Infuse Compassion

Amy Quesenberry & Mark Carpenter
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Infuse Compassion, a podcast hosted by Amy Quesenberry and Mark Carpenter, explores the transformative power of compassion in both professional and personal spheres. This insightful podcast offers actionable strategies to integrate compassion, enhancing results, relationships and overall well-being. By prioritizing human connection, listeners can build trust, inspire teams, and create lasting impact. Designed for current and aspiring business and community leaders, Infuse Compassion delivers authentic and vulnerable conversations that help to release barriers, open minds fostering meaningful connection to prioritize humanity in interactions. Tune in to gain tools for stronger communities, thriving businesses, and enriched personal lives through the power of compassion.

  1. E74: Fostering the Potential in Others, Reflecting on Heather Nemelka

    21h ago

    E74: Fostering the Potential in Others, Reflecting on Heather Nemelka

    Hiring is difficult work. Managers are often left evaluating people’s worth based on a resume and answers to a few basic questions. If we don’t take the time to see the potential in applicants, we often miss out on valuable, loyal contributors. Listen in as Amy and Mark discuss their perspectives on our conversation last week with Heather Nemelka, founder of Elavare, a non-profit dedicated to helping women entering the workplace after time away to raise families. We discuss our thoughts on: • The importance of creating the right narrative in interviews to emphasize your value to hiring managers. • The importance of tapping into others who can support your return to the workplace. • Why hiring for potential and cultural fit may be more important than hiring for specific skills. Without a compassionate lens, it’s easy to overlook candidates who may be loyal, high-contributing team members. We’d love to get your thoughts in the comments section. Heather Nemelka is the Founder of Elavare, dedicated to helping women build confidence and return to the workforce through training, mentorship, and community support. Drawing from over 20 years in leadership and marketing, as well as her personal journey of re-entering the workforce as a single mom of five, Heather created Elavare to empower women during career transitions. Beyond Elavare, Heather serves as vice-chair of the Silicon Slopes AI Chapter and sits on the board of Bear River Mutual and MomTribe. She holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Above all, she loves being a mom to her five kids. Contact Heather: Email: hnemelka@elavare.com Website: www.elavare.com Event: https://elavareco.elavare.com/elavare-summit-2025 (Elavare Summit) Substack: https://heathernemelka.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathernemelka/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elavare Youtube: @elavare Instagram: @heathernemelka Instagram: @elavareco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathernemelka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  2. E73: The Value of Moms on YOUR Workforce with Heather Nemelka

    Jun 23

    E73: The Value of Moms on YOUR Workforce with Heather Nemelka

    Women entering (or re-entering) the workplace after spending time to raise children face unique challenges. Heather Nemelka, our guest this week on Infuse Compassion, knows all about those challenges because she lived them herself. Now as the founder of the nonprofit Elavare, she uses this experience to help other women in this stage of life to face and overcome those challenges. This episode is vital for employers as well as mothers returning to the workplace and anyone who knows a mother returning to work. Listen in to learn from Heather: • The top challenges facing women returning to work (it may not be what you think) and how to overcome those challenges. • What you can do to support friends who are returning to work after a break to increase their changes of getting meaningful work. • Why women returning to work should be considered top candidates by hiring managers. Don’t miss this powerful, compassionate, inspiring episode that emphasizes the potential and value that exist within everyone. Heather Nemelka is the Founder of Elavare, dedicated to helping women build confidence and return to the workforce through training, mentorship, and community support. Drawing from over 20 years in leadership and marketing, as well as her personal journey of re-entering the workforce as a single mom of five, Heather created Elavare to empower women during career transitions. Beyond Elavare, Heather serves as vice-chair of the Silicon Slopes AI Chapter and sits on the board of Bear River Mutual and MomTribe. She holds a BA in Communications and an MBA from Brigham Young University. Above all, she loves being a mom to her five kids. Contact Heather: Email: hnemelka@elavare.com Website: www.elavare.com Event: https://elavareco.elavare.com/elavare-summit-2025 (Elavare Summit) Substack: https://heathernemelka.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathernemelka/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elavare Youtube: @elavare Instagram: @heathernemelka Instagram: @elavareco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heathernemelka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  3. E72: Choose Contentment Over Comparison, Reflections on Kathie Gwilliam

