Episode Archive
33 episodes of Dream Big with Big Dreamers since the first episode, which aired on October 8th, 2020.
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Episode 234: Gratitude, Curiosity & Joy: Dr. Robyn Graham on Managing Anxiety While Chasing Big Dreams
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 17 mins 16 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
What if the key to managing anxiety while achieving big dreams came down to three simple words: gratitude, curiosity, and joy? In this inspiring episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Dr. Robyn Graham—author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of the Purpose to Results Method. Robyn brings a unique blend of science, strategy, and soul to help women in leadership (and their families) navigate anxiety, burnout, and overwhelm—while still showing up powerfully in their lives and careers.
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Episode 233: Lessons from 50 Years of Reinvention: Ron Levine on Persistence, People & Purpose
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 35 mins 24 secs
authenticity in business, career reinvention, client management, creative longevity, entrepreneurship, personal legacy, relationship selling
How do you build a career that spans five decades, multiple industries, and countless reinventions — and still stay excited about what’s next? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Ron Levine, President of Graphic Press Inc., classic car entrepreneur, memorabilia collector, and lifelong storyteller. With over 50 years of experience across printing, music, media, and business, Ron shares the defining moments that shaped his career — from his first sales pitch in the 1970s to walking away from toxic clients and building decades-long business relationships.
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Episode 232: Creativity, Courage & Reinvention: Monika Demel on Leading with Empathy & Staying Relevant
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 16 mins 38 secs
career reinvention, creative entrepreneurship, leadership through empathy, personal brand, resilience, visual storytelling, women in business
What does it take to build a lasting creative career — and stay relevant in an ever-evolving industry? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Monika Demel, an internationally awarded portrait photographer and creative entrepreneur whose work has been exhibited at the Louvre and honored with 14+ Portrait Masters Awards. Monika’s story spans continents and career reinventions — from immigrating to the U.S. as a teenager to becoming one of the most sought-after visual artists in the industry. With over two decades of experience, she shares what it takes to stay inspired, build client connection through empathy, and take big risks in business when others play it safe.
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Episode 231: Leading with Candor: Brian Bark on Transforming Teams & Driving Authentic Results
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 14 mins 3 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
What does it take to lead real transformation — and earn the trust of people through times of change? In this compelling episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula sits down with Brian Bark, Executive Vice President and Florida Market Leader at Aon, to unpack the leadership lessons behind his success in turning around major business units and driving exceptional engagement. With 20+ years of experience in professional services and consulting, Brian shares the practical and deeply human approach that’s guided his career — from early mentorship in boutique consulting firms to leading high-performing teams at scale.
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Episode 230: Resilience, Reinvention & Real Impact: Mary Kay Owen on Pivoting with Purpose
November 30th, 2025 | Season 2 | 23 mins 12 secs
career pivoting, executive inspiration, leadership, professional reinvention, purpose-driven work, resilience, women in business
What does it take to reinvent your career — and your life — when the world says "play it safe"? In this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers, host Donna Serdula speaks with Mary Kay Owen, a marketing executive turned healthcare leader, educator, and advocate for purposeful reinvention. Mary Kay shares her non-linear journey through industries — from high fashion to healthcare, from event strategy to substitute teaching — all while staying anchored in humor, grit, and a deep sense of mission.
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From Stalled to Signed: Closing Big Deals Without Being in the Room (with Mark Phinick)
September 27th, 2025 | Season 2 | 18 mins
b2b sales, business growth, deal coaching, dream big, enterprise selling, featured guest, mark phinick, pipeline acceleration, proposal strategy, sales, sales leadership
Deal coach Mark Phinick reveals why most sales stall post-demo and how to create forwardable proposals that close big deals without you in the room.
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Build Boldly. Live Fully | Dream Big with Michael Mosseri
September 17th, 2025 | Season 2 | 11 mins 9 secs
#entrepreneurship #leadership #startupstories #michaelmosseri #businesspodcast #careerinspiration #overcomingadversity #curiositydriven #highperformance #dreambig #donnaserdula #purposedrivenbusiness #founderjourney #innovation #ceoinsights
Entrepreneur and adventurer Michael Mosseri joins Dream Big with Big Dreamers to share how fire—literally and metaphorically—shaped his path to becoming a high-performing CEO and purpose-driven leader. From overcoming early adversity to scaling transformative companies, Michael reveals the mindset shifts, risk-taking, and values that define true success.
