Inspiration Loves Company with Debbie Epstein Henry
Business & Economics Podcasts
Inspiration. Engagement. Impact. That’s the essence of this podcast. It’s about doing better and being better at life, work and everything in between. Join Debbie Epstein Henry, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, public speaker and author, as she talks with acclaimed writers, TED speakers and thought leaders. The common thread with our guests is that they share not only lessons from their professional success and their contributions to the greater good but also how they derive meaning and purpose from their personal lives and relationships. So, our dialogue at Inspiration Loves Company is layered, always weaving together the three dimensions of our lives – the personal, professional and community. Welcome to the conversation: a powerful, relatable dialogue that offers insight and sparks change.
Location:
United States
Description:
Inspiration. Engagement. Impact. That’s the essence of this podcast. It’s about doing better and being better at life, work and everything in between. Join Debbie Epstein Henry, a lawyer turned entrepreneur, public speaker and author, as she talks with acclaimed writers, TED speakers and thought leaders. The common thread with our guests is that they share not only lessons from their professional success and their contributions to the greater good but also how they derive meaning and purpose from their personal lives and relationships. So, our dialogue at Inspiration Loves Company is layered, always weaving together the three dimensions of our lives – the personal, professional and community. Welcome to the conversation: a powerful, relatable dialogue that offers insight and sparks change.
Language:
English
Episodes
Smart Risks with David Hornik
3/17/2024
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome David Hornik, a venture capitalist, educator and philanthropist and the founding partner of Lobby Capital. We talk about smart risk taking, the fear of failure, and lessons learned from missed opportunities. We also explore how, as a parent or boss, to give others the room to take risks, fail, and recover. Join us and be inspired by David’s optimism and his philosophy on how to live an impactful, meaningful, and exciting life.
Duration:00:40:20
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone with Lori Gottlieb
3/6/2024
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Lori Gottlieb, a therapist and New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. At a time when mental health is prevailing on everyone’s minds, you’ll be entranced by Lori’s startling wisdom and humor revealing our blind spots, examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves and others as we teeter on the tightrope between love and desire, meaning and mortality, guilt and redemption, terror and courage, and hope and change. Thank you to the global law firm of Paul, Weiss for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.
Duration:00:55:11
The Future with Anat Baron
2/26/2024
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Anat Baron, a futurist, strategic advisor and the founder and CEO of StashWall. We talk about the impact of artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence and how to capitalize on these changes in both our personal and work lives. We also get a bit philosophical, contemplating the value of knowledge versus wisdom and the roles of curiosity and critical thinking. Join us as we embrace optimism in what’s next and celebrate more choice and in turn, more meaning and joy, in the future use of our time.
Duration:00:35:55
Say the Right Thing with Kenji Yoshino
1/14/2024
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome constitutional law scholar and acclaimed writer, Kenji Yoshino, to explore his latest co-authored book with David Glasgow, Say the Right Thing. Kenji shows potential allies that conversations about identity don’t have to be overwhelming. He uncovers the research-backed, uplifting practical tools to move from unconsciously hurting people to consciously helping them. Join us for this very timely conversation. Thank you to the national law firm of Thompson Hine LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.
Duration:00:00:51
Uncertain with Maggie Jackson
12/17/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Maggie Jackson, an award-winning author, journalist, and global thought leader to explore her latest book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure. Maggie uncovers, in this very timely conversation, why we should seek not-knowing in times of flux. We discuss how uncertainty can lead to openness, curiosity and increased accuracy. Join us to learn how to embrace the ever-changing world in which we live and reframe uncertainty as a positive opportunity to grow.
Duration:00:33:37
The Purposeful Leader with Damien Atkins
11/13/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Damien Atkins, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of Aura and host of The Purposeful Leader podcast. Damien shares stories of purposeful leaders that have inspired him. He also explores what qualities are central to leading with purpose. Join us to learn how to bring more meaning and impact to the roles that you play and the relationships that you cultivate.
Duration:00:38:07
Subtract with Leidy Klotz
10/16/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome scientist and author, Leidy Klotz, who studies and writes about design and problem-solving. We delve into Leidy’s acclaimed book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less, and how we can learn to resist our tendencies to think bigger is better. Instead, Leidy shares successful subtraction examples so we can see, firsthand, how less is more. Join us as we unpack how to make things better and change our mindsets to effect positive change through subtraction.
Duration:00:33:39
Life in Five Senses with Gretchen Rubin
9/18/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome bestselling author on happiness and human nature, Gretchen Rubin, to explore her latest book, Life in Five Senses. Gretchen shares her revelatory journey exploring the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. She’ll inspire you with thoughtful insights and hands-on suggestions about how to heighten your senses and use your powers of perception to live a fuller, richer life. Thank you to the global law firm of Sidley Austin LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.
Duration:00:51:44
Your Invisible Network with Michael Melcher
8/14/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome executive coach and leadership expert, Michael Urtuzuástegui Melcher, to share his wisdom on the seven essential relationships you need in your career. In tuning in, you'll learn about building a relationship portfolio and the strength of weak ties. Whether you're just starting out or you're trying to unearth your stale network or one that has not delivered for you, you won't want to miss this conversation about building meaningful relationships and seamlessly incorporating productive networking into your everyday busy life.
Duration:00:41:15
Play You with Pam Sherman
7/17/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome actor, lawyer and leadership consultant Pam Sherman to share her wisdom on playing you -- your leadership role of a lifetime. Too often, we think we have to act differently than who we really are to project leadership. During this episode, Pam shares how we can rid ourselves of those false ideas that rock our confidence and instead, learn how to impact our audiences with our presence. By drilling down on the tools that actors use, we can inspire our audiences to both follow our leadership and better ourselves.
