Podcast appearances and mentions of kat kennedy

In this Producer Points Roundtable, Justin is joined by artists and producers Unlike Pluto, Kat Kennedy, and Nate Flaks for an unfiltered conversation on what's actually working for self-releasing music in 2025.From building an audience without a label to making real money as an indie artist, they break down the strategies, tools, and realities behind releasing music on your own terms.

Welcome to another episode of Entrepreneur Weekly with Alan Taylor who is at the SheTech Event 2025 took place at the Mountain America Expo Center, featuring insights from Ryan Starks of the Governor's Office for Economic Opportunity. He highlighted Utah's strong economic environment, praised community support for training future leaders, and discussed efforts to mentor students. The office focuses on business growth, entrepreneurship, and tourism, contributing to job creation and household tax relief. John Bradshaw, host of the Venture Capital Podcast, joined the event to promote opportunities for women. Drawing from his experiences of having nine nieces and his childhood interests, he emphasized breaking traditional gender roles. He encouraged young girls to explore diverse paths and shared details about his software company, Codebase.com, which is committed to creating opportunities for future generations. Jerry Henley leads the Utah Innovation Fund, managing a $30 million fund that invests around $250,000 in promising university startups across Utah. The state aims to boost its entrepreneurial ecosystem with a planned 225,000 square foot Innovation Center to support over 300 startups. Henley is optimistic about engaging more local entrepreneurs. The fund's team, under Executive Director Jeff Moss, is notably diverse, with four out of six members being women. Kat Kennedy from Kickstart Fund joined Alan to discuss a STEM education and entrepreneurship event that encouraged hands-on technology creation. Alan shared a personal story about nurturing young people's risk-taking and resilience. The event also focused on women's challenges in entrepreneurship and the need for supportive environments. Overall, it highlighted the importance of practical experience in developing future leaders in technology and business. McKay Christensen, CEO of Thanksgiving Point, discussed the organization's mission to empower children through confidence-building STEM programs. He highlighted the significant disparity in STEM career pursuits based on socioeconomic status in Utah: 31% of children from high-income households pursue STEM careers compared to only 7% from low-income backgrounds. To support disadvantaged youth, Thanksgiving Point provides free access to its science centers for families receiving public assistance like WIC or SNAP, aiming to spark interest and confidence in STEM. Tara Rosander shared her experiences at the recent SheTech event attended by over 3,000 girls. She emphasized the importance of mentorship with a 3 to 1 mentor-to-girl ratio, suggesting more frequent events to expand their impact. Tara recounted a success story of a girl who, after attending SheTech, pursued a STEM degree and received five job offers after presenting at an event. She expressed pride in how the program empowers future generations. [00:00:00] Ryan Starks – Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity . [00:07:23] John Bradshaw – Venture Capital Podcast [00:11:28] Jerry Henley – Utah Innovation Fund [00:19:18] Kat Kennedy – Kickstart Fund [00:26:21] McKay Christensen – CEO of Thanksgiving Point [00:34:51] Tara Rosander – Managing Director of Exceed Consulting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah Tech Week, a community-powered celebration of Utah's booming tech and startup scene, will take place January 27th to February 1st. During this exciting week, events by startups, VCs and community organizations showcase Utah's tech talent and innovation. Joining us with more is Chief of Staff Kyle Spencer. Kyle Spencer: Utah Tech Week is a dynamic, grassroots initiative that serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, startups, tech enthusiasts, and all in the Utah tech ecosystem to connect and collaborate. With a mission to foster connection and growth within that ecosystem, this community-driven experience hosts over 200 events during the week. These events create an environment for "happy collisions" — those serendipitous meetings that lead to meaningful partnerships, groundbreaking deals, and new opportunities. There is no cost to attend or to host. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to network, an investor, a startup seeking funding, or a tech enthusiast eager to learn, Utah Tech Week offers something for everyone. Join us in shaping the future of collaboration and be part of a movement that's fun and drives economic growth. Utah Tech Week was founded by Trent Mano from Convoi Ventures and Kat Kennedy from Kickstart Seed Fund. Learn more at Utah techweek.com. Derek Miller: Utah Tech Week is more than a gathering; it's a movement dedicated to fostering tech innovation, building relationships, and sparking economic growth across Utah. As a community-led initiative, it's open to everyone and designed to ensure lasting benefits for the entire Utah tech ecosystem. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/19/24

