What does it take to rise through the ranks and lead with purpose?

In this episode of Heliona Insight, host Ebrima "Abraham" Sisay sits down with Matt Linski, Kansas City Market President for Bank of America, to unpack his journey from intern to executive. With over 21 years at the company, Matt shares how internal growth, talent development, and authentic leadership have shaped not only his own trajectory but the culture of one of the most recognized institutions in the world.

We discuss how Bank of America identifies and nurtures talent, why promoting from within creates stronger teams, and how Matt’s leadership style continues to evolve in today’s ever-changing business landscape.

Whether you're a manager, executive, or someone looking to grow within your company, this conversation offers key insights into building a leadership legacy rooted in trust, consistency, and opportunity.

Massage therapy isn’t just about relaxation, it’s about healing, trust, and human connection. But what if I told you that the same principles that make a great massage therapist also make a great leader?

My guest today, Celeste Aguirre, has built a thriving career in massage therapy over the last 17 years, working in spas, franchises, and chiropractic offices before launching My Massage Studios, a business designed not just to serve clients, but to help other massage therapists grow their own practices.

But beyond massage, Celeste has mastered something every executive, CEO, and business leader needs to understand: how to create lasting relationships, how to build trust in service-based businesses, and how to scale success without losing the personal touch.

In this episode, we’ll explore her journey, the lessons she’s learned about leadership and business, and most importantly, what executives and CEOs can take from the world of massage therapy to lead better, more connected organizations.

Find Celeste on:

mymassagestudios.com

In this powerful return to Heliona Insight, Dr. Michael Maclin—Superintendent of the Special School District of St. Louis County—joins us once again to dive deeper into the conversation that started it all: Inclusion.

Last time, Dr. Maclin left us with a message that resonated across industries: “DEI is not a department; it’s a mindset.” In this follow-up conversation, we explore what that mindset looks like in action—especially now, when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs are facing scrutiny, burnout, and resistance across the professional landscape.

So what does it look like to prioritize inclusion when it’s no longer “trending”? Why should leaders double down, not back out? And how can we reshape our systems, conversations, and leadership styles to create workplaces where people truly belong?

From education to executive leadership, Dr. Maclin’s experience helps us reframe inclusion as ongoing work, not a policy or a PR checkbox. It’s about belonging. It’s about access. And it’s about the brave decisions leaders need to make even when it’s hard.

If you’re a leader, executive, or changemaker trying to understand what inclusive leadership looks like today—this is the episode for you.

🎧 Listen now and be reminded: inclusion isn’t an initiative. It’s the foundation for the future of work.