698 Finding Hope and Taking Action in Uncertain Times with Sharyl West

Today’s guest, Sharyl West Loeung, is a TEDx speaker, award-winning author, event producer, and consultant. She equips leaders to navigate complexity with courage and connection.

By reimagining belonging, Sharyl facilitates transformational experiences that help audiences and organizations embrace new possibilities. She is married with two children and a menagerie of animals.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

• How her early experiences of not fitting in became the foundation for creating authentic connections with others
• The question that shaped her life’s mission, and how she discovered her answer through service to others
• What it really means to move beyond “thoughts and prayers” and why small acts of courage can plant seeds for democracy’s future
• The unconventional techniques (including juggling) that help her deliver powerful talks, and how she recovers when everything goes blank on stage
• Her current favorites: Book: My Name Is Asher Lev, Speakers: Reverend Naomi Washington and Stacey Abrams, Podcast: Bendy Bodies