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Best podcasts about James Evans

Latest podcast episodes about James Evans

Action Line Podcasts
Rutherford County Schools: Growth, Safety, and Graduation Updates

Action Line Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 40:58


RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN -  On this episode of the WGNS Action Line, host Scott Walker welcomes James Evans, Chief Communications Officer, and Dr. Kay Martin, Deputy Superin

Scaling Theory
#18 – James Evans: Science in the Age of AI

Scaling Theory

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 40:56


Today's episode is different from all the previous ones, as for the first time on Scaling Theory, we focus on research methodology, exploring how AI is reshaping the very process of doing research and what that shift means for science and society at large.I sat down with James Evans, Professor of Sociology, Computational and Data Science at the University of Chicago, External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, and Faculty Member at the Complexity Science Hub in Vienna, to explore how AI is transforming the way we simulate, scale, and understand human behavior, and what that shift means for science and society.We dive into his pioneering work on using large language models to simulate individuals, societies, and entire social systems. James and I explore the strengths and limits of AI agents for both the social and hard sciences before reflecting on the future of social science itself. We talk about research centers entirely run by AI and conferences conducted by AI agents, without any human involvement. We also discuss the role of small research teams in disruptive innovation, and how to cultivate proximity and serendipity in a research world where we increasingly cooperate with machines.You can follow me on X (@ProfSchrepel) and BlueSky (@ProfSchrepel) to receive regular updates.References:- Simulating Subjects: The Promise and Peril of AI Stand-ins for Social Agents and Interactions (2025) https://osf.io/preprints/socarxiv/vp3j2_v3- LLM Social Simulations Are a Promising Research Method (2025) https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.02234- Large teams develop and small teams disrupt science and technology (2019) https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-019-0941-9?wpisrc=- AI Expands Scientists' Impact but Contracts Science's Focus (2024) https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.07727- The Paradox of Collective Certainty in Science (2024) https://arxiv.org/html/2406.05809v1?utm_source=chatgpt.com- Being Together in Place as a Catalyst for Scientific Advance (Research Policy, 2023) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048733323001956

Ahead of the Curve podcast
Shining a spotlight on the realities of family law via the stage.

Ahead of the Curve podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 21:14


In this episode we're joined by Stephen Wildblood KC, James Evans from OurFamilyWizard, Jacob Crossley from Support Through Court, and Carlie Norris from Circle Mediation as they talk through the innovative production Daisy Through The Looking Glass - a play which aims to hold a mirror up to the family law system and the real impacts it can make on families itself.Based on real legal experiences and to be performed at the Royal Courts of Justice, the play explores one family's progress through the family court system in reverse chronological order - but how close to real life experiences does the play align? And what is the importance of highlighting the challenges of the family court system through a creative medium?For more information of RWK Goodman's family law services, please visit - https://www.rwkgoodman.com/personal/family/

My Role in The Safe System
The Evolution of First Car with James Evans

My Role in The Safe System

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 19:42


James Luckhurst is joined by James Evans as they dive into the history or First Car. Other topics include:Co-Pilot - The Vision Zero CommunityAnnoying the DVSAThe role of technologyJoin Co-Pilot hereFind out more about Project EDWARD here.Welcome to the Project EDWARD Podcast, where we explore data-driven actions for safe mobility. Join the EDWARD team and our key partners as we facilitate events, symposiums, webinars, discussions, and podcast episodes. Our mission is to share evidence-led good practices that support the Safe System. Tune in to stay informed and inspired by the latest in road safety and mobility innovations.Follow us on:FacebookLinkedInInstagram

Vancouver Real Estate Podcast
VREP #458 | Heritage, Housing & The Fight to Save Vancouver's Soul with James Evans

Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 63:58


Can cities build desperately needed housing while preserving their architectural soul? Developer and Vancouver Heritage Commission Chair James Evans sits down with Adam & Matt to explore this pressing dilemma facing Vancouver's most cherished neighborhoods.From his stunning Gibson House project - which reimagined a 1907 mansion and convent into seven unique homes in East Van - to the surprising market appetite for historic properties, Evans reveals why there's still hope for thoughtful density in Vancouver's future.This wide-ranging conversation tackles the unintended consequences of new multiplex zoning and practical solutions for adding homes while maintaining community character.Can Vancouver densify without losing its historic charm? Why is saving heritage homes becoming harder despite strong buyer demand? And with recent provincial mandates inadvertently encouraging demolition over preservation, what policy changes could help save Vancouver's architectural legacy? An essential listen for anyone who cares about the future of Vancouver's neighborhoods!

Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Offices – is now the time to buy?

Real Estate Insights, from Savills

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 21:35


Savills office sector experts discuss why there is divergent sentiment across occupational and investment markets. With most major UK office markets having no new buildings coming on stream in the next three years, how will businesses position themselves as the economy improves? Office rental growth continues to be strong across the quality spectrum, so is there a better time to kick-start the development cycle? And with some investors hesitant to dip their toes back in, will the returns be compelling enough to convince others?Join Guy Ruddle and guests James Evans, James Emans, and Holly Purvis in the studio to as they discuss what's going on.

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
304 | James Evans on Innovation, Consolidation, and the Science of Science

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 76:03


It is a feature of many human activities - sports, cooking, music, interpersonal relations - that being able to do them well doesn't necessarily mean you can accurately describe how to do them well. Science is no different. Many successful scientists are not very good at explaining what goes into successful scientific practice. To understand that, it's necessary to study science in a scientific fashion. What kinds of scientists, in what kinds of collaborations, using what kinds of techniques, do well? I talk with James Evans, an expert on collective intelligence and the construction of knowledge, about how science really works.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/02/10/304-james-evans-on-innovation-consolidation-and-the-science-of-science/Support Mindscape on Patreon.James Evans received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Stanford University. He is currently the Max Palevsky Professor of History and Civilizations, Director of Knowledge Lab, and Faculty Director of Computational Social Science at the University of Chicago; External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute; External Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub, Vienna; and Visiting Faculty Researcher at Google.Knowledge Lab web siteUniversity of Chicago web pageGoogle scholar publicationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Tech Trek
First-Time Founders and Leadership Styles

The Tech Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 25:44


In this insightful episode, James Evans dives into the unique challenges and growth opportunities for first-time founders. From building leadership styles to navigating tough decisions, James shares his journey and valuable lessons from leading CommandBar to its acquisition by Amplitude. If you're a tech enthusiast, startup founder, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways! Key Takeaways Leadership Style Evolves Over Time: As a first-time founder, leadership is a learning process; it's okay to admit you're still refining your style. Authenticity is crucial—your actions must align with your leadership claims. Decisions Matter, but Not All Are Equal: Overthinking can paralyze growth. Some decisions, like choosing a CRM, don't need innovation—pick a functional solution and move forward. Prioritize building a team culture that aligns with long-term company goals. The Importance of Early Employees: The first ten hires shape the company's culture more than the founders. Be intentional about hiring individuals who embody the values you want to amplify. Seek Advice From Experienced Founders: Establish a network of mentors who are 1–2 steps ahead in their entrepreneurial journeys. Tactical advice from seasoned founders can save you months (or years) of missteps. Redefining Product-Market Fit: True product-market fit feels effortless—customers want your product, not just your team or service. Timestamped Highlights [00:00:00] Introduction to James Evans and the topic of first-time founders. [00:01:08] Defining and discovering leadership style as a founder. [00:04:23] What candidates really look for in a founder's leadership style. [00:06:38] Aligning leadership style with company culture. [00:11:00] The impact of early employees on company culture and growth. [00:16:00] Avoiding decision paralysis as a first-time founder. [00:17:18] Finding and leveraging founder mentors. [00:22:00] Product-market fit: Lessons and red flags for first-time founders. Quote of the Episode "As a startup, you should seek to innovate as little as possible—focus your creativity on what truly matters, like your product or distribution strategy." — James Evans Connect with James Evans Podcast LinkedIn: James Evans X: @JamesEvans Support The Tech Trek If you enjoyed this episode: Share it with friends or colleagues interested in startups and leadership. Subscribe to The Tech Trek for more insightful conversations with tech leaders. Leave a review and let us know your favorite takeaways!

Nočná pyramída - hosť
James Evans - hudobník, Brit viac ako 20 rokov žije na Slovensku (27.12.2024 22:19)

Nočná pyramída - hosť

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 63:15


Britský hudobník James Evans sa v 90. rokoch vydal pešo do Jeruzalema, prišiel na Slovensko a už u nás pod Tatrami zostal. Umelecky inšpirujúcu mladosť, poznačenú úspechmi i ťažkosťami zvládal s preňho najväčšou pomocou – Bohom. Hral pred desaťtisícovým publikom i pár ľuďmi, v hudbe dokáže vyjadrovať, na čo nestačia slová. Sandre Vychlopenovej porozpráva o rodine, na ktorú je hrdý, čerstvo vydaných skladbách, sérii duchovných koncertov i nedávnom hraní na slávnostnom ceremoniáli pre UEFA. Vypočujte si túto epizódu NP. | Hosť: James Evans (hudobník, Brit viac ako 20 rokov žije na Slovensku). | Moderuje: Sandra Vychlopenová. | Tolkšou Nočná pyramída pripravuje Slovenský rozhlas, Rádio Slovensko, SRo1.

