What if the answers to today’s leadership crises have been with us all along? In the land, in the breath, and in ancestral wisdom? In this episode of The Executives’ Lounge, I sit down with Philip Carr-Gomm, renowned Druid, author, and spiritual teacher, to explore how ancient practices like Druidry offer a powerful framework for reimagining leadership.We talk about the tension between hierarchy and harmony and the important role of nature and community in sustainable leadership.This conversation is an invitation into the deeper revolution. One that is rooted, relational, and real. From the mountains of Bulgaria to boardrooms in crisis, we unpack what it means to lead with purpose, presence, and deep care.Listen now and join us as we bring the sacred back into leadership.More information on Philip Carr-Gomm:https://philipcarr-gomm.com/Podcast: This Magical Life: https://thismagicallife.podbean.com/Tea with a Druid: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilipCarrGommBook: The Gift of the Night: https://philipcarr-gomm.com/book/the-gift-of-the-night/------------------------------------Work with Christine:https://www.christinefonner.comInterested in having us on YOUR show? Or on YOUR stage? Book us!https://christinefonner.com/contact/Follow me and never miss an episode! You can listen to this podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify.
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What if leadership development didn’t start with strategy—but with soul? In this powerful conversation, Christine Fonner and Sheri Fitzner explore how hypnosis can be a transformative tool for leaders seeking clarity, alignment, and a new perspective on embodying true leadership within the self. From ancient wisdom to the modern workplace, this episode kicks off a new series where diving into how subconscious insight, nervous system regulation, and energetic awareness can shift the way we lead.Christine gets PERSONAL in this series with Sheri and shares the vulnerable spaces of her own leadership development, reflection, and understanding. Whether you’re navigating burnout, seeking purpose, or ready to lead from a place of inner and ancient wisdom—you’ll want to be part of this journey.This is the first in a multi-part series on how hypnosis supports leadership, emotional clarity, and deep personal growth. Be sure to follow to not miss a beat!You can listen to this podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify. Check out my website for more info: www.christinefonner.com/podcastWork with Sheri:https://heal.me/hypnoforhealingWork with Christine:https://www.christinefonner.comInterested in having us on YOUR show? Or on YOUR stage? Book us!https://christinefonner.com/contact/
In this intimate pre-hypnosis session, I sit down with Sheri Fitzner, not just as a podcast guest, but as a collaborator in something bigger. Together, we’re exploring what it means to truly blend mind, body, spirit, past, present, future—and the conscious with the subconscious.
This isn’t just healing work. It’s leadership work. It’s part of my journey to redefine leadership one story at a time—to tear down the walls of the “executive’s lounge” and show the world that embodied wisdom and ancestral knowing belong at the leadership table.
As Sheri gently guides me into the sacral space—the house of the feminine—she asks the question that lingers long after the session ends: “What do you want to fill that space with?”
This is just a preview of the full episode coming soon—an invitation into radical self-connection, generational healing, and the future of leadership that honors all of who we are.
In this intimate pre-hypnosis session, I sit down with Sheri Fitzner, not just as a podcast guest, but as a collaborator in something bigger. Together, we’re exploring what it means to truly blend mind, body, spirit, past, present, future—and the conscious with the subconscious.
This isn’t just healing work. It’s leadership work. It’s part of my journey to redefine leadership one story at a time—to tear down the walls of the “executive’s lounge” and show the world that embodied wisdom and ancestral knowing belong at the leadership table.
As Sheri gently guides me into the sacral space—the house of the feminine—she asks the question that lingers long after the session ends: “What do you want to fill that space with?”
This is just a preview of the full episode coming soon—an invitation into radical self-connection, generational healing, and the future of leadership that honors all of who we are.
In this intimate pre-hypnosis session, I sit down with Sheri Fitzner, not just as a podcast guest, but as a collaborator in something bigger. Together, we’re exploring what it means to truly blend mind, body, spirit, past, present, future—and the conscious with the subconscious.
