MichMash: Recent Episodes
Mich Hancock
Are you craving kindness? Mich Hancock invites you to tune in – no matter where you are on the kindness spectrum, you can always level up. Each episode of MichMash is a gift to you. It will make you want to extend kindness in surprising new ways that positively impact your inner and outer worlds.
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Erica Williams and I talk about her inspiration for founding "A Red Circle", her mission to promote racial equity, having five children and going back to school, how her school project turned into a non-profit organization, "we all bleed red", education programming, teaching food resourcefulness, buying things we don't need, and so much more!
Website: A Red Circle
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Jeff and Shell Tripp and I talk about losing their brother and daughter to suicide, starting the Say Something Foundation in their honor, suicide does not discriminate, mental illness, helping your family members who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, the amazing volunteer base they have built, what not to say when someone is grieving, how they love to talk about their daughter, the pain surrounding Mother's and Father's Day, the signs of suicide differ person to person, how they stay connected to Camryn, and so much more!
Say Something Foundation
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Will Erker and I talk about intactivism, the history of male circumcision and how it became an American custom, what we teach in schools about circumcision, how we lack informed consent around circumcision in hospitals, female circumcision around the world, the body keeps the score, informing yourself, being a dragon for a day, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Pamela King and I talk about extreme independence causing burnout, thinking you have to reach your goals by yourself, finding your people and a sisterhood, a date to the Butterfly House, taking action towards your goals, not waiting for a "why", being deployed and away from family, supporting other women, getting justice, going to therapy and doing the work, surviving cancer and ringing the bell, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Legacy Jackson and I talk about what it was like to be a TEDxStLouis speaker, Little Legacies, her 501(c)(3) community service organization for kids that she started in 2016, how she wants to decorate her car, Disney Dreamers Academy and feeling like a celebrity, being on the Drew Barrymore Show, getting an award from the White House, eating Raising Cane's everyday, struggling to wear heels, competing in pageants, and so much more!
Little Legacies
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Cynthia Chapple and I talk about staying curious enough to ask tough questions, what it was like to be a TEDxStLouis speaker, Black Girls Do STEM and the program's goal to create a sense of belonging and self-worth for marginalized girls, the range of topics the girls have access to, from fashion to aerospace engineering, taking a social media break, and so much more!
Black Girls Do STEM
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Mary Ruppert-Stroescu and I talk about sustainable fashion, her thrifted dress from the 1960s, biodegradable materials, fast fashion, the deflation of prices on clothes, having "way too much fun" when working, leadership vs. adaptive creativity, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Parker Smith and I talk about moving to Connecticut to become a caretaker for his grandmother in his 20s, rebuilding a bridge in her backyard, learning how to be proactive instead of reactive, the effects of dementia, the challenges of being a full-time caretaker, moving back to St. Louis, starting a career in software design, wanting to learn piano, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Lauren Taylor and I talk about experiencing a traumatic brain injury, being in a coma for six weeks, living your one life, being a pre-medical student, recovery is different for everyone, being told she'd never walk again to being able to run, horses as therapy, her love for horses, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Brad Arteaga and I talk about the history of Arteaga Photos LTD, their historical photos of The Gateway Arch being built, taking celebrity photos, Spain, long plane rides, donating platelets, St. Louis history, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Cynthia Kirkpatrick and I talk about her podcast "She Lift", working in a male-dominated field, accounting and financial planning, having no desire to golf, being a lifelong learner, buying too much butter, training a parrot to give you daily mantras, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Cathy Davis and I talk about working in book publishing, anthologies, giving women the opportunity to step up and speak up, stories of transformation, Groundhog Day, Oprah, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Betsy Cohen and I talk about what it was like to be a TEDx speaker, telling a creative, personable story, the word "immigrant", why we need immigrants, the STL Mosaic Project, the job scarcity mindset and how it can be harmful, being vulnerable online, what it's like to have a husband who is a Swiftie, and so much more!
STL Mosaic Project
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Prospect and I talk about giving the community what it needs, setting up education plans, unlearning the scarcity mindset, crystals, how to get involved with Guardian Angel Settlement Association, "blessings look messed up in the beginning", and so much more!
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JJ Kirkpatrick and I talk about video production and the film industry, finding his calling at 17, creating legacy videos and telling a story, the joy of interviewing, living in New York, Why the Face, what documentary he would want to create for Netflix, and so much more!
Mitchell Blackwood Productions
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Shevah Pinkus and I talk about the poetic nature of perfuming, her business "Perfuming Intentions", how she comes up with her scents, strong noses, the Hollister scent, aromatherapy, creating the smell of your future, chakras and energy, and so much more!
Perfuming Intentions
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James Hawkins, Braden Hawkins, and I talk about coaching football, Nathan Laws and how he battled Mitochondrial Disease, The Musial Awards, the Rams, creating a feeling of family at work, all roads lead to St. Louis, giving back money and time, living in a city where you don't know anyone, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Nancy Nix-Rice and I talk about fashion vs. style, finding the clothes that are right for you, points of connection, endless wardrobe combinations, spotting trends that won't last, how discarded clothing is the second largest polluter of our planet, the problems with fast fashion, shopping at resale shops, the challenges of jean shopping, color consultations, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Kyra Krakos and I talk about collaborating and brainstorming with the science professionals of St. Louis, urban orchards and pollination success, the Missouri Botanical Garden, having thousands of hours of bee footage, America's obsession with manicured lawns, being haunted by the ghost of Darwin, "be a good mammal", and so much more!
MOBOTExhibit
This Earthen Door
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Julie Antonic and I talk about getting married and combining last names, being a TEDxStLouis speaker, Prison Performing Arts, how the alumni company may reduce rates of recidivism, painting, learning to sail, her non-pretentious yacht club, speaking Persian, meeting her birth family, and so much more!
ARTtonic
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Meredith Barry and I talk about being on "Drink Masters" on Netflix, what the audition/interview process was like, her co-owned bars "Platypus" and "New Society", speakeasies, the dark age of drinks, molecular mixology, non-alcoholic cocktails, Trolls, listening is kindness, Bar Boss (vote by visiting the link below), and so much more!
Bar Boss
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Ryan Farmer and I talk about prescription medication costs and how SHARx helps cut costs, The December 5th Fund and how it helps families dealing with cancer, the universe has your back, repeating numbers, telling people that you love them, Boonville, and so much more!
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Kevin Lashley and I talk about starting a new marketing company, what it was like to plan and run a conference, picking out event swag, the pros of a local conference with hybrid options, a home with a view, hiking in Yosemite, exploring natural hairstyles, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Debbie Josendale and I talk about being an assessment junkie, finding what's "right" with someone, discovering surprising strengths, Human Design and the Body Graph, making grounded decisions by connecting your body and mind, and so much more!
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Carrie Burggraf and I talk about her book "Owning Your G.R.I.T.", sales, building relationships, what is your "lens", overcoming fear, what it means to be a leader, celebrating wins internally (and with shopping), competition doesn't exist, and so much more!
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Sue Perszyk and I talk about how Express Medical Transporters helps the community, building relationships, assisted living, building a business and wanting to be the boss, learn from your challenges, finding a community of like-minded women, how women are changing the business world, the St. Louis Cardinals, leading by example, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Patricia Bosman, Susanne Evens, and I talk about their upcoming Annual Christmas Party on December 8, The Haven of Grace, providing shelter for unhoused women and children, impacting generations, the Bosman twins, German food, holding babies, St. Louis, and so much more!
TICKETS
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Lee Anne Mathews and I talk about TEDxStLouis and preparing the speakers, theater, The Fabulous Fox, connecting kids with theater, living the nomadic lifestyle, Menopause the Musical, the stress of being a college student, how to not ramble, not seeing eye to eye, and so much more!
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Julia Daniels and I talk about softwares that help you avoid pornography, Sound of Freedom, human trafficking, Ever Accountable, how pornography can rewire the brain, the stigma around porn addiction, mental health, and so much more!
Trigger Warning: We discuss the topics of pornography and porn addiction. Listener discretion advised.
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Amanda Doyle and I talk about St. Louis, her book "Weird and Wonderful", monster trucks, paranormal activity, Momo the Monster, Cryptozoology, paddlefish, Keanu Reeves' band, the perfect day in St. Louis, being quirky-adjacent, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Bill Ellis and I talk about finding your own definition of success, would vs. could, confidence, the ladder to success, legacy, "what's the point?", taking care of your body, podcasting, Louisiana, alligators, sobriety, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Lisa Phillipson and I talk about elder care, quality of life, hospice care, making "the call", authentic leadership, being fair, Thanksgiving, admitting the things you don't do well, respect between generations, Barry Manilow, sushi, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Julie Boll and I talk about fear, non-profit work, being self-employed, Dare to Lead, being courageous, doing the work for yourself, asking for help, meeting Brené Brown, fashion trends, tiny houses, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Melanie Maynor and I talk about preparing for emergencies, aging adults, what part of your story do you want to write, fall prevention, starting your own business, loud dogs and cars, George Strait, hugs, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Kelly Polluck and I talk about the right brain, being a TEDx speaker, exercising creativity, non-profit work, The Berges Family Foundation, campfires, theme songs, sending your child to college, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Marisel Salascruz, Melissa Cruz, and I talk about flamenco, sewing costumes, starting a career as a dancer, the flamenco scene in St. Louis, their upcoming "Dreams of Lost Memories" event, Alzheimer's, onions, and so much more!
Dreams of Lost Memories Event
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Regina Mossotti and I talk about "the big bad wolf", keystone species, saving the wolves, bats, getting out into nature safely, native plants, working at the St. Louis Zoo, raking leaves, appreciating where you're from, animal personalities, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Nick Holekamp and I talk about taking care of the whole child, healing through play, family support, healthcare costs, the separation of child and family in the hospital, saying "yes", doing better for each patient, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Shannon Norman and I talk about peacocks, confidence, giving and accepting compliments, the power of meditation, being aware, potatoes and protein bars, and so much more!
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Stephanie Martinez and I talk about peace of mind, "when I'm gone" file, keeping track of passwords, kaizen, preparing for the inevitable, cherished possessions, celebrating your wins, and so much more!
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Shep Hyken and I talk about the importance of good customer service, being responsive, Chat GPT, avatars, being your authentic self, using a customer's name, "be amazing", not having a bucket list, magic, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Ed Herman and I talk about mixing cereal, making videos, creating a safe space, bathrooms, love for St. Louis, penguin houses, good barbecue, the highs and lows of social media, winning Emmys, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Jeffrey Penn May and I talk about standing up to bullies, surviving cancer, undergoing radiation, backpacking in the mountains, psychedelics, writing as therapy, used bookstores, questionable vacations, being kind, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Justine Froelker and I talk about organizational health, gossip, feeling and speaking your emotions, flying and airports, praying to the universe, moving your body, wildflowers and butterflies, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
”LandSpeed” Louise Noeth and I talk about TEDxStLouis, women's history with cars, the Bonneville Salt Flats, airplanes, blimps and how they work, racing, hydrogen vs. solar-powered vs. electric, setting records, Paula Murphy, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
David Rowan and I talk about leadership, calculated risks, types of leaders, thought partners, psychology, St. Louis City SC, being vulnerable and aware, valuing your employees, open questions, pickleball, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Barnali Gupta and I talk about service leadership, Saint Louis University, diverse thinkers, learning from younger generations, preparing for jobs that don't exist yet, building community, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Rhoda Banks and I talk about helping others reach their goals, moving, connecting, coincidences, being a lifelong learner, HR, seeing people's energy, The Little Mermaid, finding your purpose, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Pierre McCleary and I talk about saying "hello" to people while passing by, Alopecia, going to the hair salon, cutting out foods, modeling, being yourself, head scarves, hair is just an accessory, influencing, tattoos, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Jeff Brockes and I talk about health and wellness, goals and drive, strength training, making time for exercise, personalized assessments and customized training, working as a team, decreasing inflammation, coaching, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
David Kirkman and I talk about film producing, Colorado, Afrofuturism, detours, music performance and composition, sci-fi movies, Black representation in film, acceptance, inspiring the next generation, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Jeff Koziatek and I talk about burnout, the pandemic, supportive parents, performing and entertaining, loving what you do, feelings, first birthdays at Hindu temples, authenticity, turning transactions into interactions, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Phil Bender and I talk about money, financial advising, core values, branding, vision, listening and awareness, living to work, growth patterns, bursting out in song, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Dawn Manske and I talk about the fight against human trafficking, living in China, stacking vulnerabilities, grooming, support systems, exploitation, rescue and restore, dignified employment, Ukrainian and Syrian refugees, Made for Freedom, sales, roommates, bike rides, feeding stray cats, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Drew Davis and I talk about hot sauce, a school project turned into a business, sense of humor, disability advocacy, teachers, cerebral palsy, unemployment rates for people with disabilities, kindness and empathy, finding the silver lining, disability research, and so much more!
Instagram: @crippling_hot_sauce_
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
GV and I talk about modern day medicine, Buddhism, spirituality, reactivity being a blessing, the universe, plant medicine, being a foreign exchange student, alcohol dependency, Peru, the sledgehammer of psychedelics, Ayahuasca, being a safe space, the Religious Freedom and Restoration Act, shadows, healing, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Philip Payne and I talk about TEDxSaintLouis, Will Ferrell, public speaking, AI, the future of healthcare, humans working together with computers, stress and burnout, Washington University, medical school curriculum, humanity, how your voice can be an indicator of your health, Dave Matthews Band, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Mason Aid and I chat about TEDxSaintLouis, inclusion, "they," LGBTQ, growing up, Casey's pizza, Mizzou, girl at the library cafe, how did I get here?, pronouns, Missouri, transgender ban, Starbucks, feeling safe, transitional on every level, why?, kindness, and so much more!
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Jeanet Wade and I chat about her book, the 6 C's, nature, pre-pandemic, teams, human connection, kindness, misspellings, getting frustrated, coming together, favorite snacks, Mother Theresa, and more!
WEBSITE
BOOK
MichMash is an open platform for our guests to be heard. The views expressed by our guests are not necessarily the views of MichMash, 100th Monkey, or Mich Hancock.
Matt Smallheer and I chat about Tye-Dyed Iguana, Zeus, speech communication, identity, let's give it a shot, second generations, where do lizards come from?, roaches, classes for kids, snake school, care for reptiles, PacMan Frog, alligators, Stephanie, Rotary Club, and where you can find him!
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Holly Fann, an amazing Dining Critic and Food Writer, and I talk about TEDx talks, being in a box, pressure, the STL dining scene, restaurant building neighborhoods, paella, the hospitality industry, "coming into your own", small restaurants, Press, the new soccer stadium, trendy food, tin fish, potluck, gluten-free, and kindness.
Michelle Laws and I chat about divorce, helping people with their financial matters, how money works, getting past the emotions, money makes the world go round, eggs, divorce is not going away, personality and money, lipgloss, cartoons, and kindness!
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Vivian Gibson and I chat about Mill Creek, the history we haven't been taught, segregated neighborhoods, speaking, The Last Children of Mill Creek, Mural for Mill Creek, SLU, TEDx talk, no teleprompters, where you can find her book, her loft view, starlings, teapots, waking up early, kindness, and where you can find her:
BOOK
WEBSITE
Josh Routh and I talk about sword swallowing, Bill Clinton, clown school, heckling, introverts, TEDx, St. Louis, running off to the circus, pie, his cookbook, food truck, his easy brownie recipe, kindness, dogs, and where you can find him.
WEBSITE
SOCIAL
Michael DePung and I chat about putting yourself first, personal justice, iOS or Android, ego, co-creation, his book, being an ally, protesting, intention, healing, Dr. King, free cookies, The Boogie Shack, favorite children's story, puppies, and kindness.
Martin, Maya, and Me: A Brief Exploration of Social Injustice
My dear friend Caren Libby and I chat about photography, natural light, The Muny, where it started, taking photos of people, blinking, destination locations, inspiration, dinosaurs, kindness, and where you can find her.
WEBSITE
Julius Hunter and I chat about being an author, his new book, dang, St. Louis public schools, Thanksgiving, restaurants, the history of St. Louis, Honey Island Mississippi, and his children's book, interviews, and where you can find him.
Professor Julius K. Hunter’s “Stuff You Never Knew About St. Louis History”Website
Angie Monko and I chat about women and burnout, beliefs surrounding grief, being permanently heartbroken, victim mentality, being overworked and overwhelmed, meeting people where they are at, missing out, meditation, feeling safe, PQ reps, safety within, healing codes, kindness, and where you can find her!
WEBSITE
Sonca Nguyen and I chat about being an audio engineer, managing Shock City Studios, Crush Records Co., Paco, Brian Owens, her upcoming movie, New York, driving, World Chess Hall of Fame, always pay your musicians, songwriting, retreats, the process, selling songs, music industries in different locations, Golden Birthdays, kindness and where you can find her!
Crush Records Co.
Myrina Renaissance Otey-Myton and I chat about NFTs, the F word, being a photographer, creatHER, learning the business, practicing grace, corporate world, TEDx St. Louis, value, contracts, bring what I do, lottery tickets, footprint, trouble, Twitter, different way to communicate, kindness, French, Omega-3, and where you can find her!
Paul Gutting and I chat about correctional education, the best job nobody's ever heard of, incarcerated individuals, mandatory education, simple classrooms, graduation, failed by the system, employment after prison, safe space, what he's reading, future of correctional education, low anxiety job, and kindness!
Dr. Tracy Norfleet and I chat about African American female physicians, med school, Internal Medicine, LSU, coming to St. Louis, Katrina, her patients, TEDx, doctors wear coats, not capes, relaxing, dancing, GoodRx, the pandemic, learning from mistakes, sweets, snacks, and kindness!
Deitra Colquitt and I chat about recent tragedies in St. Louis, helping people, unwell people, the pandemic, school shootings, understanding trauma, making kids feel valued, U City, diversity, coming together, her kiddos, football, writing, her students, the impact of her students, kindness, and where you can find her!
Jim Mosquera and I chat about money, how we understand money, digital money, Central Banks, social credit score, PayPal, Crypto, education, elections, local solutions to problems, decentralize everything, patents, Canada, and kindness.
Books
Lauren Miller and I chat about being a professor at St. Louis University, TEDx, auditions, incarcerated students, WashU, taking the summer off, tools needed to succeed, TikTok-ing, stats, helping people, math anxiety, self-care, accounting, Warmies, Squishmellows, kindness, and where you can find her!
TikTok
The amazing Kelli Dunaway and I chat about being a coach and councilwoman, St. Louis is awesome, Gen Z, picking your battles, kids, law school, mental health, Gavin Newsom, kindness, and where you can find her!
Website
The amazing Jamila Owens-Todd, Naturopathic Doctor and I chat about, how she got started, her mom, chemistry, her practice, mental health, children, ADHD, Indigo Child, how to sit, overwhelming lifestyles, autoimmunity, not your tests, sitting and eating, nutrition hygiene, cravings, Chinese Medicine, taking naps, being kind to yourself, and where you can find her!
MINT Health
Dr. Barry Goldman, Ph.D., Founder of Pluton Biosciences, and I chat about what our world is really about, CO2, inputs, cover crops, fixing problems, climate change, microbes, crabs, farmer/growers, his latest creation, carbon neutral, a challenge, his kids, the future, innovative products, climate-friendly grass seed, homeless shelters, and where you find him!
Pluton Biosciences
Miranda Myles Jackson and I chat about stripping away the starving artist, writers, social media, branding is still a big deal, don't be an artist, a creative time, nurture your kids, creative departments, Posh Creative, color palettes, color psychology, Ghana, kindness, her book, printers, PC girl, and where you can find her!
Posh Creative
Miranda Myles Jackson and I chat about stripping away the starving artist, writers, social media, branding is still a big deal, don't be an artist, a creative time, nurture your kids, creative departments, Posh Creative, color palettes, color psychology, Ghana, kindness, her book, printers, PC girl, and where you can find her!
Posh Creative
Tessa Greenspan, one of the top St. Louis Entrepreneurs and best-selling authors, and I chat about networking events, From Outhouse to Penthouse, her mother, Tessa's story, her father, being an overachiever, who are you really?, doing something different, peddlers, driving a stick shift, buying a store, Bosnian foods, 10 million in sales, affirmations, kindness, foregivenss, and where you can find her!
WEBSITE
Tessa Greenspan, one of the top St. Louis Entrepreneurs and best-selling authors, and I chat about networking events, From Outhouse to Penthouse, her mother, Tessa's story, her father, being an overachiever, who are you really?, doing something different, peddlers, driving a stick shift, buying a store, Bosnian foods, 10 million in sales, affirmations, kindness, foregivenss, and where you can find her!
WEBSITE
Charli Cooksey, Founder and CEO of WEPOWER, and I chat about doing the most, WEPOWER, living on the same block, navigation, Black History, being an entrepreneur, truths of poverty, systemic racism, North St. Louis City, housing, doing the work, collective stories, history books, what makes Charli laugh, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and where you can find her!
WEPOWER
Charli Cooksey, Founder and CEO of WEPOWER, and I chat about doing the most, WEPOWER, living on the same block, navigation, Black History, being an entrepreneur, truths of poverty, systemic racism, North St. Louis City, housing, doing the work, collective stories, history books, what makes Charli laugh, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and where you can find her!
WEPOWER
Mike Woods President and CEO of Dream Builders 4 Equity and I chat about kids, rehabbing houses, equity, North St. Louis City, being invested, minorities, Dream Builders, family family love love, beauty in projects, being loving, kindness, Chess, Black Squares, finding his purpose and passion and where you can find him!
Website
Mike Woods President and CEO of Dream Builders 4 Equity and I chat about kids, rehabbing houses, equity, North St. Louis City, being invested, minorities, Dream Builders, family family love love, beauty in projects, being loving, kindness, Chess, Black Squares, finding his purpose and passion and where you can find him!
Website
Today I chat with Diana Sussman Tockstein and Leanne Pacheco about authenticity, corporate environment, red flags, Leafwell, Fairway Independent Mortgage, checking in on your people, creative adventures, boundaries, integrity of business, plugging you back in, Spain, studying abroad, Holocaust, helping hands, and social media!
MariCarmen Conway and I chat about tequila, how it's made, Discovery Channel, Moonshiners, Mexico, St. Louis Latinos, sipping tequila, pairing tequila, kiss the tequila, horn of a cow, the culture, Mich's tequila name, 36%, women in the industry, the experience, listening, don't stop, her books, and where you can find her:
Moonshine of Mexico
ACOMPAÑADO
My AMAZING friend and neighbor Lisa Marie Thalhammer and I chat about Washington DC, her artwork, 13-color spectrum, Chakras, St. Louis, public art murals, economic growth, Stoli, Pride, different flags, color, the heart of the Heartland, light, downtown, neighbors, Instagram, the family truck stop, waitressing, the mall, Dairy Queen, The Arch, Love Mural, photo op, kindness, and where you can find her!
lisamariestudio.com
Today's special guest is Rebecca Now, a HERstorical reactor of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Rebecca and I chat about the weird and wacky, toastmasters club, why have I never heard of this woman?, Nelly Bly, never learning to read or write, Monumental Women, women's voices, resiliency, questions for Elizabeth, gender inequality, 24%, kindness is courage, and where you can find her:
www.voicesofamericanherstory.com
Luke and Marissa Farrell, aka STL Bucket List, and I chat about the idea, how it started, what to do, the pandemic, 5 favorite places, people love people, Mich's bucket list, downtown STL, Explore STL, TEDx St.Louis, High School English, Mango Marketing Company, Sk8 Liborius, California vibe, Fox Theatre, Kirkwood Performing Arts Center, Art Hill, you're killing me smalls, and where you can find them!
Website
Podcast
Dr. Erin King and I chat about Hope Clinic for Women, Missouri You're Mothers Are Dying, Roe vs. Wade, abortion, reproductive health access, legal positives, messages, control, servant leadership, taking risks, insurance, Illinois Medicaid, is this helping?, peoples faces, and TikTok feeds.
Today I chat with Julie Lock. Julie is the Executive Director at Food Outreach, whose mission is to provide nutritional support and enhance the quality of life of men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. Julie tells about their community support of volunteers, how their recipients receive scratch-prepared meals tailored for their individual needs, services they provide, their delivery drivers. She also tells us that kindness and openness is a requirement to work at Food Outreach, the broad meaning of food, food as medicine, an example of kindness she's experienced, and how to find out about Food Outreach!
MichMash #Podcast #JulieLock #FoodOutreach
Website: https://foodoutreach.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foodoutreach
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodoutreachstl/
Today my guest is Kelly Pratt-Kreidich. Kelly is the owner Pratt-Kreidich Photography and creator of the Viral Photography Project. Kelly and I chat about putting things together that she loves, connecting, dogs, professional dogs, cats, commercial photography, dance, her TEDx experience, helpful hints, what's next, kindness, and where you can find her!
Website: https://prattkreidich.com
Today my special guest is Sukanya Mani, an interdisciplinary artist who uses the ancient art form of Kirigami. We chat about art, paper cutting, technique, figuring things out, space, shining light, domestic abuse, mental health, cultural barriers, paper snowflakes, Army kid, Himalaya Mountains, helping hands, family, and where you can find her!
Website
Today my guest in Kenan Morrison. Kenan is the founder of The Village - it takes a village to raise a child through academic assistance, spiritual guidance, and life skills. Kenan tells us about The Village, which is a community service organization. We hear about their field trips, the importance of mentors for everyone, the origins of The Village, boys that inspire him, an example of kindness he's experienced, and where to find him!
MichMash #Podcast #TheVillage314 #KenanMorrison
Website: https://www.thevillage314.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077162544502
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillage314/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheVillage314TV/featured
Today I talk with Cynthia Chapple. Cynthia is an innovative scientist, an advocate for Black girls and women, and also advocates for high-level STEM learning to be a reality for all of our children. We discuss Black Girls do STEM, qualifiers for the program, the origins of her non-profit, diversity and safety in the workplace, an act of kindness she experienced, and where to find her!
MichMashPodcast #BlackGirlsDoSTEM #CynthiaChapple
Website: https://bgdstem.com/
Today I talk with Adrian Bracy. Adrian is a speaker, author, leadership strategist, and president of Adrian Bracy & Associates. Adrian has a passion to inspire and make a difference in the lives of women and girls. She tells us about her passion for empowering women, her journey and humble beginnings, her career path and time with the NFL, mindfulness. Adrian tells us about her company, mentorship, Baltimore, and an example of kindness she's experienced, and where to find her!
MichMash #Podcast #AdrianBracy
Website: https://adrianbracy.com/
Today I chat with Josh Allen and Nancie Breunig from Companion Bakery. Companion Bakery is a manufacturer of specialty breads and sweets. They tell us about their TED and TEDx Talks experience, successful waste reduction, the culture at Companion. Nancie tells us about the importance of transparency, employee engagement, baguettes, kindness, and where to find them!
MichMash #Podcast #CompanionBakery
Companion Bakery: https://www.companionbaking.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Companionstl
Today I chat with Ron Zetcher. Ron is a legend in sports officiating. Ron is in the Greater St. Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame, St. Louis Jewish Hall of Fame, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame, St. Louis Hall of Fame. Ron tells us about his substitute teaching experience, his years in basketball, highlights of his career, refereeing, the walkaway, a heartbreaking Mizzou basketball game, an example of kindness he's witnessed, and how to find him!
MichMash #Podcast #Kindness #RonZetcher
St. Louis Hall of Fame: http://www.stlshof.com/ron-zetcher/
Missouri Sports Hall of Fame: http://mosportshalloffame.com/inductees/ron-zetcher/
Today we chat with Dina Readinger. Dina helps develop confident leaders by fixing broken thinking, by unpacking the unusual subconscious thinking and developing strategies that accelerate careers and create a life they love. Dina tells us about the 'gold' of subconscious, a bit of her work history, how she began tapping into subconscious thinking, feeling overwhelmed, struggles for women in the workplace, bringing the human side to business. We hear about Happy Puppy Palace, her granddaughters dog treat business, and kindness she's experienced!
MichMash #DinaReadinger #Subconscious #Podcast #Kindness
Today our guest is Ben Smyth. Ben serves as the Service Leadership Program Manager at the Chaifetz School of Business at Saint Louis University; in this capacity Ben engages students in leadership formation through the conduits of service learning, community engagement, and co-curricular experiences. We talk about Ben's experience at SLU, service leadership, Mission Meets the Market, his role models, and where to find him!
MichMash #Podcast #BenSmyth #ServiceLeadership
Service Leadership: https://www.slu.edu/business/degrees-programs/service-leadership-program.php
Tamika Mitchell, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Expert in Residence, and I chat about her work, DEI, Armanino, what makes a business successful, presentation skills, managing money, owning a home, Be Heard, SLU, what wasn't shared with me?, fantasy creatures, grace & accountability, judgment, kindness, her family, first podcast, and where you can find her!
Connect with Tamika: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamika-mitchell-she-her-mba-mha-cia-cfe-22851437/
Hear Tamika at the Be Heard Conference: https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/emerson-leadership-institute/womens-leadership-conference/index.php
Today I chat with the one and only, Laura Burkemper, CEO of The Catalyst Center, about our girl's night out, how she helps people, ideas, Amazon, building a network, who can help me get this done?, Be Heard, milestones, competitors, main entrance, marketing, cash needs, SLU, St. Louis, Mom & Dad, transportation, thank you notes, and where you can find her!
