Best Urban Growth Boundary Podcasts (2024)

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Jason LaRose on Loving Growth 55:14

2h ago55:14

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Jason LaRose has built quite a reputation for himself throughout his career in his desire to help companies scale and grow. He worked for companies like Under Armour, where he became their President of the North America Region. He then went onto Equinox Media, where he served as the CEO, helping them build out their technologies and their content. …

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Mitch Warner on Leadership and Self Deception 1:13:06

8d ago1:13:06

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Mitch Warner is a managing partner of the Arbinger Institute, which is a global leadership development firm. He directs the development of Arbinger’s leadership development programs and highly customized large-scale organizational culture change initiatives. Mitch has been instrumental in Arbinger’s rapid growth, including its expanding internation…

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Vanessa Green on Empowering Communities: The Call BlackLine Story Pt 2 31:41

9d ago31:41

31:41

In this compelling episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons welcomes Vanessa Green, the co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa discusses her journey from being a social worker to spearheading a national hotline that provides vital support to marginalized communities. Discover how Vanessa’s experiences shaped her mission…

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Doug Stitt on Building Connection for Leadership 1:13:28

16d ago1:13:28

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Doug Stitt most recently served as the Chief People Officer for the United States Army where he was the lead HR officer for the Army's 1 million uniform and civilian personnel. He graduated from Norwich University and served around the globe in a variety of formations. He is married to Beth and has two daughters, Laura and Anna. Doug had a number o…

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Vanessa Green on Empowering Communities: The Call BlackLine Story Pt. 1 25:33

16d ago25:33

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Episode Notes for Simplecast In this compelling episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, host Taryell Simmons welcomes Vanessa Green, the co-founder and CEO of Call BlackLine. Vanessa discusses her journey from being a social worker to spearheading a national hotline that provides vital support to marginalized communities. Discover how Vanessa’s e…

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Ashley Zaslav On Watershed Moments 1:17:18

22d ago1:17:18

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Ashley Zaslav is the founder of Integrative Complexity, which is a high-performance coaching firm that works with made career high achievers ready to bet on themselves and test their potential. She’s also on our coaching bench at Strong Skills, and I’ve been fortunate to refer some amazing people to Ashley and hear firsthand about the work that she…

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Redefining Time: A Conversation with Dr. Marya Wright on Achieving Success Through Intentional Task Management 32:40

23d ago32:40

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Guest: Dr. Marya Wright, Social Worker, Educator, and Author of Redefining Time: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success Through Tasks Topic: Exploring time management strategies to achieve success and balance in life. Key Points: The concept of being “time-centered” and the power of task management. Practical advice on setting SMART goals and using…

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Gretchen Rubin on Creating Change 1:19:28

1M ago1:19:28

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Gretchen Rubin is one of today’s most influential and thought-provoking observers of happiness and human nature. We discuss happiness at length in today’s conversation, but we also discuss frameworks, and I think you’re going to find right off the bat that Gretchen sees things in terms of frameworks, in terms of theory. But she’s also known for her…

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Bridging Cultures: Johanne Gnagne’s Journey with Klaman & Co and the Africa Vibe Festival 31:54

30d ago31:54

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In this episode of the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, we dive into the world of African cultural representation with Johanne Gnagne, founder of Klaman & Co. Johanne discusses her journey from Côte d’Ivoire to San Diego and how she is creating a platform for African culture through her company. We also learn about the upcoming Klaman Africa Vibe Festiva…

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Reclaiming Wellness: Adesola Akindele on Healing, Boundaries, and the Three-Day Work Week Pt.2 24:44

1M ago24:44

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In this episode, Adesola Akindele returns to share her experiences and insights from a recent wellness journey. We dive deep into: The significance of setting boundaries and how it transformed Adesola’s approach to work and life. Overcoming social anxiety and the steps she took to manage it. The challenges and rewards of transitioning to a three-da…

