Best Glen Foster Podcasts (2024)

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45: Determining Your Priorities with Ashli Pollard 51:36

2h ago51:36

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Paring down what's important in our life sounds nice and all, but HOW? So often, pretty much everything feels important. We'd love to say that not everything is a priority, but most of the time it can feel anxiety-provoking to not *do it all.* Business owner (x5) Ashli Pollard is at the top of her field - her agency working with celebs from Brooke …

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#203 CEO Niantic, John Hanke: Buried Ships 1:09:17

1d ago1:09:17

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Guest: John Hanke, CEO of Niantic When Pokémon Go launched, Niantic CEO John Hanke was enjoying a tranquil walk through a bamboo forest near Kyoto with his son. When he got back, it was all hands on deck: Building on a platform Niantic had developed for its previous game, Ingress, Pokémon Go was a runaway success story, earning $100 million dollars…

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Elgin James (Mayans MC and Austin Film Festival's Ghost Ranch Writer's Retreat) 41:19

7d ago41:19

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Elgin James, co-creator and showrunner of the FX hit Mayans MC, is a former member of an anti-racist gang whose Hollywood rise coincided with a prison sentence. He'll share his insights next week at the Austin Film Festival's Ghost Ranch Writer's Retreat, open to rising writers who want to seek inspiration in the same land that was the longtime hom…

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44: Brainstorming Solutions to Clutter Problem Areas 33:27

7d ago33:27

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Do you have an area of your house that can't seem to stay decluttered or organized no matter what you do? Same. Today I walk you through the four biggest clutter problem areas in my own home, and hope that you find inspiration as I brainstorm how to keep the clutter at bay! Paring Down Podcast Instagram: ⁠⁠@paring_down⁠ Paring Down Website: ⁠theexp…

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#202 Chairman of Qualcomm, Mark McLaughlin: The Right Pitch 1:13:24

8d ago1:13:24

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Guest: Mark McLaughlin, chairman of the board at Qualcomm When he was 24, Mark McLaughlin thought his career was over. Since childhood, he had dreamed of attending West Point and joining the Army, but a helicopter crash left him unable to serve, with a medical discharge. However, the crash also let him stay closer to his then-girlfriend Karen. They…

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Join a Club—America's Fate Depends on It | Actual Facts 23:30

10d ago23:30

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In this episode of Actual Facts, we delve into the documentary “Join or Die,” which explores the critical importance of joining clubs and how this simple act can determine the fate of our society. Through the lens of legendary social scientist Robert Putnam, whose groundbreaking book and research "Bowling Alone" shed light on the decline of communi…

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43: Creating Household Rhythms to Foster Peace with Ben & Brianna Folkman 51:00

14d ago51:00

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One of the most efficient ways to simplify your life so your life becomes exponentially easier is to implement household rhythms. Each new rhythm (i.e. routine, habit, etc,) takes away the mental load of problem-solving and decision fatigue. When you don't have to think through what to do, you're left with way more brain space and a lot less stress…

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#201 CEO Lyft, David Risher: The Ride 1:16:25

15d ago1:16:25

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Guest: David Risher, CEO of Lyft David Risher can measure his career in phone calls, from the one that introduced him to Jeff Bezos in 1995, to the call from the Lyft board in 2023, asking him to vie for the CEO job. But initially, he believed his life’s legacy might be the nonprofit Worldreader, which has brought books to more than 22 million read…

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Fair Care Alliance 58:13

17d ago58:13

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Donna Hais from Fair Care Alliance shares with our audience the inequities of healthcare, specifically around heart health, in Nanaimo's Hospital. We break open the myths and the opportunities to evoke change. Her candid discussion reminds us that our healthcare system is not effective for over 1/2 of Vancouver Island. They need every community mem…

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Let's Talk about the Best Plays This Summer! Alice in Wonderland and Much Ado About Nothing 56:46

17d ago56:46

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Theatre at it's finest is here in Nanaimo! Get your tickets at this link: www.acttheatre.ca/tickets island Summer Theatre Festival Schedule LIVE EVENT Experience the magic at the Island Summer Theatre Festival, hosted by ACT Theatre in Nanaimo and Parksville! Pack your picnic baskets and gather your loved ones for an outing like no other. Join us f…

