The E Word with Karen & Brittany
The E Word is a bold conversation about culture, leadership, power, and identity—and how the systems that shape them influence the way we live, work, and lead.
Hosted by leadership strategists Karen McFarlane and Brittany S. Hale, The E Word is made for curious leaders, culture shapers, and deep thinkers navigating power, purpose, and change. Each episode explores the structures, decisions, and dynamics driving business, politics, culture, and everyday life.
Grounded in Aristotle’s five intellectual virtues, we connect the dots between timeless wisdom and today’s most urgent questions to help you find your power, reimagine what’s possible, and shape the world you want to see
Podcasting since 2024 • 41 episodes
The E Word with Karen & Brittany
Latest Episodes
Your Brain Has Six Gears. Stop Leading in Neutral.
The smartest leaders don’t think in one gear; they shift. In this episode of The E Word, we explore six distinct modes of thinking—emotion, logic, intuition, motivation, creativity, and the brain-body connection—and how each one drives...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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36:24
Unmasking Diddy: Power, Image, and 50 Cent’s Calculated Callout
The Diddy documentary (Sean Combs: The Reckoning) doesn’t just revisit an era; it puts a magnifying glass on how power moves through music, media, and myth. We examine what the four-part series actually shows beyond headlines and why the tight ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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51:42
Men Sue Uber; Women Just Want To Get Home Safely
Who gets the ride and at what cost? A new lawsuit claims that women-only rideshare options discriminate against men, but the real issue runs deeper. In this episode of The E Word, Karen and Brittany explore what happens when pro...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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58:28
Housewives, Hype, and Hyperreality
Cameras love a glow-up, but what happens when the glow shines too brightly on the truth you're trying to outrun?In this episode of The E Word, we discuss the Wendy and Eddie Osefo insurance fraud allegations and trace the slippe...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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29:32
The Lion in the Room: Leading Through Conflict
Ever notice how a quiet phone unlocks a sharper mind? In this episode of The E Word, we trade the buzz of notifications for the kind of focus that fuels real leadership. Through the lens of the SPENT framework, Brittany and Karen break...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:31