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EP 115 · September 16, 2026
Rejection is Collateral For The Life You Want
Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic. Her new book, Worth, makes a claim that cuts against most confidence advice: telling yourself "I am loved" can…
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EP 115 · September 16, 2026
Rejection is Collateral For The Life You Want
Dr. Marisa Franco
Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, professor, and New York Times bestselling author of Platonic. Her new book, Worth, makes a claim that cuts against most confidence advice: telling yourself "I am loved" can…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 114 · August 20, 2026
Why Slow Money Beats Fast Money
Elle Lanning
Elle Lanning is President of Investments at Camino Partners. She spent 16 years working alongside Daniel, founder of KIND, starting as his Chief of Staff and helping scale the company from $20 million to more than a…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 113 · June 17, 2026
How to Speak With Confidence and Purpose
Dr. Cheryl Wood
Dr. Cheryl Wood is an international speaker, author, and empowerment coach who went from spending 15 years as a legal secretary to building a successful speaking business and helping women around the world find their…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 112 · May 20, 2026
Why Connection Is a Competitive Advantage
Nicholas Epley
Dr. Nicholas Epley is one of the world’s leading experts on human behavior and connection. As a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of A Little More Social, his research…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 111 · April 29, 2026
The Cost of Inequality No One Talks About
Dr. David R. Williams
Harvard professor and leading public health researcher Dr. David R. Williams brings decades of work into sharp focus, challenging how we understand health, equity, and responsibility. Grounded in one of the most…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 110 · February 25, 2026
How You See Changes What You Can Do
Emily Balcetis
What if the distance between you and your goal is not the goal, but the way you see it? Dr. Emily Balcetis, Associate Professor of Psychology at NYU and TEDx speaker viewed by millions, studies how perception…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 109 · February 11, 2026
What Is Fear Costing You?
Arian Simone
On this episode of Ask JBH, Arian Simone shares a fearless journey shaped by faith, grit, and purpose. From early lessons in entrepreneurship at Florida A&M University to rebuilding her life after homelessness in Los…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 108 · January 21, 2026
Building Without Silencing
Jensine Larsen
Jensine Larsen, award-winning digital entrepreneur, international journalist, and the former founder of World Pulse, recognized the internet's potential as a lifeline long before social platforms were seen as mere…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 107 · January 7, 2026
Every Prison Has a Door
Shaka Senghor
Shaka Senghor joins Ask JBH for a thoughtful exchange about freedom, accountability, and the inner work required to change the direction of your life. A bestselling author and resilience expert, Shaka’s perspective…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 106 · December 17, 2025
When Faith Meets Action
Pastor Greg Ford
Pastor Greg Ford, Lead Pastor of One Church, joins Ask JBH for a thoughtful conversation on faith, leadership, and building community in a divided world. From planting a church while working five jobs to leading…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 105 · November 26, 2025
Doing More with Less
Navi Radjou
Born in Pondicherry and shaped by a life that spans India, France, and Silicon Valley, Navi Radjou brings a worldview that blends humanistic coaching, ecological thinking, and deep cultural intelligence. A longtime…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 104 · November 1, 2025
Guided by Faith
Kelley Cornish
Kelley Cornish’s journey is one of purpose, faith, and service. From her roots in Aiken, South Carolina, where family and faith shaped her early values, to her role now as President and CEO of the T.D. Jakes…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 103 · October 15, 2025
Comedy, Courage, and Inclusion
Maysoon Zayid
Comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid brings laughter, honesty, and heart to every stage she steps on. From co-founding the New York Arab American Comedy Festival to delivering one of the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 102 · October 1, 2025
No Excuses
Sarah Kunst
Sarah Kunst has never been afraid to take a leap. From building her career at Apple and Chanel to stepping boldly into venture capital when very few women of color were in the room, she’s been rewriting the playbook…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 101 · September 17, 2025
Health Is Justice
Dr. Sandro Galea
Dr. Sandro Galea is one of the world’s leading voices on public health. As the founding dean of the new School of Public Health at Washington University, he’s shaping how we think about health not just as individual…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 100 · September 3, 2025
You Are Enough
Panache Desai
