Best Kasten Podcasts (2024)

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How To Build A Legacy Family Business with Kathy Kasten 31:23

8d ago31:23

31:23

Kathy Kasten is the CEO of Lion Crest Leadership where she teaches business executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals how to build meaningful relationships and develop strong leadership skills through coaching, consulting, speaking, training & interactive masterclasses. 📚The Legacy Of Your Family Business: Using The Faith Based Path To Build Rel…

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Karen Kasten: A Difference for Me and for the Neighborhood 34:22

10d ago34:22

34:22

At The Neighboring Movement, we believe neighboring is a life-changing practice, and this certainly proved true for Karen Kasten, our guest for this newest episode of the podcast. Tune in to hear cofounder Catherine Johnson interview absolute neighboring rockstar, Karen, as they discuss Karen's journey of neighboring in our nonprofit's founding nei…

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Smart Money Moves for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs : Investing, Retirement, and Financial Psychology with Darryl Lyons 24:56

5h ago24:56

24:56

Darryl Lyons is the co-founder and CEO of PAX Financial Group, an Inc 5000 Company for 4+ years. He has over 20 years of experience in retirement planning, wealth management, and entrepreneurship, and holds multiple credentials, including Certified Financial Planner (TM), Behavioral Financial Advisor, Chartered Financial Consultant, and Accredited …

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Foundations of Success: Building Your Small Business from Zero to 7 Figures with Malcolm Peace 30:25

17d ago30:25

30:25

Malcolm Peace is the President of TseTserra Growth Partners, they work with small business owners and investors throughout Texas to drive long-term growth and profitability. Being born and raised in Austin, Malcolm takes pride in helping family-owned small businesses sustain a lasting legacy. Succession planning is an integral part of his work. Con…

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Marketing ROI : The Power Of Email Marketing with Kendra Corman 25:53

19d ago25:53

25:53

Kendra Corman is a marketing strategist and consultant helping entrepreneurs do better marketing with an ROI. With more than 15 years of experience in marketing with a Fortune 500 company and small to mid-size businesses and nonprofits, Kendra specialises in growing your email list, email marketing, blog writing, podcasting and creating a marketing…

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Connecting with Sam Richter on Gaining Intel for Your Association 22:03

22d ago22:03

22:03

In this episode, we talk with Sam Richter, one of the world's foremost sales intelligence and digital reputation experts, award-winning speaker and bestselling author. As the closing keynote speaker at this year's VSAE Annual Conference, May 5-7 in Norfolk, Sam provides insights into gaining intel secrets to grow your organization. Tune in for a sn…

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NFT Brand Boost: Building A Market Savvy E-Commerce Brand With ShopX President, Eric McHugh 27:19

27d ago27:19

27:19

What opportunities do NFT's, cryptocurrency, and Web 3 provide for your e-commerce brand? Listen in on strategies for leveraging NFTs to skyrocket your e-commerce business brand even if you are not tech savvy. Eric is the President of SHOPX web3 e-commerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and AI-powered matchmaking. In the past, he f…

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From Great Product To Selling Product: Mastering The Sales Process with Benjamin Brown 27:41

1M ago27:41

27:41

Struggling with sales and feeling stuck? Benjamin says, "The sales process will set you free." Benjamin Brown is the CEO of 360 Sales Consulting. He has over 20+ years of sales experience. His mantra is, "If you like it. love it, then SELL it." Benjamin is also a sales coach, author, and speaker. Benjamin's top pick : Master The Art Of Closing The …

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Connecting with Anne Bonney on Embracing Change, Virginia Life, and Uncomfortable Situations 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

In this episode, we talk with Anne Bonney, a courage ignitor, two-time author, and a renowned authority on change management. As the opening keynote speaker at this year's VSAE Annual Conference, May 5-7 in Norfolk, Anne provides insights into the challenges and opportunities we collectively encounter. Tune in for a sneak peek into Bonney's keynote…

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Connecting with Bailey Kasten, CAE 26:35

3M ago26:35

26:35

In this episode, we talk to Bailey Kasten, CAE, executive director of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society. Join us for a conversation centered around the challenges and opportunities of managing a small association, leadership qualities, providing opportunities to women and young professionals, mentorship and the importance of being a part of …

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Carter Ellis: Grace Shows Up in the Form of Neighbors 38:31

3M ago38:31

38:31

Happy 2024! In this first episode of the new year, we are so excited to welcome our dear friend Carter Ellis onto the front porch. Carter is the executive director of The Hub Argentine, a hub for neighboring and asset-based community development in the awesome, Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas. A neighbor-led organization, the Hub is a…

