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As the founder of a virtual paralegal consultancy, Ashley Cheung shares her personal and professional journey as an entrepreneur and how that has shaped her bold approach to life and leadership. In this conversation, we explore her three-part definition of bold, the mindset shifts that helped her build a specialized business, and the inner work required to trust yourself, navigate uncertainty, and lead with greater purpose. Ashley also shares how creativity, illustrated storytelling, and everyday courage can help us grow in business and in life.

About Ashley Cheung

Ashley Cheung is the founder of a virtual paralegal consultancy whose journey from hard-working Asian American immigrant to entrepreneur has shaped a powerful second chapter rooted in purpose, creativity, and impact. In the past five years, she has expanded her work as an author, speaker, mentor, and advocate for others, with a passion for empowering the next generation of leaders to pursue their dreams. Inspired by travel, collaboration, and the opportunity to support women and young creatives, she is committed to building a future where talent thrives and possibility expands.

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In this episode, Jasmine Moseley Beal, an award-winning global learning and talent development leader and CEO of Virtue Key Consulting Group, talks about bold leadership in the real world: career pivots, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a career that aligns with your values. We also dive into talent strategy, leadership development, performance management, and the role of AI in HR, including governance, privacy, and using automation to free people for higher-value work. Tune in for practical insights, honest conversation, and the bold encouragement you may need to take your next step forward.

About Jasmine Moseley Beal

Jasmine Moseley Beal is an award-winning Global Learning & Talent Development leader and the Founder, President & CEO of Virtue Key Consulting Group, a boutique consultancy helping mid-size to large companies move from chaos into clarity through transformational efforts in performance management, talent management, and leadership development. With 15 years of experience building and scaling talent, performance, and leadership strategies across five continents, Jasmine is known for translating complex people challenges into practical, business-driving solutions.

Her expertise spans leadership development, performance transformation, talent strategy, organizational culture, and the future of work making her a sought-after voice for covering workplace trends, employee experience, inclusive leadership, and how organizations can unlock human potential at scale. Based in Richmond, VA and operating globally, Jasmine brings a rare blend of corporate rigor and entrepreneurial insight to every conversation. Her perspective is shaped by real-world transformation experience, a passion for developing leaders who drive impact, and a commitment to equipping organizations for the future.

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Instagram: @jasmoseley @TheVirtueKey

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In this episode, we unpack how private foundations shape giving, influence public priorities, and often operate with limited accountability despite major tax advantages. Joined by foundation CEO and the author of Control: Why Big Giving Falls Short, Glen Galaich explores the 5% payout rule, donor control, “fake rules” in philanthropy, and why so much charitable wealth can sit invested during times of crisis. He also discusses what stronger community engagement and more effective, accountable giving could look like, and how anyone can start by learning more and asking questions. Tune in to better understand how philanthropy really works, challenge common assumptions, and rethink what giving should really mean.

About Glen Galaich

Glen Galaich is the CEO of the Stupski Foundation where he oversees large-scale philanthropic investments. He holds a Ph.D. in political science and brings more than 25 years of experience working with major donors, policymakers, corporate leaders, and global philanthropic networks. Previously, he served as CEO of Forward Global, leading a landmark international merger, helped launch the Global Philanthropy Forum, and held national fundraising roles at Human Rights Watch. He is also the host of the podcast Break Fake Rules and the author of the newsletter Who Gives?! and the book, CONTROL: Why Big Giving Falls Short.

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LinkedIn: @GlenGalaich

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In this honest and thought-provoking episode, Tom Hardin, known publicly as Tipper X, opens up about the choices, pressures, and personal struggles that led to his role in Wall Street’s biggest insider trading scandal. He shares how ambition, insecurity, and the quiet rationalizations that happen in high-pressure environments can slowly pull someone off course. Tom also reflects on the consequences that followed, from working with the FBI in their investigation to facing the impact on his family and reputation, and what it took to rebuild his life through truth, accountability, and service. This conversation offers powerful insight into ethics, leadership, culture, and the kind of boldness it takes to choose integrity when it matters most.

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Tom Hardin is a former hedge fund analyst who became one of the FBI’s most significant insider-trading cooperators during the government’s sweeping investigation into Wall Street corruption. Known publicly as “Tipper X,” he wore a wire for the FBI and helped expose widespread misconduct in the hedge fund industry. He is the author of "Wired on Wall Street," a firsthand account of ambition, ethical erosion, and the hidden pressures of the corporate world.

