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We've had a lot of amazing people on this podcast. CEO's, philanthropists, innovators, business gurus, etc. Everyone of them has been exceptional in some way or another. Then there's Dr Tamara Beckford. A woman who is exceptional in EVERY way. She job is literally saving lives all day every day (actually all night...) as an ER doctor. She's also hilarious, and kind. She's a great mom, sister, and friend...
Wade Simmons is almost a lot of things. He's almost a pro wrestler. He's almost a certified mortician. He's almost a film maker. Wade is also already a lot of things. He's a dreamer. He's a heck of a nice guy. Most interestingly, he's really really happy. Wade will be the first guy to tell you he doesn't have, make, or aspire to a lot of money...
One of the good things that has come out of the pandemic is that many people have used this as a time to reconnect with their love of food and cooking. Lockdown happened in March and by May millions were baking sourdough bread daily, brewing kombucha, and experimenting with new recipes and ways of cooking...
We've all had those moments of day dreaming where we think of packing it all in, finding a nice beach somewhere and living a quiet life with plenty of rum and coconuts. Even if you've never been on a boat, or if you have an hated it you're probably familiar with this feeling/idea. Eric Pearce actually did it. He had always loved boats, and water, and the outdoors. Weekends were on the water. Same for afternoons and vacations...
Life since March of 2020 has been harder than any adult could have imagined. For those of us with kids - even more so. Trying to navigate our own feelings, let alone those of developing humans or a relationship is at best overwhelming, and at worst.... well. Worse. Roya Dedeaux is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist helping people connect and play their way through these times...
Real estate is one of those careers where we all have a clear picture of what kind of people do that job. It's not always a flattering picture.
We blame the poor for their poverty. Calling them lazy or entitled.
Black men are demonized as violent, drug users, and bad fathers.
With all of this together, Asher Carr shouldn't have had a chance...
Most people love a good scare - at least occasionally. We all have memory of one time or another when a film "got" us and the way we jumped was fantastic. Whether or not you love horror though, well, that's another matter. The treatment of women, and minorities in particular is highly problematic in the genre, and that's before we get to the blood. Big N Funky Productions takes a unique approach to the whole thing...
One of the biggest changes in business since 2019 has been the rise of the "authentic" employment vibe. No one wants cheesy headshots or canned, sales-y "elevator pitches". Instead the market wants people who look, act, and feel REAL. Enter Dan Roth. In 2020 Dan was looking for work and struggling. With twin baby girls, and the expense that is life in California he was doing his best not to panic...
When someone is recognized for being great at their job they get promoted, and up and up the chain they move. We don't stop and consider nearly enough that just because someone is FANTASTIC at their current role it doesn't mean that they would be similarly skilled at people management. It's a totally different skill set. A completely different focus, and (most importantly) often a different kind of person. Chris Clements not only acknowledges but embraces this...
If you didn't already know the process of getting a Tedx talk is.... long. Like really long. There are hoops, and dead ends, twists, and turns. It's not something you're going to do without being called to it. Natalie Robinson Bruner had a calling. She got on the stage and talked about the crisis we have around diversity in STEM - and she brought a solution...