Get ready for a journey that crosses borders and dives deep into the power of identity! In this episode, I sit down with an American who’s made Nicaragua his home—and whose very name is a perfect reflection of his life’s work. Our conversation ...

Join me for an inspiring conversation with MeAvani, a New Yorker whose name carries both Indian and African origins. When MeAvani first set out to discover the meaning behind her unique name, she had no idea it held two powerful interpretations...

In this special episode, I sit down with Benedetto—an Italian name that means both "blessing" and "well spoken." True to his name, Benedetto brought warmth, insight, and eloquence to our conversation, making this discussion a genuine delight. W...

In my 95th podcast episode, I finally get to interview one of the names I have been dying to explore... "Taylor". The name "Taylor" means "cut", which can mean "transformation". Do you know a "Taylor" in your life? Have they transformed their l...

I’m thrilled to announce this special episode featuring a conversation with my boss, Kiyoshi. In this episode, I had the privilege of exploring the unique and meaningful origins of Kiyoshi’s name, which in Japanese means “pure” or “bright.” Kiy...

In this episode, I interview my friend Nancy, for the second time with a new set of questions... I know you will love it as much as I did!

I had the genuine pleasure of interviewing Elzette, a remarkable woman currently living in South Africa. From the very start, Elzette’s warmth and gentle spirit shone through, creating an atmosphere that was both inspiring and deeply memorable....

The Hebrew name "Hadassah" means "myrtle tree"... associated with righteousness, peace and prosperity. My conversation with a model in NYC named Hadassah was lively and so much fun! Hope you'll give this one a listen.

This episode holds a special place in my heart. I had the distinct privilege of connecting with Michelle, a names consultant from Australia whom I first encountered on Instagram. Our conversation was an absolute joy—Michelle’s insightful perspe...

In this special episode, I sit down with my dear friend Cassy—who also goes by her middle name, Henrika—for an insightful conversation about identity, heritage, and the power of names. Born and raised in South Africa, Cassy shares her unique jo...

I’m excited to share my recent podcast interview with Billy—a true “protector” and “warrior” in every sense of the word. I first met Billy at the DisruptHR event last May, where his kindness, approachability, and open-mindedness immediately sto...

Excited to share my recent podcast interview with Amy Lahmers, MS, Prosci, who was a featured speaker at a recent HRACO meeting. Amy, whose name fittingly means “beloved,” brought valuable in...

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing a coworker from my company's Sales Department. Beyond his impressive professional insights, I truly enjoyed getting to know Rick on a personal level. Interestingly, the meaning of his name—“brave” and...

The name "Ashley" is of English origins and means "ash tree meadow". The ash tree is rich in symbolism, often representing strength, protection, healing, and interconnectedness. This conversation with a complete stranger was certainly a fun one...

The name "Kumari", derived from Sanskrit, primarily means "young girl" or "princess". It can also signify "virgin" or "maiden" and is associated with purity and youthfulness. In some contexts, particularly within Hinduism, Kumari is used as a t...

I'm excited to share my latest podcast episode featuring Sean Olson, who joined me for an engaging conversation after we both spoke at the recent DisruptHR event in Columbus, Ohio.Sean shared insights that truly resonated with me—perhaps...

My interview with Abijot was such a special one.  I am very grateful to incorporate information about onomatology that shines a light on other cultural perspectives. AJ provided such an interesting fact about how his name was chosen... and...

I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with Marie. I found that it was very easy to interview her and I appreciated her perspective. I really hope you'll give this episode a listen.

This episode was such an inspiring conversation for me. I learned a lot about names within the Indian culture, as well as how my friend and work colleague finds meaning from his name... which happens to mean "peaceful". I really hope you...

Loved interviewing Haleigh in this episode... and hearing her wonderful insights to these questions! (You will also hear her sweet little baby girl in the background a tiny bit...) Such a fun conversation!! (Also, the words I strugg...

In this episode I share the data collected from Season Three in relation to questions #1 and #7, answer some of my listeners questions, and touch on a recent experience (and lesson learned) about speaking up for myself (and name).

It was such a delight interviewing Cindy! The name "Cindy" comes from Greek origins and means "woman from Kynthos" and is associated with the moon goddess Artemis, and the Latin name Lucinda, meaning "light". I think you will feel so much love ...

I truly enjoyed this conversation... especially because of how much it made me think, and the motivation it gave me to think outside the box. The name "Cameron" comes from Scottish and Gaelic roots, and means "crooked nose" ("cam" (bent, crooke...

This episode is probably one of my very favorites that I've ever done... not just because it was with one of my dear friends who I genuinely love and respect... but because she truly provided a lot of profound insight into the power a name can ...

In this episode, I get to interview Sarah. The name "Sarah" derives from Hebrew origins and means "princess". This is the second "Sarah" that I've interviewed... I encourage you to listen to the other one and see if you catch any similarities. ...