Podcasts about Innovation Crush

Whether we're a Fortune 500 company at the top of our game, a founder with a unique point of view, or a seasoned executive on the rise, every day we're figuring out new ways to consistently engage people in our brand stories. The nuances of creating ways to cut through the clutter, defining and expressing authenticity for ourselves, all while staying technologically and culturally relevant is a labyrinth of choice and opportunity. As the former Global Head of Communications at 72 & Sunny (whose clients range from the NFL to Sonos to Amazon), Elizabeth Rosenberg is no stranger to the world of high-impact storytelling. In 2020, she founded The Good Advice Company -- designed to strengthen personal brands for individuals and organizations with one small additional skill set -- her psychic abilities. The Good Advice Company works with c-suite executives, renowned creatives, owners, and other high performers on defining and sharing their personal brands. In this episode, Elizabeth walks us through the many pitfalls and opportunities in PR, the difficulties in publicly applying her metaphysical ability to business, the power of saying "I don't know" in trying times, the growing influence of technology and fake news, and much more. Recorded in partnership with Will I Am's FYI.AI platform. Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carl Jones is one of the most curious creatives in the world today. Through his visionary company, Martian Blueberry, Carl has been the creator and executive producer of long-standing entertainment franchises like The Boondocks, Black Dynamite, The Last OG, and many more. He's leveraged everything from his technological curiosity to his leadership learning curves, and even navigating anxiety to build NFT's, opinions on artificial intelligence, quantum theory and more. Not to mention award-winning projects clients ranging from The Lakers to DC Comics. On this installment of Masters of Craft, Carl unpacks his perspectives on being an introvert, building creative consensus among differing stakeholders, winning and losing projects, emotional intelligence, and shifting from fear to promise. This episode was recorded in partnership with Will I Am's FYI.AI, a platform assisting creative teams with building and launching ideas. Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With over 10000 hours of mediation under his belt, Kellen Roland has become masterful at reframing the many challenges we face in life and business. As a pioneer in fashion & accessories, and recent stints building Pharell William's I AM OTHER where he was COO, and luxury shopping platform Joopiter, as CEO -- Kellen is no stranger to the ever changing tides of culture, innovation, and creativity. On this installment of Masters of Craft we navigate perception vs reality, the power of clarity, seeing our teams and clients through different eyes. Oh and coffee. Lot's of talk about his affinity and love and knowledge of coffee. Music by Mega.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sir John is a force to be reckoned with. Not only is he the Chief Creative Officer of CTZN Cosmetics or the Creative Director for Kilian PARIS Makeup, he is the only makeup artist represented by CAA, and has created signature looks for some of the world's most influential cultural figures from Celine Dion to Viola Davis, Priyanka Chopra, Doja Cat, Serena Williams, and most notably, Beyonce. A true multi-hyphenate, Sir John also serves as an executive producer, television host, and business partnerships maven, working with the likes of Barbie, MasterClass.com, and the Super Bowl, and Disney to name a few. On this installment of Masters of Craft, we learn to get introspective in our creative and business journeys as Sir John dishes on everything from his humble rise to success, to exponential client services, to opening a new wellness center, and we introduce a fun game with ChatGPT.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the co-founder of The Trauma of Money, Chantel Chapman has trained CEO's, founders, creatives, therapists, VC's, colleges, banks, HR professionals in better managing individual and organizational relationships with money, through a signature, trauma-informed approach. A former fintech executive and mortgage broker, she is considered a refreshing voice in the financial recovery and education space, renowned for her cutting-edge, relatable, and emotionally intelligent money guidance. With her extensive research in addiction, behavioural science, economic development, trauma, and mindfulness, Chantel's distinct disciplines make learning about money the antithesis of anything you would experience through traditional schooling. In this episode of Masters of Craft, we dish on how our collective relationships with money affect productivity, innovation, creativity, and personal empowerment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an ultra multi-hyphenate, James Roh is a musician, a lawyer, a restauranteur, record label owner, community organizer, investor, and mustache connoisseur. As a founding member of Far East Movement, James was part of the first Asian-American music group to reach #1 on Billboard and has worked with artists ranging from Bruno Mars, to Wiz Khalifa, Snoop, Rhianna and Lady Gaga to name a few. With the group's rise to unprecedented heights, James began placing big bets in other areas of business and community. Through all of his creative work, he has seemingly mastered the secrets of developing collaborative relationships, business development and growth, team work, monetization, and maximizing cultural impact. We explore everything from group therapy to serial entrepreneurship in this episode of Masters of Craft. Music by MEGA.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Devi Brown is a former radio and broadcast celebrity turned trusted voice and advisor guiding organizations such as Chase, Microsoft, Chopra, Overtime to name a few. Her dedication to wellness over the past decade helps to individuals and organizations toward better internal and external operating systems, productivity, and human creative potential. On this installment of Masters of Craft, we dish on everything from navigating career changes, to empathy in innovation, following intuition, the influence of Tupac and Georgia O'Keefe, and being better creative leaders in business and beyond. Music by Mega Eb.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most notably known as one of the founders of hall-of-fame rap group, NWA, Arabian Prince is a technologist, investor, maker, music producer, DJ, and soon-to-be venture capitalist with a $150 million dollar fund dedicated to empowering underrepresented founders. Join us on a wild ride from sneaking into concerts with his uncle as a kid, to launching the #1 PC used by streamers on Twitch, to building a medical metaverse and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Founder Hustle is a podcast series hosted by Melissa Bradley that is by, for, and about New Majority entrepreneurs. New episodes on Tuesdays. But who is Melissa Bradley? And who are New Majority entrepreneurs? We asked Chris Denson of Innovation Crush to ask Melissa all the questions we had about founding, building, and advising before she starts interviewing other guests. Founder Hustle is a new podcast series about founders, investors and brand builders at various stages of their entrepreneurial powers. Founder Hustle is clear and centered on its mission to help emerging New Majority founders better understand the path ahead, be adequately prepared, and gain support on their journey. Melissa L. Bradley is Founder of 1863 Ventures, a business development program that accelerates New Majority entrepreneurs (i.e., individuals who have been historically marginalized) from high potential to high growth. An experienced founder, investor, and entrepreneur, Bradley is a Venture Partner at NextGen Ventures and Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sidecar Social Finance, a social impact agency that provides impact investing advisory and capital services to individuals, institutions, and social enterprises. Bradley also serves as an advisor to Goldman Sachs' One Million Black Women initiative, Milken Institute's DEI in Asset Management Executive Council, the New Voices Foundation, as well as the Halcyon Fund. Bradley was recently named to the Forbes 50 over 50 who are changing the world. She is the former Co-Chair of the National Advisory Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and was named one of The Most Entrepreneurial Women Investors in 2018.

