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Everyone who works in television and movie comedy knows Charna Halpern. She's trained thousands of actors, writers, and producers at her Chicago theater, founded in 1981, called the iO theater. In this episode, Charna tells personal and funny stories about actors from Chris Farley and Neil Flynn to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Along with actor and director Del Close, Charna invented modern improvisational theater in the 1980s. The art form known as long form improvisation—a 20 or 30-minute fully improvised one-act play—was developed at the iO theater, and is still found on their stage at seven nights a week at 1501 N. Kingsbury Street in Chicago. Charna is one of the best-known and best-loved people in comedy because she developed a system for training actors how to improvise together. Her training takes a full year and it's so effective that TV producers, like Lorne Michaels, regularly visit iO theater to audition the actors who've graduated from the program. Sometimes on Saturday Night Live, every actor was once at the iO theater. Charna created a family, a community, that she lovingly calls “my people.” Here are just a few of the famous actors and writers who we talk about in this episode (in order of mention): Lorne Michaels; Cecily Strong; Tina Fey; Amy Poehler; Mike Myers; Vanessa Bayer; Adam McKay; Brian Stack; Stephen Colbert; David Koechner; Rachel Dratch; Chris Farley; Sarah Silverman; Stephanie Ware; Neil Flynn; Larry David; Seth Myers; John Lutz; Matt Walsh; Tim Meadows. She even tells a story about how she let Adam McKay sleep on her couch before he was famous because he couldn't afford to stay in Chicago. When I was doing my research on improvisation in the early 1990s, the theater was called “Improv Olympic” and only later renamed “iO.” Don't tell anyone I said that.  For more information: iO theater. https://ioimprov.com/ Truth in Comedy. Charna Halpern, Del Close, Kim Howard Johnson. Art by Committee. Charna Halpern. Music by license from SoundStripe: "Uptown Lovers Instrumental" by AFTERNOONZ "Miss Missy" by AFTERNOONZ "What's the Big Deal" by Ryan Saranich   Copyright (c) 2025 Keith Sawyer

Join Charna Parkey as she welcomes Anastasia Stasenko, CEO and co-founder of pleias, through her unique journey from philosophy to building open-source, energy-efficient LLMs. Discover how pleias is revolutionizing the AI landscape by training models exclusively on open data and establishing a precedent for ethical and socially acceptable AI. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in creating multilingual models and contributing back to the open-source community. QUOTES[00:00:00] Introducing Anastasia and pleias[00:02:00] From Philosophy to AI[00:06:00] The Problem of Generic Models[00:10:00] Open Weights vs. Open Source vs. Open Science[00:14:00] Why Open Data Matters[00:18:00] High-Quality, Specialized Models[00:22:00] Multilingual Challenges[00:26:00] Global Inclusion Requires Small Models[00:30:00] Using and Contributing to Wikidata[00:38:00] The Future: Specialized Models[00:48:00] Advice for Newcomers[00:54:00] Cultural Sensitivity and Data Representation[00:50:00] Leo's Takeaways[00:52:00] Charna on Ethical, Verifiable AI[00:54:00] Representation vs. Exclusion[00:56:00] Letting People Be More Human[00:57:30] Applied, Transformative AIQUOTESCharna:"If you didn't make it represented in the data, then we're leaving another culture behind... So which one are you wanting to do, misrepresent them or just completely leave them behind from this technical revolution?"Anastasia:"The real issue now is that the lack of diversity in the current AI labs leads to the situation where all LLMs look alike."Anastasia:"Being able to design, to find, and also to create the appropriate data mix for large language models is something that we shouldn't really forget about when we talk about the success of what large language models are."

Bhí os cionn 50 duine ag an gcruinniú poiblí a bhí in Ionad Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta i Roisín na Mainiach Dé Sathairn áit ar bunaíodh coiste nua pobail “Muintir na hÁite Charna”. Labhair cathaoirleach an choiste Meadhbh Ní Ghaora le Máire Áine Ní Chuaig.

Plé ar na socraithe a dhéantar d'iarrthóirí tearmainn agus cás óstán Charna.

Méaddhbh Ní Ghaora, grúpa gníomh Óstán Chuan Charna ag labhairt faoin scéal is déanaí faoi inad IPAS a dhéanamh den óstán.

In this episode, Alex talks with Charna Cassell, a Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist and Sexuality Coach  from Oakland who combines somatic coaching, bodywork, and energy medicine in her practice. Charna explains why talk therapy often fails to create change in trauma recovery, and how physical practices can transform the nervous system in ways cognitive understanding cannot.Charna shares her journey through "boundary bootcamp" at Good Vibrations and her training at the Strozzi Institute. "I really needed physical practice," she says about why ten years of talk therapy created awareness but didn't change her nervous system responses.Throughout the conversation, Charna demonstrates somatic exercises that reveal embodied habits. She explains how our bodies show our patterns under minimal stress and introduces the concept that "until you have an embodied No, you can't have a genuine Yes." The episode covers how repetition creates new neural pathways—like a deer path that becomes visible after being walked repeatedly—and how practice transforms boundaries from rigid or absent to compassionate.Key Highlights: 00:00 Introduction to Charna04:06 Boundary bootcamp experience10:15 Strozzi Institute training14:47 Current practice overview18:36 Contact exercise demonstration24:02 Freeze response explained27:45 Boundary progression stages31:42 Healing relationship boundaries33:16 Bodywork benefits described37:54 Kundalini yoga journey40:31 Managing collective fear42:27 Breath of fire technique44:04 Ways to work with CharnaLinks & ResourcesWebsite: https://charnacassell.com/Website:https://passionatelife.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laidopenpodcastFacebookL: https://www.facebook.com/LaidOpenPodcast/ Podcast: https://charnacassell.com/laidopen/Find us Online: Sign up for our newsletter to learn more about the power of embodiment:https://www.redbeardsomatictherapy.com/Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedBeardSomaticTherapyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbeardsomatictherapyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandermgreene

Méadhbh Ní Ghaora, ball de choiste gníomh Óstán Chuan Charna ag labhairt faoi chruinniú poiblí a hhí acu ag an deireadh seachtaine.

Cruinniú poiblí a bhí i gCill Chiaráin le plé a dhéanamh ar an gcúis go raibh agóid taobh amuigh d'óstán Chuan Charna.

