Join us for the last episode of the season! As we close out 2024 and Season 5 of our Two Piers Podcast, Erica reflects on what we've been up to the past twelve months and what's coming up in 2025. In addition to celebrating 2024, she discusses the importance of rest and creating space for creativity. She also offers some suggested reading as we ent…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo welcomes Sarah Scala, a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker, for a compelling conversation on navigating workplace challenges and driving authentic leadership. Together, they explore topics such as fostering resilience, embracing adaptability, and the importance of emotional intelli…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo is joined by health and fitness professional Eliza Simmonds to explore the art of setting sustainable fitness goals. Eliza shares her inspiring journey from teaching preschool to becoming a fitness coach, offering practical advice on building routines that empower individuals to achieve l…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D’Eramo welcomes Aang N. Lakey, MSW, MSHROD, the visionary founder and CEO of Increasing Consciousness. Aang’s unique journey, from military and federal roles to becoming a leader in the fields of conscious leadership, diversity, and inclusion, brings valuable insights for anyone seeking to creat…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo sits down with Dr. Anthony Luévanos to explore the intersection of leadership, wellness, and sustainable success. Dr. Luévanos, a chiropractor and functional medicine expert, shares his insights into how leaders can prioritize their own health while supporting the well-being of their team…

In this episode, Erica D’Eramo sits down with Liz Schmidt, Executive Director of the Women Offshore Foundation and Operations Director at Shipyard Supply USA. Liz shares her journey from supporting military families with the Red Cross to transitioning into the yachting industry, where she now co-leads a thriving business. They discuss the challenge…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo is joined by Dr. Anthony Luévanos for an insightful conversation on humility and its role in effective leadership. Together, they explore how leaders can balance confidence with humility, the importance of self-awareness, and practical steps for fostering a culture of curiosity and growth…

This week, we're sharing an episode from our friends over at the Women Offshore podcast! Erica D'Eramo of Two Piers, and Tanya Tarr of Cultivated Insights join the Women Offshore podcast to discuss their upcoming collaborative workshop at the annual Women Offshore Inclusion Summit, which will be hosted in Houston, Texas, on September 18th, 2024. Th…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo is joined by Brandon Clark, a seasoned financial planner and former public accountant, to explore the intricate relationship between financial planning and mindset. With a background that spans roles at both a Big Four firm and small businesses, Brandon shares his journey from the world o…

Exciting Plans at Two Piers! Join us for this short and sweet episode to hear what we're up to over at Two Piers. As the heat of summer peaks and we look ahead to the cooler days of autumn, the Two Piers team, led by Erica D'Eramo, has been busy with a range of exciting activities and future plans. This update provides a glimpse into what we've bee…

In this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, host Erica D'Eramo is joined by licensed clinical social worker Keri Baker to discuss the profound impact of societal messaging on body image and well-being and how these show up in our professional lives. Together, they explore personal journeys with disordered eating, the importance of representation in b…

In this enlightening episode, host Erica D'Eramo engages in a captivating conversation with guests Yael Iffergan and Adam Forbes about the multifaceted journey of career changes. They explore the common bias of assuming new opportunities are always better, the pitfalls of the "grass is greener" mentality, and the importance of setting realistic goa…

In this enlightening episode, host Erica D'Eramo sits down with author and facilitator GG Renee Hill to delve into the intricacies of community building, resilience, and creativity. GG shares her personal journey, from her sensitive and creative childhood to overcoming challenges as a young mom. She discusses the importance of community support, th…

In this transformative episode, we are joined by the insightful Rebecca Arnold, a professional certified coach and author who specializes in personal growth and leadership development. Rebecca shares her compelling origin story, detailing her journey from a burned-out professional in policy work to reconnecting with her roots in psychology and find…

Join host Erica D'Eramo on the Two Piers Podcast as she talks with behavioral scientist and executive health coach Tanya Tarr about the multifaceted issue of burnout. In this episode, Tanya shares her journey from political mobilization to health coaching, offering insights into her personal experiences with burnout and sustainable living. Discover…

Embark on an enlightening exploration of self-awareness and personal growth in this episode of the Two Piers Podcast, hosted by Erica D'Eramo with special guest Kamini Wood. Delve into Kamini's inspiring journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming an international best-selling author and founder of Live Joy Your Way. Discover the importance o…

Attorney Liz Nielsen has guided hundreds of families through the estate planning process, serving as their trusted advisor to bring peace of mind to their lives. She is the founder of Nielsen Law, a small estate planning law firm in Austin, Texas. Liz is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. …

