Best Carol Schultz Podcasts (2024)

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Carol-Lynn Parente (Producer) || Ep. 241 1:10:10

8h ago1:10:10

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On Episode 241 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview producer Carol-Lynn Parente! Carol-Lynn first started working for Sesame Street in 1989 as a post-production coordinator, before moving to production assistant, associate director and producer, becoming executive producer for them in 2005. Carol-Lynn was a producer on Elmo's World, executi…

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Again Again & Mista Cookie Jar (Singers/Songwriters) || Ep. 240 1:28:34

4h ago1:28:34

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On Episode 240 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview singer-songwriters Again Again and Mista Cookie Jar! Jennifer Cook and Anne Montone of Again Again Music are a pair of singer-songwriters, parents and lifelong friends. C.J. Pizarro, better known as Mista Cookie Jar, is best known for his family band Mista Cookie Jar & the Chocolate Chips.…

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Lisa Foiles (Actress/Singer) || Ep. 239 43:49

3d ago43:49

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On Episode 239 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview actress and singer Lisa Foiles! Lisa started her acting career on the Disney Channel series Even Stevens and as a guest star on Malcolm in the Middle. She is best known for her time as a cast member on the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That from Seasons 7 through 10 and occasionally…

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Scott Schultz & Christian Jacobs (TV Creators) || Ep. 238 37:10

6d ago37:10

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On Episode 238 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview TV creators Scott Schultz and Christian Jacobs! Scott and Christian are known by many for creating the hit Nick Jr. series Yo Gabba Gabba! Recently, they came together to reboot the series as Yo Gabba GabbaLand! In this discussion, the Happy Nostalgia team talk to Scott and Christian about…

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Melissa Creighton (Puppeteer/Puppet Wrangler) || Ep. 237 45:43

10d ago45:43

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On Episode 237 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is puppeteer and puppet wrangler Melissa Creighton! Melissa is best known in the puppet world for performing the character Burdette on the PBS series It's a Big Big World! She also worked on Sesame Street for several years as an occasional puppeteer. Aside from her work as a puppeteer, Meliss…

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Startup Rainmakers 41:33

11d ago41:33

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In this episode, Captain Hoff talks to about how startup CEOs sell and close transformational deals. These include venture funding, strategic partnerships, enterprise customers, and access to new markets.By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)

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"Love" in business: Splunk's Rob Swymer 45:38

12d ago45:38

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In this episode, your host, Carol Schultz speaks with Splunk's Rob Swymer. Splunk is an international data company. Rob shares his diverse career and the mindset he adapted early on to accomplish what he has so far. They dive into a rare conversation about love in the workplace. What it looks like to show love to your workers and the benefits it ca…

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Jimmica Collins (Puppeteer/Actress) || Ep. 236 53:10

13d ago53:10

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On Episode 235 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is puppeteer and actress Jimmica Collins! Jimmica is a puppeteer who has worked for Sesame Street as a Muppet performer since Season 53, where she performs the character Grandma Nell! Outside of Sesame Street, she puppeteered on the Apple TV+ series Helpsters and the PBS Kids series Donkey Ho…

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Ken Scarborough (Writer/Producer) || Ep. 235 1:35:57

17d ago1:35:57

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On Episode 235 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is writer and producer Ken Scarborough! Ken is known for his career writing for numerous TV series, with one of his earliest writing credits being on the Nickelodeon and Disney series Doug. He was also one of the original writers and head writers of the PBS series Arthur and wrote for Saturda…

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Is Traditional Leadership Becoming Redundant? 22:51

20d ago22:51

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Guiding Employees: Whilst it’s important to give people enough rope to be innovative, what this guy is missing is if you are not checking in with your people, how are they to know if they’re going in the right direction? - Carol Schultz In this week’s episode, our hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer dive into a thought-provoking discussion about the…

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Angelo Natalie (Songwriter) || Ep. 234 47:45

20d ago47:45

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On Episode 234 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is songwriter Angelo Natalie! Angelo's career in the music business started out with the gospel-rock group Clockwise. Some of his best known music work includes writing dozens of songs for the Barney franchise, including Nothing Beats a Pizza, You Can Count on Me, It's C-C Cold BRRRR!, Books …

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Adam Peltzman (Writer/Producer) || Ep. 233 59:00

24d ago59:00

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On Episode 233 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is writer and producer Adam Peltzman! Early on in Adam's professional writing career, he was a writer and head writer on the long-running Nick Jr. series Blue's Clues, where he also voiced the character Green Puppy! After Blue's Clues, Adam became a writer and head writer on The Backyardigans…

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Leading in Architecture and Design: Bill Mandara of Mancini Duffy 43:29

