Best Chetna Podcasts (2024)

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Words To Live By w/Dr Chetna Kang #ep112 7:59

2h ago7:59

7:59

Listen to Words To Live By, a short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen to part 2 to get succinct, actionable insights to …

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Understanding Your Drama w/Daniel Morgan #ep113 48:43

13h ago48:43

48:43

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with DanielMorgan @danmorgancoach, a Transformational Coach. In this episode we talk about the impact of our upbringing and relationships on our behaviour and interactions and how personal development can lead to growth and new opportunities. In this episode you’ll learn about : Transformational Coaching:E…

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784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez 50:20

7d ago50:20

50:20

This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their pies! Everything from fruity to savory to salty pies, and she left us with her take on the Minnesota state pie, a Corn Dog-Ho…

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Mental Health & Spirituality w/Dr. Chetna Kang #ep111 56:32

4h ago56:32

56:32

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Dr. Chetna Kang (MB BS MRCPsych) @drchetnakang. Consultant Psychiatrist, Broadcaster and Bhakti Yoga Teacher. In this episode we talk about mental health and spirituality and how we reconcile the relationship between the two.In this episode you’ll learn: Science and Spirituality: Integrating psychiatr…

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807: Off the Beaten Path – Exploring Southern France with authors Steve Hoffman and Rebekah Peppler 50:17

18d ago50:17

50:17

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, we talk about life and food in Southern France. First, we sit down with Steve Hoffman to talk about his latest memoir, A Season for That, about his journey from Minnesota to the South of France with his entire family to live a romanticized French life. It turned o…

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737: Eating Greek 49:55

7d ago49:55

49:55

This week, we're talking about the unique cuisine of Greece. Diane Kochilas, author and star of the public television show, My Greek Table joins us from Athens to talk about Greek regional cooking and explore the history and cuisine of the Greek American community. She also lets us in on her favorite dishes to prepare from her garden. Then, we sit …

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Words To Live By w/ Tasha Bailey #ep110 3:20

3d ago3:20

3:20

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen t…

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Empathy vs Co-Dependancy w/Tasha Bailey #ep109 56:07

4d ago56:07

56:07

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Tasha Bailey – @realtalk.therapist Psychotherapist, Author and Content Creator. In this episode we talk about the difference between empathy and co-dependancy and how it effects our relationships and how we treat others. In this episode you’ll learn : The difference between empathy and co-dependency D…

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Words To Live By w/ Dr. Nilesh Satguru #ep108 9:04

1M ago9:04

9:04

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen t…

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806: Thank You, Please Come Again: How Gas Stations Feed & Fuel the American South with Kate Medley and cookout ideas from the chefs behind LA’s vegetable-forward Kismet 49:40

1M ago49:40

49:40

This week, we're all about two summer traditions. First, we meet photojournalist and documentarian Kate Medley to talk about her decade-long project documenting gas stations all across the South. She has stories about the amazing cast of characters, their diverse selection of foods, and their impact on their communities across the South. Kate Medle…

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Mastering Your Emotions w/Dr.Nilesh Satguru #ep107 55:08

22d ago55:08

55:08

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Dr.Nilesh Satguru – @drsatguru Self-mastery coach and compassion expert. In this episode we talk about mastering our emotions, how they work and how we can understand them and best navigate them in our everyday lives. In this episode you’ll learn : What lifestyle medicine is What the VIA strength asse…

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764: Women Brewers 49:22

15d ago49:22

49:22

This week, we're exploring the history of women and beermaking. First, Theresa McCulla, curator of The Smithsonian's American Brewing History Initiative, explains why beer is a great lens to examine American history and shares the story of Patsy Young, an early American brewer and fugitive from slavery. Then, Atinuke Akintola Diver talks about her …

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805: Amrikan with Khushbu Shah and Koreaworld with Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong 49:29

22d ago49:29

49:29

This week, we look at modern food and culture from two popular cuisines. First, we sit down with acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah to talk about her debut cookbook, which is all about Indian home-cooked dishes. She shares ingenious hacks and delicious Indian-inspired recipes that can come together in a pinch using everyday pantry items, and teache…

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Words To Live By w/ Dr. Sula Windgassen #ep106 13:47

2M ago13:47

13:47

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen t…

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Understanding Your Nervous System w/ Dr Sula Windgassen #ep105 52:04

