In this episode, Christian Brown sits down with entrepreneur and Kennesaw State University honorary doctorate recipient Dave Walens for a conversation about building a lasting legacy. Dave shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, why age is no criteria for success, and how relationships, resilience, and a commitment to serving others shaped his path. He also discusses his passion for KSU…
Terrence Battle sits at the intersection of media, finance, and venture capital. In this conversation, we talk about building taste, recognizing patterns, raising capital, creating ownership, and why your unique point of view may be your biggest advantage in the age of AI.
In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series , Christian sits down with global HR leader Sarita Donaldson for a thoughtful conversation on what it really means to build workplaces that feel good and work better. Together, they explore the idea of leadership sustainability and why long-term performance should never come at the expense of well-being, alignment, trust, or organizational health.…
In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series, Christian sits down with Genipha Almonor, Senior Data Analyst at Comcast and Lead of YPN (Young Professionals Network). Their conversation explores the power of community, the role of ERGs, and why wellness and leadership go hand in hand. Together, they discuss how intentional spaces of support can strengthen people, shape culture, and influence…
In this episode of The Leading Well Podcast by Blimish, host Christian Brown sits down with Josiah Owens, a Learning & Development leader and VP at the Association for Talent Development (ATD) Greater Atlanta Chapter.. Together, they explore what it really means to steward people's gifts with intention, curiosity, and care. From his beginnings in video production to leading talent development in…
In this episode, Christian sits down with Skip Maloney, Chief Human Resources Officer at InterDigital, for a powerful conversation on leadership, culture change, and the evolving role of HR. From his early dreams as a professional baseball player to leading high-growth tech teams, Skip shares wisdom on how to build organizations where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to perform at their…
Burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion. Sometimes, it manifests as irritability, withdrawal, or even overperformance. In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast Series , host Christian Brown speaks with Dr. Kimberly Grocher — psychotherapist, executive coach, and yoga/meditation teacher — about how leaders can better support mental health in the workplace. You'll learn: The difference…
What does it really mean to be human first and a resource second? In this powerful episode of the Leading Well Podcast, Christian Brown sits down with Jasen Hayes, "The Concierge of HR," for an honest conversation about leadership, culture, and how to create workplaces where people actually thrive. Together, they explore: • The story behind Jasen's personal brand, The Concierge of HR • Why letting…
What happens when HR stops being the "rules police" and becomes a true partner in growth? In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast , we sit down with Mitch Douglass , Managing Partner at Waterloo Human Capital Management, to explore how trust, retention, and wellbeing intersect to shape healthier workplaces. Mitch shares how he turned fear of HR into trust, using small, human-centered actions…