Best Manuel Gomez Podcasts (2024)

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Get Weird! (ft. Frankie Russo) 35:09

4d ago35:09

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Guest Bio: Frankie Russo is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker with a track record of launching successful ventures across various sectors, including technology and marketing. As the founder of Russo Capital and the mind behind companies like Potenza Inc. and 360ia, Frankie has demonstrated exceptional skill in driving expone…

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And That's A Rap (ft. Rajiv Nathan) 37:41

18d ago37:41

37:41

Guest Bio: Raj Nathan, known as the Startup Hypeman, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, blending his passion for hip hop with expertise in startup pitch consulting. His dynamic approach to storytelling and audience engagement has made him a notable figure in the entrepreneurial and keynote speaking worlds. Raj's innovative pitch framework, Que PASA, h…

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The Nuances of Narrative (ft. Vika Viktoria) 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Guest Bio: Vika, hailing from the former Soviet Union and now a global citizen, has carved a unique path through her adventures and storytelling. Her journey from fleeing political asylum to becoming an advertising executive and finally embracing a nomadic lifestyle underscores her belief in the power of narratives. A Moth story slam winner and a c…

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The Zoom Ban 23:20

1M ago23:20

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Were you hoping to make your comment at the next city council meeting by Zoom? Well friend, that’s not an option. To learn more about this, we’re joined by 30-year La Mesa resident Wendy Mihalic. She’s a volunteer with San Diego 350, which works to prevent the worst effects of climate change. She’s worked on La Mesa’s climate action plan in 2018. S…

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Capturing Souls and Stories (ft. Paul Mobley) 38:38

2M ago38:38

38:38

Guest Bios: Paul Mobley is an acclaimed American photographer and keynote speaker known for his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, from celebrities to everyday heroes. With a background enriched by his work with Annie Leibovitz and a passion for exploring the human condition, Mobley's photographs transcend the visual, offering deep ins…

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Harmony and Rhythm (ft. Michelle Anne Johnson & Doug Manuel) 42:47

2M ago42:47

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Guest Bios: Michelle Anne Johnson: A transformative figure in leadership communication, Michelle leverages her extensive background in acting and personal development to help leaders harness the power of presence. Her journey from performing on television to coaching Fortune 500 executives showcases her unique ability to empower individuals to lead…

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A Program Called HOME 33:05

4M ago33:05

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From repurposing an old motel to shipping people off to Campo, we've heard a lot of ideas for addressing homelessness in La Mesa. In this episode, we'll talk to the coordinator of the East County Homeless Task Force, Bonnie Baranoff. She'll share her thoughts on the HOME program here in La Mesa and how you can get involved in the effort to address …

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The Energizer (ft. Rachel Sheerin) 46:30

4M ago46:30

46:30

The Energizer (ft. Rachel Sheerin) On powering your life and the lives of others OPENING QUOTE: “A lot of those titans, in 2020 and 2021, they weren't ready to say the B word yet. It wasn't viral on TikTok yet.” -Rachel Sheerin GUEST BIO: Rachel Sheerin doesn't just motivate, she illuminates. She doesn't just speak, she electrifies any room. Her ke…

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Big, Bright Billboards 34:36

5M ago34:36

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La Mesa, we have an opportunity to make some big money for our city. We can fund police, fire and arts programs. And all we have to do is replace some billboards with a different kind of billboard. Is it worth it? To find out, we'll talk with Gerda Holmstrom and Janet Castaños. Here's a link to the "Compendium of a Decade’s Worth of Research Studie…

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Go Beyond (ft. Colin O’Brady) 44:42

5M ago44:42

44:42

Go Beyond (ft. Colin O’Brady) From never-walk-again to never-stop-climbing OPENING QUOTE: “Man, I'd do anything for an ejector seat button to get me the heck out of here, as fast as possible, that's for sure.” -Colin O’Brady GUEST BIO: Colin O'Brady is a 10 time world record holding explorer, New York Times bestselling author, professional athlete,…

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Letting Go to Move Ahead (ft. Jamie Hess & Matthew Vincent) 40:55