Panache Desai joins Ask JBH with a radical reminder: you are already whole. From his grandmother’s meditation room to London’s East End, Panache’s journey shows us that crisis can be a calling, struggle can be a…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 99 · August 13, 2025
From Stuck to Breakthrough
Chris Denson
Chris Denson is an award-winning innovation advocate, bestselling author, and former comedian who blends humor with sharp business insight. From the White House to Fortune 500 companies, he’s helped leaders break…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 98 · July 30, 2025
The Power of Fresh Starts
Katy Milkman
Change doesn’t have to feel like struggle. It can feel like strategy. In this Ask JBH episode, we sit down with Katy Milkman, a Wharton professor and author of the bestselling book How to Change, whose work is…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 97 · July 16, 2025
The Inner Garden
Jack Kornfield
Jack Kornfield is one of the most influential figures in bringing Buddhist mindfulness to the Western world. A former monk trained in Thailand, India, and Burma, he later co-founded both the Insight Meditation…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 96 · July 2, 2025
Your Brain's Untapped Potential
Dr. David Eagleman
Dr. David Eagleman, Stanford neuroscientist, bestselling author, and host of The Brain on PBS, joins this episode to break down the science behind how the brain rewires itself throughout life. From sensory perception…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 95 · June 18, 2025
Unwiring Digital Dependency
Dr. Camille Preston
From cattle rancher to business psychologist, Dr. Camille Preston’s unconventional journey led her to help leaders optimize their potential in today’s hyper-connected world. As the founder of AIM Leadership and…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 94 · June 11, 2025
Reclaiming Your Power at Work
Minda Harts
Minda Harts, CEO of The Memo LLC and bestselling author of The Memo and Right Within, is rewriting the playbook for workplace equity. A leading advocate for women of color, she helps organizations build real trust…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 93 · May 21, 2025
The Science of Everyday Happiness
Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar
Ask JBH welcomes Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a former Harvard professor behind the university's most popular course on Positive Psychology. His bestsellers Happier and The Joy of Leadership have transformed how we understand…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 92 · May 14, 2025
The Budgetnista
Tiffany Aliche
America's favorite financial educator, Tiffany Aliche, aka The Budgetnista, joins Ask JBH with her expertise on personal finance and wealth building. Her NYT bestseller Get Good with Money has helped millions of…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 91 · May 7, 2025
The Five Senses Path to Happiness
Gretchen Rubin
Joining Ask JBH, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin brings her insights on happiness and human nature. Her books, including The Happiness Project, The Four Tendencies, and the recent release Secrets of Adulthood, have…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 90 · March 5, 2025
From Service to Purpose
Dr. Pamela Gurley
We sit down with Dr. Pamela Gurley, whose remarkable journey from Army veteran to federal executive to literacy champion exemplifies courage in action. After reaching the heights of government service at the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 89 · February 26, 2025
Choose Happy Over Perfect
Dr. Jen Douglas
Dr. Jen Douglas, former Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford School of Medicine and mental wellness expert, pulls back the curtain on perfectionism in this revealing conversation. Beyond the organized,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 88 · January 8, 2025
Rewriting Your Story
Lara Love Hardin
Lara Love Hardin knows firsthand that a single choice can either define us or transform us. Her remarkable journey from incarceration to literary leadership not only rewrote her own story but also opened doors for…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 87 · December 18, 2024
Keto, Metabolism & Mental Health
Dr. Chris Palmer
Dr. Chris Palmer challenges everything we thought we knew about mental health. As a Harvard psychiatrist and pioneer in psychiatric medicine, he presents a revolutionary understanding: mental disorders are metabolic…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEP 86 · December 11, 2024
Branding Beyond Demographics
Dr. Marcus Collins
Dr. Marcus Collins bridges two worlds - from leading strategy at Wieden+Kennedy to teaching at Michigan's Ross School of Business. More than a marketing expert, he's a cultural translator who understands what makes…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · October 30, 2024
The ALLY Way Forward with Stephanie Chung
Ask JBH #85
Stephanie Chung is a trailblazing executive who has shattered glass ceilings in aviation. As the former Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up and President of JetSuite, she transformed these companies with innovative…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · October 24, 2024
Clever Girl Finance with Bola Sokunbi I Ask JBH #84
Bola Sokunbi is a powerhouse in personal finance who's transforming how women think about money. As the founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of America's largest financial education platforms for women, Bola has…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 29, 2024
