134. Storytelling For A Better World with Tamika Bickham

Today our guest on the podcast is Tamika Bickham, an award-winning broadcast journalist and creative director, touting over 15 years in front of and behind the camera. With a track record of hosting and reporting over 3,000 hours of live broadcast TV, and producing/directing over 2,500 videos, Tamika's expertise is undeniable. As the Founder and CEO of TB Media Group, she leads a nonfiction video production studio specializing in crafting long-form, documentary-style content for CSR leaders. Tamika's talent for distilling complex information into engaging, clear, concise visual stories has garnered her recognition, including the ABBY for Best Feature in Journalism and multiple Hermes Creative Awards.

Tamika is a passionate storyteller and an advocate for a better world. She shares her journey from traditional news to founding TB Media, a platform dedicated to authentic and purposeful storytelling for good. We discuss how storytelling can create connections, inspire action, and influence policy changes toward a more equal and connected society. Tamika emphasizes the importance of sharing authentic and honest stories that elevate mental health and well-being and foster community. From the role of storytellers in media and the pitfalls of the 24-hour news cycle to the quest for authentic content in the digital age, we'll discuss the responsibilities of being a changemaker in the storytelling world.

This conversation is not just about the power of narratives to move people emotionally but also to move them into action, for you as our listener to recognize the value of your own voices and the stories you carry. So join us as we unpack these insights and look at how small businesses and change-makers can harness storytelling to inspire emotion and meaningful change. It's an episode that challenges us to rethink the stories we consume, create, and share for a better world.

Key Takeaways

• How storytelling connects people and amplifies social impact.
• How honest stories can show us what it means to be human sharing compassion and kindness
• The challenges of big media and its emphasis on ratings lead to sensational coverage.
• How to share stories that move people into action
• How to be authentic in telling diverse, connected stories that can amplify your social impact message

Memorable Quote

“I think most journalists get into the media, not just because we wanna be on TV or because we wanna be a public figure, but because we understand and value the importance of giving voice to those who are voiceless and the power that comes with telling real-life stories.”—Tamika Bickham

Episode Resources:

• TB Media Group Website
• Tamika’s Linkedin Profile
• Tamara’s Instagram
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred Community
• Jayne’s Website
• Jayne Warrilow on Linkedin

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133. Sacred Duty: The Role Of Spirituality In The Workplace

Today’s episode is a little different as I am not just talking with one guest but with a roundtable of 6 guests who are all members of our inner circle and thought leaders in their own right. We’ve chosen a conversation that we hope will help you expand your mindset and perhaps rethink the role of business and what is possible in today’s modern world.

Our guests on the podcast today are:

Lynn Rousseau is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur, as well as the CEO and founder of The Conscious Leader, a boutique coaching and consulting company dedicated to raising the conscious awareness of every leader to support intentional, conscious leadership that creates cohesive teams, fulfilling workplaces, successful organizations, and connected communities worldwide. Our specialty is individual and team leadership development for senior executives. We work with a diverse range of high-growth companies, from technology to established financial institutions, and are focused on developing the CEO and their leadership team. We help leaders leverage their strengths and transform unproductive habits into new practices that support unparalleled individual, team, and organizational growth. https://theconsciousleader.com/

Dr. Al Spicer is the CEO and founder of Extraordinary Life, Inc. We are the trusted confidant and strategic advisor for senior-level leaders. We have the conversations with them that they can’t, or don’t, with anyone else. We like to say that we are the river guide helping them navigate the turbulent intersection of where their life, leadership, and legacy meet. Typical challenges we help them solve include people problems, skewed priorities, blind spots, interpersonal skill gaps, and burnout. Learn more at www.ExtraordinaryLife.com

Tess Cox is the founder of Tess Cox & Associates and an Executive Leadership Coach, Consultant, and Speaker. She specializes in leadership coaching and assists global clients across sectors, including agribusiness, tech, healthcare, hospitality, and more. Her process emphasizes self-awareness, aligning with personal values and purpose, and mastering communication. TC&A has helped many achieve lasting transformation with life-changing outcomes, instilling new mindsets and behaviors for better leadership and personal growth. I've authored several books, including "The Leadership Blueprint," designed to guide individuals in architecting fulfilling careers and lives. http://www.tesscoxandassociates.com

Crina Ancuta is an Executive coach and co-author of ONE – Your Compass to Living Your One Life to the Fullest. Crina guides business leaders through organizational crises, supporting them to navigate business turnarounds and restructurings with humanity and integrity, to build heart-centered foundations for sustainable growth, and to create a long-lasting legacy they can be proud to leave behind as they live conscious, rewarding personal lives. https://www.linkedin.com/in/crinaancuta/

Jo Meadwell brings Ancient Wisdom into today's leadership; She invites Leaders to access, trust, and lead from their intuition. Jo is best known as Executive Leadership Coach, Facilitator, Author, Speaker, and Sacred Changemaker for her groundbreaking work in Values-Based Leadership. In her 30 years of service in this field, she has facilitated the transformation of thousands of leaders and their teams. Jo...

132. The Soulful Path To A Beautiful Business with Steven Morris

Our guest on the podcast today is Steven Morris, an ever-curious life-seeker, brand, and culture-building expert, and author of "The Beautiful Business." With over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience, he has served as a trusted advisor to over 3,000 business leaders and evolved over 250 brands and cultures, including giants like Google, Habitat for Humanity, and Disney. His book, "The Beautiful Business," and his widely read blog testify to his consulting expertise in creating unignorable, magnetic, and sustainable companies. His diverse interests, including meditation, fine art painting, surfing, and beekeeping, infuse his work with creativity, soul, and a deep understanding of the human experience.

In today’s episode, we explore many different themes that weave together the intersection of spirituality, innovation, and sustainability in the context of life and business. Steven makes the profound case that artistry and soul aren't just personal pursuits; they're the bedrock of a genuinely vibrant workplace. We address how these core values shape individuals' and companies' decisions and trajectories. Through a rich and vibrant dialogue, Steven shows us the path to redefining success to encapsulate well-being, environmental integrity, customer contentment, and community impact.

We discuss the realms of human artistry and their alignment with beautiful business and, in doing so, discover the transformative potential of leadership and culture that organically emerge from this mindset. We'll learn about approaching business with a reverent heart, embracing unseen forces, and nurturing reciprocity in relationships while fostering a sense of connection, belonging, and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

Steven guides us through the 'three main doors’ of entry to organizational evolution, highlighting how these elements are all needed for authentic, sustainable transformation. This deep conversation captured Steven’s passion for his work, awakening businesses to cultivate and express a better, more human future, making a compelling case for embracing human artistry and imagination to forge business as a force of good in the world.

Key Takeaways

• Discover what makes a business “beautiful.”
• How to navigate the unseen forces shaping business and performance
• The power of healing trauma and somatic experiencing in business
• Expanding success metrics beyond profits
• Explore culture, strategy, and brand as critical, interwoven aspects of effective organizational development.

Memorable Quote

“If we only do the upfront work, whatever that upfront work is, and we don't integrate it, and create wholeness within the organization, not just for the individuals, but for the team, then the likelihood of this strategy or initiative growing roots over a period of time - it’s not going to happen.” — Steven Morris

Episode Resources:

• Steven’s Website
• Steven’s Linkedin Profile
• BOOK: The Beautiful Business By Steven Morris
• The Insights Blog
• SacredChangemakers.com
• Our Sacred...