Best David Hennessy Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 95 — Amanda Bailey — Boston University 45:27

5d ago45:27

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On this episode of The Hennessy Report podcast, Dave is joined by Amanda Bailey, the VP for HR at Boston University. With 140 HR liaisons supporting over 10,000 students and staff and programs across 20+ countries, Amanda has a lot to share! She describes how BU's employee engagement begins even before onboarding. It begins at an individual's first…

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1601_DLG_Comedian Myq Kaplan talks about his previous therapy w/ Dr. Lisa 1:00:30

10d ago1:00:30

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Comedian Myq Kaplan a veteran of both America's Got Talent and Last Comic Standing talks with me about his time in weekly therapy with me a few years ago. Also Myq has had more than one open relationship and we learn how those were similar/different. http://myqkaplan.com/ #comedy #psychotherapy #artBy Lisa Levy

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DLG1711 David Humphrey, artist and someone who I kept an eye on in the 80's-he didn't know... 59:30

18d ago59:30

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I was prompted to invite David Humphrey on my show due to his recent exhibition-terrific!-at blue chip gallery, Fredricks and Fraiser. http://www.fredericksfreisergallery.com/artists/david-humphrey We had a great talk about his work and explored how he wants his viewers to make up stories with the elements in the work. I had a crush on David in my …

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1520_Dr. Lisa psychochats with actor Lauren Hennessy 1:00:31

1M ago1:00:31

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Lauren Hennessy is a transgender man but in saying that it is SO simplifying our conversation. Hennessy helped me understand her particular brand of transgenderness in a way that I could really understand that I never have before. She's also charming and fun and sexy in a dude way. She's married to Keith and the Girl podcaster, Chemda Hennessy and …

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DLG261 Actress Marielina Langsdon has an unusually complex relationship with her mother. 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Marielina is a New York native, LaGuardia School graduate and accomplished actress. Likely you've seen her on TV. Marilena is the only child of a doctor (dad) and a trained nurse (mom) whose high level job involved running a hospital. The emotional machinations that Maralina has gone through with her parents, her mom in particular, (her dad died wh…

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Episode 94 — Kim Hazen — Fulcrum Therapeutics 46:44

2M ago46:44

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On this episode of The Hennessy Report, Dave is joined by Kim Hazen, CPO at Fulcrum Therapeutics. Kim speaks with Dave about her unique career path from financial services to life sciences, the way employees are treated on their way in and out of biotech, and how they are developed while there, and being a new mom while taking on the role of CHRO a…

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DLG1649_Dr. Lisa tries to convince a sex worker to go to a sex party. 59:30

2M ago59:30

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I had an interesting session with a female sex worker. BTW: That really is her photo—I didn't take it but she did text it to me. This session was complicated, but most importantly it was compelling to have a smart woman talk about why being a sex worker is a sensible option for her. I concur! We get into discussing relationships and I try to explai…

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DLG1833 Unexpected insights about Buddhism from Comedian Ikechukwu Ufomadu 59:30

2M ago59:30

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Ikechukwu Ufomadu is an actor, comedian and entertainer. He trained at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and internationally in The Netherlands and Indonesia. Who would've guessed we'd wind up talking about Buddhism? And so much more! I didn't know a whole lot about Buddhism, so it was fascinating to hear about Ike's practice‚— and which helped me und…

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DLG283 Shonali Bhowmik has some great insights about happiness and the life of a creative person. 59:29

2M ago59:29

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Shonali Bhowmik is a musician, actress, comedienne, filmmaker, writer with a law degree! Her bio is extensive, but here's a taste of what she's involved with mostly right now—she co-hosts her own live variety show podcast series called We Don’t Even Know AND she is the leader of the indie rock band Tigers and Monkeys for which she is the songwriter…

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Matthew Casella - President - Richtech Robotics 42:36

2M ago42:36

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In this episode we're talking to Matt Casella from Richtech Robotics. Matt shares his incredible perspective on the evolving role of robots in our world and his leadership approach in navigating this change. As a leader at RichTech Robotics, Matt is focused on bridging the gap between hospitality and technology, aiming to enhance human interactions…