In this episode of Open Source Data, Charna Parkey talks with Alex Gallego, CEO and founder of Redpanda Data, about his journey as a builder, the evolution of Redpanda, and the company's new agent framework for the enterprise. Alex shares insights on low-latency storage, distributed stream processing, and the importance of developer experience to the growth of AI and the Open Source space. Timestamps[00:00:00] Introduction[00:02:00] Alex Gallego talks about his background[00:04:00] Charna Parkey discusses the importance of hands-on experience in learning.[00:06:00] Alex explains the origins of Red Panda and how it emerged from challenges in the streaming space.[00:08:00] Alex details the evolution of Red Panda, its use of C-Star and FlatBuffers, and its low-latency design.[00:11:00] Alex discusses the positioning of Kafka versus Red Panda in the market.[00:20:00] Alex introduces Red Panda's new agent framework and multi-agent orchestration.[00:24:00] Alex explains how Red Panda fits into the evolving landscape of AI-powered applications.[00:30:00] The future of multi-agent orchestration.[00:44:00] Thoughts on AI model training and data retention.[00:46:00] Alex encourages future founders and shares his perspective on risk-taking.[00:50:00] Charna Parkey and Leo Godoy discuss the key takeaways from the conversation with Alex Gallego.[00:52:00] Charna reflects on open source trends and the role of developer experience in adoption.[00:54:00] Charna and Leo talk about the different types of founder journeys and the importance of team dynamQuotes Charna Parkey"For AI, unifying historical and real-time data is critical. If you're just using nightly or monthly data, it doesn't match the context in which your prediction is being made. So it becomes very important in the future of applying AI because you need to align those things."Alex Gallego"Every app is going to span three layers. The first layer is going to be your operational layer, just like you have to do business right now. Then there always has to be an analytical layer, and the third layer is this layer of autonomy."

Méadhbh Ní Ghaora, urlabhraí an ghrúpa atá ag agóidíocht ag Óstán Chuan Charna.

Chruinnigh slua i gCarna aréir nuair a scaip ráfla go raibh iarrthóirí tearmainn ag teacht chuig an óstán.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of neuro-symbolic AI with Emin Can Turan, CEO of Pebbles AI. Learn how this technology combines neuroscience, behavioral economics, and AI to revolutionize B2B go-to-market strategies. Emin explains how neuro-symbolic AI bridges the gap between human logic and machine learning, enabling smarter, context-aware systems that democratize complex workflows for startups and enterprises alike.Timestamps[00:00:00] - Introduction by Charna Parkey and introduction of Emin Can Turan.[00:02:00] - Emin's journey to AI and his background in go-to-market strategies.[00:06:00] - Emin explains his deep R&D phase and the development of neuro-symbolic AI.[00:08:00] - Emin describes the architecture of their AI system, including neuro-symbolic AI, generative AI, and agentic frameworks.[00:10:00] - Explanation of neuro-symbolic AI and its relevance to domain-specific problems.[00:12:00] - Discussion on the components of go-to-market strategies and the role of psychology and communication.[00:16:00] -The limitations of generative AI and how they applied strict communication tactics.[00:22:00] - Discussion on the importance of contextual science and data insights.[00:24:00] - The three agentic frameworks they use in their system.[00:26:00] - Explanation of how users control the product and the two co-pilots (strategy and execution).[00:36:00] - The ethical implications of AI and the potential for misuse.[00:38:00] - Discussion on the future of AI and the balance between dystopian and hopeful outcomes.[00:40:00] - Emin emphasizes the importance of truth and transparency in AI development.[00:42:00] - Emin shares his personal motivation for building his AI startup.[00:48:00] - Closing remarks and discussion on the user experience of their platform.[00:50:00] - Charna and Leo discuss the connection between Emin's work and the open-source community.QuotesEmin Can Turan"I felt that this was the future and that AI was the only technology that can digitalize this level of complexity for everyone to use. Nothing else could, you know, you can't use normal neural networks to do this. Even generative AI is not sufficient enough."Charna ParkeyI would love to be able to use Gen AI for more personal things. I love technology. I have the Oura Ring. I've got the Apple Watch. I want to feed that data into something that can somehow tell me and others, here's your state of mind. Here's what you're going to be affected by. 

Cruinniú poiblí i gCill Chiaráin faoi céard atá i ndán d'Óstán Chuan Charna.

In this episode of the LaidOPEN Podcast, I have an in-depth conversation with my friend Joseph Kramer, Ph.D about my journey into psychotherapy and sex education. Joseph is a sexologist and ex-Jesuit is the founder of Body Electric School for Massage as well as Sexological Bodywork and a past guest of LaidOPEN Podcast. He guided a conversation where I shared my experiences working at Good Vibrations, where I educated people about sexual health and became familiar with sexological bodywork and somatic therapy.  We also discuss my education at the Strozzi Institute and the impact of my training with Stacey Haynes on dealing with sexual trauma and nervous system regulation. I highlight the importance of embodied freedom and liberation, personally and within my work. We touch on mindfulness, energy medicine, and the necessity of continuous practice to bring about lasting change. Plus, if you have been wondering what somatics is I define it in this episode and get into exactly what embodiment means. Additionally, Joseph emphasizes the crucial role of being present in the body and the importance of being of service to others. I further explain the development and intent behind my course, Pathways to Peace: Mindful Practices for Transformative and Vibrant Living, aimed at providing accessible resources globally. The episode highlights the necessity of integrating the body into therapeutic practices and provides valuable resources for anyone interested in similar career paths. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:38 Meet Joseph Kramer 02:28 How Charna and Joseph Met 05:25 Charna's Journey into Sex Education 06:32 Good Vibrations and Early Training 11:16 The Strozzi Institute and Somatic Practices 15:52 Challenges in Psychotherapy Training 21:27 Pathways to Peace: Online Course 24:35 The Importance of Practice 29:27 Influences and Universal Truths 33:29 Integrating Somatics and Trauma 36:03 The Importance of Boundaries in Therapy 38:12 Surprising Client Experiences 41:59 Defining Liberation in Therapy 51:31 Resources for Somatic Practices 54:22 The Role of Somatics in Healing 01:02:48 Conclusion and Course Information

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Join Charna Parkey as she recaps a transformative year in AI, exploring the delicate balance between innovation and ethics. From open source communities to global regulations, discover how trust, diversity, and collaboration are shaping the future of technology.

