Best Palafox Podcasts (2024)

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NRG to Worlds HOPIUM? Is Best of 3 a SCAM? feat. NRG Palafox and FLY Massu | Hotline League 328 2:10:15

2h ago2:10:15

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00:00:00 Intro 00:15:37 VL asks Palafox about the changes in his team 00:24:45 NZXT break! 00:27:34 Cy's take: the meta is in a good spot despite what people say about the heavy adc presence. 00:39:53 Zemelci still believes in NRG to make Worlds 01:04:15 MR FlSH's take: Riot should be more lenient with third party events 01:22:48 icebreaker asks th…

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Elevating Latina Voices with Marilyn Alverio 32:51

19m ago32:51

32:51

While women in general are underrepresented in leadership roles and corporate America, those least represented are Latina women. Despite being one of the largest sections of the workforce, Latina women make the least money of any demographic in the country; on average only being paid 62 cents for every dollar made by a white man. Marilyn Alverio fo…

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Hot Flashes! Investing In Her Wellness with Ariane Tom 29:31

35m ago29:31

29:31

Women-led venture firms grew from 12 in 2010 to over 300 in 2020, representing new opportunities for women in leadership and innovation. As the first generation of women with decades of work experience and control of 50% of wealth, it’s up to us to invest in companies who share our values, especially in women’s healthcare. Ariane Tom is here this w…

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LCS SUMMER is BACK! Will TL ACTUALLY go UNDEFEATED?! SR's ROSTER SWAP and more! | Hotline League 327 2:30:15

3h ago2:30:15

2:30:15

00:00:00 Intro 00:21:40 yami's take: Steve was right, TL can go undefeated in the regular split. 00:38:15 Prize Picks break! 00:42:29 Ezekiel's take: DIG will come back from break and finish top 3, maybe top 2 01:00:59 icebreaker's take: Fearless should be the standard for all pro LoL multigame series 01:26:30 human boy's take: LCS will swap places…

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Intersectional Reproductive Justice with Kwajelyn Jackson 42:07

3d ago42:07

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As we mark two years since the Dobbs decision which overturned Roe v. Wade, highlighting inequality in healthcare is more important than ever. Limiting access to essential reproductive care disproportionatelty affects women of color, non-English speaking folks, people living in poverty, and other marginalized groups. Kwajelyn Jackson is here this w…

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Transforming Communities through Visionary Leadership with Aja Brown 36:09

10d ago36:09

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Local politics is often regarded as the most important level of government. It is where decisions are made that affect you and those in your community directly and daily, and where people come together to improve where they live. Aja Brown became mayor of Compton, California in 2013 by doing just that, caring for her community and inspiring others …

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PRO PERSPECTIVES: Life in LA, LCS meta and more! feat. Castle and Berserker | Hotline League 326 2:03:10

11d ago2:03:10

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00:00:00 Intro 00:17:02 DJ Ninja's take: DIG might fall apart during this break 00:34:05 KIA break! 00:37:20 Sharpie's take: Fans should be excited that IMT is in the LCS 00:57:11 Massy's take: double ADC / laneswap / 3min full clear jg meta is too sleeper 01:10:00 NZXT break! 01:13:48 icebreaker asks Berserker and Castle what their new coaches hav…

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Building an Inclusive Culture for High Performance with Nancy Geenen [Replay] 29:59

17d ago29:59

29:59

Having diverse perspectives in your workplace is good not only for productivity and output, but also for creating a comfortable environment where all people can do their best work. In recent years, however, we have seen shifts on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) regulation. Nancy Geenen is an expert in DEI in the workplace, and on today’s sho…

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Is APA the VILLAIN of the LCS?! BIG DIG SUMMER or JUST a FLING?! feat. Raz | Hotline League 325 2:32:19

18d ago2:32:19

2:32:19

00:00:00 Intro 00:17:40 HyperButter's take: LCS content needs more villains to be successful 00:33:35 ANOTHER NEW SPONSOR!?! Welcome, PrizePicks! 00:44:42 Jim is getting back on board with LCS 01:03:45 Tyler's BIG DIG SUMMER 01:17:23 NZXT break! 01:21:53 Jake's take: Talk Your Split format is corny 01:54:58 KIA break! 01:59:44 Skizzle's take: the S…

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Venture Voices: Women Leading Change in Startups and Capital with Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko 33:18

24d ago33:18

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As women-founded companies receive only 2% of venture funding year after year, it’s more important than ever for women founders and women venture capitalists to band together to reshape what it means to be an investor and an entrepreneur. Winsome Kirton and Tatijana Janko are two women advocating for and leading this change. They’re here today to d…

