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Mary Mitchell, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, shares how true boldness is not always about charging ahead, but often about the courage to be still and trust your inner wisdom. Mary’s journey reflects bold decisions rooted in alignment with her values. That path brought her to the Girl Scouts, where she has spent 26 years championing girls of courage, confidence, and character by creating safe, empowering spaces where girls can explore, fail, and grow on their own terms. In this episode, Mary invites us to help build supportive communities that foster the bold leaders of tomorrow.

About Mary Mitchell

Mary Mitchell is Co-CEO of Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. She helps lead the organization's work on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice (DEIRJ) and holds expertise in community-building, engagement, collaborative practices, and team-oriented design. Mary is a 2017 Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Fellow, a Board member of International Women's Forum-AZ; a member of the AZ Community Foundation, African American Women's Giving and Empowerment Circle; a 2020 Phoenix Mercury Believe in Women Honoree; and a 2020 recipient of the YWCA Tribute to Leadership Award; a graduate of Valley Leadership, Class 26. In 2023, she was honored with a Phoenix Business Journal Outstanding Women in Business Award and the 2023 Building for the Future Specialty Award presented by Achieve. In 2024, she received the Arizona Diversity Council’s Woman of the Year award. Mary was named one of 2024’s Most Influential Women in Arizona by AZ Big Media. In January 2025, she received the Women in American History Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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As Deloitte’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer and founder of The Wellbeing Team, Jen Fisher shares how her journey through burnout and cancer led her to become a global leader in workplace wellbeing. Jen introduces the concept of "wellbeing intelligence" as a vital leadership skill and challenges outdated wellness efforts. She discusses the ins and outs of burnout, how it impacts our wellbeing and how to take actionable steps to prevent and recover. This conversation will inspire you to rethink not just how you work, but how wellbeing is the foundation of true bold, sustainable success.

About Jen Fisher

Jen Fisher is the Founder and CEO of The Wellbeing Team and a globally recognized authority on workplace wellbeing and human sustainability. Once wearing busyness as a badge of honor, Jen experienced burnout—a turning point that inspired her to redefine what success and thriving look like at work. As Deloitte US’s first Chief Wellbeing Officer, she developed a groundbreaking, holistic wellbeing strategy that earned national recognition and reimagined workplace culture. Her personal experience with cancer further deepened her commitment to advancing health and wellbeing as essential elements of organizational success.

Today, Jen is a sought-after advisor to C-suite leaders and a trailblazer of the Wellbeing Intelligence movement. Through her work with WellQ360, she introduces innovative frameworks that align culture, leadership, and team dynamics to drive sustainable value and human-centered growth. She challenges organizations to dismantle systemic barriers and build environments where people naturally thrive. Outside of her work, Jen lives her message—prioritizing health, self-care, and growth—while enjoying life in Miami with her husband, Albert, and their dog, Fiona.

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Instagram: @jenfish23

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Tia Graham, bestselling author of Be a Happy Leader and founder of Arrive at Happy, shares how happiness isn’t a byproduct of success, but a catalyst for it. Drawing from her own personal journey and extensive research, she explores the science behind why happier people perform better, the power of the SPIRE model for wellbeing, and how leaders can create ripple effects far beyond the workplace. With insights on bold leadership, emotional wellbeing, and practical strategies for building a thriving culture, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking greater impact and genuine happiness.

About Tia Graham

Tia Graham is a best-selling author, keynote and TED speaker, and Founder of The Calm Working Moms Collective and Arrive At Happy. She has certifications in applied neuroscience, positive psychology, coaching, and is a Certified Chief Happiness Officer. She led sales teams for 14-years in luxury hotels in the US and Europe. Her best-selling book, Be a Happy Leader, teaches her 8-step methodology to drive business results and create a happy, high-performing team. Her research and experience prove that it is possible to overcome the challenges of balancing your career and parenting, and find a path to inner peace and happiness.

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Web: arriveathappy.com

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Instagram: @ArriveAtHappy

YouTube: @TiaGraham

LinkedIn: @TiaGraham

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