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Want to know what it’s REALLY like to follow your dreams? Dive into personal stories and success secrets of inspiring creatives, innovators, and difference makers, along with leadership and success coach Deb Gaut. If you would love a backstage pass, join us every week for these enlightening, engaging interviews. Program length: 25-30 mins/episode. Release schedule: Tuesdays at 12:30 a.m. (U.S./Central)
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Over the last ten years or so, the MindScope project at the Allen Institute in Seattle has pursued an industrylab-like approach to study the mouse visual cortex in unprecedented detail using electrophysiology, optophysiology, optical imaging and electron microscopy. Together with collaborators at Allen, today’s guest has worked to integrate of thes…
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Today’s guest is a pioneer both in the fields of computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence (AI) and has had a front seat during their development. His many contributions include, for example, the invention of the Boltzmann machine with Ackley and Hinton in the mid 1980s. In this “vintage” episode recorded in late 2019 he describes the …
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Today’s guest has argued that the present dominant way of doing systems neuroscience in mammals (large-scale electric or optical recordings of neural activity combined with data analysis) will be inadequate for understanding how their brain works. Instead, he proposes to focus on the simple roundworm C.elegans with only 302 neurons and try to rever…
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Over the last decade topological analysis has been established as a new tool for analysis of spiking data. Today’s guest has been a pioneer in adapting this mathematical technique for use in our field and explains concepts and example applications. We also also talk about so-called threshold-linear network model, a generalization of Hopfield networ…
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Not all interesting network activity occurs in cortex. Networks in the spinal cord, the long thin tubular structure extending downwards from the neck, is responsible for setting up rhythmic motor activity needed for moving around. How do these so-called central pattern generators work? Today’s guest has, together with colleagues in Copenhagen, deve…
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We know a lot about of how neurons in the primary visual cortex (V1) of mammals respond to visual stimuli. But how does the vast information contained in the spiking of millions of neurons in V1 give rise to our visual percepts? The guest’s theory is that V1 acts as a “saliency detector” directing the gaze to the most important object in the visual…
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A key goal of computational neuroscience is to build mathematical models linking single-neuron activity to systems-level activity. The guest has taken some bold steps in this direction by developing and exploring a multi-area model for the macaque visual cortex, and later also a model for the human cortex, using millions of simplified spiking neuro…
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It is widely thought that spikes (action potentials) are the main carrier of information in the brain. But what is the neural code, that is, what aspects of the spike trains carry the information? The detailed temporal structure or maybe only the average firing rate? And is there information in the correlation between spike trains in populations of…
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Starting from the pioneering work of Hodgkin, Huxley and Rall in the 1950s and 60s, we have a well-founded biophysics-based mathematical understanding of how neurons integrate signals from other neurons and generate action potentials. Today’s guest wrote the classic book “Biophysics of Computation” on the subject in 1998. We discuss its contents, w…
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The book “Models of the Mind” published in 2021 gives an excellent popular account of the history and questions of interest in theoretical neuroscience. I could think of no other person more suitable to invite for the inaugural episode of the podcast than its author Grace Lindsay. In the podcast we discuss highlights from the book as well as recent…
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Every now and then, someone touches your life with the incredible power of their story. Such is the case with Eneazer Layne, the beloved life and leadership coach, visionary founder of IMAGERY International “I Am” Movement, and the gifted speaker, writer, and gospel recording artist. Known by those who love her as “Lady E,” Eneazer is my guest on t…
