Host Shelly Henriquez-Neill introduces you to ordinary people you may never have heard about leading from where they are and making extraordinary impact in their lives and work. This podcast is for everyone; people who think they know, think they can, aren’t sure if they could or need to be reminded that they are seen and heard. Join Uncommon Minds as we spotlight real world influencers.
Colleen Wallace: Designing for the planet, not the Pinterest board
Interior design is one of those things we all want the best of, but not many of us understand the true art and practice of it. Our guest on this episode is one who truly does and has dedicated her entire career to practicing it ethically and passionately. Shelly sits down with Colleen Wallace, IIDA and delves into what makes interior design so special, so necessary and so essential for sustainability. Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here.
14 Aug 2026
Andria Yu: Two Wheels. One Full Life
Andria Yu is a multi-hyphenate in the motorsports world. Before that, she was part of a completely different industry and discovering her love of motorbikes along the way. Join Shelly Henriquez-Neill as she sits with Andria to discuss her shift, (no pun intended, but totally welcome) from what she thought was her calling to what has become her passion. Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here.
10 Jul 2026
A Taste of Puerto Rico
Shelly and the Uncommon Minds crew visit beautiful Puerto Rico and sit down with local chef, William De Jesús Tirado to chat about flavors, culture, and how food really does connect in unique and always welcoming ways. Relax and make sure you're not too hungry as you take in the stories of how William got his start and how he sets himself apart while always staying true to his roots. Find more episodes of Uncommon Minds here.
26 Jun 2026
Equal Means Equal: Stories of Love, Language, and Standing Up
Welcome to season two of Uncommon Minds, where host Shelly Henriquez-Neill as she introduces you to some of the most extraordinary people you may never have heard about leading from where they are and making real impact in the worlds where they live and work. . Today, Shelly sits down with Dr. Michael Genhart, a clinical psychologist, queer Latino man, and children’s book author whose work focuses on fairness, identity, and telling children difficult truths with honesty and compassion. ...
26 Mar 2026
What Kung Fu Teaches Us About Learning
Send us Fan Mail More than self-defense, punching or kicking, kung fu is an ancient art that holds within its practice a winning formula for discipline, integrity and balance. Shelly sits down with one of her mentors and martial arts instructors, Master Ian Chisholm, a 6th degree Tien Shan Pai black sash, Vice President of the U.S. Kuo Shu Federation, and career public school educator, to discuss the overlap between the practice of kung fu and its applications in the world of education.
12 Mar 2026
Not just in your head: Healing Beyond the Brain
Send us Fan Mail Go beyond the mind and learn about somatic and spiritual healing that truly transforms. In this episode, Shelly sits with renowned integrative mind-body health practitioner and scholar, Christina Simmons, LCSW-C, LICSW to talk about healing in ways that are accessible and so much more than you can imagine. Join this wonderful invitation to understand more about the power of your own spiritual connection and ability to heal from the inside out, naturally and from where you are.
26 Feb 2026
Work Culture for the People
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Shelly sits down with Health Officer, Dr. Tonii Gedin of Anne Arundel County Maryland’s Department of Health. Dr. Gedin is known as a very successful work culture builder and leader in a community healthcare work environment. In a literal ‘boots on the ground’ entity that inherently comes with pressure and high stakes, how does she win at leadership while remaining a trusted community support and resource for so many inside and outside of her organization? Fi...
12 Feb 2026
Love Calling
Send us Fan Mail This special Black History Month and Valentine’s Day episode features a wonderful conversation on the topic of love with Shelly and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis. Sit back and enjoy this refreshing feature that is sure to inspire and give you all the feels!
22 Jan 2026
The Mindfulness Sandwich Everyone Eats
Send us Fan Mail Ashley Williams joins Uncommon Minds and chops it up with Shelly on mindfulness in a truly refreshing way. In addition to sharing her vision for her successful tech platform CLYMB, already making huge impact in schools across the country, Ashley also simplifies the notion of mindfulness and emotional regulation as a "tough to reach" place.
8 Jan 2026
Championing Community Behavioral Health
Send us Fan Mail Shelly sits with Lisa James to discuss community behavioral health from both practitioner and leadership perspectives.
25 Dec 2025
Fighting Fire with Soul
Send us Fan Mail Shelly is joined by firefighter Shelly Freeman, a truly groundbreaking force in a field where barriers can literally mean life and death.
11 Dec 2025
Building Inclusion: One Craft at a Time
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Shelly sits down with Nichole Sorhaindo to discuss her unique blend of head and heart work and how the thread across the two naturally underscores inclusion. Be inspired by Nichole's career as an inclusion strategist, her passions outside of work and how this unusual and dynamic mix makes for an uncommon and thriving life!
27 Nov 2025
Moving the Needle: Traditional Acupuncture in a Changing World
Send us Fan Mail Shelly sits down with renowned acupuncturist, Dr. Jun Wang to discuss the ancient, medical art form, her unique approach and traditional training plus what acupuncture really is and its true place as a powerful healing method for so many over the years.
13 Nov 2025
Illustrating Life
Send us Fan Mail It's our first episode! Join us for a great sit-down with renowned illustrator, Cheryl Thuesday. Host, Shelly Henriquez-Neill leans into the unique style and uncommon space that Cheryl occupies in the world of classic illustrating. It's a great vibe and an eye-opening episode. Enjoy!
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