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Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share how he’s working to make healthcare more transparent and patient-centered. He talks about challenging legacy barriers, supporting clinicians, and the “Lucy Up” mindset that drives his team’s mission.

🎧 Listen here: Kyle Kiser, CEO of Arrive Health, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share how he’s working to make healthcare more transparent and patient-centered. He talks about challenging legacy barriers, supporting clinicians, and the “Lucy Up” mindset that drives his team’s mission.

Dawn Lepore, former CEO of Drugstore.com and longtime Charles Schwab executive, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast. Dawn shares the leadership lessons that shaped her career, including how she guided Drugstore.com through a pivotal turnaround and eventual sale to Walgreens.

She also reflects on mentorship, education, and her work with Teach for America, offering thoughtful insight into what it means to support and develop the next generation of leaders.

🎧 Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dawn-lepore-corporate-director-advisor-mentor/id1449317468?i=1000735208894

Jennifer Wong, CEO of Aritzia, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share her journey from part-time style advisor to leading one of fashion’s most admired brands. She talks about Aritzia’s culture, values, and the strategy behind its rapid growth in the U.S. while staying true to its everyday luxury roots.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jennifer-wong-ceo-at-aritzia/id1449317468?i=1000732802647

Doug Glant, Chairman and Owner of Pacific Iron & Metal, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share stories from a remarkable life that spans intelligence service, business leadership, and community impact. From his years with the CIA and DIA to leading his family’s Seattle-based company, Doug reflects on purpose, mentorship, and the value of curiosity.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/doug-glant-chairman-and-owner-at-pacific-iron-and-metal/id1449317468?i=1000723582966

Terry Myerson, CEO and Co-Founder of Truveta, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share his journey from leading major product teams at Microsoft to transforming healthcare through data and AI. He talks about building Truveta’s mission to save lives with data and what it takes to lead with purpose at scale.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/terry-myerson-ceo-and-co-founder-at-truveta/id1449317468?i=1000721635296

Yoko Miyash*ta, CEO of Leafly, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share her journey from corporate law to leading one of the most recognized cannabis marketplaces in the world. She talks about advocacy, education, and how Leafly is driving progress and responsible growth in a rapidly evolving industry.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/yoko-miyash*ta-ceo-of-leafly/id1449317468?i=1000705381079

Brad Handler, Co-Founder of Exclusive Resorts and Inspirato, and Founder of Passport Golf, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share his journey from eBay’s first in-house counsel to building companies that reimagined luxury travel. He talks about entrepreneurship, innovation, and how he’s now creating world-class golf experiences around the globe.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/brad-handler-founder-of-passport-golf/id1449317468?i=1000714374517

Emily Long, Co-Founder and CEO of Edera, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share her journey from scaling high-growth startups to leading innovation in cloud and AI infrastructure. She talks about building strong teams, fostering authentic culture, and why humor and human connection are her leadership superpowers.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/emily-long-founder-and-ceo-at-edera/id1449317468?i=1000701717517

Dr. Sam Heidari, CEO of Lumotive, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to talk about innovation, leadership, and the future of optical technology.

With a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from USC and a career that includes leading Quantenna through a public offering and $1B acquisition, Sam is now guiding Lumotive’s groundbreaking work in programmable optical semiconductors that power advances in 3D sensing and AI computing.

🎧 Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/sam-heidari-ceo-of-lumotive/id1449317468?i=1000703582502

Michelle Wahler, Co-Founder of Beyond Yoga, joins Shauna Swerland on the What Fuels You podcast to share the story behind Beyond Yoga’s journey from startup to its $400M acquisition by Levi’s. She talks about balancing entrepreneurship and family, and how she built a company grounded in values, confidence, and authenticity.

🎧 Listen here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michelle-wahler-entrepreneur-co-founder-of-beyond-yoga/id1449317468?i=1000730594981

Today’s guest on the What Fuels You podcast is Loretta Soffe. A longtime Nordstrom executive turned advisor and coach, Loretta opens up about her new book Balance is Bu****it, what shaped her career, and why she believes in alignment over balance.

Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-fuels-you/id1449317468