Podcasts about idealists

Idealists justify their position by reproaching the Pragmatists action as compromise. And Pragmatists sneer at…Continue readingEp. 117 – Aspirations & Actions The post Ep. 117 – Aspirations & Actions first appeared on Business 300.

Send us a Text Message.HIATUS ENCORE: Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is widely considered to be a masterpiece, yet were it not for a renewed push by author Alice Walker in the 1970s, Hurston and her legacy might well have been lost. We have Melissa Kiguwa, host of The Idealists podcast, joining us to discuss Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters. Support the Show.For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.comDiscuss episodes on our Facebook Forum. Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

Coki Pardede is an Indonesian comedian, singer, radio announcer, presenter, actor & content creator. Born in Jakarta & raised in Depok, he's one of the most prominent names in Indonesian Stand Up Comedy, and easily one of the most controversial names on Indonesian social media today, revered and resented by many for his bold stances on many sociopolitical issues that challenge Indonesian social norms. He's also known for his show Majelis Lucu Indonesia alongside other prominent names such as Trestan Muslim, Adrian Qalbi, Joshua Suherman & Oza Rangkuti. Timestamps: 0:00 — Stereotype of Batak people, Coki eating dog meat, The double standards of eating meat 11:10 — Logical vs. Pragmatic; Can you be a religious scientist? 20:59 — Being a comedian in the age of cancel culture and political correctness; The problem with people easily getting triggered these days; Idealists reconciling with the brutal realities of the world 43:41 — Boycotting coffee for war, the end of the world, history repeats itself Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/zBgoQ1jqsls

Hi friends! Today we have an incredible guest (I mean, they all are), the founder of the disruptive luxury jewelry subscription service (among many other things) Obánj, Melissa Kiguwa. This conversation is incredible because we touch on so many different things including self-actualization, agency, using all of our tools to acquire power, and of course, jewelry.  Huge thanks to today's sponsor, Honeylove. Get 20% OFF by going to honeylove.com/truebeauty! To learn more about Melissa, check out her site Obánj.com and consider investing in her company via Wefunder.com/obánj And check out Melissa's podcast The Idealists. Don't forget to send us YOUR beauty, skincare, or life, questions, your Milk?! With Your Dinner?! And “I Didn't Know Then, But I'm Older Now” segments to truebeautybrooklynpodcast@gmail.com. DM us on Instagram @truebeautybrooklynpodcast. Check us out on Twitter @truebeautyBKpod Don't forget to rate us 5-stars,  subscribe, and leave a review on Apple iTunes. Tell a friend to tell a friend if you like the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1st in the SUMMER SEASON of Solidarity Breakfast ProgramsMelb Palestinian Rally: Aust Military support for Israel here & Parliament Vigil here II Jacob Grech outlines Australian military complicity with Israeli occupation of Palestine and Lana talks about the on-going vigil on  Vic Parliament steps for Palestine.No Country for Idealists Launch here II Boris Frankel in conversation with Jeff Sparrow  at the launch of his book No Country for Idealists : the The Making of a Family of Subversives published by Greenmeadows and available everywhere you can buy a book in any format it is so popular.Freedom Socialist Voice at Students for Climate Rally here II Amelia from the Freedom Socialists gave an empassioned speech for climate action at the most recent Melbourne School Strike 4 Climate.National Rally for Public Housing  here II Sue Bolton talks at the rally in Melb.

Pro Palestinian Voices @ Sydney Nov 18th here II Recorded by Vivien Langford we hear from Asala Aseyera, Ran from Collective Against Racism, and Greens Senator David ShoebridgeRespect Rally here II Melbourne Parliament steps on Friday 24th November Respect rally began the first local event marking the beginning of 16 days of action, globally, calling for violence against girls & women to be ended. We hear from Antionette Braybrook here & Jo Ball here.Preston Market Up-date here II Connor Flynn comes into the studio to update us on developments in Save Preston Market Campaign. Stall holders have been offered new 5 year leases.This is the Week here II Kevin Healy lets loose on the week with satire.Boris Frankel Memoir No Country for Idealists here II Boris Frankel talks to us about his book No Country for Idealists : the making of a family of 'subversives' a dramatic account of the making of a family of 'subversives' in Australia and the USSR during the Cold War. It also captures the texture of everyday life in Australia and Russia, with humour and insight. Launch Tuesday 28th Nov, Readings St Kilda 6.15.

We dive into an often overlooked area of Enneagram study and learn about the Harmony Groups! Whether you're framing it through the centers of intelligence, through Object Relations, or something else, this will be a helpful break down of the Pragmatists, Idealists, and Relationalists! www.consciousenneagram.com www.patreon.com/consciousenneagram www.kimberlyandcoach.com  

