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Meditative Story combines extraordinary human stories with meditation prompts embedded into the storylines — all surrounded by breathtaking music. Think of it as an alternative way into a mindfulness practice, through vivid stories and cinematic music and production values. Meditative Story is an original series produced by WaitWhat and supported by our members. Our community tells us that they listen to the same episodes over and over again, and according to data provided by Apple Podcasts, ...
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Every creative work you’ve ever loved has a hero’s journey behind it. On Spark & Fire, you'll hear creators tell the story of bringing one beloved work to life. Iconic creatives — like Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, Pixar director Domee Shi, comedian Patton Oswald, musician Wynton Marsalis, and novelist Isabel Allende — share the endless iterations, the inevitable setbacks, and the breakthrough ideas along the epic process of creation. But this isn’t an interview show. It’s a story — told ...
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Award-winning business advice from Silicon Valley and beyond. Iconic CEOs, from Nike to Netflix, Starbucks to Slack, share the strategies that helped them grow from startups into global brands — and to weather crisis when it strikes. Our two formats help tell the complete story of how a business grows, survives and thrives, and the mindsets of growth that keep leaders in the game. On each episode of our classic format, host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn cofounder, Greylock partner and legendary Si ...
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The testosterone filled, self proclaimed alpha male, teams up with the rainbow glittering voice of sensibility, for a good ole train wreck. We take a good look at the silly obscure things in our lives that we take for granted and put our own unique spin on it. Its one of the shows that you realize when you're laughing...hey, i just learned something. Give us a like, a share, or subscribe to us youtube, itunes, google play and sound cloud. Wait...What?! Podcast. Enjoy!!
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I am trying to set a realistic goal for myself, I would like to post 2-3 times per month! I am a full time student, this is my senior year of high school!! I am not able to put as much effort into the podcast, and I would rather have quality > quantity. I also have a blog which you can find on my linktree, with my social media! https://instabio.cc/21008v48tS9 Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/margaret-knecht/support
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It's the question of our times: How is technology impacting our humanity? "Should This Exist?" invites the creators of radical new technologies to set aside their business plan, and think through the human side: What is the invention’s greatest promise? And what could possibly go wrong? Show host Caterina Fake (Partner, Yes VC; Cofounder Flickr) is a celebrated tech pioneer and one of Silicon Valley’s most eloquent commentators on technology and the human condition. Joined by a roster of all ...
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That's Not Normal is a podcast about all those things that make you go "wait...what!?" Your host, Kate is just a "normal" wife and mother who spends her free time researching all things weird, scary, and cryptic. You're invited to this sick and twisted party, so buckle up! *Music Credit goes to Purple Planet.
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The Magical Enchanted Mama (and her broke husband) take you through the magic of Disney Parks and Resorts. You and your family are set for your next vacation BUT WAIT...what do you do? We are here to share all the things from information about the parks to ways to save money so your crew can fully enjoy a real vacation. Topics included: Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, Disney Springs, Sandals Resorts, Travel Planning, Travel Tips, Family Vacations, Honey ...
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This podcast aims to explore issues and inequities in educational spaces. We will candidly discuss and propose solutions for a diverse array of hot topics in education.If you’re a parent and/or have a vested interested in the American education system, then this podcast is for you.
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I'M GOING TO BE A DAD! WAIT...WHAT? No guy knows what to do with a baby on day 1. Or day 2. Or day 365. So you ask a friend that just had a baby for help. And he answers your questions. And then he answers questions you didn't even know to ask. And then you podcast about it. And then you both realize the answers were all wrong. Welcome to Dads In A Pod.
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Welcome to Now What: The Podcast. We're two twenty-something year olds thrust into the realities of adulthood in New York City. As fellow twenty-somethings, we can relate to recent college graduates who are trying to navigate the real world. Cause college was a joke and now life is like wait.....what? Amiright? Tune in as we talk about everything from career advice, dating and general real life situations. Cause yo, life in 2018 is crazyyyyy! Don't worry guys, we're all in this together.
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Finding Faith, Losing Sleep Podcast
Pierre & Michelle Wilson with Wes Easley
While finding your faith is rewarding, it can also be difficult...especially when faced with the multitude of challenges in today's world. Join Pierre & Michelle Wilson along with co-host Wes Easley as they dive into their faith and the thoughts that keep them awake at night. Do you find yourself losing sleep while striving for peace? Join us as we have real conversation about life and the journey to finding faith.
