Best The Math Guru Podcasts (2024)

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EP. 316: Mechanical Engineer, Neuroscientist, and Keynote Speaker Dorsey Standish 27:04

8h ago27:04

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Mechanical Engineer, Neuroscientist, and Keynote Speaker Dorsey StandishIn this episode, we explore the fascinating journey of Dorsey Standish, a mechanical engineer, neuroscientist, and keynote speaker. As the CEO of Mastermind Meditate, Dorsey brings mindfulness and emotional intelligence to organizations worldwide. Her unique combination of expe…

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EP. 315 - Improving Technical Communication: Ruba Sarris Sawaya on Effective Presentation Skills 29:13

3d ago29:13

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Improving Technical Communication: Ruba Sarris Sawaya on Effective Presentation SkillsRuba Sarris Sawaya is a woman of many talents, with a diverse work history in government affairs, business development, and clinical affairs. What propelled her to pursue these varied fields? How did she excel in each, and what role did effective technical present…

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EP. 314 - Varshi Gupta: Engineering Director's Journey and Public Speaking Tips for Tech Professionals 29:09

13d ago29:09

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Varshi Gupta: Engineering Director's Journey and Public Speaking Tips for Tech Professionals Varshi Gupta is a seasoned Engineering Director, spearheading DevOps and product engineering initiatives. However, her career trajectory wasn't always straightforward. In this episode, we explore Varshi’s journey to her current role, how mastering public sp…

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EP. 313 - From Engineer to Entertainer: Avish Parashar's Journey to Speaking Success 31:01

17d ago31:01

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From Engineer to Entertainer: Avish Parashar's Journey to Speaking Success Welcome to Teach the Geek Interviews! In this episode, we delve into the world of professional speaking with Avish Parashar, a computer engineer turned speaker renowned for his unique approach of integrating improvisational comedy techniques into business and personal develo…

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EP. 312: Tony Chatman - Insights from a Professional Speaker 29:57

24d ago29:57

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Tony Chatman - Insights from a Professional Speaker With a chemical engineering background, Tony Chatman is a professional speaker, author, and consultant, speaking on topics such as change management, teamwork, and unconscious bias. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking en…

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EP. 311: Chris Hodges Shares Secrets to Speaking Success 33:28

1M ago33:28

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Chris Hodges Shares Secrets to Speaking Success With a computer science background, Chris Hodges is a professional speaker, author, and consultant, speaking on using automation to create more profitable businesses. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do y…

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Feeling "Wooz"y 1:16:56

2M ago1:16:56

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Welcome to the Fourth Season of This Sucky Broadcast! Catching up with a long time friend, the talented musician, Dan Bee from the band Wooz! You can find them on all the following links! Wooz (@wooztheband) • Instagram photos and videos www.woozband.com Make sure to check out Bradley's new branding! instagram.com/BradleyLaborman x.com/BradleyLabor…

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EP. 310: Jamie Champagne is Cracking the Speaker Code 31:29

1M ago31:29

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Jamie Champagne is Cracking the Speaker Code Jamie Champagne is a business analysis speaker and trainer. For those of who are considering becoming speakers, you probably have a lot of questions. How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? What do you need to have in place to be a speaker? So many questions, so let’s see what…

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We are born to love math w/ Dan Finkel 42:44

2M ago42:44

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Dan Finkel is an author/educator who believes that humans are wired to be curious from birth, and that play is the secret to maintaining that joy of learning throughout childhood. On today’s season 6 finale, he and Vanessa discuss how teaching kids about math can be so much more fun than we think; it can mean playing board games, counting on their …

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EP. 309: Navigating Speaker Success with Eric J. Rodriguez 29:36

2M ago29:36

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Navigating Speaker Success with Eric J. Rodriguez Welcome to Teach the Geek Interviews! In this episode, we dive into the world of professional speaking with Eric Rodriguez, the owner of Change Maker LLC. Having transitioned from the tech industry to becoming a successful speaker, Eric shares invaluable insights for aspiring speakers. From securing…

