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Welcome back! Today we're joined by Michael Tennant, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Actually Curious. what we talk about:the meaning of abundance and how to create more of itwhat is compassion fatigue and where does it come from?how to support your partner when you feel annoyed by their ventingsigns your operating with a scarcity mindset in datinghow gratitude plays into abundancejealousy, comparison, and other things keeping you from abundancesigns you're not actually ready for a serious relationship& more!Past episodes with Michael:How to Get Clear On Your Values For A Better Dating LifeThe One Trait That Could Save Your RelationshipsFind Michael on Instagram @michaeltennantnyc and @actuallyc_rious and check out his new Abundance journalhere.As always, find me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mostlydating⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. And if you're enjoying the pod, please leave a rating & review! To have your question answered on an upcoming episode, submit it ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Ready to Level Up Your Dating Game? It's time to make dating exciting again with First Round's On Me! Discover real, meaningful connections that go beyond the small talk. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab a FREE month of FROM's premium Terracotta subscription⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code MOSTLYDATING.

Welcome to Mostly Dating (the new era of Mostly Balanced!). We're kicking things off with the return of one of our OG favorite guests, Michael Tennant.  Michael is a speaker, entrepreneur, and author. He's the founder of my favorite conversation deck, Actually Curious, a card game created to build empathy, trust, and connection. What we talk about: How Michael created a movement to spread empathy What are values? & how do we know what ours are? Signs your values are on autopilot How to learn someone's values early on in dating How knowing your values can help you discover what you're looking for (& ultimately find it) How to actually learn from past relationships What is empathy? & how to look for it on early dates How to build your own empathy muscle & more!

Michael Tennant is the Founder, and CEO of Curiosity Lab, a purpose-driven venture studio and consultancy that builds products and experiences that teach empathy, creator of the empathy card game, Actually Curious, and author of The Power of Empathy, described by Inc. as "effectively balancing a self-help approach with a practical explanation of how we can use empathy as a tool". Michael and his work has been featured by the New York Times, Beyoncé, the Today show, Good Morning America, and many others. In his role as CEO, Michael creates and incubates businesses to help values-aligned individuals and organizations use empathy to live happier and healthier lives, and to nurture inclusive and innovative environments. In 2022, Curiosity Lab received an investment from Pharrell and the Black Ambition Prize. Relevant Social Media Handles:  Instagram: @michaeltennantnyc / @actuallyc_rious / @c_riositylab  LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/michael-tennant  Digital course: https://fivephasesofempathy.com  Conversation card game, Actually Curious: https://actuallycurious.com  15% off Actually Curious card games on actuallycurious.com with code RUTHLESSCOMPASSION Book: https://thepowerofempathy.chroniclebooks.com

The capacity to establish empathic connections with others—to feel with them, showing concern for their welfare, and demonstrating compassion—is critical in our lives.  Yet several studies show that there's less empathy in the world than previous decades.  But, my guest, Michael Tennant, believes that learning to care more about each other is a skill that all of us can learn and master. Today, he'll share more about the power of empathy to inspire personal growth and social change. Michael Tennant, is an award-winning media, advertising, and nonprofit veteran for companies like MTV, VICE Media, P&G, Coca-Cola, and Google. In the 2000s, he sat front seat to the rise of VICE, today's leading voice in millennial media, and brought with him a dedicated approach to long-term authentic community building. He is also the Founder, and CEO of Curiosity Lab, a purpose driven venture studio and consultancy that builds products and experiences that teach empathy. During our conversation, Michael describes what it means to be an empathetic person and how we can infuse compassion into everything that we do, both in our personal and professional life. He shares some techniques and actionable frameworks that will transform these values into a consistent day-to-day practice.