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“Lockwood” Ralf Rispo and the “Cross County Kid” Greg Casale talk wrestling as passions fans and not know-it-all’s. They’re here to have fun and let you in on their perspective of pro wrestling! Enjoy!
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Crystal and J.R. are self-proclaimed Communication junkies. They love geeking out on the topic of communication. This podcast will cover all sorts of topics under communication, analyzing situations, sharing personal stories and examples, and giving out tips on how to improve your communication with the people around you. This is the best group therapy session you'll ever experience...you'll want to bring your friends along with you!
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"The Creatively Known" Podcast is part of the Kingdom Initiative Network. Join us on this movement for anyone desiring to use their gifts to build the Kingdom! We desire to be a network to journey with you to grow & learn to use our creativeness to impact this generation. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kingdominitiative/support
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Wait...what? It's an AP Course? #literacymatters
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In this episode, I engage in an in depth-discussion with Brian Knowles regarding the Florida Black History scandal of 2023 #iykyk Follow me ; - ) Subscribe... Download... Please share this podcast with at least one other person; - ) https://linktr.ee/taratalksBy Tara C. Wallace
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Using failure as a launchpad, w/MoviePass’s Stacy Spikes
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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: After an infamous fall, MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes is back to try again, applying hard-earned lessons and a revamped model to meet the same goal: make theater-going a habit for a new generation. As a passionate Black entrepreneur, Stacy shares the hidden powers of being an outsider and how anyone can re-take c…
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Tig Notaro: There’s more than one way to get there
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The many highs of Tig Notaro’s comedy career (Emmy and Grammy nominations, creating TV shows, and hosting the “Don’t Ask Tig” podcast) may seem predestined. Yet these are all things that seem beyond the realm of possibility for young Tig. In the early 2000s she’s told that because she’s a woman, and she’s gay, and she’s low-key and deadpan, she’ll …
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How the word "no" inspires change, w/Princess Reema
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To change the status quo, we need to lean into whatever advantages we have. Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has privileges that many do not: She is a member of the royal family and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States. But she is also a woman in a traditional culture who has encountered many obstacles — as an entreprene…
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Learning to heal by learning to feel, by Niall Breslin
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From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain.…
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Michelle, Pierre and Wes are back to discuss the Easter aftermath. What happens after Easter, both in the church and in the Bible? Why does attendance go down? Who did Jesus reveal Himself to first after His resurrection? Who would we reveal ourselves first in that situation? Join us this week as we try to answer these questions and much more durin…
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Creating calm, inside and out, by Rohan Gunatillake
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In today’s Meditation, Rohan reflects on the theme of creating calm, inside and out. Please join us in applying some simple practices to help balance our outer and inner worlds. This year, we’re again marking Mental Health Awareness Month, an important campaign started by Mental Health America all the way back in 1949. The position of mental health…
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How great leaders respond in a crisis, w/Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
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After guiding the company through a near-death experience, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky talks with Rapid Response host Bob Safian about what he learned and how responding to a crisis both reveals your character and teaches you what’s most important. Recorded live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco. Read a transcript of this episode: …
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Reaching our full potential is not a solo act, by Terence Blanchard
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As a legendary Jazz trumpeter, winner of 5 Grammy Awards, and composer of over 60 films including the works of director Spike Lee, it’s easy to assume Terence Blanchard is someone with a lot of confidence. But growing up in New Orleans, he’s just a shy kid with glasses and a lot of uncertainty. In this week’s episode, Terence tells the story of how…
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Lessons from the demise of BuzzFeed News, w/CEO Jonah Peretti
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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: If the most prestigious aspect of your business isn’t paying dividends, should you leave it in the past? BuzzFeed’s co-founder and CEO, Jonah Peretti discusses the surprising decision to shutter the Pulitzer Prize-winning BuzzFeed News, and how the company seeks to re-anchor toward the bright future of media. In his …
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There’s beauty in breaking the rules, by Felix Barrett (Sleep No More, Punchdrunk)
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Growing up in the suburbs of England, Felix Barrett — founder of immersive theater company Punchdrunk — considers himself a good kid. He’s a rule-follower with a deep respect for authority. But a few eye-opening evenings at the theater introduce him to the exciting, and sometimes dangerous, world of rule-breaking. Later, on an unplanned trip to Tha…
