Podcast appearances and mentions of Ned Doheny

En esta edición de nuestro podcast estrenamos 'Her Majesty', el nuevo disco de la saxofonista Jeanette Harris. En el repaso a recientes lanzamientos en la música Smooth Jazz reseñamos los álbumes de Ken Navarro, Michael Lington, Kim Scott, The Brothers Feat. Mark Whitfield y Tom Hansen. En el bloque del recuerdo recuperamos algunos de los trabajos del músico y cantante californiano Ned Doheny.

Ned Doheny, the only heir to one of the world's richest oil baron was found shot to death next to his childhood friend and secretary Hugh Plunkett in 1929. Investigators at the time ruled it a murder-suicide. But to this day, the crime is a source of rumor and speculation. Was it a muder-suicide or just made to look that way? Or was it tied to a bigger scandal involving millions of dollars, government contracts and bribery of a cabinet member. Conspiracy Theories is on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the Record is a conversation series where we speak with all manner of music heads — DJs, music journos, indie label captains, record shop owners, listening bar kingpins, et al — about their stories + the music that makes them. Join the Crate Coalition: https://discord.gg/sAaG6a7bv4 Daniel Collás is the founder and producer of the Phenomenal Handclap Band, whose works have attracted critical acclaim as well as praise from such luminaries as Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry, Gilles Peterson, Elton John and Simon LeBon, to name but a few. Aside from his work with the Phenomenal Handclap Band, Daniel has carved out a unique and enviable career producing records for some of his musical heroes: Joe Bataan, Marcos Valle, Ned Doheny, and most recently Gil Scott-Heron's longtime collaborator and co-writer, Brian Jackson. As a DJ, Daniel Collás has provided the soundtrack for countless parties and festivals in his home city of New York and around the world, including the legendary PS1 Warm Up, Croatia's Garden Festival, Munich's Charlie and Lisbon's Lux Frágil, as well as many fine nightclubs from London to Ibiza, Stockholm to Tokyo. MUSIC MENTIONS Daptone Records Joe Bataan “Chick-A-Boom/Cycles of You” by Joe Bataan Vampisoul Amy Winehouse Lily Allen Subtonic Bee Gees ABBA Lindstrøm & Prins Thomas JKriv Idris Muhammad Bernard Purdie Lou Donaldson Lonnie Smith Jack McDuff Booker T. & the M.G.'s Zigaboo Modeliste The Meters Horace Silver Art Blakey Balancing different musical identies (15:23): Yes Rush Gunyun Elston Gunn Mitch Mitchell Paul McCartney BBC Radio 1 Zane Lowe Triple J Zan Rowe Brian Jackson Marcos Valle Ned Doheny Suzanne Ciani Booker T Q&A Zoë Kravitz Chaka Khan “Ain't Nobody” by Chaka Khan Numero Group David Holmes Dynastie Crisis The Specials The Selecter English Beat Madness “On My Radio” by The Selecter Hansson & Karlsson Talking Heads David Byrne “Stop Making Sense” by Talking Heads “Do The Strand” by Roxy Music Brian Ferry Top of the Pops The Old Grey Whistle Test AC/DC The Grateful Dead The Warlocks “Shakedown Street” by The Grateful Dead “Meditation” by Booker T. & the M.G.'s Lone Limited Recordings Discovering music today (25:20): Shows & movies First album ever purchased (29:21): “This Are Two Tone” by Various Artists Most recent album purchased (30:20): “Attic Thoughts” by Bo Hansson Artists discovered in the past year (31:12): Roxy Music Desert island discs (37:05): “The Greatest Hits of Shocking Blue” by Shocking Blue “Soul Limbo” by Booker T. & the M.G.'s “Freedom Suite” by The Rascals

Sintonía: "Giallo Days" - New Visionaires"King Of Spain" y "I´ll Get By Without You" - Joel Sarakula; "Get It Up For Love" - Ned Doheny; "Palco" - Gilberto Gil; "Authenticity" y "Loved Up" - Joel Sarakula; "Nobody´s Fault" - Benny Sings; "Is It A Star" - Daryl Hall & John Oates; "Midnight Driver" - Joel SarakulaEscuchar audio

Karin berättar om Dena Thompson, som dömts för ett gäng (mer eller mindre märkliga) bedrägerier på tidigare älskare samt ett mord på exmaken Julian Webb. Hon borde också dömas för design av märkligt gossedjur och för stor kärlek till Florida. Anna berättar om megahuset Greystone Mansion i Beverly Hills och händelserna som ledde till att Ned Doheny och Hugh Plunket under MYCKET märkliga omständigheter hittades döda där.