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Unlock Your Potential: Amit Sood on Visionary Leadership and Dreaming Big
October 17th, 2024 | Season 2 | 27 mins 52 secs
accomplishing, authentic version, big house, breakthrough, business development, career, career growth, completion, corporate life, corporate shackles, creative, creative expression, curiosity, dream, dream big, emotional healing, entrepreneurial work, entrepreneurship, financial, freedom, freedom possible, fulfillment, future, ideal day, imposter syndrome, internal vision, lead organizations, leadership, learning, manifestation, optimism, personal fulfillment, radical forgiveness, relationships, self expression, self-awareness, success, transform, transformational level, true voice, vision
Join Donna Serdula and her guest, life coach Amit Sood, on this episode of Dream Big with Big Dreamers. They discuss the journey to self-expression, overcoming apprehensions, and finding fulfillment. Learn practical strategies for emotional healing and achieving authenticity in both personal and professional life. This episode is packed with inspiring stories and valuable insights for anyone looking to unlock their true potential.
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Compassionate Leadership: Insights from HR Executive Marlo Ricketts Green
June 26th, 2024 | Season 2 | 15 mins 13 secs
authenticity, career growth, coaching, executive insights, hr executive, human resources, leadership, marlo ricketts green, mentoring, professional development, workplace behavior
In this episode of 'Dream Big with Big Dreamers,' host Donna Serdula is joined by Marlo Ricketts Green, an HR executive with over 20 years of experience. Marlo shares her inspiring journey from marketing to HR, highlighting the importance of authenticity, trust, and continuous learning. She discusses her evolution as a leader, her passion for coaching and mentoring, and offers valuable advice for aspiring professionals. Tune in for Marlo’s expert insights and empowering stories.
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Recruiter Secrets Revealed: A Conversation with Rich Deakmann
June 23rd, 2024 | Season 2 | 35 mins 53 secs
business, careers, development, headhunter, job search, job seeker, jobsearch, leadership, professional, recruiter, recruitment
Meet Rich Diekmann, an experienced recruiter and founder of MDSI Management Decision Systems, Inc. Rich offers practical advice for job seekers, including how to prepare for interviews, follow-up etiquette, and the significance of a professional photo and detailed accomplishments on LinkedIn. The episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to understand the recruiting process and effectively engage with recruiters.
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Diversity Unboxed: A Human Approach to Hiring with Tia Kleckner and LinkTech
May 18th, 2024 | Season 2 | 15 mins 54 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
In the latest episode of DREAM BIG With Big Dreamers, Donna Serdula interviews Tia Kleckner, co-founder of LinkTech, about their innovative approach to talent acquisition. LinkTech focuses on cognitive diversity, delving into candidates' unique stories and perspectives beyond traditional diversity metrics. Tia shares her inspiring personal background and how it shaped her views on diversity and inclusion. The episode highlights the importance of human connection in recruiting, offering practical advice for job seekers to stand out by celebrating their individuality. LinkTech's Diversity Unboxed initiative aims to create better matches between candidates and companies, fostering inclusive and dynamic workplaces.
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Opportunity Champion, Lynn Miller: A Journey of Transformation
May 18th, 2024 | Season 2 | 20 mins 50 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Lynn shares her journey from an opera singer to a co-author of the book 'Lead from Within' and the founder of a unique approach empowering people to tenfold their expertise. The dialogue delves into the concept of being an 'Opportunity Champion,' highlighting the distinctions between hard work, talent, and the true essence of championing opportunities for growth and success.
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Interview with Gloria Milner
September 23rd, 2021 | Season 1 | 17 mins 49 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Gloria Milner's 60-year journey and how her husband, a holocaust survivor, empowered her to pivot and survive. She now helps others find balance during turbulent times.
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Interview with Dara Connolly
September 10th, 2021 | Season 1 | 22 mins 43 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Positive. Transformational. Confidence. TEDx speaker and confidence expert Dara Connolly joins me to share her success story of inspiring women to trust in themselves and speak up.
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Interview with Shelly Morales
September 3rd, 2021 | Season 1 | 25 mins 17 secs
business, careers, development, leadership, professional
Shelly has worked as the head of HR at several companies and offers insight on the current job market and "the great resignation."
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Interview with Co-Founders of The Co-Co
August 6th, 2021 | Season 1 | 22 mins 5 secs
business, careers, development, entrepreneurs, leadership, networking, professional, women
The Co-Co, located in Summit, NJ right outside of NYC, is a collaborative co-learning and co-working community for women where you can work, learn and have fun. I interviewed the three founders of the collaborative to learn about their vision, how they got there and how the pandemic changed and enhanced the way they do business.