Leader U

About Leader U

Welcome to The Leader U Podcast brought to you by Black River Performance Management where “we believe work should FUEL the human spirit, not drain it,” is a personal and professional development program aimed at helping people fuel their passions through self-discovery courses, retreats, curated experiences, and more. The Leader U podcast series features conversations with friends, colleagues, and mentors aimed at exploring topics that have been central to their development.

Publisher

Leader U Podcast

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jul 2022

Latest episode

14 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

85 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Breaking Barriers: how Education Transforms Life

   In this inspiring episode, Andrea Soleta Schmutz shares her journey from the Philippines to becoming a champion for immigrant women and education. She discusses overcoming barriers, the importance of community, resilience, and how education transforms lives.Key Topics Immigrant women's experiences in higher education The importance of community and support networks Resilience and overcoming rejection The role of education in empowerment and independence Reaching out is a powerful step towards opportunities. Resilience is built through repeated rejection and persistence. Education opens doors to opportunities and personal growth. Community support is vital for immigrant and single women. Taking action, even small steps, can lead to significant change. TakeawaysRetreat for Non-Profit Leaders:https://www.idahononprofits.org/leade... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblhtbmVtNTVHUTZoM3cySzk1UERPQ2dCaVNDd3xBQ3Jtc0ttTEZvTnoxMmZtdTkyVklTc1lXb1doUXFaQXA2RE4zRUFlS2FmWXRqVHdJNGJ3WHBvZUhhd09TcEtzRzJZVk9qbVZOQUdkSUdBUHFlb0xxQmZEUHdncXVfVVpDTUczTVNKRW5Ha0w5NWMzb2hVSGZkQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.idahononprofits.org%2Fleadership-development.html&v=NVlCk3-3Nak)Our website:https://blackriverpm.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZsNnhiQWJFMTk3WF9Vb0xLeUYyMTdyNWVid3xBQ3Jtc0trVHp1OHJoLXBOVjlFTmxzNThlSFBwNVhpMUdQY0JkZnFFMVhvMEFUM0VJQ1JsNjk0Zk9DOWUtZURwY2RwelZpWkJMOFRhTTVwMG5FVGYyQkQzUUF6VVdkQjlDbTJaSWlRWVR3V3otdy1kUW5PbmJmWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fblackriverpm.com%2F&v=NVlCk3-3Nak)My personal website https://www.angielion.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0VQRHJnSUg5Y0YwT3hZeTZ6bWc5WEhPUnNLUXxBQ3Jtc0trc3FWeDJMcFkzLW1iTWhnR2NpVGxYa0FZRGxmOHNKUG13aWhvU2RWVVdlNUpoenFLU19xNVFyZ3l6WXlBamFZd3RnLUZ0VXpVOHVCRjlRaEpOOVV0dkd4SnRLcVlZc0dENFNhU05LU09CczdyaklZbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.angielion.com%2F&v=NVlCk3-3Nak)Andrea's Links:https://missidahoforamericastrong.eve... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmZJQkdEaWFBM2JKdDd4RUhxRUoyMEx1aUljQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTVlILURJYW9kRzdTV0MtTWNneXR0LXBPODk2Z2NWdlgyOG5Dc1I4SDJQcFdqemc1VXZPakJDcFVvVGEtcVQxZDZjeUVnQlpwVDF5TVQ3UTBfaGdRN0N0Q2lLSG5kREh3SEI0a3M0TnBHQWdPdmNGRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fmissidahoforamericastrong.eventbrite.com%2F&v=NVlCk3-3Nak)  / missidahoforamerica   (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTBhOVBVSVNJOWg5WWJna0RIZkZabzVwM3NlQXxBQ3Jtc0tuMS0yMGk3SEluXzAzM1V0T19rUmJDQ1FRdXZQZGR0RnpHSFhPZ2g5MDB5VUJTQlh5R3ZvQ0N6Tjk4UXJFcGZRUmxUZTViS0h4M1BxZ2RPNm9ZRVEzWUNzZmdQVms0RVBrcU9QRE5qM0k3UTlyMUdfWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fmissidahoforamerica%2F&v=NVlCk3-3Nak)https://www.facebook.com/empoweringim... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0xuSjNCdnA0ODZOcFRUTmQ5YnBqbW5nZmNWUXxBQ3Jtc0tsVUgtYjNPdEh3b1ZDQzVJbU1ha1Nqdi1WQkRuWWcycWFrZnlvMU94QUdVbnRoakNfOFlLZ2pXQTdkWF9VNTROWWEwTnFKdTJnWHhWQ2JpTnVIODFGbWRvZEtPTXU2RHUtVUU4LUpHNm1XbEpzaHpQcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fempoweringimmigrantwomenofpocatello%2F%3Flocale%3Dgl_ES&v=NVlCk3-3Nak)

2. 