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In this engaging masterclass in leadership and art, I talk with contemporary abstract oil painter, Mark Witzling. We talk about his unconventional journey from corporate America to leadership of a beloved, nonprofit arts organization to artist. In the process, we chat about the three powerful words that drive his life and work, his intriguing persp…
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My guest today is executive leadership coach, Christi Nix Bloomer, founder of In the Arena Coaching. In this wide-ranging interview, we talk about her remarkable journey from small town America to consulting for a global company to becoming the powerhouse coach she is today. With wit and wisdom, Christi shares her interesting story, the paradox beh…
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In this delightful interview, I chat with award-winning artist Michelle McLendon, the founder and creative force behind The Purple Onion Books. We talk about her compelling story, the inspirations behind her exquisite, hand-bound journals and stationery, and the inside scoop on working and traveling on the juried art show circuit. With candor, grac…
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In this deeply personal interview, I talk with Kristen Edens, the talented quilt artist and founding owner of Edens Heirlooms. We talk about the difficult twists and turns of her earlier careers—and the month-long travel sabbatical that changed her life and launched her creative business. We also dive into the unique ways she works with clients to …
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This special episode of TSBF features internationally acclaimed artist Tommy Simpson, whose award-winning work has been shown in more than 100 exhibitions in the U.S. and around the globe. Truly a national treasure, Tommy is that rarest of artists: He has worked in almost every artistic medium, including wood, sculpture, painting, prints, rugs, jew…
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In this inspiring, deeply personal interview, I talk with Dr. Marty K. Casey, the talented actress, activist, and founder of Show Me Arts Foundation and UnGUN Institute. We dive into the pivotal moments and greatest challenges in her life and career. We also talk about the ways she has conquered those challenges, her advice for overcoming adversity…
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In this refreshing, upbeat interview, I talk with Mary Beth Flynn, an exceptionally gifted watercolor and pen & ink artist and founder of Artfully Aging, a national, watercolor art program for senior living communities and clients at all levels of skill and care. We talk about her inspiring journey as an artist and entrepreneur, which began in earl…
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As a young, hip, 30-something professional, Alyssa Hawn is anything but the stereotypical holistic health coach, whatever that might look like in your mind’s eye. She’s whip smart, light-hearted, and exceptionally witty. She’s also gracious, poised and, at times, downright bubbly. In this fascinating interview, we talk about the ways that Alyssa he…
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In this powerful, uplifting interview, I talk with Katie and Steve Banister, two extraordinary disability educators and co-founders of Access-4-All. We explore their remarkable story of tragedy and triumph, what it takes to follow a passion or dream in the face of adversity, and advice they would offer to anyone who wants to play bigger in their li…
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Bob Baker is that rarest of creatives. He’s an accomplished musician, singer, song writer, author, improv performer, and YouTube content creator, and he’s been successful in each of these arenas. In this delightfully inspiring and engaging interview, Bob reflects on a lifetime of experiences. You’ll learn how he got started in his music and writing…
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In this engaging interview, I talk with Linda Smith, an exceptionally talented leadership coach and learning consultant, and the founder of Jetstream Coaching and Consulting. We dive into her interesting journey in the world of coaching, the incredible obstacles she has faced along the way, and the power of friendship and community to help us overc…
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Joining us for today’s show is the remarkable international wildlife photographer Marian Brickner, who shares her fascinating story and the lessons she has learned from following her dreams. You’ll hear about the surprising way she got started in her photography career, the driving force behind her passion for capturing the individual lives of anim…
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Artist and gallerist Mary Martin is my wildly talented guest on today’s show. As both an acrylic collage artist and the owner of Green Door Art Gallery in Saint Louis, Mary shares a wealth of knowledge and wisdom during our delightful interview. You’ll hear about her surprising journey from a childhood steeped in creativity through her initial care…
