Evocative Xchange

Explore the power of storytelling and purpose finding with Suneet Bhatt and discover how individuals and organizations can unearth their authentic narratives and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Join Suneet in part 3 of a multi-segment series engaging children with their first books about sustainability and the power of giving.

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Explore the power of storytelling and purpose finding with Suneet Bhatt and discover how individuals and organizations can unearth their authentic narratives and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Join Suneet in part 2 of a multi-segment series exploring how colleges students are preparing to enter the workforce.
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Explore the power of storytelling and purpose finding with Suneet Bhatt and discover how individuals and organizations can unearth their authentic narratives and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Join Suneet in part 1 of a multi-segment series with his insights on preparing for B Corp.

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Start the New Year off with top strategies on how to use LinkedIn to build your career or business. Learn how the LI platform interfaces with AI and ChatGPT.

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On the occasion of its 10th Anniversary, Xavier Creative House (XCH), the host of the Evocative Exchange Podcast, features a special guest, the XCH CEO Sunny White. Get the inside scoop on how the healthcare marketing agency has evolved over the past decade to meet the needs of its clients in pharma, biotech, and med-device. 

Want to combat employee burnout, help your supervisors to engage young professionals, and build a resilient workforce? Listen in as we navigate the complexities of life and business with resilience at its core with Nick DeStefano.

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Join us for a fresh look at Patient-Centered Healthcare from the perspective of Dakota Fisher-Vance, a Global Patient Advocate, who is living with a rare disease. Learn from Dakota’s personal and professional experience informed by a remarkable journey from her diagnosis with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) to her current role as Global Patient Advocacy Associate Director at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals. Tune in to discover the stories, insights, and innovations that are driving healthcare toward a more patient-centered future.

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Unlock the secrets of cash flow management and the art of standardizing pricing models with Veronica Cram, Founder & CEO of InSight Strategic Solutions, and Xavier Creative House Advisory Board Treasurer. Veronica shares pivotal career moments and real-world examples, revealing how sound operational strategies can dramatically transform a business.

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Healthcare Expert and Serial Entrepreneur Vlad Castillo explores the business case for investing in the customer and patient experience to transform healthcare. Join us on a journey that begins and ends with data analytics and is filled with education and connectivity.

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From committed vegans to curious omnivores, Maggy Keet invites all eaters to enjoy nourishing meals that are simple, sustainable, and delicious. Learn strategies to move towards The Planetarian Life with plant-rich foods that are good for you and good for the planet.  

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With a little help from 70 volunteers, each year, Young Entrepreneur’s Academy, YEA!, Executive Director, Ellen Fisher, leads over a dozen students though weekly sessions that cover forming a business idea, incorporating, to marketing, financing, and launch. Get the full story here and a link to watch the investor pitch on 4/19/23. Connect with YEA! Philadelphia:

XCH’s 2022 "X-Factor" awardee shares exciting stories about her background, how she found Xavier and describes her venture into sustainability that made the agency a role model for small businesses. Jennifer is all heart, and it becomes abundantly clear what made her the employee choice for the annual award that shares a name with our podcast.

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The Doctor is in the house with Toni Johnson, founder of Dr. Brownies and creator of the first ready to pour plant-based brownie mix and desserts that include a plant-based option. What a great way to make your next celebration inclusive of all dietary preferences.

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Dr. Mark Ritchie brings the ecology and culture of Thailand to life for US students with an expedition academic model that immerses students in the everyday activities of the Thai people and how they sustain themselves while honoring the environment.

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Voice of Your Brand, Cheldin Barlett Rumor helps women with lifestyle brands move from a whispering wish to a SCREAM YOUR DREAM mentality. Her engaging style and boundless energy infuse confidence into her clients’ marketing and open up endless possibilities for women-owned businesses to reach their potential.

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Get an insider's view of agency life and working in a fast-growth organization with Leah Knotts who was one of the first 5 employees hired at Xavier Creative House and the winner of the inaugural "X-Factor" award.

Athletic Mindset Coach Danielle McDonough tells us why professional athletes and Olympians are using sports psychologists as a crucial part of their training. Learn how athletes in any sport and as young as 7 years old can benefit from training that builds mental toughness.

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Adam Moore, VP Sustainable Sourcing, shares real lessons on the sustainable value chain and how enterprises and small businesses are stepping up to embrace diverse suppliers.

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April is IBS Awareness Month and Christine Olivo is bringing awareness to the reality of living life with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and other digestive disorders, through humorous and relatable content.

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Dr. Barbara Klock of Dr. Klock Talks has combined the knowledge of a pediatrician and the compassion of a parent to build on her career as a pediatrician to support the rearing efforts of discerning parents with her podcast and video series demystifying the development of children from infancy to adolescence. Follow her career through the 2020 pandemic when she stepped up as a healthcare hero for the school district of Philadelphia.