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DLG279 High achiever in the life and art, Kerry Gaertner Gerbracht takes us through her growth process during the pandemic. 59:24

3M ago59:24

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Kerry Gaertner Gerbracht is a well respected woman in the art world having two degrees in art history (Wellesley College, BA,, Columbia University, MA,) as well as distinguished writing in art publications, various art world committees along with being a member of the feminist panel of Brooklyn Museum. Kerry was an unusually high achiever in school…

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Michel Valstar - Founder, Co-CEO & Chief Science Officer - BlueSkeye AI 40:23

3M ago40:23

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In this episode of the Full Stack Leader Podcast, host Ryan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Michel Valstar, the founder and co-CEO of BlueSkeye AI. Michel discusses the innovative work BlueSkeye is doing in medically relevant face and voice analysis, particularly their clinical trial for detecting depression. He also shares insight…

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Episode 93 — Nancy Folan — Amundi Asset Management US 32:04

3M ago32:04

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Dave is joined by Nancy Folan, the CHRO at Amundi Asset Management US on this episode of The Hennessy Report by Keystone Partners. Nancy shares her journey as a first generation Italian working for a European owned organization, initially taking the opportunity to work as a liaison at the Italian parent company to aid in sourcing talent. Having hea…

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DLG304 Jake Flores talks comedy and polyamory. He's really thought these topics through! 59:29

3M ago59:29

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I really like Jake's work—he's the real deal—no bullshit. He was on the show in 2015 and it was great to catch up and talk about how is career has progressed. He just got back from touring with a cool band Eve 6. Also we had a very thought-provoking talk about polyamory which was great because like I said—it was real. Check out Jake's comedy. I am …

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DLG203 Bestselling author + tarot reader, Margot Berwin, reads Dr. Lisa's cards on the air! 59:30

3M ago59:30

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My BFF of thirty years, bestselling author and professional tarot card reader, Margot Berwin reads my cards for the first time in two years. I want to find out from her/the cards how my art career is doing. I am frustrated with my career, like every other artist and in this session, I begin to see that it's not always my actual career, it's my emot…

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DLG181 I learned a lot from artists Jen Catron + Paul Outlaw about healthy relationships. 59:30

3M ago59:30

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You can too! These guys are smart, attractive, and talented, plus they make great, widely respected work together without arguing. IS this real? How is it possible that a married couple can make art together without getting at each other’s throat? I kicked the tires and found out A LOT. They both have equally strong personalities and mutual respect…

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DLG1847 Artist/Curator Patty Fabricant shares her insights about the relationships between artists who share studios. 59:30

4M ago59:30

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Patty is an excellent visual artist/painter who has just hung a show at Front Room-open until Jan. 6, titled, "Studio Mates", which features 5 pairs of artists who share studios. https://www.frontroomles.com/ We have an engaging and illuminating discussion about what the experience and effect of having a studio mate is on ones art and life. Patty h…

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Episode 92 — Ann Hargraves — TScan Therapeutics 48:07

4M ago48:07

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Dave is joined by long-time friend, going all the way back to the start of the podcast, Ann Hargraves. Ann is the SVP at TScan Therapeutics and an amazingly eloquent speaker, passionate about the work and mission of TScan that she feels so connected to.As a cancer survivor herself, Ann speaks to the impact she feels working at a company whose missi…

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DLG318 Author/Actor/Writer Robert Galinsky takes us on a journey to Riker's Island where he runs workshops for teens. 59:24

4M ago59:24

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Robert Galinsky’s had a very rough couple of years with his father growing up. His father had undiagnosed depression which as we discussed, he worked through and resolved. His childhood experiences motivated him to heal and help others has given him a more than full life as an artist: an actor, a writer, director, teacher, coach. Galinsky's suburba…

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DLG229 Kevin Allison creator of RISK! is so innately real. 59:29

4M ago59:29

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I had a blast with Kevin Allison in this session. At over a million downloads a month, live shows all over the country, a book and more-RISK! is described as, "a hit podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they'd dare to share." Listen to any episode and you will see what we're saying! It's sooooo exceptional. Kevin is a professio…

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Episode 91 — Jen Nash — Author 26:52

6M ago26:52

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Dave is joined by Jen Nash, strategist and author of "The Big Power of Tiny Connections: How Small Interactions Spark Awesome Outcomes." This episode of The Hennessy Report was recorded live at NEHRA's annual conference after Jen's appearance as the keynote speaker.Through her research for her book, she has found that "highly engaged workforces are…

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DLG325 Musician Kelsey Warren of BLAK EMOJI is a freakin' sharp mofo! 59:29

8M ago59:29

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Kelsey has played and collaborated with many people; he is known most recently for his recordings as Blak Emoji. He also produced a film and has produced other artists, and did a one-person musical stage performance based on his own life. He has lots of cool stories to tell. Kelsey is a consummate professional on every level—first and foremost his …

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Wayne Hennessy-Barrett - CEO & Founder - 4G Capital 36:18

8M ago36:18

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, CEO and founder of 4G Capital. Wayne discusses the FinTech landscape in Africa and elaborates on the problem of access to working capital for small businesses and the role of mobile money. He focuses on leveraging mobile technology to address fundamental financial …

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Episode 90 — Erin Lovering — Edelman Financial Engines 30:53

8M ago30:53

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On this holiday edition of The Hennessy Report, Dave is joined by Erin Lovering, the CHRO at Edelman Financial Engines. Erin discusses her start in clinical psychology, juggling strong legacy cultures after a merger, as well as their mission statement: everyone deserves to move their financial lives forward. She believes HR’s job is to get the best…

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DLG317 Artist Scooter LaForge's life is a great example of a life in art to me. 59:29

8M ago59:29

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Artist Scooter LaForge is a delight. To be honest, I somehow felt like connecting with him on this show was healing for me-now who’s the shrink!? Scooter’s work is amazing and so instinctual- he cannot not do it. Even though he’s worked with big names like he is as humble as can be. So much to learn from his perspective—growing up as a gay man in a…

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Austin Daniels - Senior Lead Product Manager - Method 35:23

8M ago35:23

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Austin Daniels, Senior Lead Product Manager at Method. Austin brings up the challenges of data privacy and innovation in healthcare, highlighting the need for a balance between secure data handling and enabling research and development. He also discusses the importance of personalized med…

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DLG338 Babak Ganjei has a solo exhibition of his art at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective—he's here from London for the opening! 59:30

8M ago59:30

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Did I tell you I opened at gallery to show funny art in a comedy space? Philip Markle and his team at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective generously agreed to work with me and now it's up! I am the director and creator of the gallery. I have always admired Babak's work and now he's the second show in the gallery. He came to NYC for his install and openi…

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Luisa Herrmann - Head or Product - Arch Systems 42:22

9M ago42:22

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Luisa Herrmann, Head of Product at Arch Systems. Luisa delves into the challenges faced by women in the tech industry, addressing unconscious bias and the need for diversity and inclusion. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and counteracting unconscious bias, especially for wo…

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Carl Moberg - CTO - Avassa 42:22

9M ago42:22

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Carl Moberg, co-founder and CTO at Avassa. In the interview, Carl discusses the challenges of creating innovative technology in a new category. He emphasizes the importance of proper measurements and feedback to guide development decisions. In his experience, working on category making so…

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Episode 89 — Shawna Simcik — Keystone Partners 33:46

9M ago33:46

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Dave is joined by Keystone colleague Shawna Simcik in this special edition of The Hennessy Report. Shawna and her team from ICC, the company Shawna co-founded with Susan Ruhl, recently joined the Keystone Partners community, bringing some amazing expertise and passion for leadership development. Together we will continue to support organizations an…