Dr. Alan Kurschner adduced five reasons why the Bible teaches a literal, personal Antichrist figure and not a figurative, impersonal Antichrist. The Bible uses many descriptions and titles for this eschatological Antichrist figure. The term "Antichrist" is the most popular. Historicists (most) and Idealists deny a literal personal Antichrist, construing instead an impersonal embodiment such as "government" or a "principle of evil." The five reasons Dr. Kurschner gave are as follows: 1. John in his epistle in 1 John 2:18, 22 refers to a personal Antichrist figure. He describes an already-not-yet sense of Antichrist. 2. Jesus in his Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:15 draws from the prophet Daniel's writing on the Antichrist figure, highlighting his desolating actions and personifying that action with "standing."  Mark's account in Mark 13:14 indicates the personal attribute of the Antichrist being masculine, as well as "standing." 3. The apostle Paul provides the most explicit teaching that the Antichrist will be a real person, describing him with many personal pronouns and calling him "the man of lawlessness" and "the son of destruction." 4. The book of Revelation describes Antichrist (i.e., the Beast) as a literal personal figure. It was explained that figurative language points to something. The book of Revelation uses very rich figurative language to describe literal, personal figures (e.g., Jesus, Satan, and the Antichrist, etc.). 5. The early church document, the Didache, from the first century explicitly interprets Jesus's teaching as referring to a real, literal Antichrist: "And then the deceiver of the world will appear as a son of God and will perform signs and wonders, and the earth will be delivered into his hands, and he will commit abominations the likes of which have never happened before” (Didache 16:4). Links mentioned in the program: https://www.alankurschner.com/antichrist-before-the-day-of-the-lord/    

Hi friends. We aired our first episode May 5, 2020 and in the last three years we have grown an amazing community of formidable women and men. We're so grateful to everyone who has tuned in over the last few years and we love having grown this podcast together. In our last and final episode of THE IDEALISTS., we stay true to what we do best: telling the truth and striving boldly. Today, you get to hear from no-nonsense money coach Christy Rutherford. Regularly featured in Forbes, Christy shares how to recover from burnout and how she has secured over $10 million in salary raises for her clients in just a few short years. Ready to learn from Christy? Let's get into the episode.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode: Sedge Beswick, the CEO of SEEN Connects, an influencer marketing agency that generates a turnover of £20M and has offices in New York City and London, serving clients throughout Europe, including renowned brands such as eBay, Nike, and Panasonic.She has conducted workshops for notable businesses such as Lloyds Bank, Google, and No.10 Downing St, appeared on Sky News and BBC Breakfast, and written for publications such as The FT and The Drum.What we learned: Sedge gives us the 101 building blocks on how to build a personal brand.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

The internet and social media were supposed to democratise knowledge and unite the world. Things didn't quite turn out that way. Read by Leighton Pugh. Image: Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder of Facebook. Credit: Kristoffer Tripplaar / Alamy Stock Photo

In this episode:  THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Kirin Sinha, award-winning CEO of Illumix which powers the most stunning Augmented Reality experiences for entertainment venues, theme parks like Disney Land, marketing campaigns, and digital experiences. Often featured in Forbes and Variety, Kirin has raised over $30M to build her AR company that services some of the world's most iconic experiences. What we learned: One of our favorite kinds of conversations is visioning out ideas for an ideal life. Most of us don't often get to do it because life is busy, but today Kirin indulges us and vulnerably envisions what an ideal family life looks like while balancing a high powered career. Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode (part two): THE IDEALISTS. releases part two of our conversation with Angela Saini, award-winning science journalist and author. Her latest book “The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule” was published in spring 2023, and is a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. As the founder and chair of the 'Challenging Pseudoscience' group at the Royal Institution, Angela researches and campaigns around issues of misinformation and disinformation. What we learned: Angela delves deeper into the construction of gender and why there is social tension and resistance to true equality.  Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

Welcome, Scripture (Romans 7:15-25; Matthew 11:25-30), Sermon, Benediction

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Angela Saini, award-winning science journalist and author. Her latest book “The Patriarchs: How Men Came to Rule” was published in spring 2023, and is a finalist for the Orwell Prize for Political Writing. As the founder and chair of the 'Challenging Pseudoscience' group at the Royal Institution, Angela researches and campaigns around issues of misinformation and disinformation. The BBC regularly refers to Angela's work and she sits on a number of boards, including the Royal Society's Science Policy Expert Advisory Committee.What we learned: Angela challenges the idea of a monolithic patriarchy where men in general oppress women in general. Instead, she recounts a complex history of patriarchies— neither chronological nor linear— where men and women have tussled for power in a myriad of ways.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, New York Times Bestselling author and Harvard trained neuroanatomist. Jill's TED talk on the brain has received over 29 million views, and in 2008 Time Magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world.What we learned: Jill shows us how to get acquainted with the four characters in our brain so we can observe how they show up in our daily lives. By observing, and then balancing the whole brain, we gain a radical new road map to deep inner peace.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Julie Wainwright, founder and former CEO of The RealReal, an online marketplace for authenticated luxury consignment. The RealReal has raised over $350M and Julie is one of 33 women to ever take a company public. In this episode, Julie shares lessons learned from the public failure she endured before founding The RealReal. What we learned: Julie shares the billion dollar mindset shift she experienced after realizing the growth potential of The RealReal. She also shares why she believes women don't vision big enough to achieve audacious goals.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Gail Becker, founder of CAULIPOWER, the first cauliflower crust pizza to make it into big box retailers. In five short years, CAULIPOWER experienced hyper-growth reaching more than $100M in revenue.What we learned: While bootstrapping her company as a total food novice, Gail spent the first year testing cauliflower crusts until she found the right formula. Using her kids as taste testers, this 12 month testing period was well worth it— her first buyer was Whole Foods.*the audio for this episode is not the greatest, but the storytelling and wisdom certainly is… happy listening!Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

Pastor Todd answers a question from our recent seminar on the various ways to interpret the book of Revelation.

