SEASON FINALE SPECIAL! This week, Lisa welcomes Mike Krzyzewski to the Enlightened community. "Coach K," as he is known in the sports world, sits down for the seasons one finale of Enlightened to talk about four decades of making history as the head of Duke men's basketball, what it was like coaching the USA men's national team to three consecutive gold medals, and how he applies sports experiences to real world challenges. He tells us why he is the ultimate Girl Dad, shares the importance of adhering to women's wisdom, and explains an inherited philosophy he refers to as 'getting on the right bus.' And in a series of anecdotes, coach offers up his own words of wisdom around why there's leadership in losing, how his military background has informed his ability to lead and teach, and what he truly means when he makes the ultimate ask of his players — to 'be worthy of winning.'

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Food media entrepreneur, Stephen Satterfield, joins the show this week to serve up a small batch sermon on the power of conviction and cuisine. The founder of Whetstone and host of Netflix's High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America talks champagne, terroir, and wine as a means of socioeconomic development. We examine how and why he's come full circle on the distinctions that enable food to deepen human connection — and we explore the history of agricultural acumen and its role in systemic inequality. This is a mouthwatering and mind-blowing conversation! It's also a soul-stirring dive into the future of food — and a recipe for combining epicurean taste and empathy for a more compassionate world.

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Golden Domers and moguls in the making, Ayden Syal and Brandon Wimbush, join me on this week's episode to share their Notre Dame origin stories and break down the novelty of the name, image, and likeness revolution in collegiate athletics. They also give me a glimpse into MOGL, their innovative startup created to help NCAA athletes navigate the complicated world of monetization, philanthropy, and personal brand building. We discuss the significance of the newly signed legislation — and we hear why these two believe what's next may be the most important and athlete-centric era the world has ever seen. With stories about everything from finance to football, fashion to friendship, and market shares to mentorship, this millennial duo enlightens us about how their time in the college football capital of the world has led to a high stakes, holistic approach to emboldening players, building communities, and shifting the power dynamic in sports.

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Former wellness coach, Toni Jones, is now an affirmation musician determined to help people revolutionize the way they think, behave, and move through life. This week, she joins me on the show to talk about the importance of grounding yourself in gratitude, what it truly means to 'speak to the times,' and why she believes music can be medicinal. In this upbeat, energetic conversation, we discuss having an anthem for advocacy, explore her desire to 'complement human design,' and we make the connection between Motown and mental health. This episode offers an enlightened perspective on taking chances, having confidence during a career change, and remembering that you are more than only your work ethic.

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Renee Montgomery, the first WNBA player to co-own a WNBA team, comes to the pod this week to discuss everything from her decision to forgo the 2020 WBNA season, to 'controlling the controllables,' to her retirement in early 2021, to 'turning it up' both court side and in a corporate management role. We get into why she believes the lifestyle inherent to athletes can create more empathetic human beings, her untimely bout with Salmonella during a monumental trade, and her plans for reimagining the future of the Atlanta Dream. And we look at how her career path was destined for the broadcast world — and the opportunities where she could speak up, speak out, and live up to her personal ideal that if your voice isn't being heard, you can always make it felt.

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Enlightened welcomes Women's Impact Network Scholars Idalis French and Katie Taylor to discuss the differing paths that led to their improbable, but unparalleled friendship. In the pod's first duo guest episode, we hear from two women who put to rest the age old notion that women don't support women. We discuss humble beginnings — and we chat about experiencing mathematics as a breakthrough and not a barrier discipline, the intersection of speech pathology and psychology, and the growing field of gender affirming voice care. We look at the pair's 'lightbulb moments,' get into the emotional nature of wanting to both fit in and stand out, and we discuss the strength and value in feeling worthy wherever you are.

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Longtime Duke University Athletic Director, Kevin White, joins the show this week to discuss the high stakes world of higher education. We talk about the four-pronged matrix needed for effective leadership shopping and the importance of institutional integrity. Kevin shares his personal feelings about being the outgoing leader of a legacy athletic program and gives us a look at what's next on the horizon. He takes us down memory lane and describes a 'career of happenstance' — and we chat about the necessity of climbing into the moment, our passions for athletics and academia, and Duke's singular distinction between building intellectual capital and building better people.

