15 Minutes With
15 Minutes With is a podcast that features candid conversations with industry trailblazers and rising stars across various fields. Each episode is designed to fit into a 15-minute window, offering quick yet insightful glimpses into the lives and careers of dynamic leaders. Listeners can learn about the guests' journeys, passions, and what sets them apart in their industries. The show aims to provide an engaging and efficient way to hear from influential voices shaping the future.
Episodes
UNPLUGGED | You Have to Save Yourself | Brandi Thee Millennial Manager x Lee Cage Jr.
The internet knows her as Thee Millennial Manager. We got into what it costs to hold a standard, why being liked and being respected are two different jobs, parenthood, culture and life!
Brandi: @brandi_theemillennialmanager
#TheeMillennialManager #15MinutesWith #Management
UNPLUGGED | Just Let Me LIVE | Nisha & Lee
Nisha posted one video poking fun at how the military renames basic exercises, went to sleep, and woke up viral.
Not everyone in the comments came kindly.
Twenty years of service, four kids, and a husband who keeps asking her who she is outside the uniform.
We talk about the first day of internet fame, the health wake-up call at 28 that turned her into a personal trainer, a first marriage
UNPLUGGED | It's Not My Business, But I HAVE to Know | Kayla & Lee
Kayla is bringing unhinged honesty, zero filter, and all the questions you're too scared to ask...a data scientist by day, influencer by night! Lee sits down with the internet bestie — known online as @baddiewithabelly — to talk about building a viral following by minding everybody's business, the manager who brought social media screenshots to a 1:1, her first Black church experience, why plot is
Best Of Season 3 | Our Favorite MomentsI
One season. A lineup of unforgettable voices. And a finale built to celebrate every single one of them.
Here's what we're getting into:
The moments we loved.
The bloopers and pure craziness that made us laugh.
And the real behind-the-scenes of what it actually took to pull this whole thing off.
Nakisha Hicks, Nick MatthewsNicole Ortiz FleischmannDaniel KadebaDesiree Goldey, Ceci Blo
Living A Good Story & Inspiring Hope in Others | Byrd Baggett | 15 Minutes With #49
Byrd Baggett hopes his whole life can be summed up in one sentence: "He lived a life that inspired hope in others." After this conversation, you'll believe he's done exactly that.
It's easy to be impressed by the résumé, an All-American athlete, author of 15 books, a speaker who's influenced thousands of leaders. But none of that was the most memorable part of this conversation. This one pulls ba
Authenticity Isn't a Strategy, It's Survival | Jordan Jones | 15 Minutes With #48
The bravest thing most of us will ever do is refuse to abandon ourselves in order to be accepted. Jordan Jones is living that out loud.
It's easy to see someone in their role and assume they always had it figured out. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey: leaving public health, looking honestly at the next ten years, and choosing not to let the work turn him into someone h
Psychology & Resilience | Andrea Mata, Ph.D. | 15 Minutes With #47
Even the people who help others heal are still doing the work themselves. This is the most vulnerable conversation we've ever had on camera.
It's easy to see a clinical psychologist and author and assume she has it all figured out. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real story, how tragedy turned to triumph in Andrea's life and in Lee's, and what it actually takes to keep showing up
Veteran x Therapist x Life After Service | Rose Browne | 15 Minutes With
She's a licensed therapist and an Army veteran who knows firsthand what it means to serve, to struggle, and to heal.
It's easy to see a therapist and assume their understanding comes only from training. This conversation pulls back the curtain on a perspective most clinicians simply can't replicate, one that sits at the intersection of clinical expertise and lived experience. Rose talks about wha
Caregivers & The Superhero Generation | Sonya Thompson | 15 Minutes With #46
Leadership is easy when the stakes are low. Sonya Thompson built her career proving what it looks like when they're not.
It's easy to see a president of an organization and assume the title tells the story. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what it actually takes to lead when the margin for error is thin and the meaning of the work is everything. As President of Compass Connections, Son
Not For The Faint at Heart | Amiee Sadler | 15 Minutes With #44
She wears a lot of hats, and wears them all with purpose. Amiee Sadler leads with heart and rigor, and refuses to compromise on either.
