What if one of the most important leadership tools isn't another AI platform or productivity hack, but a painting? In this episode of the Get Bizee Podcast, Amy Cosper sits down with Dr. Sabrina Mooroogen, founder of Equity Through Art, to talk about the surprising overlap of entrepreneurship, art, and human connection. Sabrina has built a business around a simple but radical idea: when people slow down long enough to look at art together, they become better listeners, better collaborators, and better leaders. Their conversation moves from museums to startups, from AI to critical thinking, and from creativity to company culture. Sabrina shares how her work helps organizations break down silos, create deeper trust, and build spaces where difficult conversations can happen without defensiveness. Along the way, she explains why founders should spend less time chasing speed and more time strengthening the skills that technology can't replace: curiosity, empathy, perspective, and connection. This isn't an episode about art appreciation – though there’s plenty of that. It's about the future of leadership and human connection. It's about what happens when we stop treating the humanities as optional and start recognizing them as essential. At a moment when algorithms can produce almost anything, Sabrina makes a compelling case that the most valuable thing any entrepreneur can build is a stronger connection to the people around them. About Sabrina: Sabrina is a passionate advocate for equity, art, and education, with a PhD in Social Justice in Education. With over two decades of teaching experience across Egypt, Qatar, Thailand, the UK, and the U.S., Sabrina has cultivated a global perspective on culturally responsive education. As the former Senior Educator at the Art Institute of Chicago, she led initiatives that connected diverse communities to the transformative power of art. Sabrina is the founder of Equity Through Art, dedicated to using art to foster brave conversations on identity, empathy, and systemic change. Her signature program, Inner Strength, Outer Impact, empowers community advocates, working with the unhoused, veterans, and women’s advocacy groups, by addressing burnout and cultivating self-compassion. Her work has impacted countless participants, encouraging sustainable personal growth and collective healing. Follow our socials Instagram | X | LinkedIn | TikTok
