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Sarah Wendt has been a successful HR Executive focused on solving complex challenges that unleash the capability of people, teams, and organizations. She's served within a variety of fortune 500 companies overseeing diverse global teams and played a critical role in integrating acquisitions as large as $16 Billion. She is now Head of HR at NISA, a dynamic investment advisory firm that manages assets for some of the largest institutional investors in the world. In today's interview, she shares her origin story, pivotal moments within her leadership journey, and more.

Welcome to this episode of the Social Origin Podcast. The show that explores culture creativity and business. In today's episode we meet with Tobi Skovron, an entrepreneur and one of the Co-Founders of CreativeCubes.Co and their current CEO. Tobi is an ambitious thought leader with an unquenchable drive toward success and more. He uses his creativity to pioneer new initiatives and deliver on the promises he makes with passion & integrity. Today we dive into his story and explore his purpose and passion for building community in the modern workplace.  Thanks for joining us. Lets get connected LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Website, CreativeCubes.Co, Tobi SkovronGIVEAWAY!

Welcome to this special episode of the Social Origin Podcast. We are presenting a special series exploring business startups and the foundational principles that form the foundation for health and wellbeing. Today we are joined by clinical psychologist Valerie Ling. Valerie Ling is the Clinical Director and founder of the Centre for Effective Living, a group psychology practise dedicated to clinical excellence in mental health and Centre for Effective Serving a training and consulting arm dedicated to workplace wellbeing and burnout prevention. Valerie is a Clinical Psychologist, speaker, published author and Clinical Supervisor with a passion for helping people find their voices and continue to write their life's story.  She has a special interest in the prevention and treatment of burnout. Her career began as a consultant in the corporate world, working internationally in talent assessment and development. As such she is able to engage with those facing career transition or work related stress. At an organisational level Valerie is involved in consulting to optimise resiliency and mental health wellbeing. Valerie has worked with agencies to create and implement wellness programmes that target systemic burnout. She is a sought after speaker presenting industry-specific and up to date research and strategies in burnout prevention.SocialsInsta: @valerieling1FB: @valerielingCFELPodcast: https://drburnout.libsyn.co. Social Origin

Today's episode features special guest Rhonda Vetere. She is recognized as one of the most Powerful Women in Technology with an impressive background in leading global teams of more than 20,000 leaders at top Fortune 500 organizations. She is a two-time author, mentor, athlete, and advocate. In this interview, Rhonda is joined by Navy Seal Veterans Monty Heath and Alex Othmer. Together they will share about the new initiative they've partnered to launch called Aligned Alliance. Its mission is to save lives by generating awareness and support to prevent Veteran and First Responder Suicide. Please consider donating to support this incredible initiative below: Donate Here Connect with our Guests:Rhonda Vetere: Linkedin, Instagram Navy Seal Veteran: Alex OthmerNavy Seal Veteran: Monty HeathSocial Origin Host: David AlexanderGet Involved at: https://alignedalliance.org/Learn more about Social Origin Production & Digital Marketing.

Thank you for joining us for this special episode of Social Origin. Today you'll meet Ian, he's a Civil Engineer, Father, Husband, and now the Co-founder of Sanyou Tasmanian made baijiu - the first of its kind outside of China.Baijiu, which translates to ‘white spirit' or ‘white wine', is the national drink of China and the largest spirit category on the planet. 99% of baijiu produced never leaves China which for many centuries has made baijiu a relatively unknown spirit outside of the Asian continent. In this episode, Ian shares more on the age old tradition and unique characteristics of this spirit along with the significant role it plays in being the bedrock of gifting and celebration in Chinese culture.--Connect with Ian Sypkes Purchase a bottle or learn more here:  sanyoubaijiu.com.auConnect with Co-Host Daniel Alexander For information about Podcast Production or Digital Marketing visit: socialorigin.netJoin our Social Origin Community  

Today on the Social Origin Podcast David Alexander and Daniel Alexander discuss keys to success healthy mindsets and practicals tips you can use for your business startup. They discuss the author of the Startup Playbook David Kidder and the importance of strong company values and unwavering vision which drives alignment on the path toward success and longevity. Also special mentions to Hannah and Rachel Vasicek from Francesca Jewellery for the incredible work they are doing to end sex slavery through one of Australia's fastest-growing businesses. https://www.francesca.com.auhttps://www.socialorigin.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieljal...https://www.linkedin.com/in/1davidale...https://www.linkedin.com/in/srikantch