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42: 15 Ways to Spend Less Money 38:32

21d ago38:32

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This episode doesn't list things to avoid temptation, like unfollow influencers or take the Amazon Prime app off your phone - though those are great ways to save money! Instead, we're talking about actionable steps that will save you money - from small choices to big life decisions. Why should we bother paring down our spending? Does spending less …

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#200 CEO and Co-Founder Together AI, Vipul Ved Prakash w/ Bucky Moore: Super Cycle 55:29

22d ago55:29

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Guests: Vipul Ved Prakash, CEO and co-founder of Together AI; and Bucky Moore, partner at Kleiner Perkins No one knows for sure whether the future of AI will be driven more by research labs and AI-native companies, or by enterprises applying the technology to their own data sets. But one thing is for sure, says Together AI CEO and co-founder Vipul …

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41: Timeless Truths About Simplicity with Suzanne Johnson 50:02

28d ago50:02

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How do you know an idea is true? That's a pretty big question, but I've found that the best way to know if an idea is worth exploring is to find out how long it's been around. Because, as Mark Twain famously said, "There's no such thing as a new idea." Sage wisdom usually comes in the form of a repetitive idea that respected spiritual and thought l…

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#199 CEO & Co-Founder Klaviyo, Andrew Bialecki: High Slope 1:00:23

29d ago1:00:23

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Guest: Andrew Bialecki, CEO of Klaviyo Whenever the marketing platform Klaviyo is hiring, says CEO Andrew Bialecki, “we sort of don't care so much what skills you have.” Instead, the company looks for “high slope” individuals who are curious and able to continually learn new things. “A big turnoff for me is [when] somebody says, ‘Oh, well, I was ne…

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40: Managing Your Busy Schedule Using Time Blocking 32:26

1M ago32:26

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What do you do when there just aren't enough hours in the day? I've got you! Time blocking might sound intimidating, but in this episode I break down exactly how to block out your schedule in order to - avoid burnout - accomplish your goals - avoid time-sucking distractions This episode also covers brain-dumping and checklists, which are tools you …

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#198 CEO and Co-Founder Wayfair, Niraj Shah: Homeward 54:42

1M ago54:42

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Guest: Niraj Shah, CEO and co-founder of Wayfair Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah caught the entrepreneurship bug in his mid-20s, when he and his longtime co-founder Steve Conine sold their first company just a few years out of college. They left the acquirer and independently realized “we absolutely wanted to start something else,” Niraj recalls. “Once you’…

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39: How Living with Less Inspires Generosity with Ultralight Backpacker Glen Van Peski 57:28

1M ago57:28

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The benefits of living with less can be discovered through as many avenues as there are people - and today, we hear how ultralight backpacking was the catalyst for Glen Van Peski to embrace a lighter load in his every day life. Glen's wilderness stories are inspiring (I can't help but laugh at his hiking story with Matthew McConaughey), but his les…

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#197 CEO, Chairman & Founder Zscaler, Jay Chaudhry: No Attachment 43:17

1M ago43:17

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Guest: Jay Chaudhry, CEO, chairman, and founder of Zscaler Much of the media coverage of Zscaler CEO Jay Chaudhry is quick to identify him as the wealthiest Indian-American person, with a net worth of $10.8 billion. But to hear Jay himself tell it, that number has never been very important to him: “My family had no money,” he says of his childhood …

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Nice While it Lasted - Reconciliation Theatre 55:43

2M ago55:43

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Tom Rokeby and Dan Puglas are at it again with their second major play of Reconciliation Theatre. Dan wrote this outstanding play about young people coming into their own and together they have put together an amazing ensemble of actors to bring this play to life. Nice While it Lasted is opening this Canada Day Long weekend in Nanaimo - check it ou…