Have you ever stopped to consider the significant role empathy plays not only in our personal lives, but also in our professional environment? That's exactly what we did in our recent conversation with Michael Tennant, the founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab. Michael, a new dad, shared with us his deep respect for his wife and all mothers, and how becoming a parent has forced him to remain present and lead with empathy. We explored how empathy can be a secret weapon for anyone - be it moms, founders, entrepreneurs, or creators - and how it can shape healthier, happier lives.  Our exploration into the world of empathy didn't just end there. We dug deeper into our emotional understanding. You know those butterflies you feel in your stomach when you're nervous or that lump in your throat when you're sad? We discussed how our bodies physically respond to our emotions and how we can mindfully navigate these sensations. We also delved into the five core emotions - joy, fear, anger, shame, and sadness - and the three types of empathy - cognitive, somatic, and emotional. We learn that all these are here to keep us safe and, with a touch of practical exercises, we can use them to make intentional choices in our interactions with others. This episode is brought to you by Fertile Imagination: A Guide For Stretching Every Mom's Superpower For Maximum Impact – My book is now available on Amazon in its audiobook format, paperback version and Kindle format. Grab a free chapter on www.fertileideas.com.  DM me on Instagram @melissallarena just type the word FERTILE and I'll share the link if that's easier to get to fertileideas.com for all the details you need to celebrate your own Fertile Imagination! Here's that link: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/  About Michael Tennant Michael Tennant is the CEO of Curiosity Lab, a purpose-driven venture studio and consultancy that aims to make empathy easy and accessible to learn and teach. He is also the author of the book "The Power of Empathy," a 30-day guide that walks readers through the five phases of empathy. Through Curiosity Lab, Tennant creates and incubates businesses that help values-aligned individuals and organizations use empathy to live happier and healthier lives and to nurture productive and inclusive environments. He also teaches empathy to various organizations, schools, government and non-profit organizations, including NASA. Tennant's approach to empathy has been shaped by personal loss and he advocates for greater emotional proficiency to deal with challenging moments and to foster connection. His innovative approach has led to his company receiving an investment from Pharrell and the Black Ambition Prize in 2022. Let's face it - balancing motherhood and business isn't just hard, it's a superpower. Join us as we navigate through this enlightening journey of understanding empathy, emotions, and more. Share your thoughts and let's explore together.   In this episode, you will hear: Michael's leadership has steered the organization towards nurturing businesses that are not only empathetic but also align with individual and organizational values.  His book, "The Power of Empathy" is structured as a 30-day guide, aiming to simplify the concept of empathy and make it accessible.  The book takes readers through a comprehensive journey of understanding empathy, breaking it down into five phases. This approach provides a clear and easy-to-follow structure for those looking to improve their empathy skills. Curiosity Lab aims to utilize empathy as a means to enhance various aspects of life and work. They believe that empathy can improve happiness, health, productivity, and inclusivity.  Tennant's collaboration with NASA, demonstrating the broad reach and relevance of his empathy training initiatives  How Tennant's personal experiences, particularly his own losses, have significantly influenced his perspective on empathy – Empathy can not only be a personal skill but also a viable business strategy.  A major part of Tennant's advocacy revolves around promoting emotional proficiency to help individuals navigate difficult situations and foster stronger connections. How empathy plays a crucial role in creating productive and inclusive environments – Michael champions empathy as a necessary tool in building harmonious and effective workspaces.  One of the notable investors in Michael's company is the renowned artist Pharrell. This suggests that his work has resonance and appeal across different sectors, including entertainment.  In 2022, Curiosity Lab was honored with the Black Ambition Prize. This recognition is a testament to the studio's purpose-driven work and innovative approach to empathy.  Curiosity Lab and Michael's innovative approach to empathy have earned recognition and awards. This affirms the significance and impact of their work in promoting empathy. SHARE this episode with shared with entrepreneurs and business leaders seeking to enhance their understanding and application of empathy in various aspects of life. Supporting Resources: Curiosity Lab “The Power of Empathy” - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Empathy-Thirty-Day-Personal-Growth/dp/1797220276  Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to my podcast for new moms who are entrepreneurs, founders, and creators?  I'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  I'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast for writer moms.  About Fertile Imagination – www.fertileideas.com You can be a great mom without giving up, shrinking, or hiding your dreams. There's flexibility in how you pursue anything – your role, your lifestyle, and your personal and professional goals. The limitations on your dreams are waiting to be shattered. It's time to see and seize what's beyond your gaze. Let's bridge your childhood daydreams with your grown-up realities. Imagine skipping with your kids along any path – you, surpassing your milestones while your kids are reaching theirs. There's only one superpower versatile enough to stretch your thinking beyond what's been done before: a Fertile Imagination. It's like kryptonite for impostor syndrome and feeling stuck when it's alert! In Fertile Imagination, you will awaken your sleeping source of creative solutions. 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Minter Dialogue with Michael Tennant Michael Tennant is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author of "The Power of Empathy, A Thirty-Day Path to Personal Growth and Social Change." In this conversation, we explore how to handle adversity, strain and addiction. We dive deep into the power of empathy and how important it is to work on yourself. We explore issues of mental health, finding your WHY and some of the key insights in his book.  If you've got comments or questions you'd like to see answered, send your email or audio file to nminterdial@gmail.com; or you can find the show notes and comment on minterdial.com. If you liked the podcast, please take a moment to go over to Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast channel, to rate/review the show. Otherwise, you can find me @mdial on Twitter.

