BEYOND BARRIERS PODCAST

True philanthropy requires a disruptive mindset, innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial drive to create opportunities.

Ana Marie Argilagos embodies these competencies in spades. Ana Marie is the President and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP), a transnational network of foundations and...

We all know those who seem to easily command a room with their charisma and confidence. This is referred to as executive presence, and yes, it can be learned.

In this episode, we share the 3 aspects of executive presence as taught by expert, Sylvia Ann Hewlett, as well as tips and strategies for...

You hear it all the time from super successful people, long before they were running multimillion-dollar companies, they were strengthening their entrepreneurial muscle by selling lemonade on the corner, inventing the next “big thing” in their garage or helping their parents or...

Imagine you’re at the edge of a freezing cold plunge pool. Would you dive right in? Or would you hesitate and maybe just dip your toe in the water?

Our guest, Anand Verma, likes to dive right in! Anand is a visionary leader, award-winning digital innovator, serial entrepreneur, and...

How much time a week do you invest in learning something new? What is your yearly budget for investing in yourself?

The shelf life of skills today is just 18 months. What is in demand today will likely not be in demand a year and a half from now. In this episode, we share why it is important to...

Do you have a hard time saying no to people for fear of letting them down? Do you find yourself seeking the approval of others? Are you driven to seek validation and avoid rejection?

In this episode, we discuss the negative impact of people-pleasing on your career and share three simple...

We all have a superpower, but we don’t always know what it is, how to use it, or even when to use it. But when you get this right, and learn to harness your superpower, your impact becomes exponential.

Meet Fran Maier, serial entrepreneur, known for growing iconic businesses like TRUSTe...

Imagine you’re at an event or in an elevator, and you get introduced to a VIP that you’re honored to meet. Then they ask that dreaded question: Tell me about yourself.  

The typical default is to respond with your name, title, employer and work focus, right? Imagine you no...

Is self-doubt preventing you from following your dreams? Are you a high-achiever who struggles with feelings of inadequacy?

In the 1970s, two researchers, Dr. Suzanne Imes and Dr. Pauline Rose Clance, embarked on researching the characteristics of high-achieving women. What they found was that...

Have you ever felt stuck in a career but didn’t know how to make a change? Do you wonder how to position yourself effectively for a future role?

Our guest, Janet Van Huysse, SVP, Chief People Officer at Cloudflare, shares how she changed careers by leveraging transferrable skills and how...

Is the glass half full or half empty? Based on your answer, you are assessed as either an optimist or a pessimist, revealing your level of “happiness”.

In this episode, Silvia Garcia, former International Marketing Director and President of the Happiness Institute of Coca-Cola,...

Welcome to Season 2 of the Beyond Barriers podcast! If you are an ambitious woman who wants to advance in leadership, then this podcast is for you. 

In each episode, we interview thought leaders, industry influencers and C-level executives from top corporations. Listen to our guests...

This is our last podcast episode of the year. We are so grateful, honored and blown away by the amazing podcast guests we've had the opportunity to interview since our launch in February. And what better way to close out the year then to share with you a recap of some of the best and...

It's less than two weeks until the end of the year.  We are in the midst of the holiday season – a time for celebration, community, giving, and reflection. It is also a time for planning for success in the new year.

In this episode, Nikki reflects back on 2020 and shares memorable...

Kamala Harris recently shared that her mother always reminded her that, “You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.” Being a pioneer is hard. It means pushing through boundaries and overcoming great challenges, often times alone.

In this episode,...