Episodios

  • S4E12 - Issues Affecting Women's Abilities to Seek, Prepare for and Attain Business Leadership Positions, with Elissa Sangster

    S4E12 - Issues Affecting Women's Abilities to Seek, Prepare for and Attain Business Leadership Positions, with Elissa Sangster
    Apr 25 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elissa Sangster about issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions. Elissa Sangster (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortefoundation/) serves as CEO of Forté and brings to the role extensive knowledge of issues affecting women's abilities to seek, prepare for and attain business leadership positions, drawn from her prior experience as Assistant Dean and Director of the MBA Program at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin. There she oversaw all activities related to the full-time McCombs MBA program including marketing, admissions, student services, and alumni relations. Before McCombs, Elissa was Assistant Director of the MBA Program at Texas A&M University’s Mays School of Business. Elissa currently serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Thirty Percent Coalition. She is past Chair of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Annual Industry Conference and formerly served as Chair of MBA Student Services Professionals (MBA SSP). Elissa sits on the board of Forté as an ex-officio member. She enjoys reading, running, cooking and is a champion for women in business.
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    29 m
  • S4E11 - Empowering Marginalized Communities, with Thomas Ng

    S4E11 - Empowering Marginalized Communities, with Thomas Ng
    Apr 22 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover and Dr. Angela Schill talks with Thomas Ng about empowering marginalized communities. Thomas Ng is the founder of Genashtim, a for-profit social enterprise that aims to empower marginalized communities, through specialization in eLearning, Digitalization, and ESG services. His remarkable journey began in 2008 when he embarked on a mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for the disadvantaged. Through Genashtim, he has empowered individuals across 25 countries, from people with disabilities to refugees and older adults, by pioneering a 100% remote-work environment.
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    42 m
  • S4E10 - Find Your Clear Vision, A New Mindset to Create a Vibrant Personal or Professional Brand with Purpose, with Lisa Guillot

    S4E10 - Find Your Clear Vision, A New Mindset to Create a Vibrant Personal or Professional Brand with Purpose, with Lisa Guillot
    Apr 19 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa Guillot about her book, Find Your Clear Vision, A New Mindset to Create a Vibrant Personal or Professional Brand with Purpose. Lisa Guillot (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisagguillot/) is a certified transformational life and leadership coach and branding expert. She helps her clients find their Clear Vision and bring it to life through her Clear Vision Framework. Her clients include senior-level executives of Fortune 500 entertainment and media companies, leaders in marketing and tech, and ambitious entrepreneurs.
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    33 m
  • S4E9 - Diversity and Inclusion and Empowering Women in Finance, with Lindsey Lewis

    S4E9 - Diversity and Inclusion and Empowering Women in Finance, with Lindsey Lewis
    Apr 12 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lindsey Lewis about diversity and inclusion and empowering women in finance. Lindsey Lewis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycarolyn/) has built a career around women and money. She not only helps women take charge of their finances as a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) and CFP® Professional, but she also stands as a champion for diverse women in the financial services industry in her role as Senior Director and chair of the American College Center for Women in Financial Services, a premier Center of Excellence focused on research and advocacy within The American College of Financial Services.
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    35 m
  • S4E8 - To My Younger Self: Insights and Reflections, with Dr. Krista Andersen

    S4E8 - To My Younger Self: Insights and Reflections, with Dr. Krista Andersen
    Apr 5 2024
    In this podcast episode, we share Dr. Krista Andersen's recent keynote remarks at the UVU Women in Business Case Competition, titled: "To My Younger Self: Insights and Reflections." Krista (https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkristaandersen/) has a passion for mediation. Her education began with a Bachelor’s of Science from Utah Valley University in Business Management. Next she obtained a Master’s of Sciences from Creighton University in Negotiation and Conflict Resolution. Currenly she is a Doctor of Education Candidate at Creighton University. Her focus has not only been on education and research. Krista is a Certified Mediator with experience in business, elder care, property, and civil mediation. She is also a Certified Domestic Mediatior with experience with family and domestic issues. Krista has 20 years experience with co-parent coaching and communication. Krista’s experience has taken her through many disciplines. She was formerly a Registered Investment Advisor and managed client money, handled investments, retirement planning, and insurance. She also has experience in business and marketing consulting and in healthcare administration and management engineering (through Intermountain Health Care). Krista lives in Orem, Utah with her husband Scott. They are a blended family with 8 children.
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    23 m
  • S4E7 - Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony, with Trina Celeste Limpert