After experiencing profound personal tragedy, Michael Tennant made it his life's mission to cultivate empathy in himself and others. In our conversation, the Founder of Curiosity Lab and author of The Power of Empathy: A Thirty-Day Path to Personal Growth and Social Change shares his journey to understanding this powerful yet often neglected skill. Michael provides practical steps we can take to grow in empathy, imaginatively step into another's shoes, and build more inclusive, connected communities. Though it takes courage, empathy's rewards are immense—it can heal relationships, bridge divides, relieve isolation, and open the door to human connection.You can find Michael at: Website | Actually Curious Card Decks | Instagram | Episode TranscriptIf you LOVED this episode you'll also love the conversations we had with Terry Real about the power of us. Check out our offerings & partners: My New Book SparkedMy New Podcast SPARKED. To submit your “moment & question” for consideration to be on the show go to sparketype.com/submit. Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exploring The Power of Empathy with Michael Tennant Step into the circle of empathy and inclusivity with another thought-provoking episode of "Pushing Forward with Alycia | A Disability Podcast". In Episode 11, Alycia Anderson delves deep into the world of empathy, advocacy, and inclusivity alongside the dynamic Michael Tennant, a visionary entrepreneur, author, and creator of Curiosity Lab. Michael has been featured in The New York Times, Oprah, and The Today Show. The Power of "Actually Curious" The brainchild of Curiosity Lab's initiative aims at fostering empathy, and is a holistic storytelling hub committed to promoting inclusivity, empathy, and overall well-being. Every variant of Actually Curious is enriched with insights from psychologists, journalists, crisis negotiators, game developers, cultural influencers, and other specialists, all working collaboratively to impart empathy skills through interactive play. Crafting Conversations, Igniting Empathy Learn about, and play along, with the game Actually Curious, the empathy conversation card game created by Michael Tennant. Discover how: Actually Curious bridges gaps and sparks deep dialogues. Empathy Cards inspire thought-provoking conversations. Five Phases of Empathy model enhances growth and understanding. Connect with Michael Tennant Exploring Resources for Empathy Explore Michael Tennant's journey and initiatives through these invaluable resources: Discover his book The Power of Empathy on Amazon. Engage with him on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about his creative endeavors at Curiosity Lab. Connect with Alycia: Feedback | Instagram | LinkedIn Book Alycia for Speaking  Book Alycia to Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism  Buy Alycia's DEI Micro Learning Video Series