One of the biggest buzz words today is web 3.0. How is this interaction with consumers anywhere and everywhere going to change the way we do things? Every marketer is wondering where it's going, and today I've found someone who is on the forefront of these marketing campaigns and developing strategies that truly work for brands. “This is kind of a global web 3 metaverse tip, but it definitely applies to influencer marketing, which is, we have a tendency as marketers to think that the media buy is what proves success. But simply engaging an influencer doesn't mean you're gonna engage their audience. It has everything to do with how you collaborate with them. We build out these concepts based on the brand truth. And then we identify audiences we think could be best served by that brand in that moment. And then we have a group called the media and messaging group who actually helped build out a campaign where, where it lives and what it says are the same thing.”Nathan Phillips, Co-Founder and Director of Concept Design at Technology, Humans And Taste, or THAT, has a whole different view of marketing. He's taken his skills as an artist, as a director, and so much more to reshape the way we should be thinking about how we market and what a successful campaign looks like.Trust me, you will want to take some notes on his out of the box thinking - because what worked 5 or 10 years ago won't be working in the next 5 or 10 years.Alright, let's get to it!Main TakeawaysThe new way of thinking. In our new immersive world, start having the mentality: think of an amazing TV Spot. Now, what if it was real? We are immersed in a media ecosystem that is high touch. It's liquid, flexible, and so pervasive that we need to have big conceptual ideas, then decide where those live.Avoid yes and. Instead, look at every opportunity given to you like a gift. Take it, accept it, then  build upon it.Allow room for bureaucracy. It's often hard to make big pivots, especially when most of your budget is already accounted for early in the year. Be ready for that, because something big may come at a moment's notice that could have huge outcomes. Build a plan for those unexpected moments before they happen.Key Quotes“This is kind of a global web 3 metaverse tip, but it definitely applies to influencer marketing, which is, we have a tendency as marketers to think that the media buy is what proves success. But simply engaging an influencer doesn't mean you're gonna engage their audience. It has everything to do with how you collaborate with them. We build out these concepts based on the brand truth. And then we identify audiences we think could be best served by that brand in that moment. And then we have a group called the media and messaging group who actually helped build out a campaign where, where it lives and what it says are the same thing.”“The way that we express ourselves most personally, is through purchase. Before this call [I was] having a bad hair day, put a hat on. Felt a little shlubby in my sweatshirt, put this jacket on. I'm designing myself based on stuff I bought.”“Self-driving cars exist, right? So why don't we have self-driving cars? Is it because the technology doesn't work? No, it's because the government moves slower than the technology. The bureaucratic nature of law is challenging. And so it doesn't know how to rule on this new technology. So the humans that are potentially ready for it, the cultural impact, the safety, the environmental positive outcomes are stopped. Not because it can't happen, but because people can't get their act together to think differently and do what has yet to be done. I would hate to think of marketing as an industry would fall victim to the same downfall.”BioCo-Founder and Director of Concept Design at Technology, Humans And Taste [THAT]. Nathan leads the development of a proprietary collaborative methodology, which invites diverse and unfamiliar collaborators to co-create innovative concepts for any medium, leveraging AI to supercharge any idea. What used to be art is now advertising. Nathan is one of the most unique individuals I have met and his experiences of being an improvisationist and creative are sure to entertain and enlighten your audience. Some of his expert topics are:How To NOT Have An Idea - Why Acting Creative Stops You From Being CreativeStop. Collaborate and Listen.7 Habits Of People With IdeasWriting for the metaverse - How to use emerging tech like NFTs to engage HumansNathan has recently been featured in Inspiring Futures, Innovation Crush, The NY Times and The Martha Stewart Show. I've also attached his media kit for your review with more of his featured speaking topics and bio. ---Marketing Trends podcast is brought to you by Salesforce. Discover marketing built on the world's number one CRM: Salesforce. Put your customer at the center of every interaction. Automate engagement with each customer. And build your marketing strategy around the entire customer journey. Salesforce. We bring marketing and engagement together. Learn more at salesforce.com/marketing.

