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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Rikki Harris, CEO of TN Voices, to explore what it really takes to scale a mission-driven organization without sacrificing culture, people, or purpose.</p><p>Rikki shares the deeply personal journey that led to her mental health advocacy, the leadership lessons that transformed a small nonprofit into a statewide organization, and how focusing on people first can drive growth in ways dashboards never could.  From leadership sabbaticals and overcoming fear…to collaboration vs competition…to the future of workplace mental health and innovative treatment approaches, this conversation dives deep into the human side of leadership, and the future of the workplace.</p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:<br>—Scaling nonprofits through mission-driven growth<br>—A leadership sabbatical that eliminated fear<br>—Building a human-centered workplace culture<br>—Growing through collaboration and partnerships<br>—The workplace impact of the mental health crisis<br>—Faith and purpose in executive leadership</p><p>Whether you’re a CEO, manager, entrepreneur, or someone passionate about culture and purpose at work, this episode is packed with perspective-shifting insights.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s">00:00</a> Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=125s">02:05</a> Rikki’s Origin Story &amp; Path to Mental Health<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=500s">08:20</a> Scaling TN Voices from Startup Nonprofit to Statewide Organization<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=810s">13:30</a> The Leadership Sabbatical That Changed Everything<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=1105s">18:25</a> Overcoming Fear as a Leader<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=1330s">22:10</a> The Mental Health Crisis &amp; Loss of Community<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=1685s">28:05</a> How TN Voices Serves People Across the Lifespan<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=2020s">33:40</a> Funding, Workforce Challenges &amp; Partnerships with the State<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=2330s">38:50</a> Aligning Board, Leadership &amp; Mission<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=2530s">42:10</a> Building Human-Centered Workplace Culture<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=2670s">44:30</a> Collaboration vs Competition &amp; Win-Win Leadership<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=2775s">46:15</a> Faith, Purpose &amp; Leadership Decision-Making<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=2890s">48:10</a> The Power of Perspective — Rikki’s Upcoming Book<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=3060s">51:00</a> Innovation in Mental Health &amp; Advocacy for New Treatments<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6_M0j8o3s&amp;t=3210s">53:30</a> Where to Learn More &amp; Closing Thoughts</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about workplace culture, leadership, and the human side of business.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Rikki Harris: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikki-harris-08a3963/]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about TN Voices: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW85eFNya1ljU2xOV2t6NlNuTDhmTklVYjd5d3xBQ3Jtc0ttajhhc0RaTEVZMjcyeHcwOHRHZXotTXVyOHRNaF93emQ4T0tWNVVWandBdWxwOVFITFVHWUVPYVFxMGc2aGxETnhhNVBYekMzLUJDeXg0OFU5ODNTY1ZnbGllM19WY1JZaXVtRE96alJLVzl4MmV4aw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftnvoices.org%2F&amp;v=mD6_M0j8o3s">https://tnvoices.org/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGJGVThVV25hQzBMYUxsc19tbkRMdXVvM1g1QXxBQ3Jtc0trejQzeGNGa1VScm9pVXYycnNldjdjdVNvZWdWRDd4S2pYeHZWSnFYbDFpWjlRZ1JXbVVMNHZzQVlLbHp0MUlDUW05aXNfeEswVjRIc0U4aGlUSjhuSVpEejk4X1JsTkdNZWtaYW90WmtpTUEwSWo1RQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=mD6_M0j8o3s">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/tnvoices">#TNVoices</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingTheOffice</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a>  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceculture">#WorkplaceCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nonprofitleadership">#NonprofitLeadership</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office at IFMA World Workplace 2025 | Trust &amp; Workplace Well-Being with FloWater</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Recorded live from the show floor at IFMA World Workplace 2025, this special edition of the Unboxing the Office podcast features an engaging conversation with Mark Trudeau, VP of Sales at FloWater — a company redefining how workplaces think about drinking water.</p><p>In this episode, we unpack why water quality is no longer a “nice to have” in modern facilities, but a critical component of employee health, trust, and productivity. Mark explains how FloWater’s seven-stage purification and remineralization process delivers cleaner, better-tasting water directly from the tap — without plastic bottles, five-gallon jugs, or guesswork.</p><p>The conversation goes beyond hydration, touching on real-world challenges facilities managers face today, including aging infrastructure, water safety concerns, sustainability, and the education gap around what’s actually in municipal water systems. We also explore FloWater’s powerful work in communities like Flint, Michigan, where access to trusted water matters most.</p><p>✅ Topics Covered in This Episode</p><p>• Why hydrated employees are happier — and more productive<br>• The truth about reverse osmosis and remineralization<br>• Water trust, aging pipes, and the hidden risks in municipal systems<br>• Sustainability, microplastics, and reducing plastic bottle dependency<br>• How better water improves coffee, tea, and the entire workplace experience<br>• Why facilities managers play a bigger role in culture than they realize</p><p>If you’re a facilities manager, workplace leader, HR professional, or anyone responsible for employee experience, this episode offers practical insight into how small infrastructure decisions can have an outsized impact on morale, wellness, and performance.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on workplace culture, facilities, and the future of work.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Mark Trudeau: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtrudeau14/]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about FloWater: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1E4bjhDZGlEdkJoSG5INjA0RUl0SHVNQjJFQXxBQ3Jtc0tuc2Nia0tTMU41cTVWMGIyaC0tM1loWDJWWjd1N21ycnkxc0x5OVljcEZIMVpGeTVyWUl1cEYwbW9ld29ZUk9XRVNVZTJzQTJUTXNyUEQ3OTQ2Nk1GUVgxVURCdkZnZ1IzaHoxd2Z5aVpPR25FVEJCWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrinkflowater.com%2F&amp;v=xjFAWocwvlw">https://drinkflowater.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUY2U2oxMGx6dkMzREdjR1h6eF94YVBsVWNQQXxBQ3Jtc0tsaGZJS0dGdFlYby1JTzA2bFdEQktCd2NhQzFYVTdPcVE1TzNuV0dZX0FYc1hYVW5uYkdCV2syY1RqN0ZGNDh2aWhYZk9lLXE5TXp1N3Nad1hKWWRaNHdtbEFpTVlmNE1DZHNfWVBnWkRoMnJrXzRITQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=xjFAWocwvlw">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ifma">#IFMA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/worldworkplace2025">#WorldWorkplace2025</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/facilitiesmanagement">#FacilitiesManagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceculture">#WorkplaceCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fitness">#Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Recorded live from the show floor at IFMA World Workplace 2025, this special edition of the Unboxing the Office podcast features an engaging conversation with Mark Trudeau, VP of Sales at FloWater — a company redefining how workplaces think about drinking water.</p><p>In this episode, we unpack why water quality is no longer a “nice to have” in modern facilities, but a critical component of employee health, trust, and productivity. Mark explains how FloWater’s seven-stage purification and remineralization process delivers cleaner, better-tasting water directly from the tap — without plastic bottles, five-gallon jugs, or guesswork.</p><p>The conversation goes beyond hydration, touching on real-world challenges facilities managers face today, including aging infrastructure, water safety concerns, sustainability, and the education gap around what’s actually in municipal water systems. 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        <![CDATA[<p>Recorded live from the show floor at IFMA World Workplace 2025, this special edition of the Unboxing the Office podcast features an engaging conversation with Mark Trudeau, VP of Sales at FloWater — a company redefining how workplaces think about drinking water.</p><p>In this episode, we unpack why water quality is no longer a “nice to have” in modern facilities, but a critical component of employee health, trust, and productivity. Mark explains how FloWater’s seven-stage purification and remineralization process delivers cleaner, better-tasting water directly from the tap — without plastic bottles, five-gallon jugs, or guesswork.</p><p>The conversation goes beyond hydration, touching on real-world challenges facilities managers face today, including aging infrastructure, water safety concerns, sustainability, and the education gap around what’s actually in municipal water systems. We also explore FloWater’s powerful work in communities like Flint, Michigan, where access to trusted water matters most.</p><p>✅ Topics Covered in This Episode</p><p>• Why hydrated employees are happier — and more productive<br>• The truth about reverse osmosis and remineralization<br>• Water trust, aging pipes, and the hidden risks in municipal systems<br>• Sustainability, microplastics, and reducing plastic bottle dependency<br>• How better water improves coffee, tea, and the entire workplace experience<br>• Why facilities managers play a bigger role in culture than they realize</p><p>If you’re a facilities manager, workplace leader, HR professional, or anyone responsible for employee experience, this episode offers practical insight into how small infrastructure decisions can have an outsized impact on morale, wellness, and performance.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on workplace culture, facilities, and the future of work.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Mark Trudeau: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtrudeau14/]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about FloWater: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1E4bjhDZGlEdkJoSG5INjA0RUl0SHVNQjJFQXxBQ3Jtc0tuc2Nia0tTMU41cTVWMGIyaC0tM1loWDJWWjd1N21ycnkxc0x5OVljcEZIMVpGeTVyWUl1cEYwbW9ld29ZUk9XRVNVZTJzQTJUTXNyUEQ3OTQ2Nk1GUVgxVURCdkZnZ1IzaHoxd2Z5aVpPR25FVEJCWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrinkflowater.com%2F&amp;v=xjFAWocwvlw">https://drinkflowater.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUY2U2oxMGx6dkMzREdjR1h6eF94YVBsVWNQQXxBQ3Jtc0tsaGZJS0dGdFlYby1JTzA2bFdEQktCd2NhQzFYVTdPcVE1TzNuV0dZX0FYc1hYVW5uYkdCV2syY1RqN0ZGNDh2aWhYZk9lLXE5TXp1N3Nad1hKWWRaNHdtbEFpTVlmNE1DZHNfWVBnWkRoMnJrXzRITQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=xjFAWocwvlw">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/ifma">#IFMA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/worldworkplace2025">#WorldWorkplace2025</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/facilitiesmanagement">#FacilitiesManagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceculture">#WorkplaceCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fitness">#Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 13: LouAnn Clark on Mental Wellness &amp; Rebuilding Workplace Culture</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and deeply human episode of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with motivational speaker, author, and podcast host LouAnn Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on mindset, mental wellness, and how the way we think shapes our lives, our leadership, and our workplaces.</p><p><br></p><p>After battling depression for nearly two decades, LouAnn discovered that lasting change didn’t come from “positive thinking,” but from what she calls decided thinking — a practical, reasoned approach to reshaping our inner dialogue. Together, Bernie and LouAnn explore how inner critics sabotage performance, why toxic positivity fails people at work, and how healthier thinking patterns can transform corporate culture, creativity, and productivity.</p><p><br></p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:</p><p>—Why “decided thinking” creates more lasting change than positive thinking</p><p>—How inner critics quietly undermine confidence, performance, and leadership</p><p>—The hidden cost of toxic positivity in workplaces and relationships</p><p>—Why mental wellness is foundational to healthy corporate culture</p><p>—How psychological safety fuels creativity, innovation, and retention</p><p>—Simple mindset shifts leaders can model to strengthen teams</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes deep — from personal struggle to professional application — and offers practical insight for leaders, teams, and individuals navigating stress, change, and uncertainty in today’s workplace.</p><p><br></p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Unboxing the Office</p><p>03:10 – LouAnn Clark’s Story: From Depression to Decided Thinking</p><p>10:45 – Why “Normal Reactions” Matter More Than Labels</p><p>17:30 – The Difference Between Positive Thinking and Decided Thinking</p><p>25:20 – Toxic Positivity Explained (The Airport Story)</p><p>32:40 – The Inner Critic at Work</p><p>41:15 – Thinking Is a Skill (And Skills Can Be Learned)</p><p>49:50 – Applying Mental Wellness Inside Organizations</p><p>58:10 – Failure, Feedback &amp; Creating Psychological Safety</p><p>58:30 – Renovational vs. Motivational Thinking</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how we think, lead, and build workplace cultures where people—and performance—can thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about LouAnn Clark’s work: [https://www.louannclark.com/]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about LouAnn Clark’s book: [https://a.co/d/bldxVf4]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about the “A Decided Difference” Podcast: [https://www.louannclark.com/podcast]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [https://hotlogicappliances.com/]</p><p><br></p><p>#MentalWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #MindsetMatters #PsychologicalSafety #HealthyWorkplaces #HotLogic #SmartShelfOven #BreakroomInnovation #WorkplaceInnovation #WorkplaceCulture #CorporateCulture #OrganizationalCulture #FutureofWork #BusinessLeadership #HumanCapacity #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeHealth #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #Nutrition #Fitness #Sleep #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #BusinessPodcast #UnboxingtheOffice </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and deeply human episode of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with motivational speaker, author, and podcast host LouAnn Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on mindset, mental wellness, and how the way we think shapes our lives, our leadership, and our workplaces.