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Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast

By: Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader
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 A global conversation of leaders, investors, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with influential guests who inspire, educate, and motivate people to build resilience, overcome hardships, positively impact their communities, and ultimately, help the world at large.Resiliency The Podcast Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis

    The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis
    Apr 29 2026
    The Art of the Bounce Back Featuring Elle DavisWhat does it mean to have life break open in a single moment — and discover that the strength you need was already inside you?In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Elle Davis, MSW, founder of The Elevate Group, TEDx speaker, and author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living.Elle shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband suddenly when their daughter was just two years old, and how grief, solo parenting, faith, community, and action shaped her understanding of resilience. Her story reminds us that resilience is not about coming back untouched. It is about returning to ourselves with the bruises, heartbreaks, and lessons that life leaves behind.Together, Jenn, Dr. Kelly, and Elle explore grief, motherhood, symbols of strength, community care, nonprofit leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to transform pain into purpose.In This Episode Elle Davis shares:How she defines resilience as “the art of the bounce back”The moment people began calling her resilient after speaking at her husband’s funeralHow community helped her survive grief and solo parentingWhat it means to move from “warrior” energy toward sovereigntyHow The Elevate Group supports overlooked middle managers in the nonprofit sectorWhy vulnerability is essential to leadership developmentWhy sharing our stories can help others keep goingAbout Elle DavisElle Davis, MSW, is a speaker, author, consultant, and founder of The Elevate Group, a company dedicated to supporting nonprofit leaders, especially middle managers, as they grow into dynamic senior and executive leadership roles. She is the author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living, a guide designed to help people navigate life’s hard moments one day, one practice, and one resilient choice at a time.🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links: Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg🔗 Connect with Elle DavisWebsite: https://elledavisspeaks.com/ The Elevate Group: https://www.ellevategroup.us/Buy The Art of the Bounce Back: https://www.bouncebackcrew.com/Social Media: @elledavispeaks 🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. #Resilience #Resiliency #Grief #SoloParenting #ElleDavis #TheArtOfTheBounceBack #BounceBack #NonprofitLeadership #WomenInLeadership #CommunityHealing #GriefJourney #TEDxSpeaker #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Vulnerability #Healing #PurposeAfterPain #ResiliencyThePodcast #JennQuader #DrKellyCulverCreators & Guests Dr. Kelly Culver - HostJenn Quader - HostAsef Quader - ProducerCreators & Guests Dr. Kelly Culver - HostJenn Quader - HostAsef Quader - ProducerChapter List00:00 – Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast 00:05 – Introducing Elle Davis and Her Story of Sudden Loss 01:33 – Elle Reacts to Jenn’s Introduction 02:16 – What Resiliency Means to Elle 03:27 – The Art of the Bounce Back 04:00 – Speaking at Her Husband’s Funeral 06:12 – Symbols of Strength: Green, Warrior Bracelets, and Resilience 08:52 – Dr. Kelly on Warrior Energy and Sovereignty 11:08 – Becoming a Solo Parent Overnight 12:12 – Anger, Faith, Grief, and Community Support 16:03 – Everything You Need Is Already in the Room 18:10 – Founding The Elevate Group 20:49 – Supporting Middle Managers in ...
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    42 mins
  • Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour

    Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour
    Apr 15 2026
    What does resilience look like in a creative career?In this episode of Resiliency the Podcast, costume designer Amanda Seymour joins Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver for a powerful conversation about resilience, empathy in leadership, creativity, and the realities of working in film, television, theater, and opera. Part of the Emmy-nominated costume design team for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the Academy Award-nominated Costume Design team on A Complete Unknown, Amanda’s work has spanned many genres. Her other works include Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Mean Girls: The Musical, Respect, along with countless operas, musicals and plays. Amanda shares what it takes to build a resilient life in the arts. From visual storytelling and character development to collaboration, freelance uncertainty, and creative pressure, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry and the leadership skills it demands. In this episode, we talk about:-How resilience shows up in creative careers -Why empathy matters in leadership and collaboration -The role of costume design in visual storytelling -What it takes to work across film, TV, theater, and opera -How to navigate freelance uncertainty with confidenceThis conversation is for anyone interested in costume design, creative leadership, women in entertainment, storytelling, and resilience in high-pressure environments. 🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links: Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg🔗 Connect with Amanda Seymour IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5136316/ Website: https://www.amandaseymourdesign.com/ 🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. Hashtags #AmandaSeymour #ResiliencyThePodcast #CostumeDesign #EmmyNominated #AcademyAwardNominated #EmpathyInLeadership #CreativeLeadership #WomenInEntertainment #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #FreelanceCreative #MarvelousMrsMaisel #ACompleteUnknown #Resilience Chapter List00:00 Amanda Seymour interview 01:52 Resilience in creative careers 04:11 Costume design and visual storytelling 05:34 Creative collaboration in entertainment 09:01 Working under pressure on set 11:16 Behind the scenes of costume design 12:23 Overcoming creative blocks 15:07 Actor fittings and building trust 19:14 Empathy in leadership 23:28 Freelance uncertainty in film and theater 26:31 Confidence, humility, and growth 30:28 Hard lessons from high-pressure projects 34:03 Leadership through listening 36:46 Career advice for creatives 41:06 Rapid fire with Amanda Seymour 45:29 Amanda Seymour closing thoughts
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    48 mins
  • The Economics of Climate Change Explained Ft. Dimitri Zenghelis

    The Economics of Climate Change Explained Ft. Dimitri Zenghelis
    Apr 1 2026
    In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with globally respected economist Dimitri Zengelis to explore the intersection of climate change, economics, innovation, and resilience.From the realities of the global energy transition to the psychology behind resistance to change, Dimitri breaks down why the shift to a clean economy is not just necessary—but already underway.🔑 Key Topics DiscussedWhy the clean energy transition is inevitable—and already happening faster than expectedThe role of inclusion and trust in solving global challengesHow politics and tribal thinking are slowing progressThe real reason people resist climate action: “What’s in it for me?”Why renewables are now cheaper than fossil fuelsThe global race for dominance in AI, energy, and innovationWhat businesses must do to future-proof their assets and workforceThe connection between resilience, leadership, and long-term thinkingThis conversation reframes climate change from a distant, moral issue into a present-day economic opportunity. Dimitri makes it clear:The future economy will be powered by renewables, AI, and innovationCountries and companies that fail to adapt will fall behindTrue resilience requires planning ahead—even when it’s uncomfortableResilience isn’t just about surviving change—it’s about anticipating it, preparing for it, and leading through it.🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links: Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg🔗 Connect with Dimitri Zenghelis LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dimitri-zenghelis-2a378517 Website: https://independent-economics.com/ 🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. Chapter List:00:00 – Climate Change Economics & Global Energy Transition (Dimitri Zengelis Intro)01:44 – What Is Resilience? Adapting to Economic Shocks & Global Uncertainty03:17 – How to Stay Resilient During Crisis (Mindset, Control & Empowerment)05:39 – Why People Resist Climate Change Solutions (Inclusion, Trust & Public Perception)09:34 – Political Polarization, Tribalism & Climate Policy Challenges10:58 – Renewable Energy Boom: Why Clean Energy Is Replacing Fossil Fuels15:58 – AI Energy Demand, Data Centers & The Future of Electricity Systems20:53 – The Great Energy Transition: Climate Innovation & Economic Transformation21:23 – Climate Change Solutions for Everyday People (Affordability & Access)25:10 – Fossil Fuels vs Renewable Energy: Cost, Jobs & Economic Reality26:20 – China’s Clean Energy Strategy: EVs, Batteries & Global Market Dominance30:59 – Long-Term Economic Planning vs Short-Term Politics (Resilience Strategy)33:53 – South Korea Economic Growth Strategy (Innovation, Industrial Policy & Technology)35:01 – Future-Proofing Business: Climate Strategy, ESG & Workforce Transformation38:45 – Corporate Strategy vs Government Policy (Climate Investment & Leadership)41:18 – Leadership, Narrative & Market Behavior in Clean Energy Investment43:43 – US vs China: Global Competition in Energy, AI & Economic Power44:24 – Rapid Fire: Resilience Habits, Wall-E & Personal Insights49:35 – Final Thoughts on Climate Change, Economics & Global Resilience
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    52 mins
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