The Exit Interview | On Air

Grace Media Digital

Work is changing fast — and honestly, so are we. AI is changing the landscape. Titles don’t mean what they used to. Value alignment is the new currency. And somewhere between burnout, ambition, and purpose, people are asking: What’s actually worth it? The old playbook for “success” doesn’t hit the same. The Exit Interview | On Air is here to unpack all of it. We're the ones who will tell the truth and asks the uncomfortable questions. Hosted by Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron, the show dives into the real stories behind bold career moves, identity shifts, innovation and reinvention in a world that refuses to sit still. Each week, we invite you into the conversation with people who’ve walked away, started over, or leveled up on their own terms: Trailblazers taking big swings and rewriting the rules. Reinventionists navigating non-linear careers and second acts. Culture Icons—actors, executives, creators, and disruptors leading the way. Insight Guides from business, tech, media, and finance who drop the tools and truths you actually need to survive this new world of work. This isn’t another corporate pep talk or LinkedIn highlight reel. It’s the group chat you wish you had — where ambition meets honesty, humor meets heart, and everyone’s just trying to make work...work again. We talk about the risks taken, negotiations and navigations, purpose and motivations — the stuff behind the résumés. Because let’s be real: success isn’t one-size-fits-all anymore. For some, it’s peace. For others, ownership. For most of us, it’s alignment. The Exit Interview fuses finance and entertainment, delivering storytelling with authentic human energy. The result? Smart, relatable conversations that sound less like interviews and more like real life. So pull up a seat. We’re your new work besties — here to laugh, unpack, and navigate this wild new era of work with you. Radically honest. Relatable. Real. Because not all exits are created equal.

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  1. The Athlete’s Journey | Bucknell Hall of Famer on Recruitment, Success & Life After the Game

    2 天前

    The Athlete’s Journey | Bucknell Hall of Famer on Recruitment, Success & Life After the Game

    Bucknell University proves that the student-athlete experience builds more than champions — it builds leaders for life. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron return to Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, sitting down with Todd Newcomb, Sr. Associate Director of Athletics, and Valentina Rozas Moreno, the first women's water polo player inducted into the Bucknell Hall of Fame. From the grueling five-to-six-hour daily practice schedules to balancing rigorous academics at a top-tier institution, they unpack what it really means to be a student-athlete — and how those lessons translate into professional success long after the game ends. Val shares her journey from getting cut from the basketball team to becoming a Division I water polo champion, playing professionally in Greece and Spain, and ultimately building a career in the solar industry. She reveals the culture of excellence that permeated Bucknell's athletic program, why upper-classman leadership set the standard for time management and academic performance, and how the mantra of "just get it done" became her secret weapon in the professional world. Todd breaks down the challenges of recruiting and retaining student-athletes in the NIL era, why the Bucknell alumni network is unmatched, and how Bucknell’s academic-first philosophy creates higher-performing individuals both in the classroom, during the game and beyond. Plus, the emotional moment Val learned she was being inducted into the Hall of Fame, why being a student-athlete at Bucknell feels invincible, and how the connections built during those four years become lifelong bonds that transcend geography and time. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kisha Imani Cameron Guests: Todd Newcomb, Sr. Associate Director of Athletics, Bucknell University | Valentina Rozas Moreno, Hall of Fame Inductee | Women’s Water Polo Produced by: Grace Media Digital The Exit Interview | On-Air — Real conversations. Life after the game. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:32 From Chile to California to Bucknell 00:03:51 The Recruiting Process and Building a Culture 00:08:06 Student Athlete Life: Balancing Academics and Athletics 00:16:30 The Power of Team Culture and Upper-Class Leadership 00:20:40 Water Polo: The Most Difficult Sport 00:10:44 Life After the Game: Playing Professionally Abroad 00:13:05 The Bucknell Network and Career Success 00:26:09 Transferable Skills: From Pool to Professional World 00:30:56 Hall of Fame Induction and Defining Success Learn more about Bucknell University Athletics here: https://bucknellbison.com/

