Are you navigating complex leadership challenges while trying to stay purpose-driven and human-centered?

In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Sirisha Swahari, a transformational, multi-hyphenate executive and board leader from CGI who specializes in leading large-scale technology operations at the intersection of innovation, people, and purpose. Siri shares what it truly means to lead mission-critical systems and teams — offering powerful takeaways on executive leadership, responsible technology, and building resilient, future-ready organizations.

Sirisha Swahari is Vice President of U.S. Global Technology Operations at CGI, passionate about building scalable infrastructure, high-performing teams, and purpose-driven leadership cultures. Through her work, she helps organizations modernize operations while empowering leaders to navigate complexity with clarity and courage.

With over two decades of experience across government, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing sectors, Siri is known for translating complex systems into clear, scalable strategies. She is also the founder of Women Executives Circle, a national peer-powered community supporting senior women leaders, and serves in multiple board and advisory roles advancing innovation and equity.

• Why leading at scale requires emotional intelligence, trust, and long-term vision

• Siri’s strategies for driving transformation through automation, analytics, and human capability

• How to balance operational excellence with purpose-driven leadership

• Practical steps to build resilient teams in fast-changing industries

• The importance of responsible technology and leadership beyond the org chart

Guest’s Journey. (0:54)

Early Life and Career Beginnings. (2:03)

Building a Community. (6:06)

Leadership and Emotional Intelligence. (15:35)

Responsible AI and Innovation. (20:19)

Board Leadership vs. Executive Leadership. (23:27)

The Evolving American Dream. (27:07)

Advice for Aspiring Leaders. (29:00)

How to Connect with Siri Swahari. (33:36)

Want to learn more about Siri’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://www.cgi.com/en 📧 Email → sirisha.swahari@yahoo.com 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirishaswahari/

“Leadership isn’t just about scaling systems — it’s about scaling trust, clarity, and purpose.”

If you’ve been feeling stretched between performance and purpose, this episode will encourage you to lead with courage, build with intention, and create impact far beyond your title.

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Are you putting yourself out there but still wondering why the visibility isn’t turning into real income? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Carrolee Moore, a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The Podcast Pitching Society, who specializes in helping experts turn strategic visibility into sustainable revenue. Carrolee shares how she transformed uncertainty into opportunity — offering powerful takeaways on monetizing visibility, building authority without burnout, and turning long-form conversations into long-term income.

About the Guest

Carrolee Moore is a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, and visibility strategist passionate about helping overlooked experts and thought leaders get seen in the right rooms with the right message. Through her work, she helps entrepreneurs turn podcast guesting and long-form conversations into aligned income and scalable growth.

After being laid off just one week before the pandemic and relocating cross-country, Carrolee started her first business from an air mattress in an empty apartment — and went on to build a multi–six-figure agency in under two years without ads, SEO, or social media marketing. She is the creator of the Currency of Visibility™ movement and the visionary behind the C.A.K.E. Podcast Guesting Method. Her work has been featured in The Dallas Morning News, on platforms like Speak Your Way to Cash, and in 2025 she was inducted into Who’s Who of America for her contributions to marketing and communications.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why visibility doesn’t automatically lead to income — and how to change that

• Carrolee’s approach to podcast guesting as a high-ROI visibility strategy

• How to turn long-form conversations into long-term revenue

• Practical steps to get seen in the right rooms with a clear, aligned message

• The importance of building authority without burnout or hustle culture

Episode Outline

• Carolee Moore's entrepreneurial journey. (0:00)
• Early Life and Storytelling. (2:26)
• Career Transitions. (4:41)
• Starting a Business. (7:36)
• AI and Technology. (14:53)
• Resilience and Success. (19:39)
• Podcasting vs. Social Media. (28:45)
• CAKE Method. (31:59)
• How to connect with Carrolee Moore (32:50)

Want to learn more about Carrolee’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://thepodcastpitchingsociety.com/ 📧 Email → carrolee@carroleemoore.com 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastpitchingsociety/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/carroleemoore/

“Visibility that pays isn’t about being everywhere — it’s about being remembered in the right places.”

If you’ve been showing up consistently but struggling to turn attention into income, this episode will encourage you to align your message, monetize your expertise, and let your visibility work for you long after the mic turns off.

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Are you craving more authenticity, inclusion, and purpose in your work — but unsure how to lead with your whole self?

In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Terri Huggins Hart, an award-winning journalist, editorial consultant, and advocate whose work lives at the intersection of identity, equity, and joy.

Terri shares how storytelling can be a powerful tool for connection, healing, and social change, offering thoughtful insights on authentic leadership, empathy, and inclusive storytelling.