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The WNBA's Elizabeth Williams stops by the show to talk about the often unmentioned humanity at the heart of the Black Lives Matter movement. From the Atlanta Dream to her own American dream, Elizabeth reverses her own history of hesitancy and shares her methodical evolution with social justice in the United States. Together, we follow her journey from quiet supporter, to marching on Centennial Park, to effectively standing up to her Senator and team's owner, to peacefully calling the bluff of the National Guard. She walks us through the inner workings of 'the shirt,' takes us behind the scenes of the 2020 Wubble, and lets us in on some league secrets around the detailed and disciplined mechanics of making a difference.

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Six-time NBA All-Star and two-time NBA Champion Pau Gasol comes on the show to talk about the importance of the international language of sports and share how his work as a UNICEF ambassador ignited an extraordinary passion for helping children. His life is full of surprising and moving anecdotes — and some funny ones, too! The story of Pau's coming to America is a touching tale of family sacrifice and the power of having a support system. He tells us about a heartwarming moment in the early days of his friendship with late teammate and legend, Kobe Bryant, details how hearing Magic Johnson was HIV Positive once inspired him to follow in his parents' physician and nursing footsteps, and divulges what it's like to suit shop with a seven foot wingspan. Pau lets us in on his experience with sports psychology and how he learned a love of reading and meditation from Lakers head coach Phil Jackson — and we discuss parenthood, legacy, and how detaching oneself from success and defeat can lead to a more purposeful life.

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Creator, Community Builder, and Poet Alysha English sits down with me this week to unpack some deeply relevant and poignant experiences. Alysha shares stories about intuition, loss, and longing for home — and we confide in each other about the difficult choice between fitting in and taking up space. Together we discuss the very personal nature of a professional pivot and we have a fascinating conversation about the diverse fabric of Blackness, the Harlem Renaissance, and making the shift from belonging into being. Alysha enlightens me about the problem with conflating self-care and self-indulgence — and we get a preview and private reading from her breathtaking new book, I Wrote This To Heal.

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Dubbed the CEO Whisperer, world renowned executive coach Sanyin Siang joins me to talk about finding the blind spots in some of the world's most impactful companies and organizations. Sanyin and I discuss crossing ecosystems and the change that comes from minding the knowledge gap, rejecting assumption, and being deliberate with listening. Together, we examine the contemporary relevance of being a 'guide on the side' versus a 'sage on the stage.' This one of a kind business strategist and mentor reveals why it is more important than ever for women to fight the urge to diminish our superpowers, share our wisdom, and embrace the enlightening art of co-creation.

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Artist, alchemist, and activist Lizzy Jeff sits down with me this week for what can only be described as an awakening of the soul. We talk about changing the narrative around cannabis, the discomfort that comes with the fight for restorative justice, and the generational trauma she witnessed growing up in LA. On this episode, Lizzy provides an illuminating perspective on finding power in surrender, making declarations to the universe, and activating miracles on the other side of tragedy. A one of a kind medicine woman, Lizzy reaches some rarified air in this discussion — and in doing so, shares her singular and almost supernatural radical energy with the Enlightened community and the world.


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On this week's episode, I sit down with Zander Lurie, CEO of SurveyMonkey, to hear stories about the importance of running a people-centric business. We discuss the nuts and bolts of working hard for your customer, the value of collective wisdom in the corporate landscape, and the necessity of addressing both the optics and operation of a company culture. Zander and I get honest about what it actually means to have Black friends and have the privilege of facing your shortcomings in a safe space. In one of the most enlightening conversations I've had this year, we explore the shift from revering the almighty shareholder to serving multiple stakeholders, and we take a closer look at the many third rails foreshadowing America's future.

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Four-time WNBA Champion, four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and basketball legend, Sue Bird, stops by to share what parallel life lessons being a point guard has afforded her. She tells me about the importance of having a "see it, be it" moment and explains what conscious leadership looks like in today's America. Together, we examine the pitfalls of comparison, discuss how professional athletes are finding their voice with fashion, and explore the power travel can have on our politics and our perspectives.
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For years, I've been curious about blockchain technology and on today's episode, we have the expert — the man himself — Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano and co-founder of Ethereum. We discuss the challenges of cryptocurrency and he shares an enlightening perspective on how blockchain technology fosters enfranchisement. I loved hearing about 'building something that makes sense for the little guy as much as the big guy' — as Charles would say. He pulls back the curtain on trust and transparency in the marketplace, and we get the origin stories behind Cardano and its ecosystem's namesakes. And believe it or not, Charles makes the connection between poetry and his platform. If you're like me and have a lot of questions about Bitcoin, blockchain, and NFTs, don't miss this conversation. It was truly eye-opening and you can listen wherever you get your podcasts today.

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