26d ago43:29

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We're back with an insightful discussion featuring Bill Mandara, CEO and co-owner of Mancini Duffy – a design firm with a rich history and a tech-driven approach. In this episode, Bill reflects on early setbacks as a new CEO, moments of success, and the lessons learned along the way. He offers a rare glimpse into the world of architecture and desig…

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David Gumpel (Director/Producer) || Ep. 232 43:04

27d ago43:04

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On Episode 232 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is director and producer David Gumpel! David was a frequent director and producer on various projects with The Jim Henson Company for many years. Some of them include working as an associate director on The Jim Henson Hour, directing the Muppet Sing Alongs video series and producing the Fragg…

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Paul Andrejco (Puppet Designer/Builder) || Ep. 231 57:51

1M ago57:51

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On Episode 231 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is puppet designer and builder Paul Andrejco! Paul is best known for his countless contributions to The Muppets and The Jim Henson Company as a puppet designer and builder! He started out as a puppet designer and builder on The Muppet Christmas Carol and was in the Muppet Workshop for Muppet …

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Engaging Remote Teams: Strategies for Authentic Leadership in a Digital Workspace 25:13

1M ago25:13

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Building True Relationships: "To build a true relationship, you have to invest the time." - Carol Schultz Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they share their insights and experiences on how to keep employees engaged and thriving in a virtual work environment. From personal anecdotes to practical strategies, they discuss the power of authent…

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Joe Hennes (Blogger/Fandom Expert) || Ep. 230 1:47:05

1M ago1:47:05

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On Episode 230 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is blogger and Muppet fandom expert Joe Hennes! Joe is best known for being a professional Muppet fan and contributing to the Muppet fandom in many different ways, more notably as the co-owner of the Muppet fansite, ToughPigs, where he has had the pleasure of interviewing a wide variety of ta…

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Bryant Young (Puppeteer/Dancer) || Ep. 229 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

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On Episode 229 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is puppeteer and dancer Bryant Young! Bryant first started out as a dancer, where he had the opportunity of performing with the New York City Ballet, the Briansky Saratoga Ballet Center and many more. Since 1979, Bryant has been a puppeteer on Sesame Street, more notably as the back-end of Mr…

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David Connolly & Charlotte Walker (Actors) || Ep. 228 33:36

1M ago33:36

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On Episode 228 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guests are actors David Connolly and Charlotte Walker! David is an amputee actor, choreographer and disability advocate and Charlotte is an actress and artist with autism. For many years, David choreographed a number of TV series and films, including the children's series The Doodlebops and its ani…

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Danielle Vega (Actress) || Ep. 227 1:18:36

1M ago1:18:36

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On Episode 227 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is Danielle Vega! Danielle is an actress who got her start on the religious video series Psalty's Songs for Li'l Praisers, before landing the role of Kim on Seasons 4-6 of the hit PBS series Barney & Friends, as well as a number of Barney home videos, including Barney's Sense-Sational Day, It…

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Balancing Shareholder and People Views: Rasmus Holst of Zensai 48:33

2M ago48:33

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This week host Carol interviews Rasmus Holst, current CEO of Zensai, and “human success” expert best known for being a part of management teams that have delivered exits just short of $1,000,000,000 and raised over $50,000,000 for various businesses. This episode explores the process of growing companies, becoming a CEO, and balancing the prioritie…

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Brendon Gawel (Puppeteer/Actor) || Ep. 226 1:13:29

2M ago1:13:29

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On Episode 226 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is Brendon Gawel! Brendon is a puppeteer and actor whose work is best known on the long-running Sprout network, where he was one of the puppeteers of Chica on The Sunny Side Up Show and performed Curtis E. Owl on The Sprout Sharing Show. During his Sprout days, he also worked on the Holiday s…

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Judy Rothman Rofé (Writer/Lyricist) || Ep. 225 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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On Episode 225 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is Judy Rothman Rofé! Judy's professional career consists of writing and creating a wide variety of children's projects! Early on, she worked as director of development for Disney Channel and developed and wrote for the Madeline TV series, based on the children's book series. She also wrote t…

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The Rise of Quiet Quitting: A Deep Dive into Job Dissatisfaction and Leadership Lapses 26:25

2M ago26:25

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"Quiet quitting is doing the bare minimum just to get by from your job." - Rob Swymer Today, hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer delve into the timely and provocative topic of "quiet quitting." This episode explores the underlying causes and far-reaching implications of quiet quitting in the workplace. Carol and Rob share personal anecdotes and prof…

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Chase Woolner (Puppeteer/Artist) || Ep. 224 1:12:36

2M ago1:12:36

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On Episode 224 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is Chase Woolner! Before working as a puppeteer, Chase grew up a Muppets fan! His love for the art of puppetry eventually turned into a career, where he worked as an additional Muppet performer on various films, TV series and commercials with The Muppets! Chase has also been a participant at …