Join us in this episode us as we journey through the wisdom of nature with our guest, naturalist Melissa Keyser. From her unconventional upbringing in California to her diverse career path intertwining nature, creativity, and business, Melissa shares insights on embracing individuality, resilience, and self-acceptance through the lens of the natura…

In this engaging episode, host Erica D'Eramo sits down with Erin Smith, Ed.M., a Sports Psychologist and Executive Coach, to explore the art of reframing challenges to find the opportunities that exist within setbacks. With over 15 years of experience, Erin specializes in accelerating the careers of high-performing female executives navigating male…

Get ready for an insightful episode of the Two Piers Podcast as host Erica D'Eramo sits down with LaToia Burkley, a certified professional coach, diversity coach, and business consultant, to explore the relationships between resilience, endurance and confidence through an intersectional lens. LaToia specializes in empowering women professionals to …

Welcome back to the Two Piers Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the rich tapestry of history with our guest, Maya Rook, a cultural historian and the driving force behind Illusory Time—a project making history enjoyable, accessible, and relevant. Join us as Maya unravels the fascinating narrative behind Women's History Month, exploring its evo…

This week, we're tackling the fascinating topic of Culture Change. Meet our guest, Kirsty Bashforth, a trailblazer in organizational change and culture shift, currently serving as the Chief People and Culture Officer at Delinian Ltd, a cutting-edge information services company. Kirsty's transformative journey began on the oil trading floor at BP, w…

We're joined this episode by Lisa Carlin, a seasoned strategy execution mentor and co-founder of FutureBuilders Group. We delve into the dynamics of transformation, exploring how to support individuals in achieving impactful change at scale as Lisa describes the metaphorical jigsaw puzzle of multidisciplinary skills essential for driving successful…

In this insightful and heartfelt episode, join host Erica D'Eramo and guest Thea Charles as they explore the generative relationship between coaching and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The conversation navigates the realms of universal design, DEI myths, and organizational challenges while shedding light on how coaching becomes a powerful …

Embark on a journey through the world of mentorship in this engaging podcast episode with host Erica D'Eramo and returning guest, Melissa Olivadoti. Discover the power of reciprocal mentorship, where the exchange of knowledge flows seamlessly between mentors and mentees. Melissa challenges the myth that mentors must always be older, highlighting th…

Today marks the winter solstice. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, we'll experience the shortest day and the longest night of the year. For the next six months, the daylight will continue to increase. Join us for our last episode of Season Four, where we reflect on the elements of lightness and darkness, and we look back at the growth of …

In this empowering episode, join us as we dive into the crucial topic of setting boundaries for long-term sustainability and effectiveness. Our guest, Ally Cedeno, a dynamic leader and changemaker in the maritime industry, and the founder of Women Offshore Foundation, shares her insights on the importance of avoiding burnout and prioritizing rest. …

It's Thanksgiving! All across the US, folks are debating side dishes and planning their Black Friday strategies. In this episode, we reflect on some of the challenges that this season can bring and share some thoughts on how to navigate them. We also share some resources to help explore the true history of Thanksgiving and the National Day of Mourn…

This episode we’re joined by Angela Parker, who shares her journey as a veteran and as a business leader. Angela Parker, a seasoned finance executive and former Army officer, boasts diverse industry experience, spanning technology, security, consulting, aviation, energy, healthcare, and finance. Her strengths include mergers, restructuring, turnaro…

Join us for a captivating exploration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with two distinguished experts, Darius Johnson and Leland Jourdan of FTI Consulting. Darius Johnson, a visionary DEI practitioner, and Lee Jourdan, former Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Chevron, offer unique perspectives on the future of DEI. …

Nicte Cuevas is an award-winning bilingual brand strategist and designer, as well as the owner of Nicte Creative Design. She connects color, cultura, and design into a purpose-driven brand strategy for visionary companies. Through empathy-driven methodology, Nicte evolves, invigorates, and amplifies businesses’ unique brand positions. Her roots fro…

This week we're joined by Indra Gutiérrez, president of Gutier, a fully integrated services leader in design, procurement, construction, and project management. Indra shares her inspirational journey from adversity to empowered leadership and discusses how her identity and her challenges have shaped her career and contributed to her success. Indra …

In this episode, join us for a message from our founder as we dive into the exciting transformations happening within our business. You'll discover how we're enhancing our strategy for greater efficiency, streamlining content delivery, and opening up new avenues for professional development. We're all about maximizing impact and empowering you on y…

We’re joined in this episode by Ally Cedeno, the founder and president of the Women Offshore Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to reducing the gender gap on the water. With an undergraduate degree from the US Merchant Marine Academy and an MBA from Rice University, Ally is also an accomplished HR professional and DEIB strategist working in …