    S4E7 - Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony, with Trina Celeste Limpert
    Mar 29 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Trina Celeste Limpert about orchestrating life-work harmony. Trina Celeste Limpert, a seasoned author, speaker, and tech industry veteran with a thirty-year career at eBay and Oracle, is the founder of RizeNext Corp and co-founder of Tech-Moms.org. Her initiatives have cultivated a vibrant community of over 500 alumni, fostering diversity in technology and providing pathways for aspiring technologists. Trina and her family reside in the heart of Utah's Silicon Slopes.
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    35 m
  • S4E6 - Navigating Through Barriers, Internal Critiques, and Self-Doubt that Hinder Authenticity, with Neelam Chand

    S4E6 - Navigating Through Barriers, Internal Critiques, and Self-Doubt that Hinder Authenticity, with Neelam Chand
    Mar 22 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr, Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Neelam Chand about navigating through barriers, internal critiques, and self-doubt that hinder authenticity. Neelam Chand (https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelam-chand/) has dedicated more than 14 years to being an influential Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) practitioner, making significant strides in fostering inclusive cultures across various organizations. In the face of recent critiques that labeled DEIB initiatives as divisive, she embarked on a transformative journey of self-reflection. This introspective process involved critically re-evaluating and enhancing her DEIB approach, driven by the simple yet profound questions of what belonging truly means and how to search for it within. This period not only prompted professional development but also ignited a deep personal healing journey. As Neelam re-enters the DEIB field with renewed enthusiasm, her focus has evolved. She now aims to integrate healing, spiritual awakening, and DEIB into a cohesive strategy. This innovative approach is designed to cultivate spaces where individuals are not only recognized and valued but are also encouraged to explore personal growth and self-realization. By asking critical questions about the essence of belonging and seeking it within our own experiences, Neelam's work strives to establish a comprehensive framework that nurtures authenticity, a sense of belonging, empathy, and genuine connections among individuals and leaders. This effort is revolutionizing organizational culture and setting new standards in the field of DEIB.
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    38 m
  • S4E5 - Supporting Other Women in Our Professional Sphere, with Kara H. North

    S4E5 - Supporting Other Women in Our Professional Sphere, with Kara H. North
    Mar 8 2024
    In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kara H. North about supporting other women in our professional sphere. Kara H. North is a native of Orem, Utah, and obtained a B.S. in Business Management from UVU in 2007. She then graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate. She began her legal career with a large insurance defense firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. After returning to Utah, Kara began practicing law in Utah County, with a practice primarily focused on plaintiff’s personal injury litigation, criminal defense, and adoption. She has successfully argued for her clients in Juvenile, District, Mental Health Court, and the Utah Court of Appeals. In 2022, Kara partnered with Jill Coil at Moxie Law Group, a boutique personal injury firm in Utah County. Kara currently serves as the UVU Alumni Board President and is a member of the UVU Board of Trustees and UVU Foundation Board. She is the 2023 Women’s Caucus Chair for the Utah Association for Justice, 4th District Chair for Women Lawyers of Utah, and previously served as the President of the Central Utah Bar Association. Kara has also recently been recognized as a 2023 Mountain States Super Lawyer, a Top 25 by the National Women Trial Lawyers Association, and by Utah BusinessQ Magazine as a 40 Under 40.
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    37 m