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Resiliency The Podcast

Resiliency The Podcast

By: Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader
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A global conversation of leaders, investors, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with influential guests who inspire, educate, and motivate people to build resilience, overcome hardships, positively impact their communities, and ultimately, help the world at large.Resiliency The Podcast Economics Personal Development Personal Success
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  • Finding Resilience Through Rare Blood Disorders ft Brandi Lewis

    Finding Resilience Through Rare Blood Disorders ft Brandi Lewis
    May 13 2026
    In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we welcome Brandi Lewis — blood disorder educator, TEDx speaker, writer, podcast host, and founder of a nonprofit supporting blood disorder patients facing financial hardship.At just 19 years old, Brandi was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, rare blood disorders that changed the course of her life. What began as a devastating diagnosis became a calling. Brandi turned her pain into purpose by helping register hundreds of potential bone marrow donors and supporting patients navigating similar journeys.Brandi shares what it meant to pause her college dreams, face uncertainty, learn “the art of rest,” and discover that resilience is not something we do alone. Her story is a moving reminder that community, advocacy, patience, and storytelling can become life-saving forces.In this episode, we explore:00:00 — Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast 01:27 — Meet Brandi Lewis 02:00 — What resilience means to Brandi 03:09 — Life before diagnosis and asking “Why me?” 05:33 — What the pause taught her about rest and success 07:00 — Creating a nonprofit while still sick 08:48 — How donor registration efforts helped save lives 10:09 — Addressing the bone marrow registry gap for African-American patients 13:32 — Overcoming financial and community-building barriers 17:25 — How Brandi balanced rest, advocacy, and action 20:14 — Facing relapse and choosing to fight again 24:06 — Why resilience can look like crying on the couch 25:56 — Navigating frustration, inequity, and self-advocacy 29:05 — Brandi’s podcast, The Life We’re Given 33:14 — Why sacred conversations matter more than numbers 37:25 — Brandi’s question for a future guest 38:22 — When resilience becomes a group effort 39:42 — Where to find BrandiAbout Brandi LewisBrandi Lewis is a blood disorder educator, TEDx speaker, writer, nonprofit founder, and host of The Life We’re Given. After being diagnosed with rare blood disorders at 19, Brandi became a passionate advocate for patients, donor registration, and the power of community-centered resilience.Learn more about Brandi: Website: https://brandilewis.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-lewis/Podcast: The Life We’re Given — available on all podcast platforms https://brandilewis.com/podcast/About Resiliency The PodcastResiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world.Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community.🔗 Resources & Links: Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg Follow Jenn Quader: https://www.jennquader.com https://www.thesmartagency.comFollow Dr. Kelly Culver: https://www.culvergroup.caPlease like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey.#ResiliencyThePodcast #BrandiLewis #RareBloodDisorders #AplasticAnemia #PNH #BoneMarrowDonor #Resilience #Community #PatientAdvocacy #TheLifeWereGivenDISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.
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    42 mins
  • The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis

    The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis
    Apr 29 2026
    The Art of the Bounce Back Featuring Elle DavisWhat does it mean to have life break open in a single moment — and discover that the strength you need was already inside you?In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Elle Davis, MSW, founder of The Elevate Group, TEDx speaker, and author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living.Elle shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband suddenly when their daughter was just two years old, and how grief, solo parenting, faith, community, and action shaped her understanding of resilience. Her story reminds us that resilience is not about coming back untouched. It is about returning to ourselves with the bruises, heartbreaks, and lessons that life leaves behind.Together, Jenn, Dr. Kelly, and Elle explore grief, motherhood, symbols of strength, community care, nonprofit leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to transform pain into purpose.In This Episode Elle Davis shares:How she defines resilience as “the art of the bounce back”The moment people began calling her resilient after speaking at her husband’s funeralHow community helped her survive grief and solo parentingWhat it means to move from “warrior” energy toward sovereigntyHow The Elevate Group supports overlooked middle managers in the nonprofit sectorWhy vulnerability is essential to leadership developmentWhy sharing our stories can help others keep goingAbout Elle DavisElle Davis, MSW, is a speaker, author, consultant, and founder of The Elevate Group, a company dedicated to supporting nonprofit leaders, especially middle managers, as they grow into dynamic senior and executive leadership roles. She is the author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living, a guide designed to help people navigate life’s hard moments one day, one practice, and one resilient choice at a time.🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links: Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg🔗 Connect with Elle DavisWebsite: https://elledavisspeaks.com/ The Elevate Group: https://www.ellevategroup.us/Buy The Art of the Bounce Back: https://www.bouncebackcrew.com/Social Media: @elledavispeaks 🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. #Resilience #Resiliency #Grief #SoloParenting #ElleDavis #TheArtOfTheBounceBack #BounceBack #NonprofitLeadership #WomenInLeadership #CommunityHealing #GriefJourney #TEDxSpeaker #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Vulnerability #Healing #PurposeAfterPain #ResiliencyThePodcast #JennQuader #DrKellyCulverCreators & Guests Dr. Kelly Culver - HostJenn Quader - HostAsef Quader - ProducerCreators & Guests Dr. Kelly Culver - HostJenn Quader - HostAsef Quader - ProducerChapter List00:00 – Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast 00:05 – Introducing Elle Davis and Her Story of Sudden Loss 01:33 – Elle Reacts to Jenn’s Introduction 02:16 – What Resiliency Means to Elle 03:27 – The Art of the Bounce Back 04:00 – Speaking at Her Husband’s Funeral 06:12 – Symbols of Strength: Green, Warrior Bracelets, and Resilience 08:52 – Dr. Kelly on Warrior Energy and Sovereignty 11:08 – Becoming a Solo Parent Overnight 12:12 – Anger, Faith, Grief, and Community Support 16:03 – Everything You Need Is Already in the Room 18:10 – Founding The Elevate Group 20:49 – Supporting Middle Managers in ...
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    42 mins
  • Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour

    Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour
    Apr 15 2026
    What does resilience look like in a creative career?In this episode of Resiliency the Podcast, costume designer Amanda Seymour joins Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver for a powerful conversation about resilience, empathy in leadership, creativity, and the realities of working in film, television, theater, and opera. Part of the Emmy-nominated costume design team for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the Academy Award-nominated Costume Design team on A Complete Unknown, Amanda’s work has spanned many genres. Her other works include Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Mean Girls: The Musical, Respect, along with countless operas, musicals and plays. Amanda shares what it takes to build a resilient life in the arts. From visual storytelling and character development to collaboration, freelance uncertainty, and creative pressure, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry and the leadership skills it demands. In this episode, we talk about:-How resilience shows up in creative careers -Why empathy matters in leadership and collaboration -The role of costume design in visual storytelling -What it takes to work across film, TV, theater, and opera -How to navigate freelance uncertainty with confidenceThis conversation is for anyone interested in costume design, creative leadership, women in entertainment, storytelling, and resilience in high-pressure environments. 🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links: Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg🔗 Connect with Amanda Seymour IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5136316/ Website: https://www.amandaseymourdesign.com/ 🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k- The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION. Hashtags #AmandaSeymour #ResiliencyThePodcast #CostumeDesign #EmmyNominated #AcademyAwardNominated #EmpathyInLeadership #CreativeLeadership #WomenInEntertainment #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #FreelanceCreative #MarvelousMrsMaisel #ACompleteUnknown #Resilience Chapter List00:00 Amanda Seymour interview 01:52 Resilience in creative careers 04:11 Costume design and visual storytelling 05:34 Creative collaboration in entertainment 09:01 Working under pressure on set 11:16 Behind the scenes of costume design 12:23 Overcoming creative blocks 15:07 Actor fittings and building trust 19:14 Empathy in leadership 23:28 Freelance uncertainty in film and theater 26:31 Confidence, humility, and growth 30:28 Hard lessons from high-pressure projects 34:03 Leadership through listening 36:46 Career advice for creatives 41:06 Rapid fire with Amanda Seymour 45:29 Amanda Seymour closing thoughts
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    48 mins
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