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No Boxes: Just Verses

Hosted by Shannon Nash · business · EN-US

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No Boxes: Just Verses is where inspiring leaders reveal the songs and stories that shaped their journey. Join host Shannon Nash, a global C-suite leader, attorney, and CPA, as she goes beyond titles and trophies to explore the moments that truly defined today's top executives, entrepreneurs, and artists. Each episode is a deep dive into a guest's personal "Leadership Playlist," uncovering the pivotal lessons and life-changing moments tied to the music that moved them. From career breakthroughs to personal reinvention, we explore the authentic, unboxed stories behind extraordinary success. This isn't your typical leadership podcast. It's a rich blend of leadership development, personal storytelling, and musical discovery. Whether you're an aspiring leader, a seasoned executive, or simply a music lover, you'll find powerful insights and a vibrant community here. Come for the stories, stay for the playlist. Subscribe now and joi

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Who hosts No Boxes: Just Verses?

No Boxes: Just Verses is hosted by Shannon Nash. The show has published 69 episodes to date.

What has No Boxes: Just Verses covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Dennis Lanham on Texas Roots, Church Choir and Joining Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, to Finding His Passion Co-Founding the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program (BCBR) at Santa Clara University and Leading Executive Education at the University of Georgia" (28 October 2026, 57 minutes), "Nicole Taylor on LA Roots, Stanford, From Oakland Schoolteacher to Philanthropy Leader, TIME100 Honoree, and CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation" (23 October 2026, 49 minutes), and "Tami Rosen on New York Roots, 17 Years at Goldman Sachs, a Pivot to Apple, CHRO Roles at Atlassian and Luminar Technologies, Becoming Pagaya’s First C-Suite Leader, and Her Next Chapter as a Board Director" (19 October 2026, 57 minutes).

How often does No Boxes: Just Verses publish?

No Boxes: Just Verses publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes across 69 episodes.

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Booking probability for No Boxes: Just Verses is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. No Boxes: Just Verses requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. No Boxes: Just Verses's contact route on record: public web form.

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The strongest fits for No Boxes: Just Verses are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs. No Boxes: Just Verses has a business audience.

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Shannon Nash hosts No Boxes: Just Verses, a business podcast with 69 episodes published.