Connect with Laura here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraburkemper/
Join us for the Be Heard Event here: https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/emerson-leadership-institute/womens-leadership-conference/index.php
Today our guest is Sarah Davidson. Sarah is a Global Human Resources Professional: Aligning human resources initiatives with strategic business goals at Roeslein & Associates. She's going to be a speaker at the BE Heard conference. Sarah talks about the 'power of presence,' being a working mom, importance of karma, her success and tenure at Roeslein and the company's ethos, travel, an example of kindness she's witnessed, and where to find her!
MichMash #SarahDavidson #BEHeard #Kindess
Roeslein: https://roeslein.com/
BE Heard: https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/emerson-leadership-institute/womens-leadership-conference/index.php
Today our guest is Megan Gerhardt. Megan is a professor of leadership, speaker and author of Gentelligence: The Revolutionary Approach to Leading an Intergenerational Workforce. Megan tells us her origins in working with the intergenerational workforce, millennials in the workforce, the meaning of the word 'Gentelligence,' the importance of interaction amongst age groups, building trust across the ages, universal human needs, where to find her book, finding mentorship in the workplace, the "name" of the next generation. Megan also tells us about an example of kindness she's witnessed, and where to find her!
MichMash #MeganGerhardt #Gentelligence #Kindess
Megan's Website: https://profgerhardt.com/
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gentelligence-Revolutionary-Approach-Intergenerational-Workforce/dp/1538142147
Today our guest is Lewis Sheats. Lewis is the Director of Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship at Saint Louis University. He has an extensive background in new venture planning, concept consulting, opportunity creation, marketing, and strategic planning. Lewis tells us about the journey of entrepreneurship, the growth of Chaifetz Center for Entrepreneurship, SLUStart, Be Heard: Women in Leadership Conference, the value of building relationships. Lewis, a new St. Louis resident, talks about some newly-discovered favorite parts of the city, his hunt for wings and pizza, Short Walk Wines, and an example of kindness he's experienced!
MichMash #Podcast #LewisSheats #Entrepreneurship #Kindness
SLU: https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/center-for-entrepreneurship/index.php
Wine: https://shortwalkwines.com/
Today our guest is Julie Staub. Julie helps 'HSPs' (highly-sensitive persons) overcome, overwhelm, and over-stimulation by guiding them to practice slowing down and choosing a lifestyle template that honors and supports their sensitive nature. Julie tells us that you're either an HSP or you're not, you can find the self-test on Dr. Elaine Aron's website, what it means to be highly sensitive, the importance of alone time and sleep time for HSPs, how HSPs don't prefer loud noises and yelling, fun places to visit in Iowa City, an example of kindness, and where to find her!
MichMashPodcast #HSP #JulieStaub #Kindness
Julie Staub's Website: https://www.juliestaub.com/
Dr. Elaine Aron's Website: https://hsperson.com/
Today our guest is Tricia Bagsby, a Medart Endowed Chair in Family Business at St. Louis University, and she's planning Be Heard: Women in Leadership Conference that focuses on topics of personal effectiveness, communication barriers, and solutions for amplifying female voices, on April 8. Mich and Tricia discuss the upcoming Be Heard event, women's roles in the workforce, tools to increase effectiveness, different generations in the workforce, communications barriers, SLUStart, Richard Chaifetz, glass cliff, and some important details about the Be Heard Conference!
MichMash #Podcast #TriciaBagsby #Kindness
Be Heard Conference: https://www.slu.edu/business/centers/emerson-leadership-institute/womens-leadership-conference/index.php
SLUStart: https://www.slu.edu/research/faculty-resources/research-innovation-group/slustart-icorps.php
Today my guest is Marian Brickner. Marian, in her words, is a "naïve, hang-off-the-edge of the bell-shaped curve on either the far right, or far left hand-side, and does not schmooze properly." Mich sees Marian as a creative, talented, whimsical photographer, artist and author that tends to create lots of smiles. Marian tells us about Bonobos, which are our closest great ape relatives who live in a uniquely peaceful and matriarchal society. Marian, inspired by the Bonobos, wrote a children's book. She tells us about her photography journey, her new book Dragons and Storks and the underlying theme of the book, and where to find her!
MichMashPodcast #MarianBrickner #Bonobos #DragonsAndStorks #Kindness
Website: http://www.marianbricknerphotography.com/photography/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marian.brickner.562/
Marian's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dragons-Storks-Marian-Brickner/dp/B09QF2KLVV
Today my guest in Benjamin Singer. Benjamin is the CEO at Show Me Integrity; convening business leaders and concerned citizens in a cross-partisan movement for a more effective, ethical government of, by, and for the people. Benjamin tells us about the need for accountability for elected officials, Proposition D, how he got involved in politics. He also tells us how Show Me Integrity is here to give people hope, how most of us agree more than disagree, fair process, a film he made, and the exciting changes in St. Louis!
MichMashPodcast #BenjaminSigner #ShowMeIntegrity
Website: https://www.showmeintegrity.org/
Today my guest is Brian Hall. Brian is the Chief Marketing Officer of Explore St. Louis, which is our own convention and visitors commission, as well as the Executive Director of the St. Louis Civic Pride Foundation. We discuss the upcoming Explorer Series event on February, 22 at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center - the home of STAGES St. Louis. The upcoming season at STAGES will include the world premiere of The Karate Kid - The Musical. We also discuss the Nascar Cup race coming to WWT Raceway in June, an upcoming Explorer Series event at the National Blues Museum, the musical nature of St. Louis, WWE event that occurred, St. Louis Soccer Stadium. Brian gives us details about Certified Creative Facilitators, his interview with Nikki Glaser, and he tells us about an example of kindness he witnessed!
MichMashPodcast #ExploreSTL #CivicPride #BrianHall
Website: https://explorestlouis.com/
Explorer Series: https://explorestlouis.com/civic-pride/explorer-series/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorestlouis/
Today my guest is Scott Readnour. Scott is the principal of Hillsboro R-3 Intermediate; Scott is known for instilling kindness in his students and his community. Scott tells us about his end-of-year speech, his catchphrase: "I Love You and there's nothing you can do about it," the importance of kindness, hybrid and virtual school, his involvement in honoring veterans, his geology background, and his recent experience of kindness!
MichMashPodcast #ScottReadnour #Kindness
Today I chat with Amber Schreiber, Jack 'The Mayor' Murphy , and Jack's mom, Bridget. We discuss The Golden Scoop, a life-changing, non-profit ice cream and coffee shop that provides innovative and meaningful employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. We learn about how The Golden Scoop came to be, we hear from "Super Scooper' Jack, Chef Jesse Vega Sr., Bridget tells a bit of her story, Jack tells us about his other job, and where to find The Golden Scoop!
MichMash #Podcast #TheGoldenScoop
Website: https://thegoldenscoop.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoldenscoopkc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoldenscoopkc
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-golden-scoop/
Today I chat with Dr. Joe Cangas AKA 'The Helmet Doctor', a pediatrician and founder of Helmets First, an organization dedicated to partnering with police to protect the heads of children. We discuss how they partner with police for positive reinforcement of helmet wearing, Allies 4 Health, a concierge health care program, his favorite medical television show, CBD and Lydexar, and where to find him!
MichMash #Podcast #TheHelmetDoctor #DrJoeCangas
Website: https://www.helmetsfirst.com/
Allies 4 Health: https://www.allies4health.com/
Whole Child Pediatrics: https://www.wholechildstl.com/
Ideal Pediatrics: https://www.idealpediatrics.com/
Lydexar: https://www.lydexar.com/
Today I chat with Dawn Krause, partner and principal owner of Krause-Basler Network, which brings in-depth knowledge to each real estate transaction via their thorough knowledge of the market activity and a strong desire to help you achieve your real estate goals. We discuss real estate during the pandemic, how life changes affect real estate, the importance of the realtors process, Best Buddies, an organization creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and where to find her!
MichMashPodcast #MichMash #DawnKrause #KrauseBaslerNetwork
Dawn's email: dkrause@kw.com
Website: https://www.thekrausebaslerteam.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KrauseBaslerNetwork
My guest today is Amy Camie, "The Healing Harpist," a Certified Clinical Musician, inspirational keynote speaker, recording artist, author, and educator. We discuss music and healing, importance of the next step, unhealed trauma, epigenetics, facts about harps, and where to find her! Amy also shared some of her beautiful music with us.
MichMash #Podcast #AmyCamie
Website: https://healingharpmusic.com/
Today I chat with Joseph Luckett, he is the CEO of Zero to 100, which is also the title of his book: Zero to 100: The Gold Standard of Global Networking. We discuss networking, relationship building questions and tools, Joseph's origins of networking, and where to find him!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JosephLuckett84
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joseph_luckett/
Today I chat with John Stephens, serial entrepreneur and current owner of The Roots FM radio station, which plays free-form album rock from the record collection you wish you had. We discuss the abandoned radio audience, what is considered classic rock, deep cuts, music at the Fox Theatre, Grateful Dead, how The Roots are supported by members, and how to find him!
MichMashPodcast #The Roots #Podcast
Website: https://theroots.fm/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourmusicalroots
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therootsfm/
Today I speak with Ntegrity...Ntegrity is a national artist, engineer, and producer; he provides the world with life-changing music infused with transformative hope and empowered metamorphic message. We discuss Precious, and the importance of women. Creating music that speaks to people that transforms, his 97-year old grandma Georgia, St. Louis Story Stitchers, the power of music, his life-changing moment, confronting fear, and where to find him!
Website: https://ntegritymusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NtegrityMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ntegritymusic/
Today I chat with Betsy Sinclair, the co-founder of Magnify Your Voice, which connects like-minded people to solve civic, political, and environmental projects. We discuss micro-volunteerism, how we are influenced by our social networks, ways to have a positive online presence, cycle of intimacy, Magnify Your Voice builds community, small actions lead to big results, hidden gems in Chicago and Los Angeles, and where to find Magnify Your Voice!
MichMash #MagnifyYourVoice #BetsySinclair
Website: https://www.magnifyyourvoice.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teammagnify
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magnifyyourvoice/
Today I chat with Steven English. Steven helps introverted leaders find their voice so they can create impact; he is also a coach, trainer, and a TEDx speaker. We discuss his TEDx talk 'Finding Joy by Disappointing Others,' people pleasing, living in the expectation of others, his road to sobriety, the importance of living in a goal-enriching environment, how he helps introverted leaders, managing emotions in the workplace, and where to find him!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachstevenenglish/
Website: https://stevenenglish.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveenglish2
MichMash #Podcast #TEDx #StevenEnglish
Today I chat with Kathy Sudeikis, Vice President of Corporate Relations for Acendas Travel and former President ASTA (American Society of Travel Advisors.) Her son, Jason Sudeikis, stars as Ted Lasso. We talk about Jason's sports ambitions as a child, multi-generational family reunions, celebrities that she's worked with. We also talk about Ted Lasso and how Jason developed the show, the British actors in the show, the need for kindness in the world, some personal thoughts from Kathy, and Jason Sudeikis Day in Overland Park, KS, and where to find her!
Website: https://acendasvacations.com/travel-agents/kathy-sudeikis/
MichMash #Podcast #KathySudeikis #TedLasso #JasonSudeikis
Today I chat with Rodney Mills. who is known as the MOLiminator. Rodney is in the mole removal business. He tells us how he helps his neighbors by removing their moles, his tally of moles removed this year, an injury he sustained during a mole removal, a viral video of him removing a mole, his "pound the ground" technique, earthworms are moles main food source, acts of kindness, and where to find him!
MichMash #Podcast #RodneyMills #MOLiminator #PoundTheGround
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UncivilizedBarbarian
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moliminator/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MOLiminator-Rodney-Mills-101406768545981/
Today I chat with Howard Danzig, CEO of Ecchic Group, and Heather Ambro, VP of Administration of Ecchic Group. Ecchic Group is a company committed to helping small to medium-sized employers control their health insurance costs. We discuss health insurance, how you can shop around for Rx costs, PBM (pharmacy benefit manager), how Ecchic can save money, acts of kindness Howard and Heather have recently experienced, and how to find them!
EcchicGroup #MichMashPodcast #MichMash #Podcast #HealthInsurance
Website: https://www.ecchic.com/
I chat with Scott Crosby, creator and executive producer of Somebody Knows podcast, which is a true crime podcast. Scott tells us how he's on a quest to see all the MLB parks, the topic of his podcast and their unique twist on the storyline, how they act out the storyline through the podcast, challenges of recording the podcast remotely, how Patreon fans can hear the alternate ending, and how to find the Somebody Knows podcast!
MichMashPodcast #ScottCrosby #SomebodyKnows #ScriptedPodcast
Website: https://www.somebodyknowspodcast.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somebodyknowspodcast
Today I chat with Lucas Rouggly, Executive Director of LOVEtheLOU, which aims to restore St. Louis through transformative actions. We talk about his neighbor, Miss Sharon, a "matriarch" of his North St. Louis neighborhood who is willing to help with change, student mentoring program, the importance of having a pathway to a better future, three categories of need: housing, jobs, direction for kids as they grow. We also talk about "people of peace," finding the proverbial "good soil," and where to find out about LOVEtheLOU!
LOVEtheLOU #LucasRouggly #MichMash #Podcast
Website: https://www.lovethelou.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LOVEtheLOU/?ref=page_internal
Today I talk with Heather Geiger, a teacher who created a curriculum called Be Unique Week, which focuses on infusing empathy and inclusion into schools. We discuss the value in uniqueness and the power of inclusivity, knowledge to break down barriers, educating students about disabilities, how to be inclusive, having Be Unique Week become a movement in schools everywhere, and where to find out more about Be Unique Week. #MichMash #BeUniqueWeek #MichHancock #HeatherGeiger
Be Unique Week - https://beuniqueweek.org/about/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/beuniqueweek
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beuniqueweek/
Today I chat with Muriel Smith, Executive Director of the St. Louis Area Diaper Bank. We discuss our partner organizations, the St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies, the mental health component of non-access to diaper and period supplies, how to donate diapers and period supplies, fun facts about Muriel Smith, examples of kindness, the need for volunteers at the warehouse, and where to find them!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/stldiaperbank
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stldiaperbank/
St. Louis Area Diaper Bank - https://www.stldiaperbank.org/
St. Louis Alliance for Period Supplies - https://www.stlaps.org/
Today I chat with Ted Gottlieb from MORE, REALTORS. We talk about real estate services for senior citizens, helping seniors stay in their homes, aging in place, making the decision to move, how to handle the "stuff" in the home, funding the move, and where you can find him!
Trust In Ted - https://www.stlouisrealestatesearch.com/about/ted-gottlieb/?utm_source=trustinted.com/&utm_medium=url&utm_campaign=customdomain
Senior Learning Institute - https://seniorlearninginstitute.com/
michmash #tedgottlieb #trustinted #seniorlearninginstitute #podcast
Today I chat with Jameel Spann, a 2020 Washington University graduate who recently had a TEDx Talk - Higher Education is a Human Right, about prison, Washington University, prison clubs, making an impression, rebuilding a life, public misconception, state classes, history, restrictions, growing up in prison, advocating, great professors, trucking business, parole, breakfast, Fear Factor, and not everyone is a lost cause.
