Vacation Series: Mellody Hobson x Emma Grede Rewind

Problems are inevitable, panic is a choice

Problem solving is a muscle - the more you practice, the stronger it gets.

Vacation Series Part III: Advice I Need to Hear Myself

Okay, so I'm back. But sometimes we each need to hear (and take) our own advice. Grateful for the record. GG

Vacation Series Part II: Bulletproof Beginnings

Looking back is only as good as the data it provides. Almost one year ago to the day, the very first episode of Bulletproof debuted. Let’s see how far we’ve come. Welcome to Bulletproof, a NEW midweek minisode from SummerEyes. In this series, Grace takes a temperature check on the week so far, identifies a lesson learned, and offers insights to tackle the rest of the week ahead. This week, it’s all about the next point, as Grace offers personal insights on how to reset and refocus if/when you already feel behind. Original air date: March 5, 2025

Vacation Series: Mellody Hobson x Emma Grede Rewind

OOO = throwback to one of my favorite episodes, a summary of wisdom from Mellody Hobson as mined by Emma Grede, on her podcast, Aspire. I go back to this one all the time. Sometimes, the most powerful strategies aren’t complicated - they’re consistent. Cue this goldmine of an interview with Mellody Hobson, hosted by Emma Grede, and source of today’s episode. Mellody is known for her sharp leadership, grounded wisdom, and ability to execute with grace and power. In this episode, I dissect three powerful principles - simplicity, clarity, and honesty - that carry through her stories and success.

Smell a f*cking rose

Spoiler: this isn’t about roses. It’s about doing future you a favor by intentionally and strategically building in moments of pause and clarity, so that - when you need it most - you remember what’s important in the first place.