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Episode #7
Dennis Lanham on Texas Roots, Church Choir and Joining Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, to Finding His Passion Co-Founding the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program (BCBR) at Santa Clara University and Leading Executive Education at the University of Georgia
Oct 28, 202657 minS3
What does it take to journey from childhood singing stages in Dallas and finding sanctuary in a Black church choir to co-founding a groundbreaking board readiness program that has placed over 300 diverse leaders into...
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Episode #6
Nicole Taylor on LA Roots, Stanford, From Oakland Schoolteacher to Philanthropy Leader, TIME100 Honoree, and CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Oct 23, 202649 minS3
What does it take to rise from an immigrant, single-mother household in Los Angeles to Stanford University, pivot from an Oakland middle school science classroom into executive philanthropy, and lead the largest...
Show Notes
Episode #5
Tami Rosen on New York Roots, 17 Years at Goldman Sachs, a Pivot to Apple, CHRO Roles at Atlassian and Luminar Technologies, Becoming Pagaya’s First C-Suite Leader, and Her Next Chapter as a Board Director
Oct 19, 202657 minS3
What does it take to evolve from an accidental technical recruiter to a four-time Chief Human Resources Officer, public company board director, and pioneer of workplace transformations at Apple, Goldman Sachs...
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Episode #4
Yolanda Sanders on Altadena Roots, Youngest of 12, UC Berkeley, From Morrison & Foerster to General Counsel of Gap Inc., Navigating Grief, and Her Next Chapter as CEO of Journey to Lead
Oct 13, 20261h 2mS3
What does it take to rise from the youngest of 12 children in Altadena, California, to Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Gap Inc., and now Chief Executive Officer of Journey? In this episode of No Boxes, Just...
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Episode #3
Clarence Wooten on Baltimore Roots, From Community College to Johns Hopkins, Striking Lightning Twice with Exits to Network Solutions and Box, Innovating at Google X, and Launching Cofounder.ai
Oct 10, 202649 minS3
What does it take to go from dodging stick-up kids in inner-city Baltimore to selling two venture-backed tech startups to publicly traded companies and leading moonshots at Alphabet’s X? In this episode of No Boxes...
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Episode #2
Betsy Tong on Boston Roots, UCLA, Leadership at PwC, IBM, Intel, Lenovo and Symantec, Building a $500M Business, and Becoming a Leading Voice on AI and the Future of Work
Oct 7, 20261 hourS3
Executive leadership is rarely a straight line—it is built on adapting to unexpected turns, mastering the art of influence, and learning that your career is not defined by an arbitrary five-year plan. Betsy...
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Episode #1
Michael Strautmanis on Chicago Roots, Family and Faith, the Obama White House, Walt Disney, and Coming Home as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of the Obama Foundation
Oct 5, 202651 minS3
True leadership is built on recognizing that the mission is always bigger than your own ambition. It requires the humility to embrace being unboxed by the world, the courage to operate outside your comfort zone, and the...
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Episode #27
Martin Blencowe on English Roots, USC, From NFL Agent to Co-founding the Tech Unicorn, Cameo and His Next Chapter with Endorse
Jun 1, 202653 minS2
True leadership requires an unrelenting willingness to step up to the plate, risk constant public rejection, and fundamentally alter your trajectory when your target market changes. For Martin Blencowe—co-founder of...
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Episode #26
Carole House on Global Leadership, From Army Brat to National Security Advisor and Pioneering Cyber Strategies at the White House
May 25, 202654 minS2
True leadership requires the courage to challenge the noise and step into high-stakes, ambiguous environments where the margin for error is zero. Carole House—strategic technology executive, former White House...
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Episode #25
Ron Silverman on New York Roots, Reinvention from Federal Prosecutor to Partner in Two Prominent LA Law Firms, Leaving the Law for Wealth Management and Co-Founding Bel Air Investment Advisors, and Turning Personal Loss into Purpose Through the Matthew Si
May 18, 202648 minS2
True leadership requires the courage to walk away from success when it no longer aligns with your passion. Ron Silverman—former federal prosecutor, multi-time law firm partner, and partner at Bel Air Investment...
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Episode #24
Julia Collins on San Francisco Roots, Stanford and Harvard, Building a Billion Dollar Unicorn Startup, and Blending Climate Tech and Creativity Through Planet FWD and PlanetHAUS
May 11, 202650 minS2
Serial entrepreneur and climate tech CEO Julia Collins joins Shannon Nash to discuss the milestones that led her to make history as the first Black woman to found a unicorn startup. From her deep roots as a...
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Episode #23
Danny Guillory on AI-Driven Workforce Transformation, Stanford, Harvard Law, Studying and Living in Europe, a Pivot from Politics to People Leadership, Roles at Autodesk and Dropbox, and Chief People Officer at Glassdoor and GameTime
May 4, 20261h 2mS2
Leadership is not a static destination; it is a series of layers built through adaptation and personal choice. Danny Guillory has navigated a path that spans from the Philadelphia sound to the front lines of the AI...
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Episode #22
Anita Lynch on a Childhood Fascination with AI, a Career from Startups and Financial Services to Bain and Data Roles at Yahoo, Amazon, and Disney, Becoming Chief Data Officer at New Relic, and Now a Board Director at Nasdaq
Apr 27, 20261h 6mS2
This special edition of No Boxes, Just Verses is part of a series featuring leaders from the Iconic Women Awards. These awards are powered by the Recharge Group, a community founded by Dr. Mark Spencer to bring...
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Episode #21
Mary Stutts on Foster Care, Roots in TV and Public Affairs, a Pivot to Healthcare, and Building a Legacy in Healthcare at Genentech, Kaiser, Stanford, and UnitedHealth Group, and Now CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association
Apr 24, 20261h 3mS0
This special edition of No Boxes, Just Verses is part of a series featuring leaders from the Iconic Women Awards. These awards are powered by the Recharge Group, a community founded by Dr. Mark Spencer to bring...
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Episode #20
Tonya Pitts on St. Louis Roots and Law Aspirations to Becoming a Trailblazing Sommelier, Wine Director, and James Beard Finalist
Apr 20, 202651 minS2
In this special edition of No Boxes, Just Verses, powered by the Recharge Group, Shannon Nash sits down with Dame Tonya Pitts—a 2025 James Beard semi-finalist and a force of change in the wine industry. Tonya shares...
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Episode #19
Dr. Nicole Barnett on Ohio and Nursing Roots, a Passion for Global Health Justice, Healthcare Leadership at Kaiser Permanente, and advancing health equity as CEO of Planned Parenthood Northern California
Apr 17, 202651 minS2
Many leaders believe they have to choose between clinical expertise and executive leadership. Dr. Nicole Barnett proves that the most effective leaders are those who stay grounded in their mission while navigating...
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Episode #18
Evita Grant on Ghanaian Roots, MIT, Harvard JD and PhD, Wilson Sonsini, and Founding TechHustle at the Intersection of Science, Law, and Technology
Apr 15, 20261 hourS2
Many professionals feel they must stay in one lane for their whole career. You might think that once you pick a field like engineering or law, you are stuck there forever. In this episode of No Boxes, Just Verses...
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Episode #17
Tanneasha Gordon on New York Roots, a Career in Management Consulting, Making Partner at Deloitte, Leading in Cyber, Risk, and AI Governance, and Becoming a Sci-Fi Author
Apr 13, 202654 minS2
Many leaders struggle to find their voice when moving between different worlds—whether transitioning from law to management consulting or navigating life as a first-generation American. In this episode of No Boxes...
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Episode #16
Bryan Neider on a Journey of Grit and Resilience from CPA Roots and Public Accounting to Building a Global Career at Electronic Arts, Rising to COO, and His Next Act as CEO of AbilityPath
Apr 6, 202654 minS2
Many leaders reach the peak of their corporate career only to find themselves asking what comes next beyond the bottom line. In this episode of No Boxes, Just Verses, Bryan Neider shares how he bridged the gap...
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Episode #15
Rod Cotton on Overcoming Cancer and Career Setbacks, Healthcare Leadership at Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, and Baxter, and Driving Impact in the Boardroom
Mar 30, 202654 minS2
How do you transition from a South Central bus program to the C-suite of a global healthcare giant, then survive a major health battle to find a new purpose? In this episode of No Boxes, Just Verses, I sit down with...
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Recent guests