It's easy to see a long résumé and assume the doors all opened easily. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey behind an Executive Director, licensed clinical therapist, Rule 31 Mediator, and 40 Under 40 honoree who has stewarded millions in
Addiction to Recovery & Resilience | Tim Stein | 15 Minutes With #43 | Bonus
The full episode dropped this week, but this moment was too good to leave on the cutting room floor.
In this bonus cut, Tim Stein goes deeper on what it really means to lead with a people-first mindset when the stakes are high and the work is personal. It's the kind of insight you don't get from a job description or a leadership book. It comes from the field, the boardroom, and the lived experien
Addiction to Recovery & Resilience | Tim Stein | 15 Minutes With #43
Walk-on to scholarship athlete. Through injuries and addiction that would have ended most careers. Tim Stein turned that grit into the C-suite.
It's easy to see a CHRO and assume the climb was clean. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from walk-on to scholarship athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, fighting through injuries and addiction that would have shattered mo
Being Present, When You're Present | Kumari L. Williams | 15 Minutes With #42
Her passion didn't start in HR. It wasn't born from a job description or shaped by a title. It was forged in community. The belief came first. The career followed.
It's easy to see a talent strategist and assume the title came first. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, more than two decades of helping organizations build spaces where people feel truly seen, valued, and f
The Most Important System You Configure Is Yourself | Zeeshan Khan | 15 Minutes With #41
He spent 16 years building systems for global organizations. But the real configuration that matters is the one you do on yourself.
It's easy to see an HR technologist and assume the path was always clear. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, what it actually feels like to step outside your comfort zone when the stakes are enterprise-wide and global, and why the best syst
32 Years of Service, A New Uniform | General Matt Smith | 15 Minutes With #40
A call to serve never expires. It just changes uniforms. Major General Matt Smith spent 32 years proving it.
It's easy to see two stars and assume you know the whole story. This conversation pulls back the curtain and goes beyond the rank, into the journey of a leader who served more than 32 years in the military, spent time in investment banking, and decided his greatest deployment might still b
Make It, Then Make Room | Anthony P. Howard | 15 Minutes With #39 | Anthony P. Howard | 15 Minutes With #39
Real talk, real strategy, real results. Anthony P. Howard, aka #datHRguy, is on a mission to make HR professionals more confident and more marketable, one certification at a time.
It's easy to see a founder and CEO and assume he just arrived there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, 20+ years of progressive HR leadership across global organizations that led Anthony to b
Limited Resources Don't Mean Limited Results | Samantha Bell | 15 Minutes With #38
A girl from rural South Georgia decided that limited resources don't mean limited results. Then she proved it.
It's easy to see an enterprise strategist and assume the doors were always open. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from rural South Georgia to reshaping operations at one of the nation's largest financial institutions. Samantha shares why her colleagues stoppe
Stories We Write | Jasmine Anderson-Wright | 15 Minutes With #37
The most effective HR leaders don't just manage metrics. They develop people. Jasmine Anderson-Wright is proof.
It's easy to see a Global VP of HR and assume she took the obvious route. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real, unconventional journey, from accounting to human resources, from a published author at 16 to a leader recognized as a Woman to Know in HR. Jasmine shares the l
Hire People Who Move the Needle | Julia Arpag | 15 Minutes With #36
She doesn't just match candidates with companies. She matches purpose with potential.
It's easy to see a CEO and founder and assume she just arrived there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from admissions recruiter in Rochester to leading a tech recruitment firm in Atlanta. Julia talks about what it takes to be the number one performer in your company and why she beli
Build Roots, Build Leaders, Build Better Workplaces | Angela Shaw | 15 Minutes With #35
She doesn't just want to make leaders better. She wants to help us be better humans.
It's easy to see a lifelong HR leader and assume the path was always clear. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey of a native Austinite who built her career from the inside out. We explore her path to leadership, her love for her community, and why she believes HR must be the example setter
Click Around, Find Out | Ceci Blomberg | 15 Minutes With #34
What happens when you stop "renting" consultant brainpower and start building real in-house capability? Ceci Blomberg has the playbook.
