Best Ashley Funk Podcasts (2024)

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Voices of the Earth: Reflections on Nature, Humanity & Climate Change 11:43

2h ago11:43

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Environmentalists, writers, artists, activists, and public policy makers explore the interconnectedness of living beings and ecosystems. They highlight the importance of conservation, promote climate education, advocate for sustainable development, and underscore the vital role of creative and educational communities in driving positive change. 00:…

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The one with the Disney Wisdom - Francesca Tempestini - Employee Experience Advocate E164 32:53

6h ago32:53

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🎤🎞️Let the mouse guide us in “The one with the Disney Wisdom” with Francesca Tempestini - Employee Experience Advocate in CX Passport Episode 164🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:58 Becoming aware of the importance of customer experience 6:56 Developing a reflex for customer experience 10:17 Handling customer concerns at Disn…

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I’m Struggling With Imposter Syndrome 53:52

1h ago53:52

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You might have seen me recently crying on Tiktok over my imposter syndrome. While I was in California, I found myself in a few uncomfortable situations that ultimately led to me doubting myself and my abilities. In today's episode, I talk about my struggles with imposter syndrome, what happened in California, where imposter syndrome comes from, as …

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How does a changing climate affect our minds, brains & bodies? - Highlights - CLAYTON ALDERN 13:28

8d ago13:28

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"When I write about the climate crises in the book, I don't profess any kind of moral clarity. We are in uncharted territory and I think it's our curiosity that's going to get us out of it." Clayton Page Aldern is an award winning neuroscientist turned environmental journalist whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Economist, an…

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How climate change is making us sick, angry & anxious - CLAYTON ALDERN - Neuroscientist turned Eco-Journalist 53:01

8d ago53:01

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How does a changing climate affect our minds, brains and bodies? Clayton Page Aldern is an award winning neuroscientist turned environmental journalist whose work has appeared in The Atlantic, The Guardian, The Economist, and Grist, where he is a senior data reporter. A Rhodes Scholar, he holds a Master's in Neuroscience and a Master's in Public Po…

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Ep 65: Paisley Fields - Mahogany Teakwood 38:14

2d ago38:14

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Selena took a brief hiatus from TWM, which she addresses at the top of the episode, but we are back! This week, Selena chats with singer, songwriter, and candlehead Paisley Fields (@PaisleyJamesFields on Insta, @PaisleyFields on TikTok) about his candle journey, from Mall of America candlemaking with his show choir candle crew to Yankee Candle grab…

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The one with Customer Trust - Ilenia Vidili Customer Centricity Advisor E163 32:47

3d ago32:47

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🎤🎞️Find customer centricity in “The one with Customer Trust” with Ilenia Vidili Customer Centricity Advisor in CX Passport Episode 163🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:52 Understanding Customer Centricity 6:49 The Business Value of Customer Centricity 10:42 Consistency and Commitment in Customer Centricity 13:31 Building Cust…

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DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer with Hoa Xuande, Robert Downey Jr., Park Chan-wook 38:57

9d ago38:57

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What are the stories we tell ourselves to justify our actions in times of war? How can the arts convey complexity and foster understanding? Don McKellar is a highly accomplished writer, director, and actor. He has written films including Roadkill, Highway 61, Dance Me Outside, The Red Violin, and Blindness. He won the Prix de la Jeunesse at the 198…

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Why Girl Friendships Are So Difficult 31:06

3d ago31:06

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In today's episode, I am talking about why girls have such a bad reputation when it comes to friendships. I have heard so many people, especially men, say girls are so much drama and they're always fighting with their friends. In my opinion, I think the reason why girls have more friendship fallouts is because we have higher expectations for our fr…

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There’s another side to every war. Satire, War & Hollywood - Co-creator DON McKELLAR on The Sympathizer 9:44

10d ago9:44

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"I think the reason for success of the novel The Sympathizer was the very unique voice in the book. It's told in first person with this kind of raconteur who's very intelligent. It's satiric. It tackles big issues, and it's very lively and fun at the same time. It's quite and it's also complicated where it's coming from. It's a confession. It's wri…

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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story. 24:36

12d ago24:36

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INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…

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Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How do our families shape who we become?- Highlights - DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP 11:07

