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How do we move from punishment to possibility? From cycles of incarceration to lasting opportunity? Join us for an urgent and inspiring evening as part of Commonwealth Club World Affairs' Social Impact Forum. "The Art of Second Chances" will highlight community-driven interventions—rooted in healing, education, and economic empowerment—that create real second chances and pave the way for collective liberation and greater public safety. Too often, people who fall into the justice system were overlooked in their youth, denied the opportunities, connection, and support they needed to thrive. The cost of that neglect shows up in families torn apart, communities destabilized, and lives lost to a system that punishes more than it heals. But there is another way. Our panel brings together changemakers from law, philanthropy, faith, and advocacy—alongside voices with lived experience—who are transforming systems through bold, community-rooted solutions. Together, they will explore how investing in people, not prisons can create safer, stronger, and more just communities. About the Speakers Mano Raju is the elected public defender of San Francisco. He completed his undergraduate work at Columbia University, earned a Master's degree in South Asian studies from UC Berkeley, and received his law degree at UC Berkeley Law. New Breath Foundation President and Founder Eddy Zheng has been bridging communities for decades, particularly among Black, Asian American, formerly incarcerated, immigrant, and refugee groups. He is the subject of the award-winning documentary Breathin': The Eddy Zheng Story and has been featured in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, The New Yorker, PBS, NPR, The Guardian, SXSW, and other national media outlets. Reverend Sonya Y. Brunswick, affectionately known as “Pastor Sonya,” is senior pastor of Greater Life Foursquare Church in San Francisco and visionary leader of Brunswick Leadership Group. Moderator Virginia Cheung is co-chair of the Social Impact Member-Led Forum at the Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California and co-founder and vice president of the Give a Beat Foundation, a nonprofit that uses music and the arts to reduce recidivism and create opportunities for incarcerated and justice-impacted individuals. A Social Impact Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. Organizer: Virginia Cheung  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textHugh Forrest, transformative leader of SXSW and founder of Gather and Grow, joins Lara Schmoisman on Coffee Nº5 to share how a local music festival became a global hub for technology, culture, and creativity. From building community to reinventing live experiences, Hugh reveals what it takes to lead in the event industry—and what's next for 2025 and beyond.We'll talk about:How Hugh Forrest grew SXSW from a local music event into a global cultural powerhouseLessons from 35 years of building one of the world's most influential conferences and festivalsWhy scale can challenge community—and how SXSW kept connection at the centerThe evolution of events into experiences, and what today's audiences really wantHow the “panel picker” gave SXSW its edge in fresh talent and diverse voicesHugh's leadership philosophy: listening to community feedback, embracing pivots, and learning from failuresHugh's new chapter with Gather and Grow—consulting for global organizations and teaching community-focused event strategyFor more information, visit Hugh Forrest's LinkedIn.Subscribe to Lara's newsletter.Also, follow our host Lara Schmoisman on social media:Instagram: @laraschmoismanFacebook: @LaraSchmoismanSupport the show

“Inovação” é o tipo de palavra que todo mundo fala, mas nem sempre entende. Por isso, convidei Amanda Graciano, economista e estrategista de negócios, para conversar não só sobre inovação, mas para saber o que é fazer inovação no Brasil e como isso pode ser um diferencial. Será que só nos resta seguir os “guias de tendência” de eventos como SxSW? Ou o famoso jeitinho brasileiro é, na verdade, nossa arma secreta?O Boa Noite Internet é uma publicação apoiada por leitores. Para receber novos posts e apoiar meu trabalho, considere tornar-se um assinante gratuito ou pago. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit boanoiteinternet.com.br/subscribe

Nijla Mu'min is a powerful creative voice shaped by poetry, music, fiction, and dance. Born and raised in the East Bay Area, she weaves deeply personal and socially resonant narratives that spotlight the intersections of identity, justice, and belonging.Her debut feature Jinn — a coming-of-age story about faith, freedom, and first love — premiered at SXSW, where it earned her the Special Jury Award for Screenwriting, and went on to be named a New York Times Critics Pick. Since then, Nijla has made her mark directing episodes of Queen Sugar, Insecure, Swagger, Blindspotting, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, All Rise, and more.She is a Sundance Institute alum, a recipient of the MPAC Media Award for Courage and Conscience, and a ReFrame Rise fellow. She's currently developing her second feature, Mosswood Park, which was awarded the SFFILM Rainin Grant. Her academic background includes a dual MFA in Film Directing and Creative Writing from CalArts and a BA from UC Berkeley, where she studied under the legendary poet June Jordan.Nijla's work is bold, intimate, and evocative — and this conversation will dive into how she tells stories that stay with you long after the credits roll.Watch the weekly LIVE stream on ⁠⁠BraveMaker ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow BraveMaker on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BraveMaker #BraveMakerPodcast #WomenInFilm #Filmmakers #IndieFilm

Small businesses have become the number one target for cyber attacks, yet most entrepreneurs don't realize how vulnerable they are until it's too late. One attack could wipe out years of growth and instantly damage customer trust. In this episode, presented by Bitdefender, Ramon explains why cybersecurity is essential for small business owners and how they can protect their business from today's digital threats without hiring an IT team or becoming a tech expert. In this episode, Hala and Ramon will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (03:03) Entrepreneurship Lessons and Personal Branding (06:09) Public Speaking Strategies to Build Influence (09:51) Why Small Businesses are at Risk of Cyber Threats (12:21) Common Cyber Attacks and How to Prevent Them (18:37) Cyber Attack Scenarios and What to Do (28:49) How Creator Entrepreneurs Build Audience Trust (33:15) How Entrepreneurs Profit by Embracing Failure Ramon Ray is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and small business expert. He is the publisher of ZoneofGenius.com and has spoken to global audiences on major stages, including SXSW, VeeCon, and the Aspire Tour. As Bitdefender's Small Business Ambassador, Ramon helps entrepreneurs protect their businesses against cybersecurity threats. Sponsored By: Bitdefender Ultimate Small Business Security: Save 30% when you go to bitdefender.com/profiting  Resources Mentioned: Ramon's Book, The Celebrity CEO: bit.ly/CelebCEO  Ramon's Website: zoneofgenius.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Bitdefender. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Founder, Networking

Miranda Winters grew up in Providence, RI - but she's all in on Chicago. She plays guitar and sings in Chicago noise rock quartet Melkbelly (along with her husband, Bart Winters). Her most recent project was the all-female band Mandy wich released the LP Lawn Girl last year. Look for Melkbelly out on tour in the next few months.Time stamps:1:30: What are some of your earliest musical memories?3:50: What were some of your gateway bands?5:30: At what age did you decide you wanted to be a musician?7: How and when do you get to Chicago?8:10: What were your first impressions of Chicago?10:12: How long did it take you to find your Chicago music community?15: What's it like working creatively with your husband?18: Talk to us about Mandy20: What is your creative process like?23: Is Melkbelly working on anything right now?27: What was it like being inside the hurricane as people were saying Melkbelly was blowing up at SXSW?30: Did you cry the first time you went to Electrical Audio?31:30: Song destroyers - how did you come upon that process? how does that process work?34: Has the reaction to the Mandy record surprised you at all?37:30: The two most recent Melkbelly songs are very different, how did these songs come to be?39: How long does the process usually take with recording?40:45: What makes the Chicago scene so special?43:35: Favorite place to play shows/see shows in Chicago?47:20: Thick or thin crust pizza fan?50:45: What are some Chicago bands that are near and dear to your heart?52:30: What is your go to cheap drink?54: What are you excited about coming up over the next couple of months?

