A weekly video podcast discussing how society, politics, and pop culture is shaping our family... and yours.
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We are the McClures, a "real" modern family. Each episode focuses on parenting challenges, triumphs, failures, successes, and a lot of arguing. New episodes every Monday - please leave a review if you like the show. MCCLURETWINSFAMILY.COM Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/last-week-in-parenting/support
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Comedian Justin Luke doesn't have a car, so he might as well interview the other comics who cart him from show to show.
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Everything Interesting about Guthrie, Oklahoma. Hosted by Chris Evans and Justin Fortney.
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Welcome to "The Spotlight Series – Don’t Just Survive, Thrive”. Season 1 was launched to help people through the pandemic by talking to a variety of experts about topics such as psychology, finance and health. Season 2 focused on more work related issues including HR, marketing and leadership. Now it is time for Season 3! Season 3 is centred on the IT industry, specifically tech startups. There are also Career Spotlights from senior IT people revealing the secrets to their impressive career ...
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Navigating AI, Innovation and Ethical Considerations with Alex Ferguson
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In this episode, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, talks to Alex Ferguson, a visionary tech leader and entrepreneur with extensive experience in AI, startups and leadership. Alex has an impressive track record in driving innovation and building successful tech teams. Alex describes his diverse background, including an engineering degre…
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Embracing AI and Innovation with Dawid Naude, Co-Founder of Pathfindr.ai
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In this episode, Nicola Steel speaks to Dawid Naude who is Co-Founder of Pathfindr.ai, an AI innovation studio. Dawid shares his journey from a tech-curious kid to a leader in AI and innovation. He began his career with a 5-year stint as an Associate Director at NAB Financial Markets. Dawid's career took a pivotal turn when he joined Accenture, whe…
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Taking early stage startups to high growth scaleups with Justin Hennessy
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Justin Hennessy has over 20 years experience in the software industry growing several startups to successful acquisition including RedEye, Outfit.io and Neto eCommerce. He has extensive technical expertise coupled with a passion for leadership and empowering people to reach their potential. Beginning his adventure in software development back in 19…
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Turning startup underdogs into scaleup unicorns with James McClure & Mike Abbott from Antler
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Dive into the vibrant world of startups with Antler Partners Mike Abbott and James McClure as they talk to Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, in this illuminating episode. With a wealth of experience spanning from founding companies to working with tech giants like Google and Uber, Mike and James share their perspectives on what draws t…
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The importance of emotional intelligence to excel in tech leadership with Jonathan Gamez
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Jonathan Gamez has over 20 years' experience in the IT and OT domains. He began his career as a software engineer and progressed through various leadership roles, including CTO at Interlate. Jony explains how he first became interested in technology when he broke the family's new PC, a problem he needed to solve before his father discovered what he…
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Mastering the Art of Tech Leadership and Innovation with Andrew Beitz
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Embark on a captivating journey with Andrew Beitz, a tech guru who has boldly navigated the ever-evolving landscape of the technology industry for three decades, and now sits with us to peel back the layers of leadership, innovation, and strategy. Andrew imparts his wisdom on how to strike that elusive balance between advancing a career and nurturi…
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How a tech startup is making Australian universities more successful with Anthoney Rimmer, Founder of Edsure
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Anthoney Rimmer is the Co-Founder of Edsure, a growing edtech startup which specialises in student information and management systems. Prior to Edsure, Anthoney lead a large R&D team at Technology One where he worked for over 17 years. In this episode, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, discovers more about Anthoney's personal story and…
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Optimism, war wounds and wisdom with Michael Collett
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Michael Collet has over 30 years technical leadership expertise including over 8 years at Super Retail Group as Head of IT Infrastructure & Operations and then Head of IT Procurement & Asset Management. Michael talks about his career starting in the 1980s in South Africa and how he secured his first leadership role. He migrated to Australia in 2004…
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Leading technical teams in startups and scaleups with Andy How
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Andy How has extensive technical leadership experience in SaaS startups and scaleups as well as corporate environments. In this episode, Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions and Andy How talk about the start of his career in the late 1990s as the world moved from analog to digital. Andy provides advice to people starting out in their tech …
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Bridging the gap between technology and business with Scott Lawry, Senior Digital Transformation Leader
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Scott Lawry is a Senior Leader with extensive expertise in Digital Transformation and Programme Management. He has worked in a variety of sectors including over 10 years at Rio Tinto. In this episode, Scott talks to Nicola Steel, Founding Director of JJP Talent Solutions. He explains how he secured his first role in IT back in 1999 - the year the w…
