I’m so excited for you to hear our interview with author, speaker, and Palo Alto city council candidate, Julie Lythcott-Haims. She’s here to share her latest book with us—from her inspiration to her thought process to her vision for the future. Your Turn is a phenomenal mashup of genres: self-help, memoir, and third-party biographies, and it sheds a rainbow of perspectives on what adulthood means in today’s world. Don’t miss out on this gem of an episode. Check it out now!

This week, we’re so excited to welcome an internationally-recognized speaker, communication coach, and founder of The Right Words, Jaime Cohen, to Yes Factor. She’s here to talk about one of the most important “yes factors” out there: effective communication. Whether it’s personal branding, community building, or leadership, knowing what to say and saying it well is vital—both inside and out of the professional world.  Tune into our new episode to learn about leveraging the power of words with Jaime. It’s the first step in taking your communication from “ordinary” to “extraordinary!” 

She’s no ordinary doctor, though. Dr. G is a board-certified attending family physician, international speaker, and a leading media personality on TODAY and Good Morning America. She’s also the author of From Stressed to Resilient, the stress-management and strength-building guide you need to “handle more and feel it less.” On this episode of Yes Factor, she brings her signature storytelling and humor to chat about the lesser-known solutions to stress—that’s right, you can do more than just avoiding it. From coping with pressure to building the right mindset, she walks us through all the ways we can survive our stress… and even thrive through it!

In the professional world, one of the most important terms you learn is: “Network.” I know it’s an old saying, but it’s crucial: so much of the time, who you know is critical to your opportunities for growth and success. She’s one of Forbes’ Top 25 Networking Experts and an MG100 Coach. She’s a regular contributor to NBC, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, The NY Times, and more. And she’s the author of the internationally-known title, The 11 Laws of Likability, and most recently, The Connector’s Advantage. I could go on and on about this week’s extra special guest, who is none other than Michelle Tillis Lederman.  

On this episode, Reza traces his path to success in the industry, from working in a mailroom at a talent agency to starting his very own in the thick of the pandemic.  “We didn’t know anything. We literally didn’t know what we were doing, and we charged into that space… There were a lot of things that were challenging and difficult, but collectively as a group the attitude was ‘we weren’t going to lose.’” Together, we’re exploring the in’s and out’s of the creator’s economy and the team behind our favorite social media creators. With years of working with and representing some of the biggest stars across the industry, Reza knows what it takes to build a name in the content creation space—and what the creator’s highly-demanded “Yes Factor” is—and he’s here to share his insight with us! You don’t want to miss out.

On this week’s episode of Yes Factor, we’re going straight to the experts to share live-saving answers. I’m so honored to have Diana Berrent, founder of Survivor Corps. Survivor Corps is the largest and most powerful Covid movement in the word dedicated to providing information and education for Covid-19 patients, participating and supporting medical research efforts, and facilitating a national Covid-19 response. Diana was one of the first initial cases of the coronavirus in the US and has since then mobilized hundreds of thousands of survivors to advocate for Covid-19 patients and provide accurate resources to support them during challenging times. I am in awe of her impact and contribution to the community because she is fighting for our livelihoods and raising awareness to things we would’ve brushed off, such as Long Covid.  Please listen and share this episode and raise awareness about Covid resources! Check out survivorcorps.com

AAPI Heritage Month is here, and we’re so excited to celebrate the stories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders of our community. Our country would not be the same without the contributions of these hard-working individuals, so it’s important that we honor their achievements throughout history and in the present day. On this week’s #YesFactor, we’ve brought in award-winning global media marketer and CMO of KiwiCo, Katie Soo, to talk about #AAPI advocacy and advancing leadership in today’s workforce. It’s a groundbreaking conversation you don’t want to miss, so check it out here.

We are so excited to welcome CMO of AirDeck, Adobe Insiders and NASA social influencer, and beloved #OnceUncle, Jack Phan, on this week’s episode of #YesFactor. With over 20 years of building and scaling start-ups under his belt, Jack is joining us to talk about his successful approach to entrepreneurship and how he keeps up with the latest trends across tech and media industries.  Jack’s serial entrepreneurship journey is filled with nuggets of wisdom for aspiring business founders. Among the many that surface in his episode, he especially shares: “I’m always learning and I’m always trying to understand how people are reacting to what I have to say, how people are responding to doing things automated versus manual, how people are understanding accepting new technologies or new processes in regards to how they’re used to things.” - Jack Phan We’ve come to know many stories over the past months on #YesFactor, but I’ll tell you, Jack’s is definitely a must-hear. After all—there are very few successful businessmen out there who can say they were abducted by pirates as a newborn!

On this week’s episode of Yes Factor, we’re joined by the founders of Fresh N Lean, the leading meal delivery service that is revolutionizing the fast food industry with healthy and organic meals. I am excited to have co-CEOs and siblings, Laureen and Thomas Asseso, to discuss their mission to help many Americans with nutrition. I loved listening to their story – one about family and perseverance that really resonated with my own story. From humble beginnings in Laureen’s one-bedroom apartment to managing a multi-million startup, Laureen and Thomas are changing the world, one meal at a time.

