Best Joan Stephanie Podcasts (2024)

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APMM Series: Navigating the Crossroads: Crandall Jones on Career Transitions in City Management 1:06:37

7h ago1:06:37

1:06:37

In this episode, we explore the multi-faceted career of Crandall Jones, a seasoned City Manager. His is not a predictable story, but one with many twists and turns. Crandall opens up about the challenges that impacted his big decisions. This episode is particularly valuable for those considering a career in city management or a new opportunity in t…

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APMM Series: When Tradition Meets Transformation: A conversation with Rick Kane 57:15

13d ago57:15

57:15

In this episode of the PCC Local Time Podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of fire services with Rick Kane, the Manager of Manheim Township and a former Fire Chief. Rick offers unique insights into the critical transition from volunteer to career fire departments, focusing on the importance of strategic planning, leadership, and effective com…

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Satellite Data and Conservation: Gracie Ermi on Land Use, AI, and Protecting the Planet 40:54

8d ago40:54

40:54

Gracie Ermi, Machine Learning Scientist at Impact Observatory, highlights how AI and satellite data transform land use mapping and environmental protection. By analyzing satellite imagery with machine learning, she improves data analysis efficiency and accuracy. Gracie discusses AI's impact on wildlife conservation, interdisciplinary challenges, an…

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APMM Series: From Volunteer to Career: Evolving Fire Services in Northampton Township with Robert Pellegrino and Adam Selisker 53:33

5d ago53:33

53:33

In this episode, we delve into the evolving relationship between a Township Manager and a Fire Chief, focusing on transitioning from a volunteer to a career fire service. This episode is a fascinating inside look at how a rural community that becomes a suburban one transitions from a volunteer to a full-time career fire service that includes volunt…

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AI in Hiring: From Microsoft to Humanly's Recruitment Solutions 1:01:50

7d ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Prem Kumar, CEO and co-founder of Humanly, shares how the company helps hiring teams screen, schedule, and interview candidates efficiently and equitably. Focusing on early hiring stages, Humanly aims to address biases and improve the candidate experience. Kumar shares insights from building the company, highlighting the importance of responsible A…

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Fire Services: A conversation with Bert Brugghemans about decision making in crises 53:38

23d ago53:38

53:38

Bert Brugghemans joins us from the City of Antwerp, where he serves as the Chief Fire Officer. Today, we'll gain Bert’s perspective on leadership and decision-making when routine operations turn into rapid response situations. We talk about Bert's research and how he has progressed his thinking from the early days in the fire service and studies in…

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Creativity, Art, and AI: Dive into Digital Tooling with Adobe's Daniel Robbins 50:59

13d ago50:59

50:59

Daniel Robbins, Principal Designer at Adobe, delves into his work in 3D and generative AI, discussing how Adobe democratizes 3D creation. He highlights the combination of 3D technology and generative AI to generate 3D images from simple object guides, making these tools accessible to a wider audience. Robbins addresses challenges such as job displa…

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Smart Glasses, AI, and AR: Inside Brilliant Labs with Bobak Tavangar 53:44

22d ago53:44

53:44

Bobak Tavangar, CEO of Brilliant Labs, shares his journey of building a company at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR). Brilliant Labs develops AI agents and smart glasses that merge AR and AI into a lightweight, user-friendly device. Bobak discusses challenges and surprises along the way, reflecting on the i…

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APMM Series: Stephanie Teoli Kuhls and Sandra Zadell on labor relations and the path from conflict to collaboration.. 46:30

1M ago46:30

46:30

Welcome to another episode in the APMM Series on PCC Local Time. I am your host Nancy Hess Our guests today offer us a glimpse of how labor relations in your municipality can help or hinder your efforts as a manager, and significantly impact your workplace. What is unique about labor relations is that you can only really come to it through experien…

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AI in Law: Revolutionizing the Legal Field with Peter Geovanes 45:47

1M ago45:47

45:47

Peter Geovanes, Chief Innovation and AI Officer at McGuireWoods LLP, discusses AI's transformative impact on the legal sector. He emphasizes AI tools like ChatGPT-4 for enhancing efficiency, competitive advantage, and prompt engineering. Highlighting data privacy and ethical use, he advocates a "trust but verify" approach. Geovanes also stresses th…