Today I chat with the one and only Mary Beth Flynn, owner of Artfully Aging, about her business, watercolor, working with seniors, watercolor group, knowing more than she imagined, designing her own program, converting to online, 2019, growing the business, systems in place, copyrights, pivoting, training videos, traveling to see art, room with all windows, kindness, and where you can find her:
WEBSITE
Today I chat with the inspirational Dr. Marty K. Casey, founder, and Arts Director of Show-Me Art Academy and CEO of UnGUN Insitute, about the powerful way to heal communities through art, positive change, Happy Birthday, St. Louis, Show-Me Arts, kids from 17 different zip codes, what matters is what brings you together, a big small city, traveling, power of the voice, mental health issues, healing, collective workshops, her amazing team, UnGUN, singing in the shower, her Grandmother, her fuel, kindness, and where you can find her -
UnGUN Institute
Show-Me Arts
Joe Steensma, a successful scientist and entrepreneur, and I chat about TEDx, road trips, Missouri, Maine, his book, birds of St. Louis, his son, Creve Couer Park, quite as a church mouse, crows, Edgar Allen Poe, bird envy, Northern Hawk Owl, Spain, kindness, part of the same family, what we agree on, the value of people, and where you can find him!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQXA2E9mZ7I
https://www.facebook.com/groups/100thme
Today I chat with the one and only, Shana Jones, founder of Keep Pushing Inc. and The Grab & Go Table, about self-care, Florida, mom, wear and tear, getting people home, Keep Pushing Inc., self-sustainability, 2020, saving for a rainy day, preparing the community, Grab & Go Table, making lunches, can goods, 14 tables, 5K people, Instacart, dream partnerships, quality food, muscle, Medici, being a threat, worst song, a favorite song, lavender, DMV, and where you can find her!
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/keeppushinginc/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/keep_pushing_inc/
www.keeppushinginc.org
Lucinda Perry Jones is the Principal at Accelerate Change, a company that provides professional consultation services to Nonprofits in leadership, financial sustainability, and much more. If you want to learn how to accelerate change and find success, be sure to stay tuned!
[00:01 – 02:17] Opening Segment
- Introduction to the guest, Lucinda Perry Jones
- Lucinda’s background
[02:18 – 16:35] Accelerate Change
- Helping nonprofits grow
- Helping organizations and individuals supercharge their ability to lead and adapt
- Financial sustainability and Economic viability
- What makes a good leader
- Empowering leadership
- Acknowledging leadership blindspots
- Connect with Lucinda
- See Links Below
[16:36 – 24:06] Fun Questions with Lucinda
- What is your guilty pleasure?
- Something magical that has happened to Lucinda lately
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A recent act of kindness Luci has received/witnessed/given
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Running a nonprofit is both a privilege and an honor to do, but it also takes a lot of dedication and skill beyond the passion that people bring to the mission.” - Lucinda Perry Jones
“When you have that sense that you can’t fail forward and that there will be some kind of penalty involved, it really stifles innovation.” - Lucinda Perry Jones
Resources Mentioned:
- Accelerate Change
- TEDx
Connect with Lucinda, send her an email at luci@Achangeconsulting.com, or visit http://achangeconsulting.com/
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Scott Smalling is the Founder of Relief Bed International, a non-profit that provides strategically built mattresses to impoverished areas around the world, disaster relief response, and the homeless here in North America.
[00:01 – 16:30] Relief Bed International
- Introduction to the guest, Scott Smalling
- Scott’s background
- Helping people in impoverished areas
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The importance of sleep for your overall health
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Support the cause! Learn more about Relief Bed International
- See links below
- Donating to shelters and providing relief for their everyday lives
[16:31 – 26:30] Fun Questions with Scott
- Sharky and Hunter’s awesome contribution to society
- Scott’s insights into the 8000+ mattress companies right now
- A recent act of kindness Scott has received/witnessed
- How a random act of kindness can go a long way
[26:31 – 27:35] Closing Segment
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Connect with Scott
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Sleep is the number 3 biological need. You need water, food, and then sleep. If you don’t have one of the three of those things over a period of time, you’re completely dead.” - Scott Smalling
Resources Mentioned:
- Relief Bed International
Check out Scott and Relief Bed International at https://reliefbed.com/
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Welcome back to Mich Mash Podcast! Today we welcome another Young and inspiring individual to the show, Pranav Palaniappan. He is a 10th grader in O’Fallon, MO who is already proving his ability to lead.
[00:01 – 03:11] Opening Segment
- Introduction to the guest
- Stepping out of his comfort zone
- Showing his qualities as a leader
[03:12 – 13:36] What goes on in Pranav’s Life
- How COVID affected his life
- The next step for Pranav after high school
- What excites you?
- Catching up with their family back in India
[13:37 – 18:46] Fun Questions with Pranav
- What show have you streamed lately?
- What do you wish the older generation knew about your generation?
- Have you received/given/witnessed an act of kindness lately?
[18:47 – 19:55] Closing Segment
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Connect with Pranav
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“As long as you put your foot in the water, many people are open to you, they want to lead you, they want to help you grow.” - Pranav Palaniappan
“With this day and age, for technology, there’s just so many places and people you can connect with. It’s just a matter of how quickly you can do it.” - Pranav Palaniappan
“I think it’s important for all generations to talk to each other, and understand each other. It helps us all communicate better, and we need as much love in this world as possible.” - Mich Hancock
Resources Mentioned:
- TEDx
- Pfizer
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If you live in St. Louis or a Hockey Fan, you probably know our guest for this episode. She is an amazing young woman with an inspiring story. So sit back, relax, and join us as we welcome Laila Anderson to Mich Mash.
[00:01 – 05:22] Catching up with Laila Anderson
- Introduction to the guest
- Catching up with Laila
- Hockey and School
[05:23 – 16:27] Getting to know more about Laila
- Getting into Dramatics and Arts
- Documentary about her life behind the scenes
- Laila as a pet parent
- The good news for Laila and everyone in her life
[16:28 – 28:35] Fun Questions
- Fun Questions with Laila Anderson
- A recent act of kindness Laila has received/given/witnessed
- Laila and Blu’s adorable quirks
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Follow Laila and Keep up with her on Instagram
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Resources Mentioned:
- St. Louis Blues
Follow Laila on Instagram(@lailaanderson08)
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Dr. Marvin Berkowitz is the inaugural Sanford N. McDonnell Endowed Professor of Character Education, and Co-Director of the Center for Character and Citizenship at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.
[00:01 – 01:57] Center for Character and Citizenship
- Introduction to the guest, Marvin Berkowitz
- Marvin’s background
[01:58 – 23:47] Center for Character and Citizenship
- The Center for Character and Citizenship
- Children's mental health and rights
- Building Character and Citizenship at a young age
- The importance of having an enlightened group of people to lead a country
- St. Louis as the hotbed for character education
- Connect with Dr. Marvin and the Center for Character and Citizenship
- See Links below
[23:48 – 34:03] Fun Questions
- P.R.I.M.E.D.
- Prioritization
- Relationships
- Intrinsic Motivation
- Modeling
- Empowerment
- Development Perspective/Pedagogy
- Grab a copy of Dr. Marvin’s book
- See links below
- Fun Questions with Dr. Marvin Berkowitz
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Connect and Learn more about Marvin
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The only way to have a moral world is with moral people.” - Marvin Berkowitz
“Every educator is good at character education, there’s no off switch. The issue is how you’re going to impact a child’s character for the better” - Marvin Berkowitz
“Be the character you want to see in your kids.” - Marvin Berkowitz
“Make sure that character is an authentic priority in your school. Because everybody knows all the pressure we have to get good academic scores in schools. But if we let that swallow up or suppress the obligation to educate the whole child including their goodness, then we can’t do effective character education.” - Marvin Berkowitz
Resources Mentioned:
- Character and Citizenship
Keep up with Marvin, send him an email at berkowitzm@umsl.edu or visit https://characterandcitizenship.org/
You can grab a copy of his book: PRIMED for Character Education
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Jackie “JP” Phillips is a high-energy Servant Leader who creates and implements unique strategic plans to increase or maximize revenue streams for small businesses and organizations. She is also the Director, Producer, and Host of The Podcast Push.
[00:01 – 02:53] Opening Segment
- An insight into the episode
- Introduction to the Guest
- Effectively lead as a Servant Leader
- Clubhouse as her platform
[04:35 – 16:54] The Podcast Push
- Businesses Jackie worked with and helped grow
- Building a website
- The Podcast Push
- More about JP
[16:55 – 26:09] Fun Questions
- First concert attended
- Weirdest Movie JP has watched
- Recent Act of kindness JP has witnessed/Received/Done
[26:10 – 28:38] Closing Segment
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Connect with our guest
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I think it’s important to make sure that you’re serving everyone, including yourself, while you’re leading.” - Jackie “JP” Phillips
“You can’t please everyone all the time. But I think if you are leading from a good point, it usually comes together.” - Jackie “JP” Phillips
Resources Mentioned:
- The Podcast Push
- Clubhouse
Connect with JP on Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Send her an email at jp@unheardmedia.biz
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Mary Clarke is the owner of Mother Model Management. Along with her husband Jeff, they have discovered, developed, and managed top models with their unique approach that gained international media attention.
[00:01 – 15:03] Mother Model Management
- Introduction to the guest, Mary Clarke
- Mother Model Management
- Body positivity mindset
- Becoming the best version of yourself
[15:04 – 28:02] Managing Your Social Media Presence
- Being responsible and respectful of yourself and others in social media
- How to determine legitimate modeling offers in social media
- The Job of a model
[28:03 – 37:22] Closing Segment
- Fun Questions with Mary Clarke
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Connect and Learn more about Mary
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“You just need to be your best you. As cliché as that sounds, it’s the truth.” - Mary Clarke
“When you become the best version of yourself, physically, mentally, spiritually, in every way, that’s where the magic happens.” - Mary Clarke
“A model’s job is to inspire the client, photographer, the brand that hired you.” - Mary Clarke
Resources Mentioned:
- Mother Model Management
Keep up with Mary on Instagram(@mothermodel). Check out their website at https://www.mothermodelmanagement.com/
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Happy Earth Day, friends! Today I chat with the one and only Josh Allen, owner of Companion Baking Company, about bread, 28 years of business, 90s carb phase, Allen Foods, Whole Foods, California, growth, new adventures, wholesale, frozen products, Lucky's, the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains, reducing waste, trash efficiency, company culture, companions, Nancy, visiting grocery stores, bread machine, Jerry Garcia, The Pope, kindness, cycling, No Kid Hungry, and where you can find him!
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Welcome back to Mich Mash. Today our guest is Darrion Cockrell. He is a Physical Education teacher at Lindbergh Schools, Crestwood Elementary in St. Louis. He was selected by a committee of his peers and education partners across the state as the 2021 Missouri Teacher of the Year.
[00:01 – 10:39] Being Weird and Wacky with Darrion
- I introduce and give a brief background about our guest
- Darrion talks about being an enthusiastic person
- He also talks about his steps in breaking free from difficulties
- Breaking-free from being a Gang Member
[10:40 – 18:18] Teacher of the Year: Darrion Cockrell
- What it’s like to be in Crestwood Elementary
- Darrion as a P.E. teacher
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Keeping up the engagement with the kids at this time of the pandemic
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Motivational Monday Videos
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Making sure that the kids know you understand, you can help, and you support them
[18:19 – 23:39] Fun Questions with Darrion Cockrell
- If you gonna go to Karaoke night, what song will you sing?
- Recent act of kindness Darrion has received/given/witnessed
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Connect and Learn more about Darrion
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“There’s more to life than what I used to.” – Darrion Cockrell
“There’s a part that you don’t feel loved, you don’t feel supported or cared for, and I think growing up, what are things that are stuck in me is that it’s hard for me to trust people, to love people, to care for people, because I didn’t know how it felt.” – Darrion Cockrell
“You don’t realize until it hits you, how important you are to them.” – Darrion Cockrell
Resources Mentioned:
- MODeptofEducation
To learn more about Darrion Cockrell follow him on Instagram
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Welcome back to Mich Mash. Today our guest is Dr. L Carol Scott, she created the Seven Childhood Treasures Model which is beneficial to anyone no matter what kind of childhood experience. Be it functional and traumatic, or sane and nurturing.
[00:01 – 12:09] What happens in our Childhood
- I introduce and give a brief background about our guest
- Dr. L Carol talks about her career and her experiences
- She also talks about the developments of children from birth to age 7
- Importance of first-years in child’s development
- Traumatic childhood experiences
- Importance of understanding and respecting the child’s feeling
- The Early Childhood Education
[12:10 – 22:02] Children need both Structure and Freedom
- What kids are experiencing at this time of the pandemic
- Advice to parents dealing with kids at this time of the pandemic
- Mutual respect between Adults and Children
- Parenting ways and strategy
[22:03– 28:49] Fun Questions with Dr. L Carol Scott
- Do you have article clothing you simply can not part with?
- What is the tallest building you have ever been in?
- Recent act of kindness Dr. L Carol has received/given/witnessed
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Connect and Learn more about Brandon
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“That’s when the part of your brain related to relationships getting along with other people, trusting other people, being able to have mutual respect for - and hold respect for.” - Dr. L Carol Scott
“Whatever you are remembering that is hard to remember, a little child already went through it in real life.” - Dr. L Carol Scott
“Children need both structure and freedom.” - Dr. L Carol Scott
Resources Mentioned:
- Dr. Benjamin Spock
- John Dewey
- Magda Gerb
- Dr. Emmi Pikler
To learn more about Dr. L Carol Scott, visit her website at https://lcarolscott.com/. Also, check her Instagram and Facebook.
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Welcome back to Mich Mash. Today our guest is Brandon McCrary. He has worked for St. Louis County Police Department for 7 years in the City of Jennings as a community-minded officer.
[00:01 – 10:15] The Role of the Police force in a community
- I introduce and give a brief background about our guest
- Brandon talks about the concept of a neighborhood and being part of a community
- The role of Police in a community
- How a citizen can help the police in keeping order in a community
- Meetings and mentorships with the police
- The best way to help the homeless
[10:16 – 17:45] Relationships with civilians as police officers
- Building and maintaining good relationships with civilians as police officers
- Overcoming prejudice from society
- How they maintain a good mental health state
- Tips on how to describe people when reporting to the police
[17:46– 24:58] Closing Segment
- Particular citizens Brandon wants to highlight in their community
- Recent act of kindness Brandon has received/given/witnessed
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Connect and Learn more about Brandon
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“What we need is for all communities to use the police correctly, and the police needs to correctly police the community.” - Brandon McCrary
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Welcome back, today my guest is Valerie Liddell. She is the Founder and CEO of Grind+Growth, which champions business incubation and community, revitalization in the City we love, St. Louis.
