The Rising Tide with Jake Wood

#7: Sara Porritt - Omnicom Media Group, Chief DEI Officer

In this episode, Jake Wood speaks with Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Sara Porritt of Omnicom Media Group, a leading global media network. Sara shares her unconventional journey, from R&B singer to her current role with the mission of attaining equal representation, development, support, and retention of all underrepresented groups. Links Sara Porrit 💼 ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyonesto/]https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraporritt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-roy-337a49/] Groundswell 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell⁠ [https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell] 📸 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/] Jake Wood 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR⁠ [https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR] 📸 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr/] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/]

#6: Nishant Roy - Chobani, Chief Communications & Impact Officer

In this episode, Jake Wood speaks with Chief Communications and Impact Officer Nishant Roy of Chobani. Nishant shares his dynamic career path that lead to driving impact for the best selling yogurt company in the U.S., investing profit back into communities, and his passion for solving child hunger. Links Nishant Roy 💼 ⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyonesto/]https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-roy-337a49/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nishant-roy-337a49/] Groundswell 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell⁠ [https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell] 📸 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/] Jake Wood 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR⁠ [https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR] 📸 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr/] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/]

#5: Anthony Onesto - Suzy, Inc., Chief People Officer

Jake and Anthony, Chief People Officer at Suzy, Inc., chat about Suzy Inc., how to pivot as a company the right way, and how to get employees to not only adopt but take part in creating an inclusive company culture. Throughout the conversation, they share their views on the future of work, native behaviors of the internet and mobile generation, and how story-telling can be a powerful tool in inspiring people to act. Anthony Onesto is a leading expert on culture, human resources, and talent at Suzy. He focuses on driving its mission and vision around culture, talent, and human resources. Anthony founded Ella Adventures in 2015, a company that produced a comic called Ella the Engineer. The theme of the comic centralized around women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). The stories from the series inspire young women to pursue careers in tech. In 2017, he co-founded an AI-powered HR agent called ⁠KAE.ai⁠ [http://kae.ai/]. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 2:00 Anthony talks more about Suzy, Inc., Pivoting from Crowd Tap. 5:50 How did the Suzy team welcome the change and get excited about the new direction? 8:58 "Your people are your strategy" - inheriting vs creating 12:12 "If people feel ownership -- co-creating environment." 12:44 Storytelling is often the most underutilized tool in a leader's toolkit. 13:33 Everyone's focused on data, but storytelling is the movement piece -- enabling human understanding. 15:57 "People don't remember data points, they remember stories." 18:44 Anthony shares his perspective on the future of work and remote vs in-person. 25:36 Why Anthony wrote Ella the Engineer 30:45 Native behaviors of the Internet and mobile generation 35:54 "It's all made up." 40:35 The story behind Ella the Engineer 47:26 How stories and television influence the next generation Links ⁠https://www.theellaproject.com/⁠ [https://www.theellaproject.com/]Anthony Onesto 🖥️ ⁠https://www.anthonyonesto.com/⁠ [https://www.anthonyonesto.com/] 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/anthonyonesto⁠ [https://twitter.com/anthonyonesto] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyonesto/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyonesto/] Groundswell 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell⁠ [https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell] 📸 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/] Jake Wood 🐦 ⁠https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR⁠ [https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR] 📸 ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr/] 💼 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/]

#4: Michael "Top" Washington, Master Sergeant, USMC (Ret) & Gold Star Father

On this special Memorial Day episode of the Rising Tide, Jake invites Michael "Top" Washington, Master Sergeant, USMC retiree & Gold Star Father. Top served 23 years in the Marine Corps and simultaneously served in the Fire Service in Seattle and areas in the Pacific Northwest. Since retiring from the fire service, Top graduated with a Master's Degree and serves as a trauma therapist for law enforcement. Throughout the episode, Mike and Jake chat about Team Rubicon, dealing with PTSD as a service member, and what it means to continue to live with a purpose despite the hardships that come. Time Stamp: 0:00 - Introduction 5:03 - Michael Washington joins the conversation 6:39 - Mike speaks on his first Team Rubicon deployment and reuniting with Jake Wood. 7:50 - Mike explains why he joined the Marine Corps, why he continues to serve 10:44 - Mike Jr's legacy 11:42 - How will Top Washington spend memorial day? 15:23 - Crossing paths at Team Rubicon 10 years ago, Mike speaks about the power of service. 16:27 - Mike speaks about the power of service, the aftermath of the death of his son, Mike Jr., and stepping off the bridge and continuing his service. 23:12 - "All those things that happened to me up until that point made me into the person I am today." 25:50 - Mike serves with his daughter in response to a hurricane in the Bahamas 26:59 - Mike speaks about going from a peer support specialist to being a therapists for law enforcement and firefighters 29:00 - Understanding that our service members experience a ton of trauma. 32:42 - "Are you bullish on America moving forward?" Blending the old generation with advancing technology and cultural changes. 36:41 - Closing thoughts Top Washington 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/topwashington/ [https://www.instagram.com/topwashington/] Jake Wood 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr [https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr] 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/ [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/] 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR [https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR]  Groundswell 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/] 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/] 🐦 Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell [https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell]

#3: American Mountain Climber: Alison Levine

On this episode of the Rising Tide, Jake welcomes Alison Levine, an accomplished American mountain climber who stands as a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. Levine has left an indelible mark on the world of mountaineering. Scaling some of the most treacherous peaks, including Mount Everest and Mount McKinley, she has defied physical limitations and embraced the challenges that come with conquering the highest summits. In 2010, she completed the Adventure Grand Slam, an accomplishment many travelers dream of achieving. Throughout the episode, Alison speaks about her experiences climbing Mt. Everest, making the difficult decision to turn around on her first attempt, and what it means to live with purpose. Recognized for her extraordinary accomplishments, Alison Levine inspires us all to reach new heights and reminds us that with courage and determination, no summit is too insurmountable. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 2:51 Alison talks about what's it like being on top of the world. 5:00 Alison summits on her second attempt and talks about why she turned around the first time. 9:59 Making the tough decision to turn back from Mt. Everest Summit 300 ft. from the top. 12:45 "My mantra is 'Count on me'" 15:02 "If I want to know what it's like to drag a sled for 600 miles, I should go drag a shed climbing my first mountain at 32" 17:19 Alison's new lease on life and what it's like escaping from excuses. 22:33 "People have to trust their leader and believe they have their best interest in mind." 23:45 Alison's most impactful climb in the Rwenzori Mountains liberating women in Uganda 30:00 Alison shares a fun story about mountain gorillas 32:37 Breaking Cultural Norms Alison Levine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levine_alison [https://www.instagram.com/levine_alison] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonlevine/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonlevine/] Twitter: https://twitter.com/Levine_Alison [https://twitter.com/Levine_Alison] Jake Wood 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr [https://www.instagram.com/jakewoodtr] 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/ [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/dashboard/episode/%E2%81%A0%E2%81%A0https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakewoodusa/] 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR [https://twitter.com/JakeWoodTR]  Groundswell 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/groundswell.io/] 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/givegroundswell/] 🐦 Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell [https://twitter.com/GiveGroundswell]