Gail Plant is an inspirational Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging advocate. She attended Drexel University, where she received her B.A. in Computer Information Systems. Immediately following graduation from Drexel in 1995, she began her career with a local company, where she worked for 27 years until her retirement in June 2022. During her tenure, she held several leadership roles within the company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts. Gail received her M.A. in Leadership Development in 2015, and she has spent the last 28 years coaching, mentoring, and leading others on the journey of embracing and fostering the value of themselves and others. Key Takeaways: If you're the smartest person in the room, then you need a new crowd Remain teachable Listen to young people Being an ally means speaking up in the moment, not after the fact An inclusive society starts at the individual level V.A.L.U.E. – Victorious, Authentic, Loving oneself, Uniqueness, Empowerment Valuing you starts with you  Honor everyone's perspective in a room Authenticity is the ability to be yourself in every situation, regardless of the circumstances, and, in doing so, unleash your full potential Guest's Media Recommendations: Sound Of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot (Film) __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Emily McConnell is a collaborator, designer, educator, and researcher based in Chicago. She has been the resident costume designer at the CCPA Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University since 2007, designing almost 100 productions during that time all while managing the costume shop and teaching and supervising students. Starting in the fall of 2024, she will also be serving as the Program Director for Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies and the Curriculum Coordinator for Technical Theatre. She has been an Artistic Associate at Steep Theatre since 2011 and worked as a freelance designer in Chicago theatre since 1999 with credits including The House, Northlight, Oak Park Theatre Festival, Lifeline Theatre, and The Gift. Her research into collaborative methods in theatrical design has presented that research at conferences including the Association for Theatre in Higher Education and the American Theatrical Costume Association, and her writing has been published in HowlRound Theatrical Commons and Theatre Design and Technology Magazine. She holds a BA in Drama from Dartmouth College and an MA in Theatre Design from Northwestern. Key Takeaways: Proximity is not enough – gaining new knowledge and expanding your awareness is essential to progress Be mindful of the identities present in the spaces you are in (including your own) Determine the priorities of everyone in the room – ask yourself how you can support these goals Transparency is key to resolving conflicts in the workplace Honesty should be the starting point Present the problem, not the solution Mutual investment in collaboration will bring about the best outcome Authenticity means being honest and open about your strengths, vulnerabilities, and limitations Guest's Media Recommendations: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley __ Find Guest's work: Emily's Website: https://www.emilymccdesign.com/ Emily's Blog: https://www.emilymccdesign.com/blog __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Lusanda Mayikana is the Dean of Pluralism and Multicultural Affairs at Lake Forest Academy. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Social Justice from Lancaster University (U.K.), a Master of Arts in English Education from the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), and a Master of Arts in English from Middlebury College. Lusanda came to Lake Forest Academy in 2003 after spending a year as a Harvard-South Africa fellow in the African American Studies department and the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University. As the Dean of Equity, Pluralism, Inclusion, and Community, Lusanda is committed to fostering an inclusive culture and community where all members enjoy belonging, agency, and support. Her focus on bridging by listening, engaging, and intentionally organizing emphasizes connectedness, understanding, and learning about our varied lived experiences. Key Takeaways: “I am because of those around me” Meet people where they are Be curious  Play to the strengths of you and those around you Slow down Take the time to listen to others, even those you disagree with Authenticity comes from self-knowledge, self-awareness, and sincerity Trust who you are Create spaces where people can take risks and, in doing so, be their authentic selves Guest's Media Recommendations: Learning to Disagree by John Inazu (book) __ Find Guest's work: Lake Forest Academy: https://www.lfanet.org/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Dr. Damon Cates has been the President & CEO of One Hope United since 2024. Damon received a BA from Millikin University, an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an EdD from the University of Pennsylvania. He joined One Hope United from the University of Chicago, where, for over 16 years of service, he led alumni relations and development programs for several of the University's academic units. In addition to UChicago, Damon has also held leadership fundraising positions at the University of Pennsylvania and Stanford University. Damon is a sought-after speaker who regularly presents at conferences. He has published articles on enhancing constituent engagement and building organizational capacity, and was appointed by Governor JB Pritzker to the Illinois Youth Budget Commission in 2023.   Key Takeaways: Be honest about your lived experience – you can always find commonalities with others  Be aware of the assumptions you make of others on face value Be mindful of the shame that can be attached to certain identities – allow yourself and others to share your/their identity on your/their own terms Engage in your community and the causes you support in whatever ways you can Never underestimate the power of being with people in person Be present and intentional in interactions with others Authenticity comes from passion Guest's Media Recommendations: Beautiful Thing (film) __ Find Guest's work: One Hope United: https://onehopeunited.org/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Jeffrey Spahn is the founder and president of Leading Leaders Inc. For more than 20 years he has researched, coached and inspired top business executives and their teams through the distinctive collective leadership process of We the Leader. Jeff's journey into leading leaders was sparked by experiences of collective flow in high school and as a letterman on the University of Michigan football team. His business degree from the University of Michigan and doctorate from the University of Chicago ground his practice in sound scholarship. Jeff's most recent publication is the book, We the Leader, published by McGraw-Hill. Key Takeaways: We are all both leaders and followers Collective flow comes from explicitly stating shared intentions to foster connection Mutual investment within a community allows us to see others as valuable and vital Ask questions – be curious Practice dialogue – stay open to new ideas Try things and take risks to foster new connections Assert your beliefs – don't impose or withhold – and be ready to let them go Reframe difference from something to avoid or attack to an opportunity to create Authenticity requires community – to be authentic you need to allow others to be authentic Guest's Media Recommendations: Mary Parker Follett – Prophet of Management: A Celebration of Writings from the 1920s (book) edited by Peter F. Drucker __ Find Guest's work: Jeff Spahn's Website: https://wetheleader.com/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

HERE WE GO MY SHOW FOR 04-JULY-2024 WITH A MIXED BAG OF OLD CLASSICS INCLUDING ( CHANGE, BILLY PAUL, SURFACE, DAVID BENDETH, SUN, ASHFORD & SIMPSON, NED DOHENY,  ) AND MANY MORE ALSO SOME TOP NEW TRACKS FROM ( CHRIS KINGDON AND SHAUN ESCOFFERY  ) WE ALSO HAVE THE CONNOISSEURS CORNER ( THIS WEEK WE HAVE AZYMUTH AND ONE WAY ) AND WE HAVE THE BACK TO BACK CLASSICS BY A CLASSIC ARTIST (THIS WEEK WE HAVE TWO TRACKS FROM G Q ) THEN WE HAVE THREE TRACKS DUG OUT FROM THE GARAGE FROM (JACKIE WILSON, OTIS READING/CARLA THOMAS AND THE FOUR TOPS ) FINNISHING OF WITH A COUPLE OF SLOW TRACKS AND MUCH MUCH MORE SIT BACK WITH A GLASS OF SOMETHING AND ENJOY OR DOWNLOAD FOR LATER

Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright, an Atlanta-based author, dynamic speaker, and strategic thought partner, writes to inspire transformation and change in communities, institutions, and personal lives. Her impactful work tackles deep-rooted challenges that demand identity shifts and enhanced capacities to achieve lasting, meaningful change. Dr. Wright champions authenticity, striving to align our aspirational identities with our lived realities. Dr. Wright is the author of seven influential books, served for 10 years on the senior leadership team as the director of enrollment management at the largest parish Episcopal school in the country, and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Emory School of Medicine.  Key Takeaways: Define yourself: “If I didn't define myself for myself, I would be crunched into other people's fantasies for me and eaten alive” – Audre Lorde Respect the dignity of every human being  Take the time to pause and look again  Your identity is not an obstacle – if it feels like one, it has not been truly seen Be careful of the ideas about certain identities you may project onto others Ask questions – be curious We have the power to write new beginnings and endings to our stories Lead with DIGNITY: Diversity, Identity, Growth, Nurture, Integrity, Transparency, Yield Authenticity is when aspirational identity aligns with lived reality Guest's Media Recommendations: Tiny Love Stories: True Tales of Love in 100 Words or Less (book) edited by Daniel T. Jones and Miya Lee __ Find Guest's work: Dr. Beth-Sarah Wright's Website: https://bethsarahwright.com/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