5M ago40:55

40:55

Letting Go to Move Ahead (ft. Jamie Hess & Matthew Vincent) This business demands boldness, so we talked to two of the boldest OPENING QUOTE: “Do you want to be doing a hoe down for children's vitamins and a skit about band-aids on Instagram for the rest of your life?” -Jamie Hess GUEST BIO: Jamie Hess Jamie Hess overcame a slew of self-destructive…

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From Comedy to Keppler (ft. Warren Jones) 43:33

5M ago43:33

43:33

From Comedy to Keppler (ft. Warren Jones) An unexpected path brings surprising insights OPENING QUOTE: “Thunder applause, everybody on their feet. So happy, just ecstatic. And he said, "Here's the thought I had. I've got to write a new speech.” -Warren Jones GUEST BIO: From a hugely successful career in entertainment, working as a manager at ABC an…

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The Virtuoso (ft. Felipe Gomez) 38:04

5M ago38:04

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The Virtuoso (ft. Felipe Gomez) Singing, laughing, and connecting your way to the big stage OPENING QUOTE: “I really thought about it, but when I was there on the stage, I said, what the hell? I'm going to sing. I'm going to make them sing.” -Felipe Gomez GUEST BIO: Felipe Gomez is a multi multi hyphenate who has given over a thousand performances …

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Insights from the World’s Largest Bureau (ft. Ryan Heil) 36:06

6M ago36:06

36:06

Insights from the World’s Largest Bureau (ft. Ryan Heil) What we can learn from an industry powerhouse with a startup attitude run by a philosopher OPENING QUOTE: “So, I think that's our job, is to help speakers identify those nuggets, and the speaker's job's to take the complex and make it super applicable.” -Ryan Heil GUEST BIO: Ryan Heil is the …

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Behind the Curtain: An Open Convo with a Buyer and a Bureau (ft. Tim Mathy & Lynne McNees) 36:21

6M ago36:21

36:21

Behind the Curtain: An Open Convo with a Buyer and a Bureau (ft. Tim Mathy & Lynne McNees) How do you find out what buyers and bureaus want in a speaker? You ask them. OPENING QUOTE: “That standing ovation, it's not about the speaker, it's not even about the audience to me. It's about the people planning the event. That's who that standing ovation …

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Exactly What to Say (ft. Phil Jones) 43:32

6M ago43:32

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Exactly What to Say (ft. Phil Jones) How to be a perfectionist and an improviser all at once OPENING QUOTE: “... woke up seven days later, 120,000 free downloads. I'm like, okay, I might have something.” -Phil Jones GUEST BIO: Phil Jones has founded not one but five multimillion dollar companies, became the youngest ever winner of the British Excel…

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The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren) 43:04

6M ago43:04

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The Soulful Giant (ft. Justin Wren) Fighter-turned-lover Justin Wren on what it means to fight for a greater purpose OPENING QUOTE: “And so now, whenever I've gotten into a fight and the cage door locks, I'm looking this guy in the eyes and I know that I know, but I also believe that I know he knows, that I have stronger reasons than he does, so I …

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An Insider’s Look (ft. Ivy Gustafson & Jenny DeRosse) 41:01

6M ago41:01

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An Insider’s Look (ft. Ivy Gustafson & Jenny DeRosse) Insights from two amazing experts right here at Impact Eleven OPENING QUOTE: “If you really open yourself up and show who you are and you're not afraid to show your weaknesses and your flaws, the audience really relates to you because we're all human.” -Jenny DeRosse GUEST BIO: Ivy Gustafson spe…

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The Biggest Stage in the World (ft. Emily Ford, Jordan Tarver, & Giselle Ugarte) 46:07

7M ago46:07

46:07

The Biggest Stage in the World (ft. Emily Ford, Jordan Tarver, & Giselle Ugarte) Three experts help make the monster of social media a lot less scary OPENING QUOTE: “We are in the business of impact. And the way I've changed my approach with social media is that social media is another stage, but it's a stage that has the reach of millions of peopl…

