HarmonyTALK

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HarmonyTALK is an inspirational podcast featuring ‘dreamers and doers’ who turned ideas into action. Explore creativity, perseverance, leadership and the human stories behind meaningful success through candid conversations designed to spark reflection, motivation and possibility, and join a growing community inspired to dream boldly and live intentionally.

  1. Threads of Courage: How Judy Frater Helped Artisans Design Their Own Futures

    5H AGO

    Threads of Courage: How Judy Frater Helped Artisans Design Their Own Futures

    What happens when the people you are studying ask you to stand beside them instead? In this powerful episode of HarmonyTALK, host Lisa Champeau interviews Judy Frater, a Pennsylvania-born Fulbright Scholar, Ashoka Fellow, design educator, author and founder of India’s first design school for traditional textile artisans. After moving to Kutch, India, more than 30 years ago, Judy’s academic research took an unexpected turn when an artisan asked her a life-altering question:”Instead of studying us, why don’t you help us?” That moment sparked Kala Raksha, a women’s embroidery cooperative, a textile museum preserving nearly 800 historic works, and eventually Somaiya Kala Vidya, a groundbreaking design school that teaches artisans business, marketing, sustainability and innovation without abandoning tradition. Judy shares what it means to empower rather than interfere, how commercialization and cultural preservation can coexist, and why “the biggest luxury is knowing who made your clothes.” This episode explores sustainability, ethical fashion, women’s economic empowerment, social entrepreneurship, artisan education and the courage to make something new. Perfect for listeners passionate about ethical fashion, social impact, women’s leadership, global design, sustainability, and creative entrepreneurship.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/  Follow Host, Lisa Champeau:  https://www.instagram.com/lisachampeau/    Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    34 min
  2. Choreographing Change : Cherice Barton

    MAR 4

    Choreographing Change : Cherice Barton

    How do you choreograph change when life shifts beneath your feet? On this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Greg Frigoletto sits down with internationally acclaimed choreographer, creative director, educator and podcast host Cherice Barton to explore what it means to move through evolving seasons with grace, humor, and purpose. With a career spanning Broadway, Cirque, television, ballet and global immersive productions, Cherice understands discipline, scale and creative leadership. At home, she and her former husband, a television executive, are collaborative co-parents to two tween daughters, modeling what modern family evolution can look like. She also shares the inspiration behind her podcast, Creative Mamas Unplugged, a podcast where Cherice “navigates the hell out of being a creative mom with humor and heart.” Through it, she is building a bold, honest community for women balancing ambition and motherhood. This conversation is about embracing discomfort, choosing joy, building community and always staying in motion. Subscribe to the HarmonyTALK newsletter for deeper reflections and follow HarmonyTALK on social to continue the conversation: HarmonyTALKpodcast.com   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/  Follow Host, Greg Frigoletto:  https://www.instagram.com/gjfrig7/    Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  3. Dreaming Big and Doing Good: Jeff Braverman’s Symphony of Inclusion and Spirit

    FEB 25

    Dreaming Big and Doing Good: Jeff Braverman’s Symphony of Inclusion and Spirit

    Jeff Braverman joins HarmonyTALK to reflect on 30 years of leadership at Camp Nesher and the unexpected decisions that helped shape one of its most meaningful legacies.What began as a dream to create a vibrant summer camp experience centered on community and faith took an unexpected turn when he was approached by a parent who asked if their wheelchair-bound child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy could be accommodated and welcomed at camp. Braverman’s decision to move forward would become one of the most defining moments of his career. He didn’t simply advocate for accessibility. He embedded it into the culture of the camp itself, shaping programs and practices that welcomed campers of all abilities as equal participants through a partnership program with the national organization Yachad (Hebrew for “together”,) whose mission is inclusion for individuals with developmental disabilities into the greater Jewish community. Located in Lakewood, Pennsylvania, Camp Nesher is part of NJY Camps, a 105-year-old organization and one of the world’s largest camping agencies, awarding up to $2 million in scholarships each year. In addition, NJY brings more than 40 years of experience in inclusive programming through its Round Lake inclusion program at its Milford, Pennsylvania, property which includes Camps Nah-Jee-Wah, Cedar Lake and Teen Camp. In this inspiring conversation with host Todd Stephens, Braverman shares leadership lessons learned along the way and how passion, purpose and music can move in harmony.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/  Follow Host, Todd Stephens:  https://www.instagram.com/workinman1/  Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  4. Playbook for Disruption: Dakota Kate Isaacs

    FEB 18

    Playbook for Disruption: Dakota Kate Isaacs

    How do you scale a bold idea into a movement? In this HarmonyTALK podcast episode, host Lisa Champeau interviews Dakota Kate Isaacs, the first U.S. employee at DECIEM and former Director of DECIEM USA. Dakota helped grow The Ordinary into one of the most disruptive beauty brands in the world, expanding to more than 2,500 retail locations across North America. She discusses scaling disruption, working alongside founder Brandon Truaxe, executive producing the documentary The Abnormal Beauty Company, and launching The Big Sister Playbook, a podcast and field guide for modern ambition. Perfect for entrepreneurs, marketers, founders, and emerging leaders, this episode delivers real-world leadership insight and inspiration.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/  Follow Host, Lisa Champeau:  https://www.instagram.com/lisachampeau/  Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  5. Matchmaking – Not Just Swiping Right but a Calling