It's easy to see a co-founder and assume she just arrived there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from a hashtag (#WellBuiltWorkday) to a fast-growing content engine, a scaling team, and a Workday playbook designed to last instead of
Truth In Talent(less) | Desiree Goldey | 15 Minutes With #33
She'll tell you the truth about what's broken in hiring, and what actually works. Most people in the industry won't.
It's easy to see a founder and podcast host and assume she just landed there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey behind one of the industry's most trusted advocates for human-centered hiring. Desiree brings clarity, conviction, and candor, and goes well be
Imposter Syndrome at Higher Altitudes | Daniel Kadeba | 15 Minutes With #32
Everyone loves vision, strategy, and growth. But here's the part nobody wants to talk about.
It's easy to see a finance transformation leader and assume the confidence was always there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, including imposter syndrome at higher altitudes and the evolving stages of personal leadership. This isn't a conversation about spreadsheets. It's a co
Confidence Compounds | Nicole Ortiz Fleischmann | 15 Minutes With #31
Perfection is not the price of transformation. This one's for everyone doing 17 tabs of life at once.
It's easy to look at someone leading at Nicole's level and assume she just arrived there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on what nobody says out loud, why perfectionism is a leadership trap, why failing faster is modern instead of messy, and what it costs to use your voice in rooms you
Authenticity Is What Scales and Sells | Nick Matthews | 15 Minutes With #30
Authenticity is the engine that scales and sells. Nick Matthews didn't get powerful by getting louder. He got there by becoming more himself.
It's easy to assume the effective people just performed their way to the top. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, one that proves transformation doesn't happen when you perform, it happens when you align. Nick didn't become more "s
Secure Your Own Mask First | Nakisha Hicks | 15 Minutes With #29
Most organizations don't fail because of bad strategy. They fall apart because nobody is telling the truth in the room.
It's easy to see a founder and executive coach and assume she's always had this clarity. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from VP of HR to executive coach, leadership strategist, and founder of The ElevateHer. Nakisha earned her perspective the hard
Motherhood, Leadership, and the Power of Rest | Gloria Temba | 15 Minutes With #28
Success isn't just about titles. It's about alignment, courage, and taking time to sit quietly with yourself. Gloria Temba lives that truth out loud.
It's easy to see a project manager, doctoral student, entrepreneur, and mother of two and assume she just holds it all together effortlessly. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, a Tanzanian-born leader whose story embodies
Father, Veteran, Leader of Teams | Wayne Martindale | 15 Minutes With #27
Before the credentials and the career, Wayne Martindale is a father. Everything else, the service, the strategy, the grit, is built on that.
It's easy to see top-tier credentials and assume the path was smooth. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, ten-plus years serving America, elite training, Vanderbilt, Emory, and a hard transition from service to strategy that Wayne n
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Don't Walk on the Grass: No Shortcuts Allowed | Wayne Martindale | 15 Minutes With #27 [Encore]
Everyone comes through the same door. You don't walk on the grass, and you don't get handouts. You earn it. Wayne Martindale is back to break down the playbook.
Wayne returns for an encore, and this time we go inside Emory's MBV program, elite, top-tier academics with zero shortcuts. This conversation pulls back the curtain on why he chose Emory and what it actually takes to translate military ex
Don't Understand People? You'll Never Understand Results | Daniel Clarke | 15 Minutes With #26
Some people lead teams. Others lead generations. Daniel Clarke went from bank teller to Global Head of Emerging Talent by chasing potential instead of numbers.
It's easy to see someone at the top and assume they started there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, 17 years inside one of the world's largest financial institutions, from his early days as a teller to shaping
Resilience Is Louder Than Doubt | Victorious Eche | 15 Minutes With #25
“You’re not broken. You’re still becoming.” Victorious Ndidi Eche has been on a mission—lifting others, shaping systems, and declaring with every step that resilience is louder than doubt.
In this episode of 15 Minutes With, we dive into her journey: navigating childhood challenges, breaking barriers in finance and project management, and stepping boldly into her vision of becoming a global world
Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks | Lexx McKinley | 15 Minutes With #24
She turned her own struggle with debt into a mission. Now Lexx McKinley helps people flip financial setbacks into major comebacks.
It's easy to see someone running their own business and assume they just made it. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from Racine to Dallas, from her own battle with debt to building a mission out of it. Lexx is real about the hustle, honest
Workday, Innovation & Fatherhood | Ravi Joshi | 15 Minutes With #23
He's Not Configuring Technology, He's Architecting It. From multimillion-dollar client partnerships to pioneering AI-driven deployment models, Ravi has been on the frontlines of Workday transformation and enterprise disruption, showing organizations that AI is here to empower, not replace.
Who he is: Ravi is an innovator, executive, and technologist on the frontlines of Workday transformation. He
From Wall Street to Workday | Cameron Larkin | 15 Minutes With #22
Most people try to survive disruption. Cameron Larkin built a career turning it into measurable growth.
It's easy to assume people just land in roles like Cameron's. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, a 13-year climb through the Workday ecosystem that runs from Wall Street to Six Sigma transformations to global integrations. Cameron takes us inside how he learned to lea
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Are You the Spare Tire? | Lee Cage Jr. at DisruptHR Nashville | 15 Minutes With [Bonus]
Are you the spare tire? Invisible until the crisis hits, but the lifeline everyone counts on when it does?
In this bonus episode, Lee Cage Jr. takes the DisruptHR Nashville stage to ask the uncomfortable questions that make us rethink who we are, how we show up, and how we assess value. This one's for the disruptors, the audacious architects of change who know that "business as usual" is official
Whose Job Is It Anyway | Tia Smith | 15 Minutes With #21
Everyone's talking about the future of work. AI. Automation. Disruption. But none of it matters without the people who architect it and the culture that sustains it.
It's easy to look at a leader like Tia Smith and assume she just arrived here. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey it takes to become a Culture Carrier, a thought leader, and a Forbes HR Council member. Tia u
Stop Surviving, Start Evolving | Damien Benson | 15 Minutes With #18
Broken processes. Misaligned teams. Bad data. Most organizations keep circling the same symptoms forever. Damien Benson is done with that.
It's easy to assume people just arrive at this kind of clarity. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, years in the trenches of systems improvement and human-centered leadership that taught Damien why surface fixes never stick. From corp
Trust Isn't a Title, It's Earned | Kimberly Consevage | 15 Minutes With #17
Technology didn't just find Kimberly Consevage. It shaped her. And her path there started somewhere almost nobody expects: a classroom.
It's easy to assume people just land in roles like Kimberly's. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, from Teach For America to leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, a story of reinvention, resilience, and purpose. Live from Char
Transformation Without the Drama | Traci Cuthbertson | 15 Minutes With #16
When most people hear "transformation," they picture chaos, disruption, and endless slide decks. Traci Cuthbertson flips that script.
It's easy to look at someone leading at Traci's level and assume they just arrived there. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey: the reps, the messy projects, and the lessons that turned her into one of Workday's sharpest minds in HR transfor
People-First Is Smart Strategy | Nicole Fleishmann | 15 Minutes With #14
Everyone says they put people first. Nicole Fleischmann is one of the few who can prove it's the smarter strategy.
She went from auditing risk at KPMG to building a Workday transformation practice from nothing to leading a powerhouse team at BDO. Nicole Fleischmann's path was anything but linear, and that's exactly why her take on leading change is worth hearing.
Who she is: Nicole is BDO's Work
So You've Got Strategy? | Ciera Parks | 15 Minutes With #13
Most companies say they care about culture. Almost none of them build it on purpose. Ciera Parks does.
What does it actually take to create a workplace people don't want to leave? Ciera Parks has made a career out of answering that question, and in this fast-paced conversation she breaks down how culture really gets built and why most leaders get it wrong.
Who she is: Ciera is a culture architec
Why Digital Transformation Fails | Kasra Mojtahedi | 15 Minutes With #12
Why does digital transformation fail so often—and what do the people who get it right do differently?