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Grit is your superpower w/ Dr. India White 41:05

2M ago41:05

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Dr. India White learned grit and resilience the hard way: facing down obstacles throughout her life and deciding she wouldn’t back down. Now she coaches teachers and students on developing their own gritty superpowers, and she joins Vanessa today for wide-ranging and inspiring conversation. They discuss her journey from a homeless shelter to a coll…

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EP. 308: Douglas Squirrel is the Tech Team Guru 28:32

2M ago28:32

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Douglas Squirrel is the Tech Team GuruIn this episode, we sit down with Douglas Squirrel, an advisor, author, speaker, coach, and consultant who helps technical teams become more profitable. What does that mean, and how did he get into this line of work? How important is public speaking in his career? Let's find out!Get in touch with Douglas:🌐 Doug…

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How to change someone's mind w/ Chris Luzniak 38:48

2M ago38:48

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What if the secret to winning a debate was actually listening to your opponent? What if you could build confidence and overcome anxiety through the practice of public speaking? And HOW does someone go from dreams of Broadway fame to teaching debate in math class?! Find out today as Vanessa chats with math educator/coach Chris Luzniak, host of The D…

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EP. 307 - Between Buildings and Books: Sandy Poirier Smith's Unexpected Path 32:29

2M ago32:29

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Between Buildings and Books: Sandy Poirier Smith's Unexpected PathIn this episode, Neil Thompson sits down with Sandy Poirier Smith, the CEO of Smith Publicity, a company dedicated to helping authors with book marketing and promotion. Despite her background in architecture, Sandy found herself in the world of book promotion. Join us as we explore h…

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Math doesn't cause trauma, people do w/ Sean Nank 39:04

2M ago39:04

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When Vanessa saw today’s guest deliver a deeply personal talk at a recent math conference, she was left with more questions than answers; all she knew for certain was she had to get him on the podcast. Sean Nank is a math educator who believes that the power of our students' stories is the most valuable tool we can harness in our math classrooms, a…

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EP. 306: Dr. Ashley Sloat: Public Speaking in the Patent World 25:58

2M ago25:58

25:58

Dr. Ashley Sloat: Public Speaking in the Patent WorldDr. Ashley Sloat is a patent agent and president of Aurora Consulting LLC, helping companies build robust and valuable patent portfolios. How did a PhD in Biomedical Sciences get into the patent world? What’s a patent agent anyway? How does public speaking figure into all of it? Let’s find out!__…

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Turns out some folks hate math w/ Jon Orr & Kyle Pearce 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

Today’s another one for the teachers, featuring Jon Orr & Kyle Pearce of the Make Math Moments empire - they have a podcast, a framework, workshops & courses & virtual summits galore, and who knows probably even a cooking show at this point?! They join Vanessa today to discuss the SHOCKING realization early in their career that not all students wou…

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EP. 305 - Mona Ockenden: Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and Deodorant 27:31

3M ago27:31

27:31

Mona Ockenden: Engineering, Entrepreneurship, and DeodorantCheck out this engaging interview with Mona Ockenden, CEO of Mona Moon Naturals, as she shares her journey from civil engineering to entrepreneurship in the natural products industry.To learn more about Mona, visit her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-samaan-ockenden-bbb75…

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Teachers have trauma too w/ Brittany Hege 36:38

3M ago36:38

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We’re often talking about trauma from the student perspective: how it happens in the classroom, and how it follows them into adulthood. But one group is often overlooked in this discussion - teachers! Today Vanessa chats with educator Brittany Hege about the challenges teachers often face in keeping up with changing pedagogies, while already being …

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EP. 304 - Stephanie Nowak: Life, Leadership, and Vegan Cookies 28:43

