Dreammakers with Neha Sampat: Recent Episodes
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Candid conversations between trailblazing women that will change the way you see success, purpose, and what it takes to bridge the two. Hosted by Neha Sampat, three-time tech founder and CEO known for building successful companies that are great places to work. She's also a sommelier so expect some wine education, too.
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For the last episode, host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, reflects on the journey of Dreammakers from origin to end. She remembers Dreammakers guests – including Addie Swartz, Leigh-Ann Buchanan, and her namesake Neha Sampat – and the lessons they imparted.
Later, Neha and Jasmin Guthmann, Head of Corporate Communications at Contentstack and VP at the MACH Alliance, enjoy a glass of Riesling and chat about challenging the status quo and creating a more equitable future of tech.
Contentstack is the Content Experience Platform (CXP) category leader empowering marketers and developers to deliver composable digital experiences at the speed of their imagination.
The MACH Alliance is a not-for-profit industry body that advocates for open and best-of-breed enterprise technology ecosystems. It is a vendor-neutral institution that provides resources, education, and guidance to support companies on their journey.
Neha and Jasmin discuss:
- Overcoming the little inequities we face every day
- Using feedback to get 1% better
- Passing the torch to Contentstack’s new podcast, People Changing Enterprises
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of Hugel Riesling Grossi Laue from 2011. This classic Riesling waltzes on the palate and contains flavors of lemon, white peach, and almond blossom.
Other show notes:
- Atomic Habits by James Clear is a book Jasmin recommended
- German Riesling from the Mosel region is Jasmin’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Kelly Manthey, Group CEO of digital consulting firm Kin + Carta, enjoy a glass of Pinot Noir as they chat. They talk about breaking sustainability out of the “ivory tower,” how to create safe spaces to learn from each other, and how all of us can increase access and equity for others.
Kin + Carta is is a global digital transformation consulting firm built for the 2020s. Its mission is to help businesses go digital in tangible, sustainable, and profitable ways through technology, data, and experience.
Neha and Kelly discuss
- How to let curiosity lead you to your next step
- Putting together a mission-oriented team
- Practical tips for mindfulness at work
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of Pinot Noir with their conversation: Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir from 2019. This Pinot Noir is elegant through the finish, with aromas of raspberry, strawberry, and red plum. There are also notes of black tea, anise, cardamom, and umami.
Other show notes:
- Anything by Eminem is Kelly’s wake up song
- The Places That Scare You by Pema Chödrön is Kelly’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Pinot Noir from Russian River Valley is Kelly’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Managing Director of VC firm Insight Partners, Whit Bouck, drink a glass of a Pinot Noir from France and discuss the “winding road” of Whit’s career, her playbook for successful acquisitions, and what she learned working with Guy Kawasaki and Marc Benioff.
Insight Partners is a New York-based VC firm partnering with the world’s leading software ScaleUps for over 25 years, including Neha’s own company, Contentstack.
Neha and Whit discuss:
- What to do when you don’t feel ready for big career shifts
- Advice for choosing a new job
- Signs a company is becoming a scaleup
- Why stepping outside your norm is important
Other show notes:
- Here Comes the Sun is Whit’s wake up song
- Any books that provides a variety of viewpoints are Whit’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Montrachet is Whit’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Mod Tech Labs CEO and founder, Alex Porter, talk over a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley about finding your next big opportunity, investing in personal development, and modern 3D technology.
Mod Tech Labs helps companies scale 3D content creation effortlessly by digitizing the real world with photos and videos.
Neha and Alex discuss:
- Personal growth in the entrepreneur journey
- Switching your perspective to learn from failure
- The role of 3D in empowering productivity and creativity
- Pursuing your buried passions
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon with their conversation: Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018. This wine is exuberant and expressive, with a bounty of wild bramble berry fruits alongside lifted floral notes of lavender and violet.
Other show notes:
- Unstoppable is Alex’s wake up song
- Any books about venture-backed companies are Alex’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- 19 Crimes is Alex’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Leigh-Ann Buchanan, founder and CEO of aīre ventures and the Nyah Project, drink tea (saving their glass of Sancerre wine for later) and discuss inclusive tech ecosystems, sustainable non-profits, and community building.
aīre ventures is a social impact venture studio that scales technology and innovation solutions to systemic gaps in access, opportunity, and racial equity. Nyah Project is a program that provides transformative leadership fellowships abroad and tech-enabled college access strategy coaching for youth from underserved backgrounds.
Together, Neha and Leigh-Ann discuss:
- The systemic gaps that exist in tech and how to overcome them
- Becoming innovators that improve the human experience
- Broadening your perspective through breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Though the Dreammakers drank tea as they talked, later they will enjoy a glass of wine: Henri Bourgeois Sancerre La Cote des Monts Damnes 2020. It’s a medium-bodied wine with white flowers, fresh pear, sliced pineapple, lime zest, and passion fruit.
