Best Harmony Alumni Podcasts (2024)

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Surviving the Iditarod 18:57

10d ago18:57

18:57

Adventurer Sunny Stroeer (MBA 2011) is always hunting for her limit. Would she find it while skiing 1,000 miles through the Alaskan wilderness?By HBS Alumni

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How To Have Effective Conversations 15:44

1M ago15:44

15:44

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Charles Duhigg (MBA 2003) on the rules of real talkBy HBS Alumni

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Embracing Life's Twists: Matthew Kee on Venture Capital and the Thrill of Innovation 33:35

2M ago33:35

33:35

From the secure halls of JPMorgan Chase to the dynamic world of tech startups, Matthew Kee's journey is nothing short of remarkable. As the visionary manager of Tundra Angels, he joins us to share how swapping bank spreadsheets for the entrepreneurial rollercoaster became a life-altering decision. We're taken through a riveting saga, starting with …

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On the Job 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

Recipients of the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award share takeaways from early experiences in the working worldBy HBS Alumni

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"You can't do everything on your own.", Dr. Jeff Williamson’s Entrepreneurial Evolution 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

Discover the seamless blend of faith and business acumen with Dr. Jeff Williamson, founder of Converge Group Inc., as he regales us with his transition from academia to entrepreneurship. Together, we unpack the essence of balancing a hectic entrepreneurial lifestyle with personal commitments, all through a Christian lens. Dr. Williamson's journey i…

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Navigating Entrepreneurial Seas: Caleb Roth's Insights on Metrics-Driven Business Success 23:05

3M ago23:05

23:05

Unlock the strategic mastery of business metrics with entrepreneur Caleb Roth in our latest chat, where measuring success isn't just a practice but a pivotal force in crafting your empire. From the leap of faith out of corporate life into the dynamic world of startups, Caleb's journey exhibits the transformative power of side hustles, flipping book…

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Origin Stories 15:17

3M ago15:17

15:17

Recipients of the 2024 Alumni Achievement Award reflect on how their early life shaped them—personally and professionallyBy HBS Alumni

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Seizing Freedom Through Lifestyle Investing: Justin Donald's Blueprint to Independence 30:07

3M ago30:07

30:07

Ever dream of crafting the perfect lifestyle, where your time is your own and financial worries are a thing of the past? Justin Donald, the 'lifestyle investor,' graced us with his presence at the Createur Conference and Pitch Competition 2024, unveiling the blueprint to financial independence through low-risk cash flow investing. Discover the stra…

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Transforming Health Challenges into Business Opportunities with Dan Chapman 21:37

3M ago21:37

21:37

Have you ever wondered how a deep-rooted faith could shape a business's core values and its approach to philanthropy? Our latest conversation with Dan Chapman, the visionary behind Red Remedies and Sunrise Health Foods, unveils the profound impact that intertwining Christian principles with corporate ethos can have. Dan's personal journey through f…

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Mission Control 16:02

3M ago16:02

16:02

Space entrepreneur Peter Platzer (MBA 2002) on the process of finding your purposeBy HBS Alumni

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Cultivating a Business Grounded in Faith: Demetri Morris's Blueprint for Success 22:54

4M ago22:54

22:54

Have you ever wondered how to build a business that doesn't just survive, but thrives, within the framework of your faith? Demetri Morris, our visionary guest and CEO who kickstarted his entrepreneurial journey during his college days, unveils the intricate dance of aligning one's spiritual values with the cutthroat world of business. He doesn't ju…

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From Fast Food to Faithful Fortitude The Tony Allegro Story 9:45

4M ago9:45

9:45

When passion and faith intertwine with the fast-paced world of franchising, you get Tony Allegro. As the COO and President of All-Star Management DBA Wendy’s, Tony sits down with us to offer a quick and enthralling narrative that fuses Christian virtues with the cutthroat drive needed to thrive in the business. His rise from a fervent youngster in …

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In Harmony 20:26

4M ago20:26

20:26

Born in Korea, Michael Kim (MBA 1990) spent his formative years in the US. As his novel ‘Offerings’ heads for the big screen, Asia’s “godfather of private equity” reflects on time, legacy, duty, and the unexpected connections between fiction and finance.By HBS Alumni

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Growing Your Business the Jeff Williams Way Within a Framework of Faith 20:20

4M ago20:20

20:20

Unlock the secrets to business growth as we chat with Jeff Williams, a serial entrepreneur who has mastered the art of scaling ventures within a Christian framework. Jeff shares his personal experiences on the right moment to take your business to the next level, taking into account significant life milestones like marriage and parenthood. He empha…

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Combat-Tested Cancer Coaching 16:41

5M ago16:41

16:41

Cancer will impact nearly one in two people in their lifetime. Kathy Giusti (MBA 1985) has battled it twice—and has lessons for anyone in the fight.By HBS Alumni

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Navigating the Tightrope: Work-Life Harmony in a Christian Entrepreneur's Journey 24:35

