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Kathryn interviews Harlan Cohen, NY Times bestselling author of “Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success.” A leading expert on social and emotional learning, leadership, grit, resilience, college readiness, navigating change, parenting and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, he’s appeared in The NY Times, The Washington Post and on the Today Show. Kathryn also interviews Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School Mitchell Weiss, author of “We the Possibility: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship to Solve Our Most Urgent Problems.” Weiss believes that governments can imagine, try new things and serve the many. He lays the framework for identifying your wants, identifying the risks necessary to pursue them and finding success no matter what the outcome. He created and teaches HBS's courses on Public Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Management and co-founded the Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics.

Kathryn interviews Harlan Cohen, NY Times bestselling author of “Win or Learn: The Naked Truth About Turning Every Rejection into Your Ultimate Success.” A leading expert on social and emotional learning, leadership, grit, resilience, college readiness, navigating change, parenting and getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, he’s appeared in The NY Times, The Washington Post and on the Today Show. Kathryn also interviews Professor of Management Practice, Harvard Business School Mitchell Weiss, author of “We the Possibility: Harnessing Public Entrepreneurship to Solve Our Most Urgent Problems.” Weiss believes that governments can imagine, try new things and serve the many. He lays the framework for identifying your wants, identifying the risks necessary to pursue them and finding success no matter what the outcome. He created and teaches HBS's courses on Public Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Management and co-founded the Boston Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics.

Kathryn interviews CEO and Principal Strategist, Strategic Mental Health Consulting Mark Henick, author of “So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience.” His TEDx talk about being saved from death by a stranger is one of the most-watched in the world. Henick has served on the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada and has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, CNN, HuffPost, the Chicago Tribune and more. Kathryn also interviews Clinical Architect of the Claudia Black Center for Young Adults Claudia Black PhD, author of “It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults”. Since the 1970s, Dr. Black’s work has encompassed the impact of addiction on young and adult children. She is one of the original founders and serves on the Advisory Board for the National Association of Children of Alcoholics and the Advisory Council of the Eluna Foundation and its development of Camp Mariposa.

Kathryn interviews CEO and Principal Strategist, Strategic Mental Health Consulting Mark Henick, author of “So-Called Normal: A Memoir of Family, Depression and Resilience.” His TEDx talk about being saved from death by a stranger is one of the most-watched in the world. Henick has served on the board of directors for the Mental Health Commission of Canada and has been featured in Entertainment Tonight, CNN, HuffPost, the Chicago Tribune and more. Kathryn also interviews Clinical Architect of the Claudia Black Center for Young Adults Claudia Black PhD, author of “It Will Never Happen to Me: Growing Up with Addiction as Youngsters, Adolescents, and Adults”. Since the 1970s, Dr. Black’s work has encompassed the impact of addiction on young and adult children. She is one of the original founders and serves on the Advisory Board for the National Association of Children of Alcoholics and the Advisory Council of the Eluna Foundation and its development of Camp Mariposa.

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk’s a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everplans Abby Schneiderman, author of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later”. She’s crafted a practical program to plan for any contingency plan, covering everything from insurance and wills to medical issues and estate planning. Schneiderman’s an industry expert in the areas of digital estate planning, technology and consumerism. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ and CNBC.

Kathryn interviews Founder of Clean Mama Becky Rapinchuk, author of “Clean Mama's Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home.” She shares her game-changing method of freeing up mental and physical space to help us find joy and make our home-keeping routine effortless. Rapinchuk’s a go-to expert for Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, the NY Times, Bon Appétit, HGTV Magazine, InStyle, Shape, Oprah.com, Houzz, Refinery29 and more. Kathryn also interviews Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Everplans Abby Schneiderman, author of “In Case You Get Hit by a Bus: How to Organize Your Life Now for When You're Not Around Later”. She’s crafted a practical program to plan for any contingency plan, covering everything from insurance and wills to medical issues and estate planning. Schneiderman’s an industry expert in the areas of digital estate planning, technology and consumerism. She is a Forbes.com contributor and has been featured in the NY Times, WSJ and CNBC.

Kathryn interviews Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Fertility Center Dr. Shannon DeVore. She shares with us the science behind egg and embryo freezing and how this technology has advanced in the last several decades. Dr. DeVore, who is board-certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a member of the renowned NYU Fertility Center Team in NYC. Kathryn also interviews Serial Entrepreneur Elaine Culotti. An entrepreneur since age 14, she happily accepted the challenge of going undercover and build a thriving million-dollar business for a small town in the US. Culotti exchanged the comforts of home -- and even her driver's license -- to participate in season 2 of Undercover Billionaire on Discovery. She is a real estate developer, interior designer and founder of the famous House of Rock in Santa Monica, CA.

