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Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact

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Leadership
Birdy Grey
Grace Lee Chen
Entrepreneurship
Humann
Health-Ade Kombucha
Dell Technologies
Grace Chen
Taskrabbit
Adaptability
IBM
Mastercard
Will Pearson
Linkedin
New York
E-Commerce
Bev Industry
Parenthood / Work-Life
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Artificial Intelligence

What separates good leaders from transformational ones? Leading By Example: Executives Making An Impact takes you inside the minds of leaders who are reshaping how we work. Emmy Award-winning host Jessica Chen—bestselling author of Smart, Not Loud and founder of Soulcast Media—uncovers the real stories behind executive leadership.

Forget the polished success narratives. These conversations reveal... more

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When Raj Seshadri moved from science to the C-suite, she realized the two weren’t really that different. Leadership requires problem solving — and the scientific method she practiced as a physicist now shapes how she drives innovation as Chief Commer... more

Since she was a teenager, Shellye Archambeau knew she wanted to be a CEO. And with unapologetic ambition—she got there—becoming the leader of MetricStream, a software company focusing on government risk and compliance.

But her path to power wasn't... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Jensen
CMO of LinkedIn
LinkedIn
Episode: Leading with Humanity: Jessica Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer, LinkedIn
Raj Seshadri
Chief Commercial Payments Officer at Mastercard
Mastercard
Episode: The Science of Leadership: Raj Seshadri, Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Mastercard
Shellye Archambeau
Former tech executive and author of Unapologetically Ambitious
Former CEO of MetricStream; Ignite Ambition founder
Episode: Unapologetically Ambitious: Shellye Archambeau, Former CEO, MetricStream
Vanessa Dew
Co-founder and former CEO of Health-Ade Kombucha
Health-Ade Kombucha
Episode: Going With Your Gut: Vanessa Dew, Co-founder of Health-ade Kombucha
Joel Kocher
CEO of Humann
Humann
Episode: Adaptability Is Your Edge: Joel Kocher, CEO of Humann
Ania Smith
CEO of Taskrabbit (acquired by IKEA)
Taskrabbit
Episode: A Gap Year With Purpose: Ania Smith, CEO of Taskrabbit
Grace Lee Chen
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Birdy Grey
Birdy Grey
Episode: Building a $100M Brand with Empathy: Grace Lee Chen, Founder of Birdy Grey
Grace Chen
Founder of Birdie Grey
Birdie Grey
Episode: Welcome to Season 2 of Leading by Example!
Will Pearson
President of the iHeart Podcast Network
iHeart
Episode: Season One Rewind: Lessons on Leadership, Authenticity & Growth

Host

Jessica Chen
Emmy Award-winning journalist, founder of Soulcast Media; host focused on authentic leadership and practical lessons from executives

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Inspiring

    Rarely do I hear stories from such important executives at some of the most influential companies in the world… this is such a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    StedSarandos259
    United States25 days ago
  • Value for time!

    I can’t get enough of this type of content. Unfiltered and real life learnings - none of that platitude soup so many of these leadership podcasts spout. Keep it coming please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TerryMissu99
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love this show

    Truly one of my favorite podcasts - I’m learning so much and Jessica Chen is such a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podcastfanatic51992
    United Statesa month ago
  • Season 2 is even better!

    Heard a promo for this show a long time ago and thought it sounded interesting. First episode did not disappoint, and it has gotten even better ever since. Love the conversations with real execs that work for companies I find interesting. Not all of the episodes are great but the most recent season has been AWESOME. Loved the Health-ade Kombucha ep.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DarrenAZ58
    United Statesa month ago
  • Peek behind the curtain!

    As an entrepreneur, I love to understand the thought process of business leaders. Not to mention hear them be a little more human. This show does just that! I loved Kathleen’s episode because I worked in advertising for many many years and never thought I’d feel so free OUTSIDE of the golden handcuffs. Incredible journey and story she shares.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C Buhay
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts strike a strong balance between empathy and business rigor.
Guests offer real-world leadership lessons beyond surface-level stories.
Season 2 feedback suggests consistently strong conversations with established leaders.
Executive-level insights feel authentic and practical.

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#157
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#184
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#194
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#234
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Going With Your Gut: Vanessa Dew, Co-founder of Health-ade Kombucha
Q: Now at a certain point, you then took over as a CEO as well. How did that change again?
Vanessa describes stepping in as interim CEO during a period of massive transition, balancing empathy with decisive leadership, then later handing off to another CEO while maintaining a trusted role, and finally focusing on clear communication and sustaining the brand's purpose.
Going With Your Gut: Vanessa Dew, Co-founder of Health-ade Kombucha
Q: Was there a specific incident that happened that made you go wait a second? Like I need to be way more open, vulnerable in order for me and the business to move forward.
She recalls the 2017 era when the company looked strong on paper but internally teams were exhausted. The turning point was embracing vulnerability, inviting others to contribute, and shifting from telling people what to do to asking for their input and help.
Going With Your Gut: Vanessa Dew, Co-founder of Health-ade Kombucha
Q: Vanessa, thank you so much for joining me on Leading By Example. We've been friends for a few years now, and I'm so thrilled to be speaking with you today.
Vanessa shares her origin story from LA, her immigrant family background, and how she pivoted from pharma to start Health-Ade Kombucha, initially exploring hair loss products before turning to a beverage. She emphasizes building something with impact, learning leadership traits on the job, and recognizing the importance of not being a
The Science of Leadership: Raj Seshadri, Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Mastercard
Q: What does Leading By Example mean to you?
Leading By Example means being mindful of how you lead every day, staying curious, and maintaining a mirror on yourself to lead with humility, respect, and decency.
The Science of Leadership: Raj Seshadri, Chief Commercial Payments Officer, Mastercard
Q: How do you balance strategy with execution in a massive, fast-moving organization like Mastercard?
She emphasizes alternating between high-level strategic visions and practical, executable steps, building capable teams, and using the Mastercard Way pillars to guide decisions and speed.

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This series spotlights top executives and changemakers who blend human leadership with strategic rigor. Conversations across tech, finance, consumer goods, media, and entrepreneurship explore how personal experiences, adaptive mindsets, and authentic communication shape sustainable impact at scale. Expect practical leadership playbooks, lessons from setbacks, and candid takes on culture, mentorship, and navigating rapid change in large organizations and high-growth ventures. The show often features leaders discussing humanity as a competitive advantage, the importance of empathy and trust, and how to align teams around clear purpose while managing complexity in a fast-moving business landscape.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Jessica Jensen
2. Raj Seshadri
3. Shellye Archambeau
4. Vanessa Dew
5. Joel Kocher
6. Ania Smith
7. Grace Lee Chen
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