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The Bold Lounge
Everyone has a bold story, and every story is important. This podcast presents bold stories that will inspire and enable you to free your own boldness. There is a continuum of boldness where each of these stories belongs. From true vulnerability and service to making the tough choices and taking the big leap, each episode will feature an extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance. So tune in and take your seat at The Bold Lounge, the place where bold stories are freed.
Episodes
The Bold LoungeAlexian Wines: Bold Leadership Starts with Heart
Send us Fan Mail Choosing yourself can begin with one small decision, believing your voice deserves to be heard. In this episode of The Bold Lounge, Alexian…
The Bold LoungeJia Jiang: Creating Your Rejection Proof Bold Mindset
Send us Fan Mail How many opportunities have you ruled out because you were afraid someone else would say no? In this episode of The Bold Lounge, entrepreneur…
The Bold LoungeBruna De Palo: Bold Begins with Being Yourself
Send us Fan Mail Being bold begins with knowing what matters to you and bringing more of yourself to the work you do. In this episode of The Bold Lounge…
The Bold LoungeDJ DiDonna: Bold Time Off, What It Takes to Step Away
Send us Fan Mail About this Episode Your dream job can still burn you out, and admitting that can feel like failure even when everything looks “successful” on…
The Bold LoungeKerrie Lee Brown: The Bold New Definition of Success
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What if the definition of success that got you here is not the one you want to carry forward? For decades, success has been…
The Bold LoungeMarcia Dawood: Bold Money Moves
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What does it mean to be bold with your career and your money? Marcia Dawood, early-stage investor, venture capital partner…
The Bold LoungeDan Pontefract: The Bold Future Belongs to Every Age
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, leadership strategist and bestselling author Dan Pontefract explores why age may be the most overlooked…
The Bold LoungeHeather Powers: Powering the Way to Your Bold Life
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Heather Powers, keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of The Power Lane, talks about what it means…
The Bold LoungeKerry Connor: Bold Leadership Through Joy
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Kerry Connor, a nationally recognized leader in voluntary benefits, partnerships, and human-centered…
The Bold LoungeScott Erdmann: Bold Moves in BBQ
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode A million-dollar prize may grab attention, but Scott Erdmann’s bigger vision is building a global home for competition…
The Bold LoungeEric Ries: Bold Systems that Keep Companies Incorruptible
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of Incorruptible explores what bold leadership looks like when…
The Bold LoungeCaroline Stokes: Bold Conversations for Future-Ready Leaders
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, global leadership strategist and author Caroline Stokes talks about what it takes to lead through AI…
The Bold LoungeTom Rath: The Bold Way to Rethink Purpose
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Leigh sits down with New York Times bestselling author and behavioral researcher Tom Rath to rethink…
The Bold LoungeAmy Clark: Unseen Leadership- The Bold Instincts That Shape Your Impact
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Executive advisor, coach, and C-suite leader Amy Clark explores the hidden instincts that shape leadership under pressure…
The Bold LoungeAshley Cheung: A Bold Approach to Purpose
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode As the founder of a virtual paralegal consultancy, Ashley Cheung shares her personal and professional journey as an…
The Bold LoungeJasmine Moseley Beal: Building a Bold Career on Your Own Terms
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Jasmine Moseley Beal, an award-winning global learning and talent development leader and CEO of Virtue Key…
The Bold LoungeGlen Galaich: Bold Thinking on Big Giving & Philanthropy
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we unpack how private foundations shape giving, influence public priorities, and often operate with…
The Bold LoungeTom Hardin: The Bold Side of Redemption
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Tom Hardin, known publicly as Tipper X, opens up about the choices…
The Bold LoungeFiona Macaulay: The Bold Comeback- Turning Failure Into Strategy
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: description of panic attack About This Episode In this powerful conversation, award-winning social entrepreneur and women’s…
The Bold LoungeJane Zimmer: Bold Beauty- Turning Moments into Meaning
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we sit down with Jane Zimmer, founder of Z’Est, to explore how bold, intentional living transforms…