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Phoenix Consulting 59:38

2M ago59:38

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Anne Taylor and Esther Charlie discuss the importance of healing through the indigenous lens. This conversation is about overcoming trauma, working with our strengths, understanding ourselves and ensuring that we are supported through the process. Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com…

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38: A Shame-Free & Intentional Approach to Screen Time for Kids 44:04

2M ago44:04

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Screen time is a really sensitive subject. I cover why these sensitivities are important to respect and address in the beginning of this episode - there are very real dynamics that have NOTHING to do with how much parents love their kids as to why some families use more screen time than others. With that in mind, decluttering and minimalism are roo…

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#196 CEO and Co-Founder Braze, Bill Magnuson: Principles of Change 57:12

2M ago57:12

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Guest: Bill Magnuson, CEO and co-founder of Braze The deployment of smartphones around the world was more impactful than any other technology to date, says Braze CEO Bill Magnuson — and that has big implications for emerging fields like generative AI. “If we get to the point where they [LLMs] really can be useful, human-like companions ... they wil…

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The Battle for Britain: The Impact of the 2024 Election on Scotland, Wales and the British State - With David Leask 48:33

2M ago48:33

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With the 4 July parliamentary election now coming closer, there are growing indications of a political shock that could reshape the United Kingdom. Over the past few weeks Scotland has emerged as a key electoral battleground, where a Scottish National Party that has governed Scotland's devolved institutions for seventeen years risks losing many of …

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37: Curating Simple & Ethical Closets with Lacey Woodroof 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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I don't know about you, but I want getting dressed to feel easy. I want to feel good in my clothes, no matter how casual or dressy the occasion. I don't want to feel overwhelmed by choices or frustrated that I have "nothing to wear." I also want to know that my closet isn't a result of someone else in this world barely scraping by. Cheap clothes th…

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#195 CEO Salesforce AI, Clara Shih: Above the Clouds 45:02

2M ago45:02

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Guest: Clara Shih, CEO of Salesforce AI In 2020, Clara Shih quit Hearsay, the company she founded and ran for 11 years; in hindsight, she says “I probably should have quit a little bit sooner.” But at the time, she cared a lot — too much — about what everyone else thought. “There's a lot of guilt around leaving initially and feeling bad for feeling…

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The Battle for Britain: The Impact of the 2024 Election on UK Foreign and Defence Policy - With Ben Jones 59:00

2M ago59:00

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With elections looming on 4 July, the UK faces a turning point in its relationships with Europe and the wider world. Though there are three weeks of campaigning to go, all signs point to a substantial victory for the opposition Labour Party and a total collapse for the governing Conservative - or Tory - Party. To help us explore the impact this ele…

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36: 20 Habits of the Home to Prevent Overwhelm 44:30

2M ago44:30

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Want to avoid that terrible feeling when your house just feels like this giant weight on your shoulder? There's laundry to fold, the counters have stuff all over them, your closet looks like a tornado ran through it, and the inside of your microwave looks like a murder scene. On today's episode, I walk you through 20 general habits you can begin to…

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#194 CEO and Founder Sunshine, Marissa Mayer: Innovative Instincts 1:25:50

2M ago1:25:50

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Guest: Marissa Mayer, CEO and Founder of Sunshine and former CEO of Yahoo When Marissa Mayer was first hired as the CEO of Yahoo, the company had lost nearly a quarter of its workforce in the preceding six months. Early on, she was chatting with employees in the cafeteria and one of them got her attention by smacking her tray. “Is it go time?” he a…

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Glen Powell and Richard Linklater (HIT MAN) 50:52

2M ago50:52

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Hit Man star Glen Powell and director Richard Linklater talk about co-writing their story of a quiet college professor who goes undercover to impersonate a hitman and catch people looking for hired killers. He ends up falling in love. We talk about Steely Dan, submitting to passion to become the person you want to be, thinking, overthinking, and se…

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35: Making Unconventional Choices to Live More Intentionally with Sona Avetisyan 45:47

2M ago45:47

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Ready to get personal? Living with less goes a LOT deeper than having a less stressful, decluttered home. This week's guest, Sona Avetisyan, is a professional organizer whose focus on intentional living is deeply reflected in her own life. Sona shares about her own journey of discovering what she actually cares about - even though it's counter cult…