    FEB 11

    Matchmaking – Not Just Swiping Right but a Calling

    Valentine’s Day may be about romance, but it can also highlight just how exhausting modern dating has become. On this special HarmonyTALK episode, host Greg Frigoletto welcomes professional matchmaker Rachel Brown, founder of Jewish Matchmaking NYC, for a candid conversation about why real connection goes far beyond swiping right. Rachel shares how she discovered her gift for matchmaking at just 12 years old, why she sees this work as a calling, and what dating apps simply can’t capture about human connection. From intentional dating to second chances at love, this episode offers insight, hope, and a fresh perspective for anyone who’s ready to stop chasing matches - and start building something real.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/    Follow Host, Greg Frigoletto:  https://www.instagram.com/gjfrig7/    Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min
  6. The Man Behind the Music: Jim Della Croce and the Legends He Launched

    FEB 4

    The Man Behind the Music: Jim Della Croce and the Legends He Launched

    This episode of HarmonyTALK pulls back the curtain on the music industry through the eyes of one of its most trusted and respected behind-the-scenes figures. Jim Della Croce has spent more than four decades shaping careers, protecting legacies, and advocating fiercely for artists whose music has defined generations. From the Pocono Mountains to Nashville’s Music Row and Hollywood’s platinum-record celebrations, Jim’s journey proves that you don’t have to be on stage to leave a lasting mark on music history. Hosted by Todd Stephens, this candid and deeply personal conversation explores what it truly means to serve the art—and the artist—with integrity.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/    Follow Host, Todd Stephens:  https://www.instagram.com/workinman1/    Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  7. This Queen Codes: Jacqueline Means

    JAN 28

    This Queen Codes: Jacqueline Means

    What happens when confidence, compassion, and coding collide? On this episode of HarmonyTALK, host Greg Frigoletto sits down with Jacqueline Means, Miss Caribbean 2025, STEM advocate, and founder of the Girls Empowerment STEM Initiative, to explore how one young woman turned purpose into power. From earning national and international pageant titles to inspiring underprivileged girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math, Jacqueline shares her journey, her mantra “Lift as you climb,” and her mission to expand access and representation in STEM fields. This Queen Codes is a powerful conversation about leadership, legacy, and using your voice to create opportunity for others. It is perfect for Dreamers ready to become Doers.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/    Follow Host, Greg Frigoletto:  https://www.instagram.com/gjfrig7/    Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  8. From Border Roots to Broadway Brilliance: Gabrielle Ruiz

    JAN 21

    From Border Roots to Broadway Brilliance: Gabrielle Ruiz

    Actress, singer, and producer Gabrielle Ruiz joins the HarmonyTALK podcast to share her inspiring journey from growing up in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas to performing on Broadway and starring in hit television shows. Raised in Edinburg, Texas, Gabrielle discovered her passion for the performing arts through public school arts education, while navigating life as a proud Mexican American artist. On HarmonyTALK, she talks openly about moving to New York City, facing rejection, and building resilience as a working performer. Gabrielle’s career includes Broadway productions such as In the Heights, Evita, and If Then, as well as her breakout television role as Valencia Perez on Crazy Ex Girlfriend, which she landed after being recommended by Lin Manuel Miranda. She currently voices T’Lyn on Star Trek Lower Decks and is producing new musical work, including The Randy Andys, a post-modern Broadway style musical revue. In this episode, Gabrielle also discusses arts education advocacy, mentoring young performers, and what it means to build a sustainable creative career. HarmonyTALK showcases inspiring conversations with Dreamers and Doers who have turned their dreams into reality, often against great odds.   FOLLOW HARMONYTALK PODCAST @harmonytalkpodcast Join Our Mailing List: https://www.harmonytalkpodcast.com/signup  Instagram: https://instagram.com/harmonytalkpodcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harmonytalkpodcast  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@HarmonyTALKPodcast  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonytalkpodcast    https://harmonytalkpodcast.com/  Follow Host, Lisa Champeau:  https://www.instagram.com/lisachampeau/    Email harmonytalkpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and guest opportunities!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
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4.8
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HarmonyTALK is an inspirational podcast featuring ‘dreamers and doers’ who turned ideas into action. Explore creativity, perseverance, leadership and the human stories behind meaningful success through candid conversations designed to spark reflection, motivation and possibility, and join a growing community inspired to dream boldly and live intentionally.

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  • Creator
    Foundation for Harmony Presents
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Foundation for Harmony Presents
  • Show Website
    HarmonyTALK