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Episodes
14 episodes
Gene Seroka - Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles
The Port of Los Angeles is one of those places most of us only notice when something goes wrong, yet it quietly touches nearly everything we buy, build, or ship. I sat down with Gene Seroka, Executive Director of the Port of Los Angeles, to get...
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Nick Belardo - Director of Operations, Compass | Christopher Luna, California Leaders
We wanted to capture the kind of leadership talk that usually disappears the moment the check comes. So we tried a new After Hours format, poured a Negroni, and got honest about how careers actually get built: through small roles done well, rel...
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Dr. Noel Hacegaba - Chief Executive Officer, Port of Long Beach
A single moment of bad luck can become the best break of your career. Dr. Noel Hacegaba, CEO of the Port of Long Beach, tells the story of how his assigned seat at a major event was taken, how he ended up next to the Port’s HR director, and how...
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Ron Frierson - Chairman, LAEDC Board of Governor & Former Dir. of Economic Development, Amazon
Big titles mean little if the fridge is empty. That’s Ron Frierson’s compass, and it guides a conversation that cuts through buzzwords to what economic development is supposed to do: help people work, earn, and live with dignity. From a pastor’...
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Dr. Thomas Parham - 11th President of California State University, Dominguez Hills
Ready for a masterclass in leadership that outlives the leader? We sit with Dr. Thomas A. Parham—licensed psychologist, author, and the 11th president of California State University Dominguez Hills—to unpack how spirit, mentorship, and uncompro...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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