Ask JBH with Janice Bryant Howroyd
Self-Improvement
About
Success comes in all forms and crosses all lines. So, what’s the common denominator? Learning how to Think Success. JBH goes there with successes from all sectors of life and brings their Thought protocols and life stories to you in ASK JBH.
Episodes
- Why Connection Is a Competitive Advantage | Nicholas Epley | EP 112
Dr. Nicholas Epley is one of the world’s leading experts on human behavior and connection. As a professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of A Little More Social, his research explores why people misunderst…
- The Cost of Inequality No One Talks About | Dr. David R. Williams | EP 111
Harvard professor and leading public health researcher Dr. David R. Williams brings decades of work into sharp focus, challenging how we understand health, equity, and responsibility. Grounded in one of the most comprehensive bodies of res…
- How You See Changes What You Can Do | Emily Balcetis | EP 110
What if the distance between you and your goal is not the goal, but the way you see it? Dr. Emily Balcetis, Associate Professor of Psychology at NYU and TEDx speaker viewed by millions, studies how perception shapes performance. Her resear…
- What Is Fear Costing You? | Arian Simone | EP 109
On this episode of Ask JBH, Arian Simone shares a fearless journey shaped by faith, grit, and purpose. From early lessons in entrepreneurship at Florida A&M University to rebuilding her life after homelessness in Los Angeles, she refle…
- Building Without Silencing | Jensine Larsen | EP 108
Jensine Larsen, award-winning digital entrepreneur, international journalist, and the former founder of World Pulse, recognized the internet's potential as a lifeline long before social platforms were seen as mere tools for influence or pr…
- Every Prison Has a Door | Shaka Senghor | EP 107
Shaka Senghor joins Ask JBH for a thoughtful exchange about freedom, accountability, and the inner work required to change the direction of your life. A bestselling author and resilience expert, Shaka’s perspective is shaped by lived exper…
- When Faith Meets Action | Pastor Greg Ford | EP 106
Pastor Greg Ford, Lead Pastor of One Church, joins Ask JBH for a thoughtful conversation on faith, leadership, and building community in a divided world. From planting a church while working five jobs to leading with humility and courage,…
- Doing More with Less | Navi Radjou | EP 105
Born in Pondicherry and shaped by a life that spans India, France, and Silicon Valley, Navi Radjou brings a worldview that blends humanistic coaching, ecological thinking, and deep cultural intelligence. A longtime advisor to global leader…
- Guided by Faith | Kelley Cornish | EP 104
Kelley Cornish’s journey is one of purpose, faith, and service. From her roots in Aiken, South Carolina, where family and faith shaped her early values, to her role now as President and CEO of the T.D. Jakes Foundation, Kelley has carried…
- Comedy, Courage, and Inclusion | Maysoon Zayid | EP 103
Comedian, actress, writer, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid brings laughter, honesty, and heart to every stage she steps on. From co-founding the New York Arab American Comedy Festival to delivering one of the most-viewed TED Talks of…
- No Excuses | Sarah Kunst | EP 102
Sarah Kunst has never been afraid to take a leap. From building her career at Apple and Chanel to stepping boldly into venture capital when very few women of color were in the room, she’s been rewriting the playbook for what leadership and…
- Health Is Justice | Dr. Sandro Galea | EP 101
Dr. Sandro Galea is one of the world’s leading voices on public health. As the founding dean of the new School of Public Health at Washington University, he’s shaping how we think about health not just as individual wellness, but as the co…
- You Are Enough | Panache Desai | EP 100
Panache Desai joins Ask JBH with a radical reminder: you are already whole. From his grandmother’s meditation room to London’s East End, Panache’s journey shows us that crisis can be a calling, struggle can be a teacher, and wholeness is o…
- From Stuck to Breakthrough | Chris Denson | EP 99
Chris Denson is an award-winning innovation advocate, bestselling author, and former comedian who blends humor with sharp business insight. From the White House to Fortune 500 companies, he’s helped leaders break rules, spark creativity, a…
- The Power of Fresh Starts | Katy Milkman | EP 98
Change doesn’t have to feel like struggle. It can feel like strategy. In this Ask JBH episode, we sit down with Katy Milkman, a Wharton professor and author of the bestselling book How to Change , whose work is transforming the way people…
- The Inner Garden | Jack Kornfield | EP 97
Jack Kornfield is one of the most influential figures in bringing Buddhist mindfulness to the Western world. A former monk trained in Thailand, India, and Burma, he later co-founded both the Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Cente…
- Your Brain's Untapped Potential | Dr. David Eagleman | EP 96
Dr. David Eagleman, Stanford neuroscientist, bestselling author, and host of The Brain on PBS, joins this episode to break down the science behind how the brain rewires itself throughout life. From sensory perception to daily habits, this…
