Worth Knowing with Bonnie Habyan – Détails, épisodes et analyse

They call her the *Diva of Disaster*—and for good reason. Maryann Bruce has stared down death not once, but seven times.

But it was *one* moment—the Miracle on the Hudson—that changed everything.

In this deeply moving episode, Maryann opens up about how confronting her mortality shifted her mindset, her mission, and her entire approach to life. She shares the **five life shifts** every high-achieving woman should consider before burnout or crisis forces the change.

You’ll walk away with insights on purpose, presence, and what really matters most.

About Maryann Bruce

Maryann Bruce is an accomplished executive and independent director with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry.  She is recognized for her expertise in corporate governance, enterprise risk management, strategy, and business growth and transformation.

She currently serves on the board of Amalgamated Financial Corporation and Amalgamated Bank (NASDAQ: AMAL), where she chairs the Enterprise Risk Oversight Committee and is a member of the Executive, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Audit Committees. Maryann is also the Chair of the Board for The Pop Venture Fund and Wrestle Like A Girl. She co-founded the Empower Her Fund, which holds a minority ownership stake in the Carolina Ascent Football Club, where she serves as a board representative.

Maryann’s prior board roles include NextPoint Financial, MBIA (NYSE: MBI), Atlanta Life Financial Group, and trusteeships at Allianz Global Investors and PNC Funds.  She has chaired various board committees, led complex restructurings, and overseen strategic governance initiatives.

A passionate advocate for women’s leadership in business and boardrooms, Maryann is a founding member of the NACD Carolinas Chapter and Co-Chair of the Women Corporate Directors Carolinas Chapter. She also serves on the advisory boards of Divershefy and the Directors Development Initiative and previously chaired the C200 Foundation.

She holds the CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight from NACD and Carnegie Mellon University and graduated summa cum laude from Duke University with a B.A. in Economics.

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In this power-packed episode of *Worth Knowing*, Brooke Ceballos-Pinero and Shirley Baez reveal how they turned fear into fuel, transforming from intimidated beginners to seasoned real estate investors. They share how education and grit helped them navigate multi-million dollar deals with confidence. This is your masterclass in crushing self-doubt, leveraging knowledge, and building a real estate empire. Download now and get inspired!

About Shirley Baez and Brooke Ceballos-Pinero

Brooke is a passive investor in 676 units, a sponsor in 481 units, Triple-Net (NNN), and
startups. She’s currently flipping houses with investors to fund these projects. She’s
leveraging her 22 years in corporate and mentorships to scale her businesses while
educating women and minorities on investing.

Brooke founded Empower Capital, Multifamily Momentum, Voice Publishing, and co-
managed and co-authored the Real Women in Real Estate book trilogy.

She recently moved from Northern California to North Dallas with her family, where she’s
adjusting to the construction and wild drivers but enjoys the BBQ.

Shirley Baez is an extraordinary individual who’s remarkable
journey has led her to become a beacon of empowerment
and inspiration for countless others. With 20 years of service
as a Special Operations Army Veteran, Shirley's transition
into the Multifamily space reflects her unwavering dedication
to excellence and her passion for creating wealth through
strategic investments. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in
Organizational Leadership and a Master’s in Strategic
Leadership, further solidifying her expertise in guiding
others to lead effectively and build lasting legacies.

As a published author of Lead Your Ship and a co-author of bestselling series such as
Powerful Female Immigrants who Inspire Greatness and Real Women In Real Estate Vol 1
and 2, Shirley's words resonate deeply, offering insights and guidance to those seeking to
unlock their full potential. As the founder of LeadHERship Academy, founding partner of
Leader’s Edge Academy, and co-founder of Crack the Wealth Code, Shirley's mission is
clear: to empower corporate professionals and business owners to excel as resilient leaders
while building personal wealth. Her visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to
uplifting others have had a profound impact on countless individuals.

Shirley Baez and Brooke Ceballos-Pinero on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shirley-baez/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookeceballospinero/

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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Imagine being nearly killed in a hit and run accident and then emerging with more fire than ever to pursue your passion. This is Kat Pattillo's journey and she shares it with Worth Knowing. From her life-threatening experience in 2019 to becoming a leader in education reform, Kat's perspective on life and career goals changed after her brush with death. Kat shares insights on resilience, long-term thinking, and advice for overcoming challenges, highlighting how her near-death experience shaped her approach to taking risks and making a positive impact in the field of education.