</p><p><br></p><p>After battling depression for nearly two decades, LouAnn discovered that lasting change didn’t come from “positive thinking,” but from what she calls decided thinking — a practical, reasoned approach to reshaping our inner dialogue. Together, Bernie and LouAnn explore how inner critics sabotage performance, why toxic positivity fails people at work, and how healthier thinking patterns can transform corporate culture, creativity, and productivity.</p><p><br></p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:</p><p>—Why “decided thinking” creates more lasting change than positive thinking</p><p>—How inner critics quietly undermine confidence, performance, and leadership</p><p>—The hidden cost of toxic positivity in workplaces and relationships</p><p>—Why mental wellness is foundational to healthy corporate culture</p><p>—How psychological safety fuels creativity, innovation, and retention</p><p>—Simple mindset shifts leaders can model to strengthen teams</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes deep — from personal struggle to professional application — and offers practical insight for leaders, teams, and individuals navigating stress, change, and uncertainty in today’s workplace.</p><p><br></p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Unboxing the Office</p><p>03:10 – LouAnn Clark’s Story: From Depression to Decided Thinking</p><p>10:45 – Why “Normal Reactions” Matter More Than Labels</p><p>17:30 – The Difference Between Positive Thinking and Decided Thinking</p><p>25:20 – Toxic Positivity Explained (The Airport Story)</p><p>32:40 – The Inner Critic at Work</p><p>41:15 – Thinking Is a Skill (And Skills Can Be Learned)</p><p>49:50 – Applying Mental Wellness Inside Organizations</p><p>58:10 – Failure, Feedback &amp; Creating Psychological Safety</p><p>58:30 – Renovational vs. Motivational Thinking</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how we think, lead, and build workplace cultures where people—and performance—can thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about LouAnn Clark’s work: [https://www.louannclark.com/]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about LouAnn Clark’s book: [https://a.co/d/bldxVf4]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about the “A Decided Difference” Podcast: [https://www.louannclark.com/podcast]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [https://hotlogicappliances.com/]</p><p><br></p><p>#MentalWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #MindsetMatters #PsychologicalSafety #HealthyWorkplaces #HotLogic #SmartShelfOven #BreakroomInnovation #WorkplaceInnovation #WorkplaceCulture #CorporateCulture #OrganizationalCulture #FutureofWork #BusinessLeadership #HumanCapacity #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeHealth #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #Nutrition #Fitness #Sleep #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #BusinessPodcast #UnboxingtheOffice </p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:13:55 -0800</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and deeply human episode of Unboxing the Office, Bernie Youngblood sits down with motivational speaker, author, and podcast host LouAnn Clark for a wide-ranging conversation on mindset, mental wellness, and how the way we think shapes our lives, our leadership, and our workplaces.</p><p><br></p><p>After battling depression for nearly two decades, LouAnn discovered that lasting change didn’t come from “positive thinking,” but from what she calls decided thinking — a practical, reasoned approach to reshaping our inner dialogue. Together, Bernie and LouAnn explore how inner critics sabotage performance, why toxic positivity fails people at work, and how healthier thinking patterns can transform corporate culture, creativity, and productivity.</p><p><br></p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:</p><p>—Why “decided thinking” creates more lasting change than positive thinking</p><p>—How inner critics quietly undermine confidence, performance, and leadership</p><p>—The hidden cost of toxic positivity in workplaces and relationships</p><p>—Why mental wellness is foundational to healthy corporate culture</p><p>—How psychological safety fuels creativity, innovation, and retention</p><p>—Simple mindset shifts leaders can model to strengthen teams</p><p><br></p><p>This episode goes deep — from personal struggle to professional application — and offers practical insight for leaders, teams, and individuals navigating stress, change, and uncertainty in today’s workplace.</p><p><br></p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Unboxing the Office</p><p>03:10 – LouAnn Clark’s Story: From Depression to Decided Thinking</p><p>10:45 – Why “Normal Reactions” Matter More Than Labels</p><p>17:30 – The Difference Between Positive Thinking and Decided Thinking</p><p>25:20 – Toxic Positivity Explained (The Airport Story)</p><p>32:40 – The Inner Critic at Work</p><p>41:15 – Thinking Is a Skill (And Skills Can Be Learned)</p><p>49:50 – Applying Mental Wellness Inside Organizations</p><p>58:10 – Failure, Feedback &amp; Creating Psychological Safety</p><p>58:30 – Renovational vs. Motivational Thinking</p><p><br></p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how we think, lead, and build workplace cultures where people—and performance—can thrive.</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about LouAnn Clark’s work: [https://www.louannclark.com/]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about LouAnn Clark’s book: [https://a.co/d/bldxVf4]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about the “A Decided Difference” Podcast: [https://www.louannclark.com/podcast]</p><p><br></p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [https://hotlogicappliances.com/]</p><p><br></p><p>#MentalWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #MindsetMatters #PsychologicalSafety #HealthyWorkplaces #HotLogic #SmartShelfOven #BreakroomInnovation #WorkplaceInnovation #WorkplaceCulture #CorporateCulture #OrganizationalCulture #FutureofWork #BusinessLeadership #HumanCapacity #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeHealth #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #Nutrition #Fitness #Sleep #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #BusinessPodcast #UnboxingtheOffice </p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 12: Dr. Nashay Lowe on Transforming Conflict and Culture</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this deeply insightful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Dr. Nashay Lowe—conflict transformation strategist, global practitioner, scholar, and host of "The Resolution Room” Podcast—for a conversation that reframes how we think about conflict, communication, corporate culture, and the human experience at work.</p><p>From her years with the Peace Corps, and global conflict research across more than 30 countries, to her groundbreaking Allyship Ecosystem Model, to her work rebuilding culture inside U.S. institutions, Dr. Lowe reveals the patterns, pressures, and human stories that shape how modern teams succeed—or break apart.</p><p>Together, Bernie and Dr. Lowe unpack the realities of an overworked, under-connected workforce, and the practical tools leaders and teams can use to rebuild trust, clarity, and alignment in an age defined by speed, stress, and AI.</p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:<br>—Why communication failures are the hidden root of most workplace conflict<br>—How identity, culture, and global experience shape how we work<br>—Why role clarity and accountability are collapsing—and how to fix both<br>—How AI will challenge leaders to be more human, not less<br>—Why real transformation requires patience, practice, and emotional courage<br>—The path to rebuilding corporate culture one conversation at a time</p><p>Dr. Lowe brings a rare blend of global insight, academic rigor, and disarming honesty—breaking down how conflict, when handled well, becomes a catalyst for clarity, collaboration, and cultural strength.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br>00:44 – Introducing Dr. Nashay Lowe<br>03:04 – From Peace Corps to PhD: A Global Path to Conflict Work<br>08:26 – Why Americans Tie Identity to Work<br>12:05 – Corporate Culture in Crisis: A Doctor’s Diagnosis<br>17:40 – Communication: The Real Root of Most Workplace Problems<br>22:55 – Social Media, Groupthink &amp; Cognitive Overload<br>29:18 – AI, Speed &amp; Why Humans Weren’t Built for This Pace<br>35:42 – Role Clarity, Accountability &amp; Organizational Breakdown<br>44:03 – Leadership vs. Management: Trust, Delegation &amp; Empowerment<br>51:20 – Rediscovering Shared Mission &amp; Meaning at Work<br>58:12 – Why Real Transformation Takes Time (More Than a Workshop)<br>01:09:45 – Can Corporate Culture Be Saved? Dr. Lowe’s Final Answer</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how we lead, communicate, and build workplaces where people—and purpose—can thrive.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Nashay Lowe: [https://linktr.ee/loweinsights]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Lowe’s work: [https://www.loweinsights.com/]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about “The Resolution Room” Podcast: [https://shows.acast.com/the-resolutio...]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [https://hotlogicappliances.com/]</p><p>***Fact Check: Dr. Lowe’s dissertation model was referred to as the Allyship Economic Model. It’s actually called the Allyship Ecosystem Model.</p><p>#ConflictTransformation #ConflictResolution #HotLogic #AIoven #SmartShelfOven #SmartOven #BreakroomInnovation #BreakroomUpgrade #WorkplaceInnovation #CorporateCulture #OrganizationalCulture #FutureofWork #BusinessLeadership #HumanCapacity #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeHealth #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #Nutrition #Fitness #Sleep #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #ReturntoWork #BusinessPodcast #UnboxingtheOffice</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this deeply insightful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Dr. Nashay Lowe—conflict transformation strategist, global practitioner, scholar, and host of "The Resolution Room” Podcast—for a conversation that reframes how we think about conflict, communication, corporate culture, and the human experience at work.</p><p>From her years with the Peace Corps, and global conflict research across more than 30 countries, to her groundbreaking Allyship Ecosystem Model, to her work rebuilding culture inside U.S. institutions, Dr. Lowe reveals the patterns, pressures, and human stories that shape how modern teams succeed—or break apart.</p><p>Together, Bernie and Dr. Lowe unpack the realities of an overworked, under-connected workforce, and the practical tools leaders and teams can use to rebuild trust, clarity, and alignment in an age defined by speed, stress, and AI.</p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:<br>—Why communication failures are the hidden root of most workplace conflict<br>—How identity, culture, and global experience shape how we work<br>—Why role clarity and accountability are collapsing—and how to fix both<br>—How AI will challenge leaders to be more human, not less<br>—Why real transformation requires patience, practice, and emotional courage<br>—The path to rebuilding corporate culture one conversation at a time</p><p>Dr. Lowe brings a rare blend of global insight, academic rigor, and disarming honesty—breaking down how conflict, when handled well, becomes a catalyst for clarity, collaboration, and cultural strength.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br>00:44 – Introducing Dr. Nashay Lowe<br>03:04 – From Peace Corps to PhD: A Global Path to Conflict Work<br>08:26 – Why Americans Tie Identity to Work<br>12:05 – Corporate Culture in Crisis: A Doctor’s Diagnosis<br>17:40 – Communication: The Real Root of Most Workplace Problems<br>22:55 – Social Media, Groupthink &amp; Cognitive Overload<br>29:18 – AI, Speed &amp; Why Humans Weren’t Built for This Pace<br>35:42 – Role Clarity, Accountability &amp; Organizational Breakdown<br>44:03 – Leadership vs. Management: Trust, Delegation &amp; Empowerment<br>51:20 – Rediscovering Shared Mission &amp; Meaning at Work<br>58:12 – Why Real Transformation Takes Time (More Than a Workshop)<br>01:09:45 – Can Corporate Culture Be Saved? Dr. Lowe’s Final Answer</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how we lead, communicate, and build workplaces where people—and purpose—can thrive.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Nashay Lowe: [https://linktr.ee/loweinsights]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Lowe’s work: [https://www.loweinsights.com/]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about “The Resolution Room” Podcast: [https://shows.acast.com/the-resolutio...]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [https://hotlogicappliances.com/]</p><p>***Fact Check: Dr. Lowe’s dissertation model was referred to as the Allyship Economic Model. It’s actually called the Allyship Ecosystem Model.</p><p>#ConflictTransformation #ConflictResolution #HotLogic #AIoven #SmartShelfOven #SmartOven #BreakroomInnovation #BreakroomUpgrade #WorkplaceInnovation #CorporateCulture #OrganizationalCulture #FutureofWork #BusinessLeadership #HumanCapacity #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeHealth #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #Nutrition #Fitness #Sleep #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #ReturntoWork #BusinessPodcast #UnboxingtheOffice</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:54:43 -0800</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this deeply insightful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Dr. Nashay Lowe—conflict transformation strategist, global practitioner, scholar, and host of "The Resolution Room” Podcast—for a conversation that reframes how we think about conflict, communication, corporate culture, and the human experience at work.</p><p>From her years with the Peace Corps, and global conflict research across more than 30 countries, to her groundbreaking Allyship Ecosystem Model, to her work rebuilding culture inside U.S. institutions, Dr. Lowe reveals the patterns, pressures, and human stories that shape how modern teams succeed—or break apart.</p><p>Together, Bernie and Dr. Lowe unpack the realities of an overworked, under-connected workforce, and the practical tools leaders and teams can use to rebuild trust, clarity, and alignment in an age defined by speed, stress, and AI.