- Unwiring Digital Dependency | Dr. Camille Preston | EP 95
From cattle rancher to business psychologist, Dr. Camille Preston’s unconventional journey led her to help leaders optimize their potential in today’s hyper-connected world. As the founder of AIM Leadership and author of Rewired , she tack…
- Reclaiming Your Power at Work | Minda Harts | EP 94
Minda Harts, CEO of The Memo LLC and bestselling author of The Memo and Right Within , is rewriting the playbook for workplace equity. A leading advocate for women of color, she helps organizations build real trust and inclusion through he…
- The Science of Everyday Happiness | Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar | EP 93
Ask JBH welcomes Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a former Harvard professor behind the university's most popular course on Positive Psychology. His bestsellers Happier and The Joy of Leadership have transformed how we understand fulfillment. We explor…
- The Budgetnista | Tiffany Aliche | EP 92
America's favorite financial educator, Tiffany Aliche, aka The Budgetnista, joins Ask JBH with her expertise on personal finance and wealth building. Her NYT bestseller Get Good with Money has helped millions of women transform their relat…
- The Five Senses Path to Happiness | Gretchen Rubin | EP 91
Joining Ask JBH, bestselling author Gretchen Rubin brings her insights on happiness and human nature. Her books, including The Happiness Project , The Four Tendencies , and the recent release Secrets of Adulthood, have sold millions of cop…
- From Service to Purpose | Dr. Pamela Gurley | EP 90
We sit down with Dr. Pamela Gurley, whose remarkable journey from Army veteran to federal executive to literacy champion exemplifies courage in action. After reaching the heights of government service at the Department of Defense and State…
- Choose Happy Over Perfect | Dr. Jen Douglas | EP 89
Dr. Jen Douglas, former Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford School of Medicine and mental wellness expert, pulls back the curtain on perfectionism in this revealing conversation. Beyond the organized, high-achieving face we recognize,…
- Rewriting Your Story | Lara Love Hardin | EP 88
Lara Love Hardin knows firsthand that a single choice can either define us or transform us. Her remarkable journey from incarceration to literary leadership not only rewrote her own story but also opened doors for countless others. Today,…
- Keto, Metabolism & Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer | EP 87
Dr. Chris Palmer challenges everything we thought we knew about mental health. As a Harvard psychiatrist and pioneer in psychiatric medicine, he presents a revolutionary understanding: mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain.…
- Branding Beyond Demographics | Dr. Marcus Collins | EP 86
Dr. Marcus Collins bridges two worlds - from leading strategy at Wieden+Kennedy to teaching at Michigan's Ross School of Business. More than a marketing expert, he's a cultural translator who understands what makes ideas spread and people…
- The ALLY Way Forward with Stephanie Chung | Ask JBH #85
Stephanie Chung is a trailblazing executive who has shattered glass ceilings in aviation. As the former Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up and President of JetSuite, she transformed these companies with innovative strategies that redefined…
- Clever Girl Finance with Bola Sokunbi I Ask JBH #84
Bola Sokunbi is a powerhouse in personal finance who's transforming how women think about money. As the founder of Clever Girl Finance, one of America's largest financial education platforms for women, Bola has turned her passion for finan…
- Exploring Black Mental Health with Dr. Raquel Martin I Ask JBH #83
Dr. Raquel Martin is a trailblazing expert in Black Mental Health and Liberation Psychology. Blending clinical psychology with social advocacy, she is renowned for her innovative approach to mental health and social justice. Known for her…
- Achieving Abundance with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon I Ask JBH #82
Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon is the award-winning Inc5000 CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC - a business transformation company. She is a renowned expert in coaching entrepreneurs and established the Move to Millions movement, which ai…
- Navigating Loneliness with Adam Smiley Poswolsky I Ask JBH #81
Adam Smiley Poswolsky is an internationally renowned keynote speaker, workplace belonging and future of work expert, and bestselling author of three books that have been translated into multiple languages, including The Quarter-Life Breakt…
- The Art of Resilience with J.R. Martinez I Ask JBH #80
J.R. Martinez is an Army veteran, burn survivor, actor, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, and Dancing with the Stars season 13 winner. He has traveled the world speaking with troops at various bases and serving as t…
- Understanding Deconstruction with Alisa Childers I Ask JBH #79
Join Alisa Childers—a wife, mom, author, blogger, speaker, and worship leader—as she shares insights from her journey. Formerly part of the award-winning CCM recording group ZOEgirl, Alisa is now a sought-after speaker at apologetics and C…
