This is a creative/philosophical/personal-growth podcast that shares discussions with unorthodox teachers and interesting humans. Through honest conversation with the host, Jacob, we mine the hearts and minds of one another to discover interest, connection, theory, stories, joy, creativity, knowledge, and wisdom. Jacob navigates the human condition through a growing lens of mindfulness, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. Here you'll find playful, inquisitive, and friendly dialogues with the like ...
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The Fierce Butterfly podcast brings Julie Jacobs’ written work to life through her own voice, featuring Book 1: Dragonfly Rising, Book 2: Fierce Butterfly, and Book 3: Firefly Home—the novels that are the Wings of Light Trilogy. Known for her evocative prose and profoundly compassionate understanding of what it means to be vulnerably human, Julie’s stories resonate deeply with readers as she delves into themes of self-identity, spirituality, and the intricate and sometimes controversial dyna ...
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Join host Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, in unscripted conversations with top fintech industry leaders. No planned corporate talking points, no scripts, no pitches. Just useful advice and insights. To keep it lively, Sam often brings co-hosts like author/researcher Ron Shevlin, former American Banker editor Mary Wisniewski, and former Bank Director President Al Dominick.
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Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines “side by side” as the state “of existing beside one another” and “of being in the same place, time, or circumstance." What does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Join University of Minnesota Extension staff as we explore the interdependent relationship of rural and urban spaces and why this necessary and complex relationship matters.
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Episode 11: John Noltner challenges stereotypes and fosters dialogue by helping communities tell their stories
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Side by Side Listeners! We would love to learn more about what you have valued about the podcast. Below is a link to a brief survey to share your thoughts: https://z.umn.edu/9wtp Thanks for listening! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In the final episode of Side by Side's first season, El…
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Episode 10: Brigid Tuck explores what would happen if Minnesota's rural economy disappeared
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Side by Side Listeners! We would love to learn what you have valued about the podcast. Below is a link to a brief survey to share your thoughts: https://z.umn.edu/9wtp Thanks for listening! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In this episode, Ellen welcomes colleague Brigid Tuck, an economist at the University of Minnesota …
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The Future of Security in Fintech with Parilee Wang, Charles Potts & Joe Cody
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In this episode of the Fintech Hustle podcast, host Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski sit down with guests Parilee Wang (Alloy), Charles Potts (ICBA, BankTech Ventures), and Joe Cody (Q2) to chat about the exciting world of fintech. They dive into what a typical day looks like for fintech pros, how banking and tech are blending, and why respon…
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Episode 9: Tony Pipa discusses the need to modernize rural policy and make the connections between rural and urban areas visible
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Side by Side Listeners! We would love to learn what you have valued about the podcast. Below is a link to a brief survey to share your thoughts: https://z.umn.edu/9wtp Thanks for listening! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ In this week's episode, Ellen talks with Tony Pipa senior…
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Episode 8: Brian Dabson explains rural-urban interdependence and its importance in developing more effective policies
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In this episode, Ellen talks with Brian Dabson, a rural policy researcher, and one of the few analysts exploring rural-urban interdependence in the United States. Brian explains the significance of rural-urban interdependence as being essential for economic and social development. He shares the limitations of current definitions for rural and urban…
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Episode 7: Nadine Bill discusses Red Lake Nation College's expansion to Minneapolis and connecting rural and urban Native communities
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In this episode, Ellen talks with Nadine Bill, Executive Director of Red Lake Nation College's new site in downtown Minneapolis. Nadine shares the college's history, its commitment to language and cultural preservation, and the new Minneapolis site's objectives to expand education access to urban Indigenous communities. Nadine talks about Red Lake …
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Episode 6: Jane Leonard provides insight into Minnesota’s rural and urban communities connections and disconnections