In Our Time
The Antikythera Mechanism

In Our Time

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 50:35


Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 2000-year-old device which transformed our understanding of astronomy in ancient Greece. In 1900 a group of sponge divers found the wreck of a ship off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera. Among the items salvaged was a corroded bronze object, the purpose of which was not at first clear. It turned out to be one of the most important discoveries in marine archaeology. Over time, researchers worked out that it was some kind of astronomical analogue computer, the only one to survive from this period as bronze objects were so often melted down for other uses. In recent decades, detailed examination of the Antikythera Mechanism using the latest scientific techniques indicates that it is a particularly intricate tool for showing the positions of planets, the sun and moon, with a complexity and precision not surpassed for over a thousand years.With Mike Edmunds Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cardiff UniversityJo Marchant Science journalist and author of 'Decoding the Heavens' on the Antikythera MechanismAnd Liba Taub Professor Emerita in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge and Visiting Scholar at the Deutsches Museum, MunichProducer: Simon Tillotson In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio ProductionReading list:Derek de Solla Price, Gears from the Greeks: The Antikythera Mechanism (American Philosophical Society Press, 1974)M. G. Edmunds, ‘The Antikythera mechanism and the mechanical universe' (Contemp. Phys. 55, 2014) M.G. Edmunds, 'The Mechanical Universe' (Astronomy & Geophysics, 64, 2023)James Evans and J. Lennart Berggren, Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena: A Translation and Study of a Hellenistic Survey of Astronomy (Princeton University Press, 2006)T. Freeth et al., ‘Calendars with Olympiad display and eclipse prediction on the Antikythera mechanism' (Nature 454, 2008)Alexander Jones, A Portable Cosmos: Revealing the Antikythera Mechanism, Scientific Wonder of the Ancient World (Oxford University Press, 2017)Jo Marchant, Decoding the Heavens: Solving the Mystery of the World's First Computer (Windmill Books, 2009)J.H. Seiradakis and M.G. Edmunds, ‘Our current knowledge of the Antikythera Mechanism' (Nature Astronomy 2, 2018)Liba Taub, Ancient Greek and Roman Science: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2022)

In Our Time: History
The Antikythera Mechanism

In Our Time: History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 50:35


Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 2000-year-old device which transformed our understanding of astronomy in ancient Greece. In 1900 a group of sponge divers found the wreck of a ship off the coast of the Greek island of Antikythera. Among the items salvaged was a corroded bronze object, the purpose of which was not at first clear. It turned out to be one of the most important discoveries in marine archaeology. Over time, researchers worked out that it was some kind of astronomical analogue computer, the only one to survive from this period as bronze objects were so often melted down for other uses. In recent decades, detailed examination of the Antikythera Mechanism using the latest scientific techniques indicates that it is a particularly intricate tool for showing the positions of planets, the sun and moon, with a complexity and precision not surpassed for over a thousand years.With Mike Edmunds Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics at Cardiff UniversityJo Marchant Science journalist and author of 'Decoding the Heavens' on the Antikythera MechanismAnd Liba Taub Professor Emerita in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the University of Cambridge and Visiting Scholar at the Deutsches Museum, MunichProducer: Simon Tillotson In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio ProductionReading list:Derek de Solla Price, Gears from the Greeks: The Antikythera Mechanism (American Philosophical Society Press, 1974)M. G. Edmunds, ‘The Antikythera mechanism and the mechanical universe' (Contemp. Phys. 55, 2014) M.G. Edmunds, 'The Mechanical Universe' (Astronomy & Geophysics, 64, 2023)James Evans and J. Lennart Berggren, Geminos's Introduction to the Phenomena: A Translation and Study of a Hellenistic Survey of Astronomy (Princeton University Press, 2006)T. Freeth et al., ‘Calendars with Olympiad display and eclipse prediction on the Antikythera mechanism' (Nature 454, 2008)Alexander Jones, A Portable Cosmos: Revealing the Antikythera Mechanism, Scientific Wonder of the Ancient World (Oxford University Press, 2017)Jo Marchant, Decoding the Heavens: Solving the Mystery of the World's First Computer (Windmill Books, 2009)J.H. Seiradakis and M.G. Edmunds, ‘Our current knowledge of the Antikythera Mechanism' (Nature Astronomy 2, 2018)Liba Taub, Ancient Greek and Roman Science: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2022)

The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast
Stay Positive | Hayden Evans

The Square Ball: Leeds United Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 39:31


Agent and Leeds United fan Hayden Evans discusses the merits of stay positive, even under the most challenging personal circumstances. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ nordvpn.com/tsb · Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

Vulnerability Is The New Sexy
Black Fatherhood: How TV Shaped the Modern Black Man

Vulnerability Is The New Sexy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 75:23


In the much-anticipated return of Vulnerability is the New Sexy, host Joe Corley dives into the powerful topic of Black fatherhood and its portrayal on television. Joined by three remarkable guests—fathers, husbands, and leaders in their fields—they explore how iconic Black TV dads like James Evans, Uncle Phil, and Randall Pearson shaped perceptions of fatherhood and influenced their personal experiences. This candid conversation reveals the vulnerabilities, joys, and challenges of being a Black father today, reflecting on their own upbringings and the lasting impact of representation in media. Tune in for an authentic and heartfelt discussion on love, growth, and legacy. Listen now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joseph-e-corley-jr/support

This Week in Startups
Anatomy of a Win-Win Acquisition: Synergy, Growth, AI, and the Future of SaaS | E2047

This Week in Startups

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 63:51


Todays show: Spencer Skates and James Evans join Alex to discuss Amplitude's acquisition of Command AI, shedding light on recent startup M&A trends and the strategic vision behind this move. The conversation delves into Command AI's user assistance technology and its integration into Amplitude, which aims to enhance user surveys and feedback. Spenser outlines Amplitude's product-led growth strategy and its approach to scaling through acquisitions while managing risks and ensuring cultural alignment. The discussion also covers the acquisition deal structure, regulatory concerns, and the decision-making process between raising funds and selling. Also, we hear Spencer's unfiltered take on private equity and regulatory oversight! * Timestamps: (0:00) Spencer Skates of Amplitude & James Evans of CommandAI join Alex. (1:40) Startup M&A trends and Amplitude's acquisition of Command AI (4:30) Overview of Command AI's user assistance technology (7:05) Integration and benefits of Command AI within Amplitude (10:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (11:45) Enhancements in user surveys and feedback with Command AI (16:58) Amplitude's strategic vision behind acquiring Command AI (20:22) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist (21:28) Product-led growth and enhancing user experience at Amplitude (26:08) Amplitude's approach to scaling through strategic acquisitions (30:01) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist (31:30) Managing acquisition risks, integration, and cultural alignment (35:19) Acquisition discussions and deal negotiation (39:48) Acquisition deal structure and stakeholder conviction (42:08) Addressing regulatory concerns and valuation mismatches in acquisitions (44:20) Decision-making: Raising funds vs. selling a company (46:00) Post-acquisition: Integrating Command AI's technology (49:37) Amplitude's future growth strategy and leadership (54:00) Transition from founder mode to distributed leadership (56:15) Role of AI in Amplitude's product development (59:44) AI model considerations and financial sustainability in B2B software (1:01:34) Market position and growth of Command AI * Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com Check out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.com Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp * Mentioned on the show: Check out Amplitude: https://amplitude.com Check out CommandAI: https://www.command.ai * Follow Spencer: X: https://x.com/spenserskates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spenserskates * Follow James: X: https://x.com/dazzeloid LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-evans-7086b3126/ * Follow Alex: X: https://x.com/alex LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm * Thank you to our partners: (10:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (20:22) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist (30:01) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist * Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland * Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis * Follow TWiST: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartups Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com * Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@founderuniversity1916

Rock N Roll Pantheon
Shout It Out Loudcast: Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus "John Amos"

Rock N Roll Pantheon

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 25:35


On 78th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys remember the late great John Amos who passed away on August 21, 2024. John Amos was a legendary actor and a favorite of Tom & Zeus. His portrayal of James Evans, Sr. on the 1970's hit Good Times made him one of the greatest, if not the greatest TV dad in history. He brought a realism and a positive father figure to an audience who had seldom seen such positive role models. He had a long career with many memorable roles including Cleo McDowell on Coming To America, Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on the West Wing and Kunta Kinte on Roots. The guys discuss John Amos career and what he meant to them. So rest in peace the great John Amos with the Golden Arcs in that McDowell's in the sky! To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shout It Out Loudcast
Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus Episode 78 "John Amos"

Shout It Out Loudcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024 25:20


On 78th Episode of Dorm Damage With Tom & Zeus, the guys remember the late great John Amos who passed away on August 21, 2024. John Amos was a legendary actor and a favorite of Tom & Zeus. His portrayal of James Evans, Sr. on the 1970's hit Good Times made him one of the greatest, if not the greatest TV dad in history. He brought a realism and a positive father figure to an audience who had seldom seen such positive role models. He had a long career with many memorable roles including Cleo McDowell on Coming To America, Admiral Percy Fitzwallace on the West Wing and Kunta Kinte on Roots. The guys discuss John Amos career and what he meant to them. So rest in peace the great John Amos with the Golden Arcs in that McDowell's in the sky! To Purchase Shout It Out Loudcast's KISS Book “Raise Your Glasses: A Celebration Of 50 Years of KISS Songs By Celebrities, Musicians & Fans Please Click Below:   Raise Your Glasses Book   For all things Shout It Out Loudcast check out our amazing website by clicking below:   www.ShoutItOutLoudcast.com   Interested in more Shout It Out Loudcast content? Care to help us out? Come join us on Patreon by clicking below:   SIOL Patreon   Get all your Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise by clicking below:   Shout It Out Loudcast Merchandise at AMAZON   Shop At Our Amazon Store by clicking below: Shout It Out Loudcast Amazon Store   Please Email us comments or suggestions by clicking below: ShoutItOutLoudcast@Gmail.com   Please subscribe to us and give us a 5 Star (Child) review on the following places below: iTunes Podchaser Stitcher iHeart Radio Spotify   Please follow us and like our social media pages clicking below: Twitter Facebook Page Facebook Group Page Shout It Out Loudcasters Instagram YouTube   Proud Member of the Pantheon Podcast click below to see the website: Pantheon Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Uncharted Podcast
From Metal Bands to Startups: James Evans on Navigating Pivots, Challenges and Go to Market

Uncharted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 16:36


This week's guest is James Evans, the co-founder and CEO of CommandBar, a user assistance software company that powers chat and proactive help interfaces for hundreds of software businesses and millions of end users. Before CommandBar, he worked in private equity investing at Bain Capital and studied CS at Princeton. Here's a summary of the key points from the interview with James Evans on the Uncharted podcast: Introduction & Background: James Evans is the founder of Command Bar, and he shares an interesting fact about his past: he played bass in a heavy metal band in high school. He has an impressive educational and professional background, including attending Princeton and working at Bain before founding his company. Family and Personal Drive: James mentions his parents are immigrants (his mother from Iran and his father from the UK) and both are business school professors. He didn't feel typical immigrant pressure to succeed but did feel a self-imposed pressure to do something meaningful as a founder, influenced by his upbringing and his parents' careers. Path to Entrepreneurship: James's first job was in finance, but he always aspired to be a founder. His first startup was an early-stage crypto company, which didn't succeed, leading him to start Command Bar. He emphasizes the importance of choosing to work on something meaningful rather than starting a company for the sake of it. Challenges and Pivots: James talks about the challenges of knowing when to pivot or move on from a project. He shares his experience pivoting from his first startup to Command Bar and later adjusting Command Bar's strategy post-Series A funding. He advises founders to be adaptable and willing to reassess their strategies, even after raising funds. Mindset and Resilience: James discusses the importance of resilience and the inevitability of facing highs and lows as a founder. He notes that experiences that seem devastating in the moment often feel less significant over time. He emphasizes that the only fatal mistakes in a startup are giving up or running out of money. Command Bar's Market Position: Command Bar operates in two categories: B2B chatbots and digital adoption tools, and they are exploring the creation of a new category called "user-assisted software." James highlights the balance between creating new categories and fitting into existing markets for buyer recognition. Sales and Enablement: The company focuses on empathy and genuine curiosity in sales, prioritizing understanding customers' problems over simply selling products. James discusses the challenges of sales enablement in a multi-product context and the importance of storytelling in sales. Advice to Young Entrepreneurs: James advises making decisions quickly and not overthinking minor details. He believes the best action is often to make a decision and move on rather than getting stuck in analysis. Conclusion: The host and James discuss the importance of taking decisive action and the value of having conversations with more experienced entrepreneurs to avoid getting stuck in decision-making. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/uncharted1/support

Mornings with Simi
Not to be dramatic but, are we doomed?