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Dean Gordon (Director) || Ep. 223 1:29:00

2M ago1:29:00

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On Episode 223 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is Dean Gordon! For many years, Dean Gordon worked as a director and associate director for children's television. He got his start directing for the Nickelodeon series The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss and since then, has directed numerous other series, including Bear in the Big Blue House, O…

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CEO Chronicles: Wendy Greenland's Path to Success as a Women in Tech 49:13

2M ago49:13

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This week Carol interviews Wendy Greenland, the CEO of Openforce, a tech platform that specializes in managing commercial relationships between contracting companies and their 1099 independent contractors. Wendy's career spans nearly 30 years in technology and leadership, with notable successes in building and selling companies like Infosys and Inf…

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Earl Fisher (Voice Actor) || Ep. 222 1:10:22

2M ago1:10:22

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On Episode 222 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guest is Earl Fisher! After starting out as a stage actor, Earl has worked as a voice actor for nearly four decades. Some of his most well-known voiceover jobs include narrating dozens of promos for Lyrick Studios and HIT Entertainment and voicing characters such as Booker T. Bookworm in Season 5 o…

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Kevin Kopelow & Heath Seifert (Writers/Producers) || Ep. 221 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

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On Episode 221 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, our guests are writing and producing duo Kevin Kopelow and Heath Seifert! Many will know Kevin and Heath's work from writing and producing the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, where Kevin also played Kevin the Stage Manager! They also wrote and produced Kenan & Kel and KaBlam! and co-wrote th…

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The Importance of Mental Health Awareness in the Workplace 23:27

2M ago23:27

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Wellness: "It's up to the individual to be an advocate for themselves" - Rob Swymer Join hosts Carol Schultz and Rob Swymer as they delve into the vital topic of mental health in the workplace. They share personal stories, practical tips, and valuable insights on navigating challenges, prioritizing self-care, and maintaining a positive mindset. Fro…

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Haley Jenkins (Puppeteer) || Ep. 220 1:15:34

2M ago1:15:34

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On Episode 220 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Haley Jenkins! Haley first became a Muppet performer on Sesame Street in Season 45. Since then, she has worked as an assistant and background puppeteer, as well as performing the character Karli in various Sesame Street outreach videos and played Marvie for Sesame Studios. Outside of Sesam…

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Julie Johnson (Actress) || Ep. 219 55:06

2M ago55:06

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On Episode 219 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Julie Johnson! Many will best know Julie for lending her voice to the character Baby Bop in the long-running Barney franchise, including the Barney & Friends TV series and many home videos, concerts, albums and more! Aside from Barney, she performed in musicals such as Amnesia, Hairspray, …

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James Murray (Puppeteer/Voice Actor) || Ep. 218 41:48

3M ago41:48

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On Episode 218 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview James Murray! Early on in James' puppeteering character, he worked on the Jim Henson Company series Dinosaurs. One of his best known projects was co-creating The Adventures of Timmy the Tooth, as well as performing The Cavity Goon and various other characters. He was also an additional Mup…

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Josh Dela Cruz (Actor) || Ep. 217 50:21

3M ago50:21

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On Episode 217 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Josh Dela Cruz! Josh is an actor who is best known for playing the lead role of Josh in the Nick Jr. Blue's Clues revival series, Blue's Clues & You! During his time on the show, he performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for several years and starred in the Paramount+ movie, Blue'…

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AI Revolution: Unveiling Truths, Myths, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs 58:00

3M ago58:00

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In this episode of "Authentically Successful”, Carol engages in a compelling conversation with Steve Hoffman, the CEO of Founders Space and a seasoned expert in startups, venture investing, and authorship. Together, they delve into a wide range of topics, from the potential of AI to the allure of Silicon Valley. Steve walks us through key factors h…

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Nigel Plaskitt (Puppeteer/Actor) || Ep. 216 1:35:08

3M ago1:35:08

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On Episode 216 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Nigel Plaskitt! Nigel is a British puppeteer and actor who is best known for his many contributions to The Muppets and The Jim Henson Company. He puppeteered on the special The Tale of the Bunny Picnic and a number of films, including Labyrinth, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure …

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Forrest Harding (Puppeteer/Actor) || Ep. 215 1:45:15

3M ago1:45:15

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On Episode 215 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Forrest Harding! Many will know Forrest for his work on the Sprout network as one of the puppeteers and the voice of the character Chica in the morning block The Sunny Side Up Show and its spin-off The Chica Show! Also on Sprout, he performed Reginald, Sharon and Otis on The Sprout Sharing…

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Ambition in the Workforce: Juggling Multiple Jobs to Find Success in Today's World 25:17