[00:01 – 10:55] Grind+Growth
- I introduce and give a brief background about our guest
- Valerie’s motivation to start Grind+Growth
- Helping aspiring, minority entrepreneurs
- The value of business Education
- Partnering with The Self-made Foundation Incorporated to help fund entrepreneurs
- The abundance of creativity in business ideas at St. Louis
- Resilience throughout the COVID-19 crisis
- Types of businesses and entrepreneurs they helped succeed
- Valerie’s time as an Entrepreneur
- More details about Grind+Growth
[10:56– 18:52] Fun Questions with Valerie
- If you could do absolutely anything today, what would you be doing?
- What collections do you have?
- Any recent act of kindness you have witnessed/given/received?
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Connect and Learn more about Valerie
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“The whole purpose of Grind+Growth is to help aspiring, minority, entrepreneurs to sort, manage, and run a successful business, without having to worry about the education piece.” - Valerie Liddell
“When you are an entrepreneur, you really need to learn and understand the true essence of business education, in regards to how it can affect your business.” - Valerie Liddell
“Artists are entrepreneurs.” - Valerie Liddell
“Sometimes you do stuff in secret because it just comes from the heart.” - Valerie Liddell
Resources Mentioned:
- Grind+Growth
Learn more about Valerie and Grind+Growth, visit https://www.grindplusgrowth.com/ or contact them through 314-275-0659
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Today my guest, Julie Mossler, is the Founder and CEO of Common Fortune which binds the strength of great companies to build tomorrow’s super brands. Julie was the first Head of Global Marketing, Brand Values & Global Communications at Waze. She was also the first Comms/PR and Consumer Marketing hire at Groupon, building departments globally and navigating through its IPO.
[00:01 – 06:19] Opening Segment
- I introduce and give a brief background about our guest
- Julie talks about building Relationship through Twitter
- She also talks about her beliefs of having diverse teams in Marketing
- Having empathy as a marketer to course-correct
[06:20 – 15:48] Today’s Influencers
- Impact of Influencers on growing youth today
- Having a hobby, a skill, or a personality to be an influencer
- Using social media platforms to make money and make good self investments
- Brooklyn as being ‘Instagramy’
[15:49– 24:29] Fun Questions with Julie
- What was the last Groupon you purchased?
- Nail Salon
- Recent acts of kindness that Julie has witnessed/Given/Received
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Connect and Learn more about Julie
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I fundamentally believe that businesses are not going to be successful unless they have diverse marketing teams because you’re speaking to diverse audiences.” - Julie Mossler
“I think by having empathy it means we are seeing the best of other people and that when they mess up, we take our time to understand how they got there in the first place and we give them the chance to course-correct.” - Julie Mossler
“The idea of being famous just for being famous, I think is one that is going to expire.” - Julie Mossler
Resources Mentioned:
- Groupon
- David Alan Grier
Connect with Julie through email at https://www.itscommonfortune.com/ and on her social media accounts at Instagram, Twitter.
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Today my guest, Brittany Forrest, is the Director of Public Relations at The Riverfront Times, a video production specialist at STL TV, and she hosts the Relationship.ISH Podcast which gives a millennial perspective on all things related to love.
[00:01 – 05:08] Opening Segment
- I introduce and give a brief background about our guest
- Brittany talks about her recently adopted puppy
- STL TV
- The life of Social Media
[05:09 – 10:24] Brittany’s Career
- Brittany’s very active and diverse career
- Impact of COVID on the careers of people
- The bright future with the mindset of our youth
[10:25 – 20:41] Relationship.ISH
- How their podcast started
- Deciding what works for you
- Subjects they discuss on their podcast episodes
- Foundation of Relationships
- Being contented and avoiding comparison with other people on social media
[20:42 – 25:31] Fun Questions with Brittany
- By any chance, Do you have a nickname or something people call you?
- Brit Brat
- Is there a go-to artist song that you listen to in the car?
- 90’s R&B
- Recent acts of kindness that Brittany has witnessed/Given/Received
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Connect and Learn more about Brittany
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Content Creation and Curation is not Easy. There’s so much that goes into it.” - Brittany Forrest
“Relationships are like a cookie cutter. Everything is going to look different.” - Brittany Forrest
“The Foundations of relationships starts with yourself.” - Brittany Forrest
Resources Mentioned:
- STL TV
- Relationship.ISH Podcast
Connect with Brittany on Instagram, Twitter. Keep up with their podcast socials on Instagram
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Elizabeth Denny is the Founder of The Positive Change Movement, a grassroots project that is spreading kindness throughout San Luis Obispo.
[00:01 – 10:44] The Positive Change Movement
- Elizabeth talks about how she came up with The Positive Change Movement
- All the different activities they do on The Positive Change Movement
- Finding volunteers to give back and bring positive change
- Elizabeth talks about the general scenario in their county
- Traveling and engaging in outreaches in different counties in California
[10:45 – 15:36] Fun Questions with Elizabeth
- Who would Elizabeth hire at the moment
- What is your favorite scent?
- Elizabeth talks about a recent act of kindness that she has done/witnessed/experienced
[15:37 – 17:39] Closing Segment
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Connect and Learn more about Elizabeth
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“There’s so much negativity and hard times in both life and in the world, especially in the last year and a half. So we definitely need more kindness, more love, and more positivity out there. That’s my mission, is to spread as much as I can, and just try to change the world in every little way I can.” - Elizabeth Denny
Resources Mentioned:
- The Positive Change Movement
Connect with Elizabeth and The Positive Change Movement on Facebook and Instagram or through their email positivechangeslo@gmail.com
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Today my guest is Matt Raithel. Matt is the Studio Director at Graphite Lab, which brings brands to life in a fun and entertaining ways by consistently creating hit video games.
[00:01 – 04:44] The Dream of creating video games as a career
- The first video game Matt ever played
- Deciding a career path aligned with video games
- Brands they’ve worked with
- What it’s like to design video games
- Key roles in game design
[04:45 – 08:48] Educating others in video game design
- Committing to growing/developing a program at Maryville University of Saint Louis
- Helping students find their niche in the video game industry
- Classes Matt teach
- Family-focused video games
- Encouraging breaks and helping with the moderation of players’ playtime
[10:53 – 18:10] Fun Questions with Matt
- Is there a game that you’ve encountered, that you think is totally ridiculous?
- Has anyone ever taken up the offers you post on your website?
- Have you recently witnessed/received/given an act of kindness?
[18:11 – 19:13] Closing Segment
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Connect and Learn more about Matt
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Even if it’s a simple game, we’re always trying to find ways that players can connect with the characters, the story. But more than anything, just have fun mechanics to engage with.” - Matt Raithel
“I have three daughters of my own, and it’s always kind of achieved a higher purpose for me to create games that they’re able to play.” - Matt Raithel
Resources Mentioned:
- Graphite Lab
- Maryville University of Saint Louis
Connect with Matt and Graphite Lab. Follow him on LinkedIn, and keep up with Graphite Lab through their socials on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter or check out their website at https://graphitelab.com/
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Today my guest is Tim Leon. Tim is a brand and marketing communications expert at Geile/Leon Marketing Communications, his recent conversations have been around Return on Empathy(ROE) in marketing.
[00:01 – 13:48] Return on Empathy
- I welcome Tim Leon, to the show
- Tim talks about the concept of Return on Empathy
- Consumers’ preference for brands and marketing that shows empathy to people
- Tim’s thoughts on customer service
[13:49 – 21:11] Fun Questions with Tim
- Why Tim got a BS in Agricultural Economics
- Acts of Kindness Tim has given, received, or witnessed recently
- Let people know if you’re not interested
[21:12 – 22:26] Closing Segment
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Connect and Learn more about Tim
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Let people know you’re not interested. Having a note back, even if it’s a no thanks is so much better than no notes or a rude no.” - Tim Leon
“Brands could, should increase, incorporate more empathy into their marketing efforts.” - Tim Leon
“We can come up with the greatest brand positioning in the world, but internally you have to get your employees behind it and believe in it.” - Tim Leon
“Bad customer service can ruin all the work we’ve done to get a brand launched.” - Tim Leon
“Consumers want brands to have a response to things that happen in society.” - Tim Leon
Resources Mentioned:
- Geile/Leon
- University of Missouri
Connect with Tim, visit their website https://geileon.com/
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Today my guests are Rachel Nolen and Maria Price. They are the Co-Authors of The Cow Cocoon, a sweet story of Truman who discovers that everyone needs a safe place. Rachel and Maria were brought together by their daughters who were in the same class in 7th grade, eventually, it was their values and devotion to family, flair, and fun that created their amazing friendship.
[00:01 – 03:40] How Rachel and Maria met each other and Co-Authored The Cow Cocoon
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I welcome Rachel Nolen and Maria Price, to the show
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Rachel talks about how The Cow Cocoon idea came to be
- Maria shares how she and Rachel met
[03:41 – 09:05] The Cow Cocoon
- Rachel talks about the plot of The Cow Cocoon
- How the idea for the title “Cow Cocoon” came to be
- Rachel shares how she and Maria came together to start the book
[09:06 – 13:24] Making Your Own Cocoon
- Making your own cocoon
- Encouraging people to make their own cocoon using creative things
- Making it a truly interactive experience and inspire kindness
[13:25 – 18:09] Learning from their journey
- Facts and lessons they learned from cows
- Maria’s favorite “Cocoon” right now
- Acts of kindness Maria has received or witnessed lately
[18:10 – 20:19] Closing Segment
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Connect and Learn more about Rachel, Maria, and The Cow Cocoon
- See Links Below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“A Cocoon is a special place where you feel safe, happy and loved.” - Rachel
“Everybody needs their own little space.” - Maria
“I think it’s so important for little kids to just explore and play, and their parents to explore and play with them.” - Maria
“We really want this to be an interactive, two-way experience.” - Rachel
Resources Mentioned:
- The Cow Cocoon
Connect with Rachel, Maria and The Cow Cocoon on Instagram and Facebook. Visit https://www.cowcocoon.com/
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Chris Heinz is the President of the MRINetwork Charitable Foundation that supports Shriners Hospital for Children and also a board member for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. He is an endurance athlete and ran for 24 hours to raise money for Shriners Hospital for Children, Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, and Dementia Care. He became the Managing Partner of Westport One in 2015.
[00:01 – 13:18] Running to Help
- I welcome Chris Heinz, to the show
- Chris talks about how he prepared his endurance before running
- How his wife supported him
- He also talks about why he started running
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Running for a cause
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Why Shriners Hospital for Children
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He also talks about Dementia Care
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Pivoting and adjusting to the impact of COVID-19
[13:19 – 16:50 ] Finding a shoe that Fits
- Chris talks about running for 24 hours
- What running shoe Chris would recommend
[16:51 – 21:58] Learning More About Chris Heinz
- The first animal Chris would like to see in a zoo
- Chris talks about the kindness he witnesses, receives and gives
- Bringing out the goodness
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How to find and learn more about Chris
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See links below
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
“One step at a time. Just like everything in life, it all starts with one step at a time.” - Chris Heinz
“Every shoe brand has a different style, every different style will work for every different foot.” - Chris Heinz
“We can do even more by doing than we actually can just by giving” - Chris Heinz
Resources Mentioned:
- Westport One
Connect with Chris on LinkedIn and visit their website at ww.westportone.com
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Today my guest is Kate McKearn. She is the executive director of Eye Thrive, which removes barriers of access and expense of eye care that stands between too many poor children and a bright future.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 11:30] Making a difference with Eye Thrive
- I welcome Kate McKearn, to the show
- Kate talks about their mobile vision clinic
- How she found her way to Eye Thrive
- Pivoting and adjusting to the impact of COVID-19
- Expanding their replacement glasses program to every child in their community
- What a pair of glasses can do to help a child
[11:31 – 15:42] The Future of Eye Thrive
- Kate talks about the next steps for Eye Thrive
- Providing opportunities for underprivileged children
- How to reach out to Eye Thrive and Kate
- See links below
[15:43 – 21:30] Learning More About Kate McKearn
- Kate’s favorite color
- If you could meet any fictional superhero, who would it be?
- Mrs. Incredible
- Kate talks about the kindness she witnesses, receives and gives
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Bringing out the goodness in our kids
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Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"I’ve seen first hand the situations our kids live in. There’s a lot of circumstances that are out of their control and they have a lot of things on their plate already. So if they lose those glasses, let’s just get them a new pair.” - Kate McKearn
“It’s a simple thing, a simple tool that really does make a big difference. If we can get more of those tools in the hands of the kids that need them, they have an opportunity to thrive.” - Kate McKearn
“There’s so much goodness in our kids and when we look ahead to the future, it’s just about building experiences that continue to bring that out of them and showing them opportunities to use that.” - Kate McKearn
Resources Mentioned:
- St. Louis County Library
Connect with Kate on LinkedIn and visit http://eyethrive.org/ to learn more.
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Patrick Murphy has spent the past 30 years producing television programs for PBS, both locally and nationally. A five-time Emmy award winner, he has created documentaries, weekly series, and musical variety shows. For the past 22 years, he has hosted the St. Louis Speakers series from Powell Hall, interviewing more than 150 of the world’s most renowned artists, writers, adventurers, and political leaders.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 14:44] A look back on Switzer’s History
- I welcome back, Patrick Murphy, to the show
- Patrick talks about his family’s history with Switzer’s Licorice
- The journey of Switzer’s throughout the years
- History of Switzer’s in St.Louis
[14:45 – 26:43]Candy Men
- Patrick’s inspiration to write Candy Men
- Connecting with people
- Sharing the immigrant’s story
- Stories from people with memories of Switzer’s Licorice
- Resources and references to complete his book
- Patrick’s other favorite candies
[26:44 – 36:53] More about Patrick and Switzer’s history
- Patrick’s other skills and hobbies
- The History of the Irish in St. Louis
- Switzer’s during the great depression
- Discrimination of immigrants in the US
[36:54 – 38:11] Closing Segment
- Connect with Patrick
- See links below
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"Buying a candy is one of the first consumer decisions we ever made as kids.” - Patrick Murphy
Resources Mentioned:
- Candy Men - Patrick Murphy
- PBS
- Switzer’s Candy
- Hershey’s
- Reedy Press
Grab a copy of Patrick’s book at https://www.candymenthebook.com/
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Walter Johnson is a History professor at Winthrop University and an African-American Studies professor at Harvard. He is the author of The Broken Heart of America: St. Louis and the Violent History of the United States.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 10:07] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Walter Johnson
- Catching up with Walter
- The challenges of doing online conferences
- Walter’s history in St. Louis
- His inspiration for writing his book
[10:08 – 16:32] St. Louis’ History
- The history of Urban planning and St. Louis
- Harland Bartholomew’s impact on St. Louis
- Going off-the-grid
[16:33 – 24:10] Racial Segregation
- Walter talks about the Political economy of Ferguson
- History of Ferguson
- Racial Segregation
- Communism
[24:11 – 35:55] Fragments of a better future
- Changes that are happening for St. Louis
- White supremacy’s ideology
- Researching and reflecting on his own experiences as inspiration for his book
- His career as a Professor of African-American studies
- The people who have inspired him to speak out against injustice
[35:56 – 40:32] Closing Segment
- Educating students about History through the lens of the unprivileged
- Connect with Walter
- See links below
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"Everyone’s understanding of the world is structured by their material experience.” - Walter Johnson
“If you aren’t wrestling with the history of white supremacy and racial capitalism in the United States. You are evading history.” - Walter Johnson
Resources Mentioned:
- Noah’s Ark in St. Charles
- Winthrop University
- Harvard
- Amazon
You can connect with Walter on Twitter . Be sure to grab a copy of his book on Amazon or click here
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Every now and then, Life throws curve balls and challenges our way. Depending on how we react and what our mentality is towards these challenges, can either make or break us as a person. Today our guest is Maura Senneff. Maura is the mother of Ryan Senneff. Ryan, born with a surprise diagnosis of Down Syndrome, has been raised with a “No limits” mentality.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 06:20] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Maura Senneff
- Maura talks about the “No Limits” mentality with her family
- Dealing with the shock and overwhelming sadness
[06:21 – 27:05] No Limits. No Boundaries.
