In this week's episode, we talk about the difference between safe and courageous spaces and why we must all get comfortable with discomfort if we want to create real transformation from the classroom to the boardroom.

In honor of Women’s History month, I'm speaking with amazing women who are pushing boundaries and uplifting others by the great work they are doing. In this week’s show, Melonie and Yayra discuss the idea behind D.I.G: A Woman's Guide to Discovering her Inner Greatness, a book full of stories of everyday women finding their inner greatness. They explore their research methods, the organization that was born from it, and the most common themes that came up.

It’s International Women’s Month, and I’m speaking with phenomenal women in leadership like Leona Christy. Leona is the founder and CEO of Catalyst Ed, an organization dedicated to empowering leaders and amplifying impact. Leona is passionate about supplying leaders with the support and guidance they require to connect with the right “providers” for their mission-critical needs.

In this week’s show, Leona shares Catalyst Ed’s mission, the vision behind the organization, and what they have accomplished so far.

Emily Nordquist is Interim Director and Senior Program Manager for the Baumhart Center at Loyola University Chicago. She is also a member of the Impact Investing Advisory Council at YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, and Alumni Ambassador of the Community Leadership Corps at the Obama Foundation. As a self-appointed community builder and innovation leader, Emily is dedicated to building a better world through business, which she believes can be a key driver for change.