2M ago52:04

52:04

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with DR Sula Windgassen @the_health_psychologist_ .Health Psychologist, Mindfulness Practitioner and Researcher. In this episode we talk about nervous system regulation, what it means, how it works and do we always need to be working towards down regulation.In this episode you’ll learn: What a health psych…

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782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler 49:23

29d ago49:23

49:23

This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds. She talks to us about her father’s influence on her e…

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Words To Live By w/ Talitha Fosh #ep104 12:51

2M ago12:51

12:51

In this part two of the podcast with Talitha, she shares a short solo pod highlighting insights and inspiration In this episode Talitha shares : What addiction is How common addiction is The difference between hobbies and addictions The importance of validating childhood traumas How unresolved shame manifests Practical tools to connect with your fe…

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We're All Addicted to Something w/ Talitha Fosh #ep103 1:02:21

2M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with TalithaFosh @therapised, Psychotherapist specialising in addiction and eating disorders. In this episode we talk about addiction, we explore what addiction is and the causes and therapy approaches that can help. In this episode you’ll learn: What addiction is The different therapy approaches to addict…

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739: Chef Martin Yan’s Culinary Journey 49:46

2M ago49:46

49:46

This week, we spend an hour with one of Francis’ heroes, Chef Martin Yan. He talks about growing up in China, the time he spent working in the legendary wet markets, and how helping his mom in the kitchen gave him a lifelong lesson in seasonal cooking. From his journey to Hong Kong where he famously learned how to bone-out a chicken in 18 seconds, …

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Words To Live By w/ Nicole Vignola #ep102 5:55

2M ago5:55

5:55

Each week, with each guest, we’ll share a part two of the podcast. A short solo-pod, mini-talk where our guests will share the highlights and insights of the full podcast in 5-10mins. For those short on time or just want to get straight to the good stuff, listen to WORDS TO LIVE BY each week. If you’ve already listened to the full episode, listen t…

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Welcome To The Quiet Life 0:52

2M ago0:52

0:52

Join us as we speak to world renowned psychologists, neuroscientists, teachers, coaches and more, sharing their own experiences, skills and practices that have helped to shift the way they live and breathe each and every day.

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It's Not You, It's Your Brain w/ Nicole Vignola #ep101 55:44

2M ago55:44

55:44

This week on The Quiet Life Michael speaks with Nicole Vignola – @nicoleneuroscience Neuroscientist, corporate consultant, Author and Speaker. We talk about her passion of bringing neuroscience to the masses,taking it out of the lab and making it accessible for all. In this episodes wetalk about how to re-wire your brain, break the cycle and make l…

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732: Real world seafood cooking with Genevieve Ko and Jennifer Bushman 50:01

2M ago50:01

50:01

When it comes to seafood, frozen is the new fresh. We talk to seafood industry expert, Jennifer Bushman about how technology has improved the quality of frozen fish and how to make the most of canned seafood from your local grocery store. Her latest project is Sea Pantry, how to keep your pantry stocked up with ingredients from the sea. Then, Senio…

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804: Summer Reading with Aimee Nezhukumatathil author of Bite By Bite & Sara B. Franklin author of The Editor 49:47

2M ago49:47

49:47

This week, we’ve got suggestions to start your summer reading list. First, we sit down with bestselling author and poet Aimee Nezhukumatathil to talk about her upbringing and the nature of her poetry. She writes about her parent’s gardens and their food, and how she carries her childhood experiences with her today. Her latest book is Bite By Bite: …

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748: Dr. Jessica B. Harris 49:47

2M ago49:47

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This week, we’re spending an hour with Culinary Historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris. We talk about her start in food writing, how she started making connections between what she ate in Africa and what she ate in America, learn about one of her greatest influences, her mother who she calls her “culinary secret weapon”, and hear the many different ways s…

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781: Eating With Funny People 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside. We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman Ivy Le is an Asian mom with severe allergies. Last season, Ivy conquered camping. She's back, braving the outdoors to go hunt…

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803: Priya Krishna’s Kitchen Adventures and Snacking Bakes with Yossy Arefi 50:08

2M ago50:08

50:08

This week, we’re bringing you two guests that will get you excited about cooking and baking. First, New York Times food desk reporter Priya Krishna tells us about her food writing career, building connections through her stories and travels and her most recent book, Priya’s Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids. In her book, she draws recipes fro…

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Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten 27:53

