In this electrifying sit-down, marketing powerhouse Bozoma Saint John tells Emma Grede how trusting her gut—and refusing to shrink—propelled her from a junior assistant’s cubicle to the C-suite, and now to founding the hair-care disruptor, Eve by Boz. She unpacks why “excellence is a baseline” was the mantra drilled into her by her Ghanaian parents, shares t ... Show More
Mar 17
What Growing Up in Chaos Actually Teaches You (Rich Kleiman)
Emma has known Rich Kleiman for 20 years. In all that time, they've never talked about where he actually came from, until now. What came next was one of the most honest conversations we've had on the podcast. The hardest story to change is the one you tell yourself. For Rich, it ... Show More
1h 30m
Mar 2025
9 'Bad' Traits That Get You Promoted | Jenny Wood
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Jenny Wood—career coach, former Google executive, and author of Wild Courage. Over 18 years at Google, Jenny rose from entry-level to executive and created one of the company’s largest career development programs. Her work focuses on breaking t ... Show More
57m 42s
May 2024
How To Step Into Your Next Level Identity with Bri Seeley
<p>When things stop feeling aligned, it’s time to start EVOLVING… but how? This week’s interview is a vulnerable discussion about how our identities must shift, change, and even die in order for us to re-align and reach our potential.</p><p></p><p>When we set unrealistic, and eve ... Show More
50m 11s
May 2025
From PA to Powerhouse: Rachelle Peterson’s Story of Resilience & Leadership
What happens when a teacher tells you, “you’ll never be successful”? For Rachelle Peterson, it became fuel to prove them wrong.
In this episode of The CEO Diaries Podcast, I sit down with Rachelle — Founder of LOQIA Group and Rebound & Rise — to uncover her incredible journey:
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1h 1m
Mar 2025
345. From Garage Workouts to Fitness Empire: How Ailsa Navarro Built a Multi-Studio Powerhouse
In this episode, host Suneera Madhani chats with powerhouse entrepreneur Ailsa Navarro, the inspiring founder of HILI Studios. Starting with just one reformer in her garage during COVID, Ailsa scaled her Pilates empire to eight thriving studios across Central Florida. In this epi ... Show More
45m 13s
Feb 2025
186. Own Your Impact: How to Communicate Your Personal Power
Why good communication starts with tapping into your power.Impactful communication isn’t just about the words you use. According to Chris Lipp, it’s about the power you deliver them with.“When we have a belief in ourselves, what we say changes,” says Lipp, a professor at Tulane U ... Show More
22m 34s
Sep 2025
How to Build a Bold Life Without Burning Out, With Chillhouse Founder Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton
#214: What does it really mean to "chill" in a world that's run by hustle culture? In this episode, we’re joined by Cyndi Ramirez-Fulton, the founder and CEO of Chillhouse, the cult-loved self-care brand making wellness cooler, more inclusive, and way more accessible. From droppi ... Show More
54m 55s
<p>“Curiosity led me to where I am today.”</p><p>When <a href='https://www.instagram.com/enashull/'>Ena Hull</a>, TIGER 21 Chair for Newport Beach, said this on the show, I paused. I realized just how underrated curiosity is.</p><p>Curiosity brings new tests and experiments.</p>< ... Show More
