Best Milken Institute Podcasts (2024)

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The Future of Aging – Lauren Dunning | Milken Institute 31:52

18m ago31:52

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What’s the future of aging – and how could it impact your healthspan and longevity? Lauren Dunning of the Milken Institute shares her insights on this topic and key trends in innovative housing options and technology for older adults. Lauren Dunning joins us from Santa Monica, California. ________________ Bio Lauren Dunning is a director on the Fut…

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52: How Milken Institute's Cheryl Evans is helping solve America's problem with lifetime financial security 25:16

11d ago25:16

25:16

My guest today is Cheryl Evans who leads the Lifetime FInancial Security Program at the Milken Institute and recently released the paper Shifting the Retirement Paradigm: Moving Towards Financial Security. As a mom herself to a teen daughter Cheryl cautions, “No one's coming to rescue you - be your own hero!” Listen here to learn: Why you need to m…

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How to Retire – Christine Benz 29:52

2d ago29:52

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There’s a lot more to retirement than financial planning. If you’re planning for retirement and thinking about how to retire, you’ll need to consider both sides of the equation. The new book by Christine Benz, How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement, leverages insights from 20 experts on the financial and non-finan…

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E105: Kt McBratney: Purpose Rounds® & Renew Venture Capital 16:31

5d ago16:31

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Episode Highlights with Kt McBratney Welcome back to the Female VC Lab Podcast! In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Kt McBratney, a partner at Renew Venture Capital and the driving force behind Purpose Rounds. Kt shared her inspiring journey into the world of venture capital, her investment thesis, and her vision for the future of…

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Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You – Teresa Amabile 37:25

12d ago37:25

37:25

A lot changes when you retire. That can be daunting, but it also presents valuable opportunities. It gives you a window to recreate a new approach to life now that you’ll have the time and freedom to pursue what you’d like to do. Teresa Amabile, co-author of the new book Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You, joins us to discuss the key less…

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Best of 2024 – Part Two 43:33

16d ago43:33

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It’s time to look back at our best podcast conversations from earlier this year. We’ve covered smart moves you can make to optimize your physical and cognitive health and longevity; how a Life Calculator can give you a wake up call and stop you from procrastinating, and why more people are rejecting the idea of a traditional retirement – and choosi…

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E104: Anne Gherini: SIERRA Ventures 11:42

24d ago11:42

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Show Notes: Episode E104 - Anne Gherini - SIERRA Ventures Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of Female VC Lab, our host Barbara Bickham sits down with Anne Gherini, the CMO at Sierra Ventures, an early-stage VC firm focusing on the future of enterprise. Anne reveals her journey from being an operator to a venture capitalist, the dynamic …

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The Good Life – Marc Schulz, PhD 29:31

1M ago29:31

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What constitutes a good life? Marc Schulz, co-author of The Good Life: Lessons from the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness, highlights useful insights from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, which has been running for over eight decades. You’ll hear advice you can use in building your good life. Marc Schulz joins us from Bryn Mawr, …

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The Retirement Savings Time Bomb – Ed Slott 28:40

1M ago28:40

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What’s that sound? Our guest today explains that it’s the retirement savings bomb ticking louder. Listen in and get smarter about RMDs, Roth IRAs – and the tax bomb that’s ticking louder for you. Ed Slott joins us from New York. _______________________ Bio Ed Slott is the author of The Retirement Savings Time Bomb Ticks Louder: How to Avoid Unneces…

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51: REWIND EPISODE How money mindset and business coach Rasa DiSalvo’s career with athletes, executives and celebrities began as a volleyball player in Lithuania 23:16

1M ago23:16

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Today's epsiode is a rewind of my conversation with Rasa DiSalvo, a business and high-performance coach, transformational speaker, and athlete. Rasa has coached founders, pro-athletes, Hollywood celebrities, corporate executives, and CEOs. Rasa’s passion for human potential and high performance has been uniquely shaped by a career as an athlete, wh…

