Business is Human

A Keynote on Reviving Your Pause Button

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

“In that pause that you're going to reignite in your life, let that be the place where you get re-inspired to be so much of who you are that people ...

Finding Value in the Uncertainty of Growth

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Growth is uncomfortable. But when we follow these steps and this path and this mindset, it's amazing.”In this episode, Rebecca recounts her uncomfo...

You Can Do Hard Things, But Do Them Intentionally

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"We can do hard things, but that idea comes with some cautionary tales.”In this episode, Rebecca delves into the powerful concept of deliberately do...

A Christmas Story: Change the Work, Change the World

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"If we change the work, we can change the world. The ripple effect into our humanity is beautiful, real, and none of it sacrifices the money-making mo...

Turn Your ‘What-If’ into What Is with Sherina Gonzalez

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The power of a dream starts with giving yourself permission to explore the 'what if' scenarios that live in your heart.”In this episode, Rebecca si...

Be Unapologetically You

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Whatever you are, be that. Whatever you want to do, do that. Because anything else is just an act.”In this episode, Rebecca emphasizes that not eve...

How Working Women are Redefining the Workforce

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Women, this is our time to shine and to illustrate how important our skills are in helping businesses run better.”In this episode, Rebecca focuses ...

Letting Go of Expectations and Finding Joy in Imperfect Moments

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Expectations are the story we make up in our heads of what we want or don't want in a future situation.”In this episode, Rebecca navigates the comp...

In a World Obsessed with Feedback, Choose Affirmations Instead

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“We've stripped so much of the feelings out of the business world that we're missing the opportunity to affirm people.”In this episode, Rebecca ta...

Finding Balance in the Holiday Buzz: Maximizing Productivity and Joy in Your Business

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Best gift you could give your team is to pair some expectations back and set the priorities very clearly so everyone can enjoy more of the holiday ...

Doing Less Better: Gathering Expectations Before You Gather People

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Think about it being early January and you’re sitting on your couch drinking a cup of tea reflecting on the holidays, how do you want it to have ...

From the Vault: Invest in Yourself, How to Maximize Your VRI

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I’m having a hard time thinking of a situation where this framework wouldn’t be helpful.”Understanding your value, relevance, and impact (VRI...

The Last Chapter: Crafting Your Legacy with Sabrina Winters

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Estate planning is about writing the end of your story. You have the control to do that, don't let somebody else write your story.”In this episod...

Getting Out of the Type A Trap and Incorporating Productive Rest with Erin Stafford

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“If we don’t stop from time to time, our bodies will force us to.”In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of burnout, personal ...

Two Keys to Creating Authentic Content Online with Rachel Elsts Downey

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"When it comes to showing up online, the primary problem is people feel like they have to be somebody different than who they are in real life.”In t...

The Creative Advantage: How to Leverage Your Gifts and Drive Business Success with Rachel Elsts Downey

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Creativity is actually productivity. We've missed that in how labels get created around talent.”In this episode, we delve into the topic of being...

Lessons from Spiderwebs and Bee Stings: Creating New Patterns for a Thriving Life

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Learn to look at your past, your present, and your hopes and dreams for the future with kind and loving eyes, they're an important part of living a...

Have, Do, Be: Achieve Your Ideal Life By Believing It’s Possible

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“In order to have the life you want, you need to be that person and you need to believe that life is possible for you.”In this episode, Rebecca sh...

Surrender to Divine Guidance While Writing Your Own Story

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“To lead a thriving life is to lead the life that the one who created you wants for you.”This episode is a little different and a lot personal for...

Take Control of Your Story and Defy the Drama Triangle

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“A thriving life is one that we measure in feelings. A striving life is one that we measure in money and status and time.”This episode is all abou...

How to Transform Your Life by Creating the Conditions to Thrive

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Your environment can be a catalyst for your best thriving life if we use it intentionally.”In this episode, we dive deep into the topic of creati...

Embracing Quality Time as the Ultimate Achievement

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“The urge to prove yourself and work harder has been our pattern for so long and it reinforces the thoughts of ‘no pain, no gain.’ Like it has t...

Overwhelmed and Overthinking: Strategies for Managing Back to School Stress and Uncertainty

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I want to see this back to school change and disruption through the opportunity that we have to really have a powerful ripple effect on everybody.”...

Finding Balance: Uncovering the Link Between Nature, Structure, and Leadership with Wes Cate

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Nature is a really good teacher about how things grow in complex systems.”In this episode, host Rebecca sits down with Wes Cate, a renowned leade...

