The Executives' Lounge: A Podcast for Leaders That Give a...Ship

The Executives' Lounge: A Podcast for Leaders That Give a...Ship

Hosted by: Dr. Christine Fonner & Dr. Kristine Medyanik

Dr. Christine Fonner and Dr. Kristine Medyanik get real about what it takes to lead people well—the good, the hard, and the downright sh!tty. Blending research, real-world leadership experience, humor, and honest...

Episodes

19. You Don't Have to be an Expert to be a Leader

Season #2 Episode #19

Nikki Gianni was active military for 10 years and spent another 15 years as a civil servant working for the Department of Defense. She rose quickly into leadership positions and has a passion for learning and...
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18. How We See Ourselves

Season #2 Episode #18

Thomasina Schmitt is a musician at heart and a 20+ year veteran in the non-profit world. She is the executive director of Seattle Neighborhood Group, a non-profit organization that educates, organizes, and...
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17. Never Waste a Good Crisis

Season #2 Episode #17

Sylvia Bruner is the Director of the Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum in Buffalo, Wyoming. You’ve never heard of Jim Gatchell? Me either. But once you learn his story and why there is a museum with his name on it, you’ll...
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16. When the World Stops

Season #2 Episode #16

Amy Satkiewicz is the Senior Sales Director at Honey Stinger. If you are an athlete, outdoor adventurist, or someone that just loves energy snacks when working out, then you probably already know Honey Stinger. Amy...
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Outtake #6: That's a Mouthful!

Just coming back from a hiking trip in the Grand Canyon...you can tell I was struggle bussing getting the titles and experience of the amazing Dr. Deb Davies OUT of my mouth!
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15. It’s Time to Teach People to Call on Their Village

Dr. Deb Davies is a clinic supervisor and is also a mentor at PUSH professionals (where she trains acupuncturists to become experts in pregnancy, birth, and post-partum journeys) and is a best selling co-author of the...
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14. Let's F*ck Some Sh*t Up

Season #1 Episode #14

Lauren Bartolozzi is the Vice President of Development for RepresentUs and she has dedicated her career to expanding equity and providing philanthropic guidance that creates impact through community-centered...
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13. The Glue That Holds Us Together

Leigh Vadas is the Director of Customer Success for Green Check Verified - a banking and business company focused on helping those in the cannabis industry operate and have a safe and legitimate place to bank with all...
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12. Thinking Ahead Towards a Better World

Season #1 Episode #12

Alicia Lifrak is the Executive Vice President of The Pursuant Group. With more than three decades of philanthropic leadership experience, Alicia has built an entire career in marketing and branding for non-profit...
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11. For Women to Heal, We Have to Have Community

Tracy Bradshaw has spent two decades developing, implementing and evaluating programming primarily with women and youth. She is an expert in team development, leadership, group dynamics, and experiential learning....
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Outtake #3. What am I doing?!?

Season #1

What does it look like to get into the head of founder, Christine Fonner, at 7am in the morning? We go existential into the "Why am I doing this??" in the beginning of my podcast conversation with Tracy Bradshaw!
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10. Learn Your Sweet Spot

Season #1 Episode #10

Taylor Swope started Little Hippie in 2002 at the age of just 24 - starting from her tiny apartment in New York City. She started creating children's clothing inspired by her love of music, awe for the wonderment of...
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