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ALL-STAR EP: Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi — Bringing a culture back from the brink
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Early-stage startups are a lot like pirate ships — they need a buccaneering spirit to survive. But every startup needs to shed its pirate nature at some point, and evolve into something more akin to a navy — no less heroic, but more disciplined. Dara Khosrowshahi, as Uber CEO, took on the most extreme pirate-to-navy transition in startup history. T…
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Building a bond with my son, by Dan Harris
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Broadcaster Dan Harris shares a candid look at his attempts to connect more with his son, Alexander, on their first father-son trip. Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story at: www.meditativestory.com Sign up for…
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Building trust in ourselves, by Rohan Gunatillake
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Today’s meditation features a special guest, Rohan’s 7 year-old son, Arne. Letting go can come in stages, or so Rohan experiences on a recent holiday with his family. As his 7 year-old son Arne builds his swimming skills, Rohan realizes he’s gone from an active, hands-on support role, to one of a patient observer. It’s in this letting go that both …
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Get to the fun part: Game creators Matthew Inman and Elan Lee on Exploding Kittens
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To make something irresistible, get to the fun part — fast. That’s how Exploding Kittens became one of the world’s most popular games. When cartoonist Matthew Inman (The Oatmeal) and game developer Elan Lee (former Xbox) designed the card game Exploding Kittens, they took fun very seriously. This mindset unlocked their creativity in unexpected ways…
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ALL-STAR EP: Taskrabbit’s Stacy Brown-Philpot — Keep humans in the equation
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You may think that to scale you need to cut humans out of the equation. The opposite is true. You can harness the power of the “human cloud” to solve almost any problem — as long as you keep the word “human” in the equation. That’s what former TaskRabbit CEO Stacy Brown-Philpot champions for this community of people who work with each other, teach …
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Learn to see the layers in everyone, by Jay Shetty
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"Why?” asks an insistent high school art teacher. “Why? Why? Why?” Staring blankly back, a young Jay Shetty has nothing to say. It’s an art project, it's just homework. A collage. It’s just … layers. The next day in a subway station, Jay's chance encounter with an ad peeling off the wall unlocks the truest answer. What he discovers that day about h…
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I let go of my plan — and found myself, by Krista Tippett
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Krista Tippett’s early years aren't what you’d expect knowing who she is today. As a journalist and political aide in divided Berlin in the '80s, she led a life of importance, where she was surrounded by power, where every decision mattered. But when a window opened to step away from that heady life, she found a new space – and time to ask herself …
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Create from joy: Writer Phoebe Robinson on "You Can’t Touch My Hair"
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There’s a commonly held belief that great creative work comes from pain. But comedian and writer Phoebe Robinson says that this is a myth. Instead, Phoebe believes great creative work comes from a place of joy. As Phoebe shares her personal story of writing her debut essay collection, You Can’t Touch My Hair: And Other Things I Still Have to Explai…
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ALL-STAR EP: Shark Tank and FUBU’s Daymond John — How to partner like a shark
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How do you create authentic partnerships to build scale? Daymond John, founder of FUBU and one of the original “sharks” on ABC’s Shark Tank, shares lessons from FUBU’s earliest days in Queens, where he partnered with bouncers, bodegas, his neighbor LL Cool J, and his earliest collaborator and investor (his mom) to turn a great idea into a billion-d…
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A California native, Chip Conley grew up visiting the towering redwoods and indulging his curiosity about wise and aging things. But as an adult pioneering a boutique hotel company, he begins to feel the weight of middle age and loses the curiosity that once drove him to innovate and explore. In his story, Chip shares the journey that led him to fo…
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Learning to show love and kindness to ourselves, by Rohan Gunatillake
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Today, Rohan shares a Lovingkindness Meditation born out of a Spring walk around Oxford. In this practice, phrases are repeated that gradually move our focus from another, back to ourselves, and, finally, to larger and larger circles, encompassing the entirety of the universe. As Rohan shares, kindness is a natural quality of the heart that we all …
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Be utterly honest: Musician Ben Folds on “Whatever and Ever Amen”
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Capturing an honest moment is one of the riskiest ways to create. But the results are real, and they stand the test of time. As musician Ben Folds tells the story of creating his breakout album “Whatever and Ever Amen” with the Ben Folds Five, you’ll hear a very specific story about a rock band recording an album in a house, instead of a studio, wi…
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ALL-STAR EP: Google's Eric Schmidt — Innovation is managed chaos
