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Do you want TO HELP CREATE a world where people are passionate about their work? Where INSPIRATIONAL LEADERS HELP team members REALIZE THEIR GREATNESS, and capitalism thrives while serving the highest causes? Me, too. The Working on Purpose program is a thought leadership engine that ENLIGHTENS AND INSPIRES listeners with insights from ELITE business leaders and novel subject matter experts. Together, we’re WORKING ON PURPOSE TO STEWARD the future of work and BUSINESS to elevate us all.

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The Life You Didn’t Choose: A Reckoning with Who You’ve Become
July 6, 2026

The Life You Didn’t Choose: A Reckoning with Who You’ve Become

One day, it hits—you didn’t choose this life, you inherited it. Conditioned by expectation and culture, you’ve shaped yourself to belong. But at what cost? This episode with Tonille Miller dives into the moment of reckoning—and the courageous return to self that opens the door to a more authentic, fully expressed life.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.talk4med
Enter the Mission Generation: Redefining Career, Contribution, and Calling
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June 30, 2026

Enter the Mission Generation: Redefining Career, Contribution, and Calling

A new career narrative is emerging—one driven less by prestige and more by purpose. People everywhere are seeking to use their gifts in service of something larger than themselves. This episode invites you into the Mission Generation: a movement reshaping how we think about work, success, and fulfillment—and how you can step into meaningful contribution that rebuilds our future, no matter where you are in your career. Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Radi
Enter the Mission Generation: Redefining Career, Contribution, and Calling
June 29, 2026

Enter the Mission Generation: Redefining Career, Contribution, and Calling

A new career narrative is emerging—one driven less by prestige and more by purpose. People everywhere are seeking to use their gifts in service of something larger than themselves. This episode invites you into the Mission Generation: a movement reshaping how we think about work, success, and fulfillment—and how you can step into meaningful contribution that rebuilds our future, no matter where you are in your career.Working on Purpose is broadcast live Tuesdays at 6PM ET and Music on W4CY Rad

About the Host

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Dr. Alise Cortez

Radio & TV Host / Podcaster / Organizational Psychologist / Logotherapist / Speaker / Researcher / Author

Dr. Alise Cortez is an organizational psychologist and logotherapist, inspirational speaker, researcher, author, and host of the Working on Purpose podcast. She is the Founder and Chief Ignition Officer at Gusto, Now!, a human and organizational transformation consultancy specializing in the activation of meaning and purpose to increase engagement, performance, innovation, retention, and thus profitability. For individuals, Dr. Cortez facilitates an online global community and various retreats to enable people hungry for a more meaningful and purposeful life to create it for themselves. Connect with Dr. Alise Cortez for more insight on how you can start living and working with Gusto and Purpose.

Reviews

Alise is a most dynamic, knowledgeable and inspiring host.

"On behalf of recent podcast guest, Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier,“Great conversation about my new book The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and Mental Health. …"

SeanTheSwan6 | Aug. 29, 2024

Purpose brings joy!

"Alise Cortez is a dynamic, thoughtful host who engages her guests on a deep level to explore the purpose in our work. She invites leaders to examine not just what they do but why they do it. As a rec…"

Jaime Goff | Jan. 8, 2026