Leaders come from every walk of life. When honing your own leadership style, learning from others is powerful. Join leadership consultant and coach Michele Kawamoto Perry in conversation with a variety of leaders—from the start-up CEO breaking new technology ground, to the teacher challenging the status quo, to the doctor caring for patients, to the artist creating innovative work. She’ll delve into styles, explore philosophies, and uncover stand-out practices. Get inspired by new perspectives and ways to lead more effectively from those who make it happen.
Michele Kawamoto Perry founded The Forward Project, a leadership development and cultural transformation consultancy. As a corporate coach dedicated to transforming organizations by fostering stronger foundational leadership skills, she helps those ready to make a change bring out their own leadership abilities. Michele knows the impact each individual can make and is on a mission to use leadership development to build a more engaging, inclusive, and creative world.
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Leaders come from every walk of life. When honing your own leadership style, learning from others is powerful. Join leadership consultant and coach Michele Kawamoto Perry in conversation with a variety of leaders—from the start-up CEO breaking new technology ground, to the teacher challenging the status quo, to the doctor caring for patients, to the artist creating innovative work. She’ll delve into styles, explore philosophies, and uncover stand-out practices. Get inspired by new perspectives and ways to lead more effectively from those who make it happen.
Michele Kawamoto Perry founded The Forward Project, a leadership development and cultural transformation consultancy. As a corporate coach dedicated to transforming organizations by fostering stronger foundational leadership skills, she helps those ready to make a change bring out their own leadership abilities. Michele knows the impact each individual can make and is on a mission to use leadership development to build a more engaging, inclusive, and creative world.
Look for new episodes every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @ExpressionsOfLeadership.
Runaway Girl to Relentless Advocate: Carissa Phelps on Leadership and Change
Expressions of Leadership
56 minutes
1 month ago
Runaway Girl to Relentless Advocate: Carissa Phelps on Leadership and Change
Disclaimer: This episode contains adult subject matter, including discussion of child sex trafficking, which may be distressing to some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.Carissa Phelps, a survivor of child sex trafficking, shares her remarkable journey from the streets to law school, filmmaking, and founding Runaway Girl. In this episode, she reflects on transforming personal trauma into purpose — leading with courage, empathy, and conviction.
Through survivor-led advocacy, landmark litigation, and systemic change, Carissa has redefined what leadership looks like when it’s informed by lived experience. She speaks candidly about the challenges of building a movement, the power of resilience, and what it takes to hold institutions accountable while creating pathways for survivors to heal and thrive.
Learn more about Carissa Phelps at https://survivor.lawyer/
Connect with the Survivors First Community at https://www.survivorsfirst.community/
Learn more about The Backpage Remission Program at https://backpageremission.com/en and the Back Page Remission Network at https://www.backpageremissionnetwork.org/
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Expressions of Leadership
Leaders come from every walk of life. When honing your own leadership style, learning from others is powerful. Join leadership consultant and coach Michele Kawamoto Perry in conversation with a variety of leaders—from the start-up CEO breaking new technology ground, to the teacher challenging the status quo, to the doctor caring for patients, to the artist creating innovative work. She’ll delve into styles, explore philosophies, and uncover stand-out practices. Get inspired by new perspectives and ways to lead more effectively from those who make it happen.
Michele Kawamoto Perry founded The Forward Project, a leadership development and cultural transformation consultancy. As a corporate coach dedicated to transforming organizations by fostering stronger foundational leadership skills, she helps those ready to make a change bring out their own leadership abilities. Michele knows the impact each individual can make and is on a mission to use leadership development to build a more engaging, inclusive, and creative world.
Look for new episodes every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. Follow us on Instagram and YouTube @ExpressionsOfLeadership.