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Why LESS TEAMS is MORE HYPE! Coaching VETERANS and more feat. Treatz and Spawn | Hotline League 324 2:26:23

25d ago2:26:23

2:26:23

00:00:00 Intro 00:17:40 titan's take: the move to less teams has enhanced the fan experience 00:35:33 NEW SPONSOR: NZXT! 00:40:00 Allan predicts TL to win summer, and TL C9 DIG go to Worlds 00:58:13 purp0se asks Treatz what it's like working with so many veterans on the same team 01:15:10 KIA break! 01:17:50 rawnblade asks what it actually takes fo…

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MASSIVE changes to LCS, CBLOL feat. TL Steve, Kelby May and LS | Hotline League 323 2:22:20

1M ago2:22:20

2:22:20

Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro00:28:28 boggles' take: though the changes feel bad now, they might be better for the long term00:51:24 NEW SPONSOR!! KIA break!00:57:30 LS joins HLL!01:17:40 darklight gives some CBLOL perspective, worries that an unhealthy rivalry will form n…

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Inspiring and Funding Native American Entrepreneurship with Betsy Fore 27:09

1M ago27:09

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In the world of founders and business owners, you’ll find many people who start more than one company. You’ll be hard-pressed, however, to find someone who has not only started multiple successful companies and a venture fund, but imbues all of her projects with as much passion, authenticity, and respect for her culture and values as Betsy Fore. Be…

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The Future is Female: Investing with Purpose and Power with Barbara Iyayi 34:18

1M ago34:18

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Women control 52% of wealth in the United States. Despite that, less than 5% of women who can invest in venture capital actually do so. Venture capital is often portrayed as an avenue of wealth for the “bros” but if we come together as women, our unique value sets and perspectives can change the world by funding innovative, women-founded startups l…

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HOT LCS format changes! BRANDON SANDERSON and OTK support NACL!? feat. Kangas | Hotline League 322 2:08:48

1M ago2:08:48

2:08:48

Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:26:30 kon's take: these are the best format changes in LCS history 52:40 Kisiel's take: the gauntlet is the best thing the lcs is bringing back 01:04:46 Jonathon's take: there's a bunch of factors keeping sponsors away from CLoL 01:25:20 Ma…

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What the FAKER AHRI SKIN means for LoL Esports w/ Raz, Kelby May and Emily Rand | Hotline League 321 2:50:20

2M ago2:50:20

2:50:20

Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:20:50 Emily joins HLL 01:09:44 micspam is happy to purchase the Ahri skin 01:30:20 waka feels the Ahri skin sets a scary and exploitative precedent 01:58:55 Dirtymike's take: the DIG roster move highlights the need for players to market the…

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Empathy in Philanthropy and Entrepreneurship with Soon Hagerty 31:57

2M ago31:57

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Entrepreneurship is never easy and it proves to be more difficult for women. But with resilience, determination, and support from a strong network, entrepreneurship is attainable for all women. Soon Hagerty knows more than most about what it takes to be a successful business owner and has made it her mission to support and mentor other women on thi…

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Rewriting the Playbook for Women’s Investing with Tessa Flippin, Founder and Managing Partner at Capitalize VC 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Investing in venture capital has historically been a men’s game, and the companies that receive funding reflect that. Less than 2% of venture funding is awarded to women-led companies, and that number has remained the same for many years. But as the pool of venture investors diversifies, we believe that number should grow. Tessa Flippin, Founder of…

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SUMMER SPLIT COMING IN HOT! Post-MSI takes, Spicy Summer Predictions, and more! | Hotline League 320 1:47:43

2M ago1:47:43

1:47:43

00:00:00 Intro 00:13:25 spacepope wants to talk about G2's master class in drafting 00:29:35 podras' take: Riot has catered to team owners far too much with too little return 00:49:38 zac's take: DIG will replace FLY as third seed in Summer if FLY can't fix issues 01:08:30 blade's take: Riot Games NEEDS to bring back Rift Rivals 01:22:38 dj8ninja's…

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Investing with Purpose: Women in Capital Making a Difference with Naseem Sayani, Co-founder and GP of Emmeline Ventures 34:05

2M ago34:05

34:05

Less than 2% of all venture funding every year goes to women-founded businesses. But while that number has not changed in recent years, the amount of women actively investing has increased significantly. Our mission at How Women Lead is to create opportunities and access for women investors to help increase the amount of funding for women in the ve…

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MSI COPIUM: What are TL's odds?! WHAT IF TSM came back to LCS!? feat. Raz | Hotline League 319 1:50:12

