Episodes

  • Kenneth Lay – Progress is Rarely Linear

    Kenneth Lay – Progress is Rarely Linear
    Jun 24 2026
    Meet Kenneth (Ken) Lay, President and Founder of Perspective Always Matters, where he helps C-Suite and emerging leaders navigate complexity, build resilience, and deliver results. With 30+ years in senior roles at Fortune 100 companies (EVPCIO, Citizens Bank), leadership posts at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, and earlier executive roles at IBM, Ken applies […]
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    37 mins
  • Anne Chow – Lead Bigger

    Anne Chow – Lead Bigger
    May 19 2026
    Meet Anne Chow, former CEO of AT&T Business and current The Rewired CEO, where she uses her unique insights to power connection and culture with a future-forward lens and emphasis on sustainable, agile growth. Our conversation with Anne spanned her early years as an aspiring concert pianist to her robust career at AT&T. Her wisdom, […]
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    49 mins
  • Janet Collinsworth – Another Chapter of the Journey

    Janet Collinsworth – Another Chapter of the Journey
    May 7 2026
    Meet Janet Collinsworth, Founder and CEO of Agape Resource & Assistance Center and Jericho Village. From her role at a Big 8 accounting firm to sweeping Cheerios off the kitchen table for a nonprofit board meeting, Janet’s journey has been one of keeping faith amidst unexpected turns. Our conversation was full of heart, insight, and meaning. Connect with […]
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    46 mins
  • Priscilla Guasso – Why Not Try?

    Priscilla Guasso – Why Not Try?
    Apr 21 2026
    Meet Priscilla Guasso, founder of Latinas Rising Up in HR, a movement created to elevate Latina voices, stories, and leadership across the human resources profession. In this episode of American Narratives, Priscilla shares her journey as an HR leader, author, speaker, and community builder, and the moments that pushed her to create space where representation, […]
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    39 mins
  • Stephen McIntosh – Embrace Opportunites

    Stephen McIntosh – Embrace Opportunites
    Apr 7 2026
    What does it take to build a career that spans cultures, industries, and some of the world’s most recognized organizations? In this episode of American Narratives, Stephen McIntosh shares lessons from a remarkable global leadership journey shaped by opportunity, effort, respect, and the courage to move forward without having all the answers. From HR leadership […]
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    51 mins
  • Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew – Keep Living

    Dr. Froswa Booker-Drew – Keep Living
    Mar 24 2026
    “What does it look like to pivot with purpose, trust your calling, and build something that creates real impact? In this episode of American Narratives, we sit down with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew, President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy, speaker, author, and community leader whose work centers on collaboration, connection, and co-creation. She shares her journey […]
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  • Rennie Curran – Operate at the Level of Your Vision

    Rennie Curran – Operate at the Level of Your Vision
    Mar 10 2026
    “What does it take to keep growing, improving, and leading long after the spotlight fades? In this episode of American Narratives, we sit down with Rennie Curran—former All-American linebacker at the University of Georgia, NFL and CFL player, and now entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance leadership coach. Rennie’s story is one of discipline, resilience, and […]
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    49 mins
  • Carol Vargas – Explore What is Possible

    Carol Vargas – Explore What is Possible
    Feb 23 2026
    Welcome back to Season 4 of American Narratives! This season, we focus on career pivots. You’ll hear from leaders, executives, changemakers, and everyday people who’ve reinvented their careers—and themselves—with clarity, courage, and a whole lot of honesty. This week we sit down with Dr. Carol Vargas Bautista, a scientist-turned-executive coach who helps leaders and professionals […]
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    34 mins