In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Tiffani Martin, Founder and CEO of VisioTech, a social tech company with a mission of harnessing the power of human ingenuity and AI to create a more inclusive and accessible world. Tiffani shares her remarkable personal story, which includes losing her eyesight at the age of 28 due to diabetic retinopathy. Choosing to focus on

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica is joined by Jess Skaare, who describes her experience transitioning and coming out as trans while working at the New York headquarters of a large corporation. Jess first shares her personal experience grappling with her gender identity, including many years of feeling like a secondary character in her own life. She

In this supplemental background track to the podcast, Hope Is Not Silent: Forging the Path to a Trans-Inclusive Workplace, Jessica is joined by Jess Skaare, who shares her personal experience grappling with her gender identity. Jess provides a raw account of the many years she spent believing that she was "unknowably broken" - knowing that something was "off" but not realizing that it was related to her gender. From the disappointment she felt when she saw herself in the mirror dressed as a woman for the first time, to the years of self-sabotaging her personal relationships to avoid the rejection she assumed was inevitable, to the one-woman intervention that served as the wake-up call she so desperately needed, Jess provides an

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica is joined by Valerie (Val) Jensen, the Founder of the Prospector Theater, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to providing competitive and inclusive employment to people with disabilities through the operation of a first-run movie theater. Val sets out the wide array of roles that employees - called

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica is joined by Rudhir Krishtel, founder of Krishtel. Through keynotes, workshops, and coaching, Rudhir and his team ignite transformational change in our workplaces by opening the door to collective dialogues about issues that arise at the intersection of leadership, well-being, and diversity, equity and inclusion. A former practicing attorney who

In this episode, Jessica is joined by Gary Hirsch, Co-founder of On Your Feet, which uses storytelling and improvisation to help companies pursue their business objectives. Gary is also the founder of Botjoy, a global art movement designed to spread joy throughout the world using tiny robots painted on the backs of dominos. Whether creating robots through his Botjoy

In this episode, Jessica is joined by Heidi Rosenfelder and Jamie Woolf, the Co-Founders of Creativity Partners. Heidi and Jamie draw on their vast experience working at Pixar Animation Studios, and many other organizations, to conduct cutting edge team culture assessments that uncover hidden problems, and work with leaders and teams to build productive, humane, and innovative

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by executive coach, award-winning entrepreneur, and Forbes contributing writer Bonnie Marcus. A passionate advocate for women's advancement in the workplace, Bonnie addresses the "double whammy" of gendered ageism and the unique challenges that it creates for women over 50 in the modern workplace. Bonnie highlights the tremendous toll that gendered ageism takes on women who, despite continuing to get great results, are often undervalued and relegated to the sidelines as they age. Bonnie emphasizes the need for women in this cohort to understand their value, state their ambition, be politically savvy, and adopt a badass mindset. She also shares tools from her book Not Done Yet that are designed to empower women over 50 to reclaim their confidence, own their age, and step into their workplace power.

In this episode, Jessica is joined by Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, which is a framework for reducing unnecessary stress at work by establishing healthier and more effective ways of working. A former senior partner in an employment law firm, Richard describes the day his world fell apart due to a massive breakdown following a period of prolonged stress, and how he picked up the

In Part 2 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss the role of corporations in addressing the complex web of challenges we are currently facing in our country. They address the backlash that many corporations and brands experience when entering the fray on polarizing social issues, and provide strategies for mitigating that risk. They also provide several examples of corporations that are having a positive social impact, while achieving their growth goals.

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, the co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss why they believe that revealing the untold stories of American life is a crucial part of healing our divided nation. They share insights from

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Michael (Mike) Kasdan, a law firm partner and Founder of Lawyering While Human, which provides mental health and wellness services for law firms and law schools. Mike takes us behind closed doors, and reveals what it looks like to practice law while battling severe depression. He also addresses the cultural elements within the legal profession that can contribute to the