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah Tech Week, a community-powered celebration of Utah's booming tech and startup scene, will take place January 27th to February 1st. During this exciting week, events by startups, VCs and community organizations showcase Utah's tech talent and innovation. Joining us with more is Chief of Staff Kyle Spencer. Kyle Spencer: Utah Tech Week is a dynamic, grassroots initiative that serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, startups, tech enthusiasts, and all in the Utah tech ecosystem to connect and collaborate. With a mission to foster connection and growth within that ecosystem, this community-driven experience hosts over 200 events during the week. These events create an environment for "happy collisions" — those serendipitous meetings that lead to meaningful partnerships, groundbreaking deals, and new opportunities. There is no cost to attend or to host. Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to network, an investor, a startup seeking funding, or a tech enthusiast eager to learn, Utah Tech Week offers something for everyone. Join us in shaping the future of collaboration and be part of a movement that's fun and drives economic growth. Utah Tech Week was founded by Trent Mano from Convoi Ventures and Kat Kennedy from Kickstart Seed Fund. Learn more at utahtechweek.com. Derek Miller: Utah Tech Week is more than a gathering; it's a movement dedicated to fostering tech innovation, building relationships, and sparking economic growth across Utah. As a community-led initiative, it's open to everyone and designed to ensure lasting benefits for the entire Utah tech ecosystem. I'm Derek Miller with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/19/24

NASA's Kat Kennedy returns to the show. She shares her experience working in Mission Control and upcoming Artemis program to return to the moon. How does someone at NASA partake in eclipse activities? What's the protocol for taking home old NASA pictures or memorabilia just lying around? What skills has she learned and have proved valuable? How can we all benefit from resilience and finding humor in life? Rich's cat interrupts the recording several times out of curiosity (or intention?). What can we notice from animal communication? **Thoughts and opinions are Kat's and not NASA** Kat on Twitter Rich Hebron website  

Startup sales—the phrase alone is enough to stress a founder out. We're bringing in two experts who will help unlock the secret to sales success. Join us in today's conversation with Aaron McReynolds and Ryan Harris, co-founders of Alysio, and investor Kat Kennedy of Kickstart (a VC firm for startups in Utah, Colorado, and the Mountain West) as we bring you both sides of a perfect pitch. In this episode, we'll talk about: How Alysio nailed down big customers early on in their startup journey and their advice to founders struggling with customer acquisition The components that make a good sales organization Common blind spots that trip up sales teams Why Kat is so excited about Alysio's financial model and how entrepreneurs can improve their company's model  

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Justin Rae, CEO of Cinch and Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart. In this conversation, Kat talks to Justin about his journey before starting Cinch, the processes that led to where the product is now, and his strategies for assembling a dynamic cap table. Justin discusses how his entrepreneurial journey began in college, and since then, has founded and sold several businesses, using the proceeds to fuel his next ventures. From ad sales to retail and accounting services, he finally established Cinch, where he continues to drive success and growth. Justin explains Cinch's aim is to target its market effectively, reaching people at the right time while optimizing spending for higher ROI. By using data science, Cinch ensures precise targeting and efficient resource allocation. The company emphasizes constant innovation, combining data science with flexibility to empower businesses to refine their marketing strategies. With a flexible journey building process, Cinch enables businesses to iterate and optimize campaigns for maximum impact, driving growth and success. In their discussions, Kat and Justin also cover essential elements of their business strategy. They explore the advantages of taking on venture capital for accelerated growth and access to resources. Both stress the importance of aligning with investors and board members who share their vision and can contribute meaningfully to strategic decisions and growth. Tune in to hear from two great entrepreneurs. 