Michael Tennant grew up San Diego with a “disdain” for Los Angeles. “You're taught the Dodgers are the devil,” he jokes. “LA is the worst. Don't do this. But my brother did a play, I heard him get a laugh and that first hit of dopamine, I started chasing that. I liked the idea of performing.” In the early days, Tennant wanted to become an actor. “Good Will Hunting was a seminal movie,” he says. “These two guys just got together and wrote something? And Gus Van Sant is directing it? How did these guys do that?” Tennant says he somewhat lost track of that and focused on acting. “I got stuck in the linear idea of it for a while, but then I fell into producing.” While on set one day, a producer had lunch with Tennant and this somewhat led to work in development. “I saw the sausage getting made and it made me kind of sad.” Tennant adds, “I was watching people set money on fire, never their own but other people's money, making movies for the wrong reasons and after a few years reading thousands of scripts, I thought I wanted to give writing a crack. Let me see if can do this.” Inspired originally by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, and more recently by the Duplass Brothers (see the speech, “The Calvary Isn't Coming”), Tennant knew he needed to take his shot. “I keep asking other people — writers, directors, casting agents — to hand me this creative life that I want and no one is doing it. Why is no one doing it? Because you have to do it yourself.” Want more? Steal my first book, Ink by the Barrel - Secrets From Prolific Writers right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we're giving away 100,000 copies this year. It's based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60-seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom on your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!

Filmmakers and actors Michael Tennant and Britt Rentschler join the sibs to talk about their hilarious film Pretty Problems, which premiered July 13th on Hulu. We dive right into the different layers of the film, including our own “must haves” when traveling and which fictional rich person we'd least like to vacation with. We also discuss how tempting it can be to try on someone else's lifestyle (and Louis Vuitton slippers) for the weekend. Watch this funny and insightful movie that has White Lotus vibes. In solidarity with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, Friday Night Movie is supporting the Entertainment Community Fund, which provides emergency financial assistance and provides social services to a broad array of entertainment industry professionals.  Sign up for the Friday Night Movie Newsletter for giveaways, curated episode playlists from the hosts and guests (including our mom), and at MOST one email per month (and probably fewer).  Closed captions for this episode are available via the player on the official Friday Night Movie homepage, the Podbean app and website, and YouTube.  The Friday Night Movie Family supports the following organizations: the DC Abortion Fund, HIAS, NAACP Legal Defense Fund | Equal Justice Initiative | Asian American Journalists Association | The Entertainment Community Fund. Subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform, including iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Podbean | Overcast. Catch up on all the Friday Night Movie SXSW special coverage in this playlist, including featured interviews from SXSW Wonder House hosted by the University of Arizona.  Play along with Friday Night Movie at home! Read the FNM Glossary to learn the about our signature bits (e.g., Buy/Rent/Meh, I Told You Shows, Tradesies, etc). Email us at info@p4tmedia.com or tweet @FriNightMovie, @pancake4table, @chichiKgomez, and/or  @paperBKprincess.  Follow our creations and zany Instagram stories @frinightmovie, @FNMsisters, and @pancake4table. Follow us on Letterboxd (@pancake4table) where we're rating every movie we've EVER watched.  Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter for exclusive giveaways and news! Theme music by What Does It Eat.  Subscribe and leave a review on IOS or Android at frinightmovie.com.

In this episode of Carolyn Talks..., I have a fun and very insightful conversation with producer Katya Alexander about what being a producer actually entails, and her latest award winning project, the off-beat comedy #PrettyProblems, which is available for streaming on Amazon #PrimeVideo.Pretty Problems was directed by Kestrin Pantera, and co-written by Charlotte Ubben, and Britt Rentschler and Michael Tennant, who both star as the lead characters Lindsay and Jack.To learn more about Katya, visit her portfolio at: https://www.katyasportfolio.com/about-And follow her on Instagram: mehttps://www.instagram.com/katyakatt/?hl=enFollow me on Twitter and Instagram at: @CarrieCnh12My live-tweet hashtags: #SaturdayNightSciFi #DramasWithCarrieLook for the hashtag #SHWHTIFF22 for all of my TIFF 2022 coverage on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Britt Rentschler is the star of “Pretty Problems,” a smart and hilarious new indie adult comedy which she also produced and helped write with screenwriter and co-star Michael Tennant. In this episode, she talks about their lengthy commitment to making the story work, building their characters with depth, and the risky but triumphant decision to cast their talented friends in supporting roles rather than famous actors who might have secured more money. She describes how her apprehension toward playing the lead role of Lindsay actually benefited her performance, the ways director Kestrin Pantera brought the best out of everyone, plus much more. “Pretty Problems” is in select theaters across the US, and on VOD. Follow Back To One on Instagram Back To One is the in-depth, no-nonsense, actors-on-acting podcast from Filmmaker Magazine. In each episode, host Peter Rinaldi invites one working actor to do a deep dive into their unique process, psychology, and approach to the craft. No small talk, no celebrity stories, no inane banter—just the work.