This isn’t just healing work. It’s leadership work. It’s part of my journey to redefine leadership one story at a time—to tear down the walls of the “executive’s lounge” and show the world that embodied wisdom and ancestral knowing belong at the leadership table.
As Sheri gently guides me into the sacral space—the house of the feminine—she asks the question that lingers long after the session ends: “What do you want to fill that space with?”
This is just a preview of the full episode coming soon—an invitation into radical self-connection, generational healing, and the future of leadership that honors all of who we are.
Larissa Lopez discovered the transformative power of hands-on energy healing while studying in Argentina, sparking a lifelong passion for healing and travel. Larissa is a Reiki master, spiritual life coach, and intuitive healer, combining her intuitive abilities with compassion and empathy guiding others toward profound healing and balance. Larissa also has a strong passion for travel as a travel advisor and is on a mission to help others travel the world seeking adventure and wellness.
Larissa and I get into conversation about redefining leadership, how traveling and healing go together, and ways in which, we as humans, can connect in community, wisdom, and care.
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Larissa's Travel Advising Agency:
Larissa's Book Recommendation:
The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
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Sabine Schoepke is a dynamic entrepreneur with over 35 years of experience. A trailblazer and disruptor, Sabine sold her latest company and retired at 51, shifting her focus to guiding others. She is now dedicated to helping others redefine midlife and create aligned financial freedom. Her journey spans seven businesses, a bestselling book, and professional bodybuilding, all of which fuel her unique, authentic coaching style. Sabine and I jump deep into existential questions, pondering the meaning of life, and reflecting on your joint belief that every human being deserves an opportunity in their life to experience the freedom to thrive.*This episode has some swearing! Listener beware!Listeners can find more on Sabine:https://www.ThePowerLifeCoach.comOr connect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sabineschopke/Sabine's book: The Love Odysseyhttps://www.thepowerlifecoach.com/booksFollow me and never miss an episode! You can listen to this podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify. Check out my website for more info: www.christinefonner.com/podcast
Charese Chambers is the founder and owner of Financial Fancy and is a POWERHOUSE of intelligence, professionalism, and tenacity. Within two minutes of talking together we got down to REAL conversations and dropped an F Bomb or two or four. Charese is an accounting and business strategist expert and she has held roles as a bookkeeper, CFO, and financial coach. She is passionate about helping women business leaders soar and succeed and has dedicated her career (and a podcast!) to talking about the good, the bad, the ugly, the beautiful, and the REAL parts of small business ownership.
Work with Charese:
https://financialfancycfo.com/
Listen to her podcast, Business After Dark:
https://open.spotify.com/show/2kAI0WZflxApF8V32XAEjj
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What will it take to create meaningful change in our communities and society?
What if we shifted away from resource hoarding and scarcity mindsets? What if we embraced the ancient wisdom of our ancestors that reminds us of the interconnectedness of all people and the importance of collective well-being?
What if WE created a system where resources are distributed with intention and equity, ensuring every individual is cared for—by us and with us?The awakening of society begins with rejecting outdated systems of greed, exploitation, and division. We have a chance to create something better - together.What do some of the experts across industries think?
From strategic leader to enlightened psychic, where might we find common ground on this topic?
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Panelists:
Christine Fonner, PhD Candidate - Leadership Expert, Entrepreneur, and Podcast/Live Event Host
Dr. Sidney Stone Brown - Indigenous Leader, Author, and PsyD expert
Paul Johnson - Social Justice Advocate, champion for equity and inclusion, DEI-centric content creator, and aspiring ally.
Jena Donovan - Psychic, Reiki Master, Entreprenuer
Sheri Fitzner - Certified Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master, Intuitive Tarot Interpreter
Sarah Woodward - AI Expert, Entrepreneur
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MaZíX Mahalêl is an Omni-Clair and Multidimensional Growth Guide for new world leaders. I love meeting people that help me expand my knowledge of the world around us and MaZíX is an incredible energy guide that truly stretched me out of my comfort zone and into a reflective space of, "What is possible?"
