show episodes
 
Artwork
 
Mission Impact is the podcast for progressive nonprofit leaders who want to build a better world without becoming a martyr to the cause. Interviews of nonprofit experts explore how to make your organization more effective and innovative for greater mission impact. Hosted by Carol Hamilton, principal, Grace Social Sector Consulting.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Working Code

Adam Tuttle, Ben Nadel, Carol Hamilton, Tim Cunningham

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Water-cooler conversation about web-development. We want to entertain, inspire, and motivate you -- or to put it another way, make your coding career more enjoyable.
  continue reading
 
The dream job is dead. So is the endless pursuit of productivity. Now it’s time to work in a completely new way that leaves you feeling purposeful, powerful and satisfied in all that you do. Learn how to set yourself apart by creating with your gifts, making a unique contribution, and finally getting paid to be you. To help you with this Joy Spencer, an experienced and certified Executive Leadership and Storytelling coach uses her C.R.E.A.T.E. framework to take you on your transformative wor ...
  continue reading
 
Sleep. That magical state that eludes little kids, as well as big ones. Fall asleep faster with Shakespearean actress Kaci Hamilton, as she narrates your favourite bedtime stories and fairy tales in a mellifluous Jamaican accent. That's right, mellifluous. And there's even a little pink noise in the background to help seal the deal. Because we all could use a little help with bedtime, mon!
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Fabulous F**kery

Baroness Brée

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Discover the incredible power of your "fuck it" moment—the moment when you boldly decided to make a change. Join Baroness Brée, your inspiring host and creatress extraordinaire, as she shares captivating stories of fearless entrepreneurs who have followed their dreams. Get ready for thought-provoking conversations that uplift and empower, guiding you toward unlocking your true potential. If you seek a vibrant, fulfilling, and extraordinary life, don't miss this podcast. Follow us for inspira ...
  continue reading
 
Listen as we discuss the theatre we see locally in our home state of Rhode Island, on Broadway, and wherever else! Reviews, opinions, historical tidbits and more. And occasional cameos by our gecko, Davey.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Books & Writers · The Creative Process: Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing, Life & Creativity

Novelists, Screenwriters, Playwrights, Poets, Non-fiction Writers & Journalists Talk Writing · Creative Process Original Series

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly+
 
Books & Writing episodes of the popular The Creative Process podcast. To listen to ALL arts & creativity episodes of “The Creative Process · Arts, Culture & Society”, you’ll find our main podcast on Apple: tinyurl.com/thecreativepod, Spotify: tinyurl.com/thecreativespotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Exploring the fascinating minds of creative people. Conversations with writers, artists & creative thinkers across the Arts & STEM. We discuss their life, work & artistic practice. Winne ...
  continue reading
 
How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark
  continue reading
 
Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Down the Road Show is an entertainment media based Video Podcast with depth, heart, and soul by MWE Networks and was the first Video Podcast on YouTube in 2011. Currently producing "The COST of Cannabis" a 420 documentary series. Donate to keep us going. https://paypal.me/downtheroadshow/ Logo by Batt @darknytestudios Dark Nyte Studios https://darknytestudios.com/ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/downtheroadshow/support
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
On today's show, we talk about incidents and outages at work. Incidents are a fact of life. If you depend on a file system or a database or a third party vendor, at some point, something will break and your service will be degraded. Customers freak out (rightly so); and, it becomes a cross-team effort to try and find the problem, fix it, and effect…
  continue reading
 
“Exposure is the birthplace of possibility” When my guest Lamarr Womble said this my mind exploded. It made me think about how many more possibilities I’m missing because I haven’t dared to expose myself to something new. How about you? Are you exposing yourself to new things? Could this exposure be the birthplace of not just new possibilities but …
  continue reading
 
Given the vast uncertainty in the job market over the last year, it can feel near impossible to both structure your time so you actually feel productive and also manage your finances so you have the confidence you’ll weather this storm. That’s why the Optimizer team & I have put together this Top 5 series the Creative’s Guide to Time & Financial Fr…
  continue reading
 
"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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
"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…
  continue reading
 
"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…
  continue reading
 
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,…
  continue reading
 
Given the vast uncertainty in the job market over the last year, it can feel near impossible to both structure your time so you actually feel productive and also manage your finances so you have the confidence you’ll weather this storm. That’s why the Optimizer team & I have put together this Top 5 series the Creative’s Guide to Time & Financial Fr…
  continue reading
 
In episode 95 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Emily Taylor discuss the challenges nonprofit CEOs face as they become victims of their own success. how nonprofit leaders can become disconnected from their community as their organization grows how when an organization is overly associated with the CEO, this can result in a culture of dependenc…
  continue reading
 
In a world where many programmers instinctively reach for an existing solution in "user land", Ben poses the question: is there value in building out and maintaining your own standard library? This would be the collection of commonly-used functions and classes that you enjoy using; and, which are tailored to your use-cases and programming paradigms…
  continue reading
 
What would it look like if your life’s mission found alignment in your job? How would it feel to go to your job every single day knowing you were living out your life’s purpose? It would feel phenomenal, wouldn't it? This episode’s guest doesn’t just know how this looks and feels but she also knows what it takes to get there! And she’s going to sho…
  continue reading
 
“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…
  continue reading
 
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 …
  continue reading
 
Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is composer and music editor Shie Rozow whose lifelong passion for music and storytelling led him to work on over 150 feature film…
  continue reading
 
Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist If you're a creative professional in the entertainment industry, you are probably feeling pretty discouraged by the lack of jobs popping up this …
  continue reading
 
Tim just completed his quarterly strategy review meeting at work. As such, he's in the perfect head space to teach Adam and Ben what strategy is; how strategy differs from tactics; and, how OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) can be used in order to ensure that the work to be done actually rolls-up to one of the company's core strategies. In the end,…
  continue reading
 
"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 …
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
In episode 94 of Mission: Impact, Carol Hamilton and Rebecca Epstein discuss the article that Rebecca wrote with Mistinguette Smith published in the Nonprofit Quarterly in 2023. Paving a Better Way: What’s Driving Progressive Organizations Apart and How to Win by Coming Together. The conversation between Rebecca and Carol covers the intricacies and…
  continue reading
 
"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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
On today's show, we talk to Thelma Van about integrating design into the product development workflow. This includes User Experience (UX) design, User Interface (UI) design, scope negotiation, and user validation through interviews. It turns out, even if you can only talk to five of your customers, having this amount of feedback can have a massivel…
  continue reading
 
Do you hope that if you leave things alone they’ll sort themselves out? Maybe you believe the old adage that “time heals all wounds”. While this may be true for some things it’s definitely not true when it comes to your gifts! In this matter, time will not lead to something better automatically. In fact, the opposite will happen in time to your cre…
  continue reading
 
Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Today's guest is Rob Howard who is a professional software developer and the founder of Innovating with AI, a company that helps entrepreneurs ha…
  continue reading
 
"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…
  continue reading
 
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…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide