Jessica Cherry's ReImagination Café

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Richard Martin, CEO of the Mindful Business Charter, which is a framework for reducing unnecessary stress at work by establishing healthier and more effective ways of working. A former senior partner in an employment law firm, Richard describes the day his world fell apart due to a massive breakdown following a period of prolonged stress, and how he picked up the pieces, ultimately embarking on a fulfilling new career helping businesses nurture their employees' mental health. Applying the four pillars of the Charter, Richard highlights straightforward ways we can alter our day-to-day behaviors to reduce stress and create kinder, fairer, and more productive workplaces.

In Part 1 of this 2-part episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Cheryl Stallworth and Melissa Dougherty, the co-founders of ShedLight, a social impact consultancy. Cheryl and Melissa discuss why they believe that revealing the untold stories of American life is a crucial part of healing our divided nation. They share insights from community and business leaders, social activists, and other changemakers who they have met during road trips and who are driving change in ways that matter within their communities. They also share stories from everyday Americans to help companies and others better understand the challenges that people are facing.

In this episode of ReImagining the Workplace, Jessica Cherry is joined by Michael (Mike) Kasdan, a law firm partner and Founder of Lawyering While Human, which provides mental health and wellness services for law firms and law schools. Mike takes us behind closed doors, and reveals what it looks like to practice law while battling severe depression. He also addresses the cultural elements within the legal profession that can contribute to the poor state of attorney mental health and offers strategies for creating a culture that better supports the mental health and well-being of attorneys and other legal professionals.

Join Jessica Cherry for documentary-style interviews with people who are reimagining work for a better world. From corporate executives, to mental health professionals, to civic leaders, to owners of small businesses, there are bold individuals all around us who are challenging the status quo, building healthier workplaces, strengthening our communities, and transforming the world of work. These aren't surface-level interviews. The conversations take their time, often going places you don't expect—into the lived experiences, questions, and tensions that shape how we work and lead. Listeners come away with a fresh perspective and a deeper sense of what becomes possible when we bring more creativity, care, and honesty into our work.