Mornings with Simi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 9:36


The University of Chicago's course, 'Are We Doomed?', led by astrophysicist Daniel Holz and computational scientist James Evans, delves into existential risks like nuclear annihilation, climate crisis, biothreats, misinformation, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Daniel Holz, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Chicago, Founder and Director of XLab, and Chair of the Science and Security Board for the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (helps set the Doomsday Clock time) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kindred
49. C.A.R.E. | A Conversation with Sloane Hawes of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity

Kindred

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 64:06


In this week's episode, we are speaking with Sloane Hawes, Chief of Research and Development at CARE, which stands for Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity.  Founded in 2020, CARE is America's first national Black, Indigenous, and People of Color [BIPOC] led animal welfare organization. The primary focus of CARE  is “to rethink and rebuild Animal Welfare [Animal Protection]. Our goal is to do this in a way that honors and reflects the well being of all people; making human and animal well being our primary focus.” We have been following CARE's work since they were founded by CEO James Evans, and tracking the new pathways and connections they have been forging in context to animal welfare and the BIPOC communities.  Sloane and the work CARE are doing are leaders in this field and unique in the intersections they amplify and work within. Thanks so much to Sloane for taking on big questions with many layers and giving us BIG answers.  And it's not just about equity. Turns out, it's all about LOVE.  Lots of Love. Episode Timestamps: Intro: 00:53 Interview: 4:29 TA: 53:49 Show Notes: https://careawo.org/ https://www.instagram.com/careforequity/

Total Saints Podcast
Episode 278 - Total Saints Podcast (Live)

Total Saints Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 67:30


Welcome to Episode 278 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton FC, live from Steam Town Brewery in Eastleigh with a live audience! In this episode, Martin Starke, alongside Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House, recap Southampton's season under manager Russell Martin, look ahead to the playoffs and we take some of YOUR questions.This episode features a season review, highlighting the highs and lows of the last 46 games, and a deep dive into our playoff preparations, including the upcoming semi-final against West Brom. The panel discusses the tactical nuances and key players who could influence our playoff journey.Additionally, we answer your burning questions ranging from potential squad changes depending on our promotion status, to strategic moves for competing in the Premier League.Our next podcast will be Monday, 13th May at 7:15pm BST as we dissect the first leg at West Brom. Big thanks to James Evans for filming the podcast - https://www.jamesevansvisuals.com/And Simon at Hampshire Event DJs for supplying the equipment - https://www.hampshireeventdjs.co.uk/TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks to everyone supporting the podcast, we couldn't do it without your support. If you'd like to support the podcast you can find more information at www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastHave you seen the new TSP Shop? Featuring all-new original designs and podcast merch! If you want to see the new store, head to shop.totalsaints.co.ukDon't forget we're also on YouTube! You can find the team live on YouTube at 19:15pm every Sunday evening, make sure to subscribe to be notified when that's happening.Keep Marching In!www.totalsaints.co.ukTwitter: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodInstagram & Threads - @TotalSaintsPodTikTok - @totalsaintspodProduced by Audio Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Voncast Show
Ep. 217: No More Dead Friends Ft. James Evans

The Voncast Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 66:20


Von interviews James Evans, the host of the No More Dead Friends podcast, about his journey to sobriety. James discusses the feeling of relief and escape that substance abuse provided him, as well as the external factors that contributed to his addiction. James also talks about his experience in treatment and the importance of building a foundation in recovery. Both Von and James reflect on the challenges and rewards of maintaining sobriety. The conversation explores the importance of addiction recovery and the challenges faced by individuals in maintaining sobriety. The hosts discuss their personal experiences with addiction and the role of support systems, such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA), in their recovery journeys. They emphasize the need for education and understanding of addiction as a disease and the importance of treating it as such. The conversation also delves into the power of cognitive behavioral therapy in changing distorted thinking patterns and building self-worth. The hosts discuss the No More Dead Friends podcast and its mission to share stories of recovery and promote awareness about addiction.Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Background(08:50) James' Experience with Alteration and Medication(25:10) The Challenges and Rewards of Maintaining Sobriety(32:43) The Role of Support Systems(49:33) Introducing the No More Dead Friends PodcastNo More Dead Friends PodcastNo More Dead Friends EtsyNo More Dead Friends IGFollow Me on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/thevoncastshow/ https://www.instagram.com/shibavon/  https://www.tiktok.com/@wowshibavonWebsite:iamvon.net

ZimmCast
ZimmCast 728 - Global Center for AgComm

ZimmCast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 12:41


Hello and welcome to the ZimmCast. I'm Chuck Zimmerman. I started in a career of agricultural communications back in 1983 and in all these years it is amazing how much has changed. Technology has played a major role and that includes the ability today to easily communicate about agriculture everywhere in the world. Having said this I'm going to have a conversation with Dr. Owen Roberts. He is a good friend and we first met being involved at events of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists.  Owen Roberts, Ed.D. Lecturer and Director, Dr. Jim Evans Agricultural Communications Initiative; Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications program; College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences; University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  He is also involved with a new initiative at the University of Illinois's College of Agriculture. And that's the subject of this podcast episode. Plans have been made for a global center for food and agricultural communications and it is named after another good friend, Dr. James Evans.  The James F. Evans Global Center for Food and Agricultural Communications That's the ZimmCast for this week. I hope you enjoy it and thank you for listening.

Her Intuition Movement Podcast
Um... Who do you think you are?! I am not gonna let you snow me!

Her Intuition Movement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 11:59


In the words of my very favorite Sitcom character, James Evans, "I ain't gonna let 'em snow me!" How many times have we been in our feelings so strong and so deeply that we, without even realizing it, got ta chasing somebody? All in the name of "love". Come on in, let's chat about it! A brand new RettieBooks Release will be releasing on May 14! Get ready to clutch the pearls because it's a Mess... with extra sssss What diabolical, downright scandalous deeds does Andra, River, Genesis, Karla, & Shey face in the novel, The Women of Shah's Place? Did you enjoy today's message? Would you like to support the show? Send in a cash app/Paypal Cash app: $HerIntuition/ Paypal: YolandaRWrites --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yolanda-randolph/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/yolanda-randolph/support

Murfreesboro.com Podcast
Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County Schools Questions Answered

Murfreesboro.com Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 52:13


This is one of our most asked for podcasts yet!  Lisa Trail from Murfreesboro City Schools and James Evans from Rutherford County Schools answer some of the most asked questions from parents about our local school systems. Not to mention, these two are hilarious.  Thanks for the great episode, Lisa and James.  Can't wait to have you back for round 2!

The SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & Entrepreneurship
385: CommandBar: Mastering Cold Emails to Grow a 7-Figure SaaS - with James Evans

The SaaS Podcast - SaaS, Startups, Growth Hacking & Entrepreneurship

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 57:38


James Evans is the co-founder and CEO of CommandBar, a user assistance platform that makes your software product easier to use. Show Notes: https://saasclub.io/385 Join Email List: Get weekly SaaS learnings, new podcast episodes, and actionable insights right in your inbox: https://saasclub.io/email/ Join Community: SaaS Club is the community for early-stage SaaS founders and entrepreneurs: https://saasclub.co/join Hostinger - AI Website Builder: https://saasclub.io/hostinger (Use SAASPODAST for 10% off) Attio - A Powerful, Flexible and Data-Driven CRM: https://saasclub.io/attio

Homeowners Be Aware
Sanibel's Story of Survival and the Road to Recovery with James Evans

Homeowners Be Aware

Play Episode Play 35 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 39:07 Transcription Available


January 30, 2024120. Sanibel's Story of Survival and the Road to Recovery with James EvansHurricane Ian left its mark on Sanibel Island, and today, we're diving into what comes next with James Evans, CEO of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. Through personal narratives and community resilience, we explore the challenges of rebuilding post-disaster. From redevelopment disputes to the emotional toll on residents, our conversation exposes the complexities faced by Sanibel Island.We confront tough questions about coastal living and the realities of hurricane threats. Navigating insurance hurdles and legislative complexities, we offer insight into the ongoing struggles of homeowners in high-risk areas.Looking ahead, we discuss the importance of transparency in real estate, stringent building codes, and the battle against unfair insurance practices. This episode serves as a call to action for consumer protection and guides those rebuilding after a storm.Join us as we uncover the spirit of adaptation and resilience in the face of adversity. Tune in to discover the untold stories of survival and the unwavering determination of a community determined to thrive once more.Important information from Homeowners Be Aware:We are excited to be listed in Feedspots 40 best Homeowner podcasts : https://podcasts.feedspot.com/homeowner_podcasts/ Here are ways you can follow me on line:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeownersbeaware/ Website: https://homeownersbeaware.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal/ If you'd like to reach me for any reason, here's the link to my contact form: https://homeownersbeaware.com/contactHere's the link to the documentary film I'm making Built to Last: Buyer Beware.