2M ago27:53

27:53

In each episode of Be My Guest, Ina does what she does best - welcomes a different friend at her home to talk about life, love, and career, all while cooking an amazing meal or two. Before she was a culinary icon, Ina was an iconic host - making her guests feel comfortable just as easily as she makes a four-course meal. Who wouldn’t want to spend a…

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780: Spring Cookbook Roundup 50:23

3M ago50:23

50:23

This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and Sambal Patatas Bravas - crispy potatoes topped with a sambal spiced tomato mixture and a bit of mayo! Addictive!…

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802: Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall and Roots, Heart, Soul with Todd Richards 50:19

3M ago50:19

50:19

Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor. She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some…

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779: Fruits & Veggies with Abra Berens and Sheela Prakash 50:00

3M ago50:00

50:00

This week, we promise you will get your recommended dose of fruits and vegetables! Award-winning author Abra Berens takes us on a sweet and savory journey with fruit. From best cooking methods to subtle and exotic pickling methods- think Brined Cherries + Salty Snacks, to advice on picking the best fruit to throw on the grill. She’s the author of t…

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801: Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking with Von Diaz and My Life in Recipes, Food, Family and Memories with Joan Nathan 50:03

4M ago50:03

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We are looking at food stories from different cultures this week. First, documentarian and journalist Von Diaz joins us to talk about her latest book, Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking. She writes about island cuisine from all over the world and talks about her academic field research, the connections she feels when she is on an island, and …

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778: Spring Baking with Natasha Pickowicz, Esteban Castillo, and Chetna Makan 49:57

4M ago49:57

49:57

We’re all about baking today, from New York to Mexico to London by way of India. First, Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz talks to us about her favorite recipes and her baking process. Then, she shares her baking techniques, from bringing egg whites back to life to saving overbaked cakes by soaking them in delicious liquid. She is the author of More Th…

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800: Start Here with Sohla El-Waylly 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

This week, we spend the hour with cooking columnist and internet sensation, Sohla El-Waylly. We talk about her connection to food and how she got her start as a pastry chef, writer, and recipe developer. She talks about her work in restaurants and her passion for teaching people how to cook. And she answers your cooking questions, from the best way…

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777: Chef Robynne Maii Takes On Your Culinary Quandaries & Magic Crispy Things with Nik Sharma 50:17

4M ago50:17

50:17

This week, Honolulu chef Robynne Maii teams up with Francis to answer your cooking questions! First, we catch up on her connection to cooking and dancing, what she grew up eating thanks to her mom's love of faithfully following a recipe, and what she loves to eat as a Honolulu local. Then she dives right in with our listener questions, from what to…

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799: The Dish with Andrew Friedman and Flavorama with Arielle Johnson 49:50

4M ago49:50

49:50

This week, we're all about the world of restaurants and flavor. First, we talked with Andrew Friedman about his career, writing about American food culture, chefs, and the restaurant scene. He talks to us about his latest project, spending time behind the swinging doors of a restaurant and how all the kitchen roles—from the butcher to the delivery …

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776: Chinese Tea with Theresa Wong & Masala Chai with Leena Trivedi-Grenier 49:56

4M ago49:56

49:56

This week, we dive into the world of tea, its history, and traditions. First up, we visit the T Shop in New York City with East Asian tea expert Theresa Wong. Theresa leads Francis through a tea tasting, from black, thru oolong all the way to green. We learn a few brewing tips along the way as well. Then, food and culture writer Leena Trevedi-Greni…

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798: On the Road – Orange County, CA with Gustavo Arellano, Daniel & Brenda Castillo, Kenneth Nguyen & Patricia Huang 50:06

5M ago50:06

50:06

This week, we’re bringing you a show we recorded with LAist in Orange County, CA, one of the richest food scenes in the US. We talk to award-winning journalist Gustavo Arellano about the evolution of OC’s culinary scene, the immigrant influences, and how its diverse foodways continue to be embraced by the different generations. Gustavo is the Los A…

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E211-Role of Leadership in early BIM adoption 26:41

7M ago26:41

26:41

On this episode, we will be talking to Brent Mauti. Brent is currently the Chief Technology Officer at Turner Fleischer Architects. He is a licensed architect in Ontario and Alberta who has focused on BIM throughout his career. Brent's passion is to focus on lifecycle BIM interoperability and cross-platform synergy. Brent is also a professor at Geo…