In this Friday Conversation, we were joined by Justin Rae, CEO of Cinch and Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart. In this conversation, Kat talks to Justin about his journey before starting Cinch, the processes that led to where the product is now, and his strategies for assembling a dynamic cap table. Justin discusses how his entrepreneurial journey began in college, and since then, has founded and sold several businesses, using the proceeds to fuel his next ventures. From ad sales to retail and accounting services, he finally established Cinch, where he continues to drive success and growth. Justin explains Cinch's aim is to target its market effectively, reaching people at the right time while optimizing spending for higher ROI. By using data science, Cinch ensures precise targeting and efficient resource allocation. The company emphasizes constant innovation, combining data science with flexibility to empower businesses to refine their marketing strategies. With a flexible journey building process, Cinch enables businesses to iterate and optimize campaigns for maximum impact, driving growth and success. In their discussions, Kat and Justin also cover essential elements of their business strategy. They explore the advantages of taking on venture capital for accelerated growth and access to resources. Both stress the importance of aligning with investors and board members who share their vision and can contribute meaningfully to strategic decisions and growth. Tune in to hear from two great entrepreneurs. 

We're welcoming a new voice to the show! This Kickstart investor started his career at powerhouses like Vivint and Nike. Today, he's a product-market fit expert investing in tech-obsessed founders across the Mountain West. Join us in our conversation with investors Tanner Potter and Kat Kennedy of Kickstart (a VC firm for startups in Utah, Colorado, and the Mountain West) for a special episode of Perfect Pitch. In this episode, we'll talk about: How product has impacted Tanner and Kat's careers—and how that experience manifests in their investing habits Advice to founders on creating their pitch decks and the importance of storytelling Why Kickstart didn't hire Tanner the first time he applied (awkward) How product and sales have shaped the Mountain West ecosystem  

Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart Fund, states that the biggest obstacle that entrepreneurs face is capital. In this presentation, part of StartFEST '23, Kat shares what entrepreneurs should know before they pitch as well as the values that a partner at Kickstart will look for in a new company.

Kat Kennedy, General Partner at Kickstart Fund, states that the biggest obstacle that entrepreneurs face is capital. In this presentation, part of StartFEST '23, Kat shares what entrepreneurs should know before they pitch as well as the values that a partner at Kickstart will look for in a new company.

Kat Kennedy returns to the studio and she's brought a friend, Emily Anderson! Both incredible singer-songwriters, Kat and Emily played a private event at The Cellar Door Wine Bar on July 15th. This conversation was recorded the day before.  Enjoy. Break Music:  Gold - Emily Anderson       Outro Music: Kat Kennedy - Limbo Find Emily Anderson's music wherever you stream music and event/booking info at www.emilyandersonak.com.  Find Kat Kennedy's music wherever you stream music and event/booking info at www.katkennedymusic.com 

Local Natives released their fifth record, Time Will Wait for No One, last Friday and  so I thought I better get them on the podcast pronto for a chat. The record explores themes of newfound fatherhood, isolation, loss, and identity crisis. And the tunes? The tunes are wonderful. And so I am hugely grateful that vocalist and guitarist Taylor Rice and Ryan Hahn, also on guitar, found the time to talk to me, and - making her debut appearance on this podcast – my wife and Local Natives super fan Kat Kennedy! Hey, you know what they say? The couple that podcasts together, stays together. No, I know, I've never heard anyone say that either... Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ct2PbbrnEg&t=25s Twitter - @jamesjammcmahon Substack - https://spoook.substack.com YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vf_1E1Sza2GUyFNn2zFMA Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/jamesmcmahonmusicpod/

Kat Kennedy is a phenomenal energy healer, whose journey was triggered through loss and grief. She saw her gifts really come online later in life once she finally accepted them, after suffering for many years with chronic illness.  In this enlightening conversation, Kat shares many aspects of her story, delving into her numerous visions and energetic experiences. She has worked hard to both allow in and develop her gifts further, becoming a master energy healer in the process.  In this episode, we cover many subjects. Energy is at the heart of our conversation and you will learn about why it's so important, what entities are and what an energy healing session is like. Kat also describes a magical experience she had at Avebury Stone Circle, where she received an activation from a druid who was not of this time.    You can engage with Kat in the following ways: Follow and connect with Kat directly on her Facebook Page Kat Healing Heart: https://www.facebook.com/Kattkin1440    Follow Behind Our Eyes on Instagram: @behindoureyes333  Connect with Liane on Instagram: @lianelightsup    This podcast is brought to you by www.supareal.com  If you'd like to receive email updates about this podcast and other projects, please subscribe on the SupaReal site (bottom of that page). Don't forget to subscribe :-) Thanks to Phoebe Winter for podcast production @phoebewinter ----------------------------------------   DISCLAIMER: Any practices shared on this podcast are not a replacement for or a form of therapy, nor are they intended to cure, treat, or diagnose medical conditions. Always make sure to listen to live practices in an environment that is safe. Do not listen to take part in any practices shared on these recordings while driving a car or operating any kind of machinery.  

