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From the team that produces Modern Money SmartBrief -- and more than 40 other newsletters for some of the most influential organizations in Finance -- it's the Modern Money SmartPod. The term "Modern Money" means different things to different people, so co-hosts Colin Hogan and Sean McMahon will be bringing you news and interviews from every corner of the financial services world. From securities, futures and options, to venture capital, asset management and consumer banking, there is a lot ...
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Welcome to the movement. Kickasspirational is a state of mind. A philosophy. It's about breaking through personal boundaries, not being limited by the choices other people offer us to define our lives, choosing ourselves and creating the world that we want to live in.
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Chris Patat, Justin Lo, and Faheem Scott

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The V-Team Podcast with Twitch community members Chris Patat, Justin Lo, Faheem Scott, and Nathan "Bantz" Tucker. We talk about gaming and random stuff. We also have special guests every now and then. FOLLOW US on Twitch at www.twitch.tv/vteampodcast & check out www.vteampodcast.org!
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Sponsored by ION Markets Our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference has come to an end. But before we said goodbye to Boca, we touched base with Rohit Bhat, Managing Director, Capital Markets, Digital Assets, & Exchanges at Google Cloud. With cloud technology and artificial intelligence at the center of countless con…
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Sponsored by ION Markets With Bitcoin soaring to new heights, the 49th annual International Futures Industyr Conference is the perfect time to check in with CoinFund President Chris Perkins. In this wide-ranging conversation, Perkins shares his insights about cryptocurrency trends and other exciting developments in decentralized finance. Perkins al…
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Sponsored by ION Markets Shawn Creighton, director of index derivatives solutions at FTSE Russell, joins the show at the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference to discuss what's happening on the ground in Boca. Creighton outlines trends in fixed income index trading, growth in digital assets and how conversations about sustainability…
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Sponsored by ION Markets It's no surprise that an industry veteran like Chris Edmonds, president of fixed income and data services at Intercontinental Exchange, would have a few insightful (and entertaining) thoughts to share about the buzz surrounding artificial intelligence. This chat with Edmonds at the 49th annual International Futures Industry…
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Sponsored by ION Markets If you are going to talk about cloud technology and capital markets, sooner or later you are going to end up talking about artificial intelligence. This interview from our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference features Magnus Haglind, SVP and head of products, marketplace technology at Nasda…
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Sponsored by ION Markets Our road trip to the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference continues as we hear from Ivan Han, deputy chief risk officer at SGX. While the market landscape in China is uncertain at the moment, India is catching the eye of investors and Japan is resurgent. Han explains how enhanced access to markets in Asia i…
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With the 49th annual International Futures Industry Conference getting underway today in Boca Raton, Florida, Futures Industry Association President and CEO Walt Lukken joins the show to offer a peek at what to anticipate at this year's gathering. Lukken previews some of the key issues that are bound to be hot topics in Boca, including US Treasury …
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In this Kickasspirational Podcast episode, Danielle and Colin delve into the power of creating and breaking small habits, specifically focusing on nutrition, fitness and mental health. They emphasize that everything is a process and that lasting change is achieved through consistent positive choices over time. By highlighting the importance of inco…
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Natasha Hogan, VP of Marketing and Development at Dugally Oberfeld, joins us today to discuss her passion for experiencing more and helping others discover how they can too. Natasha has fostered a successful career in the luxury residential construction industry working in Colorado and Southern California. By surrounding herself with highly success…
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Karyn Millar 10:29 AM (0 minutes ago) to me In this episode of the Kickasspirational podcast, former NFL Pro Bowler Mike Alstott joins us to discuss the crucial topics of staying healthy after retirement and the importance of recovery after injury. Mike Alstott, who enjoyed a successful career as a running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, shares …
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In this episode, we feature the Ferragamo family member who led the project to make the remarkably Kickasspirational documentary, Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams. Diego Castello di San Giuliano is the grandson of Salvatore Ferragamo, his mother, Fiama led much of the design and expansion of the business after his grandfather died and serves on the F…
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In this episode of the Kickasspirational podcast, we are introduced to Sue Ann and Joe, a remarkable couple who embody what it truly means to be Kickasspirational. Sue Ann, a registered dietitian, and Joe, a former New York City police officer, share a passion for health, fitness, and a high-performance mindset. Their journey together has been noth…
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Dr. John Rusin is one of the fitness and sports performance industry’s leading experts in the pain-free performance training that blends the world of strength and conditioning with clinical movement based diagnostic medicine to provide the ultimate results based methods, programming and practices. His vision for the future of elite level sports per…
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In this episode of the Kickasspirational podcast, we dive into the world of cold therapy with an inspiring guest who turned his life around through a unique practice. Our guest, Wyatt Ewing, shares his personal journey of overcoming stress, anxiety, and depression by incorporating cold therapy into his daily routine. Like many of us, Wyatt found hi…
