Alise Cortez and Associates

06/09/2026

Men are suffering—often in silence, often alone. The cost is devastating. What happens when a man can no longer outrun himself? Every 13 minutes, a man takes his own life by su***de. For many men, midlife isn’t a crisis—it’s a reckoning. A shattering of identity, expectations, and the quiet loneliness of performing a life that no longer feels true. In a world that still discourages emotional honesty, Dr. Baruch HaLevi offers something rare: a path back to self. He offers six piercing questions every man must face to move from isolation to intimacy, from performance to presence. This is a conversation about courage—the kind it takes to feel, to be seen, and to redefine strength not as stoicism, but as vulnerability, connection, and love.
Guest: Baruch HaLevi, PhD

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

05/26/2026

Why micro-credentials are reshaping education

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

05/13/2026

Are you really self-aware? The shocking research on self-perception

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

05/13/2026

Cortisol: the master hormone and why it matters

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

05/13/2026

You are capable of so much more than you ever imagined. And you can profoundly impact and improve the lives of everyone you touch.

But only 1% of the general population and only 8% of leaders will choose to elevate themselves to the highest level of adult development. And therefore, effectiveness.

Nope, this is not a call to pledge to sign up for an intense costly weekend retreat. Or a long-term program that takes over the rest of your life.

But rather, an invitation to begin doing the daily, incremental work diving into and elevating your vertical development.

What’s vertical development? Most simply, it’s elevating your internal operating system’s ability to interpret, process, and respond to your world in value-creating ways as opposed to self-protective ways.

This is the specific work Ryan Gottfredson, PhD has been doing to elevate the performance and impact of leaders. We talked about this idea in depth on last evening’s Working on Purpose podcast while exploring the incredible lessons and insights in his book, Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation.

When you listen/watch this episode, you will learn about how your nervous system is your body’s command center, constantly directing us away from what we perceive as pain and toward pleasure. The direction from this demand center dictates the quality and sophistication of how we make sense of and respond to the world. And 95% of these commands are unconscious and thus running YOU.

Here’s the amazing news. And your invitation: You can change, refine and upgrade this operating system. Tune into this episode to learn the science behind the development available to you few people understand AND some ways you can start down your vertical development path right now on your own.

Here’s a hard truth: Most leaders are focused on the wrong thing. They chase performance, tactics, and productivity—yet overlook the one factor that drives i...

05/06/2026

What if your exhaustion isn’t about doing too much…
but about never truly turning off?

In a world that never powers down, many of us are living in a constant state of stimulation—unaware that our biology is quietly paying the price.

At the center of it all is cortisol—the hormone that governs our energy, alertness, and stress response. When in balance, it serves us beautifully. But as .hai.10 reveals, modern technology is disrupting that balance in profound ways—impacting our sleep, our focus, and our overall sense of vitality.

In this deeply insightful episode of Working on Purpose, Justin shares how his concern for those struggling with hormonal challenges led him to explore the hidden toll of our digital lives. Through his work with Rebalance Health and his book Stress Nation, he offers a path back to alignment—one that restores both energy and well-being.

In our conversation, you’ll learn:

• How to begin your day in a way that supports—not sabotages—your natural rhythm
• When to step away from your devices to allow true rest to occur
• The delicate interplay between cortisol and melatonin—and why it matters so much
• How hormonal patterns in men and women can compound these challenges

This is more than a conversation about stress.
It’s an invitation to reclaim your energy, your clarity, and your life.

Take a listen. Then pass it on—because the people you care about deserve to feel fully alive, too.

What if the very tools meant to make life easier are actually draining you? From endless notifications to late-night scrolling, today’s technology is keeping...

04/30/2026

Is AI Bigger Than the Internet?

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

04/24/2026

My tank is FULL. And so is the rest of the women at last night's Storytelling.

Another incredibly beautiful evening of Women's Storytelling. Thanks to my co-host and venue sponsor Mayra Vizcaino de Bolanos for creating the atmosphere for a night of connection and shared meaning.

Our storytellers, Farahana Kassam (Farahana Surya Namaskar) and Hiba Tanvir shared deeply from their hearts and laid bare their souls, offering things neither had told others before. Achingly beautiful and uniting to be together in this space as they narrated the moments that shaped their lives.

Thank you Tarrah Lantz for coming and sharing the mission of Hope's Door New Beginning Center, to empower and support survivors of domestic abuse in North Texas. Did you know that 1 in 3 Texas women are affected by domestic abuse, and 1 in 4 Texas men? Our events also showcase the important work non profits do in our community to raise awareness and encourage volunteering.

A few comments from last night's attendees:

"The conversation were so enriching, and created a safe space for trust, connection and building a community. This was amazing!"

"Wow, I have never felt the way I did."

"Real connection, real stories with real meaning."

"Loved the open discussion. The vulnerability that shared from hosts to audience members as well as storytellers."

See you at the next Women's Storytelling gathering May 21, with the venue hosted by Weeda Hamdan at HEXA Coworking & Event Center. Storytellers are being finalized. Register now so you don't forget and share this event with a few people you know. We had two mother-daughter duos last night -- love that!

For details (which will be updated) and to register: My tank is FULL. And so is the rest of the women at last night's Storytelling.

Another incredibly beautiful evening of Women's Storytelling. Thanks to my co-host and venue sponsor Mayra Vizcaino de Bolanos for creating the atmosphere for a night of connection and shared meaning.

Our storytellers, Farahana Kassam (Farahana Surya Namaskar) and Hiba Tanvir shared deeply from their hearts and laid bare their souls, offering things neither had told others before. Achingly beautiful and uniting to be together in this space as they narrated the moments that shaped their lives.

Thank you Tarrah Lantz for coming and sharing the mission of Hope's Door New Beginning Center, to empower and support survivors of domestic abuse in North Texas. Did you know that 1 in 3 Texas women are affected by domestic abuse, and 1 in 4 Texas men? Our events also showcase the important work non profits do in our community to raise awareness and encourage volunteering.

A few comments from last night's attendees:

"The conversation were so enriching, and created a safe space for trust, connection and building a community. This was amazing!"

"Wow, I have never felt the way I did."

"Real connection, real stories with real meaning."

"Loved the open discussion. The vulnerability that shared from hosts to audience members as well as storytellers."

See you at the next Women's Storytelling gathering May 21, with the venue hosted by Weeda Hamdan at HEXA Coworking & Event Center. Storytellers are being finalized. Register now so you don't forget and share this event with a few people you know. We had two mother-daughter duos last night -- love that!

Thanks for attending LaKeisha Reid, MBA Shannon Graham, CPBA, CPMA Yaritza Ortiz Maliha Hassan Jessica Sharpsteen Claudia L. Price, MBA Dr. Maneesha Asundi Heena Padani and all the rest!

For details (which will be updated) and to register: https://lnkd.in/dFZYsRez

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03/26/2026

Hypofrontality: vision-driven minds and time blindness

Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Working on Purpose is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).

Working on Purpose Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media (www.talk4media.com), Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.