Drew Perkins talks with Michael Tennant, Founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab, that exists to build a massive community around the shared values of curiosity, inclusivity, and empathy. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: curiositylab.io actuallycurious.com

Watch this episode to hear how one man's trauma was converted into a tool that sparks empathic conversations. Michael Tennant is the Founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab. In this episode, he shares how he uncovered his true calling after suffering major losses in his life and is now committed to using empathy to help foster mental health. He describes how the card games created by Curiosity Lab are being used in a variety of contexts to build bridges of understanding and inspire greater vulnerability and psychological safety in the workplace. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 About Michael Tennant 01:43 Why Curiosity Lab was created 03:37 How the Curiosity Lab card games are played 08:03 Who stands to benefit from playing the game? 10:58 Michael's "catalyst of change" 18:19 How the Curiosity Lab card games are tools for healing 22:35 Curiosity Lab's workshops 24:22 Michael discusses his upcoming book 25:14 Michael describes the "five phases of empathy" 29:21 How Michael became an ‘Empathy Expert' 32:03 Michael Tennant's Purposeful Empathy Story CONNECT WITH MICHAEL TENNANT ✩Website https://www.actuallycurious.com/ ✩ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michaeltennantnyc ✩ Actually Curious Instagram https://www.instagram.com/actuallyc_rious/ ✩ Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-tennant/ ✩ Curiosity Lab Website https://www.curiositylab.io/ CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast This episode was brought to you by Grand Heron International REACH THEM AT ✩ Website www.grandheroninternational.ca; www.ghi.coach ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-heron-international/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandheroninternational/ ✩ Instagram @Grand_Heron_International ✩ Twitter @GrandHeronIntl ✩ https://twitter.com/GrandHeronIntl Video edited by David Tsvariani

"Sometimes we connect with people for reasons we don't entirely understand," Ettore says. "That's how I feel about my dear friend and brother Michael Tennant. I recognized from our first interaction that he is a special human with whom I felt a unique and immediate connection." Michael is a CEO, a diversity and mental health advocate, a recognized empathy expert, and the creative mind behind the Actually Curious conversation card game. "In full disclosure, life has gotten in the way over the past year, so Michael and I have not had as many opportunities to connect as I would have liked. This recording session could be considered a kind of hybrid: It's not only a podcast interview but also our first extended conversation. Consider this a rare window into the unfolding of a beautiful new friendship."Along the way, the men talk about Michael's journey, showing up as our most vulnerable selves, “being where your feet are,” leadership, the Five Phases of Empathy, and so much more. We hope you'll enjoy sharing this intimate chat. Resources mentioned in this episode:Curiosity Lab: https://www.curiositylab.io/ Actually Curious: https://www.actuallycurious.com/Connect with Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaeltennantnyc/https://www.instagram.com/actuallyc_rious/ https://www.instagram.com/c_riositylab/Media coverage:GMA 3 New York Times Inc MagazineNBC's Today Show EntrepreneurForbes AdAge

