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55. Mary Ann Newell and Jaylen Dotson - Accessible Voices “'We’re not that different. We're really not that different from other people who are in the way we think and approach the world, but just that we have to communicate who we are.” – Jaylen Dotson Guest Info: Mary Ann Newell is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been supporting students with autism spectrum disorder in various capacities for nearly ten years. In her current role, she helps students navigate the challenges of university life and to increase their academic and social competence. Prior to joining the ASPIRE team, Mary Ann taught special education and supervised a clinical treatment team providing comprehensive intervention services to individuals with ASD. Mary Ann has received extensive training in the areas of play and relationship-based therapy, assessment and support of individuals on the spectrum, and in the treatment of trauma. Mary Ann received her bachelor’s degree in psychology from West Chester University and her master’s degree in clinical counseling from Chestnut Hill College. Jaylen Dotson is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies and a working SCHOLAR at the Kinney Center. In his current role, he is the editor in chief of the Camp Kinney newsletter and is currently producing an end-of-summer video celebrating the work done by the Kinney Center. Prior to becoming a scholar, Jaylen's first job was with the Department of Defense. During the summers, he worked as a Management Clerk and then a Management Assistant, aiding his supervisors in a variety of administrative tasks. Jaylen is also a writer for the Hawk Newspaper whose column "CineHawk" provides incisive reviews and analysis of the latest theatrical and streaming releases. Before graduating, Jaylen spent two semesters as a peer mentor, providing valuable to younger students at Kinney using his own experience. He also frequently manned the front desk, a task he still occasionally fulfills as needed. Jaylen was quite active in several clubs on campus, including Improv, College Democrats, and Radio 1854. Favorite Quote: Mary Ann: "We cannot change what we are not aware of, and once we are aware, we cannot help but change.” — Sheryl Sandberg Jaylen: “I am bent, but not broken. I am scarred, but not disfigured. I am sad, but not hopeless. I am tired, but not powerless. I am angry, but not bitter." — HealthyPlace.com R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: 1. Learn the Vocabulary One thing all of us must do is get our vocabulary right on differences we don’t know enough about. Vocab and terminology from this episode: ASD - Autism Spectrum Disorder Neurodiversity - The range of differences in individual brain function and behavioral traits, regarded as part of normal variation in the human population. This term is typically used to describe people with ASD, but may also refer to other differences such as ADD/ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia. Neurotypical - Term used to reference those who do not have a condition that would qualify them as neurodiverse. 2. Acceptable behaviors. It's important to identify and recognize what behavioral norms are tolerated in our organizations. Behaviors often associated with ASD compared to other tolerated workplace behavior. We need to check our conditioning about what’s acceptable. For example, being literal vs. being aggressive. Resources: Mary Ann Newell on LinkedIn Jaylen Dotson on LinkedIn St. Joseph’s Kinney Center for Autism Support Studies Mary Ann Newell: Assistant Director of College Support Kinney Center ‘CineHawk’ Jaylen Dotson ’21 Shares His Final Review Before Commencement Neurodiversity as a Competitive Advantage by Robert D. Austin and Gary P. Pisano, HRB Magazine (May–June 2017) Coming Next: Episode 56: we will be joined by Mia Ives-Rublee, Director, Disability Justice Initiative - Center for American Progress Action Fund Credits: Mary Ann Newell, Jaylen Dotson, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

54. Victoria Arlen - Accessible Voices “What am I doing? How do I do this? How do I get out of it? I think it's staying rooted in your empathy, love, joy, and gratitude, and sprinkling your faith amongst it all. I think those are big things...taking yourself out of the ego and being like, What do I want to give to this world? Because we only have a limited time here. So leave your impact, because we're all able to leave an impact here.” Victoria Arlen Guest Info: Victoria Arlen’s life drastically changed in 2006 at the tender age of eleven when she developed two rare conditions known as Transverse Myelitis and Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis. This was an incredibly rare scenario and Victoria quickly lost the ability to speak, eat, walk and move. She slipped into a vegetative state in which doctors had written her off as a lost cause. Victoria spent nearly four years “locked” inside her own body completely aware of what was going on just unable to move or communicate. Doctors believed there was little hope of survival and recovery was unlikely. Victoria, however was not ready to give up. In 2010 after almost four years she began the nearly impossible fight back to life. Learning how to speak, eat and move all over again. Victoria went on to exceedingly defy the odds and not only recovered but has since become an accomplished Motivational Speaker, Television Host and Swimmer. Her swimming resume includes three Silvers and a Gold medal from the London 2012 Paralympic Games as well as multiple World, American and Pan American Records. In April 2015, Victoria made the transition from professional athlete to sportscaster and joined ESPN as one of the youngest on air talents hired by the company and reports and hosts across all platforms. In the Spring of 2016 Victoria defied yet another odd and after spending nearly a decade in a wheelchair paralyzed from the waist down was able to learn how take one step after another and eventually not only did she learn how to walk but within a year and a half in the Fall of 2017 she learned to dance as a contestant on Season 25 of Dancing with the Stars. Victoria and her dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy quickly became fan favorites. Victoria is also carrying out her dream of helping others, serving as the Founder and Co-Chair of Victoria's Victory Foundation, a nonprofit that assists those with mobility challenges to achieve their own personal victory. Victoria’s book titled Locked In hit stores worldwide in August of 2018 and in April of 2018 ESPN Films debuted a 30 for 30 titled “Locked In” based on Victoria’s story at the Tribeca Film Festival. Victoria was a contributing producer for the film. Victoria became the face of Jockey in May of 2018 and debuted her signature clothing line Jockey by Victoria Arlen in September of 2019. In July of 2019 Victoria was announced as the new host of America Ninja Warrior jr, Season 2 which aired in February 2020. In the last year Victoria has branched into more creative spaces in both acting, producing, fashion and hosting with a variety of projects currently in the works. Victoria has become world famous not only for her story and accomplishments but for her message: “Face It, Embrace It, Defy It, Conquer It“ ™ VictoriaArlen.com Favorite Quote: “Face it. Embrace it. Defy it. Conquer it.” — Victoria Arlen R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Three things for us to model in our own lives: Gratitude Attitude Community Gratitude: Gratitude has been proven to improve our health, wellness, relationships and perspective. What’s something you’re taking for granted right now? Attitude: Attitude determines altitude. Attitude is everything. Charles Swindoll wrote, “Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% what we do about it.” How would you describe – in general – your attitude? Community: Who’s in your community? How do they support you? How do you support them? Invest in your communities. They are precious gifts for us – and meet the human need to belong. Resources: VictoriaArlen.com VictoriasVictory.org Locked In - The Will to Survive and the Will to Live by Victoria Arlen Careers at Disney/ ESPN https://jobs.disneycareers.com/espn Coming Next: Episode 55, we will be joined by Mary Ann Newell and Jaylen Dotson from St. Joseph University’s Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support. They will dispel some of the myths about autism and share the truth about the talent and capability of people with autism. Don’t miss it! Credits: Victoria Arlen, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc.

53. Kyle Coon - Accessible Voices “There's always a path forward. There's never a wall that you come to and it's just impossible to get through. If you can't go straight through, the obstacle or barrier in your way, then there's a way around it, or maybe, you just have to climb up and over it." Guest Info: Kyle Coon lost his sight at the age of six after a battle with Retinoblastoma—cancer of the eye. However, not having sight has not stopped him from pursuing vision. Since then he has become a competitive rock climber, downhill skier, runner and triathlete. As a young child, Kyle was shown how to embrace his adversity by world-class blind athlete Erik Weihenmayer who encouraged him to live life to the fullest. Kyle took Weihenmayer’s advice to heart and began pursuing a life of adventure. In 2006, he hiked the Ankascocha Trail into Machu Picchu. In 2007, he summited Mt. Kilimanjaro at the age of 15. After graduating from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Communication, he became an endurance athlete competing in numerous marathons and triathlons. In 2018, he was a member of the first team of tandem cyclists with all blind or visually impaired stokers (person on the back of a tandem bike) to complete Race Across America—the world’s toughest bicycle race—racing from Oceanside, Calif to Annapolis, Md in seven days 15 hours. Later in 2018, at Ironman Arizona, Kyle became the first totally blind person to complete an Ironman branded Triathlon (2.4 mi swim, 112 mi bike, 26.2 mi run) in under 11 hours. He continues to push himself physically and mentally as he now pursues his goal of representing the USA at the 2020 Paralympics in the sport of Triathlon. As a young man, Kyle has spoken to major organizations about his adversity and triumphs including various Rotary Clubs in Florida and Taiwan, the International Association of Refrigerated Warehousing, and The American Cancer Society. He has been featured on The Oprah Winfrey Show and in Backpacker and Triathlete magazines. Losing sight has only served as a base for Kyle’s ability to master his ambitions despite his inability to see them. Inspiring those with similar challenges and sharing a few laughs along the way has become his trademark. Drawing upon his experiences as a totally blind person and adventure athlete, he demonstrates the importance of vision, commitment and courage to pursuing an “Eyeronvision” and embracing the adversity along our life’s journey. While he wasn’t the first blind person to climb a mountain, run a marathon or compete in a triathlon, his goal is to be one of the best and ensure he isn’t the last. Favorite Quote: "Make good choices." — Ann Marie Coon "It's our attitude that allows us to learn from mistakes and that in turn enables one to be great beyond imagination." — Steve Coon R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Accomplishing can feel like a "false summit". Achieve your goal. Enjoy the view. Set your sights on the next one to stay motivated. We all can have vision that isn't quantified by sight. Honor your vision. Embrace it. Be relentless in pursuit of your vision. Prioritize and give your best energy to the actions that lead you toward the realization of it. Make good choices. Make good choices. What are you willing to stop doing? What are will you start doing? What will you continue doing? Resources: KyleCoon.com Kyle on Facebook (KyleCoonSpeaks) Kyle on Twitter (@Kyle_Coon) Kyle on Instagram (@EyeronKyle) "Discovering a Life Without Limits" by Kyle Coon Team USA - Kyle Coon NoBarriersUSA.org JAN - Job Accommodation Network NoBarriersUSA.org Kyle's profile on TeamUSA.org Kyle's Interview in Trail Runner Magazine Kyle on USA Today - "Athletes with visual impairments, blindness bike across America to inspire others" Orlando Sentinel - "Blind triathlete from Orlando prepares for first Ironman" Kyle's Interview with Orlando Sentinel Central Florida's News13's - "Blind climber inspires others to overcome obstacles" ABC Nightline's story on "Global Explorer's Leading the Way Program" ABC World News' "Person of the Week - Erik Weihenmayer" (leader of Kyle's first international hiking trip) Denver's 9 News - "Blind Colorado athlete sets Ironman record" Credits: Kyle Coon, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

52. Jessica Keogh - Accessible Voices “For employers, I think just realizing that people with disabilities have unique strengths. We really are some of the best problem-solvers and very dedicated workers. Working really hard, it's just something that we're used to because we've had to do it our entire lives. And, that carries over into the workplace" Guest Info: Jessica Keogh M. Ed Founder and President of Faith Above my Ability ​Jessica is the founder and President of Faith Above my Ability. She is a 32 year old woman with a progressive Neuromuscular disorder that is yet to be diagnosed. Jessica felt called to create this nonprofit as she continually looks to Jesus for her identity and worth. Knowing first hand how challenging life is with a physical disability, Keogh desires to help others as they navigate resources and tools to live independently. ​ Jessica is currently working on her doctorate and teaches special education full time. Keogh is fiercely passionate, dedicated, and determined to not only make the world a more inclusive place, but change the narrative surrounding disability! R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Be more compassionate toward others, and ourselves. Don't ask, "What's wrong with you?" or "What happened to you?" Ask for help. It's a sign of strength. Recognize and offer your natural gifts and talents. Generously put them to good use. Until next week, stay generous everyone! Favorite Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Dr. Maya Angelou Resources: Faith Above My Ability on Twitter (@Faith_MyAbility) Faith Above My Ability on Facebook Faith Above My Ability on Instagram Capital Wire - PA House Panel Approves Senate-Passed Bill to Help Disabled Office of Disability Employment Policy - Ideas for Employers and Employees "Working Works" Poster Series Job Accommodation Network - Multimedia Training Microsite AskEarn.org ROG Episode 22 - Givers Need Askers: Turn the Wheel of Reciprocity and Ask Credits: Jessica Keogh, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

