Melanie Parish, MCC

Explore the profound journey of leadership through the lens of matriarchy in this heartfelt article. Drawing inspiration from the author's foremothers – Ganie, Sutter, and Sunny – discover valuable lessons in community building, creativity, and compassion. Uncover the challenges of being a matriarch, and how it mirrors the loneliness many leaders face. Gain insights into the evolving role of motherhood as children transition to adulthood and the emergence of a matriarch's responsibility to nurture family relationships. Delve into the author's personal reflections and strategies for creating lasting harmony during the holidays. Join the exploration of the matriarch as a leader, prioritizing the family's collective well-being and shaping a legacy of love and roots. Sign up for our Leadership Essential Program to transform your approach to leadership. Start your journey now!... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Chris Romulo. He’s a retired Muay Thai champion. He’s a youth empowerment speaker and author, and he’s joining us through his champ up philosophy. Chris has transformed the lives of 1000s of students teaching them mindfulness and determination, get ready to be inspired as we delve into his incredible journey to learn how He empowers youth, with his champions uprising curriculum. —   Listen to the podcast here  Unleashing Youth Champions: Empowering with Chris Romulo Hello, everyone. I’m Melanie Parish, and I’m one of the CO hosts of The Experimental Leader...... Read More

— Explore the synergy of leadership, indigenous music, and the power of apologies. Join the conversation on land acknowledgment, nature-inspired music, and the unique perspectives of indigenous composers. Delve into water conservation and the transformative nature of music. Discover the voices and stories shaping the orchestra’s future. This episode unites leadership, culture, and the magic of music.   Listen to the podcast here  Harmonizing Leadership and Music Hi, everybody. I’m Melanie Parish, and welcome to The Experimental Leader Podcast. I’m one of your hosts. I’m Mel Rutherford. And I’m also one of your hosts. Thanks for coming here today....... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Tameka L. Williamson. She is a passionate and dedicated motivational speaker, coach, and learning strategist. She is a multi-award-winning and bestselling author of Parents, Send Your Child to College for Free; Getting A Full Ride; and The College REBOOT, as well as a contributor to two influential faith-based and educational collaborations. Her gifts run the veritable gamut when it comes to teaching academic hopefuls and their parents how to “Kill The College Game” with her insightful, groundbreaking, and revolutionary approach. —   Listen to the podcast here  Revolutionizing Education: Unleashing the...... Read More

The show’s guest in this episode is Josselyne Herman-Saccio. Josselyne is a transformative coach and course leader with over 30 years of experience, wearing multiple hats as an author, CEO, former pop star, community activist, founder of a non-profit, and coach. She’s worked with diverse individuals, empowering them to live the life of their dreams NOW. —   Listen to the podcast here  Living Your Dream Life with Josselyne Herman-Saccio Hello, everybody. I’m Melanie Parish. I’m one of the hosts of The Experimental Leader Podcast. Hi I’m Mel Rutherford. Nice to be here. Yeah. And I have been thinking...... Read More

  The show’s guest in this episode is Nisha Anand. A true boundary-buster, common ground creator, and non-violent culture-creator. Nisha’s journey has taken her from being a grassroots activist arrested for pro-democracy demonstrations in Burma to becoming a national leader for social and racial justice. —   Listen to the podcast here Unconventional Partnerships for Change with Nisha Anand Hello, everybody, and welcome to the experimental leader Podcast. I’m Melanie Parish and I’m super excited to be here with you. And I’m super excited to get to introduce Mel Rutherford. Hello. Yeah, hi, Ma. Do you want to introduce yourself and...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here Courageous Leadership with Lisa Marie Platske Hello, everybody, we are here with you live today. And I have an announcement to make. And that is that I’m pretty excited to be breaking up with my brand. I’ve been thinking about it for some time, like most breakups, it hasn’t been right for some time. And and the reason I want to break up with my brand is because I think it’s just constraining me a little bit. It’s like my, it feels too tight on my skin. And and the reason I’m...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here Plaintiff as Activist for Human Rights (a special episode for PRIDE) Hello, I am so excited to have you here on my show, The Experimental Leader Podcast. I’m Melanie Parish, and this is our pride show. So it is great to be here with you. And I have some very special guests today. The first is actually my husband, Mel Rutherford. And I want to tell you a little bit about Mel. He’s a full professor in psychology, neuroscience and behavior. And he is the University’s first transgender department chair. The work...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here Unbelievable Future? AI and Coaching with Kerryn Griffiths Hello, and welcome to the Experimental Leader podcast. I am Melanie Parish and I am so excited to be here with you today it is international coach coaching week. And I am super excited to have a guest here with me to start off the show. Her name is Kerryn Griffiths, she’s been my friend, and a partner in coaching for over 15 years. And let me tell you just a little bit about Kerryn. Kerryn is an innovative leader in the field of...... Read More

  —   Listen to the podcast here Chatting about coaching and accountability with Gail Rappolt Hi, everybody, I’m Melanie Parish, and I am here live with you, I thought it would be a fun experiment to come on the show with my friend Gail Rappolt. And it’s not like our regular scheduled show. But it is international coaching week. And I was talking with her and I thought it’d be really fun. She’s one of the coaches I admire in the world. Her leadership journey is long and interesting. And she is somebody that I love to talk with....... Read More