    Jun 16

    E72: Choose Contentment Over Comparison, Reflections on Kathie Gwilliam

    We’ve all seen – or experienced – times when comparison created division between people. When this happens, it keeps us from being the best version of ourself and moves us away from the results we want. In this episode, Amy and Mark share their thoughts about our conversation last week with Kathie Gwilliam, who has studied and speaks on the dangers of unhealthy comparison. We share our personal perspectives of times when comparison got in our way at work and at home, as well as some ideas you can implement to move away from unhealthy comparison. In this episode, you’ll hear: • The red flags you can expect to see when comparison starts getting in the way. • How our expectations often make comparison more challenging, personally and professionally. • Ideas for workplaces to change the way they talk about performance to reduce unhealthy comparison and recognize individuals. Comparison will happen, but it doesn’t have to diminish people. We love the phrase Kathie used that “conceit is comparison, but recognition is confidence.” Join us in helping us get past unhealthy comparison to seeing the value in each person. We’d love to hear how you will apply these principles in your life. Share in the comments section. Kathie Gwilliam is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the Project Confidence podcast. She helps individuals and organizations overcome the damaging effects of comparison so they can build confidence, connection, and compassion through her SOAR method and AIR principles. Kathie teaches practical tools that strengthen personal contentment and elevate workplace culture. Contact Kathie: Website: https://www.kathiegwilliam.com/ Instagram: @kathiegspeaks Email: kathiegwilliam@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    31 min
  4. The Cost of Comparison with Kathie Gwilliam

    Jun 15

    The Cost of Comparison with Kathie Gwilliam

    We make comparisons all the time. It’s completely natural. But when we use comparison to make ourselves better than or less than others, comparison is dangerous and costly. On this episode of Infuse Compassion, we talk with Kathie Gwilliam about the research she has done on the cost of comparison and how to compare in more healthy, productive ways. Listen in to learn: • How our choices can keep comparison from making us vain or bitter, which drives wedges between us and others. • A four-step process that helps us recognize when we’re comparing ourselves to others and respond in a more productive way. • The impact of the words we use at work and home to either promote or diminish unhealthy comparison. • Ways to see the value in everyone without creating unhealthy comparisons. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, leader, or team member, this episode will help you create stronger relationships that reinforce confidence and the value of each individual. Listen in, then share your thoughts on how you will apply what you learned. Kathie Gwilliam is an author, motivational speaker, and host of the Project Confidence podcast. She helps individuals and organizations overcome the damaging effects of comparison so they can build confidence, connection, and compassion through her SOAR method and AIR principles. Kathie teaches practical tools that strengthen personal contentment and elevate workplace culture. Contact Kathie: Website: https://www.kathiegwilliam.com/ Instagram: @kathiegspeaks Email: kathiegwilliam@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  5. E70: Go Beyond Your Circumstances, Reflections on Hanna Dafne Bauer

    Jun 2

    E70: Go Beyond Your Circumstances, Reflections on Hanna Dafne Bauer

    Business – and life – often comes with challenging circumstances. Success comes by going beyond those circumstances and making adjustments that focus on strengthening teams and culture. In this episode, Amy and Mark share key takeaways from our conversation in the last episode with Hanna Bauer, CEO of HEARTnomics. Join us as we discuss: - The importance of noticing subtle signs that psychological safety is diminishing. - The challenge of senior leaders in setting the tone for dealing with challenges, and the importance of their example to front-line leaders. - How focusing on values helps teams adapt to change. Tune in for our additional ideas on how to build heart-centered teams and organizations. Hanna Bauer is the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™, a leadership and organizational transformation firm that blends operational excellence with human-centered design. A Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Baldrige Examiner, she equips leaders to drive transformation through love, excellence, and measurable performance. Her resilience is personal—shaped by surviving childhood heart disease and a pioneering heart procedure that redefined her purpose. That breakthrough became the blueprint for HEARTnomics™, where she helps leaders restore rhythm, reclaim human potential, and lead with both heart and precision. Hanna brings powerful stories, practical tools, and a refreshing approach to leadership that inspires audiences to rethink how they work, live, and lead. More about Hannah: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna Instagram: @hannabauer777 https://www.instagram.com/hannabauer777/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/hannad.bauer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartnomics Book: Hustle with HEART:52 Mini-Shifts to Maximize your Impact available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dDeK4mD Free Assessment: https://heartnomics.com/assessments/ Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/2gayfWDaqwc?si=1f1tEmx355YIlLNU Speaker Reel-https://youtu.be/PfJTZXClydI?feature=shared Book Hanna to Speak: https://myleadershipstrategist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min
  6. E69: Adaptability as a Power Skill with Hanna Bauer

