Podcasts by Embracing Only

Episode 58: The Workplace Revolution we need- Emotional Intelligence&Belonging from 2023-11-22T14:04

In this insightful interview Archita and Olivia interview award winning author, Farah Harris. Where they explore the complexities of emotions, emotional intelligence, and cultural iden...

Episode 57: Why just 'Speak Up' isn't enough, with Elaine Lin Hering from 2023-10-26T06:43

In this episode, hosts Archita and Olivia are joined by the remarkable Elaine Lin Hering – a celebrated author, adept facilitator, and engaging public speaker. Together, they delve deep into the...

Episode 56 from 2023-08-20T11:26

In this empowering episode, Archita and Olivia discuss how to navigate career transitions with confidence and purpose. They share their personal experiences and offer valuable advice f...

Episode 55: Being bold and letting your feet do the talking with Martha Aviles from 2023-07-05T10:14

In this podcast episode Archita Fritz sits down with Martha Aviles, a fierce marketing leader. 

Martha is the VP of Marketing at Austin-based Gigster, a firm that acce...

Episode 54: Changing the Face of Wealth: Empowering Women in Financial Literacy from 2023-06-04T21:24

Financial literacy and wealth-building are crucial for women to claim their financial futures.

In this podcast episode, host Olivia Cream sits dow...

Episode 53: Embracing Fear and Imperfect Action with Olivia and Archita from 2023-06-04T13:16

Dive into our latest real talk episode, as Archita and Olivia, shed light on their journeys of conquering fears and embracing imperfect action. A potent blend of personal anecdotes, inspiring in...

Episode 52: From the Cockpit to the Boardroom- Leadership Lessons from a Combat Veteran from 2023-02-27T10:38

In this episode, we have the pleasure of interviewing retired Air Force Colonel, Kim "KC" Campbell, a fighter pilot who served in the Air Force for over 24 years....

Episode 51: Start your anti-racism journey with Regina Jackson from Race2Dinner from 2023-01-17T11:10

In this episode of the Embracing Only Podcast with Archita Fritz and Olivia Cream, Regina Jackson of Race2Dinner helps us deconstruct what being a true ally is. S...

Episode 50 : How we allow 2022 to shape us from 2022-12-11T23:51:36

The 50th episode! Tying the bow on the year 2022, Archita and Olivia tackle the changing dynamics in the workplace and our economies, performance review anxiety a...

Episode 49: Leadership and Feedback with Olivia and Archita from 2022-09-13T23:48:36

In the Season 5 Finale Olivia Cream and Archita Fritz tackle two key topics “Only’s” navigate in the workplace leadership and the power of feedback.

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Episode 48: Do What Matters from 2022-08-10T23:58:25

In this episode we chat with Katherine Ann Byam, and ESG change agent for organizations, internationally acclaimed podcaster and best selling author of 'Do What M...

Episode 47: Embracing your fierceness from 2022-07-22T11:01:33

In this episode Archita Fritz co-host of the Embracing only podcast is in conversation with not just one but three fierce queens. Fabia Ogunmekan executive director of WISCAR in Nigeria, Zanele ...

Episode 46: Limitless leadership- consciously driving change from 2022-06-08T21:48:44

"In life, you genuinely can't control what others say, what others do." - Meghana Rao Pahlajani

 Meghana a multifaceted sustainability professiona...

Episode 45: Butterfly wings with Dr. Rana Dajani from 2022-05-24T10:00:18

In this episode co-host Olivia Cream engages with Dr. Rana Dajani. Dr. Dajani,a prolific scientist and social entrepreneur shares with us her journey to becoming ...

Episode 44: Start where you are with Brandi Thompson from 2022-05-03T20:56:25

In this episode we are thrilled to welcome #OperationGrowthCoach Brandi Richard Thompson! An expert coach and entrepreneur Brandi Thompson shares her journey from a college dropout to transforma...

