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9 episodes

Goldie Chan - Founder and Author of Warm Robots & Personal Branding for Introverts | California Leaders

Ready for a real-time rebrand? We sat down with Goldie Chan—Warm Robots founder, LinkedIn Top Voice, creative keynote speaker, and cancer survivor—to pressure test a big shift from Los Angeles Leaders to California Leaders. Goldie unpacks how t...

October 20, 2025 • Season 2 • Episode 8 • 59:40

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Terri Batch - President and CEO of Global LA & Batch Global Strategies | Los Angeles Leaders

Terry Batch's journey from South Georgia to global trade leader will make you rethink what's possible when you embrace every opportunity that comes your way.What happens when curiosity about different cultures meets the courage to step ...

June 29, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 7 • 1:07:22

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Stephen Cheung - President and CEO of LAEDC & WTCLA | Los Angeles Leaders

Stephen Chung's journey from immigrant child to economic development leader offers a masterclass in resilience and coalition building. After arriving from Hong Kong at age eight and quickly facing family upheaval, Stephen found himself working ...

June 16, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 6 • 1:04:59

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Steve Gunther - President and CEO of Maryvale | Los Angeles Leaders

What does it take to transform a 170-year-old social service organization while honoring its rich legacy? Steve Gunther knows the answer better than most. As the President and CEO of Maryvale—Los Angeles' first orphanage—Steve has masterfully g...

June 01, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 1:02:21

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Ajit Dodani - Founder and CEO of EmpathifyU | Los Angeles Leaders

When was the last time you took a deep breath? According to Ajit Dodani, your answer might reveal why you're struggling to lead effectively in today's hyperconnected world.In this powerful conversation, Forbes Coach and Empathify You fo...

May 26, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:09:02

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Everett K. Sands – Chief Executive Officer of Lendistry | Los Angeles Leaders

Everett Sands transforms the lending landscape for underserved entrepreneurs through innovation, vision, and a deeply personal mission. Drawing from his grandfather's tailoring business experience—which thrived with five locations but ultimatel...

May 19, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 1:02:55

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Rick Gibson – Principal Owner of MGR Development | Los Angeles Leaders

Rick Gibson's leadership journey spans from bagging groceries in his father's Bakersfield market to shaping Pepperdine University's presence in Los Angeles as Senior Vice Chancellor. In this riveting conversation, he reveals how seemingly small...

May 12, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 2 • 1:03:52

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Joone Kim-Lopez – General Manager of Moulton Niguel Water District | Los Angeles Leaders

Joone Kim-Lopez's remarkable journey from South Korean immigrant to transformative water industry leader offers a masterclass in resilience, authentic leadership, and the profound impact of leading with compassion. Arriving in Amer...

May 05, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 1 • 1:11:11

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🎙️ Los Angeles Leaders Podcast – Where Visionaries Share Their JourneyWelcome to the Los Angeles Leaders Podcast, hosted by Christopher Luna — a platform dedicated to spotlighting the inspiring journeys of visionary ...

April 20, 2025 • 0:36

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