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Welcome to the Kickasspirational podcast! In this episode, we feature a true kickass guest who used the power of food to overcome illness and anxiety. Meet Michelle Hurn, a published author who at the age of 12, was given a 10% chance to survive due to her life-threatening eating disorder. At only 12 she was 57.5 pounds and 5 feet tall. After her r…
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On the latest episode of the Kickasspirational Podcast, we welcome Luke McCarthy, an integral leader in the HPLT community who works in NYC in finance. In this episode, we discuss what drew him to this community and how integrating the important spheres of life can lead to a more fulfilling and intentional life. We delve into how to balance family,…
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Welcome to the Kickasspirational Podcast, where we explore the inspiring stories of game-changers who are crushing it in their industries. Today, we have the pleasure of interviewing Samantha Card, a true powerhouse who is taking the world by storm. Samantha is not only an author, mentor, and business coach, but she's also a former athlete who know…
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The digital transformation of financial markets has spawned incredible connectivity and efficiency, but it has also created plenty of challenges. Roland Chai, executive vice president for market technology at Nasdaq, joins the show to outline how new technologies are enhancing market resiliency -- even in the face of extreme volatility events like …
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In this episode of Kickasspirational, David interviews former NFL player Johnny Townsend, who shares his journey and experiences as a professional athlete. The podcast delves into the highs and lows of his football career and how it affected his sense of identity post NFL. The guest also talks about his involvement with the NFL network and how it h…
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In the latest episode of Kickasspirational, former NFL great Donte Whitner joins the show to discuss his journey towards financial independence and his work in educating other athletes on taking control of their own finances. Whitner shares details about the challenges he faced as a young player, including dealing with financial advisors who did no…
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Joining us today is former NFL linebacker Patrick Willis, who knows a thing or two about living a no excuses life both on and off the field. We'll be diving into the topic of life after football and how Patrick has stayed committed to his health and exercise routine. From tackling opponents to tackling his own health, Patrick has never let adversit…
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Our third and final day of coverage of the International Futures Industry Conference … aka ... FIA Boca. And since we are closing the book on yet another Boca, we decided to continue what has become a fun tradition for this podcast when we road trip to Futures Industry Association events. We invited FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken onto the show t…
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We're back for another day of coverage from the International Futures Industry Conference … or as it’s more commonly known: FIA Boca. Day 2 just wrapped up, so here's a quick recap of some of the highlights: CFTC Chairman Rostin Behnam delivered his keynote address, during which he lauded the resiliency of global markets as they've navigated numero…
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It’s March ... so that means it’s time for another Road Trip! This episode comes to you from sunny Boca Raton, Florida, where we’re excited to bring you our second year of coverage from the International Futures Industry Conference … or as it’s more commonly known: FIA Boca. The first day’s events just wrapped up, so here’s a quick recap of what we…
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When cloud technology was first introduced in markets, many people in the financial services sector were hesitant. There were concerns about security and even questions about overall use cases. Well, it is safe to say that things have changed. Today, the cloud is being used by finance pros in ways that would have been hard to imagine just a few sho…
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The rise of ESG investing has investors clamoring for accurate and transparent data. Larry Lawrence, Head of Sustainable Finance - US at IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), outlines the crucial role data plays in the ecosystem of sustainable finance. Public companies have ginormous reporting obligations, so Larry and the team at ICE help organizations …
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If you're a business leader looking to offset the emissions from your organization's operations, how exactly do you go about doing that? And in a world where accusations of greenwashing abound, how do you offset your emissions in a transparent and responsible way? Blake Lawrence from Cool Effect joins the show to answer those questions and more. Th…
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Some regulators in the world of finance take office during periods of relative market calm. Other regulators ... not so much. When Commissioner Summer Mersinger was sworn in at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in March of 2022, global markets were still dealing with the shock from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Throughout the summer, commodi…
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With the fallout from the meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried and his FTX empire still unfolding in the markets, exchange leaders and other executives from the cleared derivatives industry gathered in Chicago for the annual FIA Futures & Options Expo. FIA President and CEO Walt Lukken joined the show to talk about what the collapse of FTX might mean for …
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In 2021, there was roughly $785 billion deployed at the global level for energy transition technologies. And despite questions being asked about ESG strategies, there are still tons of financial firms that are looking to invest in green bonds and other areas of sustainable finance. Luiza Demôro, the Head of Energy Transitions at BloombergNEF, joins…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year or so, you’ve probably heard about all the money that’s either already been deployed or is on its way toward funding the energy transition. When there are billions and billions in play, it’s not surprising that groups are coming together to lure capital to not only certain technologies, but a…
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Back from summer break, David discusses his health scare and how we all have a choice. There isn’t room for negative talk if we want to find success. In this episode, David Vanderveen presents a summary overview of the importance of reframing life’s challenging moments to find the positive. It’s easy to get caught up in the negative but what takes …