Episode 43: The light in the darkness from 2022-04-12T10:00:46

In this episode of The Embracing Only podcast Joyal Mulheron talks about her traumatic experience that led to her purposeful vision of creating a Global system th...

Episode 42: 500 Stories of the First the Few the Only from 2022-03-29T03:43:51

In her new book, THE FIRST, THE FEW, THE ONLY: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America (March 1, 2022, Harper Business), Deepa...

Episode 41: Kill the fear and step into your power from 2022-03-15T11:00:21

In this episode Olivia and Archita dig deep and unpack doomsday scrolling within the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine within a global pandemic and share tan...

#BreaktheBias of a cancer diagnosis as a woman of color with Niyati Tamaskar from 2022-03-01T11:00

In this episode Niyati Tamaskar shares her journey of leading from the front to #Breakthebias and cultural stigma associated with a cancer diagnosis in the black and brown communities. Niyati Ta...

Episode 39: Embracing being 'an only' with Archita Fritz and Olivia Cream from 2022-02-14T20:26:15

In the first episode of Season Five, Archita and Olivia talk through their personal experiences of embracing their ‘only’ experience in the workplace. The courage it takes to leave and ...

Trailer: Embracing Only- the next evolution from 2022-02-13T21:38:53

The Nine Oh Six Podcast is now the Embracing Only podcast. As hosts Olivia and myself (Archita) have evolved in our journey over the past three years we have come to realize that the stories we ...

Episode 38: Choose to Challenge Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace from 2021-10-21T20:51:57

Linda Crockett is known for pioneering the first and only full-service workplace bullying and harassment resource centre in Canada! She is very active in spearhea...

Episode 37: Real Talk with Olivia and Archita from 2021-10-21T20:34:26

In this the Season 4 opener of The Nine Oh Six, Olivia Cream and Archita Fritz tackle fear, power and limiting beliefs. Learn how to step into your strategic powe...

Episode 36: Choosing to challenge with your voice from 2021-07-23T11:32:47

Jessica describes herself as a wife, toddler mom, beach bum, aspiring foodie and a Broadway super fan. She is a vocal coach, professor, and researcher who is hell bent on helping women get what ...

Episode 35: Choosing to Challenge that Women Can't have it All from 2021-07-23T09:04:36

Mecca Moore Tartt's love of empowering women and creating safe spaces for women to come together has led to her creating events for women focused on Health/Wellness, Relationships, and Motherhoo...

Episode 34: Choosing to Challenge Workplace bullying and retaliation from 2021-07-23T08:20:21

Dr. Kimberly Young-McLear is a Black, queer, scholar, engineer, and educator who is unreservedly committed to human resilience, human dignity, and human rights. Inspired by her educational found...

Episode 33: Leading with grace and resilience as a two time cancer survivor from 2021-05-24T16:14:26

Jessica Michalak, a two time cancer survivor #chosetochallenge two diagnosis as she fought Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Jess was first diagnosed at the age of 19 and then seven years later she found hers...

Episode 32: Real Talk with Archita and Olivia from 2021-05-13T11:16:36

On this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Archita and Olivia unpack how we all can intentionally ride the ship vs. the wave of the social injustice movement. They then ...

Episode 31: Choosing to Challenge Aviation as the first Black female aviator in the U.S Coast Guard from 2021-03-08T07:25:07

Jeanine McIntosh Menze was awarded her ‘wings of gold’ on June 24, 2005 and became the first Black female aviator in the 215-year history of the United States Coast Guard! In this episode of The...

Episode 30: Choosing to Challenge Systemic Racism in the U.S Justice System with curiosity and kindness from 2021-03-08T06:22:43

In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Sanhita Sen who works for the District Attorney’s Office of Philadelphia. shares how she is choosing to challenge systemic racism in the United States Justice...

Bonus: Season Three Sneak Peek #ChoosetoChallenge from 2021-03-02T17:44:38

This episode provides a sneak peek into Season Three of The Nine Oh Six. Lots of changes: new guest co-host Olivia Cream join us this season! Focus this season is #ChoosetoChallenge. We will int...