</p><p>✅ In this episode, they explore:<br>—Why communication failures are the hidden root of most workplace conflict<br>—How identity, culture, and global experience shape how we work<br>—Why role clarity and accountability are collapsing—and how to fix both<br>—How AI will challenge leaders to be more human, not less<br>—Why real transformation requires patience, practice, and emotional courage<br>—The path to rebuilding corporate culture one conversation at a time</p><p>Dr. Lowe brings a rare blend of global insight, academic rigor, and disarming honesty—breaking down how conflict, when handled well, becomes a catalyst for clarity, collaboration, and cultural strength.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p>00:00 – Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br>00:44 – Introducing Dr. Nashay Lowe<br>03:04 – From Peace Corps to PhD: A Global Path to Conflict Work<br>08:26 – Why Americans Tie Identity to Work<br>12:05 – Corporate Culture in Crisis: A Doctor’s Diagnosis<br>17:40 – Communication: The Real Root of Most Workplace Problems<br>22:55 – Social Media, Groupthink &amp; Cognitive Overload<br>29:18 – AI, Speed &amp; Why Humans Weren’t Built for This Pace<br>35:42 – Role Clarity, Accountability &amp; Organizational Breakdown<br>44:03 – Leadership vs. Management: Trust, Delegation &amp; Empowerment<br>51:20 – Rediscovering Shared Mission &amp; Meaning at Work<br>58:12 – Why Real Transformation Takes Time (More Than a Workshop)<br>01:09:45 – Can Corporate Culture Be Saved? Dr. Lowe’s Final Answer</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge how we lead, communicate, and build workplaces where people—and purpose—can thrive.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Nashay Lowe: [https://linktr.ee/loweinsights]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Lowe’s work: [https://www.loweinsights.com/]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about “The Resolution Room” Podcast: [https://shows.acast.com/the-resolutio...]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [https://hotlogicappliances.com/]</p><p>***Fact Check: Dr. Lowe’s dissertation model was referred to as the Allyship Economic Model. It’s actually called the Allyship Ecosystem Model.</p><p>#ConflictTransformation #ConflictResolution #HotLogic #AIoven #SmartShelfOven #SmartOven #BreakroomInnovation #BreakroomUpgrade #WorkplaceInnovation #CorporateCulture #OrganizationalCulture #FutureofWork #BusinessLeadership #HumanCapacity #WorkplaceWellness #CorporateWellness #EmployeeWellness #HealthyWorkplace #EmployeeHealth #EmployeeEngagement #EmployeeExperience #Nutrition #Fitness #Sleep #Health #Wellness #MentalHealth #ReturntoWork #BusinessPodcast #UnboxingtheOffice</p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 11: Pedro LaTorre on Living Beyond the Prison of Self</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Pedro LaTorre—speaker, author, musician, and founder of Purpose Academy™—to explore what it truly means to live with courage, clarity, and purpose. From a life-altering baseball injury to touring the world as a Christian hip-hop drummer, to mentoring under world-renowned speakers, Pedro shares how his journey of pain, stillness, and healing reshaped his definition of success.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Pedro unpack lessons on emotional health, authentic leadership, and what it takes to build culture that truly serves both people and purpose -</p><p>—The difference between self-actualization and transcendence<br>—Why “servant leadership” requires authenticity, not labels<br>—How emotional health drives sustainable performance and ROI<br>—The power of healing as the foundation of true purpose</p><p>📘 Pedro’s latest book, "The Purpose Mandate: Living Beyond the Prison of Self," challenges the self-centric mindset of modern culture—calling leaders and individuals alike to transcend ego, embrace healing, and rediscover meaning through service.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A">00:00</a> – Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=65s">01:05</a> – Introducing Pedro LaTorre<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=190s">03:10</a> – From Baseball Dreams to Touring Musician<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=525s">08:45</a> – The Turning Point: Faith, Injury, and Reinvention<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=865s">14:25</a> – The Power of Stillness and Presence<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=1240s">20:40</a> – Discovering Purpose Through Suffering<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=1630s">27:10</a> – Marriage, Healing, and Redefining Success<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2025s">33:45</a> – Corporate Culture, Heart, and Emotional Health<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2455s">40:55</a> – Profit, Purpose, and Playing the Long Game<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2830s">47:10</a> – Leadership Lessons from Dave Ramsey &amp; Charity:Water<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=3205s">53:25</a> – The Purpose Mandate: Living Beyond the Prison of Self<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=3605s">01:00:05</a> – The Truth About “Servant Leadership”</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that challenge how we lead, live, and love what we do.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Pedro LaTorre: [<a href="https://www.pedrolatorre.com/">https://www.pedrolatorre.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Pedro’s work: [<a href="https://www.bravewrk.com/">https://www.bravewrk.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about PURPOSE SKOOL: [<a href="https://www.skool.com/purposeskool/about">https://www.skool.com/purposeskool/about</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://hotlogicappliances.com/">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandleadership">#FaithAndLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fitness">#Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Pedro LaTorre—speaker, author, musician, and founder of Purpose Academy™—to explore what it truly means to live with courage, clarity, and purpose. From a life-altering baseball injury to touring the world as a Christian hip-hop drummer, to mentoring under world-renowned speakers, Pedro shares how his journey of pain, stillness, and healing reshaped his definition of success.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Pedro unpack lessons on emotional health, authentic leadership, and what it takes to build culture that truly serves both people and purpose -</p><p>—The difference between self-actualization and transcendence<br>—Why “servant leadership” requires authenticity, not labels<br>—How emotional health drives sustainable performance and ROI<br>—The power of healing as the foundation of true purpose</p><p>📘 Pedro’s latest book, "The Purpose Mandate: Living Beyond the Prison of Self," challenges the self-centric mindset of modern culture—calling leaders and individuals alike to transcend ego, embrace healing, and rediscover meaning through service.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A">00:00</a> – Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=65s">01:05</a> – Introducing Pedro LaTorre<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=190s">03:10</a> – From Baseball Dreams to Touring Musician<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=525s">08:45</a> – The Turning Point: Faith, Injury, and Reinvention<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=865s">14:25</a> – The Power of Stillness and Presence<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=1240s">20:40</a> – Discovering Purpose Through Suffering<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=1630s">27:10</a> – Marriage, Healing, and Redefining Success<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2025s">33:45</a> – Corporate Culture, Heart, and Emotional Health<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2455s">40:55</a> – Profit, Purpose, and Playing the Long Game<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2830s">47:10</a> – Leadership Lessons from Dave Ramsey &amp; Charity:Water<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=3205s">53:25</a> – The Purpose Mandate: Living Beyond the Prison of Self<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=3605s">01:00:05</a> – The Truth About “Servant Leadership”</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that challenge how we lead, live, and love what we do.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Pedro LaTorre: [<a href="https://www.pedrolatorre.com/">https://www.pedrolatorre.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Pedro’s work: [<a href="https://www.bravewrk.com/">https://www.bravewrk.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about PURPOSE SKOOL: [<a href="https://www.skool.com/purposeskool/about">https://www.skool.com/purposeskool/about</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://hotlogicappliances.com/">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandleadership">#FaithAndLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fitness">#Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Pedro LaTorre—speaker, author, musician, and founder of Purpose Academy™—to explore what it truly means to live with courage, clarity, and purpose. From a life-altering baseball injury to touring the world as a Christian hip-hop drummer, to mentoring under world-renowned speakers, Pedro shares how his journey of pain, stillness, and healing reshaped his definition of success.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Pedro unpack lessons on emotional health, authentic leadership, and what it takes to build culture that truly serves both people and purpose -</p><p>—The difference between self-actualization and transcendence<br>—Why “servant leadership” requires authenticity, not labels<br>—How emotional health drives sustainable performance and ROI<br>—The power of healing as the foundation of true purpose</p><p>📘 Pedro’s latest book, "The Purpose Mandate: Living Beyond the Prison of Self," challenges the self-centric mindset of modern culture—calling leaders and individuals alike to transcend ego, embrace healing, and rediscover meaning through service.</p><p>📚 Chapters</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A">00:00</a> – Welcome to Unboxing the Office<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=65s">01:05</a> – Introducing Pedro LaTorre<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=190s">03:10</a> – From Baseball Dreams to Touring Musician<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=525s">08:45</a> – The Turning Point: Faith, Injury, and Reinvention<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=865s">14:25</a> – The Power of Stillness and Presence<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=1240s">20:40</a> – Discovering Purpose Through Suffering<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=1630s">27:10</a> – Marriage, Healing, and Redefining Success<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2025s">33:45</a> – Corporate Culture, Heart, and Emotional Health<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2455s">40:55</a> – Profit, Purpose, and Playing the Long Game<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=2830s">47:10</a> – Leadership Lessons from Dave Ramsey &amp; Charity:Water<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=3205s">53:25</a> – The Purpose Mandate: Living Beyond the Prison of Self<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XEFKF47Qd_A&amp;t=3605s">01:00:05</a> – The Truth About “Servant Leadership”</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that challenge how we lead, live, and love what we do.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Pedro LaTorre: [<a href="https://www.pedrolatorre.com/">https://www.pedrolatorre.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Pedro’s work: [<a href="https://www.bravewrk.com/">https://www.bravewrk.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about PURPOSE SKOOL: [<a href="https://www.skool.com/purposeskool/about">https://www.skool.com/purposeskool/about</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://hotlogicappliances.com/">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/faithandleadership">#FaithAndLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fitness">#Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a> </p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Joy Hoffman — creative director, systems thinker, and founder of the One of One Collective — to explore what it truly means for individuals and organizations to flourish.</p><p>From her life-changing experiences in the Amazon rainforest to her pioneering work in regenerative design and community building, Joy shares how creativity, compassion, and systems thinking can reshape corporate culture for a more human future.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Joy unpack the following topics:</p><p>—Why it's important to remember businesses are not machines, but living systems<br>—How sociocracy and living systems design can inform healthier, more adaptive workplaces<br>—Why feeling safe and loved is essential for fostering creativity and innovation<br>—What leaders can learn from the regenerative movement about building cultures that give more than they consume<br>—How AI and decentralized workforces are changing everything about how we build community at work</p><p>💡 Watch, reflect, and share, because the future of work isn’t just about productivity. It’s about purpose, connection, and creating systems that enable people to thrive.</p><p>📚 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs">00:00</a> — Introduction &amp; sponsor message<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=120s">02:00</a> — Joy’s unlikely journey: from Waffle House to the Amazon rainforest<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=540s">09:00</a> — Defining “flourishing” and why it matters for organizations<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=870s">14:30</a> — Connection, reciprocity, and the mutual nature of flourishing<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> — The science of safety, love, and creativity in workplace culture<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1200s">20:00</a> — Breaking the adversarial model of business<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1500s">25:00</a> — Integral theory, human development, and transcending duality<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1740s">29:00</a> — The Regenerative Movement: beyond sustainability<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1980s">33:00</a> — AI’s impact on culture, creativity, and decentralization<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=2160s">36:00</a> — Designing at human scale and the failure of fear-based decisions<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3000s">50:00</a> — Businesses are not machines: the living systems approach<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3420s">57:00</a> — Sociocracy, teal organizations, and rethinking decision-making<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3780s">1:03:00</a> — Safe, loved, and creative: supporting artists within enterprise</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about culture, leadership, and innovation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Joy Hoffman: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHl1OVFxV2dnWmQzdVhwSmlLRDJEOWYwNXY0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trWl84Nzh4VGJzNGYyeWhWX2RLVnN4Ty1sTE9NOUU3eFBfTXI1ZktlazEyaExVeVNaUjRjQ2ltaVRSVXFvcUxIM1RUUno2U205TjZNQmRKanRqWFhXMXIwUXdMczJRODVrRWlRVk93VFVzOHl3VHR6SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joy-hoffman.com%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://www.joy-hoffman.