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In this episode, Ellen connects with Jane Leonard, former president of Growth & Justice. Jane has worked across various sectors in Minnesota since 1979, including journalism, rural and economic development, and technology advancement. Jane shares her experiences from her early days as a journalist in a small town to leading statewide initiatives fo…
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Insights from the AFT Fall Summit // Sarah Fankhauser, Melissa Kopp, Jacob Bouer
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In this episode of the FinTech Hustle podcast, host Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick engage with industry leaders Melissa Kopp (Neural Payments), Sarah Fankhauser (DCI), and Jacob Bouer (Array) at the AFT Fall Summit. The conversation explores their daily experiences in the FinTech sector, insights gained from the conference, especially from Apri…
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0106 with Connector and Operations Manager Cameron 'Cam' Reid - Cleaning The Floors Well
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Cameron is a fun, loving, optimist - who will try anything once - and thrives on gathering good people together. He has a contagious and ridiculous laugh that 'most' people seem to love. He is a proponent of medicinal psychedelic usage, meditation, breathwork, flexibility, daily intentional movement, spontaneous dancing, karate kicking to fun music…
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Episode 5: Che "Rhymefest" Smith reflects on cultural communion and how he bridges between Chicago and Cody, Wyoming
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In this episode, artist and rapper Che "Rhymfest" Smith discusses his experiences growing up in Chicago and his transformative experiences in Cody, Wyoming. He reflects on how art can foster cultural communion and play a key role in bridging differences. Che talks about the importance of service and justice and shares how his organization, Art of C…
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Episode 4: Julie Tesch and Jake Loesch discuss the "Interconnected" series and the shared challenges facing rural and urban Minnesotans
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In this episode, Ellen talks with Julie Tesch from the Center for Rural Policy and Development and Jake Loesch from Citizens League. Julie and Jake discuss their "Interconnected" conversation series, which explores shared challenges between rural and urban communities and opportunities for designing effective statewide systems. Since 2020, the Inte…
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Barb MacLean, Danny Payne and Nick Evens at Finovate Fall 2024
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In this episode of the Fintech Hustle podcast, host Sam Kilmer and co-host Stacey Bryant chat with Barb MacLean (Coastal Community Bank), Danny Payne (Jack Henry), and Nick Evens (Curql Collective) at the Finovate Fall conference about their roles in the fintech industry. They discuss topics such as enabling community banks through technology, mode…
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Episode 3: Tuleah Palmer & R.T. Rybak explore the importance of rural-urban interdependence in Minnesota
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R. T. Rybak and Tuleah Palmer lead the most urban and rural Minnesota foundations. They both wrote editorials in the Star Tribune in 2023 about the importance of rural-urban interdependence in Minnesota. In this conversation, Ellen Wolter moderates a discussion between Tuleah and R.T. about the intricate interdependence between rural and urban Minn…
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Episode 2: Nick Jacobs, author of The Rural Voter, shares his findings and explains how the 'gap effect' leads to simple stories about rural and urban spaces
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In this episode, Ellen interviews Nick Jacobs, co-author of "The Rural Voter," about the nuances of rural America and how they are often overlooked when we consider the complex relationship between rural and urban spaces. They discuss the methodology behind Nick’s research and the challenges of surveying rural populations. They also delve into "rur…
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Episode 1: Former North Dakota Senator Heidi Heitkamp explains why rural and urban America should care about each other
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In our first episode, former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp, now Director of University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics (IOP), discusses the vital connections between rural and urban America. She shares her experiences growing up in a small town and explains the goals behind IOPs recent Bridging the Divide conference to bring rural and urban Americ…
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0105 with Tutor and Educational Consultant Matt McGee - How To Stand Out In College Admissions
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Matt McGee is an educational expert, tutor, and college admissions specialist. He is the founder of MRM Education - An elite tutoring and college admissions consultancy that aims to fosters academic curiosity, mental health, and confidence in students' - with the ultimate goal of admission into a top university. Matt is a member of the National Ass…