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Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Equity and FX Products at CME Group, joins the show to talk about the launch of Event-based contracts. During the initial meme-stock frenzy, there were plenty of nightmare stories about retail investors getting in over their head with derivatives. Designed especially for retail traders, these…
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Lauren Collins, a partner at Vinson & Elkins, joins the show to explain how the tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act stand to not only boost the deployment of renewable energy in the U.S., but also create new tax credit markets that might attract investment funds and retail investors. Collins also highlights one key area of the energy puzz…
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Paul Fishman is the Host of the top 100 podcast, "The Road to Self Love", and Creator of "The Self Love Diet", a six-month transformative program that teaches you how to say yes to yourself, ditch the people-pleasing, and live the life you've always wanted. His mission is simple: to empower and inspire a sense of belonging and each of us. Today, Da…
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Richard Hunt has been the leading voice for consumer banking in the U.S. for 13 years, and his advocacy for the financial services industry began long before that. This week, he will step down from his role as president and CEO of the Consumer Bankers Association, but he is NOT retiring. Richard talks with us about why term limits for politicians -…
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Accountability & Leadership Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives both in their personal lives and in business. He aims to transform the way they do business and thrive at extraordinary levels. By challenging leaders to shift their priorities, cultivate an organizational culture that matters, and i…
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Charles Hew-Len may be one of the most inspiring Kickasspirational podcasts of 2022. He has broken through more barriers in life than most of us will ever have to navigate. Born into a difficult life on Oahu, Hawaii’s West Side, Charles found success earning a black belt in karate, an Eagle Scout award from the Boy Scouts and as a Riflery Instructo…
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The venture capital sector had two bumper years in a row in 2020 and 2021, with record levels of fundraising, investment and exits. However, like the rest of the investing world, the market has cooled in the 2022 economy. Bobby Franklin, president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, talks with us about how the current economic clim…
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While the comment period for the Securities and Exchange Commission's proposed rule on climate-related disclosure has been extended into June, the proposal offers a solid hint as to how the final rulemaking might take shape. Jamie Gamble, Managing Director at PwC, and Maggie Peloso, Partner at Vinson & Elkins, join the show to dig into the details …
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Season 5, Epsiode 8: Grabbing the Bag, an Unusual Discussion with Rob Bell About Money, Our Mindsets about It and How it Shapes Our Lives “Who are you and why are you here?” Is one of the most important and fundamental questions each person has to answer each day. Our relationships and mindsets around money tell a lot about us and how we live our v…
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Money fuels much of our ability to function. It fuels many of our dreams. In this episode, David Vanderveen, presents a summary overview of the importance of having a financial plan, which doesn’t have to be complicated, that provides a budget, ways to get out of debt and how to prioritize resources to build the future we want. Following are links …
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The term "energy transition" means different things to different people. In this episode, we focus on how "energy transition" means different things to people from different places. Michael Syn, senior managing director and head of equities at the Singapore Exchange (SGX), joins the show to talk about how markets in Asia are tackling decarbonizatio…
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Jason Tartick was a senior vice president in banking when he realized that despite career success, he was headed down the wrong path. After giving up his career to pursue reality television on The Bachelorette, Jason realized that he didn’t have to accept a corporate path to create the life he really wanted. In this podcast, Jason talks about his n…
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Season 5, Episode 5: How an Obsession with Ketogenic Snacking Led Manuel Zeller to Start a Business that Created the Best Tasting Protein Bar on Earth. Manuel Zeller is an Austrian entrepreneur who built a business around his passions for eliminating sugar from modern Western diets while still satisfying his sweet-tooth cravings and snacking habits…
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Dai Manuel didn’t have to hit rock bottom to know that he needed to make a change in his life. What he didn’t know was that making one significant change would lead to personal transformation, like a string unwinding a sweater he didn’t want to wear anymore. If we assume that change is certain, then Dai believes that perhaps we ought to be champion…
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As corporations and countries plot their net-zero plans, carbon markets have become one of the most-talked-about components in the realm of sustainable finance. To hear more about this burgeoning corner of the markets, IncubEx Founder, President and COO Dan Scarbrough joins the show to share his insights. Dan outlines the growth carbon markets have…
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As week close out the week at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Florida, we’re joined by a very special guest. He’s easily the best person to give us a comprehensive perspective on all the events of this week. He’s Walt Lukken, the President and CEO of the Futures Industry Association. Eventus Systems Shine a Light on You…
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We are back with a quick recap from the second day of the International Futures Industry Conference. Yesterday, we predicted FIA Boca was shaping up to be a "bifurcated" conference; with one track focused on tech topics like crypto and cloud computing and another track focused on geopolitics and the war in Ukraine. Spoiler alert: We were right! Sig…
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