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about the One of One Collective: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXRwajFzbjA3a2RVYThrdFl0NG9FVnF6S055d3xBQ3Jtc0trQjRHS3Y3WHJETVFuMU9YOGM2YmdnOTVZamhoUlJ6LXZEaUl1V3o3dXBmMWNsR2tscVE0X0RNLTJuVW1WRXdReHhUemQ0dWNNMjNPS1JDdUlfS3I3RGw3SmQtdm5uSXBaOHQ5bG5DNUFCVXdyQlhNdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneofonecollective.org%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://www.oneofonecollective.org/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3J5ZlVpVVhJS3V5Tkg5ZXRPM0szZ3VrUHRRQXxBQ3Jtc0trUnhZcW5wYzhSS1hydHdqOHhJMlJEekNwTHdNblVjTllralp5b1V1NlRQVnJ0eVpOcFd6OVI2S0ZKTDA1NXQ0bDJySXBPMzF1d2lBUXM0VWhJVy1tV2ZNM1dYQ3JxM05xbFhwcHJFWE9KczJfQVNiaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativedesign">#RegenerativeDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativemovement">#RegenerativeMovement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sociocracy">#Sociocracy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livingsystemsdesign">#LivingSystemsDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancenteredleadership">#HumanCenteredLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellbeing">#WorkplaceWellbeing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/flourishing">#Flourishing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a 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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Joy Hoffman — creative director, systems thinker, and founder of the One of One Collective — to explore what it truly means for individuals and organizations to flourish.</p><p>From her life-changing experiences in the Amazon rainforest to her pioneering work in regenerative design and community building, Joy shares how creativity, compassion, and systems thinking can reshape corporate culture for a more human future.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Joy unpack the following topics:</p><p>—Why it's important to remember businesses are not machines, but living systems<br>—How sociocracy and living systems design can inform healthier, more adaptive workplaces<br>—Why feeling safe and loved is essential for fostering creativity and innovation<br>—What leaders can learn from the regenerative movement about building cultures that give more than they consume<br>—How AI and decentralized workforces are changing everything about how we build community at work</p><p>💡 Watch, reflect, and share, because the future of work isn’t just about productivity. It’s about purpose, connection, and creating systems that enable people to thrive.</p><p>📚 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs">00:00</a> — Introduction &amp; sponsor message<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=120s">02:00</a> — Joy’s unlikely journey: from Waffle House to the Amazon rainforest<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=540s">09:00</a> — Defining “flourishing” and why it matters for organizations<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=870s">14:30</a> — Connection, reciprocity, and the mutual nature of flourishing<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> — The science of safety, love, and creativity in workplace culture<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1200s">20:00</a> — Breaking the adversarial model of business<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1500s">25:00</a> — Integral theory, human development, and transcending duality<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1740s">29:00</a> — The Regenerative Movement: beyond sustainability<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1980s">33:00</a> — AI’s impact on culture, creativity, and decentralization<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=2160s">36:00</a> — Designing at human scale and the failure of fear-based decisions<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3000s">50:00</a> — Businesses are not machines: the living systems approach<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3420s">57:00</a> — Sociocracy, teal organizations, and rethinking decision-making<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3780s">1:03:00</a> — Safe, loved, and creative: supporting artists within enterprise</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about culture, leadership, and innovation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Joy Hoffman: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHl1OVFxV2dnWmQzdVhwSmlLRDJEOWYwNXY0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trWl84Nzh4VGJzNGYyeWhWX2RLVnN4Ty1sTE9NOUU3eFBfTXI1ZktlazEyaExVeVNaUjRjQ2ltaVRSVXFvcUxIM1RUUno2U205TjZNQmRKanRqWFhXMXIwUXdMczJRODVrRWlRVk93VFVzOHl3VHR6SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joy-hoffman.com%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://www.joy-hoffman.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about the One of One Collective: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXRwajFzbjA3a2RVYThrdFl0NG9FVnF6S055d3xBQ3Jtc0trQjRHS3Y3WHJETVFuMU9YOGM2YmdnOTVZamhoUlJ6LXZEaUl1V3o3dXBmMWNsR2tscVE0X0RNLTJuVW1WRXdReHhUemQ0dWNNMjNPS1JDdUlfS3I3RGw3SmQtdm5uSXBaOHQ5bG5DNUFCVXdyQlhNdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneofonecollective.org%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://www.oneofonecollective.org/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3J5ZlVpVVhJS3V5Tkg5ZXRPM0szZ3VrUHRRQXxBQ3Jtc0trUnhZcW5wYzhSS1hydHdqOHhJMlJEekNwTHdNblVjTllralp5b1V1NlRQVnJ0eVpOcFd6OVI2S0ZKTDA1NXQ0bDJySXBPMzF1d2lBUXM0VWhJVy1tV2ZNM1dYQ3JxM05xbFhwcHJFWE9KczJfQVNiaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativedesign">#RegenerativeDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativemovement">#RegenerativeMovement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sociocracy">#Sociocracy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livingsystemsdesign">#LivingSystemsDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancenteredleadership">#HumanCenteredLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellbeing">#WorkplaceWellbeing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/flourishing">#Flourishing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/fitness">#Fitness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:41:48 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Joy Hoffman — creative director, systems thinker, and founder of the One of One Collective — to explore what it truly means for individuals and organizations to flourish.</p><p>From her life-changing experiences in the Amazon rainforest to her pioneering work in regenerative design and community building, Joy shares how creativity, compassion, and systems thinking can reshape corporate culture for a more human future.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Joy unpack the following topics:</p><p>—Why it's important to remember businesses are not machines, but living systems<br>—How sociocracy and living systems design can inform healthier, more adaptive workplaces<br>—Why feeling safe and loved is essential for fostering creativity and innovation<br>—What leaders can learn from the regenerative movement about building cultures that give more than they consume<br>—How AI and decentralized workforces are changing everything about how we build community at work</p><p>💡 Watch, reflect, and share, because the future of work isn’t just about productivity. It’s about purpose, connection, and creating systems that enable people to thrive.</p><p>📚 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs">00:00</a> — Introduction &amp; sponsor message<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=120s">02:00</a> — Joy’s unlikely journey: from Waffle House to the Amazon rainforest<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=540s">09:00</a> — Defining “flourishing” and why it matters for organizations<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=870s">14:30</a> — Connection, reciprocity, and the mutual nature of flourishing<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> — The science of safety, love, and creativity in workplace culture<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1200s">20:00</a> — Breaking the adversarial model of business<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1500s">25:00</a> — Integral theory, human development, and transcending duality<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1740s">29:00</a> — The Regenerative Movement: beyond sustainability<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=1980s">33:00</a> — AI’s impact on culture, creativity, and decentralization<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=2160s">36:00</a> — Designing at human scale and the failure of fear-based decisions<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3000s">50:00</a> — Businesses are not machines: the living systems approach<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3420s">57:00</a> — Sociocracy, teal organizations, and rethinking decision-making<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyIgFEPZIXs&amp;t=3780s">1:03:00</a> — Safe, loved, and creative: supporting artists within enterprise</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about culture, leadership, and innovation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Joy Hoffman: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHl1OVFxV2dnWmQzdVhwSmlLRDJEOWYwNXY0Z3xBQ3Jtc0trWl84Nzh4VGJzNGYyeWhWX2RLVnN4Ty1sTE9NOUU3eFBfTXI1ZktlazEyaExVeVNaUjRjQ2ltaVRSVXFvcUxIM1RUUno2U205TjZNQmRKanRqWFhXMXIwUXdMczJRODVrRWlRVk93VFVzOHl3VHR6SQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.joy-hoffman.com%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://www.joy-hoffman.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about the One of One Collective: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXRwajFzbjA3a2RVYThrdFl0NG9FVnF6S055d3xBQ3Jtc0trQjRHS3Y3WHJETVFuMU9YOGM2YmdnOTVZamhoUlJ6LXZEaUl1V3o3dXBmMWNsR2tscVE0X0RNLTJuVW1WRXdReHhUemQ0dWNNMjNPS1JDdUlfS3I3RGw3SmQtdm5uSXBaOHQ5bG5DNUFCVXdyQlhNdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oneofonecollective.org%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://www.oneofonecollective.org/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3J5ZlVpVVhJS3V5Tkg5ZXRPM0szZ3VrUHRRQXxBQ3Jtc0trUnhZcW5wYzhSS1hydHdqOHhJMlJEekNwTHdNblVjTllralp5b1V1NlRQVnJ0eVpOcFd6OVI2S0ZKTDA1NXQ0bDJySXBPMzF1d2lBUXM0VWhJVy1tV2ZNM1dYQ3JxM05xbFhwcHJFWE9KczJfQVNiaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=nyIgFEPZIXs">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativedesign">#RegenerativeDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativemovement">#RegenerativeMovement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sociocracy">#Sociocracy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livingsystemsdesign">#LivingSystemsDesign</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancenteredleadership">#HumanCenteredLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellbeing">#WorkplaceWellbeing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/flourishing">#Flourishing</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a 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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 9: Connection Over Control — Ted Baker | Serial Entrepreneur</title>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 9: Connection Over Control — Ted Baker | Serial Entrepreneur</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this thought-provoking episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Ted Baker—a man who’s been everything from a restaurateur and actor to global entrepreneur and medical device innovator. </p><p>From Venice Beach to the Vatican, Ted shares the unlikely story of how his daughter's safety inspired the creation of a new kind of tech—Drop Band—a screenless, Wi-Fi-free wearable that keeps kids connected to their parents without sacrificing childhood to screens.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Ted peel back the layers of:</p><p>—Parenting in a tech-obsessed culture<br>—Why purpose—not perks—makes men and businesses thrive<br>—The value of getting “punched in the face” as an entrepreneur<br>—What real servant leadership looks like in the modern workplace<br>—Why corporate culture is broken—and how breaking bread might help to fix it<br>—Why connection—not control—is the future of leadership in the AI Era</p><p>🚸 From Montessori-style parenting 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Most Precious Asset<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1110s">18:30</a> – Reclaiming Our Attention: Landlines, Light Phones, and No Wi-Fi<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1455s">24:15</a> – In-Person Meetings are better than Zooms (and Always Will Be)<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1680s">28:00</a> – Culture Is Crumbling—And It Starts at the Top<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=2055s">34:15</a> – Why Breaking Bread Might Save Your Company<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=2520s">42:00</a> – Servant Leadership: What It Is and Why It’s Rare</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes where we rethink modern leadership, protect what matters most, and explore how real connection—at home and at work—can reshape the future.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Drop Band: [<a 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        <![CDATA[<p>In this thought-provoking episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Ted Baker—a man who’s been everything from a restaurateur and actor to global entrepreneur and medical device innovator. </p><p>From Venice Beach to the Vatican, Ted shares the unlikely story of how his daughter's safety inspired the creation of a new kind of tech—Drop Band—a screenless, Wi-Fi-free wearable that keeps kids connected to their parents without sacrificing childhood to screens.