Creators often write books, make songs, or cook up amazing dishes. Today is about creating something that has never been done before out of THIN AIR. Victoria Buda invented a challenge... or some call it a game.... but it's more like an inspiration game called 31 Crush. Until today it's been a private, invite only, occasion that happens twice a year. If you're searching for inspiration, new community, and clarity the crush might just be for you!

Chris Denson is an award-winning innovation advocate, marketer, host, and humor-inspired content creator. As both a storyteller and practitioner, he is an expert at uncovering unique business insights, cultural touchpoints, technological applications, imaginative thinking, and the emotional intelligence required to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. From Fortune 50 brands to startups to government entities, he has applied his expertise to help individuals and organizations increase their innovation potential. He is the author of the 2018 Amazon #1 bestseller, "Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules," creator and host of the Innovation Crush podcast series, and currently serves as the first-ever US Director of Innovation at MullenLowe, an award-winning IPG creative agency.

Recorded live in August 2020, MassChallenge presents an in-depth conversation on the latest trends in sales and marketing from industry leaders and innovation experts, Brian Halligan, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of HubSpot, Carolyn Tisch Blodgett, former Head of Marketing at Peloton, and award-winning, best-selling author, Chris Denson of Innovation Crush as moderator. We discuss everything from pivoting your business, to hurdles behind growth, to diversity and inclusion initiatives, and reinventing how we engage with consumers. Give it a listen, and enjoy! Also, don't miss the MassChallenge Awards on October 22! The event will showcase the progress the startups have made during their program, feature industry-leading speakers on thriving during uncertainty, and award up to $2M in equity-free cash prizes to the top startups from the programs. More at: https://masschallenge.org/2020-awards

Why do stories matter to the innovation process? What values can be instilled in innovators who share stories? How do innovation leaders inspire creators to tell and share their success and failure stories? We speak with Chris Denson, creator and host of the Innovation Crush podcast. Chris shares stories with equal parts humor and insight, leading us through his personal story of innovation and the common truths to which all innovators can relate. Through interviewing and collaborating with hundreds of innovators and succeeding as an innovator himself, Chris has uncovered the keys to innovation: fearless creativity and honest storytelling. Listen to his Innovation Crush podcast: https://thecrush.co/innovation-crush-podcasts/ And especially the infamous 189-pitch episode mentioned in this podcast: https://thecrush.co/podcasts/drake-sutton-shearer-the-evolving-culture-of-cannabis/ Check out his most recent book, Crushing the Box: https://thecrush.co/crushing-box-book/ For more information, visit our website: https://untoldcontent.com/ You can also find us on Instagram: @untoldcontent

When it comes to mindfulness and emotional health, few have been more pioneering than Dr. David Rabin. A physician, neuroscientist, psychiatrist, psychedelics researcher, and now wearable technology entrepreneur, Dave is both the executive director of the Board of Medicine, and co-founder of Apollo Neuro. Apollo's first product is an "every-man" wearable device for mental wellness that helps users achieve more calm states by replicating the sense of touch -- which as he states, is the one of the single most important ways we are made to feel safe. On this episode of Innovation Crush, we chat with the good doctor about everything from his shift into entrepreneurship, the intersection of neuroscience and creativity, generational trauma, co-founding with his spouse, and all the lessons he's learned along the way. PLUS...as a bonus for all our listeners, you can visit ApolloNeuro.com/crush for more information and to get 15% off your purchase!