Welcome back! Today we are joined by Michael Tennant, founder of Curiosity Labs and the Actually Curious card game you may have heard us play in our recent episode intros. Michael has such an incredible and inspiring story and this episode is PACKED with tools to help you improve your relationships with everyone in your life, including with yourself. what we talk about: Michael's career journey rising the ranks in the media industry A series of family tragedies that led him to rethink his career Founding a company with a romantic partner How he dealt with the ending of that relationship and the impact it had on the company The meaning of empathy Empathy vs. sympathy Why empathy is so important in relationships How Michael met his now wife when he was not looking for something serious and how their relationship evolved Michael's emotional rock bottom How empathy and the work that Michael does has impacted his relationship with his family Familial trauma & a lot more! You can find Michael on Instagram @michaeltennantnyc. To learn more about the Actually Curious mission and purchase the deck, head to their Instagram or Website. Use code BALANCED for a discount! what we're loving this week: Carleigh: Pique daily radiance elderberry liposomal vitamin c packets Mia: Couples therapy! As always, find us on Instagram @mostlybalancedpodcast and on our website. Thanks for joining us and please leave a rating or review if you enjoyed the episode!

Entrepreneur and former ad exec Michael Tennant founded Curiosity Lab to "spread curiosity, inclusivity, and empathy through storytelling experiences." One way to do that is with his "Actually Curious" playing cards, his attempt to gamify empathy and community. I think he's on to something... Theme music by Sean Balick; "Up, Up, Up and Over" by the Balloonists via Blue Dot Sessions. Photo used with permission from Actually Curious / Curiosity Lab.

Q&A on the film Pretty Problems with director Kestrin Pantera, actor/writer/producer/ Michael Tennant, actor/story by/producer Britt Rentschler and actor J.J. Nolan. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. Jack and Lindsay are invited on a getaway trip with affluent strangers: down the rabbit hole, and into the most unhinged weekend of their lives. Can their relationship survive?

Michael is the founder of Curiosity Lab as well as the creator of Actually Curious™, a card game that brings people together while teaching active listening and empathy.   Michael talks about:   His journey to founding Curiosity Lab  How Actually Curious was developed and grew from the desire to help people connect  Meeting people where they're at with empathy   Finding out what matters to you   The ins and outs of hustle culture   Being in tune with your body and feelings   ...And much more!   

Michael Tennant is a freelance writer and regular contributor to The New American. We'll be examining “The Cameraman who knew too much” as we look into the January 6, 2021, Capitol demonstration. WWW.TheNewAmerican.com

What's the greatest need in American society? You could argue for empathy. Especially if you're Michael Tennant, founder of Curious Labs and the creator of the card game Actually Curious. Between appearing on the Today Show and being featured in The NY Times, he agreed to spend some time with us. The conversation went far and wide… and deep. He shared his origin story, then we talked candidly about race and the biases we all grow up with but are often blind to. Michael was fun and gracious and, we hope, invigorated by our two hour long exchange. We were. (Don't worry. We cut it down to an hour and change.)

Michael Tennant is a freelance writer and regular contributor to The New American. We'll beexamining “BIG TECH vs. FREE SPEECH. WWW.TheNewAmerican.com www.freedommail.us

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, FenixCommerce, and EcoCart**   “Creating work that advocates for a more inclusive and empathetic world” that's what Curiosity Lab is dedicated to bringing into the world. Today we have Michael Tennant, Founder of Curiosity Lab, a product content and experience company. Michael spent 15 years in media and advertising. In 2017, he left traditional advertising due to family problems and presidential elections. He decided to create the Curiosity Lab as he wanted to deliver something meaningful to people. He came up with three values for Curiosity Lab: curiosity, compassion, and connection. The values helped the brand in channelizing its energy. Resources, as well as experience, were the biggest challenges in their journey. Michael believes that his willingness to admit his wrongdoings is his superpower. In part 1, he discusses: * Gratefulness * Overview of the brand * His motivating factor * What were the challenges * His development model * Superpower Join Ramon Vela and Michael Tennant as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Curiosity Lab, visit: https://www.curiositylab.io/ Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on all major apps. Just search for The Story of a Brand. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast or Spotify. * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: https://mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Fenix Commerce. Folks, we all know delivery and shipping are a major pain. Fortunately, with FenixCommerce, you can now deliver a better customer experience AND improve conversions up to 14% by providing personalized actual delivery dates and options directly on your Webstore. And post-purchase, stay on top of things with Fenix proactive delivery alerts. Retailers, brands, and online merchants big and small trust FenixCommerce to optimize the entire order, shipping, and delivery experience, so why not you. For more details, check out https://fenixcommerce.com/ * This episode is also brought to you by EcoCart. EcoCart is an e-commerce plugin that encourages checkout by allowing your customers to shop carbon neutral with you. And we all know that Sustainability is now a driving factor in consumers' purchasing decisions. That's why the 1,500+ brands that use EcoCart like APL, BarkBox, Ancient Nutrition, and OLIPOP are seeing a massive boost to customer loyalty and engagement as well as an up to a 20% increase in cart conversion rates. Get started today. Go to https://ecocart.io/sob/