5M ago24:35

24:35

Ever feel like you're walking a tightrope between your job and your joy? Brian Utter, ShineFM's executive director, steps into our space with a wellspring of wisdom on striking that elusive balance. As a Christian entrepreneur, he understands the gravity of this juggle and brings to the table actionable advice on using calendar management and techn…

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Melvin Johnson's Blueprint for Faith-Based Entrepreneurial Relationships 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

Have you ever wondered how to align your entrepreneurial spirit with your faith? Melvin Johnson, the spirited force and CEO of Maaj Capital, joins us to illuminate the path of Christian entrepreneurship, where networking isn't just about handshakes and business cards, but about forging deep connections with those who share your values and vision. M…

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From Curveballs to Creativity: Hayden Rankin's Journey of Faith-Fueled Entrepreneurship 18:07

6M ago18:07

18:07

When life threw curveballs at Hayden Rankin, he didn't just catch them—he turned them into a thriving business that's as much about spreading faith as it is about spreading ink on T-shirts. Our latest Createur Podcast episode features this Olivet graduate and mastermind behind NiceShirt Thanks LLC, who shares a tale that's not your ordinary rags-to…

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The Values and Virtues of a Quick Fix 15:51

6M ago15:51

15:51

Author Anne Morriss (MBA 2004) on how companies can tackle complex issues with essential speedBy HBS Alumni

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The Entrepreneur's Roadmap to Success through Mentorship with Tom Meyer 20:05

6M ago20:05

20:05

Unlock the secrets to fostering a successful entrepreneurial spirit underpinned by faith as we sit down with Tom Meyer, a beacon of business acumen and President of MBBI (Midwest Business Brokers and Intermediaries). During our enlightening conversation, Tom imparts his experience on the transformative impact of mentorship for Christian entrepreneu…

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The Impact of Niche Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Sam Kwak 25:03

7M ago25:03

25:03

Unlock the true potential of niche entrepreneurship with our outstanding guest - real estate entrepreneur, investor, YouTuber, author, and the founder of the Accelerated Business Banking Concept, Sam Kwak. Sam's journey from starting a real estate investing education business to creating a thriving YouTube channel and catapulting other entrepreneur…

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The Musts of 2023 10:56

7M ago10:56

10:56

Alumni recommendations from the year in mediaBy HBS Alumni

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Mastering Social Media and Entrepreneurship: A Deep Dive with James Webb 28:30

7M ago28:30

28:30

Welcome on board to a riveting conversation with the ingenious James Webb, the brain behind Dyce Media and Nashville News, now spearheading community and creators at Jumpsuit Agency. Get ready to unpack his wealth of knowledge on leveraging the power of social media platforms. James encourages entrepreneurs to experiment and discover the platforms …

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The Divine Path to Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with Daniel Kwak 37:12

8M ago37:12

37:12

Meet Daniel Kwak, a self-made real estate titan whose journey from humble immigrant beginnings to multi-millionaire real estate investor is nothing short of inspiring. Daniel isn't just about accumulating wealth, he also shares his insights on the role of faith in entrepreneurship, and how aligning with God's will has played a critical role in his …

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So You Want to Join a Startup 13:01

8M ago13:01

13:01

Entrepreneur and author Gus Bessalel (MBA 1988) on how to look before you leapBy HBS Alumni

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Juggling Entrepreneurship and a Full-Time Job: A Strategy of Faith and Timing with Jeff Forgrave 20:19

8M ago20:19

20:19

Ever wondered how successful entrepreneurs manage to build their empire while juggling a full-time job? Meet Jeff Forgrave, a living testament to the power of side hustling! He not only held a full-time job in a Fortune 500 company, but also kickstarted six businesses over the course of his career, the last one being a flourishing toy business name…

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Love and Money 15:11

8M ago15:11

15:11

Insights from the dating world with professional matchmaker Rachel Greenwald (MBA 1993)

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Brewing Success with Connect Roasters: Entrepreneurship, Partnerships, and Giving Back 20:26

9M ago20:26

20:26

Tantalize your taste buds and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit as we brew up a conversation with Caleb Benoit, the ingenious founder and CEO of Connect Roasters. This is no ordinary coffee business - it's a mission-driven venture that goes beyond satisfying your caffeine cravings. It's about giving back to developing communities, a cause seeded f…

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Soldier On 14:12

9M ago14:12

14:12

Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones, a Marine Corps veteran, on managing through a school shooting crisis—and what it takes to turnaround a cityBy HBS Alumni

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Bridging Faith and Entrepreneurship: A Journey with Scott Lingle 17:03

10M ago17:03

17:03

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Createur Podcast! Our guest, Scott Lingle, a successful Christian entrepreneur and Olivet Nazarene University alumnus, is the embodiment of this blend. Scott's journey from a corporate America employee to co-founding Remodel Health, a booming software company, is nothing short of inspirational. He opens up about his tran…

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Skydeck Voices: The Most Important Person I Met at HBS 14:01

10M ago14:01

14:01

Alumni reflect on the like-minded cofounders, life-changing professors, and lifelong partners they met on campus.