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Ted peel back the layers of:</p><p>—Parenting in a tech-obsessed culture<br>—Why purpose—not perks—makes men and businesses thrive<br>—The value of getting “punched in the face” as an entrepreneur<br>—What real servant leadership looks like in the modern workplace<br>—Why corporate culture is broken—and how breaking bread might help to fix it<br>—Why connection—not control—is the future of leadership in the AI Era</p><p>🚸 From Montessori-style parenting to the downfall of disconnected organizations, this episode delivers a raw, honest look at what it takes to build companies—and families—that last.</p><p>📚 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE">00:00</a> – Welcome + Who Is Ted Baker?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=210s">03:30</a> – The Birth of Drop Band: A Tech-Free Way to Keep Kids Safe<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=375s">06:15</a> – “95% of You Shouldn’t Be Entrepreneurs”<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=480s">08:00</a> – Purpose Over Pleasure: How Marriage Changed My Career<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=630s">10:30</a> – A Second Chance at Parenting After Tech Mistakes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=780s">13:00</a> – Why My 10-Year-Old Doesn’t Have a Phone<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=990s">16:30</a> – Time Is the Most Precious Asset<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1110s">18:30</a> – Reclaiming Our Attention: Landlines, Light Phones, and No Wi-Fi<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1455s">24:15</a> – In-Person Meetings are better than Zooms (and Always Will Be)<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1680s">28:00</a> – Culture Is Crumbling—And It Starts at the Top<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=2055s">34:15</a> – Why Breaking Bread Might Save Your Company<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=2520s">42:00</a> – Servant Leadership: What It Is and Why It’s Rare</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes where we rethink modern leadership, protect what matters most, and explore how real connection—at home and at work—can reshape the future.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Drop Band: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJKblg5V1hVcGk0X1VmMnVFdmZqRG05T3pTZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaThmZnlnSUZCT0ltR1pPLW1zdTNNZGJPaU1HZDdwSklmaEpxelczNVlRajJ1VzVmZndCWWE0R3NiZWhLNjU2eDhMSkJicjN2dHZwZHJjaElnSVNyUEdmSmNIUTBTWDZTajFnalZGZTBidG1SU0pFbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.band%2F&amp;v=M92nGnZGEsE">https://drop.band/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFQNTJMWVpEX0ZGaURnSmxZa1AyRS10d1Fid3xBQ3Jtc0tuNTZDaWl4TllnZ1pJMUhsQWZPTWJ2QVZpcF9CVHdUd2VxWDhnZUxlM3NyYnRxYURkNl81ajE2Y1pGUEJQems1Q0RrVGt4M1ZaN2ZYVWZ6MGl2dm1HU0E5RWtqUU00dy1iWnp1czRKWmo2R2tDZ1ZrWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=M92nGnZGEsE">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a 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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:39:35 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this thought-provoking episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with Ted Baker—a man who’s been everything from a restaurateur and actor to global entrepreneur and medical device innovator. </p><p>From Venice Beach to the Vatican, Ted shares the unlikely story of how his daughter's safety inspired the creation of a new kind of tech—Drop Band—a screenless, Wi-Fi-free wearable that keeps kids connected to their parents without sacrificing childhood to screens.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Ted peel back the layers of:</p><p>—Parenting in a tech-obsessed culture<br>—Why purpose—not perks—makes men and businesses thrive<br>—The value of getting “punched in the face” as an entrepreneur<br>—What real servant leadership looks like in the modern workplace<br>—Why corporate culture is broken—and how breaking bread might help to fix it<br>—Why connection—not control—is the future of leadership in the AI Era</p><p>🚸 From Montessori-style parenting to the downfall of disconnected organizations, this episode delivers a raw, honest look at what it takes to build companies—and families—that last.</p><p>📚 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE">00:00</a> – Welcome + Who Is Ted Baker?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=210s">03:30</a> – The Birth of Drop Band: A Tech-Free Way to Keep Kids Safe<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=375s">06:15</a> – “95% of You Shouldn’t Be Entrepreneurs”<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=480s">08:00</a> – Purpose Over Pleasure: How Marriage Changed My Career<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=630s">10:30</a> – A Second Chance at Parenting After Tech Mistakes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=780s">13:00</a> – Why My 10-Year-Old Doesn’t Have a Phone<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=990s">16:30</a> – Time Is the Most Precious Asset<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1110s">18:30</a> – Reclaiming Our Attention: Landlines, Light Phones, and No Wi-Fi<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1455s">24:15</a> – In-Person Meetings are better than Zooms (and Always Will Be)<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=1680s">28:00</a> – Culture Is Crumbling—And It Starts at the Top<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=2055s">34:15</a> – Why Breaking Bread Might Save Your Company<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M92nGnZGEsE&amp;t=2520s">42:00</a> – Servant Leadership: What It Is and Why It’s Rare</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes where we rethink modern leadership, protect what matters most, and explore how real connection—at home and at work—can reshape the future.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Drop Band: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHJKblg5V1hVcGk0X1VmMnVFdmZqRG05T3pTZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuaThmZnlnSUZCT0ltR1pPLW1zdTNNZGJPaU1HZDdwSklmaEpxelczNVlRajJ1VzVmZndCWWE0R3NiZWhLNjU2eDhMSkJicjN2dHZwZHJjaElnSVNyUEdmSmNIUTBTWDZTajFnalZGZTBidG1SU0pFbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.band%2F&amp;v=M92nGnZGEsE">https://drop.band/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFQNTJMWVpEX0ZGaURnSmxZa1AyRS10d1Fid3xBQ3Jtc0tuNTZDaWl4TllnZ1pJMUhsQWZPTWJ2QVZpcF9CVHdUd2VxWDhnZUxlM3NyYnRxYURkNl81ajE2Y1pGUEJQems1Q0RrVGt4M1ZaN2ZYVWZ6MGl2dm1HU0E5RWtqUU00dy1iWnp1czRKWmo2R2tDZ1ZrWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=M92nGnZGEsE">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a 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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 8: Your Story Needs a Rewrite — Dr. Rod Berger on Authentic Culture</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood welcomes Dr. Rod Berger—TEDx speaker, strategic storyteller, and author of "The Narrative Edge" (Wiley)—for a conversation that peels back the layers of leadership, narrative, and what it really means to show up authentically at work.</p><p>From the refugee camps of Africa to the boardrooms of global brands, Dr. Berger has interviewed over 4,000 people—including Magic Johnson, Pope Francis, and F1 Champion Jenson Button. But in this episode, he opens up about his own losses, including the collapse of a business that nearly cost him everything—and the courage it took to tell that story out loud.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Dr. Berger tackle:</p><p>—Why most leaders have lost control of their story<br>—The crisis in corporate culture and what to do about it<br>—How storytelling builds trust, not just brand<br>—The power of saying “I don’t know” as a CEO<br>—How vulnerability and narrative can drive lasting impact</p><p>🔥 Plus: How a spontaneous high school speech competition helped launch Dr. Berger’s lifelong mission...and why you should never underestimate the power of “Yes!"</p><p>📍 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA">0:00</a> - Intro &amp; Guest Overview<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=120s">2:00</a> - Rod’s childhood roots in storytelling<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=300s">5:00</a> - Losing a business &amp; finding truth<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=720s">12:00</a> - The power of saying yes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> - Working with refugees &amp; staying grounded<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=1740s">29:00</a> - Corporate storytelling crisis<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=2280s">38:00</a> - When your brand needs a rewrite<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=2640s">44:00</a> - Telling the story internally vs. externally<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3060s">51:00</a> - Vulnerability in leadership<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3360s">56:00</a> - Confession culture: Is it time for radical honesty?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3780s">1:03:00</a> - What the next generation of leaders actually values<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=4020s">1:07:00</a> - About The Narrative Edge</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes, where we challenge outdated corporate norms, champion human connection, and unpack the future of work—one conversation at a time.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Rod Berger: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWRsVXoxSmZ0RVNDWFBOaU1NSVdrc2NHX3c4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuVENPTUl1eUwtbnJTX09fUVc0WnZ6WFNRWVRBVTFWc1pVaW9IRkthZTBaNFdkdUFDQlZpYmJieFNzV1V6WG9JSmx2SF91cUtBRWgxTDZOOGNyNklCOUFITlByRkFTVV8zZ3c4ems4MUt1ZURHNUgwVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fdrrodberger&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://linktr.ee/drrodberger</a>]</p><p>📕 Learn more about Dr. Berger’s book, "The Narrative Edge:" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVV6TGthN2VaLXdNRXhqVVNqSUw2cWc3NlI0UXxBQ3Jtc0trTks1X0NGUGkxb2hDbDBfanM1V1BIbFdROWpHNnpFU2tTQkZoSVlnelpsak8wbDV4WkUzMWlNYmhCcExkaDE2Q2xuSHJMdHZEbVJGUGtRRUZIcnNYcDVrVWZIRlZtc1IxQkpFaDhsZ0lTd1ZkR3dxQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drrodberger.com%2Fbook&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://www.drrodberger.com/book</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0F5NDlsRTNIYTAzNHR1QkluUVdxV0lHS3Vyd3xBQ3Jtc0trNHE1N2NHSGowUDBsSjFHT1RlT0VSa0pvVWNUcDB2NGMzaEtGTGc1VXlrUElnRmVUQUdKUWNvRzYxaFlVVEg1TktoZ2Nxai0xQnM1LW1VRmozTWU1TDZhWDZYV2V1cjlpT1NxRGVKRjRKdlh5a1R1UQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprephack">#MealPrepHack</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authenticleadership">#AuthenticLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood welcomes Dr. Rod Berger—TEDx speaker, strategic storyteller, and author of "The Narrative Edge" (Wiley)—for a conversation that peels back the layers of leadership, narrative, and what it really means to show up authentically at work.</p><p>From the refugee camps of Africa to the boardrooms of global brands, Dr. Berger has interviewed over 4,000 people—including Magic Johnson, Pope Francis, and F1 Champion Jenson Button. But in this episode, he opens up about his own losses, including the collapse of a business that nearly cost him everything—and the courage it took to tell that story out loud.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Dr. Berger tackle:</p><p>—Why most leaders have lost control of their story<br>—The crisis in corporate culture and what to do about it<br>—How storytelling builds trust, not just brand<br>—The power of saying “I don’t know” as a CEO<br>—How vulnerability and narrative can drive lasting impact</p><p>🔥 Plus: How a spontaneous high school speech competition helped launch Dr. Berger’s lifelong mission...and why you should never underestimate the power of “Yes!"</p><p>📍 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA">0:00</a> - Intro &amp; Guest Overview<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=120s">2:00</a> - Rod’s childhood roots in storytelling<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=300s">5:00</a> - Losing a business &amp; finding truth<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=720s">12:00</a> - The power of saying yes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> - Working with refugees &amp; staying grounded<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=1740s">29:00</a> - Corporate storytelling crisis<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=2280s">38:00</a> - When your brand needs a rewrite<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=2640s">44:00</a> - Telling the story internally vs. externally<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3060s">51:00</a> - Vulnerability in leadership<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3360s">56:00</a> - Confession culture: Is it time for radical honesty?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3780s">1:03:00</a> - What the next generation of leaders actually values<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=4020s">1:07:00</a> - About The Narrative Edge</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes, where we challenge outdated corporate norms, champion human connection, and unpack the future of work—one conversation at a time.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Rod Berger: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWRsVXoxSmZ0RVNDWFBOaU1NSVdrc2NHX3c4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuVENPTUl1eUwtbnJTX09fUVc0WnZ6WFNRWVRBVTFWc1pVaW9IRkthZTBaNFdkdUFDQlZpYmJieFNzV1V6WG9JSmx2SF91cUtBRWgxTDZOOGNyNklCOUFITlByRkFTVV8zZ3c4ems4MUt1ZURHNUgwVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fdrrodberger&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://linktr.ee/drrodberger</a>]</p><p>📕 Learn more about Dr. Berger’s book, "The Narrative Edge:" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVV6TGthN2VaLXdNRXhqVVNqSUw2cWc3NlI0UXxBQ3Jtc0trTks1X0NGUGkxb2hDbDBfanM1V1BIbFdROWpHNnpFU2tTQkZoSVlnelpsak8wbDV4WkUzMWlNYmhCcExkaDE2Q2xuSHJMdHZEbVJGUGtRRUZIcnNYcDVrVWZIRlZtc1IxQkpFaDhsZ0lTd1ZkR3dxQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drrodberger.com%2Fbook&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://www.drrodberger.com/book</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0F5NDlsRTNIYTAzNHR1QkluUVdxV0lHS3Vyd3xBQ3Jtc0trNHE1N2NHSGowUDBsSjFHT1RlT0VSa0pvVWNUcDB2NGMzaEtGTGc1VXlrUElnRmVUQUdKUWNvRzYxaFlVVEg1TktoZ2Nxai0xQnM1LW1VRmozTWU1TDZhWDZYV2V1cjlpT1NxRGVKRjRKdlh5a1R1UQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprephack">#MealPrepHack</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authenticleadership">#AuthenticLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood welcomes Dr. Rod Berger—TEDx speaker, strategic storyteller, and author of "The Narrative Edge" (Wiley)—for a conversation that peels back the layers of leadership, narrative, and what it really means to show up authentically at work.