Investing in our future takes many shapes and forms, but one of the most significant ways is giving back to our global community. On Episode 10 of Yes Factor, we’re welcoming someone who has dedicated her life to helping others and reaped incomparable lessons that she’s sharing with us today. We’re so excited to welcome CEO and co-founder of the BlinkNow Foundation Maggie Doyne to our podcast this week. She’s here to talk about what philanthropy means in today’s society and how we can all play a momentous role in the movement towards a better future. “We have resources, we have the ability to end some of these global issues, and we just need to get in and do them.”

You’ve heard the Internet buzzing about it—virtual reality. Digital currency. A cyberspace like none other we’ve ever seen before. All of these terms amount to… The metaverse. On this week’s Yes Factor with Winnie Sun, Cathy Hackl aka “The Chief Metaverse Officer” is here for a chat about the latest talk of the town: the metaverse, and what exactly it holds for the future of our businesses and our lives. You’re going to want to strap yourselves in for a deep dive into the new age of technology.  “This is not slowing down. We are on a high-speed train. Destination: Metaverse.”

Struggling with really connecting with others? How about managing your daily productivity? These problems are a lot more common than you might think, which is why we’re here to help. This week, we’ve invited award-winning journalist, radio host, and best-selling author Celeste Headlee to talk about starting meaningful conversations, tackling burnout, and more must-hear advice for the modern employee. If you’re ready to start your journey to a better you, now’s the time.

There are millions of stories to be shared everyday, but only a few get covered by the media. Why is that? On this week’s episode of Yes Factor, we dig deep to explore how bias and gatekeeping impacts the voices of minority communities. Joined by award-winning documentarian and journalist Soledad O’Brien, we shed light on the stories of the unheard and utilize the media to champion activism in this day and age. This is a truly empowering episode you don’t want to miss out on! “This is a story that’s flying under the radar, and how do we bring our focus on it to elevate this issue.”

On this episode of Yes Factor, we welcome acclaimed writer, TEDx speaker, and CEO of strategic DEI consulting firm UYD Management Tayo Rockson to help us navigate the nuances of culture, personal identity, and the power of voice in creating our individual stories. “Growing up, I was often told what I could do and what I couldn’t do… It wasn’t until I figured out that I was actually limitless as opposed to limited that I began to tap into my gifts.”

Let’s get down to business with two of the nation’s most in-demand small business coaches, Jacqueline Snyder and Minna Khounlo-Sithep, the power duo behind top marketing podcast and startup coaching platform, The Product Boss. They’re here on this week’s Yes Factor to talk about how they got their start in entrepreneurship and how you can, too! Curious to learn how small businesses can leverage big business strategies to thrive? This episode’s for you.

It’s so important to stay aware of what’s going on in the world, and there’s no better way to learn than directly from someone experiencing it first-hand. That’s why we’ve brought on livestreaming expert and Ukraine resident, Anton Shulke, to #YesFactor this week. He’s here to share about his experience up close with bomb shelters, air strikes, and alert systems, and how he’s taken to building a daily routine in the midst of crisis. He’s also here to teach us more about what we can do to #StandwithUkraine.  “We don’t need war to be a better man.”

Global health has now become a fixed topic in our lives — from dinner-table conversations to shower thoughts, we’ve grown increasingly conscious of how its changes affect us and our daily habits. That’s why this week’s Yes Factor guest is one you can’t miss out on: Dr. Peter Hotez, leading global health specialist and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee. He’s here to share special insights about his approach to medicine, vaccines and public concern, and where we go from here with COVID-19. “We are a nation of science and innovation, so to see that under threat gives me a lot of cause for concern.”

When you imagine the future of the corporate landscape, what does it look like? Or, more rather — who does it look like?  Here to discuss the amplification of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace is Sharon Smith-Akinsanya, CEO and founder of the award-winning Rae Mackenzie Group. After 20+ years working with Fortune 500 companies and building career-advancement opportunities for Professionals of Colors, Sharon knows what it means to lead out loud in the DEI space. She’s here on the Yes Factor to share the worth of real change, right here right now. “We can do better when we all do better.”

Welcome to Winnie Sun's Yes Factor! We’ve just been through nearly two years of change and self-discovery. For many of us, our future looks quite different from just a few years ago. But, just as pressure can convert coal to diamonds, change can be the catalyst for greatness. The experiences you live, the people you meet, the opportunities you take: what separates those who win and those who get passed by?   Join Winnie as she talks to business leaders and trailblazers about their own journeys to getting to the “Yes”. 

From getting kicked out by Disney to paving his own path to success as a Thought Leader and best-selling author, Scott Miller, EVP of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey, is no stranger to failure. But his “I get to” attitude, spirit of gratitude, and humility helped him overcome challenges and setbacks. In a realistic and heartfelt conversation, we’ll learn about how to become better thought leaders in today’s world. “I get to” attitude, spirit of gratitude, leadership, overcoming challenges to become the speaker and leader he is today, vulnerability, humility, maturity, retaining top talent and so much more.