Podcasts about Visionaries

What is the true vow of your life, the one it would kill you to break?  This phrase comes from the poem 'All The True Vows' by David Whyte, but there can be no better introduction to this week's guest, who knows how to help people - ordinary, every-day people from our culture -  build true, heart-felt connections with the web of life such that we come to know what we are here for, our unique gift to the world, the promise is would kill us to break, what it feels like to be so heart-explodingly in love with the sheer wonder of being alive that we can step out of the world we thought we knew, into the world as it really is, alive with connection to all parts of ourselves, each other and the whole of the more than human world. Bill Plotkin is one of those who has found what he's here for. He's been a Thrutopian activist and cultural catalyst since long before those were buzzwords in our firmament.  Over the years, he has been a research psychologist, professor of psychology, psychotherapist, rock musician, and whitewater river guide. Now, I would say he is a visionary, a mystic and an elder. More importantly, he's a map-maker, a way-breaker, a trail-leader of the routes we will have to take to walk out of this moment of dissolution, into a world of remembering and creating anew. Back in the early 80s, Bill founded the Animas Valley Institute, whose central purpose is to assist people through the initiatory process that leads to visionary leadership and cultural artistry. Its primary work is with those ready to undergo the joys and challenges of the underworld descent to soul, which flowers into a life of meaningful service and abundant fulfilment — or a deepening for those already on the journey.In other words, Animas Valley Institute supports people in our culture to find what they're here for, to undergo, in his words, the journey of soul initiation. To embark on this journey requires that people break out of the perpetual early adolescence of modernity and endure the ecstatic initiations of late adolescence and that eventually result in true adulthood and perhaps, for a few, genuine elderhood. Bill offers maps and models for his work in depth and detail. He has four books to date and I encourage you to read them all in order from Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche, through Nature and the Human Soul, to Wild Mind and finally, The Journey of Soul Initiation.  He writes a blog, Soulcraft Musings, which I also recommend, because we could have explored the basics of Bill's models of human evolution and what it means for people of our culture, who have been subject to what he calls 'systemic human developmental oppression' for many hundreds of generations… and in the long conversation that follows, we did explore the basics of this, but in the days before recording, Bill shared the early draft of a paper called 'A Map to the Next World' and this lit all kinds of fires in my heart and mind and soul—because Bill's capacity to write lucidly the things this podcast is all about  is beautiful and sharp and perfect.  He writes: 'We need a map to the next world because our current world is clearly in its death throes…We need a map to the next world, a way to navigate the long trail from here to cultures that we will be proud to leave for the future ones — of all species. And nature, as always, including human nature, provides this map, or at least templates for creating one. And we need to translate the map into a contemporary language that we can understand — and act on — even though the journey is necessarily through realms of great mystery. We won't find our way using the maps of other peoples or of other times. We must make our own map.'As and when his paper on the Map becomes available, I'll put it in the show notes.  In the meantime, I have included the poem by David Whyte, because truly, it is one of the guiding lights of our movement, and I've included Joy Harjo's poem, also called 'A Map to the Next World' both as a YouTube recording of her speaking it, and the poem, and the book of the same name from which it came. Please do explore these. And now, let's head into the ways we can change our world, with Bill Plotkin. LinksAnimas Valley Institute https://www.animas.org/Soulcraft Musings (https://www.animas.org/books/bill-plotkins-soulcraft-musings/Bills Books Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche (an experiential guidebook), Nature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented World (a nature-based stage model of human development through the entire lifespan), Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche (an ecocentric map of the psyche — for healing, growing whole, and cultural transformation)The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries (an experiential guidebook for the descent to soul). AG #302 The Crisis and the Call with Sara McFarland https://accidentalgods.life/the-crisis-and-the-call-journeys-through-species-wide-soul-initiation-with-sara-mcfarland/David Whyte  'All The True Vows' https://www.poetry-chaikhana.com/Poets/W/WhyteDavid/AllTrueVows/index.htmlDavid Whyte website https://davidwhyte.com/Joy Harjo 'A Map to the Next World' on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4ab9vOC4PoJoy Harjo 'A Map to the Next World' text https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/49621/a-map-to-the-next-worldJoy Harjo 'A Map to the Next World' book https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/a-map-to-the-next-world-poems-and-tales-joy-harjo/b45e39c2525e82e5Joy Harjo website: https://www.joyharjo.com/The Parable of the Tribes by Andrew Bard Schmookler  https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-parable-of-the-tribes-the-problem-of-power-in-social-evolution-second-edition-andrew-bard-schmookler/7823092What we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Wr...

Kelly connects with longtime BBDO CEO Andrew Robertson to talk about his new book: “The Creative Shift: How to Power Up Your Organization by Making Space for New Ideas.”  “Every new idea represents a risk.”  “Creativity happens in leaps, not steps.”  “All great ideas sound great – in retrospect.” 

This week, we spotlight the next generation of changemakers with Urvi Jain, Head of Philanthropic Relations at Young Founders School, alongside SG120 student speakers Rhea Jain (grade 11) and Lauren Rice (grade 12) talk with “Saturday Mornings Show” host Glenn van Zutphen and co-host Neil Humphreys. Held on August 30th, SG120 invited students aged 11–18 from across Asia to deliver TED-style talks envisioning Singapore and the world in 2085. From climate action and mental health to AI and education reform, these young leaders tackled global challenges with clarity, creativity, and courage. Rhea and Lauren—two standout Singaporean voices—share what it was like to speak in front of top entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders, and how the experience shaped their confidence and purpose. Urvi explains how SG120 fits into Young Founders School’s mission to nurture future-ready thinkers, and why platforms like this are essential for building leadership, public speaking, and vision-casting skills early on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode explores the Gnostic worldview, flourishing in the first centuries of the Common Era, which offers one of religious history's most radical apocalyptic visions. It is founded on a profoundly dualistic  understanding of reality: the material cosmos is a prison, and humanity is a tragic hybrid—a divine spark of light trapped in corrupt flesh and matter. The influences of Gnostic thought are traced in a succession of artists and visionaries from William Blake to D.H. Lawrence. For those who want more information on booking for the Archetypal Constellations workshop "Resourcing Our Future", led by Richard Olivier, here is the link:  https://www.wholepartnership.com/booking/resourcing-our-future-a-masterclass-on-archetypal-constellations-with-richard-olivier/  