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APMM Series: A conversation with Peter Buck about Local Government's Role in Climate Action 55:10

1M ago55:10

55:10

This episode is part of our APMM series on Community Health. Today we dig deeper into the connection between climate action and community health. Our guest, Peter Buck, co-directs the Local Climate Action Program and is the Associate Director of Climate and Sustainability Education at Penn State Sustainability. Peter brings a perspective that helps…

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Inside Upwork: Lauren Dycus on AI and Market Differentiation 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

Lauren Dycus, Director of Product Management at Upwork, details her role and the company's mission. She focuses on work management, which streamlines processes from user onboarding to contract finalization. Upwork, the world's largest work marketplace, supports freelancers with specialized skills, enabling personal and company growth. Dycus emphasi…

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Generative AI for Enterprise with Noelle Russell of AI Leadership Institute 45:42

2M ago45:42

45:42

Noelle Russell, founder of the AI Leadership Institute, shares her experience in AI, highlighting responsible AI, challenges in implementation, and the potential of generative AI in customer service. She emphasizes collaboration, flexibility, and aligning values with partners. Russell discusses harnessing team knowledge with LLMs, the role of certi…

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Join us in the BONUS ROOM! 1:19

2M ago1:19

1:19

Another season of TNL is in the books! While we all wait for season 7, brand new episodes of the BONUS ROOM don't stop! To listen, sign up at cbbworld.com for a MAXIMUS plan. Not only do you get these exclusive monthly episodes, but you get EVERY TNL episode ad-free, every other CBB World podcast, as well as Discord access, where you can ask Paul, …

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A Brief Chat #234: Why Bother? with Stephanie Rinaldi 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

Author, activist, and beekeeper Stephanie Rinaldi joins Jason to talk about why we continue fighting for a better world despite very little evidence that it’s working. INSTAGRAM: @authorslrinaldi — Stephanie Rinaldi @jasondcrane — Jason Mentioned in the episode: @ykreborn — YK Hong Book about post-Katrina mutual aid: Black Flags And Windmills by sc…

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A Brief Chat #234: Why Bother? with Stephanie Rinaldi 33:53

2M ago33:53

33:53

Author, activist, and beekeeper Stephanie Rinaldi joins Jason to talk about why we continue fighting for a better world despite very little evidence that it’s working. INSTAGRAM: @authorslrinaldi — Stephanie Rinaldi @jasondcrane — Jason Mentioned in the episode: @ykreborn — YK Hong Book about post-Katrina mutual aid: Black Flags And Windmills by sc…

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Crafting Copilot's AI with Stephanie Blucker of Microsoft 37:54

2M ago37:54

37:54

Stephanie Blucker, a senior content design manager at Microsoft, shares insights into her team's work on AI integrations across products like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Loop, Planner, & the M365 app. She explains the evolution of content design from UX writing to a more integrated role, emphasizing content designers' importance in creating u…

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A Yawn Of A Time with Mitch Silpa 1:23:03

2M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Season 6 concludes with Joan giving the latest update on her one-woman show, Burnt sharing a Phallsmacy regular's secret, and Doug getting ready for the big race. Later, Priscilla (Mitch Silpa) joins the show in the hopes of helping her son avoid eviction. Can't wait for next season? Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock acc…

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APMM Series: Zoning and Community Health: A Deep Dive with Ben Estell and R.J. Susko 1:09:04

2M ago1:09:04

1:09:04

Zoning may be one of the least understood and most under-appreciated aspects of local government. But my guests today see zoning through the lens of community health and want you to come along with them to better understand how zoning and planning impact our lives. Ben Estell is manager of Dormont Borough outside of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County P…

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Transforming Speech Recognition with Miguel Jetté of Rev.com 37:16

