BCW Podcast Network

You won’t want to miss the latest episode of Leadership Unleashed! Host Marsha Gordon is joined by Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, Partner at Thompson & Bender, to discuss Liz’s inspiring journey and the life lessons she shares in her new book, More Than a Crown: From Pageants to Purpose…Lessons from a Life Unfolding.

Liz shares the experiences that shaped her journey — from the Miss America stage and becoming one of the youngest VPs at Gannett to making a leap of faith in her career and navigating personal and professional challenges along the way.

We talk about resilience, confidence, overcoming adversity, finding purpose and the lessons behind Liz’s “Ten Ps of Success” framework.

Tune in to hear Liz’s story and the lessons she’s gathered along the way.

Don’t miss this month’s episode of “What’s Trending”! Alison Kuhns, Managing Partner and Founder of Everly Talent, and Beata Mastalerz, President of Northwell Health, Phelps Hospital, sit down with hosts Marsha Gordon and Amanda DePalma for a compelling conversation on the future of healthcare and recruitment, navigating workforce demands, and the leadership approaches shaping these dynamic fields.

You won’t want to miss the latest episode of Advocacy & Politics Unplugged! Hosts John Ravitz and Noam Bramson are joined by Taegan Goddard, Publisher of Political Wire, a go-to source for up-to-the-minute information for leaders across the country.

This conversation offers an inside look at the 2026 midterm election. Taegan shares his perspective on the key races, the political landscape, and how potential changes in Congress could shape state and national policymaking over the next two years.

What does effective leadership look like today, and how can organizations create experiences that bring people together, strengthen teams, and drive meaningful results? 

Host Linda Tyler, VP of Membership & Programs is joined by David Anderson, President of Dale Carnegie Training of Westchester, and Tom Spanos, Director of Sales and Marketing at the IBM Louis V. Gerstner, Jr. Center for Learning. 

David and Tom share their perspectives on leadership development, building stronger teams, the evolving role of corporate meetings and retreats, and why bringing people together in person still matters. They also discuss creating purposeful meeting experiences, incorporating sustainability into corporate gatherings, and what Westchester businesses can do to make their off-site meetings engaging and productive. 

Tune in for a conversation on leadership, professional development, and creating strong and impactful organizations.

Don’t miss the latest episode of Non-Profit Voices of Impact! Brittany Hodgins, Director of Residential Services at Hope’s Door, and Melanie Zamenhof, Senior Staff Attorney at Neighbors Link, join host Linda Tyler, VP of Membership & Programs for an important conversation about supporting survivors of domestic violence, advocating for immigrant communities, and creating meaningful impact through nonprofit partnerships.

Brittany and Melanie also share their experiences with the Business Council of Westchester’s Rising Stars Alumni Not-for-Profit Partnership and discuss how collaboration can help strengthen the work of organizations serving our communities.

Tune in to hear their perspectives, experiences, and insights on making a difference through nonprofit leadership and advocacy.