The duality of Mind and Body has been debated for millennia.  This has resulted in two polarized camps - Realists vs. Idealists.  Realists contend that there is a world existing out there whether we are here or not, whether we are observing it or not, whether we are thinking about it or not.  Idealists contend that ultimately only Mind exists, and the physical world around us is just an illusion, an unreal fantasy of the Mind.But there is a third camp.  Many mistakenly classify Hegel as an Idealist,  However, he actually proposed a tripartite system with Mind and Nature coming together and evolving in one process of Becoming.  He referred to this as the historical advance of Spirit.  Interestingly, Bergson postulated a way that Mind and Body are linked through perception and memory.  As did Jung, with his collective unconscious.  This episode explores this topic in depth.    Support the show

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Aisha Pandor, co-founder and CEO of SweepSouth, Africa's first online platform for booking, managing and paying for home cleaning services (think Uber for home cleaners). Aisha is one of Africa's top female tech startup CEOs to have raised over $20M, as well as, a former scientist who completed her PhD in Human Genetics at the University of Cape Town. A story we love about Aisha is while writing her PhD thesis, she also completed a Postgraduate Business Administration course… coming first in class in that course and becoming the first student to graduate from the University with two separate qualifications from two different faculties, on the same day. As you can imagine, Aisha is a force to be reckoned with. What we learned: While bootstrapping her company, Aisha and her husband sold off every asset they owned (home, furniture, car, etc.) and moved back into her parent's home. They ended up staying for three years. In this episode, Aisha details the sacrifices she made to build SweepSouth, while balancing her internal monologue that she has no right to feel challenged because her ancestors who fought apartheid sacrificed worse. Now, she is on a path of unlocking her inner self while helping her team lean into their own self-awareness. Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Yael Shemer, co-founder and Chief Customer Officer of TULU, an on-demand platform that operates in residential buildings and student housing, providing residents with access to household items they can rent by the hour. Tulu has raised over $30 million dollars and operates in 22 cities serving 50K people worldwide.In 2023 she was selected as a Forbes 30 under 30, and today she is inspired more than ever to help advance technologies on mitigating climate change, circular economy, and promoting responsible consumerism.What we learned: When first starting her company, Yael adopted different masks to be taken seriously in the tech world. In this episode, she shares the practices and mindsets she adopted to become authentically whole and to prioritize the relationships and self-care practices that mean the most to her. Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Monali Pandya, President of Di'Amore Fine Jewelers, a family-owned fine jewelry retailer founded by her father in 1993. Over the last 7 years as president, Monali has increased the brand's revenue by 400% and sales referral business by 25%. What we learned: Monali  shares how she manages the intricacies involved in running a family-owned business.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journal

Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel Their Eyes Were Watching God is widely considered to be a masterpiece, yet were it not for a renewed push by author Alice Walker in the 1970s, Hurston and her legacy might well have been lost. We have Melissa Kiguwa, host of The Idealists podcast, joining us to discuss Zora Neale Hurston: A Life in Letters.For episodes and show notes, visit: LostLadiesofLit.com Follow us on instagram @lostladiesoflit. Follow Kim on twitter @kaskew. Sign up for our newsletter: LostLadiesofLit.com Email us: Contact — Lost Ladies of Lit Podcast

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Lisa Miller, market researcher and author of “The Business of Joy” and Barry McGowan, President & CEO of Fogo de Chão (yes, sometimes we have men on the show

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Dr. Brook Bello, tech entrepreneur, clinical counselor, actress, and the co-founder of Eval. Founded with “Call of Duty” co-founder Chance Glasgow, Eval is the first of its kind machine learning-enabled tool designed to support trauma victims, law enforcement and victim advocates. Brook was recently named a Google Next Gen Policy Leader and has spoken alongside presidents like Jimmy Carter, Prime Ministers and fellow change-makers like Ashton Kutcher at universities, conferences and federal agencies. A survivor of human trafficking herself, Dr. Bello draws from personal experiences and her training as a clinical counselor to help trauma survivors discover their authentic identities through mentoring and education. What we learned: Dr. Bello shares the internal tools required to alchemize trauma into visionary insight and purpose. Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In the 10 a.m. hour of the K&C Masterpiece, the guys ask if Martín Pérez is primed for another excellent season, predict the outcome of Stars-Kraken, and discuss pitching rankings in Baseball Nuggets

In the beginning was the word, and the word was hopeful. Or optimistic. Or idealistic. The people crafting the Millennial Myth branded 70 million people as bright eyed and positive that they would make the world a better place. Which is a bit weird because very clear recurring data show that they were no more or less idealistic in their senior year of high-school as the generations before or after them. No more trusting of government. Millennials were defined in this way and have been held to account for the label for the next 20 years and counting.How idealism is just equity. 7:52The Coddling of the American Mind. 12:09The template set by coddling of the American mind. 17:22Millennials and green consumerism. 23:01The importance of having a brand manifesto. 27:54Sustainability rises to the top. 34:21Millennials rooting for a housing bust. 39:41More sophisticated and capital requires more capital. 48:20The cult of the young and how to appeal to them. 52:43In The Demo, a podcast about how stories of groups are created, subverted and destroyed. On the first season, we pursue the origins of the Millennial Myth. Farrah Bostic is the founder and Head of Research & Strategy of, The Difference Engine, a strategic insights consultancy focused on helping business leaders make decisions. Adam Pierno, author and brand consultant and managing director of brand strategy at Arizona State University. Our host is voiced by Eliza, a robot created by Murf.ai.Music by 0megaMan under the Creative Commons license. Learn more and find research and supporting materials at inthedemopodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. speaks with Anu Adasolum, co-founder and CEO of Sabi Am, Africa's leading provider of digital commerce infrastructure for the distribution of goods and services. Nigeria based Sabi has done over a billion dollars in sales and has raised over $30M making Anu one of the most successful entrepreneurs to come out of Nigeria.  What we learned: Building her company in a cultural, geographic, and economic context often misunderstood by investors and international partners, Anu has learned how to stay clear headed and attuned to her own sense of direction. She provides a helpful way of understanding how to design for problems in business and in life instead of being overwhelmed by circumstance.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this episode: THE IDEALISTS. host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, speakS with Dr. Vivienne Ming, theoretical neuroscientist, artificial intelligence expert, and one of BBC's 100 women. Frequently featured for her research and inventions in The Financial Times, The Atlantic, The Guardian, Quartz and the New York Times, Vivienne is the co-founder of Socos Labs-- her fifth company-- an independent institute exploring the future of human potential. In this episode, Vivienne discusses her exciting work around working memory, brain hacking, and increasing human potential alongside the phenomenal life path that set her on this journey.What we learned: Vivienne begins the conversation by explaining working memory-- the small amount of information that can be held in mind and used in the execution of cognitive tasks-- and how everyday people can improve their working memory. She also shares her research on how to increase human potential to improve the flourishing of our lives. Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

