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The Empathy Edge

Maria Ross

Booking Overview

Interview-led business leadership show focused on empathy, emotionally intelligent leadership, workplace culture, organizational performance, and navigating change, with occasional solo episodes from the host. Strong candidates include CEOs and founders, leadership coaches, authors, organizational development specialists, and experts with demonstrable results building people-centered teams; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have substantial leadership experience, published work, or recognized professional platforms.

Metrics

Episodes: 353

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 255 subscribers

Instagram: 4.2k followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

maria@red-slice.com

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Host

Maria Ross - Speaker, author, strategist, and empathy advocate who explores how empathy and compassion improve leadership, organizational culture, innovation, employee engagement, and business performance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
CEOs, founders, leadership and organizational development experts, coaches, and authors with substantial experience improving teams, workplace culture, employee engagement, or business performance.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a company, nonprofit, or leadership organization, Published a book or developed a recognized leadership framework, Built or scaled high-performing teams or organizations, Earned respected fellowships, awards, media coverage, or institutional recognition

Recent Guest Discussions

Alex Tieu - People-centered Organizational Policy, Ethical Artificial Intelligence, Human Judgment In Workflows, Mentorship, Critical Thinking, And Empathy As A Competitive Advantage.

Carlo Odicino - People-centered Leadership, Psychological Safety, Trust, Team Performance, Toxic Workplace Behaviors, Accountability, And Preventing Burnout In Early-stage Companies.

Nada Lena Nasserdeen - Transformational Leadership, Confidence, Emotional Intelligence, High-performing Teams, High-potential Talent, Leadership Presence, And The Power Up Method.

Scott Stirrett - Building Resilience, Navigating Uncertainty, Adaptability, Entrepreneurial Thinking, Future-of-work Skills, And Leading Through Rapid Change.

Recent Topics

Business, Leadership, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Workplace Culture

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Empathy Edge
:

James Terry: Three Shifts Reshaping How Companies Hire and Manage Flexible Workers

November 03, 2026

The world of work is being reshaped in real time, and the companies that are winning are the ones rethinking not just who they hire, but how, when, and why. With over 15 years of experience across staffing, HR technology, and workforce solutions, James Terry, Head of U.S. Revenue for Indeed Flex,  works at the intersection of technology and workforce innovation, helping organizations across hospitality, retail, light industrial, and customer service build more agile, responsive staffing ...

Rachael Kelly: People-First Systems and Models That Break Limiting Cycles

October 29, 2026

We've long been told that compassion and profitability can't coexist. My guest today challenges that idea, building her business, people systems, and technology around proving otherwise—and helping clients do the same.Rachael Kelly is a bestselling author and founder and CEO of Hive Enterprises. She specializes in strategy, organizational effectiveness, and people and culture, helping mission-driven organizations lead with purpose and measurable impact.Today, we explore psychological safety, ...

Peter Swimm: Stop AI-ing the Wrong Things — Put Your Humans First

October 27, 2026

We're all so busy "AI-ing" everything that nobody stops to ask — are we actually solving the right problems for the real humans on the other end? Peter Swimm is a conversational AI product lead and solutions expert with nearly three decades of experience building and scaling technology that actually works for humans. Peter got his start in tech in 1996 teaching communities how to use the internet through the Chicago Public Library — and that people-first foundation has shaped everything ...

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The Empathy Edge
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How do I get in touch with The Empathy Edge?

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What is the email for The Empathy Edge?

The publicly listed email for The Empathy Edge: maria@red-slice.com.

How many listeners does The Empathy Edge have?

Podseeker estimates The Empathy Edge reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Empathy Edge?

The Empathy Edge typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: CEOs, founders, leadership and organizational development experts, coaches, and authors with substantial experience improving teams, workplace culture, employee engagement, or business performance. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a company, nonprofit, or leadership organization; Published a book or developed a recognized leadership framework; Built or scaled high-performing teams or organizations. Recent guests include Alex Tieu, Carlo Odicino, and Nada Lena Nasserdeen.

How hard is it to get booked on The Empathy Edge?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Empathy Edge cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Leadership, Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, and Workplace Culture. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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