3M ago28:43

28:43

Stephanie Nowak: Life, Leadership, and Vegan Cookies👋 Welcome to another episode on Teach the Geek! Today, we're excited to introduce you to Stephanie Nowak, a multi-talented individual with a unique journey that spans from Electrical Engineering to mental fitness coaching, life coaching, and even owning a vegan cookie business! 🍪🧠🔗 Connect with St…

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More clickbait in the classroom! w/ Howie Hua 26:52

3M ago26:52

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Of the truly infinite things Vanessa likes to rant about, few top the list like math’s marketing problem - which is why she was elated to chat with social media mathstar Howie Hua! Today Howie shares how his own experiences with math anxiety sucked the joy out of math when he was a student, and how he started to bring it back for both himself and h…

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EP. 303 - Balancing Act: Juggling Speaking Gigs and a Job with Michael J. Pope Jr. 29:20

3M ago29:20

29:20

Balancing Act: Juggling Speaking Gigs and a Job with Michael J. Pope Jr.Michael J. Pope Jr. is the owner of Michael Pope Training. I’ve had conversations with speakers before, but I’d like to ask more questions about becoming a speaker. Questions like: How do you get speaking engagements? How do you figure out pricing? What do you need to have in p…

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The spiritual side of math w/ Francis Su 37:49

3M ago37:49

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When you picture a mathematician, what comes to mind? Now … what about a “mathematical explorer”? Well, that’s what Francis Su calls himself, and when Vanessa picked up his book Mathematics for Human Flourishing, she couldn’t put it down. On today's episode they explore how mathematical discovery can unleash the wonder and curiosity innate within u…

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EP. 302: Unveiling Dr. Chris Hillman's Data Science Journey | Insights on Managing Teams & Public Speaking 28:43

3M ago28:43

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Unveiling Dr. Chris Hillman's Data Science Journey | Insights on Managing Teams & Public Speaking Dive into the world of data science with Dr. Chris Hillman, a seasoned data science director whose insights are bound to inspire! In this exclusive interview, we delve into Dr. Hillman's fascinating journey to data science, his perspectives on effectiv…

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Tell your students you trust them w/ Zak Champagne 42:14

3M ago42:14

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Longtime listeners (like today’s guest, as you’ll discover…) will recall one name popping up in almost every interview last season, so Vanessa needed to find out for herself: who is Zak Champagne & why do people like him so much?! Through today’s rollercoaster episode she discovered a teacher with boundless enthusiasm for the joys of teaching, grou…

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EP. 301: Dr. Anmol Agarwal is the Security Researcher 15:53

4M ago15:53

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Dr. Anmol Agarwal is the Security ResearcherSecurity researcher Dr. Anmol Agarwal stops by to discuss her journey in security and the way in which public speaking figures into it. Find out more about Dr. Agarwal by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/in/anmolsagarwal__TEACH THE GEEKhttp://teachthegeek.comGet public speaking tips at http://teachthegee…

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The difference between equity & equality w/ Dr. Pamela Seda 43:18

4M ago43:18

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On the Season 6 premiere of Math Therapy, Vanessa chats with Dr. Pamela Seda, an expert in all things education and inspiration! They dive deep into hot topics like how teachers can build trust in the classroom by modelling vulnerability, the benefits of cultivating community over competition, and a fascinating metaphor that illustrates what equity…

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EP. 300 - Marianna Kinnee: The Manager Developer 28:36

4M ago28:36

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Marianna Kinnee: The Manager Developer Episode 300 is here! Here's to 300 more! Marianna Kinnee works with managers so they can develop professional and personal goals. She’s also a podcaster and author of the book “Might In Motion: Motivation Momentum Mindfulness Might.” How did an industrial engineer come to this line of work? Let’s find out. To …

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Season 6 Trailer 4:07

4M ago4:07

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Season 6 drops March 28th - here’s a sample of who and what you’ll hear!By Vanessa Vakharia

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EP. 299: Binesh Kumar is the Engineer who Speaks 27:38

