Because People Matter
This is Because People Matter, our podcast that explores the powerful intersection of emotional intelligence, the neuroscience of transformation, leadership theory, and intercultural mindset.
Hosted by Dr. Helen Fagan, each episode features leaders who are creating high-impact organizations where every team member is able to bring their best to the table. This is the podcast for leaders who want to do business in a way that leverages and honors all stakeholders.
If you or someone you know would make a great future guest for our show, or you are interested in sponsoring the show, please reach out through our contact page!
Leaders, Stop Being Impressive and Start Being Useful with Alex Judd
Released 04/29/2026 Leaders, Stop Being Impressive and Start Being Useful...
The Story Behind the Numbers: Christina Sjahli on Empowering Women Founders and Financial Clarity
Released 04/29/2026 The Story Behind the Numbers: Christina Sjahli on...
Leading with Heart: Melissa Hurrington on Burnout, Boundaries, and Putting People Over Profit
Released 04/15/2026 Leading with Heart: Melissa Hurrington on Burnout,...
Clarity Is Kindness with Jennifer Horman
Released 04/01/2026 Clarity is Kindness with Jennifer Horman In this...
The Internal Edge: Mandy Morris on Trauma, Leadership, and Nervous System Regulation
Released 03/18/2026 The Internal Edge: Mandy Morris on Trauma,...
What if a simple cup of coffee could change how a community sees the world?
Released 03/04/2026 What if a simple cup of coffee could change how a...
Building an Intentional Organization Culture with Leanne Prewitt
Released 02/18/26 Building an Intentional Organization Culture...
Leading Without Armor: Kelly Ross on Female Leadership and Entrepreneurship
Released 03/01/26 Leading Without Armor What happens when leadership...
Leading Like People Matter: Dr. Helen Fagan on Vulnerability, Growth & Emotional Intelligence
Released 01/21/26 Vulnerability, Growth & Emotional Intelligence In...
Beyond the Startup Grind: Bryan & Shannon Miles on Seasons, Scaling & Serving Owners
Released 01/07/26 Seasons, Scaling & Serving Owners What season is...
Leading With Heart: DeShannon (De Q) Harris on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence & Culture Change
Released 12/17/2025 Leading With Heart: DeShannon (De Q) Harris on...
Leading Where It Matters: Anderson Sainci on Service, Systems & Community Change
Released 12/10/2025 Leading Where It Matters: Anderson Sainci on Service,...
From Student to Changemaker: Clare Umutoni on Leadership and Belonging
Released 11/26/25 From Student to Changemaker: Clare Umutoni on...
Masami Sato on How Small Actions Create Global Impact
Released 11/12/25 How Small Actions Create Global Impacts What if every...
Building Bridges of Hope: Gibril Mansaray on Empowering Generations Through Education
Released 10/29/2025 Empowering Generations Through Education In this...
Film Executive Kamala Avila-Salmon on Inclusive Storytelling
Released 10/15/2025 Inclusive Storytelling In this episode of Because...
Building Inclusive Futures: Damita Snow on Diversity in Publishing & Leadership
Released 10/01/2025 Building Inclusive Futures: Damita Snow on Diversity...
Empowering Education Through AI: A Conversation with Jose Moreno
Released 4/04/2025 Empowering Education Through AI Salvatore Manzi,...
Steps to Powerful Communication with Salvatore Manzi of Leadership Communications
S01 E017 | Released 3/19/25 Steps to Powerful Communication with...
The Role of Leadership in Retaining Top Talent with Kenneth Sharperson of Armstrong Teasdale
S01 E016 | Released 3/5/25 The Role of Leadership in Retaining Top Talent...
Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Navigating Complexity in Uncertain Times with Samantha Guenther and Helen Fagan
S01 E015 | Released 2/19/25 Emotionally Intelligent Leader: Navigating...
Onward: A Conversation With Inclusion Strategist Joe Gerstandt
S01 E014 | Released 2/5/25 Onward: A Conversation With Inclusion...
Fearlessly Navigating Spaces: Nazia Mollah’s Journey From Multicultural Roots to Artist Management Success
S01 E013 | Released 1/8/25 Fearlessly Navigating Spaces: Nazia Mollah’s...
Tackling Maternal Health Disparities Through Community Engagement and Policy with Grace Mabiala-Maye, MD, MPH, Doctoral Student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center
S01 E012 | Released 12/11/24 Tackling Maternal Health Disparities Through...
Breaking Barriers in Leadership and Law with Shannon Mangram of Berry Law
S01 E011 | Released 11/26/24 Breaking Barriers in Leadership and Law with...
Developing Leaders and Allies To Achieve Workplace Inclusion and Equity with Aileen Warren of ICAN
S01 E010 | Released 11/13/24 Developing Leaders and Allies with Aileen...
Take Action, Make Progress: Understanding B Corps with Nathan Stuck
S01 E04 | Released 8/7/24 Take Action, Make Progress: Understanding B...
From Personal Growth to Industrial Change: WNCC’s Development Path
S01 E03 | Released 7/24/24 From Personal Growth to Industrial Change:...
Navigating Change: Real Stories and Strategies from Panhandle Public Health
S01 E02 | Released 7/10/24 Navigating Change: Real Stories and Strategies...
Meet the Team Behind Helen Fagan & Associates
S01 E01 | Released 6/26/24 Meet the Team Behind Helen Fagan &...