When J. Nicole Martin Lawton suddenly became CEO of Phoenix Language Services in May 2020, it was under extraordinary circumstances. Not only was the world grappling with a global pandemic, but she had just returned from maternity leave with her second child when her father, company founder Bill Martin, passed away. In that moment, Nicole stepped into leadership of the company he had built from the ground up since 1993 – a business born from his experience as an ad hoc Spanish interpreter for his own mother. This episode explores Nicole’s remarkable journey from anthropology student to healthcare attorney to CEO, and how she navigated the delicate balance of honoring her father’s legacy while making the company her own. Through her story, we see what’s possible when the next generation is suddenly thrust into leadership, guided by deep respect for those who came before and a clear vision for the future.
What if the biggest impact of AI isn’t replacing jobs, but quickly raising the bar for everyone? In this episode of Leader Generation, host Tessa Burg talks with serial entrepreneur and Corpora.ai CEO Mel Morris about AI in business and marketing. Mel brings decades of experience building and scaling tech companies—from his humble beginnings in data collection to leading King Digital, the force behind Candy Crush. He’s now pioneering a new kind of AI-powered research engine—and he’s got a lot to say about where we’re heading next. Mel gets into the practical realities of AI: how it’s shifting the competitive landscape, how it can (and should) be used to save time, and why understanding your unique value is more important than ever. He offers a refreshing perspective on how AI is helping lower-skilled individuals rise up and what that means for marketing teams trying to stand out in a sea of sameness. Whether you’re just starting to explore AI or already knee-deep, this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you think more strategically about your tech stack and your value.
Leigh and Sally discuss pain with their guest on The Granite List Live. Every day, employees come to work in pain. Their pain not only impacts their day-to-day, but their pain impacts the entire health plan as other conditions, such as diabetes, weight, and stress, for example, get worse. As an alternative to traditional surgeries, Regenexx utilizes a needle-based approach using the patient’s cells from their blood. To tell us more about Regenexx’s approach, Mark Testa, Executive Vice President of Regenexx, joins the show to display the impact Regenexx can have, including how they’ve been validated as generating 49% cost savings across the board by replacing up to 70% of elective orthopedic surgeries.
In this special episode of Sales Pipeline Radio from the Forrester B2B Summit 2025 marketplace floor, host Matt Heinz spoke with John Arnold, Principal Analyst, Forrester.
Susan sits down with former team member Karen Mares, Content Creator at Event Builder, who serves as her company’s “marketing anchor” as she navigates the evolving landscape of AI tools. Karen shares her journey from initial concerns about AI replacing her writing role to developing a strategic workflow that keeps her firmly in control. You’ll discover how she has combined multiple AI platforms—each serving distinct purposes in her content creation process—while ensuring that her human expertise, voice, and judgment remain the guiding force. For marketing leaders seeking practical ways to integrate AI without compromising authenticity, Karen offers invaluable insights: training AI tools in your company’s voice, identifying and eliminating phrases that give away AI, and creating approval processes that maintain compliance standards. Her approach has significantly accelerated content production while preserving the quality and distinctiveness that only a skilled human writer can deliver. Whether you’re just beginning to explore AI tools or looking to refine your existing processes, this conversation provides a blueprint for keeping the human element central while leveraging AI’s capabilities to expand your content reach and impact.
Last week, we began our conversation with Cynthia Luvlee, CEO and Founding Board Member of Shyne. If you missed that episode, I encourage you to go back and listen as we discussed the economic challenges facing vulnerable communities and how innovative organizations are responding. Today, we continue that vital conversation by exploring Shyne’s revolutionary approach to supporting survivors of trafficking and exploitation. Cynthia and her unstoppable team of dedicated volunteers and employees work tirelessly to provide survivor entrepreneurs with access to small business support, mentorship, coaching, education, and capital. They envision a new economy where survivor business owners network to maximize impact and accelerate innovative solutions. By generating equity and shifting power, they believe financial independence and freedom for all survivors is possible. In the second part of our conversation, Cynthia shares how Shyne has reimagined support services, focusing on purpose, dignity, and entrepreneurship rather than traditional “rescue” models. We’ll explore how building ongoing relationships and responsive programming has created a sustainable community where survivors design their paths to success.
We hope you enjoy these and the rest of this week’s playlist.