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"I Don't Think You Can Out-Evil Me" w/ Jes Tom 1:22:48

4M ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Hi Shame Spiralers! I'm briefly emerging from our mid-season hiatus just to drop this very special bonus episode with comic, writer & actor Jes Tom! (Our Flag Means Death, Less Lonely.) Jes is one of my favorite comedians and you can and SHOULD drop everything you're doing and go see their one-person comedy show Less Lonely at the Greenwich House T…

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Joseph Rathinam (Part 2): The Power of Neighborocracy 50:30

4M ago50:30

50:30

Welcome to our Part 2 episode with Joseph Rathinam! For today's conversation, Joseph and Ian continue their discussion around the incredible impact of neighborocracy - an alternative system of neighbor-based, inclusive, and fully participatory governance now functioning in hundreds of thousands of neighborhoods across the globe. This episode is jam…

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Connecting on Leadership with Bruce Whitehurst 25:57

4M ago25:57

25:57

In this episode, we talk to Bruce Whitehurst, president and CEO of the Virginia Bankers Association. Join us for a conversation centered around leadership, including Bruce's leadership journey, his leadership style and its evolution in the last 15 years, influential leaders and mentors that have shaped his career, advice for aspiring leaders, culti…

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"Traumatized & Raw-dogging Life" w/ Alegra Kastens 1:28:19

6M ago1:28:19

1:28:19

This week I spiraled out with psychotherapist, OCD specialist, writer & content creator Alegra Kastens! We talked OCD origin stories and the thoughts that broke our brains, the obsessive struggle to discern if you don't like someone because you're not into them or because there's something wrong with you, fear of being cancelled and social media tr…

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"Accidentally Shaming Monica Lewinsky" w/ Nicole J. Georges 1:06:48

6M ago1:06:48

1:06:48

This week I spiraled out with writer, illustrator, podcaster & professor Nicole J. Georges! (Calling Dr. Laura) We talked shame and recovery from harmful family dynamics, making amends to yourself & others, the important of zines and yahoogroups for isolated young 90's queers, shoplifting, vegan betrayals, gossiping, gaslighting, writing memoir whe…

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Joseph Rathinam (Part 1): Neighborocracy- Global Governance From Below 48:14

6M ago48:14

48:14

When neighbors come together, everyday people can have some serious power. Around the world, in places like India, Syria, and Mexico, there are massive movements taking what we are doing with neighboring at The Neighboring Movement, building those same kinds of abundant relationships we are, but then turning those relationships into a completely tr…

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"I'm Definitely Not A Beach Read" w/ LaToya Jordan 52:25

6M ago52:25

52:25

This week I spiraled out with writer, poet and lovely person LaToya Jordan! We dug deep into her recently published novella, To The Woman In The Pink Hat, and some of the issues it explores: medical racism, infertility, white feminism, the Women's March, and uterine transplants (?!?,) and also spiraled about twenty-something alcohol-induced regrets…

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Seth Kaplan: From Fragile Neighborhoods to Ones of Pure Joy 38:54

6M ago38:54

38:54

For this podcast episode, we had the great honor of sitting down with Seth Kaplan! Seth is an expert on fragile states with so many consulting gigs to his name, but recently, his work has led him to the conclusion that one of our most fragile states might just be our very neighborhoods. In this episode - based around Seth's book that just came out …

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"Inappropriate In Front Of Steve Harvey & America" w/ Ashley Lyle 1:09:53

6M ago1:09:53

1:09:53

This week I spiraled out with brilliant television writer, showrunner and co-creator of YELLOWJACKETS (!!!!!!) Ashley Lyle! We talked nicotine and being 90s teens, the moment you realize you can hurt your mom's feelings, caring too much about what people think of you at the expense of the people who truly care, the vicious procrastination cycle and…

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Samantha Teal: A "Neighboring Revolution" Is Under Attack 1:03:42

6M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

One of the most globally important examples of neighbor power and possibility is under full-scale military assault. Today we bring on Samantha Teal, a media activist with the Rojava Information Center, to give us insights of life on-the-ground in North and East Syria, where a revolution for women's liberation, direct democracy, and ecology- with ne…

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"Daddy Needs To Gamble" w/ Ali Liebegott 1:01:53