In this episode, we’re joined by Two Piers Advisory Board member, LaToya Stallworth who shares her insights on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). LaToya is an Operations leader within the energy industry. As an alumna of both Florida A&M, a Historically Black University, as well as Harvard Business School, a predominantly white i…

In this episode, we’re joined by Yael Iffergan, Managing Director at INFINITalent Partners. Yael shares her insights, as a strategic recruiting leader, into the current job market. She discusses the benefits of exploring your options and the ins and outs of navigating resumes, interviews, negotiations, and offers. Yael tells it straight as she pull…

Today we're joined by guest Adam Forbes, the original Corporate Escapologist. He's here to talk to us about the possibilities beyond corporate and valuing the breadth of experience that corporate roles have given us. Adam spent 25 years working happily and successfully within the four walls of major corporates in marketing strategy, business develo…

We’re joined by guest, Jacqui Bishop, a renewable energy real estate attorney, and nervous system informed leadership facilitator. Jacqui hosts the Thriving Leader interview series which provides tools for professional women to reconnect with pleasure. She’s also the author of the upcoming book, Melted in which she shares her epic journey of awaken…

We’re wrapping up our four-part June Pride series this week with a short and sweet episode as we close out the month’s festivities and celebration. We’re joined by Liz Kovarsky, Director of the Working Communities Challenge Initiative with the Midcoast Youth Center. She discusses her efforts in organizing the first annual Pride celebration in the b…

We're back for the second half of our two-part episode about Pride. Two Piers Advisory Board members Gene Valentin and Jason Gray rejoin us to discuss Pride in terms of intersectionality, identity, labels, and “cancel culture.” We also touch on some recent developments that have occurred in between recording part-one and part-two. This is a two-par…

We're joined by two of our Advisory Board members: Gene Valentin and Jason Gray, who share their lived experiences and insights regarding Pride: what it means to them, where Pride has lost its shine, and how individuals and companies can be more effective allies. This is a fairly unusual episode for us. It's more of a panel discussion than an inter…

We're kicking off our June 2023 Pride series with Dr. Steve Yacovelli, aka The Gay Leadership Dude. Steve is an expert in diversity and inclusion, change management, and leadership both in and outside of the workplace whose not-so-hidden agenda is to make the world a bit more inclusive for us all. He’s worked internally for folks like The Walt Disn…

In this bonus episode to close out Asian Heritage Month, we're joined by Senior Scientist, Noushin Mir, Ph.D., who discusses her personal and professional journey with us and shares her insights and experiences along the way. Noushin's story begins in Iran where she was an Associate Professor of Chemistry, and continues in the US where she now work…

Leadership coach Laura Jack joins us to discuss compassionate communication and how it relates to leadership as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. As a keynote speaker and trainer, compassionate communication and leadership coach, international best-selling author and founder of the Compassion Code Academy, Laura equips conscious leaders with…

We're joined by guest Erik Schwartz - CEO of PeopleSERVE, Inc., an IT placement firm, and Hirelytics, Inc., a recruitment analytics firm. Erik is passionate about leveraging technology to further diversity, equity and inclusion in the recruitment and hiring processes. He shares his professional insights with us, as well as his personal story of cha…

In this episode, a friend of Two Piers, Robbie Leigh, joins us. Robbie is an empowerment coach who helps introverted, highly sensitives own their strengths and step into their power. Together, we explore the concept of adaptability. This trait, so often revered as a strength and skill, can also present its challenges in terms of identity and sustai…

It's that time of year! Women's History Month and International Women's Day are upon us. This episode, our founder and host, Erica, discusses the tension between image and impact as companies lean into Women's History Month marketing. She also discusses her personal reflections on female-centered community in light of a recent visit to Texas and th…

This episode, we’re joined by Brooke Taylor, a Transformational Career Coach for female leaders, organizational consultant and speaker, and former Marketing Lead at Google. Brooke discusses the phenomenon of the "Success Wound," a concept she identified and coined, which is the pain high-achievers experience when they mistake their success for thei…

This episode, we're joined by author, creative coach and facilitator GG Renee Hill, who shares with us the power of journaling. In this conversation with GG, we explore how journaling can be incorporated into our lives and what types of benefits it brings, from self awareness to productivity to healing. This powerful practice can help us connect to…

We're joined this episode by a distinguished guest and global expert: Senior Vice President Health, Safety, Environment & Carbon at bp, Dr Fawaz K Bitar, known to many as "Fuzzy." Together, we explore the supportive relationship between a culture of inclusion and belonging and safety performance. Fuzzy has been with bp for over 30 years and worked …