T. Mark Meyer is a psychotherapist and a consultant for the world's largest corporations, leading workshops on conflict resolution, authenticity, and authentic management. He coaches professional athletes in discovering their purpose and counsels both couples and individuals. After founding and spearheading several successful companies, Mark connected with his authentic self and refocused his professional aspirations. He's a business coach and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Master Practitioner who uses his personal experience to help others live their most authentic lives. Key Takeaways: Authenticity is a life-long journey Accomplishments won't bring you happiness if you don't know your purpose in life Accept people where they are – go with the flow Authenticity and purpose drive innovation and creativity in workplaces Authenticity is as much about being yourself as it is about allowing others to be themselves Stay curious and non-judgemental  Shift your thinking from “what should I accomplish now?” to “who do I want to be now?” Guest's Media Recommendations: The Myth of Normal (book) by Dr. Gabor Maté __ Find Guest's work: T. Mark Meyer's Website: https://tmarkmeyer.com/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Sean DeMarco Garcia is the Founder/Coordinator of Astrochemistry Consulting LLC, which offers training and coaching sessions in de-escalation and crisis intervention for frontline workers. They teach individuals how to humanely deescalate those experiencing an emotional or mental wellness crisis both in personal and professional interactions. Sean has written a book on his de-escalation work throughout his life entitled “It Isn't About You,” and has 30+ years of experience as a naval veteran, police officer, and head of the private security department for a hospital. Key Takeaways We are all connected Curate a worldview that is based in culture Experience as much of the beauty of the world as you can Be careful of your perceptions of others and the way these can influence your own behavior Three things to live by: empathy, listening, and validating emotions It's not about you – everyone is dealing with something Slow down – don't rush to respond Prioritize self-care and encourage others to do the same Be curious – learn about the perspectives and cultures of others Guest's Media Recommendations: It Isn't About You (book) by Sean DeMarco Garcia __ Find Guest's work: AstroChemistry Consulting: https://actc11.com/home-page  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

The police close their investigation into the deaths of Ned Doheny and his secretary Hugh Plunkett, deciding it is a clear case of murder-suicide, but not everyone is convinced. A rookie detective with the district attorney's office thinks the evidence does not match the official story, but will anyone listen? Meanwhile, Peter sets out to uncover the origins of the Doheny family's colossal wealth – starting in the dangerous Wild West town of Kingston New Mexico, where silver and gold prospectors rub shoulders with gunslingers in saloons and bordellos, and future oil tycoon Edward Doheny meets two men who will change the course of his life. In this eight part series, Peter Devlin and producer Conor McKay trace the extraordinary rags to riches story of Edward L Doheny – a penniless prospector who built a vast oil empire – to try and uncover the story of what really happened on 16th February 1929, when two men died in mysterious circumstances in Greystone mansion, Beverly Hills Cast District Attorney Burton Fitts – Michael Patrick Reporter - Aoibheann McCann Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay Produced by Conor McKay Executive editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production

9.30pm, Doheny avenue, Beverly Hills. A dark blue car approaches the gates of Greystone Mansion. The guard at the gates recognises the driver – it's Hugh Plunkett. Waved through, Hugh drives into the estate. After a brief call to Lucy Doheny from the garage, Hugh enters the mansion and is soon alone in a guest bedroom with Ned Doheny. By midnight – both men are dead. What happened on that fateful day?In this eight part series, Peter Devlin and producer Conor McKay trace the extraordinary rags to riches story of Edward L Doheny – a penniless prospector who built a vast oil empire – to try and uncover the story of what really happened on 16th February 1929, when two men died in mysterious circumstances in Greystone mansion, Beverly HillsReadings:Michael Patrick Aoibhéann McCann Jonathan Harden Patrick Fitzsymons Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay Produced by Conor McKay Executive editor Andy Martin A BBC Northern Ireland production

Elaine Ho serves as NASA's Chief Diversity Officer, providing executive and transformative leadership over diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policy and programs for the entire NASA workforce. Ho is a long-time public servant who has been connected to DEIA throughout her career, having held multiple high-level positions at the Department of Agriculture, IRS, and the White House. Prior to her federal service career, Ho was a practicing attorney, specializing in employment law and workplace diversity and inclusion, and served over four years active duty as an Air Force criminal prosecutor. Key Takeaways: Representation matters – you have to see it to be able to achieve it Collaboration is everything Trust is the foundation of successful collaboration Meet people where they are at – put yourself in their shoes Demonstrate the value of DEIA to get people onboard There are times to be right and there are times to understand  Be yourself, everyone else is already taken Authenticity is a lifelong state of self-reflection  Guest's Media Recommendations: The Space Race (documentary) __ Find Guest's work: NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Welcome back to another season of INCOGNITO the podcast! In the first episode of Season 7, Michael offers his thoughts on the demonstrated value of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in our society and the high cost of its politicization in the U.S. Michael shares his insight into navigating the divisive world we find ourselves in and reminds listeners that DEI is a human issue, not a political one.  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram. __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

One of America's most beautiful haunted mansions & one of the nations most mysterious murder cases When Oil heir Ned Doheny and his friend & secretary Hugh Plunkett were shot to death in a guest bedroom of Ned's mansion in 1929, it was officially ruled a murder-suicide. Hugh supposedly shooting Ned over a scandalous business dispute. But many wonder... was it really? Who was the true gunman? This episode we are discussing one of the most haunted estates in California, Greystone Mansion. So much mystery & SO many ghosts... Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.com Want this episode EARLY & AD FREE? Join the PATREON for only $3 dollars a month! Make sure you are following along for all the latest! TIKTOK INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK

Laura Schellhardt is a Chicago based playwright and adapter. Her original works include Air Guitar High, Auctioning the Ainsleys, The Apothecary's Daughter, The K of D, Courting Vampires, and Shapeshifters, among many others. Adaptations include The Phantom Tollbooth, The Outfit, and Creole Folktales. She is also the author of Screenwriting for Dummies. She's a two-time Jeff Award nominee and recipient of the AATE Distinguished Play Award, the New Play Frontier's residency, the TCG National Playwriting Residency, the Jerome Fellowship, the New Play Award from ACT in Seattle, and a Dramatist Guild Playwriting Fellowship. She has participated in the SoHo Rep Writer/Director Lab, the Women Playwrights Festival at SRC, the Kennedy Center's New Voices/New Visions Festival, the Bonderman TYA Symposium, the Ojai New Play Conference, the Denver Center New Play Summit, the Bay Area Theatre Festival, and the O'Neill National Playwright's Festival, among others. She received her graduate degree from Brown University, under Paula Vogel. She's a former Victory Gardens Resident Playwright and current member of Walkabout Playwrights Collective and she oversees the undergraduate play Schellhardt oversees the undergraduate playwriting program in the Department of Theatre at Northwestern University.   Key Takeaways We all hold many identities and their salience changes with time and context Privilege can be an obstacle when you're not aware of it but it can be a tool to empower others What you practice grows stronger, especially with how you talk to yourself and others What and how you give your attention is one of your most powerful tools  Effort > outcome and process > product There's a difference between safety and comfort and it is important to learn and grow in discomfort Authenticity is a series of choices based on your values and intentions Take yourself seriously but hold yourself lightly Make connections not impressions Guest's Media Recommendations: The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How To Decolonize the Creative Classroom by Felicia Rose Chavez (book) Creative Acts for Curious People by Sarah Stein Greenberg (book) __ Find Guest's work: https://communication.northwestern.edu/faculty/laura-schellhardt.html __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Shannon Watson is a communicator, strategist, thought leader, and civic thinker. Shannon has worked in policy public affairs roles for Majority in the Middle, Casper Corcoran, The Medical Alley Association, St. Paul Area Chamber, U.S. Bank, the Minnesota Senate and the National conference of State Legislatures. She has more than two decades of experience in electoral politics having worked on local and state-wide campaigns on both sides of the aisle in Kansas, Colorado and Minnesota. She holds a bachelor's degree in English, Theatre, and Psychology from Wichita State University and a master's degree in Advocacy and Political Leadership from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. She currently lives in Minneapolis with her dog, CJ.  Key Takeaways Unfortunately people often focus on differences first, how can we challenge ourselves to look past differences to see similarities The more time and effort put into relationships makes people more comfortable with people who are different from them or with things they don't understand There's no all or nothing — every group is varied and has diversity within it Authenticity is about owning your successes and failures Guest's Media Recommendations:  The Newsroom (TV series) __ Find Guest's work: https://www.majoritymiddle.com/shannon-watson __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Spinning Out (another music podcast) We talk to artists about their favorite albums and go on wild tangents. This week on the pod I'm joined by Jimmy Montague. We're talking about Ned Doheny's album "Hard Candy." We also chat about the Teapot Dome Scandal, being big in Japan and learning how to serve the song. And anything we might have missed about Ned Doheny, you can more than likely read here. https://numerogroup.com/blogs/stories/ned-doheny-postcards-from-hollywood Jimmy just released a new album, "Tomorrow's Coffee," check that out on bandcamp and pick it up directly from him or check it out wherever you stream music. https://jimmymontague.bandcamp.com/album/tomorrows-coffee Subscribe to our Patreon here: www.patreon.com/spinningoutpod Follow us on social media -- twitter and instagram (@Spinningoutpod)

