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The Power of Why podcast is here to help you strategically advance your mission in the world. Hosted by talent and business strategist Naomi Haile, each episode delves into the minds of leaders who are building purposeful organizations, creating employment opportunities, and using their gifts for good. Featuring a diverse lineup of guests, from the Chief Human Resources Officer at Netflix to actors and artists, tech founders and business owners, and champions of local movements, the Power of ...
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In this clip from The Power of Why, Terry Knickerbocker and POW host Naomi Haile discuss the importance of reconnecting with your fearless nature. Do you remember who you were when you were two years old? The creativity and freedom of childhood? Using examples like Robin Williams and Matthew McConaughey, Terry highlights how trusting your impulses …
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“Really good art is amazing to witness. It changes people, it changes culture. When you make a great film, a great song, a great painting, or a great poem, the world changes. But when it’s mediocre, it’s just forgettable, like mediocre pizza.” ​​Meet Terry Knickerbocker, the renowned acting coach and founder of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Bro…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry and I dive into her journey of building a communications business from the ground up. Starting out, Nickie hustled hard—taking on free gigs and creating websites for local cafés and galleries, just to get her work in front of people. She talks about the ups and downs, like moving to London with big …
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry dives into her process of pitching and producing a project for CBC’s Creator Network. After returning from Turkey with fresh ideas, Nickie explains her approach to crafting a compelling pitch: building relationships with producers, understanding their needs, and tailoring her ideas to match. She bre…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry shares with me her two biggest investments in growing her creative and writing skills. For her communications business, Nickie emphasizes the value of hiring support so she can step back from daily tasks and make space for creative work. She also credits journalism with teaching her to push past ‘wh…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry and I discuss the power of creating ‘door stopper’ moments—projects that open doors and create opportunities. Nickie shares how producing a short film allowed her to connect with agents, public figures, and the Iranian community in a whole new way, leading to speaking gigs on Farsi-language radio, r…
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“A door stopper is like shoving your leg in the door before it can close on you. It's creating an asset and opportunity to capture people's attention and open a door or two.” In this episode, Nickie Shobeiry and I dive into the art of creating opportunities by boldly putting yourself out there. Imagine using a short film not just as a creative piec…
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Todd Corley's childhood joy revolved around his family and community. Growing up in a close-knit family in Queen’s New York, surrounded by love and the values of giving back, Todd learned early that the strength of the community was far greater than individual success. These values have shaped his career and life's work. From being the first Chief …
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Thomas Cumberbatch (guest) and Naomi Haile (POW host) discuss how asking questions and UNDERSTANDING led to unearthing Thomas' real business. When someone hired him to create, shoot a campaign, or shoot a brand film, he always said, "I needed ingredients to develop a concept!!" So, he would ask his clients question…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Thomas Cumberbatch (guest) and Naomi Haile (POW host) discuss how creating real bonds with people starts with how we connect to ourselves. When we can get to the soul of who we are, this translates to how we show up in any conversation, interaction, or situation, enabling us to build real bonds. Connect with Thomas…
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“What I believe should define every human being is their SOUL." We’re looking at a beautiful set: a light curtain backdrop with a microphone peering through– the one you may have noticed on the esteemed NPR Tiny desk music sessions– two comfy cream chairs, a white plush carpet, and three cameras ready for their mark. Meet Thomas Cumberbatch. The br…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Anne-Marie Mulumba (guest) and POW host Naomi Haile discuss possibilities that exist for our work, monetize our skills, and maximize our time using AI in our work. Anne-Marie acknowledges that it may be scary thinking about the gravity of technology and the changes coming, but emphasizes how critical seeking inform…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Anne-Marie Mulumba (guest) and POW host Naomi Haile discuss how what it can look like to build a business that aligns with your lifestyle, values, and priorities? Anne-Marie talks about what retirement means to her and how she plans to work backwards to get there. Connect with Anne-Marie LinkedIn: Anne-Marie Mulumb…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Anne-Marie Mulumba (guest) and POW host Naomi Haile discuss how Anne-Marie created a business that leveraged her unique-ness as someone who is East African, has a design background, has worked in research and service design, and is really interested in culture. Anne-Marie asked how she can create a business that be…
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⁠Anne-Marie Mulumba⁠ created a business that leveraged her uniqueness as an East African with a design background, experience in research and service design, and passion for cultures. She is consistently asking: How can we design technology that brings value to people’s lives and makes them better? Will this thing we’re building save people time or…
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In this clip of Power of Why, Stephanie Harrison (guest) and POW host Naomi Haile, discuss the epidemic of depression, anxiety and loneliness. Research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of BetterHelp show that 1 in 4 Americans say they don't have somebody to confide in. Stephanie talks about the impacts of individualism being a core part of Western cu…