This week, live from Chicago to celebrate 20 years of the Political Gabfest, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Trump vs. Chicago showdown and the dynamics between progressive and centrist Democrats with former Chicago Mayor and Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, what threat President Trump poses to the future of American elections and how to push back, and memorable moments from Gabfest history. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, live from Chicago to celebrate 20 years of the Political Gabfest, Emily, John, and David take audience questions and discuss whether the damages caused by the Trump administration can ever be reversed, the most controversial topics from the show's history, and more.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book, The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Nina Porzucki and Jake Sorgen   Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, live from Chicago to celebrate 20 years of the Political Gabfest, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Trump vs. Chicago showdown and the dynamics between progressive and centrist Democrats with former Chicago Mayor and Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, what threat President Trump poses to the future of American elections and how to push back, and memorable moments from Gabfest history. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, live from Chicago to celebrate 20 years of the Political Gabfest, Emily, John, and David take audience questions and discuss whether the damages caused by the Trump administration can ever be reversed, the most controversial topics from the show's history, and more.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book, The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Nina Porzucki and Jake Sorgen   Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, live from Chicago to celebrate 20 years of the Political Gabfest, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the Trump vs. Chicago showdown and the dynamics between progressive and centrist Democrats with former Chicago Mayor and Obama White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, what threat President Trump poses to the future of American elections and how to push back, and memorable moments from Gabfest history. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, live from Chicago to celebrate 20 years of the Political Gabfest, Emily, John, and David take audience questions and discuss whether the damages caused by the Trump administration can ever be reversed, the most controversial topics from the show's history, and more.   In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book, The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements.   Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Nina Porzucki and Jake Sorgen   Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month we are so excited to have the extremely talented Casting Director, Shakyra Dowling, join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!Shakyra Dowling is a London based casting director renowned for her commitment to championing emerging and diverse talent. With a career spanning over a decade, she has significantly contributed to both independent British cinema and international co-productions. Her casting expertise has been integral to projects that have garnered nominations and accolades at prestigious platforms such as the BAFTAs, BIFAs, Berlinale, Sundance, and TIFF. She has also been recognised with multiple nominations and wins from the Casting Society of America's Artios Awards.Notable work includes Hammarskjöld: Fight for Peace (2023), a Swedish biopic directed by Per Fly and featuring Mikael Persbrandt. She also cast Wolf (2021), directed by Nathalie Biancheri, with George MacKay, Lily-Rose Depp and Paddy Considine and soon to be released Desperate Journey, directed by Annabel Jankel (Tell it to the Bees), featuring Til Schweiger, Clara Rugaard and Sienna Guillory.Shakyra recently collaborated with Peter Greenaway on his latest feature Lucca Mortis, casting Dustin Hoffman and Helen Hunt. In TIFF 2025 is Gandhi Before India, a major TV series filming across the UK and India, with a huge cast including Tom Felton and James Murray.Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us @tipsycastingResources: Shakyra's IMDBShakyra Dowling Casting WebsiteShakyra's Instagram────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Kelly talks to Muriel Wilkins, host of the award-winning Harvard Business Review podcast, Coaching Real Leaders. Her latest book is called “Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential.”  “Lasting change comes from within.”  “I want to be clear that coaching is not a substitute for therapy.”  “Our reluctance to engage in self-reflection […]

Kelly celebrates the release of Anne Libera’s new book on comedy, “Funnier.” They talk in front of a live audience at The Second City.  “Don’t waste your time following gurus.” “We need to value risk.” “True irony is deeper than simple opposition. It is opposition mixed with justice of a sort.”

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss how President Trump reacted to the No Kings protests by embracing his own “cult of the ruler” in particularly dramatic fashion, whether the shutdown will eventually break enough government functions to force more urgency in negotiations, and why Young Republicans are fawning over Hitler in group chats. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk to Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about what it means to be a rabbi these days, the importance of empathy as a first principle for all of us, and her new memoir, Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.    In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book, The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements.    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Nina Porzucki   Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss how President Trump reacted to the No Kings protests by embracing his own “cult of the ruler” in particularly dramatic fashion, whether the shutdown will eventually break enough government functions to force more urgency in negotiations, and why Young Republicans are fawning over Hitler in group chats. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk to Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about what it means to be a rabbi these days, the importance of empathy as a first principle for all of us, and her new memoir, Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.    In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book, The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements.    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Nina Porzucki   Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss how President Trump reacted to the No Kings protests by embracing his own “cult of the ruler” in particularly dramatic fashion, whether the shutdown will eventually break enough government functions to force more urgency in negotiations, and why Young Republicans are fawning over Hitler in group chats. For this week's Slate Plus bonus episode, Emily, John, and David talk to Rabbi Angela Buchdahl about what it means to be a rabbi these days, the importance of empathy as a first principle for all of us, and her new memoir, Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging.    In the latest Gabfest Reads, Emily talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book, The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements.    Email your chatters, questions, and comments to gabfest@slate.com. (Messages may be referenced by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)   Podcast production by Nina Porzucki   Research by Emily Ditto You can find the full Political Gabfest show pages here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time Alfacast friend, Dr. Edith​ Ubuntu Chan, joins this episode to discuss her most recent trip to Thailand for a 9 day Dark Room retreat and how this experience has aided her current practice of Blindfold Perception Training.  Now working with adults, she sees this as a powerful tool for transitioning back to our innate Telepathic nature. Edith has devoted her life to exploring the frontiers of Human potential, while sharing her passion as a holistic medicine doctor to help fellow Visionaries awaken to greater possibilities.   Dr. Edith is a doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture and author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book SuperWellness. Dr. Edith's academic background includes a Doctoral Fellowship at Five Branches University (specializing in Endocrinology and Neuromuscular Medicine), a four-year graduate degree from American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a bachelors in Applied Mathematics with magna cum laude from Harvard University. Show links: https://www.dredithubuntu.com/ Learn The True Nature Of Dis-Ease & How Our Bodies Actually Work: https://alfavedic.com/themyth/ Join Our Private Community And Join In The Discussion: https://alfavedic.com/join-us/ Looking for a career in the healing arts?  Get accredited in Acute Integrative Homeopathy™ https://alfavedic.com/practicioner Start healing yourself and loved ones with ozone! https://alfavedic.com/ozone Protect yourself & your teens from media manipulation & groupthink w/ Dani Katz's Pop Propaganda Course! http://alfavedic.com/poppropaganda Get our favorite blue blocker glasses! Use code 'alfavedic' for 10% off! https://alfavedic.com/raoptics Join Qortal for free, the truly decentralized internet. https://qortal.dev/downloads Learn how to express your law and uphold your rights as one of mankind. https://alfavedic.com/lawformankind Alfa Vedic is an off-grid agriculture & health co-op focused on developing products, media & educational platforms for the betterment of our world. By using advanced scientific methods, cutting-edge technologies and tools derived from the knowledge of the world's greatest minds, the AV community aims to be a model for the future we all want to see. Our comprehensive line of health products and nutrition is available on our website. Most products are hand mixed and formulated right on our off grid farm including our Immortality Teas which we grow on site. Find them all at https://alfavedic.com​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Follow Alfa Vedic: https://linktr.ee/alfavedic Follow Mike Winner: https://linktr.ee/djmikewinner