Fearless and Fulfilled: Embarking on a Journey of Self-Discovery with Chelsey Dague

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I have to do something I’ve never done before to become someone I’ve never been before.”In this captivating episode, we embark on Chelsey Dag...

How to Play the Game with Dre Baldwin

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Each time I saw a step, I took the step, that's how I got here. But there's more steps and who knows what's coming next?”Join us in this inspirin...

Ready to Gain Some Much Needed Clarity?

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"A monthly clarity day isn't selfish; it's kindness. Living in stress and uncertainty and chaos are selfish because they keep you from being your best...

Cultivating Growth, Connection, and Intentionality with Emily Reuschel

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“I cannot be the only woman in a small town that is seeking a deeper level of intentionality, and has goals and dreams for my life outside of what e...

Make This Your Best Summer Ever

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"This summer season is an amazing time for you to think about you and your story and how you want to live that story with the people that you love."To...

Exemplifying Leadership Greatness During Profound Adversity

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“If you only had two hours a day to work, what is the highest and best use of your value, relevance, and impact in that two hours?”In this episod...

Breaking Free from the Burnout Cycle

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“If we're going to disrupt patterns, knowing why makes a big difference.”In this episode, Rebecca explores burnout and provides insights on how to...

Embracing Change: Navigating Challenges and Finding Your Path with Rebekah Rush

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I thrive in a challenging environment where I have to learn new things. If I'm not able to learn and implement new things, it's a challenge for me to...

Humanize Your Out-of-Office Messaging

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I'm here to be, not to prove myself. Be yourself. When you're on vacation, be there, be yourself. Not worrying about your email or not being somewher...

The Best Investment You Can Make Is the Investment in Yourself

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Stop viewing things as coincidences. If you put in the work and are ready for good things, you will attract them, and they will come ...

Curate Your Story Center

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Take full use of the power you possess inside you right now to write the next chapters of an epic story."On this episode, Rebecca reads a chapter fro...

Be the Person You Need Right Now with Don Wettrick

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"This is the true joy in life; Being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one, being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish...

Changing the World with the Power of Our Stories with Emily Perry and Nate Lien

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"We won't change the world with data, facts, and control, but we will change the world with the power of our stories."This week on Write Your Own Sto...

Maggie's Story: Simple, Powerful Patterns

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“We want to believe the answer to preventing burnout is expensive and complex when, in reality, it’s simple and free. The simple answer is powerfu...

Karin’s Story: Taking Charge of Your Story

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The most important thing I did was I literally picked my pen up, and I started journaling because I was no longer afraid of what was coming out, and ...

Courtney's Story: You're Not Lucky, You Earned It

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"It's okay to be a leader in an organization and be just a regular human being."In this next episode in our Stand Tall in Your Story speech series, yo...

Lyndie's Story: The Greatest Love of All

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I thought I was joining because there were things yet to learn about leading a business. But all along, I'd been leading the business really well. I ...

Rachael's Story: Determination is Contagious

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"You have to be open to the experience, and that doesn't mean you have to be an expert. Just open to the experience is the first thing. Have that mind...

Stephanie’s Story: The Freedom to Let Go

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"I don't have it all figured out; who really does? But I know what I'm aiming at, and that is freedom."In this episode we are kicking off our Stand Ta...

How Do I Learn to Be Before I Belong?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Our being is more important than our belonging. They're both important, but we need to prioritize. Being has to come first, and then belonging.”L...

Conflict is Inevitable, Learn to Leverage It

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“The question isn’t, ‘Why can’t we all get along,’ it’s, ‘Why can't we all get better at conflict and seeing things differently?’”Ac...

Ban Burnout - Choose Being Before Belonging

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"What if I told you that the responsible, organized, hardworking, goal-oriented people of the world are responsible for perpetuating and exacerbating ...

From the Vault: Trust Your Inner Thrive Guide

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you go from striving to thriving, you will change, your life will change, and your perspectives will change—all for the better.The best way to ...

The Truth and Science Around Showing Emotions at Work

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"We feel better when we can share and show our emotions at work; when we do, it contributes to a more emotionally intelligent workforce."Vulnerability...

Enough Talk, Let’s Finally End Burnout - An Emotional Outpouring

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"You can have a ton of money and thrive and not have to worry about survival. And at the same time, have peace, balance, and community, but nobody's c...