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DLG337 Comedian Sadie Aznat is visiting America and stops by Radio Free Brooklyn for a session with Dr. Lisa 59:30

9M ago59:30

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Sadie Aznat is a A British asian comedian breaking boundaries with her insightful humor, thought-provoking commentary, and infectious charm. Sadia clearly makes her own choices. Like deciding when she was 19 that she wanted to wear her hijab full time.She’s a comedian who recently published a book: Love Bomb: Sadia takes the time to school me (us) …

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Lauren Creedon - Head of Product - Goldcast 44:48

9M ago44:48

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Lauren Creedon, Head of Product at Goldcast, about planning and execution. Lauren talks about the significance of understanding the business’s operational plan, market dynamics, and user behavior seasonality. This knowledge is crucial for effective product launches. Lauren also advocates …

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DLG336 Comedian David Mills returns to visit Dr. Lisa with lots of exciting news since his last visit in March 2023 59:30

10M ago59:30

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David's plans in March have exceeded expectations which is mostly exciting, with some of the normal moving to New York housing stress —keeps it real of course. Here's our session from this past March so you can see where this fruitful + exciting journey began! https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RADIO6476872637.m…

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Episode 88 — Ajit Vakharia — Flare Education 40:09

10M ago40:09

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Dave is joined by Ajit Vakharia, President and CEO at Flare Education. Dave first met Ajit three years ago, at the start of Flare's creation, and has remained inspired by the mission ever since. Ajit shares that mission of providing high school students, often from generationally poor backgrounds, with work-based learning experiences. Flare is rede…

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DLG335 Dr. Lisa thinks being one of seven children helped artist Beth Campbell room to develop her unique perception on the world. 59:30

10M ago59:30

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BETH CAMPBELL is someone who’s work first emerged in 2000 and impressed the f*ck out of me at the first greater New York Show. I became an instant fan and have watch her work has expanded and developed since then. So I was thrilled to have her on as my guest. This question from an interview by Sara Murkett in the Huffington Post describes what peop…

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TC Disrupt Limited Series - Valentine Wats - CTO - Excelitte 18:56

10M ago18:56

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On this week’s episode of the Full Stack Leader, we are talking to Valentine Wats at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Valentine is the CTO and a co-founder of Excelitte, a service that instantly converts your data in a spreadsheet to a web-based software database application, automatically encrypting your data, providing access to it only after 3-Factor au…

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Orion Ohev - Team Dynamics Coach 31:25

10M ago31:25

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Orion Ohev, a Team Dynamics Coach. Orion emphasizes the importance of understanding intricate dynamics within teams, often rooted in unconscious and nervous system-level reactions. He believes in delving beneath surface-level issues to uncover the actual dynamics between team members. Ori…

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TC Disrupt Limited Series - David Erickson - Founder - CarrierX 6:08

10M ago6:08

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On this week’s episode of the Full Stack Leader, we are talking to David Erickson at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. David is founder of CarrierX, a CPaaS (Communication Platform as a Service) and API provider with its own network that provides powerful tools to build enterprise-ready applications and services with Cloud-Based Voice, Video, and Messaging.…

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TC Disrupt Limited Series - Sharene Lee - COO - Takadao 5:34

10M ago5:34

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On this week’s episode of the Full Stack Leader, we are talking to Sharene Lee at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023. Sharene co-founded Takadao, a community-owned life insurance platform built on blockchain technology. The platform operates as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO), meaning profits from insurance operations are distributed within the …

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DLG334 Suzanne Murphy sets a great example of what women are capable of — being true to yourself is part of it. 53:41

11M ago53:41

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Suzanne Murphy is a VERY successful Wall Street veteran (over 20 years). She owns an upper east side apartment, speaks at, and attends NYC social events that no one I know goes to. So, when she seemed genuinely interested coming out to Bushwick and being on my show, I was honored. It’s not even a charity event! It was illuminating for me to hear Su…

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Ravi Kurani - CEO - Sutro 28:24