Kelly welcomes Richard Thaler, the 2017 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences, to the podcast along with his co-author, Professor Alex Imas, to talk about their updated version of Thaler’s seminal book “The Winner’s Curse.” “Rationality is an assumption in economics, not a demonstrated fact.”  “People are not thinking enough about what […]

The Visionaries with the help of their local allies begin the search for Professor Prometheus' lair. Music by TeknoAXE#actualplay #iconsrpg

In this insightful episode, Carl Allen shares his expertise in business acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of targeting a core customer and the value of equity in motivating teams. He discusses his journey from Wall Street to private equity and highlights examples like Amazon's roll-up strategy. Carl provides a detailed explanation of building shareholder value, executing buyouts, and understanding buyer psychology. He also shares practical tips for entrepreneurs looking to scale through acquisitions and reflects on his personal experiences in the e-commerce space. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on leveraging strategic acquisitions to build a successful business empire.   CHAPTER 00:00 Starting with a Core Customer 00:28 Equity and Employee Motivation 01:05 Private Equity and Business Acquisitions 02:12 The Power of Roll-Ups 03:22 Amazon's Acquisition Strategy 05:22 Building Shareholder Value 09:06 Medical Transportation Roll-Up 10:36 E-Commerce Roll-Up Strategy 15:21 The Importance of Superpowers in Business 21:45 The Role of Psychology in M&A 36:07 The Secret to Successful Business Acquisitions 40:53 The Role of Visionaries in Business 43:26 Raising Capital for Deals 43:46 Structuring and Financing Deals 48:07 Key Questions for Equity Investors 57:39 Lessons from Wall Street to Main Street 01:00:13 The Importance of Safe Hands in Business Acquisitions 01:05:07 E-commerce and Market Trends 01:12:14 Personal Advice and Career Direction 01:19:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Kelly welcomes the always provocative Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic back to the podcast to talk about his new book: “Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity is Overrated (and What to Do Instead).” “By all means, keep it real – just don't make everyone else suffer for it.” “Everybody loves change until they have to do it themselves.”  “Most of us […]

In this episode, Allison Bingham shares how one Human Design reading she had with me two years ago illuminated her voice as her channel for transformation—a reflection that forever changed how she designs her business and shows up in the world.We dive deep into:- How one intuitive Human Design reading can create years of ripple effects- The power of seeing your "easy" gifts as your actual genius (not something everyone can do)- Why doing what comes naturally is MORE valuable than the hard work we've been conditioned to pursue- The shift from operator to oracle—building businesses that feel like flow instead of force- How recognizing your unique energetic signature allows you to create offers that regenerate rather than drain you- Why shadow work is the breeding ground for innovation and breakthrough- The integration of divine feminine flow with divine masculine structure in business- Being a transmutational presence vs. needing to have everything "figured out"Key Takeaways:✨ Your supernatural gifts often feel so natural to you that you think everyone can do them—but they can't. That's your genius.✨ One potent moment of being truly seen can collapse timelines and shift your entire trajectory.✨ When you're in your zone of genius (vs. your zone of excellence), work becomes regenerative—you'd do it even if you weren't paid.✨ Building a legacy that builds itself means becoming the frequency that moves everything forward, not the person doing all the doing.✨ Take action before you think you're ready—clarity comes through the doing, not before it.If you're interested in learning how to give transformational Intuitive Human Design readings like the one that shifted Allison's entire business trajectory:I'm currently enrolling for my Intuitive Human Design Teacher Training & Certification (starting October 22nd, enrollment closes November 5th). This 9-month journey teaches you to read the depth of the 64 Genius Archetypes, guide clients through major life cycles (Chiron Return, Saturn Return, Uranus Opposition), and weave together Human Design, astrology, Gene Keys, and your intuitive gifts.33% off for this cohort: $2,222 (regular $3,333)Payment plans available: 6-month (6x $397) or 9-month (9x $277)

Deidre Sirianni's BIO:  Deidre Sirianni is an International Best Selling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Founder of Radically Aligned Life Academy where Impact Driven Entrepreneurs, Visionaries, and Leaders come to master their inner world and make a bigger impact in the world with their gifts. She helps people who are ready to step into higher levels of leadership and impact the world, release self-sabotage, heal trauma, and go all in on their vision and purpose without compromising when it comes to matters of the heart. She believes the foundation of success and fulfillment comes from stepping into Radical Alignment in all areas of life. Her work has been featured in: Alive Magazine, Novus TV, The Good Men Project, Impact Festival, Addicted To Success Magazine and more where she talks about fulfillment, purpose, impact, entrepreneurship and leadership.   In this episode, Virginia and Deidre talked about: Why Deidre chose entrepreneurship  How Deidre helps people tell their story to grow their business.  Creating alignment in business and life  How Deidre is building her business    Takeaways: Decide who you want as a client and go for it Every success requires a price. What are you willing to give up?  We need to give ourselves permission to evolve. When you support someone else to achieve their goals, they naturally want to support you. Stages lead to stages if you play your cards right.   Connect with Deidre on her social media accounts to learn more about her work and insights into networking effectively: LinkedIn URL : https://ca.linkedin.com/in/deidre-sirianni-a2a27528 Facebook URL : https://www.facebook.com/radicallyaligned/ Instagram URL : https://www.instagram.com/iamdeidresirianni/   Connect with Virginia: https://www.bbrpodcast.com/

John Witt, Yale Professor of Law and History, shares his latest text, “The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America”, an inspiring story for these challenging times about a financial backer of the NAACP's landmark legal campaigns.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