Kathlyn (Kat) Pattillo believes that we need to pay attention not only to well-known education ‘success stories’ in places like Finland, Singapore, and Canada, but also learn from systems change bright spots such as Brazil, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Indonesia. As a researcher, she writes stories and produces tools about how leaders in the Global South created education innovation and reforms. And as a facilitator, she designs experiences for leaders to learn from those examples about how to strengthen schools. Kat also speaks, advises, and teaches about how leaders transform Global South education systems - through pathways such as coalition and movement-building, collective impact, networks of proximate leaders, and large-scale systems change with government. 

She is the Founder of Global Graduate School of Education, which runs field trips for education leaders to learn from Global South education systems. Their first program is the Coalition for System Reform, which strengthens foundational learning coalitions and runs cross-country immersion trips for government policymakers across Brazil, South Africa, Kenya, and India. Alongside this, Kat writes the EdWell newsletter and is writing a book about how to improve education (with examples from seven of the world’s largest countries).

Outside of work, you can find her rowing, going to yoga, cooking, swimming and finding peace in nature - in the mountain town of Asheville.

Follow her at:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kat-pattillo-25923111/ 

Substack: edwell.substack.com

Instagram: @katpattillo

Website: kathlynpattillo.com

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Nautica. Tommy Hilfilger. Ann Taylor. Polo Ralph Lauren. These are some big names, and Melissa Cohen worked for them all. Then came the pandemic, and the fashion industry was hit hard. Melissa lost her dream job. But instead of sitting down, she reinvented herself, becoming a force on LinkedIn and creating her own company. She openly shares three critical things and the mindset shift that can help you land, plant, and grow after a major setback.

Melissa Cohen’s long tenure as a fashion industry executive included roles with major American brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nautica, and Tommy Hilfiger.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, she launched her own consultancy providing start up and growth stage brands with strategic sourcing and product development expertise.

A LinkedIn aficionado, Melissa found her calling in helping others to love the platform as much as she does. She works with private clients as well as cohorts to build their brands, build their businesses, and build their networks. Melissa was recognized by the LinkedIn editorial team in January 2024 as a LinkedIn Top Voice.

She is the Chief Engagement Officer of DIY Influence (www.DIYInfluence.com), a collaborative membership community designed to help you develop your voice, find your audience, and build your business.

Melissa lives in New York City and is passionate about supporting girls and women in their educational and career journeys. She is a board member of Her Move Next, a 501(C)3 charity dedicated to empowering girls and young women through chess, community, and competition, and was a founding member of Chief.

She is the co-author of the Amazon Bestselling book, Your Career Resilience Blueprint: A Tactical Guide to Navigate Change, Overcome Obstacles, and Design Your Future.

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The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

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Imagine you're a mom of three little ones, you are a flight attendant in the '90s, and you come home one day and tell your husband you want to become a commercial airline pilot. You do it, and then 25 years later, you and your pilot daughter make history as the first mother-daughter duo at Southwest to fly together. Grit, gumption, courage? You'll learn how these two special pilots are living their dreams together.

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Holly Petitt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/holly-petitt-b4179131/

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Imagine learning your husband has committed financial infidelity on a Thursday and your house is set to be auctioned off the following Tuesday. That happened to Lisa Weldon at age 56. But instead of giving in, she got up, put herself and her great talents out there, and made a new, fulfilling, impactful life. She published a book, was asked to give Cindy Crawford Life After 50 Tips with Oprah, and now works with Melissa Gilbert on Modern Prairie. At 70, Lisa Weldon is one very hip and sweet entrepreneur, and her journey to today is truly inspirational. Lisa openly shares how she forged a new path after a life crisis—a journey that is now bringing incredible rewards.

Lisa Stapleton Weldon, a graduate of Auburn University, has spent a lifetime in advertising in Atlanta. Her hobby? Walking cities and sharing the stories she finds. 

    At age 58, Lisa took a month out of her life to learn the new tools of her trade – social and digital media. She sliced of map of Manhattan into 20 pieces with the goal of walking one piece per day until she covered the entire island. At night she pored over instructional videos and blogged about the neighborhoods she’d walked. The following year she replicated that 30-day journey in Paris, and has since walked Shanghai, Istanbul, and several counties in Central America. Oprah’s network Harpo Productions caught wind of Lisa’s reinvention story and invited her to give Cindy Crawford advice on turning 50. HuffPost featured her walk of Paris on the front cover of the “Living Fearlessly” section. And Melissa Gilbert has contracted Lisa to create digital content for her 50+ community Modern Prairie.

Lisa’s first book Twenty Pieces: A Memoir earned awards from 2022 Nautilus Books and 2021American Best Books. She is currently writing a second book, Blood Sisters, a historical novel based in the Civil Rights era.

A fellow of the Hambidge Center and the Fairhope Center for the Writing Arts, Lisa is a featured speaker in numerous podcasts and online shows. 

Her greatest joys in life? Her three grown children and a brand new grandson!

