What does it take to lead with heart, overcome challenges, and build a legacy rooted in emotional intelligence?

This week, I’m joined by Nada Lena Nasserdeen—internationally acclaimed thought leader, keynote speaker, and founder of Rise Up For You—to talk about her latest #1 bestselling book, the power of soft skills, and how she’s helped transform over 100,000 lives across 50+ countries.

We get real about:

• What emotional intelligence actually looks like in action

• How leaders can shift from reactive to intentional communication

• Building a global brand from purpose and passion

• The Rise Power Up Method: how Nada empowers individuals and teams

• The behind-the-scenes of speaking on TEDx, co-hosting on The Office Hours, and sharing the stage with icons like Tony Robbins and Les Brown

If you're ready to unlock the mindset, energy, and skills to rise up in your life and career, this one’s for you.

Connect with Nada:
🌐 riseupforyou.com
📸 Instagram: @nadalena_rise
📚 Book: RISE UP FOR YOU: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Potential
🎥 TV & Media: Amazon Prime, Bloomberg, Apple TV

What if you could land a job making $70K more while working fewer hours and feeling less stress?

In this episode, I sit down with Morgan Chawaga, career and business coach, former architect, and founder of The Healthy Architect, to talk about how she's helping architects reclaim their time, energy, and income. From negotiating unheard-of benefits to ditching burnout-inducing mindsets, Morgan is shaking up the AEC world—and helping architects thrive without sacrificing their sanity.

We talk about:

• Why burnout is so normalized in architecture (and how to break the cycle)

• Morgan’s 4 holistic pillars for sustainable success

• Real client wins: +$70K salary jumps, 32-hour weeks, and maternity leave breakthroughs

• The truth about setting boundaries and rethinking hustle culture

• How you can stress less and make more—starting now

Connect with Morgan:
🌐 www.thehealthyarchitect.org
📸 Instagram: @the_healthy_architect_
🎧 Podcast: The Healthy Architect, LLC

Inside the 2025 ENR 500: Why the Real Battle Is for Talent, Not Just Projects

In this episode of Wine After Work, Bryce breaks down the newly released ENR Top 500 Design Firms list for 2025—and why it’s more than just a revenue leaderboard.

With $135 billion in combined design revenue and firms rapidly expanding into infrastructure, data centers, and sustainability, the AEC industry is clearly booming. But here’s the problem: the growth is outpacing the talent pipeline.

Bryce shares how today’s leading firms are struggling to fill roles fast enough—and why attracting and retaining top talent has become the real competitive edge in 2025.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• The big takeaways from the 2025 ENR 500 list

• The growing disconnect between project wins and staffing capacity

• What AEC leaders need to do now to stay ahead in the talent race

• How to build a brand that top candidates want to work for

💡 Whether you're leading a firm or managing a growing team, this episode will inspire you to rethink your hiring strategy and invest in building a workplace that thrives long-term.

👉 Got hiring challenges? Bryce can help. DM her on Instagram or LinkedIn, or visit www.brycebatts.net