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In this incredibly moving episode of LaidOPEN Podcast, Charna engages in a powerful discussion with Christian Branscombe, who, after being sentenced to life in prison for murder, transformed his life through meditation, reading, and community healing initiatives. This profound experience led him to become an advocate for transformative justice and healing initiatives in the prison system and beyond.  Together they delve into Christian's transformative journey and his work developing prison programs to provide healing. Christian also recounts an emotional courtroom experience highlighting the power of forgiveness in healing from trauma.  A key focus in this episode is on how self-compassion helps free us from our trauma and sham with Christian sharing his insights and experiences on the subject. Overall, the conversation explores the impacts of generational trauma, coping mechanisms, and the steps toward personal and communal transformation. Something we can all use in this highly polarized world we're living in. 01:00 Guest Introduction: Christian Branscombe 01:43 Christian's Transformative Journey 04:00 The Power of Community and Healing 08:06 Facing Shame and Trauma 10:22 Generational Trauma and Coping Mechanisms 19:54 Buddhism and Finding Purpose in Prison 28:05 Transparency and Accountability in Healing 36:27 The Power of Embodied Wisdom 37:00 Rewiring the Brain Through Physical Practices 37:54 The Role of Somatic Experiences in Healing 38:32 Victim Offender Dialogue: A Transformative Experience 39:06 The Journey from Trauma to Compassion 40:47 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Compassion 42:28 Balancing Life's Ecosystem 44:07 The Impact of Childhood Trauma 48:16 Forgiveness and Compassion in the Healing Process 55:25 The Role of Community in Healing 01:00:26 Embracing New Experiences for Growth 01:04:58 Defining Freedom Through Interconnection  

Timestamps00:00:00 - 00:01:23 - Introduction00:01:23 - 00:04:30 - Heather Domin's Journey00:09:50 - 00:12:48 - Open Source and AI Ethics00:12:48 - 00:15:25 - Generative AI and Governance00:23:40 - 00:26:22 - Future of Responsible AI Practices00:35:37 - 00:37:31 - Advice for the Audience00:37:31 - 00:46:04 - Reflection on Risk and Hope in AI QuotesHeather Domin"I think that each of us individually can scan our environment and understand, you know, where can I make an impact? What problem can I help solve? What is the next thing that I can really contribute to?""There are absolutely ways to automate, you know, the prompt testing and many of the routine tasks that you want to leverage automation in that way so that you can actually have the humans focus on other, other things so they can focus on the critical thinking and outside the box sort of thinking that we want the humans to be focused on."Charna Parkey"I think that it's a hard for people getting into it for the first time to jump to hope if they've experienced something that they should fear in the past. By that, I mean, groups that have been marginalized by other forms of technology are not going to start hopeful with this new one that is is using their data without their permission..""If for some reason I came to understand in a month what that meant, I should be able to go back and revoke and be like, nope, I actually don't want you to have that anymore. So I think that that would help people feel better." Check Heather's paper: On the ROI of AI Ethics and Governance Investments  Connect with HeatherConnect with Charna 

   Therapist and sexuality coach Charna joins me to talk Healing Sex, Staci Haines, somatics, trauma, PTSD, Good Vibrations, armouring, bodywork, boundaries, Love Island, p*n, “green flags”, online offerings, her podcast, d*k pics, and more!     A deep but fun and useful one for all.    Find more about Charna here: https://passionatelife.org/ and www.charnacassell.com  -----------------------------------------------------------------------    Charna Cassell, an LMFT, and a Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist and Sexuality Coach, helps clients heal from trauma and find bodily joy, emotional regulation, vitality, and hope. For over two decades, first, as a sex educator at Good Vibrations located in San Francisco, then, as a Master Somatic Coach, a bodyworker, and now a licensed psychotherapist.    Outside of private practice, Charna teaches sexuality education classes, leads body wisdom workshops, and offers trauma and resilience training in various institutions, nonprofits, and therapeutic settings. Currently, she is building an online course, Pathways to Peace: Mindful Practices for Transformative and Vibrant Living (https://courses.charnacassell.com/courses/pathways-to-peace), and writing a book.    Charna's work and expertise have been featured in Oprah magazine, TeenVogue.com, InStyle.com, Psychcentral.com, and Askmen.com. Charna is in private practice in Oakland, California.  -----------------------------------------------------------------------    Want to become a certified embodiment coach? More details about CEC – https://embodimentunlimited.com/cec/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cec    Join Mark for in-person workshops – https://embodimentunlimited.com/events-calendar/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Events    Join free coaching demo sessions with Mark – https://embodimentunlimited.com/free-coaching-with-mark/?utm_source=TEP&utm_medium=Description&utm_campaign=Demo    Find Mark Walsh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/warkmalsh/

Timestamps1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00 - 00:01:16)2. Ethan's Journey (00:01:16 - 00:05:12)3. The Role of Food and Agriculture (00:05:12 - 00:06:52)4. Investment in Regenerative Agriculture and Generative AI (00:06:52 - 00:07:44)5. Levels of AI Impact (00:07:44 - 00:12:42)6. HowGood's Use of AI (00:12:42 - 00:13:20)7. Consumer Impact and Corporate Responsibility (00:13:20 - 00:15:44)8. Future of AI in Food Systems (00:15:44 - 00:20:30)9.  Innovative Perspectives on AI Training (00:20:30 - 00:21:10) QuotesEthan Soloviev"What if we're using ecological data? What if we're training on trees and insects and animals and whale song? What kind of questions would a gen AI trained on whale song and hummingbird language ask us?"Charna Parkey"If we have this great translator that is Gen AI, we already have text and language to code. We can do code generation. We can already interpret this code and tell me what it's going to do. Take that code to language. Why can't we do that with some of these other senses and these other measurements?"Connect with EthanConnect with Charna

