Power & Impact

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Power & Impact brings a sharp focus on conversations with top CEOs, executives, and thought leaders. Together, we’ll explore their journeys to success, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’re using their influence to drive meaningful change in their industries and communities.

  1. 3D AGO

    AI is Smarter Than You Think | with Noelle Russell

    From the early days of Y2K disaster-recovery planning to helping launch Amazon Alexa, this conversation traces the remarkable career of a leader who has shaped how we think about technology, business strategy, and the future of AI. In this episode with tech leader Noelle dives into the energy, angst, and opportunity of today’s AI moment. From Y2K war rooms to Alexa’s early days, Noelle’s journey shows how “minimum remarkable product” (MRP) beats MVP—and why becoming a producer (not just a consumer) of AI will define your career.  This is a masterclass for founders, operators, and builders who want to understand not just where AI is headed, but how to lead through it.

    49 min

  2. AUG 26

    Creativity vs AI What Leaders Really Need | with Natalie Nixon

    In this in-depth conversation, we sit down with Dr. Natalie Nixon — globally recognized creativity strategist, keynote speaker, teacher, and author of the award-winning book The Creativity Leap and her upcoming book Move, Think, Rest. With a background that spans fashion, cultural anthropology, global business, and 16 years in academia, Dr. Nixon shares her personal journey of leaving a “dream job” as a professor to build her own company, Figure 8 Thinking. Along the way, she reveals powerful insights into why creativity is not just a nice-to-have skill but an essential competency for innovation, leadership, and sustainable success. Dr. Nixon’s story is not just about creativity in the abstract — it’s about practical, actionable strategies to help you and your team consistently innovate, work with meaning, and avoid burnout. Whether you’re an executive, entrepreneur, educator, or lifelong learner, her wisdom offers a roadmap for leading with curiosity, embracing change, and unlocking your fullest potential.

    54 min

  3. AUG 19

    Inside The Boardroom: Secrets From The Ceo Whisper | with Jeffery Sonnenfeld

    What does it take to be the true “CEO Whisperer”? In this powerful conversation, Jeff Sonnenfeld — Senior Associate Dean at Yale School of Management, bestselling author, and trusted advisor to Fortune 500 CEOs — shares leadership insights from decades of experience guiding business leaders through crises, transitions, and reinvention. From his early career as a professor at Harvard and Emory to founding the Yale Chief Executive Leadership Institute, Jeff has counseled top executives, shaped corporate accountability, and spoken out on urgent issues — from immigration and populism to technology, AI, and global geopolitics.

    40 min

  4. AUG 12

    The Harvard Grad Exposing Hidden Costs | with Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman

    In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Power and Impact, host Jim McCann is joined by the brilliant Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman — economist, activist, and author of The Double Tax. What follows is a dynamic and inspiring conversation about gender, race, economics, and purpose. Anna shares her remarkable journey: from being born in Ghana and winning the U.S. visa lottery, to growing up in Maryland, falling in love with mathematics, switching from pre-med to economics, and eventually pursuing a PhD at Harvard. Along the way, she became a voice for equity and inclusion, co-founding the Sadie Collective to bring more Black women into economics and related fields. In this interview, Anna opens up about the hidden cost of being a woman — particularly a Black woman — in America. She explains the concept of the “double tax,” the systemic pink tax that’s embedded in our economy, and how structural inequalities are often normalized. From overpriced products to underpaid labor and overlooked data, Anna pulls back the curtain on how everyday economics disproportionately affects women.

    48 min

  5. AUG 5

    Tech That Talks To Your Body | with Venk Varadan

    On this episode of Power and Impact we sit down with Venk Varadan, co-founder and CEO of Nanowear, to uncover the inspiring journey behind one of the most innovative startups in digital health. From his academic roots in biomedical engineering and chemistry to working on Wall Street. You’ll learn how Nanowear's flagship product, Simple Sense, evolved from a concept to an FDA-cleared wearable that captures millions of biometric data points — from EKGs and lung sounds to continuous, cuffless blood pressure. Venk discusses how the company strategically chose the clinical route over consumer wearables, the rigorous FDA process, and why early diagnosis of conditions like hypertension and sleep apnea could save lives and billions in healthcare costs.

    53 min

  6. JUL 29

    Why Burnout is the New Normal (And What It’s Doing to Your Brain) with Dr. Judith Joseph

    Why is burnout not just tolerated—but praised? On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Dr. Judith Joseph, psychiatrist, researcher, and author of High Functioning, to unpack the hidden costs of high achievement. From the psychological fallout of workplace trauma to the emotional toll of always saying “yes,” Dr. Joseph reveals how our drive to perform can mask unhealed wounds. Drawing on years of clinical research and her own immigrant journey, Judith shares powerful frameworks for resetting our mental health, challenging imposter syndrome, and building emotional resilience—especially for high performers, working moms, and anyone trying to do it all. We also dive into the neuroscience behind screen time, how technology impacts joy and connection, and why psychedelics could revolutionize mental health care. If you’ve ever felt burned out, overlooked, or unsure how to slow down without losing your edge, this conversation will reframe what it means to function and feel at your best.

    1h 11m

  7. JUL 22

    AI Won’t Replace You BUT This WILL | with Simon Freakley

    What if surviving AI disruption isn’t about tech skills but human ones? On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Simon Freakley, Executive Chair and former CEO of AlixPartners, to explore the disruptive fusion of AI, robotics, and human potential. From reshaping the global workforce to redefining how we think about healthcare, education, and productivity, Simon makes the case for bold leadership in a time of nonstop transformation. With decades of experience guiding companies through crisis and change, Simon explains why we’re only at the beginning of the AI revolution and why the most successful organizations won’t just adopt new technologies but completely rethink how they operate. Plus, we unpack the importance of upskilling and what Special Forces training can teach us about thriving in times of uncertainty. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead or stay relevant in an era of rapid disruption, this conversation will shift your perspective on the future of business, work, and what it truly means to grow.

    55 min

  8. JUL 15

    He REVERSED His Age by 20 Months and THIS is How | with Artūras Samulis

    Can we reverse aging...or at least slow it down? One entrepreneur is betting on it. On today’s Power & Impact, I sit down with Artūras Samulis, founder and CEO of Number Longevity, to explore the intersection of personal transformation, cutting-edge science, and holistic health. From quitting coffee and alcohol to tracking biological age through advanced diagnostics, Artūras is on a mission to redefine how we age. After years of global travel, retreats in Mexico and Costa Rica, and volunteering at international longevity summits, Artūras has gone all-in on building a new kind of health clinic in Lithuania. He shares how stress, sleep, cold exposure, and even blue-light-blocking glasses radically changed his biological age backward. Plus, he opens up about karate, resilience, and what 40 full-contact fights taught him about getting back up on the mat and in life. If you've ever wondered how far lifestyle alone can go in shaping your future, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about aging and what’s actually within your control.

    48 min
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Power & Impact brings a sharp focus on conversations with top CEOs, executives, and thought leaders. Together, we’ll explore their journeys to success, the challenges they’ve faced, and how they’re using their influence to drive meaningful change in their industries and communities.

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  • Creator
    Celebrations.com
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Power & Impact

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