Website: LisaWeldon.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LisaWeldon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisaweldon/

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Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show

Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com

The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

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In this debut episode of Worth Knowing, Host Bonnie Habyan gives a preview of what's to come in her new podcast. But she has a warning for her listeners. Buckle up and get ready to hear from women from across the globe who share their stories and secret sauce to overcoming adversity and making it big, once they realized how much they have to give. Or more directly, how much they are Worth Knowing because of the skills, knowledge, and value they have to share with the world.

Resources

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Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com

The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

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In this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience.

Once driven by a relentless pursuit of success, Rashmi's life took a drastic turn with a federal conviction for bank fraud, stripping her of her career and freedom. Instead of allowing this to define her, she transformed her experience into a journey of growth and redemption.

Listeners can expect an honest glimpse into prison life, insights on accountability and self-forgiveness, and the introduction of Rashmi's RISE THROUGH IT™ framework. Now a motivational speaker and consultant, Rashmi inspires others to embrace their humanity and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find hope and the strength to rise again.


About Rashmi Airan

Rashmi Airan is a captivating and motivational speaker, consultant, and catalyst for transformation with a mission to foster organizational cultures centered around authenticity. Her powerful story transcends the pitfalls of making a life-altering decision; it's a tale of leadership, core values, and decision-making, capable of creating a safe haven for courageous and often challenging conversations.

As a first-generation immigrant of Indian descent raised with lofty expectations, Rashmi excelled as a lawyer, graduating with honors from Columbia Law School. After gaining experience at major corporations, she embarked on an independent law practice in Miami. During the housing boom, she developed an ethical blind spot collaborating with a real estate developer engaged in questionable practices. Driven by her desire for success to provide for her children, Rashmi refrained from questioning her client's actions despite her inner voice urging caution. This led to a federal prison sentence for bank fraud.

During her six months in federal prison, Rashmi found inner peace and self-forgiveness. This humbling yet invaluable experience made her realize that while living with remorse is one thing, allowing it to define one's identity is another. Now a "recovering lawyer and investment banker," female leader, and community entrepreneur, Rashmi is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and TEDx presenter.

RESOURCES
: https://rashmiairan.com/ https://rashmiairan.com/


Resources

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Follow Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-habyan/

Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show

Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com

The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

In this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience.

Once driven by a relentless pursuit of success, Rashmi's life took a drastic turn with a federal conviction for bank fraud, stripping her of her career and freedom. Instead of allowing this to define her, she transformed her experience into a journey of growth and redemption.

Listeners can expect an honest glimpse into prison life, insights on accountability and self-forgiveness, and the introduction of Rashmi's RISE THROUGH IT™ framework. Now a motivational speaker and consultant, Rashmi inspires others to embrace their humanity and turn setbacks into opportunities for growth. Her story serves as a powerful reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find hope and the strength to rise again.

About Rashmi Airan 

Rashmi Airan is a captivating and motivational speaker, consultant, and catalyst for transformation with a mission to foster organizational cultures centered around authenticity. Her powerful story transcends the pitfalls of making a life-altering decision; it's a tale of leadership, core values, and decision-making, capable of creating a safe haven for courageous and often challenging conversations.

As a first-generation immigrant of Indian descent raised with lofty expectations, Rashmi excelled as a lawyer, graduating with honors from Columbia Law School. After gaining experience at major corporations, she embarked on an independent law practice in Miami. During the housing boom, she developed an ethical blind spot collaborating with a real estate developer engaged in questionable practices. Driven by her desire for success to provide for her children, Rashmi refrained from questioning her client's actions despite her inner voice urging caution. This led to a federal prison sentence for bank fraud.

During her six months in federal prison, Rashmi found inner peace and self-forgiveness. This humbling yet invaluable experience made her realize that while living with remorse is one thing, allowing it to define one's identity is another. Now a "recovering lawyer and investment banker," female leader, and community entrepreneur, Rashmi is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and TEDx presenter.

RESOURCES
: https://rashmiairan.com/ https://rashmiairan.com/

Resources

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Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com


The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company

Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds.

Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her perspective on societal pressures and the role of women in high-stakes professions. Her reflections on how media, forensic science, and legal practices have evolved over decades offer valuable insights into the intersection of law and culture.

This conversation is a compelling exploration of true crime, personal growth, and how Clark’s groundbreaking career continues to inspire a new generation of women to challenge norms and forge their own paths.

Marcia Clark is a bestselling author and a criminal lawyer who began her career in law as a criminal defense attorney and went on to become a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981. She spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit, where she handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders. She was lead prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder trial.

In May of 1997 her book on the Simpson case, "Without a Doubt," was published and reached #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. In February 2016, Clark re-released the book with a new foreword.

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Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com

The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company