Murray Ross had an incredible career, from starting at the Congressional Budget Office to becoming Vice President in Kaiser Permanente's national government relations team today. But a common thread throughout is his willingness to support and

Listening to your gut

23 days ago 35m 19s

For Kirsten, having her daughter was a turning point to live a healthier life. At 24, she was significantly obese and pre-diabetic with high blood pressure. To change this, Kirsten decided she needed to overcome the toxic diet culture and proce

The pursuit of passion, not perfection

May 29th, 2024 29m 22s

Isabelle’s is a story of resilience, ambition, and bravery. She’s the co-founder & CEO of Lupii, a plant-based food company. She launched Lupii just two months before the pandemic started and swiftly saw the world shut down in front of her eyes

Doing what makes you happy.

May 15th, 2024 34m 28s

Ái Vuong tries to live a life outside of the system that society dictates, to describe herself with verbs not nouns, to have a community impact, and to embrace joy. Born in Vietnam, but raised in Texas, Ái has always wondered what life would ha

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Trailer Relaunch

May 14th, 2024 2m 47s

Welcome to The Whole Damn Pie

Kicking Down Doors & Uplifting Women

Oct 21st, 2022 23m 37s

Angie Balderas has always been brilliant. Raised by Mexican American parents, she tested out of high school at 16, opting to take courses at a Jr. College instead. With a newfound sense of freedom and a more flexible schedule, Angie knocked on

• Microsoft by Day. Rally for Life.

Jun 16th, 2022 25m 19s

In this episode Amalia’s guest is Roberto Yglesias, during the week he is a successful Product Manager for one of the top Software companies in the world (yes, that Software Company), and on the weekends, an adrenaline seeking National Rally Ch

How Tatiana Lee knocks on, and opens doors

May 18th, 2022 27m 52s

Tatiana Lee is a disabled Black woman, and mighty proud of that fact. Born with spina bifida, Tatiana’s an accomplished actress who has appeared in such hit movies as, “Footloose,” “Jade,” and “Together & Better.” She’s also modeled in campaign

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Livin' Pura Vida

Feb 3rd, 2022 6m 40s

Maybe it’s because she’s Amalia’s #2 at the shop. Or maybe it’s because we want to hear a sun-drenched tropical voice, rather than our own urban ones. Whatever her reason, Amalia rarely gives up her podcast mic to anyone. But as you’ll hear, Ma

The Whole Damn Year

Jan 3rd, 2022 27m 31s

WDP episodes in order they appear:Episode 3 (Part 1 & Part 2): Diversity Fuels our Work and Life – Now and Always Ft. Priya SaxenaEpisode 5: Be the Dumbest Person in the Room, and Other Smart Advice Ft. Dr. Murray RossEpisode 6: Let’s Talk Mone

From Volunteer Opp to Director of Ops

Dec 21st, 2021 28m 16s

Sheree is super-well organized. When Amalia first met her at a kids’ soccer match, she noticed that all of Sheree’s Tupperware, full of prepared food, were all color-coded for each of her family members attending the game. In fact, even Amalia’

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Thanksgiving Special: Hold the Turkey, Pass the Dessert (and some solitude)

Nov 23rd, 2021 13m 59s

Less than a minute into this special edition Thanksgiving episode, you soon realize this isn’t like past episodes of The Whole Damn Pie. Not when your guest happens to be your 19-year-old daughter. Amalia meets her match with Sophia, but you al

Let’s Talk Money Honey and Food, Love, and Health

Nov 11th, 2021 42m 1s

A therapist in today’s society can carry so many different meanings. But Heather doesn’t just carry her titles; she utilizes them. To her, they are living, breathing documents. Like the Constitution (but for your mental health). Amalia and Heat

Be the Dumbest Person in the Room, and Other Smart Advice

Oct 12th, 2021 32m 19s

You have probably heard of Kaiser Permanante, where Dr. Ross is a big-wig, but may not know what they do, or even why you heard of them. Yet, they are extremely relevant in our social conversation about the disparities in the American healthcar

Feeling Fulfilled, Optimistic, and Living Life on Your Terms

Sep 23rd, 2021 22m 50s

Amalia and Christy’s conversation explores the roles they play in raising young women, supporting one another, and always looking for opportunities to encourage those around them. Christy shares the importance of leading with optimism and the i

Diversity Fuels our Work and Life (Part 2)

Jul 29th, 2021 32m 52s

We had so much fun chatting with Priya, we had to keep the conversation going! In Part 2, Priya and Amalia dive into how best to approach Diversity and Inclusion work. By acknowledging systems that have been built to exclude and not include, we

Diversity Fuels our Work and Life – Now and Always (Part 1)

Jul 8th, 2021 28m 56s

In Part 1, Priya shares details on their suburban New York upbringing, otherness and the endless curiosity that sparked their dedication to diversity and inclusion. Amalia and Priya discuss how this work is more than just a moment in time for t

Applying "Pura Vida" to Your Life & Business

Jun 2nd, 2021 37m 18s

We’re all used to operating at 110% at any given moment. Listen to how applying the concept of “Pura Vida” brings more joy, fun, and relaxation to your life, and can help improve your professional life too, especially in an agency environment a

Be Ready. Be Hydrated. By the Community. For the Community.

Jun 2nd, 2021 45m 9s

According to a study by the University of Connecticut’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity found that companies target marketing for nutritionally poor foods directly to Black and LatinX youth, exacerbating health disparities. To address t

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