Emily Bazelon talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements. Witt traces how the fund connected race and class politics, supported the intellectual groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education, and anticipated today's challenges around misinformation, inequality, and political disconnection. He and Bazelon also discuss what lessons progressives might take from this forgotten story of organizing during political exile. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Bazelon talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements. Witt traces how the fund connected race and class politics, supported the intellectual groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education, and anticipated today's challenges around misinformation, inequality, and political disconnection. He and Bazelon also discuss what lessons progressives might take from this forgotten story of organizing during political exile. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Bazelon talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements. Witt traces how the fund connected race and class politics, supported the intellectual groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education, and anticipated today's challenges around misinformation, inequality, and political disconnection. He and Bazelon also discuss what lessons progressives might take from this forgotten story of organizing during political exile. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emily Bazelon talks with Yale law professor John Witt about his new book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America. They explore the remarkable story of the Garland Fund—a small 1920s foundation that bankrolled early work by A. Philip Randolph, and others who would go on to shape the civil rights and labor movements. Witt traces how the fund connected race and class politics, supported the intellectual groundwork for Brown v. Board of Education, and anticipated today's challenges around misinformation, inequality, and political disconnection. He and Bazelon also discuss what lessons progressives might take from this forgotten story of organizing during political exile. Tweet us your questions @SlateGabfest or email us at gabfest@slate.com. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.) Podcast production by Nina Porzucki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, host Josh interviews Aaron Hovivian, CEO of The Collab Team, about scaling operations for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs. Aaron shares his journey from retail and corporate project management to founding his own operations consultancy. The discussion covers the importance of identifying strengths, implementing operating systems like EOS, and documenting SOPs to streamline growth from seven to eight figures. Aaron offers practical advice for overcoming operational bottlenecks and introduces his Ops Experts Club resource hub. The episode provides actionable steps for business owners looking to delegate effectively and build scalable, efficient operations.Chapters:Introduction & Aaron's Background (00:00:00)Aaron shares his entrepreneurial roots, early jobs, and inspiration from his father's business journey.Discovering a Passion for Operations (00:00:49)Aaron describes his natural inclination for improving systems and his transition from retail to project management.First Entrepreneurial Leap & Founding The Collab Team (00:01:35)Aaron recounts leaving a stable job to help a friend's business, marking the start of The Collab Team.Systems Thinking & Early Genius (00:02:54)Discussion about always thinking in systems and the importance of operating in one's zone of genius.Complexity in Growth & The Value of Operations (00:03:31)Aaron explains how business growth brings complexity and the need to streamline through operations.The Power of Delegation & Operating Systems (00:03:48)Aaron introduces the concept of “Delegate and Elevate” from EOS and the importance of SOPs.Why Operations Matter for Scaling (00:04:37)Aaron discusses why operations are crucial for entrepreneurs aiming to scale from seven to eight figures.Visionaries vs. Operators: Identifying Strengths (00:05:02)Aaron explains the difference between visionary entrepreneurs and those skilled in operations.Common Pitfalls in Delegation & Team Structure (00:06:17)Challenges entrepreneurs face when delegating without clear processes or team roles.Intentionality & Backward Planning (00:07:06)The importance of planning from the end goal backward to reduce daily frustrations.Operations as a Business Pillar (00:07:33)Josh compares operations to a three-legged stool, emphasizing its equal importance with sales and vision.Implementing Operating Systems & Frameworks (00:08:02)Josh shares his experience implementing operating systems and frameworks like EOS and Scalable.Entrepreneurial Profiles & The Kolbe Assessment (00:08:56)Discussion about the Kolbe assessment and how most entrepreneurs are high quick starts, not high follow-through.Three Actionable Takeaways for Entrepreneurs (00:09:33)Josh summarizes three steps: set your goal, do a time study/gap analysis, and document SOPs for delegation.Aaron's Additional Advice: Start with the Highest Burn (00:11:15)Aaron advises tackling the most painful or draining tasks first to maximize relief and ROI.Ops Experts Club Gift & Resources (00:12:27)Aaron introduces the Ops Experts Club, offering free access and tools like the Gap Analyzer for listeners.Closing Remarks & Gratitude (00:14:31)Josh and Aaron wrap up, expressing appreciation and encouraging entrepreneurs to leverage operations for growth.Links and Mentions:Tools and WebsitesOps Experts Club on FacebookGap AnalyzerBooksTraction by Gino Wickman on AmazonAssessmentsKolbe AssessmentTranscript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I'm super excited to introduce you to Aaron Hovivian, the CEO and Project Lead at the Collaborative Team Management, or AKA the Collab Team. So welcome to the podcast, Aaron.Aaron 00:00:11  Hey Josh, thanks for having me man. So good to be here.Josh 00:00:13  Aaron, you've got a lot of experience. As we can see in operations, you've helped grow solopreneurs into multifaceted eight figure brands and helping scale people beyond that. Aaron, let's back things up and tell me, like, how did you even get started in operations? Why is that your specialty?Aaron 00:00:31  Yeah, I you know, so growing up, my dad was an entrepreneur. My dad was entrepreneurial, you know, and I saw him going out there starting his own business. For him, it was construction for him. He, you know, he had been working for some big guys doing construction in Southern California, you know, for his whole career. And at the age of 40, you know, he said, hey, I'm going to go out and do this on my own.Aaron 00:00:49  He was able to build this empire for himself. You know, of 85 people doing, you know, high rise construction ceilings in LA in Orange County. And I think inspired by his journey, I think is what inspired me. But I noticed me all growing up, you know, from my earliest jobs. I started working in skateboard snowboard shops as a kid, you know, but even there I did a lot of retail just starting out. A lot of kids do, you know. But I noticed about me is that I'm always pulling apart systems. Like, I'm always wondering, how could we tweak that? How could we make that better? Rolling into businesses that don't have training manuals and building train training manuals, you know, looking at their POS system to see how they're dealing with point of sale, like wondering how the customer journey is going to be and just compliment to you, Josh, even just the sequencing of your automations, of sending the invite to this just to be on this podcast, I was like, that guy gets it.Aaron 00:01:35  Like, let's make the customer journey easy. Like, let's take out of the way the encumbrances or the stumbling blocks. And so I think that's been my journey all the way through. right before I started the Colab team, I was doing project management for a large credit union here in our area in southern Oregon. And I was doing a lot with construction, project management, but also project management within the organization and helping with new platforms, coming online and managing teams and I had my first entrepreneur knock on my door and say, hey, he had been a friend of mine for a lot of years. His name is Keith Yaki. He's got a great brand out there. He did real estate for a lot of years, and now he's leaning into something he calls the married game. But Keith Yaki knocked on my door and he said, hey, what would you think about leaving the credit union and coming out and doing this thing with me? I need somebody that just gets operations. You know, they were doing a big bus tours, fix and flip education brand, and he was like, I, I've got all the knowledge, I've got all the education.Aaron 00:02:25  I've laid out the whole program. I know it's going to work, but I'm super nervous about the details. What would you think about taking a step with me in this? And so that became my first client for the Colab team, and I left something super stable and kind of like my dad, you know, this, this corporate gig that, you know, had been around for 50 years. They'll be around for 50 more. They loved me being there. I loved them as people. But I just saw that desire in my heart of, I want more than that. I want to be entrepreneurial. I want to get out there and get out onto my own brand, on my own two feet and take things to the next level. And so that's kind of what started me down the journey.Josh 00:02:54  I love that, I love that, you know, from an early age, you were always kind of like pulling things apart. Trying to figure ...

