Episodi

  • Case File #181: Sixth Level Leadership

    Case File #181: Sixth Level Leadership
    Jan 14 2026
    What if you could foresee and plan for any unplanned crisis? Former convenience industry CEO turned author, Rachel Wallis Andreasson, shares how to build the ultimate pivot-ready workplace with host Roshini Rajkumar. Using “The Sixth Level” transformative process, Andreasson outlines how a roadmap rooted in trust and transparency can create groundbreaking outcomes. From inspiring momentum to building resilience, this conversation features actionable insights into creating a culture that brings out the best in everyone and a workplace people don't want to leave.
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    19 min
  • Case File #180: Scandal Games

    Case File #180: Scandal Games
    Jan 7 2026
    How do fans stay loyal when their favorite teams score more scandalous headlines than winning seasons? Mike Serazio is professor of communication at Boston College and author of The Power of Sports. He dissects the explosive rise of sports betting and the cult of larger-than-life sports personalities with host Roshini Rajkumar. They dive into how gambling advertisements and evolving state laws are reshaping the industry, threatening game integrity and fueling addiction. Who is actually policing sports betting scandals involving players and coaches? How is aggressive product placement changing the fan experience? Is technology making sports betting more efficient or more dangerous? Prof Serazio outlines the age bracket most at risk by the rise of betting cultures. Roshini puts Prof Serazio on the spot for some of his most memorable sports moments and the experiences still on his bucket list.
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    21 min
  • Case File #179: Hot Jobbing

    Case File #179: Hot Jobbing
    Dec 30 2025
    The job market is opening doors for anyone looking to redefine their professional journey if they know how to take advantage of what's hot. Versique's Chief Growth Officer Kathy Robideau Chief gives an inside scoop to host Roshini Rajkumar and shares advice to make you more marketable. Learn tips to create the future you want. From paid family leave to how to be your own inside advocate, Kathy tackles trending topics. Don't let layoff headlines at Amazon, UPS, and Verizon get you down. Roshini and Kathy put their strategic minds together to lay out how to master your narrative and leverage your network. Special bonus: Kathy takes us inside her own podcast, Unscripted with Versique. They wrap up with a fun rapid-fire round with some unexpected twists. All of us at The Crisis Files wish you a magical 2026.
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    17 min
  • Case File #178: Crimes of the Art

    Case File #178: Crimes of the Art
    Dec 18 2025
    Eight minutes in and out. That’s how long it took thieves to take off with the French crown jewels at the Louvre in October 2025 – a haul valued at $102 million. Host Roshini Rajkumar gets insider details from Deborah Pierce, retired Deputy Assistant Director of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division. She brings decades of experience overseeing investigations into organized crime and art heists. Deborah offers an eye-opening look into a world few people see and breaks down the biggest myths about heists, the hidden layers of cultural property crime, soldier souvenirs and the rise of AI-driven art fraud. Retired Special Agent Pierce explains why she’s motivated to teach others and expose the shadowy world of art crime, which is estimated at $10 billion of theft annually. If you have tips that could help law enforcement solve art crimes and repatriation efforts, go to: artcrimes.fbi.gov/
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    22 min
  • Case File #177: Med Spa Mania

    Case File #177: Med Spa Mania
    Dec 10 2025
    We’re all getting older. But how we age is up to us. Med spas are booming across the country as people embrace aging with intentionality. Chief Medical Director at Petal + Stem, Dr. Deepa Pai, breaks down the definitions and dangers in the rapidly growing medical aesthetics industry for host Roshini Rajkumar. Dr. Pai explains why deeply discounted prices are usually too good to be true and why you should never ”Groupon your face”. Discover the right questions to ask to prevent a botched beauty procedure, and how men are breaking barriers as they embrace med spa treatments.
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    20 min
  • Case File #176: De-escalation Tactics

    Case File #176: De-escalation Tactics
    Dec 3 2025
    In a world marked by active shooter drills and mental health crises, high-stakes crisis communications have become a new reality for police forces. FBI-certified crisis negotiator Officer Aaron Alpert of the Santa Monica Police Department describes to host Roshini Rajkumar how he approaches some of the most intense and emotional moments. From mental health emergencies to hostage negotiations, Officer Alpert explains what defines a true crisis and why he says, "Time is on our side." He shares how empathy and building trust are the best tools for making people feel heard and can make the difference between a peaceful resolution or tragic ending. Officer Alpert offers practical strategies for staying calm and connecting with others--whether in your most tense situations or as better practices for office and home.
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    16 min
  • Case File #175: Hockey Dad

    Case File #175: Hockey Dad
    Nov 23 2025
    Hockey legend Zach Parise is in studio with host and uber hockey fan Roshini Rajkumar for a conversation that goes beyond his storied NHL career with the New Jersey Devils, Minnesota Wild, New York Islanders and Colorado Avalanche. Now guiding his twins' 12-and-under hockey teams, Zach reflects on the unique aspects of coaching his son versus his daughter and his goal to never let his NHL past pressure them. Drawing upon lessons from his own coaching mentors, Zach teaches young players about teamwork, trust, and leadership. Discover how this Olympic silver medalist and US Hockey Hall of Famer is redefining success as both coach and dad. Find out what he thinks his hockey legend father, J.P. Parise, might say about his coaching son and the surprising links between science and success in sports. A bonus for sports fans: Roshini asks Zach to take us back to the ice of his 2012 Stanley Cup Finals as Captain of the New Jersey Devils.
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    20 min
  • Case File #174: Body of Work

    Case File #174: Body of Work
    Nov 19 2025
    Award-winning chef Karyn Tomlinson built a culinary empire – only to face an impossible choice. Diagnosed with scoliosis at 14, she managed her condition until her mid-30s. As her restaurant Myriel thrived, her health declined – leading to a major decision. Chef Tomlinson shares triumphs and tribulations about her body and body of work with host Roshini Rajkumar. Discover her lessons of resilience from choosing complex surgery a month after winning the 2025 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest. Gain inspiration and insights into succession planning as she turned a physical challenge into a source of purpose and power.
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    19 min