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2cz6wus6 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Charna Wind Farm - 5 year Confidential University of Galway. Feirm Gaoithe Charna - Rúndacht 5 bhliana Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. The University of Galway has confirmed to RTÉ News/TG4 that they have a 5-year confidentiality clause in place with a third party about publicly disclosing any information about the proposed wind farm off the coast of Charna in Connemara. Tá sé deimhnithe ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe do Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 go bhfuil clásal rúndachta 5 bliana i bhfeidhm acu le tríú páirtí faoi aon eolas a nochtú go poiblí faoin bhfeirm gaoithe atá beartaithe amach ó chósta Charna i gConamara. The company Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo is to make a planning application before the end of August to place 30 wind turbines in the sea near the rocks of Sceirde. Tá an chuideachta Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo le iarratas pleanála a dhéanamh roimh dheireadh mhí Lúnasa le 30 tuirbín gaoithe a chur i bhfarraige gar do charraigeacha na Sceirde. The University of Galway has had a research station in Massa in Carna to study the atmosphere since 1958. Tá staisiún taighde ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe i gCeann Mhása i gCarna le staidéar a dhéanamh ar an atmaisféir ó 1958. The University of Galway's research center on Ceann Mása Ceann Mása is located in the area where Fuinneamh Skerde plans to place the range of turbines. An t-ionad taighde atá ag Ollscoil na Gaillimhe ar Cheann Mhása Tá Ceann Mhása buailte ar an limistéar a bhfuil sé beartaithe ag Fuinneamh Sceirde an raon turibíní a chur. 30 wind turbines 320 meters high in a sea area 5-12 km off the coast in question. 30 tuirbín gaoithe 320 méadar ar airde i limistéar farraige 5-12 km amach ón gcladach atá i gceist. The wind turbines recently attracted attention when the company posted images online showing what different areas would look like if the turbines were installed. Tharraing na tuirbíní gaoithe caint le gairid nuair a chuir an chuideachta íomhanna ar-líne ag léiriú an chuma a bheadh ar cheantair eagsúla dá gcuirfí na tuirbíní i bhfearas. People are concerned about the impact the proposal would have on fisheries, tourism and the environment. Tá imní ar dhaoine faoin tionchar a bheadh ag an togra ar an iascach, ar an turasóireacht agus ar an timpeallacht. Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 has submitted a request under the Freedom of Information Act at the University seeking any information or correspondence from 2020 to now relating to the wind farm to be placed in Skeirde. Chuir Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 iarratas faoin Acht Saorála Faisnéise ag an Ollscoil ag lorg aon eolas nó comhfhreagras ón mbliain 2020 go dtí anois a bhain leis an bhfeirm gaoithe atá le cur sna Sceirde. The request was refused. Diúltaíodh don iarratas. We were told that there was a commercial agreement in place between the University of Galway and the third party which included a 5 year confidentiality clause. Dúradh linn go raibh comhaontú tráchtála i bhfeidhm idir Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus an tríú páirtí a bhfuil clásal rúndachta 5 bhliana ag baint leis. Galway University Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 asked the University's press office to clarify the arrangement that has been made between the University and the third party. Ollscoil na Gaillimhe D'iarr Nuacht RTÉ/TG4 ar oifig preasa na hOllscoile soiléiriú a thabhairt ar an socrú atá déanta idir an Ollscoil agus an triú páirtí. The same question was asked of Fuinneagh Sceirde Teo as well as a question about whether there was any arrangement in terms of money. Cuireadh an cheist chéanna ar Fuinneamh Sceirde Teo chomh maith le ceist faoi an raibh aon socrú ó thaobh airgid i gceist. In a statement the University says that they are concerned about the potential impact of the development of the Carraigga na Skerde wind farm on the valuable research being carried out in the weather station and that this concern has been communicated to the author...

Please welcome, Mathew Boudreaux, also known as Mx Domestic to his millions of crafting fans from around the globe. During the pandemic, Mathew's crafting projects left them with a wide following. However, the interaction they were sometimes having speaking their truth led to conflict on their social media channels. Mathew muses on this while also sharing their transformative healing journey, detailing the emotional and psychological challenges they faced, including childhood PTSD, ADHD, and CPTSD.  They also discuss navigating corporate America while being authentic and the difficulties encountered due to their identity and social stance. Mathew opens up about the impact of trauma, uncovering neurodivergence, and the steps they took to heal. They share personal stories related to family struggles, social issues, and the power of vulnerability.  The conversation also delves into coping strategies for mental health, managing triggers, and the role of art and crafting in their healing journey. The episode emphasizes the significance of self-love, setting boundaries, and creating community connections through shared experiences. Charna and Mathew wrap up by highlighting practical techniques for emotional regulation and the profound impact of parenting with a healed perspective. The episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of mental health, identity, and creativity. 00:00 Introduction to Pathways to Peace Course 01:11 Meet the Guest: Matthew Boudreaux 02:46 Matthew's Healing Journey 04:55 Navigating Corporate America with Authenticity 09:15 The Impact of Trauma and Healing 13:11 Discovering Neurodivergence 16:05 Family Struggles and Personal Growth 31:48 Standing Up for Social Issues 34:23 Navigating Personal Challenges 35:28 Sharing Personal Stories for Impact 35:53 Mental Health Strategies 36:33 Understanding and Managing Triggers 42:22 Sexual Identity and Trauma 46:51 Parenting and Healing 48:35 Practical Techniques for Regulation 01:02:08 The Power of Crafting 01:03:24 Conclusion and Resources

Timestamps00:00:00 - Intro00:02:00 - Beth's Journey00:19:33​ - Ontologies in AI00:21:44 - Data Lineage and Provenance00:32:52 - Open Source Tools00:38:38​ - Explainable AI00:44:58- Inspiration from NatureQuotesBeth Rudden: "The best thing that I could tell you that I see is that it's going to shift from more pure mathematical and statistical to much more semantic, more qualitative. Instead of quantity, we're going to have quality."Charna Parkey: "I love that because I've been so mathematical for most of my life. I didn't have a lot of words for the feelings or expressions, right? And so I had sort of this lack of data and the Brené Brown reference you make, like I have many of her books on my shelf and I often pull, I don't even know where it is right now, but the Atlas of the Heart because I am having this feeling and I don't know what it is."LinksConnect with BethConnect with Charna

In this episode of the Laid Open Podcast we welcome Dr. Susan Campbell PhD, an esteemed psychologist and relationship coach who delves deep into the essence of understanding and managing what triggers us in intimate relationships. Dr. Susan provides practical steps for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and effective communication to foster healthier relationships. Plus, she emphasizes the importance of self-compassion, safety, and understanding attachment styles. Together, Charna and Dr. Susan discuss the profound impact of individual healing on a collective scale. The episode wraps up with Dr. Susan guiding an exercise on recognizing one's Trigger Signature and touches on approaches for relational freedom and repair. 00:00 Introduction and Course Announcement 01:18 Introducing Susan Campbell 02:26 Exploring Emotional Triggers and Healing 19:42 Understanding Attachment Styles 26:44 Practicing Self-Regulation and Pausing 37:05 Understanding Attachment Dynamics 37:20 Learning Through Experience 39:27 The Importance of Repair in Relationships 40:22 Compassionate Self-Inquiry 40:44 Addressing Core Fears and Triggers 42:17 Effective Communication and Repair Scripts 48:17 The Role of Radical Honesty 48:59 Creating Safety and Self-Awareness 50:07 Managing Triggers and Repair Timing 53:50 Unilateral Repair and Seeking Reassurance 58:45 When to Seek Third-Party Help 01:00:14 Workshops, Webinars, and Continued Learning 01:02:03 Relational Freedom and Trigger Signature Exercise 01:13:54 Conclusion and Resources  