Confused about the future of work? So are we. Until we talked with a founder who has advice on how entrepreneurs can bring their startups up to speed. Join us in today's conversation with Dan Bladen, Co-Founder & CEO of Kadence, and investor Kat Kennedy of Kickstart (a VC firm for startups in Utah, Colorado, and the Mountain West) as we bring you both sides of a Perfect Pitch. In this episode, we'll talk about: Dan's pandemic pivot from Chargifi to Kadence Kat's advice on how a founder can know whether they should “hang the towel” or pivot Details on Kadence's fundraising announcement What Kat and Dan anticipate for the future of work

Three Berklee College of Music graduates perform on the WATD Almost Famous Tiny Stage - Kat Kennedy, Emily Anderson and Joe Holt. www.katkennedymusic.com www.emilyandersonak.com www.joeholtmusic.com 

We have exciting news! Kickstart is welcoming a new general partner. Someone who grew a small and scrappy startup to a successful company valued at over $1.4B. And now, she's taking the plunge into VC to magnify her impact from one amazing company to hundreds of amazing companies. You'll hear a lot from her as the show's newest investor expert. But today, it's all about her! Join us in our conversation with investor Kat Kennedy of Kickstart (a VC firm for startups in Utah, Colorado, and the Mountain West) for a special episode of Perfect Pitch. In this episode, we'll talk about: Becoming comfortable with being uncomfortable How asking questions makes you appear more confident and competent Kat's conversations with Mark Cuban & how he drove her excitement for venture capital Why Kat decided to shift to venture capital, and why she chose Kickstart

Rich and now 4x guest, Kat Kennedy, planned to record an episode to give their thoughts on Jurassic World Dominion and the Jurassic Park series as a whole. Rich watched it once but, to be even more prepared, he decided to watch it a second time. On a beautiful summer night he walked to the theater. Just a few blocks away from it, an SUV pulled up to a stop sign, the doors flew open, and three men with guns rushed at Rich asking for everything he had. In this episode Rich shares the experience and what happened.

The new Force order: a Star Wars podcast-  Episode 159: Vader Violence  We review the 3rd episode of Obi Wan, and man did Vader shine! Kat Kennedy talks about why Landowner's was delayed and we hear more new about some more upcoming shows from celebration.  Star Wars loses a key member in their first design team as Colin Cantwell has passed away. Bad Batch gets a return date, and Taika finally gets the nod for a movie worth release date under the SW banner.  We talk Shatterpoints and James Earl Jones among a bunch of other things.  Who's More OVER pits Obi Wan against Ahsoka Tano. Who's more over and why!!     As usual email newforceorder@yahoo.com for comments, answers or with suggestions.     Please support the That Yoda Guy museum and Nick Maley @Nick Maley on Facebook. Unique one of a kind Star Wars Items.     

Kat Kennedy is an artist manager, working with the likes of We Are Scientists, Emeli Sandé and Liz Lawrence. She has built a renowned reputation for herself within the industry, working at BigLife Management for over 16 years. Kat was selected as a participant in the 2020-21 Keychange programme and often speaks at various conferences and industry events. This conversation was fascinating, speaking to someone with so much experience working in the music industry was really eye-opening. Generally, I am surrounded by others who are relatively 'new' to the industry, however, speaking with Kat put a lot of my thoughts into perspective. In this episode, we talk about how she started at BigLife, her journey through student radio, as well as what being a manager consists of. I hope you LOVE this episode, if you're wanting to get into working directly with artists in a management capacity, this episode is definitely for you. Check Kat out here: @katkennedy SUPPORT THE POD: www.noisyandoutspoken.co.uk Give Em a follow: Insta: @emilymarcovecchio Tiktok: @emarcovecchio Email: em@emilyanna.net Edited by Al O'Connor: Insta: @alysocreator Email: hello@alysaocreator.com Special thanks to: Coach Party for intro/outro music FromFinn for Branding Neal Megaw for Imagery Jennie Rawling for Copy

