Because People Matter

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This is Because People Matter, a podcast that explores the powerful intersection of emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of transformation, leadership theory, and intercultural mindset. Hosted by Dr. Helen Fagan, each episode features leaders who are creating high-impact organizations where every team member is able to bring their best to the table. This is the podcast for leaders who want to do business in a way that leverages and honors all stakeholders.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

  1. (#41) Leading Without Armor: Kelly Ross on Female Leadership and Entrepreneurship

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    (#41) Leading Without Armor: Kelly Ross on Female Leadership and Entrepreneurship

    What happens when leadership demands strength while life demands honesty? Dr. Helen Fagan welcomes Kelly Ross, nonprofit leader and founder of ECHO Collective, to Because People Matter for an unfiltered conversation on the inner demands of female leadership, including self-talk, resilience, vulnerability, and showing up even when it’s difficult.   From entrepreneurship and community-building to empowering immigrant and refugee women through opportunity, Kelly shares what it means to lead with authenticity. This episode is a reminder that real leadership is built in relationship, and that building people up is not the soft work. It is the essential work. Sign-up for our Bi-Weekly Newsletter!   Episode References: Helen Fagan and Associates https://helenfagan.com Echo Collective https://www.echocollectivene.org Obama Foundation https://www.obama.org/programs/scholars/    Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  2. (#40) Leading Like People Matter: Dr. Helen Fagan on Vulnerability, Growth & Emotional Intelligence

    21 ENE

    (#40) Leading Like People Matter: Dr. Helen Fagan on Vulnerability, Growth & Emotional Intelligence

    In this unique episode of Because People Matter, the tables are turned as Dr. Helen Fagan is interviewed by friend and writing mentor Cindy Conger about her newest book, Lead Like People Matter. Together, they explore the deeply personal journey behind the book—from Helen’s early work in healthcare and higher education to her research in emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and inclusive leadership. Helen shares why vulnerability, humility, and courage are not “soft skills,” but essential leadership competencies in today’s complex world. This conversation offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the writing process, the power of self-awareness, and what it truly means to lead in a way that honors human dignity. Sign-up for our Bi-Weekly Newsletter! Episode References: Helen Fagan and Associates — https://helenfagan.com Francie and Finch — https://www.francieandfinch.com The Bookworm — https://www.bookwormomaha.com Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    29 min
  3. (#39) Beyond the Startup Grind: Bryan & Shannon Miles on Seasons, Scaling & Serving Owners

    7 ENE

    (#39) Beyond the Startup Grind: Bryan & Shannon Miles on Seasons, Scaling & Serving Owners

    What season is your business—and you—really in? That’s the question at the heart of Dr. Fagan’s conversation with Bryan and Shannon Miles, Founders of Miles AG and O’nr Nonprofit. Drawing from their experiences leading multiple organizations, the Miles break down the four major seasons of business ownership: Hustler, Entrepreneur, CEO, and Owner. They discuss how leaders can recognize the signs of each phase, avoid burnout, build culture affordably, and develop themselves as much as they develop their organizations. This episode feels like a masterclass in leadership mindset—with the warmth and candor listeners love from Because People Matter.   Episode References: Free Owner Resource Download — https://onr.kit.com/freeresourcedownload BELAY — https://www.belaysolutions.com O-nr — https://o-nr.org/ O’nr Documentary — https://www.onrdocumentary.com   Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  4. (#38) Leading With Heart: DeShannon (De Q) Harris on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence & Culture Change

    17/12/2025

    (#38) Leading With Heart: DeShannon (De Q) Harris on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence & Culture Change

    In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with DeShannon “De Q” Harris, Organizational Development Manager at the Tulsa Health Department, to explore how coaching, emotional intelligence, and empathy are reshaping the future of leadership. De Q shares her extraordinary journey—from growing up in a single-parent household to excelling in global sales, pursuing advanced education, and now guiding leaders through a year-long cohort designed to shift organizational culture from managing tasks to developing people. This candid conversation echoes the spirit of leadership podcasts like Coaching for Leaders and Dare to Lead—offering real tools, vulnerability, and heart. Episode References: Dr. Helen Fagan — https://helenfagan.com Tulsa Health Department — https://www.tulsa-health.org Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (Bradberry & Greaves) — https://www.talentsmart.com Situational Leadership (Hersey & Blanchard) — https://www.situationalleadership.com Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    32 min
  5. (#37) Leading Where It Matters: Anderson Sainci on Service, Systems & Community Change

