The Two Piers Podcast

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. She practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, special needs planning, a...

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 natural world. She joins host, Erica D'Eramo to explore the parallels between nature&a...

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-dominated industries.

During the conversation, Erin shares valuable insights gai...

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 excel in their careers while maintaining their authenticity and sense ...

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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 evolution and the captivating stories it aims to bring to light. ...

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, where she spent 24 years and played a pivotal role in leading the ...

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 transformations.

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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 catalyst for personal and professional growth.

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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 the enriching insights gained from mentors who are junior in age but rich in exper...

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. As a successful woman wearing many hats including industry leader, non-profit founder...

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 Mourning.

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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, turnarounds, high-growth initiatives, and performance improvement.

She's set to take on ...

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.

In this episode, we uncover the journey of these two thought leader...

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 from Venezuela, Mexico, and Colombia deepen her love and commitment to cultural diversit...

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 has over sixteen years of experience working in the construc...

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 your journey. 

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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 the maritime and energy industries.

She joins us for this collaborative epi...

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 institution (or PWI), LaToya has a unique perspective into the different campus an...