​Episode 118: Overcoming Adversity – With John Cerasani

 On episode 118 of the Live Authentically Podcast, we are joined by John Cerasani, a personal friend of Pam’s and founder of Glencrest Global, a venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois.  John’s firm invests in companies operating in the sports, gaming, leisure, hospitality, food technology, government technology, SaaS and technology sectors. But John … Read more

Episode 117: Have Your Own Back – With Susan Larkin

 Episode 117 of the Live Authentically podcast features Susan Larkin, an alcohol awareness and addiction coach who found her calling after quitting drinking herself. Larkin says at a certain point in her life, she realized that alcohol was the thing that was keeping her from living authentically.  “And one of the first things I … Read more

Step Aside IQ, EQ is the Key to Success

Step Aside IQ, EQ is the Key to Success

Did you know that EQ is the true key to success, not just IQ? EQ accounts for nearly 90% of what sets high-performers apart from peers with similar technical skills and knowledge, according to a Harvard Business School study. That’s right – 90% First off, let’s define IQ and EQ, and what falls under each. … Read more

Authentic Leadership is the Future of the Business World

Authentic Leadership is the Future of the Business World

We’re stepping into a new paradigm of life and business, and it’s calling business leaders to a whole new level of leadership. During a recent interview, I was asked what I think the business world is in need of most right now. My response: AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP. Authentic leaders know who they are and what they’re … Read more

​Episode 115: Living an Examined Life – With Simon Drew

 In episode 115 of Live Authentically, we are joined by an inspirational guest from Australia, Simon Drew. Simon characterizes himself as a poet, musician and philosopher. However, Simon reaches far beyond those labels as he helps people truly understand themselves through mentorships and his book, The Poet & The Sage– “a work born of … Read more

What’s Your Big Idea?

What's Your Big Idea

I’ve always loved the idea of big ideas. So much so that back in the day, after working long days at my corporate job as an actuary, I used to come home and binge-watch the CNBC show, The Big Idea. The Big Idea, hosted by the Queens-raised marketing and advertising mogul Donny Deutsch, featured business … Read more

Episode 114: Generate Joy – With Michele Finn

 Episode 114 of the Live Authentically podcast features Michele Finn, an aromatherapist and personal wellness coach. She is also the owner of Jubilee of Wellness, a health and wellness store. Finn begins the episode by explaining how she lives authentically each day. She says she aims to bring joy in every way that she … Read more

I’m Just Tryin’ to Stay Out of AA

I'm Just Tryin' to Stay Out of AA

Well I’m not, but country singer Walker Hayes is. And he sings about it openly in one of his recent smash hits,  “AA.”   In it he pairs the catchy, light-hearted, sing-along style riff with a somber topic: his struggles with alcoholism, striking the perfect blend to bring such taboo topics onto center stage. And the … Read more