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Nicole Taylor

Medical Director for PSI’s Psychiatric Consultation Program, Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Carole House

Special Advisor and Acting Senior Director for Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Policy, White House National Security Council

Julia Collins

Vintage Art Dealer, Founder of Collins and Green Art, Park City Transportation

Nicole Barnett

CEO, Planned Parenthood Northern California

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Recent episodes

Dennis Lanham on Texas Roots, Church Choir and Joining Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, to Finding His Passion Co-Founding the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program (BCBR) at Santa Clara University and Leading Executive Education at the University of Georgia

Nicole Taylor on LA Roots, Stanford, From Oakland Schoolteacher to Philanthropy Leader, TIME100 Honoree, and CEO of Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Tami Rosen on New York Roots, 17 Years at Goldman Sachs, a Pivot to Apple, CHRO Roles at Atlassian and Luminar Technologies, Becoming Pagaya’s First C-Suite Leader, and Her Next Chapter as a Board Director

Yolanda Sanders on Altadena Roots, Youngest of 12, UC Berkeley, From Morrison & Foerster to General Counsel of Gap Inc., Navigating Grief, and Her Next Chapter as CEO of Journey to Lead

Clarence Wooten on Baltimore Roots, From Community College to Johns Hopkins, Striking Lightning Twice with Exits to Network Solutions and Box, Innovating at Google X, and Launching Cofounder.ai

Betsy Tong on Boston Roots, UCLA, Leadership at PwC, IBM, Intel, Lenovo and Symantec, Building a $500M Business, and Becoming a Leading Voice on AI and the Future of Work

Michael Strautmanis on Chicago Roots, Family and Faith, the Obama White House, Walt Disney, and Coming Home as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of the Obama Foundation

Martin Blencowe on English Roots, USC, From NFL Agent to Co-founding the Tech Unicorn, Cameo and His Next Chapter with Endorse

Carole House on Global Leadership, From Army Brat to National Security Advisor and Pioneering Cyber Strategies at the White House

Ron Silverman on New York Roots, Reinvention from Federal Prosecutor to Partner in Two Prominent LA Law Firms, Leaving the Law for Wealth Management and Co-Founding Bel Air Investment Advisors, and Turning Personal Loss into Purpose Through the Matthew Si

Julia Collins on San Francisco Roots, Stanford and Harvard, Building a Billion Dollar Unicorn Startup, and Blending Climate Tech and Creativity Through Planet FWD and PlanetHAUS

Danny Guillory on AI-Driven Workforce Transformation, Stanford, Harvard Law, Studying and Living in Europe, a Pivot from Politics to People Leadership, Roles at Autodesk and Dropbox, and Chief People Officer at Glassdoor and GameTime

Anita Lynch on a Childhood Fascination with AI, a Career from Startups and Financial Services to Bain and Data Roles at Yahoo, Amazon, and Disney, Becoming Chief Data Officer at New Relic, and Now a Board Director at Nasdaq

Mary Stutts on Foster Care, Roots in TV and Public Affairs, a Pivot to Healthcare, and Building a Legacy in Healthcare at Genentech, Kaiser, Stanford, and UnitedHealth Group, and Now CEO of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association

Tonya Pitts on St. Louis Roots and Law Aspirations to Becoming a Trailblazing Sommelier, Wine Director, and James Beard Finalist

Dr. Nicole Barnett on Ohio and Nursing Roots, a Passion for Global Health Justice, Healthcare Leadership at Kaiser Permanente, and advancing health equity as CEO of Planned Parenthood Northern California

Evita Grant on Ghanaian Roots, MIT, Harvard JD and PhD, Wilson Sonsini, and Founding TechHustle at the Intersection of Science, Law, and Technology

Tanneasha Gordon on New York Roots, a Career in Management Consulting, Making Partner at Deloitte, Leading in Cyber, Risk, and AI Governance, and Becoming a Sci-Fi Author

Bryan Neider on a Journey of Grit and Resilience from CPA Roots and Public Accounting to Building a Global Career at Electronic Arts, Rising to COO, and His Next Act as CEO of AbilityPath

Rod Cotton on Overcoming Cancer and Career Setbacks, Healthcare Leadership at Roche, GlaxoSmithKline, and Baxter, and Driving Impact in the Boardroom