We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.The Sync Soundtrack with Marcus MandersonMarcus Manderson (@dafingaz) is a composer and producer who specializes in sync licensing, trailers, and custom music for global brands. His dynamic work has graced STARZ's BMF and shined across MTV, BET, Bravo, the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and more. Recent highlights include a Netflix trailer placement and the musical opening for the Lil Jon x Pitbull world tour.Beyond creation, Marcus is a leading voice in the sync and production music community. He hosts panels at SXSW, NAMM, AES, and other major events, runs global writing camps with Level Up Music Productions, and leads workshops that bring music production education to students around the world.At the core, Marcus believes music is more than sound. It is strategy, storytelling, and connection—and his mission is to help creators and brands unlock that power.Join the conversation as he breaks down the art and science of music for media, reveals behind-the-scenes insights from high-profile placements, and shares practical guidance for navigating licensing, composition, and collaboration in a fast-paced industry.Support the show

I'm featuring a trilogy of interviews with Kiira Benz (formerly known as Kiira Benzing) with this first part covering her Runnin' music video piece that showed at Sundance 2019 and won the top prize at SXSW 2019. I'll follow up with an interview about her immersive theatre piece that won a prize at Venice Immersive 2019 called Finding Pandora X. And the final I did with her at Meta Connect 2025 doing a bit of a career retrospective, including some work she did in Horizon Worlds and her latest piece focusing on accessibility and dance performance. Also be sure to check out the second recorded interview that I did in 2019 about her hybrid theater and VR piece Love Seat, which showed at Venice 2019. See more context in the rough transcript below. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

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Episode #226 of The High Flyers Podcast features Bharat Sundaresan, award-winning cricket commentator, writer and storyteller. Based in Adelaide, he's covered cricket worldwide for over 18 years and is a regular media voice on shows from ABC Breakfast to The Project. Known for his flamboyant style, Bharat was profiled on ABC's Australian Story in 2025 and is now also pursuing his lifelong passion for pro wrestling in the ring.In this conversation, Bharat reflects on his unconventional childhood in Mumbai, surviving two drug overdoses and finding his way into journalism after dreams of cricket and heavy metal. He shares a decade with the Indian Express covering Indian cricket, how he honed his craft by listening deeply and building trust, and the gamble of moving to Australia with his wife Isha to start afresh.Our host, Vidit Agarwal and Bharat explore his transition into global cricket commentary, his philosophy on authenticity and belonging, the realities of racism and identity for the Indian diaspora, and the joy he finds in music, flamboyant self-expression and even stepping into the pro-wrestling ring.________This is the third episode in a special series with the Australian Government and their Centre for Australia–India Relations, highlighting the deepening ties between Australia and India across technology, business, media, culture and sport. With nearly one million people of Indian heritage now calling Australia home—the country's fastest-growing large diaspora—this series brings to light the untold stories of change makers shaping the future of both nations________To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Get up to 6 months of Notion's Business plan for free with Notion AI included (worth $12K): Go to - https://ntn.so/highflyers & click “Apply Now”If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more. ________CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!________Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ________The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Telstra, Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths, Airwallex, Eucalyptus, Tennis Australia etc; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank etc; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned Tech CEO's from Google, Microsoft, Xero etc, Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com________

In the modern age of seriousness, it is refreshing to see a band doing the rounds that still values fun and a good time over politics and bickering. A band who performs with a smile on their face without deferring to any one side of whatever fence is currently being built or in the process of being torn down. And, of course, said band is British, the place where the love of a laugh and the desire to get on with it are part of the staple diet.Indie rock outfit The Lathums have been doing that now for the better part of seven years, plying their trade the world over and being invited to enjoy the facilities at festivals such as SXSW, Glastonbury, Leeds/Reading, Neighbourhood Weekender and plenty more.But if there's one thing you can strike a negative for with The Lathums, it's the fact they have not once brought their infectious band of music to Australian shores, a blight which is soon to be remedied with the four-piece touch down for a run of four shows starting in Fremantle on October 8. Having never heard of The Lathums before, HEAVY had to do a bit more research than usual before sitting down for a chat with frontman Alex Moore, and what we discovered looked like so much fun that we had already made up our mind to go to one of the shows before even speaking with him.After asking Moore how and why The Lathums have neglected Australia until now, we ask him what he is expecting from our audiences, pointing out that we have been known to get rowdy on occasions."Yeah, I was expecting that," he smiled. "I feel like we'd get a good crack out of a crowd in Australia (laughs). Sometimes the crowd feels like they shouldn't say or do anything and just let the band do whatever. But I feel like in Australia it'll be a bit more like engaging, so we'll see."We follow up by asking what we can expect from The Lathums live."We engage with the crowd, we make sure everybody's had a good time and a safe time as well," he promised. "But the makeup around it and the thrill is always different because you never really know what's gonna happen. I'm a bit mad and I can switch quite quickly, so you never know what to expect (laughs)."In the full interview, Alex highlighted the unique energy of The Lathums' live shows, recommending three songs for newcomers to prepare for the tour. He reflected on the musical climate in Wigan at the band's formation in 2018, noting a lack of local activity and their role in revitalising the area's music culture.He shared the band's journey, mentioning the success of their first two albums and emphasising that true success is measured by fan loyalty rather than chart positions. He also expressed eagerness to connect with Australian fans, what they are expecting and more.Tickets and tour info via: frontiertouring.com/thelathumsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heavy-music-interviews--2687660/support.

On this episode we interview the College of Hip-Hop Knowledge before their trip to Sydney, Australia for SXSW. We also discuss the Federal Trade Commission FINALLY going after Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Hip-hop facts include facts about 2pac, Faith Evans, Beyonce and more. Fresh’s Unpopular Opinion is that Chief Keef is the most influential child […] The post Austin Hip-Hop Heads To Australia! appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Welcome, everyone, to tonight's episode. We're diving into A Simple Favor and its sequel Another Simple Favor — two stylish, twisty thrillers that sit at the intersection of dark comedy, mystery, and melodrama. But behind the glamour and plot turns lies an interesting story of studio strategy, financial risk, and evolving distribution models.Let's start with the original. A Simple Favor (2018) is directed by Paul Feig, from a screenplay by Jessica Sharzer, and stars Anna Kendrick as Stephanie and Blake Lively as Emily. The film is based on the 2017 novel by Darcey Bell. Its budget was modest — around 20 million dollars — and it went on to gross nearly 98 million worldwide. Critics generally responded well, with a Metacritic score in the high 60s and audiences giving it a CinemaScore of B+. Rotten Tomatoes praised it as “twisty, twisted, and above all simply fun.” Part of the allure is the tone: it plays like a “mommy noir” — elegant, sharp, with sharply drawn characters and unpredictable turns. It was a strong showing for a midtier studio film, and helped cement A Simple Favor as a cult favorite in the thriller and women-driven mystery niche.Fast forward to 2025, and we have Another Simple Favor. This sequel is not based on a book — unlike the original, it's an original screenplay by Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis. The production is a co-venture: Lionsgate still participates, but distribution shifted. Another Simple Favor was released on Amazon Prime Video rather than in theaters, with Amazon MGM handling distribution. Filming took place in 2024, in locations like Capri and the Villa Adriana in Italy. Critically, the sequel has earned mixed reviews. Some praise Lively's magnetic presence, gorgeous costumes, and the ambition of the story's escalation. But others argue it feels overstuffed, that pacing sags in parts, and that it lacks some of the tightness or novelty of the first film. One reviewer summed it up: “It works better when its characters are just allowed to be marvelous instead of mysterious.” It also premiered at SXSW in March 2025 before its streaming release on May 1. The fact that its home is Prime Video, rather than a theatrical run, signals some of the shifting business realities behind studio films — especially for sequels that may carry higher risk.These two films provide an ideal case study in how creative ambition, risk, and studio strategy collide. The first film was a midbudget gamble that paid off. The second gives us lessons in modern distribution, content partnerships, and the pressures on midsize studios to share risk or cede control with streaming giants.Tonight, we're going to compare the narratives, the characters, the successes and stumbles — but also look behind the curtain: how studios like Lionsgate are navigating a volatile business environment, why a sequel would skip theaters, and whether the shift in approach gives Another Simple Favor an edge or a handicap.So grab your martini, or mocktail — let's get into A Simple Favor and Another Simple Favor.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE! This week: Comedian Sam Rocha Follow her at @samhandleyrocha everywhere Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/Paulsignup Watch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at ‪@DryBarComedy‬ and my latest special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern" on @HeliumComedyStudios Facebook: / paulfcomedy Instagram: / paulfarahvar TikTok: / paulfcomedy Review and Subscribe to this podcast! Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale and Tampa in the last year. He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois. He hosted the award winning Podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SXSW 2020, Best Podcast 2021 (Chicago Reader) and was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in 2017 and his Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023. His new special was filmed at Helium in Philadelphia in September and dropped April 26th, 2024.

Comedian Paul Farahvar (former host of Singles Only) talks to other night owls on the new podcast WHY ARE YOU AWAKE! This week: Comedian Vince Carone Follow him at @vincecarone everywhere and check out his website www.vincecarone.com for info on his specials and tour dates Sign up for my mailing list here: https://bit.ly/Paulsignup Watch MY Dry Bar special "Always a Groomsman" at ‪@DryBarComedy‬ and my latest special "Middlewestern, Middle Eastern" on @HeliumComedyStudios Facebook: / paulfcomedy Instagram: / paulfarahvar TikTok: / paulfcomedy Review and Subscribe to this podcast! Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, and later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale and Tampa in the last year. He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted "Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians" in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the "Top 40 under 40" honor among judges and peers in Illinois. He hosted the award winning Podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SXSW 2020, Best Podcast 2021 (Chicago Reader) and was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played "Karam Haddad" on NBC's "Chicago Med" in 2017 and his Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023. His new special was filmed at Helium in Philadelphia in September and dropped April 26th, 2024.