Learn how Andrea Brown, CEO of Reliabl, is revolutionizing AI by ensuring diverse communities are represented in data annotation. Discover how this approach not only reduces bias but also improves algorithmic performance. Andrea shares insights from her journey as an entrepreneur and AI researcher.  Episode timestamps(02:22) Andrea's Career Journey and Experience with Open Source (Adobe, Macromedia, and Alteryx)(11:59) Origins of Alteryx's AI and ML Capabilities / Challenges of Data Annotation and Bias in AI(19:00) Data Transparency & Agency(26:05) Ethical Data Practices(31:00) Open Source Inclusion Algorithms(38:20) Translating AI Governance Policies into Technical Controls(39:00) Future Outlook for AI and ML(42:34) Impact of Diversity Data and Inclusion in Open SourceQuotesAndrea Brown"If we get more of this with data transparency, if we're able to include more inputs from marginalized communities into open source data sets, into open source algorithms, then these smaller platforms that maybe can't pay for a custom algorithm can use an algorithm without having to sacrifice inclusion." Charna Parkey“I think if we lift every single platform up, then we'll advance all of the state of the art and I'm excited for that to happen."Connect with AndreaConnect with Charna

Have you or a loved one experienced sexual trauma? Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey of healing & reclaim your power? In this groundbreaking episode, psychotherapist, podcaster, & sexuality coach Charna Cassel shares her expertise on somatic therapy techniques and embodied practices that can help you navigate the path to recovery. This episode is packed with actionable insights & transformative potential. Learn how to develop compassionate boundaries, maintain intimacy during the recovery process, and unlock the tools to cultivate a healthy, pleasurable relationship with your body & sexuality.Key Takeaways:Somatic therapy techniques & embodied practices can help survivors feel safe in their bodies & develop healthy relationshipsRecognizing the signs of sexual abuse is crucial for understanding its impact on relationships & sexual experiencesRegulating the nervous system's response to trauma is key to managing triggers & reactionsPartners of individuals with sexual trauma can support their loved ones by educating themselves, respecting boundaries, & maintaining intimacy during the healing processDeveloping compassionate boundaries & navigating triggers are essential skills for sexual trauma recoveryEPISODE LINKS *some links below may also be affiliate linksCharna's | The Laid Open PodcastCharna's | WebsiteSxR Episode #63  | Enriching Intimacy in 12 WaysSex Store | Good Vibrations Book | Survivor's Guide to Sex by Staci HainesBook | Exhibitionism For The Shy by Carol Queen Book | The Art of Somatic Coaching by Richard Strozzi Heckler - Therapy Method | Authentic MovementLeah & Willow's King & Queen of Hearts Intimacy Toolkit is on sale. Use Coupon Code KINGANDQUEEN10 for 10% off. https://www.sexreimagined.com/the-king-and-queen-of-hearts Awaken Arousal Oil Lubricant "I had a 3-minute orgasm and then a 5-minute orgasm." - Beth https://exploreforia.com/awaken-so?irclickid=wyXW6byI5xyNWouwIoQAUS1GUkAx4m1JsS6bSc0&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Impact&utm_campaign=Sex%20Reimagined&utm_cSupport the Show.SxR Hotline | SxR Website | YouTube | TikTok | Pinterest | Instagram | Dr. Willow's Website | Leah's Website

Episode Timestamps(02:11): Robbi Armstrong's role at KeyBank and intersection with open source and AI initiatives in the financial industry(04:06): Compliance and regulatory trends in AI for banking(12:10): Organizational Change Management with AI(28:00): Responsible and Ethical AI(37:00): Financial Literacy and AI QuotesRobbi Armstrong“I truly believe that if you are an organization and you are sitting back and you're not organizing a team and you're not organizing a program and you're not learning, you're not looking at education, you're not looking at change management around Gen AI, I don't think you'll be here in two years. I really truly believe that. Because you won't be able to compete."Charna Parkey“I think the democratization is real and I think it's incredibly important because that step in between the domain expert and the technology is very lossy. You know, oftentimes we say, well, if only I had the data to answer your question let me give you a different answer or let me answer it completely and now we can actually put it in the hands of the experts and say, well, oh, then let's go collect that data." LinksConnect with RobbiConnect with Charna  

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Episode timestamps(02:15): Tacita's unconventional career path to becoming a CTO  (07:00): Textio's practices for building AI responsibly and ethically  (14:00) The impact of Textio's AI on performance feedback  (17:00) The importance of purpose-built vs generic AI models(28:00) Balancing open source and proprietary data/models  (42:00) Advice for the AI industry moving forward  QuotesTacita Morway“When you've got a team with different backgrounds, educational, lived experiences, identity, careers, all of those things, we have those different perspectives in the room. And we're all working off of the same expectations. We can catch each other's gaps.”Charna Parkey“There's an interesting conversation happening, I think, in the community right now about these purpose-built LLMs. Are they as good as generic LLMs? Sure, certainly if you're not going to apply something purpose-built to something generic or outside of its domain, it is not as good. But I think some of this shows us that unless you have something purpose-built and unless you're leveraging the data in the right way, you may just be feeding noise back into the system.” LinksConnect with TacitaConnect with Charna 

Tá próiseas comhairliúcháin ar bun faoi láthair faoin bhforbairt atá i gceist a dhéanamh ar Fheirm Ghaoithe Charraigeacha Sceirde amach ó chósta Charna. Labhair Micheál Ó Clochartaigh le Máire Áine Ní Chuaig.

