In this special episode of Here 2 There, Marilyn Ehrhardt sits down with interviewer Laura Dahne for an open conversation about her journey from communist Cuba to corporate leadership and, ultimately, to coaching women. Marilyn shares how identity, confidence, and personal design shape women's success—not DEI programs or external systems. She discusses imposter syndrome, the barriers women face at work, and why discovering one's internal wiring is key to growth.

Episode Highlights:

• Marilyn's story of escaping Cuba and building a career rooted in resilience and purpose.
• Why she coaches women and why DEI often fails to deliver real empowerment.
• Understanding imposter syndrome and how mindset impacts success.
• Why women must lead as women—not by copying male leadership styles.
• How the Here to There method helps women uncover identity, map vision, and create actionable plans.
• Real transformational stories from women who have gone through Marilyn's coaching.

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In this insightful episode of Here 2 There, host Marilyn Ehrhardt welcomes life coach and wellness advocate May Bagnell for a deeply human conversation about artificial intelligence, holistic health, and the power of personal development. Drawing from their combined experiences in neuroscience, coaching, and advanced technology, Marilyn and May explore how AI is reshaping modern life—and why it can never replace the human mind, intuition, or spirit.

Highlights

• May's journey into life coaching and her mission to help women move from "here to there"
• How the Bagnell Brain Center uses clinical neuroscience and holistic care to help clients overcome neurological and metabolic challenges
• Why neuroplasticity, lifestyle, and emotional health are critical to transformation
• The unseen effects of AI, social media, and screen time on the human brain—especially in children
• How boredom, creativity, and human connection build stronger brains and stronger lives
• The myth of AI as human replacement: real intelligence vs. artificial intelligence
• Why compassion, grace, and personalized care can never be programmed
• Practical encouragement to use AI as a tool—not a crutch—and protect what makes us truly human

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We invite you to continue the conversation and join us in embracing truth, grace, and growth in the age of AI.

In this compelling episode of Here 2 There, host Marilyn Ehrhardt sits down with Otto Valdez and Luis Alvarez, two industry leaders with firsthand experience navigating the realities of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in both totalitarian regimes and the corporate world. Drawing from their personal journeys as Cuban exiles who built successful careers in global logistics and manufacturing, they unpack the historical roots of DEI, its ideological underpinnings, and why government-imposed equality programs fail to produce real success.

Episode Highlights:

• The Origins of DEI and Its Ties to Marxist Ideology – A look at how DEI principles have evolved from critical theory and historical movements.
• Firsthand Experiences Under Totalitarianism – Otto, Luis, and Marilyn recount their lives in Cuba, facing oppression, food rationing, and forced labor camps.
• The Real Keys to Success – Hard work, merit, resilience, and character over government programs or ideological mandates.
• The Power of Individuality and Value Creation – Why success in a free society is determined by skill, effort, and innovation rather than identity-based quotas.
• Overcoming Challenges as Immigrants – How language barriers, cultural adaptation, and relentless perseverance helped them thrive in the U.S.

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