Artificiality
James Evans: Scientific Progress

Artificiality

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 62:33


Why is scientific progress slowing down? That's a question that's been on the minds of many. But before we dive into that, let's ponder this—how do we even know that scientific progress is decelerating? And in an era where machines are capable of understanding complexities that sometimes surpass human cognition, how should we approach the future of knowledge? Joining us in this exploration is Professor James Evans from the University of Chicago. As the director of the Knowledge Lab at UChicago, Professor Evans is at the forefront of integrating machine learning into the scientific process. His work is revolutionizing how new ideas are conceived, shared, and developed, not just in science but in all knowledge and creative processes. Our conversation today is a journey through various intriguing landscapes. We'll delve into questions like: Why has the pace of scientific discovery slowed, and can AI be the catalyst to reaccelerate it? How does the deluge of information and the battle for attention affect the evolution of ideas? What are the predictive factors for disruption and novelty in the idea landscape? How should teams be structured to foster disruptive innovation? What risks do homogeneity in thinking and AI model concentration pose? How can we redefine diversity in the context of both human and AI collaboration? What does the evolving nature of knowledge mean for the next generation of scientists? Can tools like ChatGPT enhance diversity and innovative capabilities in research? Is it time to debunk the myth of the lone genius and focus instead on the collective intelligence of humans and AI? We're also thrilled to discuss Professor Evans' upcoming book, "Knowing," which promises to be a groundbreaking addition to our understanding of these topics. So, whether you're a scientist, a creative, a business leader, a data scientist or just someone fascinated by the interplay of human intelligence and artificial technology, this episode is sure to offer fresh perspectives and insights.

Rod Arquette Show
Rod Arquette Show: Following the New Hampshire Primary; Senator Mike Lee on Border Crisis

Rod Arquette Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 98:49 Transcription Available


Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown – Tuesday, January 23, 20244:20 pm: Nathan Worcester, National Politics Reporter for The Epoch Times, joins the show to give us an update on the New Hampshire Primary.4:38 pm: Senator Mike Lee joins Rod for their weekly conversation about what's happening in Washington, D.C., and today they'll discuss the Supreme Court's action allowing border agents to tear down razor wire erected by Texas officials, and the border security bill currently in front of the U.S. Senate.6:05 pm: James Evans, former chair of the Utah Republican Party, joins the show to discuss his support of a bill currently in front of Utah lawmakers that overhauls diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the state.6:20 pm: Former Utah lawmaker Howard Stephenson joins the show to discuss why he says it's important to keep Utah's Dual Language Immersion programs in our schools as lawmakers consider defunding the programs.6:38 pm: Jonathan Tobin, Editor-in-Chief of the Jewish News Syndicate joins the program to discuss his piece for The Federalist about how the media outlets that are keeping Donald Trump off the air are only making him stronger.

On The Record on WYPR
The animal welfare world lacks diversity. CARE is working for change

On The Record on WYPR

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 25:27


The animal welfare world - from shelters to vet clinics - is overwhelmingly white. The group CARE - Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity - is pushing for change, by investing in leaders from diverse communities. What does it take to dismantle racism in animal care and control?  Our guests:James Evans, founder and chief executive officer of CAREDr. Azalia Boyd, CARE's chief veterinary medical officer and chair of CARE's Veterinary Advisory CommitteeTre Law, senior director of CARE Centers and Community Animal CARE Liaison - Southeast TierLearn more about the Dr. Jodie G Blackwell Black Veterinary Scholarship fund. Check out the Vet REDI training.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Real Estate Insights, from Savills
Savills Earth Series 2: How is social value changing real estate?

Real Estate Insights, from Savills

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 27:55


Join Guy Ruddle and guests, Marylis Ramos, Director of Savills Earth Advisory Services, alongside Wesley Ankrah, Head of Social Value, James Evans, Head of Savills Manchester and National Office Agency, and guest speaker Shravan Joshi from the City of London Corporation, in the first episode of the second Savills Earth podcast series.This episode explores the evolving concept of social value and its impact on real estate emphasising the importance of wellbeing and quality of life for all individuals impacted by development decisions. Delving into the changing landscape of social value from a commercial perspective, the episode considers the nuances of different regions, cities, and communities, as well as the role of governance in decision making.

Origins: Explorations of thought-leaders' pivotal moments
James Evans - Cultural observatories, knowledge communities, and a life resplendent with ideas

Origins: Explorations of thought-leaders' pivotal moments

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 78:13


James Evans' life is one resplendent with ideas. His trajectory into research and learning in areas as wide as network science, collective intelligence, computational social science, and even how knowledge is created, is as irreducible as it is exhilarating, and is a beacon in disorienting times marked by seemingly accelerating paces of change. Origins Podcast WebsiteFlourishing Commons NewsletterShow Notes:cultural and knowledge observatories (05:30)Mark Granovetter (09:15)Steve Barley (10:30)Woody Powell (10:30)Chris Summerfield (11:00)Some papers mentioned:Metaknowledge (17:10)Weaving the fabric of science: Dynamic network models of science's unfolding structure (18:30)Abduction (21:30)epistemic space (22:40)Claude Lévi-Strauss (24:20)Clifford Geertz (24:30)"Dissecting racial bias in an algorithm used to manage the health of populations" Obermeyer et al. (30:00)Scarcity Sendhil Mullainathan (35:00)The Knowledge Lab (36:00)"Quantifying the dynamics of failure across science, startups and security" Yin et al. (45:00)Charles Sanders Peirce (51:00)Pirkei Avot (56:00)Alison Gopnik on explore-exploit (01:02:30)Elise Boulding "the 200-year present" (01:03:00)Jo Guldi (01:06:00)Lightning Round (01:06:30):Book: The Enigma of ReasonPassion: physical exploration and spiritual callingHeart sing: 'social science fiction' and Hod LipsonScrewed up: management style at timesJames online:@profjamesevansThe Knowledge Lab'Five-Cut Fridays' five-song music playlist series  James' playlistLogo artwork Cristina GonzalezMusic by swelo

Riding Unicorns
S6E29 - James Evans, Founder & CEO @ CommandBar

Riding Unicorns

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 49:13


James Evans is the Co-Founder and CEO of CommandBar; an AI-powered user assistance platform that makes your product easier to use. Activate and retain more users to grow faster.James joins James Pringle and Hector Mason to discuss how to determine product-market fit, CommandBar's hiring philosophy, their fundraising strategy, & so much more. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Riding Unicorns Podcast on our socials and your chosen podcast platform to stay up to date!

TheTop.VC
[$23M Raised] Getting into YC (no website) & how they hit product-market fit; CommandBar's Founder, James Evans

TheTop.VC

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 27:34


Please check out CommandBar --> https://www.commandbar.com/ and James Evans --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-evans-7086b3126/

The First 100 | How Founders Acquired their First 100 Customers | Product-Market Fit
[Raised $23.8 million] Ep.108 - The First 100 with James Evans is the Co-Founder of CommandBar | Proto-type Loom Videos | Product-led Marketing | "Powered by" Marketing

The First 100 | How Founders Acquired their First 100 Customers | Product-Market Fit

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 30:46


James Evans is the Co-Founder of CommandBar, a software company that allows users to add a command bar to their app with one line of code, making it easy for them to learn and navigate their GUI. Commandbar has raised $23.8 million to date from Insight Partners with participation from existing investors Thrive Capital and BoxGroup.Where to find James Evans:• Website: CommandBar | AI-powered user assistance• LinkedIn: (2) James Evans | LinkedInWhere to find Hadi Radwan:• Newsletter: Principles Friday | Hadi Radwan | Substack• LinkedIn: Hadi Radwan | LinkedInIf you like our podcast, please don't forget to subscribe and support us on your favorite podcast players. We also would appreciate your feedback and rating to reach more people.We recently launched our new newsletter, Principles Friday, where I share one principle that can help you in your life or business, one thought-provoking question, and one call to action toward that principle. Please subscribe Here.It is Free and Short (2min).

Blanime Podcast
157. James Evans

Blanime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 83:50


This is a podcast conversation between our hosts discussing various topics including DreamCon, anime, gas prices and more. The pod start by discussing DreamCon and issues around prioritizing smaller content creators. They talk about panelist passes no longer being complimentary and how that negatively impacts smaller creators who have to pay to attend and work. They also discuss some of DreamCon's past questionable business decisions like expensive party booths that didn't include bottles. The conversation shifts to discussing anime conventions and upcoming anime seasons. They list various anime like Bleach, Attack on Titan, Castlevania that are returning or having new seasons soon. They discuss keeping up with all the different parts and seasons within seasons for some shows. Nae and Mike then talk about gas prices being high at around $3-3.40 per gallon currently. They compare to other areas like Houston being cheaper and other countries/states paying even more. Blue Bell ice cream prices are mentioned as being around $5 for a pint at Walmart recently. Food prices in general are discussed as being very high. To wrap up, they mention continuing the podcast after one of the speaker's birthdays coming up. They provide the typical sign off about staying safe and not talking badly about others or their kids. Senae also wishes Mike a happy early 33rd birthday for the next episode.

Hoosier Huddle Podcast
Hoosier Huddle Podcast: 2023 Special Teams Unit Preview

Hoosier Huddle Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 27:47


Sammy Jacobs and T.J. Inman discuss the Hoosiers special teams unit. They talk about All-American Jaylin Lucas and All-Big Ten players Sean Wracher and James Evans and the concern they have on the field goal unit.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Biotech Startups Podcast

Part 3 of 3. My guest for this week's episode is James Evans, Founder and CEO of PhenoVista Biosciences, a contract research organization that works with biopharma clients of all sizes, from start-ups to established global companies.

The Biotech Startups Podcast

Part 2 of 3. My guest for this week's episode is James Evans, Founder and CEO of PhenoVista Biosciences, a contract research organization that works with biopharma clients of all sizes, from start-ups to established global companies.