When Lyrik Fryer built WorkPlay Branding, she wasn't necessarily trying to be disruptive — she just didn't want to keep living in the adrenaline crash around the revenue model that comes with project-based work. So she did the thing no one else in her industry was doing: she swapped one-off client projects for a high-ticket, yearlong membership model that now meets clients anywhere in the world.But what looks effortless from the outside was built on systems, spreadsheets, and a ruthless commitment to structure. In this conversation, we get into how she engineered consistency and how she used systems to create freedom and high profit margins. If you've ever looked at your calendar and thought, “there has to be a saner way to do this,” you're going to love this conversation.. . . . . . . . . . . . .⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️. . . . . . . . . . . . .What's inside this episodeWhy Lyrik stopped chasing $6K projects — and how it gave her a seven-figure business that also regulated her nervous systemLyrik's rule and financial threshold that keeps profit margins tightThe #1 thing she swears by for running a thriving business and managing a teamWhy she thinks creatives need to stop hiding from numbers — and the straight-shooting pep talk she gives to anyone who doesThe trade-off between instant cash and recurring revenue — and why patience paid offWhat Lyrik looked at to flip her revenue model then turn it into a global operation. . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect with Adriane and Visionaries!Let's be friends on the 'gram – @visionariesonline or @adrianegaleaConnect on Linkedin – with Adriane or VisionariesVisit us on the web at visionaries.coCome network with us in The Visionaries Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lyrik Fryer is the co-founder of WorkPlay Branding, a tech-enabled creative production company redefining how brands scale their visual presence. With a background in PR and advertising, she has led creative campaigns and produced content for major brands and entrepreneurs including Target, Kajabi, Kate Northrup, Selena Soo, Jordan Gill, and Ellen Yin. Through WorkPlay's signature WorkPlay Method™, she has helped businesses drive six- and seven-figure launches while building world-class creative ecosystems.Her expertise has been featured in Business Insider, where she shared her vision for merging luxury-level creative direction with technology to democratize high-impact branding for entrepreneurs and enterprises alike. Beyond WorkPlay, Lyrik is also the founder of Gloss Up, a beauty brand merging modern luxury with community-driven storytelling. Known for blending strategy, storytelling, and aesthetics, she continues to scale creative platforms that empower both brands and the next generation of creatives worldwide.Connect with Lyrik:On Instagram @workplaybrandingConnect with Lyrik on Instagram directly @lyrik.fryerOn the web at

Kelly connects with Berkely Professor Toby Stuart to discuss his fascinating new book, “Annointed: The Extraordinary Effects of Social Status in a Winner-Take-Most World.”  “Many of us resent where we sit in the food chain.”  “Status begets status.”  “Luck is enshrined in social hierarchies.” 

What does it really take to stay “top of mind” with your clients, colleagues, and team members? In this episode ofDon't Waste the Chaos, I sit down with John Hall - Chief Strategist at Relevance.com, Co-Founder of Calendar.com, and bestselling author ofTop of Mind. Named EY Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized as one of the Business Journals' Top 100 Visionaries, John is a nationally recognized thought leader on trust, influence, and time management. Together we dive into:How entrepreneurship shaped John's perspective on pride, perseverance, and leadership.Why trust isn't a corporate “strategy” but a personal way of leading and living.The surprising daily practices that keep him focused on what matters most.Why culture experiments often flop - and what employees actually want to feel at work.How transparency builds credibility (and when it can backfire).John's take on burnout, balance, and what it really means to succeed without losing yourself. This episode isn't just about building business credibility - it's about becoming the kind of leader people want to follow. Resources & Links MentionedTop of Mind by John Hall https://amzn.to/3IIH3kYCalendar.com– AI-driven scheduling to make your time work smarterRelevance.com– John's work on digital strategy and influenceRho Nutrition (Kerri specifically loves the NAD+)www.rhonutrition.com/kerriroberts Work With KerriIf you're ready to build trust and a culture that energizes your people, explore:HR in a Box– Monthly training, tools, and templates to make HR easy for small business leaders →www.saltandlightadvisors.com/hrinaboxSpeaking, consulting, or fractional HR partnerships →saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Don't Waste the Chaos is about finding clarity in the middle of leadership challenges. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube to stay connected with weekly conversations that matter.Support the show

Leah, Melissa, and Kate are back in business, breaking down this term's first week of arguments at SCOTUS, including a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Also covered: the indictment of New York's Attorney General Letitia James, the continuing legal fights against Trump's efforts to send the National Guard into Portland and Chicago, and Attorney General Pamela Jo Bondi's pugnacious testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Then, Kate and Leah speak with Yale Law Professor John Fabian Witt about his book The Radical Fund: How a Band of Visionaries and a Million Dollars Upended America, which chronicles how philanthropist Charles Garland bankrolled progressive causes through his American Fund for Public Service.If you want to learn more about Buck v. Bell (the 1927 case Justice Alito referenced in the Chiles arguments), listen to our deep dive from 2020Favorite things:Leah: Protest videos from Portland and Chicago; The Sentimental Garbage podcast on The Life of a ShowgirlKate: Writers & Lovers by Lily King, Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner; Red Clover Ranch in Wisconsin; wine and cider from Las MujeresMelissa: Vision & Justice; Miss Toy Poodle on InstagramLeah will be in conversation with UCLA Law Professor Rick Hasen at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM. Details here. Order your copy of Leah's book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad VibesGet tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.comFollow us on Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From one of the globe to the other, there is no shortage of cool cool stuff to talk about! NYCC kicks off with a bang and even without Trent in the room, there is still much future money to be spent. Has Mondo become the next big thing? Playmates kicking absolute goals? A figure NEVER before seen in Marvel Legends? Closer to home we recap the always amazing Adelaide Comic and Toy Fair put on by the radical Brett and amazing Sarah. Great scores, great hangs and just so much fun as always! Support the show: http://patreon.com/toypowerpodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if your next sale wasn't coming from your funnel, or your content, or your perfectly optimized sales page… but from someone else's inbox? That's exactly what today's guest, Nikki Trailor, has spent the last two years quietly refining. She's built a relationship-based referral system that now brings in 2–3 qualified high ticket leads every single month taking just two hours per week (talk about ROI!). . . . . . . . . . . . . .⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️. . . . . . . . . . . . .What's inside this episodeThe quiet 2-hour-a-week routine that's generated $100K+ in revenue in the last two years aloneHow a single message inside a Facebook group led to a full inbox, an $8K client, and multiple passive product sales — literally overnightWhy you should never assume a competitor won't refer clients to you — and the $60K proof that changed her mindThe subtle way Nikki initiates cold DMs without feeling like a bro marketer How she vets potential partners without asking invasive questions — and the casual touchpoints that reveal everything she needs to knowNikki's system for following up and staying top-of-mind for her partners without being annoying or needyThe single most overlooked piece of a successful referral system — and why ignoring this costs you more than you realize. . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect with Adriane and Visionaries!Let's be friends on the 'gram – @visionariesonline or @adrianegaleaConnect on Linkedin – with Adriane or VisionariesVisit us on the web at visionaries.coCome network with us in The Visionaries Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . .Nikki Trailor is a launch + funnel strategist who helps coaches and course creators add 5-6 figures to their monthly revenue, without launching new offers or increasing their ad spend. She's a roller skater, puzzle addict, and dance-obsessed marketing nerd who's on a mission to help more online CEOs scale their business while maintaining a spacious calendar.Connect with Nikki:Say hi on Instagram @nikki_trailorRegister for Nikki's FREE masterclass on How to DOUBLE Your Launch or Funnel Revenue

