Best Larry Freeman Podcasts (2024)

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#139 - Changing political tides in DC, Consensys' SEC lawsuit with Bill Hughes 50:03

17m ago50:03

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Bill Hughes (@BillHughesDC) is Senior Counsel & Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys Software, which is behind MetaMask, Infura, and various other software supporting the programmable blockchain ecosystem. For more on Bill’s background, I recommend episode 74 of Law of Code. This conversation is focused on the lawsuit Consensys brough…

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Tori Dunlap 42:11

3h ago42:11

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Tori Dunlap is a financial feminist and entrepreneur from Seattle whose life goal is to help women achieve financial freedom. After successfully saving $100,000 by 25 years old, she left the corporate world to start Her First $100K, a company that fights financial inequality by equipping women with the resources to better their money and fight the …

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Chris Voss 26:43

4d ago26:43

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Chris Voss is a businessman, author, academic, and former FBI hostage negotiator. Chris is also an adjunct professor at Harvard Law, Georgetown, and USC. His ability to negotiate in any situation and teach how to handle the tough conversations in life is incredible. Chris is the CEO of the Black Swan Group and co-author of Never Split the Differenc…

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Kathleen Griffith 43:24

12d ago43:24

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Kathleen Griffith is an award-winning entrepreneur, business strategist, author, and TV producer. She’s a sought-after speaker for advising and motivating entrepreneurs to start or refine their companies. Kathleen is the founder and owner of Build Like A Woman, a global framework for women to rise and thrive in all aspects of their business and liv…

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#138 - The future of sports and crypto: Karate Combat 42:32

17d ago42:32

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This conversation with two lawyers — Samir Patel and David Kuhn — and an entrepreneur who goes by OnlyLarping covers all aspects of Karate Combat, a novel form of sports league that is betting heavily on crypto. Show highlights: [2:51] What is Karate Combat? [7:26] Implementing token governance [13:11] Crypto and sports [19:34] Why they believe it …

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#137 - Blockchain Association sues the SEC to strike down Dealer Rule 38:45

17d ago38:45

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Recently, the Blockchain Association (BA) and the Crypto Freedom Alliance of Texas (CFAT) filed a lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission seeking a court order to strike down the SEC’s Dealer Rule due to the SEC’s various Administrative Procedure Act (APA) violations including preventing industry participants from being able to opera…

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Fawn Weaver 27:01

22d ago27:01

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Fawn Weaver is the Founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. In 2016, Fawn went to Tennessee to interview the descendents of Nearest Green, a former slave and whiskey distiller, for a book project. Fawn’s work helped reveal the history of the Jack Daniel’s distillery that included Nearest Green as its first Master Distiller and mentor to a …

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Brianna Wiest 47:13

29d ago47:13

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Brianna Wiest is the bestselling author of the books 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think, The Mountain Is You, The Pivot Year, and more. Her books have sold over 1 million copies, regularly appearing on global bestseller lists, and are currently being translated into over 40 languages. Brianna worked as a journalist as a post-graduate, wo…

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Savannah Guthrie 39:14

1M ago39:14

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Savannah Guthrie is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, attorney, and author. She began her career in journalism at the NBC affiliate KTVM in Montana in 1993. She now co-hosts The Today Show, and has covered many major stories throughout her career as a correspondent, including the September 11th attacks and the death of Osama bin Laden. Alongside he…

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Toya Boudy 43:08

1M ago43:08

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Toya Boudy is a chef, artist, and author, who specializes in putting a unique twist on New Orleans-style dishes and cooks with a Southern flair. She started sharing culinary tips on her YouTube channel, Cooking with Chef Toya, where she invites you into her home. She’s been on CBS, The Today Show, and The Food Network, showcasing her city not just …

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#136 - Justin Wales on the Crypto Legal Handbook 47:16

2M ago47:16

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Justin Wales (@bitcoin_wales) is the Head of Legal for the Americas at Crypto.com. Before going in-house, he was a partner at the international law firm K&L Gates, where he represented crypto companies in all aspects of their business. His new book, The Crypto Legal Handbook, is a must-read guide through the laws of crypto, web3 and an ever-decentr…

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Elizabeth Cutler 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Elizabeth Cutler is an entrepreneur best known for co-creating the fitness phenomenon SoulCycle with Julie Rice. After growing to more than 60 studios, Cutler and Rice sold the company in 2016. Since then Cutler has invested in and advised dozens of companies, from startups to later stages. She is particularly interested in new ideas rooted in comm…

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#135 - Everything you should know about Roman Sterlingov's case 51:09

2M ago51:09

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Today’s podcast covers the case of Roman Sterlingov, a 33-year-old Swedish-Russian national, was arrested by Internal Revenue Service criminal investigators at the Los Angeles airport and was accused of creating and operating Bitcoin Fog, a bitcoin “mixing” service that the US Justice Department claims Sterlingov used to enable $336 million in mone…