Big Brains
How AI Can Predict Future Scientific Discoveries

Big Brains

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 29:21


Science is facing a perplexing problem. Although there are far more scientists today than ever before, publishing research at a faster and faster pace, new and novel advancements have slowed not increased. But one expert at the University of Chicago thinks he may have found a way out of this progress standstill…artificial intelligence.In the last few months AI has become the number one topic on everyone's mind. This is the first episode of a three part series on the ways today's researchers think AI will build the world of tomorrow. As we continue our summer break, these first two episodes will be re-releases, with the final part of the series featuring a brand new guest. Given the recent developments in AI, coming back to these episodes has made them all the more fascinating and important. We hope you get as much out of them as we did. Thanks for listening!

The Biotech Startups Podcast

Part 1 of 3. My guest for this week's episode is James Evans, Founder and CEO of PhenoVista Biosciences, a contract research organization that works with biopharma clients of all sizes, from start-ups to established global companies.

The Abrams Boxing show
Undefeated Heavyweight Steven Torres talks about 3rd Round KO over James Evans

The Abrams Boxing show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 1:31


Undefeated Steven Torres talks about his big 3rd round KO over James Evans on July 8 , 2023 in Atlantic City.#Boxing #steventorres --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-abrams7/support

Category Visionaries
James Evans, Co-Founder and CEO of CommandBar: $24 Million Raised to Build the Leading AI-Powered User Assistance Platform

Category Visionaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 26:03


Welcome to another episode of Category Visionaries — the show that explores GTM stories from tech's most innovative B2B founders. In today's episode, we're speaking with James Evans, Co-Founder & CEO of CommandBar, a developer tool that's raised $24 Million in funding. Here are the most interesting points from our conversation: Importance of Open-Ended Questions: James emphasizes the value of asking open-ended questions in customer interviews to uncover genuine insights. Origin of CommandBar: CommandBar started as a solution to simplify a complex edtech tool, leading to the creation of a command palette that improves user experience. Evolving Market Category: Initially positioned as a command palette as a service, CommandBar now falls under the broader category of digital adoption tools. Landing Major Clients: James discusses how they secured impressive logos like AngelList and Gusto by positioning CommandBar as a no-brainer experiment with high ROI potential. Competing with In-House Solutions: CommandBar's main competition often comes from companies considering building their own solutions, which James addresses by emphasizing the benefits of specialized tools. Future Vision: James envisions CommandBar becoming a universal layer across all software, enhancing user experience and productivity on a large scale.

Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Teri Moren, Hoosiers land Sharnecce Currie-Jelks from transfer portal

Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 25:54


After a quiet spring, the Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team picked up a big transfer in Sharnecce Currie-Jelks of UT-Martin. The IU men's basketball team gained some clarity on it's schedule with the Gavitt Games matchups announced while Athlon Sports announced it's preseason All-Big Ten teams with Jaylin Lucas highlighting Indiana's representatives.On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) breaks down the newest player to join the IU roster in Currie-Jelks. In her freshman season at UT-Martin, she was named Freshman of the Year in the Ohio Valley Conference as well as earning a First Team All-Conference selection.Mike Woodson's crew will not take part in this year's Gavitt Games, perhaps not much of a surprise considering the Hoosiers have featured in the event more than any other Big Ten team. It leaves an opening in the schedule for IU that could be used in a number of ways, potentially against Notre Dame, even.The show wraps by looking at Athlon Sports' All-Big Ten teams where Lucas was the First Team kick returner. Aaron Casey, Cam Camper, James Evans, Andre Carter and Matthew Bedford all also featured on the teams.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!BirddogsToday's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball
Teri Moren, Hoosiers land Sharnecce Currie-Jelks from transfer portal

Locked On Hoosiers - Daily Podcast On Indiana Hoosiers Football & Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 29:39


After a quiet spring, the Indiana Hoosiers women's basketball team picked up a big transfer in Sharnecce Currie-Jelks of UT-Martin. The IU men's basketball team gained some clarity on it's schedule with the Gavitt Games matchups announced while Athlon Sports announced it's preseason All-Big Ten teams with Jaylin Lucas highlighting Indiana's representatives. On today's episode of Locked on Hoosiers, Jacob Rude (@JacobRude) breaks down the newest player to join the IU roster in Currie-Jelks. In her freshman season at UT-Martin, she was named Freshman of the Year in the Ohio Valley Conference as well as earning a First Team All-Conference selection. Mike Woodson's crew will not take part in this year's Gavitt Games, perhaps not much of a surprise considering the Hoosiers have featured in the event more than any other Big Ten team. It leaves an opening in the schedule for IU that could be used in a number of ways, potentially against Notre Dame, even. The show wraps by looking at Athlon Sports' All-Big Ten teams where Lucas was the First Team kick returner. Aaron Casey, Cam Camper, James Evans, Andre Carter and Matthew Bedford all also featured on the teams. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Today's episode is brought to you by Birddogs. Go to birddogs.com/lockedoncollege and when you enter promo code, LOCKEDONCOLLEGE, they'll throw in a free custom birddogs Yeti-style tumbler with every order. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

London Calling
Green Around the Gills

London Calling

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 77:41


This week James has a good walk in Shropshire spoiled by the "bird-blending, bat-chomping eco-crucifixes" and Toby debates animal "rights" around the dinner table because of the deaths of three horses at this past weekend's Grand National. ("Save the Sheep!")That leads us to the name change of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the scandal at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the shocking suicide of a 19-year old Greenpeace activist from Walthamstow who became inconsolable by the prospect of climate change.We also pay tribute to Nigel Lawson, Mrs. Thatcher's Chancellor of the Exchequer who died 3 April, aged 91.In Culture Corner, we let the blocks fall where they may with Tetris (AppleTV+) and Seven Kings Must Die (Netflix.)Opening sound this week is James Evans, Member of the Senedd for Brecon and Radnorshire courtesy of GBNews.

More To It with Marcellus Wiley
Ep 15: Mahomes Won't Be Healthy, Shannon Sharpe Crossed the Line, Ed Reed Fired Before He's Hired, Sha'carri Richardson is a Hot Mess!

More To It with Marcellus Wiley

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 117:42 Transcription Available


Marcellus Wiley, better known as Dat Dude, takes us on a uniquely entertaining journey around the sports-entertainment-cultural landscape. To stay connected with the show, click here: https://linktr.ee/marcelluswiley and follow @marcelluswiley on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube!  And PLEASE make sure to leave a REVIEW and RATING, thx Fam!!! Topics: (00:00)    Intro - NFL Playoffs & Mahomes Can't be Healthy by kickoff (12:26)    Wiley Curse: How all 4 of my team's lost & Bills looked lost with Home & Snow Field Advantage while Damar Hamlin was in the Building (19:21)    Ed Reed got fired on his day off (25:21)    Black Monday...why it got to be Black? Ha (31:17)    Shannon Sharpe went full James Evans at the Lakers/Grizzlies game (47:51)    An Uncomfortable Conversation with Van Lathan & Emmanuel Acho (64:44)    Andrew Tate is Black (69:03)    Antonio Brown better go in there before he's out of here (72:00)    Usain Bolt got took for a fast one  (81:03)    DJ Mustard's Ex-Wife wants all the condiments (86:53)    Sha'carri Richardson is a hot mess (97:23)     5 Seater Electric Corvette...How Sway? (101:53)  J Cole is a real one (103:42)  James Harden's feet look uncivilized (106:00)  Top Rappers of All Time #40-31 (111:56)  Tiki Talk (113:10)  #AskDatDude (115:12)  WileyismSupport the Show: https://linktr.ee/marcelluswileySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COMPLEXITY
Glen Weyl & Cris Moore on Plurality, Governance, and Decentralized Society (EPE 05)