2M ago37:16

37:16

Miguel Jetté, VP of AI at Rev.com, shares insights into the evolution and impact of AI in transcription and speech recognition. Rev started as a platform offering transcription, captions, and subtitles, heavily relying on AI to improve its tools and products. Miguel's journey began eight years ago, focusing on building speech recognition capabiliti…

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May I See It For A Pelt? with Stephanie Courtney 1:21:07

2M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Joan figures out some burger math, Burnt shares some Dignity Falls flight restrictions, while Doug finds an unusual way to decrease his screen time. Later on the show, Christina (Stephanie Courtney) explains her NeighborhApp post about a dying raccoon. Want more TNL? Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to all season…

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Decoding Viral Trends with Chelsie Hall of ViralMoment 35:47

2M ago35:47

35:47

Chelsie Hall, CEO + Co-founder of AI startup ViralMoment, discusses the power of short-form video analytics with Joan. ViralMoment specializes in AI-powered, machine learning-driven B2B SaaS social intelligence, focusing on platforms like TikTok. They analyze video content beyond hashtags, uncovering its impact on audience beliefs, behaviors, and p…

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Nothing Against Rick Moranis! with Lamar Woods 1:30:12

3M ago1:30:12

1:30:12

On today's episode, Burnt shares his go-to comfort food, Joan has exciting career news, and Doug does Doug stuff. Later they welcome Peyton (Lamar Woods) from The NeighborhApp, who is looking for Disneyland tips. Want more TNL? Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to all seasons ad-free, as well as brand new exclusiv…

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Crisis leadership and the evolving landscape of emergency services: A conversation with Paresh Wankhade 53:54

3M ago53:54

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In times of crisis, we often see leaders emerge from the frontline. My guest today, Professor Paresh Wankhade has published extensive research on emergency services and offers us examples of how emergent leadership shows up in times of crisis. In this episode we talk about how the leadership framework is changing within emergency services. Some of …

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APMM SERIES: A conversation with Jerry Ozog about Leadership in Emergency Services 42:44

3M ago42:44

42:44

Jerry Ozog, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute, is here today to talk about challenges in the leadership of emergency services. We cover topics such as everyday leadership vs crisis leadership, community expectations, funding and transparency, organizational models, recruitment, including diversity and inclusion, a…

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Emotional AI: Building Better Human Connections with Rana Gujral, Behavioral Signals 47:23

3M ago47:23

47:23

Rana Gujral, CEO of Behavioral Signals, joins Joan to discuss his company's groundbreaking work in emotional AI. Behavioral Signals extracts nuanced emotional, behavioral, and mental states from conversational tones, essential for developing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Their technology identifies emotions and behaviors from voice signals…

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Ding Dong Ditcher with Jessica Jean Jardine 1:34:28

3M ago1:34:28

1:34:28

On today's episode, we learn Joan's favorite tongue-twister, Burnt describes a new addition to the centerpiece of The Dignity Phallsmacy, and Doug brings the receipts. Later, Wendy (Jessica Jean Jardine) joins the show to explain her side as the subject of a recent NeighborhApp post. Want more TNL? Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus pla…

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BONUS Episode! Joan Interviewed by Jennie Stenhouse, CTO of Clarity AI 1:13:07

3M ago1:13:07

1:13:07

In this engaging BONUS episode, hosted by Joan Bajorek and featuring special guest interviewer Jennie Stenhouse, CTO of Clarity AI, listeners gain exclusive insights into Joan's dynamic career journey. They delve into practical AI applications and productivity tools, exploring AI's impact in sectors like agriculture and discussing entrepreneurship …

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Free Grapefruit with Ali Ghandour 1:24:02

3M ago1:24:02

1:24:02

Joan gives updates on HERLET and Sprune Fever, Burnt shares an odd fashion choice that he kept it up for a year, and we hear a round of ~*Doug's Ideas*~. Later, Beatriz (Ali Ghandour) stops by to provide the correct interpretation of her NeighborhApp post. Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to the entire ad-free ar…

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Voices from the APMM 2024 Conference 35:05

3M ago35:05

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Today we have a special episode of PCC local time. This week the APMM conference for local government managers took place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Our conference took place in the ruins of the former Bethlehem Steel. Overlooking the historic Steel Stacks, the largest revitalized brownfield in the country, it has become a top destination for arts…

