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What’s the Science Behind Workplace Happiness?

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: What’s the Science Behind Workplace Happiness?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Jessica Weiss.

Jessica is world recognized happiness expert who helps companies leverage tangible, research-based strategies to create happier workers and workplaces.

She is also the author of the new book, Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work. 

We also discover Jessica’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 29, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Jessica Weiss is a world recognized happiness expert and author of the new book Happiness Works: The Science of Thriving at Work. She lives and works in New York City.

EPISODE DATE: November 7, 2025

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How Does Startup Culture Inform the Modern Workplace?

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: How Does Startup Culture Inform the Modern Workplace?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Ginger Dhaliwal.

As an Angel Investor, Ginger actively supports early-stage startups, especially those led by women and focused on AI, the future of work, and global impact.

We also discover Ginger’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

Joining the conversation on this What’s Your Work Fit? episode are Host and Executive Producer Dan Smolen and our co-hosts CEO of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 22, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Ginger Dhaliwhal is a the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Upflex, a platform that reshapes workplace access for distributed teams. And she is a Partner at SERO Partners, a New York-based advisory and investment firm that helps growth-stage companies to expand and access capital through a trusted network of VCs, family offices, and operators. Ginger lives and works in New York City.

EPISODE DATE: October 31, 2025

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Is Employee Experience the New Workplace Amenity?

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we pose this question: Is Employee Experience the New Workplace Amenity?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Corina Ocanto.

Corina is the Vice President of Workplace Strategy at Stream Realty Partners. As a design strategist, consultant, and researcher Corina helps companies to create impactful experiences which connect customers, employees and communities through purposeful physical and digital design.

We also discover Corina’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

Joining the conversation on this What’s Your Work Fit? episode are Host and Executive Producer Dan Smolen and our co-hosts CEO of LiquidSpace Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 15, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Corina Ocanto is Vice President of Workplace Strategy at Stream Realty Partners. She is also a member of The Future of Work Alliance. Corina lives and works in South Florida.

EPISODE DATE: October 24, 2025

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How Can Workplace Insight Drive Worker Well Being?

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On What’s Your Work Fit? we posed this question: How Can Workplace Insight Drive Worker Well Being?

Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Serena Huang, PhD.

Serena is the principal of Data With Serena, LLC. She is an internationally recognized and respected AI keynote speaker, Fortune 100 consultant and corporate trainer, Chief Data Officer, and author of the new book The Inclusion Equation: Leveraging Data & AI for Organizational Diversity & Wellbeing.

We also revisit Serena’s answer from an earlier episode to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer and follow-up will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 8, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Serena Huang, PhD is an internationally recognized and respected AI keynote speaker, Fortune 100 consultant and corporate trainer, Chief Data Officer, and author of the new book The Inclusion Equation: Leveraging Data & AI for Organizational Diversity & Wellbeing. She lives outside of Chicago, Illinois.

EPISODE DATE: October 17, 2025

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Why Should We Reimagine HR?

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Why Should We Reimagine HR?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Marion Anderson.

She is a Chief People Officer; a globally recognized thought leader, author, podcaster, and public speaker on the topics of future of work, culture, and employee experience; the co-creator of Rethink Ability; and a member of the Future of Work Alliance.

We also discover Marion’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on October 1, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Marion Anderson is a globally recognized thought leader, author, podcaster, and public speaker on the topics of future of work, culture, and employee experience; the co-creator of Rethink Ability; and a member of the Future of Work Alliance. Marion lives and works in Arkansas.

EPISODE DATE: October 10, 2025

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Are Years of Experience Still Career Necessary?

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: Are Years of Experience Still Career Necessary?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Kathryn Preston.

Kathryn, who is a much in-demand public speaker on work and workplace topics, knocks down the long-held belief that tenure, above all other measures, indicates one’s future success in the workplace.

We also discover Kathryn’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many listeners.

This conversation originated as a live show on September 17, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Kathryn Preston is a much-in-demand keynote speaker, corporate workshop facilitator, and professional performance coach who covers topics around work and workplace. She lives and works in Phoenix, Arizona.

EPISODE DATE: September 26, 2025

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How Do I Establish a Neuroinclusive Workplace?

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Establish a Neuroinclusive Workplace?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Kelly Colón. 

As the founder of Eledex Consulting & Coaching, Kelly empowers neurodivergent individuals to thrive while helping organizations to foster authentic inclusion. She is also an adjunct professor at Endicott College‘s Gerrish School of Business.

Joining the live show are executive producer and host Dan Smolen and our co-host MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele. 

We also gain Kelly’s answer to the question, “What’s Your Work Fit?” Her answer will resonate with many.

This conversation originated as a live show on May 21, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Kelly Colón is the founder of Eledex Consulting & Coaching, She empowers neurodivergent individuals to thrive while helping organizations to foster authentic inclusion. She is also an adjunct professor at Endicott College‘s Gerrish School of Business. Kelly lives and works in Suburban Boston, Massachusetts.

EPISODE DATE: May 30, 2025

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How Do I Build Culture Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty?

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: How Do I Build Culture Amidst Volatility and Uncertainty?

Answering that question and others is our guest, Jen Marr.

Jen is a social wellness innovator, entrepreneur, corporate life escapee, and author of the new book Lifting Up: The Transformative Power of Supportive Leadership which hits bookseller shelves in May 2025.

VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) impacts a lot of workplaces. And when it is not addressed and mitigated it can cause top performers to run for the exits. Jen’s new book paves the way for better workplace leadership engagement work outcomes.

During this information packed episode, we also asked Jen for her answers to the question “what’s your work fit?’ Her personal vision surely will resonate with many career professionals.

This conversation originated as a live show on April 14, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Jen Marr is a social wellness innovator, entrepreneur, corporate life escapee, and author of several books. She lives and works in Wisconsin.

EPISODE DATE: May 23, 2025

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What’s Happening to Office Leases in 2025?

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: What’s Happening to Office Leases in 2025?

Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Phil Mobley. 

Phil is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces.

Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts: LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

When we understand the changes taking place in the leasing of office space, we can create better places for intentional workplace engagement.

And when that happens our best days lie ahead.

This conversation originated as a live show on May 7, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Phil Mobley is the National Director for Office Analytics at CoStar Group, the leading provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online marketplaces. He lives and works in Suburban Boston, Massachusetts.

EPISODE DATE: May 16, 2025

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What are the Latest AI Breakthroughs?

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On What’s Your Work Fit we posed this question: What are the Latest AI Breakthoughs?

Answering that question and others is our returning guest, Ram Srinivasan. 

Ram is the Global AI Strategy and Adoption Leader for JLL where he spearheads innovative initiatives to leverage latest generation AI while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation. He is a future of work thought-leader and the author of the book The Conscious Machine: From Artificial to Enlightened Intelligence.

Joining the conversation on the What’s Your Work Fit in the Workplace? Series are our co-hosts: LiquidSpace founder and CEO Mark Gilbreath and MorteVita Managing Principal Fran Saele.

When we apply the latest AI innovations in the workplace and in our lives we get closer to work fit where work becomes a wonderful part of the day doing other wonderful things.

And when that happens our best days lie ahead.

This conversation originated as a live show on April 23, 2025. You can watch it on the What’s Your Work Fit? YouTube Channel.

About our guest:

Ram Srinivasan is the Global AI Strategy and Adoption Leader for JLL where he spearheads innovative initiatives to leverage latest generation AI while ensuring their responsible and ethical implementation.

Ram lives and works in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

EPISODE DATE: May 2, 2025

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