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Helping Consumers Decarbonize their Purchases 15:55

11M ago15:55

15:55

In this excerpt from the HBS podcast Climate Rising, Sanchali Pal (MBA 2018) discusses the business plan behind her sustainable spending app.

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Striving for Imperfection 16:39

12M ago16:39

16:39

In a new book, Charles Conn (MBA 1990) offers problem-solving mindsets for uncertain timesBy HBS Alumni

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Skydeck Live: Lessons from Major League Baseball’s Game-Changing Innovations 17:14

1y ago17:14

17:14

Chris Marinak (MBA 2008), Chief Operations and Strategy Officer at Major League Baseball, on building and nurturing an organizational culture of innovation—and what his experience at MLB can teach any business leader. (Recorded live at Spring Reunions.)

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Balancing Acts 14:00

1y ago14:00

14:00

Recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Award offer their take on the tricky topic of managing personal and professional responsibilitiesBy HBS Alumni

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Fail Better 19:08

1y ago19:08

19:08

Recipients of the 2023 Alumni Achievement Award describe when things didn’t go according to plan—and how those painful experiences were ultimately a good thingBy HBS Alumni

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Step Change 26:19

1y ago26:19

26:19

From the Bulletin: When she came back to Egypt five years ago, investor Amal Enan (MBA 2014) embraced the chaos—and found a path to impact her country’s future

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How Can We Solve the Teacher Shortage Crisis? 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

12:56

In this excerpt from HBS's Managing the Future of Work podcast, Mallory Dwinal-Palisch (MBA 2015) offers a lesson plan for the American education systemBy HBS Alumni

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Clearing the Air - Episode 3: Carbon’s Second Act 10:02

1+ y ago10:02

10:02

This is the third and final episode of Clearing the Air, our mini-series on carbon capture. In this episode, we look at some of the potential uses for captured carbon—including a startup employing nature’s C02 recycling model—and the necessity of sweeping, speedy scaling.By HBS Alumni

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Clearing the Air - Episode 2: Grand Ambitions in the Great Plains 9:11

1+ y ago9:11

9:11

This is the second episode of our Skydeck mini-series on carbon capture. In the first episode, we explored the scope of the problem—and the potential size of the business opportunity at this moment. In this episode we’re headed to the Carbon Capture Inc.'s headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles, where the company's first prototype was built. And to S…

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Clearing the Air: Episode 1 - Can We Really Engineer a Climate Fix? 11:04

1+ y ago11:04

11:04

This is the first episode of "Clearing the Air", a three-part series focused on the business of carbon capture, a technology that could help address the climate change crisis by removing excess carbon dioxide right out of the atmosphere. The promise of this approach has launched a raft of companies that not only capture but also store and even reus…

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Forged in Fire 19:53

1+ y ago19:53

19:53

HBS Executive Fellow Bill George and Chad Foster (PLDA 21, 2016), an author and motivational speaker, on the transformational power of cruciblesBy HBS Alumni

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Singing to the Corn 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

21:08

From the HBS Alumni Bulletin: Taylor Keen’s Sacred Seed project shows how a Native American approach to agriculture can protect the planet’s soil—one garden at a time.By HBS Alumni

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If I Were You 9:29

1+ y ago9:29

9:29

Alumni offer their advice to current HBS studentsBy HBS Alumni

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Your Family, Your Work, Your Way 19:09

2y ago19:09

19:09

Daisy Dowling (MBA 2002) helps working parents hit the reset button, post-COVID—and offers practical advice for moving forward on an even keel at home and in the office

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Skydeck Live: Stage Not Age 20:53

2y ago20:53

20:53

Susan Wilner Golden (PMD 59, 1990) on the promise of the new longevity economyBy HBS Alumni

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Wired to be Inspired 15:43

2y ago15:43

15:43

Professor Ranjay Gulati on the messy but transformational pursuit of purposeBy HBS Alumni

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Bidding Up 22:01

2y ago22:01

22:01

2022 Alumni Achievement Award recipient Bob Wilson (MBA 1961, DBA 1963) on his journey from Depression-era Nebraska to a 2020 Nobel PrizeBy HBS Alumni

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Leading to Salvation 22:10

2y ago22:10

22:10

2022 Alumni Achievement Award recipient Bob Ryan (MBA 1970) had just stepped off his last board when he was called on for a different sort of service: revitalizing the oldest African American-owned business in north Minneapolis.By HBS Alumni

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Onboarding 19:02

2y ago19:02

19:02

2022 Alumni Achievement Award recipient Tosh Barron (MBA 1972) describes her experience as a pioneering woman in the board room, the elements of effective corporate governance, and what to look for when seeking a board roleBy HBS Alumni

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