Join us for a special interview with Alik Hinckson,  the CFO of Rainforest Alliance, an organization with over 2.3 million farms using its standards to create more equity for farmers and their families across the world. In this episode of the Social Origin podcast, Alik shares his origin story of what drove his inspiration to live a life of impact, keys to innovation at Rainforest Alliance, and he provides current strategies to create more diversity and inclusion within the workforce. Prior to joining the Rainforest Alliance, Alik was Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Pact, an international NGO focused on providing access to healthcare, financial services, and natural resource management to vulnerable communities in more than 30 countries. He started his career at Deloitte in its Cosourcing Practice, providing international clients with financial analysis and internal audit services.www.rainforestalliance.orgAlik Hincksonwww.socialorigin.netDavid Alexander, Daniel Alexander

Sri Chellappa is the President and Co-Founder of Engagedly, one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. on the Inc. 5000 with 577% growth over the past three years. His heart for impacting people is embedded within Engagedly as a “people-centric talent management platform.” It's designed not just to manage processes for top executives, but to help employees feel valued and supported.He is a passionate entrepreneur and leader in building high-performance organizations that care about their people, Sri brings over 20 years of experience in leading organizations in software development and consulting in the U.S to his current role. Having developed an extensive amount of experience from managing teams in his previous roles at EY and Capgemini, Sri understands the value of investing in employees and the overall impact it not only has on their individual performance but the success of the company.In addition to entrepreneurship and technology Sri has produced five feature films, with budgets that have ranged between $100,000 to just under $1 million. They've been streamed in over 60 countries, aired on cable channels including Showtime, NBC Universal Fox International Channels, Sky World internationally; and digitally on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime and Redbox across the United States. His unique blend of insights within culture, creativity, and business make this a powerful episode you won't want to miss! Sri Chellappa LinkedIn www.engagedly.com​​David Alexander LinkedInwww.socialorigin.net

Welcome to 2022, we are so excited for Season 3 and everything that's ahead at Social Origin. We've been hard at work engaging in conversations with some of the world's top technology leaders, innovators, and creative minds. In this new season, we'll bring you the latest content across a wide range of topics from individuals and experts. Speaking across culture, creativity, and business. Come with us as we deep dive into these stories, learning how they've built incredible success principles that have guided them along the way. We also collaborate with some incredible friends along the way who continue to shake things up and keep things fresh. Thank you for listening! Make sure you share, subscribe, follow and review this podcast as it really helps us extend our reach and impact. Let's get connected 

April Koenig is a fierce entrepreneurial force and industry leader who is the CEO and Founder of Creatives On Call, a national talent network designed to match incredibly innovative talent with top CMOs and CEOs across the Country needing to scale and support their creative teams.As the leader of one of the most distinguished woman-owned national creative network organizations in the Midwest, her organization has positioned thousands of their associates into teams, projects, short and long-term contracts. After seeing the powerful impact her team was making over time April launched an additional business called VennQuille as a consulting firm.Her down to earth authentic personality, insights, and perspective on innovation make this an extremely powerful episode.April Koenig Creatives on Call Social Origin

Lee Down is the creator of Arts, Artists, Artwork, an online marketplace platform made by artists for artists to share and sell their artwork. As a painter, poet, photographer, and social media leader Lee used his love for art as an outlet for artists to come together. In 2009, he started a grassroots Facebook page where he began promoting artists. Now, his page has over 1.5 million followers along with tens of thousands more on Instagram, Twitter, and Instagram. Join us in this episode as we dive deep into Lee's story. He shares his foundation story, challenges with mental health, and leadership insights on building a powerful online communityLee DownFacebookLinkedInInstagramCreated By Social Origin

Derek Minor is a Grammy Award-winning artist,  rapper, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Ownership is The New Black. His nonprofit, “advocates for black ownership to bridge the economic wealth gap, shift black consumer power to owner power while addressing systemic racism.” He was recently elected Chapter Governor for the Recording Academy Nashville Chapter. In this interview, Derek shares his experiences as an entrepreneur, artist, and the root behind his passion for financial literacy that will build positive change for America

Today we speak with comedian @HiJosh. He's best known for his hilarious characters and viral videos as well as Married At First Sight voiceovers. He's a father and husband and never fails to get his wife and little one involved. His infectious personality has put a smile on millions of faces. Today we speak about how he got started and his creative process. We also have a look at his newest YouTube series google reviews. You'll be glad you tuned in please subscribe to stay updated on all of our new episodes.To connect with us click the link below. Visit www.socialorigin.net You can also listen wherever you get your podcasts.

On today's episode I chatted with Grammy nominated, Melodie Wagner from Hillsong Young & Free. We talk all things creativity, music & songwriting. You'll also hear some of her new music and the story behind a couple of her favourite projects. Get ready to be creatively inspired, and please feel free to share or leave a review. Connect with Melodie on Instagram: hereConnect with Y&F: hereConnect with Social Origin: here

Today's episode features Nico Shumpert and Frank McGinty, two incredible Chefs in the kitchen, entrepreneurs in the marketplace, and loving fathers at home. They both started their journeys in Missouri yet have traveled the world perfecting their craft. They've trained under some of the best chefs in the world. Together they have curated incredibly unique pop up experiences through a project called THIS IS NOT A RESTAURANT.Nico runs a podcast with his wife called Ebonics Podcast and actively creates dynamic catering dining events across St. Louis. Learn more about him in the links below.Frank held a variety of Chef roles prior to joining Kaldi's Coffee. He helped the company grow from 3 retail locations and a handful of wholesale accounts, to 18 cafes in multiple markets with over 500 wholesale accounts nationwide with partner companies in Nashville and Hawaii.Nico: Website, Instagram, PodcastFrank:Instagram, Kaldis Coffee

In this episode we discuss our journey of building social origin as business. We explore how we got started and why we got started. We discuss what is taking place currently within the podcasting industry and what you need to know as you use podcasting in your business. We explore our transition to full time entrepreneurship and some of the things we've learned as a result. We discuss Apple Podcasts, Spotify and why podcasting will continue to growing in the coming years! Connect with us on our website at www.socialorigin.netFacebook, Instagram, LinkedinHosts - David Alexander and  Daniel Alexander

 From connecting passion to purpose, in the market place through his work in corporate philanthropy, to helping coach leaders to rise to their infinite game, Peter Tavernise has worked tirelessly as a bridge-builder. He has used technology and an entrepreneurial approach to empower innovative nonprofit organizations and social change agents to scale impact globally. With hundreds of millions deployed under his leadership in the space of philanthropy, he continues to push the bounds of what's possible in his corporate career as well as his personal calling in working 1 on 1 with individuals and organizations as a Coach. We all want to win in the game of life. Join us for a conversation that will help you gain a deeper understanding on the power of coaching and how it can be used to help you reach your full potential.Connect with us, www.socialorigin.net

Today you will meet Andrew Denton, he is a father, husband and Property Developer from Sydney Australia. Today we will explore his new book Kingdom Builders. He speaks about his journey from workaholic to how he found purpose and vision through generosity. As an elder of Hillsong Church he has been able to see countless individuals use their wealth to impact the world through becoming Kingdom Builders. You can find his book Kingdom Builder below:Click here

In todays episode you will meet Alannah Smith. She is an Australian professional basketball player and in this episode she share’s her story. She was a 2 time all American at Stanford university, leading her team to a national championship. She also has represented her country in international competitions on a global platform and to say the least she’s very good. She is also an olympic hopeful as a part of the official Australian woman’s olympic team. You can watch her live in action along with her incredible team on ESPN with the Phoenix Mercury.During this episode she shares about how she started and the journey to playing the sport she loves at the highest level.Thanks for listening.

We are so excited to introduce today’s episode. We had the privilege of interviewing St. Louis native Joanna Serenko. Joanna wowed the world and the judges on her opening audition for The Voice on NBC. Celebrity singer Nick Jonas stood up after her audition to "fight" for her to be on his team. Needless to say - her heart, passion, and voice is one you want to hear. Thanks for tuning in to this weeks episode of Social Origin with David & Daniel Alexander.

Jim Marsh was the former Head of School of Westminster Christian Academy. As mentors to us (David and Daniel Alexander) he had a profound impact on us along with thousands of other students and families that attended WCA. Through his leadership he successfully built a $70 million new campus, launched world class academic programs, and leadership curriculum that has been recognized nationally. Through a longterm strategic journey he saw diversity increase to over 20% in the student population. Join us for a conversation that will share leadership insights on building relationships, empathy, and strength that apply in every walk of life. One of the campaigns WCA is currently participating in is to help support families negatively impacted by COVID-19. Check out details at https://wcastl.org/giving/

We reached out to two men of color to gain their story and perspective around the challenges of racism and building a brighter tomorrow. With the death of George Floyd, Ahmaud Marquez Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, in recent times many global citizens of color are mourning. Join us for a discussion with Ayo Afolabi, a speaker, author, consultant, and podcaster based in the UK as well as Jayson Wells, a former professional basketball player, coach and entrepreneur. You'll walk away inspired as well as gain practical insights on steps to take individually and organizationally to continue to learn and progress.

In this episode you’ll meet Tima, she’s a breathe of fresh air. In this episode we explore a bit of her story as she shares her transition from corporate finance to pursuing purpose through adding value to the community around her.She would never tell you this but she is one of Australia’s leading Linkedin experts. Having grown her network to over 65,000 in only 18 months, she’s discovered the power of creating value online.She also runs Tima the podcast, and has interviewed some of the worlds greatest business minds. So jump into the episode and enjoy!

In this episode you'll here from accountant Betty Kabissios who runs her own accounting firm called Platinum Accounting. She talks through everything you need to know to weather this storm 'coronavirus' & better serve your customers on the other side.Free Stimulus Summary (Guide)Links Attached here

If you’ve ever wondered how to make great food in a simple way look no further. Amy is a food blogger, fitness influencer and author of Nourish in 5. In this podcast episode she tells us about her journey. Growing up and how she’s found a passion for creativity and marketing. Her passion for health and wellbeing combined with her desire to make a difference in the world led her to write and release this book.Make sure you follow here on social media and do yourselves a favour and purchase her book.Website, Instagram, The BookThanks so much

Scott Ko is a serial social entrepreneur. With a background in tech he saw a disconnection and opportunity for weaving humanity back through turning offices into galleries. ColorSpace was born as a result of a passion to build inspirational corporate cultures while simultaneously empowering artists. His vision is to quite literally transform entire cities into galleries, supported by local artists.Colorspace is a social enterprise in the truest since of the term. A portion of the profits actually contribute to helping at risk youth experience art therapy classes.Listen, subscribe and let us know. Welcome to Social Origin.

Raised in New York and launched in Los Angeles, Morgan Ryan is a creative soul. As a model, stylist, and social media influencer her perspectives are unique. You’ll find leadership insights on her story of creative process and fresh inspiration for your journey. Instagram Website

Chris Dornfeld is a dynamic leader that’s found success in multiple industries. From architecture, scaling within the tech space, and now serving as the Chief Operations Officer at Maritz Motivation Solutions, he understands the power creativity. Website Linkedin

We are so excited to share this incredible episode with you! We had the privilege of sitting down with author and speaker Dee Ann Turner who was the former chief cultural officer for Chick Fil-A. In this interview she shares about her experience in life, leadership and development during her time there and the opportunity she now walks in as a best selling author. You will learn some key elements that are involved in effectively setting culture within one of the most customer focused businesses and hear practical advice that will help you go above and beyond to make every customer experience a long lasting positive one.To connect with Dee Ann click hereFollow us on Instagram

I am so excited to introduce you to Caroline from Organise Curate Design. She is an absolute legend and you will learn how to live more efficiently through this episode. Her business actually employs personal life assistants. Today we will be discussing the topic of adulting and getting practical tips to help you make the most of everyday.

Has networking ever felt fake to you? You know there has to be a better way to build relationships authentically but simply don’t know how. Allow me to introduce you to my friend Keisha Mabry, founder of #heyFRIEND. It’s a platform to build genuine authentic relationships. She’s kind of a big deal. She leveraged her network to build a 6 figure income as a professional author, speaker, and motivator in less than 2 years. From being featured on National Public Radio, Facebook, Fox 2 News, Huffington Post, Blavity and more for this work and not to toot my own horn—okay I’m lying I am tooting my own horn—but I also have a TED talk called "What I Learned from Meeting 100 People in 100 Days."