What happens when you grow up on both Fat Albert and Albert Einstein? You get Hakeem Oluseyi. As one of the world's foremost scientists, Hakeem wears many hats-- TV personality, professor, life coach, consultant, voice actor, philanthropist, and former chief science officer at the Discovery Channel, to name a few. As a kid, he grew up in some of the poorest neighborhoods in the country. As an adult he has traveled the world, spreading the gospel of the sciences. On Innovation Crush, Hakeem stops by-- alongside special guest co host and Emmy award winner, Pili Montilla-- to discuss personal branding, his early obsession with how the universe works, life balance, that one time he almost dropped out of Stanford, and even makes a special exclusive announcement. Social: @hakeemoluseyi @pilimontilla. Enjoy Apollo Neuro: www.apolloneuro.com/crush

Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this fourth installment, Fast Company podcast host and editor, KC Ifeanyi, gives us the latest from his world of creativity, entertainment, and pop culture. More particularly, how the entertainment industry distracts us with nostalgia, overcoming failure, advertising industry flaws, Oscar the Grouch, becoming award worthy and more. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from KC and guests like Paul Scheer, Tracy Ullman, David Sedaris, Killer Mike, and others, visit here bit.ly/2Zw4h5i.

As co-founder of one of the largest cannabis portfolio companies, Scott Kajiya is a life long learner and explorer. From early days of working with artists like Keith Haring and Basquiat, to launching Indian Motorcycle in Japan, to now co-founding Tabu.co with products in over 2000 locations in Canada, Scott has created a vast network of international business relationships and market understanding in both Asia, Latin America, and here in the U.S. He has developed numerous startups from fashion and accessories, to health and nutrition. He also carries a vast experience of finance and capital raising, and taking products from concept to market. On this episode, Scott shares his wisdom and insights on life, business, and cannabis.

As president of the Roddenberry Foundation, Heidi Roddenberry is a on a mission to quite literally -- boldly go where no man has gone before. Forged in the ethos and philosophy of Star Trek creator, Gene Roddenberry, the foundation supports entrepreneurs, dreamers, and never-before-imagined solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges; including everything from climate change to girl's education to disease. Heidi joins Innovation Crush courtesy of The EPIC International Summit where she'll be speaking this spring, and spreading the word on helping everyone on the planet "live long and prosper." Held in beautiful Santa Barbara, CA, The event is an intimate 3-day creativity and innovation conference for a cross-pollination of professionals features insights and access to experts from Disney, Lego, TEDx, the World Innovation Lab, The Groove Theory, St John's Hospital and many more. For passes and more info, visit www.epicsummit.com. In the meantime, enjoy the conversation with Heidi, including our new flying toilet "launch." Gotta love puns.

From MIT to Puma to the New York City Ballet to Google to Kendrick Lamar, to homes and office buildings around the world and back again, Shantell Martin and her artwork have become iconic staples in culture. Most famously, her work asks one simple question: "Who are you?" -- a question that all of us to have in our back pockets at all times. Over the years, Shantell has combined drawing, fabrication, technology, coding, music production, fashion, and friendships to create new perspectives in how we experience the world. Fresh off a new collaboration with Karlie Kloss to benefit girls and coding, the British born, Tokyo forged, East Coast seasoned Martin brings her insights to Innovation Crush.

Chris Denson joins the Left Unsupervised podcast to talk holidays, being an author, millennial social behavior, and all things innovation. Check out Left Unsupervised on Instagram to see some fun man-on-the-street videos we did in Los Angeles to get some great advice on the holidays. This episode is a treat! It’s our Thanksgiving special and Elizabeth Morales sits down to talk to innovator and marketing expert Chris Denson. He is also a self proclaimed recovering standup comedian and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book, “Crushing The Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules”. Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking across a diverse array of cultures. Applying his expertise to the likes of the White House, Art Basel Miami and Omnicom Media Group. He’s been featured in Adweek, Forbes and the New York Times. We talk and laugh on how to maneuver around the crazy holidays. We also pick his brain on tips of how to think outside the box.

