Talks to Motivate You Playlist (1/10): My year of saying yes to everything | Shonda Rhimes

Shonda Rhimes, the titan behind Grey's Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away With Murder, is responsible for some 70 hours of television per season, and she loves to work. "When I am hard at work, when I am deep in it, there is no other feeling," she says. She has a name for this feeling: The hum. T…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (2/10): The three secrets of resilient people | Lucy Hone

Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and face whatever may come head-on with fortitude and grace. Learn more about our fl…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (3/10): Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise? | Jon Youshaei

What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Edison and Monet, video creator Jon Youshaei explains why aiming to be prolific — despite flops and failures along the way — is the key to unlocking your creative success. This episode originally air…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (4/10): How to do laundry when you're depressed | KC Davis

Ever had a hard time doing daily household tasks -- cooking, cleaning, laundry -- and felt like a terrible person for struggling in the first place? Therapist KC Davis is here to flip that negative internalized script with a simple yet perspective-shifting fact that may change your approach to life…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (5/10): Let your ambition light you up, not burn you out | Tarveen Forrester

Burnout shouldn’t be the price of success, but setting boundaries at work is easier said than done. Tarveen Forrester, who oversees workplace culture at Kickstarter, shares practical strategies for protecting your time and cultivating “sustainable ambition,” so you can crush your goals — without le…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (6/10): How to speak up — even when you don’t want to | Sarah Crawford-Bohl

What stops you from speaking up when it matters most? Healthcare leader Sarah Crawford-Bohl offers a practical, compassionate framework to have difficult conversations with clarity and heart — and shows how it can lead to stronger teams and real impact. This episode originally aired in 2025. Lea…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (7/10): Let curiosity lead | Yara Shahidi

Don't second-guess what "distracts" you, says actor-producer Yara Shahidi; that's your curiosity coming through. The star of hit shows like "black-ish" and "grown-ish" tells how she learned to spot clues to her own future — and how you can, too. This episode originally aired in 2023. Learn more …

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (8/10): How to discover your authentic self — at any age | Bevy Smith

In a talk packed with wry wisdom, pop culture queen Bevy Smith shares hard-earned lessons about authenticity, confidence, mature success and why, if you put in the work, "life gets greater later." This episode originally aired in 2022. Learn more about our flagship conference happening this Apri…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (9/10): Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones

Luvvie Ajayi Jones isn't afraid to speak her mind or to be the one dissenting voice in a crowd, and neither should you. "Your silence serves no one," says the writer, activist and self-proclaimed professional troublemaker. In this bright, uplifting talk, Ajayi Jones shares three questions to ask yo…

Talks to Motivate You Playlist (10/10): Why you should stop setting goals (yes, really) | Emmanuel Acho

In athletics, in business, in life, everyone sets goals. But that's not the way to excel, according to former NFL player Emmanuel Acho, now an author and TV sports analyst. Here's what he says to do instead. This episode originally aired in 2023. Learn more about our flagship conference happenin…