In this inspiring episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler welcomes Jasmine Davis, Founder and CEO of Pretty Talk LLC, for a powerful conversation about leadership, communication, and the transformative impact of brave conversations.

Drawing from her experience in youth development, mentorship, and leadership training, Jasmine shares how authentic communication can strengthen individuals, teams, schools, and communities. Together, Erika and Jasmine explore the importance of creating safe spaces for honest dialogue, building trust through empathy and accountability, and helping young people develop confidence, character, and resilience.

The discussion dives into practical leadership strategies for navigating difficult conversations, improving workplace culture, increasing employee engagement, and fostering environments where people feel heard, valued, and empowered to contribute. Jasmine also introduces the core principles behind the Pretty Talk framework, emphasizing growth mindset, personal responsibility, consideration for others, and the power of finding agreements even when resolutions seem difficult.

• (00:00:00) - Go Hire: When Will You Lead With Impact?
• (00:00:35) - Going Higher With Erica Butler
• (00:01:38) - Talking to Pretty Talk's
• (00:03:02) - Exploring the Motivation of Entrepreneurs
• (00:05:39) - What Makes a Conversation Brave?
• (00:07:42) - What Makes a Difference: The Hardest Thing to Do
• (00:08:41) - Paul Fey: I'm Not A Motivational Speaker, I
• (00:11:24) - Signs of Communication Dysfunction
• (00:13:22) - Go Higher
• (00:14:02) - Leadership Language
• (00:16:05) - The 3 Phrases We Hear in Organizations
• (00:18:35) - How Do Brave Conversations Protect Recruitment?
• (00:20:04) - How to Salvage a Passive-Aggressive Team
• (00:21:54) - Pretty Talk: Elevating Trust and Confidence
• (00:24:09) - Go Higher: Erica Butler on Love & Purpose
• (00:25:22) - What Does Leadership Development Look Like When People Don't Trust Their Leaders
• (00:28:18) - What Do You Build First? Confidence and Respect
• (00:31:55) - In the Elevator With Leaders
• (00:33:25) - What does it look like to get involved in the local community?
• (00:36:36) - 4 Steps to Having a Real Talk About Conflict
• (00:40:52) - How To Approach a Difficult Conversation
• (00:42:07) - Exploring Different Communication Styles in Leadership
• (00:43:27) - What Do Leaders Do When Someone Gets Emotional or Defensive During a
• (00:47:01) - The Secret to Communication
• (00:49:12) - Pretty Talk: Go Higher
• (00:52:11) - Happy New Year!

In this empowering episode of Go Higher, host Erika Butler sits down with Aurora Brunovsky, Senior HR Business Partner and CEO & Co-Founder of Give Back Lehigh Valley, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, community impact, and the courage to pursue a vision.

Aurora shares her journey from a passion for helping people to building a successful career in human resources while growing a nonprofit organization that has raised nearly $200,000 to support local communities. Together, Erika and Aurora explore the importance of accountability in leadership, building trust within organizations, creating healthy workplace cultures, and leading with empathy and transparency.

• (00:00:00) - Go Hire: When Will You Lead With Impact?
• (00:00:35) - Go Higher: Give Back Lehigh Valley
• (00:01:31) - An Inspiring Woman: Aurora Brunowski
• (00:03:42) - The Secret to Becoming a Change Maker
• (00:05:58) - Meeting the Right Person's Accountability
• (00:09:56) - Red flags in the culture
• (00:11:40) - What are the 3 moves to stabilize a culture with turnover?
• (00:12:52) - How to Build Trust with a Team
• (00:15:16) - Go Higher
• (00:15:54) - Aurora Banofsky's Fight for CF awareness
• (00:19:39) - Erica on Give Back Lehigh Valley
• (00:22:51) - One Mother's Success in the Community
• (00:24:34) - Give Back Lehigh Valley
• (00:27:03) - Give Back
• (00:28:15) - Going Higher: A Shared Story
• (00:28:52) - Go Higher
• (00:30:01) - A Taste of Starting a Business: Do It Scared
• (00:33:51) - Stop Being Scared to Fail
• (00:35:07) - What would you say is working extremely well for us as we scale
• (00:39:07) - Give Back: The Hard Knocks
• (00:40:36) - Give Back: A Few Words

Discover powerful leadership insights on the Go Hire Show (Aired 03-26-26) as Erika Butler sits down with global experts to explore entrepreneurship, team development, and cultural leadership. Learn how successful leaders overcome challenges, build high-performing teams, and lead with confidence in diverse environments.

This episode features real-world strategies on resilience, “failing forward,” and creating strong business cultures that drive growth. From entrepreneurship journeys to leadership development tools like DISC and intercultural intelligence, gain actionable advice to elevate your career, business, and mindset.

Watch now on NowMedia TV and stream on Roku, Apple TV, SiriusXM, and more. Stay connected for weekly episodes focused on leadership, business growth, and personal development.

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• (00:03:27) - The Challenges of Running Your Business
• (00:06:01) - The Secret to Developing Yourself
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• (00:09:51) - Leadership Lessons for New Entrepreneurs
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• (00:13:51) - Training and Development: The Need to Prioritize
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• (00:18:36) - How to Lead a Change-oriented Team
• (00:18:55) - Developing Team Members: The Challenge
• (00:21:40) - Comments on Development & Training
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• (00:40:48) - Leading With Humanity
• (00:42:16) - How to Build a More Trustful Leader
• (00:43:05) - How to Keep People Connected to the Work
• (00:45:36) - What is one humanity-based leadership habit?
• (00:46:20) - What Would Be Your Most Valuable Story?
• (00:46:54) - What's a New Leader's Journey?
• (00:47:38) - How to Develop Leaders in the Company
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