   1 Dec 2025

   Courage To Emerge

   In this powerful special episode of Leader U, Angie Lion welcomes back bestselling author and courageous leadership expert Ryan Berman for an honest, soul-level conversation on self-talk, inner critics, and the courage it takes to emerge as your truest self. Both Angie and Ryan return to the mic after launching new books: Emerge (Angie Lion) and Headamentals (Ryan Berman) to pull back the curtain on what really happens behind the scenes when you choose to step into visibility, stretch your identity, and rewrite the stories that once kept you small. Together they explore: The mental monsters and cognitive distortions that shape your inner world Why courageous leadership starts with self-leadership How to spot, confront, and crack the negative self-talk patterns holding you back The role of asking for help—and the humility it requires—in a culture obsessed with rugged individualism The link between courage, vulnerability, and personal transformation Practical tools for reframing fear, taming your inner critic, and taking brave action anywayThis episode is both a mirror and a map, equal parts relatable storytelling and grounded guidance for anyone navigating transition, reinvention, or big leaps in leadership and life.If you’re ready to develop the competence that builds true confidence, stop dress-rehearsing disaster, and learn how to spread courage like confetti… this conversation is your next step. Link to shownotes: Shownotes & Transcript (https://docs.google.com/document/d/14OI15q6fzwLZgC8rJN7-UbcSZC5ObIxkArdNI6chl2I/edit?usp=sharing)🔗 Listen to Angie & Ryan’s first conversation: Leader U Podcast – Episode 38: Change Mastery: From Resilient Action to Courageous Action https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0RkQTM0Um1oWEQ5MnA3eUZQRUxVbXVKQUdDd3xBQ3Jtc0tsYXhZenFabUNjaTVYa2VteWpaNktTZnpSTUdCOW1sTzBrd0R1VFhqNjZpZkdjb3NWMWFkd2xEcHJPWVpTLS1lLVQ4cjZxNERyYW9qQXFwU3k4Z25JZXhDNEtqV25XaTRuRVNuTmpVTGdlakF2Ykg4VQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast%2Fchange-mastery-from-resilient-action-to-courageous%2Fid1644333794%3Fi%3D1000644107904&v=JPs-n34pVHg)

3. 

   29 Jan 2025

   The Healing And Transformational Impact Of Awe Episode:82

   In this episode of The Leader U Podcast, Angie Lion, co-owner of Black River Performance Management, has a soul-filled conversation with Corvas Brinkerhoff. He shares his inspiring journey from co-creating the collaborative art collective Meow Wolf to creating Submersive, a transformative and therapeutic immersive art bath house. Corvas shares the evolution of his leadership philosophy, highlighting the importance of humility, active listening, and trusting intuition as he transitions from collaborative projects to solo entrepreneurship. He discusses the healing power of immersive experiences, weaving together insights from neuroscience, the power of awe, and the potential for art and technology to foster personal growth. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersections of art, leadership, and human transformation. Corvas Brinkerhoff is an artist, leader, and experience designer. His medium is collaboration. Corvas' passion is to create the worlds most beautiful, imaginative, and powerful immersive experiences. His creative practice is centered around vision, team building, and strategic thinking. He is also well versed in immersive tech and interactivity, storytelling, and the creation of large scale art installations. Corvas' role as SVP of Experience Design at Meow Wolf emerged over 13 years of creative exploration at the nexus of art, story, and technology, steering our immersive experiences towards dynamic, media-rich, interactive environments. As Executive Creative Director of Meow Wolf Las Vegas, it's his responsibility to set the creative vision, and build and synchronize his teams around that vision. In that capacity Corvas plays the role of project leader, curator, experience designer, and artist. He seeks to empower and amplify the work of the artists I collaborate with. He believes that great ideas can come from anywhere and that we do our best work when we have well designed boundaries and the freedom to explore our creative instincts. Corvas builds teams of self-actualized individuals who are more knowledgeable and talented than me, offering a structure that supports the expression of their creative genius. Check out Our Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brpm/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leaderublackriver/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555162806549 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angielion_leaderuPodcast Website: https://blackriverpm.com

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YouTube views

10,113

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

90

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

60

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