7M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

This week I spiraled out with hilarious and deeply relatable novelist, television writer & painter Ali Liebegott! We talked regret, people pleasing and the shame of saying no, making mistakes and accepting your own and others' flaws , accidentally farting on a stranger in a grocery store, taking your students to a casino, wishing your childhood fis…

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Connecting with Jeff De Cagna 27:22

7M ago27:22

27:22

In this episode, we talk to Jeff De Cagna, FASAE, a respected contrarian thinker on the future of associating and associations. Join us for a conversation about how boards should safeguard their members and successors from technological harm, the importance of ethical decision-making before implementing generative AI, the need for regulation of AI …

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"I Can Talk About C*m & Have A PhD" w/ Amy Silverberg 56:23

7M ago56:23

56:23

This week I spiraled out with the brilliant & SUPER funny stand up comic & writer Amy Silverberg! (Comedy Central, The Paris Review) We talked Jewish parents, boundaries, talking about your students and boyfriends in your stand up, fake vs real vulnerability, codependency and hurting people more in trying NOT to hurt them, how being teased can feel…

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Majora Carter: Reclaiming Our Communities 34:46

7M ago34:46

34:46

We are so honored to present a podcast episode with Majora Carter! Majora is one of those people who is changing the world in incredibly visible, physical ways. As an urban revitalization strategist and real estate developer, she is taking the lead in facilitating neighborhood-level economic development that is both led by - and directly benefiting…

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"Am I Breaking The Contract Of This Bagel Place?" w/ Django Gold 53:07

7M ago53:07

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This week I spiraled out with the hilarious and thoughtful writer & stand up comedian Django Gold! (The Late Show With Stephen Colbert) We talked social awkwardness, persecution complexes, the weirdness of being an introverted comedian, accepting your flaws, parading around your job with a beard full of ice cream, torturing yourself with anxiety, t…

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"Okay, I'm A Monster" w/ Allison Raskin 1:22:56

7M ago1:22:56

1:22:56

This week I spiraled out with the delightful & brilliant writer, podcaster, and mental health advocate Allison Raskin! (Overthinking About You, Just Between Us) We talked the nuance around mental health diagnoses, all about OCD, insecurities around friendship, self-compassion as the antithesis of shame, the liberating potential of knowing your own …

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Connecting with Sarah Sladek 28:00

7M ago28:00

28:00

In this episode, we talk to Sarah Sladek, a 20-year industry veteran who has dedicated her career to studying and researching the membership and engagement shift. Join us for a conversation about major differences in the generations that make up associations, why her generational research is so important, competition in the association space, and i…

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"That Good Will Hunting Moment" w/ River Butcher 1:19:43

8M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

This week I spiraled out with super funny & absurdly talented comedian, writer, actor & podcaster River Butcher! (The Knew Guys, League Of Their Own.) We talked fear of people leaving if you dare to share your feelings, the difficulty of actually implementing your coping skills when things are POPPING OFF, giving a gift to your inner child and carr…

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"Congratulations On Your Perfect Parents" w/ Lane Moore 58:08

8M ago58:08

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This week I spiraled out with wonderfully deep, refreshingly honest and truly hilarious writer, actor, comedian, musician AND podcaster Lane Moore! (Tinder Live, You Will Find Your People) We talked shame and relational trauma, the damage done by unrealistic and grossly prescriptive self-help books, dealing with the incessant self-critical DJ playi…

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"The Shame Of Breaking Someone's Heart" w/ Carly Montag 1:13:48

8M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

This week I spiraled out with hilarious & deeply relatable stand up comic, podcaster (and fellow neurotic Jew) Carly Montag! We talked the pervasive fear of making others' feel bad, coming out as queer via an improv class revelation, Jewish guilt and hypervigilance, the shame of feeling stupid, internalized homophobia and the pressure to marry a ni…

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"Your Dad Dies And You Have Gay Sex" w/ Joel Kim Booster 1:09:56

8M ago1:09:56

1:09:56

This week I spiraled out with incredibly talented comic, writer and actor Joel Kim Booster! (Fire Island, The Other Two, Shrill) We talked the impact of growing up extremely religious and queer, fear of going to hell and terrifying fantasies of what hell would be like, caring way too much of what others' think about you, being young and extra thirs…

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"If It's Hysterical, It's Historical" w/ Tara Schuster 59:04

8M ago59:04

59:04

This week I spiraled out with the disarmingly honest, lovely, hilarious & brilliant writer Tara Schuster! (Glow In The F*cking Dark, Comedy Central) Talking shame with Tara was hilarious, delightful, and honestly inspiring AF. We talked shame and trauma, the relief and empowerment that comes from knowing when the past is crash landing into the pres…