Kat Kennedy is a 3x guest. She works in Mission Control at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. Since Kat and Rich share a strong interest in dinosaurs, he recorded at the Field Museum in Chicago. The questions are the following: What is your death row last supper meal? What is one thing you wish people knew about you? When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried? What were you laughing about? Kat on Twitter: @tikatasaur2112  Kat's previous appearances: 188. NASA's Kat Kennedy on Mission Control, James Webb Telescope, and Compounding Technology 120. NASA's Kat Kennedy on Critical Thinking Skills, Technological Progress, and Dinosaurs 057. NASA's Kat Kennedy: Exploring Space and Using Science to Push Our Imagination    

NASA's Kat Kennedy returns to the show for her third appearance. We love talking all things space with her! In this episode she shares what it's been like training to work Mission Control at NASA, the significance of the James Webb Telescope, and the compounding improvements of technology and consumer electronics in our lifetimes. She's a great follow on Twitter: @tikatasaur2112

The current economic zeitgeist suggests that workers need to start re-educating themselves if they want to not only survive but thrive. David Blake, CEO of Learn In, thinks differently. On this of EdTech Today, David breaks down why the employers are the ones that should shoulder the burden of educating the workers in order to not only retain workers but save money in the process.His company recently announced that it has partnered with Degreed, the leading enterprise learning experience platform. The partnership will enable Degreed's 7 million users access to a marketplace of short, cohort-based learning experiences, plus innovative tools that unlock employer tuition assistance, allocate and manage necessary time for learning, and support via personal coaches."Through partnerships like this, we empower companies to build the talent they need, effectively addressing the skills shortage,” said Learn In co-founder and CEO, David Blake. “We can provide a unique set of high value learning opportunities through a novel solution for funding rapid, job-ready skill building at scale. By tapping into employers' existing tuition assistance budgets, Corporate Learning, Talent and HR teams can develop essential capabilities faster and easier than ever before.”Blake, a serial edtech entrepreneur, co-founded Degreed in 2012, and co-founded Learn In along with Chief Operating Officer, Yael Kaufmann, and Chief Product Officer, Taylor Blake in 2020. “Our research consistently shows that lack of time, guidance and support are the biggest barriers to employee skill development,” said Kat Kennedy, President of Degreed. “Degreed helps companies overcome this gap by enabling workers to create skill profiles and connect with the content, people and experiences that matter most to their futures. Now, with Learn In available through Degreed, this data can give our users recommendations for more intensive upskilling and reskilling opportunities, all potentially paid for via their company's tuition assistance program.”Learn In works with enterprises to scale the number of employees building job-ready skills. Learn In's technology allows companies to navigate a curated marketplace of world-class bootcamps and certificate programs aligned to business needs. The options cover a variety of the most in-demand skills, such as data science and digital marketing. To drive action towards completing these programs, companies use Learn In to precisely target teams with approved learning time, synchronous cohort-based learning, support via 1-on-1 coaching and prepaid financing tied to specific programs. On top of this, Learn In's analytics show HR and learning leaders the ROI of every dollar spent along with the skill-building progression of participants.“When more targeted and intense, expert-led instruction is needed to close skill gaps, enterprises look to Learn In. That's what we aim to bring to Degreed's clients through this partnership. Once people know via Degreed what skills are required to progress at work, they then need financial support, focused time to learn with others, plus support and coaching on-hand,” noted Kaufmann.In Degreed's 2021 State of Skills report, 60% of all respondents say that COVID and the subsequent economic crisis has accelerated their need to develop new skills; in the same moment, 46% say their employer has reduced upskilling opportunities during the pandemic.By aligning upskilling opportunities with companies' existing tuition assistance programs, this partnership enables companies to leverage tax-advantaged dollars that they already have in place. Through the Learn In and Degreed partnership, those dollars can now be used on any upskilling program or course—not just traditional degree programs. "Upskilling requires, on average, 480 hours and a $24,800 investment, per the World Economic Forum. It is a big job to upskill even a single individual-- and companies must increasingly do it at scale or fall behind,” says Blake. “This is a new job for companies, one they historically outsourced to universities. As companies take on this intensive role in upskilling their employees, they need help. Degreed plus Learn In have partnered to deliver the most comprehensive upskilling journey to date.”

