Melanie Parish, MCC

  The show’s guest in this episode is Marie Deveaux. She is an executive leadership coach, DEI consultant, and international speaker with 20 years of experience in corporate training and development. She has worked with organizations like Facebook, Spotify, and the Ford Foundation, focusing on fostering self-awareness, compassion, and effective communication to build cultures of belonging. Marie holds a Master’s in Management, is a Professional Certified Coach, and enjoys baking and audiobooks in her downtime. —   Listen to the podcast here  Fostering Belonging Through Leadership with Marie Deveaux Hello. I’m Melanie Parish. Welcome to the show. I’m an...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Julianna Newland. She is an author and communication expert with over 30 years of experience in writing, public affairs, and government relations. Based in Indianapolis, she has worked in state government, nonprofits, and a Fortune 500 company. Her love for writing began as editor of her university newspaper and continues to shape her career. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband, journalist James G. Newland Jr., and their son, Patrick. —   Listen to the podcast here  Navigating Public Affairs and Storytelling with Julianna Newland Hello. It’s great to be with...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Shirley Engelmeier. She has helped global Fortune 500 companies and emerging organizations develop and implement DEI initiatives that drive business results. With her passion for teaching businesses to leverage inclusion to drive employee engagement, productivity, innovation and retention, Engelmeier began to share her philosophies and thought leadership on DEI in books designed for c-suite leaders and executives. —   Listen to the podcast here  Driving Business Success Through DEI with Shirley Engelmeier Well, hello, Mel. It’s great to be here with you today. Hi Melanie. I’m Melanie Parish, and I’m one...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Dr. Lulu. She is a former Lt. Col and Commander in the U.S. Air Force, CEO of Dr. Lulu’s Coaching & Consulting Lounge and President of Dr. Lulu’s Angel’s Haven, a nonprofit organization helping create safe spaces for (homeless) LGBTQ youth. A multiple award-winning Queer, Nigerian-born pediatrician, gender and sexuality coach, and LGBTQ+ educator. She is also the chief host of Moms 4 Trans Kids Podcast. She is a mother of 3, her eldest is a transgender young adult woman.  She is a Youth Suicide Prevention Activist and former host of Suicide...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Christy Pretzinger. She transformed the landscape of healthcare content creation and, along the way, transformed what it’s like to work at a growing agency. As the owner and CEO of WG Content, she has established an industry-leading company that delivers superior content and strategy to healthcare brands nationwide. How did she do it? She intentionally focused on building the business based on kindness. —   Listen to the podcast here  Building Better Workplaces Through Kind Leadership with Christy Pretzinger Hello. I’m Melanie Parish, and I’m excited to be here with you. I’m...... Read More

Explore the difference between joy and delight in "Seeking Joy or Delight?" This article shares personal reflections on finding moments of delight even during tough times. Learn how delight can brighten your summer and help you cope with challenges. Discover practical insights and inspiration to make the most of your season, no matter what you're going through.... Read More

  —   /center> Listen to the podcast here  Leading Change: Effective Decision-Making and Team Involvement — Hello. I’m Melanie Parish, and I am one of your hosts of the experimental leader podcast. I am an executive coach, a team coach, a consultant, and I’m super happy to be here with you today. Hi. I’m Mel Rutherford. I’m McMasters first transgender department chair. I’m one of the CO hosts of the experimental leader podcast, and I’m happy to be here today. Well, what are you thinking about today, Mel? Well, I was thinking last week I went to a...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here  Radical Inclusivity — Hi, Mel. Hi, Melanie. Well, I guess we should introduce ourselves. I’m Melanie Parrish, and I’m an executive coach. I’m a content creator and a podcast host, and it’s super exciting to be here with you today. I’m Mel Rutherford. I’m a professor of psychology, neuroscience and behavior at McMaster University, and I’m McMasters first transgender department chair. Yeah. So we don’t do this a lot, like often we have guests on our podcast, but I thought it would be really interesting to spend some time with you...... Read More

The show’s guest in this episode is Jane Mulkewich . She is from Hamilton, Ontario, and has had a varied career leading to her current position as Legal Director of a large union (UFCW Locals 175 & 633) leading a team of lawyers and providing legal services to more than 70,000 workers in workplaces across Ontario. She likes to say she went from the law-makers (as a political staffer) to the law-enforcers (doing high-profile anti-racism work in the Office of the Chief of the Hamilton Police Service) to becoming a lawyer later in life. Other than labor law, she has...... Read More

Explore the profound dynamics of love amidst separation in this compelling narrative. Delve into the experiences of a couple who found unexpected freedom and growth during time apart. Discover how distance can foster deeper trust, autonomy, and intimacy within relationships. Join the journey of self-discovery, as the protagonist navigates solo travel, challenges conventional paradigms, and seeks to expand her comfort zone. Reflect on your own aspirations for growth and fulfillment in both life and love. Engage in thought-provoking conversations about the possibilities that emerge when we embrace change and pursue personal evolution.... Read More