The Bold LoungeRebecca Hinds: Built for Efficiency- A Bold Approach to Meetings
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode This episode rethinks meetings from the ground up with organizational behavior expert Dr. Rebecca Hinds. Instead of…
The Bold LoungeJessica Weiss: Happy is the New Bold Strategy
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Jessica Weiss, positive psychology expert, speaker, and author of Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving…
The Bold LoungeMargaret Andrews: Managing with Intention- A Bold Approach to Leadership
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode The most powerful leadership breakthroughs often come from clarity, not new strategy. In this conversation with executive…
The Bold LoungeTraci Channer: Bold Enough to Begin
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: mention of miscarriage, adoption journey, mention of anxiety and panic attack About This Episode Founder Traci Channer shares…
The Bold LoungeMuriel Wilkins: The Bold Belief Shift Every Leader Must Make
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we talk with Muriel Wilkins, CEO, C-suite advisor, executive coach, and author of Leadership Unblocked…
The Bold LoungeMichelle Johnston: The Bold Shift Behind Better Results
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Dr. Michelle Johnston, award-winning leadership expert and author of The Seismic Shift in Leadership and The Seismic Shift…
The Bold LoungeBessie Sturgis: The Bold Rebuild- How Small Steps Change Everything
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: description of stroke and recovery About This Episode At 28, Bessie Sturgis’s life took an unexpected turn when she suddenly…
The Bold LoungeSteph Wagner: The Bold Wealth Reset- When Money Gets Personal
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: mention of childhood abuse, divorce About This Episode Steph Wagner, National Director of Women in Wealth at Northern Trust…
The Bold LoungeAndreea Vanacker: The Bold Pursuit of Joy- Neuroscience-Backed Strategies for Resilience
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: brain tumor, brain surgery About This Episode In this inspiring episode, Dr. Andreea Vanacker, an entrepreneur, international…
The Bold LoungeSarah Goffman: The Bold Habit of Daily Progress
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode When archaeologist-turned-CEO Sarah Goffman stepped into leadership, she led by treating her company like a culture…
The Bold LoungeGoldie Chan: When Being Yourself is the Boldest Move
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: cancer treatment and journey About This Episode Boldness doesn't have to be big and loud. It can also look like choosing to…
The Bold LoungeJanine Moreno: Boldly Claim Your Seat at the Table
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Janine Moreno, CIO Advisor at Zoom, tells us all about what happens when you stop waiting for permission and start owning…
The Bold LoungeErin Gallagher: The Hype Effect- When Bold Women Rise Together
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, we sit down with Erin Gallagher, CEO and founder of Hype Women and author of Hype Women: Breaking Free…
The Bold LoungeNatalie Benamou: Boldly Designing What’s Next
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Natalie Benamou, bestselling author and HerCsuite founder, explores how she transformed a 30-year career…
The Bold LoungeMichele Aikens: The Bold Reinvention- Redefining Your Worth
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Michele Aikens, CEO and lead coach at ClearSight Coaching and Consulting, shares her journey through reinvention, reminding…
The Bold LoungeLorraine K. Lee: Bold Presence- Mastering Your Influence
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Lorraine K. Lee, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and LinkedIn Top Voice, reveals how cultivating an unforgettable…
The Bold LoungeRupal Patel: Boldly Leading with Who You Truly Are
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Former CIA officer turned award-winning entrepreneur Rupal Patel redefines boldness as “being who you are, no matter the…
The Bold LoungeDave Gieselman: Bold Breakthroughs- Unlocking Flow State and Peak Performance
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: mention of substance use About This Episode In this episode, former chef turned performance strategist Dave Gieselman shares…
The Bold LoungeKelley Tyan: Redefining Bold- Choosing Faith Over Fear
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: cancer diagnosis About This Episode What happens when faith becomes your lifeline through life’s greatest challenges?…
The Bold LoungeRachel Druckenmiller: Bold Enough to Show Up & Shine
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: Pedestrian accident/vehicle collision, severe injury recovery About This Episode What happens when you stop muting yourself?…
