Season 1
Dec. 15, 2023
The “Pet To Threat” Phenomenon & The Difference Between Having A Mentor vs. Sponsor | feat. Herman Bulls
Lisa Gardner is joined by Herman Bulls, Vice Chairman at JLL. To discuss insights on overcoming challenges like discrimination and unconscious bias, the “pet to threat” phenomenon, having a mentor vs. Sponsor, and the import…
Dec. 8, 2023
Finding A Seat at the Corporate Table Doesn’t Mean You Succumb To Assimilation | feat. Dorothy Jones
Lisa Gardner is joined by Dorothy Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Dallas College, to discuss maintaining authenticity and integrity while trying to find a seat at the table in corporate settings. Dorothy shares her strateg…
Dec. 1, 2023
Change Starts with Listening First And Speaking Second: Boardroom Strategies for Leaders | feat. Christa Brown Sanford
Lisa Gardner is joined by Christa Brown Sanford, Chair of the Intellectual Property Department and key member of the Executive and Diversity & Inclusion Committees at her firm. Together they discuss boardroom dynamics and th…
Nov. 17, 2023
Creating Ohio’s First Black Owned Bank & Why “We Need To Be More Tolerable Of Our Own” | feat. Jordan A Miller
Lisa Gardner is joined by Jordan A. Miller Jr., the chairman and CEO of Adelphi Bank, Ohio's first black owned bank. Miller shares his journey from early challenges, including dropping out of college and facing resistance as…
Nov. 10, 2023
You CANNOT Be Afraid Of Who You Are: Being true to Yourself in a Competitive Industry | feat. Tamela Thornton
Lisa Gardner is joined by Tamela Thornton, a luminary in real estate management, discussing her unwavering integrity, being true to yourself, and her career challenges. Thornton shares insights into maintaining authenticity …
Nov. 3, 2023
People Are Watching More Than You Think: How Small Moments Are Defining Your Leadership | feat. Garland Fuller
Lisa Gardner is joined by Garland Fuller, a DEI advocate with extensive experience in HR and talent acquisition to discuss how small moments are defining your leadership, the importance of fostering inclusion, and combating …
Oct. 27, 2023
The True Meaning of Diversity And Inclusion: “The Cream Will Rise To The Top” Regardless Of Color | feat. Torrey Littlejohn
Lisa Gardner is joined by Tori Littlejohn, JLL's senior managing director to discuss the meaning of diversity and inclusion, the transformative power of equity and the importance of fostering cultures of belonging. Discover …
Oct. 20, 2023
Can You Have It All: Family, Success, AND Be True To Who You Wish To Be? | feat. Judge Monica McCoy Purdy
Lisa Gardner welcomes special guest Judge Monica McCoy Purdy to delve into the complexities of navigating professional challenges of “can you have it all?” while upholding integrity and authenticity. Judge Purdy shares insig…
Oct. 13, 2023
Comfortable Complacency vs. Uncomfortable Activism And The Responsibility Of Being A Change Agent | feat. T. Dupree Scovell
Lisa Gardner, is joined by T. Dupree Scoville, the Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Woodbine Development Corporation to discuss their shared commitment to addressing societal issues, particularly within the c…
Oct. 6, 2023
How You Can Start Leveraging Diversity for Business Success | feat. Sarah Madsen Miller
Lisa Gardner is joined by Sarah Matson Miller of 1820 Productions to discuss leveraging diversity and core values of authenticity, integrity, and character in business. Renowned for her diverse visual content for brands like…
Oct. 1, 2023
The Uncompromised Life - Podcast Intro
UNCOMPROMISE : noun - Unwavering commitment to values, beliefs, authenticity, integrity or character that brings heart and care to an organization. This is a fortuitous moment for me, as this has been a labor of love ignited…