BEYOND BARRIERS PODCAST

Are you passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion? Do you courageously say something when you see something happening to you or others that just doesn’t feel right? Or do you feel yourself shying away from it because you don’t know what to do in those moments? How would you...

This past year has brought with it many challenges. The pandemic has changed the landscape of how we work and many are suffering from burnout due to the side effects such as blurred boundaries between our work and personal lives.

In this episode, Nikki shares her experience with burnout in her...

You’ve likely heard some leaders described as a servant leader. But what does that really mean? Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations, and ultimately creates a more just and caring world. Simply put, it...

Have you ever heard of the phrase “you have to see it to be it”?

It’s the beginning of Women’s History Month, and we're celebrating icons, innovators and leaders who have paved the way for women today, and why it’s important for each of us to inspire...

Hustle – the Urban Dictionary defines the word hustle as: “to strive headstrong and voraciously towards a goal”. Or as Anthony Iannarino clarified in his article, “The Real Meaning of the Word ‘Hustle’”, is that you work hard every single day. It means...

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 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...

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,...

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...

Have you ever felt like an outsider that didn’t belong even after you earned a seat at the table? Our guest Mallun Yen has faced and successfully overcome this challenge over and over again in her career. She reveals how being an outsider fueled her creativity and helped her tap into the...

Have you ever experienced the “Resume Black Hole”? That dreaded abyss your resume falls victim to when you click “submit” after spending countless exhaustive hours searching and applying for numerous jobs online. And then, you sit and wait, and wait some more, only to get...

Can you imagine, at the age of 26, taking a $100 birthday gift challenge and turning it into $2 million in order to turn your idea for social change into reality, all in just two weeks? Sounds unbelievable doesn’t it? Where would you even begin?

In this episode, you’ll meet Carrie...

Have you ever chosen a path that you want to follow and set out with a determined commitment only to realize somewhere along the way that you're just not enjoying it? What do you do? Do you keep going or do you make the tough decision to change directions even if there are sunk costs?

In this...

Given the challenges we are facing in this current environment of dealing with COVID - working from home or working on the frontlines, managing home schooling, racial and social tensions, and all of the political rhetoric, it’s no wonder we are all feeling some level of stress, anxiety and...