The Bold LoungeDenise Brown: The Bold Prescription for a Good Life
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: loss of parent, grief, mention of loss of child/sibling About This Episode Dr. Denise Brown shares how choosing herself…
The Bold LoungeMelissa Dawn Simkins: Full-Court Bold- Playing All Out in Life and Business
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, leadership transformation architect and Velvet Suite founder Melissa Dawn Simkins reveals the powerful…
The Bold LoungeLaura Hamill: Human-Centric Leadership- Boldly Transforming Workplace Culture
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What happens when an organization’s culture is disconnected from their business strategy? Dr. Laura Hamill, an…
The Bold LoungeJoanne Tombrakos: The Bold Truth Behind a Great Pitch
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Joanne Tombrakos, a Marketing & Business Strategist, Assistant Professor at NYU, and author of Crafting Your Pitch, shares…
The Bold LoungeDebra Clary: Bold Curiosity as Your Competitive Advantage
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Dr. Debra Clary shares how her bold journey reveals the transformative power of curiosity in leadership. Drawing on decades…
The Bold LoungeBill Burke: The Bold Optimist’s Playbook- Why Believing in Tomorrow Changes Today
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Bill Burke, founder of the Optimism Institute and former Turner Broadcasting executive, shares his bold journey from…
The Bold LoungeAndy Pearson: Bold in a Can- Why Playing It Safe is the Real Risk
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What if the crazy idea is actually the smartest move you could make? Andy Pearson, VP of Creative at Liquid Death, has…
The Bold LoungeAngela Chee: How to Boldly Own Your Only
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What happens when you are the only one like you in the room? In this episode, media and communications expert Angela Chee…
The Bold LoungeMary Mitchell: Every Badge Tells a Bold Story
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Mary Mitchell, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, shares how true boldness is not always about charging…
The Bold LoungeJen Fisher: Bold Enough to Change- The Importance of Wellbeing
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: cancer diagnosis About This Episode As Deloitte’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer and founder of The Wellbeing Team, Jen Fisher…
The Bold LoungeTia Graham: Lead Bold, Live Happy- The Science of Happiness at Work
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Tia Graham, bestselling author of Be a Happy Leader and founder of Arrive at Happy, shares how happiness isn’t a byproduct…
The Bold LoungeNina Eiland: Bold Enough to Believe You Matter
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: Suicide ideation; mention of alcoholism, abuse, depression About This Episode Nina Eiland shares her extraordinary journey…
The Bold LoungeJulie Schulz: The Bold Approach to Data & Decision-Making
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode What happens when we reimagine healthcare through the lens of data? Dr. Julie Schulz, physician executive and VP of Product…
The Bold LoungeAmina AlTai: Redefining Ambition on Your Own Bold Terms
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this powerful episode, holistic business and career coach and author Amina AlTai joins us to unpack and redefine…
The Bold LoungeWendy Valentine: Boldly Becoming- The Journey to Your True Self
Send us Fan Mail Content Warning: Brief mention of sibling death, pet death, depression, anxiety, child abandonment About This Episode In this inspiring…
The Bold LoungeGail Burgos: How Bold Leaders Build Communities, Not Just Careers
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Dr. Gail Burgos, CEO of PayTech Women, reframes boldness as a mindset, one grounded in intentional…
The Bold LoungeLori Rosenkopf: The Bold Entrepreneur- Creating Value Your Own Way
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode In this episode, Dr. Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean for Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School of the University of…
The Bold LoungeErika Hanafin: Bold Together- Why We Thrive in Community
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode Erika Hanafin, CEO and co-founder of Hello Mamas, explores what it truly means to be bold as a mother, leader, and…
The Bold LoungeBonus Episode: Patty Hayward: Bold Ideas Transforming Care through Tech
Send us Fan Mail This episode was taped live at the ViVE 2025 conference in Nashville, Tennessee. About This Episode Patty Hayward, General Manager of…
The Bold LoungeSiri Chilazi: Bold Moves, Equal Ground- Rewriting the Rules for Women
Send us Fan Mail About This Episode The path to gender equality in the workplace remains frustratingly slow despite decades of well-intentioned efforts. What…