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When Lily Shaw was starting out as actress, her first agent told her, “If you only had the right look, you could be Sandra Bullock.”

Communication tip for leaders: never, ever insult or humiliate your employees or throw them under the bus...in person, or on email.

Communication and leadership tips for supervising people virtually, to boost employee engagement and bolster your leadership skills.

Fertile Ground Communications announces a new client partnership: the Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon

Mallorie Dunn founded Smart Fashion in NYC, with ethical, sustainable, size-inclusive, and AFFORDABLE clothing for all!

Surviving horrible sexual assault and trauma, Tracey Osborne now helps other survivors recover from trauma.

Dr. Erica Gamble, the Wig Dr., on the Companies That Care podcast...helping people look and feel their best

Daniel Sartin has survived a lifetime of trauma and difficulty, but he is upbeat, optimistic, and committed to helping the homeless.

Companies that Care highlights business leaders making a difference in the world, like Taylor Loewen, Portland general manager of Ridwell.

David Brackett founded Linguava in 2010. The company has 50+ employees, covering 230+ different languages, including American sign language.

Lara Smith is former managing director of Dad’s Garage, a theatre company in Atlanta. Lara is a nonprofit powerhouse, and I loved our chat!

Terri Kozlowski is from the Athabascan, Tlinglet Tribe and Raven Clan. She recovered from childhood abuse to transcend her fears.

The average American wastes 17 minutes each day looking for lost items. The Organizer Chicks help people reclaim their 17 minutes.

The Finding Fertile Ground podcast is 13 months old. I’ve interviewed over 70 amazing individuals, who are like regenerating octopus.

Acting Global Head of the Macquarie Group Foundation Erin Shakespeare shares about Macquarie’s generous philanthropic efforts

Lisa Marie Simmons epitomizes post-traumatic growth. A singer-songwriter, poet, and writer, she uses her childhood trauma to power her art.

Dr. Naama Barnea-Goraly is using her skills to create an app to support young women: Girltelligence.

Dr. Leslie Batchelder survived childhood abuse and trauma, mental illness, sexual harassment and assault, cancer, infertility, and the NICU.

Ousman Touray is an ecopreneur who wants to improve quality of life in Africa through sustainable and eco-friendly design.

Amira Stanley is a mindset & intention coach, end-of-life doula, and anti-racism educator/community activist with many resilience stories!

Wendy Horng Brawer, cofounder of Intune Collective, shares how to create companies that walk their talk and leaders that are whole and human

Companies That Care features Lisa Schroeder, executive chef and owner of Mother's Bistro & Bar, Portland's Jewish Mother of Mother's!

Melissa Pierce was faced with a huge crisis in her 40s: she lost her beloved husband unexpectedly and became a single mom in that moment.

Julie Allen is CEO of Mary Rose Boutique NW and Mary Rose Foundation. Julie has a mission of helping people feel beautiful and confident.