Terri Huggins Hart is an award-winning journalist, editorial consultant, and advocate passionate about centering marginalized voices through honest, impactful storytelling. Through her work, she helps audiences and organizations challenge traditional narratives while building more inclusive, empathetic spaces.

With over 15 years of experience, Terri has contributed reported stories and personal essays to national publications across topics including personal finance, leadership, mental health, maternal health, travel, disability advocacy, and culture. As a journalist, mother, advocate, dancer, speaker, and empath, she uses her lived experience as a catalyst for meaningful work and social impact.

• Why authentic storytelling matters — and how it creates real connection • Terri’s approach to integrating advocacy into journalism and creative work • How to lead with empathy without losing professional credibility • Practical ways to use lived experience as a source of strength and impact • Why joy, love, and honesty are essential tools for building an inclusive world

Episode Outline

• Guest’s Journey: Terry Huggins-Hart's Early Life and Cultural Identity (0:00)
• Navigating Bicultural Identity (2:14)
• Journey into Journalism and Advocacy (4:17)
• Motherhood and Entrepreneurship (6:05)
• Generational Perspectives on Hard Work (7:41)
• Media's Responsibility in Covering Marginalized Communities (10:14)
• Media Literacy and Managing Information Overload (12:47)
• Professional Evolution and Multiple Identities (17:23)
• Leadership and Communication Across Industries (19:12)
• Inserting Joy into Daily Life (23:58)
• Terry's Business and How to Connect (27:04)
• Fitness Journey and Teaching Zumba (28:34)
• The Modern American Dream (31:22)

Want to learn more about Terri’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://terrihuggins.com/ 📧 Email → https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-huggins-hart-50104a1b/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/terrificwords/

Closing Inspiration “Advocacy belongs in storytelling — and leading with love can be both a personal value and a radical professional practice.”

If you’ve been struggling to show up fully or wondering whether your story truly matters, this episode will encourage you to embrace authenticity, lead with empathy, and use your voice to create change.

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Are you struggling to grow your online visibility without sacrificing your values or burning out on “quick-fix” marketing tactics? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Cinthia Pacheco, founder of Digital Bloom IQ, a digital marketing agency that specializes in intentional, values-driven SEO strategies for small and medium-sized businesses.

Cinthia shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, along with powerful insights on sustainable digital growth, ethical SEO, and how clarity and consistency can turn your website into a true client-attraction tool.

Cinthia Pacheco is a digital marketing strategist and SEO expert passionate about helping mission-driven business owners grow their online presence with intention. Through her work at Digital Bloom IQ, she helps small and medium-sized businesses demystify SEO, understand what’s really driving website traffic and conversions, and build long-term, sustainable digital growth. With a background working for globally recognized brands like Avon, Sears, and Hyundai, Cinthia brings both corporate expertise and heart-centered strategy into her entrepreneurial work.

• Why SEO is a long-term practice—not a quick fix—and how to approach it with patience and purpose

• Cinthia’s strategies for ethical, values-driven SEO that attracts the right audience

• How to align your content strategy with your business mission for sustainable growth

• Practical steps to improve website visibility and conversions without overwhelm

• The importance of clarity, consistency, and alignment in digital marketing success

• Cinthia’s Journey: From corporate marketing to entrepreneurship (0:00)

• The Mindset Behind Long-Term Digital Growth (07:15)

• Why Ethical, Strategic SEO Matters (15:40)

• Demystifying SEO: What Really Drives Traffic & Conversions (24:10)

• Turning Your Website into a Client-Attraction Tool (33:25)

• How to Connect with Cinthia Pacheco (41:00)

Want to learn more about Cinthia’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://digitalbloomiq.com/ 📧 Email → https://www.linkedin.com/company/digital-bloom-iq/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/digitalbloomiq

Closing Inspiration

“SEO isn’t about chasing algorithms—it’s about clearly communicating your value so the right people can find you.”

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by digital marketing or unsure how to grow online in an aligned way, this episode will encourage you to slow down, get intentional, and build a strategy that truly supports your long-term vision.

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Are you a high-achieving leader feeling burned out, overextended, or stuck in constant “doing” mode? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Sharmin Banu, an accomplished Executive Coach with over 25 years of experience across technology, leadership, and executive coaching.

After a successful career as a Software Engineering Manager at Microsoft, Sharmin made a bold decision to step away from corporate stability in 2009 to pursue deeper purpose and fulfillment. Today, she works with Fortune 500 companies and high-growth startups, helping senior leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, executive presence, and sustainable leadership impact.

In this conversation, Sharmin shares her powerful journey from corporate leadership to purpose-driven coaching—offering transformative insights on intentional leadership, delegation, self-awareness, and redefining success beyond titles and productivity.