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Larry Liu 36:54

2M ago36:54

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Larry Liu is the Founder & CEO of Weee!, the leading online grocer for Asian and Hispanic foods. He immigrated to the United States as an engineer, and quickly noticed the limited availability of Asian products and absence of a social shopping experience. In response he launched Weee! in 2015, transforming it into a $2.8 billion enterprise that mar…

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#134 - Pre-enforcement lawsuit against the SEC with Amanda Tuminelli and Jake Chervinsky 29:23

2M ago29:23

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The DeFi Education Fund and co-plaintiff Beba, an apparel company based in Texas, recently filed a pre-enforcement suit challenging the SEC’s regulation by enforcement approach to crypto and their policy that free airdrops are securities transactions. Amanda Tuminelli serves as the DeFi Education Fund's chief legal officer where she leads the organ…

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#133 - Liability on smart contract developers: Roman Storm case with Jake Chervinsky and Amanda Tuminelli 27:34

2M ago27:34

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After the DEF submitted an amicus brief in the Roman Storm matter, which involves Tornado Cash, I spoke with the two authors: Amanda Tuminelli serves as the DeFi Education Fund's chief legal officer where she leads the organization's impact litigation and policy efforts. Jake Chervinsky recently joined Variant as Chief Legal Officer, where he leads…

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James Freeman 47:15

2M ago47:15

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James Freeman is the founder of Blue Bottle Coffee, a brand he started in 2002 in a modest 186-square foot shed in Oakland, California. From a freelance clarinetist he transformed into a coffee entrepreneur, creating a company with numerous roasteries and over 100 cafes across the United States and Asia. Celebrated as Coffee Professional of the Yea…

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Elizabeth Smart 26:43

2M ago26:43

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Elizabeth Smart was abducted from her home and held captive for nine months at the age of 14. Her horrific experience led her to create the Elizabeth Smart Foundation. She is a child safety advocate and passionate activist supporting the Adam Walsh Act, the Amber Alert system, and sexual predator legislation. From her favorite restaurant, Hi-Mounta…

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#132 - What is MetaLeX? Plus, why lawyers must take note 54:49

2M ago54:49

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Co-founded by longtime cryptolawyers Gabriel Shapiro and Alex Golubitsky, the mission of MetaLeX (which means beyond law) is to combine legal structures and autonomous tech to create best-in-class solutions serving DAOs, devs, and internet denizens with a suite of interoperable autonomous law solutions, which they refer to as MetaLeX OS. The goal i…

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Alex Jones 55:20

3M ago55:20

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Alex Jones is the CEO and Co-Founder of Hallow, a Catholic start-up focused on prayer, meditation, music, Bible, and sleep. The app launched just over 3.5 years ago, but has grown quickly and just crossed 1 billion minutes prayed. 8 million downloads, 170 million prayers prayed, 100,000 5-star reviews, and is considered the number one Catholic app …

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Allison Ellsworth 36:26

3M ago36:26

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Allison Ellsworth is the Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Poppi. After facing numerous gut-health issues but dissatisfied by the solutions her doctors came up with, Ellsworth discovered apple cider vinegar. After noticing its immense health benefits but bad taste, Allison and her husband Stephen created Mother Beverage, a prebiotic soda that m…

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#131 - Is UNI a security after Uniswap turns on the fee switch? EU and MiCA insights from Stephane Daniel 50:22

3M ago50:22

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Stéphane Daniel (@stephdan_law) is a Partner at d&a partners, an independent law firm dedicated to tech and blockchain entrepreneurs in France and the EU. Stéphane advises high-tech firms with their structuring, fundraising, and M&A transactions. He was notably involved in the first legal structuring (under French law) of DAOs and regularly advises…

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Adam Braun 41:09

3M ago41:09

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Adam Braun is the co-founder and CEO of Clarasight, a company offering carbon planning and analysis software to leading corporations like AstraZeneca and Meta. This platform aids in aligning business goals with sustainability targets. Previously Braun founded and led Pencils of Promise, an award-winning organization that has established over 600 sc…

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Amy Morin 33:53

3M ago33:53

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Amy Morin is a renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, which has been translated into over 40 languages and is a USA Today Bestseller. Amy also gave an award-winning TED Talk called The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, which is one of the most-viewed TED Talks of all time with more than 23 mi…

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#130 - Chris Giancarlo, former CFTC Chair on the SEC's approach to crypto 1:20:19

3M ago1:20:19

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Chris Giancarlo (@giancarloMKTS) is senior counsel and Co-Chair of the Willkie Digital Works practice in the firm’s New York office. Chris served as the thirteenth Chairman of the U.S. CFTC, where he oversaw regulation of the futures, options and swaps derivatives markets. During his tenure at the CFTC (2014-2019), Chris oversaw the first bitcoin f…

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#129 - Why is the same risk, same rules philosophy wrong? Eric Hess explains 39:03

3M ago39:03

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Eric Hess (@hess_legal) is Founder & Managing Counsel at Hess Legal Counsel, a cybersecurity SaaS platform and consulting company, and hosts The Encrypted Economy podcast. In this episode, we’ll be exploring his recent paper Bridging Policy and Practice: A Pragmatic Approach to Decentralized Finance, Risk, and Regulation. For Part 1, a history of s…

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Danni Rose 58:16

4M ago58:16

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Danni Rose is a self-taught home cook and cookbook author who became an internet sensation after sharing her childhood memories and delicious yet unexpected recipes with the world. Her cookbook, Danni’s Juke Joint Comfort Food Cookbook, is filled with amazing Southern-inspired home cooking recipes and the memories that inspired them. Follow To Dine…

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#128 - Primavera De Filippi of CNRS and Harvard on the future of copyright law, NFTs and DAOs 47:54

4M ago47:54

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Primavera De Filippi is a Director of Research at the National Center of Scientific Research (CNRS) in Paris, Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, and Visiting Fellow at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute. Her research focuses on the legal challe…

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Scott Harrison 58:30

4M ago58:30

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Scott Harrison is the founder & CEO of charity: water, a non-profit that funnels public donations entirely into clean water projects. His transformation from a New York City nightclub promoter to a global humanitarian was driven by witnessing the critical effects of unclean water in Liberia as a photojournalist. With a small team in a tiny Manhatta…

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LeVar Burton 56:17

4M ago56:17

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LeVar Burton is an actor, director, producer, and host, best known for his roles in Roots, Star Trek, and as the host of Reading Rainbow. From LeVar’s favorite restaurant, Mistral in Sherman Oaks, California, we discuss his incredible career trajectory, how he almost became a priest, his desire to host Jeopardy!, and the biggest lessons he’s learne…

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#127 - Cravath's Jeff Dinwoodie on the SEC and the future of crypto regulation 1:08:35

4M ago1:08:35

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Jeffrey T. Dinwoodie is a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, and a member of the firm’s Financial Institutions Group. He has served in senior roles at the SEC and the U.S. Treasury Department, including as Chief Counsel to SEC Chairman Jay Clayton and, earlier, as Chairman Clayton’s Trading and Markets Counsel. Disclaimer: Jacob Robinson and his g…

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Stacy Spikes 57:12

4M ago57:12

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Stacy Spikes is an award-winning entrepreneur and inventor who USA Today named one of the 21 Most Influential African-Americans in Technology. He is the co-founder and CEO of the nation’s first theatrical subscription service, MoviePass. In addition, Spikes is the founder of Urbanworld, the largest international film festival dedicated to nurturing…

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#126 - Genuine DeFi as Critical Infrastructure: Paper by Rebecca Rettig, Michael Mosier and Katja Gilman 46:45

4M ago46:45

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Rebecca Rettig, Michael Mosier and Katja Gilman published their paper, Genuine DeFi as Critical Infrastructure: A Conceptual Framework for Combating Illicit Finance Activity in Decentralized Finance and a summary two-pager. This paper proposes a framework (see Section III) to effectively detect, deter and prevent illicit financial activity in DeFi,…

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#125 - Repost: Coinbase's Motion to Dismiss the SEC's Lawsuit 52:06

4M ago52:06

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On August 4, 2023, Coinbase filed a brief in support of its motion to dismiss the SEC's lawsuit. This podcast provides an audio version of the brief, along with key takeaways and points made within it. Show highlights: [1:00] Preliminary Statement [6:30] Background on the SEC's charges [11:30] Coinbase's argument for dismissal [13:00] Because the c…

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#124 - Former CFTC Director Josh Sterling on choosing regulators (SEC vs CFTC) and the future of Web3 39:13

4M ago39:13

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Joshua B. Sterling is a Partner at Jones Day where he represents financial services, energy, fintech, agriculture and other companies in matters before the CFTC, the SEC, and other financial regulators. A former senior regulator, Josh was previously the Director of the CFTC’s Market Participants Division. In that role, he oversaw the 3,300 financia…

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Corporate Natalie 30:07

5M ago30:07

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Corporate Natalie is a social media phenom from Silicon Valley with over 1 million TikTok and Instagram followers. During the pandemic Natalie began making TikTok videos that humorized the doldrums of corporate America, which kick started her career as a content creator and allowed her to quit working in consulting. Natalie was listed on E! News’s …

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#123 - The SEC vs. Coinbase Hearing: What you should know with Bloomberg's Elliott Stein 41:24