    May 26

    E69: Adaptability as a Power Skill with Hanna Bauer

    If your business is a living organism, how do you ensure the heart keeps it alive? In this episode, we talk with Hanna Dafne Bauer, founder and CEO of HEARTnomics. As the survivor of a rare childhood heart condition, Hanna knows the importance of the heart personally and in business. We talk about how to keep the systems of organizations working well and working together to achieve success. Listen in as we discuss: - How adaptability – particularly dealing with setbacks – lays the foundation for a compassionate organization. - The impact of fear on leadership and culture. - The importance of psychological safety and tips for knowing whether team members feel safe with their leaders. This episode is packed with rapid-fire examples and practical tips to keep organizations thriving with a strong heart at their core. Hanna Bauer is the Founder & CEO of HEARTnomics™, a leadership and organizational transformation firm that blends operational excellence with human-centered design. A Maxwell Leadership Faculty Member, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, and Baldrige Examiner, she equips leaders to drive transformation through love, excellence, and measurable performance. Her resilience is personal—shaped by surviving childhood heart disease and a pioneering heart procedure that redefined her purpose. That breakthrough became the blueprint for HEARTnomics™, where she helps leaders restore rhythm, reclaim human potential, and lead with both heart and precision. Hanna brings powerful stories, practical tools, and a refreshing approach to leadership that inspires audiences to rethink how they work, live, and lead. More about Hannah: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bauerhanna Instagram: @hannabauer777 https://www.instagram.com/hannabauer777/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/hannad.bauer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@heartnomics Book: Hustle with HEART:52 Mini-Shifts to Maximize your Impact available on Amazon https://a.co/d/dDeK4mD Free Assessment: https://heartnomics.com/assessments/ Sizzle Reel: https://youtu.be/2gayfWDaqwc?si=1f1tEmx355YIlLNU Speaker Reel-https://youtu.be/PfJTZXClydI?feature=shared Book Hanna to Speak: https://myleadershipstrategist.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  7. E68: Invest in Building Trust, Reflections on Susan LePlae Miller

    May 19

    E68: Invest in Building Trust, Reflections on Susan LePlae Miller

    We know trust is important in relationships, but sometimes building trust seems elusive. Amy and Mark spend this episode reflecting on our conversation with Susan LaPlae Miller in the last episode. Listen in as we talk about: - Behaviors that build trust in organizations. - The power and importance of listening without judgement in building trust. - The importance of being aware of how our thoughts drive our behaviors. - The value of building in trust during good times. If you’re interested in increasing trust in your teams or relationships – and who isn’t – join us for this conversation. Susan LePlae Miller is a speaker, author, and founder of Pieces of I, with decades of experience helping organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and meaningful impact. Guided by her mantra, “Know your value, live your values,” Susan’s work centers on compassionate leadership, self-trust, and sustainable contribution, especially during seasons of transition. Through writing, speaking, and workshops, she helps people move from awareness to action while staying grounded, connected and intentional. Connect with Susan: Website: https://www.piecesofi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-leplae-miller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofillc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piecesofi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PiecesOfI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  8. E67: Know Yourself, Trust Yourself With Susan LePlae Miller

    May 12

    E67: Know Yourself, Trust Yourself With Susan LePlae Miller

    We all have work experiences and relationships that are great…and some that aren’t so great. What makes the difference? That was the question our guest, Susan LaPlae Miller, tackled as she founded Pieces of I to help organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and impact. Listen in as Susan shares with us: - The power of leaders modeling humility, listening, and continued learning to build strong and compassionate teams. - How values drive your interactions with others, especially as a leader. - Keys to maintaining strong teams during difficult times. - How to avoid “over-responsibility” and the associated burnout that comes with it. Trust drives results, and it starts with trusting yourself. Join us for valuable lessons that can be applied personally as well as professionally. Susan LePlae Miller is a speaker, author, and founder of Pieces of I, with decades of experience helping organizations and individuals align purpose, values, and meaningful impact. Guided by her mantra, “Know your value, live your values,” Susan’s work centers on compassionate leadership, self-trust, and sustainable contribution, especially during seasons of transition. Through writing, speaking, and workshops, she helps people move from awareness to action while staying grounded, connected and intentional. Contact Susan: Website: https://www.piecesofi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-leplae-miller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecesofillc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piecesofi Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PiecesOfI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Infuse Compassion, a podcast hosted by Amy Quesenberry and Mark Carpenter, explores the transformative power of compassion in both professional and personal spheres. This insightful podcast offers actionable strategies to integrate compassion, enhancing results, relationships and overall well-being. By prioritizing human connection, listeners can build trust, inspire teams, and create lasting impact. Designed for current and aspiring business and community leaders, Infuse Compassion delivers authentic and vulnerable conversations that help to release barriers, open minds fostering meaningful connection to prioritize humanity in interactions. Tune in to gain tools for stronger communities, thriving businesses, and enriched personal lives through the power of compassion.

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  • Creator
    Amy Quesenberry & Mark Carpenter
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Infuse Compassion