Sharmin Banu is a seasoned Executive Coach and former Microsoft Software Engineering Manager who is passionate about helping senior leaders lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.

She supports Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, and C-suite executives in moving beyond burnout-driven hustle and over-reliance on the “inner achiever.” Her coaching approach emphasizes alignment, self-awareness, and developing others—allowing leaders to scale their influence without sacrificing joy or well-being.

Her bold decision to leave corporate life continues to shape her holistic, deeply human approach to leadership and success.

• Why over-reliance on the “inner achiever” leads to burnout—and how to shift out of it
• How to move from constant doing to effective delegating and coaching
• What it really means to redefine success beyond titles and productivity
• Practical strategies to build sustainable leadership impact without losing joy
• Why self-awareness, alignment, and intention are essential for modern leaders

• Walking away from a dream career at Microsoft to pursue coaching (1:45)

• Transition challenges and redefining success (8:13)

• Lessons from engineering that apply to coaching and leadership (11:10)

• Leading with purpose, alignment, and joy (13:08)

• Why accomplished leaders still feel stuck despite outward success (15:38)

• Coaching executives on executive presence and influence (18:02)

• Mindset shifts from doing to delegating and developing others (21:05)

• Cultural awareness and its role in effective leadership (24:31)

• The evolving meaning of the American Dream (26:40)

Want to learn more about Sharmin’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://greenleafcoach.com/ 📧 Email → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharminbanu/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/sharmin.banu/?hl=en

Closing Inspiration “True leadership isn’t about doing more—it’s about leading with intention, awareness, and trust.”

If you’ve been pushing nonstop or feeling disconnected from your purpose, this episode will inspire you to pause, realign, and lead with clarity, confidence, and sustainable impact.

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Are you balancing a demanding career while dreaming of more freedom, flexibility, and financial security? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Vanessa Nelson — a single mom of three, audit assistant at a CPA firm, and global digital entrepreneur who is redefining what success and stability look like for working women.

With over a decade of experience in banking, customer service, and operational roles, Vanessa shares how she built a strong corporate foundation before transitioning into affiliate and attraction marketing. Her story offers powerful insights on resilience, consistency, and building a location-independent digital business while working full-time.

Vanessa Nelson is a digital entrepreneur, mentor, and accounting professional passionate about helping women—especially moms—create financial empowerment and sustainable income outside the traditional 9–5. Through her work in affiliate and attraction marketing, she supports individuals who want flexibility, freedom, and long-term opportunity without sacrificing career stability or family priorities. Vanessa’s journey as a single mother balancing a full-time accounting role and a global digital business is a powerful example of what’s possible with discipline, courage, and a clear “why.”

• Why so many working women feel stuck between security and freedom—and how to navigate that tension

• Vanessa’s strategies for building a digital business alongside a full-time career

• How courage and consistency matter more than perfect timing

• Practical steps to create flexibility and long-term opportunity without quitting your job

• The importance of having a strong “why” to stay motivated through challenges

• Guest’s Journey: Vanessa’s path from corporate banking to digital entrepreneurship (0:00)

• Building a Corporate Foundation: Lessons from banking, customer service, and operations (4:15)

• Transitioning into Affiliate & Attraction Marketing while working full-time (9:40)

• Balancing Motherhood, Career, and Business as a single mom of three (15:30)

• Why Courage and Consistency Beat Perfect Timing (22:10)

• The Power of a Clear “Why” in staying disciplined and resilient (28:45)

• Creating Freedom Without Quitting Your Job (35:20)

• Mentoring Women & Moms in Digital Entrepreneurship (41:10)

• Final Advice for Working Women Wanting More (47:30)

• How to Connect with Vanessa Nelson (51:00)

Want to learn more about Vanessa’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://www.vnnconnection.com📧 Email → vanessan.nelson@yahoo.ca

Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vanessa.nelson.96/

LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/vanessa-nelson-192134a1

📸 Instagram → https://instagram.com/vanessanelson9212

“Success isn’t about choosing between stability and freedom — it’s about creating both with intention.”

If you’ve been juggling responsibilities while feeling called to something more, this episode will encourage you to believe in what’s possible and take aligned action toward the life you want.

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Are you curious about what it takes to build inclusive leadership on a global stage—and why representation truly matters in today’s interconnected world? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Carolina Guardiola Romo, CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation, a global nonprofit advancing Hispanic visibility, belonging, and leadership across business, culture, and policy.

Carolina shares insights from her international career spanning Monterrey, Shanghai, Geneva, and New York, revealing how strategic engagement, cross-sector collaboration, and intentional platform-building can elevate communities at scale. This conversation offers powerful takeaways on global leadership, Hispanic identity, representation, and the responsibility of creating spaces where collective progress can thrive.