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Tiffany Thompson on Sparking Curiosity 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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Tiffany Thompson is a unique human being. She’s driven by curiosity, and that’s going to come shining through in our conversation today. Tiffany weaves the analytic rigor of her early career as a CIA analyst with the explorative creativity of her recording artist career. So, to say she wears multiples hats or weaves multiple identities is probably …

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Reclaiming Wellness: Adesola Akindele on Healing, Boundaries, and the Three-Day Work Week Pt.1 28:44

1M ago28:44

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In this episode, Adesola Akindele returns to share her experiences and insights from a recent wellness journey. We dive deep into: The significance of setting boundaries and how it transformed Adesola’s approach to work and life. Overcoming social anxiety and the steps she took to manage it. The challenges and rewards of transitioning to a three-da…

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James Lawrence on Creating Happy Leadership 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

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James Lawrence is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for cultivating great workplaces and empowering people. You will be able to tell right off the jump that James is extremely passionate about developing people in the workforce and doing so with intentional leadership. With more than 25 years of being a CEO and founder, James loves to share his …

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Revolutionizing Data Management with Therman Trotman: From Spreadsheets to SharePoint Mastery 42:29

2M ago42:29

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In this episode: Therman Trotman breaks down his transition from dealing with overwhelming spreadsheets to developing seamless SharePoint systems. Explore the benefits of SharePoint over traditional methods like Excel, including improved data integration, security, and collaborative capabilities. Therman provides real-life examples and success stor…

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Micah Hendler on How Inclusion Reduces Extremism 1:15:15

2M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

Before I get to Micah Hendler’s bio, I want to acknowledge there are things in this conversation, there are themes in this conversation, there are ideas in this conversation, that I don’t agree with. And if you look back to our podcast guests in the past, we have tried to bring a variety of people to the podcast for dialogue and to learn other peop…

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Mastering the Art of Storytelling with Elzie D. Flenard, III: The Mayor of Podcast Town 37:28

2M ago37:28

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Episode Highlights: Elzie’s journey from Mounds, Illinois, to becoming the Mayor of Podcast Town. The inspiration behind founding Podcast Town and authoring Flame Starter: The Art of Self-Mastery. Key strategies for using the power of voice to build community and foster business growth. Insights into the EMIT Principle (Education x Motivation x Ins…

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Melissa Urban on Whole 30 and Boundaries 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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Melissa Urban is a badass. And we talk about that term badass and why she likes and why she appreciates the label and explains why we may attach that label to women who are doing big things, but we don’t necessarily attach it to men. So, who is Melissa beyond being a badass and what has that baddass-ery led to? It led to her co-founding and becomin…

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Empowering Communities with Whayle Mentality: The Journey of Leon Oloya and Shalimar Jackson 41:36

2M ago41:36

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Episode Highlights: • The founding story of Whayle and its mission • Challenges Leon and Shalimar faced in establishing Whayle Mentality • Key strategies that led to their success • The importance of education, experience, and engagement in wealth building • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially within the Black and Pan-African communities …

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Lauren Sisler on Learning from Tragedy 1:06:56

2M ago1:06:56

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Lauren Sisler is an Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster, a former collegiate gymnast, an ESPN sideline reporter, an author, and a keynote speaker. While those accolades are super impressive and certainly her resume is impressive, this conversation gets into some of the challenges Lauren has faced personally. She lost both of her parents with thei…

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From Corporate Burnout to Alignment: Santana Inniss on Opting Out of Corporate Toxicity 44:33

2M ago44:33

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Episode Highlights: Santana’s transition from a high-achieving corporate career to a life of alignment The mental barriers and challenges she faced during her journey Strategies for overcoming limiting beliefs and achieving personal and professional alignment The importance of self-compassion, mindfulness, and holistic wellbeing An impactful projec…

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Ruben Gonzalez on Olympic Mindset 1:17:09