Duration:00:37:15
A More Just Future with Dolly Chugh
6/18/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we welcome Dolly Chugh, award-winning social psychologist, TED Speaker and author of A More Just Future. Dolly gives us the psychological tools to grapple with the historical context behind our country’s current racial fault lines. She demonstrates how it’s possible to face our full and complicated American story, be good people, and be patriots—all at the same time. Through heartrending personal histories and practical advice, Dolly invites us to dismantle the systems built by our forebearers and work toward a more just future. Thank you to the global law firm of Perkins Coie LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.
Duration:00:44:05
Dismantling Gender Bias in the Workplace with Lori Tauber Marcus & Mitzi Short
5/15/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we explore how to dismantle gender bias at work with corporate board director, executive coach, and author, Lori Tauber Marcus, and executive coach, speaker, and author, Mitzi Short. We cover a lot of ground, including gendered language, obstacles in hiring and promotion, advice to employers, and communication differences among generations. I hope you tune in and let me know what you think. My favorite part is the off the record conversation we had at the very end with our producer.
Duration:00:44:33
Culture, Flexibility & the Future Workplace with Cali Williams Yost & Hayagreeva “Huggy” Rao
4/17/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we explore with Stanford Graduate School of Business professor and author, Hayagreeva "Huggy" Rao, and work flexibility strategist, futurist and author, Cali Williams Yost, how to design today’s jobs and workplaces to give employees more freedom while also facilitating collaboration, training and relationship building. We uncover how to inculcate a strong culture and loyalty while giving employees more autonomy. We also delve into how to enhance your presence online when you’re not in-person and what types of parameters and articulated expectations can create just the right balance to give both managers and employees the assurances and flexibility that they need. Thank you to the global law firm of DLA Piper for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.
Duration:00:38:31
Building Relationships with Pat Gillette
3/13/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we talk about Building Meaningful Relationships with Pat Gillette, an author, keynote speaker and mediator. We explore the value of storytelling and the tricky balance when personal relationships lead to professional opportunities. Pat shares her thoughts on how to take the negative connotation out of networking and what are the necessary rainmaking skills you need to build a book of business. With humor and humility, we share our mistakes and our lessons learned on how to develop meaningful bonds and a successful business at the same time.
Duration:00:37:20
Fighting Antisemitism & Rising Hate with Jonathan Greenblatt
2/13/2023
In this Inspiration Loves Company episode, we talk about Fighting Antisemitism & Rising Hate with Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League. This topic is deeply personal to me and I’ve been doing lots of soul-searching about why it’s taken me so long to address it. For those of you who have similarly been struggling or who would like to become more educated on the topic, I hope this episode is helpful to you. Jonathan shares his thoughts on how Jews fit under the diversity umbrella and he talks about “counsel culture” as an alternative to “cancel culture.” We also explore the rise of Antisemitism on college campuses as well as Anti-Zionism and what to do about it. I hope you tune in and come to this conversation with an open mind and an open heart. I look forward to your feedback and to continuing the dialogue.
Duration:00:41:28
Lessons in Leadership with Paula Boggs
1/16/2023
In this episode, we explore Lessons in Leadership with Paula Boggs who inspires leadership wherever she goes. Paula delves into how she had the courage to be the first and how she sets the standard for excellence – partly, by overcoming failures along the way. She also shares how she channeled grief and fear and invited creativity into her life to garner both success and meaning. Thank you to Thompson Hine LLP for sponsoring this episode of Inspiration Loves Company.
Duration:00:37:00
Career Advice to my Younger Me with Sara Holtz
12/12/2022
In this episode, we learn from the discerning advice of author, career coach and podcast host, Sara Holtz. We talk about how to take ownership of your career as well as how to effectively network and take smart risks. We also uncover how to be intentional and generous in your relationships and how to both ask for and offer help.
Duration:00:33:35
Layers of Identity & Race with Nicole Perkins
11/14/2022
In this episode, I hope you feel like you’re eavesdropping on an intimate conversation between dear friends. I’ve been fortunate to call Nicole Perkins, a lawyer, author and finance executive, one of my closest friends for more than 20 years. We decided to record one of our honest conversations about identity, race and belonging and share it with you. I hope it inspires you to move beyond diversity, equity and inclusion as a hypothetical or corporate initiative and instead, recognize that until our friendships and communities are integrated, we will not achieve the true understanding and benefits of difference.
Duration:00:38:08
Bring Your Humanity & Rituals to Work with Erica Keswin
10/17/2022
In this episode, we delve into humanity and rituals at work with author, speaker and workplace strategist, Erica Keswin. We wrestle with the best ways to build loyalty, engagement and culture in today’s workplaces as well as how to develop strategies to prioritize well-being. We also uncover how rituals can facilitate more control and comfort and how humanity can bring greater purpose and connection in our work and in our lives.
Duration:00:35:05
Out Leadership with Todd Sears
9/19/2022
In this episode, we explore the evolution of Out Leadership with its CEO and Founder, Todd Sears, a longtime advocate for LGBTQ+ equality. We unpack how language and pronouns are changing in the LGBTQ+ community as well as what allyship looks like. We also uncover current challenges including monkeypox and the impact of the overturning of Roe v. Wade on the Respect for Marriage Act. Join us and benefit from Todd’s wisdom on the path to LGBTQ+ equality in our workplaces, relationships and communities.
Duration:00:33:06