A brief history of how innovations are birthed and reach critical mass, with John Canning, a 20+ year industry veteran who's career has been spent developing new methods of creating and delivering media, games and interactive experiences from concept to consumer devices. He is currently the first ever executive producer of new media & experiential at Digital Domain, the company that gave us hologram Tupac, Benjamin Button, and Marvel's Thanos to name a few. John is also the chair of the new media council for the Producer's Guild of America, a documentary film maker, and a member of the Interactive Emmy's committee.

Episode #65: A self-proclaimed "mustache farmer," Adam Garone is the CEO and co-founder of Movember, a globally celebrated movement that pits mustaches against men's health issues; particularly prostate cancer. Adam comes from a long line of military, was a digital web and marketing exec, and now for the past 10 years, has brought 10's of millions of men and women together across more than 20 countries; raising well over a half a BILLION (yes, with a "B") dollars in its brief history. On Innovation Crush, Adam dishes on his personal history, what it means to be a leader, why Movember works, the future of his organization, and much more.

From BMW to Activision to EA to Star Wars, hundreds of creative projects have the secret weapons of Chip Beaman and Julia Bianco behind them. They've spent the majority of their collective career building a vast network of top tier content and game publishers, voice talent, production services, educators, and everything in between. In 2018, they created The Halp Network, a global network of creative entertainment professionals that connects talented individuals with game-changing projects, and vice versa. On this episode, the dynamic duo discuss ups and downs of principles like trust, chemistry, creativity, building a business, and launching a first of its kind entertainment academy.

Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this third installment, Fast Company assistant editor, Anisa Purbasari Horton -- who is often her own guinea pig for the things she learns -- gives us her latest learnings on productivity and performance hacks, mental repositioning, and work-life balance. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from Anisa, listen to her on her own Secrets of the Most Productive People podcast here: http://bit.ly/2mhK8hx

Chris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush podcast, with over 200 episodes and 750,000 subscribers. He talks with Alex Wunschel, among other things, about the Impact of Trust in Digital Media.

Since his self-described "awful" start on YouTube, Craig Thompson, aka Mini Ladd, has gone from 16-year-old awkward gaming video maker, to amassing close to 10 million subscribers across social media, launched his own 27-city comedy/variety tour (a first ever in its category), built wells in developing countries, started a music career, and invested in a number of businesses/entrepreneurs ranging from fashion to technology to beverages. Along the way, the Irishman turned Middle Easterner turned Londerner turned American (there was also a stop in Thailand along the way), has developed an appetite for exploration of new spaces, and very unique point of view on what it means to be an influencer. On this installment of Innovation Crush, we get an inside peek at the mind and heart of one of the industry's most talented creators.

As an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Dallin Larsen is no stranger to taking risks in building multi-billion dollar businesses. He is currently the CEO and founder of Vasayo, the world's first CBD network marketing business, and prior to Vasayo, almost single handedly turned the acai berry into the multi-billion industry it is today. His philosophy of envisioning a better future for the world and his teams and leaving a legacy is evident the moves he's made throughout his passionate career. In this episode, Dallin shares his personal mindset, professional business tactics, his many failures, overcoming skepticism, and the nuances of being a first mover in the CBD space. Special thanks to Tania Valentin (TaniaValentin.vasayo.com) for her foresight.

Tim Daly is an award-winning actor (Madame Secretary, Hot in Cleveland) and an arts education advocate. As a White House recognized "Champion of Change," he worked aggressively with the Obama administration to ensure that the arts remain central to the governmental focus at the time of increasing American efforts in science, technology, engineering, and math. Having worked alongside many business mavens, arts organizations, politicians, and high profile companies, his innovation philosophy boils down to the simple fact that adding creativity to any discipline often yields the highest forms of ingenuity. Fresh off of two broken legs, Tim joins Innovation Crush to talk resilience, family, and the art of persuasion in the White Houses and beyond.

Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this second installment, Fast Company assistant editor, Anisa Purbasari Horton and deputy editor, Kate Davis give us their latest learnings on productivity and the future of work, including artificial intelligence, the art of interviewing (or being interviewed), employee well-being, side hustles, and much more. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from Kate and Anisa, listen to their Secrets of the Most Productive People podcast here: http://bit.ly/2mhK8hx

Nathan Philips award-winning work spans TV commercials, digital content, books, speeches, theater shows, improvised experiences, alternate reality games, mapping projects, book adaptations and interactive films. His work has showcased at Sundance, Tribeca and a number of museums worldwide. In 2016, he co-founded Technology, Humans, and Taste (THAT), a disruptive agency that has worked with Walmart, Michael Kors, Ford, and the Food Network to name a few. Nathan joins Innovation Crush to discuss all THAT and more, from creative chemistry, to the art of pitching, being supported by M&C Saatchi, and their signature weekly Creative Dim Sum brainstorming parties.