Kelly welcomes the always-inspiring Morgan Housel back to the podcast to discuss his new book, “The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life.” “All behavior makes sense with enough information.” “Be careful judging how other people spend their money.”  “The best measure of wealth is what you have minus what you want.” 

In this episode, I speak on the concept of ‘separate, purify, and unite' in alchemy and how this applies to our inner union process, the process of outer union (especially in romantic relationships), and more importantly, how this applies to the bigger interplay between healing the relationship between men + women.On a basic level, we need to keep the polarities separate in order to purify them deeply, and then use the purified versions for union. Think about this in relation to masculine and feminine, and why we need to transmute the wounded versions of each into their highest expression (divine).I also apply this in a very practical way to what I call ‘the dance of union + separation' which deeply protects us against codependency, providing the ideal template for the alchemical process of relationships as evolutionary portals.In this episode, I also share why the powers that be are intentionally distorting this process, and why.Please share any comments or questions in the comments section (Substack and Spotify have them) or message me directly on Instagram or in The Visionaries. You can also email me at la@love-evolved.usMuch love to you all!Leigh-AnneRESOURCESAlchemy, Divine Union, and Spiritual Enlightenmenthttps://leighannelopinto.substack.com/p/alchemy-divine-union-spiritual-enlightenmentTowards Sexual Sovereigntyhttps://leighannelopinto.substack.com/p/towards-sexual-sovereignty-the-alchemicalThe War on Love, Sex + Relationshipshttps://leighannelopinto.substack.com/p/the-war-on-love-sex-relationshipsThe Trap of Codependency + How to Break Freehttps://www.love-evolved.us/the-trap-of-codependency.htmlWetiko: Healing the Mind-Virus That Plagues Our World (Paul Levy on The Cosmic Matrix)Email me at la@love-evolved.us—About me:My name is Leigh-Anne LoPinto, and I am a visionary of the new paradigm of relationships. For the past 15 years, I've worked with people 1:1 and in groups to support healing and growth through relationships. I now work with leaders of the new paradigm, the people going first.I clearly see, know, and live this path, understanding the terrain and pure potential that it holds as the key to the evolution of humanity.The Wayshowers Mentorship | The Visionaries CommunityPodcast intro music: Medicine by HOL - Holly Gottlieb @hollygottlieb This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leighannelopinto.substack.com

Kelly welcomes Professor Colin Fisher back to the podcast to discuss his new book, “The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups.” “We're living in an age of unprecedented individualism.”  “Groups that look outward adapt faster to an ever-changing world.” “Tolerated deviants can't dissent on every issue.”

In this special Behind The Business episode I sit down with Author, Keynote Speaker, host of A Well-Designed Business and Window Treatments for Profit Podcasts, LuAnn Nigara, to peel back the curtain on what it took to evolve from the CEO of WindowWorks to her current career roles, and discuss what it now takes to face operational realities in her businesses as a creative visionary.  What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Genesis of LuAnn Nigara, Inc.  ✔ Why She Considers Herself A Creative Entrepreneur & Visionary ✔ What She Learned Over 4 Decades In Business ✔ What It Takes To Get Into The Boardroom Of Directors ✔ The Ah-Ha's LuAnn Received Through Coaching With Amber ✔ What's Next For LuAnn ✔ So Much More! To access resources and links from this episode, click on https://AmberDeLaGarza.com/396 P.S. Want to discover what's most holding you back in business and receive a personalized playlist to help you overcome those specific challenges? It only takes a few minutes to take the Next Level Business Owner Quiz and get on the path of taking your leadership and business to the next level!  And… If you want help managing your time, creating efficiency, making a new hire, reducing the stress and overwhelm of running a business, or making strategic decisions that will help you level up your business, I'd like to talk to you. Let's discuss how we can partner together to help you get unstuck, reduce stress, and determine a clear path to increased profits! Schedule your Discovery Call  

Founders ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- This episode is about Bill Gates' obsessive drive and hardcore work ethic. Bill Gates had the rarest entrepreneurial talent—the ability to see the leverage point in a new industry, seize it with relentless intensity, and *will* Microsoft into one of the most successful companies in human history. To make this episode I read Bill's new autobiography, Source Code: My Beginnings, and pulled ideas and notes from 4 more books about his singular career: Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire Overdrive: Bill Gates and the Race to Control Cyberspace Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft In the Company of Giants: Candid Conversations With the Visionaries of the Digital World Episode sponsors: Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud ⁠⁠⁠by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save time and money.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠⁠ Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta. ⁠⁠⁠Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta⁠⁠⁠. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off. ⁠⁠https://www.vanta.com/founders⁠⁠ ⁠Collateral⁠ transforms your complex ideas into compelling narratives. Collateral crafts institutional grade marketing collateral for private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital, family offices, hedge funds, oil & gas companies, and all kinds of corporations. Storytelling is one of the highest forms of leverage and you should invest heavily in it. You can do that by going to ⁠https://collateral.com