13d ago11:07

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"You can't choose your family. You know, I hear that all the time. I'm always amazed when I see families that stick together and wind up being friends at the second, third, fourth decades of their lives. I didn't grow up with that. I didn't see that. I've only seen it as an adult, and it's remarkable when I see it. So I think viewers will relate to…

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Exploring American Rust: Broken Justice w/ DAN FUTTERMAN & ADAM RAPP - Award-winning Screenwriters/EPs 39:11

13d ago39:11

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What role do the families we’re born into or the traumas we experience shape the people we become? Do good deeds offset bad deeds? How can the arts increase our capacity for empathy, understanding, and kindness? Dan Futterman is creator, executive producer, and writer of Amazon Prime's American Rust, the acclaimed crime drama starring Jeff Daniels,…

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The one with LEGO Serious Play - Sirte Pihlaja, CEO & LEGO Serious Play Facilitator E162 34:17

10d ago34:17

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🎤🎞️Recover your creativity! “The one with LEGO Serious Play” with Sirte Pihlaja, CEO and LEGO Serious Play Facilitator in CX Passport Episode 162🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:47 Journalism as a path to customer experience 5:48 The importance of creativity as adults 10:09 All about LEGO Serious Play 15:39 1st Class Lounge …

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How to ACTUALLY Be Supportive of Others 27:54

11d ago27:54

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Do you find yourself being jealous and unhappy when others succeed? Listen to this episode. In today’s episode, I talk about why we struggle to be happy for others and how to actually be supportive when others do good. SOCIALS AND LINKS Instagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care Instagram TikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTok …

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How has travel contributed to the ecological degradation of the planet? - Highlights - MICHAEL CRONIN 12:29

16d ago12:29

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“The idea of a kind of inert world that is simply there for our pleasure, enjoyment, and exploitation has proved to be catastrophically mistaken because we see it with flooding, we see it with forest fires. We see it with acidification of the oceans. We see it with the continuing rise in temperatures that the world itself, the more-than-human world…

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Eco-Travel: Journeying in the Age of the Anthropocene w/ MICHAEL CRONIN - Author, Prof. of Culture, Literature & Translation 59:42

23d ago59:42

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How has tourism and writing about travel contributed to the ecological degradation of the planet?How does language influence perception and our relationship to the more-than-human world? Michael Cronin is an Irish academic specialist in culture, travel literature, translation studies, and the Irish language. He has taught in universities in France …

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The one where she’s feral about support - Ashley Hayslett CX #OpenToWork E161 36:21

17d ago36:21

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🎤🎞️Let’s help our next CX #OpenToWork seeker in “The one where she’s feral about support” with Ashley Hayslett in CX Passport Episode 161🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:48 Early Experience in Customer Support 4:14 The Joy of Helping People with Customer Support 7:41 Bridging Gap Between Customer and Business Decisions 13:39…

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Celebrating Yourself - MY BIRTHDAY EPISODE 24:49

24d ago24:49

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ARIES RISE!!!!! It’s officially April and my birthday week. With my birthday coming up, I wanted to talk about previous birthdays where I felt underappreciated by the people in my life. Birthdays can be really hard, especially when you don’t have many friends and feel very overwhelmed. Over the years, I’ve found myself upset over the lack of plans …

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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ... 37:59

27d ago37:59

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INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…

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How to Live a Good a Life - Stoic Wisdom & the Founding Fathers - Highlights - JEFFREY ROSEN 12:27

29d ago12:27

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"That idea of planting seeds for future generations came from the Tusculan Disputations. There’s something especially empowering about Cicero. And it's very striking that Thomas Jefferson and John Adams and so many in the Founding Era viewed this manual about overcoming grief as the definition for achieving happiness. And I think it's because it's …

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The Pursuit of Happiness - JEFFREY ROSEN - President & CEO of the National Constitution Center 42:38

23d ago42:38

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What is the true meaning of the pursuit of happiness? What can we learn from the Founding Fathers about achieving harmony, balance, tranquility, self-mastery, and pursuing the public good? Jeffrey Rosen is President and CEO of the National Constitution Center, where he hosts We the People, a weekly podcast of constitutional debate. He is also a pro…

