Like many parents who have children with challenges, she experienced anger, denial, frustration, and much joy in raising their daughter. When her daughter started school, she realized how limited the options were to support her child’s full potential. She was eager to find anothe...
2017-12-1254 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHelp! Can Ambition and Motherhood Coexist?I’m still on the hunt for the elusive answer to the challenges of “work-life-balance” and “having it all,” as a driven, passionate, successful, mom in the 21st century. I don’t have the million dollar solution, but I’ve given it a lot of thought, and I do have some suggestions for how we can do both motherhood and career simultaneously. Because what I know for sure, is that we desperately need women’s voices and influence in all sectors of leadership as well as within our families. In today’s show I share my own stories of t...
2017-12-0520 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHeal Sexual Trauma and Reclaim Pleasure with Rachael Maddox If you’ve been following the media in the States, there’s been a big and important conversation going recently on about sexual abuse against women. Rachael’s work on healing sexual trauma speaks directly to this issue and peels back the curtain on how to move through it. I learned SO much in this interview with Rachael. She’s smart, passionate, and deeply committed to helping women heal. She tells her story with honesty and courage. And loads of hope, which I so appreciated. In my previous career as a school counselor, I had the profound...
2017-11-2800 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & Beyond5 Ways to Really Practice Gratitude I’ve worked with many women who struggle to really appreciate their daily lives, even though they know they “should.” I’ve felt that way at times myself. It’s frustrating and exhausting to feel like you’re not actually enjoying your life as it’s happening, or to feel like you’re stuck in your head about what isn’t working or isn’t where you want it to be. On today’s show I’m talking about how I do gratitude in my life, and how it makes a huge difference in my happiness. I give...
2017-11-2124 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondUnderstanding Feminine Energy, Intuition, and Self-Love with Elizabeth DiAlto The Naked Conversations podcast would likely not exist without today’s guest, Elizabeth DiAlto. She’s been a mentor of mine for over a year and I’ve learned so much about who I am and how I want to lead through her example. She’s taught me (and reminded me again and again) the power of listening to my intuition, trusting myself, and being more gentle myself (while staying true to my goals and drive). Elizabeth is hilarious, bold, and unapologetically herself. She manages to weave spiritual conversations about masculine and feminine energy, inner wisdom, and faith into p...
2017-11-1450 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow to Have a Better Marriage First off, I’m going to use the word marriage for the sake of ease, but it’s not limited it to hetero couples. I believe these ideas can support any romantic partnership, regardless of gender. Also, I know marriages can be complicated, messy, and unique (I’ve been in one for over a decade myself!). I know there are no easy fixes and in the lifetime of a marriage there are different challenges that present themselves. In this show I offer you 6 key ways I’ve found to bolster marriages. When used, they can make for be...
2017-11-0728 minNaked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondThe Power of Receiving with Maru Iabichela I first met Maru at a women’s business conference when she grabbed my attention with her outgoing radiance. I’ve had the pleasure of watching her make huge shifts and strides in her life since then. She’s moved from the gas being cut off in her home and becoming a single mother, to building a global community of women who are inspired to change their lives. What I love about Maru is how real and honest she is about sharing her story of changing her life and growing her business. She peels back the curtain on the st...
2017-10-3100 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & Beyond3 Ways to Find Yourself This show stems from many conversations with bright, passionate, and accomplished women who feel a bit lost or disconnected. Whether they’re moms, wives/partners, executives, teachers, entrepreneurs, or some combination of many roles… I keep hearing from women who want to feel more connected with themselves, more lit up, and more grounded in who they are. While it’s impossible to re-find your identity in this quick conversation, it will certainly help get you started. And sometimes that’s all it takes, getting started. Once the ball is rolling, you might be amazed by what’s possible
2017-10-2415 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondMaking the World a Better Place, One Leader at a Time with Rachel RosenYet again, I’m so amazed by the women I get to talk to on this show. It gives me hope for the world every, single time… Rachel is a teacher, an activist, a leader, and a hugely kind hearted person. She tackles big, challenging topics of racial equity, school inclusion, new models for leadership, and more. From being a school teacher to a principal to an educational leadership coach, she really approaches these topics with heart and courage. Rachel tells stories about how she was a bit of an unlikely leader in this work, given h...
2017-10-1753 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondHow a Weekend Blew My Mind: Women Leading the Way I recorded this show for you right after I returned from a conference, Emerging Women Live, that blew my mind (and burst my heart.) I was deeply inspired, stretched to my edges, and motivated to action. Sounds pretty awesome, right? It sooooo was. (Not as awesome was returning to a the first snowstorm of the season, on a Monday morning, and having my husband accidentally take my keys to work with him when I needed to get the kids to school. Life and leadership = not mutually exclusive) From stories of unexpected human connection, to deeply inspi...
2017-10-1028 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondGirlfriends are the Bomb I recorded this episode after a ridiculously fun and soul-filling weekend with my friends. I was reminded of the unbelievable beauty and power of women who fully see you, get you (all of you), support you (no matter what), love you (even when you F up), champion you (always), laugh with you (til you pee, literally), and cry with you (big snotty sobs). And I just knew I had to share these thoughts with you while it was fresh and big and super present for me. I’m always talking about relationships, building co...
2017-09-2620 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondYOU have guides and angels (even if you're a psychic virgin) with Shannon Walbran Wow, this conversation was SO fascinating and fun. Shannon Walbran is South Africa’s top psychic, who shares her story from being raised Catholic in Minneapolis to finding her psychic path in the Sinai Desert of Egypt. She’s lovely, relatable, super knowledgable, and hears messages from spirits and guides. We talk about how ALL of us are guided by spirit, how she worked all over the world, shyed away from her gifts, and how her family responded to her proclamation of being a psychic. A frequent guest on South Africa’s radio programs, Shannon devotes h...
2017-09-2158 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondOvercoming Fear, Building Community, and Being YOU with Tepsii Tepsii is a successful online entrepreneur, with a gift for building community and writing compelling copy, while raising three kids in South Africa. I loved this conversation so much! Tepsii’s so full of life — She shares her stories, of both struggles and success, so openly in this episode. We get into how she found motivation to finish college as a single mom, navigating cultural challenges, finding your own sense of home, hard earned courage, slaying fear, and so much more. Talking with Tepsii is like hanging out with your new BFF who has tons of wisdom and loads of huma...
2017-09-1548 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondFinding Calm in a Busy World with Grace Estripeaut I believe Grace’s name was foreshadowing the woman she would become, the woman she now is. Grace is such a light, and has incredible, hard earned wisdom that brought her into teaching all things meditation, calm, and peace. Our conversation was super fun, and very real, which is exactly how she approaches mediation. I laughed out loud, as we somehow made an analogy between mediation and chocolate milk (listen in- I swear it makes sense in context!) If you’ve ever been curious about how you can bring more ease and peace into your life, even when it feels c...
2017-09-1552 min
Naked Conversations: Race, Culture, & BeyondNaked Conversations Revealed: What to Expect from this Show and Me I recorded this episode at what we affectionately call “The Lab” in my house. Which really means, on the messy bar top, overlooking the kitchen, that is usually coated in paint, beads, crayons, and other “tools of creativity.” (That’s what I like to call mess when I’m in a good mood.) Because that’s real life in my world these days. I’m a mom of two kids who hates housework, and really wants to spend my time doing things that matter to me. #laundrycanwait This is Naked Conversations. It’s about being more YOU...
2017-09-1317 min
Shameless Leadership132: Sage B Hobbs: Naked CommunicationSage B Hobbs is the author of Naked Communication. Sage spent more than ten years in counseling, education, and community outreach. Her work has spanned diverse communities, from public schools to a residential treatment program for teens. Her experience ranges widely, including life transitions, personal empowerment, work/life balance, education, family dynamics, youth behavior, fertility struggles, cancer recovery, and more.When not geeking out on coaching and business development, Sage can be found playing in the mountains with her adorable children and husband, on her yoga mat, or talking at length with a girlfriend. Th...
2017-05-311h 03
The Dr. Valerie PodcastContentment on the edge, with Sage B. HobbsContentment on the edge, with Sage B. Hobbs: How to live up to the biggest and best version of you When she got cancer at 23, Sage learned that life was not a guarantee. She had traveled to nearly 20 countries as a kid. Her heart was set on service to humanity. What would you do if you knew might not have an indefinite amount of time to change the world? Curiosity How did your journey begin? I grew up in a really adventurous family who were really into m...
2017-01-0651 min