Michael Rohd is a theatre-maker, educator, process designer, writer and facilitator. His research and creative practice is focused on civic imagination. He has a 30+ year history of projects across sectors bringing cultural activity to the work of public engagement, community planning and cross-sector coalition building. In 1992 in Washington DC he co-founded Hope Is Vital, an arts & public health program that, over 8 years, helped start up theatre-based public engagement/HIV prevention coalitions in over 80 communities around the US. In 1999, he co-founded Sojourn Theatre and served as artistic director for 20 years, co creating and directing nearly 30 devised often site specific and participatory theatre works. In 2012, he co-founded Center for Performance and Civic Practice, a collective of nine artists/facilitators who  work with organizations and agencies around the country on community research, transformational process and system change. He is currently Civic Collaborations Director for One Nation One Project, a national arts/municipality/public health project & research cohort in partnership with National League of Cities; he is co-designer/co-facilitator for Art-Train, a virtual national technical assistance program in partnership with Springboard for the Arts.  He recently founded the Co-Lab for Civic Imagination at the University of Montana, and he is author of the book Theatre for Community, Conflict and Dialogue. Key Takeaways Groups of people share something, whether that is space, time, values or goals What is the harm of entering a space with the intention of persuading others at all costs? Bringing people together might require different tactics depending on their goals. Reflect and dialogue with community members before jumping in Working with a co-facilitator makes for better processes and better outcomes When things are off, be mindful. Pause and be transparent about what might be going wrong We all need to build our capacity for listening Guest's Media Recommendations: The Candy House by Jennifer Egan (book) Can't Drink Salt Water by Kendra Mylnechuk Potter (play) __ Find Guest's work: https://howlround.com/commons/michael-rohd __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Rhodes Perry is a bestselling author, award-winning entrepreneur, and an internationally sought-after keynoter. He helps senior executives and people leaders build belonging at work by establishing psychological safety and trust. Nationally recognized as a diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) thought leader, he has over 20 years of leadership experience having worked at the White House, the Department of Justice, the City of New York and PFLAG National. Media Outlets like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press have featured his powerful work. Both of his books, Belonging at Work (2018) and Imagine Belonging (2022) debuted as #1 Amazon bestsellers and were published by Publish Your Purpose Press. He earned a BA from the University of Notre Dame, and a MPA from New York University. He currently serves on the National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce's Transgender Inclusion Task Force, and the Cascade AIDS Project's Board of Directors. Key Takeaways When people share their identities and experiences with you, receive them with care Standing up and advocating for yourself paves the way for others to do the same Be aware of who you intentionally including and also who you might accidentally be discluding Push yourself out of your comfort zone to engage with many communities and people who identify differently than you When you notice that you're uncomfortable, note where its happening in your body, and remember that learning happens just past the edge of your comfort zone At work it's important for everyone to have the agency to show up as authentically as they choose Pay attention to who's speaking, whose ideas are considered and whose aren't Guest's Media Recommendations: Disclosure (Documentary) __ Find Guest's work: https://www.rhodesperry.com/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Catherine Altman Morgan is an award-winning career transition expert and business consultant who has been coaching clients and colleagues through job and life transitions for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Point A to Point B Transitions Inc. and the author of This Isn't Working! Evolving the Way We Work to Decrease Stress, Anxiety, and Depression. Key Takeaways Be empathetic, use your experience and build trust Intentionally set up a safe space by providing guidelines like The details of what's shared here stay here No meanness, shaming or blaming Its okay to get personal Go into new situations with no expectations Engage your curiosity Authenticity is integration of all parts of yourself Guest's Media Recommendations: Imagine Belonging by Rhodes Perry __ Find Guest's work: Catherine Altman Morgan | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Joe Davis is an award-winning spoken word artist and bestselling author who uses poetry to power possibility. Joe is a student and practitioner of Radical Joy, a deep-rooted wellspring of well-being that he cultivates in community through writing, music, theater, and dance. Based in Minneapolis, he tours internationally to join schools, faith spaces, and nonprofits to practice envisioning and embodying a world of collective liberation and human flourishing. Joe holds a Master of Arts degree in Theology of the Arts and also heads a multimedia production company, a soul funk band, and a racial justice education program. Key Takeaways Radical joy is getting to the root, depth and fullness of joy which includes the wholeness of human emotions Art allows us to slow down and move at the pace of relationship Lead with questions, invitations and vulnerability The sooner we understand that race work is uncomfortable and that we're going to mess up sometimes the sooner we can get to repair work Find your freedom practice: a daily ritual that will help you feel more healed, whole and alive Guest's Media Recommendations: Everything, Everywhere, All At Once (movie) __ Find Guest's work: www.JoeDavisPoetry.com We Rise Higher: Poems and Prayers for Graduates | Sparkhousegher __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Content warning: This episode discusses abuse and suicide. Please take care as you listen. Shirley Buck is the author of the internationally best-selling book Sweet Freedom Whispered in My Ear. A dedicated mindset coach specializing in trauma and abuse recovery. Drawing from her own remarkable journey of overcoming years of severe abuse and trauma. In addition to her coaching expertise she is also an energy healer helping individuals find healing and empowerment. Her life's mission is to inspire and guide others on their path to recovery, resilience and personal transformation. Key Takeaways Mindset is everything — it can help you learn, find joy and overcome anxiety, depression or other struggles Learning how to change your thought process can change your life When you're in survival mode, it's difficult to feel and process your emotions. Once you find safety you can process your experiences. Your identities and your past do not define your value Take an active role in creating your life by being vulnerable and actively creating your mindset   Guest's Media Recommendations: The Law of Attraction by Esther and Jerry Hicks __ Find Guest's work: https://www.shirleybuck.com/ https://a.co/d/2PTpee2 __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Andrew Horning is a former licensed private practice psychotherapist with a Masters degree in clinical work from the University of Michigan. He is trained in EMDR, Mediation and Dispute Resolution, Gottman Couples Counseling, and Brené Brown's Daring Way. He also hosts a podcast on relationships and coached high school basketball. Drew published his book, Grappling: White Men's Journey from Fragile to Agile, in May, 2021. He lives in Boulder, CO with his wife of over 20 years, Genny, and their two children. Key Takeaways Place, where you grew up or where you live, can significantly shape your identity Show up open-hearted and curious to the experience of others Impact is more important to address than intent The world has been set up to maintain our comfort but it's important to sit with discomfort in order to grow Be fascinated by the people around you Maintain your practice of self-compassion through breath, meditation  Authenticity is all about making your words, actions, thoughts and feelings congruent with each other Guest's Media Recommendations: There Are No Bad Parts by Richard Schwartz (book) Come From Away (musical) __ Find Guest's work: Hoffman Institute: https://www.hoffmaninstitute.org/drew-horning/  Website: https://www.andrewhorning.co/speaking __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Tim Wise is among the nation's most prominent anti-racist educators and authors.  He has spent the past 30 years lecturing on matters of racism and racial bias in all 50 states, on over 1,500 college campuses, at hundreds of professional and academic conferences, and to corporate, non-profit, and community groups throughout North America. He is the author of eight books, including his highly acclaimed memoir, White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son, and his latest essay collection, Dispatches from the Race War. He has contributed essays or chapters to 25 additional volumes, and his writings have appeared in dozens of popular magazines, newspapers, and scholarly journals. Wise is a frequent commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR, and his speeches have been viewed over 30 million times on various social media platforms. Wise has served as adjunct faculty at the Smith College School for Social Work and was the 2008 Oliver L. Brown Distinguished Visiting Scholar for Diversity Issues at Washburn University, in Topeka, Kansas. He has served on the advisory boards of the Fisk University Race Relations Institute, the African American Policy Forum, and the National League of Cities' Racial Equity and Leadership Team. He graduated from Tulane University in 1990 and received anti-racism training from the People's Institute for Survival and Beyond, both in New Orleans. And he is the host of the podcast Speak Out with Tim Wise.  Key Takeaways Woke is being aware of ongoing systemic injustice and being concerned about altering it Racism is a systemic force and not about “good” or “bad” people Building a collaborative space requires constantly checking in with the things you don't know — ask questions that make space for others' perspectives Some of the most radical anti-racism work is listening and supporting the needs of Black people so they can organize and lead When you mess up, sit with the criticism, acknowledge your wrongdoing, apologize and keep moving forward Keep holding truth to power so you understand how and why racism works in America today, then you can reconcile with your community Authenticity is acknowledging that we are all people caught in a bad system: will you change the system or will the system change you? Guest's Media Recommendations: Any work by James Baldwin (books and essays) __ Find Guest's work: Tim's website: https://www.speakoutnow.org/speakers/tim-wise __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Season's Greetings and Season Beginning to all listeners. Season Beginnings refers to the start of the New Year and what will be the 6th season of the podcast.  I am also alluding to the slight change of brand…we will no longer call the show; Incognito the Podcast, but rather; Authenticity Belonging & Community, or ABC for short.  And for many of us, our childhoods were filled with learning our ABC's.  These three words - more than anything else - truly define the focus of the show.  And thus, it is with a new season beginning that I offer you Season's Greetings! __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Michael wraps up the 5th season of the podcast with some thoughts around the condition of DEI education in the United States today. He tells of how the pandemic and current political state of affairs has affected his business and that of others attempting to teach and speak out about identity.  Key Takeaways In 2020 former president Donald Trump labeled any and all discussions of race, slavery or racism as CRT (critical race theory) and subsequently banned them from schools. This is still affecting DEI training and race conversations today. The floodgates opened after the supreme court struck down affirmative action. Edward Blum is the anti-affirmative action warrior who is filing suits to stop organizations from offering opportunities to historically marginalized groups. Volatile reactions to diversity and inclusion hurt everyone. We're all on the same team. __ If you want to support INCOGNITO the podcast, here are some things you can do: Rate and review the podcast! We rely on ratings and reviews to help others discover INCOGNITO, so please take a minute to leave a rating if you can. Become a sponsor! Do you have a company or work for a company who may be interested in sponsoring our podcast? Email us at info@incognitotheplay.com and we would be happy to discuss a sponsorship deal. Share your suggestions! Do you know someone who would be a great guest on our show? Is there a topic you would like us to discuss? Let us know at info@incognitotheplay.com Follow us on Instagram! Keep up with our work and updates about the podcast by following us @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Eric Grant is the managing partner and financial adviser with Polaris Wealth Management a firm that specializes in insurance, investments and financial advisory services for individuals and businesses. Eric has over 35 years of experience and knowledge in personal and business financial services and is a speaker and lecturer on matters related to personal and business financial planning. He also expresses himself as the host of a two-hour weekly national radio show “The Family Meeting” on WCPT and has been a contributor to various media outlets including Black Enterprise, The Wall Street Journal and WVON Radio. He's a proud Howard University alumn with a bachelor of business administration degree in finance and insurance. And most importantly a husband and father.  Key Takeaways What is normal? Why do we accept things the way they are? — the word why is powerful Collaboration comes from a high level of intellectual curiosity Avoiding conflict avoids opportunities for understanding In order to have good friends you have to be a good friend Authenticity requires indifference to what other people think Guest's Media Recommendations: “Caste” by Isabel Wilkerson (book) “The Warmth of Other Suns” by Isabel Wilkerson (book) “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” (book) “Twisted Melodies” by Kelvin Roston Jr. (play) __ Find Guest's work: The Family Meeting: https://heartlandsignal.com/programs/the-family-meeting/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

