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Ponderings from the Perch

Little Bird Marketing & C-Suite Radio

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Conversations with Priscilla McKinney, founder and President of Little Bird Marketing, an award-winning agency specializing in content marketing, lead generation, branding and design. As a CEO and serial entrepreneur, Priscilla's topics range from marketing best practices, the "stunning discomfort" of entrepreneurship, market research, her love of the autoharp, and other marketing oddities.
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Joseph Jaffe

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Jaffe Juice is industry thought leader and author of ?Life after the 30-second spot?, Joseph Jaffe?s unshackled, uncensored and uninhibited dialogue on the subjects of new marketing, advertising and creativity.
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan continue their journey through the Project for a Scientific Psychology. They explore how the Project reflects recent developments in technology, and how Freud is staging an intervention into ong…
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Abby and Patrick welcome labor journalist Sarah Jaffe – author of Necessary Trouble and Work Won’t Love You Back – for her first interview about her forthcoming book, From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire. From the Ashes is at once a deeply personal narrative and a wide-ranging journey of searing reportage on the lives and struggl…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby and Dan get into the first part of Slavoj Zizek’s The Pervert’s Guide to Cinema (2006, directed by Sophie Fiennes). They consider one of the film’s core propositions – that cinema is an instruction in how and wha…
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Is project management the secret sauce to organizational triumph? On this episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO, Priscilla McKinney talks with guest and TrueSense Marketing VP, Ann Campea, about the often-overlooked role of project management in business success. Campea, a fellow podcaster and experie…
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Abby and Patrick welcome Loren Dent, a clinical psychologist in the Lacanian tradition. The topic is psychosis, both as understood theoretically by Freud and Lacan, and also as experienced and encountered by real people in New York City, where Loren practices and where he has helped establish an innovative program of treatment and care. Starting by…
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Can unity be a meaningful and quantifiable statistic in business? On this episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO Priscilla McKinney, talks with guest and Senior VP of Global Practice at The Kaleidoscope Group, Dawn Bryan, about the practice of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Unity (DEIU) in the corpo…
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Hey y’all, Priscilla McKinney here, CEO and Momma Bird at Little Bird Marketing. This episode of Ponderings from the Perch will be what I call a “Conference Flyover” of my time at the Quirks New York conference, which took place in… well, guess where! But first, check out my latest boutique hotel find from my last night in The Big Apple! The confer…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby and Patrick power through COVID brain fog to process Sunday’s announcement and the past few weeks of relentless breaking news. What do times like these do to our ability to process time in general? What do the ti…
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Abby and Patrick welcome writer and academic Joseph Earl Thomas, author of the 2023 memoir Sink and a new novel, God Bless You, Otis Spunkmeyer. Set over the course of a single, chaotic day in a North Philadelphia hospital, Thomas’ novel unfolds across a multiplicity of geographies and timelines, and weaves together a dense network of human attachm…
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Data informs… but human judgment decides. On this episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO, Priscilla McKinney, and guest and CCO of PSB Insights, Christopher Frank, talk strategy in business and market research. Frank, who brings 25 years of frontline experience from American Express and Microsoft, disc…
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Hey y’all, Priscilla McKinney here! This episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing Podcast, will be a replay of a part of my appearance on Joseph Jaffe’s podcast, Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous. Amongst the hijinks, I talk with Jaffe about my book, Collaboration is the New Competition: Why the Future of Work Rewards A Cross Pollin…
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On this episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO, Priscilla McKinney, discusses her experiences at Greenbook’s IIEX Amsterdam with guest and CRO, Stephanie Douglass, exploring key market research trends and insights. A major topic of discussion is synthetic data in market research, with data quality rema…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness The season is here. The time is now. It’s the most important election of our lifetimes (again). And to help navigate it all, Abby, Patrick, and Dan are launching a new series: Gerontophallocracy 2024. In this first in…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan are joined by writer, academic, and cruciverbalist Anna Shechtman (author of the recent book The Riddles of The Sphinx: Inheriting the Feminist History of the Crossword Puzzle) to unpack the den…
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This episode ain’t a swim in the kiddy pool. On today’s episode of Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing Podcast, host and Momma Bird Priscilla McKinney, and guest and marketing strategy consultant Ryan Barry, discuss the future of market research and the importance of community when fostering b2b relationships. As the co-founder and…
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Abby and Patrick welcome writer, academic, and cruciverbalist Anna Shechtman, author of The Riddles of the Sphinx: Inheriting the Feminist History of the Crossword Puzzle, a book that’s part personal memoir, part cultural history, and part meditation on what it means to care about meaning in the first place. In typically overdetermined fashion, the…