3M ago25:17

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The Struggle of Financial Success in the Next Generation: "I mean, look at the people coming up in the next generation of my kids' my kids' ages, and they they don't see a path to success, to own something, to to be in to invest in the stock market or whatever they wanna do. They don't see a path for that." - Rob Swymer Join hosts Carol Schultz and…

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Billy Aronson (Writer/Playwright) || Ep. 214 54:17

3M ago54:17

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On Episode 214 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Billy Aronson! Early on in Billy's career, he wrote several episodes of the MTV series Beavis and Butt-Head and the Comedy Central series Short Attention Span Theater. He then transitioned into writing for children's series and is best-known for co-creating the PBS Kids series Peg + Cat! H…

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The AI Dilemma - The Promise and Perils of Superintelligence & AGI 52:29

3M ago52:29

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What are the moral and ethical dilemmas we face as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly more powerful?By Steven Hoffman (Captain Hoff)

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Kurt Heinecke (Composer/Musician) || Ep. 213 1:31:49

3M ago1:31:49

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On Episode 213 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Kurt Heinecke! For many years, Kurt was the music director at Big Idea Entertainment and was one of the most frequent songwriters for the long-running VeggieTales franchise. Some songs he contributed to include writing the music and playing the tuba on the VeggieTales Theme Song, as well a…

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Franchising in the Beauty Sector: CEO Kristen Gale 45:27

3M ago45:27

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In today's discussion, host Carol Schultz sits down with Kristen Gale, the founder and CEO of The Ten Spot beauty bars, a franchise of “anti-spa” salons. The now 47 beauty salons across North America aim to break through the traditional concept of salons for a fresh and fun experience. They first delve into her career prior to becoming an entrepren…

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Michael Oosterom (Puppeteer/Actor) || Ep. 212 1:15:24

3M ago1:15:24

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On Episode 212 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Michael Oosterom! Michael is a puppeteer and actor whose work as an on-camera actor includes acting on the Nickelodeon series The Amanda Show and in several episodes of the ABC series Help Me Help You. Since 2010, he has puppeteered on various films, TV series and commercials with The Mupp…

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The Future of AI Movies, Games & Entertainment 24:21

3M ago24:21

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How will artificial intelligence transform games, movies, videos, and social media? What will AI movies look like in five years? Is generative text-to-game the future of game making? What AI tools will redefine content creation? Captain Hoff will dive deep on Sora, Pika, Genie, Roblox, NVIDIA, BCI, AGI, and more!…

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Belinda Ward (Writer) || Ep. 211 59:02

4M ago59:02

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On Episode 211 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Belinda Ward! Belinda is a television writer who wrote for Sesame Street from 1986 to 2021! She wrote dozens of episodes and songs for the show, as well as some of the recurring segments like Monsterpiece Theater, Elmo's World and Elmo the Musical! She also wrote inserts and songs for a nu…

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Combatting the Red Ocean - Sales Tactics and the Impact of Email Spamming 24:24

4M ago24:24

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Standing Out in Sales: "How do I make my offering so outstanding that they have to get back to me?...I always say be bold, be brave, be memorable."- Rob Swymer Join host Carol Schultz and guest Rob Swymer in another enlightening episode of 'Authentically Successful: After Hours' as they tackle the pervasive problem of email and LinkedIn spam in sal…

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Paul Lally (Director/Writer/Producer) || Ep. 210 1:20:04

4M ago1:20:04

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On Episode 210 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview director, writer and producer Paul Lally! Paul is best known for directing over 100 episodes of the long-running PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He was also a writer for the show and became a close friend of Fred Rogers. Currently, he is an executive producer on the PBS cooking ser…

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Marc Brown, Tolon Brown & Peter K. Hirsch (TV Creators) || Ep. 209 54:48

4M ago54:48

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On Episode 209 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview Marc Brown, Tolon Brown and Peter K. Hirsch! Many will know Marc's work best for creating the successful Arthur franchise, including the original books and the long-running PBS TV series that aired from 1996 to 2022! His son Tolon was a producer on the show and Peter was head writer on Art…

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Lawyers must market themselves, too: Luis Scott of 8 Figure Firm Consulting 43:51

4M ago43:51

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On this week’s episode, Carol sits down with the visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author, Luis Scott. Luis, who founded 8 Figure Firm Consulting, shares his remarkable journey from starting as a receptionist at a law firm to becoming a managing partner and eventually building a multi-seven-figure business. He reveals some of the key strategie…

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Stephen White (Writer) || Ep. 208 1:45:39

4M ago1:45:39

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On Episode 208 of Jake's Happy Nostalgia Show, we interview writer Stephen White! Stephen started out writing and co-producing shows for the Chuck E. Cheese franchise, before he became a writer for the Barney franchise. During his time with Barney, Stephen wrote dozens of episodes, home videos, live shows, songs and books! Some of his most notable …

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