Episode #225 of The High Flyers Podcast features Andrew Penn, Recent CEO of Telstra (2015–2022) and Group CEO of AXA Asia Pacific. Today, he chairs Visit Victoria, sits on the Coles board, and advises Government on cybersecurity and national security.In this conversation, Andy reflects on dropping out of high school and working two jobs before studying nights and weekends to complete his MBA, moving to Australia with AXA and learning empathy through global cultures, leading Telstra's $30B transformation and 5G rollout, and building calm leadership under public scrutiny while balancing family life. He shares crucible moments, lessons from Kafka, his rituals for performance reviews and carrying bad news, and life today with art, painting, Spanish lessons and a home in Mexico.+++To support this podcast, check out our some of our sponsors & get discounts:→ $1,000 off Vanta: Your compliance superpower — vanta.com/high→ Get up to 6 months of Notion's Business plan for free with Notion AI included (worth $12K): Go to - https://ntn.so/highflyers & click “Apply Now”If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us or recommend future guests, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today!Join our stable of commercial partners including the Australian Government, Google, KPMG, University of Melbourne and more. ***CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy!***Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterGet in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly hereContact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ***The High Flyers Podcast is described as a "meticulously researched biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies -- redefining the "high flyer". Launched in 2020, we have ranked in the global top ten podcasts for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. Excerpts of the podcast have been featured in Forbes, AFR, Daily Telegraph, and showcased at SXSW.200+ guests have joined host, Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Telstra, Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths, Airwallex, Eucalyptus, Tennis Australia etc; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank etc; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned Tech CEO's from Google, Microsoft, Xero etc, Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Centre is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com***   

Do you really need to hit rock bottom to get clean and sober, or is that just a myth? Today's guest is living proof that the story isn't so simple. At 15 years old, Tihani was already using cocaine, experimenting with ADHD meds from the street, blacking out and carving tattoos into her own skin in drug-fuelled hazes. By her twenties she was on benders, remembering the days of the week by counting how many pills she'd taken since the weekend. Yet despite the chaos, she built a successful creative career, performing on global stages and working with brands like Vogue and Red Bull. But behind the glossy exterior was a dangerous secret: addiction was eating her alive.Eight years cocaine free & no hard alcohol or pills and 2 years completely sober, Tihani reveals the truth about addiction most people never hear. We talk about the illusion of control, the rituals of cocaine use, and why “dry sniffing” was just as destructive as the binges mixed with whiskey. She explains what it felt like to shift that obsessive intensity into wellness, how self-help and trauma therapy saved her, and whether addicts are actually the lucky ones for being forced to confront life's hardest questions around why we are here and if life has any meaning. This conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about recovery. Do you really have to give up everything at once? What about nicotine? What is the actual root cause of addiction? And when the highs fade away, does life without drugs have any real meaning? For anyone who has ever questioned their relationship with substances, this episode is more than a story — it's a wake-up call and one of my favourite conversations ever. If conversation can be 'art' then this is it. More on Tihane -She a genre-blending artist, creative director, and storyteller who's spent her life chasing truth across continents and soundscapes. Her debut album The War on Love blends vintage R&B, tribal rhythms, and cinematic textures into healing anthems that hit deep. She's performed on global stages from TEDx to SXSW, and led creative work for Vogue Italia, RedBull, and NY Fashion Week and beneath the success is an honest story about pain, shame, healing — and learning to create from who you really are. Huge thanks!Oliver is an ambassador for Alcohol Change UK and you can access support here - https://tinyurl.com/5dt5773eTihane recommends this book -https://tinyurl.com/5wn4s8e6Oliver mentions Sober Dave -https://www.soberdave.co.ukThank you to Gavin Sisters for sponsoring this episode! Visit -www.gavinsisters.co.uk and use promo code SCHOOLOFROCKBOTTOM for 10% off!Podcasting is an expensive passion. To help me keep going, I'd really appreciate it if you could buy me a coffee, thank you!https://buymeacoffee.com/olivermason1Or via PayPal - https://www.paypal.me/olivermason1paypalTopics -0:00 Trailer & Intro 4:00 A rock bottom moment 7:30 Is a rock bottom required to get into recovery?10:00 Addiction is on a spectrum!12:15 Using coke at 15 16:00 Street ADHD meds 17:35 Dry sniffing?21:10 "Downers weren't for me!"24:15 Shifting intensity into wellness 26:45 Giving up drugs and alcohol one at a time 30:00 Self help and trauma therapy 34:15 Are addicts lucky?36:30 Does life have purpose and meaning? 43:20 Cocaine was the ultimate permission slip 45:15 Does Tihane miss cocaine? 47:30 Do you have to give up EVERYTHING at once? 50:15 Sponsor51:15 What about nicotine?53:00 What is the root cause of addiction?55:45 First steps to recovery Follow Tihane https://www.instagram.com/tihane___?Follow OliverInstagram - https://tinyurl.com/2vt29sjvFacebook - https://tinyurl.com/34cwz59rTikTok - https://tinyurl.com/ujw4vxn9LinkedIn - https://tinyurl.com/yuemhnd7Threads - https://tinyurl.com/yk7vdeahX - https://tinyurl.com/3u5mnpdsWatch here -YouTube - TBCSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3Z0Pr1rApple - https://tinyurl.com/y3n2chk3#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #SchoolOfRockBottom

Shownotes What most people don't realize about the happiest couples The difference between narcissistic abuse vs toxicity from trauma How to never get ghosted again What exactly relationship repair is and why it's important Why repair is an ongoing practice Four of the most important skills required to repair successfully   Bio Baya Voce is a relationship repair expert helping couples fight better and make up faster.    She holds an MSW from Columbia University, is in ongoing supervision with Esther Perel and is trained and mentored by Terry Real. Baya's approach blends therapeutic depth with the practicality of coaching, teaching couples how to break destructive patterns, rebuild trust and come back together.    Baya collaborates with Columbia University, MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and Rick Doblin on pioneering research into MDMA-assisted couples therapy. She also regularly speaks at SXSW, and with over 5 million views, her TEDx talk on loneliness highlights the often-overlooked impact of relational disconnection.    Learn more about Baya's work on Instagram @bayavoce.   Timestamps 00:00:45 - Guest introduction 00:03:56 - What led Baya to create a career out of relationship repair 00:08:37 - The social shift of perfection in coaching and leadership 00:10:39 - Sign up for Layla's newsletter at LaylaMartin.com 00:12:01 - What people don't realize about the happiest couples 00:14:35 - How a virtual world is challenging our human connections 00:19:08 - The difference between narcissistic abuse vs toxicity from trauma 00:22:47 - A question to ask yourself if you think you're in a manipulative relationship 00:27:20 - Why Baya chooses to stay in her marriage despite the challenges 00:31:14 - Most couples will experience disillusionment in their relationship 00:33:00 - A question to ask yourself to help shift out of victimization 00:33:47 - Discover the VITA™ Sex, Love and Relationship Coaching Certification  00:39:29 - The end of a partner's capacity teaches you how strong you are 00:45:51 - How to never get ghosted again 00:50:57 - Explore the magic of  MOOD SEX MAGIC™ Elixir 00:55:23 - Baya explains the third pole of a relationship 01:01:50 - What exactly relationship repair is and why it's important 01:04:29 - The difference between perception and perspective 01:12:58 - Why repair is an ongoing practice 01:15:17 - Enhance your sensitivity and pleasure inside Crystal Pleasure 01:18:30 - Four of the most important skills required to repair 01:28:49 - Conclusion  

Ed Roman is an Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed's uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide. Ed is a 2014 Artists Music Guild Award Nominee, a 2014 International Music and Entertainment Association Award Winner, a two-time 2015 IMEA Award nominee, a 2015 and 2016 Josie Show Awards nominee, an Akademia Awards Winner, and a two-time Indie Music Channel Award winner. Ed has performed at the Red Gorilla Music Fest during SXSW, The Millennium Music Conference, and SS Cape May, and he has toured both New York City and Philly. Recently, this Top 100 MTV.com and #1 Reverbnation artist traveled to Jamaica to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid to the island, while shooting the music video for “Jamaica.” Ed is also a Heart Songs for Veterans artist, donating money to help veterans with his single and Top 10 Yallwire.com video,, "Lay One Down." His last album, Letters From High Latitudes (an homage to his Ontario home) was a critically-acclaimed vehicle for Ed's socio-political, earthly-conscious and globally-aware messages. This earthy, funky and magical mix of music has earned Ed Roman airplay chart recognition and won over legions of fans around the world, known as “Ed Heads.” Now, Ed has returned with a brand new album, Red Omen, produced with renowned producer, Michael Jack. The album, featuring the first single and video, I Am Love, is out June 7, 2016. www.edroman.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media. 