11M ago28:24

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we interviewed Ravi Kurani, co-founder and CEO at Sutro. Ravi focuses on his experiences in Southern California and his transition from a mechanical engineering background to impact investing. He shares his journeys from working at NASA to managing a fund in India, emphasizing the importance of adapta…

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Episode 87 — Bob Selle — Ocean State Job Lot 38:58

11M ago38:58

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Dave is joined by Bob Selle, CPO at Ocean State Job Lot, in this episode of The Hennessy Report. From a memorable presentation at NEHRA, to sitting on NEHRA's board with Dave, to the podcast, we've been fans of Bob for years and are excited to share his unique expertise with our audience! Bob shares the origin story for Ocean State and how they've …

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Sergey Sundukovskiy - CTO & CPO - Salesmsg 30:39

11M ago30:39

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Sergey Sundukovskiy, co-founder, CTO and CPO at Salesmsg. A seasoned tech leader, Sergey emphasizes the significance of recognizing one's unique leadership style, whether it leans towards a “Follow me” or a “Charge ahead” approach. He also stresses that prioritizing outcomes over specific…

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DLG343 Seth Cerrate and Patrick Bayley talk about their brand new collective: YEA MAN SPA GLOBAL. 59:30

11M ago59:30

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A banner day for Dr. Lisa! I got to talk with two hot young guys, Seth Cerrate and Patrick Bayley about their brand new collective Yea Man Spa Global which did a project that solicited sex stories in public, set up a warren of office cubicles and then encouraged fair goers to answer the phones and Surprise! It was such a blast talking to these guys…

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Vasumithra Therli - CEO - Picktime 23:07

11M ago23:07

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In the latest edition of the Full Stack Leader, we talked to Vasumithra Therli, CEO at Picktime. Vasumithra’s extensive software development and consulting background helped him build a product-driven business with robust capabilities. His core values are staying open to feedback, embracing continuous learning, and fostering a culture of innovation…

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Felix Zhao - Founder & CEO - Cassia Networks 31:02

11M ago31:02

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In the latest edition of Full Stack Leader, we interviewed Felix Zhao, CEO at Cassia Networks. An experienced inventor and innovator, Felix discusses Bluetooth-powered IoT solutions, emphasizing their pivotal role in education, digital health, and personnel management. In the podcast, he explains the advantages of Bluetooth in IoT due to its low po…

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1610_DLG_Artist Leah Schrager: Artist or Pornographer? Discuss! by Dr. Lisa Gives a Sh*t 59:30

12M ago59:30

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This is a vintage episode from 2016. To learn more about Schrager, her wide-ranging work and career HERE: https://leahschrager.com/ Instagram @leahschrager @onaartist Leah Schrager and I were aware of each other because we both do therapy as an art endeavor. Leah does work as Sarah White, the Naked Therapist. But her work is much more multifaceted …

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Lawrence Yuan - Director of Engineering - Meta 34:17

12M ago34:17

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In the latest edition of Full Stack Leader, we had an exciting conversation with Lawrence Yuan, Director of Engineering at Meta. Lawrence has over 20+ years of industry software development and engineering management experience in companies of all sizes, from startups to tech giants. His extensive experience made him understand the significance of …

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DLG1819 Jason Zinoman, author of "Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night" digs into Letterman's self-loathing mindset with Dr. Lisa. 59:29

12M ago59:29

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How could someone so self-loathing as David Letterman)be able to accomplish all that he accomplished which includes having an indelible stamp on American culture? That's the basis of the discussion I have Jason Zinoman, author of the recent seminal book on David Letterman: Letterman, The last great King of Late Night. https://www.amazon.com/Letterm…

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Episode 86 — Paul Francisco — State Street 44:09

1y ago44:09

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Dave is joined by colleague Kim Littlefield and guest Paul Francisco, the first Chief Diversity Officer for State Street. On that topic, Paul speaks about a mindset change he experienced, no longer believing the goal is to work himself out of a job. Paul shares what it was like growing up in Honduras and his unexpected move to the US, which prompte…

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