In this episode you will meet Australian business owner Bruce Doyle. He has successfully run over 30 businesses in his 25 year career, and shares his experience with us today. During this episode we discuss the importance of the culture in a business, and how to effectively reset that culture if it not moving in a positive direction. Thank you for listening! unlimitedbusiness.com

Boyce is the founder of SociaLebs. An innovative boutique digital management company specializing in the beauty industry. They develop incredible marketing partnerships between content creators and major brands such as Google, L’Oreal, and CoverGirl. Their reach is massive. Over 30 million through their incredibly talented influencers. Our conversation highlights the power of authenticity, social media trends, lessons from celebrities such as Nick Cannon, and practical advice on maximizing your career to move into your calling. This is a rich episode you don’t want to miss!

Across the globe food has a unique ability to bring people together from all sorts of cultures and backgrounds. Recipes are passed down from generation to generation, they connect us and inspire us to pause and make the most of every moment.On today's episode you will meet Pam Yip, she is one of the founders of VSNRY. They are a digital marketing company focused on food, beverage and the unique and compelling experiences that take place here in Melbourne's cafe culture.Pam is a food blogger, entrepreneur and creative. She started her first successful e-retail store at the age of 19 and her passion for digital marketing led her into the marketing sector. Through her passion for social media and helping businesses in the hospitality industry, Pam founded Munching Melbourne and VSNRY. She seeks to add value to her clients through creating innovative marketing solutions and meaning ful campaign strategies.Make sure to follow her Munching MelbourneAlso here’s a list of some of her favorite cafes:Peachy Keen x Simon TooheyShujinko Ramen8 StreetD’elephant ThaiOMI Australia

How does one go from studying English to leading one of Warren Buffet’s esteemed multi-billion dollar corporations as CEO?Mark Thom, comes from a family of teachers and a professional background in coaching. His clear passion for people and ability to communicate effectively has no doubt lead to his success, not only in his corporate life, but also in his family life. With 6 kids Mark is a passionate father as well as husband. He leads MiTek, a company made up of 7,000 employees across the globe. He’s a visionary, mentor, and friend.This episode is well worth the listen

Lucas Donnelley’s journey is unique. In a national search he was selected to serve one of the divisional President’s from JP Morgan Chase in New York. We talk about this experience, his Brazilian heritage, and how he landed a position leading a Venture Capital firm with top global investors before the age of 30. This is a story you won’t want to miss!

Welcome to Social Origin.in this episode you will meet Ludwina Dautovic. She’s the founder and CEO of The Room Xchange which is an online marketplace that connects busy, time-poor households with a spare room who are in need of household support, with guests who provide two hours of help around the house each day in Xchange for food and accommodation. It's win-win and it's changing the way people live.She shares her story and journey from the past 24 years of life and business. As she speaks about her passion to bridge gap in the economic divide and shares insights around the power of pursuing your passion.

Every year immigrants and refugees come to the U.S. seeking a new home, fresh start, and opportunity. This year the International Institute celebrates 100 years of impact. Join David as he sits down with CEO & President Anna Crosslin to discuss the journey

In this episode you will meet Simon Hallsworth. He’s a father, husband and professional business coach. He’s climbed Mount Everest and has a passion for the next generation. His story is one of adventure and success. As both an athlete and an entrepreneur Simon understands what it takes to persist, build and break through challenging circumstances. In this episode he will dive into the courageous topic of mentorship.

In this episode David Speaks with Les Landes, author, speaker and workplace culture expert. There is an art form to building great cultures. Join us as Les shares insights from the various corporations he's impacted across the US.

We believe that every person has unique and creative gifting. When unleashed, they have the power to reshape the world for good. In todays episode we will share our personal stories of creativity and the collective impact we can make as a community, when we live and lead from a place of vulnerability.

The world is an incredible place with thousands of people making a difference and shifting paradigms. Social Origin Hosts, David & Daniel Alexander are twin brothers born in the U.S. and now living in parallel realities on opposite sides of the world. David is living and working within the field of technology and innovation in St. Louis MO, and Daniel is living and working along side hundreds of businesses in Melbourne Australia.In an ever changing world we rarely get the chance to pause and savor the flavors of life. This is your chance to change that, join us as we dive deep into a variety of stories around Culture Creativity and Business, and the difference that can be made when we as humanity decide we are HERE FOR GOOD.