  2. Mellisa Nielsen Silverman | Building Success Through Human Connection

    6 天前

    Mellisa Nielsen Silverman | Building Success Through Human Connection

    Mellisa Nielsen Silverman proves that human connection is the ultimate currency in business and life. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the powerhouse auctioneer, founder, and CEO of Charity Angels who has raised over a billion dollars for charitable causes while breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry. From growing up on a farm with reading difficulties to commanding stages and raising as high as $36 million in a single auction, Mellisa unpacks her journey creating human connections — how she walked into an auctioneering school full of cowboy-hat-wearing men and emerged as one of the nation's top auctioneers, why she practiced her craft while brushing her teeth, and how she built an empire by making every human connection count. Mellisa reveals the art of reading a room, the strategic thinking behind networking diagonally (not just up), and why being underestimated became her secret weapon. She shares raw truths about managing impostor syndrome while raising millions, why she stepped back from running her founded Charity Angels to reclaim her identity beyond her title and how she stays grounded. Plus, the auction that completely flopped and what she learned, why billionaires don't always make the best donors and why success today means saying no without a 30-second explanation. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kisha Imani Cameron Guest: Mellisa Nielsen Silverman | Auctioneer, Founder & CEO, Charity Angels Produced by: Grace Media Digital The Exit Interview | On-Air — Real conversations. Building success through human connection. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:05 From Farm Life to City Dreams 00:02:48 Finding Her Path 00:04:27 The Auctioneer 00:09:43 Walking Into a Male-Dominated World 00:06:55 Finding Her Voice and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 00:19:28 The Art of Auctioneering 00:29:47 When Auctions Don't Go as Planned 00:16:05 The Power of Networking and Human Connection 00:14:52 Mentorship and Giving Back 00:40:01 Letting Go and Redefining Identity 00:49:03 Success, Stillness, and Being Present You can follow our guest, here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/mellisanielsen.co/ https://www.instagram.com/thecharityangels/ Support the Cause: https://www.mattsfoundation.org/about-us

  3. Jimmy Jean-Louis | On Taking Risks and Trusting You Know Yourself Best

    11月19日

    Jimmy Jean-Louis | On Taking Risks and Trusting You Know Yourself Best

    Jimmy Jean-Louis reveals how he transformed self-awareness into success and personal tragedy into purposeful action. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the Haitian actor, producer, and humanitarian who built an international career by refusing to be confined to one market. From homelessness in Paris to starring in Heroes and growing into an international sensation, Jimmy unpacks his journey of radical resilience — how he networked his way from the dance floor to musical theater, turned modeling into acting, and leveraged one of American’s top TV shows into his own global empire. He shares raw truths about globetrotting, meeting Nelson Mandela and finding pride in being Haitian after navigating years of stigma, why he parted from his representation team at the height of Heroes to bet on himself internationally, and how he learned that rejection is never personal — it's educational. Jimmy reveals the super power of self-knowledge and the strategic thinking behind building careers in France, Spain, Italy, Africa, and the Caribbean simultaneously, playing Toussaint Louverture and representing an entire culture through his work. Plus, the devastating loss of his brother and then his 22-year-old son to cancer that led him to write his memoir, how suffering taught him the art of surrender, and why success is about being at peace with yourself. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kisha Imani Cameron Guest: Jimmy Jean-Louis, Actor, Producer & Humanitarian Produced by: Grace Media Digital The Exit Interview | On-Air — Real conversations. The Hero’s Journey. Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:49 From Haiti's Slums to Paris Streets 00:06:26 Surviving Homelessness in Paris 00:09:16 Barcelona Breakthrough: From Clubs to Career 00:15:30 Meeting Mandela: Finding Pride in Being Haitian 00:20:39 Breaking Into Hollywood and Heroes 00:28:03 Going Global: Diversifying Beyond Hollywood 00:31:45 Bold Decisions: Leaving His Team at Peak Success 00:41:43 Tragedy and Transformation: Losing His Brother and Son 00:49:07 Finding Peace Through Radical Acceptance You can follow our guest, here: Jimmy Jean-Louis | Actor, Producer & Humanitarian IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimmyjeanlouis/ Book: Héros (Available in French) https://www.amazon.com/dp/2385771535?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_DGBDB0VEGE7Q3HGD8QEK_1&bestFormat=true