51. Tim Kachuriak - People Give to People “The number one thing that really moves the needle in a significant way is how effectively the organization communicates their value proposition...what we've learned about the value proposition is that there's four key dimensions of an effective value proposition...appeal...has to be exclusive...credibility...and then the final piece is clarity. And this is the one that I think - That most non-profits and for-profits alike struggle with." Guest Info: Tim Kachuriak Founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer, NextAfter Tim Kachuriak is the founder and Chief Innovation and Optimization Officer for NextAfter, a fundraising research lab and consulting firm that works with businesses, nonprofits, and NGOs to help them grow their resource capacity. A nonprofit thought leader, Kachuriak is the author of the book Optimize Your Fundraising, lead researcher and co-author of the Online Fundraising Scorecard, Why Should I Give to You? (The Nonprofit Value Proposition Index Study), and The Midlevel Donor Crisis. Kachuriak has trained organizations in fundraising optimization around the world and is a frequent speaker at international nonprofit conferences. Learn more about Tim’s speaking here. Kachuriak is also the co-founder and board member for the Human Coalition, a member of the board of directors for Open Doors USA, an Advisory Board Member for the SMU Digital Accelerator, Advisory Board Member for Kids Prosper Kids, and an Advisory Board Member for the Blackbaud Institute for Philanthropic Impact. Kachuriak lives in Prosper, TX with his wife Rebecca, and their four children: Max (13), Charlie (11), Gracie (10), and Joey (4). https://www.nextafter.com/about-us/tim-kachuriak/ About NextAfter: NextAfter is a fundraising research lab and consultancy that works with cause-driven businesses and nonprofit organizations to help them better understand their customers and inspire their donors to give generously. Over the past six years, we have documented over 1,045 online experiments spanning a total sample of over 222,872,564 individual touchpoints with organizations such as Boys Town, Compassion International, Stanford Graduate School of Business, Focus on the Family, National Breast Cancer Foundation, The Heritage Foundation, Hillsdale College, and many others. The impact of these experiments has produced a cumulative net increase in response of 50,842.7% for our clients (as of 4/6/18). The goal of our experimentation and research is to understand what makes people give so that we can unleash the most generous generation in the history of the world. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: People give to PEOPLE (not companies) Why do you give? Obligation Guilt / Gratitude Identity Mission Impact Personal Connection Want to be a Part of Something Tell a story! This week, focus on the people you give to. Consider how the “people give to people” is modeled in your life. Think about why you give – what’s driving your generosity? And lastly, tell compelling stories. Until next week, stay generous everyone! Resources: Tim Kachuriak on LinkedIn Time Kachuriak on Twitter (@DigitalDonor) Next After on Twitter (@NextAfter_) Credits: Tim Kachuriak, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

50. Karen Gray - A+E Culture of Kindness “People sometimes confuse kindness with avoiding direct conversation. But, actually kindness is equal to direct conversation. And if you don't have direct conversations, if you're afraid in a business when something's not going right to say, you know, this isn't going right, but say it respectfully. Then you have a problem in your business on the flip side, when we're doing that, when we're saying this isn't going right, but I have to be kind and respectful when I convey this information to you. Now, both parties or multiple parties are in a place where they can think through and get to the issues." Guest Info: Karen Gray is Executive Vice President, Human Resources for A+E Networks® Group, which encompasses A&E®, Lifetime®, The HISTORY® Channel, Lifetime® Movies, FYI,™ and VICELANDSM. She was named to the role in June 2019 and has oversight of the company’s human resource functions globally, including culture, diversity, inclusion and all people-focused initiatives. Gray comes to A+E Networks® from Christie’s Inc., where she served the Americas as Senior Vice President, General Counsel from 2008 to 2015; Chief Operations Officer from 2011 to 2016; and most recently, Head of Human Resources. She brings to the role a unique mix of human resources, legal and business expertise and will serve on the executive management team, reporting directly to A+E Networks Group President Paul Buccieri. Previously, Gray worked at Reuters as Senior Vice President and Principal Legal Counsel for the company’s business support group. Prior to Reuters, she was an attorney with the law firm of Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. Gray is a graduate of Williams College and Harvard Law School. Favorite Quote: "Speak truth to power" — unknown R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: What are ways you can communicate more clearly, frequently and collaboratively this week? If giving feedback were a muscle. how “in shape” are you? Think of every day at work as an opportunity for reps. Get stronger every day. Kindness is the willingness to speak, change, influence and lead. Where’s an opportunity in your organization to offer kindness? Inclusion – how can you create space for more voices to be heard? Speak truth to power in ways that are productive, professional and kind. Measure what matters. Resources: Karen Gray - Executive Vice President Human, Resources A+E Networks A+E Shows Voices Magnified Karen Gray, Variety Magazine, June 15, 2021 Paul Buccieri President & Chairman | A+E Networks Group, The Marque Credits: Karen Gray, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

49. Loraine Martins - Active Listening “Give people space. you listen. You're patient. You have a kind of physical interaction which is the nodding and affirmation. Indicate that you are actually listening. Your cpacity to play back what you've heard...helps to reinforce and give others confidence that you've actually been listening to what they've said." Guest Info: Loraine Martins, Director of Diversity and Inclusion, Network Rail, which maintains and develops Britain’s rail infrastructure. With some 42,000 employees, it is the fastest growing railway in Europe. Loraine leads a centre of expertise which supports Network Rail’s ambition to be a more open, diverse and inclusive business. Previously, Loraine lead a multi-award-winning team, delivering a programme of equality and inclusion and employment and skills in the construction of its infrastructure, venues and facilities on the Olympic Park for London 2012. For this work Loraine was awarded an MBE. Loraine is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. As the vice chair of the Trust for London, a grant-making body which tackles inequality and poverty in the capital, Loraine chaired the working group that funded London Living Wage campaign. In October 2019 Inclusive Boards and the Financial Times announced that Loraine has been included in the top 100 women influencing engineering in the UK. In November 2019, Loraine was awarded the Mike Nichols Award (Association of Project Management APM) which recognises contributions to transformational change for the world and society. And in the 2020 Queen’s New Year’s honours list, Loraine was been awarded an OBE her work on diversity and inclusion at Network Rail. Favorite Quote: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel” — Dr. Maya Angelou R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Seek first to understand before being understood. Actively listen and ask questions to clarify what you heard. Help create psychological safety in your organization. Enable people to feel comfortable sharing opinions, asking questions and making mistakes. Resources: Loraine Martins on Twitter (@MartinsLoraine) Loraine Martins on LinkedIn The GC Index Hear My Story: Loraine Martins MBE Women in Rail Interview 2012 Credits: Loraine Martins, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

48. Likky Lavji - Blind Spots “Leaders are realizing that it's about looking at people's hidden potentials and leading the people and not the company. You lead the people. You work...with them and find out exactly who they are, what they need and be there for the people that you have ...you become this incredible leader, the organization just shifts - and the people within that organization shift as well" Guest Info: A sought-after keynote speaker, Likky Lavji is passionate about helping others “break barriers” to unleash their human potential. In fact, his middle name, Madat, translates to ‘help’ and he channels this into providing value in every relationship he has – personal and professional. With over 25 years as a CEO of a top IT company, Likky’s extensive experience in executive leadership has given him a unique perspective that remains unchartered by leaders and organizations in understanding the layers beneath human behavior and how it impacts growth and productivity of an organization. He has been acknowledged by prominent organizations, including Telus Corporation, Lenovo Canada and Royal Bank of Canada for his ability to create mindset shift when it comes to commitment and powerful performance to achieve results. Navigating through our blind spots shouldn’t be all that difficult naturally, or at least we would like to think so. That’s why it’s our BS. There are things we like to believe about ourselves, when in the perception of others, we may be something completely different entirely. At times, we can find ourselves thinking we are already better than we are or have gone further than we actually have. This is unfortunately why many do not reach their full potential. These Blind Spot behaviors only sabotage our own steps in progress, and sadly, the cost of this can be an unfulfilled life or business, and needless failed relationships over time. Once you’re aware of your own BS, the world will open up to you in a whole new way. Favorite Quote: “I am not who you think I am; I am not who I think I am; I am who I think you think I am” — Charles Horton Cooley Resources: LikkyLavji.com Likky on Twitter (@LikkyLavji) Discover Your Blind Spots — Free Assessment Death by B.S. - Book Shop Death by B.S. - Amazon B.S. Keynote Likky's Guest Appearance on the Go Giver Podcast E-book : Trust Building E-books Motivator V. Analyzer Credits: Likky Lavji, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

47. Shellye Archambeau - Black Voices “I just didn't feel I was truly going to have the opportunity to compete for a CEO spot at IBM. So that's why I moved my whole family from Tokyo to Dallas, Texas for this new Blockbuster job. And you have to remember, Blockbuster back then was a behemoth. There was a Blockbuster on every single corner... I'm going to build the whole .com internet business for Blockbuster, right? Terrific. And then, Reed Hastings and I meet... Let's take Blockbuster, the brand, Netflix, the technology, put them together and go conquer the world. And my boss says, 'No.'" Guest Info: Shellye Archambeau: Fortune 500 board member, Former CEO of MetricStream, Advisor and Author Ms. Archambeau is an experienced CEO and Board Director with a track record of accomplishments building brands, high performance teams, and organizations. Ms. Archambeau currently serves on the boards of Verizon [NYSE:VZ], Nordstrom [NYSE: JWN], Roper Technologies [NYSE: ROP], and Okta [NASDAQ: OKTA]. She is also a strategic advisor to Forbes Ignite and to the President of Arizona State University, and serves on the boards of two national nonprofits, Catalyst and Braven. She is the former CEO of MetricStream, a Silicon Valley-based, governance, risk, and compliance software company that enables corporations to improve their business operations through better risk management across the enterprise. Ms. Archambeau built the company into a global market leader with over 1200 employees serving customers around the world. Under her leadership MetricStream was recognized for growth and innovation over the years and was named in the top 10 of the “Deloitte Technology Fast 50” and named a global leader in GRC by leading independent analyst firms for 9 consecutive years. Ms. Archambeau has over 30 years of experience in technology leading organizations focused on business to business as well as business to consumer. She is a recognized expert in marketing and co-authored, "Marketing That Works: How Entrepreneurial Marketing Can Add Sustainable Profits to Any Sized Company." She has held EVP of Sales and Chief Marketing Officer roles for two public companies and as President of Blockbuster.com, launched the entertainment retailer’s first online presence. She was named the second most influential African American in IT by Business Insider. She was ranked one of the “100 Most Influential Business Leaders in America” by Newsmax and that same year received the NCWIT Symons Innovator Award from The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT). She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers and Create Success on Your Own Terms (Published by HBG Grand Central 10/2020). A book that helps professionals achieve their aspirations and create the life they want. https://shellyearchambeau.com/books Shellye is also a sought-after speaker on governance, risk and compliance as well as marketing and entrepreneurship. She has guest lectured at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business and The Wharton School of Business. She is a Forbes contributor and has been featured or referenced in major publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and The Financial Times. In her spare time Shellye enjoys exercising, the performing arts, entertaining and cooking. Favorite Quote: “If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” — Shirley Chisholm Resources: ShellyeArchambeau.com Shellye on LinkedIn Shellye on Twitter (@ShelArchambeau) Shellye on Instagram (@ShelArchambeau) Unapologetically Ambitious: Take Risks, Break Barriers, and Create Success on Your Own Terms Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends. McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression Credits: Shellye Archambeau, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy

46. Dalila Wilson-Scott & Loren Hudson - Black Voices “Not only do our talent partners have to be committed, our leaders have to be committed... We need those two pieces aligned, so when we're hiring, when we're promoted, when we're providing opportunities within the organization for development and exposing our teammates, we have to have a DEI lens to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to make progress and to succeed within the organization.” Loren Hudson "Building on this longstanding history and commitment to getting people connected and making sure that our work is making a tangible difference in creating more economic opportunity. Social justice is rooted in economic justice." Dalila Wilson-Scott Dalila Wilson-Scott Loren Hudson Guest Info: Dalila Wilson-Scott serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Comcast Corporation and President of the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation. In this role, Dalila oversees all Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion initiatives and philanthropic strategy for the corporation, including the company’s $100 million commitment to advance social justice and equality. Dalila also leads Comcast’s community impact initiatives, working across the organization to provide strategic leadership throughout all aspects of its corporate social responsibility programs, including employee engagement and volunteerism. In addition, Dalila oversees efforts to utilize Comcast’s world-class media platforms to bring greater attention to the work of our philanthropic partners. In 2020, Comcast provided nearly $500 million in total support to 4,500 nonprofit partners sharing Comcast’s commitment to creating a more connected and equitable world. Dalila joined Comcast in 2016 after more than 16 years at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where she served as Head of Global Philanthropy and President of the JPMorgan Chase Foundation. She led the firm’s philanthropic and economic opportunity initiatives, including the firm’s $100 million commitment to Detroit’s recovery, while helping to set the company’s overall corporate responsibility strategy. Prior to joining the Office of Corporate Responsibility, she served in the firm’s Corporate Merger Office as an integral member of the team managing the integration of JPMorgan Chase and Bank One. In addition to serving on the boards of Welcome America, Inc. and Box.org, Dalila is a member of the Executive Leadership Council. She previously served as a member of the Committee for Economic Development, and the Advisory Council of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance. Dalila has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by Cablefax Magazine, receiving the 2019 inaugural “Wave Maker” Award; one of the “Most Powerful Women in Business” by Black Enterprise; and an “Innovative Rising Star: Building Communities” by Forbes magazine. Dalila speaks regularly on philanthropy and equity issues, most recently at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Social Innovation Summit, MIT Solve, USC Center on Philanthropy and Public Policy and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute’s Annual Symposium. She earned an MBA in Finance and Management from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from New York University’s College of Arts and Science. Loren Hudson is Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Comcast Cable. In this role, Loren leads a shared effort to execute a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) human capital strategy that is reflective of and builds upon Comcast Cable’s business goals. As the first CDO for Comcast Cable, Loren also serves as a key partner to the company’s leaders and the broader Human Resources organization, with an eye toward establishing frameworks for DE&I accountability and serving as a driver of employee training, career development, and education. Since then, she has held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility, most recently serving as Vice President of Human Resources for the Comcast Beltway Region’s more than 3,000 employees across Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Loren received her bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations as well as a Master of Labor Relations from Rutgers University. In addition to her work at Comcast, she is an active member of Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT) and a graduate of WICT’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, as well as a graduate of the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and a certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR). Favorite Quote: “We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou Resources: Dalila Wilson-Scott on LinkedIn Loren Hudson on LinkedIn Comcast Celebrates Emerging

45. Michael Smith - Black Voices “You get you're undervalued and marginalized out the gate just because people just rely on their stereotypes. So, it means that you have to constantly do that extra work of trying to break and prove people's preconceptions wrong. And that's a weight that you have to carry with you throughout your entire life.” Guest Info: Michael Smith is a recognized thought leader in brand marketing, content development and production, OTT digital streaming, and podcasting, known for providing strategic vision and inspirational, collaborative leadership in the development and launch of media content and brands that have continually leveraged the new ways people consume content across an increasingly diverse audience population. As Chief Marketing Officer at NPR he Leads a team responsible for brand strategy, marketing, communications, public relations, creative services, audience research and analytics, consumer products, and brand extensions and licensing. NPR produces America’s most listened to daily news audio news and information content including the top 2 radio news magazine shows and 8 of the top 20 podcasts. Prior to joining NPR, Smith served as SVP, GM Digital Channels for Scripps Networks, where he developed strategies to reach younger and more diverse audiences on new digital streaming platforms. Before that, Smith was SVP, GM Cooking Channel and Food Category Brand Extensions. In that role, he oversaw marketing, brand strategy and programming for the Cooking Channel, a network he helped create and launch. Before Cooking Channel, Smith was SVP Marketing, Creative and Brand Strategy for Food Network. He also worked in various marketing roles with Disney Channel both domestically and in Asia. Smith's media career began in Affiliate Relations with CBS, working to strengthen relationships between local stations and the national network. He served on the boards of Food Bank for New York and the International Radio and Television Society. Smith earned his MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business, and received his bachelor's degree in Science, Technology and Society from Stanford University. Favorite Quote: “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou Resources: Michael Smith on LinkedIn NPR Celebrates 50th Anniversary NPR Programs NPR CMO Announcement San Francisco Chronicle Insider Interviews w/ E.B. Moss Podcast Media Village — "NPR CMO Michael Smith Urges Execs to Step Out of Their Comfort Zone" Media Village — "NPR CMO Michael Smith Promises Truth and Diverse Audience Reach" Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends. McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression Credits: Michael Smith, Sheep Jam Productions

44. Rosalyn Durant - Black Voices “I really think that we can dismantle racism and bias and all of the division through empathy and love.” Guest Info: Rosalyn Durant is Senior Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort, overseeing the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment destination; both Walt Disney World Water Parks, and the resort’s sports operations, including ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. She is a member of The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Diversity and Inclusion Council. Since taking on her role at Walt Disney World Resort in March 2020, Roz played a key part in working with the National Basketball Association (NBA) to successfully restart the 2019-20 season and host the NBA Championships at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and with Major League Soccer on the MLS is Back Tournament also hosted at the Complex. Roz was previously Senior Vice President of College Networks at ESPN, where she set the strategic direction for ESPNU, SEC Network, Longhorn Network and the ACC Network, which she helped launch. Her numerous recent honors include inclusion in Sports Business Journal’s “2019 Power Player” list, Savoy Magazine’s “2020 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America,” and recognition as one of four 2020 “Women of the Year” by WISE (Women in Sports and Events: The leading voice and resource for professional women in the business of sports). Roz is on the Board of Directors of the T. Howard Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to increasing diversity in the multimedia and entertainment industry, and is an alumnae of the Foundation’s internship program. Roz is a graduate of the University of South Carolina where she received a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in marketing. Favorite Quotes: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” — Matthew 22:37-39 “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.” — Mark 12:30-31 Resources: Making History At Disney Rosalyn Durant on the biggest obstacles in developing the NBA bubble T. Howard Foundation The Walt Disney Company Diversity & Inclusion Disney World Here are some fantastic Black-owned businesses to consider that the R.O.G. Team recommends. McBride Sisters Collection The Largest Black-Owned, Women-Owned Wine Company In The US Glow Global Events Virtual events, Hotel + Travel management, Live events Propellant Media LLC Digital marketing and media solutions provider TKT Provides HR services to companies with a focus on diversity and inclusion, talent fulfillment, workforce management, managed services, and spend management Lease Query Accounting software for accountants and financial professionals Impyrian IT, Cyber Security, AV Teleconferencing, Engineering Shine Self-care app for people with anxiety and depression Credits: Rosalyn Durant, Sheep Jam Productions

43. Dr. Jabari Whitehead “It's interesting to acknowledge that race is a human construct. You're saying we're mammals, we're part of this species, but somewhere along the line, some got ranked and color became a differentiating factor that was used against people.” Guest Info: Jabari Whitehead, Ed.D. is the Principal of Chatham Park Elementary School in the Haverford School District and an adjunct professor at Saint Joseph’s University of Philadelphia teaching doctoral and masters level courses in Educational Leadership. With over 20 years of experience as an educator in K-12 in Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania and with 13 years in school leadership, Dr. Whitehead has spent his career dedicated to the growth of his students and community. Dr. Whitehead received his Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s University, Class of 2017, with a focus on Transformational Leadership and the Socio-Cognitive Theory of Self-Efficacy. His prior education includes an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Saint Joseph’s, Class of 2005, and his B.A. in Elementary Education from Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Most recently Dr. Jabari Whitehead has lent his voice to the following… Saint Joseph’s University Unlimited Learning Webinar Series: The Role of Mental Health in Education and Leadership (9/18/2020) The Bridge Between YouTube Channel with Shannon Cassidy: Journey to Authentic Leadership (7/2/2020) The Bridge Between YouTube Channel with Shannon Cassidy: Managing the Fear of Returning to School (8/4/2020) WMMR Public Affairs Show- Discussion about Virtual Learning (9/6/2020) Partnering with and speaking to police departments regarding policing practices in local municipalities Additionally, Dr. Jabari Whitehead is an avid reader, journals, a “Crossfitter”, trail hiker, enjoys any time at the beach, and he coaches girls’ youth lacrosse. Dr. Whitehead is the eldest son of Gary and Sheila Whitehead. He is a loving husband to his wife Krista, and father to their two spirited children (daughter Avery, age 11 and son Evan, age 9). The real truth, Dr. Whitehead refers to himself as a mess and a masterpiece constantly evolving and becoming. Along the way, he lives each day to add value to the lives of others through vulnerability and connection. Favorite Quotes: "The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting. The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." — Marcus Aurelius “The lion's story will never be known as long as the hunter is the one to tell it." — West African Proverb "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." — Maya Angelou This is no time to engage in the luxury of cooling off or to take the tranquilizing drug of gradualism." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Resources: Jabari on LinkedIn Jabari on Twitter (@JW_Driven2Learn) Daily Stoic The Color of Water, James McBride We Wear A Mask, Paul Laurence Dunbar The Difference Between Racism and Colorism Credits: Dr. Jabari Whitehead, Producer Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions

42. Susan Jin Davis - People First “If people aren't first, I don't think you can have a good team. And I don't think you remember that there's people on that team and that those people are individuals that you have responsibility for as a leader.” Guest Info: Susan Jin Davis has 30 years of experience in the telecommunications, media, entertainment, and technology industries. She currently serves as Social Impact Officer for Al Roker Entertainment, a leading producer of TV, digital, branded programming and entertainment. She is also an advisor for ALO Advisors, a firm specializing in areas of sustainability, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. Ms. Jin Davis serves as on-call faculty for the Center for Creative Learning in the areas of organizational leadership, women’s leadership, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. She likewise serves as adjunct faculty for the Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, Betsy Magness Graduate Institute, and the Rising Leaders Program of Women In Cable Telecommunications and she is a highly-demanded public speaker on diversity, equity, & inclusion, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Over the past decade, she has helped to create leadership development programming for Comcast’s Asian American employees and is currently creating curriculum and programming focusing on executive leadership development for AAPI professional women. She is also serving as a Senior Advisor on Social Impact & Sustainability for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, as part of Philadelphia's application team to be a host city for the World Cup games in 2026. Her focus is on human rights such as worker rights, housing, discrimination, safety and security, and grievances. Most recently, Ms. Jin Davis was a senior executive at Comcast Corporation, where she held a multitude of roles over a 15-year career at the Company. Ms. Jin Davis is an experienced executive in the area of sustainability and environmental responsibility. As Comcast NBCUniversal’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the company’s Sustainability Program across all of Comcast NBCUniversal business units and functions. She created the framework for the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance disclosures; she established Comcast NBCUniversal’s renewable energy strategy and implemented energy efficiency initiatives across Comcast Cable, NBCUniversal and Comcast Spectacor. Plus, Ms. Jin Davis created Comcast NBCUniversal’s zero waste strategy and she co-led its future of fleet strategy, transforming the company’s fleet to low-carbon vehicles. Ms. Jin Davis is highly experienced in a multitude of areas of corporate compliance. Prior to her promotion as CSO, Ms. Jin Davis served as Senior Vice President of Operations Compliance at Comcast, where she implemented product policies, operationalized regulatory and legal requirements, reduced costs to the cable business, and managed business compliance. In this capacity, she established and managed a customer call center that dealt with customer issues on privacy, data security, piracy, and cybersecurity. She was also responsible for Comcast’s environment, health, and safety function. Ms. Jin Davis also served as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Communications and Data Services and Vice President of Corporate Development, Voice Services where she managed voice, data, and wireless policies such as emergency services, privacy/customer proprietary network information (CPNI), interconnection, and online safety and security. Ms. Jin Davis is a well-experienced and well-respected executive in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. While at Comcast, Ms. Jin Davis negotiated a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Comcast and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national community as part of the company’s acquisition of NBCUniversal. This created ground-breaking diversity commitments in the areas of programming, supplier and employment, and community investment. She served on Comcast’s Internal Diversity Council and she was the company liaison to the external Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council. Ms. Jin Davis was the executive sponsor of Asian Pacific Americans at Comcast, a company-sponsored employee resource group, which focuses on the recruiting, promotion and development of Asian American and Pacific Islander talent. Ms. Jin Davis established Comcast’s partnerships with AAPI national community organizations in the areas of civic involvement and political representation, media and entertainment, leadership development, civil and human rights, and youth empowerment. She was also responsible for the creation of Comcast’s Cinema Asian America, the first-ever video-on-demand offering of Asian and Asian American television and movie content on the Comcast network. She led the launch of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, which offers affor