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In this clip of Power of Why, Stephanie Harrison (guest) and POW host Naomi Haile discuss the journey of The New Happy. Initially, it was a newsletter with just 17 subscribers, which grew into a thriving community of over 1 million humans worldwide. Stephanie talks about the importance of consistently showing up, even when it’s messy and imperfect.…
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In this clip of The Power of Why, Stephanie Harrison (guest) and POW host Naomi Haile discuss how we can tap back into our creativity. Stephanie squashes the myth that you must walk this journey alone and can't ask for help. Stephanie talks about how she embraced the messiness of the process as an antidote to brittle perfectionism. Remember to subs…
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"We've been told that achieving our own success will make us happy. But happiness comes from helping other people to live happier lives."⁠Stephanie⁠'s childhood joy revolved around self-expression —corralling her siblings and neighbors to put on musicals, performing with a voice-altering karaoke machine, reading, and making things. It's what shaped…
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I'm curious: do your passions and hobbies — seemingly unconnected to your career — give you an unexpected professional edge? Growing up, Mona loved nothing more than donning her dad's old headphones and immersing herself in his record collection for hours. She had a deep affection for the arts, theatre, and the craft of writing. Nevertheless, she d…
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When you plant a seed, you wait to reap the benefits. In some cases, you don't see it for years. But does that mean you shouldn't plant that seed? ⁠Jennifer⁠ disagrees. From her teenage years juggling multiple part-time jobs to studying accounting— though not her passion—it provided the exposure and access to creativity she lived for. At 18, she wo…
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“Never give up on yourself” – These were the words Angela Ashawasegai repeated to herself for years. They became her mantra, helping her find and build her inner strength. Angela was removed from her mother at birth and was placed into the child welfare system. Throughout her tumultuous childhood, she had no safe place to call home. From surviving …
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In a landscape where barriers often overshadow opportunities… Mary Yazdani is curious about impactful results. Drawing insights from those who have successfully carved paths before her, she studied their strategies and implemented the advice that worked. At the age of 32, she started a new life in Canada with her family. Leveraging her expertise an…
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Relationships are key. Through experience, you've sharpened your problem-solving skills, infused love into your creative self, and deepened your leadership acumen. Yet, these strengths may not always be apparent on paper… It's about transforming your most vital skills to your next opportunity. Keira Torkko⁠ has consistently demonstrated this throug…
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Recognized as a “fixer” in the business world, ⁠Susan Odle⁠ has played a significant role in the lives of leaders grappling with complex problems through hands-on transformational change. How? By adopting the Successful Change Mindset. With a gift of discerning patterns in a business and amplifying what works, Susan’s latest entrepreneurial venture…
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Joanna Cooper began playing the cello in fourth grade, started reading at the age of two, perhaps her journey was destined to be great, as she curiously embraced intelligence of different forms. Today, Joanna is Daimler Truck North America's General Manager in Mount Holly. She leads an amazing team of over 1,700 staff to produce Freightliner M2 and…
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Daniel P. Calderon, Brooklyn native, holds the roles of President of Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow (EOT) and owner of #WFHStudio. As Daniel beautifully states, "When one is able to create space, whether virtual or in real life, they are, in fact, catalyzing creativity, which I believe leads to real solutions. That's what I want my life's work to be abo…
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Adeola Adejobi moves mountains and touches hearts withher vision and efforts to create long-lasting economic impact. Her mission is clear: to connect Black individuals with information that has the power to reshape the trajectory of their economic mobility and that of their families. As a multi-faceted human being, Adeola is an attorney, entreprene…
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What ever happened to job security? From the Great Resignation to mass layoffs, workers are struggling to find their fit in this ever-changing market. To succeed, shift gears. Focusing not on your next job but your career instead, you’ll gain the skills, network and experience to reach your most audacious goals — no matter where you work. Certified…
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How will you be remembered? When her parents suddenly passed away, 11-year-old Thusha saw how their devotion to others kept them alive — an unquenchable force, multiplied in the hearts they touched. Today she carries their torch, seeking spaces where her impact can grow. Building engineering teams at BlackBerry and Magnet Forensics. Advocating for …
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Building a business is a team sport. You’ve got the CEO’s vision, the product team’s execution, and marketing working with sales to attract and retain customers. But when an unstable market threatens the stakes? That’s where Michelle Scarborough comes in. Leading two of the world’s largest venture funds supporting women-led tech businesses — as Man…
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Bullied, mixed-race, and living in poverty, many told a young Bree Jamieson-Holloway that hers was an uphill battle too formidable to overcome. So she turned inward. Heartened by her grandmother’s motto to “push on, regardless,” she crafted a vision that would anchor her life’s work: travelling the world, starting a family, and helping people. Now …
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Mass layoffs. The climate crisis. Springing, starry-eyed, from a global pandemic only to find a recession stalking our shadow. Are we lurching towards The End? Or, as impact entrepreneur and angel investor Victoria Xu sees it, are we gearing up for The Next Leap? Decarbonizing heavy industry with deep tech prodigy CleanInnoGen, investing in future-…
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Under the careful heat of calculated risk, Shea Cole — growth marketer, brand builder, mentor, mom and VP of one of Canada’s fastest growing companies, Field Effect — has forged her own path. Leaving her beloved small town to explore the world. Pursuing an MBA despite being “bad at math.” Scaling health tech darling Fullscript’s less than 30-person…
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Sherrell Dorsey is the founder and CEO of The Plug—a digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy. Her work has been featured in VICE, The Washington Post, Seattle Times, The Information, and more. Sherrell has been a contributing writer for notable publications like Columbia Journalism Review, Fast Company, Black Enterp…
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Dimple Thomas wants you to embrace the opportunity in uncertainty. As an Engineering Manager in Ericsson’s Cloud RAN Systems-DevOps, she does just that—with an eye to creating a high-speed, -bandwidth and low latency future where Zoom calls might be replaced by life-sized holograms of your loved ones. Committed to building systems that truly serve …
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Data, machine learning and AI augments impact across sectors, creating life changing technologies that transform how we live, work and play. But to drive meaningful change, we need equitable representation among the leaders driving its evolution. That's why Solmaz Shahalizadeh, Shopify's former Head of Data Science and Engineering, became a Foundin…
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Repeat after me: Anti-colonial models are not radical. With her diverse team of experts, Co-founder and CEO of Archipel Research and Consulting Inc. Sabre Pictou Lee is harnessing them to help organizations change for the better. A highly acclaimed Indigenous speaker, trainer, liaison and researcher, Sabre’s company has supported the Canada Council…
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Touching the most complex organ in the human body, concussion treatment continues to evolve as experts learn more about the workings of our brain—to mitigate the debilitating, long-term consequences of mistreatment. That’s why Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy co-founded health-tech startup Neurovine AI: combining deep tech, machine learning and the art of neur…
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She started her career on Broadway before founding fashion startup Kania Couture Inc., whose designs were showcased at New York Fashion Week, World Mastercard fashion week, and project Las Vegas. Today, Stacey Martin is the founder of Canadian luxe loungewear company Stacey Martin Lifestyle, at the intersection of sustainability, comfort and style.…
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Sergio Ezama is Netflix’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). He recently joined the team in September 2021. Previously, Sergio served in several HR leadership roles at PepsiCo, and spent 20 years exploring many learning opportunities. In this episode, Sergio delves into some of his HR, life, and work. He also speaks to the culture of freedom and…
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African American buying power in the United States well exceeds $1.2 trillion annually, as reported by Nielson in 2018. A demographic often overlooked by businesses and brands, Anthony’s company, ABF Creative is storytelling for this audience and has seen incredible growth doing so. Not only that, Anthony expresses that the gap his company fills in…
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Mutiat Bello is a real estate wealth strategist and soon-to-be private lender, and developer. Mutiat is doing this work with the purpose of understanding what longevity in the real estate space looks like, having choice and ownership over your time, passing down wealth to your children, and her family members. Mutiat is a mother, she loves to trave…
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Trishala Pillai is an Indian-Canadian, born & raised in the Middle East, and she currently lives in the US. Over the past 5+ years, she has contributed to building some of North America's avant-garde, leading social technology start-ups/scale-ups with her skills in new product development, research, business strategy & development. Currently, she i…
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Murdock (@amurdock_ii) is a purpose-driven, action-oriented, servant-leader and proud product of Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from Butler University in 2017 and is currently a Juris-Doctorate candidate at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. He’s passionate about leveraging the power in his story and other Black stories t…
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She’s the President & Co-founder of Hyperion Global Energy — the world’s first industrial carbon recycling system. But this impact-focused entrepreneur wasn’t always a carbontech leader.From marketing, to advertising, and even hospitality, Heather Ward’s knack for identifying emerging trends and connecting the right people to address them has helpe…
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I had $300 in my pocket after I got laid off, and now my business is valued at $22 million. In the midst of losing her job, Bobbie Racette set out to build a platform that would economically empower others. As the Founder and CEO of Virtual Gurus, this Cree-Metis champion for Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is doing just that through her incl…
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Tecla Kalinda is on a mission to solve Canada’s trillion-dollar problem – starting with our kids. I’m not materialistic. But when you don’t have anything, you see what money can do for you in your life. With an eye to ushering a new generation of financially empowered youth, Tecla Kalinda, a Senior Analyst at the Bank of Canada, founded ZalaSmart: …
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“Everyone thinks you're competing with them, but you're really in competition with yourself.” She raised $1.4 million and co-founded Black Women Talk Tech along the way. Today, Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson wants to help you get out of your own way. From banking executive to tech founder, Esosa has learned the power of community. With Black Women Talk Tec…
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Makini Smith is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of A Walk in my Stilettos. As a mindset coach and Proctor Gallagher certified consultant, Makini helps you turn your goals into accomplishments. Not only does she share her message through her coaching practice, she also speaks at events, conferences and live functions where she deeply c…
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