You can’t persuade people when you’re stuck in your own head. Stephen Mar knows what it’s like to lose an audience. As Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Odeko. But his biggest communication breakthrough didn’t happen in...
Kevin D. Oden, CEO of Kevin D. Oden & Associates and former head of operational risk at Wells Fargo, knows the high-stakes world of financial compliance isn’t for the faint of heart. In this episode of the Speak In Flow podca...
Festivals bring joy, foster connection, and create transformative spaces, and James Weisberg learned from a young age how to harness their power to build a visionary future. As the founder of Project Vitality and co-founder o...
Jaime Lee, USC trustee, real estate CEO, and keynote speaker to thousands, once hyperventilated into a paper bag before speeches. In this vulnerable conversation with Melinda Lee, she reveals how she rewired her mindset from ...
When you start a business, it’s easy to obsess over your product- perfecting the tech, the features, the "how." But what happens when you realize no one cares how it works… unless you can make them believe in why it matters? ...
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Closing a deal has its tricks, but when you take the game overseas, you’ll quickly learn every culture has its own rules. On this episode of Speak in Flow, global consultant Jonathan Holburt...
What does it take to show up fully in a room, build trust across partnerships, and be the kind of person people actually want to work with? On this episode of the Speak In Flow Podcast, Tony Zirnoon, Director of Channel and S...
In a B2B environment, people often overlook the human side. But at the end of the day, we're all human beings running a business. In this episode of the Speak In Flow Podcast, Robin Daniels, the "Ryan Reynolds of B2B" and CMO...
Media and technology strategist Evo Heyning (CEO of Reality Craft, VP of XR Guild) sits down with Melinda Lee in this episode of the Speak in Flow Podcast to explore how AI is reshaping communication, creativity, and disaster...
Nada Nasserdeen, two-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and CEO of Rise Up For You, went from a $100 in her pocket and two suitcases to building a global leadership development company. In this powerful conversation with ...
When life throws you a curveball, like a sudden layoff , it takes more than just a positive mindset to turn it into something greater. It takes courage, vision, and the willingness to bet on yourself. Tom Gibbons knows this f...
Joshua Kitching, owner of Bay Area Piping and Equipment, went from leading military squads and construction crews to questioning his own voice as an entrepreneur. In this raw conversation with Melinda Lee, Josh shares how str...
This world can be a hard place to live in, and staying true to yourself in the face of adversity is one of the greatest tests we face. In this raw and resonant episode, Melinda Lee sits down with Masada Ellis - poet, founder ...
In this powerful episode, Melinda Lee sits down with Tana Jackson, VP of Operations at Upright Labs, to unpack the unspoken challenges women face in corporate leadership. From battling micromanagement and workplace politics t...
What does it take to shift from transactional sales to transformative customer success? In this episode, Melinda Lee chats with Andrea Bumstead, VP of Customer Success, about her journey from marketing and sales to leading lo...
Every interaction, from conversations with friends to managing conflicts at work, is a form of negotiation and mediation. But how do we handle these conversations when emotions are running high? In this episode, Melinda Lee s...
Changing your career from one thing to another is no easy task, but it's far from impossible. In fact, you can often take all the knowledge and skills from your past and use them to fuel your next chapter. Don't believe it? J...
In this episode, host Melinda Lee welcomes Jenn Pedde, VP of Customer Advocacy at PeoplePath, a seasoned expert in building and managing online communities to discuss why online communities matter now more than ever. Jenn and...
We did it! Our 100th episode. Can you believe it? When we reach a milestone like this, it is a time of joy but also a time to reflect on what we have learned along the way. For host Melinda, there are many wonderful lessons t...
In this episode, host Melinda Lee welcomes Ernie Bray, a dynamic entrepreneur and CEO of AutoClaims Direct (ACD), to discuss Ernie's personal communication journey to overcome stage fright and the critical role of communicati...
Curious about the future of B2B marketing? One spoiler: Communities remain one of its pillars. In this episode, Melinda Lee sits down with Joshua Zerkel, a seasoned community-led growth leader who has helped grow companies li...
Do you dread the idea of becoming an "empty nester" when your kids leave home? What if this transition could be a time of joy, self-discovery, and reinvention instead? Join Melinda Lee and Hanna Bankier, founder of Birdie Lau...
Do you have a great idea that just won't take off and you don't know why? Before you change any aspect of your product, ask yourself: Is the problem my idea, or how am I selling it? Join Melinda and Win Cramer, CEO and founde...
AI sparks a lot of controversy, but for those willing to explore its potential, it's a game-changer for communication. In Episode 95 of the Speak In Flow podcast, host Melinda Lee breaks down how artificial intelligence tools...