**This episode is brought to you by MuteSix, FenixCommerce, and EcoCart**   “It's a really easy way to show your values,” that's what Michael thinks about their conversation about their card deck. In part 2, Michael Tennant, Founder of Curiosity Lab, mentions their different card decks. He remarks that their happy hour edition is best for starters. According to Michael, intuition is a cousin of empathy. Curiosity Lab is working with many leaders on spreading empathy across several areas as well as organizations. The brand is also starting its first meaningful content initiative. An article and video series called Driving Change from the Inside will be out on November 4th and should be available when this feature is published. Curiosity Lab works with DNI-focused companies that genuinely want to create a safe space for all its employees. He talks about: * Spreading empathy * Being aware of emotions * Their card decks * Their workshops * Criteria for companies * Where to start * Curiosity Lab's guidelines Join Ramon Vela and Michael Tennant as they break down the inside story on The Story of a Brand. For more on Curiosity Lab, visit: https://www.curiositylab.io/ Subscribe and Listen to the podcast on all major apps. Just search for The Story of a Brand. Click here to listen on Apple Podcast or Spotify. * OUR SHOW IS MADE POSSIBLE WITH THE SUPPORT OF MUTESIX. MuteSix is the leading agency in performance marketing. They have been in this space for nearly eight years, growing and scaling the world's most recognizable e-commerce brands with breakthrough creative, targeted media buying, and data-driven results in every step of the funnel. They're currently offering listeners a FREE omnichannel marketing audit. Their team of auditors will perform a deep dive analysis into your current marketing efforts and identify which strategies might be budget wasters and which strategies will improve performance. The audit covers all digital marketing channels, including Facebook, Google, Email, Amazon, Snapchat, TikTok, Pinterest, Influencer, Programmatic, and Website CRO. For your free digital marketing consultation, visit: https://mutesix.com/storyofabrand * This episode is also brought to you by Fenix Commerce. Folks, we all know delivery and shipping are a major pain. Fortunately, with FenixCommerce, you can now deliver a better customer experience AND improve conversions up to 14% by providing personalized actual delivery dates and options directly on your Webstore. And post-purchase, stay on top of things with Fenix proactive delivery alerts. Retailers, brands, and online merchants big and small trust FenixCommerce to optimize the entire order, shipping, and delivery experience, so why not you. For more details, check out https://fenixcommerce.com/ * This episode is also brought to you by EcoCart. EcoCart is an e-commerce plugin that encourages checkout by allowing your customers to shop carbon neutral with you. And we all know that Sustainability is now a driving factor in consumers' purchasing decisions. That's why the 1,500+ brands that use EcoCart like APL, BarkBox, Ancient Nutrition, and OLIPOP are seeing a massive boost to customer loyalty and engagement as well as up to 20% increase in cart conversion rates. Get started today. Go to https://ecocart.io/sob/