This week, THE IDEALISTS. podcast host and entrepreneur Melissa Kiguwa resists her conversation with world-renowned Biological Anthropologist, Dr. Helen Fisher. As the Chief Science Advisor for Match.com and as one of the foremost researchers in the area of the neuroscience of love, sex, and relationships, Helen has conducted extensive research and written six books on the evolution and future of human sex, love, marriage, and gender differences in the brain. As a Senior Research Fellow at The Kinsey Institute, she studies extensively how personality style shapes who you are and who you love.In this rich, revelatory episode, Helen and Melissa dive deep into Helen's vast, peer-reviewed learnings around the science of romantic love, attachment, and the evolution of courtship.Highlights:- Helen leads off the episode by painting a picture of the history of gender roles and relationship paradigms as the human race shifted from a hunter-gatherer society to an agrarian one, and then evolved again with the industrial age to where we are now.- Next, she discusses her broad sweeping research survey across a sample of millions. While the neurology of love is largely the same across culture, race, and sexual preference, courtship continues to evolve in new and compelling ways—from shifts in power dynamics of arranged marriages to those of video chat dates during the pandemic.- Building on that, she discusses the different relational dynamics at play with the different brain systems and chemicals involved, when it comes to romance, sexual attraction, and deep attachment. She also touches on the different personality types who tend to do better together.- Lastly, she shares her audacious wish for her work in personality science to break new ground in the business space. She believes understanding mother nature's recipe for the brain can help in how we reach different people, build better teams, lead, innovate, and ultimately win.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this episode of THE IDEALISTS.: Melissa speaks with Dr. Sian Proctor, who launched into Earth's orbit as pilot of the Crew Dragon with SpaceX. As a geoscientist, artist, poet, and astronaut, not only did she grace the cover of Times Magazine, but she also appeared in “The Colony” on The Discovery Channel, “Genius by Stephen Hawking” on PBS,  “Strange Evidence” on the Science Channel, and “Countdown” on Netflix. During the conversation, Sian takes us into space with her and it is quite a marvel.What we learned: Sian begins the conversation by explaining the history of space travel and then describes her emotional and physical preparation to launch into orbit— including a phone conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama. Sian then details the monumental beauty of Earthlight by reciting a poem she wrote while in the space craft.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks with Allie Egan, the founder of skincare brand Veracity. Rooted in scientific research, one of Veracity's core beliefs is as your life changes, so does your health, and it's driven by your hormones. And so Allie is pioneering hormone based wellness through their skin and health hormone test, their skincare products, and their line of supplements. Before founding Veracity, Allie began her career investing in consumer and beauty brands at L Catterton. She then went on to becoming CEO of the fashion brand Cynthia Rowley and led the product, ecommerce, and digital marketing teams at Estee Lauder's top brands, including La Mer, Clinique, and Origins.Highlights:- Allie begins the conversation describing the health issues that led her to starting her beauty brand, Veracity.- She then describes the career path that took her from investment banking to working with Glossier during its early days to becoming the CEO of fashion brand Cynthia Rowley.- Allie goes on to share her experience with CEO loneliness and the framework she uses to build trust in her team. - Lastly, Allie discusses her audacious vision for the world— for women to be empowered to make the best consumption decisions for themselves through knowledge and self-awareness.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks with Jessica Zweig is an international award-winning entrepreneur, expert in personal branding, and best-selling author. As the Chief Executive Officer of SimplyBe., Jessica facilitates sold-out workshops and masterminds around the world, and speaks on the power of authentic personal branding to corporations including Google, Blackstone, Morningstar, Salesforce, Motorola, Nike, Verizon, Mars, Pinterest, Bank of America, and more.Highlights:- Jessica starts the conversation by describing the financials woes she endured during the seven years she spent building her first company.- She then describes how after her husband's income suddenly and dramatically reduced a month after their wedding, she was forced to confront her belief that he'd financially save her.- After realizing she would have to save herself, Jessica took steps to build her next company— a personal branding agency that today nets eight figures.- Lastly, Jessica discusses her audacious vision for the world— to activate and remind people of their strength and power.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks with Sarah Wells, a 400m Olympian hurdler who made her debut at the London Olympics in 2012 despite an injury that had her sidelined for nine months just a year before. Most recently you may have seen Sarah pushing her limits on the latest season of The Amazing Race Canada. As an Olympic semi-finalist and Pan Am Games silver medallist, obstacles don't scare Sarah Wells. Sarah's reputation was forged through overcoming challenges and achieving the unimaginable.Highlights:- Sarah starts the conversation by describing how her siblings laid the foundation for her to cultivate her appetite of risk-taking.- Sarah recounts her preparation for the 2012 London Olympic games.- She then describes the bodily injuries she endured to get to the Olympics, and the 3 point framework she developed to keep going.- Lastly, Sarah discusses her audacious vision for the world— to inspire a million people by the end of her speaking career.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks to Martha Beck, a PhD Harvard-trained sociologist, entrepreneur, and Oprah's life coach. Her most recent book, The Way of Integrity, was an instant New York Times Best Seller and in it, using the hero's journey within Dante's Inferno, Martha challenges us to envision a life of complete joy... unencumbered by self-limiting beliefs and cultural programming.In this episode, Martha delves deep into how we all can achieve integrity, which she defines as absolute and total alignment of one's mind, body, and soul.Highlights:- Martha starts the conversation by recounting while working on her PhD at Harvard, she became pregnant with her son who she learned would be born with down syndrome. Despite being told by her advisors and professors that an abortion would protect her career, Martha absconded from their advice.- She began to question what makes a life worth living and came to her own answer— that the search and capacity for joy through the liberation of the human mind is the reason for living.- Martha then shares why she believes the full realization of one's gifts leads to enlightenment.- Lastly, Martha discusses her audacious vision for the world— to end suffering for all through the transformation of consciousness.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

