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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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Content Warning: cancer diagnosis

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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 Jen introduces the concept of "wellbeing intelligence" as a vital leadership skill and challenges outdated wellness efforts.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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Content Warning: Suicide ideation; mention of alcoholism, abuse, depression

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Nina Eiland shares her extraordinary journey from questioning her worth to discovering a bold new path rooted in self-compassion and purpose. Starting over within the trucking industry, Nina's grit and determination caught the attention of mentors who helped her rise through the ranks. Choosing to redefine leadership on her own terms, she has leaned into being true to herself and sharing her story of perseverance. Now the author of Grace in Leadership: A Nobody’s Guide to Inspired Leadership, Nina reminds us that true leadership begins within, and that embracing our perfectly imperfect selves can unlock a future brighter than we imagined. Tune in for a story of resilience, reinvention, and the power of believing in your own worth.

About Nina Eiland

Nina Eiland currently resides in Dothan, Alabama, with her husband, John, and their three beautiful children Brandyn, Celia and Charlotte. Professionally, Nina brings over a decade of leadership experience in human resources and people operations across both public and private sector organizations. She is a certified HR Consultant and Professional Life Coach, holding credentials including PHR, SHRM-CP, and certifications in Lean Six Sigma and People Analytics. Her debut non-fiction book, Grace and Leadership: A Nobody’s Guide to Inspired Leadership, focuses on servant leadership, shaped by her journey of self-acceptance and the importance of showing grace to herself and others.

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LinkedIn: @NinaEiland

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What happens when we reimagine healthcare through the lens of data? Dr. Julie Schulz, physician executive and VP of Product at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, shares how analytics are being used to guide smarter testing, improve outcomes, and reduce inefficiencies. With up to 70% of medical decisions driven by lab results that are often trapped in silos, she explains how unlocking this data is key to better care. We also explore cardiometabolic disease, treatment gaps, and why obesity is a medical condition. Julie offers practical advice for patients to advocate for themselves and bridge communication gaps in a strained system. Tune in to hear how data, when paired with compassion, can lead to real change.

About Julie Schulz

Dr. Julie Schulz is a physician executive and Vice President of Product of Avalon Healthcare Solutions with experience building and leading healthcare decision support, analytics, and B2C products. Specifically, she focuses on value-based care, women's health, medical device & pharma, and patient & physician engagement.

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In this powerful episode, holistic business and career coach and author Amina AlTai joins us to unpack and redefine ambition. Drawing from her own experiences and her new book, The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, Amina explores the difference between painful ambition rooted in core wounds and purposeful ambition aligned with wellbeing and contribution. We dive into the nuanced ways identity and societal pressures shape ambition, especially for women and marginalized leaders, and introduce tools and ideologies like the resentment line. If you're feeling burned out, questioning your path, or craving a more sustainable version of success, this conversation will help you redefine achievement on your own terms without losing yourself in the process.

About Amina AlTai

Amina AITai (pronounced AH-MIN-UH) is a holistic business and career coach, proud immigrant and chronic illness advocate. A leading coach to notable leaders, executives and founders—Amina's mastery is in connecting us to our brilliance and teaching us to live and lead from it each day. She is the author of the forthcoming book, The Ambition Trap, with Penguin/The Open Field. Amina has partnered with progressive companies such as Google, Roku, Deloitte, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU and HUGE. She's an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence, a Forbes contributor, and was named one of Success Magazine’s Women of Influence. Additionally, she's been featured in goop, Well+Good, The New York Times, Yahoo, NBC, and more.

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LinkedIn: @AminaAlTai

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Content Warning: Brief mention of sibling death, pet death, depression, anxiety, child abandonment

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In this inspiring episode, Wendy Valentine, professional life coach and podcast host of the top-ranked Midlife Makeover Show, explores what it really means to be bold. Wendy shares her remarkable transformation from heartbreak and hardship to healing and freedom that ultimately led to her traveling across the country in an RV named Felicia. With deep honesty, she introduces her FREEDOM method and the powerful message behind her upcoming book Women Waking Up, reminding us that midlife isn't a crisis; it's an awakening and an invitation to come home to yourself. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to trade fear for freedom and take the bold steps they’ve been avoiding.

About Wendy Valentine

Wendy Valentine is a speaker, certified professional life coach, and author of Women Waking Up—a midlife rebel with a mission to help women reignite their spark and embrace the magic of midlife. As the host of The Midlife Makeover Show podcast, ranked in the top 1% globally and #1 in midlife on iTunes and Spotify, Wendy inspires her listeners to embrace the magic of midlife and live with passion and purpose. Through her transformative group coaching program, FREEDOM at Midlife, and her in-person retreats, Wendy helps women kick fear to the curb, reclaim their joy, and live life on their terms. Whether she’s soaking up the beauty of Madeira, Portugal, or cruising across the USA in her trusty motorhome, Felicia, Wendy lives for adventure and believes that life only gets better with age.

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Website: wendyvalentine.com

Learn More About Her New Book: womenwakingup.com

Instagram: @wendy_valentine_

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In this episode, Dr. Gail Burgos, CEO of PayTech Women, reframes boldness as a mindset, one grounded in intentional choices, self-awareness, and the courage to lead with vulnerability. She shares her insights on the power of community and the importance of women supporting one another, especially in male-dominated industries like FinTech. Gail clarifies the distinction between mentorship and sponsorship, explaining how sponsors advocate for you even when you’re not in the room. She describes her philosophy to start with your gifts, align your actions, and build a network around them. Her approach has not only transformed her own path but fueled the explosive growth of the PayTech Women community, making this episode a must-listen for anyone ready to lead boldly.

About Gail Burgos

Dr. Gail Burgos is the former Senior Diversity and Inclusion Officer for TSYS and Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 1st Sentry. After retiring from TSYS with 25 years of service, she founded Burgos Consulting Group, Inc., where she currently serves as CEO. Prior to retirement, she led Global Payments’ global inclusion and diversity strategy and supported all areas of information technology as Senior Advisor to the CIO at legacy TSYS. With deep knowledge of corporate culture and an impeccable leadership record, Burgos has remained committed to advancing equity for children, women, and underrepresented groups. She holds a B.A. in Business Administration from Columbus State University, an M.S. in Human Resource Management from Troy State University, and a Doctorate in Organizational Theory and Leadership from the University of Phoenix. She has served as an adjunct professor and on multiple educational and community boards.

Burgos is a former CEO of Girls Inc. of Columbus, an organization supporting girls ages 6–18, and served on the boards of Hope Harbour and PayTech Women, where she is now CEO. She is also an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. While at TSYS, she founded Project Cookie Jar, a financial literacy initiative for Girls Inc. participants, and chaired the TSYS IT Education Council to boost STEM awareness in regional schools. Through her consulting work, she continues to guide organizations in building inclusive cultures, launching DEI programs, and embedding diversity into recruitment, retention, and succession planning. Her leadership and community service have earned her numerous awards and speaking engagements.

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Learn More About PayTech Women: paytechwomen.org

LinkedIn: @GailBurgos

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