3M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Ruben Gonzalez is going to inspire you with our conversation today. He is 61 years old and he is still attempting to make it to the next Olympics in the sport of luge. If you know anything about luge, you’ll know that it is a difficult sport that’s hard on the body that comes with danger. And Ruben knows a lot about the sport of luge. He’s competed…

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Empowering Single Mothers: Ayo Haynes’ Journey Through Open Adoption 42:31

3M ago42:31

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Episode Highlights: The origin story of Ayo Haynes’ journey into open adoption. Challenges Ayo faced in the adoption process as a single woman. Key strategies that led to her success in becoming a mother. The importance of inclusivity and community in adoption and parenting. Advice for aspiring mothers and entrepreneurs, especially within the Black…

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Lindsay Czarniak on Sports Journalism 1:22:07

3M ago1:22:07

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If you live in the Washington DC area, Lindsay Czarniak is a name that you’re probably familiar with. She’s an Emmy Award winning broadcaster who spent several years as the sports anchor and reporter for NBC Washington. Also, if you’re familiar with NBC Washington, you’ll know that they have become somewhat of a factory for talent in the sports bro…

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Solving Community Problems Using Technology with Honorebel Walker 32:55

3M ago32:55

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In this episode, we sit down with Honorebel Walker, visionary founder of SpaceTime Social, to explore his journey in using technology as a catalyst for community transformation. Honorebel discusses the challenges faced by communities and how innovative tech solutions can bridge gaps and empower individuals. We delve into his strategies for leveragi…

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Dr. James Doty on Manifesting to Serve Others 1:18:44

3M ago1:18:44

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Dr. James Doty, or as he wanted me to call him, Jim, is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at Stanford University. He’s also the Founder and Director of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, which is an affiliate of the Stanford Neurosciences Institute. So, you’re going to learn pretty quickly in today’s conversation that…

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Creating the First Minority-Owned Stock Exchange: The Journey of Joe Cecala and Dwain Kyles (Pt. 2) 28:46

3M ago28:46

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Episode Highlights: Gain insights into the origin story and mission of Dream Exchange. Learn about the specific challenges Joe and Dwain faced in establishing the exchange. Explore the key strategies that propelled their remarkable success. Understand the importance of inclusivity and community in transforming financial markets. Benefit from practi…

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Allison Shapira on Authentic Public Speaking 1:10:04

4M ago1:10:04

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Allison Shapira, MPA, CSP, is a former opera singer turned entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and international expert in leadership communication. She is the Founder/CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, a certified woman-owned small business that teaches speaking skills to leaders so that they can build better client relationships, inspire their teams, …

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Creating the First Minority-Owned Stock Exchange: The Journey of Joe Cecala and Dwain Kyles (Pt. 1) 31:33

4M ago31:33

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Episode Highlights: • The origin story of Dream Exchange and its mission • Challenges Joe and Dwain faced in establishing the exchange • Key strategies that led to their success • The importance of inclusivity and community in financial markets • Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially within the Black and Pan-African communities Connect with…

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Bill Kraus on a Mission to Serve 1:09:32

4M ago1:09:32

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Bill Kraus is on a mission. And I use that word intentionally. He is the co-founder and owner of Mission Barbeque, which opened its doors for business on September 11th, 2011. And of course, that date is not a coincidence. Bill and his co-founder Steve “Newt” Newton, who came from Outback Steakhouse, were very intentional from the beginning to make…

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Empowering the South: Carmen James Randolph on Advancing Gender and Racial Justice (Pt. 2) 34:31

4M ago34:31

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Guest: Carmen James Randolph, President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South Discussion Highlights: Challenges in philanthropy, effective strategies for social change, and success stories from WFS. Key Takeaways: Insights on leadership, the importance of community in philanthropic endeavors, and actionable advice for those looking to make…

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Dr. Charles Camarda on Research, Organizational Culture, and Going to Space 1:23:28