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My Last Bad Day – Michael O’Brien 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Make no mistake. There’s a lot you can’t control about your retirement. The economy. The markets. That neighbor. But there is something you can control that will make a big difference in your quality of life. Your mindset. Michael O’Brien shares his compelling story and how he learned how to prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael O…

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Strategies for Retiring Right – Rick Atkinson 28:32

1M ago28:32

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Retiring right requires a smart strategy. And if you didn’t get started early in your retirement planning, the second best time to start is now. Rick Atkinson, Founder & President of RA Retirement Advisors in Toronto, shares his insights and advice. ___________________________ It’s Back to School time. Here’s your reading list to peruse: Best Books…

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Retire on Fire – Cathy Bishop-Clark 31:37

2M ago31:37

31:37

Time to take charge of your future? Design Your New Life in Retirement ________________________ Transitioning to retirement comes with challenges. And what if you love the work you’re retiring from? That makes it harder. Our guest today, Cathy Bishop-Clark shares her experiences in transitioning to retirement – and why you’ll want to have a retirem…

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Phased Retirement – Jennifer Barnes 21:55

2M ago21:55

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Check our Best Books for Retirement ________________________ Have you considered phased retirement? Most working people dream about that day when they’ll ride off into the sunset and into retirement. But a full stop retirement isn’t for everyone. It can make the transition to retirement quite challenging. Many people are choosing insread to glide i…

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50: REWIND EPISODE How Australian diplomat Kylie Hargreaves' early life and travels formed her views on leadership and financial literacy 22:39

2M ago22:39

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Today’s episode is a rewind of my converstion with Kylie Hargreaves, Chair of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity and Deputy Chair for Regional Development Australia. Kylie is an experienced diplomat and is passionate about water, waste and energy. She has over 25 years experience in Federal and State Governments, including as Australia…

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E103: Katie Quilligan: BankTech Ventures 18:30

2M ago18:30

18:30

Show Notes: Female VC Lab Podcast Episode: E103 - Katie Quilligan of BankTech Ventures Host: - Barbara Bickham Guest: - Katie Quilligan, Investor at BankTech Ventures Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Barbara Bickham chats with Katie Quilligan, an investor at BankTech Ventures. Katie shares her journey from the operator side at American …

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A Season for That – Steve Hoffman 29:15

2M ago29:15

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The early registration discount for Design Your Life in Retirement ends on August 15th. Register here ______________________ If you’re pondering early retirement, have you considered another option? For some people a sabbatical offers an an opportunity to recharge, reflect and to experience a new adventure. Steve Hoffman’s book A Season for That de…

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Is Your House in Order? – Adam Zuckerman 17:47

2M ago17:47

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Do you have your affairs in order? There’s a lot to consider with something that is often put off: End-of-Life Planning. Attorney Adam Zuckerman, founder of Buried in Work, a website with resources to simplify estate planning and end-of life planning tasks. Adam joins us to discuss the steps you should take, the differences between wills and trusts…

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49: REWIND EPSIODE How Dr. Marlene Kanga became a global role model for women in STEM 31:17

3M ago31:17

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This episode is a rewind of my conversation with Dr. Marlene Kanga. Dr. Kanga who lives in Sydney, Australia and is an outstanding leader and engineer. She was the second female President of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO), from 2017-2019. In that capacity she represented over 30 million engineers around the world. She hold…

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Living Like You Mean It – Jodi Wellman 25:33

3M ago25:33

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Don’t put it off: Design Your New Life in Retirement Group Program Register here ______________________ Last week before heading off on a family vacation in Colorado, I was reminded of the power of a deadline. Getting things done before vacation is one thing, but are there things you really want to do but are putting them off? Jodi Wellman, author …

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E102: Keri Findley: Tacora Capital 9:13

