On today’s episode I have the honor of having Regina Lawless the Director of Diversity Talent Management at Meta (formerly Facebook) on the show. Regina joined the company in November of 2020 as the Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Instagram. Aside from her primary role, Regina is a Leadership Coach, DEI Consultant and Founder of Bossy & Blissful, a membership community for high-achieving Black women to connect, grow and restore balance. We’re going to talk about incredible career journey as a Black woman leader in corporate and a deeply personal journey of healing from the sudden loss of her husband and the lessons she has learned. Regina and I will have a heart to heart, real talk conversation about balancing the stress and pressure of being a leader and having a personal life, I hope you enjoy this amazing episode!

In this episode, I interview Gregg Champion a TedX Speaker and branding expert who has worked with top consumer brands, major television networks, and professional sports teams over the last 15 years. In the last few years, he has focused on selective start-up ventures as an investor, advisor, educator, and start-up coach.

Gregg has been in recovery for over 20 years after nearly ruining his life with drugs and alcohol. He got clean and sober in his early 20's with the help of Father Bill Wilson of La Jolla, who was Gregg's "Eskimo" to the rooms of AA. Gregg brings unequivocal expertise, visibility, and acumen to recovery coaching. Policy makers, media personalities, and addiction experts recognize Gregg as a highly valued and trusted member of the recovery community. With the full support of leadership of SOBA Recovery Center in Malibu, he developed a unique curriculum for the clinical groups he ran as a recovery coach. Over the past couple of years, he has taken on private clients in early sobriety as well as those with 10-plus years who feel "stuck in their lives" and in need of a breakthrough. Gregg continues to run high-end/high-energy groups, panels, and recovery retreats, most recently as a facilitator/recovery coach at Hotel California by the Sea recovery center in Newport Beach.

Gregg has helped, supported and career coached over a 100 millennials to get their first job or internship in the "real world." Through his own vast experiences working with Fortune 500 brands, running his own companies, and fostering relationships with millennials at colleges and universities across the nation, he has developed a bullet proof playbook on how to land, keep, and thrive at your dream job. In June 2015, Gregg was named Mentor in Residence at USC's Lloyd Greif Center for Entrepreneurship after serving as a co-teacher for a 400-level undergrad course on Venture Management within the Marshall School of Business.

Gregg, his wife Jennifer and their two daughters Elysse and Annabelle reside in Pacific Palisades.

Gregg founded START UP RECOVERY on the two things he knows best and loves most: startups and recovery. His daily mantra is "What can I do for you? I’m here to help." In the fall of 2017, START UP RECOVERY Transformational Living Center opened its doors with Gregg's vision of how to bring his unique Recovery Playbook to its residents on a daily basis - one day at a time.

In this episode, I interview Michael Arnold the CEO and Executive Editor of Metro Writers a world-class book marketing consultancy and international distributor for numerous prestigious books and publications, including biographies, fiction and nonfiction works, and high-profile magazines. I spoke with Michael about his incredible 13-year journey in Vietnam and the writing of a life-changing biography of Ca Si Phi Nhung who recently passed in 2021 due to Covid complications. Phi Nhung was a legendary singer, and song-writer of the 21st century and an icon in the Vietnamese American community, as well as Vietnam.

In this episode, I interview Dennis Berry a Life Mastery Coach who has been working with people worldwide for over 15 years. He has been sober since April 8, 2003 during which time he became a successful businessman, athlete, and family man. His journey in recovery helped him find his mission in life, which is to help others achieve inner peace and success, and master every area of their lives. Dennis knows what it is like to be helpless and hopeless with no positive direction. He was able to climb out of the gutter and transform his life and he spends his life helping others do the same. If you are sick and tired of being sick and tired and you are ready to make changes in your life, reach out to Dennis Berry at Www.DennisBerry.com. You will see some light at the end of the tunnel.

Todays guest is Sheena Yap Chan, a keynote speaker, podcaster, consultant, and author on building self-confidence. She currently inspires women through her award-winning podcast called The Tao of Self Confidence where she interviews Asian women about their inner journey to self-confidence. Her mission is to help Asian Women boost their confidence to live their authentic selves, help Asian Women create a voice in the world, and create a stronger representation for Asian women. Sheena has been featured on MindValley, slice.ca, Marketing in Asia, Manila Times and more. She is also the TOP 100 Filipinos to follow on LinkedIn for inspiration and learning in 2021. She is also the co-author of the International bestselling book Asian Women Who Boss Up.

On this episode I interview Los Angeles-based artist and producer, NiCO LUMiNOUS. He is definitely a man on a musical mission through living a zen life. Over the last ten years, Nico has DJ'd his Bass Music and Hiphop beats at festivals like Lightning in a Bottle, Envision Festival in Costa Rica, and Coachella. He is very much into health/wellness, mindfulness, and inner peace which are the foundation of Nico's life. In his creative universe, Music and personal growth go hand in hand. Currently, Nico is off tour in the studio creating new music for a new audio-visual experience.

Hi! Welcome to my first episode of Stay Unmuted to give you a sense of who I am. I’ve waited for the right time in my life to share my life’s journey with you on my podcast! This is the year we all heal, offer hope and rise together. I’m honored to be a part of your journey. I look forward to future episodes with guests from all over the globe sharing their healing journey in all areas of life.