4M ago1:23:28

1:23:28

Dr. Charles Camarda has a resume that scares the heck out of me because there are so many technical elements of his background in research engineering that I know that I can butcher a lot of these words because it’s basically like speaking Chinese to me. I love this conversation because it’s actually not about a lot of the technical background that…

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Empowering the South: Carmen James Randolph on Advancing Gender and Racial Justice (Pt. 1) 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Guest: Carmen James Randolph, President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South Discussion Highlights: Challenges in philanthropy, effective strategies for social change, and success stories from WFS. Key Takeaways: Insights on leadership, the importance of community in philanthropic endeavors, and actionable advice for those looking to make…

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Mickey Bergman on Negotiating with Emotional Intelligence and Empathy 1:43:35

4M ago1:43:35

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Mickey Bergman is one of the most fascinating, interesting people that I’ve met (and certainly that we’ve had on this podcast). He’s currently the Vice President and Senior Advisor at the Governor Richardson Center for Global Engagement. We are going to talk about Governor Richardson, who’s also known as “The Gov” to Mickey, and the impact that he’…

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Beyond Boundaries: Naketa Ren Thigpen on Building Legacies from Love and Balance (Part 2) 34:35

4M ago34:35

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Tune into part 2 a profound discussion with Naketa Ren Thigpen as she unveils her unique insights on achieving life balance and enriching relationships. This episode is packed with actionable advice, making it a must-listen for anyone aiming to enhance their personal and professional life. Engage with Naketa's work, discover her innovative strategi…

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Andy Lopata on Asking for Mentoring 1:15:03

5M ago1:15:03

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Andy Lopata is all about building quality, strategic, and intentional relationships, and trying to teach others how they can do so as well. He’s written 6 books on networking and professional relationships, with his latest being all about aentoring; it’s called The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, and it was co-written by Ruth Gotian who is a pa…

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Beyond Boundaries: Naketa Ren Thigpen on Building Legacies from Love and Balance (Part 1) 21:58

5M ago21:58

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Tune into a profound discussion with Naketa Ren Thigpen as she unveils her unique insights on achieving life balance and enriching relationships. This episode is packed with actionable advice, making it a must-listen for anyone aiming to enhance their personal and professional life. Engage with Naketa's work, discover her innovative strategies, and…

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Zaza Pachulia on Consistent Authenticity 1:15:04

5M ago1:15:04

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I’ve been really fortunate to spend time with some of the best athletes in the world, whether it’s through my podcast or whether it’s through other relationships I’ve had in my life, I’ve gotten to be inside certain circles that put me in spaces with professional athletes. I also had a sport psychology practice where I worked with a number of profe…

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What's Going On? Emerald Apostle (Part 2) In Depth w/Odessa Oda 33:08

5M ago33:08

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Introduction: Insight into Odessa's initial meeting with Wil Maker and their shared passion for music. Musical Beginnings and Influences: Discussion on their early music careers, key influences, and experiences in the music industry that shaped their paths. Divine Minds and MagFlux: Exploration of their time promoting music in Atlanta, transitionin…

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Chris Waddell on Embracing Vulnerability to Collaborate 1:08:59

5M ago1:08:59

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When I was first introduced to Chris Waddell for this podcast, I was super excited. His bio is absolutely inspiring. He was Dalai Lama’s Unsung Hero for Compassion. He’s won 13 Paralympic medals. He’s in the Paralympic Hall of Fame. He’s in the US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame. NPR credited him with one of the best graduation speeches ever for his…

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What's Going On? Emerald Apostle (Part 1) In Depth w/Odessa Oda 29:32

5M ago29:32

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Introduction: Insight into Odessa's initial meeting with Wil Maker and their shared passion for music. Musical Beginnings and Influences: Discussion on their early music careers, key influences, and experiences in the music industry that shaped their paths. Divine Minds and MagFlux: Exploration of their time promoting music in Atlanta, transitionin…