COMPLEXITY

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 77:55 Very Popular


In his foundational 1972 paper “More Is Different,” physicist Phil Anderson made the case that reducing the objects of scientific study to their smallest components does not allow researchers to predict the behaviors of those systems upon reconstruction. Another way of putting this is that different disciplines reveal different truths at different scales. Contrary to long-held convictions that there would one day be one great unifying theory to explain it all, fundamental research in this century looks more like a bouquet of complementary approaches. This pluralistic thinking hearkens back to the work of 19th century psychologist William James and looks forward into the growing popularity of evidence-based approaches that cultivate diversity in team-building, governance, and ecological systems. Context-dependent theory and practice calls for choirs of voices…so how do we encourage this? New systems must emerge to handle the complexity of digital society…what might they look like?Welcome to COMPLEXITY, the official podcast of the Santa Fe Institute. I'm your host, Michael Garfield, and every other week we'll bring you with us for far-ranging conversations with our worldwide network of rigorous researchers developing new frameworks to explain the deepest mysteries of the universe.This week on the show we dip back into our sub-series on SFI's Emergent Political Economies research theme with a trialogue featuring Microsoft Research Lead Glen Weyl (founder of RadicalXChange and founder-chair of The Plurality Institute), and SFI Resident Professor Cristopher Moore (author of over 150 papers at the intersection of physics and computer science). In our conversation we discuss the case for a radically pluralistic approach, explore the links between plurality and quantum mechanics, and outline potential technological solutions to the “sense-making” problems of the 21st century.Be sure to check out our extensive show notes with links to all our references at complexity.simplecast.com. If you value our research and communication efforts, please subscribe, rate and review us at Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and consider making a donation — or finding other ways to engage with us, including our upcoming program for Undergraduate Complexity Research, our new SFI Press book Ex Machina by John H. Miller, and an open postdoctoral fellowship in Belief Dynamics — at santafe.edu/engage.Thank you for listening!Join our Facebook discussion group to meet like minds and talk about each episode.Podcast theme music by Mitch Mignano.Follow us on social media:Twitter • YouTube • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedInReferenced & Related WorksWhy I Am A Pluralistby Glen WeylReflecting on A Possible Quadratic Wormhole between Quantum Mechanics and Pluralityby Michael Freedman, Michal Fabinger, Glen WeylDecentralized Society: Finding Web3's Soulby Glen Weyl, Puja Ohlhaver, Vitalik ButerinAI is an Ideology, Not a Technologyby Glen Weyl & Jaron LanierHow Civic Technology Can Help Stop a Pandemicby Jaron Lanier & Glen WeylA Flexible Design for Funding Public Goodsby Vitalik Buterin, Zöe Hitzig, Glen WeylEquality of Power and Fair Public Decision-makingby Nicole Immorlica, Benjamin Plautt, Glen WeylScale and information-processing thresholds in Holocene social evolutionby Jaeweon Shin, Michael Holton Price, David Wolpert, Hajime Shimao, Brendan Tracey & Timothy Kohler Toward a Connected Societyby Danielle AllenThe role of directionality, heterogeneity and correlations in epidemic risk and spreadby Antoine Allard, Cris Moore, Samuel Scarpino, Benjamin Althouse, and Laurent Hébert-DufresneThe Generals' Scuttlebutt: Byzantine-Resilient Gossip Protocolsby Sandro Coretti, Aggelos Kiayias, Cristopher Moore, Alexander RussellEffective Resistance for Pandemics: Mobility Network Sparsification for High-Fidelity Epidemic Simulationby Alexander Mercier, Samuel Scarpino, and Cris MooreHow Accurate are Rebuttable Presumptions of Pretrial Dangerousness? A Natural Experiment from New Mexicoby Cris Moore, Elise Ferguson, Paul GuerinThe Uncertainty Principle: In an age of profound disagreements, mathematics shows us how to pursue truth togetherby Cris Moore & John KaagOn Becoming Aware: A pragmatics of experiencingby Nathalie Depraz, Francisco Varela, and Pierre VermerschThe Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform The Worldby David Deutsch[Twitter thread on chess]by Vitalik ButerinLetter from Birmingham Jailby Martin Luther King, Jr.The End of History and The Last Manby Francis FukuyamaEnabling the Individual: Simmel, Dewey and “The Need for a Philosophy of Education”by H. KoenigEncyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti of The Holy Father Francis on Fraternity and Social Friendshipby Pope FrancisWhat can we know about that which we cannot even imagine?by David WolpertJ.C.R. Licklider (1, 2)Allison Duettman (re: existential hope)Evan Miyazono (re: Protocol Labs research)Intangible Capital (“an open access scientific journal that publishes theoretical or empirical peer-reviewed articles, which contribute to advance the understanding of phenomena related with all aspects of management and organizational behavior, approached from the perspectives of intellectual capital, strategic management, human resource management, applied psychology, education, IT, supply chain management, accounting…”)Polis (“a real-time system for gathering, analyzing and understanding what large groups of people think in their own words, enabled by advanced statistics and machine learning”)Related Complexity Podcast Episodes7 - Rajiv Sethi on Stereotypes, Crime, and The Pursuit of Justice51 - Cris Moore on Algorithmic Justice & The Physics of Inference55 - James Evans on Social Computing and Diversity by Design68 - W. Brian Arthur on Economics in Nouns and Verbs (Part 1)69 - W. Brian Arthur (Part 2) on "Prim Dreams of Order vs. Messy Vitality" in Economics, Math, and Physics82 - David Krakauer on Emergent Political Economies and A Science of Possibility (EPE 01)83 - Eric Beinhocker & Diane Coyle on Rethinking Economics for A Sustainable & Prosperous World (EPE 02)84 - Ricardo Hausmann & J. Doyne Farmer on Evolving Technologies & Market Ecologies (EPE 03)91 - Steven Teles & Rajiv Sethi on Jailbreaking The Captured Economy (EPE 04)

COMPLEXITY
John Krakauer Part 2: Learning, Curiosity, and Consciousness

COMPLEXITY

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2022 49:09


What makes us human?  Over the last several decades, the once-vast island of human exceptionalism has lost significant ground to wave upon wave of research revealing cognition, emotion, problem-solving, and tool-use in other organisms. But there remains a clear sense that humans stand apart — evidenced by our unique capacity to overrun the planet and remake it in our image. What is unique about the human mind, and how might we engage this question rigorously through the lens of neuroscience? How are our gifts of simulation and imagination different from those of other animals? And what, if anything, can we know of the “curiosity” of even larger systems in which we're embedded — the social superorganisms, ecosystems, technospheres within which we exist like neurons in the brain?Welcome to COMPLEXITY, the official podcast of the Santa Fe Institute. I'm your host, Michael Garfield, and every other week we'll bring you with us for far-ranging conversations with our worldwide network of rigorous researchers developing new frameworks to explain the deepest mysteries of the universe.This week we conclude a two-part conversation with SFI External Professor John Krakauer, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for the Study of Motor Learning and Brain Repair at Johns Hopkins. In this episode, we talk about the nature of curiosity and learning, and whether the difference between the cognitive capacities and inner lifeworld of humans and other animals constitutes a matter of degree or one of kind…Be sure to check out our extensive show notes with links to all our references at complexity.simplecast.com  . If you value our research and communication efforts, please subscribe, rate and review us at Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and consider making a donation — or finding other ways to engage with us — at santafe.edu/engage. Please also note that we are now accepting applications for an open postdoc fellowship, next summer's undergraduate research program, and the next cohort of Complexity Explorer's course in the digital humanities. We welcome your submissions!Lastly, for more from John Krakauer, check out our new six-minute time-lapse of notes from the 2022 InterPlanetary Festival panel discussions on intelligence and the limits to human performance in space…Thank you for listening!Join our Facebook discussion group to meet like minds and talk about each episode.Podcast theme music by Mitch Mignano.Follow us on social media:Twitter • YouTube • Facebook • Instagram • LinkedInReferenced in this episode:Prospective Learning: Back to the Futureby The Future Learning Collective (Joshua Vogelstein, et al.)The Learning Salon: Toward a new participatory scienceby Ida Momennejad, John Krakauer, Claire Sun, Eva Yezerets, Kanaka Rajan, Joshua Vogelstein, Brad WybleArtificial Intelligence Hits the Barrier of Meaningby Melanie Mitchell at The New York TimesEconomic Possibilities for our Grandchildrenby John Maynard KeynesThe Intelligent Life of the City Raccoonby Jude Isabella at Nautilus MagazineThe maintenance of vocal learning by gene-culture interaction: the cultural trap hypothesisby R. F. Lachlan and P. J. B. SlaterMindscape Podcast 87 - Karl Friston on Brains, Predictions, and Free Energyby Sean CarrollThe Apportionment of Human Diversityby Richard LewontinFrom Extraterrestrials to Animal Minds: Six Myths of Evolutionby Simon Conway MorrisI Am a Strange Loopby Douglas HoftstadterCoarse-graining as a downward causation mechanismby Jessica FlackDaniel DennettSusan BlackmoreRelated Episodes:Complexity 9 - Mirta Galesic on Social Learning & Decision-makingComplexity 12 - Matthew Jackson on Social & Economic NetworksComplexity 21 - Melanie Mitchell on Artificial Intelligence: What We Still Don't KnowComplexity 31 - Embracing Complexity for Systemic Interventions with David Krakauer (Transmission Series Ep. 5)Complexity 52 - Mark Moffett on Canopy Biology & The Human SwarmComplexity 55 - James Evans on Social Computing and Diversity by DesignComplexity 87 - Sara Walker on The Physics of Life and Planet-Scale IntelligenceComplexity 90 - Caleb Scharf on The Ascent of Information: Life in The Human DataomeComplexity 95 - John Krakauer Part 1: Taking Multiple Perspectives on The Brain

Out Front with Vince Noble Podcast
One on One with Shannon Amos

Out Front with Vince Noble Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2022 30:32