Welcome back to break*through!break*through is THE IDEALISTS. newest venture where we matchmake visionary women with world-class Executive Coaches.Today, you get a peek into this process by listening in on Alisa's session.In 2015, in the middle of living her best life, 45-year-old, New York-based branding executive and former Armani & Calvin Klein model, Alisa woke up in the hospital after having shattered her face and jaw during an epileptic seizure in the grocery store on the upper west side of Manhattan. Unable to speak, fired from her job, and now permanently disfigured, Alisa found herself trapped in a narrative loop of grief and anxiety she could have never anticipated—one that's still deeply impacting how she comports herself in interviews and meetings.Alisa is working with a career coach who helps professional women navigate and remove barriers in their careers so that they can show up as themselves and move forward and upward.This week, we dive deep into the issue of the “stuck” narrative—something we all grapple with at some point or another in our lives, but for our guest today and her coach—the traumatic narrative has been on repeat for so long—she's called on the much-needed services of an Executive Coach to help her finally disrupt and transform it.This break*through session is sponsored by Ideas Collide.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks to Madeline Fraser, 3x serial entrepreneur who in 2021 Business Insider named one of the Top Women Entrepreneurs Under 30 to Watch. Today, Madeline is the founder and CEO of Gemist, a digital platform that allows consumers to customize and try on their jewelry before purchasing it. Gemist has been called the Warby Parker of the jewelry industry and has raised $4M with De Beers Group Ventures as one of its main funders. De Beers Groups portfolio of brands include De Beers Jewellers and Forevermark. In this authentically heartfelt episode, Madeline shares her contemplations on becoming a mother while running a startup.Highlights:- Madeline starts the conversation by recounting her mother's 17 year fight with cancer and how seeing her mother fundraise for cancer research encouraged her to be audacious.- Madeline then shares the first time she stepped into audacity by taking a job in India at the age of 18 and later in life, her experiences in therapy and doing the inner work.- Madeline candidly shares her internal conflict with becoming a mother and with modern day ideas about motherhood.  - Lastly, Madeline discusses her audacious vision for the world— that women can step into their power through entrepreneurship.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks to Jessica Buchanan, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Impossible Odds: The Kidnapping of Jessica Buchanan and Her Dramatic Rescue by SEAL Team Six.The book details how Jessica was kidnapped at gunpoint on October 25, 2011, while she was on a normal field assignment in Somalia as a humanitarian aid worker, and held for 93 days by a group of land pirates who demanded $45M ransom. On former President Barack Obama's orders, Jessica was freed by the same elite Navy SEAL Team that tracked down and killed Osama Bin Laden.Jessica's story is deeply touching, and her reflections on resilience are awe-inspiring.Highlights:- Jessica starts the conversation by describing why resilience is a choice. She delves into the alternatives of coping with adversity— either meeting oneself “in the proverbial desert” or cycling through self-destructive patterns.- Jessica then shares what brought her to Somalia and her work with armed violence reduction.- Jessica recounts the story of her kidnapping and the deep, powerful insights she gleaned during her time in captivity.- Lastly, Jessica discusses her audacious vision for the world— that we all recognize the opportunities life provides so we can better connect with ourselves and each other.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks to Erica Keswin, a workplace strategist who has worked for the past twenty years with some of the most iconic brands in the world as a consultant, speaker, author, and professional dot-connector. Her second book, Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic made the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly and USA Today best seller lists and her work and insights can be seen in Harvard Business Review, NY Post, Forbes, Huffington Post, O Magazine, Entrepreneur, Business Insider, Mogul, Conscious Company, Quartz, and Fast Company.Highlights:Erica leads the conversation by describing how her parent's divorce during her childhood led her to pursue a career of connecting people to each other.Erica then shares her thesis: that when we connect with one another and bring our human to work, we see an increase in wellness, health, and performance.Erica and Melissa discuss innovative ways progressive companies are supporting employees in “bringing their human to work.”Lastly, Erica discusses her audacious vision for the world— that as technologically advanced as our world will continue to become, that her work helps people remember the value of relationships.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks to Andrea Bowers who The New York Times calls one of America's foremost political artists. For more than 30 years, Andrea has built an international reputation as a chronicler of contemporary history, documenting activism as it unfolds and collecting research on the front lines of protest. Her practice contends with issues such as immigration rights, workers' rights, climate justice, and women's rights, illustrating the shared pursuit of justice that connects them.Highlights:Andrea leads the conversation by describing her childhood growing up in a depressed, small town in Ohio and how the environment cultivated a contrarian politic in her.Andrea and Melissa discuss how women across political lines can "speak" to each other— from capitalist feminists to radical feminist activists.Next, Andrea tracks her work archiving activists around the world and how she conceptualizes the source material of these activists.Andrea then describes how she reckons with radical patience vis a vis progress in her art— that sometimes those fighting for justice will not see the fruits of their labor in their lifetime.Lastly, Andrea discusses her own subjectivity and how that impacts whether she puts herself in the art she creates.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