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Google doesn’t tell its employees how to innovate; it manages their inventive chaos. Their secret? Mix free-flowing ideas with disciplined decision-making. In this week's All-Star Episode, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt shares his strategies to manage chaos. CEO of Google from 2001-2015, and now the co-founder of Schmidt Futures, Schmidt reveals th…
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Meditative Story
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Reducing anxiety 24 hours at a time, by Bakari Sellers
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Bakari Sellers made history when he became the youngest African American elected official in the United States. But beneath the surface of his successful career, Bakari is consumed by anxiety about his own mortality. This week, Bakari shares how living life in 24-hour increments empowers him to contend with his greatest anxieties and get more out o…
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ALL-STAR EP: Burberry & Apple’s Angela Ahrendts — How to unite a team
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The Apple logo. The iconic Burberry check. These images inspire loyalty of customers and employees alike. But it takes more than a beloved brand to power a company and motivate a team. No one knows this better than Angela Ahrendts, former SVP of retail at Apple, and the former CEO of Burberry. Angela has spent most of her career learning how to imb…
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How I connect to my unique place in history, by Zuri Adele
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Actress Zuri Adele, known for playing Malika Williams on the popular Freeform show Good Trouble, spent parts of her childhood largely isolated. But while attending Spelman College in Atlanta, Zuri becomes immersed in the rich history and ritual of the African diaspora. This week, Zuri shows us how embracing her community and her unique place in his…
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Creative conflict can destroy a work-in-progress — or it can push your work beyond good to great. What matters is how you respond. We’re going to hear from 5 creators in 5 very different fields who share actionable strategies (and great stories) about how to recognize, resolve, and harness conflict to create work that is visionary. Featuring “Froze…
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ALL-STAR EP: Spotify’s Daniel Ek — How to build trust fast
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Normally, trust = consistency + time. But when you're scaling fast, you have to find shortcuts to trust, with your partners and your users. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek knows a thing or two about this. When he founded Spotify, he did what few disruptors ever do: He worked with the industry he was trying to reinvent. How did Ek build a relationship with a …
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Culture & Equity: Making the Shift from Educational Buzz Words to Impactful Actions
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In this episode of Tara Talks, I engage in an in-depth discussion with the dynamic Brian Knowles. Join us as we discuss his new venture, Power Builders Curriculum and Pedagogies, LLC, and his work to create culturally affirming environments that are conducive to the academic success of all students. Follow me ; - ) Subscribe... Download... Please s…
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Together, we move from fear to hope, by Varshini Prakash
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Climate activist Varshini Prakash first became aware of the effects of a changing planet when her grandparents’ village in India was flooded in a monsoon. A child then, she felt overwhelmed and powerless. In this week’s episode, Varshini shares how she came to find hope and build courage through the large and small communities in her life. Varshini…
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Do you ever wonder why Jesus spoke in parables? His disciples did as well, and eventually asked Him that question. Join us this episode as we dive into that question and share our thoughts on some of the stories Jesus told throughout the Gospels. Email: findingfaith.losingsleep@gmail.com Twitter: @FindingFaithPod…
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Rapid Response: Live with urgency, w/Bozoma Saint John, former Netflix CMO
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Being authentic defines strong leadership. Bozoma Saint John has continually challenged expectations, moving purposefully across multiple roles, from Uber’s chief brand officer to Netflix’s CMO, from Pepsico to Apple, from working for celebrated director Spike Lee to working for iconic Hollywood talent agent Ari Emmanuel. The wall between the perso…
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Gretchen Rubin is an expert on happiness, and she's spent her career helping people build the habits to achieve it. But she assumed that if something works for her, it should work for just about anyone. A series of chance encounters, and a healthy helping of curiosity, makes Gretchen realize that maybe there isn't one path to happiness after all. T…
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Trust creates gold: Comedian David Cross on “Arrested Development”
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Behind every masterpiece — comedic, artistic, or otherwise — is a deep well of trust. Case in point: the legendary sit-com, Arrested Development. As Comedian David Cross shares the story of bringing to life the brilliantly absurd character Tobias Fünke, you’ll hear how every moment of comedic gold on the show was made possible by trust — trusting h…
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62. The 4 core principles of crisis management, w/Ellen Kullman (DuPont, Carbon)
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To survive a crisis, you have to double down on who you already are as a company. This is something Ellen Kullman knows, having led DuPont through the 2008-2009 financial crisis, and taken the CEO role at 3D-printing unicorn Carbon only weeks before Covid hit. Through her years as a leader, Ellen has developed four crisis principles that allowed he…
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A meditation for balance, renewal, and reframing, by Rohan Gunatillake
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Sometimes on Meditative Story, we break from our usual episodes to share a reflection from our host, Rohan Gunatillake, occasioned by moments that we might like to take a beat to sit with. Today, Rohan welcomes the interstellar shift in our solar system that produces the Spring Equinox. On our special planet we call home, we only experience two day…
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Rapid Response: Compassion in the face of crisis, w/Mercy Corps CEO Tjada McKenna
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How do you stay focused and committed to putting out a fire while new fires ignite elsewhere? Mercy Corps CEO, Tjada D’Oyen McKenna returns to Rapid Response to discuss the expansive relief effort in Turkey and Syria since the earthquake, leading a grieving team, and how the org’s support strategy in Ukraine must pivot as the country enters its sec…
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Finding possibility in life’s forced pauses, by AD
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As a WNBA player, AD is used to saying, “I’m good” as an automatic response, no matter the injury. It’s what allows them to be a successful athlete, and to wrap their whole self around that identity. But when basketball is fully stripped away from them, they have to look inward to explore who they are — and the full range of identity available to t…
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Let emotion be your North Star: Composer Kris Bowers
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This episode follows the composer Kris Bowers’ personal story about composing the score for the culture-shifting and emotionally devastating work When They See Us. This award-winning series follows the true story of five boys, wrongfully accused in 1989 of the brutal rape of a jogger in New York’s Central Park. The narrative spans a quarter-century…
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Rapid Response: Embrace tension, w/former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty
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Hard challenges demand that we embrace tension. Former CEO of IBM Ginni Rometty argues that, right now, business has a responsibility to deploy what her new book calls Good Power — from putting skills first in hiring, as a way to close systemic opportunity gaps, to thoughtfully erecting guardrails around new technology. As an early pioneer in the A…
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From great loss, a great freedom, by Isabel Allende
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Best-selling author Isabel Allende has led an extraordinary life marked by moments of tragic loss. A coup in her home country of Chile forces her family into exile, and an unexpected illness takes away one of the most important people in her life. And yet, at 80 years old, Isabel feels a lightness that contradicts the attachment she felt in her you…
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How to begin: Susan Orlean on "The Orchid Thief"
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How do you move past that "wobbly moment" in your creative journey? Just move. From the moment she heard about it, Susan Orlean knew she had to tell the story of "The Orchid Thief" – a wild, true story of obsession set in the swamps of Florida. But somewhere deep in the telling, she risks losing her own footing. Spark & Fire follows Susan as she pu…
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127. Dare to make unexpected moves, w/David Droga of Droga5 and Accenture Song
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What drove the meteoric rise of David Droga’s trailblazing agency Droga5? A series of daring, unexpected leaps — tactics he’s now applying at mega-scale as head of Accenture Song. Conventional wisdom tells you to ‘climb the ladder’ of success linearly — as an individual or a company. But David’s unexpected moves — leaning into creative partnerships…
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Failure is a normal part — even an essential part — of any creative journey. But that probably isn’t what you want to hear after experiencing failure yourself. It’s easy to just want to crawl into a hole for a while. Today on Spark & Fire, we’re going to crawl out of that hole long enough to hear from 5 iconic creatives who have learned how to over…
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Rapid Response: Finding windows of opportunity, w/Delta CEO Ed Bastian
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With deserted airports, vaccine and mask mandates, and pandemic-prompted staff departures behind it, Delta Air Lines is once again soaring, recently sharing $563 million in profits with its employees. CEO Ed Bastian, in his third appearance on Rapid Response, talks about capitalizing on the big decisions made amid Covid darkness — from airport reno…
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Episode 12: To believe or not to believe?
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To believe or not to believe? That is the question. A question that many struggle with today. Is God real? Could those things in the Bible really happen? Join Michelle, Pierre and Wes as they dive into these questions and more in this latest episode. Email: findingfaith.losingsleep@gmail.com Twitter: @FindingFaithPod…
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Fight for your dream: Comedian Cristela Alonzo
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When the ABC show Cristela premiered in 2014, Cristela Alonzo made U.S. history, the first Latina to write, produce, and star in her own prime-time comedy. But this dream didn’t come easy: Cristela had to fight for her vision at every stage of the process. As she takes us on the journey to making the sitcom, you’ll hear how she found her first oppo…
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What can entrepreneurs learn from a genre-crossing, multi-platinum musician? How to take a big opportunity — and leverage it into something epic. From his earliest days as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, will.i.am learned from mentors how to not only identify big opportunities but compound them. From the Super Bowl to the first iTunes com…
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