In this episode, we talked about her experience of being the daughter of prominent artist, her work in television as a producer, and most importantly her current life work of helping others optimize mental, spiritual, and physical health. 00:37.31 noblemen Hello everyone and welcome to the out front podcast I am your host Vince Noble hey as always before we get started with these extraordinary conversations. I want to say as much as I love how intellectually stimulating they are they are meant to do far more than that they are meant to stimulate us. They are meant to inspire us and drive us into meaningful action. So as you listen. Our guests are not solely on this show to promote themselves their services or products have in large part to provide significant insights and actionable steps to encourage you and engage you thereby helping to shift you from 1 level to the next. So I encourage you to listen and to think about how you may be positively impacted in some way. No matter who you are. It is my greatest hope that you find tremendous value in today's episode I am certainly super excited today. We have the distinct pleasure of having with us miss Shannon Amos an American producer and writer who sort of followed her father's footsteps in the entertainment industry. She is the daughter of John Amos most of us affectionately know him as. 02:04.35 noblemen James Evans from the hit seventy s tv show good times and her mother Noel Nickerson both were prominent actors she has appeared in many television series networks and films including BET Network, ESPN, Turner Originals TV One just to name a few, today, She is also widely known as the international holistic health coach and founder of Sumana a luxury wellness travel agency in this episode. We'll be talking all about her newfound passion her business vision and mission some of her experiences of being the daughter of prominent actors some have worked in television as a producer and most importantly, her current life work. Of helping others optimize their mental spiritual and physical health. We certainly have a lot to unpack in this episode. So let's go. So.   03:45.94 noblemen Um, Shannon welcome to the show today. 03:49.24 Shannon Amos Um, thank you so much Vince I'm so happy to be here. Thank you. 03:51.26 noblemen Hey is it's certainly it it. It's certainly a pleasure to have you on the show today Shannon and so hey so for those who may not know you or all that what you do tell us a little bit about yourself. 04:09.63 Shannon Amos Ah, well again, my name is Shannon Amos I am currently living in Playa Del Carmen Mexico where I facilitate and host wellness retreats in this new life that I've created and prior to that I was a television producer. For over 20 years in the entertainment industry. 04:30.79 noblemen Wow Shannon and thanks, it's certainly a pleasure to to have you on the show with us today I know we've we've been trying to s sink this ah interview up for a little while now and you're all over the world on. Ah, you know, great and wonderful things. But um, hey it's certainly a pleasure to to finally you know, get you on the show I think the last time we had the opportunity to speak. We may have talked you know close to an hour and it was certainly a pleasure. 04:56.52 Shannon Amos Absolutely I enjoy it. Thank you. 05:01.87 noblemen So, Shannon you know I have to ask upfront what was it like before we get to anything else. What was it like as a child growing up with with prominent actors. You know, um your dad John Amos 05:05.36 Shannon Amos Um, yes. 05:19.73 noblemen Um, at home was he much like the good times character. We officially know as James Evans or what. 05:25.95 Shannon Amos Um, yeah, wasn't a stretch I will admit that his character is not far off from who he is but um, you know there's so many multiple layers to who my father is so while he embodied some of those characteristics. Um, you know that was a fictional character in real Life. He's a very much introverted man um, pretty shy loves to be in a quiet space loves nature and really a renaissance man actually both of my parents I would consider Renaissance people. 05:53.28 noblemen Um. 05:58.93 Shannon Amos Um, my mom wasn't an actor I just want to correct that my mother is an artist so she was a creative with her hands and my father being an actor. Um you know, brought that energy of creative spirit into the household. 06:00.51 noblemen Had her heart. 06:15.29 Shannon Amos And so it was amazing. Growing up because I got to be around people like Maya Angelou you know having dinner with her in my youth and not even realizing or maybe I was realizing but not to the magnitude of of who she was in the world until I really grew up and having people like Lou Gosset and Ben Vaine and um, other you know, just really prominent amazingly talented people in and out of our home growing up and being exposed to that was was amazing. 06:42.59 noblemen Yeah that's amazing. So Shannon you know you've kind of followed your dad somewhat. Um you know into television and producing and that sort of thing but there was a bit of ah of a shift as I understand around 2017 so sort of what what ultimately brought you, you know to the work you so passionately do today. 07:03.68 Shannon Amos You know it was a series of events. Um I had been producing like I said for over twenty years and I wasn't feeling as fulfilled as I thought I would you know even in the pinnacle of my career like I was I was happy and grateful for everything. But. Just wasn't feeling as fulfilled in the work and as television changed and more things were being driven by marketing and by the networks of ideas of who we are and how we're supposed to show up the more I became disenchanted and around that same time. Um. 07:23.18 noblemen Um, a number. 07:36.78 Shannon Amos My mother who had been struggling for many years from injuries sustained from a medical malpractice incident finally succumbed to them and prior to her transition while she was in the hospital. Um in the last week of her life I asked her hey mom. 07:44.29 noblemen Um, a. 07:56.12 Shannon Amos Do you have any regrets and for anything that you regret regret that you didn't do and she said you know Shannon only that I didn't get to travel and see the world and so we knew that we were going to be cremating her. We knew that she was actively transitioning at that point and so I said well what if I traveled the world and I took your ashes with me. 07:58.61 noblemen Um. 08:15.36 Shannon Amos Her eyes lit up and she smiled and she said Shannon go see the world and let the world see you? Yeah yeah. 08:21.10 noblemen Wow, that's that's amazing yes yeah and so Shannon, I understand right now you you're currently doing the work in and all the way in Mexico tell us a little bit about that. 08:34.36 Shannon Amos Yeah I took off um after my mom passed I took off and I traveled solo around south east Asia for about a year year and a half and then I ended up in I took I call it my soul sabbatical. So I just took here to to heal and and worked through the grief and I ended up. 08:39.73 noblemen And. 08:47.93 noblemen I'm gonna. 08:52.15 Shannon Amos Um, in Peru and I sat with a shaman in Peru and had my first experience with plant medicine called ayahuasca some people will not be familiar with what that is, but it's now been talked about by will smith in his book Mike Tyson 09:00.22 noblemen I know. 09:09.68 Shannon Amos Um, has recently shared his experiences as well as Chris Rock and um, so I think now that it's moving more into the the conversations around healing with psychedelics is moving now more into Mainstream consciousness and awareness and into black culture and. 09:22.85 noblemen Um, all right. 09:27.81 Shannon Amos That's what kind of brought me to Mexico I was invited by a friend and I came down to visit I fell in love with it and then I ended up connecting with a facilitator who here who was the protege of the facilitator I sat with in Peru. 09:46.18 noblemen That sound exciting. You know Shannon I feel like even now you know sort of we are all still very much on this. You know mental Marathon Globally if you will you know with with all ah you know various. Infectious diseases since the pandemic you know here in the Us. The political climate is still yet. You know, probably the most polarizing many of us known in our lifetime you know the impact of high inflation and all this mental. Cumulative effect if you will is certainly beginning to manifest you know in our culture. You know what have you personally found most challenging during these times and how are you dealing with it as well as you know, coaching others to it. 10:30.74 Shannon Amos No vice I feel like the culture that we've created American society that we've created was designed for machines not for humans and we've been living our lives like machines we're getting up. We're going to the same jobs we're doing the same thing over and over and over in repetitive motion. And you know, no wonder people are exhausted. No wonder people are tired and burned out and frustrated and feeling stuck. It's like we didn't sign up for this right? and I think that there is a serious process of needing to remember who we are and remember what we come from and where we come from. 10:59.20 noblemen Um. 11:08.93 Shannon Amos And really to tap into our sole purpose and so my work now having gone through so many changes and also reconnecting with nature reconnecting with indigenous people learning more about ancestral wisdom. And really getting educated about the different tools that are out here to support our wellbeing. That's now what I bring to my clients and bring into my retreats and even my wellness travel. 11:32.23 noblemen Um. 11:39.40 noblemen Well, that's wonderful. So Shannon I I heard you once say something that that I'd like to sort of unpack a little bit is that um you know you made a statement. How can you be a light worker. 11:44.75 Shannon Amos Each. 11:54.20 noblemen Ah, when you have yet to sit with your darkness and that kind of moved me in a way when I first heard that talk to us a little bit about that. 12:00.89 Shannon Amos Yeah, you know there is a there is I guess I repeat this a lot and I'll say it again is that healing isn't linear. It's different for each and every one of us as we are to our own thumbprint and I feel like there is a path for each and every one of us for me the path was plant medicine. The path was. You know, really getting reconnected with nature but also there were many steps in that process before I got there. You know when I first landed in Bali um I was introduced really to the practice of meditation and from there I went on to India where I studied yoga in ayurveda and. You know so there were different tools that I was gathering in that process and I think that in the current state of affairs that we find this world in with things always changing and and moving so quickly that it's really important that we slow down and when you slow down. 12:55.78 noblemen Um. 12:57.35 Shannon Amos You can really do some serious reflection and that's where we tap into that shadow part of ourselves that the the thoughts and the feelings and all the stuff that we've been consuming and pushing down in our bodies. All that generational trauma that we are holding. 13:10.11 noblemen Right? right. 13:14.32 Shannon Amos Yeah, and and until we actually do the work to to bring it up to sit with it to process it and to let it go. We can't you know we can't fully step into helping others. How do we help our families if we're not helping ourselves so it's like that. 13:29.87 noblemen Um, right right? That's that's amazing in there. So Shanna what? what would you say you know is your single you know, greatest mistake if you was to share. 13:30.46 Shannon Amos Philosophy of securing your own mask first. 13:41.91 noblemen And what did it really teach you. 13:42.55 Shannon Amos I Think that the calling had been there for me for a long time and I chose to ignore it I Chose to do what I thought was what I was supposed to do which would be successful to honor. You know my family's legacy. 13:55.47 noblemen Um. 13:59.95 noblemen Um, right. 14:01.30 Shannon Amos Make money to have a lot of things to have cars and houses and material wealth and yet with all of those things I still felt like I wasn't fulfilled and I think that was probably the biggest mistake wasn't listening to my heart's calling. 14:18.78 noblemen Wow, that's amazing there. So Sean let's just twist a little bit and talk a little bit about the company you established um and in 2019 suma right yeah a luxury travel company. 14:30.20 Shannon Amos Um, yeah, yes. 14:31.70 noblemen Tell us a little bit about that and and sort of you know what was your inspiration for starting a company. 14:34.42 Shannon Amos Absolutely you know after the year that I did backpacking across Southeast Asia I really did it in a very unconventional way I left with $700 on a one-way ticket and not because I had to I was choosing to because I wanted to see what. 14:48.28 noblemen Um. 14:51.22 Shannon Amos What it would be like to just step into flow how far could I go and I ended up being gone for over a year and traveling to 12 countries and what that taught me is that there is infinite abundance in this universe and everything that we need is really here to support us but we have to tap into it and. 14:55.18 noblemen Um. 14:59.80 noblemen Um, wow. 15:09.74 noblemen Um. 15:10.16 Shannon Amos Along my Journeys I Was you know I was healing and I was receiving all these different tools without even realizing it and by the time I came back. My life had changed in so many ways and I had changed in so many ways that I wanted people that I care about to experience that I wanted people through. 15:27.61 noblemen Um. 15:28.50 Shannon Amos Ah know what it's like to detach from all of the stuff and to have a deep cultural experience and a wellness experience and that's how Summana was born and in sanskrit Sumana means to bloom and so yeah, we just plant the seed so you can bloom. 