Exploring Black Mental Health with Dr. Raquel Martin I Ask JBH #83
Dr. Raquel Martin is a trailblazing expert in Black Mental Health and Liberation Psychology. Blending clinical psychology with social advocacy, she is renowned for her innovative approach to mental health and social…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 27, 2024
Achieving Abundance with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon I Ask JBH #82
Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon is the award-winning Inc5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC - a business transformation company. She is a renowned expert in coaching entrepreneurs and established the Move to…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 20, 2024
Navigating Loneliness with Adam Smiley Poswolsky I Ask JBH #81
Adam Smiley Poswolsky is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, workplace belonging and future of work expert, and bestselling author of three books that have been translated into multiple languages, including…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 13, 2024
The Art of Resilience with J.R. Martinez I Ask JBH #80
J.R. Martinez is an Army veteran, burn survivor, actor, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner. He has traveled the world speaking with troops at various…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 31, 2024
Understanding Deconstruction with Alisa Childers I Ask JBH #79
Join Alisa Childers—a wife, mom, author, blogger, speaker, and worship leader—as she shares insights from her journey. Formerly part of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl, Alisa is now a sought-after…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 24, 2024
Designing Your Future with NCAT Scholar Samuel Dixon I Ask JBH #78
Samuel Dixon is a full-ride Honors Cheatham-White Scholar Junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He is the Co-Founder and President of the NCAT Crypto Club and Aggie DAO. He is studying…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 17, 2024
Ask JBH #77: Aleesha Barlow - Empowering Survivors of Child Abuse
Aleesha Barlow created Tell Somebody, Inc., an organization that works toward ending child abuse and silenced abuse of any kind. The Tell Somebody movement is about bringing awareness to parents that sexual abuse can…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 10, 2024
Ask JBH #76: Patrice Gordon - Navigating Life, Love, and Leadership
Patrice Gordon is an established executive coach and personal development advocate, specializing in Women’s Development Programs and Reverse Mentoring. She spearheaded the development of reverse mentoring at Virgin…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 3, 2024
Ask JBH #75: Dr. Demartini Unplugged - A Journey Through Regret, Prioritization, and Authenticity
Dr. John Demartini is an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He is also the author of over 40 self-development books…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 20, 2023
Ask JBH #74: LoveLogiq - Creating Waves of Change Through Authenticity, Community, and Clarity
Efram “LoveLogiq” Bryant is an R&B singer, songwriter, poet, MC, & social activist. His love of music extends to all genres, particularly Soul/Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and jazz. LovelLogiq has performed with…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 13, 2023
Ask JBH #73: Universal Aid for Children of Ukraine - Navigating the Crisis
Irina Tishchenko Lujan has worked with Universal Aid for Children of Ukraine since 1999. She served as their Scholarship Program director in Odessa for ten years before moving to the United States. Irina facilitates…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · October 4, 2023
Ask JBH #72: The Key to Effective Branding With Marty Neumeier
Marty Neumeier is someone who literally wrote the book on branding, in fact, he’s written numerous books about it. He is an author, designer, and brand adviser whose mission is to bring the principles and processes…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · September 13, 2023
Ask JBH #71: Ed Wiley III's Culinary Creations - A Taste of Childhood Memories
Ed Wiley III spent more than 30 years as a journalist, working as a newspaper and magazine reporter, congressional press secretary, communications manager, and most recently as the Managing Editor at BET News. In…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · September 6, 2023
Ask JBH #70: Finding Forgiveness and Healing From Trauma – Laura’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of her memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · August 16, 2023
Ask JBH #69: Taking Risks, Embracing Failure, and Playing Poker – Advice From Jenny Just
Jenny Just is a visionary, powerhouse, and one of the few self-made female billionaires in the United States. From her days of cutting her teeth on the trading floor in Chicago to now running a fintech empire, she…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · August 9, 2023
Ask JBH #68: Haile Thomas’ Guide to Living a Healthy Life
Haile Thomas is a 22yr old international speaker, wellness & compassion activist, content creator, writer, co-founder of wellness teahouse, Matcha Thomas, and the non-profit HAPPY (Healthy, Active, Positive,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · August 2, 2023
