In our sixth episode of the season, we host Imran Syed, Founder-CEO of Hatchproof . Prior to Founding Hatchproof, Imran was the CEO of Instapage, There, he witnessed the Founder losing control, which left an impression on him. In this episode, we explore his inquiry into how he can manage his fear of losing control in the same way. Let the empathic conversation begin. Guest Bio: Imran Syed is the visionary founder of Hatchproof, a platform born out of his personal experience with the challenges ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In our fifth episode of the season, we host Kartik Kumar, Founder-CEO of SatSearch . Since the founding of his company, Khartik aspired to promote a self-organizing team. But there came a time when such promotion led to chaos that made him to question not only this decision, but also the very process he has been using thus far _to_ make decisions. In this episode, we explore his inquiry into how a leader can make good decisions on a regular basis. Guest Bio: Kartik is co-founder and CEO at satse...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In our fourth episode of the season, we host Chris Prange-Morgan, Author of “ Broken, Brave and Bittersweet.” Chris wants to tell her story in way that does not make her feel selfish. While she is not our typical Founder guest, I know many Founders who go through the same struggle when sharing their story. So in this episode, we explore Chris’ inquiry into this challenge of telling our story. Guest Bio: Chris Prange-Morgan, M.A., MSW, considers herself a student of all types of trauma. The adopt...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In our third episode of the season, we host Tim Weber, Founder and CEO of The Artists Uncut. Tim wants to create a corporate environment, where people feel rewarded on a daily basis, not overwhelmed thinking about the big picture. He is worried that his inability to balance the big picture thinking with the celebration of the every day is preventing him from creating such an environment. In this episode, we explore Tim's inquiry into this very balancing of the long-term vs the short-term. Guest ...
Jul 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In our second episode of the season, we host Luke Segars, Co-Founder and CTO of Subsalt. Having experienced both the positive and the negative impact of culture, Luke wants to ensure that the company he leads becomes an example of the former. In this episode, we explore his inquiry into building such a culture from scratch. Guest Bio: Luke is the CTO / co-founder of Subsalt, a data infrastructure startup helping companies make better use of sensitive data. He's spent his career making complex pr...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome back to “The Journey of Realizing Empathy.” We have returned with Season 2! In our inaugural episode, we host Priya Amin, former Founder and CEO of Flexable. During COVID, Priya had to close Flexable down both because of financial strain and her own personal burnout. In this episode, we explore her inquiry into being more compassionate with herself as she moves through the next phase of her entrepreneurial journey. Guest Bio: Priya Amin is an entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, seasoned marketer...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 1
First episode of "The Journey of Realizing Empathy" will be broadcast on May 8th (Mon).
May 01, 2023•2 min
In our final episode for the season, we host William (Bill) Weber, Co-Founder of Community at Work. Bill shares stories from the time when he struggled to empathize with his twin brother. Guest Bio: Bill Weber is an accomplished senior executive retired from a 34 year career at DuPont and a recognized Change Agent - who has repeatedly led teams into a new direction. He has broad experience including portfolio general management, marketing, strategic planning, cross-border business development, a...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, we host Jenn Grace, Founder and CEO at Publish Your Purpose Press. Jenn shares stories from the time when she struggled to empathize with her daughter and sister. Guest Bio: Jenn T. Grace is a nationally recognized business strategist, speaker, and author. Guided by the mantra, “Change happens in business,” Jenn believes social change happens first in the workplace before spilling over into mainstream society. She has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, The Wall Street...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode, we host Joshua Haynes, Founder and Managing Partner at Masawa Fund. Joshua shares stories from the time when he struggled to empathize with his mother. He also shares his own journey through mental illness. Guest Bio: Joshua Haynes is Founder + Managing Partner at Masawa, the mental wellness impact fund. After a long journey learning to approach his own issues of depression, anxiety, and addiction stemming from a rough childhood and being raised on welfare by a single mother, Jo...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, we host Ahmed Khattak, Founder and CEO of US Mobile. Ahmed shares stories from the time when he struggled to empathize with his father and his son. He also shares a story from a time when he struggled to empathize with his employees under lockdown working from home. Guest Bio: Ahmed is the CEO and founder of US Mobile which is a prepaid carrier with the best cell phone plans and unlocked phones. The average monthly phone bill is $15. No contract or credit check needed. In 2004, ...
May 09, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we host Brinn Flagg, Founder and CEO of Awen. Brinn shares stories from the time when she struggled to empathize with her youngest sister who was using drugs. Brinn is launching the pilot program for Awen on May 1, be sure to email info@joinawen.com for more info or check out joinawen.com Guest Bio: Brinn is an entrepreneur, community creator, artist, and advocate in the substance use space. You might know her as the CEO of AWEN, podcast host of I Just Wanna Help, and Head of Co...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, we host Soojin Jun, Pharmacist and Patient Advocate. Soojin shares stories from the time when she struggled to empathize with a healthcare worker who was tending to her ailing father. Guest Bio: Soojin is an empathy believer and a patient advocate. She is passionate about patient safety and strongly believes in empathy as the solution for messy healthcare that puts patients in danger without being accountable. Soojin can be reached at: jun.soojin@gmail.com http://linkedin.com/in...
Apr 07, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode, we host Tarek Kouddous, the Founder of Radical Empathy. Tarek shares stories from the time when he struggled to empathize with his colleagues while trying to bring about organizational change. Guest Bio: Tarek grew up in Cairo, Egypt and moved to Washington, DC in 2013 to attend George Washington University, studying political science and film. Upon graduating, he worked at a consulting firm as a federal emergency management consultant. After facing a behaviorally challenging ye...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, we host Shannon Kenny, the Founder and CEO of Prontopia. Shanon shares stories from the time when she struggled to empathize with her mother, Carolyn Kenny, a world-renowned music therapist. Guest Bio: Social entrepreneur Shannon Kenny began her career as a historian after receiving a Master’s Degree in History from UCSB and has worked as a freelance writer, editor, and educator in the fields of history, social sciences, travel, and social change for over 20 years. Shannon is Fo...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, we host Kelsey Crowe, the Founder of Empathy Bootcamp. Kelsey shares stories from the time when she struggled to empathize with the black community when Twitter blew up with the "white privilege" hashtag. Guest Bio: Kelsey Crowe is the lead author of the book There Is No Good Card for This: What to do and say when life is scary, awful and unfair to the people you love. She founded and runs Empathy Bootcamp, a training company that creates and applies empathy frameworks for impro...
Feb 24, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode, we host Rob Volpe, the Founder and CEO of Ignite 360. Rob shares stories from the time when he struggled to empathize with his classmates who bullied him. Guest Bio: Rob Volpe founded Ignite 360 to deliver actionable strategy, grounded in meaningful consumer insights, presented through story and creative ways that drive results. As CEO, he leads a team of insights, strategy, and creative professionals serving the world’s leading brands across a range of industries. Rob is recogn...
Feb 10, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode, we host Harrison Okoye, the Founder and CEO of Facibus. Harrison shares stories from the time when he was a student in search of a job, when he struggled to empathize with employers who wouldn't hire him. Guest Bio: Harrison is the Founder and CEO of Facibus; a community-driven meta brand focused on providing products and services that make it easier for everyone to look after their well-being. In 2019, the idea of Facibus struck him after struggling to look after his physical, ...
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our inaugural episode, we host Pierre Powell, the President of PAMCO Investments Corp and Leadership Consultant. Pierre shares two stories from the time when he was in the Air Force, when he struggled to empathize with two of his co-workers. Guest Bio: Colonel John “Pierre” Powell, retired Air Force, is the President of a multi-specialty asset management corporation with concentration in wealth management. With a passion and history of leadership, Pierre started extensively coaching, consulti...
Jan 13, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
First episode of "The Journey of Realizing Empathy" will be broadcast on 1pm ET Jan 13th (Wed).
Jan 03, 2021•4 min