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In the season 4 finale of LaidOPEN Podcast, Charna welcomes Dr. Keesha Ewers, an expert in integrative medicine, functional sexology, and a survivor of autoimmunity induced by trauma. And shares her personal journey from starting as a conventional nurse to exploring alternative healing modalities like Ayurveda, hypnotherapy, and EMDR after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis.  She illuminates the profound connection between unresolved trauma and physical health, including autoimmune disorders and sexual vitality. The discussion delves deep into the science of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), highlighting the impact of trauma on long-term health and well-being.  Dr. Keesha also discusses the concept of 'libido' as life force vitality and emphasizes the importance of healing and digesting trauma for reclaiming one's full vitality and sexual freedom. The episode encourages personal reflection and offers insights on how to embark on a healing journey with an exercise from Dr. Keesha that teaches how to embrace your inner 'eagle' and live a more embodied and liberated life. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to LaidOPEN Podcast with Dr. Keesha Ewers 01:06 Embarking on a Journey of Healing and Transformation 01:23 Dr. Keesha's Personal Battle with Autoimmune Disease 04:55 Discovering the Power of Ayurveda and Yoga 07:34 The Profound Connection Between Trauma and Health 13:57 Exploring the ACE Study and Its Implications 21:56 Navigating Trauma and Its Impact on Health 25:34 Personal Stories of Overcoming and Healing 27:21 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundary Setting 32:39 Embracing Vulnerability and Overcoming Shame 34:12 The Power of Plant Medicine in Healing 35:01 Navigating Life's Developmental Milestones and Achieving Unity Consciousness 35:43 Understanding the Human Condition: From Victim to Perpetrator 36:42 The Journey to Self-Compassion and Liberation 42:26 Exploring Sexual Liberation and Vitality 52:17 The Importance of Play and Embracing Different Perspectives 59:40 Concluding Thoughts on Community, Healing, and Empowerment

This week, Charna interviews Brett Chamberlin, the founder and executive director of OPEN, the Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Nonmonogamy. Brett opens by sharing his journey of transitioning from environmental activism to the advocacy for more awareness and legal rights for non-monogamists. This includes anyone who subscribes to relationship designs outside the norm of one man and one woman, including single people. He also discusses the cultural implications of nonmonogamy, the impact of societal norms, the progressing nonmonogamy movement, and the importance of community, consent, and cooperative living in practicing non-monogamy. When it comes to having a successful non-monogamous relationship, Brett emphasizes the relevance of developing effective communication skills, having a clear understanding of personal desires, and the establishment of healthier relationships. He calls for the questioning and challenging of the supremacy of monogamous relationships in society and how dismantling this norm will lead to a more inclusive, loving society. Charna ends the episode by sharing resources for people looking to explore the world of non-monogamy, as well as, an exercise designed to help you focus in on the characteristics and nuances you're looking for in a partner when choosing a potential mate.  Show Notes 00:04 Introduction of Brett Chamberlin and OPEN 01:09 Brett Chamberlin's Journey to Polyamory Advocacy 03:31 The Birth of OPEN: Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Nonmonogamy 04:09 The Challenges and Privileges of Advocacy 05:38 OPEN's Theory of Change and Advocacy Strategies 11:07 The Reality of Nonmonogamy in America 13:23 The Importance of Visibility and Acceptance 17:22 The Legal Challenges Faced by Nonmonogamous People 28:31 The Role of Polyamory in Broader Human Liberation 35:42 The Liberatory Potential of Non-Monogamy 35:51 The Social and Environmental Impact of Extractive Systems 36:31 The Rise of Social Issues and the Role of Non-Monogamy 38:08 The History and Evolution of Monogamy 38:58 The Impact of Industrial Revolution on Relationship Structures 40:55 The Importance of Relationship Education 50:07 The Role of Media in Normalizing Non-Monogamy 54:43 The Impact of Pandemic on Non-Monogamous Relationships 59:41 The Importance of Self-Acceptance and Authenticity in Relationships 01:00:58 Understanding and Navigating the Complexities of Relationships 01:03:57 Conclusion: The Power of Open Conversations and Community

Get ready for Valentine's Day with Celeste Moore, a personal image and dating consultant in the latest pre-Valentine's Day episode of LaidOpen Podcast. In this episode, Celeste offers invaluable guidance for those navigating new beginnings, particularly men who are navigating the complexities of dating post-long-term relationships or marriages. She also explores the importance of communication and authenticity in relationships, strategies for building confidence, and the art of crafting effective digital dating profiles.  Discover how Celeste's experience as a sole parent informs her approach and the invaluable insights she offers for single parents dipping their toes back into the dating pool. From debunking common profile pitfalls to unveiling the top lies men tell online, this episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration for anyone seeking love in the modern world. Charna wraps up the episode with a powerful visualization exercise, enhancing focus and attention skills for a more mindful dating experience by pulling one's energies back from the past or future and directing them towards the present moment. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 00:54 Introducing the Guest: Celeste Moore 02:07 Celeste's Journey to Becoming a Dating Coach 04:05 The Challenges of Working with Men and Women 05:13 The Evolution of Celeste's Career 07:08 The Ideal Client for Celeste 08:59 The Challenges of Dating and Image Consulting 09:38 The Importance of Image in Dating 10:30 The Different Types of Clients Celeste Works With 13:44 The Importance of Adventure in Dating 18:35 The Role of Mock Dates in Celeste's Coaching 24:25 The Challenges of Being a Sole Parent 32:51 Parenting and Dating: A Delicate Balance 34:59 The Importance of Timing in Relationships 35:57 Transferable Skills: From Parenting to Dating 37:23 The Power of Collaboration in Personal Growth 38:21 Breaking Communication Barriers 42:21 Building Confidence and Desirability in Dating 53:45 The Art of Online Dating: Profile Dos and Don'ts 59:09 The Journey to Self-Love and Acceptance  

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Join us this week on LaidOPEN Podcast, for an insightful conversation with certified Human Design expert, Evelyn Levenson.  In this episode, Evelyn shares her journey of discovering Human Design and its profound impact on her life. She recounts how understanding herself as a Projector within Human Design redirected her path from a successful yet unfulfilling business career to a deeper exploration of Human Design's transformative possibilities. She also sheds light on how uncovering her Human Design type propelled her towards a fulfilling pursuit of assisting others in navigating their unique paths. Throughout the episode, Evelyn and Charna eloquently break down the fundamental principles of Human Design, using it to illuminate how this system serves as a valuable tool for self-discovery, providing a roadmap for individuals to optimize their choices and live fulfilled, authentic lives. 