Chances are, you've had a Rainey Street era — but exactly which one depends on when you got here. From its origins as a working-class Chicano neighborhood frequently overlooked and underserved; to Craftsman-style homes transformed into bars and restaurants bustling with bodies, especially for Sunday brunch; to unforgettable SXSW experiences; and now the high rise-lined wind tunnel where the sun never shines with one extremely worthwhile and Austin-ey cocktail bar — this street has truly had multiple lives. So what's next for Rainey Street, home of Texas' new tallest tower and a stubborn, debunked rumor about a serial killer? And can it ever be cool again? Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw, and Nikki's friend, local musician Doug Leveton, to discuss.  This episode originally aired on June 17.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this September 18th episode: Texas Renaissance Festival The Texas Tribune Festival New Waterloo - Trick Hat Workway

In this eye-opening episode of The Best You Podcast, Nick talks with Tara Vander Dussen, a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist who's on a mission to make farming and food production more transparent, sustainable, and understandable.Tara has spoken on stages from SXSW to the United Nations, and brings science-backed clarity to the often murky world of agriculture. We talk about what farming practices actually benefit your health and the environment, what food labels in the grocery store are meaningful, and which ones are complete nonsense. Tara also shares her perspective on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement—the good, the hype, and the nuance.If you've ever wanted to understand where your food really comes from—and how to shop smarter—this episode is for you.What You'll Learn:● The difference between sustainable and unsustainable farming practices● How dairy farms like Tara's manage water use and manure (yes, really!)● What food labels actually mean—and which ones are marketing fluff● The real story behind milk, cheese, and modern dairy production● A science-based take on the MAHA Movement and clean eating trends

“Your reality is a result of your nervous system and how you see life. Let's shift that and be the doms of our lives.” - KimiThis conversation with Kimi Inch, The Creatrix of Erotic Leadership™, is one I've been dreaming about for over a year. Kimi is a renowned expert with 20+ years of experience in the realm of intimacy, conscious kink, and unlocking your body's untapped erotic energy. Featured on prestigious platforms such as The Oprah Winfrey Network, SXSW, Princeton University, and Nightline, Kimi's goal as a pro-Domme, Somatic Therapist, and Sex-Positive Edu-tainer is to provide a safe and pleasure-filled space for exploring parts of ourselves that we rarely dare to look at.It's been a heavy week, both individually and collectively, and after we wrapped, she thanked me for my vulnerability and said, “The world doesn't need more smart… the world needs more heart.” I invite you to explore, be open to what is possible, and press play to discover how conscious kink might weave more heart into your life, and thus, consequently, ripple into the lives of others.Click here to watch the full episode on YouTube. We Explore...▶Being turned on by the taboo▶Kink as a pathway to altered states of consciousness▶Why pain can be of service (and how to alchemize it)▶Ego death, surrender, & liberation in play▶Archetypes, Eros vs. ego, and erotic leadership▶Spanking, chakras, and awakening life force energy▶Dirty talk, erotic language & using your voice▶Aftercare & integration▶How to get your man into his heart during sex

https://tslworkshops.circle.com What does it take to make a celebrity-free, micro-budget feature and premiere at one of the most competitive festivals in the world? Filmmaker and No Film School host GG Hawkins joins Jeff to share how she turned a family house in Panama, a tiny team, and a three-month timeline into I Really Love My Husband, a breakout SXSW premiere with no celebrity attachments. They break down every stage of the journey: Writing a script around what you already have Casting for chemistry Financing in waves while production is underway Festival strategy and PR on a shoestring Why specificity and “weirdness” can be your biggest assets Whether you're a filmmaker planning your first feature or just curious how indie films actually get made, this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to crack SXSW. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “The Business of Blueberries,” Inez Be, director of marketing at the U.S. Highbush Council (USHBC) and the North American Blueberry Council (NABC), is joined by VentureFuel Founder and CEO Fred Schonenberg. VentureFuel is an innovation advisory firm that helps major brands, such as Netflix and General Mills, unlock growth through startup collaborations. The USHBC has partnered with VentureFuel to launch the Blueberry Boost Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind program supporting emerging brands using blueberries as a prominent ingredient. Schonenberg is a frequent speaker at top industry events like SXSW and Shoptalk, and holds executive education credentials from Harvard, MIT Sloan and Columbia Business School. He shares the value and purpose of such an innovative program and the benefit it can offer blueberry stakeholders.“  Really, it's a programmatic and high-speed way to take very promising ideas and accelerate their growth to some sort of impact. And what's really cool about what we're doing in the blueberry industry is this idea that the blueberries are the heart of this, they're the platform of innovation.” – Fred Schonenberg Topics covered include: An introduction to Shonenberg and his work at VentureFuel.A description of the Blueberry Boost Accelerator and what it hopes to achieve. The impact this intensive program can have for innovative startups with a blueberry focus.Learn more about the Blueberry Boost Accelerator today and meet the finalists – and sample their products – at the upcoming Blueberry Convention! Crop ReportThe Blueberry Crop Report is an update on crop conditions and markets throughout important blueberry growing areas. Today you'll hear from Alan Schreiber in Washington, Caylan Huddleston in Oregon and Luis Vegas in Peru. This was recorded on September 4, 2025.

This week, a familiar Oregon Venture Fund face bids us farewell, Next Ventures closes a $60M fund, Bend Venture Conference reveals more startup semifinalists, and the Launch Oregon Summit gathers folks from around Oregon.OREGON STARTUP LINKS- Techmeme https://techmeme.com- Scott Hanselman and Tyler Bushnell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmCBpDw06wo- 4K4Community fun run https://www.4k4community.com/- Pre https://www.buildwithpre.com/- Curser https://curser.bubs.co/- Portland hell avatar https://rhythmic-mercury-8426.vibesdiy.app/- Hieronymus Bosch avatar https://bright-bridge-3457.vibesdiy.app/OREGON STARTUP STORIES00:00 Oregon startup news intro03:55 Jon Maroney moves on from Oregon Venture Fund07:00 Three pitch events in one day09:40 BVC early stage semifinalists15:13 Next Ventures closes $60M fund18:45 Launch Oregon Summit in Eugene21:04 Curser23:35 SecretsFIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Portland startup news Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2cmLDH8wrPdNMS2qtTnhcy?si=H627wrGOTvStxxKWRlRGLQ- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur

His feature film, SOMEWHERE WITH NO BRIDGES (2020)? Too short, he was told. His award winning short film, SHANTI RIDES SHOTGUN (2025)? Also -- too short! What the world is telling my guest, filmmaker Charles Frank, is that we need to see more of his lyrical vision of the world in the documentary space. His awards and credits in the indie space -- an incredible 10 Vimeo Staff picks, New York Times and New Yorker films, he runs his own production company called Voyager -- only serve to cement this point of view.I'm hoping he will be able to balance fatherhood with the challenges of deeply original filmmaking. As you'll see in this conversation, he's one of the best out there in the new generation of documentary filmmaking.In this episode, Charles and I talk about:the importance of family in his filmmaking and how it has evolved now that he is a father;how he got started in filmmaking (if you have the stapler video, lmk);his decision NOT to attend NYU after being admitted -- and still being successful;how film school graduates pay their student loans;10 Vimeo Staff picks, NYT, New Yorker -- what was the most important honor for his career?Richard Linklater's advice during the SXSW's filmmakers' brunch;his doc feature debut, SOMEWHERE WITH NO BRIDGES (2020);his reaction to the New York Times' review of the film and how I feel that critics too often can pile on indie filmmakers;life as a director married to an editor willing to kill his darlings;his SXSW film, SHANTI RIDES SHOTGUN (2025) and his upcoming Oscar campaign for the film;how he shot a film about a driving instructor in New York City(!) -- it's a crazy story;what his companies, Voyager and Leap Year, do;how he judges a project when a director comes to him -- socials? film school?;how you should never send Charles a templated email (not saying this would work, but if you sent an original email saying you listened to him here and personalized it just a bit, I'm guessing you'd get a response);does he worry about AI?;what Portland is like for indie filmmakers;his upcoming documentary, FATHERHOOD;how brandwork is different versus a general audience in terms of what they like.Charles Indie Film/Filmmaker Highlight: Sam Davis; DICK JOHNSON IS DEAD (2020) dir. by Kirsten JohnsonMemorable Quotes:"This is what like life is about. When we share that all together and it's captured on the camera, it's like the most majestic, magical stars aligning feeling.""When we get positive reviews about the film, it's almost always about the pace of the film.""I forget who said it, but AI shows us what art without soul looks like."Links:Follow Charles Frank On InstagramVoyager's WebsiteSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