Hi friends! Melissa Kiguwa popping in to tell you about something I've been cooking up. Over the last few months, I've been writing a beautifully stunning self-reflection journal just for our listeners. It's the first physical product coming out of break*through, our sister venture focused on community, connection, and coaching.If you're a fan of THE IDEALISTS. or break*through, you know I speak to poets, artists, nine-figure entrepreneurs, activists, scientists, farmers, venture capitalists, even mystics about what it means to live in their peak vision. From those conversations, I've mined the depths of their insight and with the*journal you can too.the*journal is a self-coaching tool filled with over 300 thoughtful prompts and beautiful illustrations all designed to summon connection with the most powerful person in your life… you.Jane one of our amazing listeners and a former guest says, “Received the*journal recently and it is so wonderfully inspiring, motivating, encouraging and kind. It is written and drawn in a way that creates a deep relaxation coupled with a zest for challenge which is an unusual and welcome feeling that I want more of!”Thanks Jane. And thank you to everyone who has ordered already. I promise next week I'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming interviewing beautifully audacious women, but in the meantime, head on over to theidealistsjournal.co and get yourself a copy of the*journal today. The prompts facilitate deep introspection and can be answered in 5 minutes or less. Trust me, it's one of the best gift you can give yourself this year.Alright, see you next week!Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyOrder a copy of the*journalWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode, podcast host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa speaks with social innovation leader and co-author of the book Money and Love Abby Davisson. Most recently, Abby spent nine years as president of the Gap Foundation and co-founded the organization's employee resource group for working parents, which has been featured as a best practice for how employers can support dual-career couples. In her book, Money and Love: An Intelligent Roadmap for Life's Biggest Decisions, co-authored with labor economist Dr. Myra Strober, the two offer a cutting-edge guide for navigating life's most consequential and daunting decisions using research-based insights road-tested in a popular Stanford University course. Highlights:Abby leads off the conversation with how decisions about money and love are inextricably bound and that when we compartmentalize the two, we miss out on a critical opportunity to leverage the entirety of the information, along with our own  response to it, to make more meaningful, holistic life decisions. Next, she outlines a flexible, but sturdy, framework when grappling with some of life's bigger decisions. Next, Abby relates how being married can feel like being the CEO of a very unglamorous non-profit especially when the function of caregiving is so undervalued by our society. Having love and money conversations are uncomfortable. No one is eager to talk with their new romantic partner about their massive student loan debt. It's completely easy to put off these conversations, so she offers a helpful hack for how to get out of the day-to-day routine and make time to have meaningful engagement around the topics. Lastly, Abby shares her (and her co-author's) audacious vision for the world... for people to finally realize that money and love are profoundly intertwined, but that it's not enough to solve these issues on an individual level, and that for society to really change, we need to address them on a communal and cultural level so that in the future we all have fewer negative trade-offs that ultimately hinder our lifelong happiness.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS., podcast host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, speaks with the prolific visual artist, author, and breakout star of Miami Art Basel, Reyna Noriega. Born and raised, in Miami, Reyna paints an intentionally ebullient experience of Black and brown women. Her work has graced covers of The New Yorker, and Science Magazine, and has been featured at Brookfield Place overlooking Freedom Tower in New York City's financial district. Through her major partnerships with Apple, Old Navy, Madewell, Apt2b, and Wayfair, thousands of collectors showcase her art in their homes around the world. Having seen the power of introspection, self-reflection, and healing, Reyna's artistic vision teaches us about the myriad journeys women of color take as we struggle to rise and become our most empowered authentic selves.Highlights:- Reyna leads off the conversation by seeing a need not only for greater representation of women of color, but also a shift in the predominant narrative from one solely of trauma to one inclusive of joy, positivity, and uplifting stories.- Next, she relates her passion for the accessibility afforded by digital art, but also the challenges of its legitimacy as a form. Additionally, in balancing her desire for commercial collaboration with her desire for respect as a fine artist, she is also continually grappling with her legitimacy as an artist while also being able to monetize her work to live. It's the life of a working artist.- Building on this, she talks about the predatory nature of the art market—how one is only successful after death. Being a working, living artist, trying to make room for other artists to do the same, is very much part of her mission right now. With four shows at Miami Art Basel this year, and then curating her very first show featuring emerging Black and brown artists—she is finally realizing this mission in concrete terms.- Lastly, Reyna shares her audacious vision for the world that even amidst the current climate of negativity on the internet, and the highly divisive nature of society, we might still hold space for more love, compassion, and grace for one another.Resources:1. Reyna Noriega Studios: https://www.reynanoriega.com/2. In Bloom: A Poetic Documentary Of The Journey to Higher Self: https://a.co/d/eghN3l43. Reyna Noriega & Madewell: https://www.madewell.com/inspo-community-hometown-heroes-collective.html4. Reyna Noriega & Goody at Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/browse/1085666_3316357_56388395. Reyna Noriega: behind the Project: https://youtu.be/ELcdko5be-oJoin the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS. podcast, host and entrepreneur Melissa Kiguwa speaks with the remarkable Dr. Jess Wade. The 33-year-old London-based physicist has become something of a phenomenon. Both an irresistible force and an immovable object, she was recently invited to Buckingham Palace to receive the prestigious British Empire Medal for her contributions to science. Ironically, she was being honored for her work honoring a whole host of other female scientists lost to history.  Since 2017, the Imperial College Fellow has written nearly 1,800 Wikipedia pages for long-ignored women,  minority scientists, and engineers. Just 19% of English Wikipedia biographies are of women. So, having one's work on the "go-to" site for an estimated 2 billion people per month seeking information about individuals, ideas, and topics large and small, translates to more opportunities and access to grants. Ultimately, what gives Jess the most joy is seeing a scientist, whose profile she created, go on to earn a fellowship or an award. It's truly her passion project as she professes, she's: "never not had someone to write about." There's always someone whose work or story has gone uncredited.Note: the podcast Melissa mentions on the show is “Underestimated” featuring the founder of IFundWomen, Karen Cahn.Highlights:Jess leads off the conversation with a story about a head teacher in the UK who'd claimed only 16% of her A-level physics students were female, but that this was okay because girls didn't like the “hard maths”—the suggestion being that girls are simply not as “able” in the subject. And then, what does it mean when society does such a terrible job—historically across generations—refusing to recognize women scientists in any sort of meaningful way?Next, she relates her passion for her own research as a scientist working on new nanoparticles that can impact climate change and how her side hustle of elevating women and other historically excluded groups has mushroomed into this movement of awareness with people reaching out with ideas, partnerships, conferences, and suggestions. At nearly 1800 pages, the profiles have evolved beyond a white UK scientific community to include the global south and more internationally diverse sources including, The Lancet, TED Fellows, and Next Einstein Africa.Building on this, the process of researching the profiles has revealed not only how many women are out there, but also how extremely closed and privileged the world of science is. In countering this, she relates several healing tales of women scientists from Dr. Gladys West whose work ultimately became the basis for the Global Positioning System (GPS) to Dr. Sumita Mitra whose work with nanoparticles for 3M Oral Care completely revolutionized dentistry.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS. podcast, host, and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, speaks with Kara Goldin. Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, a $220 million beverage producer of fruit-infused waters and lifestyle goods, offering a healthy alternative to sodas and artificially sweetened drinks. Melissa sits down with the former AOL executive and current “accidental entrepreneur” to glean her insights on what it takes to start a category-changing business from scratch, as well as to learn how other dynamic female executives and would-be entrepreneurs can tap Kara's pragmatic leadership wisdom. In this enlightening conversation, Kara and Melissa explore how process, persistence, and the ability to have patience with one's inner knowing, can help you ultimately make the right decisions. Highlights: Kara leads off the conversation with the need for training, process, and stability and what it means when an entrepreneur hasn't experienced that grounding before building a company. “Process” may sound unsexy but there are so many ways it can prove empowering as you scale. As Kara reminds us, it's not enough just to be a room full of visionaries. Next, she relates how a company's culture is often set from the top and infuses the whole experience not only within the business's internal culture but also as the organization attempts to build partnerships. People can tell when there's an alignment of mission and culture. Building on that, she discusses how getting involved in the PFAS conversation became an unexpected turn into politics and raising awareness around water safety with Congresswoman Jackie Spiers and Vice President Kamala Harris. Lastly, she shares her parting wish, gained from her time at the Fortune Women's conference and the Young President's Organization (https://www.ypo.org). She hopes for younger leaders and would-be entrepreneurs to have greater access to stories, like those in her book, and to c-suite networks—so they can be emboldened to solve their own problems in building their businesses.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. Enjoying this episode of #TheKaraGoldinShow? Let me know by clicking on the links below and sending me a quick shout-out on social. Or reach out to me at karagoldin@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/karagoldin/ https://www.instagram.com/karagoldin/ https://twitter.com/karagoldin https://www.facebook.com/KaraGoldin/ Check out our website to view this episode's show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcasts/ireplay-idealists/ List of links mentioned in this episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-parent/id1555951552?l=en

