Thriving Outside the Box

Kimberly Grocher

Thriving Outside The Box is a podcast that sheds light on the stories of leaders and entrepreneurs across industries who dared to create and walk their own path in their careers, lives and businesses and provide inspiration for how listeners can do the same. Dr. Kimberly Grocher, the host, also provides listeners with insights on how to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually while living a life outside of the box.

  1. Season 2, EP3: Listening In Before You Listen Out

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    Season 2, EP3: Listening In Before You Listen Out

    What does it really mean to listen to yourself — and how does that shape the way you show up for everyone else? In this episode of Thriving Outside the Box, Dr. Kim sits down with Marie Deveaux, inclusive leadership coach and CEO of High Tides Consulting, for a deeply personal and honest conversation rooted in Marie's own journey and her work with leaders. They explore discernment as a daily practice, what it means to have a real relationship with fear, and how trusting yourself and staying in alignment with your own vision is foundational to every relationship you're in. Marie shares her perspective on what transformation actually requires: being resourced through community, an ecosystem of support, the humility to say you're at capacity, and the willingness to ask for — and allow yourself to receive — help. A rich, grounded conversation about the inner work that makes everything else possible. Marie Deveaux is the Founder and CEO of High Tides Consulting, a learning and development agency dedicated to magnifying the voices of women and people of color in the workplace. Rooted in Black feminist praxis, her work blends applied sociolinguistics with practical leadership tools to challenge dominant narratives, dismantle bias, and foster truly inclusive cultures. Through workshops, coaching, and cohort learning, Marie empowers individuals and organizations to step boldly outside the "traditional" leadership box and thrive. Her approach is grounded in the belief that authentic communication—shaped by equity and lived experience—is the catalyst for cultural change. Guest Links & Info Websites: hightidesconsulting.co  &  mariedeveaux.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mariedeveaux Resources: Barriers to Bridges Leadership Assessment to explore traits of your own leadership ethos an culture Barriers to Bridges ebook Courses for Managers focused on interpersonal skill development Connect with me: Website: www.kimberlybondsgrocher.com Instagram: @drkimbgrocher LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-grocher Credits: Host: Dr. Kimberly Grocher PhD, MA, LCSW, ACC, RYT Music: Gregory Brooks, Jr. Sound Engineer: Hitz Muzic Group, LLC

    50 Min.
  2. Season 2, EP2: Fearlessly Facing Your Shadow

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    Season 2, EP2: Fearlessly Facing Your Shadow

    What if the parts of yourself you've been hiding are actually your greatest gifts? In this episode of Thriving Outside the Box, Dr. Kim sits down with psychotherapist and author Melanie Ryan, LCSW — founder of The Golden Shadow Method — for a rich conversation about fearlessness, authenticity, and the parts of ourselves we've learned to conceal. Drawing on 30 years of clinical experience and the ancient wisdom traditions that underpin her work, Melanie offers a deeply humanizing framework for understanding the "golden shadow" — not as something to fear, but as the source of our truest potential. If you've ever felt like you were shrinking yourself to fit in, this episode will challenge you to reclaim what you left behind.   Guest Bio Melanie Ryan has been a psychotherapist for 30 years. She is the author and founder of The Golden Shadow Method & Ancient Wisdom Today. Melanie specializes in helping others achieve their full potential by connecting with their true nature hidden within the golden shadow.   Guest Links & Info Website: https://www.goldenshadowmethod.com/ Instagram: @golden.shadow.method | @ancientwisdomtoday Facebook: @Melanie Ryan | @Ancient Wisdom Today The Golden Shadow Method Retreat — August 2026, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY   Connect with Dr. Kim Website: www.kimberlybondsgrocher.com Email: kimberly@verveandvision.com Instagram: @drkimbgrocher LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-grocher   Host: Dr. Kimberly Grocher PhD, MA, LCSW, ACC, RYT Music: Gregory Brooks, Jr. Sound Engineer: Hitz Muzic Group, LLC

    42 Min.

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Thriving Outside The Box is a podcast that sheds light on the stories of leaders and entrepreneurs across industries who dared to create and walk their own path in their careers, lives and businesses and provide inspiration for how listeners can do the same. Dr. Kimberly Grocher, the host, also provides listeners with insights on how to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually while living a life outside of the box.