This week in The Labia Lounge I had Charna Cassell on to talk about all things sexual trauma and shame. Charna is an LMFT, and a Trauma-Trained Psychotherapist and Sexuality Coach who helps people heal, connect, and find pleasure in their bodiesWe discuss what constitutes sexual trauma, how it presents in our lives and bodies, the nuances behind the actual word 'trauma' and how it can be over-used, how sexual shame comes to effect us and live inside of us, how to overcome the crippling effects of these in our sex lives, the mind-body connection and how we can release shame and trauma from our tissues, and so much more!Charna is deeply knowledgeable and articulate so there's loads of value in this one, folks!Plus you can expect all the usual antics and hilarious, vulnerable n' relatable personal stories and signature segments that you've come to know and love here in The Labia Lounge!Check out Charna's work here: https://passionatelife.org, https://charnacassell.com, https://www.instagram.com/laidopenpodcast/ , https://www.facebook.com/laidopenpodcast, On TikTik @chachee2020The books that Charna recommended throughout this episode: Who is Wellness For ? An Examination of Wellness Culture and Who it Leaves Behind by Fariha RoisinPeter Levine- Waking the TigerGabor Mate When the Body Says NoDr Joe Dispenza You are the PlaceboDr. Keesha Ewers Solving the Autoimmune PuzzleMake sure you're subscribed for more LL action, and it'd absolutely warm my heart and tickle my clit if you'd leave a gushing review or five star rating for the poddy!*** Join my Labia Lounge Facebook group for extra content, Q & As, freebies from my guests, discounts and to be part of a rad and supportive community of labial legends! www.facebook.com/groups/thelabialounge/Grab a P*ssy Magnet and check out the new Labia Lounge MERCH over here (there's even fanny packs if the standard tote bags and tees ain't cuttin' it for ya!): https://www.freyagraf.com/productsonline-trainingsAnd chuck me a follow here: https://www.instagram.com/freyagraf_thelabialounge/AND here: (my backup account cos I keep offending the Algorithms-that-be) https://www.instagram.com/freya.graf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freyagraf?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAnd on my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/LtyN8BQg-zkOr support me and the poddy by buying me an extra hot soy chai latte (yes, that is my coffee order cos I'm a bit of a tosser like that) here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/freyagraf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode features an interview with Charna Parkey, Real-Time AI Product and Strategy Leader at DataStax. Charna has been developing AI and ML products over the last 17 years and has worked with 90 of the Fortune 100 in her various roles. She is also a co-author and inventor on several patents.In this episode, Sam and Charna discuss handing over the role as host, Sam's new startup journey, and how their thinking has evolved during the explosion of LLMs.-------------------“Now, it seems like we have this opportunity where the conversation and the place that society is at is different. Where we want to contribute to the right set of data when we talk open source data. We want to make sure that we have the right data to train this model in order to get the right outcome. We want to provide a lens of, ‘All right, you are this persona. How would you say this thing?' I do think that from a lot of what the LLMs have today, the outcome of those words are still missing. And we need to solve that. Like, ‘Is this piece of writing actually going to achieve the outcome I want versus am I following legal's guidelines? Am I technically correct? Is my CEO going to like it?' That doesn't mean you're achieving impact in the world. There's an aspect there where we've given feedback loops, it seems, to be like, ‘Did I like the answer or not?' But not, ‘Did I take an action?' As we get to autonomousness, we're going to have to have an outcome or multiple outcomes associated with the reward of the system.” – Charna Parkey“I personally believe that all cognition is bias. My degree is in cognitive science. One of the things that we trained on is attention. And to pay attention, literally means to selectively choose what data is coming in from the world that you're going to pay attention to and what you're going to discard. Which is also, to me, the definition of bias. All cognition is bias, but what do we care about? Do you trust this thing? What does that mean? Well, do you trust it to do these particular actions to a level of consistency in this particular domain? It doesn't mean that you're going to trust it in all environments. There's a lot more nuance that hopefully will evolve in this strange age of nuanced destruction machines.” – Sam Ramji-------------------Episode Timestamps:(01:04): Sam and Charna catch up (06:05): Sam explains his new company, Sailplane (14:21): How Charna's thinking has evolved during the LLM explosion(25:45): Sam's thoughts after 5 seasons of Open||Source||Data(38:52): What Charna is looking forward to in the next season of the podcast(40:44): A question Sam wishes to be asked(45:45): Backstage takeaways with executive producer, Audra Montenegro-------------------Links:LinkedIn - Connect with CharnaLinkedIn - Connect with SamLearn more about Sailplane

Trauma is more than meets the eye and whether you are aware of it or not, it has a big impact on every aspect of our lives. Charna Cassell, a trauma-trained psychotherapist and sexuality coach, joins us today for a deep conversation about somatic bodywork, personality development, and creating new habits and patterns within our bodies. She even gets into the nuances of trauma and how it impacts our sex lives and libido.  Charna and Celeste also talk about dating challenges as bisexual women and whether chemistry can grow over time. Charna is an amazing expert with so much knowledge and this episode has something for everyone, so take a listen! In this week's episode, we discuss: [01:40] About Charna Cassell [03:15] Why Charna became a trauma-trained psychotherapist and sexuality coach [10:17] The power of asking for what you want [13:39] Personality development and creating new muscle memory [18:30] How does trauma affect libido? [24:48] Unpacking the stereotype that people with penises should be “ready to go”  [29:19] Dating challenges as a bisexual woman [39:54] Can chemistry grow over time? [48:26] The importance of allowing women to drop into their femininity   Connect with Charna Cassell: Personal Website Psychotherapy and Sex Therapy Website Instagram Facebook Podcast  

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Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below: Baltimore 410-515-1199National 301-869-3896DC 703-740-9912Maryland 301-685-7900www.moyermovemanagement.com

Labhair Séamus ar Fhéile Siúlóide Charna a bheidh ar bun an deireadh seachtaine seo.

Tá go leor míshástachta in Iorras Aithneach le Uisce Éireann a chuir fógra amach Dé Sathairn seo caite nach raibh cead an t-uisce i scéim Charna /Chill Chiaráin a ól, gan é fhiuchadh ar dtús. 

Welcome back to LaidOPEN Podcast. This week we have renowned intimacy expert Susan Bratton, author and publisher of 34 books and programs, including “Relationship Magic,” “Revive Her Drive,” “The Steamy Sex Ed®️ Video Collection,” and her Amazon #1 International Bestseller, “Sexual Soulmates: The Six Essentials for Connected Sex, as well as, FemiWave. Susan joins us this week to talk about her expanded orgasm practice, which can help you to have better and better big Os your entire life. She also speaks with Charna about female arousal, embracing ageless sexuality and how getting off is a learned skill any of us can accomplish if we put in the effort to learn. Plus we end this episode with an exercise from Suaan about how to slowly warm up and turn on a vulva owner's whole system and all aspects of their genitals. Find the visual component for this exercise here.    