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Like the bird she named her company after, Data Larks founder, Mary Hunter, is looking to lead the dawn of a new era. On today’s episode Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing™ podcast, Hunter and host, Priscilla McKinney, delve into the world of market research and its potential to increase both awareness and market potential for und…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan turn to one of Freud’s earliest and strangest works: an untitled “psychology for neurologists,” begun in shorthand on a moving train, which went unpublished until 1950. Grappling with the text i…
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Uncover the hidden heroes behind billion-dollar business decisions. On this episode Ponderings from the Perch, the Little Bird Marketing podcast, host and CEO Priscilla McKinney, and guest Corie Suzuki, director at Fieldwork Chicago, chat about the world of market research as they celebrate the upcoming Global Focus Group Day on July 9th! "This day…
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Who here loves PowerPoint? Anyone… yeah, us too. On today’s episode of Ponderings from the Perch, a Little Bird Marketing Podcast, host Priscilla McKinney and guest Rob Biesenbach discuss how to captivate an audience beyond tech. With backgrounds in both business and acting, the latter of which he trained for at Second City in Chicago, Biesenbach u…
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Abby and Patrick welcome scholar and literary critic Rebecca Ariel Porte of Dilettante Army and the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research to talk about the key Freudian concept of the pleasure principle. Starting with Freud’s 1911 essay, “Formulations Regarding Two Principles of Mental Functioning,” Rebecca, Abby, and Patrick probe the complicated…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan sit down for a postgame analysis of Luca Guadagnino’s new film “Challengers”, a torrid tale of a trio whose shared passion is tennis – and who would rather spend their days on the court than sim…
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Patrick and Abby welcome politics professor Kevin Duong to discuss his research on the history of the Lafargue Clinic (1946-1958), an experiment in radical psychoanalysis aimed at providing free care to marginalized community members in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. Bringing together American notables like Richard Wright and Ralph Ellis…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness In the final installment of the Fliess Extracts portion of the Standard Edition, we are joined by novelist and literary critic Christine Smallwood. These last letters see Freud really feeling himself as a stylist – an…
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In this episode, we explore a potential business that connects people with NFT communities they're passionate about. Imagine effortlessly finding groups aligned with your interests. But is this just a feature or a viable business? 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: https://NiftyBusinessweek.com/ Twitter @TropicVibes: https://twit…
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My panel at NFT NYC 2024 was entitled "Tokenization of Media and Entertainment, NFT IP Ownership, Licensing, and Royalties." 2 of the 5 panelists did not turn up; however, the show had to go on. Tune in to hear how it went. Featuring: Kenny Johns: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyjohnsample/ Sir Gawain: https://twitter.com/0xsirgawain 12 Eth Essent…
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In this episode, we explore the real-life experiences at NFT NYC. From chance encounters with artists to unexpected earthquakes shaking up the schedule, and even a mysterious media pass holder who could charm his way into any room. Dive into the serendipitous moments and practical insights from the conference floor, revealing the human side of bloc…
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In this episode, we uncover the real story behind Shibtoshi, a crypto mogul who turned an $8,000-dollar investment into billions and a passionate community. Joined by James at the Squid Grow during NFT NYC 2024. We explore Shibtoshi's journey, his dedication to the community, and the future of Squid Grow. Mentioned: James: https://twitter.com/James…
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Abby and Patrick welcome Palestinian psychoanalyst and psychologist Dr. Jess Ghannam to talk about his twenty-five years of work doing empirical research and carrying out public health initiatives in Gaza. They discuss his studies of mental health in refugees from across the Middle East and in Palestinian children; intergenerational histories of tr…
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In this episode, I share my wild month of adventures and global travel. From speaking at NFT NYC to a Safari in Africa, crypto saved the day when my funds ran low. Discover how I survived using crypto abroad by bridging traditional finance with DeFi. Mentioned: Nemesis Downfall ($ND): https://www.nemesisdownfall.com/ Eswatini (Swaziland): https://e…
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Abby and Patrick are joined by academic, journalist, and critic Sara Marcus, author of the 2023 book Political Disappointment: A Cultural History from Reconstruction to the AIDS Crisis. After recalling their own experiences of political letdowns – infantile, adolescent, and all-too-recent – they explore how Sara’s notion of disappointment as “untim…
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In Epi 9, world class jazz musician John Clayton and podcast host E.B. Moss reminisce about a friendship launched with a prank, before seriously discussing the Grammy-winning arranger/composer/bassist's techniques, and experiences across a life in the music industry. From his serendipitous introduction to the bass, mentorship under Ray Brown, journ…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness While Abby’s voice is still gone, Dan and Patrick take in a film on opening day and subject it to some wild analysis. The movie is Civil War (2024), and, to hear director Alex Garland tell it, it’s a dire warning of h…