15:38.63 noblemen Awesome! That's that's wonderful. So a I tell you I'm certainly looking forward to one of those adventures here real soon. 15:52.17 Shannon Amos Um I love that I love that we want to go to Egypt you got to join us in Egypt or Africa. Um. 15:55.78 noblemen Ah Wow. Okay, we're gonna have to carve that in the calendar like ASAP right? like right away. So what's the dates on that. 16:06.16 Shannon Amos Um, well our first Egypt trip is in January January tech through the twenty second that 1 is already full so we are gonna launch a second one but what makes it so special is that we are going to really tap into ancient Kemet and the African history of Egypt. The part of the history. We don't get and. 16:11.93 noblemen Okay. 16:20.23 noblemen Um, ah. 16:23.50 noblemen Cry. 16:25.96 Shannon Amos We have a guy on the ground there who is so powerful and amazing and is really tapped into the historical truths. So we're going to plug into that energy that frequency and get a lot of wisdom and knowledge too. 16:40.38 noblemen That's wonderful. That's wonderful I. Really yeah, you know a number of years Actually I've I've been sort of you know doing a great deal of study on as you mentioned ancient Kemet and and Timbuktu all of those things that. Perhaps um, we were we were taught to sort of not investigate or were falsehood and so we didn't explore them So I often say is when you can't get it all in the book you got to go there for yourself and see for yourself. I'm certainly looking forward to that trip. 17:15.31 Shannon Amos Absolutely absolutely and you know it's it's really interesting part of what traveling has opened up for me in that way and I've been to 53 countries now that um how much propaganda and news. You know, kind of dissuades us from going to places like even Mexico when I came to Mexico people were like. Are you going to be safe. Is it dangerous is the cartel going to be after you and now I feel safer here like we don't have mass shootings in Mexico. Ok, we're not yeah. 17:33.10 noblemen Um, dry or I all right. 17:41.60 noblemen Um, right right? right? right? Yeah, right? Yeah, so so. 17:50.58 Shannon Amos Very different. 17:53.39 noblemen What is it that individuals can look to experience. Overall you know and in a Sumana experience. 17:58.31 Shannon Amos You know what we do is we really take the time to curate an experience for each and every person that's traveling with us and so rather than travel on a Rigid itinerary. It's a very free flowing itinerary. Let's say for example. 18:11.54 noblemen Right. 18:15.11 Shannon Amos We went to Egypt and and you want to just stay in a spa and get a massage that day and maybe a few people want to go on the nile and go kayaking or maybe they want to take a walk along you know in Cairo or something. It's it's. 18:22.14 noblemen And. 18:29.63 Shannon Amos The way that we craft it is so that you can have an experience that is unique to you and you know there are activities we do as a group which are really beautiful and lovely. But. 18:35.56 noblemen Um. 18:41.20 Shannon Amos Um, it's very free flowing you you move the way you need to move at the time you need to move and that allows people to really get the rest they need which is so important but also to um, enjoy the experience and not feel rushed. 18:50.31 noblemen Um, no. 18:53.47 noblemen Right? right? So So what? what piece of Advice. You know as you mentioned is you know getting Beyond sort of the propaganda that that is oftentime associated with traveling abroad. But but what piece of advice would you give someone that's. Sort of looking to take that leap of faith as you have and then just get out and travel abroad. 19:18.85 Shannon Amos Yeah, you know, um I say just do it get out of your way get out of your fear and just do it. But some advice I could give is that if you're planning to go to a country go on on a Facebook even if you don't like Facebook to set up an account you know for this purpose and. 19:31.80 noblemen By group. 19:35.15 Shannon Amos Look for expat groups in that country. For example, when I came to Mexico I joined like 3 or 4 different expat groups on Facebook and I was able to pretty much ask for anything that I was looking for and someone would answer and um I was also able to tap into communities of expats. That we're already living here. So it was like upon arrival I already knew a few people you know that I had spoken with that. You know, ah that could give me and kind of show me the ropes and it makes life so much easier in that way to have a connection when you arrive. 20:04.74 noblemen Um. 20:10.15 noblemen So Shan I know you I know you talked on it a little bit but if you could if you could unpack it just a little bit more about, um you know something you previously said about the indigenous wisdom and plant Medicine retreats. Um. 20:20.79 Shannon Amos In him. 20:25.28 noblemen Talk talk to us a little bit ah about that a little bit more what what to expect from that experience a little bit. 20:29.19 Shannon Amos Absolutely first off I know that you know we've been colonized into believing that plant medicine is drugs when it's absolutely. 20:39.26 noblemen Um I. 20:41.80 Shannon Amos Ah, the opposite drugs are um, you know what the government you know has deemed as such one to um, it is pharmaceuticals they are synthe synthetic medications those are actual drugs what grows in nature and what is in nature. Um, has the technology and the wisdom of plants and and when we look at things like for example, Psilocybin which is the street name would be called Magic mushrooms, mushrooms or fungi and fungi have been on this planet you know for. 21:04.96 noblemen Um. 21:15.94 Shannon Amos Probably be well way before man you know they they even say that it probably comes from the stars from stardust um, it holds the wisdom, the innate wisdom and intelligence of hundreds of thousands of years and indigenous people who live in um, in nature. 21:29.60 noblemen Um, remember. 21:33.97 Shannon Amos Are very tapped into the plants the herbs the various medicines and and what they can be used for It's scientists that come in and then cultivate it and turn it into um other you know, healing modalities and not to even say that all drugs in western culture are bad because clearly there are some that cure us and help us. But they also usually come with loads of side effects. So um, what we're doing is we're working with indigenous cultures who have been studying and understanding and working with various plant medicines for generation upon generation and we're bringing people into a safe space, a comfortable space. Working alongside our indigenous partners to create and share experiences to help elevate consciousness and some of those things for example are ayahuasca and psilocybin and both help there's scientific evidence now that shows they help relieve ptsd. Um, anxiety depression ocd um, and other there's studies now around alzheimer's Parkinson's and dementia so there are very powerful healing abilities that happen with these medicines. Um. If. You're not prepared or not feeling called to um the work with Psychedelic Plant medicines there are plenty of plant medicines that don't have a psychoactive effect that are also beneficial like cacao and cacao has a molecule called the bliss molecule which is a heart opener. 22:53.34 noblemen Um, I mean. 22:58.94 noblemen Um. 23:03.50 Shannon Amos Gets the blood flowing and it's a great to combine with other Healthcare practices. You can drink it every day. Um, you know it's better for you than Coffee. It's a super ah superfood a Super fruit Um, and it has multiple beneficial you know effects. So ah in a retreat with us. You get to experience on what you choose and you know we're not here to push anybody into anything with ayahuasca or psilocybin I would say if you feel called then we're here for you to support you if you're not ready for that. We're not here to try to make you Ready. We're here to support whatever your wellness needs are. 23:35.60 noblemen Um. 23:40.93 Shannon Amos And if it's movement if it's yoga if it's meditation you want to deepen your practice. All of that is available in our retreats. 23:48.57 noblemen That's certainly amazing and but you know as you said that? So so much you know I think so much education is still needed. Um in terms of you know how do you know? treat. Different ailments from a holistic perspective especially when you know as you mentioned we've been sort of conditioned. Um by primarily big pharma. Um, that did yeah have been conditioned to to think of you know, certain drugs in a certain way. Um. 24:11.61 Shannon Amos A. 24:21.68 noblemen So who who would you say would be you know sort of the ideal person in this case for your retreats. 24:28.89 Shannon Amos I would say someone who is tired exhausted feeling stuck burned out possibly suffering from depression anxiety. Also we have a lot of folks who are seekers who are um, going through a spiritual transition or or tapping into their you know. 24:34.30 noblemen Um, are you on. 24:46.81 Shannon Amos More of their spiritual spirituality or um, those who are seeking to expand their consciousness who are ready to you know to grow and ready to step into um their full purpose. We also get people who are suffering from addiction smoking cigarettes. Um alcoholism. 25:03.21 noblemen Um, and hope. 25:05.97 Shannon Amos Ah, tobacco drugs. You know hard drugs like ah cocaine and heroin so we see a broad spectrum of people we get moms and dads we have families come in with their adult children. Um, our youngest client was 19 years old who suffered from. Clinical depression and what we're able to do and what we're seeing is that a matter of fact I've had several clients now who've come in with clinical depression. We've been able to move them off of their drugs that had horrible side effects and onto micro dosing with psilocybin. 25:37.84 noblemen Um. 25:42.77 Shannon Amos And now they're thriving and when I hear that back from my clients when I have a client that tells me for the last twelve years I've been in misery and I'm finally sleeping I'm finally experiencing happiness and joy. That's what keeps me in this work. 25:59.59 noblemen Well Shannon you know there's certainly um, a a work um particularly in in the African American and latino community to be done in this area. Um I think I think even now. 26:11.26 Shannon Amos Um, yes. 26:17.25 noblemen As as we really begin to see things manifest at at levels that we've never seen before at a much younger age. Certainly um that that um, you know I personally believe that um mental health has to take a priority in America and. 26:23.36 Shannon Amos Um, yes. 26:36.90 noblemen And and it it may be needed in a number of different ways and certainly from a holistic natural perspective. You know? Um, yeah, so how do you feel today like with all the the 24 hour news cycle and the internet and social media and. 26:41.40 Shannon Amos Um, yeah, let's get. 26:54.88 noblemen All the streaming platforms um have have ah impacted you know mental health of people. You know, certainly you know I don't know if that all those things like go away you you turn all your cell phones in when you get on one of your retreats. So what have you? But how did you feel like you know, although that has. 27:09.60 Shannon Amos Um, same position. 27:13.21 Shannon Amos In a huge way because it's programming and when we are consuming that content when we're consuming things that aren't good for us things that sit in our body we're consuming it on a cellular level and that's why the work we're doing is is. 27:13.28 noblemen Impacted mental health of people. 27:29.24 noblemen Um. 27:32.26 Shannon Amos So amazing because we're really working on a cellular level to move that energy to move that programming to expand beyond it so that we can face it release it and let it go um the work that we do is you know from? Well let me go back for a second being black folks. And brown folks in America we're being exposed to so much violence on a regular basis and that's all trauma and we hold that in our body and it manifests in other ways as disease right? So so no wonder more people are having strokes no wonder more people are having heart attacks and suffering. 27:51.61 noblemen Um. 28:08.80 noblemen Are I. 28:10.90 Shannon Amos And attacks and Anxiety. We weren't designed for violence. We weren't designed to consume all this negativity and so yes, we do unplug during retreat. Um and we ask our our guests to but we also want to give you the tools so that when you go back into the world. That you're mindful of what you're consuming that you turn off the news and that you limit you know the programming you're receiving so that you can rewire your brain pretty much and part of that rewiring is also with the medicine because you're literally creating new neuro pathways. 28:40.68 noblemen Um, and and. 28:46.44 Shannon Amos And there's more neuro plasticity with the brain so integration integrating anything that you experience. It's going to help you shift into ah a you know higher frequency or vibration or into a better form of Health you have to integrate. 29:02.68 noblemen Um, right. 29:03.57 Shannon Amos Those tools into your life. So we also follow up with integration. 29:05.66 noblemen Awesome! That's wonderful sharing so listen Shannon before we go. How can you know people connect with you. Some of the things you're doing either online or through social media. 29:11.67 Shannon Amos Ones. 29:18.40 Shannon Amos Ah, you can go to sumana s u m a n a h dot com and you can see where we are and what we have coming up and you can follow me on Instagram at official Shannon Amos and also our business page is Sumana as. Soulle Sanctuary and sumana luxury travel. So we would love to have you all and really appreciate you. Events. Thank you. 29:40.44 noblemen Oh that's awesome I appreciate you too and I certainly look forward to connecting with you and you can get on one of these for trips retreats and I'm bringing a whole lot of other folks that I really think would tremendously benefit as a result of that. Um, so hey, thank you once again for joining us today and you know again, it certainly has been a pleasure and please come back and join us sometime. 30:02.50 Shannon Amos I would love to thank you so much Vincent. You guys have a great day. 30:05.78 noblemen Thank you. 30:18.58 noblemen Great share and subscribe on the Apple Podcast or wherever you listen.