Eli Marcus is a fiery, renowned dynamic Motivational Speaker and Professional Mentor Coach who, as former CEO of The Seminar Center in NY, worked with some of the all-time great celebs, book authors & speakers including Michael Jackson, Mark Victor Hansen (Chicken Soup for the Soul), Dr. Richard Carlson (Don't Sweat the Small Stuff), Denis Waitley, Les Brown, Neale Donald Walsch, Ivana Trump, Davy Jones (The Monkees), Dr. Brian Weiss, James Van Praagh, Iyanla Vanzant, Caroline Myss & hundred ...
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Jewish music aficionados will immediately recognize Yossi Zweig's name as the publisher of JE Magazine�America's first full color monthly that gave over 30, 000 Jewish music and entertainment fans a unique "front-stage/back stage" perspective to the occasionally wild, sometimes wacky, always wonderful world of Jewish music.
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Hosted by Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter, the Design Better podcast explores creativity at the intersection of design and technology.
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Harmonizing Life and Music, growing as an artist improving as a person, gaining insight and inspiration from conversations with world-class musicians. Remember... Abundant singing and playing of music will bring about the ultimate redemption!
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Faith On The Field is a one-of-its-kind weekly Christian sports talk radio show hosted by national-media personality Rob Maaddi that features faith-based interviews with prominent professional athletes. The show tackles important issues people face daily while aiming to inspire hope, encourage listeners to faith and challenge them toward action.
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Tune in every Sunday from 10pm-11pm for an intriguing weekly radio show, chock-full of business insights and marketing strategies that will get you ahead of the game!
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Idris Brewster: Bringing history to life with augmented reality
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28:05Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/idris-brewster In Berlin, there are memorials to the Holocaust called Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones,” that memorialize some of the victims of the tragic event with small brass stones placed into the cobblestone streets outside their last-known residence. These poig…
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In Berlin, there are memorials to the Holocaust called Stolpersteine, or “stumbling stones,” that memorialize some of the victims of the tragic event with small brass stones placed into the cobblestone streets outside their last-known residence. These poignant objects create moments for reflection, and awareness of the invisible history that hides …
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Former NFL first-round pick Marcus Smith talks about how his faith helped him overcome adversity and remains his foundation.By Faith on the Field
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Design sprints have become a staple of the creative process at companies around the world and an indispensable tool in the pursuit of innovation. We owe a debt of thanks to Jake Knapp and his former colleagues at Google Ventures (now known as GV) who pioneered the design sprint. There is one gap that design sprints have not entirely addressed, thou…
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Jake Knapp: Click—How to make what people want
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57:51Design sprints have become a staple of the creative process at companies around the world and an indispensable tool in the pursuit of innovation. We owe a debt of thanks to Jake Knapp and his former colleagues at Google Ventures (now known as GV) who pioneered the design sprint. Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpod…
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Jenny Blackburn: Google's VP of UX for Gemini on how generative AI can improve our workflows
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22:11We live in an era where the boundaries are beginning to blur between roles like designers and developers. Generative AI tools are making it easier for designers to code quick prototypes, and for developers to wireframe and create first-pass UI’s for applications. Find bonus content and more on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/jenny-b…
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We live in an era where the boundaries are beginning to blur between roles like designers and developers. Generative AI tools are making it easier for designers to code quick prototypes, and for developers to wireframe and create first-pass UI’s for applications. So we thought it would be fascinating to talk with Jenny Blackburn, VP of UX at Google…
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As designers, we sometimes get caught up in our egos. I’m the creative one on the team. I’m the one who should have the final say on these designs. I’m misunderstood, and I feel like I’m always having to teach people a new language. Author Scott Berkun has a new book called Why Design is Hard, which dives into why this “ego trap” limits designers' …
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As designers, we sometimes get caught up in our egos. I’m the creative one on the team. I’m the one who should have the final say on these designs. I’m misunderstood, and I feel like I’m always having to teach people a new language. Find full show notes and bonus content on our Substack: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/scott-berkun-why-design-is-…