41. Lain Hensley - The Odyssey of Giving “...in the spirit of generosity and the spirit of giving, that was the moment where it stopped me and I thought, wow, have I given enough?” Guest Info: Lain Hensley is the Head Dream Chaser & Co-Founder of Odyssey Teams In 2014, Lain won a hard-fought battle against cancer and he hasn’t taken a minute of life for granted since. A master of metaphors, he uses stories and emotion to connect with audiences. He seamlessly builds bridges between your organizational values and individual action items. Employees will leave the program feeling inspired to make a positive difference in the way they do their work. If you would like to get to know Lain and his style, you can check out his podcast “You Go First”. Lain has delivered keynotes to thousands of companies in more than 21 countries with clients including Microsoft, Hampton Hotels, Oracle, Charles Schwab, Johnson Controls, Caterpillar, Gallo Wines, DaVita, Shell, and Genentech Lain has written for publications such as Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, The Guardian and Huffington Post For the past 22 years he has been a part of the UCLA MBA “Foundations of Leadership Program” In his spare time, Lain is the coach of the Chico High volleyball team. He is a cancer survivor and currently lives in Chico, California with his wife of 25 years and their three children. Favorite Quote: “Gentlemen, we will chase perfection, and we will chase it relentlessly, knowing all the while we can never attain it. But along the way, we shall catch excellence.” — Vince Lombardi Resources: Lain on LinkedIn (Lian-Hensley-18a8145) Lain's Podcast (You Go First) Odyssey on Twitter (@OdysseyTeams) OdysseyTeams.com Credits: Lain Hensley, Odyssey Teams. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, qodpod network

40. Noha Abdalla - CMO MyEyeDr. - Vision and Values “Hindsight being 2020, it is character building...You never want to be different. You never want to stand out as a kid...I realized that it was a huge advantage and benefit because it taught me how to be proud of who I am, how to stand up for my beliefs.” Guest Info: Noha Abdalla is the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at MyEyeDr. and is leading the marketing innovation and digitization efforts that will contribute to delivering our next generation patient experience. Under her leadership, the Marketing team overseas patient acquisition, patient retention, the patient experience as well as brand strategy and creative. Noha joined MyEyeDr. because she was passionate about helping a company that is focused on enabling patients to live their best lives, deliver on the company’s purpose. Prior to MyEyeDr, as Global Vice President, Digital Marketing at Hilton, Noha led the global, enterprise-wide strategy for web content, SEO, email, social media and mobile marketing and prior to that she was at Capital One leading social media and digital marketing, as well as the marketing for the retail bank and cafes. Other roles Noha has held include head of marketing for Animal Planet, marketing management for Discovery Health Channel and the American Red Cross, and strategy consultant at mercer Management and Corporate Executive Board. Noha holds an MBA from the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University and a BS in International Economics from Georgetown University. Noha lives in Mclean, VA with her husband and three daughters Favorite Quote: You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” — Khalil Gibran, The Prophet Resources: Noha on Twitter (@abdallan) Noha Abdalla Joins MyEyeDr. Leadership Team as Chief Marketing Officer CMO Innovation Award From Her Previous Role as the Global Vice President of Digital and Content Marketing at Hilton MyEyeDr.com Hilton.com Hilton and American Express to Donate Up to 1 Million Rooms To Frontline Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis MyEyeDr. Expands the MyEyeDr. OneFamily Community Fund as a New Charitable Organization Credits: Noha Abdalla, MyEyeDr. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, qodpod network

39. Nathalie Walton - Expectful “One of the ways that we're generous is, is by holding the space to have those conversations because people need to have those difficult conversations…I think we're most generous when we listen to our users and provide an avenue to have conversations about things where people just aren't having conversations about.” Guest Info: Nathalie is the CEO of Expectful, the #1 meditation and sleep platform for expecting and new parents. Nathalie was introduced to meditation in 2002 during a visit to a Buddhist Ashram in Thailand. She participated in a three-day silent meditation retreat where she was introduced to meditation. Her at-risk pregnancy led her to download Expectful. Weeks after delivering her son, Everett, she took an advisory role at Expectful and eventually was offered the CEO role by the founder, Mark Krassner. She has spent the last decade in leadership roles at Airbnb, Google, and eBay. Nathalie has an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and B.A. in Economics from Georgetown University. Nathalie lives in San Francisco with her husband, Max, and their one-year old son, Everett. Favorite Quote: "It is not that we have a short time to live, but that we waste a lot of it. Life is long enough, and a sufficiently generous amount has been given to us for the highest achievements if it were all well invested. But when it is wasted in heedless luxury and spent on no good activity, we are forced at last by death’s final constraint to realize that it has passed away before we knew it was passing. So it is: we are not given a short life but we make it short, and we are not ill-supplied but wasteful of it… Life is long if you know how to use it." — Seneca Resources: Nathalie on Twitter (@NathalieGWalton) Expectful.com Expectful on Instagram (@Expectful) The Extreme Work Life Balance of Being a Woman Business Leader During Covid-19 Expectful’s New Chief Executive Experienced the Trauma She Just Raised Millions to Solve Birthing While Black Bedtime Ritual Tips SleepDiplomat.com Credits: Nathalie Walton, Expectful. Production team: Ian Devitt, Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, qodpod network

38. Jennifer Brown - Inclusive Leadership "When you're Advocate Level [Phase 4 in Jennifer's Inclusive Leader Model], you're really swinging every day, fearlessly, tirelessly, unapologetically. You don't wait for permission." — Jennifer Brown Guest Info: Jennifer Brown (she/her) is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and diversity and inclusion expert who is deeply passionate about building more inclusive workplaces where more of us can feel welcomed, valued, respected, and heard. As the Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), a certified woman and LGBT-owned firm, Jennifer and her team design and execute inclusion strategies that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and nonprofits in the world. She is also the bestselling author of two books, Inclusion: Diversity, The New Workplace and The Will to Change (2017) and How To Be An Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive (2019), a shortlist winner of the O.W.L. Award, and winner of the 2019 Nautilus Book Awards' Business & Leadership category. Her podcast, The Will to Change, is downloaded by nearly 15,000 listeners per month, and she is a sought-after keynote speaker and expert for leading research institutions and business schools. She lives in New York City with her partner of over 20 years, Michelle. You can learn more at www.JenniferBrownSpeaks.com Favorite Quote: "Culture eats strategy for breakfast." — Peter Drucker Resources: JenniferBrownSpeaks.com Jennifer on LinkedIn (JenniferBrownConsulting) Jennifer on Twitter (@JenniferBrown) Jennifer on Instagram (JenniferBrownSpeaks) Jennifer on Facebook (JenniferBrownSpeaks) How to Be an Inclusive Leader LGBT Workforce - The Diversity and Inclusion Imperative Uncovering Talent: A New Model for Inclusion (Deloitte, 2019) Emerge Stronger (Jennifer Brown Consulting) A Guide to Gender Identity Terms Jennifer's Podcast: The Will to Change WICT - Women in Cable Telecommunicaitons Credits: Jennifer Brown, Holly Kalyn, Pproduction team: Ian Devitt. Sheep Jam Productions, Nani Shin, QodPod network

37. Kevin Schnieders - Servant Leadership "If you don't love them [people], don't lead them." — Kevin Schnieders Guest Info: Kevin Schnieders is the CEO and President of EDSI. Striving to be the solution for companies and people in transition, EDSI is a workforce development, customized training and consulting company. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions to close workforce skills gaps around the country. Kevin started with EDSI as a Training Consultant in 1994. He gained additional responsibilities as the firm’s HR Manager and Director of Operations, before serving six years as the Chief Operating Officer. In 2007, he assumed the role of CEO, or as he refers to it, the “Chief Servant Leader,” and the company has quadrupled in revenue and number of locations, added 600 new employees and increased profitability since Kevin made this transition. This success can be attributed to putting others first, listening closely to their insights and needs, and helping them understand their unique strengths. Kevin says, “I had the humility to understand that I had purchased a great company, a tremendous respect for the legacy left by our Founder, and an unwavering desire to help people.” Outside of EDSI, Kevin mentors a high school student for Building Bridges, a charity that inspires children to believe in themselves by connecting them with caring adults. He has also been a partner to a grade-school student at Cornerstone Schools since 2007 and serves as Vice President for the Rainbow Connection, an organization that helps dreams come true for Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses and provides support to their families. Kevin is also the President of the Berkley (MI) Education Foundation He has a Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University and an undergraduate degree in English and Secondary Education from Albion College. Favorite Quote: "Always be more interested than interesting." — Mark Goulston, PhD Resources: Kevin on Twitter (@KevinSchnieders) EDSI Solutions B Corp Impact Report The Servant by James Hunter The Motive by Patrick Lencioni Credits: Kevin Schieders, EDSI Solutions. Production Team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

36. Shameka Young - Cognizant Guest Info: As Cognizant’s VP and Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), Shameka Young is responsible for driving a more integrated global and regional approach to diversity and inclusion through data insights across the employee experience. She represents Cognizant as a founding partner on The World Economic Forum’s initiative on racial justice, and has been the Executive Sponsor for our African American and Latinx Affinity Group, most recently leading our response to racial unrest in the US. Shameka also serves as a Regional Advisor for our Women Empowered group. Prior to her role in D&I, Shameka spent more than eight years consulting in Cognizant’s Communications, Media and Technology (CMT) Practice. Before joining Cognizant, Shameka spent 14 years in Accenture’s Communications and High-Tech Practice, providing strategic and technical consulting services to national and global companies in the telecommunications, high-tech and retail industries Favorite Quote: "Closed mouths don't get fed." Resources: Shameka on LinkedIn (Shameka-Young) Cognizant on Twitter (@Cognizant) WICT (Women in Cable and Telecommunication) World Economic Forum Committed to building a more equitable and just workplace Three steps are required to join the initiative: Racial and ethnic equity must be placed on the board's agenda Companies must make at least one commitment towards racial and ethnic justice in their organizations Companies must put a long-term strategy in place towards becoming an anti-racist organization Making Juneteenth Count History of Juneteenth What is Juneteenth? 10 Things We Want White People to Do to Celebrate Juneteenth The Road to Gender Equality, One Conversation at a Time Credits: Shameka Young, Cognizant. Jennifer Schelling, Production Team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod

35. Annie Howell - Crown Media Family Networks Guest Info: Annie Howell Chief Communications Officer at Crown Media, home of Hallmark Channel. She is a communications, training and coaching executive with over 30 years of experience leading teams that excel in strategic communications, television publicity and promotion, crisis communications, public relations, reputation management, brand launches, events and awareness building, talent management, publicity and social media. She is a writer and an ICF certified executive coach. In prior roles, she co founded training and PR company, The Punch Point Group. Before that, Annie led the communications departments for several media companies including Discovery Communications US Networks Division and AMC Network's SundanceTV and held numerous positions at two national public affairs agencies, Ogilvy & Mather and Powell Tate. She sits on the executive board of directors of the Alliance of Women in Media where she has co-chaired the annual Gracie Awards for five consecutive years. She is a regular speaker on topics including communications, leadership, executive presence, influence, personal brand, career pivots and networking. Favorite Quotes: “Kill‘em with Grace/Kindness.” “If you need a friend, it’s too late to make one.” "If you invited the voices in your head to a dinner party, you'd ask those assholes to leave your house" — Brené Brown “Reaction is a Motion, Response is Thought, Be Thoughtful.” “Don’t get in a fight with a pig, because you’ll both get dirty and the pig likes it.” Resources: Annie on Twitter : (@Anniehowellpr) Annie on LinkedIn : (@annie-howell-b512063) 2021 Best Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation Initiative Crown Media Gold Halo Award in Consumer-Activated Corporate Donation Initiative The PunchPoint Group chief.com Credits: Annie Howell, Crown Media.. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod

34. Justin Connolly - The Walt Disney Company Guest Info: As President of Platform Distribution for Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution (DMED), Justin Connolly oversees all third-party media sales efforts for distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all of the Company's direct-to-consumer services and linear media networks; content sales agreements for General Entertainment, Studios and Sports; as well as global theatrical film distribution and the Disney Music Group. Connolly and his team are charged with leading and integrating all distribution activities across theatrical and physical home entertainment, including domestic and international theatrical distribution of all films produced and released by Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Feature Animation, Pixar Animation Studio, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, Blue Sky Studios and Searchlight Pictures. Connolly and his team also work to maximize Disney’s opportunities in media markets by managing all aspects of North American distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media networks including, among other services: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, National Geographic and Nat Geo Wild, and related WATCH, HDTV, video-on-demand, the ABC Affiliate Relations and Marketing team, and interactive television and retransmission consent agreements for The Walt Disney Company’s eight-owned ABC stations. He spearheads global app distribution deals for The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer streaming services –including Disney+, ESPN+, and Movies Anywhere. Connolly is also responsible for the distribution of film and television programming via home entertainment, broadcasting platforms, digital platforms, SVOD and pay networks. Connolly came from Media Networks where he was Executive Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, Disney and ESPN Media Networks –overseeing all aspects of domestic distribution, affiliate marketing and affiliate-related business operations for all the services provided by Disney and ESPN media networks. Previously, Connolly served as Senior Vice President, College Networks, and was responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing content acquisition and scheduling, and working collaboratively with all ESPN business units to maximize distribution, viewership and revenue opportunities for Longhorn Network and SEC Network. Before working with the college networks, Connolly served as Senior Vice President, National Accounts for Disney & ESPN Media Networks. Prior to joining ESPN, Connolly worked in the corporate finance group for The Walt Disney Company’s corporate treasury department in Burbank, Calif. Connolly, a Boston native and Sports Business Journal40 Under 40 Hall of Fame inductee, graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics in 1998 and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School in 2003. Favorite Quote: “To whom much is given, much is expected” Resources: Justin Connolly on LinkedIn Disney Website Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Credits: Justin Connolly, Walt Disney Company, ESPN. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod Network

33. Nicky Westhead - Arloesan Imagine if leaders were measured and rewarded on their emotional intelligence, their empathy skills, their acts and demonstrations of generosity? Guest Info: Nicky is a Global Executive Leadership Pioneer, Coach and Group Engager blending thirty years as a Professional Certified and Organizational Leadership Coach, Chartered Psychologist, founder and entrepreneur in her business Arloesan, named after her welsh roots: Arloesan means pioneer and trail-blazer. She has worked in many countries and industries in roles as an executive senior leader, consulting director, team and people leader, facilitator and coach. Nicky is a lifelong adventurer and traveler, spouse/partner, is the Nexus Connector for her global family/friends (is a fun aunt), is a professional community advocate, mentor to high-school and college students, live performance and soccer aficionado, and world gin-collector. She brings an international and future-oriented perspective to her work, is agile and change resilient from moving for work and relocating over 12 times in the past 25 years between the UK, Europe and USA. She adds travels to China, South Africa and Brazil for sport and nature adventures to her repertoire of places visited. Outside of the business arena, she is an Ironman Leader Mindset Coach and Pilates expert on readiness and mental agility for international triathlon events; this keeps her actively on her toes!! Life motto and values: 'leverage connections for and to others.' Known as Nexus Nicky, I am a Connector and 'have no regrets.' Lean into it, why not? (Risk-taker!) Favorite Quote: "Experience life to the fullest edges." Resources: Nicky Westhead on LinkedIn Arloesan.com Arloesan on Twitter (@arloesan) Credits: Nicky Westhead, Arloesan. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, QodPod network

32. Matt Zelesko - Comcast - 25 Being generous, expressing gratitude. And when we see success, rewarding that and encouraging that I think is is critical. Guest Info: Matt Zelesko is the SVP and Chief Technology Officer at Comcast. He leads the product organization, which focuses on delivering best in class products in three key areas: Digital Home, including xFi and Xfinity Home; Entertainment, encompassing X1, Flex and Stream; and AI & Discovery, focused on the AI, Voice, Discovery and Personalization platforms. He also leads several cross-company initiatives for Comcast, including user experience and design, and enterprise software strategy. Prior to joining Comcast, Matt held corporate and technology leadership positions at both early-stage and established media companies, including Time Warner Cable and Joost. As Senior Vice President, Converged Technology Group, for Time Warner Cable, Matt drove technology strategy and product development across all video products, web properties, and converged services that enable the video and web experiences. At Joost, Matt served the company’s global technology organization as Senior Vice President of Engineering before stepping in as CEO to lead the company through a restructuring and successful acquisition. Prior to Joost, Matt was a founding member and Vice President of Engineering for Comcast’s Interactive Media (CIM) division that focused on delivering digital video over IP as well as a founding member and director for the Reference Design Kit (RDK) Management Entity chartered to drive and support adoption of RDK across the operator ecosystem. Matt graduated with a B.S. in Computer Science from Cornell University and holds a M.S. degree from Stanford University. Favorite Quotes: "Good leaders create followers. Great leaders create leaders." — Not sure of quote's origin; heard from the late Rabbi Jonathan Sacks on a podcast “Do the best you can until you know better, then when you know better do better.” — Maya Angelou Resources: 1 TV & Streaming Matt on Linkedin Matt on Twitter (@mzelesko) Credits: Matt Zelesko, Comcast, X1. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

31. Dena Herrin - Girls Inc. A girl may love to code. But if she gets pregnant, or if she doesn't have the confidence to walk into an AP math class full of boys, or she gets suspended for fighting, well, it's going to be a lot harder for her to be successful in that coding career that she loves. Guest Info: Dena Has served as the Executive Director of Girls Inc. of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey since January 2015. While leading the Philadelphia based affiliate, revenues have grown from $200,000 to over $1.3 million, staff has increased from 3 to 17 and the number of girls served has grown from 1,200 to 3,000. She is honored to be part of the Girls Inc. family, inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold! Dena began her career as a political risk analysis working for CIGNA in Philadelphia, New York and London and ultimately served as Vice President of International Marketing. She has volunteered at several nonprofits including as President of the Board of Trustees of Congregation Rodeph Shalom, the largest Jewish Congregation in Philadelphia. She has three degrees from Penn including undergraduate and master’s degrees in political science and an MBA from Wharton. Dena is a proud long-time resident of Philadelphia where she lives with her husband and raised two children. Favorite Quote: "Strong, smart, and bold." — The Girls Inc. Mission Resources: 2021 Strong, Smart, Bold Celebration Girls Inc. on Twitter (@girlsinc_panj) Girls Inc. YouTube Channel Learning with Girls Inc. of Philly & S. New Jersey Credits: Dena Herrin, Girls Inc. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

30. David Mansilla - ISU Corp Guest Info: David Mansilla is the CEO and Founder of ISU Corp and HubLinked and is also the author of the #1 International Bestselling book, Breaking Out of Corporate Jail. David works as a business advisor for technology and marketing companies and is a real estate and angel investor. David moved to Canada at the age of 19 with his wife and one-year-old daughter. Over the next 20 years, he and his family would turn $20 into a thriving software development company of over 40 employees, dealing multi-million-dollar software projects for clients ranging from start-ups to corporate giants. Favorite Quote: "Happiness, Growth, and Contribution." Resources: ISU Corp HubLinked Breaking out of Corporate Jail (Available on Amazon) David on Twitter (@DavidMFreedom) Loving Arms Neruda Arts ISU Corp YouTube Channel Credits: David Mansilla, ISU Corp, HubLinked. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

29. AAPI Voices - Susan Jin Davis - Global Impact Leader "The answer was like, shut up and be like these model minorities who are not asking for such outrageous things as equality and justice. They're not complaining!" Guest Info: Susan Jin Davis, former Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) of Comcast NBCUniversal, is an industry expert and senior CSR executive with over 25 years of experience in communications, media, entertainment and technology. As Comcast NBCUniversal’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, Ms. Jin Davis was responsible for identifying sustainable strategies and priorities and for implementing the company’s Sustainability Program across all of Comcast NBCUniversal business units and functions. Prior to her promotion as CSO, Ms. Jin Davis served as Senior Vice President of Operations Compliance at Comcast, where she implemented product policies, operationalized regulatory and legal requirements, reduced costs to the cable business, and managed business compliance in the areas of privacy, data security, piracy, and environmental health and safety. In 2011, Ms. Jin Davis negotiated a historic Memorandum of Understanding between Comcast and the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) national community as part of the company’s acquisition of NBCUniversal. This created ground-breaking diversity commitments in the areas of programming, supplier and employment, and community investment. She served on Comcast’s Internal Diversity Council and she was the company liaison to the external Comcast NBCUniversal Joint Diversity Council and to the AAPI community. Ms. Jin Davis was the executive sponsor of Asian Pacific Americans at Comcast, a company-sponsored employee resource group, which focuses on the recruiting, promotion and development of Asian American and Pacific Islander talent. Over the past decade, she has helped to create leadership development programming for Comcast’s Asian American employees. She led the launch of Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program, which offers affordable high-speed internet for low-income households. Now in its tenth year, Internet Essentials is Comcast’s largest, most successful community investment initiative, which has connected more than 10 million low-income Americans to all the opportunities of a digital world through low-cost, high-speed internet at home. Recognized by Forbes as one of “Five Women of Color Who Should Be On Your Radar Screen,” she completed the Women in Cable Telecommunications Senior Executive Summit at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, the Women’s Executive Leadership Program at the Wharton School of Business and the Cable & Telecommunications Association Executive Management Program at the Harvard Business School. She has been named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Cable” by CableFAX Magazine and one of the “Top 50 Most Influential Minorities in Cable” by CableWorld for many years. An advocate for AAPIs in business and corporate America, she is active in the community nationally. She serves as the Chair of the Board of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies and is a director on the Board of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship. Additionally, Ms. Jin Davis is a past board member of Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics and the Asian and Pacific American Scholarship Fund. Her other volunteer leadership service includes the Board of Directors of the Juvenile Law Center and the Board of Trustees of her undergraduate alma mater, Bryn Mawr College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. She holds a Juris Doctor degree from the Dickinson School of Law of Penn State University. The active runner resides in the Philadelphia area with her daughter, Sophia. Favorite Quote: "The time is always right to do what is right." — Martin Luther King, Jr. Resources: Susan on Twitter (@sjindavis) Susan on LinkedIn (@susanjindavis) Anti-Asian Racism Piece Stop AAPI Hate AAPI Community Fund (GoFundMe) “Together” Historical reference 2021 AAPI Heritage Month Credits: Susan Jin Davis, Laarni Rosca Dacanay, Sylvie Viola. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

28. AAPI Voices - Nydia Han - 6ABC Action News Guest Info: Nydia Han is an Emmy award winning television journalist, TEDx speaker, and creator of #ThisIsAmerica, a provocative three-part documentary series about racism and the diverse American experience. Nydia co-anchors 6abc Action News Sundays and is the station’s consumer investigative reporter. She gets real results for Action News viewers by troubleshooting issues and exposing scams as well as dangerous products. Nydia is also committed to using her platform to uplift, empower, and give voice to traditionally underrepresented, marginalized groups. She is the recipient of the Pearl S. Buck International Woman of Influence award, NAAAP Inspire Award, and Global Voice Award from the World Woman Summit. She was also named "Outstanding Ally" of Diversity and Inclusion by the Philadelphia Inquirer. She graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and her career has taken her to television stations in Idaho, Oklahoma City, and Texas. Nydia is on the community advisory board for the Asian American Women’s Coalition. She is also passionate about raising awareness and desperately needed funds for lung cancer research in memory of her mother. She enjoys good food, wine, and most of all a good laugh. And she is trying really, really hard to teach her two young children to speak Korean. Favorite Quotes: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “America’s strength is drawn from all peoples and her future depends on us all. We must teach our children, native-born and foreign-born alike, that there is no final America yet—that they are making America, too, by what they themselves are—regardless of what others are.” — Pearl S. Buck Resources: Nydia on Twitter (@nydia_han) #ThisIsAmerica - Please watch the series sparked by a viral video Nydia: TEDx Speaker - “Don’t go to social media. Go to work.” ww.NydiaHan.com - How can I help you or your organization? 6ABC News: Virus of Hate Facebook Live 6ABC Take Action Against Hate for Asian Americans Townhall Facebook Live - Stop Asian Hate Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation Asian Americans Advancing Justice Asian Americans United Asian Mosaic Fund Stop AAPI Hate Credits: Nydia Han, 6ABC Action News. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