She has served over 9,000 people in achieving remarkable breakthroughs from healing and clearing deep lifelong traumas to breaking through persistent patterns that created chaos, pain, and suffering.
MaZíX is a transformational guide that helps others activate their next level of intuition and divine gifts, to finally and instantly manifest.If you've been a skeptic of manifesting (like me) or have tried to understand some of the unexplainable spiritual aspects of yourself (like past lives), then this episode will be an eye opening and interesting ride.
More information:
https://www.mazixmahalel.com/
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Paul Johnson is a dedicated advocate for social justice, a champion for equity and inclusion, an experienced leadership development coach, a DEI-centric content creator, and an aspiring ally. I came across Paul's LinkedIn posts. They're engaging, truthful, and though-provoking. Paul works hard to bring the tough conversations to the forefront and continuously learns how to navigate them...as a cis-hetero-white-male. Paul has committed his personal and professional life to creating spaces for meaningful change to identify and eliminate systemic inequities and barriers to success for marginalized communities. More information on Paul and to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulroderickjohnson/ Podcast, The Modern White Man: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHiYVNqxYKmHkxvTwquc2KA/about Book Recommendations: My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem We Will Not Cancel Us by adrienne marie brown Woke Racism by John McWhorter Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? by Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum Additional Resource Recommendations: Podcast: "Seeing White"--Scene on Radio "From White Racist to White Antiracist" article by Tema Okun.
Dr. Sidney Stone Brown is the author of Transformation Beyond Greed: Native Self-Actualization. She is a revolutionary voice in rethinking Maslow’s hierarchy and has been foundational in my PhD work focusing on the impacts of toxic leadership on women in leadership as well as my work in bring Radical Care to the workplace.
Dr. Stone Brown’s interviews with Blackfoot elders and her psychology expertise aligned to her work with indigenous peoples, introduces readers to Native Self-Actualization and Transformational Actualization as foundational aspects of learning how we view ourselves, others, and community. Her work helps us shift the focus from individual achievement (Maslow's top of the pyramid - Self-Actualization) back to collective actualization and brings Maslow's research back home - returning the knowledge to where it belongs - with the Blackfoot people that originally taught him.
Drawing from the profound wisdom of Blackfoot elders, the book challenges how we view leadership, healing, and purpose—not as individual pursuits but as interconnected journeys rooted in community, transformation, and care.
Together, Dr. Stone Brown and I explore how these ideas can transform modern leadership, community, education, and society as a whole. It was an honor to speak to someone who has been so profoundly impactful in my own leadership journey but also to bring her story to you has been a lifetime moment for me.
*Episode Correction:* the name of the college Dr. Stone Brown references is Red Cloud College - soon to be a university. Dr. Stone Brown and others through the college are working to create an Indigenous Psychology program.
Dr. Sidney Stone Brown's Book:
Transformation Beyond Greed: Native Self-Actualization
https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=ommN9eAC5Pczj5gwqlKGyiPgCuGHoExo2PFp1S45xFY
Nicole Madonna (pronouns: She/Her) is on a mission to elevate others through feminist theory, relational cultural theory and existential and narrative therapy. She is a licensed Social Worker and Clinical Therapist with an extensive background in program development, training and therapy with adults for the past 20 years. Nicole is the Founder and Executive Director of Blue Lotus Clinical & Consultation Services based out of Charlotte NC. Social Work is not a profession for the faint of heart, it takes passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to supporting our communities. Over the course of Nicole’s career, she has had opportunities to serve in the field while also supporting other young professionals to be successful in their journey to licensure and gaining valuable professional skills and knowledge. This episode walks us back in time to when Nicole and I first met - both of us in our tumultuous 20’s where we bonded over books and what real friendship looks like. It was an honor to share Nicole’s story and her passion for helping others. More About Nicole & Blue Lotus: https://bluelotusccspllc.com/
Lola Reid Allin is a former Airline Transport Rated Pilot, Class I Flight Instructor, and Flight Examiner, as well as a SCUBA Dive Master, adventurer, and an award-winning author and photographer.
