The SoapyRao Show

Climate change is one of the most critical issues of our time. And it is not just an environmental issue; it's a human issue, affecting every aspect of our lives from the air we breathe to the food we eat, and the stability of our economies and communities. As we navigate through the complexities of climate science, policy, and action, we are honored to be joined by a truly inspiring guest in this week's episode, activist Mitch Pope.Mitch is an environmental and climate activist who is currently using social media to try to spread awareness about the climate crisis, as well as being part of groups and coalitions advocating for an end to offshore oil and gas exploration in Australia. Mitch grew up in and around the ocean, surfing and diving, which has naturally progressed to a deep connection and love for the ocean and natural environmental, as well as an understanding of the need for us all to stand up and do more to protect this one planet we call home. Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a friends' reunion! Join our conversation with Computer Scientist, Researcher and long-time pal Michael Timothy Bennett in our latest episode of @thesoapyraoshow.Michael is a computer scientist with the Australian National University. His research explores intelligence from first principles, blending philosophical arguments, math proofs and experimental results. He presented a unified theory of consciousness, meaning and artificial superintelligence at the 2023 conference on artificial general intelligence, for which he won a best paper award. He has also been quoted and published by prominent news organizations including Newsweek, Quillette and The Conversation. He was previously co-founder and COO of Eigen Technologies in London and has worked in game development across four continents on well-known franchises including The Sims, Sniper Elite and Total War. His path to research was circuitous, which helped cultivate the breadth of expertise needed for transdisciplinary artificial general intelligence research. He was first admitted to an undergraduate program on the basis of his musical ability, and now holds degrees in music from Queensland Conservatorium, management science from London Business School, and computer science from The Australian National University. Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!To learn more about Michael's work click the link below:https://michaeltimothybennett.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@michaeltimothybennett/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/MiTiBennettInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltimothybennett/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-timothy-bennett-32531b18------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us as our host Sundeep Rao embarks on a introspective journey in this quick but hard hitting segment on embracing your identity through self-reflection.Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode, a soliloquy from our host, Sundeep Rao, on choices. The politically-charged term 'choice' has steadily made its way into discourse and the commoners' psyche. How do we navigate the nuances of decision making and the subsequent consequences? How do we choose our beliefs in an increasingly polarized world? These are some of the questions we are asking out loud this week.Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL#podcast #comedy #improv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you hear? Fast is Out and Slow is In! Join our conversation with handloom enthusiast Isha Priya Singh as we dive into the world of slow fashion and the rich tapestry that is Indian textiles! Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!To learn more about Isha's work click the link below:https://www.instagram.com/desidrapes/https://desidrapes.wordpress.com/------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doctor, nutrition expert, wellbeing advocate and columnist, Nandita Iyer is the author of three bestselling books. She has been writing on nutrition, health and food for over fifteen years. Since 2006, her popular blog Saffron Trail has been a major resource for healthy food and vegetarian recipes.Nandita's newsletter Sattva is about the joys of mindfulness and the beauty of slow living. She is a student of Hindustani classical vocal music. She has an avid social media following on Instagram and Twitter. You can follow her @saffrontrail. Originally from Mumbai, Nandita lives in Bengaluru with her husband and son, her many plants and her beloved dog, Ida.Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!To learn more about Dr. Nandita Iyer's work and publications click the link below:https://www.saffrontrail.com/------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we have the incredible Madhulika Liddle. Madhulika is an author, historian, blogger and film enthusiast. Her first novel The Englishman's Cameo was launched in October 2009, with a French edition released in 2010 by Editions Philippe Picquier. The Englishman's Cameo was well received and was followed by The Eighth Guest & Other Muzaffar Jang Mysteries (a collection of short stories), Engraved in Stone, and Crimson City (the latter two novels).Madhulika has written a range of short stories in different genres. Several of these have won awards (including the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Awards Short Story Competition, for A Morning Swim, in 2003) or have been selected for anthologies. Madhulika's non-fiction writing includes travel writing, humor, and writing on classic cinema. Her blog Dusted Off is a compilation of all things beloved and 'old' or, in her own words, "everything dusted off, not just old movies."Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!To learn more about Madhulika Liddle's publications click the link below:https://madhulikaliddle.com/------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TSRShow21Subscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our guest this week is Economic and Social Historian, Dr. Guido Alfani, professor at Bocconi University, Milan. His fields of interest include economic history and demography, with a focus on long-term dynamics, on economic inequality and on the history of epidemics and pandemics.Want to be featured on our show? Email soapyraoshow@gmail.com to get in touch with us!To learn more about Dr. Alfani's research and publications click the link below:https://guidoalfani.eu/------------------------------------------Welcome to The SoapyRao Show, where we dive deep into the questions of life with a touch of humor and a whole lot of heart. Join our host, @soapyrao, a remarkable stand-up comedian with a knack for self-deprecating humor, for a weekly dose of informative, introspective and fun conversations with our delightful guests from across the globe. We promise laughter, tears, inspiration and everything in between only on The SoapyRao show.-------------------------------------------You can follow us on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soapyraoshow/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSoapyRaoShowSubscribe and Rate us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1rUFbuXvPY80HYN4CY6IT5?si=63047a2c0dfc46eaSubstack: https://soapyraoshow.substack.com/Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TSRShow21?si=PXIEdxdxFalzG8mL#podcast #comedy #improv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teaching us to be graceful in what we do and encouraging us to practice the art of listening is this week's guest on The SoapyRao Show, Anuja Ghosalkar.Anuja Ghosalkar is a Bangalore based artist. She is the founder of Drama Queen, a Documentary theatre company, that focusses on personal histories & archival absences to extend the idea of theatre to create audacious work. Undocumented narratives, gender in performance, research and iterations around form and process are critical to her performance and pedagogical work. She was artist-in-residence at Art Lab Gnesta, Sweden (2015), and Srishti Institute of Art Design & Technology, Bangalore (2017). Anuja is the co-curator of the international workshop series on Documentary Theatre with her German collaborator––that programmed artists like Boris Nikitin, Rimini Protokoll, Zhao Chuan and Gobsquad. As visiting faculty at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology since 2016, she leads practice-based pedagogy. In the past, she was programme officer at India Foundation for the Arts, film programmer for Experimenta and India researcher for University of Westminster. She is an Art Think South Asia Fellow (2017-18) and has written on film and performance for Nang Magazine, Art India, Bioscope, Hakara, Scroll, and Ladies Finger.Tune in to our episode to learn more about Anuja's work and philosophy, the future of art and independent artists and how do we as artists protect ourselves in this cutthroat world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have Prasenjeet Yadav, a molecular ecologist turned National Geographic Photographer & Explorer. Prasenjeet holds a masters degree in molecular biology and has pursued research in molecular ecology for several years at National Centre for Biological Sciences in Bangalore, India. Early in his scientific career, he realized that his real passion lay in storytelling. He now combines his experience in research with his photography skills to popularize ecological and conservation sciences in the wider society. Prasenjeet is one of the very few photographers who integrates science deeply into his photo stories. He chooses ignored subjects, landscapes, and species and find ways to develop engaging and accessible photos. For every story, he collaborates with researchers, managers, policymakers as well as conservationists. Along with the larger stories, he also produces stories that are directed at specific audiences who have the power to create lasting change.To learn more about Prasenjeet's work click the link below:https://www.prasenjeetyadav.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 150th episode of The SoapyRao Show we have the amazing and passionate ingredient savant, Arina Suchde. Arina has dedicated her professional career to sustainable and health focused cooking and educating people about reducing food waste by getting the most out of produce. Her book 'The No-Waste Kitchen Cookbook' is a testament to her efforts towards promoting and adopting a zero-waste lifestyle. In this episode, we discuss our relationship with food, its emotional, cultural and economic significance, and the fads which influence the way we consume food. Listen to the full episode, out on all platforms and reminisce with us as we discuss our favorite childhood snacks and more heartfelt conversations only on The SoapyRao Show.Click the link below to buy 'The No-Waste Kitchen Cookbook':https://harpercollins.co.in/product/the-no-waste-kitchen-cookbook/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our latest episode of The SoapyRao Show, we have the illustrious Manu Bhagavan, Professor of History, Human Rights, and Public Policy at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, the City University of New York, where he is also Senior Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies. Professor Bhagavan is a specialist on modern India, focusing on the twentieth century late colonial and post-colonial periods, with particular interests in human rights, (inter)nationalism, and questions of sovereignty.In this episode he elucidates on the emergence of nationalism in India, India's position on the global stage, India's role in the geopolitical power structure. We also explore questions like, what are the trends shaping modern Indian society?What can the present political landscape tell us about India's future?To know more about Professor Manu Bhagavan's work, click the link below:https://manubhagavan.com/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The SoapyRao Show, we delve deep into the intersections of Artificial Intelligence, human consciousness, and shared human experience. Our expert guest, Dr. Anil Seth, from the University of Sussex, explores the latest advancements in AI and how these technologies are coming closer to mimicking or understanding human consciousness. In this conversation, we examine the philosophical and ethical implications of AI's role in our lives, and how it influences our collective human experiences. Listen as we unravel the complexities of artificial and human intelligence, pondering the future of these co-evolving entities and their impact on society.Anil Seth is a neuroscientist, author, and public speaker who has pioneered research into the brain basis of consciousness for more than twenty-five years. He is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Director of the Centre for Consciousness Science at the University of Sussex, Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Program on Brain, Mind and Consciousness, a European Research Council Advanced Investigator, and Editor-in-Chief of the academic journal Neuroscience of Consciousness. His two TED talks have been viewed more than fourteen million times, he has appeared in several films, and he has written for Aeon, The Guardian, Granta, New Scientist, and Scientific American, and he is lead scientist on the Dream machine project. Prospect Magazine listed him as one of the top 25 global thinkers for 2024. His book Being You: A New Science of Consciousness was an instant Sunday Times Bestseller and a 2021 Book of the Year for The Economist, The New Statesman, Bloomberg Business, The Guardian, The Financial Times and elsewhere.Buy Dr. Anil Seth's book, Being You, here: https://amzn.eu/d/3oYuKnF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ann is currently the Founder and CEO of Edica Naturals which provides anti-aging solutions with natural and plant-based supplements and clean CBD products through the Windfall CBD product line.www.edicanaturals.comSince leaving her legal career to focus on her passion for plant-based wellness, she founded and operated a chia and hemp-based superfood company, published two health food cookbooks and developed a social media following of over 31,000. She is a well-respected public speaker with a popular Ted Talk and is an active advocate in the health and wellness space.Ann is the founder, original investor and Chairman of the first legally licensed medical cannabis company in Canada, Peace Naturals Project Inc. of which the majority was sold to the Global Cannabis Company Cronos Group Inc. and subsequently bought out by Altira (Marlborough) (NASDAQ ticker: CRON). www.peacenaturals.comwww.thecronosgroup.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Sandler is the Lead Coach & podcast host at Radical Candor, where she's also served as Chief Marketing Officer & Chief Content Officer. Amy has trained tens of thousands of people worldwide, ranging from CEOs and leadership teams to recent graduates just starting their careers. Her leadership philosophy focuses on empowering people to develop greater awareness, resilience and compassion, essential foundations for teamwork and shared success. A pioneer in bringing mindfulness-based leadership practices to the workplace, Amy was selected in 2014 to be one of the first 30 certified teachers of the Search Inside Yourself leadership program developed at Google. Amy brought mindfulness training and breathwork to executive coaching organizations Vistage and YPO, where she also served in leadership roles. Amy has spoken about the value of mindfulness at work and living authentically on podcasts including SuperManagers by Fellow, The Digital Workplace, and the Unplug meditation app, where her Mindful Meeting was voted the top work meditation in 2021. In her interview with the Simple Habit app on "Mindfulness in the Workplace and Loving Yourself,” Amy shares her journey of being a recovering perfectionist, the continual sense of “not enough-ness” many high achievers struggle with, and how coming out as a member of the LGBTQ community in the mid-1990s set her on the path of inner inquiry and healing. Amy shared more about her life journey on a recent episode of the Radical Candor podcast “Coming Out at Work.”Amy has an AB and MBA from Harvard University and an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA. She has performed stand-up comedy, walked on fire seven times, and is in the third year of a Qi Gong teacher certification program.Here's a video intro of Amy in her own words and a keynote she delivered to the Society for Marketing Professional Services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abhijeet Tambe is a musician and sound designer based out of Bangalore, India. He holds an M.S. in Music Engineering from the University of Miami in Florida. He currently scores music and designs sound for film and theatre.Early in his career Abhijeet designed algorithms and wrote software for audio products. The companies he worked with include Cirrus Logic (Austin, Texas), Samsung (Bangalore), and InDSP (Bangalore). He is a songwriter and a guitar player and has played with several bands including Matson Belle (Austin, Texas) and Lounge Piranha (Bangalore, India). In 2013 he turned his attention towards composing music and designing sound full time. He is the founder of Alternational, a platform for artistic collaborations that lead to monthly performances. His debut solo EP titled "Portal Waiting" is streaming now across all platforms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh Misner started college at Washington State University as a physics major, partly because he thought he wanted to pursue theoretical physics as a career after having worked in research and development for a manufacturing company. His first calculus class cured him of that desire.After deciding to have a third child, he along with his family moved to the Coeur d'Alene, Idaho area, where he transferred to North Idaho College. That was where he fell in love with the academic field of communication.He then transferred to Gonzaga University, where he fell in love with the Jesuit model of education, and he never left. He earned his BA, MA, and Ph.D. from Gonzaga, all in the field of communication, with a taste of leadership studies thrown in for good measure.He is currently a learning & development consultant for Visible Wireless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jahan Kalantar is a Sydney-based solicitor, university lecturer, and entrepreneur who describes himself as a ‘little guy lawyer'. He attributes his human rights leanings to his proud Persian heritage, a dislike of bullies, and a genuine belief that one person can make a difference.Leaving a successful career in finance in order to pursue law, he was admitted to the NSW Bar Association at the age of 25. Subsequently, he established and became a partner at the firm of Executive Legal where he heads up the serious crime and mental health practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ronnie Polaneczky is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and certified positive-psychology practitioner who uses her deep listening and reporting skills to uncover and honor what matters to us the most: Our dreams - for ourselves and for those we love. Our relationships - with others and with our own hearts. Our courage and strength - which is always, always greater than we realize.In her TEDx talk, “The Power of Deliberate Listening,” Ronnie makes the point that the social engagement of the digital world has actually created conditions for social estrangement, encouraging us to substitute judgment for curiosity and to hold on with a death grip “our right to be right.” What can get lost, she says, is our willingness to be who we really are, “in all of our glorious, messed-up, perfectly imperfect humanity.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jay Johnson is passionate about guiding leaders and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and transform culture through behavioral intelligence. He has given keynotes, workshops, and lectures in more than 30 countries across 4 continents. He is proud to have shared an "idea worth spreading" as a TEDx Speaker, with 4 million+ viewers engaging his talk on Behavioral Intelligence as a new approach to dealing with difficult people. He is a designated Master Trainer and has been recognized twice with the "Top Trainer' distinction by the ATD.He has also authored several papers, published articles on Forbes, and contributed a chapter to a best-selling book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aditi Mittal is a comedian, writer, actor and barely manages anyone competently. Her stand-up comedy shows are A Beginner's Guide to India- BBC 1 (2015), Things They Wouldn't Let Me Say- Netflix (2017), Girl Meets Mic- Netflix (2019), Mother of Invention- Amazon Prime (UK, Ireland) (2020) She's been the first Indian comedian at multiple comedy festivals in the world- Edinburgh Comedy Festival, (Scotland) Melbourne Comedy Festival, (Australia) Montreux Comedy Festival (Switzerland) and Johannesburg Comedy Festival (South Africa). Her face and comedy have been featured in multiple documentaries- Menstrual Man, Ask the Sexpert, Stand Up Planet with Hasan Minhaj. She hates tooting her own horn, so if you think of something nice to put apart from "she is the first woman in comedy" then she's all for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel “Izzy” Kalman is an international authority on bullying. During four decades of exhaustive research and fieldwork, he has been changing the way bullying is understood and neutralized. While exposing problems with the conventional, legalistic approach to bullying, Izzy has pioneered a pragmatic, more psychologically sound approach.Izzy's Website: https://www.izzykalman.com/aboutIzzy's Ted Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMLFugvgJJc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny Simanowitz was born in South Africa and studied at the University of Cape Town and Trinity College Cambridge. She has worked in Europe as an international Communications Trainer and performer for over 25 years, running communication courses, and performing and moderating for international corporations and higher education colleges.Jenny is a founder member of the Centre for Applied Positive Psychology at Warwick University, England.Her latest Communication Cabaret “Wild Granny Jenny” which deals with death, aging, and sex in later years, led to her being chosen as the closing keynote speaker for TEDX Vienna 2022 at the Volkstheater in Vienna.She has just completed her book “Adventure Before Dementia” due for publication in 2024 and is working on a new show “Dirty Old Women” which she will perform together with Kathy Tanner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dominic Colenso knows a thing or two about the highs and lows of performance. By the time he was 26 he had flown a Thunderbird, lost one million dollars and been fired by Simon Cowell. Beginning his career as a professional actor, he worked extensively on stage and screen before training as a director at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Dominic's experience and fascination in how the body, breath and voice can influence performance led him to set up his communication skills training consultancy In Flow and to write his bestselling book “IMPACT: How to be more confident, increase your influence and know what to say under pressure”. Dominic now works with organisations around the world to help individuals, teams and leaders take centre stage and deliver outstanding performances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-CEOs of LeapZone Strategies, Isabelle Mercier and Margarita Romano are 'no-nonsense' dynamos, born to catapult heart-centered entrepreneurs and business leaders to build impactful brands, businesses and lives.Together, Isabelle and Margarita co-founded their first business venture a few years out of their teens, which quickly escalated to become one of Canada's most awarded branding and creative firms; from prestigious international design awards to national entrepreneurs of the year. They are true pioneers in brand positioning, and to this day still continuously re-establish the way people do business. Throughout their careers, they've had the opportunity to work with more than 500 companies, including some influential and iconic brands like A&W, Robeez Footwear, TEDx, Earls Restaurants, IMAX Corporation, and HSBC Investments just to name a few. With over two decades of hands-on experience in branding, marketing and business growth, as well as extensive learnings from traveling the globe, Isabelle and Margarita are determined more than ever to help entrepreneurs and thought leaders all over the world become The First, The Best or The Only. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anand Neelakantan is an Indian author, columnist, screenwriter, television personality, cartoonist and motivational speaker. He is known for writing mythological fiction and has authored eleven books in English and one in Malayalam. He follows the style of telling stories based on the perspective of the antagonists or supporting characters of a larger work. His debut work Asura: Tale of the Vanquished (2012) was based on the Indian epic Ramayana, told from the perspective of Ravana—the first book in his Ramayana series.Anand Neelakantan wrote the official prequel series of novels for the Baahubali film series. Titled Bahubali: Before the Beginning, it is a three-book series which acts as a prequel to the films. The first book of the trilogy, The Rise of Sivagami, from the Bahubali: Before the Beginning trilogy released on 7 March 2017. S.S Rajamouli, the director of the Baahubali series, revealed the cover of the book at the Jaipur Literature Festival in 2017. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Giovanni Emanuele Corazza is a Full Professor at the Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, founder of the Marconi Institute for Creativity (MIC), and Member of the Board of the International Society for the Study of Creativity and Innovation (ISSCI). He holds a PhD in Telecommunications and Microelectronics from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and a PhD in Psychology from the Université de Paris. https://it.linkedin.com/in/giovannicorazzahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEusrD8g-dMhttp://mic.fgm.it Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Liz Kislik is a management consultant and executive coach, and a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review and Forbes. Her TEDx “Why There's So Much Conflict at Work and What You Can Do to Fix It” has received more than half a million views. She specializes in developing high-performing leaders and workforces, and for 30 years has helped family-run businesses, national nonprofits, and Fortune 500 companies like American Express, Girl Scouts, Staples, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and Highlights for Children solve their thorniest problems.Link to her free book: https://lizkislik.com/resolve-conflict/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan Boelen is a curator of design, architecture, and contemporary art. He is the artistic director of Atelier LUMA, an experimental laboratory for design in Arles, France. Boelen studied Product Design at the Media & Design Academy in Genk and is the founder and former artistic director of Z33 – House for Contemporary Art in Hasselt, Belgium. He was the curator of the 4th Istanbul Design Biennial in Istanbul (2018) and initiated Manifesta 9 in Belgium (2012). Boelen curated the Lithuanian Pavilion Planet of People in the Venice Architecture Biennial (2021). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Jody Stanislaw received her Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine in 2007. She is a Type 1 Diabetes Specialist and her TEDx talk titled Sugar is Not a Treat has over 5 million views, which can be found at www.drjodynd.comHaving overcome the struggles of living with Type 1 Diabetes since the age of seven, she has become an expert on the damages of sugar. Via her virtual consulting practice, she has helped thousands of people from around the world improve their blood sugar control.For people with Type 1 Diabetes, she offers private and group training programs and online training courses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Clive R Boddy is a research methodologist and also a pioneer in the field of corporate psychopathy where he has been researching the effects of toxic, psychopathic managers on businesses, organizations, and society since 2005. He is Deputy Head of the School of Management at Anglia Ruskin University.You can watch his Ted Talk Here: https://youtu.be/tlB1pFwGhA4?si=3sqJDlEqhzHaBmHbHis book called "A Climate of Fear: Stone Cold Psychopaths at Work" is available from Amazon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Raquel Peel is an internationally recognized relationships expert and an award-winning educator and researcher. Her TEDx talk on relationship sabotage was featured as one of the most popular talks in the TED series ‘How to Be a Better Human' and TEDxShorts. Raquel has also spoken at high-profile events such as the World of Science Festival and is a prolific contributor for The Conversation. Her current research program encompasses studies on interpersonal relationships, mental health, suicide, and education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glenn Wool began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995, Made the move to London in 1998, and quickly became one of the rising stars, and household names on the UK & European comedy circuits.His impressive array of TV credits includes John Oliver's 'New York Stand-Up Show' as well as appearances on: The Green Room with Paul Provenza, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Russell Howard's Good News.Glenn's Podcast with Andrew Maxwell "Eejits of the World" - https://open.spotify.com/show/217LrE5VzQcdmlGSqVqPHB?si=385e747043e943fa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeffrey Jensen Arnett is Senior Research Scholar at Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the originator of the theory of emerging adulthood and the author of Emerging Adulthood: The Winding Road from the Late Teens Through the Twenties, published by Oxford University Press. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director of the Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (www.ssea.org). He lives in Worcester with his wife Lene Jensen and their twins, Miles and Paris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Azeem Banatwalla has been a full-time stand-up comic for close to a decade, along with past experience as a comedy writer. He has three stand-up specials - two on Amazon Prime Video, and one self-produced on his YouTube channel (which has 100k subscribers)Azeem hosts India's most popular football web show - 44two, He streams video games, races virtual cars, and grudgingly calls himself a "content creator". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beverly Willett is the author of “Disassembly Required: A Memoir of Midlife Resurrection,” her story about starting over after the American Dream implodes, which was nominated for 2020 Georgia Author of the Year. . Beverly has written on a variety of topics for the largest newspapers and magazines in the U.S. including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The New York Daily News, Woman's Day, Salon, Newsweek and many more. Her novel in progress is entitled “Nobody's Fault” and follows a young millennial lawyer who argues a case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. Visit her at www.beverlywillett.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brendan Egan, PhD is an Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Physiology at the School of Health and Human Performance, and National Institute for Cellular Biotechnology, Dublin City University, Ireland.His research investigates the molecular regulation of skeletal muscle function and adaptation across the life course with a special interest in the synergy between nutrition and exercise interventions ranging from athletes to older adults Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny Mallory is one of the UK's top motivational speakers. She shows how mental toughness will help you manage stress, pressure, challenges, and changes in your life. Her approach is sought by some of the world's most successful companies.Penny was a Rally Driver for 12 years, a former Rally Champion, First woman in the world to drive a Ford Focus World Rally Car. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Deepak Krishnamurthy is a Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore. He is one of the top heart specialists in Bangalore and has been associated with Sakra World Hospital from its inception days and has been one of the people instrumental in setting up the Department of Cardiology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colby Angus Black is a friend, Texan, raconteur, thinker, doer, producer, and fixer. He makes his living producing digital projects - most of them are advertising. Additionally, he writes a little bit over at Kop of Coffee. Occasionally, he does a bit of comedy. He is also on the team that is raising a heat-seeking missile of a toddler. He played some part in the founding of the Official Liverpool Supporters' Club here in Brooklyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Hernholm is a former elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur.In 2009, she left the classroom to create WIT - Whatever It Takes. At WIT, Sarah works with t(w)eens around the world who are interested in using their voice and ideas to launch businesses, non-profits, and/or social movements. WIT also focuses on helping t(w)eens develop emotional intelligence, soft skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset.Since launching WIT, Sarah has created the t(w)een coaching program 360 Self, Inc.. She has given 3 TEDx talks, multiple keynotes, and one commencement address. She also writes for FORBES and TODAY Show Parent, hosts the DO WIT podcast, speaks on stages, and zoom rooms around the world, and is currently writing her book 11 Tips for Doing WIT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Gary is a Professor in the Education Department. He has a Ph.D. in cultural and educational policy studies from Loyola University Chicago with a focus in the philosophy of education and an M.A. in systematic theology from the University of Notre Dame. His teaching experience includes 10 years of teaching theology at Loyola Academy High School in Wilmette, Illinois.; seven years as a professor of education and philosophy at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana; 8 years as a professor of education at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana; and one year as faculty director of Goshen College's international studies program in Lima, Perú. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Thimappa Hegde is a distinguished neurosurgeon and is presently working as the Director of Narayana Institute of Neurosciences, Bangalore. He finished his neurosurgery residency at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore. He continued as a faculty at the Department of Neurosurgery, NIMHANS till 2003, where he was instrumental in starting Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. In 2004 he founded the Narayana Institute of Neurosciences which has now become one of the finest centers for Neurology and Neurosurgery service with an excellent training program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Laurie Betito is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in Sexual Wellness and has been a practicing Psychotherapist for over 30 years.Dr. Laurie is a television regular. She appeared on the weekly show "EROS" (The Life Channel) as the Sex Expert, as well as on MenTV (a digital cable channel) where she hosted the show "LET'S TALK SEX". She has appeared frequently on various television programs and documentaries, both as a commentator, and as a regular "sexpert", and is an accredited member of ACTRA. Dr. Laurie is the Director of the PornHub Sexual Wellness Center, the author of The Sex Bible for People Over 50, and has done 2 TEDx talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jamie Mason Cohen is a leadership development and resilience expert. He Integrates his experiences working at Saturday Night Live, as a Dale Carnegie Business Training Award Recipient, and as a Certified Leadership Coach with The Leadership Circle, to help organizations thrive In change.Jamie's ‘Speed Analysis' process has been called, “impressive and a bit frightening” by Forbes and “the power of a superhero” by TEDx. Each person learns how their strengths may serve the organization in 60 seconds.He is a frequent media commentator on CNN, Forbes, and The Morning Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Mohit D Gupta is currently working as a Professor of Cardiology at GB Pant Hospital. Dr Gupta is the principal investigator of many research trials being conducted globally. Dr Gupta was recently honored with the “Excellence in Cardiology 2018” award by the Honorable Minister of Health and Family Welfare (Mr J P Nadda). For his excellent research in genetics, he was awarded the Bishan Swaroop young scientist of the Year award (2018) by the Honorable Vice President of India. Dr. Gupta has been associated with Brahma Kumaris world spiritual university since his childhood and practices raja yoga meditation daily. He has blended scientific evidence of spirituality in his lectures. He has given more than 1200 lectures all over the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Martha Barnard-Rae is a Denmark WA-based SEO and UX copywriter. She helps businesses and agencies build seriously good client relationships with clear, clever copy and content. Martha's words live on the websites, blogs, emails, brochures, and videos of businesses all over Australia. She works with digital agencies, marketing agencies, SEO companies, and small businesses.When she's not writing sweet copy, Martha moonlights as a feminist scholar, TEDx speaker, and sore loser of board games. Setting boundaries is her superpower. Her love language is Instagram reels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Asacker is often described as a creative force, albeit a wayward one, Asacker has been an artist, award-winning inventor, screenwriter, and professional magician.He's a student of the human psyche and the author of several best-selling books on belief, human behavior, and personal transformation.He has given a TED talk, was a foosball champion, holds medical patents, and hitchhiked on airplanes.Since childhood, he's been collecting and deciphering observations about all of the strange ways that people think about and behave in the world.His latest work is called “Want Consciousness”— a philosophy and psychology that unlocks both human potential and well-being.To learn more, check out his fascinating philosophy of life, or simply type his name into Google Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Newport, M.D. was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduated from Xavier University (humanities and pre-medicine) and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. She trained in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, and in neonatology at the Medical University Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, and is board certified in pediatrics and neonatology, the care of sick and premature newborns. She practiced neonatology for thirty years and was founding medical director for two newborn intensive care units in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. In 2008, she implemented a ketogenic nutritional intervention with coconut and medium-chain triglyceride oil that dramatically helped her husband Steve Newport, who had early-onset Alzheimer's disease. In 2010, she guided her husband through the first pilot study of the beta-hydroxybutyrate/butanediol ketone ester in a person with Alzheimer's and co-authored a case report published in Alzheimer's and Dementia in 2015 with Dr. Richard Veech and others. Her husband lost his battle with Alzheimer's and Lewy Body dementia in 2016 and Dr. Newport carries on his legacy as an author of three books and international speaker on ketones as an alternative fuel for the brain. Website: http://coconutketones.comBooks: Available on Amazon and many other book websites and storesAlzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure? The Story of Ketones. (2011, 2nd edition 2013, 3rd editioncoming September 2023) Amazon Books: https://amzn.to/3d4n0HP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bailey Parnell is the Founder & CEO of SkillsCamp, a soft skills training company, and was named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women. Bailey is a 2x TED speaker with over 4 million views, an award-winning and internationally-recognized entrepreneur, an active humanitarian, and one with a talent for helping people develop the skills they need for success. Her work and expertise have been featured in Forbes, Good Morning America, Fox, and more. Bailey is currently working on her EdD in Learning and Organizational Change at Baylor University. Previously, she completed her Masters in Communications and Culture at Toronto Metropolitan University with research looking into social media's impact on mental health, the results of which she's presented in multiple global forums and turned into her signature 5 Steps Towards #SafeSocial and a connected non-profit of the same name. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nicole Greer is the CEO of "Build a Vibrant Culture". Nicole helps individuals, corporations, governments, and non-profits become leaders who fulfill a mission, energize their teams, and build a vibrant culture. Using the S.H.I.N.E.Coaching Methodology and training programs, Nicole offers foundational tools and uncommon wisdom.More about Vibrant Coaching on her website: www.vibrantcoaching.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.