27. AAPI Voices - Kenneth Wong - CIG Asia, Ltd. Guest Info: Mr. Wong is a principal in NavPac Advisors, LLC that brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to both the US and China markets. NavPac Advisors, LLC, under the leadership of Mr. Wong, assists US entities navigate through the complexities of developing strategies and building working relationships in China. In a very short period of time, entities in China realized that NavPac Advisors, LLC could do the same for them in the US market. Today, NavPac Advisors, LLC successfully “navigates entities across the Pacific” utilizing their many skills and established relationships to achieve their clients’ goals and objectives. For over 30 years, Mr. Wong can be credited with combining his business acumen, cross-cultural facility and focused management tactics to establish CIG Asia, Ltd., a successful Philadelphia, PA-based national property and casualty insurance brokerage firm. Under his direction as president, the company provides its diverse client base with the coverage and advice required to weather the vagaries of a complex business environment. In 2009, Mr. Wong with the assistance of some Wall Street colleagues, founded Covenant Group of China, a US based publicly traded holding company that is partnering with China based SME’s that are successfully operating in the booming China domestic economy. Mr. Wong served as the president of Covenant Group of China. In addition to knowledge of the China domestic market trends, Mr. Wong has a very strong working relationship with the People’s Republic of China government both in the United States and in China. Mr. Wong’s commitment to full inclusion of Asian Americans and new Americans living, working and doing business in the United States in general, and the Delaware Valley, in particular, has landed him in numerous leadership positions. As example, Mr. Wong, from 2004-2007, was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as a commissioner on the President’s Advisory Commission for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders where he focused on economic strategies and community development. Through Mr. Wong’s efforts, both in Washington, DC and across the Nation many doors of opportunity have been opened for Asian American economic development for large and small businesses. In May of 2012, Governor Tom Corbett of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania appointed Mr. Wong to the Chairmanship of his Advisory Commission for Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders. Mr. Wong’s agenda includes both Economic and Leadership Development for the Asian American & Pacific Islander communities. On April 19, 2017, Mr. Wong was appointed by Acting Secretary of the Army, Mr. Robert Speer, as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army. In this role, Mr. Wong is a liaison between the Office of the Secretary of the Army and the citizens of the United States. Mr. Wong is a member of the Union League of Philadelphia and participates on the Armed Services Council. He lives in Philadelphia and is the father of two daughters. Favorite Quote: "You never know where you are going if you don't know where you have come from." Resources: NAVPAC Advisors — Int’l business advisory for entry in US and China Chinese Exclusion Act 1882 CACA Chinese American Citizens Alliance Chinese American WWII Veterans Recognition Project Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony Countries of Asia Credits: Kenneth Wong, NavPacAdvisors, CIG Asia, LTD. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

26. AAPI Voices - Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke - APAICS "Learning about people is so important." — Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke Guest Info: Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke is a nationally recognized civil rights leader and a member of U.S.A Today’s Inaugural Leaders of Change. As President & CEO of the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) and Founder and Principal of Arum Group, LLC, she brings nearly 25 years of experience working in political campaigns and specializes in political/non-profit fundraising and political training. Ms. Mielke began her professional career working at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) in the Training Division of the Political Department and later for the Clinton/Gore Coordinated ’96 campaign as a Regional Field Director in Pennsylvania. After returning from the ’96 campaign, Ms. Mielke worked for the Co-Executive Director at the Presidential Inaugural Committee and later on Vice President Gore’s team. Ms. Mielke started fundraising while working at the New Democrat Network PAC and she returned to her roots as the Training Director for the Ron Brown-Paul Tully Institute (BTI), the training arm of the DNC. In 2002, Ms. Mielke started her political consulting firm, specializing in fundraising and political training. Madalene has collaborated with national organizations and federal campaigns of all levels to raise millions of dollars to empower communities of color. Madalene is a proud graduate of Tulane University, Newcomb College. She serves as a mentor through a variety of collegiate mentoring programs including the Newcomb College Institute Women to Women Mentoring Program and Georgetown University’s Politics Mentorship Program. Favorite Quote: "Go where your energy is reciprocated, celebrated, & appreciated." Resources: Madalene on Twitter (@madalenemielke) APAICS on Twitter (@apaics) Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies — APAICS 27th Annual Gala May 13, 2021 — FREE Virtual Event! Leaders of Change (USA Today): Madalene as one of 40 featured up-and-coming leaders of the civil rights movement "Harris' multicultural story resonates with me, nomination gives Asian American women voice:" Madalene's article in USA Today (August 2020) Asian Hate Crime and Hate-Bias Intervention Resources White House Project Congressional Swearing-in Ceremony for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Members of the 117th Congress (January 29th, 2021) Credits: Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke, Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod.

25. AAPI Voices - Lisa Chang - The Coca-Cola Company Guest Info: Lisa Chang is the Global Chief People Officer for The Coca Cola Company, overseeing the company’s talent and people strategies, culture, and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. In her role, which she has held since 2019, she is responsible for leading the company’s global people, strategy, aligned to the company’s purpose of refreshing the world and making a difference. Chang and her team are focused on creating an environment where employees can thrive, and equips the organization to win. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, Chang served as a senior vice president and chief human resources officer for AMB Group, LLC in Atlanta, a privately held sports and entertainment conglomerate. Chang has held HR roles at various companies, including Equifax, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. and The Weather Channel Companies. Chang serves on the board of Catalyst, a non-profit organization with a mission to accelerate progress for women through workplace inclusion. She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Virginia. Favorite Quote: "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." — Maya Angelou Resources: The Coca-Cola Company Lisa on Twitter (@lisavchang) Credits: Lisa Chang, Tyre Sperling, Sheila Van Maanen, The Coca Cola Company. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

24. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 2 ”Those who really want to have a successful career at Saxbys thrive because they get so much feedback, because we communicate so openly with such are. We care about ourselves and our own reputations and about you as a fellow member of the Saxbys’ tribe.” Guest Info: Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he created Saxbys in 2005, Nick never really considered it to be a coffee company — instead, it’s a social impact company fueled by amazing food, beverage and hospitality. Saxbys has since grown from one corner café to a nearly 30-unit, Philadelphia-based business with a singular mission: Make Life Better. For Nick Bayer, “making life better" began by fostering an O.D.D (outgoing, detail-oriented, and disciplined) team, committed to the betterment of the communities it serves and aligned by their shared entrepreneurial spirit and Saxbys' core values. Today, that team spans over 500 members across the Northeast that represent the change-makers of tomorrow. To that point, Bayer introduced Saxbys’ pioneering Experiential Learning Program (ELP) in 2015 in partnership with Drexel University — the nation’s first entirely student-run cafe where students earn full academic credit and wages through a university cooperative education program. Bayer’s vision for the program is to embolden the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing undergrad students with tangible experience as a supplement to traditional classroom learning. In five short years, one ELP cafe has blossomed to a dozen, with several more planned to open in the near future. Nick is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, an adjunct professor at Drexel University and the Executive in Residence at Temple University's Fox School of Business. He serves on the Board of The Franklin Institute, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship and Drexel’s Steinbright Career Development Center, as well as being a Corporate Council Member for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2017, he was named the "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce as well as EY’s "Social Entrepreneur of the Year." He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and son. Favorite Quote: "The world happens for you, not to you." Resources: Nick on LinkedIn Twitter: @nickbayer, @Saxbys SaxybsCoffee.com B Corp Certification Announcement Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com Credits: Nick Bayer, Saxbys. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

23. Make Life Better: "B" the Force for Good. Part 1 "If we got a bunch of people who look differently and think differently but have the same heart and soul, the same motivation to make life better for others every single day, we’re going to be in a really good position to serve our communities quite well.” Guest Info: Nick Bayer has always been in the business of bringing people together, whether it’s as one of Philadelphia Business Journal’s "Most Admired CEOs" or as a consummate team captain since Little League. So when he created Saxbys in 2005, Nick never really considered it to be a coffee company — instead, it’s a social impact company fueled by amazing food, beverage and hospitality. Saxbys has since grown from one corner café to a nearly 30-unit, Philadelphia-based business with a singular mission: Make Life Better. For Nick Bayer, “making life better" began by fostering an O.D.D (outgoing, detail-oriented, and disciplined) team, committed to the betterment of the communities it serves and aligned by their shared entrepreneurial spirit and Saxbys' core values. Today, that team spans over 500 members across the Northeast that represent the change-makers of tomorrow. To that point, Bayer introduced Saxbys’ pioneering Experiential Learning Program (ELP) in 2015 in partnership with Drexel University — the nation’s first entirely student-run cafe where students earn full academic credit and wages through a university cooperative education program. Bayer’s vision for the program is to embolden the next generation of entrepreneurs, providing undergrad students with tangible experience as a supplement to traditional classroom learning. In five short years, one ELP cafe has blossomed to a dozen, with several more planned to open in the near future. Nick is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence at Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, an adjunct professor at Drexel University and the Executive in Residence at Temple University's Fox School of Business. He serves on the Board of The Franklin Institute, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the Community College of Philadelphia, Drexel University’s Close School of Entrepreneurship and Drexel’s Steinbright Career Development Center, as well as being a Corporate Council Member for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2017, he was named the "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce as well as EY’s "Social Entrepreneur of the Year." He resides in Center City Philadelphia with his wife and son. Favorite Quote: "The world happens for you, not to you." Resources: Nick on LinkedIn Twitter: @nickbayer, @Saxbys SaxybsCoffee.com B Corp Certification Announcement Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com Credits: Nick Bayer, Saxbys. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

22. Givers Need Askers: Turn the Wheel of Reciprocity and Ask “The fact is, you can be more productive, more efficient, more creative, less stressed out if you make requests for what you need and you help other people.” Guest Info: Dr. Wayne E. Baker is Robert P. Thome (“Toe-May”), Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management & Organizations at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. He is also Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate at the Institute for Social Research. He currently serves as Faculty Director of the Center for Positive Organizations. His teaching and research focus on social capital, social networks, generosity, positive organizational scholarship, and values. He has published numerous scholarly articles and four books. His management and leadership articles appear in venues such as Harvard Business Review, Chief Executive Magazine, and Sloan Management Review. He puts his knowledge into practice as a frequent guest speaker, management consultant, and as an advisor and board member of Give and Take Inc., developers of the Givitas collaborative technology platform. He has won various awards, including the Senior Faculty Research Award from the Ross School of Business and the Best Article Published in 2014 – 2016 from the American Sociological Association Section on Altruism, Morality, and Social Solidarity. Prior to joining the Michigan faculty, he was on the faculty at the University of Chicago business school. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Northwestern University and was a post-doctoral research fellow at Harvard University. He resides with his wife, son, and Birman cat in Ann Arbor. Favorite Quote: "It may be better to give than receive, but it's best to give AND receive. Asking turns the wheel of reciprocity." Resources: Psychology Today: "The Real Challenge of Generosity" AllYouHavetoDoIsAsk.com "All You Have to Do Is Ask" Infographic Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Dr. Wayne Baker. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