NASA's Kat Kennedy returns to the show. We nerd out about a number of subjects like NASA, space, and the importance of critical thinking skills. We talk about space tourism, math, generosity, and how our lives will be filled with incredible technological revolutions. We discuss American history and the book “Generations” by Neil Howe and William Strauss. Kat shares her experience visiting Dinosaur Valley State Park recently. Kat is a great follow on Twitter. Her handle is @tikatasaur2112

New England pop singer-songwriter Kat Kennedy checks in from the West Coast to talk about her latest single "Goodbye". Learn more at www.katkennedymusic.com. 

Data is often a complicated topic wrapped around confusing jargon and direction on how to analyze it effectively. Our series on how to use data provides a narrative on the subject, highlighting organizations thinking differently from the implications AI has to why your gut has to guide more than just the vision.    The wrap-up episode pulls out key takeaways from the guests featured in the series, including Kat Kennedy from Degreed, Marieke McCloskey from Humu, Dennis Mortenson with x.ai, and Kendra Clarke, sparks & honey.  Series Takeaways:  Understanding data is an evolutionary process  Bias begins with the source, not the model  Why time spent defining data before development pays off  What data-driven start-up founders need to consider  User research will save on the development, reducing wasted efforts  What it means to have a “North Star” guiding your product  Start with the question, not the data Resources Offered: And if you’re a startup founder, we want to invite you to join our office hours. Founders are matched in one-on-one sessions with an Innovatemap team member to answer your product questions.    Spots are limited to a first-come, first-served basis. You can secure your spot by going to https://form.typeform.com/to/D5ef8V7h

On this episode of Better Product, Christian and Anna are joined by Kat Kennedy, Chief Experience Officer at Degreed, a learning experience platform that provides a better, smarter, faster way to develop and share your team's skills. As the conversation unfolds, Kat explains why you have to be intentional about what you’re trying to solve and how looking at numbers is never enough. Along the way, you’ll learn how you can use data to create a competitive advantage. To connect with other product professionals and gain exclusive access to additional resources head over to betterproduct.community.

What we’ve set out to discuss in our newest series is the real power of data. The issue in today’s world isn’t access to data - rather -  it’s this feeling of “more is more.” Yet, the power of data doesn’t come from more. It comes from being able to tell a story with it.  The reality of data is that most people collect it but don’t know what to do with it. What you’ll learn in this series has little to do with collecting data, instead, it’s taking a look at maximizing it and being able to act on it as a result.  Interviews will highlight organizations and people who are doing industry-leading work with data and using it not just to build databases, but to build valuable products. Joining the series is Kat Kennedy from Degreed, Marieke McCloskey from Humu, Dennis Mortenson with x.ai, and Kendra Clarke, Sparks and Honey.  To never miss an episode and gain exclusive access to additional resources head over to betterproduct.community.

During this episode, Kat and I talk about how practitioners make the business case or the use case for purchasing Degreed.Kat Kennedy is an expert in all things skill development and career growth. Her passion for helping people recognize and fulfill their personal missions really comes through during the podcast.

Today’s guest is Kat Kennedy, Chief Experience Officer at Degreed. Kat is a problem solver, passionate about making great products that help people lead more productive lives. Kat has worked with top companies and brands in leading their companies to be the best in the industry. As part of the founding team at Degreed, she has helped build the company into an award-winning learning platform. She has helped shape a tech and product team that is inclusive and has been a leader in sharing how to build more inclusive workplaces in technology. Today we talk about:

It's the annual "Almost Christmas" special featuring independent bands and musicians from Boston, The South Shore and New England performing original holiday music and unique interpretations of their favorite songs of the holiday season. This year featuring The Aldous Collins Band, Ashley Jordan, Joe Merrick, Jay Psaros, Liz Longley, Chad Perrone, Lori McKenna, Paige Davis,  Mark Erelli, Lexi James, Brian McKenzie, Matt Chase, Monica Rizzio, Morgan Clark, Munk Duane, OldJack, Susan Cattaneo, Amanda McCarthy, Carly Tefft, Didn’t Planet, Emily Anderson, Kat Kennedy, Jackson Weatherbee, Jillian Cardarelli, Will Dailey, Houston Bernard, Katie Dobbins, Vere Hill, Todd Thibaud, Renee Leavitt, Stacey Kelliher, Lexi Jordan, Lovely Hoffman, Kim Moberg, Eddie Japan, The Running Mates, Jillian Jensen, Meagan Hickman, Hunter, Kat Evans, Molly Brule, Lake Street Dive, Kala Farnham, Erin Harpe, Wyn Doran & Liz Bills, Brian Carroll & Letters to Cleo.

Tonight was the 500th episode of Almost Famous!! Lisa Azizian, co-founder, returned to co-host as we revisit some favorite performances on the Tiny Stage over the years including Adam Ezra, Lori McKenna, Highway Ghosts, Grace Morrison, Munk Duane, Jake Hill & Deep Creek, Ashley Jordan, Kat Kennedy, Mission Hill and more! Will Dailey also performed on the Tiny Stage. Find his performance in a separate podcast episode. 

NASA Systems Analyst, Kat Kennedy, joins the show to discuss exploring outer space and the importance of science within society.(3:33) Kat talks about running simulations to prep for launch and worst case scenarios.(5:10) Space walks and maintenance procedures.(7:00) Kat explains her path to NASA after watching the film "Interstellar" while living and going to school in New York City. She became more certain of her path after meeting astronaut Chris Hadfield. (10:00) Her favorite books about space.(16:05) Differences and roles of NASA, SpaceX, and Space Force.(21:00) Perspective of Earth in relation to the solar system and beyond.(26:10) Kat shares the place where she looked up at the stars and was the most awestruck.(30:37) What's NASA excited for coming up? The need and hope for collaboration of people and countries.(36:53) The importance of getting children participating in science education.(38:55) Kat's love for science that crosses fields. What she loves most about dinosaurs.(42:46) Has NASA discovered aliens yet?You can follow Kat Kennedy on Twitter: @tikatasaur2112 

In this episode of the podcast, my guest is Kat Kennedy, the Chief Experience Officer of Degreed, where she has overall responsibility for product and technology. Kat was employee number three at Degreed and since she joined in 2012, the company has enjoyed phenomenal growth and created an entire new category in the HR technology market with its learning experience platform or LXP. As Kat outlines in our conversation, Covid-19 has accentuated the importance of re-skilling, up-skilling and learning. In our conversation Kat and I discuss: The challenges in running a fast growing HR Tech company Creating the new LXP category and being a female leader in tech Why it is crucial to use data and analytics in learning and development How learning, careers and mobility are all coming together into one personalised platform, AKA the talent marketplac What we can learn from organisations who are combining learning, analytics and skills togetherwe The future direction of the learning and development field This episode is a must listen for anyone interested or involved in learning skills and the technology that supports it. So that is Business Leaders, CHROs, Chief Learning Officers and anyone in a People Analytics, Learning, Workforce Planning or HR Business Partner role. Support for this podcast is brought to you by Degreed. To learn more, visit https://degreed.com/.

Vibrating beds.  You all know what they are, Paul has actually used one.  Enjoy that mental picture.   Music: Kat Kennedy - Notice Me Check out friend of amazing singer-songwriter Kat Kennedy's single Notice Me anywhere you stream good music. Exec. Produced by Cyrus Poe

Two incredible singer-songwriters, one night on the Tiny Stage. Kat Kennedy and Katie Dobbins each share their music and stories live on 95.9 WATD. Kat Kennedy's latest album is called Drifting available at www.KatKennedyMusic.com and Katie Dobbins' new album is There Is Light available at www.KatieDobbinsMusic.com. 

Kat is a mother of two beautiful girls, married to her best friend and partner, and the Chief Experience Officer at Degreed. She builds solutions in the software space and lives a goal-oriented, principle-based life. Maybe that’s because she grew up on a ranch? She’s a builder at heart, an achiever, and an executive ticked off by repetitive, unnecessary noises. Stop clicking your pen!

The nominees for the 2019 New England Music Awards have been announced and over the next two weeks we'll be recognizing some of those nominated this year. In part 1 you'll hear music from Amanda McCarthy, The Hats, Jay Psaros, Kala Farnham, Shaun England, Kat Kennedy, Dwight & Nicole, Eddie Japan, Annie Brobst, Munk Duane, Evelyn Cormier and Sam Luke Chase. Vote for your favorites at www.NEMusicAwards.com. The awards show is Sept 7 at Mixx 365 in Malden. More information on the awards show here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2406819669536948/. Part two will air on August 6 from 8-10PM on 95.9 WATD and 959WATD.com. 

Kat Kennedy and Heidi Geissler (on Arcade Theatre Company's 'Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything') Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

Kat Kennedy and Heidi Geissler (on Arcade Theatre Company's 'Me and My Sister Tell Each Other Everything') Interview by Jamie Green on Radio One 91fm Dunedin

In this reissue (with new music!) of Ep. 39, Paul and Joe speak with recording artist Kat Kennedy and her sister Brenna.  Kat Kennedy returns to Black Bridge Brewery on January 30th at 7pm.   All Music in this episode was written and recorded by Kat Kennedy katkennedymusic.com Look for her latest singles and new album "Drifting" anywhere you stream music

Happy New Year! Tonight we look back at some in-studio highlights from 2018 featuring Jay Psaros, Sam Luke Chase, Abby Vail, Eddie Japan, Hayley Sabella interviewed by Katie Dobbins, Analog Heart, Chad Perrone, Sofia Lee Davis, The Dust Ruffles, Matt Chase, Ayla Brown, Ward Hayden, Liz Longley, The Wolff Sisters, Brian McKenzie, The Daybreakers, Lauren Weintraub, Kat Kennedy and Amber Eyes. Enjoy and look forward to more amazing local music coming your way in 2019!!

Kat Kennedy chats with ML about her rising music career, how hard music school was at Berklee, what's next, her new single "Notice Me" and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mike-lindsley-ml-sports-platter/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor

Hope and Things play live on 95.9 WATD. Find more on them and follow their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/hopeandthingsband. Also joining the conversatioin is singer songwriter Kat Kennedy and her dog Toby. Learn more about her and her new EP at www.KatKennedyMusic.com. 

Singer-songwriter Kat Kennedy stops by WATD with her band to play some music live, talk about the songs and promote a Kickstarter that just launched to help her record her debut full length album. Find more information on the kickstarter and the amazing rewards you can get from contributing at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/katkennedy/kat-kennedys-debut-album  Following Kat's interview stay tuned for a quick chat with Katie Dobbins about her amazing new podcast, Let The Music Set You Free. Find more on that here:  http://letthemusicsetyoufree.podbean.com 

It's the annual Year in Review special on the Almost Famous podcast. Listen to hear interview highlights and in-studio performances from Abbie Barrett, Ali McGuirk, Anna Madsen, Annalise Emerick, Brynn Elliott, Carissa Johnson, Craig DeMello, Gracie Day, Hana Kahn, Kala Farnham, Kat Kennedy, Katie Dobbins, Mally Smith, Matt York, Molly Brulé, Prateek and Sam Robbins. Sponsored as always by Tiny And Sons Glass. 

After seeing Kat Kennedy perform at Black Bridge Brewery, Paul convinced her (and her lovely sister Brenna) to be on the podcast.  A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Kat is as talented as she is interesting, and you will not be disappointed.  Enjoy the soothing sounds of some Kat Kennedy originals and a couple of classic covers.  Check her out at:  http://www.katkennedymusic.com/  and @katkennedymusic on Facebook. Break Music: Kat Kennedy - One Dance (Drake) and You Belong to Me (Patsy Cline) Executive Produced by Cyrus Poe

Kat Kennedy live on the Tiny Stage tonight on 95.9 WATD. Check out her website at www.KatKennedyMusic.com

7:30PM to 8:30PM The Mike Moore Show The President of Lone Star High Steppers 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM  Special Guest Host Tassey Kat Kennedy Open horse cnversation be ready to follow the host. Tassey has a wealth of horse knowledge.to share.  Here is comment made from: The Horse Show Blog  A delightful horsewoman by the name of Tassey Kennedy joined me to talk about riding in the black community. It's a big deal. Some organized rides draw tens of thousands of riders. My white guilt had me in a fog of stupid at first. I thought she wanted to expose a social problem that needed fixing. Turns out, we think exactly the same on such matters. People are drawn together by what they have in common. Sometimes it's interests or values or beliefs. Many times, a shared culture figures into this. Black riders enjoy riding with other black riders. Tassey feels the only problem that needs fixing is the lack of awareness that a black riding community even exists.  http://thehorseshowblog.blogspot.com/