With 656 million downloads in 2021 alone, TikTok is the most downloaded app in the world, which probably says something significant about the human need at this turbulent moment in time to be creative.

This week, Sam is joined by content creator extraordinaire Nobo, who has 1.6 million followers on TikTok (and tens of thousands more on Instagram and YouTube) to talk about how she's built such a large community on the platform. 

Nobo can be found on TikTok as @nobosart, on Instagram as simply_nobo and on her YouTube channel - Nobo's Channel.

The need for workplace leadership that is supportive, empathetic, and uplifting is more important than ever.  What does that look like?

This episode features Luis Moreno, an expert in Human-Centered Leadership and Emotional Intelligence. Luis has over 18 years of corporate experience in 7 Fortune 500 companies, and with his strong knowledge of Human-Centered Leadership and Emotional Intelligence and his collaborations with other experts worldwide, he's been training a new generation of leaders to be more Human to help foster workplaces that are healthier and happier. 

Luis obtained an MBA in marketing & strategy from the Carlson School at the University of Minnesota and is a Humphrey Public Policy Fellow. He is engaged in efforts to increase U.S. Competitiveness and Shared Prosperity as a member of the Young American Leaders Program (YALP) at Harvard Business School. The Minnesota state government gave Luis the Distinguished Service Award for his contributions in the areas of race relations, justice, community service, education, and civil and human rights.

Follow Luis on Twitter and Instagram - both at @LuisMorenoTCBPN and on YouTube at Luis Moreno TCBPN.

Sue is a veteran stage and voice over-actor, who for 24 years was the female cast member on the public radio show A Prairie Home Companion. In 2019 she created the live podcast, Island of Discarded Women, which addresses real-world issues facing women today via personal stories, social commentary and original music from the all-female cast, plus inspiring conversations with special guests. The podcast is live once a month in a dinner club setting at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis.

In this episode of Communicating Good, you’ll get to hear about the trajectory of Sue’s career, her thoughts on the importance of storytelling, how improv comedy skills are valuable in the workplace (and everywhere else, really), and more.

For more information about The Island of Discarded Women, including details about their live shows, or to listen to their episodes, go to islandofdiscardedwomen.com

Sam and Sara continue exploring their memories of junior high IN THE 1980s. Did their experiences then determine who they are today? To find answers, they share excerpts from Sara's diaries. FROM THE 1980's! 

In the first episode of Communicating Good, Sam is joined by longtime pal Sara Erdman to talk about the horrors (and lessons?) of junior high. In the 1980s. It's a real hootenanny.