21. Pay it Forward: Wishes and Wisdom “My whole philosophy is purpose, people and process. First you have to understand what you are doing, where are we going, what’s the objective, what outcome are we looking for. Making sure that messaging is clear around a purpose is key.” Guest Info: Veronica Sheehan is a global business leader with over 25 years of notable experience as a turnaround strategist with deep operational knowledge and leadership in mitigating risk within operations vital to revenue. During her 16-­‐year career at Time Warner/Turner (now WarnerMedia), Veronica was chosen to lead efforts to turn around several underperforming operations by implementing innovative organizational designs, operating strategies and customer service models. In her last role at Turner, Veronica was selected to lead a new function for the media company as SVP of Global Network, Technology and Studio Operations. In this capacity, Veronica created the organizations first centralized global television operations team that supported both traditional and digital media operations. Her staff of 1,600 in the US, London, Buenos Aires and Hong Kong were responsible for the design and execution of critical revenue producing infrastructure for 160 channels in 37 languages in over 200 countries. Earlier in her career, Sheehan spent 11 years in New York City in key operations roles in several privately held television studios. In 2016 Veronica shifted her professional focus to follow her passion for advancing the lives of woman and children. She created OCNavigators, a consulting firm that guides non-­‐ profit organizations through small and large-­‐scale organizational change and effectiveness efforts. In 2018 Veronica was recruited to the role of Chief Operating Officer for Make-­‐A-­‐ Wish Georgia; a position she is honored and humbled to hold today. In this newly developed role, she is responsible for leading the functions of Human Resources, Business Affairs, Finance, IT and Volunteer Services. Sheehan is also a Limited Partner with Valor Ventures – the first woman founded and led Venture Capital firm in Atlanta. Lauded for her operational and technical leadership, her exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and her strategic leadership and insight she has been the recipient of numerous awards. For 8 consecutive years Cable Fax magazine named her one of the “Most Powerful Women in Technology”. Woman in Technology (WIT) named Sheehan a finalist for the Woman of the Year in Technology award in 2012. In 2011, she was awarded “Mother of the Year” by Working Mother Magazine and was also awarded the “Champion for Success” by Dress for Success Atlanta. In 2010, Woman In Cable Telecommunications (WICT) named her the industry’s “Woman to Watch”. In 2007, she was named to Atlanta Woman Magazine’s “25 Power Women Awards” list and that same year also received WICT Southeast “Red Letter Catalyst Award” for Woman in Technology. Veronica has been an active Board Member for Start-­‐Up Runway, Make-­‐A-­‐Wish Georgia, and WICT Southeast. Veronica earned a BA in Communications and Journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY and currently serves on the College’s President’s Advisory Council. Veronica lives in Atlanta and is the proud Mom of her adopted son Christopher…by far her most important role and title in life! Favorite Quote: "When you learn, teach. When you get, give." — Maya Angelou Resources: Veronica Sheehan on LinkedIn Veronica Sheehan on Twitter (@SheehanVeronica) Make a Wish Foundation, Georgia R.O.G. Return on Generosity Episode #7 — Interview with Michal Smith, Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons, Philadelphia WICT https://www.wict.org/ Lisa Calhoun, Valor Ventures https://valor.vc/author/lisa/ Betsy Magness Leadership Institute https://www.wict.org/programs/betsy-magness-leadership-institute/ Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Veronica Sheehan. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

20. Great Place to Work For All Part II: Listening, Learning and Measurable Actions “You’ve got to unlearn what you’ve learned about what a leader is and you’ve got to unlock and bring forward what’s inside of you, which Mandela says is inside all of us. You have to liberate that part and it enables other people to liberate it too and that’s how you change society.” Guest Info: Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, the Best Workplaces for Diversity list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, which he grew from $40 million to $300 million in revenue. Michael is a former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses. Resources: Michael C. Bush on LinkedIn GreatPlacetoWork.com A Great Place to Work for All Book Blog: All Lives Don’t Matter Blog: Racism is a 400-year-old Virus Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

19. Great Place to Work For All Part I: The Measure that Matters Most "Do I speak to people in a way that makes them know that their job is critical, the work they do is critical for us to achieving our purpose of helping all organizations be a great place to work by 2030?” Guest Info: Michael C. Bush is CEO of Great Place to Work, the global research and analytics firm that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list, the World’s Best Workplaces list, the 100 Best Workplaces for Women list, the Best Workplaces for Diversity list, and dozens of other distinguished workplace rankings around the world. Driven by a love of business and an unwavering commitment to fair and equitable treatment, Michael joined Great Place to Work as CEO in 2015, bringing 30 years of experience leading and growing organizations. This includes serving as CEO of Tetra Tech Communications, which he grew from $40 million to $300 million in revenue. Michael is a former member of President Obama’s White House Business Council and a founding board member of the private equity seed-fund, Fund Good Jobs, which invests in small inner-city businesses. Resources: Michael C. Bush on LinkedIn GreatPlacetoWork.com The Butterfly Effect of Purpose A Great Place to Work for All Book Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Article: What is Psychological Safety at Work? Article: Psychological Safety At Work: what do psychologically safe work teams look like? Credits: Michael C. Bush, Great Place to Work. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

18. Warrior Toughness, Preparation and Purpose: Acts of Service "When morale seems to dip in organizations and you start to face that doubt, when you start to feel disillusionment set in, a lot of the times, it’s because you start to lose that sense of purpose.” Guest Info: Stephen Drum is a combat-tested retired Navy SEAL Master Chief who has 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams. As an in-demand speaker and consultant, he helps individuals and organizations such as CDW, Horizon Pharma, and 9 Energy develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most. Stephen has trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high-risk and strategically vital missions across the globe, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He recently co-developed and taught “Warrior Toughness” training for the U.S. Navy. This vital program fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers for the acute stress of intense combat operations. During his Navy career, Stephen has personally trained thousands of elite military soldiers and Navy SEAL candidates, helping them succeed in severe training courses and overseas combat operations. Favorite Quote: "When it comes to business: I am a professional, I don't crumble when things get hard, I exist to be of service." Resources: Stephen Drum on LinkedIn Breaching Leadership Heroic Public Speaking Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Stephen Drum. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

17. Build Intentionality Muscle: Strengthen with Curiosity “I am trying to get to that table but I am also imagining all the chairs I am going to bring up, I am imagining all the seats I am going to save…I’m not just doing it for me.” Guest Info: Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President and Business Solutions Leader for Wells Fargo Advisors. In this newly created national role, Tiffany will be responsible for building a strategic framework that ensures that Wells Fargo Advisor's non-foundational dollars are allotted in a manner that maximizes community impact, strengthens relationships with WFA clients and external stakeholders and aligns with the company's national philanthropic goals. In addition, Tiffany will collaborate with key business partners to ensure that corporate priorities can be executed by local leaders while elevating diversity and inclusion throughout Wells Fargo Advisors.Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Community Relations at Wells Fargo where she implemented the company's corporate responsibility priorities within the Social Impact and Sustainability team in the Northeast region. Her career in strategic philanthropy, program development and stakeholder engagement has included reputable organizations such as PECO, An Exelon Company; Comcast; Temple University & the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. Numerous organizations throughout the region have recognized her work and commitment to civic engagement & impact including Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia City Council, LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, IMPACTO, Friends of the Urban Affairs Coalition & the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey. Most recently, she was named in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Forty Under 40 (2019) and a Women of Excellence honoree by WDAS 105.3 FM. She currently serves as a member of Governor Tom Wolf's Pennsylvania Commission for Women; Advisory Board Chair for Monument Lab; Esperanza and Temple Contemporary. She also serves as Executive Sponsor of the Wells Fargo Pennsylvania/Delaware Green Team, an internal volunteer focused group dedicated to helping Wells Fargo promote environmental awareness at work and in the community while conserving resources. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts. Favorite Quote: Power without influence is like a tree falling in the woods. It isn’t about getting to the table as much as it is about saving someone else a seat. Resources: Tiffany Tavarez on LinkedIn Wells Fargo Corporate Responsibility and Community Giving Adam Grant’s book Give and Take Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Tiffany Tavarez. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod Photo credit: Melissa Alam

16. Judgment-Free Social Courage “We are social creatures. We are meant to care about each other, we are meant to love each other, we are meant to help each other…..you can get so much further together.” Guest Info: Tammy Barlette is a retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot. She has flown multiple aircraft, to include the T-37 Tweet, T-38 Talon, A-10 Warthog, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating more than 3000 total flying hours. A Minnesota native, with no ties to aviation, she grew up with a heart to serve her country, and that is just what she did. She joined Air Force ROTC at the University of Minnesota and the possibility of becoming a pilot was presented to her for the first time; that is where her love of aviation began. Tammy completed Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training in April of 2000, an upon graduation was immediately assigned to be an instructor in the T-37. After training hundreds of students the skills of aerobatics, instruments and formation, she then moved on to fly the mighty A-10 Warthog, where she completed a remote tour to Osan Air Base, Korea. After an aircraft injury required cervical spine reconstruction, Tammy transitioned to the Arizona Air National Guard. She flew the MQ-1 Predator and the MQ-9 Reaper, accumulating over 1500 hours of combat support time in both Iraq and Afghanistan supporting and protecting our troops on the ground, providing real time reconnaissance and lethal support. During this time Tammy also graduated from the prestigious US Air Force Weapons School. Desiring to get back into a high performance aircraft and having a passion to teach, Tammy then transitioned to the Air Force Reserves, instructing in the T-38 Talon for the last 6 years of her 20 year military career. Her focus was on balancing family life as a married mother of three with instructing in the fast paced environment of the Air Force’s premier fighter trainer. She excelled at both, earning multiple awards and spearheading new programs to mentor and grow professional aviators. Additionally, while working full time, running a business and raising three kids, she earned her Master’s in Christian Ministry Tammy and her husband, who is a federal agent, reside in Tucson, AZ with their three children. She retired from the Air Force in 2018 after 20 years of service and now runs Athena’s Voice, a women veteran speaking business featuring 13 female pilots on a mission to share the wisdom of women warriors. Favorite Quote: Generosity gives more to the giver than the receiver when it is truly authentic, therefore...Give from your heart in order to fill your heart! Resources: Athena Voice USA Athena's Voice Youtube Channel Heroic Public Speaking Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Tammy Barlette, Athena’s Voice. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

15. Wide Angle Lens: Images of Empathy, Education and Encouragement “….. create a culture of people who are more engaged, who are deeply committed to help you accomplish the goals of your business, of your organization and in the end that culture of generosity says here we are delivering on the promise to the customers, the promise to the company and the promise to the shareholder.” Guest Info: Filemon Lopez is the former Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations for Comcast. Recognized as the first Hispanic executive in the organization, Mr. Lopez held a leading role in the company’s Hispanic diversity efforts, where he focused on building and strengthening relationships and promoting and growing critical community based projects within those communities. In addition, he served as a key advisor and strategist to David Cohen, Comcast’s Chief Diversity Officer, and worked intimately with the new Corporate Diversity Organization. Mr. Lopez also worked with NBCU/Telemundo to explore synergies between Telemundo and Comcast as a member of the Hispanic Action Team. Mr. Lopez was also involved in several employee engagement initiatives. Prior to his last role, Mr. Lopez was the Regional Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Florida East Coast with over 4,000 employees serving an estimated 1.5 million customers from south of Orlando to Key West. Prior to joining the South Florida region in 2002, Mr. Lopez was President of Comcast University, the center for performance improvement, learning and development, as well as employee communications, for Comcast Cable Communications. Mr. Lopez was instrumental in the development of Comcast’s signature leadership programs including the Executive Leadership Forum, Fundamentals of Leadership and the Spirit of Comcast to name a few. He also oversaw the launch of Team Comcast and Comcast Live! the company’s primary employee communication vehicles. He became the Director of Advertising Sales for the company’s Southeast Region in 1990 and a year later, was asked to formally launch the advertising sales business company-wide relocating to Philadelphia. In 1996 he was promoted to Senior Vice President for Comcast’s Advertising Sales operation and served in that capacity until 2000. Mr. Lopez worked for Comcast and its predecessor companies for over 30 years. Prior to joining Comcast, Mr. Lopez held sales leadership positions with Cox Cable and Storer Cable Communications. In 2013 Hispanic Business Magazine recognized Mr. Lopez as one of the top 25 Hispanic business executives in the United States and in 2017 Mr. Lopez was honored with The Distinguished Alumnus Award at Valdosta State University. He is a role model leader and community partner having served on several boards including the National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC) National Board of Directors, Take Stock In Children and The Everglades Foundation. He is currently on the Board of Governors for the Wayne Huizenga School of Business at NOVA Southeastern University, and The Zoological Society of Florida. He also was member of Comcast’s Diversity Council whose mission is to implement, promote, and sustain diversity throughout the organization. Mr. Lopez is an accomplished wildlife and travel photographer and enjoys traveling to some of the world’s most beautiful locations to capture his images. Favorite Quote: “What is success? To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!” — Ralph Waldo Emerson Resources: Filemon Lopez - LinkedIn Filemon Lopez Photography Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Filemon Lopez. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

