Episodes

Are We Building the Terminator? Quantum Expert Answer
Feb. 26, 2026

Are We Building the Terminator? Quantum Expert Answer

Are we heading for a robot apocalypse, or a renaissance? Pete Sacco, founder of PTS Data Center Solutions and a former quantum physicist, has a radical and hopeful take on our AI-powered future. In this episode of the Speak I...
I Manifested My Way Out of Surgery
Feb. 19, 2026

I Manifested My Way Out of Surgery

Have you ever spoken a goal into existence, only to watch it fade away? What’s the difference between a forgotten New Year's resolution and a reality you deliberately create? Natasha Kehimkar, founder of Melita Advisors, join...
Why Most AI Projects Fail
Feb. 12, 2026

Why Most AI Projects Fail

Beyond the AI hype, we see a stark divide: failed implementations that waste time and resources, and success stories that redefine entire industries. What makes the difference? Vadim Peskov, CEO of DIFFCO and an AI advisor wi...
How a Disney Leadership Coach Handles a Crisis
Feb. 5, 2026

How a Disney Leadership Coach Handles a Crisis

Today, the world feels like it's in a constant state of crisis. Every day news seems to destabilize us. We don't need to contribute to that. But how can we maintain clarity in our communication when everything else seems so m...
Why Strategic Partners Will Win the Next Era of Work
Jan. 29, 2026

Why Strategic Partners Will Win the Next Era of Work

Is the hype surrounding AI heading for a painful reckoning? Cameron Nutter, the CEO of GooseRox Ventures, cuts through conflicting studies and venture capital fervor to provide a clear-eyed view of the immediate costs and lon...
“I Had To Leave The Army To Heal" | A Veteran's Guide Communicating Through Burnout
Jan. 22, 2026

“I Had To Leave The Army To Heal" | A Veteran's Guide Communicating Through Burnout

Burnout is not always loud; sometimes it goes unnoticed until the results show the signs we ignored in our daily performance. For Riley Gruppo, a U.S. Army officer, those signs culminated in a medical retirement due to severe...
Is Your Company Being Left Behind by AI?
Jan. 15, 2026

Is Your Company Being Left Behind by AI?

With the advance of AI software, there are two types of companies today: Those that are already integrating AI into their processes and teams, and those being left behind due to fear. Which one is yours? In this essential epi...
Are Your AI Tools Lying to You?
Jan. 8, 2026

Are Your AI Tools Lying to You?

Are your teams drowning in data but starving for insights? We live in the information era, yet scattered information can lead to catastrophic business decisions. In this episode of Speak In Flow with Melinda Lee, Yan Grinsht...
When the Stakes Are Life or Death
Dec. 18, 2025

When the Stakes Are Life or Death

Every scientist in a leadership position understands the delicate balance of communication, hierarchy, and data that this environment requires to thrive. Amer Mirza, VP of Disease Biology at biotech Septerna, has mastered thi...
Is It Burnout or Perimenopause? A Functional Medicine Doctor Explains
Dec. 11, 2025

Is It Burnout or Perimenopause? A Functional Medicine Doctor Explains

Feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, and like your body is changing in your 40s? Dr. Josée Poulin, a physician turned functional medicine expert, reveals why "normal" lab results don't tell the whole story and shares a holistic pat...
Why Your Team Isn't Accountable
Dec. 4, 2025

Why Your Team Isn't Accountable

In the fast-paced world of tech and design, leaders often face immense pressure to deliver, sometimes at the cost of their team's humanity. How do you champion user experience without sacrificing your team's experience? In th...
My $1M Mistake and the Work Habits That Saved My Career
Nov. 20, 2025

My $1M Mistake and the Work Habits That Saved My Career

Making a huge mistake when you are new at your job is everyone's nightmare. Now imagine doing it in your first two weeks, and on top of that, putting other people's livelihoods at risk. Ramon Lim, Chief of Staff at DDN, lived...
The "Boulder Effect" for Executive Team Alignment
Nov. 13, 2025

The "Boulder Effect" for Executive Team Alignment

When there are people looking up to you, your actions are never irrelevant. In fact, they create a ripple effect that can either energize or drain your entire organization. Natasha Kehimkar, CEO of Malida Advisors, introduces...
Stop Pushing Change and Start Leading It
Nov. 6, 2025

Stop Pushing Change and Start Leading It

Change initiatives are one of the most difficult projects to execute, often faced with resistance from every corner. Why do so many well-intentioned transformations fail? Executive coach Julia Wojnar reveals that the missing ...
Will AI Actually Replace Us?
Oct. 30, 2025

Will AI Actually Replace Us?

Have you ever wondered how the next generation will be impacted by AI? Michael Ostapenko, founder of Satryx, is building that future, and his vision goes beyond the hype. In this thought-provoking conversation with Melinda Le...
An Examination of Charlie Kirk's Rhetoric
Oct. 23, 2025

An Examination of Charlie Kirk's Rhetoric

The shocking murder of Charlie Kirk, a young, passionate voice with a massive platform, leaves us with difficult questions. Was his "Prove Me Wrong" approach a catalyst for dialogue or division? In this poignant episode of th...
Beating Yourself Up Is Killing Your Leadership
Oct. 16, 2025

Beating Yourself Up Is Killing Your Leadership

Massimo Backus, founder of Massimo Backus Leadership and author of "Human First, Leader Second," is on a mission to dismantle the myth that self-criticism drives success. In this episode of the Speak In Flow podcast with Meli...
How Autism Became His Leadership Superpower
Oct. 9, 2025

How Autism Became His Leadership Superpower

For a world full of different people, not everyone knows how to work with differences, resulting in more loss than you think. Just ask Nick Bourland. After being told his neurodivergent mind was a liability, Nick discovered h...
Is THIS the Future of HR? Putting Humanity Back
Oct. 2, 2025

Is THIS the Future of HR? Putting Humanity Back

A terrifying moment of personal crisis can become the catalyst for reclaiming your sense of purpose. Many think that being courageous is an innate trait, when in reality, this is an ability born from resilience. Karla Yepez, ...
How I Defeated Public Speaking Anxiety
Sept. 25, 2025

How I Defeated Public Speaking Anxiety

As an HR manager, Marvin Lampa knows firsthand that he needs to be a supportive resource for his employees. He also knows how difficult that can be. As a leader, he transformed from his own harshest critic to finding his conf...
Is Work-Life Balance the Best Business Strategy?
Sept. 18, 2025

Is Work-Life Balance the Best Business Strategy?

Professionalism and human necessities should not be at odds. Samantha Bolosan, founder and CEO of The POM Team, proves it. She built a fractional finance firm not by demanding burnout, but by championing a culture where being...
A Training Manager’s Journey Through Anxiety
Sept. 11, 2025

A Training Manager’s Journey Through Anxiety

Raul Franco, a training manager in the security industry, has unlocked the secret to leadership. Learn how to replace filler words with a powerful presence from a leader who transforms shaky speakers into confident communicat...
"I Watched a CEO Alienate 300 People in 10 Seconds."
Sept. 4, 2025

"I Watched a CEO Alienate 300 People in 10 Seconds."

Eileen Wixted, a strategic communications expert with three decades of experience, went from advising Fortune 500 CEOs to uncovering a universal blind spot that derails even the most seasoned leaders, why slowing down to unde...
Stop Gambling Your Retirement and Build REAL Wealth Instead
Aug. 28, 2025

Stop Gambling Your Retirement and Build REAL Wealth Instead

Kris Miller, a legacy wealth strategist with over 35 years of experience, has helped over 6,000 clients but refuses to gamble their money in the stock market. In this profound conversation with Melinda Lee, Kris reveals the "...