I decided to sit down with Lola after reading her book, Highway to the Sky: An Aviator's Journey.
Lola shares her story in a way that gives us a window into what being a woman with a passion for flying airplanes was like in the 1970's and we learn how she carved a path for herself despite obstacles and challenges along the way.
Lola isn't afraid to talk about the tough stuff and we dive into plenty of it during this episode.
Her courage to follow her dreams and her ability to continue believing in herself earned her a successful career in aviation. Lola is committed to promoting the role of women in aviation and she travels the world encouraging other females to consider aviation careers.
Lola is a speaker with the Northern Lights Aero Foundation & the Eastern Ontario 99s Education & Outreach Committee.
In 2022, she and Robin Hadfield, the International 99s President, created the New Track Scholarship, an annual award for female pilots.
More Information on Lola:
https://www.lolareidallin.com/
Lola's Book:
Highway to the Sky: An Aviator's Journey
Women in Aviation Conference:
March 27-29, 2025 - Denver, CO
https://www.wai.org/2025-conference
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Sarah Woodward is a woman after my heart - she has an entrepreneurial spirit, says things like it is, and is a BIG lover of live music. Sarah is a tech expert that has worked with companies like BMW, Nationwide Insurance, The Fox Theatre Network, UPS, and Coca-Cola. Sarah and I connected on our passion for leadership and our careers in launching innovative startups. I also found that neither of us are afraid of change. We thrive on it. We discuss the unique challenges women face in leadership and entrepreneurship. We highlight some startling statistics on gender disparity in executive leadership and toxic leadership in the workplace, illustrating how women are still fighting for their rightful place at the table. The episode also delves into Sarah’s latest venture into generative AI, exploring the potential of this transformative technology. Sarah talks about how AI is revolutionizing businesses by automating mundane tasks and freeing up time for more creative and strategic work, especially for small businesses and women entrepreneurs. She offers practical insights into how leaders can leverage AI to scale their businesses, boost productivity, and create more space for meaningful work. In this engaging conversation, Sarah and Christine also touch on the importance of fostering creativity and passion in leadership. They reflect on the future of work, the evolving role of technology, and how women can continue to break barriers in male-dominated industries by creating innovative spaces that value diversity and inclusion. Connect with Sarah: linkedin.com/in/sarahwoodward Follow me and never miss an episode! You can follow this podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify. Check out my website for more info: www.roamyoursoul.com/podcast
Alisa Divine is an Author, Coach & Speaker. She is also the CEO of Personal Power Press. Alisa Coaches women to write their stories, build platforms as leaders and create impact through books. She is CEO of Personal Power Press, the author of award-winning and best-selling books, #SheWins, Killing Kate, She Rises, #SheWins 2 and Dirty Love. In addition, Alisa founded The More Than Beautiful Project™. Through this online course she mentors women to build confidence, develop a positive mindset, and choose healthy relationships—what she wishes she would have known as a younger woman. Alisa offers coaching and courses for women who’ve endured domestic violence so they can heal and be empowered. More information on Alisa: https://www.alisadivine.com/ Follow Me and never miss an episode! You can follow this podcast on YouTube, Apple Podcast, and Spotify. Check out the website for more info: www.roamyoursoul.com/podcast
Veronica Weedon is an holistic health coach, Rapid Transformation Therapy practitioner, hypnotherapist, and the Founder of Revival Health, a practice that helps people move towards healthier relationships and a better life. After years of her own healing journey, Veronica now helps clients uncover the root cause of their own destructive patterns, reform their beliefs, and transform their relationships and life by addressing health on an emotional, mental, and physical level. Veronica and I got deep into how energy, feelings, and thoughts create our realities and talked through some of those mental blocks we tend to put in front of ourselves. More about Veronica and Revival Health: www.revivalhealth.ch Meditation Resource: Focus Wheel: www.revivalhealth.ch/free-resources Find some of Veronica's Article Writings: https://medium.com/@veronicaweedon
Kirsten Burkhart has seen her fair share of hardships in her life. What you'll learn about Kirsten in this episode is that she is "bullheaded" and that is a strength that has served her well!
Kirsten is the Executive Director of AIDS Resource and the founder of Amazon Offsets - a non-profit that takes your donations to support Amazon workers in their pay gap and economic instabilities.AIDS Resource is a community-based organization that provides HIV prevention programs, HIV testing, and assistance to those living with or affected by HIV Founded in 1988.
AIDS Resource serves people in 10 counties in north-central Pennsylvania There is still a lot of stigma and misinformation about AIDS and HIV in our country and AIDS Resource is committed to educating, supporting, and sharing resources for those impacted by HIV and AIDS. As more effective treatments have dramatically increased the life expectancy of those living with HIV, the agency’s mission has expanded to include connecting clients with the resources they need to live with HIV.
Kirsten and I both grew up in the 80's when AIDS and HIV were causing massive deaths across the country. News and stories were on TV every day and people dying. Kirsten lost a close friend that forever changed her life plans.
"It was terrifying,” Kirsten said. “The younger generation, they didn't live through any of that. So, they don't really understand the extent to which it was a crisis, because now it really is manageable."
More information on AIDS Resource and to donate:
https://aidsresource.com/
Kirsten's Book Recommendation:
Joan Garry - Non Profit Leadershiphttps://book.joangarry.com/
Amazon Offsets:
https://offsetharm.org/
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Lisa Anderson is the Chief HR Officer (CHRO) for a technology company and the President of Positively in Pursuit, LLC. She is aLeadership/Career Coach who also has over 25 years of HR experience. Her coaching business focuses on women in leadership to assist them in finding their leadership voice, building their leadership courage, and increasing their leadership(executive) presence. She uses her HR and Coaching experience to help women propel to the next level in their careers.
I had a blast getting to know Lisa, talking about "weird" HR and leadership experiences, and how losing your voice can make you double down on finding it again, stronger than ever. Lisa's book:Invisible Professional to Influential Leader
Lisa's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisaanderson5199
Lisa's website:https://www.positivelyinpursuit.com/
The 3 Freebies:
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B. Elizabeth Beck is a poet who writes fiction. Her fifth collection of poetry, Dancing on the Page, was published by Rabbit House Press this year, 2024. She also has a debut collection of short stories published by Accents publishing this year, too.
For those of you who may have heard of Ms. Beck before or you are a Phish Phan, she’s also the author of the Summer Tour Trilogy, which is how I got to know this amazing woman, initially. She’s layered, inspirational, and what I love most is that she writes AND continues to guide others in learning their own voice through poetry and writing.
Elizabeth is the founder of two poetry series: Teen Howl and Poetry at the /ˈtā-bəl/ in Lexington, Kentucky.
It was so hard to edit our conversation down to a typical podcast episode. Elizabeth has SO MUCH to share and offer. Speaking with her feels like coming home to Aunt Karen's and having a mentor and friend all wrapped up in one.
Check out B Elizabeth Beck's writing:https://elizbeck.com/
Some of her recommendations:
Maybe the Land Sings Back by Jan LaPerle
https://freegalileo.com/product/maybe-the-land-sings-back/
Poetry by Ada Límon
https://www.adalimon.net/books
Michael Zadorian
https://www.abebooks.com/book-search/author/ZADORIAN,-MICHAEL?cm_sp=brcr-_-bdp-_-author
Alice Hoffman
https://alicehoffman.com/
Poet, Makalani Bandele https://makbandele.com/
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