14. Semper Fi Leadership: Faithfulness and Loyalty “Once you understand the essence of leadership is service, Semper Fi/Always Faithful means you’re always looking to be of value to others.” Guest Info: As the founding partner of Lead Star, a leadership development consulting firm, Courtney works closely with all levels of leaders — from CEO’s to frontline team members. She designs and delivers development programs that drive immediate results. Courtney is also the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of SPARK: HOW TO LEAD YOURSELF AND OTHERS TO GREATER SUCCESS and LEADING FROM THE FRONT and has written numerous articles on behavior-based leadership and organizational excellence. She’s been a dynamic guest on CNBC, FOX News, and CNN. Courtney’s efforts with Lead Star have been noted in publications ranging from Fast Company, and Inc., to The New York Times. In addition to her work with consulting clients, Courtney served as the Director of the Center for Creative Leadership’s Partner Network, convening and connecting leading consultancies with the Center’s innovative thought leadership, research and development solutions. Prior to starting Lead Star, Courtney’s professional experiences included service as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps, an attorney at one of the nation’s largest law firms and as a sales manager for Rational Software. She holds a law degree from William & Mary, an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and completed intensive studies at Cambridge University. Courtney lives with her husband and three children in Northern California. Favorite Quote: "Lead as you are, it works!" Resources: Lead Star Contact Courtney Lynch Courtney Lynch - LinkedIn "Spark: How to Lead Yourself and Others to Greater Success" Book Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Courtney Lynch, Lead Star. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

13. Habitual Excellence: Wisdom for the Ages "If you give people opportunity to shine, they more often than not, will in fact shine and probably brighter than you ever thought that they would." Guest Info: Cathy Avgiris is a long-time advocate for advancing women and people of color and has over 35 years of experience being "the only woman in the room." She developed and launched Power of 2(00), a leadership development program at Comcast aimed at getting women the right exposure in the company through their business savvy and decision making, not their gender. Now a Senior Advisor for the global professional services firm, Boston Consulting Group, Cathy is active in Women@BCG and in coaching and mentoring consulting staff in diversity and inclusion issues. Cathy also provides consulting to her son's first business venture, a fast casual Greek restaurant. Definitely the hardest job of all!! She loves to cook, bake, travel and spend time with her grandchildren. Favorite quotes: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." — Aristotle (of course!) More recently, during this pandemic, a new set of quotes that have inspired Cathy include: "Be kind. Everyone is still healing from things they don't speak about" and "Somedays there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway." Resources: Cathy Avgiris - LinkedIn Boston Consulting Group 13 Inspiring Traits of Exceptional Leaders Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Cathy Avgiris, Boston Consulting Group. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

12. Top Gun Leadership Part 2: Short-Term Gain vs. Long-Term Success “...the key to solving the leadership crisis is connecting to our purpose by understanding who we are.” Guest Info: John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter pilot. He has had a 30 year career as an entrepreneur and CEO. Nine years ago, John had what should have had a fatal accident that changed everything. Today his focus is living beyond influence so the use of his life outlives his life. Favorite quote: "Excellence is the standard, Grace is the word." Resources: BeyondInfluence.com On Purpose with Purpose book Eternal Leadership Podcast Speed of Trust: The One Thing That Changes Everything by Stephen M. R. Covey Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: John Ramstead, Beyond Influence. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

11. Top Gun Leadership Part 1: Connecting to our Purpose “If my success is built on helping those around me succeed…what I have found is that we just blow it out.” Guest Info: John has been married for 30 years to his best friend and has three boys, daughter in law and a grandson. John started out his career as a Navy fighter pilot. He has had a 30 year career as an entrepreneur and CEO. Nine years ago, John had what should have had a fatal accident that changed everything. Today his focus is living beyond influence so the use of his life outlives his life. Favorite quote: "Excellence is the standard, Grace is the word." Resources: BeyondInfluence.com On Purpose with Purpose book Eternal Leadership Podcast Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: John Ramstead, Beyond Influence. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

10. Who Do Your Products and Services Reflect? The Business Imperative of Inclusion “If we are not building out inclusive teams…we are not going to get to a place of creating diverse products and services for our clients and that’s going to hurt the bottom line of an organization.” Guest Info: Maureen Greene James leads the FTI Consulting's efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in partnership with the firm’s Executive Committee and segment leadership globally. She is a sought after speaker, diversity and inclusion advisor and leadership business consultant who possesses an exemplary brand for collaborating and consulting with senior executives, mid-career managers, and teams. Throughout her career as a People & Inclusion executive with AIG, Sears, Washington Mutual, PwC, Cognizant and presently, FTI Consulting, she has served as a principal voice to the business in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, Change Management, Workplace Engagement, and Leadership Development. Maureen is a proud mom, wife, sister, daughter, aunt, friend, animal lover (especially dogs), career coach, DI&B executive & champion, keynote speaker, small business owner. Favorite quote: "Don't ever go back to anything you had to pray your way out of." Resources: FTI Consulting Maureen on Twitter (@mgreenejames) Cognizant’s White Paper on What it means to Belong at Work Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Maureen Greene James, Cognizant, FTI Consulting. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

09. One Big Thing: Safety is Performance Relevant “As leaders, people are watching all the time…. if you are not genuinely committed to doing the right thing in terms of how you build a culture where everyone feels respected and included, that has a downstream effect that could be detrimental to the culture and the company.” Guest Info: Shane Portfolio is Senior Vice President of Field Ops Engineering for Comcast Cable where he leads One Network, XOC, Headend Operations, and Plant Maintenance. Prior to moving to the HQ team in 2019, Shane was Senior Vice President of Tech Ops and Engineering for the Comcast West Division, with responsibility for engineering, technical operations and advanced services serving approximately 11,000 employees and nine-million customers. In this role, he oversaw the Division’s fiber network and IP-based infrastructure; and was instrumental in overseeing testing and deployment of new technologies and resources to assist the Division’s technical operations and engineering teams in delivering a reliable network and customer experience, with innovative new products and services. Before joining the West Division team, Shane was Vice President, Engineering for the California Region, where he was responsible for the oversight, guidance, direction and vision for all Technical Engineering aspects throughout the Comcast California footprint. Shane served as the Vice President of Engineering and XOC in Comcast’s Central Division before moving to California. In that role, Shane was responsible for a team of 350 employees. Prior to that, Shane was the Sr. Director of Network Operations for Comcast’s TPX organization. He has also served as Comcast’s Senior Director of IP Operations. Shane began his career in cable as a Comcast Account Executive answering technical phone calls. Shane holds a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University, master’s degrees from Regis University and Denver University, and completed programs at Dartmouth University, Stanford University, and Notre Dame University. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Organizational Leadership. Shane serves on the Board of Directors for Metro State University, National Diversity Council, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. He is also a former Platoon Sergeant and Leadership Instructor for the U.S. Army and successfully completed the Army’s Primary Leadership Course, Officer Candidate School, and Senior Leadership Course. Favorite quote: "Go forth and conquer." Resources: Shane Portfolio Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Shane Portfolio, Comcast. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

08. Accounting for Generosity: Balance Sheet of Giving “Giving strategy keeps us from overextending ourselves. We can’t give or pour into anyone else’s life if our cup is empty.” Guest Info: Temeka Easter Rice leads social media and brand engagement at a national bank. She's a national conference speaker on influencer marketing and employee advocacy programs. Temeka recently launched "The Joy Group" which aims to help small businesses and nonprofits maximize social and digital marketing. Temeka's passionate about financial literacy, female empowerment, and higher education. Temeka is a natural giver and serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Delaware, Girls Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay, and Emerging Pearls Foundation, Inc. Temeka, along with her husband, George, two teenagers and three doggies, call Wilmington, DE home. Favorite quote: "I am blessed to be a blessing!" Resources: The Joy Group The Moore you Know (Career Café) Angela Duckworth’s book, "Grit" Women in Cable Telecommunications Wednesday Live with Shannon Cassidy Shannon Cassidy on YouTube For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Temeka Easter Rice, The Joy Group, Cassandra Moore. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

07. A Factory of Lifelong Givers: Quality = Dignity “One of the best things about the Cradles to Crayons model is the fact that it brings communities together to enhance the impact and build a collective generosity…” Guest Info: Michal Smith is the Executive Director of Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia, an organization that provides children living in poverty with the basic essentials they need to thrive at home, at school and at play. Cradles to Crayons connects communities that have with those that need by engaging thousands of family, corporate and community volunteers to collect, sort and pack essential items such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, books, toys and baby supplies for children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations year-round. Under Smith’s leadership, Cradles to Crayons works to mitigate the effects of poverty by serving more than 300,000 children across the Greater Philadelphia region through a network of over 275 social service agencies, including homeless shelters, domestic violence centers and foster care, so children and families can have shoes that fit, diapers for newborns and warm coats in the winter. Prior to Cradles to Crayons, Smith was the director of development and communication at Project Forward Leap, an organization committed to closing the gaps of academic achievement and opportunities for promising inner-city students experiencing serious socio-economic barriers. After moving to the United States, she co-founded Silicon Gallery Fine Art Prints, which became one of the nation’s leading large format fine art digital studios. She served as executive director for The Print Center in Philadelphia, where she advanced the Arts In Schools program noted for introducing inner-city children to art in all its forms. Smith, a native of the UK, is a graduate of London University and North London University, and holds a certificate in Nonprofit Executive Leadership from Bryn Mawr College. She is a former adjunct faculty member at the University of the Arts and a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce and the Main Line Chamber of Commerce. She serves on the boards of Child’s Work USA, Philadelphia and The Teacher’s Place. In 2013, SmartCEO Magazine recognized her with its Brava Award for top female CEOs. Favorite quote: "Leap and the net will appear. Life presents a series of opportunities disguised as impossible situations." Resources: CradlestoCrayons.org Cradles to Crayons Now Twitter (@C2CPhiladelphia) For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Michal Smith, Cradles to Crayons, Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod

06. Opportunities for the Future NOW: a Pipeline to Diversity “When your work is being acknowledged, when you are given feedback, not just positive but constructive feedback…that is a form of generosity.” Guest Info: Margaret “Peggy” Kim is a Peabody and multi-award-winning executive producer, entrepreneur, and educator. Peggy is the Founder and President of iSTANDtv, a content studio and creative incubator for young people (ages 18-34), who believe in the power of media and want to use that power for good. iSTANDtv’s goal is to promote compelling stories that come from a perspective of hope and authenticity. In 2017, Peggy founded the FUTURE NOW Media & Entertainment Conference, the first of its kind, providing college students unprecedented access and opportunity to connect with, learn from and be mentored by today’s top industry leaders and professionals. She later established the FUTURE NOW Media Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit leadership incubator, whose mission is to build a strong, vibrant, diverse and inclusive community of future leaders in media, who stand for truth, integrity, and excellence. Previously, Peggy was VP of Programming & Production at Alloy Media & Marketing, where she built AlloyTV, a multi-platform network and content studio serving Millennial audiences. Prior to that, she was Director of Programming and Executive Producer at The History Channel, where she developed and oversaw 300+ hours of award-winning documentaries and nonfiction programming, and delivered hit series like Digging for the Truth, which defined a new era at the network. Her instinct and passion for storytelling were honed through her prior roles at MSNBC, Court TV, CBS New Productions, NBC Sports, NBC Olympic Unit, ABC Sports, AP-TV, and ABC News. Peggy’s work has been recognized with the industry’s top honors, including the Peabody, Emmy, IDA, Cine Golden Eagle, Telly, Imagen, Gabriel, New York Festivals, Parents’ Choice, and Prism awards. Peggy currently serves on the board of trustees of Asbury University and Operation Mobilization USA. Peggy earned her Master’s in International Affairs from Columbia University and Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Williams College. Favorite quote: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Resources: iStandtv FUTURE NOW Conference — application for the 2021 Conference is open now! FUTURE NOW Podcast Future Now Twitter (@futurenowmf) Hiring for Attitude by Mark Murphy For more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com. Credits: Peggy Kim, FUTURE NOW Media and Entertainment Conference, Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpod