THE DEVELOPMENT

Ian Daley is the founder of Daley & Co, a leadership education & training company that helps first-time managers build confidence, capability, and clarity so they can deliver better results. He is a contributor to Harvard Business Review and Host of The New Leader Podcast, helping new leaders gain confidence and practical skills by learning from seasoned leader’s struggles and success. Previously, Ian was the Former Director of Learning & Development with a successful track record developing leaders in the pharmaceutical industry.

Elizabeth Engele is the Co-Founder & Board member of MakerGirl, a non-profit which hosts 3D printing workshops. Through her nonprofit, she has been able to educate over 5,000 girls in 28 states in STEM research. She continues to create meaningful solutions for complex socio-cultural challenges through her experiences in design, entrepreneurship, and sales. Aside from that, she recently achieved her master’s degree in design from Illinois Institute of Technology’s Institute of Design after spending four years working for LinkedIn in sales, recruiting, and operations. She grew up on a farm in Southern Illinois which is why she’s passionate about bringing MakerGirl to rural and under-served communities. On the side, she serves in the children’s ministry at Park Community Church and in her free time, enjoys traveling, competing in triathlons, and baking. Elizabeth was recognized in Forbes 30 under 30, and her fantastic work has been featured in dozens of publications including Inc, NBC Chicago, and WGN. In this episode, Elizabeth shares advice around overcoming obstacles.

Mita Mallick is the head of inclusion, equity, and impact at Carta. She is a columnist for SWAAY and her writing has been published in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. Mita is a corporate change-maker with a track record of transforming businesses and cultures. A passionate storyteller who believes in the power of diversity to spur creative strategic thinking which can ultimately transform brands. Previously, Mita was featured in LinkedIn News’ 6th annual Top Voices List in Marketing & Advertising, earned an MBA from Duke University, and has held serval roles at top companies including Avon and Pfizer.

Santiago is co-founder of 1903 PR, ranked Forbes Next 1000, and a consistent contributor to Entrepreneur and Forbes. Santiago amassed experience from a wide variety of different industries including machine learning, cybersecurity, augmented reality, renewable energy, automation, ag tech, and environmental conservation. His work in-house and within agencies deliver substantive coverage in local, vertical, and national media. Since stepping into a leadership role with the agency, Santiago has won gold in the 2019 Bulldog Award for PR Up and Comer, as well as a 2020 bronze Stevie Award in the Communications Professional of the Year category. 

Odalys is a podcast host, content creator, and storyteller. Odalys aims to shine a light on unheard stories and deliver them with empathy, authenticity, and consistency. Her podcast, Hella Latin@, recently reached 16K+ downloads to date and was voted Top 60 Latino Podcasts Follow in 2021. Odalys also leads storytelling/personal branding workshops for first-gen college students. She has led more than 70 workshops for Bay Area universities to date and received the PRSA People to Watch Under 30 award in 2019. Previously, Odalys studied public relations at San Jose State University and has held several roles around business at globally recognized companies. In this episode, hear advice around sharing your authentic story. 

Melody Wilding is a consistent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Forbes where she writes on leadership, management, and workplace advice. Recently, Melody was named one of Business Insider’s “Most Innovative Coaches” and her new book, “TRUST YOURSELF: Stop Overthinking and Channel Your Emotions for Success at Work”, was ranked #1 New Release on Amazon and selected as “Best book of the Month” on Apple. Additionally, Melody is an executive coach for Sensitive Strivers, her clients include CEOs, leaders, and managers at top Fortune 500 companies such as Google, HP, IBM, and others. Her work has been featured on The New York Times, The Oprah Magazine, NBC News, and dozens of other high-profile publications. Melody is an expert in helping highly sensitive and high-achieving leaders and professionals overcome the emotional challenges of leadership, management, and success. In this episode, hear about the challenges associated with overthinking and how to best avoid it.

Jason Scalzo is the executive director of Boxing Is Love, focused on mobilizing a population of eager talented young people desperate for opportunity. While working in Liberia, they work to inspire perseverance, determination, and the necessary hope to empower progress. Previously, Jason received his bachelor’s in psychology from the College of Charleston, then went on to earn an MBA in international business global economics from the University of South Carolina. In this episode, Jason shares advice around what it means to persevere during difficult times.

Erika Cruz is a Coach, Speaker, and Founder of Purpose Driven Latina. She helps her community align with their purpose and find fulfillment. After eight years in the tech industry, Erika turned her side hustle into her main hustle - all thanks to TikTok. Her content on TikTok focuses on bringing people back to themselves to align with their deeper purpose, gain confidence, and dream big. In this episode, Erika shares advice on how to navigate through imposter syndrome.

Carson is a senior studying marketing at Grand Canyon University. Recently, Carson has been helping students grow professionally, by sharing content that focuses on advice around marketing, networking, and all things LinkedIn. In this episode, we’ll discuss how students from non-top tier universities land an internship, how to effectively network, and how to make the most out of their college experience.

Rebecca Louise is a global fitness NASM Certified Trainer, best-selling author of It Takes Grit, and founder of the BTES Fitness App. An international fitness entrepreneur, Rebecca’s mission to help others overcome excuses and achieve lasting change has garnered her over 400 million views. Her podcast, It Takes Grit, crested 250,000 downloads and has featured influential names including Olympic Medalist Katie Hoff, Chris and Lori Harder, Dr. Josh Axe, and Cassey Ho. Her success and insights have been highlighted in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Entrepreneur and many other publications. She’s served as the face for Le Coq Sportif and been an ambassador for globally recognized brands including Nike, Amazon, Nordic Track, GoPro and Disney. A continual content creator and empowerment-focused influencer, Rebecca strives to make fitness and success accessible to the masses through her numerous platforms and courses. In this episode, hear phenomenal advice on confidence and discipline.