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LGBTQIA + GUHSD 44:27

7M ago44:27

44:27

On September 12, two school boards were filled to the brim with attendees. Nearly every one of the scores of public comments at both the Grossmont Union High School board and La Mesa-Spring Valley board meetings focused on one issue: policies toward the LGBTQIA+ community. This episode, we talk to teacher and longtime school advocate, Jay Steiger, …

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The Best Story Wins (ft. John Livesay and David Burkus) 40:38

7M ago40:38

40:38

The Best Story Wins (ft. John Livesay and David Burkus) John Livesay and David Burkus on telling stories and picking fights OPENING QUOTE: ”Whoever tells the best story is the one that's going to win that pitch, not who has the best price or who has more bells and features.” -John Livesay GUEST BIO: John Livesay, also known as The Pitch Whisperer, …

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The Brooklyn Badass (ft. Alec Melman) 36:25

7M ago36:25

36:25

The Brooklyn Badass (ft. Alec Melman) OPENING QUOTE: “Being adaptable and being patient, that'll answer for those feelings of frustration. If you can hold on long enough, good things happen.” -Alec Melman GUEST BIO: Alec Melman is co-founder and CEO of Gotham Artists, one of the most successful and respected talent agencies in the country. Founded …

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Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins) 46:18

7M ago46:18

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Grounded in a Higher Calling (ft. Jessica Encell Coleman, Jesse Israel, and Light Watkins) Three purpose-based speakers share their perspectives OPENING QUOTE: “We often think that time is our most valuable asset, but if you're not present during the time that you have, then you're essentially squandering that time.” -Light Watkins GUEST BIO: Jesse…

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Striking a Chord (ft. Chris Barton) 38:31

8M ago38:31

38:31

Striking a Chord (ft. Chris Barton) Listen-in with the founder of the world’s most innovative listening app OPENING QUOTE: “There's so many unique ways of doing things, and the key thing is to question the assumptions. Don't assume that what holds true for one other speaker, holds true for you.” -Chris Barton GUEST BIO: If you’ve ever heard music p…

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Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp) 46:29

8M ago46:29

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Insights from a Booming Bureau (ft. Angela & Richard Schelp) Wit and wisdom from the dynamic husband-and-wife leaders of Executive Speakers Bureau OPENING QUOTE: “People will always claim that we're a mid-range size bureau when we're not anymore. Now we're a large bureau, we just don't have George W. Bush as an exclusive, but we generate the kind o…

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The Enersmart Guys 21:23

8M ago21:23

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Batteries are back on the menu. The first episode of Table Talk focused on the large batteries that are going to be installed on El Paso Street. Those batteries brought a lot of rather interesting concerns to a city council meeting in February. But the project is still going forward. We to talk to two of the people who’s responsible for installing …

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Making It Personal (ft. Bridget Hilton, Chad Foster, and Nikolas Badminton) 49:20

8M ago49:20

49:20

Making It Personal (ft. Bridget Hilton, Chad Foster, and Nikolas Badminton) Three top speakers on embracing change in life and onstage OPENING QUOTE: “I trained to be a Samurai in Japan. I worked on a lobster boat in Massachusetts. I went to farm school. I was a model for a whiskey company, which was really fun. I once did a speech where I was in b…

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The Right Kind of Difficult (ft. Jon Acuff) 44:46

8M ago44:46

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The Right Kind of Difficult (ft. Jon Acuff) On learning, growing, adapting, creating, and sharing OPENING QUOTE: “Be your version of funny. Don't be somebody else's version. So what happens is speakers read a book about public speaking and they go, "I got to tell a joke." And they tell a joke that isn't their joke. And it just feels like you're wea…

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Meet Monica 36:38

9M ago36:38

36:38

Our County Board of Supervisors District is holding a special election right now (the deadline is August 15). Manny talked with the candidate endorsed by the San Diego County Democratic Party, Monica Montgomery Steppe. If you've ever wanted to hear from Monica in more than just soundbites, this is your chance.…

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A New Model (ft. Tiffani Bova) 42:30

9M ago42:30

42:30

A New Model (ft. Tiffani Bova) Where innovation and self-awareness meet, you’ll find Tiffani Bova OPENING QUOTE: “I stood up in my home office, I hit record, I gave the keynote about what I wanted to say about customer experience. I transcribed the keynote, and that was the beginning of my chapter. That's how I started writing the book.” —Tiffani B…