Episode 29: Season Two Finale - Real Talk with Meha and Archita from 2020-12-31T11:30

In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Meha and Archita reflect on the year that was 2020 - our personal journeys, how we navigated the year and what continues to shape us and our approach to life,...

Episode 28: Winning as an 'Only': From the U.S. Coast Guard to Corporate America from 2020-12-22T17:55:45

Olivia Grant-Cream is a U.S. Veteran born and raised in Jamaica, and is one of the first Black female Engineer Officers of a major Coast Guard cutter to graduate ...

Episode 27: Leadership Lessons as an Executive in Social Impact and as a New Mom from 2020-11-25T07:48:06

Anastasia Thatcher Marceau is an executive in social impact consulting at Accenture. She's also a world traveler, an adjunct professor at The New School in New York City, and mom to two young da...

Episode 26: Breaking stereotypes and leading with curiosity from 2020-10-27T09:00

Monique Ball continues to break stereotypes society has and continues to place on her. Very early on, education empowered her to her first job in broadcasting and has been her cornerstone as she...

Episode 25: U.S. Election Special - A Conversation with Saloni Multani, CFO of the Biden-Harris Campaign from 2020-10-12T20:07:10

Saloni Multani is the Chief Financial Officer of the Biden-Harris campaign for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.

In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Saloni underscores for us why we al...

Episode 24: Writing her many life stories with courage, compassion and empathy from 2020-10-08T10:00

Annette Maxberry-Carrara has many stories. From helping her Afghan daughter escape the Taliban, Annette herself escaping the Algerian civil war to political activism in the United States, her ex...

Episode 23: Leading a Diverse and Inclusive Life...as an Executive and as a Mother from 2020-09-30T07:02

Tamika Jean-Baptiste is an executive in the diversity, inclusion and belonging space. She is also a mother who is raising her young son with a strong, value-based multicultural identity.

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Episode 22: Bonus Episode- A Soldier, a Doctor, and a Mother on the Frontlines of a Pandemic from 2020-05-27T07:31:46

In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, we catch up with Dr. Ashlesha Tawde - a Major in the Indian Army. Ashlesha is a Soldier, a Doc...

Episode 21: Leading with resilience and self-awareness during a crisis (mini episode) from 2020-05-26T21:43:32

In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, we catch up with Elsbeth Hurry - an entrepreneur and life coach. Elsbeth discusses how she has prioritised making strong conne...

Episode 20: The Importance of Female Role Models in a Global Crisis from 2020-05-26T19:44:02

In this mini episode of The Nine Oh Six, we check back in with Trisha Oreta. Trisha is an international banking executive based in New York City. Today, we talk about managing a team during a gl...

Episode 19: Gratitude is Attitude (mini-episode) from 2020-05-26T19:31:49

In this mini-episode, our guest from Season One Episode 12, Nes Reign shares how showing gratitude and taking moments to reflect is a blessing. A former hip hop a...

Episode 18: The Power of Virtual Mentoring for STEM (mini episode) from 2020-05-26T18:06:40

In this mini-episode of The Nine Oh Six, we check back in with Kristie Savage, a data scientist at Spotify. On Episode 2 of Season One, Kristie had shared her passion for increasing STEM educati...

Episode 17: Staying Positive on the Frontlines of COVID (Mini Episode) from 2020-05-19T19:38

In this mini episode of The Nine Oh Six, we check back in with Dr. Andrea Bouman. When we interviewed Andrea in Episode 8, Andrea reflected on her journey of pursuing her passion in medicine to ...

Episode 16: Keep your head up and your heart strong (Mini Episode) from 2020-05-19T19:03:04

Courtney Boehrer, a Human Resources leader in the MEdTech industry and coach of Team HeartStrong was our guest on Season One, Episode 3 of The Nine Oh Six. Courtney shares how she is navigating ...

Episode 15: Mini Episode - Clapping to the Contra Rhythm of Life from 2020-04-28T18:39:01

Priyanka Lugani, founder and creator of Alma Deli and guest on Season One, Episode 10 of The Nine Oh Six shares how she is defining success, staying positive and how her motivation mantra that "...

Mini Episode: Season One Close Sneak Peek from 2020-04-13T19:19:59

A sneak peek into a few short mini episodes we will share to wrap up Season One of The Nine Oh Six. We are living in peculiar times and we tackle how our guests on Season One are navigating thei...

Episode 13: A Special Episode - Defining Success, on their Own Terms from 2020-03-10T07:00

In Season 1 of The Nine Oh Six Podcast, we asked the 9 inspirational women we interviewed how they define success - and we learned that success comes in many diff...

Episode 12: Choosing to be Brave Everyday from 2020-03-03T08:03

In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, we interview Nes Reign - a musician, writer, podcaster, author, former hip-hop artist and self-proclaimed 'hustlepreneur', who...

Episode 11: An International Banking Executive...with Compassion from 2020-02-11T08:19:25

Meet Trisha Oreta, a banking executive and Wharton MBA grad based in New York City. In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, we take an...

Episode 10: A Woman on a Mission - Feeding Clean Food to the World from 2020-01-21T08:00

Priyanka Lugani is a serial entrepreneur who has a deep fascination for the collective. She is the founder of Alma Deli, a plant-based food brand based in London, which is pushing the boundaries...

Episode 9: Real Talk with Meha and Archita - Road Warriors as New Moms, the Influence of our Parents, and Being Bold in our Goals from 2020-01-07T06:44:33

In this episode of Real Talk with Meha and Archita, we reflect on the past three episodes of Season 1. We also weave in some of our own experiences, including what it has been l...

Episode 8: Becoming an ER Doc as a Breastfeeding Mom from 2019-12-27T08:15

Meet Dr. Andrea Bouman, an ER physician in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Andrea reflects on her journey of pursuing her passion in medicine to serve her ru...

Episode 7: Be Bold and Take Risks from 2019-12-10T08:00

Be bold and take risks. This has been what defines Elsbeth Hurry's mindset as her life path has taken her from working with two Fortune 500 companies, to working...

Episode 6: A Special Episode - Giving Thanks: Courage, Resilience, Sacrifice from 2019-11-28T08:00

This special episode of The Nine Oh Six is a journey of self-reflection and celebration, where Archita gives thanks to three women who have impacted her life.

Episode 5: A Soldier, a Doctor, and a Mother from 2019-11-12T11:00

Meet Dr. Ashlesha Tawde, a veteran of the Indian Armed Forces. In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Ashlesha refl...

Episode 3: Leading with Heart to Redefine Strong from 2019-10-15T05:30

Meet Courtney Boehrer, the founder of Team HeartStrong and a successful global HR professional. She reflects on life as an open heart surgery survivor, facing severe body image issues, apprehens...

Episode 2: A Trailblazer in Data Science from 2019-10-15T04:45

Meet Kristie Savage, a data scientist with a passion - to increase the number of women in non-traditional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. In this episode of The Nine Oh...

Episode 1: A Party Boutique Boss with Purpose from 2019-10-15T04:30

Meet Tina Marchand, the founder and owner of Ellie and Piper, an online party boutique. In this episode of The Nine Oh Six, Tina digs deep into the layers of bein...

Episode 0: The Why from 2019-09-30T02:26:39

Hear from nine women defining success on their own terms on ‘The Nine Oh Six’: a podcast co-hosted by lifelong friends Meha Chiraya and Archita Fritz. 

This podcast originated from a desi...

Episode 0: The Why from 2019-09-30T02:26:39

Hear from nine women defining success on their own terms on ‘The Nine Oh Six’: a podcast co-hosted by lifelong friends Meha Chiraya and Archita Fritz. 

This podcast originated from a desi...