Best Allison Thompson Podcasts (2024)

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Tiffany Thompson on Sparking Curiosity 1:07:32

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Tiffany Thompson is a unique human being. She’s driven by curiosity, and that’s going to come shining through in our conversation today. Tiffany weaves the analytic rigor of her early career as a CIA analyst with the explorative creativity of her recording artist career. So, to say she wears multiples hats or weaves multiple identities is probably …

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Mia Birdsong: Dreaming of Collective Care and Collective Freedom 44:12

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. Today we welcome Mia Birdsong, a pathfinder, writer, and facilitat…

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James Lawrence on Creating Happy Leadership 1:07:06

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James Lawrence is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for cultivating great workplaces and empowering people. You will be able to tell right off the jump that James is extremely passionate about developing people in the workforce and doing so with intentional leadership. With more than 25 years of being a CEO and founder, James loves to share his …

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Authentic Joy: Barriers, Boundaries and Beyond Yourself; Blake Marduk; 18-Aug-2024 28:15

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I took some time to interview several members of our organization about what brings joy to their lives. In doing so, I have been able to identify various commonalities that they’ve spoken about. After doing so I’ve divided these themes into Barriers, Boundaries, concepts that are beyond just yourself. In a time of political strife that many of our …

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Newsmakers 8/18: FCPS Supt. Dr. Demetrus Liggins; Council on Postsecondary Ed. Pres. Aaron Thompson 28:22

11d ago28:22

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Fayette County Public Schools Superintendant Dr. Demetrus Liggins and Council on Postsecondary Education President Dr. Aaron Thompson.By WKYT News

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Naomi Ostwald Kawamura: Dreaming of Histories That Heal 44:07

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we sit down with Naomi Ostwald Kawamura, the Exec…

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Micah Hendler on How Inclusion Reduces Extremism 1:15:15

2h ago1:15:15

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Before I get to Micah Hendler’s bio, I want to acknowledge there are things in this conversation, there are themes in this conversation, there are ideas in this conversation, that I don’t agree with. And if you look back to our podcast guests in the past, we have tried to bring a variety of people to the podcast for dialogue and to learn other peop…

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Another Spectrum?? – What Asexuality Can Teach Us About Being Human Together; Rebecca Mackelprang; 11-Aug-2024 20:48

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After a short reflection on my own journey to embracing my aspec identity, this presentation will introduce the definition of Asexuality and several key terms. Asexuality will be discussed in the context of human diversity, amatonormativity, queer platonic and other “non-traditional” relationships, and various types of attraction. Emphasis will be …

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Nancy Zare: The LinkedIn Whisperer 1:02:01

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what does your LinkedIn profile say about you? Your LinkedIn profile copy, posts and pictures should all be carefully crafted to convey the message you want to give. And so are your prospects’. This gives you a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the person or company that you’re looking to sell in…

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Kentucky Newsmakers 8/11: Ky. Governor Andy Beshear; LFCHD Communications Officer Kevin Hall 26:14

4d ago26:14

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear and Lexington Fayette County Health Department Communications Officer Kevin Hall.By WKYT News

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Tarik Ward: Dreaming of Life Without Limitations 50:30

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode of Dreaming In Color, guest host Angela Maldonado,…

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Melissa Urban on Whole 30 and Boundaries 1:07:32

6d ago1:07:32

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Melissa Urban is a badass. And we talk about that term badass and why she likes and why she appreciates the label and explains why we may attach that label to women who are doing big things, but we don’t necessarily attach it to men. So, who is Melissa beyond being a badass and what has that baddass-ery led to? It led to her co-founding and becomin…

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Abortion in Missouri: What’s Next and Why; Allison Hile, MA; 4-Aug-2024 34:13

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What if the ballot initiative reinstating Roe doesn’t pass? What if it does? What will be different for people seeking abortion care in Missouri? What has changed in the past two years since Roe fell? Get an inside view of what’s going on and what you can do.

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Ky. Newsmakers 8/4: Education Comm'r Dr. Robbie Fletcher; Terry Brooks with Kentucky Youth Advocates 26:13

25d ago26:13

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky’s new education commission, Dr. Robbie Fletcher, and Terry Brooks with Kentucky Youth Advocates.By WKYT News

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Dial a Dizzy with Leia Barnes 21:07

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Leia Barnes is one of only a handful of consultant vestibular physiotherapists in Australia and is passionate about the world of ‘dizziness and balance’. So when a call for ideas to reduce pressures on the Emergency Department came across her desk, Leia came up with ‘Dial a Dizzy’, a telehealth hotline to help clinicians across Queensland diagnose …

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Jamie Allison: Dreaming of Embracing the Fullness of Time 46:52

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Jamie Allison, Executive Director of t…

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Lauren Sisler on Learning from Tragedy 1:06:56

24d ago1:06:56

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Lauren Sisler is an Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster, a former collegiate gymnast, an ESPN sideline reporter, an author, and a keynote speaker. While those accolades are super impressive and certainly her resume is impressive, this conversation gets into some of the challenges Lauren has faced personally. She lost both of her parents with thei…

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History of Antisemitism; Rabbi Scott Shafrin; 28-Jul-2024 43:18

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Hatred and bias against Jews as a people or ethnic group has existed for thousands of years. The Holocaust, in which the Nazis and their collaborators murdered six million Jews in Europe, was one of the worst examples. But antisemitism didn’t start or end with the Holocaust, and antisemitism in the modern world is both a prelude to, and inextricabl…

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Ky. Newsmakers 7/28: Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton; UK Political Science professor Dr. Stephen Voss 26:15

18d ago26:15

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and University of Kentucky Political Science Professor Dr. Steven Voss.By WKYT News

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Julie Thompson-Dredge: Project Yourself! 1:01:31

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Female British Entrepreneurs need to behave like American male founders. With a change in government in the UK, what initiatives should they focus on to help grow the economy through innovation and entrepreneurship? We can either tax our way to prosperity or grow our way to success on the world stage. Or both. Julie Thompson-Dredge, founder of Fram…

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Rukaiyah Adams: Dreaming of Visionary Capital 51:37

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, our guest host, Jasmine Reliford, a Manager at Br…

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Ruben Gonzalez on Olympic Mindset 1:17:09

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Ruben Gonzalez is going to inspire you with our conversation today. He is 61 years old and he is still attempting to make it to the next Olympics in the sport of luge. If you know anything about luge, you’ll know that it is a difficult sport that’s hard on the body that comes with danger. And Ruben knows a lot about the sport of luge. He’s competed…

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Why Are We Here?; Amy Miller, MSW, Interim Director; 21-Jul-2024 29:33

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This is not “why are we here” in a “what is the meaning of life” kind of way, but -literally- why are we here together, on a Sunday, in this room? Why do we come here each week? What draws people to the Ethical Society and places like it? How can we maximize the potential for community-building and friendship here? What are the current needs of peo…

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Ky. Newsmakers 7/21: EKU President David McFaddin; Ky. Distillers Association President Eric Gregory 26:13

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Eastern Kentucky University President David McFaddin and Kentucky Distillers Association President Eric Gregory.By WKYT News

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Frankie Miranda: Dreaming Of A Place We Can All Call Home 45:47

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Frankie Miranda, the first openly gay …

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Lindsay Czarniak on Sports Journalism 1:22:07

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If you live in the Washington DC area, Lindsay Czarniak is a name that you’re probably familiar with. She’s an Emmy Award winning broadcaster who spent several years as the sports anchor and reporter for NBC Washington. Also, if you’re familiar with NBC Washington, you’ll know that they have become somewhat of a factory for talent in the sports bro…

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Mike Veitch: Your Digital DNA 23:02

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Marketing budgets are increasing, and yet creative spend is decreasing. Clients want more creative for less. This podcast teaches you how to find those efficiencies, using working examples in the retail and B2B sector. My guest is Michael Veitch, ex-Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand and a seasoned digital master, whose new company OutcomePath helps com…

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Why We Believe Weird Things; Seth Andrews; 14-Jul-24 31:25

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Seth Andrews is a broadcaster, storyteller, author, activist, and public speaker best known as host of the popular website, podcast, and online community, The Thinking Atheist.