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"What Kind Of Psychopath Has Half A Beer?!" w/ Emma Willmann 1:19:48

9M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

This week I spiraled out with incredibly hilarious, honest and charming comedian, writer & actor Emma Willmann! (Colbert, Comedy Central, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) Emma and I talked ADHD, addiction and recovery, accidentally learning things from TikTok, getting in a fight with Chelsea Handler, ungodly shameful moments with exes and discerning when apolo…

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"I Would Live, B*tch" w/ Nori Reed 1:02:40

9M ago1:02:40

1:02:40

This week I spiraled out with comedian, writer & actress Nori Reed! (Netflix is a Joke, HBO Max, Comedy Central) Nori's stand up is iconic, hilarious and brilliant, and she was featured in New York Magazine as one of Vulture's "Comedians You Should Know And Will Know In 2021." She also recently wrote for seasons five & six of Disney's Raven's Home,…

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Connecting with Jennifer Watson, CAE 20:33

9M ago20:33

20:33

In this episode, we talk to Jennifer Watson, CAE, membership manager of the Society of American Foresters. Join us for a conversation about her career journey, changes in association membership, how associations can stay relevant, leveraging collective resources and expertise to support members during times of crisis, and the value of VSAE membersh…

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"Oh God, My Clients Might Listen To This" w/ Jess Sprengle 1:09:03

9M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

This week I spiraled out with queer, neurodivergent and gender expansive psychotherapist Jess Sprengle! (@TheCrankyTherapist on IG) Jess is an Eating Disorder Specialist and Educator, and especially passionate about engaging with the intersection of the LGBTQIA+ experience, neurodivergence, and eating disorder recovery. We talked shame as an adapti…

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"Embarrassing Myself In Front Of Jon Hamm" w/ Mara Wilson 1:23:05

9M ago1:23:05

1:23:05

This week I spiraled out with writer & actor Mara Wilson! (Good Girls Don't, Matilda, Mrs. Doubtfire) We talked growing up in Hollywood, being a chronic oversharer, the prison of being a "good girl," the drama of young adult relationships, anxiety & OCD, My So-Called Life, and so much more! Plus, Mara shares a multi-layered shame upon shame upon SH…

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"Get Me Out Of This Meat Suit!" w/ Marisa Crane 1:28:58

10M ago1:28:58

1:28:58

This week I spiraled out with queer author and hilarious, deeply relatable person Marisa Crane! (I Keep My Exoskeletons To Myself) We talked internalized homophobia, being menaces in our twenties, self-sabotage, parenting shame, botox and the horror of lying to Drew Barrymore, why it's so damn hard to give yourself the grace you freely give everyon…

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"Give Me All The Hard Things" w/ Xander Boger 1:18:48

10M ago1:18:48

1:18:48

This week I spiraled out with physical therapist & cast member of instant queer reality tv classic The Ultimatum: Queer Love Xander Boger! This one is a special treat for all you fellow Queer Love Ultimatum fans, because we dove deep into shame around deciding to be on the show, being on the show, and the emotionally complicated aftermath. And we d…

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"It's Hard To Be A Person, Man" w/ Busy Philipps 1:14:09

10M ago1:14:09

1:14:09

This week I spiraled out with actor, writer and reproductive justice advocate Busy Philipps! (Girls5eva, Cougar Town, Busy Phillips Is Doing Her Best, This Will Only Hurt A Little) We talked fear of being a bad person, processed some internet drama, unpacked our experiences with experiental hippy therapies, pondered over how good it feels to smash …

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Momentum Mindset: Mastering The Art Of Winning The Moment with Cody Adent 24:48

10M ago24:48

24:48

As entrepreneurs we juggle a lot of hats, bouncing in our minds between being visionary and doing what Alex Hormozi refers to as 'the boring work'. It's easy to miss the present moment allowing every-day wins to go unnoticed. We wonder if we're making any progress at all, and if we're not mindful and focused we stop moving. Cody Adent, author of Wi…

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"Compulsively Pressing The Relief Button" w/ Gianmarco Soresi 1:22:02

10M ago1:22:02

1:22:02

This week I spiraled out with stand up comic, actor and writer Gianmarco Soresi! (Comedy Central, JFL, The Late Late Show With James Corden) We talked being a child of divorce, contempt for institutions but desire for community, fear of being seen as a certain kind of man, zoom vs in-person therapy, existential crises, being a yeller from a yelling…

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