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Marcus Bell: Producer and songwriter for Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Timbaland on music and creativity in the age of AI
There aren’t many kids who start a record label when they’re 12 years old. Or play piano professionally at the age of six. But our guest today, Marcus “Bellringer” Bell, is the kind of polymath that did those things, and went on to create a successful career in the music industry, as a producer and composer who has worked with musicians like Nicki …
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Marcus Bell: Producer and songwriter for Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, and Timbaland on music and creativity in the age of AI
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33:01There aren’t many kids who start a record label when they’re 12 years old. Or play piano professionally at the age of six. But our guest today, Marcus “Bellringer” Bell, is the kind of polymath that did those things, and went on to create a successful career in the music industry, as a producer and composer who has worked with musicians like Nicki …
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JOHN SCHNEIDER - From DUKES of HAZZARD to PERFECT CRIME
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30:13John Schneider's extensive acting career includes the iconic roles of "Bo Duke" on The Dukes of Hazzard, “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville and "Jim Cryer" on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots, along with recurring appearances on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Nip/Tuck, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Dancing with the Stars, and most recen…
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Reconsidering: Mastering change with Brad Stulberg
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1:04:48Our podcast network, The Curiosity Department, has a new show called Reconsidering. Though design and your work are a big part of who you are, you are so much more. Reconsidering is a show hosted by designers that aims to bring fresh eyes to the important things in life. Co-hosts Meredith Black, formerly at Pinterest and Figma, Bob Baxley, formerly…
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Rewind: Jonathan Hoefler: Typography legend on type history, philosophy, and entrepreneurship
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1:05:57Hi folks! We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season, and have plenty of opportunities to relax and spend time with friends and family. This week we’re rewinding to one of our favorite episodes with Jonathan Hoefler, the legendary type designer. Enjoy the episode, and we’ll see you in the New Year! Find the full episode and bonus content on o…
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Hi folks! We hope you’re having a wonderful holiday season, and have plenty of opportunities to relax and spend time with friends and family. This week we’re rewinding to one of our favorite episodes with Jonathan Hoefler, the legendary type designer. Enjoy the episode, and we’ll see you in the New Year! It’s still not too late for a last-minute gi…
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A Child in Berlin - Courage & Resilience during the Fall of Nazi Germany
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27:49Over the span of four years, one afternoon at a time, professional biographer Rhonda Lauritzen sat across from Heidi Posnien, now an 88-year-old woman who spent her childhood in the heart of Berlin, just a stone’s throw from Hitler’s seat of power. Posnien shared strikingly clear memories of the fear and uncertainty that permeated Nazi-infested Ber…
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Alastair Simpson is accustomed to adaptation. The first half of his life was spent in the pursuit of a professional football career (or soccer as we call it in the States). But things didn’t go as expected, and he found himself searching for a new path in life. Football taught him discipline and to focus on excellence, traits that transferred well …
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Alastair Simpson: From professional soccer to leading design at DropBox
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26:17Alastair Simpson is accustomed to adaptation. The first half of his life was spent in the pursuit of a professional football career (or soccer as we call it in the States). But things didn’t go as expected, and he found himself searching for a new path in life. Football taught him discipline and to focus on excellence, traits that transferred well …
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Episode 293: Make a Difference (Miles Killebrew)
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29:55Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro Miles Killebrew talks about his work in the community.By Faith on the Field
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Jason Giles is tuned into the habits of successful product design teams, not only because he’s been leading them for 15 years, but also because his team at UserTesting makes essential tools used by top design teams around the world. Jason thinks of the collaboration process in his team as similar to a jazz band where improvisation and exploration g…
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Bonus Episode: Jason Giles, VP of Product Design at UserTesting, live in Austin