The great troubadour, Chris Smither, is the guest. In addition to releasing 20 albums of mostly original material and touring for over 40 years, Smither recently made his acting debut in a short film called "The Singers" which premiered at SxSW this past Spring. "The Singers" is a film adaptation of a 19th-century short story written by Ivan Turgenev, in which a lowly pub full of downtrodden men connect unexpectedly through an impromptu sing-off. The film explores the complexities of masculinity and the power of vulnerability through art. Smither's most recently album is called "All About the Bones". He will be performing at Kingston's Assembly on a double bill with Loudon Wainwright III on Thursday, September 18th. https://youtu.be/LPAJExna7bE

On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with English pop duo The Ting Tings. You may remember their big hits "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from 2008. The duo talked about these songs and how they were discovered in the US when they played at SXSW in front of a small crowd, but in that crowd was Steve Jobs and he picked their song "Shut Up and Let Me Go" to play on the Apple iPod commercial. They also talked about the importance of failure in their career and how they learned from it. In the second half of this episode, Bobby reads and responds to YouTube comments and critiques left on his channels. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textThis week on the show Marla Mase stops by the show to discuss her daughter Lael Summer Feldman. We discuss her life and death as well as The Lael Project.The Lael Project is the vision of Marla Mase, Lael's mother, to encourage open discussions about suicide, mental illness, eating disorders, and depression. It is her belief that through the sharing of stories, music and song, healing can begin.****Marla Mase, is a native New Yorker and the mother to two beautiful souls, Lael and Yanai. She is also an entrepreneur, writer, performer, recording artist and COO of True Groove Records. She most recently returned from a whirlwind tour of the UK promoting her most recent release, Infinite They Went. She is currently touring Being Somebody, a show she co-wrote and performs with her 88-year-old father to sold-out audiences across the East Coast. Her theatrical works have been featured at venues such as La MaMa ETC, NYC SummerStage, and SXSW. Tragically, Marla lost her daughter Lael to suicide in 2017. Since that time Marla has been sharing her family story with the hope that it might in some way benefit others and help to remind us that we are all connected in our human experience.The Lael Project is named in memory of Lael Summer Feldman, who tragically took her own life on July 26, 2017, after a courageous struggle with depression, an eating disorder, and suicidality.Lael struggled throughout her adolescence, spending most of her teenage years in and out of various treatment centers. She credits her fifth treatment center in Utah, where she spent 17 months, (between the ages of 15 and 17), as lifesaving. Lael completed high school in her hometown of NYC and went on to receive her Bachelor of Music degree from the elite Popular Music Performance Program at USC's Thornton School of Music. She released two albums, Burden to Bear (2013) and Life in Color (2015) on True Groove Records. She was written up as “the one to watch” from various music sites such as: Kings of A&R, EarMilk, AbsolutePunk, The Big Takeover, SoulTracks, RockNYC and PopDose, to name a few. Her songs are an amalgamation of soulful anthems, many of which challenged the inner negative voices of her eating disorder and depression.Known for her sassy sense of humor and badass irreverence, Lael's lyrics, whether a ballad or a dance floor banger, were always an offering of strength, hope and empowerment.You can find out more here: https://www.thelaelproject.com/aboutNeed help call or text 988 the line is available 24 hours.*****If you would like to contact the show about being a guest, please email us at Dauna@bettertopodcast.comUpcoming guests can be found: https://dmneedom.com/upcoming-guest Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomIntro and Outro music compliments of Fast Suzi©2025 Better To...Podcast with D. M. NeedomSupport the show

This week, Bend Venture Conference semifinalists have been announced, Built Oregon host Built Festival, get your SXSW Pitch applications submitted, and more.PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- FashioNXT https://fashionxt.com/- Minimus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooz0l8LIQC0- Submit your profile https://sflo.me/oregonstartupfolks- Bend Venture Conference https://bendvc.com- Built Festival 2025 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/built-festival-2025-tickets-1607373811339- SXSW Pitch https://sxsw.com/pitchPORTLAND STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland startup stories intro01:20 Meet Shannon Smith, founder of Yak 03:30 Bend Venture Conference semifinalists09:08 Built Festival 202511:45 University of Oregon startup event12:36 SXSW Pitch16:12 Secrets FIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Portland startup news Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2cmLDH8wrPdNMS2qtTnhcy?si=H627wrGOTvStxxKWRlRGLQ- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur

On this episode of the BobbyCast, Bobby talks with English pop duo The Ting Tings. You may remember their big hits "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from 2008. The duo talked about these songs and how they were discovered in the US when they played at SXSW in front of a small crowd, but in that crowd was Steve Jobs and he picked their song "Shut Up and Let Me Go" to play on the Apple iPod commercial. They also talked about the importance of failure in their career and how they learned from it. In the second half of this episode, Bobby reads and responds to YouTube comments and critiques left on his channels. Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast Watch this Episode on YoutubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with erotic leadership expert Kimi Inch to explore how conscious kink mirrors psychedelic journeys through ego death, altered states, and deep surrender. We dive into power dynamics, archetypes, and how resistance, shame, and desire can all be transformed into intimacy and healing. A playful, provocative conversation that redefines kink as a path to liberation and embodiment.In this episode, you'll hear:00:28 Intro02:44 Enter the Kink Queen07:37 First Lingerie, First Dungeon19:20 Safety in Surrender31:15 Eros vs. Ego40:11 Feeling More Than Touch52:23 The Power of Not SurrenderingTHE SKINNY ON OUR SEXY GUESTKimi Inch is an intimacy coach and conscious kink guide who helps people unlock their erotic energy and step into their most powerful selves. With over 20 years of experience in Tantra, sacred sexuality, and somatic therapy, she has worked with thousands of clients worldwide. Her work has been featured on platforms like The Oprah Winfrey Network, SXSW, Princeton University, and Nightline. As a sensual alchemist and sex-positive educator, Kimi creates safe, playful spaces for people to explore hidden parts of themselves and discover new pathways to healing and pleasure.LINKS FROM THE SHOWKimi's Instagram @kimiinch10% off Kimi's upcoming workshop in October: https://andmorepresents.com/ref/Drcat/WANT MORE?Join me for my monthly Un.done Classes:learn.sexloveyoga.com/come-undoneSensual Sundays Guide: https://learn.sexloveyoga.com/sensual-sundays

Israa Nasir is a New York City–based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide, a digital community dedicated to mental health awareness. With a master's in counseling and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, she's dedicated her career to mental health.Israa has built a community of over 350,000 followers with her evidence-based approach to mental health and productivity. She's the author of Toxic Productivity, where she unpacks the hidden drivers of overwork and offers tools for balance. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Time, and she's spoken at Google, Instagram, Microsoft, and major conferences like SXSW.Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or YouTube.Let's connect!Subscribe to my newsletter: Time To Live: Thriving in Business and BeyondWebsite: https://www.annemcginty.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemcgintyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/annemcgintyhost

We've got a special guest episode this week! Alex Temblador joins us to discuss writing characters who have a marginalized identity, her new book Writing an Identity Not Your Own, why it's important for writers to be aware of their biases, and more. Alex Temblador is the Mixed Latine award-winning author of Secrets of the Casa Rosada and Half Outlaw. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma and is a contributor to Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America and Speculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology. Alex has taught creative writing seminars, workshops, and classes with the Women's Fiction Writers Association, WritingWorkshops.com, the Writer's League of Texas, and more, as well as spoken about diversity in the literary world with the Texas Library Association, Abydos Learning Conference, and at many other festivals, conferences, and universities. She is an award-winning travel, arts, and culture journalist who specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, publishing in the likes of Conde Nast Traveler, Outside, and Travel + Leisure, and speaking about such topics at SXSW, the Society of American Travel Writers, and the World Travel Market. Alex lives in Dallas, Texas, where she runs a literary panel series called LitTalk. Buy Alex's book Writing an Identity Not Your Own: A Guide for Creative Writers Check out her course on Writing An Identity Not Your Own: For Speculative Fiction Writers and get $40 off with code WRITINGPODCAST40 Follow her on IG @alex_temblador ----- - Click here for ways to work with me + a free character profile template: www.thekatiewolf.com/info   - The last Tuesday of the month is a Q&A episode! Submit your questions for me HERE and I'll answer them on the podcast.  - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiewolfwrites - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiewolfwrites

What makes a brand experience unforgettable? Laura Parkinson, Global Head of Brand Experience at LinkedIn, has created standout experiences at Apple, Google, and now LinkedIn. She leads the team behind the company's most influential moments—online and in person—and knows how to turn bold ideas into connections that inspire and stick. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the most iconic brands focus on making people feel something, not just showing up consistently How LinkedIn uses experiences as a marketing channel to launch products and connect with audiences What it takes to scale brand experience inside a large organization while keeping it authentic Why in-person and digital experiences need to work together for a seamless brand presence How cultural moments and team culture fuel creative, “magical” brand experiences Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:31) Laura's path into brand experience from SXSW to Apple and Google (02:00) Lessons from Apple on intuitive, human-centered experiences (04:20) Making digital brands tangible through real-life experiences (05:26) The role of brand experience at LinkedIn (07:10) Scaling brand experience across a large organization (10:23) Measuring success in brand experiences (13:12) Designing consistent yet localized global experiences (17:05) How AI is reshaping brand experiences (21:18) Building teams that deliver magical experiences (23:18) A brand that's made Laura smile recently (25:16) Where to connect with Laura About Laura Parkinson Laura Parkinson is the Global Head of Brand Experience at LinkedIn. She specializes in brand marketing events and experiences for global organizations across consumer products, retail, entertainment, technology, and SaaS. Laura brings bold visions to life through strategic thinking and deep operational expertise, having created and managed internal and external programs from concept to completion. She is passionate about building and supporting teams that imagine and deliver magical brand experiences that drive both market and mind share. What Brand Has Made Laura Smile Recently? The brand that's made Laura smile recently is Build-A-Bear. Beyond its surging stock price, she admires how the company creates magical in-store experiences that resonate with everyone—from kids to adults. With plans to expand dozens of new locations, Build-A-Bear shows the power and value of real-life, experiential branding. Resources & Links Connect with Laura on (surprise!) LinkedIn. Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, coworking is having a Portland moment, Twistlock alums are building Minimus, TiE Women Global has a Portland participant, PIG Squad has a Portland Retro Gaming Expo opportunity. Oh. And did I mention it's episode 100…? Let's get into it.PORTLAND STARTUP LINKS- Meet more folks https://sflo.me/oregonstartupfolks- PBJ on coworking https://www.bizjournals.com/portland/news/2025/08/25/portland-coworking-market-second-quarter.html- FashioNXT https://fashionxt.com/- Kinship https://kinshippdx.com- It's just a feeling https://itsjustafeeling.com/- Howl at the Spoon https://howlatthespoon.com/ - Yak https://yaktech.io/- Yuzi Care https://www.yuzicare.com/- Minimus https://www.minimus.io/- PIG Squad https://pigsquad.com/- Portland Retro Gaming Expo https://www.retrogamingexpo.com/ - Dave Hersh https://www.davehersh.com/PORTLAND STARTUP STORIES00:00 Portland startup news intro00:20 Intel drama02:50 Meet Julie Scotland of Gravi AI03:50 Coworking renaissance in Portland07:41 Kinship coworking for the fashion industry10:45 It's just a feeling third place14:50 TiE Women regional pitch competition19:00 Previous generation of Portland startups20:00 The quiet generation of Portland startups with aggressive humility20:57 Twistlock alums start Minimus23:42 Portland Indie Game Squad24:55 Portland Retro Gaming Expo30:27 Secrets37:20 This is episode 100FIND RICK TUROCZY ON THE INTERNET AT…- https://patreon.com/turoczy- https://linkedin.com/in/turoczy- Portland startup news on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/portland-oregon-startup-news-silicon-florist/id1711294699- Portland startup news Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2cmLDH8wrPdNMS2qtTnhcy?si=H627wrGOTvStxxKWRlRGLQ- The Long Con on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-con/id1810923457- The Long Con on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/48oglyT5JNKxVH5lnWTYKA- https://bsky.app/profile/turoczy.bsky.social- https://siliconflorist.substack.com/- https://pdxslack.comABOUT SILICON FLORIST ----------For nearly two decades, Rick Turoczy has published Silicon Florist, a blog, newsletter, and podcast that covers entrepreneurs, founders, startups, entrepreneurship, tech, news, and events in the Portland, Oregon, startup community. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup or tech enthusiast, or simply intrigued by Portland's startup culture, Silicon Florist is your go-to source for the latest news, events, jobs, and opportunities in Portland Oregon's flourishing tech and startup scene. Join us in exploring the innovative world of startups in Portland, where creativity and collaboration meet.ABOUT RICK TUROCZY ----------Rick Turoczy has been working in, on, and around the Portland, Oregon, startup community for nearly 30 years. He has been recognized as one of the “OG”s of startup ecosystem building by the Kauffman Foundation. And he has been humbled by any number of opportunities to speak on stages from SXSW to INBOUND and from Kobe, Japan, to Muscat, Oman, including an opportunity to share his views on community building on the TEDxPortland stage (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj98mr_wUA0). All because of a blog. Weird.https://siliconflorist.com#pdx #portland #oregon #startup #entrepreneur #coworking

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From Stargate to Sundance—Michael Shanks is back, this time behind the camera.

After a 15-year hiatus, “King of the Hill” has been rebooted — and it just may be the very thing that Austinites need to watch right now. As this traditionally liberal city tries to navigate life in President Donald Trump's America, Mike Judge provides us with just the thing to help bridge gaps and build understanding through the life of Hank Hill. Longtime fan and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec is joined by Austin comedian and writer Brian Gaar to discuss the show's fortes, shortcomings, and connections to Austin, including the reboot's debut at last year's SXSW. Stick around for their predictions on how Bobby Hill's fusion restaurant would do here, and which neighborhood the Hills et al would call home.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Plus, we're doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We'd be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it's only 7 minutes long. You'll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast Austin swag. Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

This week on the New Music Business podcast, Ari sits down with Tersha Willis, Co-founder and CEO of terrible*, a UK-based merch company known for its artist-first approach. With a background in private equity, financial services, and fashion, Tersha brings a fresh and progressive perspective to the merch game. She's been recognized on the AIM Altpower100 Music List and has spoken at events like BBC Introducing, SXSW, and AIM, as well as being featured in outlets including BBC, C4, Wallpaper Magazine, Vox, and MusicAlly for her innovative work in the music merch industry.Tersha and Ari discuss the challenges artists face in turning fan support into income—especially in an era dominated by streaming and large conglomerates taking cuts from merch sales. Tersha explains how terrible*'s unique approach, including a merch operating system, helps artists create sustainable income through high-quality, data-informed campaigns. The conversation also covers the nuances of live versus online sales, the power of pre-orders, and innovative direct-to-fan strategies that can turn merch into a vital piece of an artist's long-term success.https://www.instagram.com/terriblegrphttps://www.instagram.com/tersha_willis/03:40 – Introduction: Ari welcomes Tersha Willis.05:41 – The Digital Landscape: Streaming and social media metrics.09:11 – Terrible Merch: Tersha's company and approach to merch.13:41 – Merchandising Operations: How merch companies work.18:41 – Revenue Models: Ways artists profit from merch.23:41 – Tips and Merch Sellers: The tipping debate at merch tables.28:41 – Online and Live Operations: Blending online and live sales.33:41 – Pre-order Campaigns: Why pre-orders help artists.38:41 – Creative Merchandising: Engaging fans through merch.43:41 – Marketing Strategies: Selling artist merchandise.48:41 – Genre Differences: How genre impacts merch sales.53:41 – Final Thoughts: Tersha's view of success.58:41 – Closing Remarks: Ari wraps up the episode.Edited and mixed by Peter SchruppMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's TakeOrder the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business: https://book.aristake.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wondered why some places feel instantly like “home,” while others just never click? Today we're diving into astrocartography- the fascinating tool that maps your astrology onto the world—with career and business astrologer Alice Hu. Alice is the founder of Woo Woo Company and specializes in using astrology to help people understand themselves, their purpose, and how to align their careers and lives with their true path. In this conversation, she breaks down the basics of astrocartography and shows us how to use it in real, practical ways. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Astrocartography 101 – What it is, how it's created, and how it differs from traditional astrology. Your chart on the map – How planetary lines shape the way we experience certain cities or regions. Practical applications – Using astrocartography to decide where to live, travel, or work- and what to do if your “lines” fall in places you can't reach. Energy in action – Examples of what it's like to be on a “good” vs. “challenging” line and how to work with the energy of each. Stories & synchronicities – Alice shares personal experiences and real world examples of astrocartography in our lives. Integrating intuition – How to blend astrocartography with gut instincts, manifestation, career pivots, and relationships. Tips for beginners – First steps to exploring your own astrocartography chart, common mistakes to avoid, and Alice's favorite resources to get started. Whether you're considering a big move, planning your next trip, or just curious about why certain places call to you, this episode will help you see the world, and yourself, through a whole new lens. A GIFT FROM ALICE: Use code SLIGHTLYSPIRITUAL for 50% off Your Expanded Career Astrology Report: https://www.woowoocompany.com/career-astrology/career-astrology-upgrade-report (Valid until 9/5/25) Connect with Alice: Instagram @woowooco https://www.woowoocompany.com/ If this episode spoke to you, subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slig…od/id1542525641 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/slightlyspiritualpod/ Follow Cindy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/revealingsoul/ Follow Ali on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alitmoresco/ WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our "core conversation" event, “Modern Day Spirituality: Connect Within to Build Success,” is up for consideration at SXSW this year, and it would mean the world to us to bring this message to the stage. Please head to the link below and cast your vote for Ali and Cindy's session! Voting ends August 24th! participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…3024016001r9BQ