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Welcome to Side by Side, a new University of Minnesota Extension podcast exploring the connections between rural and urban spaces
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Side-by-Side definition: 1. beside one another 2. in the same place, time, or circumstance. What does it mean for rural and urban communities to live side by side? Rural sociologists have described urban and rural fates as being shared. Yet, we too often focus on rural and urban spaces as separate and divided entities. The rural-urban conversation …
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Allison Cerra, Laura Broderick, Sam Das & Brian Bauer
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, host Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by a panel of guests including Allison Cerra (Alkami), Laura Broderick (Abrigo), Sam Das (TruStage Ventures), and Brian Bauer (Revio), where they discuss the impact of generational shifts on financial institutions, the need for data strategy and AI implementat…
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The Wings of Light journey begins with Book One: Dragonfly Rising.By Julie Jacobs
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Nicky Senyard and Ted Brown at Financial Brand Forum 2024 with Guest Co-Host Ron Shevlin
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In this conversation, Sam Kilmer, Ron Shevlin, Nicky Senyard (Fintel Connect), and Ted Brown (Digital Onboarding) discuss the role of CEOs and founders in the fintech industry. They talk about the evolving nature of the CEO role and the importance of building a strong team. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the banking industry,…
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Pam Kaur, Julie Muhn and Christian Widhalm in the Hall at Finovate Spring
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, Sam Kilmer interviews Pam Kaur (BankTech Ventures), Julie Muhn (Finovate), and Christian Widhalm (Bloom Credit) at Finovate Spring. They discuss various topics including bank technology, fintech innovation, credit data infrastructure, attracting the next generation of customers, regulations, and the future of bank…
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Laura Costello and Carlos Carvajal at Financial Brand Forum 2024 with guest co-host Ron Shevlin
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, Sam Kilmer and guest co-host Ron Shevlin sit down with Laura Costello (Meridianlink) and Carlos Carvajal (Q2) to discuss what’s hot in marketing and offer their Financial Brand Forum takeaways.
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0104 with Author and Spiritual Coach Julie Hoyle - 'Awakening From The Lucid Dream'
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In 1989, Julie had a radical awakening. Her conscious experience changed indefinitely via shaktipat (energetic exchange of spiritual knowledge) in a lucid dream experience. She was gracious enough to join me on the podcast to share her fascinating experiences, heartfelt wisdom, and warm expertise. She's a spiritual coach, author, teacher, and she a…
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Mark Forbis, Tiffany Matthews and Jeff Harper from AFT Spring Summit 2024
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Stacey Bryant catch up with industry legend Mark Forbis (THL Partners), Tiffany Matthews (Tyfone) and Jeff Harper (Fintegrate) at the AFT Spring Summit 24 to throw down on various topics related to the fintech industry. They discuss their day-to-day experiences, including the challenges and opportunities they encounter, highl…
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Erin Simpson, Sue Salecky, Kelly Brown and Nathaniel Harley from AOBA 2024
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The latest Fintech Hustle podcast takes an adventurous spin as we carpool through the desert with fintech rock stars Nathaniel Harley, Kelly Brown, Sue Salecky, and Erin Simpson. Recorded between sessions at banking's premier conference, Acquire or Be Acquired, Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick dig into our guests' conference takeaways to uncover …
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Samantha Paxson from Co-op Solutions and Nathan Baumeister of Z-Suite join Sam and Mary to discuss aligning growth strategies with consumer needs. You'll also get a peek into Samantha's philanthropic journey with Shades Up for Kids, blending personal passion with the credit union ethos. Samantha and Nathan share stories from the trenches on fosteri…
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0103 with Landon 'Dirtyzen' Smith - Breaking Into The Abyss
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Landon Smith is an artist mostly known for his alias “Dirtyzen”. A creative visionary & spiritual teacher, he hangs his hat in the world of music by interlacing a sub-genre of dubstep called ‘chillstep’ with philosophical spiritual talks from well-known masters. Landon takes the listener on a journey that seeks to liberate and amplify one’s experie…
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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the FinTech Hustle podcast? This special flashback episode pulls back the curtain as we, your hosts Sam Kilmer, Mary Wisniewski, Ron Shevlin, Al Dominick, and the usually behind-the-scenes Bailee Wishart, journey through our favorite podcast moments, featuring key moments from former guests Kara Parke…
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Sarah Howell & Dan O'Malley from JAM Fintop
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick are joined by Infinant’s Sarah Howell and Numerated’s Dan O’Malley at the JAM FINTOP Summit in Nashville. The lively unscripted chat explores how to cope with executive naysayers, cultivating courage as a changemaker and promising fintech trends. Al and Sam don't disappoint with their signature style: Pocket squar…
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Tori VanCura-Rutland and Tyler Brantley Live from AFT Conference
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Sam Kilmer is joined by HC3’s Tori VanCura-Rutland and Core10’s Tyler Brantley at the Association for Financial Technology’s conference in Lake Tahoe. There, they dish on the notion of banks becoming utility players, encourage the industry to focus on determining which problems to solve, and more. Sam promises it’s not a body slam round.…
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Emily Steele and John Waupsh Live from Finovate Fall
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0102 with Megan Hawkins From 'BetterU' Psychedelic Therapy - At Home Ketamine Therapy To Heal Anxiety And Depression
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To skip solo intro: @11:03 In this episode, we get to meet Megan Hawkins, one of the Co-Founders of BetterU Psychedelic Therapy. She joins us from her home in Los Angeles, where she and her partner Derek Du Chesne have been recently working on opening the first brick-and-mortar location for BetterU. Once an international model, Megan's life took a …
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0101 with Keenan 'Hurricane' Harvey - Taking Care Of What You Can Reach
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Keenan is a member of the city council in Kelso, Washington. He's a commercial insurance agent, he's held jobs in the non-profit sector, has been a pseudo-law enforcement officer, has been a parole and probation officer, he has a bachelor's degree in Criminal Law and Justice, holds an advanced certificate of municipal leadership, is Vice President …
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0100 with Jacob From The Internet - Mystical Experience And Spiritual Practice To Radically Change The Mind
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"This is how a human being can change: There's a worm addicted to eating grape leaves. Suddenly. He wakes up, call it Grace, whatever, something wakes him, and he's no longer a worm. He's the entire vineyard, and orchard too, the fruit, the trunks, a growing wisdom and joy that doesn't need to devour." Rumi 0:00 - 22:00 - solocast intro The intervi…
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099 with Brent Spirit - A Kundalini Awakening Story
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Brent Spirit went through an unintentional spiritual process that is often called “Kundalini Awakening”. Since, he has begun playing the role of spiritual teacher and helps many going through the same or similar process, primarily through his youtube channel and podcast “The Spiritual Awakening Show”. He joins us on the show to eloquently lay out t…
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Rilla Delorier, Tammy Bangs and Jeffery Kendall live from Finovate Spring
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by Rilla Delorier (Board Director, Coastal Community Bank), Tammy Bangs (VP, PortX) and Jeffery Kendall (CEO, NYMBUS) in the halls of Finovate Spring in San Francisco, where they engage in an unscripted breakdown of their takeaways from the conference.…
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John Findlay and Derik Sutton live from FinXTech
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by LemonadeLXP's John Findlay and Autobooks' Derik Sutton in the halls of FinXTech 2023 in Tampa, where they engage in an unscripted chat on what's working and not working in the world of fintech, storytelling in marketing, and Mary's foray into a FinXTech breakout on THC.…
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098 with Swami Nityananda - Be Still, As The Universe Plays Through You
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Hit Follow/like if you enjoyed the episode! - Swami Nityananda is the spiritual teacher of the Awake Yoga Meditation community. Consecrated by Swami Shankarananda, her teachings helps listeners and readers connect with the reality of love, wisdom, liberation, joy, harmony, and kindness. People who meditate with her find Swami Nityananda practices a…
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In this episode of the always-unscripted Fintech Hustle, hosts Sam Kilmer and Ron Shevlin from Cornerstone Advisors are joined by Tara Schultz from CSI and Mike Triggiano from Velocity Solutions as reflect on their experiences at the AFT event in Tampa, and discuss what's working and not working in the world of financial technology.…
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