In this powerful episode of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis sits down with Chelan Vanno, founder of CP Innovations Group and The Portal - Utica. Chelan shares her incredible journey from over 20 years in federal leadership, mastering operational excellence as a PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, to integrating holistic wellness and energy into her consulting work.

So many of us are taught that happiness is something we earn.

Work hard. Build a career. Achieve financial stability. Check all the boxes.
And yet, for so many women and leaders, there comes a moment when everything looks right on paper — but something still feels off.

In this week’s episode of the Her Resources Podcast, we explore that quiet dissatisfaction with Robin Singh, author of Happiness Happens: Happiness for Those Who Have Everything and founder of Peepal Farm, an animal rescue and community in rural India.

Robin’s story challenges one of the most deeply ingrained ideas we hold: that happiness is the purpose of life.

In this must-listen episode, we welcome Cathleen O'Sullivan, a leadership mentor, former high-level corporate leader, and host of the Legendary Leaders Podcast. After years of 16-hour days and relentless pressure, Cathleen hit what she calls "the corporate wall"—a burnout so severe she had to leave her role. She shares her deeply personal journey from high-functioning burnout—the stage where you still deliver and are seen as high-potential while cracking inside—to finding her boldness.

Join host Linda Misegadis and special guest Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and author of the powerful new book Be Yourself at Work: The Groundbreaking Power of Showing Up, Standing Out, and Leading from the Heart. Claude shares her journey—from calling herself an “underdog” to becoming a leading voice in human-centric leadership—and how her unique title grew from a desire to focus on the true “heartbeat” of an organization.

In this powerful and deeply practical episode of the Her Resources Podcast, host Linda Misegadis is joined by Marie-Hélène Pelletier, PhD, MBA, RPsych (she/her) — leadership psychologist, executive coach, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author of The Resilience Plan.

What if your money could buy you more than things — what if it could buy you freedom? In this powerful milestone episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with Alana D’Angelica — former finance professional, tech executive, and now a financial coach for women — to unpack the mindset shifts and money moves women can make to build wealth, confidence, and independence. Alana shares her incredible journey from Wall Street to growing Indeed.com from 50 to 6000 employees, to becoming a passionate advocate for financial literacy. Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting careers, or preparing for entrepreneurship, this episode will inspire you to take control of your financial life.

Welcome to Episode 35 of the Her Resources Podcast! In this powerful conversation, we’re joined by Danaya Wilson—CEO of Better Certify and author of Changemakers Wanted: Your Blueprint for Lasting Impact and Ethical Change. Danaya unpacks how women can lead with courage, push past burnout, and build ethical, inclusive systems that truly work.

In Episode 37 of the Her Resources Podcast, hosts Cyndi Manuel and Linda Misegadis welcome back Priya Shah — strategist, entrepreneur, and founder of Shah Squared — for a candid conversation on modern leadership, working motherhood, and building boundaries in business and life. From challenging outdated workplace norms to embracing flexibility and intentional career paths, Priya shares invaluable insights for women leaders, HR professionals, and changemakers navigating today’s evolving workforce.

In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, hosts Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with Tammala Garner, CEO of Virtually At Your Service, to unpack the myth that women founders and leaders must “do it all.” Tammala shares actionable tools for avoiding burnout, building sustainable support systems, and aligning with the right staff to scale without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Linda Misegadis and Cyndi Manuel sit down with Margaret C. Andrews — Harvard instructor, leadership expert, and author of Manage Yourself to Lead Others: Why Great Leadership Begins with Self-Understanding. Margaret shares her powerful personal story about receiving tough feedback early in her career, the six key self-reflection questions every leader should ask, and how we can all become better leaders by first learning to manage ourselves. This episode is packed with insights for women leaders, HR leaders, and women change-makers who want to build trust, navigate challenges, and create thriving workplace cultures.

In this episode of the Her Resources Podcast, Co-Host Cyndi Manuel, CEO of The Delta Principle , joins Linda Misegadis for a deep dive into change management strategies and implementable tools that actually work for companies of all sizes. Cyndi shares her 20+ years of expertise helping organizations and their people navigate transformations with clarity, compassion, and practical action. From co-creation strategies to the CARE leadership model, this episode is packed with actionable steps HR leaders and women change makers can apply today.

In this empowering episode of the Her Resources Podcast, we continue our special six-part collaboration with Tai Cochran of Her PM, exploring how to own your voice, advocate for yourself, and lead with authenticity. From breaking perfectionism to intentional networking, Tai, Cyndi, and Linda share actionable strategies for career growth, influence, and lasting impact. Whether you're an HR leader, project manager, or emerging change-maker, this conversation is packed with tools to step confidently into your power.

In Episode 45 of the Her Resources Podcast, we sit down with Joni D. Goodman, author of Rappel: Break Through to a Better You and Founder & Chief Breakthrough Officer of JDGAdvisors. With over 25 years of experience in leadership development and coaching, Joni shares how authenticity, courage, and self-awareness create powerful breakthroughs for women leaders.

In this powerful episode of the Her Resources Podcast, we explore the idea of “The Invisible Glue”—the often-overlooked individuals who hold teams, systems, and cultures together. Our guest, Hannah Erlsten, is one of those people. As a UX strategist and inclusive design leader, Hannah reflects on how empathy, quiet leadership, and behind-the-scenes contributions shape our workplaces more than we realize.

We had the pleasure of hosting Charlotte Otter, executive communications advisor, author, and founder of Otter Advisory, on Her Resources Podcast. Charlotte’s debut book We Need New Leaders: Mastering Reputation Management to Reshape the C‑Suite launched in June 2025 and became an Amazon bestseller within weeks!

👩‍💼 Meet LaToya Linzey

LaToya serves as Senior Vice President, People & Culture at CPR, leading efforts around equity, engagement, and continuous development in a mission-driven media organization supported largely by local listeners. She brings over 18 years of experience in HR strategy, including prior roles with Denver’s city government and executive leadership across the nonprofit and public media sectors (Colorado Public Radio).

Connect with LaToya on LinkedIn: LaToya Linzey, MSOL – CPR (LinkedIn)

Introducing our incredible guest, Sabina Nawaz, on Her Resources!

We were honored to welcome Sabina—a global CEO coach, former Microsoft executive, and author of You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need)—to join us in an authentic conversation about pressure, power, and transformation in leadership (Sabina Nawaz).

Lead Well, Live Well: Women Leaders, Wellness & Purpose with Sabina Nawaz

In episode 40 of the podcast, Sabina opens up about shifting from being the “best boss ever” to the “boss from hell” under pressure, and how she and countless leaders learned to use pressure as a catalyst for growth (Her Resources Podcast).

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