In this week's all-new episode of THE IDEALISTS. podcast, host, and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, speaks with Kara Goldin. Kara is the founder and CEO of Hint, a $220 million beverage producer of fruit-infused waters and lifestyle goods, offering a healthy alternative to sodas and artificially sweetened drinks. Melissa sits down with the former AOL executive and current “accidental entrepreneur” to glean her insights on what it takes to start a category-changing business from scratch, as well as to learn how other dynamic female executives and would-be entrepreneurs can tap Kara's pragmatic leadership wisdom. In this enlightening conversation, Kara and Melissa explore how process, persistence, and the ability to have patience with one's inner knowing, can help you ultimately make the right decisions.Highlights:Kara leads off the conversation with the need for training, process, and stability and what it means when an entrepreneur hasn't experienced that grounding before building a company. “Process” may sound unsexy but there are so many ways it can prove empowering as you scale. As Kara reminds us, it's not enough just to be a room full of visionaries.Next, she relates how a company's culture is often set from the top and infuses the whole experience not only within the business's internal culture but also as the organization attempts to build partnerships. People can tell when there's an alignment of mission and culture.Building on that, she discusses how getting involved in the PFAS conversation became an unexpected turn into politics and raising awareness around water safety with Congresswoman Jackie Spiers and Vice President Kamala Harris.Lastly, she shares her parting wish, gained from her time at the Fortune Women's conference and the Young President's Organization (https://www.ypo.org). She hopes for younger leaders and would-be entrepreneurs to have greater access to stories, like those in her book, and to c-suite networks—so they can be emboldened to solve their own problems in building their businesses.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