Marni welcomes Michael Tennant, the Founder of the conversation card game, Actually Curious, into the Den to discuss how to create connection and conversation through empathy and curiosity. Michael is an advocate for diversity, mental well-being, and empathy. His workshops and the card game have been featured in the New York Times, Goop, Forbes, Cosmopolitan, and others.    Key takeaways from this episode:  Create connection through empathy Sample questions to ask a date Tips for preparing for a date How to shift the energy of a conversation   How Actually Curious Creates Connection Through Empathy [1:39]  Michael describes his previous life when coming from the ‘get' energy. He says he didn't know much about himself. He went out seeking his self-confidence and self-worth through dating. Then after discovering his empathy energy he realized what was missing within himself and learned how to love himself fully. With Actually Curious, Michael knew he had created a game that enhanced trust-building. The card game helps people ask thoughtful questions to other people to understand where they are coming from. In dating, people can decide if they want to start dating casually or get into the topics that matter in long-term relationships and use the knowledge to bridge gaps.  When playing Actually Curious, it starts light and levels up as trust is created.   Understanding Ourselves Helps Us Understand Others [15:40] Fear can close us off energetically. The nervous system holds on to trauma and can create a physical response when we are confronted by a trigger. The Actually Curious cards offer people tools to practice responding to certain stimuli. They can also be used to build muscle memory around the physical aspects of trauma. It can be used when prepping for a date to help us understand why we feel the way we do.  You have to be connected to yourself before you can connect to someone else.    Creating Harmony from Conflict [23:33] Michael says when people are aware and use a more evolved language with each other empathy and understanding can be products of conflict. Learning how to resolve conflict can create a deeper connection between couples and family members.   Michael asks Marni some of the questions from the game. As soon as they start talking about what they are passionate about the energy of the conversation shifts and they create a deeper connection to each other.    Make a Connection: Visit Our Website Join Our Dating Den Facebook Community Here! Learn how to attract your perfect equal...watch our latest training here! Interested in working with us? Book a Breakthrough session at DWDVIP Get a Free Coaching Session with Marni on Our Podcast - Sign up Here to Be a Guest On Our Show Download a Complimentary Copy of our Book - How to Find a Quality Guy Without Going on 200 Dates Actually Curious Cards

In the recent edition of Hamilton magazine, Michael Tennant writes, “The healing we are looking for might need to start from within.” This week he talks to Dave about how his quest for healing led put him on a path to helping others find that healing and begin spreading empathy. Learn more about Michael's work at Curiosity Labs Learn more about the Actually Curious card gameAll music by Doctuh Michael Woods

In this episode, you'll hear from Michael Tennant, playwright of and lead actor for the performance of "Bad Medicine" at the Bosque Arts Center in Clifton Texas. The show is set for the Tin Building Theater under the direction of Lorana Rush. Listen in for some stories of how the playwright ended up as the lead actor, where the story came from, and what's in store for the first dinner theater. High school students from Bosque County schools are invited to attend Saturday, May 15, to see the production free of charge as well. Listen in for more in anticipation of the first production opening in a little over a year in Clifton. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=X5XXASRHXWAAW)

Cristina talks with Michael Tennant, founder and CEO of Curiosity Lab, creator of the Actually Curious card game, and community centered marketing organizer and creative. Together, they talk about the importance of empathy, how empathy fosters community and growth, and how to dismantle biases and confront the ego for better connection. TOPICS:
 Meet Michael Tennant (00:44) Making a change within an industry at odds with empathy (05:37) Making the empathy pledge a practice (11:15) Disrupting the ego, bias, and taboo topics with empathy (14:20) Daring to imagine a greater world (23:20) Actually Curious: the game (27:13) More from Michael and Actually Curious (36:40) RESOURCES:  Don’t forget to support Body Wise Podcast by leaving a rating and a review on iTunes. Get the show notes and subscribe on your favorite podcast app! Get more from Michael Tennant at ActuallyCurious.com and follow him at @actuallyc_rious on Instagram Make the pledge to spread empathy at We Claim One Percent and get your Actually Curious game decks Try the Actually Curious Values Exercise

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