About the Guest

Carolina Guardiola Romo is the CEO of the We Are All Human Foundation and a seasoned strategic engagement leader with experience across nonprofit, corporate, and international platforms. Through her work, she helps organizations, leaders, and institutions elevate Hispanic talent, build trust across sectors, and increase visibility and belonging at a global level.

Prior to leading We Are All Human, Carolina served at the Permanent Mission of Mexico to the United Nations, contributing to international cooperation in digital diplomacy, global security, and multilateral engagement. She has also played a key role in shaping major global convenings, including the Hispanic Leadership Summit, activations at the World Economic Forum, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, and the United Nations General Assembly.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why representation and visibility remain critical challenges—and how leaders can help shift the narrative * Carolina’s strategies for building high-impact, cross-sector partnerships at a global scale * How to lead with cultural identity while operating in international spaces * Practical steps to create inclusive platforms that drive trust, belonging, and long-term impact * The importance of shared responsibility in shaping the future of global leadership

Episode Outline

* Carolina’s Global Journey & Career Path (0:00) * Hispanic Identity, Representation & Leadership (1:03) * Building Trust Through Cross-Sector Collaboration (1:42) * Global Platforms: From the UN to Cannes Lions (27:06) * The Mission Behind We Are All Human (15:36) * How to Connect with Carolina Guardiola Romo (31:27)

✨ Tune in to hear how Carolina is shaping the future of Hispanic leadership—and what it truly takes to create belonging and impact on a global stage.

Connect with Carolina Guardiola Romo

Want to learn more about Carolina's work or connect with her directly?

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-guardiola-romo-b9bb432a/ 📧 Email → carolina@weareallhuman.org

Closing Inspiration

Success is not just about what you achieve, it’s about how fully you live while achieving it. If you’ve been chasing milestones but craving meaning, this episode will encourage you to pause, reflect, and redefine what fulfillment looks like for you.

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Is your website attracting visitors—but not converting them into clients? In this episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Ari Krzyzek, CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia, an award-winning website design and brand strategy agency that helps businesses turn their online presence into a high-converting platform for growth.

With over 14 years of experience and more than 250 successful client projects, Ari brings deep expertise in UX design, conversion-driven strategy, and brand clarity. In this conversation, she shares how entrepreneurs and small business owners can stop treating their website like a digital headache and start using it as a strategic business asset. If you’re ready to elevate your brand, build trust online, and create a website that actually supports your growth goals, this episode is for you.

About the Guest

Ari Krzyzek is the CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia (see-ka-lo-fia), an award-winning website design and brand strategy agency focused on helping businesses create websites that convert, build credibility, and drive long-term growth.

She is the co-author of the bestselling book Made to Sell: Creating Websites That Convert and has worked on over 250 website and branding projects over the past 14 years. Ari’s work and leadership have been recognized by Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, Gold House Ventures, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s CO—100: America’s Top 100 Small Businesses. Her approach blends thoughtful design, UX strategy, and business psychology to create websites that truly work.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why most websites fail to convert — and how strategic UX changes that

Ari’s approach to aligning brand clarity, design, and user experience

How to turn your website into a growth-focused business asset

Practical ways to build trust and credibility through your online presence

The importance of intentional website strategy for long-term business success

Episode Outline

Introduction to Ari K and Chykalophia (0:00) Ari's Journey from Bali to Chicago (1:22) The Passion Behind Branding and Web Strategy (4:14) Building a Business with a Partner (7:29) Setting Boundaries in a Business Partnership (9:22) Challenges of Being an Immigrant Entrepreneur (12:21) The Importance of Mentorship (14:27) Why You Need a Website (17:15) Common Website Mistakes (20:12) Improving User Experience for Conversions (23:21) Impact of Business Success (25:35) The Journey to Writing a Book (27:26) Setting Goals for Your Website (30:40) The Aesthetic vs. Functionality Debate (31:50) Supporting Female Entrepreneurs (34:41) Defining the American Dream (36:30) Advice for Scaling Your Business (38:00)

Connect with Ari Krzyzek

Want to learn more about Ari’s work or connect with her directly?

🌐 Website → https://chykalophia.com 📘 Book → Made to Sell: Creating Websites That Convert     https://chykalophia.com/website-book/

Closing Inspiration

Your website shouldn’t just look good — it should clearly communicate your value and support your business goals.

If you’ve been frustrated by a website that feels confusing, outdated, or ineffective, this episode will inspire you to rethink your digital presence and turn it into a tool that truly works for you.

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