This month we are so excited to have the wonderful, Thomas Sullivan join our Modern Class of Casting Visionaries segment!With a sharp eye for talent and a passion for storytelling, Thomas Sullivan has built a reputation as a versatile and highly sought-after casting director across indie and studio film, and television. Known for assembling compelling and diverse ensembles, his ability to help producers and directors balance their creative visions with competitive industry demands has made him a trusted collaborator for over twenty years.His most recent projects, currently shooting or in post, include Guns Up (starring Kevin James), Bear Country (starring Russell Crowe, Aaron Paul, and Luke Evans) - Runner (starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson) and Double Blind (starring LaKeith Stanfield and Maria Bakalova) Other major casting credits include the films Ricky Stanicky (2024), Dear Santa (2024), Dead Sea (2024), The Designer (2024), Champions (2023), The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022), The Royal (2022), Murder at Yellowstone City (2022), Boon (2022), My Dead Dad (2021), Last Night in Rozzie (2021) and the Academy Award-winning Best Picture, Green Book (2018).A firm believer in inclusive and forward-thinking casting, Thomas is committed to discovering fresh voices and ensuring diverse representation in every project he takes on. Whether working on an indie gem or a high-profile studio feature, his work continues to shape the industry by bringing compelling characters to life through exceptional casting.Make sure to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us @tipsycastingResources: Thomas' IMDBThomas' InstagramThomas Sullivan Casting Website────────────────────────────⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tipsy Casting YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jessica ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jenn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More About ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jenn's⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Casting Journeys ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get Casting Life Away Merch here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Most people think a website redesign is about swapping in some fresh colors, new photos, and fonts that feel “less 2012.” But as Rachel Seid explains, that's only the tip of the iceberg. What actually makes a site unforgettable — and profitable — comes down to how it looks, how it functions, how it feels, and what it communicates at first glance.In this episode, Rachel walks through her signature 4 “alities” framework and shows how those four layers completely transform the way a site performs. From design decisions that make a business instantly more relatable, to the subtle cues that communicate a brand's value proposition without a word — this is a crash course in building a website that works harder than you do.. . . . . . . . . . . . .⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️. . . . . . . . . . . . .What's inside this episodeThe biggest misconception business owners have about what makes a website “work” — and why looks are only a fraction of the formulaThe subtle difference between a website that looks polished and one that actually gets people to take actionWhy most competitors' sites looks the same industry-wide — and how injecting personality can instantly separate you from themThe often-ignored piece of branding that makes your website feel forgettable instead of magneticThe hidden role of imagery and why sometimes, the images you're using are doing you a serious disservice. . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect with Adriane and Visionaries!Let's be friends on the 'gram – @visionariesonline or @adrianegaleaConnect on Linkedin – with Adriane or VisionariesVisit us on the web at visionaries.coCome network with us in The Visionaries Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Seid is a Squarespace web designer and Head Honcho at Bright Seid Design. She is obsessed with creating beautiful, functional websites that are easy for business owners and small teams to manage themselves. Her web design process establishes genuine personal connections with her clients that enable her to build personality-packed websites that feel as authentic as they do professional. Today she helps solopreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits build simple, easy-to-use websites that become powerful marketing tools to attract and convert dream clients. Connect with Rachel:Website: https://www.brightseiddesign.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrsbrightseidLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelseid/View Rachel's services and book a call to work together

This episode is about Bill Gates' obsessive drive and hardcore work ethic. Bill Gates had the rarest entrepreneurial talent—the ability to see the leverage point in a new industry, seize it with relentless intensity, and *will* Microsoft into one of the most successful companies in human history. To make this episode I read Bill's new autobiography, Source Code: My Beginnings, and pulled ideas and notes from 4 more books about his singular career: Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire Overdrive: Bill Gates and the Race to Control Cyberspace Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft In the Company of Giants: Candid Conversations With the Visionaries of the Digital World Episode sponsors: Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. Make history's greatest entrepreneurs proud ⁠⁠⁠by going to Ramp and learning how they can help your business control your costs and save time and money.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://ramp.com⁠⁠⁠ Automate compliance, security, and trust with Vanta. ⁠⁠⁠Vanta helps you win trust, close deals, and stay secure—faster and with less effort⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Find out how increased security leads to more customers by going to Vanta⁠⁠⁠. Tell them David from Founders sent you and you'll get $1000 off. ⁠⁠https://www.vanta.com/founders⁠⁠ ⁠Collateral⁠ transforms your complex ideas into compelling narratives. Collateral crafts institutional grade marketing collateral for private equity, private credit, real estate, venture capital, family offices, hedge funds, oil & gas companies, and all kinds of corporations. Storytelling is one of the highest forms of leverage and you should invest heavily in it. You can do that by going to ⁠https://collateral.com

Kelly talks to Maryellen MacDonald, a cognitive scientist with a focus on psycholinguistics, the study of how we comprehend, produce, and learn languages. Her new book is called, “More Than Words: How Talking Sharpens the Mind and Shapes Our World.” “Both researchers and the popular media don't talk much about talking.”  “Talking doesn't just let us communicate. It […]

When Rachel Seid left her nonprofit job to pursue web design, she didn't know that what began as a scrappy side project would turn into a business that allows her to be fully herself — in her words: loud, passionate, and unwilling to settle for mediocrity. Her early days were filled with $800 websites, cobbled-together code, and the dizzying task of managing every platform under the sun. But through trial, error, and a knack for reading how people actually think and behave, she found her zone of genius: building personality-packed Squarespace sites that don't just look good, but actually work.What sets Rachel apart isn't just her technical skill. It's the way she weaves adaptability, storytelling, and human psychology into every stage of her business. From managing the tension between feast-and-famine cycles to designing a sales process that makes prospects feel seen before they even sign, Rachel has built a company rooted in freedom and fun — two things she refuses to compromise on. In this episode, she opens up about how she's reshaped her pricing, her sales strategy, and her confidence, all while proving that sustainability in business comes down to one thing: flexibility.. . . . . . . . . . . . .⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️. . . . . . . . . . . . .What's inside this episodeThe disconnect Rachel noticed between “cool” brands and her nonprofit events, and what it revealed about marketing strategyThe unusual thing that gave Rachel a sharper edge in web design than a traditional marketing degree ever couldThe messy first years of taking “any project under the sun” and the moment she realized it wasn't sustainableThe accidental $8,700 project that taught her to expand her perception of what clients were willing to payHow motherhood forced a dramatic overnight price increase — and how she was able to support selling at such higher ratesThe difference between selling $800 and $3,600 websites and $10,000+ websites — and how she changed her entire sales process to matchWhy Rachel starts every call with a visual presentation — and how customizing slides with tiny personal details helps her closeThe four “alities” Rachel uses to design sites that actually convert — that you can use to get your site to convert better. . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect with Adriane and Visionaries!Let's be friends on the 'gram – @visionariesonline or @adrianegaleaConnect on Linkedin – with Adriane or VisionariesVisit us on the web at visionaries.coCome network with us in The Visionaries Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rachel Seid is a Squarespace web designer and Head Honcho at Bright Seid Design. She is obsessed with creating beautiful, functional websites that are easy for business owners and small teams to manage themselves. Her web design process establishes genuine personal connections with her clients that enable her to build personality-packed websites that feel as authentic as they do professional. Today she helps solopreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits build simple, easy-to-use websites that become powerful marketing tools to attract and convert dream clients. Connect with...