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20:57Jason Giles is tuned into the habits of successful product design teams, not only because he’s been leading them for 15 years, but also because his team at UserTesting makes essential tools used by top design teams around the world. Jason thinks of the collaboration process in his team as similar to a jazz band where improvisation and exploration g…
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Episode 292: For the Kids II (Rachaad White)
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32:54Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White talks about his work in the foster care community and his faith.By Faith on the Field
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Bishop Briggs: Award winning singer-songwriter on creative transformation after loss
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12:59Sometimes, a creative transformation occurs after a painful experience in our lives. This certainly happened for our guest today, Bishop Briggs, who lost her sister at a young age in 2021. After a period of intense grieving, and struggling with depression, her son was born in 2022, and she went on to win The Masked Singer in 2023. Find the full epi…
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Sometimes, a creative transformation occurs after a painful experience in our lives. This certainly happened for our guest today, Bishop Briggs, who lost her sister at a young age in 2021. After a period of intense grieving, and struggling with depression, her son was born in 2022, and she went on to win The Masked Singer in 2023. We spoke with Bis…
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Episode 291: For the Kids (DeMario Davis)
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33:13New Orleans Saints All-Pro linebacker Demario Davis talks about his faith journey, helping enhance educational programs for children and more. Also, Shannon Starr, granddaughter of Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr, discusses her cookbook that benefits pediatric cancer research.By Faith on the Field
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We're at the holidays once again and that means it's one of our favorite episodes, our Design Better holiday gift guide for designers, creatives, and anyone who appreciates well-designed products. This list is perfect for anyone hunting for the ideal gift for that special someone—or, let’s be honest, for themselves. And this year—like last year—we’…
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Live at Savannah College of Art and Design, with Kate Aronowitz, Steve Johnson, Kat Holmes and Jaime Lopez
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1:06:24When Aarron was in college studying painting and drawing, he had an absolute certainty about the path my career would take. He was going to move to New York, make it big as an artist, and never look back. And Eli, as an undergrad in product design, wasn’t sure what a career in his field even looked like. The skillset wasn’t clearly defined yet. The…
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Episode 290: Miracle Business (Bradley Pinion)
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32:09Atlanta Falcons punter Bradley Pinion discusses his Punts For Purpose initiative.By Faith on the Field
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Episode 289: One True King (Evan Funkhouser)
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31:35Lindenwood University baseball player Evan Funkhouser shares his faith journey.By Faith on the Field
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Bonus Episode: Gali Erez, head of Wix Studio
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38:21This is a special sponsored episode of the Design Better Podcast Gali Erez, Head of Wix Studio at Wix, has had quite a journey, from a background in graphic design at CalArts, through transitioning from print to digital in her early work at Warner Brothers, where she helped envision media's digital future. Along the way, she has learned some princi…
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Kamasi Washington: A jazz genius on collaborative lessons learned from Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill, and more
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14:43Jazz is a constantly evolving art form, offering some of the richest lessons in creative collaboration. A melody and chord progression provide the foundation, but as each musician brings their unique improvisational perspective, the music takes on unexpected, transformative shapes. If you ask any fan of the genre who’s pushing jazz into new territo…
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We’re students of the creative process, and so is Adam Moss, author of The Work of Art: How something comes from nothing. Formerly the editor-in-chief of New York magazine, these days Moss is on a quest in his studio to understand painting and through it the mysteries of the act of creation. Questions about why people create—and the diversity of pr…
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Episode 288: Walking It Out (Jade McCarthy)
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32:03Emmy award-winning broadcaster Jade McCarthy shares about her faith journey.By Faith on the Field
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One of Aarron’s first jobs as a kid was performing magic shows, and it taught him a surprising amount about creativity. Magic is, at its core, the art of storytelling. It’s about directing attention, making people question assumptions, and blending creativity with technology to change how we see the world. That’s why it’s no surprise that Andrew Ev…
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