Filmmaker and cinematographer Clay Liford (Earthling, Wuss, Slash) joins In the Room to share candid insights from a career in indie film. Clay reflects on his path from SXSW premieres to teaching film, why coverage is the most misunderstood part of directing, and how embracing happy accidents can change your filmmaking.He also unpacks the challenges of modern distribution and output deals, offers perspective on AI's impact on editing, and previews his upcoming dark comedy The Texas High School Regional Theater Festival Murders. Plus, we explore his new education initiative Those Who Do, designed to bring working filmmakers into the classroom.A must-listen episode for anyone passionate about independent filmmaking, cinematography, and the future of the industry.

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Professional and Actor, Andrew Dahreddine. Andrew is based between Los Angeles and New York. He is currently casting Lauren Minnerath's debut feature film, CLARE (which has been supported by Sundance, Tribeca, and SXSW); Stacey Maltin and Jay DeYonker's feature film, C-SIDE (working title); and Rebecca Louisell's film, THE TRIP, which is one segment of the upcoming anthology feature film, THROUGH THE BLINDS. Andrew previously worked with Barden/Schnee Casting on television shows for Apple TV+ (the breakout series, PALM ROYALE), Paramount+ (SCHOOL SPIRITS), and ABC (ALASKA DAILY), as well as many films including the upcoming feature, CODE 3 (Rainn Wilson, Lil Rel Howery, and Aimee Carrero); and EZRA (Robert De Niro, Bobby Cannavale, Rose Byrne).Additional selected casting credits include: the FX limited series, THE PATIENT (starring Steve Carell & Domhnall Gleeson); Aaron Sorkin's Oscar-nominated Netflix feature film, THE TRIAL OF THE CHICAGO 7; and the first season of the Emmy-nominated Hulu series, RAMY. Andrew has also been the casting director for many short films that have competed at festivals including SXSW, BFI, SIFF, Palm Springs ShortFest, HollyShorts, Vienna Shorts, and many others.As an actor, Andrew was a series regular on the comedy series, 86'd, for BRIC TV. He also has appeared in many national commercials, and was the lead role in the second season premiere of Homicide City on Investigation Discovery.A BFA graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, Andrew has performed in many stage productions, as well. Selected credits include: Kenneth Branagh and Rob Ashford's epic Macbeth at the Park Avenue Armory; the Lincoln Center Festival's Russian-language adaptation of Miss Julie (dir. Thomas Ostermeier) at NY City Center. He also appeared in several productions with The Drilling Company, and received praise in the New York Times for his performance in their version of As You Like It. Regionally, he spent a season with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, as well as one summer at Boston's Commonwealth Shakespeare Company, in their production of Coriolanus. Andrew is a fierce union advocate, and a proud member of SAG-AFTRA; the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399 - Casting Shop; and Actors Equity Association. #UnionStrongFor more follow Andrew on Instagram @Dramaddine or visit www.andrewdahreddine.com -What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Aparna Nancherla is a self-described “silly-billy” with her dry sense of humour mixed with hints of the existential, absurd and whimsy.She's the author of Unreliable Narrator: Me, Myself and Impostor Syndrome, and the voice behind Hollyhock on Bojack Horseman. Aparna has also appeared in A Simple Favor and Bob's Burgers and written for Late Night with Seth Meyers and Mythic Quest. Rolling Stone named her one of “The 50 Funniest People Right Now,” and she's even starred in a Super Bowl ad with Michael Bublé!We discuss navigating the tension between vulnerability and self-deprecation, the risk of commodifying trauma, using comedy to control the narrative around your perceived flaws, does success cure imposter syndrome and is Aparna Nancherla happy…Join the Insiders Club at patreon.com/comcompod where you can WATCH the full episode and get access to 20 minutes of exclusive extras including staring in Comedy Central's Corporate, the worst comedy advice she's ever received (it's shocking!), voice acting and navigating creative tension in a work environment.Support the Podcast from only £3/month at Patreon.com/ComComPod✅ Exclusive access to full video and ad-free audio episodes✅ 20 minutes of exclusive extra content with Aparna✅ Early access to new episodes (where possible!)✅ Exclusive membership offerings including a monthly “Stu&A”PLUS you'll get access to the full back catalogue of extras you can find nowhere else!Catch Up with Aparna:Keep up-to-date with all things Aparna Nancherla at aparnacomedy.com, and find her on Instagram @aparnapkin.Everything Stu's up to:Come and help me figure out some NEW STUFF at the Edinburgh Fringe until the 17th August 2025. Find all the dates and more at stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy.Discover Stu's comedy about the climate crisis, for everyone from activists to CEOs, at stuartgoldsmith.com/climate. Find everything else at stuartgoldsmith.com.See Stuart live on tour - www.stuartgoldsmith.com/comedy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've just submitted our panel proposal for SXSW 2026: “Audible Dimensions: Expanding Story Through Spatial Audio” We'll explore how spatial audio is more than a technical enhancement but a powerful storytelling tool. From shaping emotion and perspective to guiding audience engagement, we'll discuss how designing for immersive media means writing for space as well as time. As platforms like Meta, Apple Vision Pro, and Android XR raise audience expectations, spatial audio is becoming indispensable to immersive storytelling.  Please cast your vote and support our session here. https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting/session/1752616879438001oo8Q In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by the spatial sound artist and academic Angela McArthur from London, UK. We dive into the IKO, 3D inside-out playback speaker system developed by Sonible, IEM, which offers unique characteristics, making the space architecture part of the sound presentation. For extended show notes and more information on this episode, go to www.immersiveaudiopodcast.com This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel, Monica Bolles and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott. How to access the content from our Immersive Audio Podcast Masterclass series? Head out to our page on Patreon www.patreon.com/c/immersiveaudiopodcast. The sessions are designed to enhance your practical learning experience and are delivered by world-class experts. The livestream contains video demonstrations and spatial audio playback with live Q&A. Keep up to date with our upcoming events, announcements and industry news by subscribing to our newsletter. If you enjoy the podcast and would like to show your support, please consider becoming a Patreon. Not only are you supporting us, but you will also get special access to bonus content and much more. Find out more on our official Patreon page - www.patreon.com/immersiveaudiopodcast We want to hear from you! We value our community and would appreciate it if you would take our very quick survey and help us make the Immersive Audio Podcast even better: surveymonkey.co.uk/r/3Y9B2MJ Thank you! You can follow the podcast on X @IAudioPodcast for regular updates and content, or get in touch via podcast@1618digital.com immersiveaudiopodcast.com