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Joining me for today’s interview is LinkedIn guru Kathy Bernard, the delightful founder and CEO of WiserU, a company that specializes in helping people leverage the power of LinkedIn for business and career development. You’ll learn about her journey from a company layoff to helping colleagues who had lost their jobs, and how she parlayed that expe…
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My guest on today’s episode is Sarah Schlafly, the pioneering founder and driving force behind Mighty Cricket, whose mission is “to build a more sustainable food supply to feed the world’s exponentially growing population.” You’ll hear her remarkable story about launching a clean protein company with global aspirations—and crickets as its primary i…
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My guest on today’s episode is the wildly talented writer, Christine Webb, author of the forthcoming young adult (YA) book, The Art of Insanity. We dive into her fascinating story as an aspiring writer, beginning in middle school; the roles that courage, tenacity, and the refusal to take ‘no’ for an answer have played in her writing career; and pow…
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In this warm, light-hearted, inspiring interview, I’m joined by Michael and Charlotte Fritzius, the dynamic duo and co-founders of Exactly Zero, a clean-living company based in Saint Louis. We talk about how a cancer diagnosis for Michael became the spark behind creating clean products for their family - and how their personal mission morphed into …
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In this inspiring interview, I talk with Bridgette Simmonds, the exceptionally talented life + leadership coach and founder of Limitless by Bridgette. We dive into her personal journey from corporate America to coach, speaker, and facilitator extraordinaire; the remarkable people who have influenced her life and work; and the greatest risks she has…
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In this powerful, engaging interview, I talk with Karen Hoffman, the visionary and chief possibilities officer of Gateway to Dreams – and founding publisher of Be the Change magazine. We dive into her remarkable story, real-life heroes who’ve helped her along the way, and the wildest, craziest risk she’s ever taken that paid off – and what she lear…
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Welcome back to the Tiny Sparks, Big Flames podcast. We're delighted to join you on your extraordinary journey! In Season 2, we take the podcast to a whole new level with 10 MORE inspiring creatives, innovators, and difference makers like YOU who are daring to live their dreams. If you have a passion, purpose, or dream you would love to pursue -- o…
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In this delightfully candid interview, I talk with the wildly creative Kina Crow, an ὕber award-winning, mixed-media artist. Kina takes us on her fascinating journey from Hollywood wardrobe departments to the outdoor art festival scene with wit, wisdom, and spunk. We chat about the secrets of her artistic success, the upsides and downsides of being…
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This lively, informative interview features Fred Miller, a compelling speaker, writer, and international coach. Fred is the author of five popular books in his No Sweat Public Speaking series. In this episode, we talk about his journey from a single public speaking class to growing and developing his business; his dream of helping others to master …
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Today’s interview features the delightfully creative mixed-media artist, Cynthia Correll. We highlight her artistic journey from book artist to communication architect to mixed-media artist; the magic of visuals, words, and structure that drives her creativity; and the role of curiosity in following her dreams. We also discuss the artistic process …
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In this inspiring, deeply personal interview, I speak with Bonnie Sales, an award-winning contemporary artist and illustrator. We talk about her earliest recollections of being an artist, the first time she dared to call herself "an artist," and her unexpected journey to becoming the creative she is today. We also tackle the upsides and downsides o…
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Joining me for this lively interview is Rebecca Now, a gifted speaker, author, podcaster, and event planner whose passion is bringing women’s history to life. Rebecca is the dynamic co-founder of Voices of American HERstory, an amazing ensemble of re-enactors who perform for events, schools, and suffrage celebrations. We talk about her life as an i…
