Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Since May 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

ASK FOR AN ANSWER is more than a podcast—it’s a practice space for real leadership. Hosted by Jim Fielding, each episode features an honest, unscripted conversation with a leader facing a real challenge: a hard transition, a high-stakes decision, or a moment when the answers aren’t clear. Together, they work through it in real time with clarity, candor, and a growth mindset. This isn’t abstract theory or polished performance. It’s leadership as it actually happens: live, thoughtful, and grounded in shared insight. More than anything, ASK FOR AN ANSWER captures what it sounds like when leaders stop performing and start thinking—when they lower the armor, ask for help, and trust the process. If you believe leadership is a practice, not a pose, this podcast is for you.

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The Long Way to Belonging with Gerardo Celasco | #7

Feb 19, 2026 1h 3m

What if success doesn’t arrive all at once, but shows up quietly when you finally stop running from who you are?Actor Gerardo Celasco opens up about growing up between cultures, being “othered” in El…

Building Teams That Actually Work | #6

Feb 12, 2026 1h 8m

What really happens when leaders stop playing it safe—and start trusting their people?In this live Los Angeles episode, Jim Fielding is joined by former direct reports Launi King, Elizabeth Litten…

The Leadership Most Companies Miss with Matt Marcotte | #5

Feb 05, 2026 49m

What if the real competitive advantage in business isn’t technology, talent, or capital — but belief?In this kickoff episode of the 2026 Leading With Pride Book Club, Jim Fielding sits down with…

Building Futures Outside the Box with Wadooah Wali | #4

Jan 29, 2026 56m

What happens when curiosity, courage, and otherness collide into a life of impact?In this Los Angeles Sessions episode of Ask For An Answer, Jim Fielding sits down with pioneering media strategist…

Inside America’s Real Conversations with Jeremy Hobson | #3

Jan 22, 2026 1h 1m

What happens when a lifelong radio obsessive builds a show that lets everyday Americans talk back to the news?From sneaking off to summer camp and calling into radio stations as a kid to hosting…

Why Community Still Matters with Jorge Valencia | #2

Jan 15, 2026 54m

What does it take to protect hope when the world feels increasingly hostile?In this powerful episode of Ask For An Answer, host Jim Fielding sits down with Jorge Valencia, CEO of the Point Foundation…

The Power of Asking for an Answer with Chris Glass | #1

Jan 08, 2026 52m

Some years give us answers — but as Chris Glass reminds us, some years ask questions that transform who we become.In this conversation, Jim Fielding sits down with Chris Glass, Global Director of…

AI and KINDNESS w/ Scott Clendaniel

Dec 03, 2025 52m

It's the one thing on everybody's mind:A.I.Is it here to help? To destroy? With so many opinions and so much complexity, it can be hard to understand where this technology is going and what it…

G.O.A.T. Wisdom w/ Brent Ridge

Nov 21, 2025 56m

Jim sits down with Brent Ridge (Beekman 1802 co-founder and author of Goat Wisdom) for a heart-forward chat about building a legacy brand, leading with kindness, and turning real community into real…

Returning to My Alma Mater, Indiana University

Nov 12, 2025 55m

This week's episode features a trip down memory lane!Jim returns to Indiana University to sit down with student Joey Mora live and in front of the next generation of retail and fashion to discuss…

Personal Brand Journey w/ Oana Leonte

Oct 22, 2025 57m

This week, on Jim Fielding and Friends, Jim is joined by Oana Leonte, the Founder & Editor-in-Chief at unmtchd. Her company is a media platform decoding the business of brand and translating…

Collaboration and Cooperation w/ Blake Collazo

Oct 08, 2025 30m

Blake Collazzo is a PR operations and culture lead, community connector, and longtime collaborator on Jim’s book, brand, and podcast. Jim and Blake trace the genesis of their collaboration and their…

Capturing the Founder Spirit w/ Brian Tran

Sep 24, 2025 43m

Brian Tran is a multi-hyphenate founder, designer, and community builder whose journey runs from Houston to Pandora, Kleiner Perkins, and an eight-year startup ride focused on LGBTQ+ connection. Jim…

Black. Fat. Femme (and FABULOUS)

Sep 10, 2025 49m

Dr. Jon Paul is fighting “the good fight” – which is even more important now, more than ever.Dr. Paul’s new book, “Black. Fat. Femme: Revealing the Power of Visibly Queer Voices (in Media) and…

Building a Global Community of Belonging & Inclusion

Aug 27, 2025 43m

In this special episode of Jim Fielding and Friends, Jim is joined by a close friend – Chris Glass!Chris is the Global Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Soho House & Co and is…

Healing, Growing and Building a More Positive Life w/ Bruce Brackett

Aug 13, 2025 51m

In this special episode of Jim Fielding and Friends, Jim is joined by fellow author Bruce Brackett!Bruce W. Brackett is a social media personality, author, entrepreneur, self-taught visual artist,…

From Founding Fraternities to Global C-Suites: 40 Years of Brotherhood with Paul Caine

Jul 30, 2025 44m

In this special episode of Jim Fielding and Friends, Jim reconnects with one of his closest friends of over 40 years, Paul Caine, President of Endeavor’s IMG Events and On Location. What starts as a…

Building Resilience, Risk-Tolerance and Culture with Mindy Grossman

Jul 16, 2025 43m

This week, Jim sits down with legendary executive Mindy Grossman, Partner at The Consello Group and former CEO of WW (formerly Weight Watchers), to talk about what it really means to lead with…

What Does ‘Pride’ Really Mean? Ron Thurston on Identity & Impact

Jul 09, 2025 42m

What if retail wasn’t a fallback plan, but a power move?This week, Jim is joined by Ron Thurston, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and fierce advocate for the people who keep retail running.In…

Billy Mann on Chosen Family, Hit-Making, and P!nk

Jul 02, 2025 52m

What happens when a kid from Philadelphia’s inner city, armed with nothing but ambition and a guitar, transforms into a Grammy‑nominated songwriter behind P!nk’s anthems and Beyoncé’s ballads? Billy…

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Ask For An Answer has published 24 episodes since May 2025, covering topics in Business, Education.

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Ask For An Answer is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 50m.

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