Reporting to a boss keeps many employees focused and productive. But how do you stay accountable to your goals when you are your own boss? Chris Denson, host of Innovation Crush and innovation consultant, shares his strategies for getting things done. If you have a problem in your career or on the job hunt, tell us about it. Leave us a voicemail at ‪(201) 371-3278 or tweet with #FCMostProductive and we will find an expert to answer your question. Subscribe to Secrets of the Most Productive People on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, RadioPublic, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Janice Bryant Howroyd is often touted as the first African American woman to self-start a multi-billion dollar business. As the founder and CEO of ActOne Group, Janice created her business in 1978 -- almost by accident -- while on vacation from her job as clerk for the Red Cross. A few decades of dedication later, she has racked up close to 17,000 clients in over 19 countries, worked with 4 sitting U.S. Presidents, staffed several Fortune 50 companies, and launched many verticals like AppleOne, All's Well, AT-Tech, ACT-1 Personnel Services, Agile-1, ACT-1Govt, and her latest, AllSTEM focused on diversity hiring and talent within STEM fields. Fresh off her new book, Acting Up (http://askjbh.com/books/), Janice stops by to discuss her "employee-first" business philosophy, her approach to social responsibility, growing up as 1 of 11 children, and riding the technological and cultural tides of change over the years.

Chris Denson Founder of Crush Industries and Author of "Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules" is interviewed in this episode. Chris is an award-winning innovator, marketer, recovering comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush interview series, with over 200 episodes and 700,000 subscribers around the world. Follow Adam on Instagram at Ask Adam Torres for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to become a featured co-author in one of Adam's upcoming books: https://www.moneymatterstoptips.com/coauthor --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/moneymatters/support

Every month, the good folks Fast Company and Innovation Crush sit down to chat about some of the most inspired developments across innovation, creativity, and human performance. In this first installment, Fast Company podcast host and editor, KC Ifeanyi, gives us the latest from his world of creativity, entertainment, and pop culture. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. For more from KC and guests like Paul Scheer, Tracy Ullman, David Sedaris, Killer Mike, and others on his Creative Conversations series, visit here: http://bit.ly/2Zw4h5i.

Patient care is evolving at lighting speeds. From the devices that serve them to the psychology of informed patients, to the ups and downs of online self-diagnoses, healthcare and medtech are changing the way we literally live. Eric Olson is the design director at Karten Design, an award-winning product design and innovation consultancy. Driven by deep market understanding and user empathy, Karten Design creates new products, processes, and cutting edge design, with multiple stakeholders in mind at ever turn. Doctors, federal regulations, technologists, functionality, style, cost, cultural pain points, and more, go into each and every projects. Meanwhile the firm's clients and partners range from the USC Center for Body Computing and the Alfred E. Mann Foundation, to Fortune 500 companies including Abbott, Nevro, CareFusion, Boston Scientific, Baxter, Medtronic, Procter & Gamble, and Samsung. On this episode, Eric discusses case studies, design processes, projects, dropping ego, toilet behavior, fatherhood, and more, including having worked for the same company since 1996.

Eric Bell is the CEO of Blue Duck, a mobility platform designed to get consumers from anywhere along their last mile, safely, responsibly, and with ease. With a growing fleet of scooters around the country, and having raised over 23 million dollars in just shy of a year, Blue Duck is carving out an incredibly intelligent niche in a seemingly saturated market. As a fast follower, Eric and his team have spotted a mass of opportunities where market leaders like Bird and Lime have fallen short. On this episode of Innovation Crush, the 40 under 40 list-maker dishes on the design science behind his business, the roles he's played in amplifying his hometown's innovation ecosystem, how his philosophy degree plays a role in his leadership, and the direction he thinks future of mobility industry is headed in. Recorded in partnership with prettybird.co.