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#193 Former CEO Nextdoor, Sarah Friar: Four Circles 1:17:17

2M ago1:17:17

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Guest: Sarah Friar, former CEO of Nextdoor Sarah Friar has worked with some of the top leaders in Silicon Valley, including Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, Block CEO Jack Dorsey, and most recently Nextdoor founder Nirav Tolia, who just replaced her as CEO in May. And one of the things that sets top performers apart from the …

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34: The Pitfall of Too Much Backstock 28:47

3M ago28:47

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For the sake of savings and convenience, so many of us fall into the trap of keeping too much backstock in our homes. It's become all too common to treat our homes as a store, instead of letting stores be the store and our homes be our home - with just enough that we need for daily living inside it. So what IS the right amount of backstock? We'll e…

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Silver Adventures Cafe with Gwen Vonarx 50:00

3M ago50:00

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Gwen Vonarx is passionate about helping people have fun! Siver Adventures Cafe is a new program hosted by Volunteer Nanaimo! Check them out at volunteernanaimo.com and learn more about it or email Gwen at silveradventurescafe@gmail.com Enjoy! Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.com…

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Glen Foster Unnatural Tendencies 57:36

3M ago57:36

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This recording was done previously to his latest album drop - Unnatural Tendencies celebrates 10 years of great music! Check him out at his website glenfoster.ca Enjoy! Cathy Holmes Act3 Media Productions - act3mediaproductions.comBy Act3 Media Productions - Host Cathy Holmes

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#192 CTO and Co-Founder Discord, Stanislav Vishnevskiy: Ship It 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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Guest: Stanislav Vishnevskiy, CTO and co-founder of Discord For many years, the conventional wisdom was the gaming was not social because it was something you usually did at home. “But people who play games are often the most social,” says Discord CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy. “They’re spending 10, 20 hours with other people online, hanging out.” As a…

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33: Slowing Down Our Lives with Stephanie Seferian 55:38

3M ago55:38

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The question we often forget to ask ourselves even though it is central to our wellbeing: Is this working for me? Does this pace of life feel good? Am I spending my time how I’d like? Are my routines helping me or cycles I’d like to break out of? If our basic needs like food and shelter are met, then where we spend our time is up to us! Sometimes i…

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#191 CEO and Co-Founder Intercom, Eoghan McCabe: Second Beginning 59:16

3M ago59:16

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Guest: Eoghan McCabe, CEO, Chairman, and Co-Founder of Intercom “We are not ready for the degree to which our world is going to change,” says Intercom CEO Eoghan McCabe, “in insane and incredible ways.” When he co-founded the company in 2011, the Irish-born entrepreneur was making it easier for companies to offer human customer service to their cus…

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32: Finding the Time to Declutter 39:45

3M ago39:45

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"How do you find the time to declutter?" I hear this question on repeat - and I get it! Between kids and jobs and just...life...it's hard to find time to eat a meal sometimes, much less tackle decluttering the house. So I hope this episode gives you some ideas of how to find the time as I share what has worked for me during 3 different stages in my…

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#190 Co-Founder Cost Plus Drugs, Mark Cuban: Mavs to Meds 46:33

3M ago46:33

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Guest: Mark Cuban, co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs and costar, Shark Tank “I just love to compete,” says Mark Cuban. “And the day I stop is the day I’m dead.” Previously the co-founder of MicroSolutions and Broadcast.com, Cuban is probably best known to the public today for competing with the likes of Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran on the reality …

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31: Taking Messy Action with Sarah Horgan 46:47

3M ago46:47

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Well, folks. It happened. My first tears on the podcast. Sarah Horgan of the Simple & Intentional Podcast is one of those people who makes you feel completely seen and heard, and I am so grateful we had such a personal and honest conversation. Sarah's story of being diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer 10 years ago and how that led her to live a more inte…

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#189 Co-Founder Watershed, Taylor Francis: Worthy Missions 1:00:03

3M ago1:00:03

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Guest: Taylor Francis, co-founder of Watershed One day when he was 13, Taylor Francis walked out of the movie theater, and he was pissed off. He had just seen Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth and internalized a “generational call to arms, that my parents had screwed our generation” by causing the climate crisis, he says. 14 years later, …

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30: Minimalish Lessons Learned from Van Life [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 37:42

4M ago37:42

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FIFTY-EIGHT SQUARE FEET, people. It's nuts and we love it! This week I share with you a bit more behind-the-scenes of van life in our camper van that is 58 square feet of "living" space, and how spending time in such close quarters with 5 humans and 2 dogs really highlights the beauty of living with less. I also offer some tips and ideas for your n…

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#188 CEO and Co-Founder Synthesia, Victor Riparbelli w/ Josh Coyne: Gorilla in the Room 59:27

4M ago59:27

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Guests: Victor Riparbelli, CEO and co-founder of Synthesia; and Josh Coyne, partner at Kleiner Perkins When Victor Riparbelli wants to learn something, he’ll start with a YouTube video or a podcast: “I maybe buy the book on Amazon as like the fifth step,” the Synthesia CEO says. His company is trying to change the text-first (or text-only) way info…

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29: Paring Down Flight Anxiety with J.D. Oliver [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 54:16

4M ago54:16

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You do NOT want to miss this one, you guys. While this podcast primarily focuses on paring down our belongings to declutter our homes, I like to branch out a bit every now and then to pare down different beliefs, anxieties, and ideas we have on a variety of subjects in order to help us move through the world with less stress and more peace. Well, f…

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#187 President & COO of AG1, Kat Cole: Wings to Supplements 1:00:22

4M ago1:00:22

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Guest: Kat Cole, COO of Athletic Greens You can’t make smart decisions if you don’t know the truth — the “true truth,” as Athletic Greens COO Kat Cole puts it. “As you get bigger and you have success, innovator’s dilemma, you end up talking to yourself instead of really being rooted in what’s going on.” That’s why she has embraced the anxiety of th…

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28: Ask a Flight Attendant + Flying with Kids with Caroline Bright [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 48:26

4M ago48:26

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What if my kid needs to pee when the fasten seatbelt sign is on? What should I bring to entertain my kids on a flight? Also, what exactly is the role of a flight attendant? From their perspective, what are basic dos and don'ts of air travel? You will LOVE this enlightening and fun conversation with former Miss Vermont, year-9 flight attendant for a…

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#186 COO Asana, Anne Raimondi: Recovering Perfectionist 1:06:26

4M ago1:06:26

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Guest: Anne Raimondi, COO and Head of Business at Asana Asana COO Anne Raimondi feels pressure to perform in her job “every day, all the time.” But that pressure doesn’t come from her fellow executives; she imposes it on herself, trying to think carefully about how much each of her decisions will impact her team. “I have a lot of privilege and choi…

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Vera Drew (The People's Joker) 41:42

4M ago41:42

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Vera Drew is the creator of The People's Joker, which evolved from an attempt to re-edit Todd Phillip's 2019 into its own completely original work of art — a very affectionate parody of Batman mythology and all the ideas it takes for granted. Combining comedy, animation, and Tim Burton and Joel Schumacher's flair for cartoonish drama, it's a punkis…

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How to Turn Your Trash Into Treasure with Brian Bogert 45:20

4M ago45:20

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On today’s episode, our guest is Brian Bogert. He's an incredible individual who has gone through a remarkable journey, including the loss and reattachment of his arm. He shares his inspiring story on stage but also offers insights on how to have a significant impact and generate income. In our discussion, we explore his business growth strategies …

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27: Traveling Light with Kira K. Dixon [Paring Down Travel Miniseries] 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Paring Down Travel is a miniseries I’ve wanted to bring you since the moment The Paring Down Podcast was conceptualized. Particularly air travel. And I KNEW I had to bring on Miss America 2015 and sports broadcaster, Kira K. Dixon. Kira is one of my personal fashion icons and manages to always look amazing and unique while traveling 30 weeks a year…

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