Nightlight Insights - Season 1

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Sarah Wong on living with anxiety.

Sarah Wong on the embedded knowledge she experienced growing up adopted. 

Sarah Wong on becoming an entrepreneur. 

Dr. Jason Dy on growing up as an Asian immigrant child in Chicago suburbs.

Dr. Jason Dy on his privilege as a doctor and building trust with patients.

Dr. Jason Dy on questions for reflection as we make a living.

My dad Dr. Jason Dy on how he met my mom.  

Dr. Jason Dy on what he wants to be remembered for.

Army veteran Janine Arriola on colleges having equitable learning environments for students.

Army veteran Janine Arriola on patriotism.

Army Veteran Janine Arriola on recognizing veteran sensitivities.

Army veteran Janine Arriola on having an exit plan when leaving the military.

Fortune 50 VP Lisette Martinez on the internal conflict motherhood brought and the career changes she made.

Fortune 50 VP Lisette Martinez on embracing people who reach out and  nourishing relationships with genuine people who make others better.

Fortune 50 VP Lisette Martinez on being a tough but fair boss and her assertive leadership style.

Fortune 50 VP Lisette Martinez on the analogy of balancing glass and rubber balls.

Store manager Mike Lakiotis on people being imperfect at communicating. "We have to be able to see beyond the instance of delivery."

Store manager Mike Lakiotis on fighting for good.

Store manager Mike Lakiotis on being inspired by the people around him.

Store manager Mike Lakiotis on his mother's message of hope and determination before she passed. 

Police Chief Kristen Ziman on her leadership philosophy.

Police Chief Kristen Ziman on being the first woman in her rank and town and embracing the meaning it gives to others.

Police Chief Kristen Ziman on what she looks for from new recruits and the skills police officers need.

Police Chief Kristen Ziman on the people who help or deter us.

Police Chief Kristen Ziman on police reactions during civil unrest and the responsibility they carry.

Texas socialite Nicole Hutchison-Moore on the shock of prison life. 

Texas socialite turned inmate Nicole Hutchison-Moore on the need for support services for returning women.

Texas socialite Nicole Hutchison-Moore on turning her life around after serving time in prison for a DUI resulting in a death.  

Texas socialite Nicole Hutchison-Moore on the career potential for those released from prison.

Nurse Orlando Maldonado on growing up Boricua and bougie standards.

Nurse Orlando Maldonado on life lessons his father taught him.

Nurse Orlando Maldonado on taking ownership of healing and the role of nurses.

Nurse Orlando Maldonado shares what it's like managing acutely ill patients and dealing with death on a daily basis.

Give customers a reason to do business with you.HR executive Shannon Fuller on growing up poor thinking all white people are rich.

HR executive Shannon Fuller on understanding diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Hr executive Shannon Fuller on handling equity pay adjustments.

Author, entrepreneur and pilot Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz on being the pilot in command and taking control.  

”Taking off is optional. Landing on your dreams is mandatory.”

Author, entrepreneur and pilot Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz on intercepting life and choosing amazingness over mediocrity.

Author, entrepreneur and pilot Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz on what she does after receiving a "great idea".

Author, entrepreneur and pilot Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz on unleashing the amazing within and elevating women across the globe.

Author, entrepreneur and pilot Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz and Alexandria Rios Taylor on their book, Today's Inspiring Young Latinas.

Give customers a reason to do business with you.

Assistant principal Alexandria Taylor on choosing joy amidst family strife and conflict.

Assistant principal Alexandria Taylor on dealing with family feuds.

Assistant principal Alexandria Taylor on moments of deep confusion and helplessness during COVID.

Assistant principal Alexandria Taylor on the immediate needs of teachers navigating through Covid and deep learning for students.

Assistant principal Alexandria Taylor on following her intuition on the best career path for her.

Assistant principal Alexandria Taylor on the Today's Inspired Young Latinas book series. 

CEO Jenne Myers on navigating Chicago's political scene.

CEO Jenne Myers on her toughest leadership challenge and Chicago Cares.

CEO Jenne Myers on being the ultimate 'outside insider'.

CEO Jenne Myers on bringing your whole self to work and not being afraid to share her "whole" self while still being professional.

CEO Jenne Myers on Covid being the new STD Test.

CEO Jenne Myers on navigating Chicago's political scene.

CEO Jenne Myers on the necessity of building relationships despite Covid and social media.

CEO Jenne Myers talks Covid attitude adjustments and her 'cocktails and appetizer' lifestyle prior.

CEO Todd Thibodeaux on finding commonality and understanding the confidence gap.

CEO Todd Thibodeaux on how asking for help and favors is an emotional intelligence strength

CEO Todd Thibodeaux on the detrimental aspects of team-building and the importance of communication and 'coming to the table'.

CEO Todd Thibodeaux on leading an international organization and goal-setting.

CEO Todd Thibodeaux on tactics to overcoming self-defeating talk and gathering perspective.

Writer, youth leader, faith leader Shawndra Lucas on the three things young people are searching for.

Writer, youth leader, faith leader Shawndra Lucas on parenting.

Writer, youth leader, faith leader Shawndra Lucas on the importance of filling up our cups.

Writer, youth leader, faith leader Shawndra Lucas on the George Floyd murder and learning a new dance..."a modern rendition of a song that Black folks in America have been forced to dance to for centuries...”

Therapist and owner Tony Kokalj on ignoring critics and following his passion and gift.

Therapist and owner Tony Kokalj on taking a look ourselves and pushing through obstacles.

Therapist and owner Tony Kokalj on why downtime is good for kids.

Therapist and owner Tony Kokalj on difficult conversations, looking at ourselves first, and not making assumptions.

Photographer and nonprofit founder David Johnson on who is in your circle, Look around. Who’s contributing? Who’s not? Everybody can’t go.

Photographer and nonprofit founder David Johnson on those moments where you hit “the wall” and don’t know what else to do.

Photographer and nonprofit founder David Johnson on David on people taking chances on him and creating pathways for more creatives.

Public defender and CEO Emily Galvin-Almanza on why it's important to have good friends who know their stuff and are 'ready for the moment'.

Public defender and CEO Emily Galvin-Almanza on fighting to prevent mass incarcerations and wrongful convictions of vulnerable people and the weight she carries when justice isn't served.

Public defender and CEO Emily Galvin-Almanza explains the reality of wrongful arrests and the importance of voting for our local District Attorneys and Sheriffs. "Watching how bad the system is at determining truth is bad...it's really scary".

Political scientist Dr. Stephen Caliendo on people of color in America succeeding in America despite their skin tone not because of it. 

Political scientist Dr. Stephen Caliendo on power and its relationship with politics and wealth.

Political scientist Dr. Stephen Caliendo on the dominant narrative of entitlement that perpetuates systemic oppression.

Political scientist Dr. Stephen Caliendo on systemic racism.

CIO Dr. Adrienne Holloway on the benefits of early struggle.

CIO Dr. Adrienne Holloway on the necessity of having professional "sponsors" and what to look for.

CIO Dr. Adrienne Holloway on the downsides of being "independent to a fault" and the advantages of seeking help.

Therapist Kijuana Boulrece on our protective factors and finding our tribe.

My dad Arturo Rios shares his journey of addiction recovery and ways he deceived himself and others.

Jessica Banta on addressing a local need and finding others to help.

CEO Charles Eaton on addressing poverty in America 

Raul Alvarado on taking advantage of downtime during shutdowns.