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Abby lost her voice, so we're unlocking a favorite from behind the paywall! We'll be back next week with more Wild Analysis followed by an interview with the brilliant Sara Marcus on her book Political Disappointment. Unlocked Patreon episode. Support Ordinary Unhappiness on Patreon to get access to all the exclusive episodes. patreon.com/OrdinaryU…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness In the latest installment of the Standard Edition – and our penultimate episode on the Freud-Fliess letters! – we are joined by novelist and literary critic Christine Smallwood. We ask what “phantasy” is as opposed to…
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Abby and Patrick welcome Ajay Singh Chaudhary, Executive Director of the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research and author of The Exhausted of the Earth: Politics in a Burning World. In our conversation, Ajay breaks down competing left- and right-wing versions of climate “realism” and how fantasy, cynicism, and opportunism explain the gaps between …
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness Abby, Patrick, and Dan take on Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Parts 1 and 2, Frank Herbert’s novel Dune, and a loud noise that goes [BRAAAAM]. After a crash overview of the franchise universe and a synopsis of the series plo…
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Discover the secrets behind Yuga's surprising acquisition of Proof Collective and the Moonbirds. Uncover Kevin Rose's journey from tech highs to lows. Let's unpack the drama and intrigue of this distressed asset sale. Yuga has added more IP to its portfolio. Was it a good deal though? Yuga Labs: https://yuga.com/about 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum…
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Abby and Patrick welcome writer Sophie Lewis and writer and psychotherapist M.E. O’Brien to discuss their recent books on family abolition, Abolish the Family: A Manifesto for Care and Liberation and Family Abolition: Capitalism and the Communizing of Care. They discuss the roots of “abolition” as a philosophical concept, why it doesn’t simply mean…
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Discover why I changed my profile picture and how I became a member of a Web3 team. I'll share the steps that led to this position and a "hack" to enter any industry via content creation. 9vrse: https://9vrse.org/ Kitty Inu DAO: https://kittyinu.com/ redirects to https://kitty-inu-dao.eth.limo/ 12 Eth Essentials: 12 Ethereum Essentials Newsletter: …
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In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of a unique NFT 365 community. Truthfully, this project may have died a long time ago, but heartbroken holders may have put the nail in the coffin. The project has gone sideways, promises have been broken, and emotions are high. Discover what went wrong and how we can learn from this situation going for…
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In this episode, we chat with Joseph Jaffe, a pioneer in web3 integration with business. His journey, from marketing to innovation, unveils how every brand will soon reward loyalty with tokens. Dive into the future of business with us. Mentioned: First Book with Royalies: https://foreverchanged.life/ Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous: https://www.youtube.…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness In the latest installment of the Standard Edition, we discuss a number of the letters in the Fliess section of SE Volume 1 with novelist and literary critic Christine Smallwood. We examine a complex letter about memor…
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Abby, Patrick, and Dan conclude their adventure through Lacan’s mirror stage! They reprise Lacan’s parable of the mirror-besotted baby and tie together the many threads – theoretical, clinical, and philosophical – woven through it. They walk through how Lacan musters evidence for his argument using both cases of pathology (i.e. psychosis) and “norm…
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Discover Jump, a vibrant community for marketers passionate about web3 and emerging tech. Explore the Sky Club NFT, a unique mint with intriguing dynamics. Uncover the insights shared in the Jump community and explore opportunities. Jump: https://twitter.com/jumpnationhq Jump Nation: https://www.jumpnation.xyz/ Sky Club: https://opensea.io/collecti…
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He’ll admit, Shawn Nason is a lot. He’s looking for leaders who are mavericks. He’s the founder and CEO of MOFI, a maverick-minded, human-obsessed boutique consulting firm that uses ethnographic research, journey mapping, human-centered design, experienced-based training, and design sprints to transform organizations. Shawn believes the only way to…
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We have a di In this episode, we dive into the challenges businesses face while transitioning to web3 technology. Web3 natives are reluctant to spend their crypto and web2 users are slow to embrace the technology. However, solutions like PERCS Token Gated Commerce bridge the gap. Crossmint: https://twitter.com/crossmint Kreatorhood: https://twitter…
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Subscribe to get access to the full episode, the episode reading list, and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/OrdinaryUnhappiness In a perfect pairing with our ongoing series on Lacan, we come in from the cold and go underground by watching Theodore Flicker’s neglected classic, “The President’s Analyst” (1967). James Coburn stars as a psychoanal…
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Let's discuss the demise of Icy Tools, a platform utilized during the bull market to determine top trending NFT mints on the Ethereum blockchain. The service's popularity waned as users realized the true value resides in the technology, not just the NFT. Despite its disappearance, its profitable aspects were preserved as its API clients and users w…
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Our journey through Lacan’s “mirror stage” continues as the scene before the mirror unfolds into a tragic drama. Abby, Patrick, and Dan unpack the many meanings of “identification” and how, for Lacan, the self-identification the baby “assumes” from the slick image in the mirror offers a template for all subsequent identifications. They also talk ab…
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