Love Your Body, It’s with You Your Whole Life with Lara Heimann

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Life is constantly going to bring us out of balance, so we have to think about what can we do in our body to bring us more into balance which will po...

Cheers to Finding Rhythm with partners Kendall Lockwood and Casey Whitley

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“Taking a break isn't selfish; it's self-care.”That is the Adult Spring Break cocktails slogan, created by today's guests, Kendall Lockwood and Ca...

Peace, Purpose and Prosperity for Male Leaders with Jim Bishop of Conjunction Leadership

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"If you are in the earlier stages of your journey, time is your biggest teacher. And if you’re in the later stages of your journey, time is still y...

Use Your Inner Thrive Guide to Make Impactful Change: A Chat with Nick Smarrelli, Former CEO of GadellNet

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Courage is a big word and I encourage people to take big life leaps. Sometimes I feel like the hardest thing is just that first step."After 12 years ...

Courageous Conversations: Firing Who You Hired

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As leaders, we take pride in hiring wonderful people to add to our team, and when we decide to hire a person, we become protective over them and want ...

Invest in Yourself: How to Maximize Your VRI

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With the potential of another recession looming over us, it isn't easy to know how we should navigate this situation. Warren Buffett's advice for prot...

Sharpen Your Uncertainty Tolerance

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is the fear of the unknown." - H.P. Lovecraft. Navig...

Five Things that Connect Being Human and Businesses

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The needs of a business and the needs of a human are very different. Over the past ten years, we have tried to implement the idea that business is hum...

Make 2023 your OWN Journey of Self-Discovery

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

“I want your life to feel like a movie, or a song, or a great book with emotion. So let's start 2023 setting the intention for what we want to feel....

The ADHD Brain and How to Incorporate Rhythm into Work Life

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"That's where we get terms like life balance, where it's supposed to be balanced in terms of the measurement of time. That's just not the natural way ...

Do You Know Your Money-Making Model? Bets Are You Don’t

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Our story, our human needs, our purpose is connected to a money-making model. It is a healthy, beautiful thing to see how they fit and connect togeth...

You Being You is the Most Badass Act of Them All

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

"Confidence doesn't come from knowing your job well or another degree or more money or a higher title. Confidence comes from knowing ourselves well."I...

Introducing Write Your OWN Story

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The most courageous thing we can do is connect. As high achievers and career professionals, we're so busy serving and investing in everyone else that ...

Kristen Smith on The Power of Journaling

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca sits down with Kristen Smith to talk about all the ways journaling can benefit your physical, emotional, and mental life, and the ways that it...

Providing Clarity and Context

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Badass Women's Council, Rebecca shares how to find clarity & context. These two words help provide value in your life and y...

Find Your Rhythm

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The third key to Rebecca's Rise and Thrive as a Badass Career Woman is rhythm. Rhythm connects honoring your human needs and honoring your business ne...

Massive Change, Tons of Uncertainty

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Badass Womens Council, Rebecca discusses navigating significant change. As we continue to grow and evolve, new experiences come our w...

Quiet Quitting: 6 Items to Keep in Mind to Thrive

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Badass Women's Council, Rebecca talks about quiet quitting. This phrase is blowing up across social media platforms, and many people ...

Random Thoughts by Rebecca

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Badass Women's Council, Rebecca shares insight into her "random thoughts" during her most recent hike through Eagle Creek. She ...

It's About Damn Time

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rebecca's back! With an all-new episode of The Badass Women's Council... It's about damn time. This podcast and what Rebecca teaches is all about refl...

Discovering Authenticity w/Annie Lieb

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today on The Badass Women's Council, Annie Lieb talks to Rebecca about executive coaching and using her BREATH Framework to help folks discover and br...

Being Badass w/ Madison White

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Badass Women's Council, Rebecca talks with Madison White! Madison is a TikToker and Vp of Operations at a restaurant group. She...

Feeding Your Soul w/ KJ Today

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

KJ from The KJ Today Show is this week's guest! KJ is a radio host, TV producer, and entrepreneur who is a dedicated animal advocate. KJ was living he...

Your Best Summer Ever! w/ Courtney Warren

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Courtney Warren is back on The Badass Women's Council today for a great episode! Courtney was part of the Rise & Thrive Experience in 2020 and is ...

Abby Ripberger: Owner and Founder of The Love Bug Food Truck

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on The Badass Women's Council, Rebecca is joined by special guest Abby Ripberger! Abby is the owner of The Love Bug Food Truck, which will ...