Making The Maven Podcast Lauren Friedrich

It’s no secret that mental health and the fatal outcomes that follow have become a global crisis. According to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics an estimated 1 million people worldwide die by suicide every year. In 2019 there were approximately 1.4 M US attempts, 49 thousand impacted. We hope today’s episode leaves you with a sense of awareness, encouragement, a community and available resources. As a best-selling author, global public speaker and award-winning film making, Kevin Hines is world renowned for his work as a suicide survivor. Kevin shares how a very personal experience on the Golden Gate Bridge transformed the direction of his life. In 2016, Mental Health America awarded Kevin The Clifford W. Beers Award; he is a Lifetime Achievement Award Winner by the National Council of Behavioral Health in partnership with Eli Lilly, a SAMSHA Voice Awards Fellow and Award Winner, and an Achievement Winner by the US Veterans Affairs - receiving over 30 U.S. military excellence medals as a civilian.

Kevin sits on several boards of the International Bipolar Foundation (IBPF), the Bridge Rail Foundation (BRF), the Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) and on the Survivors Committee of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. He has spoken in congressional hearings alongside Patrick Kennedy in support of The Mental Health Parity Bill and continues his policy work as an Ambassador to the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Kevin Hines Website: http://www.kevinhinesstory.com/
Kevin Hines Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinhinesstory/
Film: Suicide: The ripple effect: https://suicidetherippleeffect.com/watch-now/
Become a suicide advocate: https://afsp.org/become-a-suicide-prevention-public-policy-advocate
Cracked not broken: https://www.kevinhinesstory.com/shop/cracked-not-broken-kevin-hines

Impossible is a dare, but only for those with an appetite to risk it. Today we are joined by Laurie Ruettimann, a former human resources leader turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. CNN recognized her as one of the top five career advisers in the US. Her work has been featured on NPR, The New Yorker, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, and Vox. She has delivered keynote speeches around the world where she shares wisdom about HR, hiring trends, and technology. She is the host of the popular podcast Punk Rock HR, and recently released “Betting on you” A game-changing guide for how to become your own leader and rapidly improve your work-life balance.

Website: https://laurieruettimann.com/
Book Link: https://laurieruettimann.com/books/
Podcast: https://laurieruettimann.com/podcast/

Raising the bar is about challenging your limits, holding yourself accountable and then taking action. As professionals we can easily lose sight of this and switch to autopilot. In this episode, Lauren is joined by 3X US Olypmian, 8X World Champion and the proud owner of one Gold Medal and Two Silver Medals for Women’s Ice Hockey. She is the perfect expert to talk us through the countless hours, unwavering discipline it takes to win the gold both on and off the ice. In addition, we discuss her book of poetry Unbroken Heart of Gold and the power in multi passion success.
Twitter - twitter.com/KBells22
Instagram - instagram.com/KaceyBellamy22
Unbroken Heart of Gold: amazon.com/Unbroken-Heart-Gold-Collection-Poems/dp/1728890438

This episode’s topic is “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast,” Culture isn’t the enemy of strategy and performance, but rather an equal player in the broader game, most importantly should not to be underestimated or brushed off. Lauren is joined by Gaby Marroig, an accomplished, energetic and collaborative executive with over 25 years’ industry experience as VP/ general manager, business leader and consultant. She has had leadership positions at large and small organizations including Xerox, HP, Towers Perrin and most recently at a Benefits Technology company.
Connect with Gabby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-marroig-a262255/

During Making The Maven’s second Happy Hour episode, we are excited to introduce you to two accomplished women to discuss immigration and Coming to America. After a semi-professional basketball career in her 20s, Natalia Gross-Michalak came to the states. She began her career with State Farm, followed by MB Financial and CIBC, solidifying her career in Anti Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing. Today Natalia is a Senior Consultant at Deloitte. Our second guest, Karolina Zielinska, a graduate from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2011. After obtaining her Juris Doctor degree, she then passed the Illinois Bar that same year and began practicing in workers' compensation defense. After two years defending insurance companies and employers, she quickly realized she wanted to help people not cross examine them. So she pivoted hard and moved to the petitioner/plaintiff side. In 2014 she joined her current firm and became a Partner in 2017. 2021 will mark her 10th year of practice. During this happy hour they share their personal experiences and challenges, hopefully leaving Maven Nation with a greater sense of self-awareness and acceptance. Regardless of your professional arena these mavens shine a very important light on the journey of immigrating to America, achieving success despite adversities and everything in between.

Natalia’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-gross-michalak-ma-cams-75014b89/
Karolina’s Company Website: https://www.ilcomplaw.com

Grit, by many accounts is the most debated soft skill among executives today. Defined by world leading expert Angela Duckworth is the passion and sustained persistence applied toward long-term achievement, with no particular concern for rewards or recognition along the way. Today we are joined by the accomplished Ashley Zielinska. From EMT, to English Teacher to Sommelier, pivot has been a defining and rewarding right. Ashley is currently a National Accounts Executive for BeatBox Beverages, (featured on Shark Tank) Her passion is derived from mentorship and collaboration with work and personal development. She displays true grit and overs nuggets of wisdom to Maven Nation in another must-listen episode!

Ashley’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-zielinska-136b383b/