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Leaders at Edmund Burke School on fostering an inclusive community for all

Melissa Jezior — Thu, 04 May 2023 16:59:06 +0000

Melissa talks with Edmund Burke School's Steve McManus, Head of School, and Sharielle Applewhite, Burke's Director of Equity, Inclusion, and Civic Engagement about creating a community where every student, teacher, and employee can be their full selves every day.

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The co-founders of Dance For All Bodies on creating inclusive spaces

Melissa Jezior — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Melissa chats with Tess Hanson and Yağmur Halezeroğlu, the co-founders of Dance For All Bodies, about how their nonprofit is building accessible dance spaces in-person and virtually.

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Making dance a space for people of all abilities with Lauren Morris

Melissa Jezior — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 22:12:15 +0000

Melissa sits down with Lauren Morris, the founder and Executive Director of Move Inclusive Dance, to talk about creating a dance studio specifically for people with disabilities of any kind.

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Embracing the power of childhood curiosity in the television industry with Paul Siefken

Melissa Jezior — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:23:04 +0000

Won’t you be my neighbor? We know the beloved Mister Rogers’ quote well, and in this episode, Melissa chats with Paul Siefken, President and CEO of Fred Rogers Productions about how we can keep asking those big questions of ourselves—whether we’re in tv production or accounting—to encourage childhood wonder and enthusiasm every day.

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Marching to a winning beat with legendary band director Dave McKee

Melissa Jezior — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:11:06 +0000

How did Dave McKee build a winning culture over his 32 years as Marching Band Director at Virginia Tech? He shares how to hit the right notes for building strong relationships and leaders.

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Hugh Schulze on his keys to empowering people—on a movie set and at a creative agency

Melissa Jezior — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:13:29 +0000

Melissa sits down with Hugh Schulze, author, movie director, and owner of c|change, to discuss how he gets the most from his movie crews and creative professionals to produce award-winning results.

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Inclusivity in the restaurant industry with Rebecca Reed

Melissa Jezior — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:38:56 +0000

In this episode, Chef Rebecca Reed speaks about inclusivity, being a woman in the food industry, how a culture of service and family banding together during tough times can ultimately strengthen the business.

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Charlie Foster on the power of purpose driven culture

Melissa Jezior — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 23:05:27 +0000

Melissa sits down with esteemed Executive Chef and owner Charlie Foster to discuss how strong culture at his restaurants drives low employee turnover.

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Baking inclusion into your culture with Kelly Fields

Melissa Jezior — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 16:41:21 +0000

Why are energy and empowerment key ingredients for building a more inclusive restaurant industry? Kelly Fields, author and chef/owner of New Orleans’ Willa Jean, shares.

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Virginia Ali on why community is a core value at Ben’s Chili Bowl

Melissa Jezior — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 14:51:41 +0000

More than a beloved eatery, Ben’s Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C. is a cultural landmark. Owner Virginia Ali shares how culture—and, of course, delicious chili dogs—has helped her family’s restaurant become a pillar of the community on our latest episode.

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Culture: the recipe to pivot and profit with Amy Brandwein

Melissa Jezior — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 21:56:05 +0000

Melissa kicks off season 2 with James Beard-nominated chef Amy Brandwein, who shares how culture has helped her business adjust to—and innovate in—the restaurant industry’s new normal.

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Victoria Blake on winning with a culture of change

Melissa Jezior — Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:55:28 +0000

Former Division 1 volleyball player and Eagle Hill Associate Victoria Blake tells Melissa how creating a culture of change led her college team to unprecedented success.

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Playing for your teammates: a winning approach with Lindsay Henson

Melissa Jezior — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 19:33:07 +0000

How do you find your role on a team, and adapt your strengths to what the team needs for success? Melissa talks teamwork with Lindsay Henson, Director at Eagle Hill and former professional soccer player.

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Cathy Reese on Core Values, Culture & Team Success

Melissa Jezior — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 15:38:53 +0000

On this episode Melissa is joined by Cathy Reese, the head coach of University of Maryland’s women’s lacrosse team to discuss how core values and culture can yield success.

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How core values in sports transcends to the workplace with Anson Dorrance

Melissa Jezior — Thu, 01 Aug 2019 19:58:04 +0000

Melissa sits down with Anson Dorrance, one of the most successful coaches in collegiate athletics, to discuss how to build a lasting culture in a high turnover environment.

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Culture: It’s A Team Sport with Abby Wambach

Melissa Jezior — Wed, 26 Jun 2019 20:08:23 +0000

Melissa sits down with two-time Olympic gold medalist and FIFA Women's World Cup champion soccer powerhouse Abby Wambach to talk teams and culture. Just how important is culture to a team and what’s the secret sauce to a constructing a powerful culture?

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