  4. Niki Ghazian | Why Being Unapologetically Yourself Is Your Greatest Asset

    11月12日

    Niki Ghazian | Why Being Unapologetically Yourself Is Your Greatest Asset

    Niki Ghazian shows us why being unapologetically yourself is your greatest asset and redefines what strength really means. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with the attorney, model, widow, and mother who's built her own law practice on her own terms — no permission needed. They unpack the real cost of being unapologetically yourself in a conservative profession, why authenticity is the highest vibration, and how she navigated unimaginable loss while raising a special needs child alone. Niki shares raw truths about rejecting the patriarchy's playbook, why she'll never ask for vacation days again, and how surrendering isn't giving up — it's the ultimate power move. From fighting for the first women's water polo team at her university to playing tackle football before it was accepted, Niki's been a trailblazer by simply being true to herself. She reveals how modeling while practicing law isn't a liability but an asset, why work-life balance is complicated when you're a sole parent, and the synchronicities that proved her late husband is still guiding her path. Plus, the Queen song that got her through the darkest days, the importance of meditation, and how she learned that happiness isn't perfection — it's patching together moments of joy despite the chaos. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kisha Imani Cameron Guest: Niki Ghazian, Attorney & Model Produced by: Grace Media Digital The Exit Interview | On-Air — Real conversations. The Trailblazer Journey. Chapters 00:00:30 Breaking the Mold: Model, Attorney, and Unapologetically Herself 00:07:50 From Associate to Entrepreneur: The Work-Life Balance Reality 00:13:11 The Truth About Being a Woman in Law 00:16:25 Trailblazing Through Life: From Water Polo to Law 00:17:45 The Power of Authenticity and High Vibrations 00:20:27 Love, Loss, and ALS: A Story of Resilience 00:31:27 Surrender and Spirituality: Finding Strength in Faith 00:34:54 Divine Synchronicities: Messages from Beyond 00:40:59 Redefining Success: Happiness in the Imperfect You can follow our guest, here: Niki Ghazian | Attorney & Model IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikighazian/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@nikighazian

  5. Janine Rubenstein | Reinventing Within the Company

    11月5日

    Janine Rubenstein | Reinventing Within the Company

    Janine Rubenstein steps into the spotlight. Hosts Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron sit down with People Magazine's Editor at Large to unpack what it means to reinvent yourself without leaving — from sorting books as an editorial assistant to hosting red carpets and interviewing A-listers. They explore the art of saying yes, the power of raising your hand, and how to transform within a legacy brand while staying true to your voice. Janine shares candid insights on navigating media's evolution, building authentic connections with celebrities from Matt Damon to Snoop Dogg, and why sometimes the best career move is staying put and growing where you're planted. Plus, the secret to maintaining joy through 13 years of industry upheaval, balancing motherhood with red carpet moments, and why she still gets butterflies before some interviews. Hosts: Shana Ayabe x Kisha Imani Cameron Guest: Janine Rubenstein, Editor at Large, People Magazine Produced by: Grace Media Digital The Exit Interview | On-Air — Real conversations. Reinvention in motion. Chapters 00:01:57 From San Francisco to Magazine Dreams 00:05:46 Breaking Into Journalism: The NYC Hustle 00:09:59 The Power of Persistence and How to Ask Better 00:14:22 The Podcast Era and How to Pivot 00:24:56 Mastering the Art of Celebrity Interviews 00:28:38 Connecting Through Humanity: Interview Techniques 00:33:29 Staying Relevant in Media's Evolution 00:40:35 Black Excellence and Representation 00:49:43 Future Visions: From Oprah's Shoes to Talk Show Dreams You can follow our guests, here: Janine Rubenstein | Editor-at-Large, People Magazine IG:  janinerube LI: Janine Rubenstein

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Work is changing fast — and honestly, so are we. AI is changing the landscape. Titles don’t mean what they used to. Value alignment is the new currency. And somewhere between burnout, ambition, and purpose, people are asking: What’s actually worth it? The old playbook for “success” doesn’t hit the same. The Exit Interview | On Air is here to unpack all of it. We're the ones who will tell the truth and asks the uncomfortable questions. Hosted by Shana Ayabe and Kisha Imani Cameron, the show dives into the real stories behind bold career moves, identity shifts, innovation and reinvention in a world that refuses to sit still. Each week, we invite you into the conversation with people who’ve walked away, started over, or leveled up on their own terms: Trailblazers taking big swings and rewriting the rules. Reinventionists navigating non-linear careers and second acts. Culture Icons—actors, executives, creators, and disruptors leading the way. Insight Guides from business, tech, media, and finance who drop the tools and truths you actually need to survive this new world of work. This isn’t another corporate pep talk or LinkedIn highlight reel. It’s the group chat you wish you had — where ambition meets honesty, humor meets heart, and everyone’s just trying to make work...work again. We talk about the risks taken, negotiations and navigations, purpose and motivations — the stuff behind the résumés. Because let’s be real: success isn’t one-size-fits-all anymore. For some, it’s peace. For others, ownership. For most of us, it’s alignment. The Exit Interview fuses finance and entertainment, delivering storytelling with authentic human energy. The result? Smart, relatable conversations that sound less like interviews and more like real life. So pull up a seat. We’re your new work besties — here to laugh, unpack, and navigate this wild new era of work with you. Radically honest. Relatable. Real. Because not all exits are created equal.

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