</p><p>From the refugee camps of Africa to the boardrooms of global brands, Dr. Berger has interviewed over 4,000 people—including Magic Johnson, Pope Francis, and F1 Champion Jenson Button. But in this episode, he opens up about his own losses, including the collapse of a business that nearly cost him everything—and the courage it took to tell that story out loud.</p><p>✅ Together, Bernie and Dr. Berger tackle:</p><p>—Why most leaders have lost control of their story<br>—The crisis in corporate culture and what to do about it<br>—How storytelling builds trust, not just brand<br>—The power of saying “I don’t know” as a CEO<br>—How vulnerability and narrative can drive lasting impact</p><p>🔥 Plus: How a spontaneous high school speech competition helped launch Dr. Berger’s lifelong mission...and why you should never underestimate the power of “Yes!"</p><p>📍 CHAPTERS</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA">0:00</a> - Intro &amp; Guest Overview<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=120s">2:00</a> - Rod’s childhood roots in storytelling<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=300s">5:00</a> - Losing a business &amp; finding truth<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=720s">12:00</a> - The power of saying yes<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=1020s">17:00</a> - Working with refugees &amp; staying grounded<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=1740s">29:00</a> - Corporate storytelling crisis<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=2280s">38:00</a> - When your brand needs a rewrite<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=2640s">44:00</a> - Telling the story internally vs. externally<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3060s">51:00</a> - Vulnerability in leadership<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3360s">56:00</a> - Confession culture: Is it time for radical honesty?<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=3780s">1:03:00</a> - What the next generation of leaders actually values<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sKLNxq6tWA&amp;t=4020s">1:07:00</a> - About The Narrative Edge</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes, where we challenge outdated corporate norms, champion human connection, and unpack the future of work—one conversation at a time.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dr. Rod Berger: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWRsVXoxSmZ0RVNDWFBOaU1NSVdrc2NHX3c4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuVENPTUl1eUwtbnJTX09fUVc0WnZ6WFNRWVRBVTFWc1pVaW9IRkthZTBaNFdkdUFDQlZpYmJieFNzV1V6WG9JSmx2SF91cUtBRWgxTDZOOGNyNklCOUFITlByRkFTVV8zZ3c4ems4MUt1ZURHNUgwVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fdrrodberger&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://linktr.ee/drrodberger</a>]</p><p>📕 Learn more about Dr. Berger’s book, "The Narrative Edge:" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVV6TGthN2VaLXdNRXhqVVNqSUw2cWc3NlI0UXxBQ3Jtc0trTks1X0NGUGkxb2hDbDBfanM1V1BIbFdROWpHNnpFU2tTQkZoSVlnelpsak8wbDV4WkUzMWlNYmhCcExkaDE2Q2xuSHJMdHZEbVJGUGtRRUZIcnNYcDVrVWZIRlZtc1IxQkpFaDhsZ0lTd1ZkR3dxQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.drrodberger.com%2Fbook&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://www.drrodberger.com/book</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0F5NDlsRTNIYTAzNHR1QkluUVdxV0lHS3Vyd3xBQ3Jtc0trNHE1N2NHSGowUDBsSjFHT1RlT0VSa0pvVWNUcDB2NGMzaEtGTGc1VXlrUElnRmVUQUdKUWNvRzYxaFlVVEg1TktoZ2Nxai0xQnM1LW1VRmozTWU1TDZhWDZYV2V1cjlpT1NxRGVKRjRKdlh5a1R1UQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=0sKLNxq6tWA">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprephack">#MealPrepHack</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/authenticleadership">#AuthenticLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeewellness">#EmployeeWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood is joined by Daniel Percey and Spencer Donaldson to dive deep into the intersection of AI, corporate culture, and the future of work.</p><p>From automation anxiety to the Great Integration, this conversation gets real about:</p><p>--What AI is—and what it isn’t<br>--Why AI isn’t here to replace you, but to uplevel you<br>--How companies can embrace, empower, and embark on AI Transformation<br>--The surprising ways AI can improve genuine human connection at work<br>--Why solving the right problems matters more than ever</p><p>🔥 This episode isn’t about hype—it’s about hope, and how thoughtful implementation of AI can create stronger teams, better customer experiences, and a more human workplace.</p><p>✅ Whether you're an executive unsure where to start, or an employee worried about what's next, this is the podcast for you.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on corporate culture, leadership, and workplace innovation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Daniel Percey: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5IdzFjaFY0MVpNMmVDd1c5eTNZX2V5Ykctd3xBQ3Jtc0ttRTY2eHRWNFZ4UThBczNLRU1BWnVjZE1sZzdNR250SUxQeU5rclBjN2RVcG9IUnFJQ0lNMXhZYlE3cjBZdGc4UkVjM0l2VXlPa1hqRll5YVFDeTE4LVVSS1B5dzdaSWVBT3FiWU11UTVicnhHcnJTaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flyfecyclex.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://lyfecyclex.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Spencer Donaldson: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBhaGRCVUVrS1lZTGE1MGRobW1NMjgwVVVsUXxBQ3Jtc0trVE91cU9XeW83RUxqVm1LaGpZeEYydTVUWWtNeDN4ZFBzZEctSVplQmtQZ3BJYW9KS1lMdFNCQ3Fla2Y2cUtZeW40ZmthUHNPTDBWc0w3YmQ5RHQzUTNpdG9aMkg5TFFiRGlVWUFxR0w3OEdWbVNnSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaptivedemand.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://captivedemand.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkU1VnAwMUNOTzJodDBOVUtuenQ5X3pFWDZqd3xBQ3Jtc0tuQkljTjN4NEtBY0VlekZIYUdmeC1UeWpMQms3T2d6c1Z1QzBObHFxaHJEOGRiN01tb1FsaTJhZWZsMW9yNElIOXJFSjBINl9PeklJRDh4a3RmMmJYTHdXRThpdmY0VWxRRE5kZUtkN3ZwcXptbXlEbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiatwork">#AIatWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood is joined by Daniel Percey and Spencer Donaldson to dive deep into the intersection of AI, corporate culture, and the future of work.</p><p>From automation anxiety to the Great Integration, this conversation gets real about:</p><p>--What AI is—and what it isn’t<br>--Why AI isn’t here to replace you, but to uplevel you<br>--How companies can embrace, empower, and embark on AI Transformation<br>--The surprising ways AI can improve genuine human connection at work<br>--Why solving the right problems matters more than ever</p><p>🔥 This episode isn’t about hype—it’s about hope, and how thoughtful implementation of AI can create stronger teams, better customer experiences, and a more human workplace.</p><p>✅ Whether you're an executive unsure where to start, or an employee worried about what's next, this is the podcast for you.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on corporate culture, leadership, and workplace innovation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Daniel Percey: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5IdzFjaFY0MVpNMmVDd1c5eTNZX2V5Ykctd3xBQ3Jtc0ttRTY2eHRWNFZ4UThBczNLRU1BWnVjZE1sZzdNR250SUxQeU5rclBjN2RVcG9IUnFJQ0lNMXhZYlE3cjBZdGc4UkVjM0l2VXlPa1hqRll5YVFDeTE4LVVSS1B5dzdaSWVBT3FiWU11UTVicnhHcnJTaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flyfecyclex.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://lyfecyclex.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Spencer Donaldson: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBhaGRCVUVrS1lZTGE1MGRobW1NMjgwVVVsUXxBQ3Jtc0trVE91cU9XeW83RUxqVm1LaGpZeEYydTVUWWtNeDN4ZFBzZEctSVplQmtQZ3BJYW9KS1lMdFNCQ3Fla2Y2cUtZeW40ZmthUHNPTDBWc0w3YmQ5RHQzUTNpdG9aMkg5TFFiRGlVWUFxR0w3OEdWbVNnSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaptivedemand.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://captivedemand.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkU1VnAwMUNOTzJodDBOVUtuenQ5X3pFWDZqd3xBQ3Jtc0tuQkljTjN4NEtBY0VlekZIYUdmeC1UeWpMQms3T2d6c1Z1QzBObHFxaHJEOGRiN01tb1FsaTJhZWZsMW9yNElIOXJFSjBINl9PeklJRDh4a3RmMmJYTHdXRThpdmY0VWxRRE5kZUtkN3ZwcXptbXlEbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiatwork">#AIatWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood is joined by Daniel Percey and Spencer Donaldson to dive deep into the intersection of AI, corporate culture, and the future of work.</p><p>From automation anxiety to the Great Integration, this conversation gets real about:</p><p>--What AI is—and what it isn’t<br>--Why AI isn’t here to replace you, but to uplevel you<br>--How companies can embrace, empower, and embark on AI Transformation<br>--The surprising ways AI can improve genuine human connection at work<br>--Why solving the right problems matters more than ever</p><p>🔥 This episode isn’t about hype—it’s about hope, and how thoughtful implementation of AI can create stronger teams, better customer experiences, and a more human workplace.</p><p>✅ Whether you're an executive unsure where to start, or an employee worried about what's next, this is the podcast for you.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on corporate culture, leadership, and workplace innovation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Daniel Percey: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5IdzFjaFY0MVpNMmVDd1c5eTNZX2V5Ykctd3xBQ3Jtc0ttRTY2eHRWNFZ4UThBczNLRU1BWnVjZE1sZzdNR250SUxQeU5rclBjN2RVcG9IUnFJQ0lNMXhZYlE3cjBZdGc4UkVjM0l2VXlPa1hqRll5YVFDeTE4LVVSS1B5dzdaSWVBT3FiWU11UTVicnhHcnJTaw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flyfecyclex.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://lyfecyclex.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Spencer Donaldson: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXBhaGRCVUVrS1lZTGE1MGRobW1NMjgwVVVsUXxBQ3Jtc0trVE91cU9XeW83RUxqVm1LaGpZeEYydTVUWWtNeDN4ZFBzZEctSVplQmtQZ3BJYW9KS1lMdFNCQ3Fla2Y2cUtZeW40ZmthUHNPTDBWc0w3YmQ5RHQzUTNpdG9aMkg5TFFiRGlVWUFxR0w3OEdWbVNnSQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaptivedemand.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://captivedemand.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkU1VnAwMUNOTzJodDBOVUtuenQ5X3pFWDZqd3xBQ3Jtc0tuQkljTjN4NEtBY0VlekZIYUdmeC1UeWpMQms3T2d6c1Z1QzBObHFxaHJEOGRiN01tb1FsaTJhZWZsMW9yNElIOXJFSjBINl9PeklJRDh4a3RmMmJYTHdXRThpdmY0VWxRRE5kZUtkN3ZwcXptbXlEbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=gWCbwZRb61M">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartoven">#SmartOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiatwork">#AIatWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful episode of "Unboxing the Office," workplace expert and keynote speaker Joshua M. Evans joins host Bernie Youngblood for a no-holds-barred conversation about the shifting tides of corporate culture in the age of AI.</p><p>From confronting the fear of automation to exploring how emotional connection is the real key to engagement, Joshua shares captivating stories—including the tale behind his iconic paddle—and explains why purpose-driven organizations dramatically outperform the competition.</p><p>Whether you're a CEO, a team leader, or just trying to find more meaning in your 9-to-5, this episode dives deep into what truly matters at work—and how we can all grab our paddle and make a difference.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that unbox corporate culture, health, and wellness.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about the work of Joshua M. Evans: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGh3OUZqQWRGUGpPMDJKSFp6TGw0YzZDTWduUXxBQ3Jtc0trT0J4SDVRemlxMDFMZFRGcGZtbTlaRU9ZOXNQMF8weXFmem5Bc243aUZ6T3NScnhEOHI1cURQbGdMTzZXRWtzWE5Wc1pTNmE0elhFUHVJRTdMeGY2OTM3ZmRtX0FPNE1LM1FYUTF3a1BmM2N5NVlQVQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fspeakerjoshuaevans&amp;v=qK81DSb_scc">https://linktr.ee/speakerjoshuaevans</a>]</p><p>📕 DM us for an autographed copy of Joshua’s latest book, “Purpose or Perish” (supplies are limited!): [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHlPWEQ5bEJCNFh0Z2g0VzROOHN2Uk84dWlmZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuc3E4WEJzUVNxZk92Z2FfelVlaGRtR0pzLU9mU2ZCa3o3NWh6RUNvZjZkRE1nOTZMZzJNU1piSG5yYVVTQ25oOE1hVl9iVnUtbEVXMDducGpNT1ZpSTA4SDdHLU9hTzk4dnVFOFZhclViU2tPanl6MA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshuamevans.com%2Fbook%2Fauthor%2F&amp;v=qK81DSb_scc">https://joshuamevans.com/book/author/</a>] </p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlhSFVtTGpVaU16M2J5YUk0NkRHTF81SG42UXxBQ3Jtc0ttc1ZyR1Y2UHBLQ3ZDTUwxc25rOVJpdm04Y29yeU9LcGstdUZxZmRlZThMa3RtbTl1N2VyTzVTOTVVZWFQWXU3MVZEbmVIN0x3bDVreFBUQnEwb0JFc1VTbUZXanhFQ1NyZTZ3Ni1GVmotbHAybldTbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=qK81DSb_scc">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/humancapacity">#HumanCapacity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 5 of Unboxing the Office, host Bernie Youngblood sits down with social media mastermind Josh Johnston to dive into the powerful—and sometimes chaotic—intersection of social media, corporate culture, and emerging AI tools. Josh shares his personal journey as an entrepreneur, opens up about battling imposter syndrome, and explains how brands can build trust in an instantly public world.</p><p>From funnel strategies and the role of authenticity, to the impact of AI on marketing agencies and the future of influencer culture, this conversation is packed with insights for leaders navigating brand-building in the digital age. They also explore the effects of social media on youth, the challenges of parenting in a tech-saturated world, and how to keep corporate culture healthy in a rapidly changing landscape.</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations unboxing the modern workplace!</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Hydra: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVo2UlhmalZ2d2wxdDRpOWZ5clBOYXpEM0ctUXxBQ3Jtc0tsOWVYNDNZeTRWV203SW1hS29XT2NtOGRXV0Y3eFdDZXI3c3BJLU83MjB3a091Z3pNSVdfVjR3QzVMRlJlOWhLNTZiQlEwZUFKajJBajV2NkJvVWp1dWlpZVM0cUhkTHljeko5MTRrZlFNd0RZVHJJcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.workwithhydra.com%2F&amp;v=DGbJo_PuDVU">https://www.workwithhydra.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqazMzT1o4emdtYVk4VGtibHJESTBteWhEYWxDQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbVlYSFFnM1pXOG01dWFGSWZqQ1U3Vk5XN292cWJVU3lzLWFiZHIza09KWE56TVU3S0FnWUhnVURldUhnSFlLR2x6V2Z6T0JxUThmMHRJMGVZbEhmSjNwZlNiTVZ1UEdjZ0FDbXRkYjZQeEtZNG1rUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=DGbJo_PuDVU">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#ReturntoWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 4: Dave Delaney: Communication, Neurodiversity &amp; Power of Proximity</title>