- Going beyond the typical methods of western medicine
- Alternative methods of medicine
- The steps they took to help Ryan
- Behavioural therapy
- Traditional Chinese medicine
- Mentality on disease management
- Maura talks about the improvement of Ryan’s overall health
[27:06 – 37:56] Closing Segment
- Maura talks about the improvement of the quality of life of her family
- Spreading the word and helping others with similar problems
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Finding institutions that accepts Ryan
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Connect with Maura
- See links below
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"The more we do today, the easier tomorrow will be.” - Maura Senneff
“We have to turn around the mentality on disease management. From reactive sick “care”, to proactive and preventative.” - Maura Senneff
Resources Mentioned:
- New York City Potty Training
- Global Down Syndrome Foundation
You can connect with Maura on Instagram. Check out the following podcasts here, to learn more about Maura and her family’s story.
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Our guest for today, Susan Balk, is the Founding Director of Hate Breakers. An organization that celebrates those who end the hate-breeds-hate cycle in St. Louis. Susan is recently named as a woman of achievement. Susan also serves on the Board of Delancey Street Foundation, the country’s leading residential self-help organization for substance abusers, ex-convicts, homeless, and others who have hit the bottom of their lives.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 10:32] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Susan Balk
- Susan talks about her background
- She was a Journalist for NY Times Magazine, Vogue, and others alike
- Her first published work
- Susan shares her idea about Fame
- The dynamic between celebrities and their supporters
[10:33 – 26:50] Hate Breakers
- A talk about Truth
- Her Published work together with her husband
- The beginning of Hate Breakers
- Overcoming Hate
- Her inspirations
[26:51 – 0:0] The Transition
- Susan recalls her time as a non-fiction editor
- Bringing her sensibility to magazines like the Playboy foundation board
- Her business and time as a liaison for publishers and magazines
- The transition from print to the Internet
[33:36 – 38:44] Closing Segment
- Relating and admiring Famous and interesting people
- Sacha Baron Cohen
- Jordan Peele
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"We buy into this myth given to us by the movies. That somehow if we’re famous, we’re immortal. Somehow if we’re known by enough people, we’re not going to die.” - Susan Balk
Resources Mentioned:
- Woman of Achievement
- Delancey Street Foundation
- Vienna’s Conscience
- Hate Brakers Youtube
You can connect with Susan through the Hate Brakers Facebook and Website.
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It can be quite daunting facing the rise in crime in our communities, but we are not powerless. Today my guest Richard Rosenfeld will give us insights into what we can do. Richard is a criminologist and criminology professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Rosenfeld's research focuses on crime statistics and policies aimed at reducing crime, also known as crime control.
His research interests include the social sources of violent crime, crime statistics, and crime control policy with a focus on explaining U.S. crime trends. Let’s jump in and learn from Richard some insights into what is happening and how to keep ourselves and loved ones safe.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 07:29] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Richard Rosenfeld
- Career and study focus
- Richard gives some background on what’s happening in St. Louis
- Reflection of the whole country
- Increase in violent crime
- The last week of May
- Violent crime isn’t from the protests itself
- Disadvantaged communities of color
- Waiting on emergency calls
- So much activity keeping lines busy
- These issues are on the increase
[07:30 – 16:02] Creating Constructive Pressure with the PD
- Richard’s insights on apps siting suspicious persons
- Mapping capabilities
- How to look at addresses and statistics
- Richard talks about how to improve safety
- Staying in communication with the police department
- Creating Constructive Pressure
- Be careful at night and don’t stagger
- Know your private community safety operators i.e. Neighborhood Watch
- Let the PD get to know you
[16:03 – 25:55] Identifying the Incentives to Commit Crime
- Richard breaks down the ‘Fergusson Effect’
- After the death of Michael Brown
- Crime rates spiked after these incidents
- Coined by Chief Sam Dawson
- A change in community dynamics
- The conception that police are withdrawing
- Richard’s idea of the Minneapolis Effect
- Suggesting that police are drawing back
- We’re done with this
- Anecdotal evidence
- It seems like police are drawing back
- Is it willful? We don’t know the scale
- PD’s have been hit by the pandemic
- Richard talks about his recent research
- The Council on Criminal Justice
- Crime changes in big cities
- A sustained drop in property crime
[25:56 – 36:08] Can Violence be Cured
- Richard’s thoughts on lowering violent crime
- Strategies currently in place
- Training people in the community to monitor and intervene
- Community-based solution
- Monitoring its success
- Focused deterrence
- Involving legal entities
- The Stick Message
- The Carrot Message
- Consistent support in this research
- Good results so far
- Inside the two-pronged message
- What the process looks like
- Current progress
[36:09 – 41:11] Closing Segment
- Richard summarizes the cure violence approaches
- Richard’s call to action
- Contact your officials and ask for the latest cure violence
- Any fictional criminologists you like?
- Sherlock Holmes for sure
- Favorite Saturday morning cartoon as a kid?
- Looney tunes then Rocky and Bullwinkle
- Serials like Three Stooges and Lone Ranger
- How did you get interested in crime?
- Experience from Richard’s mother
- College program teaching experience
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"The police respond to pressure, and in this case, we’re talking about very constructive pressure. The more they hear from citizens about particular problems in particular areas, the more likely they are to respond.” - Richard Rosenfeld
“These are tips not just for St. Louis… anybody who lives in a big city should know these tips by heart, they should be part of your Urban Central Nervous System.” - Richard Rosenfeld
Resources Mentioned:
- Lookout STL
You can connect with Richard by emailing richard_rosenfeld@umsl.edu.
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The climate for the job market has definitely gotten rough, but there are people out there helping to pick up the people who were put out. One of them is my guest today, Jillian Hind. Jillian is an amazing recruiter/talent seeker for Square, a company that creates products that push boundaries and innovates business. She is also the Director of Corporate Relations at TecxStLouis and is an integral part of the team. You could say Jill is passionate about finding the gold in people and connecting them to the right space. I can’t wait for you to get to know more about my friend, what we do, and learn the best ways to pursue a career.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 07:08] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Jill Hind
- Talent seeker for Square
- A bit of background on how we know each other
- Jill talks about what Square is and what they look for
- Competing with other well-known social media companies
- Similar in culture to places like Instagram and LinkedIn
- Looking to expand in St. Louis
- Looking to recruit people with restaurant and retail experience
- People who speak the language of the people we serve
- Looking to pick up the people who were let go
- Jill talks about her experience in TEDx
- Can I do this?
[07:09 – 14:55] Making Partnership Real and Influential
- Jill talks about how expanding should look
- Making a real partnership
- Finding people who share the passion
- Showcasing the amazing talent in St. Louis
- The kind of people Tedx needs to volunteer
- Administrative assistants
- Utilizing your skills or learning a skill
- Stretching your skills in recruitment
- Ambassador program
- The benefits of partnering with TEDx
- Highlighted experience on LinkedIn
- Discount codes
- Opening the doors for other opportunities
- Building a community of thought leaders
[14:56 – 25:47] People Hire Your Potential; Tips to Get Through
- Jill shares a bit about her life
- Single working mother
- Empowering other working mothers
- Active physically and in the community
- Volunteer for Connections to Success
- Jill’s tips for resumes
- LinkedIn is a good snapshot
- Stop writing your job description
- List of wins
- Show off your leadership skills
- Our thoughts on Micromanaging
- There can be more creativity without micromanaging
- Get out of your comfort zone
- Jill talks about her bias as an interviewer
- Funny will get you farther
[25:48 – 36:53] Closing Segment
- Have you ever met celebrities at the theatre?
- Jill talks about walking Jay Leno and Aretha Franklin
- Michelle Obama and Oprah
- Weirdest thing ever you’ve seen on a resume?
- Jill’s funny story about an engineering resume
- Funniest thing your kids have ever said?
- Jill’s story about her daughter
- How you can reach out to Square
- Links below
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"We really want to make sure that partner means partnership… how can we give them a degree of influence?” - Jillian Hind
“Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable community of thought leaders.” - Mich Hancock
“People are trying to hire you for potential, they’re not trying to knock you out. They need talent...” - Jillian Hind
Resources Mentioned:
- TEDxStLouis
- Connections to Success
You can connect with Jillian on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go to https://squareup.com/us/en to learn more about her space and how you can become part of the team.
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We all know that death is an unfortunate part of life, but today’s guest, Dan Flynn, helps people make it a more beautiful process. Dan is a Funeral Director and Federal Responder in the St. Louis area, who is passionate about sharing new funeral dynamics that get people thinking outside the box and let them know they have options. These days, as you can imagine, Dan has been very busy with the recent Covid19 pandemic, but even during this time, he treats the funeral process a little differently than most.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 04:17] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Dan Flynn
- Funeral Director in St. Louis
- Dan talks a bit about his actions during covid
- Part of mass death federal response team
- Losing 1,200 people a day on top of the normal death rate
- Losing people on top of the normal rate
- Dan’s story with a small family firm
- From 2 people a week to 30 a day
[04:18 – 11:36] The Effects of Covid on the Funeral Process
- Dan walks us through the usual process and the strain on funeral homes
- Federal Response includes refrigerated trailers
- Most funeral homes were overwhelmed without the resources to handle it
- The delay for people mourning their dead
- There are people still waiting
- Funeral homes unable to take in more people
- The cultural dynamics of certain funerals
- Media skewing the beauty of the process as mass graves
[11:37 – 29:41] The Alternative Options; Breaking Tradition
- How certain cultures approach cremation
- Dan talks about the other options of funeral arrangements
- The final disposition
- Human composting
- Green Burial
- Wrapped in a shroud and laid in the ground
- Going back to nature
- Sea Burials
- Open Pyre
- Water Cremation
- Dissolved by base
- Shooting ashes into space
- Other lesser-known alternatives
- Diamond out of ashes
- Turned into river rocks
[29:43 – 36:04] Interesting Questions
- Dan’s favorite/funny funeral movie insights
- How it looks in real life
- Dan talks about what survives heat
- You need to know if someone has a device in them
- Straps on jeans
- Prosthetics
- Dan talks about his daughter
- Shannon Valory - for Valor
[36:05 – 43:03] Closing Segment
- Dan talks about his beliefs around funerals
- Inviting the family into the process
- Dan shares the story that changed the way he does the process
- Getting closure through the process
- The breaking point
- Final Words
Tweetable Quotes:
"People need to know that they have choices, and they have rights… It’s one thing to accept guidance from a funeral director, but you’re still the boss.” - Dan Flynn
If you are interested in anything Dan talked about today, visit https://simplyremembered.com/ to learn more.
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Welcome to the MichMash Podcast, I’m your host, Mich Hancock. Every business has a story, so how do you communicate it? In today’s episode, I will be speaking with Jean Storlie. Jean is the President of Storlietelling LLC, a service that designs and facilitates processes to help business teams tackle strategic planning, innovation, and other challenges by working together to crack the code of their problem and help professional audiences to create meaningful stories for business communications. Jean is also an author of several books and a facilitator of innovation.
Let’s jump right into Jean’s story and learn just how it is that Jean is able to solve a business’s biggest challenges through the art of storytelling.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 05:34] Opening Segment
- I welcome and introduce my guest, Jean Storlie
- President of Storlietelling
- Solving business problems by “storlietelling”
- Crafting stories for businesses
- First -finding and evaluating problems first then work with the team
- Collaborate and look for themes and stories within data
- Find the what and the why
- Second - testing, developing, and prototyping
- Last - Implementing the solution
[05:35 – 12:42] Using Stories to Solve Problems
- Jean talks about how and why she started Storlietelling
- Registered dietitian masters in exercise science
- Transitioned into communication
- Hired by General Mills to identify areas of innovation
- Opportunity disguised as loss
- Realized a passion for helping people solve problems
- Jean’s education process
- Certified in Myer Briggs
- CPSI
- Learning lessons from the past
- The movement towards business storytelling
[12:43 – 24:49] The Story Behind Storlie
- I talk about all the elements that go behind creating a simple commercial and how storytelling applies
- How you can reach out to Jean
- Links below
- The story behind Storlie
- Norwegian origins
- Stories about the magic of Norway
- Jean’s favorite plant - what and why
- Asiatic Lillies
[24:50 – 31:56] Closing Segment
- Jean gives us a story gem
- Wild story ideas
- Potential for stories
- Mining your life for ideas from experience
- Finding the stories that fit
- Strategic intent
- Jean talks about her book
- See resources below
- Final Words
Resources Mentioned:
- Once Upon an Innovation by Jean Storlie
- Myers-Briggs Certification
- Creative Problem Solving Institute
Tweetable Quotes:
"Whatever the team is trying to crack the code on, I can come and help them combine analytical rigor, along with stories to spark wild imagination and shed new light and insight on tackling those challenges.” - Jean Storlie
“Facts and data tell us the ‘what,’ Stories tell us the ‘so what.’” - Jean Storlie
You can connect with Jean on LinkedIn and Twitter. Visit her website https://storlietelling.com/ to learn more.
To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Also, visit my website https://100thmm.com/ to learn more about getting your free social media marketing consultation!
I want to know more about you! Email me at mich@100thmm.com
This show is brought to you by https://storlietelling.com/; working with you to make innovative and creative solutions for your business using the unique stories you have to offer.
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The super talented Michell Stockman, owner of Techknow Solutions and co-founder of Women Empowering Women, and I chat about Women Empowering Women, building relationships, STL community, women in business, both energies, her love of Disney, figure it out, transparency, favorite part of a meeting, proud of our successes, SOS, imposter syndrome, women in the corporate world, administrative people, the good change, where you can find Michell, dogs and hugs, Wonder Woman, Granimals, first BFF, and $17 cherries!
TechKnow Solutions - https://techknowsolutions.com
Women Empowering Women! - https://wewnational.com
The super talented Mark Engel, owner and creator of oo'mämē, and I chat about oo'mämē, his modern take on oo'mämē, the total product experience, the 5th taste, complexity, organoleptic, leftovers, cook once - serve twice, creative uses for oo'mämē, one jar, popcorn, Taiwan, feeding people, restaurant in a jar, trying exotic things in your own home, entrepreneurs, alcohol, BEST NEW CONDIMENT!, his team, Asia, the most useful thing he owns, left and right brain, Airbnb, dessert oo'mämē, favorite thing to eat, and where you can find him!
https://oomame.net/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=michmash
The super creative Vicki Friedman and Michelle Rigell, of Arts as Healing Foundation, and I chat about where they started, free art classes, Washington University, drawing for journals, art classes, art and patients, awareness, collaboratives, Chicago, sharing, meeting people through care, art classes, showing up, energy, creating community, love for art, black and white, local art love, ceramics, scavenger hunt, a bag of popcorn, zombies, hand-designed tiles, and where you can find them and sign up for classes!
https://artsashealing.org
https://www.facebook.com/arts.as.healing
https://www.instagram.com/artsashealing/
The talented Cindy Lefton, Ph.D., RN, CPXP, and I chat about, The DAISY Foundation, COVID-19, nurses, healthcare system, symptoms, Patrick, extraordinary nursing, motivation, empathy, favorite thing about Psychological Associates, Anheuser Busch, favorite part of the DAISY Foundation, doom scrolling, popsicles, Wisk, tattoos, self-care, traveling, and friends!
https://www.q4solutions.com/teammembers/cindy-lefton/
https://www.daisyfoundation.org
The super awesome Rob Cima, creator of Sky Wars - a light and sound explosion, and I chat about firework choreography, firecrackers, family firearms guru, pyro universe, St. Louis Shoot, firework sales, competitions, custom fireworks, firework effects, budget, ATF guy, show types, The Path to Sky Wars, gasoline fireballs, upcoming firework show, scars/burns, conventions, Montreal, Mom, MO Pyrotechnics Association, and where you can get tickets to his upcoming outdoor event!
SKY WARS TICKETS - https://skywarsevent.com
The incredible Robin Rosenberger, founder of TinySuperheros - a social enterprise that seeks to empower extraordinary kids one cape at a time, and I chat about where she came up with the idea, simplicity, leaving her 9-5, sewing, Etsy, Brenna, gratitude, where she came up with the idea, Seattle, St. Louis, where TinySuperheros is now, capes, Today, headquarters, learning about other kids, listening, having kids, Puddles/Patches, Patches program, self-esteem, Ryker, energy, exposure, Fletcher, acknowledgment, first thought, her sweet tooth, Dr. Pepper, Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell, and where you can find her!
Website - https://tinysuperheroes.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TinySuperheroes/
The super talented Thom Wall and I chat about juggling, Philly, public health, cruise ships, his publishing company, unemployment, his new book, sight-swap notations, juggling math, Claude Shannon, St. Louis Juggling Club, college, recession, Boulder, touring circus sideshow, converted state prison bus, academics, languages, TEDx, favorite juggler, Cirque De Soleil, the invisible clown, company names, circus performers, Sam Washburn, craziest thing he's ever juggled, Guinness Book of World Records, cruise ship secrets, fly-on guest entertainer, Steve Martin, and where you can find him!
Website - https://thomwall.com
Thom's TEDx talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/thom_wall_can_you_name_a_famous_juggler
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thomwalljuggler/
The amazing Kesha Kent, National Diversity and Inclusion Specialist, and I talked about networking as a superpower, volunteering, ONE community, WE, the complicity of humanity, sharing, empathy and compassion, the real need of diversity, authenticity, the willingness of listening, the action of inclusion, being ready and open, research, race relations, the impact of personal experience, traveling foreign cities, interaction on Youtube, smartsheet, fate and business, further yourself, open-mindedness, Interwork, knowing your strength, and where you can find her!
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrskeshspeaks/
Website: mrskeshspeaks.com
The inspiring Lisa Hu, the CEO of Lux and Nyx, and I talked about CPA, the conservative Asian culture, fashion designing, designing bags for women-on-the-go, accomplishment, career and happiness, work for ourselves, making an impact, being an entrepreneur, the story of bringing 5000 women, traveling after the pandemic, adding practical features in purses, optimism, where she is originally from, Greek mythology, exploring a country underneath the surface, and where to find her!
www.luxandnyx.com
The amazing Bret Schnitker, CEO, president at Star Design Group, a guru of fashion design, and I talked about business at the west coast, the geographical advantages of St. Louis, story of becoming a fashion designer, traveling around 70 countries, curiosity, fear of connection, religions, perspectives, the lens of media, embracing technology and talents, fabrics from all over the globe, manufactures, self-promotion, mid-west conservatism, push and pull strategy, growing middle class in China and India, The Addison family in St. Louis, revolution, evolve with trends, and where to find him!
https://starsdesigngroup.com/
The truly inspiring Moziah Bridges, the president and creative director of Mo’s Bows, 18 year-old entrepreneur, and I talked about being a guest on Shark Tank, Mo’s Bows NBA Deal, Marketing conference, balance, growing up as a business owner, stories of being a boss baby, making local connections, business mentor, meeting with Obama, creating Obama Blue, Jimmy Fox, TV shows, creating a clothing line, finding the right pattern, customizing materials, his favorite fashion trends and music, and where to find him!
Website: www.mosbowsmemphis.com
Facebook: mosbowsmemephis
Instagram: mosbowsmemephis
Bill Weiss, creator of the Cloud 9 Experience, and I chat about meditation, meditating at 19, 1971, teaching meditation, TM, Cloud 9, group techniques, asking the mind to leave, affordable meditation, stress/burn-out, mainstream meditation, workplace, getting rest, zen, incandescent bulbs, rubberbands, finding Nirvana, the furthest place he's been, travel, 6 months of meditation, senses, limitations, school systems, change, Randy, and where you can find him -
https://cloud9exp.com
Jeff Bollig, director of marketing and public relations at Acendas, and I chat about hassle-free travel during COVID-19, travel adjusting, the "new normal", sanitize travel, plane prototypes, 70 touchpoints, cruise ships, people are still traveling, vaccines, don't cancel until you have to, refunds made easy, travel is the passport to peace, becoming a world citizen, Napa, Acendas is growing, Gwen's is now Acendas, we go where you go, travel advisors are like financial advisors, affordability, Jeff's honeymoon, space travel, Bollig house, Zoom, walks, and where you can find him!
https://acendasvacations.com
The truly inspiring Amanda, integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and I chat about 8 autoimmune
diseases, mental disorders, trauma therapy, PTSD, her healing journey, effective medication and
meditation, the difficulty of consistent change, self-awareness, embracing YOU, personal growth,
growing up in “a junk food era”, the effectiveness of clean diet, her awakening, motivation,
believe and hope, teen parents, nourishment from the environment, the metaphor of peeling of
an onion, being a survivor of date rape, sexual assaults, lasting implications, the power of
breathing, source of support, her go-to recipe, the invention of instant pot, being a cheer coach,
karaoke, her favorite 90s music, and where you can find her!
Website: http://amandalaplante.com/pages/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getrealtoheal/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aklaplante/
Podcast: Get Real To Heal on Sound Cloud
Radio show: 929 FM Friday 1:30pm CST
The lovely Amy Fenster Brown, Producer and editor, and I chat about sex in the city, matching bras and panties, behind-the-scenes stories, working with a diverse population, intern experience at channel 5, working with Jennifer Blome and Mr. Food, boundaries with the loved ones, how to work effectively at home, volunteering at the Board of National Counsel of Jewish Women, a year-long program with 500 volunteers, serving 1500 children, the “new normal”, freedom of speech, wearing masks, judgments, Zoom virtual background, conspiracy theories, one spacer/two spacers, online purchasing experience, her best friends since 2nd grade, balancing mother-daughter relationship, and where to find her!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.brown.524934
The incredible Heather J. Crider, Mindfulness and Executive Coach, CEO of Heather J. Crider & Company, and I talk about her current training program at Google, her recent article publication: Why intention is Your Happiness Superpower, using different perspectives and mindsets, the lessons from failure, relationship between emotional intelligence and success, sustaining a balance, stress and fulfillment, how neuroscience can help increase productivity and clarity, relieving stress in a pandemic, the effect of physical relaxation, her go-to coffee, how she would love to meet Dalai Lama, and where to find her!
Instagram/Facebook with Heather J Crider
Podcast: goreflectyourself.com
The incredibly wise author, John Ramsay, and I chat about his podcast, Between the Finite and Infinite, sheltering in place, when John started writing, vertigo, dancing, Medici Media Space, Monday's with Bob Anderson, Flippin Freud, Answers Become Questions, your attitude in life, Myers-Briggs, 7th-grade science class, dog tails, classifications, black & white, getting OUT of the box, Denmark, marrying a Dane, how to keep up at age 90, wire recorder, Union Hall, email, Facebook, Howard Alexander, vaccines, Berea College, grandchildren, his birthday, and where you can find him and his books!
Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-the-finite-and-the-infinite/id1464615353
Books - https://www.amazon.com/Answers-Become-Questions-interface-infinite/dp/1733029168/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=John+martin+Ramsay&qid=1590521958&sr=8-1
The lovely Tracyi Brooks, owner of Lashing Out Loud - an exclusive lash extension service and training program, and I chat about helping other ladies get their own careers started, lashing, the restaurant industry, being a risk-taker, being an entrepreneur, railroad, having a stroke, yardwork, change of view, Tracyi's restaurant, traveling, taking her business outside of St. Louis, natural marketing, being memorable, Tracyi's training classes, Denver, Craigslist, Snuffleupagus, Betty Boop, sheltering in place, cooking for mom, her favorite Star Wars character, the Star Wars phenomenon, and where you can find her!
Website - https://www.lashingoutloudinc.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lashingoutloud?fref=ts
Instagram - https://www.lashingoutloudinc.com
The incredibly talented Dan Rubright, St. Louis based jazz guitarist and composer, and I chat about social distancing, everybody being technology friendly, new guitars, exploring new equipment, opportunities in slowing down, Dan's Jazz work, Jazz as a metaphor, the silver lining of social distancing, classes Dan offers, what makes people "tick", why Dan loves music, the science of human behavior, Teaching at Webster University, life coaching, another element, working on YOU, music is a discipline, going back in time, being a packrat, finding our hidden gifts, adapting, supporting people right now, checking on loved ones, viruses, The Hidden Jazz of Teams, Dan's new website (see below), Forest Rangers, rediscovering an acoustic guitar, Wire Pilots, Dan's go-cart days, and band names!
You can find Dan here -
http://www.danrubrightmusic.com
https://www.dan-rubright.com
The inspirational Sandy Tomey and I chat about being a Life Coach, her specialty, starting with YOU, self-love, relationship readiness, where are we?, dating, buying diapers, her dating experience, dating apps, Law of Attraction, heart-healing, removing the blocks, kids dating, Sandy's journey, growing up Catholic, changing as you get older, divorce, staying together just because, personal growth, Sandy's late husband, love allows all things, her current dating life, the successfully single stage, the love rollercoaster, the 3 things, the weddings Sandy attends, the best dating apps, interviewing, cream of the crop, what kind of shoes she would be, how many people she's worked with, getting through it, and where you can find her!
Website - http://sandytomey.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLoveLuminary/
The incredibly talented Russell Vanecek and I talk about being an artist, his beautiful paintings, St. Louis University Hospital, outdoor art festivals, when Russell was younger, people in action, graduate school, riding a bike, the idea of motion, circles, transitioning into his bird series, creating a haven for species, care for the environment, people first, reconnecting with the land, bird watching, the evolution and methods of his paintings, inspiration, his favorite bird, birds in the Midwest, being a teacher, STEM to STEAM, including the arts, being creative with children, making the world a more beautiful place, and where you can find him!
Website - https://www.russellvanecek.com
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/russellvanecekart/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/russellvanecek/
The lovely Khalia Collier, owner, and general manager of the St. Louis Surge, and I chat about Khalia taking sports to the next level, what Surge does on and off the court, recruiting based on character, the Surge experience, STL made, where she finds her players, admiration, women's sports vs. men's sports, the Surge experience, basic life-skills for kids, Blue Ocean Strategy, positivity and energy surging, Surge games, bleeding green, growth, entrepreneurship, high-risk, high-reward, being self-made, collaborations, fear is a beast, the next generation, rebuilding their roster, advice to women wanting to play for Surge, walking the walk, why Surge?, Team Luxury, St. Louis Women's March, moving forward, 23, troubleshooting, favorite gift, women's sports sponsorship, and where you can find Surge!
Website - https://www.stlsurgebasketball.com
The incredibly business savvy, Josh Levey - owner of Medici MediaSpace, and I chat about the new studio - Medici, being the business guy, all the people that make up Medici, strategy sessions, Medici Magic, entrepreneurship, business problems, business mindset, marketing vs. sales, what people need, accountability, being there for people - entrepreneurship-wise, getting to the core, first meeting, transparency, fear of failure, learning through teaching, how was your day?, P & L statements, Mich's growth, Josh and his fish, refereeing youth basketball, argyle socks, playing minor league baseball, and where you can find Medici!
https://medicistl.com
The incredibly talented Meridith McKinley of Via Partnership and I chat about public art, the power of art, her TEDx experience, people experiencing art in everyday life, working with public agencies, New Mexico, where art funding comes from, St. Louis philanthropy, City Garden, artwork in St. Louis, Airport Art Advisory Committee, Terrazzo Medallion, Lambert International, the change of airports, Grand Civic spaces, art = community, the message of art, Alexandria, VA, The Getty, The Bean, time travel, Georgia O'Keeffe, The art of NOW, The Arch, her kids, comic books, kids and their social media talents, and where you can find her and her talk!
TEDx talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoGql51ku6U
Website - http://viapartnership.com
The lovely Ms Chauna Payne, founder of Heavenly Hair - a hair-optional lifestyle brand, and I talk about hair loss, TEDx women's event, Alopecia, being the bald lady, hugs, boys and hair loss, Heavenly Hair Ever After, skin adhesive hair accessories, being relatable to others, Chauna having hair, her mother and grandmother being an inspiration, her love for wigs, volunteering for the Look Good Feel Better community, service to the community, wigs not being expensive, wearing a wig, maneuvering hair loss, being your authentic self, the need to celebrate bald women as a society, creating our own standard of beauty, dictating your own beauty, being versatile, The Muny Wig Department, the world of hair, endless possibilities, Chauna's experience with visiting schools, her love for kids, educating kids on hair loss, Tyler Perry, her hair loss journal, and where you can find her!
You can find Chauna's book, Heavenly Hair Ever After, here - https://www.amazon.com/Heavenly-Hair-After-Chauna-Payne/dp/0692181113
Tishaura Jones and I talk about her being the first woman to hold the Office of Treasurer in St. Louis, her college savings program, TEDx, her TEDx experience, making new friends, Treasurer duties, parking meters, her family, support that she received from her family, politics, prayer, "a lie doesn't last always", her growth, social media voters, squeaky wheels, being inspired by other city Treasurers, $50 Seed account, reaching a family through their child, student loan debt, the college experience, getting an education, education and wealth, the American dream, a few thousand dollars, financial statistics, social security, how money works, learning from elders, new payday lenders, her first speech, her dreams for St. Louis, zipcodes, favorite cartoons, giving up cable, and where you can find her!
The incredible, Sophia Hayes and I talk about climate change, sciencing the heck out of climate change, the technology that can capture CO2, approaches you can take to help, bad news surrounding climate change, simple proposals, factories producing CO2, catalytic converters, materials to help control CO2, being a professor at Washington University, a sponge, planting trees, grassroots support, her journey to becoming a scientist, Berkley, being an undergrad, magnetic resonance, California, pools, her family, becoming a curious and independent woman, journey to St. Louis, Wash U, grad school, Germany, large beers, her TEDx talk, Save the Earth Club, being inspired by TEDx, international relations, Japan, Japanese Art, the creativity of science, Japanese culture, favorite childhood book, Lord of the Rings, and where to find her!
Rebecca and I talk about her book Witty Kids, channeling your imagination, endless possibilities, TEDx, Rebecca's TEDx experience, the gift of the idea, the importance of childhood imaginations, growing your imagination as you age, self-reflection, reading to your kids, Jersey, black kids being successful, the perfect body, diversity, platforms for all, Rebecca visiting local schools, SLU, the corporate world, walking away from the corporate world, being an author, the future of Witty Kids, being a mom, inspiring her kids, WE Day, track and field, SEMO, favorite Mom memory, being a girl mom, and where to find her... - https://www.wittykidsclub.com
Krister and I talk about color-coordinated, Laura Jones, Talk Shifts, it will be published no matter what, investment in a brand, simple practical say-this-not-that, French and German, learn a new language as an adult, business and personal divorce, Dr. John Gottman, complete opposite of relationships first, interviewer got a 6 (I got a 10 – yay!), scale of 1 – 10 opens up conversation, weird rooms, sex therapist for people in alternative relationships, Vern Harnish, The Father’s Creed, Leadership Archeologist, Non-Violent Communication, 30 employee ceiling, trapped inside your own business, and talkshift.com/quiz.
Kristy and I talk about #shecan, powerful women, 20 things in 2 silos, bizperation.com, not work when passionate, creativity and innovation space, how to prioritize, asking questions is a skill, endurance for your mind, analyze gaps and strengths, avatar card, think beyond what you see, in a slump, tippy top need, generate clear ideas about clients, warm up your thinking, words and words, take signals to shift from work to home, kids are out of the nest, risk taker, know the purpose, writing 3 books at one time, Drink, Sync, Launch, buzzy brain, and a brother Neil update.
Earthworms, KDHX, bubbly happy “Green Jean,” thought I had blown it, TEDxGatewayArch, July 1, 2019, Steve Sommers, transforming experience, Jen the make-up artist, negativity a companion, Ginger Rogers tap dancing backwards in high heels, young feminist in the 70s having a fabulous time, negativity would not let me go, flesh-eating bacteria oh goodie!, Holy Ma-lo-lo, ecological landscaping, making green being more of a norm, cultural shift, women naturally collaborate, we are all needed, formless generic show, I am never bored, compost with worms, guilt sucks, prairie dropseed, does not get weird and tall and dorky looking, Bring Conservation Home from St. Louis Audubon, bee lawns and leave that to the Crawleys.
Yvonne Osei and I talk about the politics of clothing, TEDxGatewayArch, exciting and nerve-racking, a stage to tell a story is powerful, Ashanti Kingdom, Accra, witnessing how art manifests, inspiration from people, asking deeper questions, Utopia of Love, beauty in St. Louis, western art education, travel memories become a part of who you are, action of adorning, hair as sisterhood, creative think is integral, advocate for the arts, think critically, arts are saving lives, hybrid courses, @eveofon, http://yvonneosei.com/, skin and body parts textiles, photomontage, comfort is primary and Michael Donovan.
Tom Gargiula and I talk about Windmill Wellness, IRL, 7 pillars of health, nervous system runs entire body, body is made to heal itself, nerve interference, better, deeper, longer, faster healing, proper hydration, coffee is fantastic, Purity coffee, ginger and lemon tea, sourced properly, internal and external environment, Netflix as motivation, driving in silence, St. Louis is a top giving city, stock a food pantry, ripple effect life mastery, the guy in the picture, chiropractic developed in 1895, blind date, Don Quixote, doesn’t roll off the tongue and you’re not Dutch.
Sudiksha and I talk about learning advocacy, wearealwayslearning.com, learn the hard way, money-making, good-paying job handed to me, a lot of people in that boat, flailing and overwhelming, a degree for everything, starts with you, focusing on external, start from within, power though, failure is a sore subject, asking for help, STEM field, Brian Lunt, if I had a magic wand, filled with anxiety, start being an adult, worthiness, need permission, learn what you don’t like, golden globe, Elizabeth Gilbert, eating your shit cake, entrepreneurial mindset, imposter syndrome, 3 things you failed at today, playing it safe, Lakshmi, build a network, reintroducing wolves and bara.
Wally Siewert and I talk about TEDxGatewayArch, political philosophy and ethics, real-world political philosophy, responsibility is on them, not participating is a decision, moral importance, my opinion was represented, why should you obey the law, producing widgets, government as background noise, iPhones go away, protesting in Lebanon, radical experiment in people power, with freedom comes responsibility, perfect form of government, fore-parents, rules on how we make decisions, constitutional convention, FOCUS St. Louis, need for vigilance, limitation of language, concentrated wealth and foreign interference, Baltic Avenue and a beautiful medieval city on the Austrian border.
Jermaine and I talk about fighting spirit, MMA, UFC, training in North County STL, charming a cobra, assessing every step, Wrestling at the Chase, The Killer Bees, Brian Madden, I was a gangster, Enter the Dragon with Bruce Lee, felt my arms crack, that Muay Thai stuff, Russian Sambo, Judo group in IL, stick your fingers in the fool’s eyeballs, mentality to defend yourself, world champion at 12, some even look like nerds, best way to win a fight is for it to not happen, fighting is the last form of communication, Medici MediaSpace hidden dojo, the whole Levey family, they learn how to kick butt, then go to Timothy for guitar lessons, first MMA world title belt from Las Vegas, Bam Bam, and Warden Duane.
Sarah and I talk about green team, overwhelming environmental issues, outside of my sphere, 7-week auditions and didn’t even know it, Thomas and Leah of Imprensia, leadership & communication, power of individual action, something we undersell, graphic and exhibit designer (it’s a thing!), free snacks at PGAV, step up your green game, bring your tote in with you, zoos, aquariums, theme parks, there’s a stuffed lion, St. Louis Aquarium in a train station, use design to change hearts and minds, spy work, GPF, possums are kind of badass, they go cross-eyed, prehensile, apples and cows, Harry Potter Festival, interning at Discovery Channel, dress up as a shark, volunteer to be tortured, perennialstl, upcycling, save up your yogurt jars and 1 million plastic water bottles per minute.
Jack and I talk about TEDxGatewayArch Crash Course, thought I was doing a talk, making fake instruments, learned a couple of licks, multiple streams of income, song about some dog, listening to lots of records, execution of vocals, cool nuance, vinyl has outsold CDs this year, we don’t listen to the whole album anymore, musical bridge, interlude, Croy and the Boys, arts start the movement, hard border with county, St. Louis is an authentic city, acknowledge history, hope for best, stroller status for all guitars, affinity with Spain, endlessly eye-opening, South America and that opening lyric.
Heidi and I talk about 550 KTRS, 22 years with KSDK Channel 5, crazy fortunate and lucky, started as an intern, Art and Jennifer are my TV mom and dad, teamwork, take constructive criticism, Show Me St. Louis, Mike Bush, Malcolm Briggs, Trey Wingo, how many home runs Babe Ruth hit, a modicum of respect, listen to your gut not the noise, Kelly Jackson, 2 Chicks, The Trolley, do your own hair and makeup, 24/7 news cycle, you used to sit down and watch the news, earning 11s, 9 Network, Living St. Louis, TV is glamorous, lighting is such a thing, Hover Light (available soon!), Ellen's set, pull the curtains back, J-Lo is head to toe beautiful, All American Girls Baseball League, Erma Bergmann, The Muny, The Fabulous Fox, Blondie the Sloth, Ameren and The St. Louis Zoo.
Chad and I talk about Matt D'Rion, Worry Free Marketing, path forward, marketing is a different animal, write a novel, holistic work, next shiny object, calluses on the fingers, Gutenberg press, access to a field and areas of knowledge we never had before, Dewey Decimal, as smart as Google, we are the translators, we tricked you into buying cheap shoes, walked up the hill both ways, The Secret Life of Trees, latch on virality, don't tell Roto Rooter, ends of earth for clients, business owners get confused, fundamentals of marketing developed in 1920s, jumped too soon, instantaneous testing, the boogeyman, cool mom, punk accordion band, Emily Lane, dream car, teal, salmon, yellow kitchen, Max the Corgie, Bella, Pugs, 3 cats and a fox.
Jennifer, Mark and I talk about passion, Ollie, heart community, The Clover and The Bee, pediatric heart research, the disease that took our son, followed our hearts, structural malformation of heart, valve replacement, medicines for whole life, congenital heart defects, generosity, heart and soul of work we do, take all the love we received and put it back into the world, parents get left behind, hospital care packages, heart families, Olive + Oak, homage to the boys, lift up our community, Maddie and Annie, Jessie's uber-creative mind, pastries, coffee, espresso, Ollie Hinkle Heart Foundation and Eat, Drink, Love in November.
Paul and I talk about Y98 FM, pluckiness, great chemistry, demo tape!, Marcus Adrian, TEDx speaker, exuberant, Cooked in LA by Paul Cook, giant pill-shaped microphone, I think you're enjoying these too much, 40 kidney stones, get in front of it, wall of doubt, earth school is super difficult, mission is that every family needs sour gummy bears, happy candy, Jill Devine, two kids and a career, helping parents discuss substance issues, colorectal cancer, new resilience, beat up by health, Why me?, PTG = post-traumatic growth, built up better to handle the next blow, uniquely qualified, PaulCookTalks.com, awareness parenting, messages that trigger experimentation, how we handle celebration, Real Housewives of Always Drinking, X-Files addict, Brains are So Fun bumper sticker, Christina Frazier fabulous eyebrows, Paul Cook Book, weird candy creations, Mevo TV studio in your podcast, Wevo patient leaders, Devo tribute band, decorate your table, you don't need a host, The Rock, Cher, Matt Damon, best interview with Kevin Costner, STL Voices, contagious charisma and a biker boot I wore on channel 4.
Vet and I talk about serial entrepreneur, visionary, Dre’Co, cryptocurrency, day trading, stock market, foreign exchange, Bruce Wehner, the market humbles you, think long term, you need disposable cash, risk-taker, overcomplicated the process, Bitcoin, Vet Academy, gain the knowledge and money will come, help with business credit, launch and build a business, Trading Places, yelling with pieces of paper, pork bellies, class clowning, hedge fund managers, it won’t take 8,000 hours, flipping candy, started out as a rapper, Fibonacci numbers, level up, long run, VetMckinney.com, “the plug” and white t-shirt uniform.
Bill and I talk about family business, can’t fire anybody, no automatic panacea, believe in people, 12% of people who are good listeners, beyond what words say, say this, do that, simply successful, Mason Duchatschek, wife Ann, bellyache, everyone plays an integral role, giving and loving people, run-grow-live, importance of leadership, Josh Levey, delete a layer of responsibility, fully formed adults, work on weaknesses vs focusing on what you are good at, working in random, set clear expectations, inspect what you expect, provide for consequences, I didn’t realize I was being mediocre, hold people accountable, reality show no one has taken on yet, the swinging door, keep the chef happy, impact of gluten, mentors as peers, open and h honest environment, Karen Hoffman, 636-484-0208 and Experts4Entrepreneurs.
Dr. John and I talk about autism as the most common neurodevelopmental condition, inability to communicate in the social world, gifted in unique ways, rewards from social opportunities, bubbles, no blood test, several hour assessments, play environment, participate in the world, crisis of concern, default to yes, be an autism first responder, Autism Speaks, National Institute of Health, baby sibs, mold developing brains, vaccinations, baby is conductor of own development, goal-focused, 90% of critical brain connectivity during first three years, high pitched voice, early signs, trapped inside, Centers for Disease Control has a great website and jelly doughnuts.
Chad and I talk about Missouri Network for Opiate Reform and Recovery, sustainable use, language changes, mental health condition, system sameness, unspoken majority, 1980s DARE, adverse childhood effects, physical dependence, not defined by do-I-use, but by consequential behavior, dispell myths of opiate epidemic, not just opiates, not an epidemic, rich suburban white neighborhoods, racist policies, Just Say No, poverty is mental health, drugs can fill a void, can happen to anyone, can pick locks, people deserve help and second chances, dark alliance, criminalizing drug use, severe prohibition tactics, we sent them to the black market, vambulence, employ active drug users, Sweden 1986, clean syringes, Missouri on CDC hotlist for possible HIV outbreak, 55 acres in Dittmer, MoNet Moms, monetwork.org and 844-REBEL-UP.
Reshaunda and I talk about food choices, perceived self-worth, a dietician that does not believe in diets, every word matters, 4 weeks to 4 days to 4 hours to 4 minutes, sparking different perspectives, 2 string cheese not a protein bar, birthday cake flavored, why do we go for donuts, choose an apple, conveyer belt food represents me, human genetics, roller coaster, gummy bears call to me, neon worms, loops and lanes, change is a moving ship, life, emotions, responsibility, food as a partner, no recipes, we collapse, bull by some damn thing, Texas girl, cultural leadership and bettervesselnutrition.com.
Tom and I talk about writing less than a billion words, write by day, paint by night, dollhouse, Rene Magritte, Belgian surrealist, painting the impossible or highly improbable, ceci n'est pas une pipe, key to success, BloodlinesArt.com, reassurance teddy bear, flying leap of faith, to succeed you need to go into the unknown, Renaissance Airport Hotel, unusual stuff, blobs of color, giant floating boulder, walloped, carry art with you, sold 4 greeting cards, surrealist photography on Pinterest, his circles are awesome, Liz Cirelli and Trudy the Elephant at the St. Louis Zoo.