5M ago41:24

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Elliott Z. Stein (@NYCStein) is a Senior Litigation Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. He previously worked in private practice on structured finance/capital markets litigation, white-collar crime and related capital markets matters. Show highlights: [1:30] Attending Coinbase hearing on Jan 17 [6:00] Why Elliott expects Coinbase to win [12:00] Judg…

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Steve Camilleri 41:08

5M ago41:08

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Steve Camilleri is the Executive Director of the South Bend Center for the Homeless, a non-profit organization that strives to restore human dignity and break the cycle of homelessness through providing emergency and transitional housing for the homeless. One of the most important steps in achieving their mission is raising awareness and advocacy f…

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Gretchen Rubin 39:57

5M ago39:57

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Gretchen Rubin is a celebrated author and speaker, best known for her New York Times Best Sellers, including The Happiness Project, Better Than Before, and The Four Tendencies. Her books, which delve into the intricacies of happiness and human nature, have sold millions of copies and have been translated into over 30 languages. Transitioning from a…

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Suneel Gupta 53:18

5M ago53:18

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Suneel Gupta is the founding CEO of Rise, which partnered with First Lady Michelle Obama to deliver low-cost health coaching to people in need. Rise was named App of the Year by Apple, and is now owned by Amazon. Suneel serves as a visiting scholar at Harvard Medical School, and an emissary for Gross National Happiness between the U.S. and the king…

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Happy 2024! 9:05

6M ago9:05

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Happy New Year! Kate talks about her love for January and future guests for To Dine For: The Podcast that will help you start your 2024 off right. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercar…

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M. Night Shyamalan - Revisited 1:05:23

6M ago1:05:23

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For the final podcast of 2023, we’re revisiting Kate’s conversation and meal with M. Night Shyamalan at Vetri Cucina in Philadelphia, PA. Shyamalan discusses his career, what interests him in a story, and how he’s reacted to soaring highs and dramatic lows in the film industry. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Faceboo…

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Bethany Hamilton 27:44

6M ago27:44

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Bethany Hamilton lost her arm in a shark attack when she was already a champion surfer, but it’s what she did after the attack that makes her so remarkable and inspirational. Bethany takes us to Postcards Cafe on the Hawaiian island of Kauai to eat fresh seafood and discuss her story, her love of the ocean, her faith, and how she helps other people…

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Suzanne Lopez 27:41

6M ago27:41

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Suzanne Lopez is the Abbot Academy Director of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, which is the official school of the Joffrey Ballet. Suzanne’s journey at the Joffrey started when she was 12, when she attended her first summer intensive audition taught by Robert Joffrey. She has had a 19-year dance career, dancing principal roles in ballets by famed cho…

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Francesca Harper 36:42

6M ago36:42

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Francesca Harper is the Artistic Director of Ailey II of the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. As part of the company’s new era, she is leading Ailey II on the first international tour since the shutdown, guest performances in Memoria during Ailey’s New York City Center session, and a 50th Anniversary US tour, culminating with a New York engagement in e…

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John Georges 39:40

7M ago39:40

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John Georges is a native Trinidadian and the former Master Distiller for the House of Angostura. John was educated at the University of the West Indies, where he graduated with a B.S.C. in Chemical Engineering. He joined the House of Angostura in 1982 and has worked in many different roles in the production of fine rum. John worked in the distiller…

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Happy Thanksgiving and Kate Tells a Crazy Story 11:57

7M ago11:57

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Happy Thanksgiving! Kate talks about a recent experience she had, and how she prioritizes her gratitude. Follow To Dine For: Official Website: ToDineForTV.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTV Instagram: @ToDineForTV Twitter: @KateSullivanTV Email: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors! Mastercard American National Insurance Terlato Wine…

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#122 - History of American Securities Regulation with Eric Hess 1:07:59

7M ago1:07:59

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Eric Hess (@hess_legal) is Founder & Managing Counsel at Hess Legal Counsel, a cybersecurity SaaS platform and consulting company, and hosts The Encrypted Economy podcast. Eric has over twenty years of experience acting as senior in-house counsel, general counsel or senior management for exchanges, broker dealers, and financial services technology …

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Jonathan Neman 31:42

7M ago31:42

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Jonathan Neman is the co-founder and CEO of Sweetgreen, a mission-driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Translation: some truly incredible salads. Jonathan and his co-founders started Sweetgreen in 2007, opening their first location in Georgetown just three months out of college. There vision was to be everywhere, like a health…

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#121 - MEV and OFAC Risk for Infrastructure Providers 50:34

7M ago50:34

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Evan Zinaman (@zin_esq) is the Founder & Principal at Trailbreak, a boutique transactional firm providing tech-fluent corporate, regulatory, product and IP counsel and strategic advice to startups, builders and investors throughout the crypto space. Evan also serves as special crypto counsel to clients of Reed Smith, advising as part of an industry…

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