In this episode of 15 Minutes With, Lee Cage Jr. sits down with Kasra Mojtahedi for a fast-paced conversation on what it actually takes to drive enterprise transformation that sticks.
Who he is: Kasra is a Partner at BDO USA and a CPA with 15+ years working at the intersection of innovation, lea
Darius Brown... Business Development, Workday Champion & Trainer
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Darius Brown is a results-driven Account Sales Executive, recognized for his ability to build strong client relationships and drive revenue growth. With a deep understanding of customer needs, Darius excels in consultative selling, strategic account management, and business development.
Passionate about delivering value, Darius thrives on helping organizations navigate complex chall
Kenton Yaklin... Lawyer Turned Workday Project Manager
Kenton Yaklin is an accomplished Attorney turned Workday Program & Project Manager, with a specialization in deployment strategy. Drawing on his background in law, Kenton brings a unique perspective to complex project management, offering a blend of analytical thinking, strategic vision, and meticulous attention to detail.
Kenton’s career transitioned from practicing law to becoming a leading exp
Shelly Smith... Parnterships, Connector, Strategist, Alliances
Shelly Smith is the Global Alliance Director for OneSource Virtual, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships and driving collaborative success. With a keen ability to align business objectives with innovative solutions, Shelly cultivates relationships that enhance value for both partners and customers.
With an extensive background in alliance management, business devel
Christopher Ford... CX Executive, Veteran, Workday Strategist
In this episode of 15 Minutes With, we meet Christopher Ford — a strategist, veteran, and human-first leader redefining what it means to show up in complex systems with clarity and compassion. From his roots in service to his current work in public sector consulting, Christopher brings a powerful blend of tactical expertise and emotional intelligence to every conversation.
Christopher doesn’t bel
Darcy Reagan... Workday Change Management & Transformation Expert
Darcy Reagan is a seasoned Workday Change & Transformation Expert and Deployment Strategist with a passion for driving organizational change through seamless technology adoption. With a deep expertise in change management, process transformation, and Workday deployments, Darcy excels in guiding organizations through the complexities of large-scale HR and financial system implementations.
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Sara Radford... Consultant, Mentor, Emerging Leader
Sara Radford is a dedicated Timekeeping Implementation Specialist at CBIZ, where she expertly guides small to medium-sized enterprises through seamless transitions to Kronos/UKG Ready Time and Labor Management systems. With a strong focus on end-to-end support during HCM implementations, she ensures clients navigate every stage of the process with confidence and clarity.
Before rejoining CBIZ,
Damien Benson... HR & Workday Transformation Leader
Damiem Benson is a purpose-driven HR transformation leader with deep expertise in system configuration, leadership, and project and change management. As a Workday Pro Certified professional in Core HCM, Payroll for the US, Time Tracking, and Security, he brings a strategic and innovative approach to optimizing HR systems and processes.
With a strong track record of driving HR digital transform
Iz Stenson... Culture Champion & Strategist
Why Human-Centered Leadership Always Wins with Leslie Jones
What happens when leadership becomes less about control—and more about connection? In this inspiring episode of 15 Minutes With, Leslie Jones, a seasoned HR and Operations leader with over two decades of experience, shares how she’s redefining what it means to lead from the heart while delivering measurable business impact.
With clarity and compassion, Leslie unpacks the art of balancing operatio
The Courage to Lead with Purpose & Precision with Liz Immel
What does it take to lead change across borders, industries, and mindsets? In this episode of 15 Minutes With, Liz Immel—a global project management executive and consulting powerhouse—shares how strategy, empathy, and execution come together to transform organizations.
From process improvement to change management, Liz breaks down how great leaders don’t just manage projects—they inspire progres
When Burnout Broke Her, Purpose Was Born | Nakisha Hicks | 15 Minutes With #1
What if HR wasn't just a department, but a calling? Nakisha Hicks walked away from a six-figure role to find out.
It's easy to see a founder and nationally recognized voice and assume the path was always clear. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real journey, how burnout broke her, and why that breakdown became the breakthrough that launched her purpose-led career. Nakisha talks cand
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