John Noltner is an award winning photographer who is the founder and creator of A Peace of My Mind — a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. A Peace of My Mind reflects his belief that art and storytelling can help individuals, organizations and communities articulate their deepest values and encourage action toward building social capital and community connections. Key Takeaways Find the beauty and wisdom in everyone and everywhere Reduce your filter and amplify the voices of others Leave space for serendipity — no matter how well we plan the world sometimes has other ideas When harms don't get addressed they can never be healed You don't have to have it all figured out right now just start moving Guest's Media Recommendations: “Hard Times” by Studs Terkel (book) __ Find Guest's work: Website: https://apomm.net/ Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/959767/13349345 __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On the night of February 16th, 1929, Lucy Doheny, wife of Ned Doheny (son of the oil baron Edward L. Doheny) heard a gunshot in her home – The Greystone Mansion – at about 11:30 PM. She called the family doctor, and only when he arrived did she go investigate the noise. She and the doctor made their way to the source of the noise, where they discovered Hugh Plunkett, Ned's childhood friend, distraught, holding a gun. When Plunkett saw the two, he ran into Ned's room, and another gunshot was heard. Mrs. Doheny and the family doctor rushed in to find both Ned and Plunkett dead on the ground. The official story in the papers the next day was that Plunkett let himself into the mansion (he had a key), had shot Ned, then himself. Case closed. Or was it? Archive episode disclaimer: This is an older archive episode, so the production quality is going to sound different compared to newer episodes. And since this is an older recording, it's possible that certain updates may not be included. Donate to NCMEC through my campaign! https://give.missingkids.org/campaign/kendall-rae/c438796 This episode is sponsored by: Quince Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com