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Instagram: @iamtipperx_
LinkedIn: @TomHardin

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In this powerful conversation, award-winning social entrepreneur and women’s leadership expert Fiona Macaulay reframes failure as strategic data, not personal defeat. From leading a global network of 25,000 purpose-driven leaders to serving as the Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University, Fiona shares practical tools to tame perfectionism, navigate the messy middle, and turn setbacks into momentum. We explore her five failure types, the neuroscience behind small steps and confidence rebuilding, and her 3G Framework (Ground, Gather, Go) to help leaders re-enter the arena with clarity and courage. Whether you are recalibrating, recovering, or simply ready for more, this episode will help you move forward with intention, strategy, and true boldness.

About Fiona Macaulay

Fiona M. Macaulay is an award-winning social entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author who helps Fortune 500 and social impact leaders transform failure into competitive advantage through resilience and strategic risk-taking.

A women's leadership expert, she is founder and CEO of the Women for Impactful Leadership Development Network (WILD), connecting 25,000 leaders across 100 countries, and serves as Professor and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business.

She has advised JP Morgan, McKinsey, and Microsoft. Recognized among the top 1 percent of U.S. women entrepreneurs, her work has been featured in The New York Times and O, The Oprah Magazine. Fiona lives in Washington, DC, with her husband and daughters.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jane Zimmer, founder of Z’Est, to explore how bold, intentional living transforms ordinary moments into meaningful rituals. Blending leadership, creativity, art, gathering, wellness, and everyday beauty, Jane shares a practical system for clarity, connection, and joy. From go-to hosting tips to the power of handwritten notes to deepen relationships, the message is clear: start small and notice the beauty already around you. Tune in to hear how these intentional acts can help you create lasting beauty and a life you truly want to live.

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Jane Zimmer is the founder of Z’Est, a lifestyle brand and philosophy centered on intentional living. Grounded in four pillars: art, gathering, health and wellness, and finding a little beauty in every day, Jane invites people to pause, notice what is already around them, and transform ordinary moments into meaningful rituals. Drawing on her extensive senior-level experience in business, operations, and client strategy, she blends creativity with leadership to help others cultivate clarity, balance, and purpose. Through her artwork, cards, bespoke gifting, and gathering expertise, Jane brings Z’Est to life as a creative brand that curates experiences like the Z’Est Brushstrokes Workshop, connections through her Gathering Table Membership, limited edition watercolor card collections, commissioned one of kind watercolor art and bespoke gifting experiences that are designed to honor the art of daily living.

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Pinterest: @ALittleBeautyEveryday

LinkedIn: @JaneZimmer

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This episode rethinks meetings from the ground up with organizational behavior expert Dr. Rebecca Hinds. Instead of accepting packed calendars as productive, the conversation reframes meetings as products that should be intentionally designed to create decisions, healthy debate, development, and real progress. Using product design principles, you’ll learn how to cut meeting overload, move status updates to async tools, and use simple structures and signals to measure whether a meeting is truly worth the time. The result is a bold new way to collaborate: fewer, shorter, sharper meetings that improve focus, decision quality, and human connection at work.

About Rebecca Hinds

Rebecca Hinds is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever. She is a leading expert on organizational behavior and the future of work. She holds a BS, MS, and PhD from Stanford University. Rebecca founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana and the Work AI Institute at Glean, first-of-their-kind corporate think tanks dedicated to conducting cutting-edge research on the future of work.

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LinkedIn: @RebeccaHinds

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In this episode, Jessica Weiss, positive psychology expert, speaker, and author of Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work, explores why real happiness at work is not a perk but a system you can design. From her first TEDx talk to reshaping Fortune 500 cultures, Jessica shares how bold leadership is rooted in authenticity, trust, and psychological safety. We unpack the five pillars of durable happiness, challenge common myths about happiness, and offer simple, evidence-based practices you can use immediately to build energy, connection, and meaningful momentum in life and at work.

About Jessica Weiss

With a background in positive psychology and over 15 years of experience in corporate leadership, Jessica Weiss brings a unique blend of scientific research and practical business acumen to her work. She has helped Fortune 500 companies, tech startups, and everything in between to cultivate thriving workplace cultures that drive success.

Witnessing firsthand the toll of stress and burnout on both individuals and organizations, she became passionate about finding a better way to achieve success without sacrificing well-being. This led her to pursue advanced studies in positive psychology and develop her groundbreaking “Happiness, Works.” methodology. Today, Jessica is a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and trusted advisor to leaders who understand that happy employees are the key to a flourishing business.

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LinkedIn: @JessicaWeiss
Instagram: @thejessicaweiss

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