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The one with the people heroes - Celia Fleischaker CMO at isolved E160 31:59

24d ago31:59

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🎤🎞️Up up and away! “The one with the people heroes” with Celia Fleischaker CMO at episode sponsor isolved in CX Passport Episode 160? What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 3:05 Blending Marketing and Experience 6:28 Defining Employee Experience 8:49 Employee Experience and Tangible Business Value 13:50 Employee Expectations and Custo…

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Why Are We So Afraid of Aging? 29:27

27d ago29:27

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Every year around my birthday, I spiral because I am overly aware of the fact that I am getting older. I used to be so excited for my birthday, and now I dread it because I am afraid of getting older. In today's episode, I talk about the fears of aging, backhanded compliments, beauty standards, and why I am no longer attaching a negative meaning to…

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What can turtles teach us about time, patience & wisdom? - Highlights - SY MONTGOMERY & MATT PATTERSON 14:51

1M ago14:51

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"The other big hard problem in philosophy is time. And I felt, you know, who better to lead me in this exploration than turtles, who live in some cases for centuries, who've been around...they arose with dinosaurs, yet they survived the asteroid impact. They are the embodiment of patience and wisdom. It's wonderful having an animal recognize you an…

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Of Time and Turtles - Author SY MONTGOMERY & Illustrator MATT PATTERSON 39:39

28d ago39:39

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What can turtles teach us about time, patience, and wisdom? What can we learn about the mysteries of consciousness by observing animals? How can we open our senses and embrace the interconnectedness of all life on Earth? Author Sy Montgomery and illustrator Matt Patterson are naturalists, adventurers, and creative collaborators. Montgomery has publ…

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The Transformative Power of Writing with ANDRE DUBUS III - Highlights 13:03

1M ago13:03

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"All creative writing is that act of reaching for the pieces to put it back together again. And with the memoir, the essay, it's human memory. Your memory for your own existence. With fiction, it’s a dream world where you're reaching for the shards. And I find it's so moving because that's what it feels like when I feel that I might be writing well…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & Redemption with ANDRE DUBUS III 55:21

1M ago55:21

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What can reading teach us about loss, healing, and survival? How can we transform anger into empathy? What can we learn from the creative act about turning personal setbacks into opportunities for self-discovery and growth? Andre Dubus III’s nine books include the New York Times’ bestsellers House of Sand and Fog, The Garden of Last Days, and his m…

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The one with mental health and CX - Stephanie Coradin CEO & Founder DEMBO Inc E159 32:32

1M ago32:32

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“The one with mental health and CX” with Stephanie Coradin CEO & Founder DEMBO Inc in CX Passport Episode 159🎧 What’s in the episode?... CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Linking Mental Health and Leadership 5:25 Mental Health and Customer Experience 9:43 Importance of Self Awareness 12:27 Hospitality and Customer Experience 13:53 Role of Listening a…

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Stop Being Subtle About What You Want 23:28

1M ago23:28

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Stop minimizing what you want out of fear of what others think. SOCIALS AND LINKS Instagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care Instagram TikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTok Youtube: Subscribe here Revolve, Amazon Storefront and more: LTX This Episode is Sponsored By: Factor - Visit factormeals.com/tntc50 to get 50% off using c…

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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved." 33:09

1M ago33:09

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INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…

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Revolutionizing Sustainability: BERTRAND PICCARD's Path to a Cleaner Planet - Highlights 11:26

1M ago11:26

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"In a lot of regions of the world, ecology has started to be a hostage of political parties. You have the left wing, which takes ecology as its flagship. You have the right wing, which is fighting against ecology because they want to fight against the left wing, and they use all the arguments of ecology to destroy ecology. It's very strange that th…

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Beyond the Horizon: Pioneering Green Aviation with BERTRAND PICCARD - Aviator, Author, Environmentalist 55:23

1M ago55:23

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What is the future of green aviation? How do we share environmental solutions to unite people and change the climate narrative from sacrifice and fear to enthusiasm and hope? Bertrand Piccard is a notable Swiss environmentalist, explorer, author, and psychiatrist. His ventures include being the first to travel around the world in a non-stop balloon…

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