    10/12/2025

    (#37) Leading Where It Matters: Anderson Sainci on Service, Systems & Community Change

    In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with Anderson Sainci, Director of Economic Mobility and Neighborhood Support for the City of Dubuque — and the first African American male elected twice in the city’s history. From his upbringing in a Haitian household in Florida to becoming a transformational civic leader, Anderson shares a deeply personal look at servant leadership, faith, resilience, and what it really takes to help a community thrive. If you enjoy podcasts like Dare to Lead or A Bit of Optimism, you’ll connect with this heartfelt and practical conversation on systems change, belonging, and leading with purpose. Episode References: Dr. Helen Fagan — https://helenfagan.com City of Dubuque / Anderson Sainci — https://www.cityofdubuque.org Robert Greenleaf / Servant Leadership — https://www.greenleaf.org Becoming an Inclusive Leader — https://www.inclusiveleader.com Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
  6. (#36) From Student to Changemaker: Clare Umutoni on Leadership and Belonging

    26/11/2025

    (#36) From Student to Changemaker: Clare Umutoni on Leadership and Belonging

    In this heartfelt episode of Because People Matter, host Dr. Helen Fagan reconnects with her former student Clare Umutoni, now a Rwandan inclusion and equity leader making an impact across communities. Clare shares her story of growing up in Uganda, studying at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and returning to Rwanda to empower women and youth through dialogue, empathy, and leadership. Their conversation explores identity, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to create spaces where everyone belongs. Episode References: Dr. Helen Fagan – https://helenfagan.com University of Nebraska, Lincoln – https://www.unl.edu Clare Umutoni – https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIntentionalRoute Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    33 min
  7. (#35) Masami Sato on How Small Actions Create Global Impact

    12/11/2025

    (#35) Masami Sato on How Small Actions Create Global Impact

    What if every business decision created a ripple of good in the world? In this inspiring episode of Because People Matter, host Dr. Helen Fagan speaks with Masami Sato, founder and CEO of B1G1 (Buy1Give1), about how small, intentional actions can transform the way businesses think about giving. Masami shares her journey from a shy child in Japan to a world-traveling entrepreneur helping thousands of companies make measurable impacts across the globe. If you’ve ever wondered how purpose-driven leadership can truly change lives, this episode is a masterclass in compassion, connection, and conscious business. Episode References: B1G1 — https://www.b1g1.com Masami Sato (LinkedIn) — https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato Helen Fagan and Associates — https://www.helenfagan.com Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    36 min
  8. (#34) Building Bridges of Hope: Gibril Mansaray on Empowering Generations Through Education

    29/10/2025

    (#34) Building Bridges of Hope: Gibril Mansaray on Empowering Generations Through Education

    In this inspiring episode of Because People Matter, host Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with Gibril Mansaray, founder and CEO of the PA Karim Memorial Foundation. Gibril shares his powerful multigenerational story — from his father’s journey from Sierra Leone to the U.S. in pursuit of education, to his own mission of building schools and opportunities in his family’s village. Through his work with Develop Africa, he’s transforming lives and proving that education is the key to lasting empowerment. Listen as Gibril reflects on resilience, purpose, and the bridge between two worlds — and how one act of generosity decades ago sparked a movement to educate hundreds of children. Episode References PA Karim Memorial Foundation – http://pkmemorialsalone.org Develop Africa – https://developafrica.org Helen Fagan and Associates – https://helenfagan.com Thanks for listening to “Because People Matter.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review. And be sure to subscribe so you never miss any insightful conversations. #PeopleMatter #LeadershipDevelopment #InterculturalCompetence #EmotionalIntelligence   This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    35 min
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This is Because People Matter, a podcast that explores the powerful intersection of emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of transformation, leadership theory, and intercultural mindset. Hosted by Dr. Helen Fagan, each episode features leaders who are creating high-impact organizations where every team member is able to bring their best to the table. This is the podcast for leaders who want to do business in a way that leverages and honors all stakeholders.  This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or the Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

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    Hurrdat ONE
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    Hurrdat Media
  • Años de actividad
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodios
    42
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