This week we are elated to bring you a complimentary session from our new series break*through. Marina Bykova is a prolific banking executive who has guided multiple international banks through crisis, retrenchment and growth. She's held positions as CFO of Citi Bank in Russia, and Director of Private Banking at Credit Suisse in Vienna. Marina currently spends her time in Paris where she is building a web3 startup to help migrants around the world. As Marina builds her startup, she feels as though she is unable to achieve in the same way she always has. The skills she relied upon to achieve in the banking world, don't seem to help her as she builds her startup.Paula, Marina's coach, is a former banking executive who runs Rites of Passages for women, a modality that leverages knowledge indigenous and traditional communities have known for thousands of years... that rituals and ceremonies are necessary to acknowledge, support, and celebrate pivotal life transitions.Based in Byron's Bay, Australia, Paula has an incredibly beautiful framework for powerful women. She takes Carl Jung's original framework of the "heroine's journey"— that a woman's life-phases moves from maiden to mother to crone— and expands it so there is a phase between mother and crone-- that of the Empress.This week, break*through dives deep into stepping into your Empress Season.Join the conversation about THE IDEALISTS. and break*through. At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's last (re)wind episode, THE IDEALISTS. podcast host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, revisits her conversation with celebrity stylist, entertainment journalist, filmmaker, and author of Supreme Models: Iconic Black Women Who Revolutionized Fashion, Marcellas Reynolds. Marcellas is joined by Veronica Webb, supermodel, actress, writer, and the first African American to land a major global cosmetics deal. Veronica appeared on covers of Vogue, Essence, and Elle magazine as well as on the runway for Victoria's Secret and Chanel. In this episode, Marcellas and Veronica explore self-love as a means of survival, the rarity of excellence, and how to use fashion as armor.Highlights:Marcellus leads off with the highly contrarian view that being a model has lost its exclusivity. It's lost that which makes it special and glamorous if anyone with an Instagram account can call themselves a model. Alternatively, Veronica offers up her contrarian notion that women need to be conceited—conceited about their intellect, their beauty, and their style because the world has a way of beating down a woman's confidence and she needs that belief, that genuine conceit, as her armor.Next, they discuss how we're conditioned so often as children to apologize, or to downplay our accomplishments, abilities, skills, and our very beauty. For both Marcellas and Veronica, it was about having strong women in their lives growing up, building up their inner narratives, encouraging them to dress up for the parts they ultimately want to play in life—and how fashion became a vital tool for that.Building on that, they discuss how to surround yourself with those who build you up, and who can help see your vision through. How can you also self-build? How can you show up in the world as you would want to be treated? How can you see yourself in Marcellas' words, as a “unicorn in a field of cows?” Self-love had been a mode of survival for Marcellas, but now being able to write about these powerful black women, giving accolades to those who so deserved them has become more gratifying than anything for him.Lastly, they share their audacious visions for the world. For Marcellas to keep telling bestselling stories about people who are marginalized so that it's easier for the next gay black boy to walk into a publisher and breakthrough. For Veronica, it's for people to realize that black women have always been here and have always been powerful—and ever and on the rise.Join THE IDEALISTS.' conversation:At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate

In this week's very special (re)wind episode, THE IDEALISTS. podcast host and entrepreneur, Melissa Kiguwa, revisits her conversation with Ty Stiklorius, CEO of Friends at Work,  a 21st-century management and social impact firm, which handles some of the world's most respected and beloved artists, including John Legend, Lindsey Stirling, Charlie Puth, and the list goes on. Ty also served as Executive Producer on the Oscar-winning film La La Land and won an Emmy for Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert on NBC. Billboard named Ty one of the most powerful women in music, and after this conversation, you'll understand why.Ty's Business: https://friendsatwork.com/about/Episode Highlights:- Ty leads off with a story about a manager who wanted to buy her company but opted not to because she values maximizing not just shareholder value, but workers and the planet. It was a moment that crystallized things for her—that because of her roots in Quakerism, because of her perspective, having an MBA from Wharton, and working in consulting—she could do something different.- Next, she discusses the ethos behind her company Friends at Work, and how they function as the CEO for their clients, handling everything from digital strategy to tour planning, to brand strategy, to advertising, to social impact strategy.- Building on that, she discusses what it means to trust your gut, and sense of knowing in the face of veteran managers who might play upon your fears or insecurities when making critical decisions.- Lastly, as part of her inadvertent audacious vision for the world, Ty reads from a first draft of her Real-Life Manifesto, a collaborative document meant to embrace ideals of care, difference, and equity, so everyone comes away with their needs met—in a more hopeful win-win-win scenario. Join THE IDEALISTS.' conversation:At our website: https://www.theidealistspodcast.co/On Instagram: @theidealistspodcast_On Twitter: @theidealistspodHelp us to grow! Leave a review of the show on Apple or SpotifyWe're sponsored by the London School of Economics @lsegenerate