In this episode of Journeys to Leadership, we explore the journey of Jennifer Dorian, President and CEO of WABE, Atlanta’s NPR and PBS affiliate. From her early beginnings at Pizza Hut and Coca-Cola to her dynamic leadership at Turner Broadcasting, where she launched the award-winning streaming platform, Filmstruck, Jennifer reflects on her path to success. She emphasizes the importance of embracing change, advocating for innovation, and cultivating resilience. Through her leadership at WABE, she amplifies Atlanta's diverse cultural and media landscape, striving to inform, inspire, and empower the community.

In this deeply moving episode of Journeys to Leadership, acclaimed poet Tina Chang opens up about the heartbreak of losing her father at a young age and how that profound loss became the foundation of her first poetry collection. With raw honesty, Tina recounts her struggles with language, being separated from her mother, and navigating life as an outsider—experiences that shaped her voice as a writer and a leader. Now the first female Poet Laureate of Brooklyn and Director of Creative Writing at Binghamton University, Tina shares her ongoing battle with self-doubt, the pressures of leadership, and how embracing vulnerability has been her greatest strength. Her journey is a testament to the power of art, resilience, and finding beauty in life’s darkest moments. This episode offers hope and inspiration for anyone seeking to turn pain into purpose.

In this captivating episode of Journeys to Leadership, Mary Pat Matheson, CEO of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, shares her incredible journey from her adventurous childhood to leading one of the nation's top botanical gardens. Discover how serendipity, resilience, and calculated risks led her to transform the Atlanta Botanical Garden into a world-class destination, spearheading a groundbreaking expansion with sustainability at its core. Mary Pat reveals the power of mentorship, the importance of connecting people to nature, and the essential role leadership plays in tackling global challenges like biodiversity and climate change. Tune in for an inspiring story of bold innovation and visionary leadership.