In this episode, Aveline sits down with Dr. Kimberly Harden, CEO of Harden Consulting Group, to explore what it means to build WE-centric workplaces rooted in trust, cultural intelligence, and courage. Kimberly shares her powerful journey from healthcare to academia to entrepreneurship—and how divine callings, family legacy, and life pivots shaped her mission to dismantle bias and advance racial equity in the workplace. Dive in as they discuss cultural intelligence, the reality of social media illusions, and the deep importance of alignment in both leadership and life.

Here’s a summary of what they discussed:

(02:52) Kimberly’s mission: empowering leaders to build WE-centric workplaces

(03:59) From healthcare to professor: teaching teamwork and cultural intelligence

(08:03) Divine intervention and starting her business after her mother’s passing

(17:11) Why she returned to education and pursued communication and leadership studies

(22:24) The LEAD philosophy: Love, Enthusiasm, Awareness, Development

(33:44) Why WE-centric workplaces are essential for the future of leadership

(40:25) Self-care, grief, and setting boundaries as an entrepreneur

(47:49) Kimberly’s superpower—and why she’s like a silicone spatula

…and much more.

Enjoy!

YouTube episode:

https://youtu.be/JKdkdcxw198

Here’s some information about our guest, Kimberly:

CEO of Harden Consulting Group

Dr. Kimberly Harden is a Leadership and Culture Consultant specialising in Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and WE-Centric workforce solutions. She is an award-winning educator with over a decade of experience as a professor of Communication Studies and a 2x Amazon best-selling author. Kimberly is also an advocate for racial equity and eliminating racism in the workplace. Beyond her professional life, she’s a weightlifter, loves Tim McGraw, and even eats salad for breakfast!

Here’s how you can connect with Kimberly:

Website – www.hardenconsultinggroup.com

LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlylharden

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others.

If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

In this episode, Aveline sits down with Mike Liu, CEO of Freefuse and a visionary connector, to explore how business partnerships and technological ecosystems are changing the way we build community and drive impact. Mike shares how his background in engineering and deep belief in win-win relationships shape Freefuse’s evolution—from education tech to empowering people as community hubs. Dive in as they discuss the power of collaborative ecosystems, the value of authenticity, and tips for purposeful innovation in business and life.

Here’s a summary of what they discussed:

02:51 Finding community in crisis during the LA fires

06:29 Building win-win-win partnerships in business

12:38 Mike’s entrepreneurial journey from childhood to Freefuse

26:18 The pivot: embracing ecosystems to accelerate growth

44:07 Overcoming trust hurdles in partnership and collaboration

…and much more.

Enjoy!

YouTube episode:

https://youtu.be/sfg4PVr8g9A

Here's some information about our guest, Mike:

CEO of FreeFuse

Mike Liu is someone who rose to the occasion when his city faced recent wildfires and evacuation scares. After experiencing the confusion caused by real and false evacuation notices, Mike used his curiosity to learn about new technologies for tracking natural disasters. Eager to help, he opened his doors to others in need, discovering firsthand the power of community support in tough times. Mike’s story shows his resilience, quick learning, and strong belief in people coming together to help one another.

Here's how you can connect with Mike:

Website - https://freefuse.com

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-liu-4wd/

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to impact others.

If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

In this powerful episode of Mission Activated, Aveline Clarke sits down with Jas Rawlinson: an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and leading advocate for emotional abuse and domestic violence awareness.

Jas shares her deeply personal journey from surviving a childhood marked by coercive control, to transforming her trauma into purposeful action that empowers others. Together, they explore the importance of boundary setting, recognising red flags, and using personal stories for healing and societal change. Jas’s honesty and expertise offer hope and practical steps for anyone seeking freedom from toxic cycles.

Here’s a summary of what they discussed:

03:29 Jas describes her mission to educate on emotional abuse red flags.

09:06 Coercive control and its lasting impact on survivors.

18:59 The catalyst to Jas’s healing and advocacy journey.

33:11 Jas’s superpower and the role of storytelling in change.

52:06 Every teen (and adult) needs to learn boundary-setting and red flag detection.

…and so much more.

Enjoy!

YouTube Episode:

https://youtu.be/0fGFFqcVaDk

Here's some information about our guest, Jas:

Jas Rawlinson, Speaker, Author, Coach

Jas Rawlinson is an award-winning speaker, best-selling author, and advocacy coach who specializes in emotional abuse and domestic violence awareness. Combining her lived experience as a domestic/sexual violence survivor, with a bachelors degree in creative writing and psychology, Jas is highly renowned for her natural ability to break through stigmatized social issues, and has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives worldwide. She's the author of four books, the co-founder of Brisbane’s first permanent Domestic Violence Memorial, and also the creator of 'Red Flags 101' - a nationally recognised program that empowers workplaces and communities to detect the red flags of domestic violence before they become physical. Alongside her work, Jas is also a passionate anti-human trafficking ambassador who - in her fight against social injustice - has investigated illegal brothels and spent time with survivors and investigators in SE Asia. In 2022, she even swam with sharks on reality TV (to an audience of 100 million+) to raise funds for exploited children! Endorsed by names including Lifeline, Act for Kids, and the National Centre on Sexual Exploitation, Jas is an unwavering advocate for transforming shame into strength through the power of real and raw storytelling.

What's something Interesting About You, Jas?

Jas once swam with sharks to raise funds to end child sexual exploitation

Here's how you can connect with Jas:

• Red Flags 101: jasrawlinson.com/redflags
• Free Story Masterclass: jasrawlinson.com/superpowerreplay
• Website: jasrawlinson.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/jasrawlinsonofficial
• Instagram: instagram.com/jas_rawlinson

The purpose of the Mission Activated podcast is to inspire people with the stories of people who are activated on their mission, and are living a life of purpose, passion and alignment. Being in business is not just about money: it's about bringing our genius and our gifts to the world to...