Whether founding his own festival, running his own marketing agency, or blessing the likes of Nike, Red Bull, and All Def Digital with his stylish and creative approach to elevating culture, Modi Oyewole is one of this era's most culturally connected thinkers. In 2012 -- while in college -- he created the Trillectro Music Festival, which since its inception has booked acts like Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, SZA, Chance the Rapper and tons of hand picked up-and-comers to boot. He recently became the director of marketing for Epic Records, home of super star artists ranging from Meghan Trainor to Ozzy Osbourne to DJ Khaled. In whichever lane he operates in, Modi, is an expert in turning industry moments -- a hit single, a party, a shoe -- into cultural movements. He joins Innovation Crush to walk us through his origins, his process, and his philosophies on reaching and breaking through tipping points. Recorded at Prettybird.co

At the forefront of fandom and geek culture, are the brilliant minds of Felicia Day and Ryan Copple. Felicia -- a long-time actor and founder of Geek & Sundry -- is an internet and pop culture original, with hear early work, The Guild, recently becoming a part of the Smithsonian, and numerous roles in works like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Mystery Science Theater 3000 and more. Ryan has worked as a producer and writer on a slew of Geek & Sundry projects, and works like Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn, as well as the duo's most recent creation, Voyage to the Stars, a new multi-platform improvisational space comedy podcast (that is a mouthful). Fueled by the Madison Wells Media Universe, the series is an experiment in and of itself within an already relatively new form of storytelling. On this episode of The Crush, the two discuss everything from the importance of interpersonal chemistry, to convincing others of their visions, to feeling alienated -- all with a smile and passion.

As the founder and leader of Whitespace™, lululemon’s in-house innovation and R&D group, Tom Waller is helping the organization leave a legacy and build new roadmaps in global health futures. In the interest of unlocking all aspects of human potential and generating new value in and for the world, he and his team are reimagining everything from fabrics to mindfulness, technology, marketing, and cultural behavior. With a PhD in sports technology, Tom previously created and ran his own lab, worked inside of Speedo's Aqualab, and is an avid adventurer, TED speaker, and ever evolving philosopher. Recorded live at WeWork (we.co/crush), this episode focuses on the origins, successes, and trials of the innovation practice at one of the largest athletic brands in the world.

As the head of innovation for the U.S. Census Bureau, Mara Abrams is on mission to bring the 2020 census into the 21st century. In her role as the founder & co-director of the organization's open innovation lab, Mara leads a nimble team that creates and deploys prize competitions, crowdsourcing, accelerators, design workshops, etc and much more in effort to to increase participation in the 2020 Census; which determines how $700 billion of annual Federal funding is directed throughout the country. Her work history includes inventive stints Nike and Jaguar as well as her own foundation she ran for a number of years, teaching filmmaking to disadvantaged youth. Recorded live at WeWork (We.co/crush), Mara discusses overcoming perceptions, assembling creative minds, and how nearly dying affected her approach to work and life.

The neuroscience of orgasm is relatively uncharted territory, with some of the most groundbreaking developments being led by Dr. Nicole Prause. As the founder of the Liberos Center -- a sexual biotechnology company -- Nikki has used the study of sex as a gateway for studying everything from clinical depression to relationships to branding. Both a neuroscientist and technology inventor, she has a long history of inventing her own tools and processes to advance her craft. From hacking Arduino circuit boards, to developing projection methodologies for performance artists, her career has been fueled by a combination brains, curiosity, and a desire to genuinely help her clients. On this installment of the show, the good doctor breaks down her craft, her experience with motorcycles and fire spinning, and debunks a lot of cultural myths about sex and psychology.

To celebrate the launch of Mercedes-Benz EQ -- a new electric vehicle -- OK Go front man, Damian Kulash joins Innovation Crush and discusses the creation of the Stress Inversion Transformer (SIT). Damian's vision in exploring "EQ" was to figure out away to turn negative energy into positive energy. So naturally (and because science), he built a booth that allows humans to exactly that. Along the way we discuss personal brand, the creative process, the SIT's upcoming world tour, and answer a few audience questions.

As the co-founder and CEO of PROHBTD, Drake Sutton-Shearer has created one of the leading brands inside and adjacent to the cannabis industry. PROHBTD doubles as a content platform and product engine focused on the intersection of cannabis and pop culture. From fashion to gastronomy to music and smart business insights, the brand has become an icon both domestically and internationally, and reaching fans by the tens of millions each month. An entrepreneur since, age 14, Drake holds multiple patents in technology and social applications, and has unique ability to spot opportunities where others may not. Whether creating the world's top social gifting company, founding a Grammy winning talent management firm, or leading branding and design for the likes of Warner Bros, Sony and Universal; Drake is as brutally smart as he is driven. His work has been featured on CNN, Advertising Week, Variety, Huffpost, Billboard, Digiday, Wall Street Journal and on the cover of leading Cannabis B2B publication MG Magazine.. and now Innovation Crush. Recorded live at WeWork (we.co/crush), Drake discusses the many nuances and intricacies of becoming a leader in an ever-evolving industry.