2M ago1:50:12

1:50:12

00:00:00 Intro - What's Chengdu like?00:12:20 rawnblade's take: this unpredictable MSI is the West's best chance to go far in a while00:22:55 tomas's take: NA's problem is lack of commitment00:40:45 ppdoc shouts out Raz and thinks TL has a chance to compete and win against T100:57:57 Nox's take: If DL is correct and IMT and TSM are merging, the com…

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Supporting Young Professionals through Early Career Development with Ivoree Jordan & Myshell Gresham 47:16

2M ago47:16

47:16

As we progress in our careers, we better understand the importance of mentorship and coaching in our professional lives. Too often though, career coaching and professional development resources aren’t accessible to young professionals, whether it’s cost or time-prohibited. Ivoree Jordan and Myshell Gresham have started We Have Range to change that …

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FLY Falls Short at MSI, Can TL Redeem NA?! The WESTERN MINDSET feat. Zven | Hotline League 318 1:42:53

2M ago1:42:53

1:42:53

00:00:00 Intro 00:11:20 t-bone's take: FLY has to blow up their roster if they want to make Worlds 00:31:12 nohrii's take: TL v TES is the best stylistic matchup TL could get 00:47:57 GreenCervidae's take: as Zven said, NA will never win Worlds because pros don't play enough high elo 01:14:35 Tatami Galaxy's take: FLY's failure might set up an inte…

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YOUR SPICIEST MSI 2024 TAKES! LEAKED THIRD INT'L TOURNAMENT?! feat. Nymaera | Hotline League 317 2:15:40

3M ago2:15:40

2:15:40

00:00:00 Intro 00:24:08 eBraum wants Nymaera's thoughts on LPL and LEC at MSI, and first int'l tourney without LFL 00:40:40 Yasukeh's take: MSI would benefit greatly from having more casters 00:56:24 Grayska's take: the LCS has entirely dropped the ball on MSI content 01:15:32 nocturnavi's take: the leaked third int'l tourney for 2025 should invite…

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The Power of Storytelling in Venture Capital with Gayle Jennings O'Byrne 30:11

2M ago30:11

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Venture capital has a reputation for only funding certain demographics of entrepreneurs, particularly white men. As both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking to support them become more diverse, we don’t necessarily see that trend change. Gayle Jennings O’Byrne is here today to talk about the power of storytelling in venture capital …

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Boardroom Bound: Strategies for Success with Kimberley Goode 33:18

3M ago33:18

33:18

There is no better time to prepare for your search for a board position than in the seasons of life leading up to it. And with 30% of those on public company boards now being women, there are more resources than ever to prepare you and stories from other women who have already made the journey to learn from. Join us for a replay of our recent Linke…

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LCS's BIGGEST WINS, Spring Split learnings, Summer changes feat. Commish MarkZ | Hotline League 316 2:08:01

3M ago2:08:01

2:08:01

00:00:00 Intro 00:21:28 EzraSmiles's take: LCS should push more content during the break weeks to get through the lack of games 00:30:33 Rico Suave asks Mark about the plan to increase NA viewership and young viewers 00:53:21 Azikiel asks what Mark's take is on adding unbroadcasted games and fearless draft 01:26:45 Wakalino ask if there's any conte…

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Unlearning Silence with Elaine Lin Hering 23:25

3M ago23:25

23:25

We have all learned rules around when our voices should and should not be heard; when it’s safe to speak up and moments when it’s too costly to use our voices. Anyone who carries a subordinated identity, particularly women, experience the expectation of silence baked into corporate policies and practices, while it goes unnoticed or misunderstood by…

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Why TIER 2 is the FUTURE of LCS! C9 changes feat. Steve Kangas and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 315 2:06:14

3M ago2:06:14

2:06:14

00:00:00 Intro 00:13:47 Davis's take: bring back Scouting Grounds as a content event 00:43:39 BreakingDreams is concerned for C9 due to lack of coaching staff support 01:01:03 Tzvi's take: colleges need to invest in lolesports through high school-focused roadshow 01:21:38 Braedan's take: C9 does best when they pull from their Academy team. Bring it…

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Women-led Healthcare Innovation and Investment with Michele Colucci 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

Healthcare technologies continue to see innovation faster than ever before. But as technologies change to ideally improve healthcare for everyone, we cannot have the only minds in the space be white men. Michele Colucci is here today to talk about the shift towards more women getting involved in venture funding for healthcare technologies. This wee…

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COREJJ on Team Liquid's AGGRESSIVE style! Is CRITICIZING your own team EVER OK? | Hotline League 314 1:44:24

