Cadence13, a leading premium podcast company, today announced the launch of Professional AF, a new podcast hosted by Diana Kander—New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, innovation consultant, and professional keynote speaker—on which she will help listeners develop the essential habits that will empower them to navigate any situation with confidence and success.

As a professional speaker who talks about how to work your “curiosity muscle,” Kander excels at pushing audiences out of their comfort zone. Captivating and powerful, she gives people the tools to innovate and create meaningful change. She is the bestselling author of The Curiosity Muscle and All-In Start Up and lives with her husband Jason Kander and their son True in Kansas City, Missouri.

On Professional AF, Kander will explore a wide range of issues women face in their personal and professional lives, sitting down with experts, authors and thought leaders to explore the science of what’s actually happening and to help listeners create an action plan to help them overcome whatever is holding them back.

Season One of this ten-episode run of Professional AF launches on March 18, 2019 on Apple Podcasts, radio.com wherever podcasts are available. On the first episode, Kander sits down with Jackie Huba, author of Fiercely You: Be Fabulous and Confident by Thinking Like a Drag Queen, to find out what women can learn about confidence and risk taking from drag queens. Listen to the trailer and first episode and subscribe to the series here: Professional AF.

Kander won’t only sit down with her subjects to soak in their advice—instead, in advance of each episode of Professional AF, Kander will put their guidance to the test and actually try out the tips, habits and suggestions her guests encourage. On that week’s show, she’ll report back on her experience and how well it worked for her.

Other topics Kander and guests will explore on Professional AF include:

Indirect Aggression: Why We Hurt Each Other at Work and How to Make it Stop

Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts with championship poker player Annie Duke

Why Self Compassion is More important than Self Esteem

How to Know What Kind of Therapist You Need

13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do

Why Smart People Can’t Seem to Learn from Failure

How to Say No

How Women Rise: Break the 12 Habits Holding You Back from Your Next Raise, Promotion, or Job

“’Professional AF’ is for anyone who has ever felt stuck, in a rut, or just not having the kind of impact they feel they’re capable of,” said Diana Kander. “I want to help listeners harness the power of curiosity and learn the science and habits that can unleash their best selves, and I’m thrilled to partner with Cadence13 to have the opportunity to do this.”

“Diana Kander will deliver a weekly dose of truth, humor, life lessons and valuable advice that will resonate with listeners across the country,” said Chris Corcoran, Chief Content Officer, Cadence13. “’Professional AF’ is an exciting addition to our powerful lineup of original and compelling programming for women.”