Let's Get Real
Hi, I'm Nina Simonds, a leadership and relationship coach, and Let's Get Real is about having REAL (relevant, engaging and authentic leadership) conversations with people who inspire me. My guests are business leaders, learning professionals, and social impact entrepreneurs who are working toward a more inclusive and equitable world. We explore personal experiences that have been catalysts for their growth and share some of the key concepts and tools that support effective leadership.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 70
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
José Trinidad Castaneda on Climate Justice
José Trinidad Castaneda (he/they) is a rising star in fighting for climate change and clean energy in Orange County. He is the Orange County Policy Manager with Climate Action Campaig…
Veronica King on Becoming Unapologetic
Veronica King is a master facilitator, executive coach and social justice advocate based in Johannesburg. She is the founder and CEO of Emuthini Consulting which she established in 2002…
Eldra Jackson III on Choosing Life
Eldra Jackson III is the co-director of Inside Circle, an organization that empowers people who have been affected by the criminal justice system to lead change from within. They provi…
Melanie Ramil on Electing More Women
Melanie Ramil is Executive Director of Emerge California, a non-profit organization that identifies and helps women and minorities in California be elected to public office. Emerge Ame…
Behind The Scenes, Season 1
Andy Simonds, the audio engineer and co-producer of Let's Get Real (Nina and Andy also happen to be married,) is the guest for this episode. We have a quick chat and get real about the…
Neil Edwards on Ownership and Belonging
Neil Edwards is a soulful leader and perceptive coach who works at the intersection of leadership, relationships, wellbeing, and inclusion. As an executive coach, he supports leaders a…
Matt Lydon on Leadership and Vulnerability
Matt Lydon is a former Microsoft executive who led the team that successfully launched Bing search. He is the recipient of the elite Founders Award given by Bill Gates for superior lead…
Monica Chi on the Art of Transformation
Monica Chi is a Managing Partner with The Trium Group, a consulting and leadership development firm committed to the practice of unlocking potential in people and organizations. Monic…
Molly Watson on Everyday Activism
Molly Watson is the Senior Development Manager for Courage California, a graduate of Emerge California, and a Board member for the Black Women's Democratic Club of California. The dau…
Jeff Jacobson on Creative Discipline
Jeff Jacobson is a professional coach, facilitator and author of a Young Adult Urban Fantasy series, the latest of which is called The Boy who Chased his Shadow. Jeff has been on facul…