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E212-BIM Adoption for a Structural Engineering Company 26:43

7M ago26:43

26:43

Ian is an associate at Entuitive, a future oriented and technology driven Structural engineering company that adopted #BIM in its inception years. He has had significant involvement in a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, and educational buildings in the Canadian and Middle Eastern markets using BIM technologies, focusing especially…

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E213 - Architecture is broken- How is BIM helping fix it? 28:01

7M ago28:01

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Roddy is a Registered Architect in the province of Alberta and also a non-practicing Lawyer. After a glorious career at Stantec, in 2017 Roddy founded Holo-Blok, a company that is dedicated to fix the broken practices in Architecture and is leveraging Technology massively in doing so. His expertise in BIM and Integrated Project Delivery have allowe…

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E214 - Multidisciplinary BIM: What it takes to manage BIM across disciplines 27:32

7M ago27:32

27:32

Check out the next episode of ‘The BIM student’. Our guest is Yigit Karanfil. Yigit is a Design Technology Manager at HOK, where he actively works with clients and project teams to determine requirements and #buildtechnology workflows to deliver projects successfully. Also as an active member of CanBIM community, he has been working with Design and…

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E215 - Generative Design- Harnessing the power of Information in BIM 23:50

7M ago23:50

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Dennis has been involved with BIM and the corresponding software through research, analysis and discussion since 2003. His professional experience lends itself well to increasing efficiency in an office and improving on existing practices.Possessing experience in multiple disciplines (Structural, MEP and Architectural), and having taught many compa…

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E216 - Information Exchange Standards - The Role BIM must play 30:45

7M ago30:45

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Arash is the perfect combination of academic awareness and industry exposure and holds a Ph.D. in construction engineering and management technologies and co-founded the Building Innovation Research Centre at the University of Toronto.He is an entrepreneur and innovator who co-founded AECO Innovation Lab in pursuit of engaging the immense talent in…

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E217-Research in Digital Construction – How can Academia help 31:24

7M ago31:24

31:24

Brandon Searle has background in Civil Engineering and Technology Management and Entrepreneurship. He has also worked with Opus International Consultants that later became WSP as asset management consultant. While with WSP, he worked toward an M.Eng. focusing on infrastructure management and completed a broad collection of courses in economics, pro…

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E218-BIM adoption in the Municipalities- Importance and Challenges 25:10

7M ago25:10

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Leslie Wright is someone who has a firsthand experience and has actively participated in digital transformation in AEC. He has witnessed the change from paper to data rich models He has been an Architectural practitioner working on variety of project for several years. Past 5 years he has worked with City of Windsor’s building department as a plan’…

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E219-General Contractor's Perspective on BIM - What consultants need to know? 32:30

7M ago32:30

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Alena’s career path has not been straightforward. Her focus in optimization motivated her to pursue Construction Management training shortly after she received Master’s degree in Architecture. Alena entered Canadian construction industry as a pursuits coordinator but due to her interest in technology and optimization, she shifted to BIM path and ha…

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Season 1 : Recap Episode 1- Summary from Brent Mauti, Ian Trudeau and Roddy Handa's interviews 10:07

7M ago10:07

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At the end of season 1 we have a three series recap episodes. In these I will talk about my takeaways from these guests. Full Episodes of each guest Brent Mauti : https://youtu.be/2LR2LFOm5Z8Ian Trudeau : https://youtu.be/dIhjnzR83TcRoddy Handa : https://youtu.be/_aKytLYi3sQ

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Season 1 : Recap Episode 2- Summary from Yigit Karanfil, Dennis Dixon and Arash Shahi's Interviews 8:11

7M ago8:11

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At the end of season 1 we have a three series recap episodes. In these I will talk about my takeaways from these guests. Full Episodes of each guest Yigit Karanfil : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9_jURrUXaY&t=162sDennis Dixon : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGmzaGkVuvQ&t=11sArash Shahi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZ_sC7U30t8&t=9s…

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Season 1 : Recap Episode 3- Summary from Brandon Searle, Leslie Wright, Alena Tokareva's Interviews 13:08

7M ago13:08

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This is the last episode of this season. In this episode I am going to talk about my takeaways from our last three guest, Brandon , who talked about Industry partnership with Academia, Leslie Wright, who talked about BIM adoption in municipalities and Alena Tokareva who talked about a General Contractor’s perspective on BIM and what designers and c…

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