Recorded live at the Beat Junkie Institute of Sound, Sean joins the Beat Junkies (DJ Babu, DJ Rhettmatic) for their RPM listening series, unpacking Visionaries 'Pangaea' album. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠questionshiphop.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/thequestionshiphop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://beatjunkiesound.com/⁠⁠⁠ The Questions Hip-Hop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sean Kantrowitz: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Beat Junkie Institute of Sound: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠

When you tell a story, it's all about the audience. Today's guest, April Pertuis, spent years in TV news learning how to extract the moment that matters — the line that illuminates a room like, well, light. That word kept following her until it became a mandate through LIGHTbeamers: help women turn lived experience into communication that deeply resonate and moves an audience.In this conversation, we dig into how she rebuilt her career around that idea and why speaking — keynotes, workshops, the mic in a room full of decision-makers — became her highest-leverage growth engine. April walks through how she wrote a keynote, practiced until it lived in her body, and then turned intention into a tracker that led to 25 talks and ~$100k in back-end revenue in a year.. . . . . . . . . . . . .⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️. . . . . . . . . . . . .What's inside this episodeThe counter-intuitive first question great storytellers ask themselves before they write a line and why it changes which story you pickA simple gut-check that trims the indulgent details no audience needs — and keeps the right ones that create resonanceThe “scar vs wound” filter for vulnerable stories so your audience feels moved rather than responsible for your emotionsThe four-part speaker engine April built and how to know where your own bottleneck isA year of stages, $97,800 in revenue, and what actually drove the dollars on the back endHow April repackages the same core ideas for different rooms with simple, small tweaks The “speaker flywheel” metaphor that keeps bookings compounding — and when to tap it again to maintain momentum. . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect with Adriane and Visionaries!Let's be friends on the 'gram – @visionariesonline or @adrianegaleaConnect on Linkedin – with Adriane or VisionariesVisit us on the web at visionaries.coCome network with us in The Visionaries Collective . . . . . . . . . . . . .April Adams Pertuis is a Visibility and Media specialist. She is in the business of storytelling. Her philosophy is “everyone has a story” and she's fascinated with getting to the Core of what that story is. April's career spans more than 30 years as a journalist, producer, writer, and positive encourager. She is an award-winning video journalist who has worked for CBS Television, HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, and numerous private industries where she has interviewed thousands of people and crafted their story as a result.Today, April works with people and brands to help them tell their story in a more authentic way so they can reach more customers, attract new clients, grow their audience, and ultimately tap into their true power. April leads retreats, workshops, and storytelling symposiums throughout the year to take women on a storytelling journey — helping them tap into their authentic voice and learn the power of their words. Her motto is “when we share our stories, we shine our light” — and her goal is to have women share their journey more openly so it may inspire others to do the same.Connect with April:On

Kelly talks to Martin Dubin, a clinical psychologist, serial entrepreneur, business coach, and adviser to C-suite executives and Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, about his new book: “Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader.” “Things go well until they don't.”  “We are not as self-aware as we believe.”  “Your identity is the least fixed […]

What if the greatest thing holding you back in business… is you? That's exactly what today's guest, Israel Duran, discovered after a life-changing car accident in 2018. Known as the Visionaries' Mentor, Israel is a global speaker, author, and entrepreneur who has helped purpose-driven leaders and corporate teams align identity with business success. In this powerful conversation with Jason Duncan, Israel shares how blind spots keep visionaries stuck, why identity always precedes purpose, and how you can build a business that generates profit and impact without compromising your values.

Oh heyyyy, long time no talk! In this comeback episode of The Visionary Files, I'm chatting about what's really been happening these past four months — the decisions I didn't plan to make, the ones I had to make, and the one choice that catapulted Visionaries into the fastest growth I've ever experienced in business. This isn't a tale of “I burned it all down and came back better” but rather a moment of recalibration, a glimpse inside the mess of success, and an honest reflection on the discomfort of watching everything grow faster than your systems can catch up. . . . . . . . . . . . . .⭐️ Love this episode? We'd GREATLY appreciate a 5-star review! ⭐️. . . . . . . . . . . . .What's inside this episodeThe single decision that triggered explosive growth — even though it didn't feel that big at the timeHow I had a community that felt like a total flop — then how it grew 7x almost overnightWhy I chose to stop making money right as the business was doing what I wanted it to doHow the thing that made zero financial sense became the most pivotal decision of the yearThe most non-negotiable thing you can have as a business owner that I discovered in this season... BIG timeWhat's next for Visionaries (including the boldest, riskiest thing I've ever planned). . . . . . . . . . . . .Connect with Adriane and Visionaries!Let's be friends on the 'gram – @visionariesonline or @adrianegaleaConnect on Linkedin – with Adriane or VisionariesVisit us on the web at visionaries.coCome network with us in The Visionaries Collective

Kelly talks to educator Maya Smart about her new book “Reading for Our Lives: The Urgency of Early Literacy and the Action Plan to Help Your Child.” “Alarms ring; they don't teach. And often when an alarm rings for too long, we tune it out.”  “Spoken words are the precursor of all precursors to reading.”  “Praise the […]

In advance of the Walk To Defeat ALS event (September 6th in Look Park, Northampton MA at 10 a.m.). Adelle and Lou dedicate this episode to Adelle's mom Valerie, the inspiration for Adelle's walking ‘team' Valerie's Visionaries. Lou plays a fresh version of the Raw Impressions theme, Adelle reads her acclaimed “Why I Walk” essay, and Lou plays Bob Dylan”s She BelongsTo Me. We hope she enjoys it all! We love you mom! WATCH on LouTube It may not be too late to join Valerie's Visionaries and walk with us and it's never too late to donate to ALS research!https://secure2.convio.net/alsa/site/TR/Walks/Massachusetts?pg=team&fr_id=16842&team_id=421479Join our Substack for more of Adelle's beautiful essays and Lou's music. https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As AI infiltrates every aspect of our lives, who are some of the people behind this huge inflection point? In this special three-part series, you'll hear from the people predicting and shaping our tech future. Host Manoush Zomorodi reports on the latest and revisits her favorite conversations with the minds crafting the digital world we live in today: what they've gotten right — and wrong — and where they think we're headed next. Part 3 features biochemist Jennifer Doudna, neurologist Tom Oxley and legal scholar Nita Farahany.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy