Best Unreasonable Media Podcasts (2024)

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Sophisticated Marketing: Creating Content That Builds Community with Chris Do 50:57

4h ago50:57

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Real talk: Do you ever feel like you’re climbing “Cringe Mountain”? You know, that overwhelming sensation when you’re pushing past your comfort zone, showing up online, and suddenly, it feels like you're under a microscope, with every move scrutinized? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, lean in and hear this… GOOOOOD. This means you’re almos…

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Quarter 2 Review: The Actions I Took to Build My Future 36:29

1h ago36:29

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I’m fully convinced that the foundation for long-term success in business is not built through flashy tactics and quick wins. Years of success have taught me that big wins are built over time: brick by brick by brick. In this episode, I’m sharing the “brick building” actions I’ve taken in Q2 of 2024 to set up a strong foundation for future growth. …

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Remote Work Innovation Through AI Productivity with Brett Martin 47:19

7h ago47:19

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00:00 Introduction and Background 02:56 Defining Luck and the Role of Hard Work 06:20 The Influence of Unconventional Careers and the Importance of Co-founders 13:02 Lessons Learned and the Value of Attention to Detail 19:51 Challenges and Opportunities of Remote Work 23:29 Defining Culture in Remote Work 25:39 Fostering Collaboration and Accountab…

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Anger And Rage In Our Young People. What's The Solution? 1:07:58

22h ago1:07:58

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What is happening in youth culture today? Why is there so much anger and rage taking hold of the youth? Case in point - the vicious beating of Kaylee Gain in Missouri by her peer. What is causing this level of violence in kids - and what is the solution to it? Cynthia Garrett is joined by husband and Bible Scholar Roger Charles and International Ev…

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Sell the Impact: A 3-Step Framework To Increase Your Sales [6 min] 6:22

1d ago6:22

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Have you ever wondered why some products fly off the shelves while others gather dust? Or why some services sell out in minutes and some…well, just don’t seem to move? What's the secret that makes customers say "I need this right NOW!" and reach for their wallets? Enter: The FBI Method. (Don’t worry, it has nothing to do with law enforcement. 😉) Wh…

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Content Marketing, Real Estate, and Digital Courses: How Blake Rocha Built Wealth in His Early 20s 49:49

2d ago49:49

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As a child, he watched his mom wake up at 3:00 AM for her job at Costco… …and by his early 20s he became a self-made millionaire. WOW. So, what’s the tea? What happened in between those two periods of time? I got you. Think of this episode as the perfect blend of personal stories, business strategies, and insights into creating diverse and successf…

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How You Can Develop the BEST Traits in Leadership 23:18

4d ago23:18

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Business Observation: Sometimes the best leaders had zero intention to become a leader. Lemme explain—better yet—lemme give you an example… When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, he never set out to become a leader. However, his courage and resilience in breaking the color barrier in baseball made him an iconic figure and a symbo…

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Using AI to Redefine Voter File Segmentation with Fadi Micaelian SPARKDIT 20:56

11d ago20:56

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Fadi Micaelian, CEO of SPARKDIT, is an AI strategist who brings insights into using generative AI to support political consultants and voters. These voters are weighing choices and making tradeoffs as they decide who to financially support and vote for. Using additional data points to predict voting behavior is increasingly essential as voters beco…

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Torin Ellis: DEIB: More Than Just Checking Boxes The Role of Empathy in Leadership 1:04:40

13d ago1:04:40

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00:00 Introduction to Torin Ellis 02:31 Torin's Upbringing and Family Background 04:29 Moving Around and Experiencing Racism 07:10 The Impact of Racist Encounters 09:25 Growing Up with a Sense of Belonging 14:45 Values and Standing Up for Others 20:41 Defining DEIB: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 24:14 Assessing DEIB in Organizations 2…

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Expanding Your Personal Brand as a Founder with Candace Nelson 40:04

8d ago40:04

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“Oprah loves your cupcakes.” Imagine hearing THAT on the other end of the line… Candace Nelson, one of the incredible guests that Amy Porterfield curated as a guest for our co-hosting series, received this exact call from Oprah’s producer at Harpo Studios. Shortly after that call, Sprinkles became a worldwide brand with only one little (and new) lo…

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Learning To WAIT On The LORD In A World of BUSY! 49:42

8d ago49:42

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Is your life mostly busy, busy, BUSY?! We all have a million and one things pulling on our time! It can feel like we're responding to whatever shouts loudest. Host Cynthia Garrett and Missionary, Speaker and Plus-Size Model Christina Boudreau know what it is to juggle busy lives...and in and through that they've learnt what it looks like to wait on…

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Become a Better Speaker: Steal My 6-Step Framework [15 min] 15:02

9d ago15:02

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Have you ever heard a presentation (or speech) that made you feel like you were listening to your favorite throwback—simply because your head was continuously nodding in agreement? If so, I’m gonna guess you felt yourself immersed in the stories the speaker was telling. And guess what? That wasn’t by accident. In this short-n-sweet episode, I’m goi…

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THIS is How You Better Serve Your Customers and Clients 19:45

10d ago19:45

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Have you ever wondered what made Starbucks such a cultural phenomenon? Hot take: it’s not the coffee. It actually has more to do with their atmosphere… why, you ask? Well, their comfy chairs, spacious layouts, and free Wi-Fi create a warm and inviting ambiance – a "third place” to be exact (what their customers TRULY wanted)… A place to go beyond w…

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Media Bubbles and Voter Behavior with Daniel Scantlebury Resonate 18:18

14d ago18:18

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Daniel Scantlebury, Vice President of Data Science and AI at Resonate, is a seasoned observer of human behavior. He uses his insights to better understand and predict voting behavior. In this age of media bubbles, how voters consume news and form opinions creates even more challenges for campaigns to reach them. We talk about: Use of Predictive Res…

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Tom Conrad's Journey: Innovating from Apple to Pandora, Snapchat and Beyond 55:28

20d ago55:28

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00:00 Introduction and Tom Conrad's Background 03:06 Tom Conrad's Time at Pandora 06:09 Analyzing Professional Opportunities 12:03 Challenges at Apple and the Importance of Collaboration 22:55 Advocating for Fair Compensation 27:45 Servant Leadership and Accountability 30:45 The Quibi Failure 35:29 Data Democratization in Healthcare 40:14 Habits fo…

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The Naked Truth About Sex & Sexuality. Shouldn't We All Be Free Already? 7:53

15d ago7:53

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Cynthia Garrett gets to the point about The Naked Truth! Shouldn't the feminist movement have done a lot more for us as women? Shouldn't we really be free if the feminist movement were so about empowering us as women and girls? And shouldn't the sexual revolution have freed our minds and our bodies and our souls so much that we're all living in a s…

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What to Do When You Catch Yourself Over-Thinking in Your Business 19:57

18d ago19:57

19:57

“Do you come from an immigrant family?” When my English Professor asked me this while critiquing my first college paper… I was shook. I’ve thought about this for years, decades, in fact. But in retrospect, it was a hidden blessing. It led me to discover passions I might have otherwise overlooked. (Ahem, like business!) Most importantly, it led me h…

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Unreasonable Hospitality: What It Takes to Be Number One in Your Industry with Will Guidara 52:37

22d ago52:37

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Can you imagine being named the BEST in the globe at what you do? Well, That's exactly what happened to Will Guidara, the former co-owner of 11 Madison Park, and Amy Porterfield, my resident cohost, and I had the pleasure and honor to interview him. When I tell you he did NOT disappoint, y’all, Will graciously shared his philosophy of "unreasonable…

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When You Should “Break the Rules” in Your Business 31:59

17d ago31:59

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You know who knew a thing or two about defying norms? Coco Chanel. In the 20th century in France, women wore corsets and frilly dresses (basically only clothes that were appealing to men.) So, what’d she do? She started designing clothes that were simple, sleek, and stylish with clean lines and timeless elegance. And let me tell you, the whole worl…

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Tapping Into the Power of Influencers with Ryan Davis People First 19:54

21d ago19:54

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Ryan Davis, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of People First, brings voices from diverse and specialized communities to campaigns to promote candidates and causes. The role of individuals with social media followers and the skills to create content is increasingly relevant to political campaigns trying to reach targeted voters. Influencer mar…

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Will Guidara: The Pursuit of Unreasonable Hospitality 1:01:28

21d ago1:01:28

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00:00 Introduction and Evoking Smiles 01:27 Background and Unreasonable Hospitality 12:05 Making it Cool to Care: Passion and Infectious Energy 29:31 The Importance of the Fan Meal: Preparing for Success 30:26 Building Relationships and Creating Community in the Workplace 31:18 Effective Communication and the Value of Daily Huddles 32:08 The Impact…

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Business Education and Coaching: How Much to Invest and How to Turn Around a “Bad Investment” 22:18

25d ago22:18

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You’ve heard me talking about “getting in the room”, right? Well, I gave some advice to a friend recently when she shared her challenge of finding a room that was the right fit for her. And I wanna share it with YOU, too… …“Pick a room, any room… Will it be the best room? Will it be the right room? Most likely not, but it's a muscle you build.” I g…

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Homeless to CEO: How to Build a Legacy and Generational Wealth with Fawn Weaver 1:00:05

29d ago1:00:05

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Have you ever wondered what go-to-market strategies smaller businesses use to compete with the BIG players? (like the coca colas of the world?) Because I have… In fact, that’s just one of the many, MANY reasons Amy Porterfield and I couldn’t wait to have this conversation with Fawn Weaver, CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey. Because when I say Fawn has g…

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Make Better Business Decisions with This One Mindset Shift 24:34

30d ago24:34

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My mentor, Susan Sierota, introduced me to a concept that took me a hot minute to grasp…. But once it clicked, I knew I had to share it with y’all. She said, “Being a CEO requires thriving in the ambiguity of paradoxes and opposites.” If you’re wondering what the heck that means, you’re not alone. You’ll learn everything you need to know in this ep…

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Talent Insights: Krista Tan's Journey in People Ops, Recruitment & The Future of Community 43:31

1M ago43:31

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My guest on E337 of #thePOZcast is Kirsta Tan. Krista has 15+ years of experience in people operations, talent acquisition, and business strategy. She served as President of Premier Talent Partners, leading a top talent team of 65, which was honored as a "Best Place to Work" by INC and SF Business Times. As she transitioned out of the agency, she b…

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How Private Investigators Work with Wendy Pickering Sullivan 27:43

30d ago27:43

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Wendy Pickering Sullivan, Pickering Sullivan Investigations, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to pull back the curtain on the job of a private investigator. While a great deal of information is available online, PIs have access to proprietary sources, hard-to-find public records, and the right people to access the right resources. Deep…

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[9 min] The Advice I Needed to Hear When I Started My Business: My 2024 Whittier Commencement Speech 9:51

1M ago9:51

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Maybe you’ve asked yourself this question… …“What is THIS all for?” It's a question that digs at the heart of purpose, pushing you to consider the true meaning behind the endless amount of work. And to this day, I wonder if my grandmother asked herself this question. She moved to East LA to work in a sweatshop, taking three buses to work after drop…

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Aishah Zainal, Malaysian Author Longlisted For Dublin Literary Award 36:44

29d ago36:44

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Aishah Zainal is a 27-year-old author from Ipoh. Her novel Hades, which is set in a world of low-cost flats and centers around the relationship between a troubled teen and a single mother, was longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award 2024. We speak to her about her novel and her journey. Image Credit: Dublin Literary Award…

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How to Reach IMPOSSIBLE Goals with Dr. Benjamin Hardy 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

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Hear me out: What if you set the bar higher than you could ever imagine… What if you allowed yourself to dream so big that it terrified you simply because you knew you’d have to let go of the things (strategies, offers, businesses) that are currently working, to get there? This is what it means to “10x” your goals and when Dr. Benjamin Hardy explai…

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How to Break Free from Analysis Paralysis and Start Taking Action When You're Feeling Stuck 27:10

1M ago27:10

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"Will this matter in 10 minutes, 10 months, or 10 years?" Asking myself this simple question has been a game-changer for me and I’ll tell you why… If it doesn’t matter in 10 months or 10 years, I simply don’t care. I don’t care about the reality show everyone’s talking about. I don’t care where we eat dinner. Basically, I’ve trained myself to not c…

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