Chaazé P. Roberts, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who over the last 16 years studied, trained, and worked at The Family Institute, Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic at Northwestern University. Mr. Roberts currently still works as a clinical lecturer and supervisor at the Family Institute for the MSMFT program at Northwestern University. Recently, he embarked on a new venture starting his own private practice, CPR Counseling. Mr. Roberts works with families, couples, individuals, adolescents, as well as conducting group therapy. He has a particular passion for and commitment to working with adolescent's issues and men's issues, including emerging adult males dealing with the stresses of life transitions. Mr. Roberts has worked clinically with diverse individuals and various combinations of cross-cultural couples and international families – from USA, Poland, Mexico, Colombia, Israel, Ecuador, Jamaica, Venezuela, Nigeria, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Greece, India, Spain, Philippines, Zimbabwe, France, Suriname and Pakistan, to name a few. He has a particular interest working with people of the African American community of which he is from.   Key Takeaways Venture into the unknown and create something from nothing Growth occurs when you step into discomfort Be open, be honest, be vulnerable so you can heal Drumming and music brings us together encourages engagement None but ourselves can free our minds Guest's Media Recommendations: “Redemption Song” by Bob Marley (song) __ Find Guest's work: Profile: https://mft.northwestern.edu/online-mft/leadership-faculty/chaaze-p-roberts/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Greg Moisio is a longtime Waukegan resident, a father of three daughters, a graduate of Waukegan East and a graduate of the University of Illinois Champaign. He holds a masters degree in education leadership from Aurora University. He is a retired educator from the Waukegan school district with 34 years of service as a football coach, a basketball coach, a baseball coach, and a powerlifting coach. He is on the board of directors of the Illinois High School Powerlifting Association and he is also a retired 3rd ward Alderman in the city of Waukegan for 20 years where he served as the judiciary committee chairman, as the public works committee chairman and the economic development committee chairman. Key Takeaways Don't get stuck in a loop of judging people Everyone comes with biases but if you slow down and talk to people you can overcome them Trust comes with time and listening Don't flunk reality tests — don't be hypocritical and meet same standards you set for others Guest's Recommendations: “Influencer” by Patterson et al (book) Powerlifting (sport)  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Kevin Chan Bradley is the Vice President, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community for HUB International. Joining the organization in 2021, oversees the company's overarching DEI strategy and provides coaching and consultation to ensure the execution of the strategy on all levels or the organization. Mr. Bradley is a seasoned Diversity & Inclusion practitioner with over 30 years in Human Resources. He has been a recruiter, business partner, EEO/AA Compliance leader and D&I leader. Bradley has worked in various industries including manufacturing, aerospace, fast food, and financial services. He is often asked to speak at events on the topic of diversity as a business driver and has received recognition for his work in advocating for diverse communities. He currently serves as Board Chair for Access Living, a nationally renowned disability advocacy organization. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Parents' Alliance Employment Project an organization that finds gainful employment for individuals with disabilities and serves on the Board of Directors for the Chicago Philharmonic. He has been asked to serve on the Chicago advisory committee for St. Jude Children's Hospital and is on the DEI Advisory Committee for his fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon. Key Takeaways Allyship must be an action, don't be a bystander — speak up Assess your environment and adjust your response accordingly Meet people where they are Diversity is about counting heads and diversity is about making heads count When discussing DEI at companies speak to their heads, hearts and wallets Guest's Media Recommendations: “The Medici Effect: Breakthrough Insights at the Intersection of Ideas, Concepts, and Cultures” by Frans Johansson (book) __ Find Guest's work: Access Living: https://www.accessliving.org/newsroom/teammember/kevin-bradley/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Ed Thomson is the founder and CEO of Uptimize the leading neuro-inclusion training company whose mission is to help organizations embrace and leverage every type of thinker. Born and raised in London and educated at the University of Oxford, Ed founded Uptimize in 2016 recognizing the urgent need for greater understanding and appreciation of neurodiversity within the working world. His role with Uptimize has afforded him unique insights and connections with pioneers in the neurodiversity at work field across the world. And he is now a frequent speaker on the topic. He and Uptimize have been featured by outlets including LinkedIn, BBC, People Management magazine, HR.com and the Financial Times. Ed is the author of the recently released book titled A Hidden Force: Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity at Work.  Key Takeaways Combining a social mission and a business approach creates good outcomes Helping other people is the key to happiness Everyone processes information differently — everyone has a different brain Bring people back to the mission Processes, people and technology can be exclusive if not used intentionally Ed's Media Recommendations: “The Score Takes Care of Itself: My Philosophy of Leadership” by Bill Walsh (book) __ Find Ed's work: Uptimize: https://uptimize.com/ A Hidden Force: https://uptimize.com/a-hidden-force/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

Content warning: Please note this episode includes a brief discussion of gun violence at minute 16 and minute 19. Take care as you listen. On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Laura Coe. Laura was born in Chicago and found her calling in philosophy, which she studied at Brandeis as well as in graduate school at Tufts University. After realizing she didn't want to pursue academia, she went on to become a healthcare tech entrepreneur.  When Laura came across the Akashic Records — a way to systematically deepen the connection to your authentic voice — she found that the wisdom of the Records changed the trajectory of her work, and she used it to author The Nature of series and to found The Little Soul School. Her writing has been featured in Forbes, The Huffington Post, Inc., Through Catalog, The New York Observer, and more. Key Takeaways: Own your identity, but know you're not your labels Find a balance between authentic passion and success Sustained long-term happiness comes from a connection to self and something bigger than self We are all interconnected You are not your thoughts, your brain is just one tool at your disposal __ Laura's Media Recommendations: The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle (book) The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz (book) Spiritual teacher Adyashanti (author) __ Find Laura's work: Laura's website: https://lauracoe.com/ The Art of Authenticity: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-authenticity/id1078757977 __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Billy Daniel, an episcopal priest and rector at Church of the Ascension in Knoxville Tennessee. Billy received his PhD in theology from the University of Nottingham, England and is the author of Inhabited by Grace and Christ the Liturgy. Billy has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in theology, ethics and the humanities and is the co-creator of Spiritus Knox, a center for spiritual practice and learning in Knoxville. He is currently working on a book of meditations and prayers on the matter of “Becoming,” as well as developing curriculum and retreat programs to help people develop skills and dispositions that enable them to thrive and flourish as humans in a world that is hungry for authenticity. Key Takeaways: External identity markers can cause questions or open conversations Unifying people is a work in progress Name a need, then brainstorm and collaborate a solution Own your stuff Authenticity is being whole, with yourself, with your community, with your environment __ Billy's Media Recommendations: Living Presence: A Sufi Way to Mindfulness & the Essential Self by Kabir Helminski (book) __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Mark Wynn! Mark is a former police officer and consultant for the justice department. He served as an officer in Nashville for 21 years and worked to create the largest police domestic violence investigative unit in the United States. He trains professionals, from executives to officers to social workers and more, on how to address domestic violence in their work. Recently he was featured in the documentary “This Is Where I Learned Not to Sleep” about his life and his work. Key Takeaways: The system needs to be reminded what civil rights are all about Things are getting better but you need to stay vigilant Smart people learn from their mistakes, intelligent people learn from others' mistakes too Our world is filled with survivors and we need to start talking out loud about it Ask for help, move away from misery __ Find Mark's work: This Is Where I Learned Not to Sleep: https://www.thisiswherefilm.com/ (documentary) __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Henry Davis! Henry is a professional filmmaker, movement instructor, and the executive director of Love Bolt, a grassroots effort to spark organic friendships across racial and socio-economic barriers. In this conversation, Michael and Henry discuss the importance of learning about your community and its history, having curiosity for the stories and experiences of others, and getting comfortable stepping outside of your comfort zone in service of personal growth. Henry shares both his and Love Bolt's mission to encourage people to connect over shared passions, interests, and character instead of proximity or shared background alone. Key Takeaways: Learn about your community and its history Ask yourself: How do I make every day a meaningful one? Step outside of yourself and ask questions of others Take every opportunity to connect over shared interests instead of proximity Get comfortable being uncomfortable - it's where learning takes place Suppression leads to depression, and the opposite of depression is expression __ Henry's Media Recommendations: Incognito by Michael Fosberg (play) To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (book) Bryan Stevenson (author)  __ Find Henry's work Lovebolt's website: https://lovebolt.org/  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews David O'Donnell! David is a design strategist and researcher with over 25 years of experience in innovation consulting and the field of design thinking. He holds a Masters in Urban Planning and Public Policy, is a member of the Sonder Collective, an international cooperative of designers based in the US, the EU and several African countries, and runs a small strategy consulting business called Post Normal, which works on energy transition and public health projects for nonprofits and government agencies. In this episode, Michael and David discuss what it means for workplaces to have a culture that matches their core values, the importance of sustained time to build trust and community, and how to make people feel heard. David offers his insight that if you want to change something, you must take a tangible first step and be open to input. Key Takeaways: Core values must match culture Sustained time is the root of connection and understanding  Get everyone involved in conversations about improving the workplace You don't need a perfect plan to start making changes Move from a culture of EEMP (email, email, meeting, powerpoint) to one of creativity and collaboration Have fewer meetings and make them worth people's time __ David's Media Recommendations: The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow (book) An Immense World by Ed Yong (book) __ Find David's work Sonder Collective website: https://www.sonderdesign.org/  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

