The UpLevel Podcast
In the first year of the pandemic, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%. And employers with workers who are experiencing mental health issues spend more than $5,500 on average in turnover costs per year per employee. In addition, according to a late 2021 Gallup Survey; 85% of employees are experiencing a level of disengagement at their workplaces, and 73% are actively looking for new employment. The Great Resignation for many has become The Great Realization. It’s clear that mental health, well-being in the workplace, and having an up-leveled consciousness are more important than ever, both for individuals themselves and for organizations.UpLevel Productions is committed to ending the stigma around mental health as well as humanizing the workplace to create cultures of well-being which is why we create content, experiences, and trainings that develop leaders who make our world a healthier, more alive and connected place to be. Each series in the podcast shares stories, knowledge, and know-how from experts in leadership, wellness, mental health, and the humanization of the workplace and our schools.
Episodes
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, let’s hear it from Kiran Chitluri, a seasoned coach with 25 years of experience as a software engineer and manager whose leadership work bridges technology and humanity. Kiran has guided leaders and teams at some of the world’s most innovative companies, creating spaces where vulnerability, authenticity, and connection fuel results.
Kiran shares his unique perspective on right relation...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a soul-nourishing episode featuring transformational guide and bridge keeper Karina Turtzo, a woman walking the path of collective liberation through ancestral healing, indigenous wisdom, and regenerative leadership.
Karina shares how “right relationship” is a lived practice that begins with intention, respect, and deep listening. From decolonized leadership to sacred cerem...
If you’re ready to rethink what’s possible for yourself, your team, or your organization, this episode will ignite something in you.
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Sydney Gerbracht, transformational coach, leadership consultant, and visionary founder of Syd Speaks.
From her days as an elite NCAA Division 1 athlete to her extraordinary impact at lululemon (where she helped drive over $75 million in re...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we have the honor of sitting with Kumu Ramsay Taum, a revered Hawaiian elder and master teacher whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern leadership.
Recognized by the University of Hawai‘i as a Star of Oceania, Kumu’s teachings have transformed countless lives by reconnecting people to spirit, community, and purpose.
If you’re longing for a more rooted, conscious way to lead and li...
We flip the script in this milestone 100th episode of The UpLevel Podcast. Our Co-Founder, Rachel Baldi, steps into the interviewer’s seat to have a heartfelt, honest conversation with Christie Mann, best-selling author, executive coach, and Co-Founder & CEO of UpLevel.
Together, they explore the evolving concept of Right Relationship: how it shows up in our leadership, our lives, and our longing to live in integri...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome transformational coach, certified grief educator, and the founder of the Care Box Network and creator of the A.R.I.S.E. Collective, Njeri Njuhigu, a woman whose wisdom is born of deep experience. With her background in spiritual psychology and as a caregiver for her parents for over 13 years, she is now a guide for countless others navigating loss and major life transitions...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Jocelyn Pepe, author of Claim Your Brain, and founder of TrU. We have a rich and powerful conversation about what it means to be in right relationship with our mental health.
As a leader, coach, and advocate, Jocelyn is reshaping how we think about mental well-being in the workplace and beyond. She weaves science, soul, and lived experience into a transformative body o...
In celebration of the 2025 International Coaching Week, we’re proud to share a deeply grounding and expansive episode of The UpLevel Podcast featuring five extraordinary elders: Eileen Blumenthal, Hide Enomoto, Hope Langner, John Vercelli, and Lorry Schneider.
For the fourth year in a row, we’re honoring elderhood, an often overlooked role in modern society, and exploring how it deeply informs our understanding of righ...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we welcome the extraordinary Julie Barker-Merz, Regional President of BMO Bank of Montreal for Greater Toronto. A visionary leader with a bold heart, Julie is known for breaking new ground in corporate leadership and uplifting women across business, sport, and community. Julie shares deeply personal insights on how to lead with heart while holding big responsibility. From her signatur...
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This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a deeply grounding and inspiring conversation as we sit down with Jennifer Leigh Smith, J.D., affectionately known as Tree Jenny. She is an environmental lawyer, regenerative leader, certified carbon auditor, and heart-centered activist. From growing up on a sustainable farm in Louisiana to planting over 620,000 biodiverse trees across Centra...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, our two extraordinary guests, Abigail and Clive Prout, take us deep into the concept of Right Relationship—the art of maintaining true connection, reciprocity, and presence in our partnerships, leadership, and self-growth. With over 50 years of combined coaching experience, Abigail and Clive have dedicated their lives to fostering conscious connection—both in their own relationship an...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we sit down with Kale Ka’alekahi, a spiritual activist, cultural innovator, and lineage carrier for indigenous traditions. He shares powerful wisdom on how ceremony, ritual, and men’s work can help us restore right relationship with ourselves, our communities, and the land. Kale brings a unique perspective shaped by deep ancestral knowledge and lived experience, offering insights that...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we’re celebrating the multifaceted roles of women who lead with heart, courage, and connection as we approach International Women’s Day. Join us for a transformative conversation with Carey Baker, CEO of the Co-Active Training Institute, and a visionary leader redefining leadership through right and responsible relationships. We’ll explore the art of balancing leadership, family, and ...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us in a powerful and deeply moving episode as we welcome two extraordinary humans: Sam House and Em House. Together, they share an honest, vulnerable, and insightful conversation about right relationship—what it means, why we struggle with it, and how we can restore it in our families, communities, and society. Listen now!
In This Episode:
- Right Relationship as a Practice: A li...
*Trigger Warning: This episode mentions the LA fires, which may be sensitive for some listeners. Please listen with care—you’re not alone.
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for a profound conversation with Jessa Calderon—singer, songwriter, emcee, poet, author, and the Director of Land, Water, and Climate Justice for Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples. Jessa, a proud member of the Chumash and Tongva...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, catch an inspiring episode as we sit down with Rasika Saikia, an HR leader with over 17 years of experience at a big tech company. Rasika shares her incredible journey from Asia Pacific to the US, scaling onboarding programs to reach over 100,000 employees, and navigating the complexities of cultural transitions and leadership.
Together, we dive deep into the concept of "right rel...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we're kicking off the new year with a new season called “Being in Right Relationship: Today’s UpLevel,” featuring returning guest, Sunday Phillips. Step boldly into 2025 with this energizing and deeply insightful episode as we explore the concept of the "Right Relationship" – aligning with ourselves, others, and the world to foster balance, integrity, and intentionality...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, join us for another transformative conversation with Bill Ao, a Technical Solutions Consultant and award-winning internal coach at a big tech company. With over 500 hours of coaching conversations and a 2023 Coaching Excellence Award, Bill aims to empower others to find their peace and power amidst life’s chaos.
Drawing from his cultural roots, professional journey, and personal coachi...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, we are joined by Eva Dalak, founder of Peace Activation and a global leader in conflict transformation. Born Palestinian in Israel and now residing in Costa Rica, Eva has spent 30+ years facilitating peace in some of the world’s most challenging conflict zones, including Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Eva introduces us to soul-based peacebuilding, a revolutionary approach that begi...
This week on The UpLevel Podcast, get ready for an inspiring journey of introspection with our incredible guest, Natalie Kuhn, a public speaker, interfaith reverend in training, and mental health advocate who brings spirituality and leadership to life in ways that are both accessible and transformative. With a decade-long journey as a pioneer in The Class, Natalie helped shape the global digital wellness platform, ult...
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