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In this episode, I have the joy of interviewing the incomparable Caren Libby, a wildly talented photographer, visual storyteller, content creator, and digital marketing guru, and the founder of Image Media Creative Studio. We explore her journey from capturing images as a young mom to growing the creative company she loves. We also chat about what …
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In this delightful episode, I interview Scott Crosby and Patrick Dorsey, the dynamic producing, directing, and writing duo behind the Somebody Knows true-crime podcast. We talk about how they got started as a creative team, the importance of assembling the right team for a creative project, and their advice for aspiring writers, filmmakers, and oth…
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Today, my guest is Mich Hancock, the vibrant CEO of 100th Monkey, inspiring co-founder of TEDxStLouis, and host of the fun, fabulous MichMash Podcast. Mich is also a sought-after speaker and workshop/seminar leader who teaches organizations and associations to TED-ify their presentations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into her inspirations, …
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Welcome to Tiny Sparks, Big Flames! This powerful interview podcast is for and about inspiring creatives, innovators, and difference makers like YOU who are daring to live their dreams. If you would love to hear empowering, inspiring, real-life stories in a format that's fresh, informative, and entertaining, you've come to the right place. In this …
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Vol.44 Playlist : 01. Intro 02. Ornette - Crazy (Nôze Remix) 03. Wankelmut - One Day 04. Michel Cleis - La Mezcla (Paul Kalkbrenner Remix) 05. Oxia - Harmonie 06. Gui Boratto - This Is Not The End 07. The Dø - Too Insistent (Trentemøller Remix) 08. Kolombo - Waiting For 09. Daft Punk - Veridis Quo 10. Darius - Maliblue 11. Chromatics - Lady 12. Out…
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Vol.43 Playlist : 01 - Intro 02 - Afrojack - Lionheart 03 - Mumbai Science - Researchers 04 - Dada Life - Kick Out The Epic Motherf**ker 05 - Bingo Players - Rattle 06 - Tommy Trash – Future Folk 07 - Tonite Only - Haters Gonna Hate 08 - Fatboy Slim - Ya Mama (Push The Tempo) (Moguai Remix) 09 - Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Nervo - The Way …
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[Hors Serie #4] - Special Dubstep Playlist : 01 - Intro 02 - Flux Pavilion - Jump Back (feat. Foreign Beggars) 03 - NEUS - Rippin Killin 04 - Flux Pavilion - Got 2 Know 05 - Porter Robinson - Spitfire 06 - Feed Me - Cloudburn (feat. Tasha Baxter) 07 - Ellie Goulding - Lights (Bassnectar Remix) 08 - Gemini - Graduation 09 - Foreign Beggars - Still G…
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Vol.40 Playlist : Intro The Chemical Brothers - Dissolve (The Bloody Beetroots Remix) Steve Aoki & Laidback Luke - Turbulence Redial - Venom Neus - Live At Night Wolfgang Gartner - Space Junk Deniz Koyu - Grunge John Lord Fonda - You Originate Trentemoller - Silver Surfer, Ghost Rider Go (Trentemoller Remix) Acki Kokotos & Cirez D - Tomorrow Deadma…
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Vol.40 Playlist : Intro Daft Punk - Tron Legacy Theme Chewy Chocolate Cookikes - Doom Part.III Goose & Peaches - Synrise Late Of The Pier - Best In The Class (Soulwax Remix) The Bloody beetroots - Domino Digitalism - Blitz Goose - Can't Stop Me Now (The Bloody Beetroots Remix) Boys Noize - Nott (Paul Chambers Adventure Remix) Das Glow - Cathédrale …
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Vol.39 Tracklist : 01. Intro 02. SebastiAn - Retro 03. Redial - The Boss 04. Shinichi Osawa & Paul Chambers - Singapore Swing 05. Boys Noize - 1010 06. Etienne de Crécy - Binary 07. Duck Sauce - Barbara Streisand 08. LBCK - Start 09. Mr. Oizo & Gaspard Augé - Rubber 10. Birdy Nam Nam - Worried 11. The Chemical Brothers - Escape Velocity 12. Outro A…
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Vol.37 Playlist : 01 - Intro 02 - Vitalic - You Disco Song 03 - Boys Noize - Nott 04 - Dusty Kid - The Cat 05 - Rebotini - Un Cheval D'Orgueil (Donovan Remix) 06 - Tocadisco - 2 Many Shots Of Jagermeister (Joachim Garraud Remix) 07 - Mustard Pimp - Gold 08 - Laidback Luke & Daft Punk vs Sidney Samson - Break Da Riverside Down 09 - MSTRKRFT - Bounce…
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Vol.36 Playlist : 01 - Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Axwell & Dirty South Remix) 02 - David Guetta, Dirty South & Sebastian Ingrosso (feat. Julie Mcknight) - How Soon Is Now 03 - James Le Freack ft Jenny Dalton - Circles (DJ Sign Big Room Remix) 04 - Dizzee Rascal & Calvin Harris (feat. Chrome) - Holiday (Laidback Luke's Rave it Up Remix) 05 - J…
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