- Designing Your Future with NCAT Scholar Samuel Dixon I Ask JBH #78
Samuel Dixon is a full-ride Honors Cheatham-White Scholar Junior at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. He is the Co-Founder and President of the NCAT Crypto Club and Aggie DAO. He is studying user experience design…
- Ask JBH #77: Aleesha Barlow - Empowering Survivors of Child Abuse
Aleesha Barlow created Tell Somebody, Inc., an organization that works toward ending child abuse and silenced abuse of any kind. The Tell Somebody movement is about bringing awareness to parents that sexual abuse can and does happen. "I am…
- Ask JBH #76: Patrice Gordon - Navigating Life, Love, and Leadership
Patrice Gordon is an established executive coach and personal development advocate, specializing in Women’s Development Programs and Reverse Mentoring. She spearheaded the development of reverse mentoring at Virgin Atlantic, with the initi…
- Ask JBH #75: Dr. Demartini Unplugged - A Journey Through Regret, Prioritization, and Authenticity
Dr. John Demartini is an internationally published author, a global educator and the founder of the Demartini Method, a revolutionary tool in modern psychology. He is also the author of over 40 self-development books and manuscripts such a…
- Ask JBH #74: LoveLogiq - Creating Waves of Change Through Authenticity, Community, and Clarity
Efram “LoveLogiq” Bryant is an R&B singer, songwriter, poet, MC, & social activist. His love of music extends to all genres, particularly Soul/Neo-Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, and jazz. LovelLogiq has performed with world-renowned music…
- Ask JBH #73: Universal Aid for Children of Ukraine - Navigating the Crisis
Irina Tishchenko Lujan has worked with Universal Aid for Children of Ukraine since 1999. She served as their Scholarship Program director in Odessa for ten years before moving to the United States. Irina facilitates correspondence between…
- Ask JBH #72: The Key to Effective Branding With Marty Neumeier
Marty Neumeier is someone who literally wrote the book on branding, in fact, he’s written numerous books about it. He is an author, designer, and brand adviser whose mission is to bring the principles and processes of design to business. H…
- Ask JBH #71: Ed Wiley III's Culinary Creations - A Taste of Childhood Memories
Ed Wiley III spent more than 30 years as a journalist, working as a newspaper and magazine reporter, congressional press secretary, communications manager, and most recently as the Managing Editor at BET News. In 2006, he moved to North Ca…
- Ask JBH #70: Finding Forgiveness and Healing From Trauma – Laura’s Journey of Self-Discovery
Laura Cathcart Robbins is the best-selling author of her memoir, Stash, My Life In Hiding, and host of the popular podcast, The Only One In The Room. She has been active for many years as a speaker and school trustee and is credited for cr…
- Ask JBH #69: Taking Risks, Embracing Failure, and Playing Poker – Advice From Jenny Just
Jenny Just is a visionary, powerhouse, and one of the few self-made female billionaires in the United States. From her days of cutting her teeth on the trading floor in Chicago to now running a fintech empire, she has started and/or turned…
- Ask JBH #68: Haile Thomas’ Guide to Living a Healthy Life
Haile Thomas is a 22yr old international speaker, wellness & compassion activist, content creator, writer, co-founder of wellness teahouse, Matcha Thomas, and the non-profit HAPPY (Healthy, Active, Positive, Purposeful, Youth). Haile f…
- Ask JBH #67: Diversity, Innovation, and Better Decisions - Kate Glazebrook's Insights on Hiring
Kate is Co-founder, Chair, and previous CEO of Applied, the essential platform for de-biased recruiting. Applied uses behavioral and data science to help organizations find the best person for the job regardless of their background. Throug…
- Ask JBH #66 with Ian Beacraft: An Influential Voice in AI and the Future of Work
Considered one of the top voices in AI and the future of work, Ian Beacraft is a trusted advisor to the world’s most innovative companies. The founder and Chief Futurist of Signal and Cipher, Ian leads a strategic foresight and development…
- Ask JBH #65: Breaking Barriers and Redefining Success - Jaylen Bledsoe's Journey
Jaylen Bledsoe is the Chairman of the Bledsoe Collective and Managing Director of Flare Partners. Jaylen has served on AT&T’s Supplier Diversity Board, advised White House officials in President Obama’s Administration on economic polic…
- Ask JBH #64: Daniel Acheampong on Why Venture Capitalists Should Stop Playing the Same Old Tune
Daniel was most recently an Entrepreneur in Resident at MIT designX, where he co-founded a marketplace platform. He was an associate at Summit Partners, where he helped manage the firm’s due diligence process to raise investment funds. Pre…
- Ask JBH #63: Breaking Barriers in Healthcare - Dezbee McDaniel's Mission to Bridge the Gap
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CliniSpan Health, Dezbee McDaniel has been a career entrepreneur. He is an alum of Venture for America, a prestigious entrepreneurial fellowship, where he worked with different technology startups…