When Kirby Velarde started “Playing for God,” it catalyzed a process that included playing gospel music for Heritage Christian Center in Denver, Colorado, a congregation that has had up to 10,000 members, and playing for legendary gospel music great Kurt Carr.

Accomplished musician Kirby Velarde was born into a musical family. He elevated his artistic pedigree to new heights when he followed God’s call on his life. On today’s episode of The Voice of Leadership, Kirby plays his music and tells Dr. Karen about the expansion of his musical journey to include gospel music.

Kirby describes how he connects to God through music, and how corporate executives can also access God’s favor, embrace their unique talent, and leverage inspiration and preparation to serve at the highest levels.

Reach Kirby Velarde at kirby.velarde@yahoo.com

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What do you do when you, the CEO, are the one who is depressed? What are the dangers of admitting you are depressed? How do you get help? Dr. Clarence Shuler, President and CEO of Building Lasting Relationships is also an award winning speaker and the author of 10 books. Today he shares his personal journey with depression. In this transparent and vulnerable conversation Dr. Shuler talks about his struggles with self-worth and validation and how God met and healed him in the dark place.

His latest book written with his counselor and co-author, Dr. Monique S. Gadson, is “Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.” Join Dr. Karen as she and Dr. Shuler explore the depths of depression and how to get out.

Contact Dr. Shuler at ClarenceShuler.com

Get his latest book, “Finding Hope in a Dark Place: Facing Loneliness, Depression, and Anxiety with the Power of Grace.”

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Award winning UK based artist Louis Parsons unlocks our ability to see the unique symphony of light that resides inside each of us. Louis creates paintings that capture the personality of the person and/or the soul of the business.  His SoulScape process invites the recipient to ignite the spark within. Together artist and recipient connect and step into the unknown together to create that which is beyond them both.

Louis Parsons’ inspired works reside worldwide with celebrities, world class athletes, leading edge philosophers, select Four Seasons Hotels, and corporate business offices. Join Dr. Karen for a journey of the soul as she and Louis explore specific art pieces and describe the role of creativity in life and leadership.

Contact Louis at LouisParsons.com

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Social Entrepreneur Benedicte Early and her husband, Gene, have been a spiritual power couple since God brought them together more than 40 years ago.

As the first saleswoman for Jockey men’s wear in Scandinavia, Benedicte subsequently led elsewhere in significant sales, marketing, and leadership development roles. She also served on the Women’s Aglow Ministry Board and as a missionary for Youth With a Mission (YWAM).  Gene co-founded Genomic Health and served as Vice Chancellor of Operations at the University of the Nations in Kona, HI. He recently spoke with Dr. Karen in Episode # 412.

On today’s episode, they speak with Dr. Karen about building their marriage, businesses, and ministries around trust, healing, and their complementary gifts.

Reach Benedicte Early at benedicte.early@mac.com and Gene Early at gene.early@gmail.com

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Company culture is a fundamental part of every organization and has the power to determine long-term viability. Today’s guest, Gene Early, is an accomplished entrepreneur who co-founded Genomic Health, a Silicon Valley molecular diagnostic company and trailblazer in personalized medicine. Gene was also the first to bring the globally recognized Neuro-Linguistic Programming process to Europe. He has a PhD in leadership and organizational development and works as a strategic advisor to global leaders.

Today on The Voice of Leadership, Gene shares his insights on the importance of innovation, system transformation, and personalized solutions to meet the rapid rate of change and enhance constituency loyalty. He also speaks with Dr. Karen about his faith journey and a special life-changing encounter with God.

Reach Gene Early at gene.early@gmail.com. Find his books and articles on Amazon and LinkedIn

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If you are a thought leader and influencer in the family, church, marketplace, educational sphere, and beyond, then join CEO Terence Chatmon and Victorious Family for a celebration and gala on 19 April 2023 at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GA.  Victorious Family is committed to family transformation through family discipleship. They have already trained 100,000 parents and 36,000 pastors in 39 countries. Special gala guests include Steve Green, Hobby Lobby CEO, Bob Lepine, Christian show host, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, and more. Join the movement and engage in powerful conversations that shape the future.

Reserve your seat at the table: VictoriousFamily.org/TakeTheNextStep

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Dr. Monica Corbitt Rivers, a consulting psychologist, coaches executive leaders and organizations to align their actions with their values. In addition to consulting, she has held corporate executive roles in health care, served as an academic, and as a non-profit leader. Dr Rivers holds a B.A. in psychology from Spelman College and a PhD in clinical psychology from Vanderbilt University. Her work has spanned multiple industries to include healthcare, technology, clergy leadership, entertainment, and more.

Today on the Voice of Leadership, she speaks with Dr. Karen about her “ecological” perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how digital education creates role and income mobility for all, and especially historically underserved populations.

Connect with Dr. Monica Corbitt Rivers on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/corbittriversandcompany/

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Robert and Kay Lee Fukui both experienced the hardships of growing up in households with parents who prioritized work over family. After years of success in the business world of banking, family business, and major corporations like Coca-Cola, Novartis Pharmaceutical, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, this power couple translated their difficult family experiences into their consulting business, i61, inc. Their mission is to leverage their combined business acumen and relationship tools to empower family businesses to grow flourishing family lives in “tandem” with their profits. On today’s episode, they share their approach for facilitating married entrepreneurs to get off the “hamster wheel” and cultivate rich personal and professional lives.

Their new book, “Tandem: The Married Entrepreneur’s Guide for Greater Work- Life Balance,” offers resources to equip business leaders to resolve both business and marital conflict, increase margins instead of volume, and to gain precious time for the things they love most.

Learn more about the book at https://www.thetandembook.com/

Reach Robert and Kay Lee Fukui at www.powercouplesbydesign.com

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Learning to create and live as a community is difficult when there is a history of oppression and disenfranchisement. Today Dr. Karen speaks with returning guest Jeff Rasley about the responsibility of the United States to Native American Nations. Listen to discover why community development may be more powerful than reparations and how local community ownership is important to success. Jeff is the author of many books including, “America’s Existential Crisis: Our Inherited Obligation to Native Nations.” His blueprint for working with the Basa people of the Himalayas also has implications for partnership with US Native Nations, other under-resourced communities, and the decisions of corporate leaders.

Reach Jeff at Jeffreyrasley.com

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Why do people follow dictators? What are the implications for business leaders? Guest Jeff Rasley, the author of fourteen books including “The 72 Wisdoms,” shares his insights and perspectives on how to use wisdom to interrupt the patterns of fascist leaders. Jeff is the President of Basa Village Foundation, Secretary of Scientech Foundation, board member of the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Co-Founder of the Jeff and Alicia Rasley Internship program for the ACLU of Indiana, and a graduate of the Indiana University School of Law and the Christian Theological Seminary. Dr. Karen speaks with Jeff Rasley about the importance of critical thinking and love in preventing and overcoming fascism.

Reach Jeff Rasley and get his book, “72 Wisdoms” at www.jeffreyrasley.com

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