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On Guns and Safes 23:13

9M ago23:13

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On July 11, La Mesa City Council vote in favor of a draft ordinance requiring people in our city to keep their guns locked up. Does that mean that when you hear an intruder entering your home, you’ll have to ask them to pause while you try to remember the combination for your safe? To answer our questions about this new law, we’re going straight to…

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West Coast (Bureau) Innovation (ft. Ken Sterling) 42:00

9M ago42:00

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West Coast (Bureau) Innovation (ft. Ken Sterling) OPENING QUOTE: “I'm a homeless kid from New York who wants to connect and wants to be around people, and wants to be safe myself, and wants to make the world a safe place. And really my true north is people and living a positive, collaborative lifestyle with the people that I care about and that hel…

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White Belts and Plati-Truths (ft. Sebastian Terry, Erin Stafford, and Tucker Bryant) 47:27

10M ago47:27

47:27

White Belts and Plati-Truths (ft. Sebastian Terry, Erin Stafford, and Tucker Bryant) Three speakers, three perspectives, one incredible conversation OPENING QUOTE: “And I think that it's important to show people that there is hope, that you are able to be successful and have an incredible career and family, et cetera, and also still be mentally hea…

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Pushing Past Autopilot (ft. Ryan Leak) 47:22

10M ago47:22

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Pushing Past Autopilot (ft. Ryan Leak) How one of the world’s most successful speakers lives intentionally OPENING QUOTE: “I grew up in the church, and saw my dad. We had this small African-American church in the suburbs of Chicago, and I just saw the impact my dad had on a community of people and I thought, man, what if we could do this all the ti…

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A Punch in the Face, Wrapped in a Warm Hug (ft. Laura Gassner Otting) 45:28

11M ago45:28

45:28

A Punch in the Face, Wrapped in a Warm Hug (ft. Laura Gassner Otting) Laura Gassner Otting on getting through fear and getting more with less OPENING QUOTE: “I gave that talk holding on to the lectern. Like if I let go, I would fly into space and die. It was so scary but at the end of it, they handed me a check.” -Laura Gassner Otting GUEST BIO: La…

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Flags! 45:51

11M ago45:51

45:51

We had quite the night in La Mesa last week. City Councilmember Laura Lothian attempted to put an end to city hall flying the Pride flag during Pride month. So how did THAT work out for her? Joining us to find out is the man who donated the first Pride flag to fly over La Mesa City Hall, Dave Myers.By Manuel Gomez

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Insights From a Bureau Legend (ft. Martin Perelmuter) 42:29

11M ago42:29

42:29

Insights From a Bureau Legend (ft. Martin Perelmuter) A top name in the speaker industry tells us what it means to succeed in this business OPENING QUOTE: “Whenever we look at new speakers I always look at not just who they are today and what they've done up until now, but look at who they could be 5 or 10 years from now and look at the potential.”…

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Battery Bash 33:21

12M ago33:21

33:21

Giant batteries are coming to La Mesa. Their impending arrival has led to talk of chemtrails, flouridated water and viruses not being real. There have also been some less conspiratorial concerns. Are they safe? Are they noisy? What's the point of these batteries anyway? Let's dive in and see if we can track down some answers.…

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Making the Impossible Possible (ft. Ben Nemtin) 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

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Making the Impossible Possible (ft. Ben Nemtin) One man’s dream to help others achieve theirs OPENING QUOTE: “It was national news, then it was international news, and then people also started sending us their dreams, asking for our help. And so we just kept doing it because the energy was there. And that's why this project turned into, really, a l…

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Stories that Stick (ft. Kindra Hall) 40:42

1+ y ago40:42

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Stories that Stick (ft. Kindra Hall) A master storyteller on what works, what matters, and what doesn’t work or matter OPENING QUOTE: “We get to know people through their stories, and they're asking themselves in that moment as you come out on stage: "I'm spending the next hour with this person, do I like them? Do I connect with them? Do I feel lik…

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Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) ft. Erik Qualman 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