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Echoes of Artistry: Miki Vale on Music, Message, and Movement 54:56

5M ago54:56

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Guest Profile: Miki Vale, an acclaimed MC, playwright, and artivist known for her compelling blend of music and activism. Noteworthy Achievements: Miki has been recognized with multiple awards and nominations, sharing stages with icons like Talib Kweli and Mos Def, and contributing significantly to the cultural landscape through her artistic endeav…

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Devon Harris on Supreme Confidence 53:25

5M ago53:25

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Devon Harris is an original member of the 1988 Jamaican bobsled team and captain of the 1992 and 1998 teams. He’s a 3-time Olympian, and he achieved something that he could only have dreamed of having been brought up in Kingston, Jamaica. And yes, Devon and his teammates were the inspiration for the movie Cool Runnings, which if you’re like me, you…

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Tracing Roots: Captain OC Discusses Black & African Peoples as Biblical Israelites 54:07

5M ago54:07

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In this compelling episode, Captain OC from Israel United in Christ joins us to discuss the historical and spiritual perspectives that identify Black and African peoples as the Biblical Israelites. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of advocating this identity, the strategies developed to educate and expand their community, and the su…

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Dhani Jones on Exploring with Curiosity 1:06:02

5M ago1:06:02

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Dhani Jones is someone who I did not grow up with, I think he’s about 6 years older than me, but we went to the same high school and his name was a name that we heard over and over again growing up. He helped our high school get to the state championship, he went on to play football at the University of Michigan where he earned All-Big Ten Honors. …

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Dr. Bob Lefkowitz on Scientific Discovery 1:19:37

6M ago1:19:37

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Dr. Bob Lefkowitz is currently the Chancellor’s Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at the Duke University Medical Center. He’s been an investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute since 1976, and he began his research career in the late 1960s and early 1970s when there was not a clear consensus th…

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Leading with Confidence: Idara Ogunsaju’s Blueprint for Empowering Women 1:06:53

6M ago1:06:53

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In this enlightening episode, Idara Ogunsaju, founder of The Antorge Group, delves into her extensive experience in leadership and change management. Idara discusses the creation of her book 'The Confidence Talk: I Said Soar' and the inception of the 'Confident Leader' series, providing listeners with actionable advice on building confidence and em…

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Emma Seppala on Finding Sovereignty 1:09:58

6M ago1:09:58

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Dr. Emma Seppala is a bestselling author, she’s a Yale lecturer, and international keynote speaker. She teaches executives at the Yale School of Management and is Faculty Director of the Yale School of Management’s Women’s Leadership Program. She’s a psychologist, she’s a researcher, she is somebody who is constantly thinking and wondering about th…

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Visionary Real Estate: Cärrin Michael Johnson's Journey to Reshape Communities 45:31

6M ago45:31

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Today's episode features Cärrin Michael Johnson discussing his transition from a conventional 9-5 to becoming the CEO of Life House San Diego. He opens up about the challenges he faced, the strategic decisions that spurred his success, and his impactful work in affordable housing. If C.J.'s story inspires you, connect with him through Life House Sa…

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Simon Mundie on Champion Thinking 1:17:50

6M ago1:17:50

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Simon Mundie is on a mission to have discussions that reveal something important about life and how best to live it. He’s the host of the Life Lessons Podcast, and that’s where he uses that vehicle to learn from some of the best performers in the world about how they are not just successful at their craft, but what they’ve learned along the way, an…

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Unveiling the Power of African Finance: A Rhythmic Journey with Ighosime Oyofo 58:07

6M ago58:07

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Episode Description: Join Taryell Simmons on RISE Urban Nation Podcast as we explore the vibrant intersection of culture and finance in Africa with finance expert Ighosime Oyofo. Discover the global influence of Nigerian music, the power of positive African narratives, and the intricacies of African finance that are sculpting the continent's future…

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