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In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back Jacob Brown — former NFL player turned transformational speaker, coach, and author of the international best-seller Fail Forward Mentality. And most importantly? One of the kindest humans I’ve ever met.

Together, we dive into our very first Author Swap, sharing the stories behind our books, the writing process, and our views on leadership, personal growth, and the power of showing up aut...

On this episode of Powered by Authenticity, Melissa Bernstein joins me for a conversation that is raw, rich, and full of meaning. You probably know Melissa as the co-founder of the wildly successful Melissa & Doug toy company and Lifelines—but behind the brands is a deeply creative soul who spent years struggling to make sense of the world, and her place in it.

In this conversation, Melissa shares how she turned a lifelong s...

In this episode, Emily Carlson sits down with Carrie Gallant, founder of the Gallant Leader Institute, for a deep and thoughtful conversation on human design, leadership, and negotiating with authenticity.

Carrie shares her journey from Vancouver, BC to launching her company focused on empowering women executives to lead boldly and negotiate with confidence—both in the boardroom and beyond.

Together, Emily and Carrie explore:

• What...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I’m joined by Sally Green, Vice President of Author Development at Action Takers Publishing.

Sally shares her inspiring journey to her current role and highlights the essential role that self-care played in getting there. We dive into how she leveraged connections from her book projects to transform her professional path, and how intentional networking helped open new doors.

She also remind...

People often ask me if I have a favorite travel experience—whether it’s a destination, trip, or flight. Well, in this episode, I finally answer that question! And who better to join me than my niece, Annie Janofsky—who, by pure chance, was my companion on my all-time favorite travel story.

We share the magic of being in the right place at the right time and how it led to the BEST flight EVER. From unexpected surprises to unforgettab...

Do I miss traveling for work? It’s a question I get all the time!

To dive into this, I brought in two of my favorite ‘road family’ members, Tricia Cartledge and Mike Bright, to help me unpack what we really miss about life on the road.

Spoiler alert: it’s not the travel itself—it’s the people. The friendships, the shared experiences, and the team that became like family.

In this episode, we reminisce about some of our funniest, crazie...

What happens when you’re faced with an unexpected career pivot? Or when you decide to make a bold move into something new? In this episode ofPowered by Authenticity, I sit down withLynne Thornton, SVP Channel Activation with JSG, a dynamic leader who knows firsthand the power ofbeing proactive about building your network and skill sets—long before you need them.

Lynne shares invaluable insights on:

• Whystrategically growing your n...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I’m joined by the inspiring Susan O'Sullivan, President of SOS - Strategies, Opportunities & Solutions.

I’ve had the privilege of getting to know Susan through The WIT Network Buffalo Chapter, and I can’t say enough about what an incredible advocate and coach she is for our community. Within, Susan shares her profound insights on:     The Power of Connection: How meaningful relati...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Mary Messner, the dynamic CEO and Founder of Highline Creative Group and a highly sought-after keynote speaker. Mary’s passion and enthusiasm are contagious, and her journey from healthcare executive to impactful speaker is nothing short of inspiring.

During our conversation, Mary shares powerful insights about her career evolution, emphasizing the critical role of mentorship and the importa...

In this fifth episode of our six-week special series, Krystalore Crews, CEO of Crews Beyond Limits, and I dive into the successes and challenges of the past week, sharing insights that will resonate with anyone on a journey of growth and self-discovery.

💡 Key Themes:

• Do you give yourself the space for grace?
  I’ve often noticed I give others far more grace than I give myself. Krystalore and I unpack the “why” behind this and e...

In this episode of Powered by Authenticity, I continue my six-week series with special guest and coach Krystalore Crews, CEO of Crews Beyond Limits Consulting. We dive into the transformative journey of a six-week shred—not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. This week’s focus is on gratitude and the power of choosing positivity to fuel personal growth.

Krystalore shares her insights on the importance of daily gratitude,...

Welcome to Week 2 of my special series with Krystalor Crews, CEO of Crews Beyond Limits Consulting! This week, we dive into a conversation that touches on the intersections of health, wellness, and career challenges.

After a particularly stressful career event last week, I found myself grappling with lingering emotions. Krystalor introduced me to the concept of an emotional hangover—a powerful way to understand the emotional afterm...

Join me over the next six weeks as I embark on a holistic "shred" journey with my coach, Krystalore Crews! In this series, we’re diving deep into how shifts in health, nutrition, and mindset can positively impact every area of life. I’m excited to share both the highs and the lessons learned along the way.

In this first episode, I’ll walk you through my week, rating it a 3 out of 7 based on key areas: workouts, nutrition, tackling ...

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Krystalore Crews, CEO of Crews Beyond Limits Consulting, to explore her remarkable journey from serving in the U.S. Military to leading a thriving global consulting firm.

We dive into her powerful CEO mindset, which centers around consistency, education, execution, and embracing new opportunities. Krystalore's perspective on how this mindset can help each of us become the CEO of our own l...

In this episode, I had the absolute joy of chatting with Sarah Elkins, the incredible Chief Storymaker at Elkins Consulting. From the moment we started talking, her warmth and wisdom just pulled me in. She’s not just a coach, mentor, and speaker—she’s someone who makes you feel seen and understood, like you could talk for hours.

During our conversation, I decided to get a little vulnerable and had Sarah walk me through my CliftonSt...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Hoda Kilani, Founder of Right Career Fit. In our conversation we discussed the many aspects of coaching, the importance of networking and how to leverage mentorship.

I had such a wonderful time meeting and chatting with Hoda ...she left me with many tidbits that I can use in my day to day.

Thank you, Hoda, for being such a lovely guest. I enjoyed this conversation and know you will too!!

Dr. Hoda...

I am so grateful that I was able to spend a few days in my most favorite place and given the opportunity to really dig into all things podcast, consulting and next steps. Within I give a little wrap-up summary along with shoutouts to my favorite place and bistro for hosting!

I would love for you to share your favorite parts of this special series and any ideas you have on topics that you would like me to spend time on.

Thank you s...