4M ago27:38

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Binesh Kumar is the Engineer who Speaks Binesh Kumar is a technical project lead. What does thatmean? How has public speaking benefited him? Why did he become an engineer in the first place? So many questions, so let’s get to it. To get in touch with Binesh, his LinkedIn URL is https://www.linkedin.com/in/binesh-kumar/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://te…

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Refresher: Pi Day in Prison 48:48

4M ago48:48

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It's March 14th, aka 3.14 ... so Happy Pi Day! To help you get in the zone, we're re-airing an episode from last year recounting the Math Therapy team's Pi Day 2023 trip to Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility in Michigan. This stemmed from Vanessa's Season 3, Episode 10 interview with Christopher Havens, an inmate serving a 25-year sentence for mur…

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Chatting with a Comedy Guru 1:12:01

4M ago1:12:01

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This week's guest was Author, Comedy Legend, Jeffrey Gurian, Check out all of Jeffrey's books below! Healing Your Heart, By Changing Your Mind - A Spiritual and Humorous Approach To Achieving Happiness - the 1st book in the Happiness Series- Best Seller on Amazon - releasing the pains from childhood onward by changing your thoughts- “You can’t chan…

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EP. 298 - Synthia Smith: From Geology to Consulting 27:19

4M ago27:19

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Synthia Smith: From Geology to Consulting Synthia Smith is a consultant who develops coaching andtraining programs in businesses ranging from Fortune 50 companies to startups. How did a geologist come to this line of work? Let’s find out. Learn more about Synthia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/synthiasmith/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.c…

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The Awkward Return?! (S6 is coming) 2:47

5M ago2:47

2:47

The rumours are true! (The rumours that Vanessa has been spreading herself.) Season 6 of Math Therapy launches March 28th! To get you hyped while we get this batch of episodes ready for you, here are some brief thoughts she recorded immediately after we finished a marathon 10 interviews over 4 days. What themes did she cover? Will she or her guests…

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EP. 297 - John Chen: Virtual Meeting Producer 27:52

5M ago27:52

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John Chen: Virtual Meeting ProducerJohn Chen is a producer of virtual events. How did a guy who once worked as a program manager end up as a producer of virtual meetings? We’re going to find out!Visit John's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@UCTFyJLOXyPJLXgEkNoaEgeA __TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Po…

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Play Me Some Country Music 58:08

5M ago58:08

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Great show this week with Country Music Band, The Reeves Brothers, Matt and Cole join me to talk country! Visit their website at TheReevesBros.com So I released a Children's Book, you can order a copy here! Ekta The Liger You can also check out BRADMAN: The Movie, Now on Tubi! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thi…

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EP. 296: How to Become a Paid Speaker with Lois Creamer 1:02:37

5M ago1:02:37

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How to Become a Paid Speaker with Lois CreamerIf you're a technical professional thinking about becoming a paid speaker, or even if you're already paid to speak and want some tips, this is an episode to watch in its entirety.Lois Creamer is a coach for professional speakers and author of the book "Book More Business: Make Money Speaking."What to ch…

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EP. 295: Dr. India White is Closing the Achievement Gap 30:20

5M ago30:20

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Dr. India White is Closing the Achievement Gap Dr. India White is a speaker and education consultant. A math teacher for years, her consultancy’s aim is to close the achievement gap in 1 year by helping teachers and principals develop grit in themselves and students. I’m so interested to learn more about her journey. To get in touch with Dr. White,…

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Ring in the Wingman 46:57

5M ago46:57

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Thomas Edwards, Professional Wingman is this weeks guest! You can follow him on his website theprofessionalwingman.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thissuckybroadcast/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thissuckybroadcast/support…

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EP. 294: Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer 20:59

5M ago20:59

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Ben Cromey - the Acting Optical Engineer Ben Cromey is an Optical Engineer. He once had acting aspirations, but ultimately chose Engineering. What went into making that decision? What does he do now? Is acting something he’ll pursue in the future? We got those answers and more! To get in touch with Ben, visit his LinkedIn profile at https://www.lin…