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No Wonder with Lily Du 1:24:13

3M ago1:24:13

1:24:13

Burnt reveals the section of Dignity Falls he grew up in, Joan talks about the Sprune Dune, and Doug finds a new storage solution. Later on the show, Zlotz (Lily Du) is looking to find a mime. Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to the entire ad-free archive as well as brand new exclusive BONUS ROOM episodes adventu…

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Crisis Governance: A conversation with Hugo Marynissen 1:01:51

3M ago1:01:51

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My guest today is Hugo Marynissen. He is an expert in Crisis Governance and Risk Management Co-holding the Chair of Crisis Governance at University of Antwerp. Our conversation today will address the question of how leaders might structure organizations to better adapt to an uncertain world. He identifies key myths and assumptions that are part of …

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Fowl Mouth with D'Arcy Carden 1:33:09

3M ago1:33:09

1:33:09

This week, Burnt unveils the long awaited answer to last week's cliffhanger, as Joan battles a local allergy and Doug is working on a new way to traverse through the house. Later, Martha (D'Arcy Carden) shares her intriguing encounter with a man while walking in Dignity Falls. Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to …

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Free Dental Work with Rekha Shankar 1:21:11

4M ago1:21:11

1:21:11

This week, we hear of Joan's travel plans for her one-woman show and what Burnt has been hearing around town, while Doug searches for a signal in the noise. Later, local dental hygiene student Leah has an offer for the neighborhood. Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to the entire ad-free archive as well as brand n…

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Dustin Hinkel on funding disaster mitigation and recovery 49:20

4M ago49:20

49:20

A disaster happens where hazards meet human systems. My guest today shared that quote and much more about what local governments can do to lay the groundwork for a smooth recovery process should the worst-case scenario occur. We go deep on what can be done before a disaster strikes. We talk about how to expedite the funding process and the unintend…

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Less So Than Corn with Katie Marovitch 1:16:57

4M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Joan and Burnt record from the backyard while Doug prepares for a childhood dream come true. Learn Burnt's favorite new fashion accessory and Jalliope's activities since returning home. Later, our hosts talk with a Dignity Falls resident about a very cryptic NeighborhApp post. Go to cbbworld.com and sign up for the Maximus plan to unlock access to …

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Behind the Scenes of MailChimp and TurboTax: AI Literacy with Nicolle Merrill of Intuit 41:51

4M ago41:51

41:51

In this conversation, guest Nicolle Merrill (she/her), Principal Conversation Designer at Intuit, discusses her role in designing conversational AI experiences and prompt engineering for generative AI products. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the problem being solved and setting clear boundaries for the AI solution. Nicolle also high…

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Building an Inclusive AI with John Pasmore of Latimer.ai, "BlackGPT" 41:09

4M ago41:09

41:09

John Pasmore (he/him), CEO & Founder of Latimer.ai, collaborates with Joan to explore the importance of an inclusive LLM. Latimer.ai, an AI-driven B2B SaaS platform, enhance the representation of Black & Brown histories & cultures in LLMs. The goal is to provide a more accurate & bias-free reflection of diverse cultures & histories. John shares his…

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LLMs and Multimodal AI with Stefania Druga of Google 47:54

4M ago47:54

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In this episode, Stefania Druga (she/her), Research Scientist on the Bard (now Gemini) team at Google, shares insights into her work on developing multimodal AI applications. She explains how Bard, a LLM, is trained on a massive amount of internet data, enabling it to understand and generate text, summarize content, and interact with images. They c…

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Season 1 Trailer 2:29

4M ago2:29

2:29

Your AI Roadmap launches next week! Enjoy a trailer of Season 1 featuring: Stefania Druga, Research Scientist, Google Gemini AI, John Pasmore, CEO, Latimer.ai, Nicolle Merrill, Founder, Boring AI and Principal Conversation Designer, Intuit, Noelle Russell, Founder and Chief AI Officer, AI Leadership Institute, Prem Kumar, CEO and Co-Founder, Humanl…

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