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      <itunes:title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 4: Dave Delaney: Communication, Neurodiversity &amp; Power of Proximity</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with keynote speaker, communication strategist, and podcast host Dave Delaney for a deep dive into how companies can strengthen corporate culture in the age of AI, hybrid work, and constant digital distraction.</p><p>Dave shares his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, how it reshaped his mission, and why his podcast “ADHD Wise Squirrels" has become a lifeline for high-achieving professionals navigating neurodiversity. From optimizing communication styles across generations to calculating the true cost of employee churn, Dave offers powerful, practical insights for leaders trying to retain talent, foster connection, and adapt to rapid technological change.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p><p>—How companies can leverage neurodiversity for innovation</p><p>—Why loneliness is a hidden threat to workplace wellness</p><p>—The ROI of in-person retreats in hybrid teams</p><p>—AI’s impact on hiring, retention, and humanity at work</p><p>—Why “Power is in Proximity" might be the leadership mantra we need</p><p>Don't miss Dave’s take on everything from the Enneagram to employee churn calculators, and the surprising origin of his next book title, "The Root Down."</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations unboxing what really makes workplaces thrive.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Futureforth: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpabGo5S01RYXYtLV9PVUhjenJJTUp1MVBkZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNWpTdFRCbVpQR2pURTNITmlPWTRrdTVNU1dDT3FlNUc1RXNfV0E4VGdqRzNma3EzTXg4clBuN3FJYmZaeWZjUmhwWWFyMmhqRzlwalVRSFZjR3VGaV84MUw0QXNjTXJyVVpGMmlGY3JoUnBRUDdLMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureforth.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://futureforth.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dave’s podcast "ADHD Wise Squirrels:" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVlYY0t6dnNDcVNuZTRnRlBCRS01Sm1oTEpaUXxBQ3Jtc0tudFdyd01iblB2dE15V2JJNU9CQjVhbWdFcUVfby1hakYxYk5BcHpPYjI1YzY4NWtnX2RublJ5anczejB6anVxVXFCeEtHY0ozd0xwV3RiWkE5QktidWJ2UEtQN1BLSGlQU0pDQkRzUFVrcW5FbUVNcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwisesquirrels.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://wisesquirrels.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGljQzhadm1JU2FjZUdKRGg3NDF1ZC1qb1NlUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNGZscS1yMmlqRDdYZk9uT0R6R2FOQ0FlRGRtdGdXMHJLQmpUb0lQOVJ5aGY1RXRCRkpOQ1BDRnpvVEZsQkQ4V0tqWEtOTkxMQzg0djM2OUp4V1RjMk94cjZ2RlZDUGtXLTVYYTJvS0s4VGRaRjVabw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhdawareness">#ADHDawareness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neurodiversity">#Neurodiversity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p><p>Transcript</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with keynote speaker, communication strategist, and podcast host Dave Delaney for a deep dive into how companies can strengthen corporate culture in the age of AI, hybrid work, and constant digital distraction.</p><p>Dave shares his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, how it reshaped his mission, and why his podcast “ADHD Wise Squirrels" has become a lifeline for high-achieving professionals navigating neurodiversity. From optimizing communication styles across generations to calculating the true cost of employee churn, Dave offers powerful, practical insights for leaders trying to retain talent, foster connection, and adapt to rapid technological change.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p><p>—How companies can leverage neurodiversity for innovation</p><p>—Why loneliness is a hidden threat to workplace wellness</p><p>—The ROI of in-person retreats in hybrid teams</p><p>—AI’s impact on hiring, retention, and humanity at work</p><p>—Why “Power is in Proximity" might be the leadership mantra we need</p><p>Don't miss Dave’s take on everything from the Enneagram to employee churn calculators, and the surprising origin of his next book title, "The Root Down."</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations unboxing what really makes workplaces thrive.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Futureforth: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpabGo5S01RYXYtLV9PVUhjenJJTUp1MVBkZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNWpTdFRCbVpQR2pURTNITmlPWTRrdTVNU1dDT3FlNUc1RXNfV0E4VGdqRzNma3EzTXg4clBuN3FJYmZaeWZjUmhwWWFyMmhqRzlwalVRSFZjR3VGaV84MUw0QXNjTXJyVVpGMmlGY3JoUnBRUDdLMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureforth.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://futureforth.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dave’s podcast "ADHD Wise Squirrels:" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVlYY0t6dnNDcVNuZTRnRlBCRS01Sm1oTEpaUXxBQ3Jtc0tudFdyd01iblB2dE15V2JJNU9CQjVhbWdFcUVfby1hakYxYk5BcHpPYjI1YzY4NWtnX2RublJ5anczejB6anVxVXFCeEtHY0ozd0xwV3RiWkE5QktidWJ2UEtQN1BLSGlQU0pDQkRzUFVrcW5FbUVNcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwisesquirrels.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://wisesquirrels.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGljQzhadm1JU2FjZUdKRGg3NDF1ZC1qb1NlUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNGZscS1yMmlqRDdYZk9uT0R6R2FOQ0FlRGRtdGdXMHJLQmpUb0lQOVJ5aGY1RXRCRkpOQ1BDRnpvVEZsQkQ4V0tqWEtOTkxMQzg0djM2OUp4V1RjMk94cjZ2RlZDUGtXLTVYYTJvS0s4VGRaRjVabw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhdawareness">#ADHDawareness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neurodiversity">#Neurodiversity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p><p>Transcript</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this episode of "Unboxing the Office," host Bernie Youngblood sits down with keynote speaker, communication strategist, and podcast host Dave Delaney for a deep dive into how companies can strengthen corporate culture in the age of AI, hybrid work, and constant digital distraction.</p><p>Dave shares his late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, how it reshaped his mission, and why his podcast “ADHD Wise Squirrels" has become a lifeline for high-achieving professionals navigating neurodiversity. From optimizing communication styles across generations to calculating the true cost of employee churn, Dave offers powerful, practical insights for leaders trying to retain talent, foster connection, and adapt to rapid technological change.</p><p>Topics covered include:</p><p>—How companies can leverage neurodiversity for innovation</p><p>—Why loneliness is a hidden threat to workplace wellness</p><p>—The ROI of in-person retreats in hybrid teams</p><p>—AI’s impact on hiring, retention, and humanity at work</p><p>—Why “Power is in Proximity" might be the leadership mantra we need</p><p>Don't miss Dave’s take on everything from the Enneagram to employee churn calculators, and the surprising origin of his next book title, "The Root Down."</p><p>👉 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations unboxing what really makes workplaces thrive.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Futureforth: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpabGo5S01RYXYtLV9PVUhjenJJTUp1MVBkZ3xBQ3Jtc0trNWpTdFRCbVpQR2pURTNITmlPWTRrdTVNU1dDT3FlNUc1RXNfV0E4VGdqRzNma3EzTXg4clBuN3FJYmZaeWZjUmhwWWFyMmhqRzlwalVRSFZjR3VGaV84MUw0QXNjTXJyVVpGMmlGY3JoUnBRUDdLMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureforth.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://futureforth.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Dave’s podcast "ADHD Wise Squirrels:" [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVlYY0t6dnNDcVNuZTRnRlBCRS01Sm1oTEpaUXxBQ3Jtc0tudFdyd01iblB2dE15V2JJNU9CQjVhbWdFcUVfby1hakYxYk5BcHpPYjI1YzY4NWtnX2RublJ5anczejB6anVxVXFCeEtHY0ozd0xwV3RiWkE5QktidWJ2UEtQN1BLSGlQU0pDQkRzUFVrcW5FbUVNcw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwisesquirrels.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://wisesquirrels.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGljQzhadm1JU2FjZUdKRGg3NDF1ZC1qb1NlUXxBQ3Jtc0tsNGZscS1yMmlqRDdYZk9uT0R6R2FOQ0FlRGRtdGdXMHJLQmpUb0lQOVJ5aGY1RXRCRkpOQ1BDRnpvVEZsQkQ4V0tqWEtOTkxMQzg0djM2OUp4V1RjMk94cjZ2RlZDUGtXLTVYYTJvS0s4VGRaRjVabw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=qZhN-2f3mhE">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/adhdawareness">#ADHDawareness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/neurodiversity">#Neurodiversity</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p><p>Transcript</p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 3: Jeremy Barkey on Leadership, Failure &amp; Faith in Corporate Culture</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Jeremy Barkey—former athlete, executive leader, and founder of Captain’s Light Consulting—for an honest conversation about what really defines corporate culture.</p><p>From early career failures to faith-fueled reinvention, Jeremy shares how servant leadership, cultural alignment, and authentic communication transformed not only his professional path but his personal relationships. You'll hear about his time leading in senior living during COVID, building a business during crisis, and why authenticity beats authority every time.</p><p>🎧 Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or team member wondering what leadership should look like in the AI Era—this podcast is for you.</p><p>👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations about leadership, faith, and the future of work.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Captain's Light Consulting: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVDS041VXZ5UENpM2ZJYm44T2psVVBhVW52UXxBQ3Jtc0tteExqWFpvSHJkUkNjT0J5WHpncVAweU1wOEltVlFZTk9JZG9xR25mZEhDYk9RR01ZQ05WRzNmV0ZJM2E2bUhCYjNRS0lCRzFUQktkN09DT01DQS1IbTkyZGNsRnNOZEQ5NjhMMFdPa2trSG9FUWFjNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaptainslight.com%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://captainslight.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 DM us for an autographed copy of Jeremy’s new book, “The Conqueror’s Way” (supplies are limited!): [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnBNTVllOEtIZTlCZEtQU2t6T3R1UVZqQnlyd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWTIwZXhlQTU1M3VfT2cwSE5qWWFaQWZPYUd3SktWRHQwV1hsaGxEVlhrQzZrU1BVUFZXZ05XbHpfODlLSWZUaG12UEw2V2dHdE53T1dzR2xuZlViZTg1UTRieFVnRmlVMkVVTU9GdXJ6OXk1eDllWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theconquerorsway.net%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://www.theconquerorsway.net/</a>] </p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU9FY3ZjLWpNM1JqZGNhT3lXY1IxSHlDWjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsdk9JMFlFSmZ4dUhIVVJILWxTdXFwcVBXejNwakpRQmxZa1hfUkx0Tzdlc3FMM0JLSDA5eVE3OWVuR1VUR2pxQmktOURtYldvNUFYY0tkamVMeVVCdEk0ejUyS2Vlb05oaWFSMWMzREl0SFUxUExPYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Jeremy Barkey—former athlete, executive leader, and founder of Captain’s Light Consulting—for an honest conversation about what really defines corporate culture.</p><p>From early career failures to faith-fueled reinvention, Jeremy shares how servant leadership, cultural alignment, and authentic communication transformed not only his professional path but his personal relationships. You'll hear about his time leading in senior living during COVID, building a business during crisis, and why authenticity beats authority every time.</p><p>🎧 Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or team member wondering what leadership should look like in the AI Era—this podcast is for you.</p><p>👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations about leadership, faith, and the future of work.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Captain's Light Consulting: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVDS041VXZ5UENpM2ZJYm44T2psVVBhVW52UXxBQ3Jtc0tteExqWFpvSHJkUkNjT0J5WHpncVAweU1wOEltVlFZTk9JZG9xR25mZEhDYk9RR01ZQ05WRzNmV0ZJM2E2bUhCYjNRS0lCRzFUQktkN09DT01DQS1IbTkyZGNsRnNOZEQ5NjhMMFdPa2trSG9FUWFjNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaptainslight.com%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://captainslight.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 DM us for an autographed copy of Jeremy’s new book, “The Conqueror’s Way” (supplies are limited!): [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnBNTVllOEtIZTlCZEtQU2t6T3R1UVZqQnlyd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWTIwZXhlQTU1M3VfT2cwSE5qWWFaQWZPYUd3SktWRHQwV1hsaGxEVlhrQzZrU1BVUFZXZ05XbHpfODlLSWZUaG12UEw2V2dHdE53T1dzR2xuZlViZTg1UTRieFVnRmlVMkVVTU9GdXJ6OXk1eDllWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theconquerorsway.net%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://www.theconquerorsway.net/</a>] </p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU9FY3ZjLWpNM1JqZGNhT3lXY1IxSHlDWjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsdk9JMFlFSmZ4dUhIVVJILWxTdXFwcVBXejNwakpRQmxZa1hfUkx0Tzdlc3FMM0JLSDA5eVE3OWVuR1VUR2pxQmktOURtYldvNUFYY0tkamVMeVVCdEk0ejUyS2Vlb05oaWFSMWMzREl0SFUxUExPYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 03:42:29 -0700</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Bernie Youngblood sits down with Jeremy Barkey—former athlete, executive leader, and founder of Captain’s Light Consulting—for an honest conversation about what really defines corporate culture.</p><p>From early career failures to faith-fueled reinvention, Jeremy shares how servant leadership, cultural alignment, and authentic communication transformed not only his professional path but his personal relationships. You'll hear about his time leading in senior living during COVID, building a business during crisis, and why authenticity beats authority every time.</p><p>🎧 Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or team member wondering what leadership should look like in the AI Era—this podcast is for you.</p><p>👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations about leadership, faith, and the future of work.