3M ago1:44:24

1:44:24

00:00:00 Intro 00:18:15 Lord Audie asks CoreJJ about TL's growth since 2023 00:30:40 wombatbaby's take: FLY and TL makes sense because they're the only teams that have Challengers rosters 00:45:27 tbone's take: while Thanatos is a good pickup for C9, it won't solve their problems 00:55:47 skizzle's take: DIG firing Enatron was just a cover for poor…

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TL TAKES SPRING FINALS! C9 missing MSI, Impact the GOAT?! feat. Emily Rand | Hotline League 313 2:26:02

4M ago2:26:02

2:26:02

00:00:00 Intro 00:21:59 lymyion's take: TL is simultaneously the worst team to win the LCS and also the best team we've ever sent international. 00:40:33 David's take: the LCS Final should never be in the Riot Games Arena ever again 00:56:27 vash's take: teams need to give fans a reason to commit to them 01:11:34 Lord Audie's take: Bwipo and Inspir…

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Inviting Women to Embrace Disruption with Charlene Li 23:10

3M ago23:10

23:10

Society and business are slow to change. Without leaders using disruption to create positive change, we would likely never see improvements to our quality of life, both personally and professionally. But there is evidence that shows women are less likely to be disruptors, since we grow up hearing that being disruptive is a negative trait. Charlene …

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Achieving Carbon Neutrality for Your Business with Cathleen Turner 30:46

4M ago30:46

30:46

Climate change is at the top of many people’s minds as we experience more and more of its effects each year. Finding ways to reduce your carbon emissions and even achieve carbon neutrality is easier than ever as technologies advance and we create smarter systems to achieve our business goals without using as many natural resources. Cathleen Turner,…

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FINALS, FINALLY! Does C9 NEED a rookie? Is 100T just LUCKY? feat. Bwipo | Hotline League 312 2:01:20

4M ago2:01:20

2:01:20

00:00:00 Intro 00:16:18 Rico Suave's take: there should be definitive leaders in a team to help shape identity 00:28:09 eBraum's take: as a C9 fan, C9 is going to get swept by TL, TL will win over FLY 00:36:10 Bwipo's hot take: The difference between 100T and IMT was pure luck 00:46:30 Is Berserker's gameplay suffering without Zven? 00:51:10 micspa…

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Improving Health Outcomes Through Diversity with Andrea Henderson 26:30

4M ago26:30

26:30

Healthcare is an industry that affects everyone, no matter your race, gender, and age. With every person needing healthcare access, having a diverse group of voices and minds both in clinics and in companies developing healthcare technologies is more important than ever. Andrea Henderson knows this and has made it her life’s mission to not only fin…

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Would ROSTER CHANGES make NRG WORSE? Is BERSERKER a C9 LIABILITY? feat. Zven | Hotline League 311 2:02:59

4M ago2:02:59

2:02:59

00:00:00 Intro 00:16:44 rawnblade's take: NRG will get worse with roster changes, not better 00:30:05 LestForce's take: the LCS is trying too hard to make trash talk a thing 00:44:20 Zven wants to talk about IMT's branding 00:49:30 GreenCervidae's take: LCS needs more former pros on broadcast 01:04:40 Titan's take: TL will make it to LCS Finals aga…

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Revolutionizing Medicine with Cell-Based Therapies with Crystal Nyitray 21:08

4M ago21:08

21:08

Every day, we see technology improving the systems and industries all around us. From finance to environmental science and more, technological advances are allowing us to make great changes to the way we live and work. The medical field is no exception, with scientists and inventors working tirelessly to improve healthcare across the board. Crystal…

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SPICIEST PRE-PLAYOFFS TAKES! + TL roster drama feat. PapaSmithy and Andy | Hotline League 310 2:10:46

5M ago2:10:46

2:10:46

00:00:00 Intro - Playoffs incoming, a sprinkle of drama 00:20:30 Gambirino's take: shifting from a live patch to a fixed patch for Playoffs will test the teams 00:37:40 icebreaker's take: from a product/hype perspective, 100T is the best team to send to MSI 00:51:22 Human Boy YesYes's take: DIG and TL have better shots at MSI than NRG and C9 01:07:…

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Generative AI Storytelling and Responsible AI with Katie Trauth Taylor 27:53

4M ago27:53

27:53

Since the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, the whole world has been buzzing about AI. While it has proven incredibly useful in businesses and is sure to keep changing the technology game, AI and large language models don’t come without their fair share of problems to be corrected. Inaccuracies and biases in the data used in AI present many pr…

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WHY LCS should DROP SPLITS! BEST ADC in NA?! feat. Inero and Kelsey Moser | Hotline League 309 2:08:21

5M ago2:08:21

2:08:21

Follow Travis on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/travisgaffordSupport: https://linktr.ee/tgisupport00:00:00 Intro 00:24:53 Scatter Catt's take: the LCS should stop doing separate seasonal splits altogether00:37:10 Miyaour's take: the three-week break could've been used better00:52:30 mikey's take: bvoy has consistently been the best ADC in the league01:03…

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The How Women Lead Credo with Julie Castro Abrams 51:35

5M ago51:35

51:35

When women are in positions of power and influence, it’s better for people, profits, and the planet. But society up to this point has not been conditioned to see women as influential, successful leaders. We at How Women Lead are working to change how the world perceives women leaders and our credo is our guiding light on this journey. Today we are …

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Unlocking Higher Returns and Lower Risk Through Gender Diversity in Finance with Ruth Shaber 27:16

5M ago27:16

27:16

While we have made strides in increasing women’s representation in investment management roles, male portfolio managers still control around 12 and a half times more capital than women. This lack of diversity in making investing decisions leads to a lack of funding for women-owned and diverse businesses. Without more perspectives in the room, every…

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Can LCS teams INNOVATE on LIVE PATCH? feat. 100T Goldenglue, Spookz + Joseph | Hotline League 308 2:13:30

5M ago2:13:30

2:13:30

00:00:00 Intro - triple-guest episode 00:21:50 ezra's take: 100T's success proves how important coaching staff is 00:35:40 Mastergen1's take: there's a lack of innovation on the live patch 00:49:55 Tim wonders about Sniper's skills outside his comfort zone 00:58:46 waka asks 100T how they feel about the state of LCS and the game itself 01:11:05 tra…

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Leadership, Longevity, and the Modern Matriarchy with Barbara Waxman 33:22

5M ago33:22

33:22

As women reach midlife, we find that not only our physical selves change but also our values, leadership styles, and how we want to leave an impact in the world. And as we live longer lives with more years in “middlescence”, we are searching for new techniques and advice for navigating this stage. Barbara Waxman, a leadership coach with expertise i…

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Revenge's FAREWELL to LCS and HONEST player perspectives feat. Raz | Hotline League 307 2:42:24

5M ago2:42:24

2:42:24

00:00:00 Intro 00:25:53 Stevenator's take: for the first time in his career, Blaber is not a top 3 jungler in LCS 00:40:18 Gambirino's take: Quid has made a strong case to be rookie of the split if eligible 00:54:03 dctheking asks Revenge for a donezo manifesto - best and worst teammates, etc. 01:18:01 sandytoes' take: LCS is stabilizing 01:42:20 T…

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Advancing Diversity in the Boardroom with Robin L. Washington 31:05

5M ago31:05

31:05

As we continue to seek more diverse voices in the corporate world and demand more representation for women and People of Color, we see experienced women leaders leading the demand for change. Robin L. Washington, who joins us on the podcast today, is the Co-founder of Black Women on Boards, an organization that removes obstacles that the world’s to…

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Who's to BLAME on C9? Are Bo3s WORTH? feat. Spawn and Yeon | Hotline League 306 2:00:04

6M ago2:00:04

2:00:04

00:00:00 Intro 00:10:55 Cubby asks Spawn and Yeon about their reunion 00:15:50 Travis asks Spawn about external factors he's noticed 00:22:00 gengariffith's take: people should blame coaches over players for lack of direction on C9 00:38:35 Muzvein's take: Eyla is finally in a position to succeed 00:47:30 Davis's take: 8 teams has been great for th…

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Transforming Communication Skills to Find Your Voice with Liz Sklar 31:11

6M ago31:11

31:11

At How Women Lead, we strongly believe in women finding their voice and being unabashedly visible in what they do. But finding your voice and learning to use it for your mission does not come naturally to everyone. Liz Sklar, actress and Director at Stand & Deliver, helps leaders across all industries find their voice and use it to be effective, in…

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Why the PROS show is AMAZING! Should LCS teams run TRYOUTS? feat. KangasCasts | Hotline League 305 2:04:05

6M ago2:04:05

2:04:05

00:00:00 Intro - LCS and TGI updates 00:15:55 treethan's take: we should do team tryouts in NA like they do in KR 00:30:40 play's take: team owners should be livid about Riot's broadcast shortcomings 00:57:09 franz's take: if TL doesn't start picking up wins, they should drop CoreJJ not APA 01:13:12 brandywine's take: the PROS show is the best thin…

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