Ask JBH #67: Diversity, Innovation, and Better Decisions - Kate Glazebrook's Insights on Hiring
Kate is Co-founder, Chair, and previous CEO of Applied, the essential platform for de-biased recruiting. Applied uses behavioral and data science to help organizations find the best person for the job regardless of…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · July 26, 2023
Ask JBH #66 with Ian Beacraft: An Influential Voice in AI and the Future of Work
Considered one of the top voices in AI and the future of work, Ian Beacraft is a trusted advisor to the world’s most innovative companies. The founder and Chief Futurist of Signal and Cipher, Ian leads a strategic…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · July 12, 2023
Ask JBH #65: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Success - Jaylen Bledsoe's Journey
Jaylen Bledsoe is the Chairman of the Bledsoe Collective and Managing Director of Flare Partners. Jaylen has served on AT&T’s Supplier Diversity Board, advised White House officials in President Obama’s…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · July 5, 2023
Ask JBH #64: Daniel Acheampong on Why Venture Capitalists Should Stop Playing the Same Old Tune
Daniel was most recently an Entrepreneur in Resident at MIT designX, where he co-founded a marketplace platform. He was an associate at Summit Partners, where he helped manage the firm’s due diligence process to…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 28, 2023
Ask JBH #63: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare - Dezbee McDaniel's Mission to Bridge the Gap
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CliniSpan Health, Dezbee McDaniel has been a career entrepreneur. He is an alum of Venture for America, a prestigious entrepreneurial fellowship, where he worked with…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 19, 2023
Ask JBH #62: Opal Lee's 1400-Mile Journey to Make Juneteenth a National Holiday
Dr. Opal Lee is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” At 90 years of age, she started a walking campaign from Fort Worth, TX to Washington, DC to bring awareness to the need for celebrating Juneteenth nationally.…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 14, 2023
Ask JBH #61: Kevin Kelly’s Blueprint for a Better Future
Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. He is also founding editor and co-publisher of the popular Cool Tools…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 8, 2023
Ask JBH #60: Rodney Sampson
Rodney Sampson is heralded as the leading inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem builder in the world, particularly given his mission to ensure that everyone, everywhere, particularly…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 31, 2023
Ask JBH #59: Joetta Clarck Diggs
Joetta is an Olympic athlete who has made an indelible impact in sports and business after her legendary 24-year elite career as a half-mile runner. Joetta represented the United States of America at the 1988, 1992,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 17, 2023
Ask JBH #58: Theme Rains
As the Australian Ambassador for Women's Entrepreneurship Day celebrated annually at the United Nations, Theme Rains raises awareness for the global empowerment and support of women entrepreneurs. Theme is also…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 8, 2023
Ask JBH #57: Dr. Karmetria Burton
As a transformational leader, Dr. Burton has worked in various strategic management level positions with national and international responsibility involving diversity and inclusion for such companies as Xerox, AT&T…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · April 17, 2023
Ask JBH #56: Miracle Olatunji
Miracle Olatunji is a financial analyst, public speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Purpose: How To Live and Lead With Impact. When she was 17, she founded her first business, OpportuniMe, which helped youth build…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · April 3, 2023
Ask JBH #55: Angelina Darrisaw
Angelina Darrisaw is the founder and CEO of C-Suite Coach, a firm that offers expertly designed professional development and coaching programs for working professionals and small business leaders. C-Suite Coach has…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 27, 2023
Ask JBH #54: Wendy Diamond
Internationally Renowned Social Entrepreneur, Impact Investor, Animal Advocate, Humanitarian, Best Selling Author, TV Personality and DO GOODer! Wendy Diamond is the CEO and Founder of Women's Entrepreneurship Day…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 13, 2023
Ask JBH #53: Wendy Fitzwilliam
An entrepreneur, lawyer, philanthropist, mother, author and Miss Universe 1998, Wendy Fitzwilliam has forged a career that spans television production, entertainment, social activism, fashion, radio broadcasting,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 30, 2023
Ask JBH #52: Nana Gecaga
Nana Gecaga is the chief executive officer of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a state corporation in the Kenyan government under the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife. KICC is the largest…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 23, 2023
Ask JBH #51: Keion Henderson
Bestselling author and treasured spiritual leader Keion D. Henderson is Founder, CEO, and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries, one of America’s fastest growing churches headquartered in Houston,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 17, 2023
Ask JBH #50: Shaun Robinson
Emmy Award-winning journalist, television personality, author, producer, philanthropist and girls’ empowerment activist, Shaun Robinson is a true role model. She has won the respect and admiration of millions of…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 21, 2022
Ask JBH #49: Chevelle Franklyn
When one thinks of an artist whose music career spans over three decades, has made stops along world tours in South Africa, the United Kingdom, The Middle East, Europe, Australia, the US, Nigeria, Ghana, Namibia,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 7, 2022
Ask JBH #48: Michael Coles
Deeply involved in the community, Michael Coles is a transformational leader, accomplished entrepreneur, education advocate and motivational speaker. He is living proof that there are no limits to what we as…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · October 10, 2022
Ask JBH #47: Candi Carter
Candi Carter is a media executive who has produced award-winning broadcast television for over 30 years. In her most recent role, Carter was an executive producer/showrunner for ABC and had a first-look development…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · October 3, 2022
Ask JBH #46: Rebecca Schwarzlose
Rebecca Schwarzlose is a cognitive neuroscientist studying the developing brain at Washington University in Saint Louis. She earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from M.I.T. and served as the editor of the scholarly…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · September 26, 2022
Ask JBH #45: Vaughn Williams
Vaughn Millard Williams III has an extensive career in the area of Community Programming with an emphasis on Human Resource Management, Supplier Diversity, Procurement, Operations and Social Services. Having worked…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · September 19, 2022
Ask JBH #44: Paul Ashley
Paul D. Ashley is a seasoned procurement executive with over 20 years of Industry Experience. Paul is currently Director Strategic Engagement within the Global Procurement group at Bristol- Myers Squibb. In his role,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 21, 2022
Ask JBH #43: A'Lelia Bundles
Author and journalist A’Lelia Bundles is the author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker – a New York Times Notable Book about her entrepreneurial great-great-grandmother – that is the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 13, 2022
Ask JBH #42: Pinchas Kras
As a successfully recovered addict, Pinchas Kras is the Founder & CEO of a sobriety platform called Soulber, an app that assists in the journey of sobriety and better reintegration into society. "Over time,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · April 4, 2022
Ask JBH #41: Scarlett Lewis
Scarlett Lewis founded the nonprofit Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement in honor of her son, Jesse, who was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012. Shortly after his death, Scarlett…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 29, 2022
Ask JBH #40: Kathey Porter
Kathey is a nationally recognized small business strategist and award winning supplier diversity expert. With a career spanning nearly two decades in marketing, small business development, supplier diversity and…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 14, 2022
Ask JBH #39: Christine Dimmick
Christine Dimmick is the Founder/CEO of The Good Home Company Inc., author of Detox your Home, and a public advocate for health and wellness. Her work in environmental sustainability is solution based, connecting the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 7, 2022
Ask JBH #38: Eddy Moratin
Eddy Moratin is president of Lift Orlando, a nonprofit that works with residents, business leaders, and community partners for neighborhood revitalization in The Communities of West Lakes. The organization, recently…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 24, 2022
Ask JBH #37: Sigal Atzmon
Sigal Atzmon left a successful career in the financial sector to pursue her entrepreneurial ambitions and her passion for healthcare. Born and raised in Belgium, Sigal climbed the ranks in the finance industry in…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 6, 2021
Ask JBH #36: M Abeo
M Abeo (they/them) is a Mental Health Advocate, Speaker, Podcast host, Producer and Photographer + Creator of the Faces of Fortitude movement, which began as a series of portraits documenting the healing for those…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 29, 2021
Ask JBH #35: Rob Andrews
Rob represents a new post-partisan generation of political figures: the “service generation.” At a young age, he realized that bettering his community mattered more than fame on the football field or in Washington,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 22, 2021
Ask JBH #34: Ami Kassar
Ami Kassar, founder and CEO of MultiFunding and author of The Growth Dilemma, has earned a national reputation as a thought leader in business finance. An in-demand speaker and trusted advisor to growth-focused…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 15, 2021
Ask JBH #33: Dr. James Deutsch
Dr. James Deutsch is an emergency medicine physician in Torrance, California and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Torrance…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 8, 2021
Ask JBH #32: Sara T Brand, Ph.D.
Dr. Sara Brand is the Founding General Partner of True Wealth Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund investing in women-led companies improving environmental and/or human health. She is also the co-founder of…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 3, 2021
Ask JBH #31: Michele Kajiwara
Michele Kajiwara is the senior vice president of premium seating sales for STAPLES Center and Microsoft Theater, two world-class venues owned and operated by AEG, the largest sports and entertainment company in the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · August 16, 2021
Ask JBH #30: Shuchi Sarkar
Shuchi is an accomplished marketer with broad experience in different roles and numerous categories across many geographies at HP, Compaq, Motorola and Ogilvy Advertising. Prior to joining Creo, she was the Global…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · July 5, 2021
Ask JBH #29: Dr. Randal Pinkett
Dr. Randal Pinkett has established himself as an entrepreneur, speaker, author and scholar, and as a leading voice for his generation in business, technology, diversity and inclusion. He is the co-founder, chairman…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 28, 2021
Ask JBH #28: Shay Gillespie
As the Founder and CEO of Color Coded Kids (CCK), a computer programming firm geared towards kids, Shay is responsible for overall strategy and expansion of CCK’s current national footprint. In addition, Shay also…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 21, 2021
Ask JBH #27: Sanford D. Greenberg
Sanford D. Greenberg is Chairman of the Board of Governors of The Johns Hopkins University's Wilmer Eye Institute, the largest clinical and research enterprise in ophthalmology in the United States. He is a Fellow…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 14, 2021
Ask JBH #26: Jay Ruderman
Jay Ruderman has focused his life’s work on seeking social justice by advocating for people with disabilities worldwide, and educating Israeli leaders on the American Jewish Community. As President of the Ruderman…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 7, 2021
Ask JBH #25: Chris Denson
Chris Denson is an award-winning innovation advocate, marketer, host, and humor-inspired content creator. As both a storyteller and practitioner, he is an expert at uncovering unique business insights, cultural…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 31, 2021
Ask JBH #24: Elizabeth Vazquez
Elizabeth A. Vazquez is the CEO and Co-Founder of WEConnect International, a global network that connects women-owned businesses to qualified buyers around the world. She is a world leader in women’s economic…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · April 12, 2021
Ask JBH #23: Francine A. LeFrak
Francine A. LeFrak is the President of the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation and the Same Sky Foundation Fund. A successful social entrepreneur, women’s rights advocate, and philanthropist, Francine founded a trade…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 8, 2021
Ask JBH #22: Dr. J. Chris Ford
Dr. J. Chris Ford is an experienced serial entrepreneur, researcher, and expert in building inclusive innovation ecosystems and programs for intellectual property monetization for Federal agencies, universities,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · March 1, 2021
Ask JBH #21: Benita Fortner
Benita Fortner is the recently retired director of supplier diversity for Raytheon Company where she concluded her forty-seven-year career in the aerospace and defense industry. During her career, Fortner served on…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · February 22, 2021
Ask JBH #20: Adrienne Trimble
Adrienne Trimble is the President and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC). She is a known thought leader for advancing corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Trimble…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · January 5, 2021
Ask JBH #19: Laurie Dowling
Laurie Dowling is President of The Dowling-Woo Company, a woman and minority-owned small business. Laurie is a consultant who works with non-profit organizations and for-profit enterprises on strategic issues…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 29, 2020
Ask JBH #18: Mayank Shah
Mayank Shah is the Founder & CEO of Minority Supplier Development UK (MSDUK). Before moving to the UK from India in 2000, Mayank ran a successful business for 16 years procuring steel and hardware for some of the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 14, 2020
Ask JBH #17: Denise Gregg
Denise Gregg is the COO of AppleOne Canada. She has over 30 years of client care experience in sales, training, operations and client relations. Talent Champion, Trainer, Motivator, Activator, Leader, Change Agent,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · December 8, 2020
Ask JBH #16: Zest
Janice’s sister Zest joins Ask JBH.
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 23, 2020
Ask JBH #15: Cedric & Kim Shiner
Cedric and Kim Shiner are an African American husband and wife team in Inland Southern California who have started a ranch to bring organic farm fresh eggs and meat to the community. Their five acre farm in Barstow,…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 16, 2020
Ask JBH #14: Adriana Gascoigne
Adriana Gascoigne is the Founder and CEO of Girls in Tech, a San Francisco-based non-profit organization devoted to empowering, educating and engaging women in the tech industry across 47 chapters in 33 countries. No…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · October 9, 2020
Ask JBH #13: John Hope Bryant
American Banker magazine 2016 “Innovator of the Year”, Inc.’s “The World’s 10 Top CEOs” (honorable mention), and one of Time magazine’s “50 Leaders for the Future” named in 1994, John Hope Bryant is an American…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · September 18, 2020
Ask JBH #12: Timothy Alan Simon
Timothy Alan Simon, Commissioner Emeritus, (Simon) was appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger on February 15, 2007 ending his term on December 31, 2012. During his…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · July 16, 2020
Ask JBH #11: James H. Lowry
Management consultant and entrepreneur James H. Lowry was born in 1939 to Chicago postal workers Camille and William Lowry. Lowry graduated from the Francis W. Parker School in Chicago, and went on to earn his…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 21, 2020
Ask JBH #10: Reverend JL Armstrong
Rev. JL Armstrong is an Associate Minister at First African Methodist Episcopal Church (F.A.M.E.), the oldest African American church in Los Angeles. Rev. Armstrong began his ministry under the leadership of Rev. Dr.…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · June 1, 2020
Ask JBH #9: Rodney Sampson
Rodney Sampson is heralded as the leading inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship and investment ecosystem builder in the world, particularly given his mission to ensure that everyone, everywhere, particularly…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 25, 2020
Ask JBH #8: John Hope Bryant
Named as one of Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Most Admired CEOs” in 2018, American Banker magazine 2016 “Innovator of the Year”, Inc.’s “The World’s 10 Top CEOs” (honorable mention), and one of Time magazine’s “50…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 18, 2020
Ask JBH #7: Dr. Greg McLeod
Dr. Greg McLeod took office as president of Edgecombe Community College in August 2018. He is the fifth president of the College, which was founded in 1967. A native of North Carolina, Dr. McLeod grew up in the…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 11, 2020
Ask JBH #6: Pamela Prince-Eason
Pamela Prince-Eason is President and CEO of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, a role she assumed in 2011. She was previously Vice President of Worldwide Procurement for Pfizer Inc. and held various…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · May 4, 2020
Ask JBH #5: Dr. Tomás D. Morales
Dr. Tomás D. Morales was selected as the president of California State University, San Bernardino in May 2012. He is the university’s fourth president since it opened in 1965. Previously, Morales was president of…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · April 26, 2020
Ask JBH #4: Brittany Salone
Brittany Salone is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Salone Studios, developing and designing solutions in the FinTech sector, Film, and Sound. You can find her online at…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · April 15, 2020
Ask JBH #3: Dr. John Kim
John J. Kim L.Ac., Ph.D. has a diverse and wide-ranging practice in acupuncture, herbal medicine, Qi gong, Zen Meditation, and several other disciplines of Eastern Medicine. He holds a Master’s degree in acupuncture…
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · November 14, 2019
Ask JBH #2: Kristie Pittman
Recorded while Kristie was transitioning into her role as Janice's new Executive Aide.
0:000:00Show notes and transcriptEpisode · July 16, 2019
Ask JBH #1: Sharice Mercer
Janice sits down with Sharice Mercer to discuss what she learned from her time working as Janice's Executive Aide.
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