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Captain's Light Consulting: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVDS041VXZ5UENpM2ZJYm44T2psVVBhVW52UXxBQ3Jtc0tteExqWFpvSHJkUkNjT0J5WHpncVAweU1wOEltVlFZTk9JZG9xR25mZEhDYk9RR01ZQ05WRzNmV0ZJM2E2bUhCYjNRS0lCRzFUQktkN09DT01DQS1IbTkyZGNsRnNOZEQ5NjhMMFdPa2trSG9FUWFjNA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcaptainslight.com%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://captainslight.com/</a>]</p><p>🔗 DM us for an autographed copy of Jeremy’s new book, “The Conqueror’s Way” (supplies are limited!): [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnBNTVllOEtIZTlCZEtQU2t6T3R1UVZqQnlyd3xBQ3Jtc0tsWTIwZXhlQTU1M3VfT2cwSE5qWWFaQWZPYUd3SktWRHQwV1hsaGxEVlhrQzZrU1BVUFZXZ05XbHpfODlLSWZUaG12UEw2V2dHdE53T1dzR2xuZlViZTg1UTRieFVnRmlVMkVVTU9GdXJ6OXk1eDllWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theconquerorsway.net%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://www.theconquerorsway.net/</a>] </p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®, the AI Oven: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbU9FY3ZjLWpNM1JqZGNhT3lXY1IxSHlDWjNHZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsdk9JMFlFSmZ4dUhIVVJILWxTdXFwcVBXejNwakpRQmxZa1hfUkx0Tzdlc3FMM0JLSDA5eVE3OWVuR1VUR2pxQmktOURtYldvNUFYY0tkamVMeVVCdEk0ejUyS2Vlb05oaWFSMWMzREl0SFUxUExPYw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=loGOorhzpb8">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#WorkplaceInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mealprep">#MealPrep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#CorporateCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#OrganizationalCulture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#FutureofWork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#BusinessLeadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#WorkplaceWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#CorporateWellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#HealthyWorkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeehealth">#EmployeeHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productivityboost">#ProductivityBoost</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#EmployeeEngagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#EmployeeExperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#Nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#Sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#Health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#Wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#MentalHealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#BusinessPodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#UnboxingtheOffice</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 2: John Gimesh on Food Service and the challenges of the Modern Office</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 2 of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with corporate food service veteran John Gimesh for a raw, personal, and unfiltered conversation about America’s health crisis—from the boardroom to the breakroom.</p><p>John shares his 25-year journey from executive chef to food industry insider—and his own battle with obesity and addiction to food. We explore how corporate cafeterias, vending machines, and convenience culture have shaped our national health, and what it’s going to take to fix it.</p><p>From artificial food dyes to misleading labels, from childhood nutrition to workplace wellness, John doesn't hold back. This is a story about personal change, corporate accountability, and why fixing the system starts with educating ourselves and our families.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what’s really behind the food on your plate—or how we got here—this is the episode you need to hear.</p><p>🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on health, culture, and corporate life.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkFXMmVSTUJDRFVhRm1XU2lSTk5MYXVtdVIzQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSVY0dFN5dlRTcEhqOF92YzRwakZXSXAtSFUtOXZKRkhJTjNnZFdrRlVDNU83SmV5NWVRdHg2djhsaEhidWJTajRLcXFCQTkxSlJHcEtnSG5PX1dmNE1XMlB1Z1NUR2dIZE5xMm15aWFaRzc1djRzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=k_8ZTIUaXCs">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#workplacewellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#corporatewellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#employeeengagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#healthyworkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#returntowork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#corporateculture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#futureofwork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#businessleadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#workplaceinnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#organizationalculture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#employeeexperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthadvocacy">#healthadvocacy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/realfood">#realfood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutritionmatters">#nutritionmatters</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bigpharma">#bigpharma</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bigfood">#bigfood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toxins">#toxins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makeamericahealthyagain">#makeamericahealthyagain</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/maha">#MAHA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#businesspodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#unboxingtheoffice</a></p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In Episode 2 of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with corporate food service veteran John Gimesh for a raw, personal, and unfiltered conversation about America’s health crisis—from the boardroom to the breakroom.</p><p>John shares his 25-year journey from executive chef to food industry insider—and his own battle with obesity and addiction to food. We explore how corporate cafeterias, vending machines, and convenience culture have shaped our national health, and what it’s going to take to fix it.</p><p>From artificial food dyes to misleading labels, from childhood nutrition to workplace wellness, John doesn't hold back. This is a story about personal change, corporate accountability, and why fixing the system starts with educating ourselves and our families.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what’s really behind the food on your plate—or how we got here—this is the episode you need to hear.</p><p>🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations on health, culture, and corporate life.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkFXMmVSTUJDRFVhRm1XU2lSTk5MYXVtdVIzQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSVY0dFN5dlRTcEhqOF92YzRwakZXSXAtSFUtOXZKRkhJTjNnZFdrRlVDNU83SmV5NWVRdHg2djhsaEhidWJTajRLcXFCQTkxSlJHcEtnSG5PX1dmNE1XMlB1Z1NUR2dIZE5xMm15aWFaRzc1djRzbw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=k_8ZTIUaXCs">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hotlogic">#HotLogic</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aioven">#AIoven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/smartshelfoven">#SmartShelfOven</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroominnovation">#BreakroomInnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/breakroomupgrade">#BreakroomUpgrade</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutrition">#nutrition</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/sleep">#sleep</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/health">#health</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wellness">#wellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth">#mentalhealth</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplacewellness">#workplacewellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporatewellness">#corporatewellness</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeengagement">#employeeengagement</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthyworkplace">#healthyworkplace</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/returntowork">#returntowork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/corporateculture">#corporateculture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/futureofwork">#futureofwork</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businessleadership">#businessleadership</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hrtrends">#HRtrends</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/workplaceinnovation">#workplaceinnovation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/organizationalculture">#organizationalculture</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/employeeexperience">#employeeexperience</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/healthadvocacy">#healthadvocacy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/realfood">#realfood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nutritionmatters">#nutritionmatters</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bigpharma">#bigpharma</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bigfood">#bigfood</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/toxins">#toxins</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/makeamericahealthyagain">#makeamericahealthyagain</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/maha">#MAHA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/businesspodcast">#businesspodcast</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/unboxingtheoffice">#unboxingtheoffice</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Unboxing the Office | Episode 1: Leah Allen on Healing, Faith &amp; Fixing America’s Health Crisis</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In our premiere episode of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with Leah Allen—faith-driven investor and venture capitalist, and a powerful voice in the wellness and regenerative health space.</p><p>Leah opens up about her personal health crisis, her six-year battle with seizures and Lyme disease, and how she found healing through food as medicine, sound therapy, and a faith-fueled journey. But this conversation goes far beyond personal recovery.</p><p>We talk about: <br>• The dangers of “non-food foods” and how they’re silently harming our nation<br>• The role of faith and science in shaping a new model for healthcare<br>• Her vision for restoring soil, rebuilding school cafeterias, detoxifying our homes, and eliminating toxic exposures<br>• How Coddle Creek Capital is investing in the future of sustainable communities<br>• What RFK Jr.’s campaign—and America’s future—might look like with the right solutions</p><p>This is a passionate, deeply insightful conversation about hope, health, and how we fix what’s broken—starting with ourselves, and extending to our schools, homes, and nation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Coddle Creek Capital: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUptSUhkeHkzZkNYSUFYa2xVeWZqNzFEaTItUXxBQ3Jtc0tsbEQtdkRYS1B1cnNWTzFha2pvZVYxTTFta29SallITG0temVyQnpHSGQ2clZHa3RId3BkVC1RZ29lQWtmcTFmdExTbWpVdTQwNkd2WHZPaERsd1ZyaUFLQ3J0UnE0X2FaQUhfdDJEN3BSblFMczA3TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcoddlecapital.com%2F&amp;v=AJTjDLr0Lbc">https://coddlecapital.com/</a>]<br>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNoSkwydWEtaFJTZXk3RnJDS0JmRmJrMVVlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuWF82R2dmb3Z1Ym80dXZKWnNUNEw4VkljNGNzaVJralNWX3ZsanMzazUwODA4SkZTaDU4d1hYSk45SHNJR1FCMlhRSmlxeTFZTldUNi12U0VDUW8xQU94ZmJCRVMwZkFTWU9VUkIxRm1zN3l6WUIyRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=AJTjDLr0Lbc">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p>🔥 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep conversations with mission-driven leaders.</p>]]>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In our premiere episode of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with Leah Allen—faith-driven investor and venture capitalist, and a powerful voice in the wellness and regenerative health space.</p><p>Leah opens up about her personal health crisis, her six-year battle with seizures and Lyme disease, and how she found healing through food as medicine, sound therapy, and a faith-fueled journey. But this conversation goes far beyond personal recovery.</p><p>We talk about: <br>• The dangers of “non-food foods” and how they’re silently harming our nation<br>• The role of faith and science in shaping a new model for healthcare<br>• Her vision for restoring soil, rebuilding school cafeterias, detoxifying our homes, and eliminating toxic exposures<br>• How Coddle Creek Capital is investing in the future of sustainable communities<br>• What RFK Jr.’s campaign—and America’s future—might look like with the right solutions</p><p>This is a passionate, deeply insightful conversation about hope, health, and how we fix what’s broken—starting with ourselves, and extending to our schools, homes, and nation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Coddle Creek Capital: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUptSUhkeHkzZkNYSUFYa2xVeWZqNzFEaTItUXxBQ3Jtc0tsbEQtdkRYS1B1cnNWTzFha2pvZVYxTTFta29SallITG0temVyQnpHSGQ2clZHa3RId3BkVC1RZ29lQWtmcTFmdExTbWpVdTQwNkd2WHZPaERsd1ZyaUFLQ3J0UnE0X2FaQUhfdDJEN3BSblFMczA3TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcoddlecapital.com%2F&amp;v=AJTjDLr0Lbc">https://coddlecapital.com/</a>]<br>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNoSkwydWEtaFJTZXk3RnJDS0JmRmJrMVVlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuWF82R2dmb3Z1Ym80dXZKWnNUNEw4VkljNGNzaVJralNWX3ZsanMzazUwODA4SkZTaDU4d1hYSk45SHNJR1FCMlhRSmlxeTFZTldUNi12U0VDUW8xQU94ZmJCRVMwZkFTWU9VUkIxRm1zN3l6WUIyRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=AJTjDLr0Lbc">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p>🔥 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep conversations with mission-driven leaders.</p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:11:22 -0700</pubDate>
      <author>Bernie Youngblood</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In our premiere episode of Unboxing the Office, we sit down with Leah Allen—faith-driven investor and venture capitalist, and a powerful voice in the wellness and regenerative health space.</p><p>Leah opens up about her personal health crisis, her six-year battle with seizures and Lyme disease, and how she found healing through food as medicine, sound therapy, and a faith-fueled journey. But this conversation goes far beyond personal recovery.</p><p>We talk about: <br>• The dangers of “non-food foods” and how they’re silently harming our nation<br>• The role of faith and science in shaping a new model for healthcare<br>• Her vision for restoring soil, rebuilding school cafeterias, detoxifying our homes, and eliminating toxic exposures<br>• How Coddle Creek Capital is investing in the future of sustainable communities<br>• What RFK Jr.’s campaign—and America’s future—might look like with the right solutions</p><p>This is a passionate, deeply insightful conversation about hope, health, and how we fix what’s broken—starting with ourselves, and extending to our schools, homes, and nation.</p><p>🔗 Learn more about Coddle Creek Capital: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUptSUhkeHkzZkNYSUFYa2xVeWZqNzFEaTItUXxBQ3Jtc0tsbEQtdkRYS1B1cnNWTzFha2pvZVYxTTFta29SallITG0temVyQnpHSGQ2clZHa3RId3BkVC1RZ29lQWtmcTFmdExTbWpVdTQwNkd2WHZPaERsd1ZyaUFLQ3J0UnE0X2FaQUhfdDJEN3BSblFMczA3TQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fcoddlecapital.com%2F&amp;v=AJTjDLr0Lbc">https://coddlecapital.com/</a>]<br>🔗 Learn more about HOTLOGIC®: [<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNoSkwydWEtaFJTZXk3RnJDS0JmRmJrMVVlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuWF82R2dmb3Z1Ym80dXZKWnNUNEw4VkljNGNzaVJralNWX3ZsanMzazUwODA4SkZTaDU4d1hYSk45SHNJR1FCMlhRSmlxeTFZTldUNi12U0VDUW8xQU94ZmJCRVMwZkFTWU9VUkIxRm1zN3l6WUIyRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fhotlogicappliances.com%2F&amp;v=AJTjDLr0Lbc">https://hotlogicappliances.com/</a>]</p><p>🔥 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep conversations with mission-driven leaders.</p>]]>
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