Did you know that you can go in for any kind of surgery at a teaching hospital, and while under anesthesia receive pelvic exams, from multiple students, (yes this happens to men with anal or prostate exams) without your consent?  Most people are shocked to discover that they could go in for a knee surgery and be given an anal or pelvic exam they did not consent to. However, let's call it what it is, medical rape and 85% of medical students currently report having done this.  On today's episode I speak with activist, author, educator, speaker and filmmaker A'magine about her award winning documentary film that tackles this topic, At Your Cervix.  These pervasive exams are still very much legal in 27 states in the US and continues to occur where it is illegal despite laws meant to prevent this practice. Together A'magine and Charna talk about when pelvic exams happen when you're unconscious, medical rape, sexual assualt in Western medicine, and unlearning the dehumanization that causes sexual assault in the medical filed and society at large.  The conversation is capped with an embodied mindfulness practice led by @Amagine.    

On the season opener of LaidOPEN Podcast, we welcome LaidOPEN Podcast producer Sabrina Cognata as our guest. When Charna receives a message from a listener who wants to potentially work with her and then sends a sexually explicit message, Charna reaches out to producer Sabrina who says, “Make art, not war. In addition to being a producer of a variety of podcasts and projects, @sabrinasee is the creator of The Dickoupage Project aka @thedickoupageproject, which you can find on IG. Initially, the dick pic art project was available online, but you can sign up to read it via her Patreon, to get a better idea of her work and how it influenced and informed the conversation she has with Charna. Together the two talk about consent, vulnerability, boundary crossing, the motivation behind sending unsolicited dick pics, fight, flight, and freeze responses, anger, manipulation, and of course, the bait and switch. The episode ends with a fantastic exercise from Charna to help address a variety of reactions when you find yourself in a situation where someone you trust or attempted to trust has set out to manipulate you.  

Fógraíodh go hoifigiúil inné gur i gCarna a bheas Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta  á reachtáil sa mblian 2028. 

This episode features a panel discussion with Charna Parkey, a Real-Time AI Product and Strategy leader at DataStax; and Sam Bean, Staff Engineer at You.com. Charna is a co-author and inventor on several patents, including patent-pending work on ML/coordinated feature engine at the edge. Sam helped create the Spark connector to Weaviate, and is passionate about Big Data, Spark, NLP, Hugging Face, and large language models.In this episode, Charna and Sam discuss adapting to user expectations, what's missing in the AI stack, and how to become an advanced citizen in open source.-------------------"We've seen these companies start to better understand that these streaming technologies have a place, whether it's Kafka or Flink or Pulsar, but it's still incredibly difficult to use and we need a different level of abstraction. [...] We're starting to see the stack change so that it becomes more interchangeable of the components and try to sort of raise that layer of abstraction so that we can get these types of models and these types of capabilities to more people." – Charna Parkey"I think that a lot of what you need to adjust to are these, what you were discussing as I call interaction data, you were calling it event data. But these interactions that people have with the internet and trying to find ways to model that in a way that even if your models aren't real-time, having ways to featurize real-time data in a way that's interpretable by a model. [...] I think Spark and Kafka and Delta and all of those things, give you a lot more flexibility now to move in different directions and readjust and I think, pivot what you want to do with the system." – Sam Bean-------------------Episode Timestamps:(01:29): Sam explains his background(03:36): Charna explains her background(18:13): Sam explains the problems You.com is solving for(28:21): Changes in user expectations in the AI-native stack(39:09): Advice for becoming an advanced citizen in open source(47:25): What's missing in the AI stack(54:51): What open source data means to the panelists(58:22): How technologists should prepare for the future(01:03:10): Executive producer, Audra Montenegro's backstage takeaways-------------------Links:LinkedIn - Connect with CharnaVisit DataStaxLinkedIn - Connect with SamVisit You.com

CHARNA HALPERNCharna Halpern (born June 1, 1952) is founded the ImprovOlympic, now known as iO. Upon iO's founding, in 1983, with partner Del Close, she began teaching Harold to many students in the Chicago theater community. Many prominent comedians performed at iO, from Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Mike Myers, She and Close co-authored the book Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation with editor Kim "Howard" Johnson in 1994.She published Group Improvisation in 2003 and Art by Committee in 2006.The remaining theater in Chicago, originally located in the Wrigleyville neighborhood was forced to relocate due to neighborhood development. In 2017, the theater reopened in the Clyborn North Area. In 2020 during a forced shutdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic Charna decided to close theater and sell it. iO was then purchased and as of 2022 has reopened with new management. DEL CLOSEDel Close, an actor, improviser, and coach who taught John Belushi, Gilda Radner and Bill Murray and elevated improvisation to an art form.Close pioneered the concept of “long form” improvisation. “Long form is one suggestion and then you improvise for 25 minutes, and in short form you are constantly coming to the audience for suggestions throughout the evening and treating each improv game as its own little three- or four-minute piece,”While many comedy groups use improvisation as a tool to develop characters and sketches, Close believed that improvisation was the show. He often said there was really only one role for a director: “Light fuse and run!”His ideas, although hotly debated in the comedy world, have influenced nearly every improvisation group in America, from Chicago's legendary Second City to San Francisco's the Committee. “He was the singular most powerful force in improvisation in the world,” said Kelly Leonard, the producer of Second City, where Close acted and directed before opening his own theater. iO with Charna HalpernThe resident guru at “Saturday Night Live” during the show's early years, Close trained several generations of comics, from Belushi and Murray to Mike Myers and the late Chris Farley. Close came up with the idea for the popular early 1980s television show “SCTV,” which stood for Second City Television and was widely credited as the intellectual and spiritual force behind a recent renaissance in Chicago's hotbed of improvisation.Although groups such as Second City use improvisation as a rehearsal tool to develop characters and sketches, Close believed in improvisation as an end in itself. In collaboration with Halpern, he was constantly tinkering with the form, turning the Harold into a more elaborate tapestry of scenes with a cinematic flavor. The ImprovOlympic became the cutting-edge training ground, sending many of its graduates, such as Farley, to better-known venues like Second City and television and movie careers.STORYTELLERCharna HalpernBAND(Piano) Dave Asher(Guitar) Ross Plunkett(Drums) Mike Amandes (Saxophone) Eli V Wilson(Trumpet, Vocals) Ivan Pyzow (Bass) GordonVOCALISTS Matt GriffoDrake ShraderAmber LindeLisa Burton Joe BillSupport the showSupport the show via Matt Griffo's Patreon page at Patreon.com/mattgriffo