3M ago9:13

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Keri Findley, is the founder of Tacora Capital, an Austin, Texas based firm which does asset-backed private credit to venture-owned companies. Providing loans to youngish companies is an important part of the VC ecosystem, and Keri takes pride in helping young entrepreneurs grow their startups.By Barbara Bickham

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Making a Difference by Mentoring – Jay Silverman 33:51

3M ago33:51

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How will you make a difference? Registration for the next Designing Your New Life Group is now open. Learn more here. ________________________ When it comes time for your next chapter, do you want to make a difference? One avenue to do so is through mentoring. In director Jay Silverman’s new heartwarming film “Camera” Beau Bridges plays Eric, an ag…

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The Laws of Connection – David Robson 38:21

3M ago38:21

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Start finding your new tribe. Registration for the next Designing Your New Life Group is now open. Learn more here. _______________________ Get smarter about social connections. Science journalist David Robson rejoins us to discuss his new book The Laws of Connection: The Scientific Secrets of Building a Strong Social Network. David Robson joins us…

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E101: Corinne Bortniker: Cohen Circle 8:10

3M ago8:10

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Corinne Bortniker is a Director at Cohen Circle where she supports SPAC deal execution and venture capital investments. Previously, Corinne was a Vice President at Wells Fargo Securities, focused on Technology, Media, and Telecom Equity Capital Markets. She has extensive experience executing equity capital markets transactions, raising proceeds for…

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Your Next Act – Robert B. Tucker 23:58

3M ago23:58

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You may not know yet when you’ll retire, but there will be a broader context for your retirement. And while no one knows exactly what the future will bring, it’s wise to consider emerging trends that may impact your next act. Futurist Robert B. Tucker joins us to discuss some of those trends – and why you need to “futurize” your next act in your th…

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48: REWIND EPISODE How Darline Llamas Llopis transformed her passion for sports into a career in finance with the NF 15:12

3M ago15:12

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Today’s epsiode is a rewind of my converstion with Darline Llamas Llopis, the Vice President of Finance and Retail of the Miami Dolphins football team and the Florida Formula 1 Grand Prix. Prior to joining the Dolphins, she was the Director of Finance and Controller of the Los Angeles Rams football team. She has an MBA from UCLA and Masters of Acco…

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Not Too Late – Gwendolyn Bounds 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Who do you want be when you grow up? It’s a question we were all asked in our youth – and it may be a fruitful question to consider now as you consider your next phase of life. It was a catalyst for our guest today …

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Unretired – Mark S. Walton 29:09

3M ago29:09

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Time to Reinvent? Early Bird Registration is Now Open for the September Design Your New Life in Retirement Program – Learn More ________________________ Let’s face it. Retirement isn’t for everyone – especially a “traditional retirement.” An increasing number of people are choosing to work longer or to reinvent themselves and create their own new p…

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47: REWIND EPISODE How Mayor Paige Cognetti's financial skills have guided her through life and career 25:13

3M ago25:13

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This episode is a rewind episode of my conversation with Mayor Paige Cognetti, the first female Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming Mayor, Mayor Cognetti advised the Pennsylvania Auditor General on the oversight of public school districts and care for older adults. Mayor Cognetti also served in the Obama administration as a senior ad…

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The Science of Longevity – Coleen T. Murphy 24:05

4M ago24:05

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Aging may be on your mind this week. And it’s an often overlooked aspect of planning for retirement. Coleen T. Murphy, a leading scholar of aging, and the author of How We Age: The Science of Longevity, details how recent research on model systems, combined with breakthroughs in genomic methods, have allowed scientists to probe the molecular mechan…

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E100: Mary Ellen Iskenderian: Women’s World Banking Capital Partners Funds I and II 21:46

4M ago21:46

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Mary Ellen Iskenderian is President and CEO of Women’s World Banking, the global nonprofit devoted to giving more low-income women access to the financial tools and resources they need to achieve security and prosperity. Ms. Iskenderian has led the Women’s World Banking global team, based in New York, since 2006 and also serves on the Investment Co…

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