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Learn how the most effective teams stay organized, foster accountability, and create alignment with Hank O’Donnell, a certified leadership coach, and EOS, Entrepreneurial Operating System, a facilitator with over 1,000 hours of session time. Hank serves clients ranging from entrepreneurial fast-growth companies to large corporate entities in the Lehigh Valley, NJ, Delaware, and Maryland.

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Hero of Happiness, Dave Raymond spent two decades entertaining more than 60 million people as the original Phillie Phanatic. Learn about Dave’s humble beginnings as an intern that led to a role as the most beloved sports mascot of our time. Listen in as Dave shares how he applied his experience to become an entrepreneur and launch “The Power of Fun,” a firm dedicated to making the world a better place.

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See pharma through the wide-ranging lens of Danielle Ziernicki, Pharm.D, a proven leader with 20 years of experience in the areas of global regulatory intelligence and policy, drug development, medical affairs/ medical information, U.S. market access, health care policy, quality/ value-based care, marketing support, and academia.

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Sunny White, Founder & CEO of Xavier Creative House and the Evocative Xchange, kicks off season 2 of the podcast featuring a must hear preview of her upcoming appearance in the October Forbes Women’s Insert.

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Barry Rellaford has inspired leaders and teams to perform meaningful and sustainable work in over 140 countries. He is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and was a co-founder and master facilitator in FranklinCovey’s Speed of Trust Practice. Barry also co-authored the business parable, A Slice of Trust and we’re excited to learn more about this topic today. 

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Scott Stoogenke, Managing Executive Consultant at Panaviv, a company he launched in 2011 joins us for episode 11. Scott has over 25 years of experience in life sciences marketing including pharmaceutical services and medical communications that inform his ideas on marketing/brand strategy & tactical execution, training design & delivery, and organizational management.

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Linda Kelly is the first point of contact for businesses in the Carbonfree® Business Partner Program. She has over ten years of experience assisting businesses with the creation and implementation of environmental sustainability programs, and expertise in carbon emissions calculations and reduction strategies. Carbonfund.org Foundation is a leading 501(c )(3) environmental non-profit heading the fight against climate change, making it easy and affordable for any individual, business, or organization to reduce & offset their climate impact and hasten the transition to a clean energy future.

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Amy Turnquist is the double whammy for Women in Leadership as the President of the HBA – Healthcare Businesswoman’s Association – in Philadelphia and an Executive in Digital-Tech and Customer Experience. 

Amy has been in the digital marketing arena for most of her career. In her current role, she helps life sciences organizations drive transformation and business growth while keeping customers at the heart of every decision. She has amassed expertise in so many facets of the industry including engagement strategy and tactics, digital media, content marketing, eCommerce, and mobile app development. Amy is paving the way for equity when it comes to leadership positions for women in healthcare. She is an advocate and a role model for hundreds of women through HBA and other industry outreach.

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Susan Rocco is an inspiration to women in Philadelphia and around the world. She is the CEO, founder, and host of Women to Watch Media®, a national radio show and podcast presenting women leader’s true-life stories. Susan’s mission is to inspire women and encourage them to pursue leadership roles across all industries.

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Susan Packard has achieved the best of both the corporate and entrepreneurial worlds. After coming up through the ranks of the male-dominated cable TV industry, she was one of the pioneers responsible for the launch of popular TV channels like CNBC and the Food Network. Susan co-founded HGTV and Scripps Network Interactive. Today, she shares strategies and her lessons learned to mentor women and men in all stages of life, at for-profit and not-for-profit companies. Susan has written two books and is a sought after speaker who engages the audience with her philosophy about how we can better understand ourselves, so we make wise choices to achieve success and live with purpose.

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Nancy Eberhardt is the owner and CEO of Pathwise Partners, a Featured ForbesBook Author, a certified coach, and a strategist who pulls from real-world experience to make strong, successful leaders even stronger and more successful. Her background includes executive roles in for-profit, non-profit, and community organizations, including banking, real estate development, social ventures, and even a national park. To engage and inspire leaders, Nancy exercises the utmost respect and consideration while calling for a momentous shift in how people communicate that opens the door to endless possibilities.

Paul Kimmerling, who helps organizations and individuals build their capacity to thrive by deepening focus and building flexibility had a great conversation with us for episode 5. Paul offers fresh insights and practical solutions on the topics of Leadership; Change; Communication, Mindfulness and more.

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Shannyn Lee, Director of Coaching at the business development training program for leaders of creative firms worldwide, Win Without Pitching joins us for episode 3. The program brings a new depth to client engagement and the ability to shift the sales conversation to a values conversation based on expertise.

Stacey, our Director of Wellness, to our podcast. She has been helping individuals stay fit and healthy in their workplace and at home by providing virtual and onsite fitness classes as well as 1:1 fitness coaching.

Stacey is an expert at overall body toning, working the core, stamina, flexibility, and strength. And offers a customized program of workouts, nutrition counseling, and personal training.

We think what she’s doing in Health and Fitness is stellar, and we would like to have her share what keeps her thinking, thriving, and feeling inspired as a woman who started her wellness brand in a pandemic.