Michael Margolis the CEO of Storied, Inc – #1 narrative expert in techWorks with C-suite and VP leaders that need to get their story straightClients include product execs at Meta, Google, Shopify, Uber, Salesforce$13B+ in investments thru executive buy-in and influence at scale500+ keynotes and talks for Microsoft, Visa, Moody's, SXSW, TEDxAuthor of Story 10x: a playbook for strategic narratives and tech disruptionColor-blind, left-handed, and eats more chocolate than the average humanA few links from the show: The Liver KingYanis Veroufakis on YoutubeMichael's Free book, Story10X

Best friends, moms, and fearless flippers Kristy Etheredge and Rebecca Franchione join us to talk about their brand new A&E series The Mother Flip, premiering August 16th on A&E's HomeMade Nation. From risky all-cash deals to turning junkyard houses into jaw-dropping showpieces, these two prove that hustle, heart, and a little bit of Hill Country grit can turn even the roughest property into real estate gold.About the Show – The Mother Flip In The Mother Flip, best friends and fellow moms Kristy Etheredge and Rebecca Franchione—alongside contractor Roy Salinas—take on Texas Hill Country's worst homes and flip them into stunning, high-value properties. With all-cash buys, bold renovation plans, and a fearless attitude, they turn neglected, rundown houses into sophisticated showstoppers, splitting the profits three ways.The series kicks off with "Junkyard Gem", where a promising unlisted property in a prime Austin neighborhood turns out to be a nightmare—think junk piles, overgrown yards, and major repairs needed. But Kristy and Rebecca aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, transforming the disaster into a luxurious, modern home that could fetch a big payday.Kristy Etheredge – Bio Kristy Etheredge is a Texas Hill Country local with a career spanning over 25 years in marketing, sales, event design, and management. She's worked with powerhouse brands like the PGA TOUR, NHL, NFL, and SXSW, where she mastered the art of executing high-pressure projects with creativity and precision. Today, Kristy brings that same energy into flipping homes—managing budgets, sourcing salvaged materials, and crafting beautiful, cost-effective designs. A wife and mom of two teenage athletes, Kristy thrives on big challenges and always finds efficient solutions to make visions come to life.Rebecca Franchione – Bio Rebecca Franchione's flipping career is fueled by guts, grit, and a sharp eye for deals. After 25 years of moving around the country as the wife of a college football coach, Rebecca embraced a new chapter—divorced, raising three teenagers, and flipping houses at a rapid pace. In just the past year, she's completed 18 flips, always chasing the thrill of transforming overlooked properties into profitable investments. A published author and community-minded entrepreneur, Rebecca's hustle is matched only by her fearless approach to design and negotiation. She lives in the Texas Hill Country across the street from Kristy, proving that sometimes your best business partner is also your next-door neighbor.https://www.aetv.com/shows/the-mother-flipBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Socrates Rosenfeld is the CEO and Co-Founder of Jane Technologies, a leading technology company for the cannabis industry. A visionary entrepreneur, combat veteran, and MIT graduate, Soc and his team have revolutionized cannabis commerce by creating a trusted platform that serves thousands of dispensaries and brands across 39 U.S. states. Jane powers the majority of all legal cannabis transactions in the U.S.After leaving active duty in 2011 as a U.S. Army veteran and Apache helicopter commander, Soc turned to cannabis to help him re-acclimate to civilian life. Living in Massachusetts, where cannabis was illegal at the time, he faced challenges navigating the black market. Frustrated and motivated to improve access for veterans, Soc co-founded Jane with his brother Abraham to create a transparent platform for cannabis consumers. Prior to launching Jane, Soc earned an MBA from MIT Sloan and worked at McKinsey & Company, gaining strategic business expertise.Since launching in 2017, Jane has become the cannabis industry's leading digital provider, offering solutions like ecommerce, AI, market analytics, payments, advertising, POS, and a consumer-facing app. Its Universal Product Catalog ensures consistent inventory across thousands of retailers, while the AI-powered MyHigh engine personalizes the shopping experience. Jane Gold, a brand-sponsored rewards program, deepens consumer engagement and highlights personalized product recommendations. With 13 software patents, Jane continues to set the standard for innovation in cannabis retail.Soc and his team at Jane have been recognized with multiple distinctions including Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers (2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025), Forbes' The Cannabis 42.0 (2024), Inc. 5000's Fastest-Growing Companies (2023), Inc. Power Player (2023), Inc.'s Best Workplaces (2023), and Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 (2022), in addition to participating on panels at SXSW and MJBizCon. To View This Episode- https://youtu.be/q73Owow14f8#whoknewinthemoment #podcast #philfriedrich #Janetechnologies

Send us a textToday, Ariel Hyatt introduces the concept of the Three Communities every artist must understand: - **Ambient Fans** who are aware of you - **Engaged Fans** who pay attention and interact - **Superfans** who support, advocate, and stick with you over the long term.Since the dawn of the digital music age, Ariel has helped thousands of artists across allgenres and career stages navigate the confusing and ever-changing music business withgreater ease and efficiency. Her passion, expertise, and intuitive guidance make her atransformative force for musicians looking to accelerate their careers. Ariel's greateststrengths lie in making what feels overwhelming and complicated seem easy and digestible,teaching, creating artist systems, and her relentless quest for learning.Ariel's firsthand experience with creative struggles shapes her mission to support artists.Through her work as an author, podcaster, and course creator, she provides tools to helpmusicians thrive. “Growing a music career has a science to it, but no one-size-fits-all map—each artist's path is their own.”Her commitment to educating artists has taken her to over 70 conferences in 13 countries,including SXSW, MONDO, Vivid Sydney, Hubspot Ignite, and Social Media Week NewYork. She has also toured Canada and Australia, teaching marketing masterclasses to artistsand created multiple courses for top music industry colleges and universities.She has written six books on PR, crowdfunding, and new media, including Music Success in9 Weeks, Cyber PR for Musicians, Social Media Tuneup, Crowdstart, and The Ultimate Guideto Music Publicity.To purchase Ariel's latest book "From Buzz to Bond":https://www.amazon.com/Buzz-Bond-Chasing-Lasting-Career/dp/0989521028/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22NAE6QT3T1O9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VFTjNuRgPLUT7N3qJGCJ0A.1BV3jiuiWdEXB0NWY2LobhOEdGy27dS1qRu9Xdg1ZtE&dib_tag=se&keywords=from+buzz+to+bond+ariel+hyatt&qid=1754959570&sprefix=from+buzz+to+bond%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1On today's show I have PR expert Ariel Hyatt:The monthly membership:https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keysScarlet's website:https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/Otto Gross: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnxx19QD-vxD4wnYGTn3JwScarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

Five years ago, Stephanie DiPisa launched Solara Suncare with no beauty industry experience — just a mission to create clean, skin-loving sun protection after navigating her children's allergies and her own health challenges. Today, her multi-award-winning mineral sunscreens are sold everywhere from Neiman Marcus to Target, beloved by dermatologists, celebrities, and makeup artists alike. In this episode, Steph reveals the biggest myths about SPF, the red-flag ingredients hiding in your beauty bag, and how spirituality, manifestation, and her Sicilian heritage inspire both her products and her daily rituals. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The surprising personal journey that led Steph to launch Solara Suncare How to spot greenwashing in beauty and suncare products The biggest red-flag ingredients in conventional sunscreens Steph's top non-negotiables for healthy skin Myths about sun exposure that need rewriting How to actually read a sunscreen label The role of spirituality, manifestation, and abundance in her business How Sicilian heritage and traditions influence her self-care and beauty rituals Why the sun isn't bad for you — and how we actually need it to live What products Steph would throw out if she found them in your drawer at home Endocrine disruptors in skincare US vs. European chemical regulations Links, Codes & Resources: Solara Suncare: Solarasuncare.com Follow Solara Suncare: https://www.instagram.com/solarasuncare/ Connect with Steph: https://www.instagram.com/stephdipisa/ Steph was SO generous to give us a discount code for our community. Use code SLIGHTLYSPIRITUAL for 20% off Solara Suncare at https://solarasuncare.com If this episode spoke to you, subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slig…od/id1542525641 Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/slightlyspiritualpod/ Follow Cindy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/revealingsoul/ Follow Ali on Instagram: www.instagram.com/alitmoresco/ WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our "core conversation" event, “Modern Day Spirituality: Connect Within to Build Success,” is up for consideration at SXSW this year, and it would mean the world to us to bring this message to the stage. Please head to the link below and cast your vote for Ali and Cindy's session! Voting ends August 24th! https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw-auth/page/community-voting/session/1753113024016001r9BQ