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EP. 293 - Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses 28:40

6M ago28:40

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Laura Burford: Helping Consultants Build Better Businesses Laura Burford is a consultant’s consultant. How did she get to that point? Let’s find out! To get in touch with Laura, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraburford. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Follow @teachthegeek …

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The Taylor Math Adds Up 59:50

5M ago59:50

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On this special edition of This Sucky Broadcast we are joined by Lacey Gee, she is the producer and one of the hosts of "13: A Taylor Swift Fan Podcast" we talk about Taylor Swift and so much more! Also check out Magic Mind at http://www.magicmind.com/bradman And get up to 56% off your subscription for the next 10 days with my code: BRADMAN20 --- S…

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EP. 292: Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life 28:14

6M ago28:14

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Dr. Jia Ng - The Clinician Scientist Life Dr. Jia Ng is a nephrologist, researcher, and the founder of PublishedMD consulting. What’s nephrology? What does her research involve? What’s PublishedMD consulting? Lots of questions, so let’s get some answers. Check out the PublishedMD YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@PublishedMD. __ TEACH THE…

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EP. 291: Ram Prasad, What's a Fractional CTO? 25:04

6M ago25:04

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Ram Prasad, what's a Fractional CEO? Ram Prasad is an engineer whose company, Delence, provides fractional CTOs to startups, small and medium businesses, and nonprofits. How did he get into this line of work? Let’s find out! Find Ram on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramprasad. __ TEACH THE GEEK (http://teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate…

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There's No Such Thing as a Female Creep 1:28:47

6M ago1:28:47

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January 17, 2024 Was very happy to get a chance to talk with Pugs Moran about his career and experience! Make sure to check him out! Did you know I am doing Daily Vlogs now? Check them out at https://Bradman.TV/Blog Take a moment and share this broadcast and help us grow for 2024! Follow This Sucky Broadcast on all our socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠…

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EP. 290: Dr. Jada Selma, What's a Clinical Research Scientist? 26:29

6M ago26:29

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Dr. Jada Selma, What's a Clinical Research Scientist? Dr. Jada Selma is a clinical research specialist. What does that mean? I don’t know, but we shall find out. She has a PhD in Biomedical Engineering, and like past guests, I’m so interested to find out about why she went the grad school route and her plans while she was pursuing her doctorate and…

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EP. 289 - Michele Heyward: Civil Engineer and Founder 30:26

7M ago30:26

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Michele Heyward: Civil Engineer and Founder Michele Heyward is a civil engineer and founder of PositiveHire.co. She’s also host of the Dear Corner Office podcast and the person behind the PH Balanced software. People Analytics Consultant - she’s that, too. She’s obviously a number of things. I’m looking forward to learning more about where she star…

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EP. 288: Planning a Lab with Marilee Lloyd 30:33

7M ago30:33

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Planning a Lab with Marilee Lloyd Marilee Lloyd is a Lab Architect. When I first learned that, I didn’t know what that meant. By the end of our conversation, I knew exactly what it meant and how she got there. Would you like to find out? Listen in! Connect with Marilee at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilee-lloyd-aia-7b47235/. __ TEACH THE GEEK (te…

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EP. 287 - David Suson: From Geek to Guru 33:08

7M ago33:08

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David Suson is a trainer on sales, leadership, and personal performance. How did a guy who studied Electrical and Computer Engineering get into these topics? When did he ditch the pocket protector and go down this new path? Let’s find out! Check out David’s website at http://davidsuson.com. __ TEACH THE GEEK (teachthegeek.com) Subscribe and rate on…

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Fangirling in a Bathroom While Doing Yoga 1:03:26

7M ago1:03:26

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So great to be joined by my new friend, TikTok Agent and Musician, Reese Perez! You Can find her on TikTok and Instagram! Tak a moment and share this broadcast and help us grow for 2024! Follow This Sucky Broadcast on all our socials! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ and This Sucky Broadcast has moved back to its home on YouTube…

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