Chris Denson is the host of the Innovation Crush podcast. He is an innovator, marketer, and recovering comedian. He is the author the Amazon #1 bestselling book, "Crushing the Box: 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules.”   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join the I’m Not Joking community today: […]

Richelle Parham is a pioneer in retail marketing and business -- and by default, professional development. Having served as the CMO of eBay, she practically revolutionized the concept of email marketing. She serves on the boards of Best Buy, e.l.f. Cosmetics, LabCorp, and formerly Scripps Network, and is a VC at Camden Partners. Her career has been fueled by a seemingly endless loop of feedback from employees, leaders, customers, life itself, and what she dubs as her own "Personal Board of Directors," a formalized network of friends, colleagues, and family who help guide her career and personal decisions. Recorded live at WeWork (we.co/crush), Richelle discusses the evolution of retail, her own super powers, growing up around the death business, and making a recent jump from business leader to start-up founder.

Chris Denson is a man of many talents and interests.After earning a degree in packaging engineering and working for a few years as an engineer for Daimler-Chrysler, he packed up his Isuzu Rodeo and moved to LA based on a passing invitation from a TV executive who invited Chris to meet with him if he ever came to LA. Although the meeting never materialized, Chris stayed and began his illustrious career riding life's roller coaster as an innovator in the marketing world. While still in college, Chris began doing stand-up comedy in clubs, a pursuit that he continued for a number of years into his career. Most importantly, it was that work that built his skills and confidence in writing, developing a sense of timing, and dealing with rejection from others. He then carried those gifts into screenwriting, production, and building an expertise in marketing based on thoughtful innovation. In 2014, Chris launched his podcast, Innovation Crush, where he hosts conversations with leaders in the world of innovation. This year, he also released his book, Crushing the Box, 10 Essential Rules for Breaking Essential Rules. In our conversation, we dig into several areas that we share in common: persistence in the face of adversity, curiosity and asking more effective questions, a willingness to live in a moderate amount of uncertainty, constantly learning through an abundance of ‘micro-failures,” and the positive and negatives of being multi-hyphenated polymaths.

Chris Denson is an award-winning innovator, marketer, stand-up comedian, and host of the Innovation Crush podcast. Chris is an expert at uncovering the best thinking and commonalities across a diverse array of cultures to bring success and innovation to creative projects. His work has been featured in Adweek, Forbes, the New York Times, and Inc. Denson was born in Detroit, Michigan and later attended Michigan State University where he earned a degree in packaging engineering and was a member of the school's martial arts team. While attending Michigan State, he began to explore stand up comedy and comedy writing by performing at local nightclubs and creating his own sketch comedy TV series that aired locally in Lansing, MI. Standup comedy would eventually lead him to win several competitions and land him an appearance on USA's Up All Night with Gilbert Godfrey. Chris was a great guest! We had a great talk about creativity in the 21st century and the role tech plays in the evolution of creative entrepreneurship. We delve into his philosophy of innovation and how his history in stand-up comedy and martial arts shaped his successful career.  Follow Chris on twitter @Densonology and visit his site: http://thecrush.co/innovation-crush-podcasts/ Of course, visit the official Wait What If Podcast site www.waitwhatif.com for everything #WWIPodcast related!

Additive Manufacturing isn't just 3D printing. Knitting isn't just for apparel. And being a venture-backed high-profile unicorn isn't the only way to make global impact. This episode features Connie Huffa of Fabdesigns, a company you've probably never heard of, but you've seen their products. It's is run by a couple with 70 years combined experience and deep intellectual property in the field of knitting technology. Yes, knitting! Connie explains how knitted textiles could be the future for medical devices, aerospace components, technical apparel for first responders, sports equipment, and more. You know those bright yellow Nike Flyknit shoes at the Olympics? Those were developed by Fabdesigns. It's hard to believe they almost went bankrupt as a result of that partnership--you'll hear about that, too. But they have since built their way back up and are now back in business in a new fabrication facility in the hills of Malibu. They consult to global companies looking to innovate their products, and in the process teach them to manufacture with zero waste using their high-tech technology. We go to visit to see their facility and how they do it. At the beginning of the episode, we start with a short chat about innovation trends with Chris Denson, host of the Innovation Crush podcast and the Director of OmnicomMediaGroup's Ignition factory. For more information visit http://makeitinla.org/conniehuffa