S4 Ep 8: Giving Gifts to Others | Dionna Griffin-Irons On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Dionna Griffin-Irons! Dionna is the longtime former Director of Diversity Talent, Inclusion, and Development for the world's largest comedy theater, The Second City. A multi-faceted producer, writer-alumni, and fierce advocate for DIB, she's used her twenty-year expertise in the industry to bring transformation and results to large corporations, not for profit organizations, colleges, universities, and small companies seeking to innovate, and build inclusive teams, and/or create progressive strategies in their new anti-racism mission values. In this episode, Michael and Dionna share what they've gained from their many years in the DEI space including the importance of unapologetically using your voice, giving gifts to those around you, and using awareness to cultivate compassion. Additionally, Dionna reminds us all that the first step towards feeling seen by others is to see yourself. Key Takeaways: We're all the same, only different Focus on building and proactively improving community First take care of self Give gifts to those around you Awareness cultivates compassion Expect the unexpected __ Dionna's Media Recommendations: Toni Morrison (author) Roxane Gay (author) __ Find Dionna's work Dionna's website: https://dionnagriffinirons.com/home/  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Audrey Francis! Audrey serves as the Artistic Director of Steppenwolf Theatre, alongside Glenn Davis, where she has been an Ensemble member since 2017. She is an actor, director, educator, and coach, as well as the co-founder of Black Box Acting. In this interview, Michael and Audrey discuss the importance of embracing your imperfections, especially in positions of leadership, prioritizing shared values over outcomes, and facing challenges with a spirit of joy and curiosity. Audrey shares her incredible philosophy of what it means to trust the person that you are and how this trust will allow you to be fearless. Key Takeaways: Embrace your imperfections We're building eulogies, not resumes - everyone needs to relax Face challenges with a spirit of curiosity, joy, and fearlessness Have conversations about shared values in your workplace - excellence is achieved by honoring these values, not disregarding them Take the time to learn people's names, genuinely ask them how they are, and listen when they tell you Ask: do I trust myself? __ Audrey's Media Recommendations: Physical 100 (Netflix) __ Find Audrey's work Steppenwolf Theatre: https://www.steppenwolf.org/ __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Ellie Krug! Ellie is a former civil lawyer and current national inclusivity trainer/speaker, author, radio host, and transgender rights activist based in Minnesota. In this conversation, Michael and Ellie discuss what it means to show up as you are, to practice compassion for yourself and others, and how the foundation of diversity and inclusion work is combatting the fear people have of “other.” Ellie shares the four commonalities of all people and how this can be used as a jumping off point for connection.  Key Takeaways: - Show up as yourself, whoever you are - Practice gray area thinking - have compassion for others and yourself - Ask yourself: am I trying my best under current circumstances? If yes, that has to be good enough - Diversity and inclusion is about getting past the fear of other - We all have four commonalities: everyone wants the children in their life to succeed, everyone wants to be free of physical/emotional violence, everyone wants twenty minutes of peace, everyone wants to love and be loved __ Ellie's Media Recommendations: - Machaela Cavanaugh, Nebraska State Senator - @MomsforSocialJustice (Twitter) - “The Great Land Robbery” by Van R. Newkirk II (Atlantic article, September 2019) __ Find Ellie's work - Ellie's Website: https://elliekrug.com/  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Dr. Monica Cox! Dr. Cox is a change agent, disruptor, and trailblazer, as well as a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at The Ohio State University, the CEO of STEMinent, and an authenticity coach/DEI practitioner. In this episode, Michael and Dr. Cox discuss the burden of leadership, the need to speak up against the status quo, and the importance of continuing to move towards progress, even when no one follows you. Dr. Cox offers her take on what it means to be authentic and shares what she's learned from her many years of paving the way for those who come after her. Key Takeaways: - There may be costs to speaking up, but it is critical that we do it anyway - The higher up you are, the more responsibility you have to do DEI work with your organization - Move towards progress even if no one follows you - Trust yourself and find accomplices - Ask: how can I support you? __ Dr. Cox's Media Recommendations: - The Hunger Games Series (films) __ Find Dr. Cox's work - Dr. Cox's Website: https://www.drmonicacox.com/  - Dr. Cox's Instagram: @drmonicacox __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

On this episode of INCOGNITO the podcast, Michael interviews Janeane Bernstein! Janeane is a journalist, mental health advocate, radio host/producer with KUCI 88.9fm, and creator of the mental health podcast and event series, OUTSIDE THE BOX. She is a 2021 Age Boom Academy Fellow with the Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center in partnership with Columbia Journalism and the author of GET THE FUNK OUT, %^&* Happens, What to Do Next!, published in 2019. In this episode, Janeane and Michael discuss the importance of being of service to others and how we can remedy the lack of kindness and connection we see in our world today. Janeane shares her philosophy that mental health is the foundation for everything else in life and, thus, must always come first. Key Takeaways: - Ask yourself: how can I be of service to others? - Be kind – even small acts of kindness make a difference - Ask people questions to find out who they are and what they need - Mental health is always the top priority - People need to feel heard to feel valued  - If you can't be authentic with the people around you, find new people __ Janeane's Media Recommendations: - The Hustle (film) __ Find Janeane's work Janeane's website: https://janeanebernstein.com/  __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

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