"Curiosity is a cure for stagnation." Tune in to meet mover and shaker Tina Wells, an author, entrepreneur, and trend spotter, as she shares her insights on what it takes to design a life and career you love across multiple chapters. Her incredible journey from teen founder to agency leader, product designer, and bestselling writer reflects her approach to embracing curiosity in all its manifestations. Tina discusses how a "happy accident" at 16 grew into a powerful youth insights company, why she ultimately chose to close a successful business, and how that bold move opened the door to writing more than 20 books, developing Target-exclusive products, and a new chapter centered on content and creativity. This conversation is a candid look at taking risks, reinvention, and how aligning your work with your values can change not just your business, but your whole life.

💡 Key Takeaways:

Creativity isn't a personality trait; it's a practice

What makes Gen Z tick and what business leaders misunderstand about younger generations

Why people are craving deeper, more meaningful, and more analog experiences, and why artists and creators have an important role to play right now

Connect with Tina:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinawells/

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

Website: www.tinawells.com

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What does it mean to lead with values when the political landscape makes inclusion harder, not easier? In this episode of The Leadership Dance, host Alissa Hsu Lynch sits down with Liana Guzmán, CEO of FOLX Health, to explore what real leadership looks like when rhetoric, risk, and responsibility collide. Liana shares her personal journey growing up in Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S., her nonlinear career across marketing, fintech, and healthcare, and why she's committed to building a future of LGBTQIA+ affirming care that prioritizes outcomes over optics. Together, they unpack how leaders can stay anchored to what's right and why affirming care isn't about statements but about access. Liana introduces a powerful leadership framework that balances right, righteousness, and effectiveness, and offers practical guidance for leaders navigating tradeoffs without losing their North Star.

💡 Key Takeaways:

How leaders can "change the words, not the work" when it comes to equity and inclusion

What affirming care means for the LGBTQIA+ community

Why first-principles thinking is essential for transforming entrenched systems like healthcare

Connect with Liana:

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

Website: www.folxhealth.com

Substack: https://futurerx.substack.com/

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https://theleadershipdance.substack.com/s/the-leadership-dance

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Music from InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ "Catwalk Queen"