In this week’s episode, Hemma visits with Tom Fox, the “Voice of Compliance”, founder of the compliance podcast network, prolific author, and seasoned compliance professional. He has written numerous books, including The Compliance Handbook and Upping Your Game. Through his thought leadership and tireless advocacy, he is transforming how businesses view compliance — from checkbox to catalyst.

Join us as Tom shares his fascinating journey from a trial lawyer to becoming a beacon of ethical corporate practices. With a passion for anti-corruption, Tom delves into his transition to corporate compliance, the establishment of the Compliance Podcast Network, and his innovative use of AI to revolutionize the industry. He discusses the importance of mentoring, fostering a speak-up culture, and his visionary children's books on ethics. Tom's story illustrates the pivotal role compliance professionals play in shaping a better world for businesses and society.

Highlights include:

• Tom Fox's Journey: From Lawyer to Compliance Expert

• Finding purpose in the wake of a Life-Changing event

• The Rise of a Compliance Evangelist

• The Blogging Era: Becoming the 'Blogger Guy'

• The Power of Storytelling in Compliance

• Leveraging AI in Compliance

Biography:

Thomas R. Fox is widely recognized as The Voice of Compliance and serves as the founder of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network. With over three decades of legal experience, including roles as General Counsel at Drilling Controls, Inc. and Division Counsel at Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., Tom has dedicated his career to advancing corporate compliance and ethics.

As an independent consultant, Tom specializes in assisting companies with anti-corruption, anti-bribery compliance, and international transaction issues, focusing on delivering business solutions to compliance challenges.

Tom is a prolific author, having written over 25 books on compliance, leadership, and business ethics. His notable works include the international best-sellers The Compliance Handbook and Lessons Learned on Compliance and Ethics. He also contributes as a columnist for Corporate Compliance Insights and serves as a Contributing Editor to the FCPA Blog.

Through his Compliance Podcast Network, Tom produces a variety of podcasts that explore the evolving landscape of compliance, ethics, and corporate governance. His podcasts have received numerous accolades, including w3, Davey, Communicator, and Webby awards for podcasting excellence. Tom is a frequent speaker on compliance and ethics issues, social media use, and corporate leadership, sharing his insights at conferences and events worldwide.

He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan, a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Texas. Tom Fox's unwavering commitment to fostering ethical business practices and his innovative approach to compliance have solidified his status as a leading authority in the field.

In this special Mother's Day episode of 'Unless: The Podcast,' host Dr. Hemma Lomax honors mothers everywhere by featuring a heartfelt conversation with Laurie Chevalier Fritz, her host mother from a high school exchange program. Laurie shares her journey as a daughter, mother, grandmother, and host mom who has welcomed many into her home and heart. Together, they discuss the trials and triumphs of motherhood, the importance of resilience, kindness, and ongoing learning. The episode is a tribute to all kinds of mother figures and their indispensable roles in our lives.

Check out the special guest intros by two little aspiring podcasters.

Highlights:

• Laurie's Journey: From Host Mom to Family Matriarch

• The Challenges and Joys of Motherhood

• Coping with the Psychological Load and Self-Care

• Care Packages and Military Life

• Honoring Mothers Everywhere

Biography:

Laurie Chevalier Fritz is a biological mother of four, a grandmother, a daughter, a sister, a host mom to students from around the world, and a mother figure to so many more.

A military wife who held the home front while her husband served long submarine deployments and served in many roles, including as a 911 Dispatcher, a tour carriage guide in downtown, Charleston, South Carolina, an active member of the local historical society, a Home Interiors representative, and head of the local PTA. She is the heart of her family and her community. Laurie was a young mom who grew into a wise and deeply rooted matriarch. A woman who has shown up in seasons of joy and in times of deep challenge, including recently, as she’s helped care for her father after a serious hospitalization, working alongside her two sisters to support both parents with love and devotion.

Laurie is also an avid historian, a passionate community activist, and someone who never stops learning—or caring. She has a lifelong dream of competing on Jeopardy!

In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Dr. Hemma Lomax interviews Gwen Lee Hassan, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Unisys, and host of the Hidden Traffic Podcast. Gwen shares her personal journey into the field of compliance, driven by a traumatic family experience, and her commitment to combat human trafficking in corporate supply chains. The discussion covers the importance of aligning corporate values with ethical practices, leveraging technology to identify and prevent human trafficking, and practical advice for fostering a culture of ethical awareness and responsibility. Gwen provides actionable insights on how companies can better trace their supply chains and adopt risk-based approaches to compliance, emphasizing the vital role of education and strategic advocacy.

Key Highlights include:

• Gwen's Origin Story: From PR to Compliance

• The Role of a Chief Compliance Officer

• Stories from the Hidden Traffic Podcast

• Challenges in Addressing Human Trafficking

• The Importance of Technology in Combating Trafficking

Biography:

Gwen Lee Hassan serves as the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer leading the compliance program globally for Unisys Corporation, a leading digital workplace, cloud, enterprise computing and business process solution company. She previously served as Global Director of Compliance for CNH Industrial, the world’s third largest capital goods maker and second largest manufacturer of farming equipment where she also led the compliance program globally. Prior to CNH, she held legal and compliance roles of increasing responsibility with Navistar and Federal Signal Corporation among other manufacturing and logistics companies. Areas of specific experience include compliance program design, structure and operation; corruption and bribery prevention; trade compliance; supply chain integrity; global compliance investigations; enterprise risk assessment and management; third party due diligence; cross border merger and acquisition transactions; human trafficking prevention; ESG program design and operation; policy development and compliance education and communication.

She is the founder and host of the “Hidden Traffic” podcast designed to keep corporate compliance professionals updated about new developments in human trafficking and forced labor prevention and regulation. Gwen serves as an adjunct professor for the Loyola University School of Law where she has taught courses on ESG and corporate compliance law. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Heartland Alliance, an international non-profit, human rights, social, economic and racial justice organization. She is a graduate of DePaul University School of Law and the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She and her two children live in Oak Park, IL just outside of Chicago.

Resources:

Hidden Traffic Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-hidden-traffic-with-gwen-hassan/id1594891992?i=1000541512840