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Rose-Colored Glasses (with Lime Green Frames) (ft. Erik Qualman) Erik Qualman’s relentlessly optimistic and transformative approach to speaking OPENING QUOTE: “And even though I'm speaking to a group... Let's say yesterday, there's 5,000 people there. There's people in there, it's a business meeting, but there's people struggling with personal issu…

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Forging Deeper Connections (ft. Riaz Meghji) 45:14

1+ y ago45:14

45:14

Forging Deeper Connections (ft. Riaz Meghji) What can broadcasting teach us about keynote speaking? OPENING QUOTE: And the impact of these past two years could be stress, anxiety, depression, disconnection, and while an overarching theme we've talked about being the great resignation, I believe that's an outcome of the great disconnection.” -Riaz M…

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How Two Experienced Meeting Planners Hire Speakers (ft. Debbie Lipsky & Jason Callori) 42:19

1+ y ago42:19

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How Two Experienced Meeting Planners Hire Speakers (ft. Debbie Lipsky & Jason Callori) Perspectives from two meeting planners who hire speakers daily OPENING QUOTE: “I think some people are a little more high maintenance than others. And, like, for the event, the conference I work on. It's a C-Suite client conference. Every single person in attenda…

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What Matters Now (ft. David Horsager) 41:58

1+ y ago41:58

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What Matters Now (ft. David Horsager) David Horsager on research and trust— and why they’re closely linked OPENING QUOTE: “We had, by that October, $1.40 to our name after paying our urgent bills. And we lived in the basement of 86 year old Clara Miller's home with no windows, no bathroom, no kitchen, but we could walk three flights of stairs up an…

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Keeping the Beat (ft. Mark Schulman) 38:37

1+ y ago38:37

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Keeping the Beat (ft. Mark Schulman) Legendary drummer and must-see speaker Mark Schulman on where music and leadership meet OPENING QUOTE: “I talk about how when I sit behind the drums, I don't just play the drums. I am the drums. And when I get up to give a speech, I don't just give a speech, I am the speech. I literally take on that persona and …

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Break the Mold (ft. Heather McGowan) 33:54

1+ y ago33:54

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Break the Mold (ft. Heather McGowan) Sometimes the best advice is to ignore the advice. OPENING QUOTE: “In the past two weeks, it was diamonds, hairdressers, biopharmaceuticals, education, quality control. Next week, it's education. So it's all over the place. And how do you take that same insights or series of insights or decide which ones are imp…

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Between the Lines (ft. Naren Aryal) 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

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Between the Lines (ft. Naren Aryal) Exploring the fusion point where books & speaking meet OPENING QUOTE: “Hey look, here's 10 titles and here are the high level takeaways from each of the 10. Where does your book fit in? And if you can't tell me exactly how it's different, how it's unique in this space, then we've got some work to do on conceptual…

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Cry and Keep Walking (ft. Robyn Benincasa) 39:49

2y ago39:49

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Cry and Keep Walking (ft. Robyn Benincasa) Lessons from the valleys to the (literal) peaks OPENING QUOTE: “And this was after three days racing above 14,000 feet nonstop, no sleep, three days into it and then we get to this hut at 15,000 feet and realize, "Dear sweet, baby Jesus. We now have to summit this 19,700 foot active volcano." And then you …

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Set The Tone (ft. Scott Bloom) 38:06

2y ago38:06

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Set The Tone (ft. Scott Bloom) A comic-turned-keynote speaker on turning laughs into impact OPENING QUOTE: “So obviously, you know, a little bit of a parody there making fun of our psychic friends. And what's great about that piece is it's interactive, it gets connected with the audience, and it's just a way to sort of show that you can make fun of…

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Crystal Balls & Frankenstein (ft. Gail Davis) 37:57

2y ago37:57

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Crystal Balls & Frankenstein (ft. Gail Davis) Get ready for one of our most eclectic Mic Drops ever OPENING QUOTE: “The chairman put his arm around me and said, "You know what, kid, you should retire." And I'm like, "I'm not even 40 years old." And he was like, "Well, I don't know if you'll ever outdo this."” -Gail Davis GUEST BIO: Gail Davis is th…

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