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The freedom and frustrations of working in a tech startup with Luke Vear, CTO at YQueue
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Nicola Steel, Founder of JJP Talent Solutions, speaks to Luke Vear, the CTO of YQueue, a startup which is tackling the challenges faced by the Food and Beverage industry. Luke begins by explaining how he was drawn to tech and how he secured his first role in software development. His advice to aspiring leaders is to make sure taking on a leadership…
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Highlights from The Spotlight Series - Don't Just Survive, Thrive podcast in 2023. Guests include: Dinesh Palipana Tony Schirmer Henry Boulton Christin Marshall Ben Shapira Kody Cook Charlie Wood Yas Grigaliunas Rithik IllankovanBy Nicola Steel
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How an app is promoting peace in the world with Rithik Illankovan, Founder of Gezzin
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Nicola Steel speaks to Rithik Illankovan, a highly experienced Delivery Lead/ Project Manager. Rithik is also the Founder of a startup called Gezzin. Gezzin's mission is to promote peace in the world by connecting and uniting families. Rithik tells his personal and professional story migrating from India to Australia as a young student in the early…
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Creating a world without waste (including human potential) with Yas Grigaliunas, Founder of Circononomy
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Yas Grigaliunas is an Impact Entrepreneur and the Founder of Circonomy. She has many accolades including Global 100 Inspirational Leader of 2022 alongside the likes of Jacinda Ardern, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Sheryl Sandberg, Sara Blakeley and Oprah. Yas tells her story from pizza delivery driver to her first startup followed by the World's Biggest G…
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Building high performing teams and driving successful business transformations with Charlie Wood, CEO of Wiise
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Charlie Wood is the CEO of Wiise, the fastest-growing cloud ERP platform. He has over 25 years of tech experience. Charlie is a successful Sydney-based entrepreneur and business leader, who formerly headed up Dropbox ANZ, held leadership roles at Microsoft and Salesforce, and has built and mentored several startups. In this episode, Nicola and Char…
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Launching Australia's first orbital launch vehicle into space with Kody Cook from Gilmour Space Technoloiges.
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Kody Cook is the Head of Software at Gilmour Space Technologies. Kody has extensive experience of space and aerospace technologies working at the Australian Space Agency, Fleet Space Technologies and Boeing. His experience encompasses mechatronics, software and systems engineering. Gilmour and Kody's team are working towards launching Australia's f…
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The Future of Tech in Financial Services and the Democratisation of Financial Data with Ben Shapira, Founder of dineiro
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Ben Shapira has extensive experience in the digital advertising and marketing industry. More recently, he has become a tech founder, solving problems in the financial services industry with his innovative tech solutions. His newest venture is dineiro - a mobile app focusing on the interactions between consumers, mortgage brokers and financial advis…
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How a startup is making solar sexy with Christin Marshall from Sol + Sonder
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Christin Marshall is the Founder of Sol & Sonder. Sol means sun and Sonder is the realization that each person has a life as vivid and as complex as their own. Sol + Sonder is a lifestyle brand which is looking to integrate renewable energy into everyday accessories which use solar energy so that people can have access to the power of the sun at an…
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Improving workplace performance and engagement with Henry Boulton from FocusBand
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Henry Boulton is the Chief Innovation Officer and CoFounder of FocusBand. He is an innovator, entrepreneur and performance coach. FocusBand has created a wearable brain sensing headset that helps people improve their performance. Henry explains that only 2 out of 10 people are actually engaged at work. Many people are "time travelling" into the fut…
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Using technology to improve the performance of solar farms with Tony Schirmer from CQSola
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Tony Schirmer is the CEO of CQSola and Co-founder at Neocreative. CQSola builds cutting edge technology which reduces losses in Solar Farms by up to 25%. Tony explains how he studied Mechatronics at university but ended up dropping out to set up his own business. In this episode, he talks about the various highlights and challenges in his career. T…
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How technology is helping people with spinal cord injuries with Dr Dinesh Palipana
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In the first episode of Season 5 of the "Don't Just Survive, Thrive" podcast, Nicola talks to Dinesh Palipana OAM. Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate and the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. He has many accolades including Queensland Australian of the Year. Nicola talks to Dinesh about his personal story including his h…
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The wild adventures of Medal of Honor winner Oscar J. Upham
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On this Veterans Day, join Chris Evans (Guthrie News Page), Michael Williams (Territorial Museum), and Justin Fortney (City of Guthrie), as they talk about the adventures of one of Guthrie's most interesting historical characters, Medal of Honor Winner Oscar J. Upham. Mr. Upham travelled the world and experienced some of the greatest events in the …
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Gopal Erinjippurath, CTO and Head of Product at Sust Global, a Climate Intelligence SaaS company
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How can data and geospatial analytics help us understand climate change and climate adaption? Gopal Erinjippurath is CTO and Head of Product at Sust Global, a Climate Intelligence SaaS company based in San Francisco. Gopal has an impressive background. He moved from India to the US to study electrical engineering to then work in a research lab, stu…
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Our hearts are with the families affected by the Uvalde shooting that occured earlier this month. Everybody keeps asking, "when is enough enough" but we are never met with an answer. Unless major change happens in the United States, more mass shooting (including those in schools) will continue to happen. On this week's episode of "We Love Our Kids,…
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How to discipline your children is probably one of the most controversional parenting topics there is. The reason it is such a hot topic is because there is no one way to parent a kid (this is why Ami describes parenting as "a rubix cube"). But, what do you do when the parenting style that you have been implementing for so long no longer seems to b…
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The Most Important Thing In A Relationship
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When you think of your own relationship, what is the most important part to you? Is it trust? Is it comfortability? Is it stability? What about communication? Communication is the foundation to any relationship meaning that every other part of your relationship is based on how open and honest your communication is. Justin and Ami dive deep this wee…
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Ready for our next business adventure? It's time to sign up for Tube.Camp! Join us for a 2-day event where you can learn the ins and outs of the YouTube business from the Mighty McClures! Parents are definitely encouraged to watch and support their child and there will be a room for parents to relax and hang out! If you want to learn more about thi…
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Career highlights and building high performing teams in early stage tech startups with Rav Raniga, Elara.AI
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What would you say is the secret to your success? Which of the following resonates most with you: ⭐ Being in the right place at the right time ⭐ Knowing when to quit and when to quit early ⭐ Being willing to take risks in decision making Rav Raniga, Partner Lead at tech startup ELARA, believes all of the above are the secrets to his success. After …
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While this episode might be difficult to listen to, we encourage listening with an open mind and open heart. May is Mental Health Awareness Month which makes this episode even more important for anyone who is currently struggling/or those that have struggled with mental health in the past. If you or someone you know is dealing with mental health is…
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You Aren't Successful If Your Kids Aren't Happy
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If you haven't heard the news, Justin and Ami have made the decision to stop the Playtime With Jersey YouTube account... we thank all of you guys for your support over the past few years, but it is not something the Jers-man wants to continue. Justin and Ami are parents first! So they put their children first! But don't worry, we have something new…
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You read that title right! A married couple, sleeping in different beds...? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Well, maybe not! Hear Justin out before you make any judgements. Between Justin being on Petty Level 1000 and Ami looking out for Justin's mental health, this is a great episode and one that you won't want to miss! Be sure to subscr…
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New friends? What?! After all of the episodes where Justin and Ami talked about not having friends here in Atlanta...? That's what I call growth! *insert strong arm emoji here* Going on vacation with friends-to-be can be risky, but it paid off this time. Click play to hear about how Justin almost got in a fight with a golfer, Ami's views on friends…
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Justin and Ami have been in the social media game for a long time now and they are getting to that point where it might feel like burnout. Work doesn't feel like work when you are enjoying what you are doing, but what does it feel like when you don't like what you are doing? Does all of this mean that the McClure family plans to delete all of their…
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Everybody has gotten into a disagreement with their parent one time or another, but does that mean that your parents don't like you anymore? Apparently to Alexis, that is exactly what that means. Hear the full story in this week's podcast, how Ami and Justin handled the situation, and what our family learned going forward. Be sure to subscribe, rat…
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With Ava and Alexis' careers in social media growing every day, is it time for the next step? Should we move to Hollywood to pursue their desire to be child actresses? Should they even be auditioning for movies this young? Justin and Ami answer these questions and so much more on this week's episode of "We Love Our Kids, But..."! Be sure to subscri…
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Let's just start off by quoting the beloved Hannah Montana and say, "nobody's perfect"! Which leads right into this week's episode because if you ask either of them, Justin and Ami aren't perfect either. Everybody has their "icks" - something that you just can't stand. Wanna find out what Justin and Ami can't stand about each other? Click play on t…
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You read that right, folks! Ava was beat up... but maybe not exactly the way you might be thinking. How you ask? Well you will have to listen to find out! Hear all about how this affect Ava's confidence level, how Justin and Ami are working with her to build it back up again, and so much more on this week's installment of "We Love Our Kids, But..."…
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