Kathryn interviews Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Fertility Center Dr. Shannon DeVore. She shares with us the science behind egg and embryo freezing and how this technology has advanced in the last several decades. Dr. DeVore, who is board-certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology, is a member of the renowned NYU Fertility Center Team in NYC. Kathryn also interviews Serial Entrepreneur Elaine Culotti. An entrepreneur since age 14, she happily accepted the challenge of going undercover and build a thriving million-dollar business for a small town in the US. Culotti exchanged the comforts of home -- and even her driver's license -- to participate in season 2 of Undercover Billionaire on Discovery. She is a real estate developer, interior designer and founder of the famous House of Rock in Santa Monica, CA.

Kathryn interviews Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences University Michael Myers MD, author of “Becoming a Doctors' Doctor: A Memoir.” He’s the author of 8 other books,150 articles and has served on the editorial board of several medical journals. Dr. Myers is a recent past President of the NYC Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and lectures widely on topics like how physicians are impacted by living through a pandemic such as COVID-19. Kathryn also interviews Award-Winning Educator, Author & Filmmaker Joe Fatheree. He offers insights and practical steps to help parents make the best of this challenging opportunity, think like a teacher and help their children develop one of the most powerful forces in the world — the mind of an avid, independent learner. His television work has aired nationally on PBS, The Documentary Channel, Hulu and the MLB Network.

Kathryn interviews Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, SUNY-Downstate Health Sciences University Michael Myers MD, author of “Becoming a Doctors' Doctor: A Memoir.” He’s the author of 8 other books,150 articles and has served on the editorial board of several medical journals. Dr. Myers is a recent past President of the NYC Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and lectures widely on topics like how physicians are impacted by living through a pandemic such as COVID-19. Kathryn also interviews Award-Winning Educator, Author & Filmmaker Joe Fatheree. He offers insights and practical steps to help parents make the best of this challenging opportunity, think like a teacher and help their children develop one of the most powerful forces in the world — the mind of an avid, independent learner. His television work has aired nationally on PBS, The Documentary Channel, Hulu and the MLB Network.

Kathryn interviews Senior Lecturer at UPenn Lorene Cary, author of “Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century.” She journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Cary captures the ruptures, love and forgiveness that can occur in family as she bears witness to her grandmother’s vibrant life. Her work has been featured in TIME, TV Guide, Newsweek and Medium.com. Kathryn also interviews Lisa Garr, owner of Standing Room Only - Audience and Casting Company. SRO has developed a hybrid audience of a small in-person crowd amidst a virtual audience of fans from all over the country. She and her team have provided a live audience of a socially distanced 25 people for the Bill Maher Show, Kevin Hart and MGM. Ms. Garr and all staff members are certified Covid consultants.

Kathryn interviews Senior Lecturer at UPenn Lorene Cary, author of “Ladysitting: My Year with Nana at the End of Her Century.” She journeys through stories of their time together and five generations of their African American family. Cary captures the ruptures, love and forgiveness that can occur in family as she bears witness to her grandmother’s vibrant life. Her work has been featured in TIME, TV Guide, Newsweek and Medium.com. Kathryn also interviews Lisa Garr, owner of Standing Room Only - Audience and Casting Company. SRO has developed a hybrid audience of a small in-person crowd amidst a virtual audience of fans from all over the country. She and her team have provided a live audience of a socially distanced 25 people for the Bill Maher Show, Kevin Hart and MGM. Ms. Garr and all staff members are certified Covid consultants.

Kathryn interviews Financial Advisor Steven Melen, author of “Killer Graces: My path from pain to power and breakthrough living.” In his late thirties, Steve thought he had it all — a successful career in finance, a house on the hill, a lovely and accomplished wife, a beautiful newborn daughter and a zest for life and travel. He was unstoppable ... until a diagnosis of Stage IIIB stomach cancer brought it all to screeching halt. Kathryn also interviews TV Host & Founder, EarthEcho International Philippe Cousteau, author of “The Endangereds.” The first book in a science-backed, high-action series, this adventure of a spunky group of endangered animals has an important environmental message for young audiences. Grandson of Jacques Cousteau, Philippe has hosted numerous TV programs for Discovery, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel and more. Currently he’s the host of the syndicated television show Xploration Awesome Planet and producer/narrator of a new Virtual Reality experience Drop in the Ocean.

Kathryn interviews Financial Advisor Steven Melen, author of “Killer Graces: My path from pain to power and breakthrough living.” In his late thirties, Steve thought he had it all — a successful career in finance, a house on the hill, a lovely and accomplished wife, a beautiful newborn daughter and a zest for life and travel. He was unstoppable ... until a diagnosis of Stage IIIB stomach cancer brought it all to screeching halt. Kathryn also interviews TV Host & Founder, EarthEcho International Philippe Cousteau, author of “The Endangereds.” The first book in a science-backed, high-action series, this adventure of a spunky group of endangered animals has an important environmental message for young audiences. Grandson of Jacques Cousteau, Philippe has hosted numerous TV programs for Discovery, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel and more. Currently he’s the host of the syndicated television show Xploration Awesome Planet and producer/narrator of a new Virtual Reality experience Drop in the Ocean.