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Ky. Newsmakers 7/14: State Auditor Allison Ball; Lexington Herald-Leader Exec. Editor Rick Green 26:15

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky State Auditor Allison Ball and Lexington Herald-Leader Executive Editor Rick GreenBy WKYT News

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Liz Thompson: Dreaming of Love That Transforms 38:16

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, Nithin Iyengar, Partner at Bridgespan and head of…

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Dr. James Doty on Manifesting to Serve Others 1:18:44

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Dr. James Doty, or as he wanted me to call him, Jim, is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University. He’s also the Founder and Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, which is an affiliate of the Stanford Neurosciences Institute. So, you’re going to learn pretty quickly in today’s conversation that…

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Linking-In with Keith & Natasha: Agencies & "Purpose" 22:36

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-ellard-shoefield-the-hand/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ukkeithjsmith/ In the news: Parkrun and phone boxes that power cars. Interview with Jayne Noblet of The Collaborators - What does it mean to be a B Corp? How to obtain B Corp status B Corp and the Food and Drink industry How B Corp helps you win new clients S…

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Nick Asbury: The Road to Hell - The corruption of 'purpose'. 1:10:03

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The road to hell is paved with good intentions, says the proverb. Never has that been truer than in the case of corporate purpose, the movement that took over the business and advertising world following the financial crisis of 2008. Nick Asbury, creative writer, corporate purpose critic, poet, songsmith, humorist and author of the new blockbuster …

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Revolutionary Queer Joy; Ky Miller; 30-Jun-24 23:14

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Members of the LGBTQ+ community are frequently socialized in the context of “hard.” A copious amount of time is spent discussing how we face disproportionate levels of discrimination, higher rates of mental health challenges, and other hardships. However, we are more than the hurdles we face. Ky Miller will lead us through an exploratory celebratio…

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Kentucky Newsmakers 6/30: UK President Dr. Eli Capilouto 26:14

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with University of Kentucky President Dr. Eli Capilouto.By WKYT News

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Erika Alexander: Dreaming of Narratives That Transcend 38:21

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Welcome to Dreaming in Color, a show hosted by Darren Isom, a partner with The Bridgespan Group, that provides a space for social change leaders of color to reflect on how their life experiences, personal and professional, have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. In this episode, we welcome Erika Alexander, an actress known for …

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Allison Shapira on Authentic Public Speaking 1:10:04

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Allison Shapira, MPA, CSP, is a former opera singer turned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and international expert in leadership communication. She is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a certified woman-owned small business that teaches speaking skills to leaders so that they can build better client relationships, inspire their teams, …

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The Forgotten Trunk in the Attic; Galen Gritts; 23-Jun-24 53:47

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Missouri, like most states in the center of the U.S., has no extant tribes like some other states have. Therefore, the knowledge of either the history of Natives or the experience of contemporary Native Americans is one step further removed from people’s consciousness. Using startling facts as stepping stones to fascinating and forgotten stories, t…

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Catherine Allison: Teach Yourself to Present 1:19:29

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Discussing the findings of a massive survey of creative agencies and their clients, actor, coach and business presentation guru Catherine Allison gives advice on how to make business presentations, talks, seminars and online meetings fun, engaging, entertaining and most of all, memorable. Catherine uses her extensive career in the spotlight to help…

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Dreaming In Color Season 4 Trailer 1:06

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Y'all, I'm back! Welcome to Dreaming in Color, where we sit down with social change leaders of color to learn how their unique life experiences have prepared them to lead and drive the impact we all seek. I'm your host, Darren Isom, and this season I'm lucky to have a few of my Bridgespan colleagues dropping in to join me as guest hosts. Join us f…

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Bill Kraus on a Mission to Serve 1:09:32

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Bill Kraus is on a mission. And I use that word intentionally. He is the co-founder and owner of Mission Barbeque, which opened its doors for business on September 11th, 2011. And of course, that date is not a coincidence. Bill and his co-founder Steve “Newt” Newton, who came from Outback Steakhouse, were very intentional from the beginning to make…

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Father’s Day Platform; Amy Miller, MSW; 16-Jun-24 14:54

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As an analogue to our special Mother’s Day Platform last month, please join us for a special Father’s Day Platform. We will engage with reflections on themes of “fatherhood,” both what it is and what it could be: protection, wisdom, tenderness, strength. Interim Director Amy L. Miller will present a short talk while our musical guest will reflect m…

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