In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Dr. Hemma Lomax interviews Gwen Lee Hassan, Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer at Unisys, and host of the Hidden Traffic Podcast. Gwen shares her personal journey into the field of compliance, driven by a traumatic family experience, and her commitment to combat human trafficking in corporate supply chains. The discussion covers the importance of aligning corporate values with ethical practices, leveraging technology to identify and prevent human trafficking, and practical advice for fostering a culture of ethical awareness and responsibility. Gwen provides actionable insights on how companies can better trace their supply chains and adopt risk-based approaches to compliance, emphasizing the vital role of education and strategic advocacy.

Key Highlights include:

• Gwen's Origin Story: From PR to Compliance

• The Role of a Chief Compliance Officer

• Stories from the Hidden Traffic Podcast

• Challenges in Addressing Human Trafficking

• The Importance of Technology in Combating Trafficking

Biography:

Gwen Lee Hassan serves as the Deputy Chief Compliance Officer leading the compliance program globally for Unisys Corporation, a leading digital workplace, cloud, enterprise computing and business process solution company. She previously served as Global Director of Compliance for CNH Industrial, the world’s third largest capital goods maker and second largest manufacturer of farming equipment where she also led the compliance program globally. Prior to CNH, she held legal and compliance roles of increasing responsibility with Navistar and Federal Signal Corporation among other manufacturing and logistics companies. Areas of specific experience include compliance program design, structure and operation; corruption and bribery prevention; trade compliance; supply chain integrity; global compliance investigations; enterprise risk assessment and management; third party due diligence; cross border merger and acquisition transactions; human trafficking prevention; ESG program design and operation; policy development and compliance education and communication.

She is the founder and host of the “Hidden Traffic” podcast designed to keep corporate compliance professionals updated about new developments in human trafficking and forced labor prevention and regulation. Gwen serves as an adjunct professor for the Loyola University School of Law where she has taught courses on ESG and corporate compliance law. She also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Heartland Alliance, an international non-profit, human rights, social, economic and racial justice organization. She is a graduate of DePaul University School of Law and the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She and her two children live in Oak Park, IL just outside of Chicago.

Resources:

Hidden Traffic Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-hidden-traffic-with-gwen-hassan/id1594891992?i=1000541512840

What if technology could unlock access to legal services for millions who can’t afford it?

In this episode of Unless, Hemma sits down with Zach Posner, co-founder of The LegalTech Fund, who’s on a mission to transform access to legal services —one beautifully designed, engagement-driven tech solution at a time. Zach shares how he went from entrepreneur to impact investor, the spark that led him to focus on legal innovation, and why user experience is the non-negotiable heart of every company he backs.

In this conversation, Zach talks about what drew him to this mission, how he funds and mentors entrepreneurs who are building tech to “do good and do well,” and why he believes the future of legal services lies in a “spectacular user experience.” He explores the opportunities for impact, the power of betting on bold founders moved to build a better world, and the real stories of people getting help they never thought they could afford—all because someone dared to care “a whole awful lot.”

This is an episode about access, innovation, and legacy—and how we can invest in a better world.

Highlights:

• The founding story of The LegalTech Fund

• Why beautiful design and user experience matter in legal tech

• The qualities Zach looks for in founders and companies

• Real-world impact stories from the startups he’s backed

• How to play a part in unlocking the potential of many for impact at scale

Timestamps:

1:09 - Introducing Zach Posner

3:23- Access to justice shouldn't be a luxury

14:28 - The challenges Zach faced along the way

18:08 - Prioritizing the user experience

27:15 - When Zach realized the impact he's had

41:15 - What's next for Zach

Resources:

The LegalTech Fund

TLTF Summit

Biography:

Zach Posner is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund (TLTF), an early-stage investment fund focused on technology companies transforming the world of law. He also co-founded the annual TLTF Summit, which brings together a curated group of influential and innovative leaders across the legal industry, and has been called “the legal tech world's answer to Davos" and the “best legal tech conference ever”. At TLTF, he oversees the organization’s team, investments, operational activities, and support for its growing list of portfolio of companies. Before founding TLTF, he founded an EdTech company (sold to McGraw-Hill) and has been an active angel investor. He started his career at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Insight Partners, and served in several other roles including as an adjunct lecturer in a master’s program at the University of Southern California. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from Indiana University and is a proud Hoosier.

In this episode of 'Unless the Podcast,' Dr. Hemma Lomax interviews Cliona O'Hara, CEO of the Napoleon Hill Institute and inspirational thought leader on personal growth. Cliona shares her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty in Northern Ireland to becoming a leading figure in personal development and coaching.

Tune in to hear Cliona and Hemma discuss the transformative power of thought, the principles of Napoleon Hill's philosophy, and Cliona’s global vision for the institute, including her plans for helping women and single mothers. Cliona also offers practical advice on finding purpose, overcoming fear, and maintaining a positive mindset through personal anecdotes and teachings from Bob Proctor.

Highlights:

• From Cliona's Early Life and Inspirations

• Embracing Purpose and Philanthropy

• How to Overcome a Scarcity Mindset

• Practical Steps to Manifesting Wealth from Napoleon Hill

• The Role of Leadership and Living a Meaningful Legacy

Timestamps:

1:34 - Introducing Cliona

11:34 - Why taking action is so critical

17:01 - Cliona's passion for philanthropy

29:09 - Cliona's advice for those scared for their future

38:48 - The difference between achievement and fulfillment

47:15 - Napoleon Hill's legacy

Resources:

Courses, Events, and Coaching: https://www.napoleonhillinstitute.com/

Free E-Book: https://www.napoleonhillinstitute.com/think-and-grow-rich-book

Biography:

Cliona was born and raised in Derry, Northern Ireland. When she was 18, Cliona took a huge leap of faith and moved to New York to chase the American Dream.

At the age of 27, Cliona stumbled upon the movie “The Secret,” which would eventually transform her life from poverty and despair to a life of abundance and success. This movie was the beginning of an “awakening” for her as she started studying daily all things “personal development and human potential,” and immediately, her life began to transform.

In 2014, Cliona became dissatisfied with the corporate world and decided to sell her companies in healthcare. One she had started when she was 29 the other was a family business she had shares in was valued at approximately $100million in 2016. She decided to leave the Healthcare Industry behind and pursue her true passion, Personal Development and Coaching.

Cliona has studied personal growth for over 17 years and has worked with some of the masters in personal development. She became a coach with Bob Proctor and soon moved up the ranks to become an Inner Circle Coach and VP of Sales, now she is working with Dr. Joe Vitale and being mentored by Matt Higgins from Shark Tank.

Today, Cliona is living her purpose as she coaches clients all over the world, helping them achieve their goals, know their worth, and create a life of financial freedom, joy, abundance, and health.