Kathryn interviews James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy, Duke University Dr. Allen Buchanan, author of “Our Moral Fate: Evolution and the Escape from Tribalism.” Is tribalism - the political and cultural divisions between Us and Them - an inherent part of our basic moral psychology? Dr. Buchanan offers a counterargument: the moral mind is highly flexible, capable of both tribalism and deeply inclusive moralities, depending on the social environment in which the moral mind operates. Kathryn also interviews Pediatrician & Founding Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute Irwin Redlener MD, author of “The Future of Us: What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First-Century America.” He examines our nation’s health care safety nets and special programs that are designed to protect and nurture our most vulnerable kids. Dr. Redlener communicates with leadership in US Departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security.

Kathryn interviews James B. Duke Professor of Philosophy, Duke University Dr. Allen Buchanan, author of “Our Moral Fate: Evolution and the Escape from Tribalism.” Is tribalism - the political and cultural divisions between Us and Them - an inherent part of our basic moral psychology? Dr. Buchanan offers a counterargument: the moral mind is highly flexible, capable of both tribalism and deeply inclusive moralities, depending on the social environment in which the moral mind operates. Kathryn also interviews Pediatrician & Founding Director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University’s Earth Institute Irwin Redlener MD, author of “The Future of Us: What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First-Century America.” He examines our nation’s health care safety nets and special programs that are designed to protect and nurture our most vulnerable kids. Dr. Redlener communicates with leadership in US Departments of Health and Human Services and Homeland Security.

Kathryn interviews Author & Mindfulness Expert Julie Potiker JD. She shares thoughtful and meaningful ways to connect with family, even in these unusual times. “Traditional holiday dinners may not be possible right now,” she says, “but it just might be the perfect year to deepen your relationships with loved ones in a new way.” Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings, Potiker helps others bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Kathryn also interviews Workplace Productivity Expert Wendy Ellin, author of “Working From Home...How's That Working For You? : Clean Up Your Mess, Set Up Your Space, And Step Up Your Productivity.” With over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector and as a thriving entrepreneur, she set her sights on the work-from-home trend that has become the new normal. Ellin covers the full spectrum of life in the home office and the challenges this construct may present while offering tools to enhance and elevate productivity.

Kathryn interviews Author & Mindfulness Expert Julie Potiker JD. She shares thoughtful and meaningful ways to connect with family, even in these unusual times. “Traditional holiday dinners may not be possible right now,” she says, “but it just might be the perfect year to deepen your relationships with loved ones in a new way.” Through her Mindful Methods for Life program offerings, Potiker helps others bring more peace and wellness into their lives. Kathryn also interviews Workplace Productivity Expert Wendy Ellin, author of “Working From Home...How's That Working For You? : Clean Up Your Mess, Set Up Your Space, And Step Up Your Productivity.” With over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector and as a thriving entrepreneur, she set her sights on the work-from-home trend that has become the new normal. Ellin covers the full spectrum of life in the home office and the challenges this construct may present while offering tools to enhance and elevate productivity.

Kathryn interviews Scientific Director of the American Federation for Aging Research Nir Barzilai MD, author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity.” He outlines how a combination of lifestyle changes and medication may help older people become less susceptible to illnesses like COVID by increasing not only their immunity but also the overall ability for their body to be able to survive a serious illness. Kathryn also interviews Journalist Reid Forgrave, author of “Love, Zac: Small-Town Football and the Life and Death of an American Boy.” He explores Zac’s tight-knit, football-obsessed Midwestern community; he interviews leading brain scientists, psychologists and sports historians; and he takes a deep dive into the triumphs and sins of the sports entertainment industry. Forgrave has covered the NFL and college football for FoxSports.com and CBS Sports and has been featured in GQ, the NY Times Magazine and Mother Jones.

Kathryn interviews Scientific Director of the American Federation for Aging Research Nir Barzilai MD, author of “Age Later: Health Span, Life Span, and the New Science of Longevity.” He outlines how a combination of lifestyle changes and medication may help older people become less susceptible to illnesses like COVID by increasing not only their immunity but also the overall ability for their body to be able to survive a serious illness. Kathryn also interviews Journalist Reid Forgrave, author of “Love, Zac: Small-Town Football and the Life and Death of an American Boy.” He explores Zac’s tight-knit, football-obsessed Midwestern community; he interviews leading brain scientists, psychologists and sports historians; and he takes a deep dive into the triumphs and sins of the sports entertainment industry. Forgrave has covered the NFL and college football for FoxSports.com and CBS Sports and has been featured in GQ, the NY Times Magazine and Mother Jones.