Other show notes:
- You Can Call Me Al is Leigh-Ann’s wake up song
- The Alchemist and The Four Agreements are the books she would recommend to her 19-year-old self
- Bombay East Gin is one of her favorite beverages
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Ritika and Niki Shamdasani, sisters and co-founders of Sani, get together over a glass of wine and discuss starting a business with family, honoring cultures authentically, and entrepreneurship as a “series of small steps.”
Sani is a South Asian-inspired fashion brand with thoughtfully designed and culturally inspired clothing.
Neha, Ritika, and Niki discuss:
- Overcoming conflict when working with family
- Cultural appreciation through education
- Navigating the “seasons” of entrepreneurship
- Creating compelling content to engage your audience
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Domaine Roux Pere & Fils Santenay Beaurepaire Premier Cru 2018. It’s a Pinot Noir from Burgundy, France with aromas of rose petals, violet, red fruits and a hint of licorice.
Other show notes:
- Any song by Drake or Taylor Swift is Ritika’s wake up song. Kangna Tera Ni by Dr Zeus is Niki’s.
- How I Built This is Ritika’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Chameleon Caramel Cold Brew is Ritika’s drink recommendation. Niki recommends Matcha.
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Danielle Cohn, Vice President of Startup Engagement and Head of LIFT Labs at Comcast, get together over a glass of wine and discuss being a connector, creating a “symphony of innovation” within organizations, and the art and science of cross-company collaboration.
Danielle directs Comcast’s work with startups, incubators, co-working spaces, investors and entrepreneurs, as well as programs that inspire current and potential Comcast and NBCUniversal talent.
Neha and Danielle discuss:
- The importance of showing up (even in unexpected places) and bringing others with you
- The little known benefits of mentorship
- Founder watch outs, including “happy ears”
- How accelerators can help your startup
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: J.J. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2020. It’s a Riesling from Mosel, Germany with a fresh, fruity delicate flavor.
Other show notes:
- Let’s Go Crazy is Danielle’s wake up song
- How I Built This is Danielle’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- A drink on the beach is Danielle’s drink recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Hydrostasis CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Debbie Chen get together over a glass of sparkling water and discuss the challenges of academia, building a business in the face of biases, and refusing to be pigeonholed.
Hydrostasis is a company developing personalized and actionable hydration monitoring solutions.
Neha and Debbie discuss:
- Getting up and getting back into the ring – literally and figuratively (Dr. Chen is a Muay Thai fighter)
- Starting a business as an “outsider”
- The deep need for founder self-awareness
- Why refusing to fit the mold eventually works out
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of sparkling water while they talked: Sanzo Flavored Sparkling Water. Sanzo pairs traditional Asian flavors with a modern taste using real fruit and no added sugars.
Other show notes:
- My Shot and The Garden Song are Debbie’s wake up songs
- Any book by Brené Brown is Debbie’s recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Water is Debbie’s drink recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Manifest Commerce CMO and Co-Founder Jen Root get together over a glass of wine and discuss changing the world, building businesses for good, and the power of storytelling.
Manifest Commerce is a sustainable, third-party logistics solution for retailers leading the way to a greener supply chain.
Neha and Jen discuss:
- What makes a “dirty” supply chain – and how to make it greener
- Challenging the status quo
- Pivoting, or what Jen calls, “dancing in the moment”
- Why they’re making a bet on the next generation
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2021. It’s refreshingly acidic, with citrus and tropical fruit flavors.
Other show notes:
- You Can Call Me Al, Feel Good, and Hey Jude are Jen’s wake up songs
- Principles is Jen’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self. She also recommends sci-fi author Philip K. Dick.
- Whalebone Vineyard Bob Wine is Jen’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Prompt Health CEO and Founder Hedieh Safiyari get together over a glass of wine and discuss digital transformation in the health and wellness industry, side hustles, and going after opportunity when it surfaces.
PromptHealth is a directory and social platform for patients and wellness providers that’s changing the way Canadians learn about and engage with their health.
Neha and Hedieh discuss:
- The gaps in modern healthcare
- Transitioning your side hustle to your main hustle
- Picking your mentors and founding team
- Founder authenticity and communications
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: La Crema Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (Neha’s is 2018, Hedieh’s is 2017). It has aromas of boysenberry, cherry, and sweet tobacco, followed by flavors of raspberry, blackberry, and cherry. Characteristics of nutmeg, vanilla and oak rise on the finish.
Other show notes:
- Over the Rainbow is Hedieh’s wake up song
- The Power of Vulnerability is Hedieh’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self. She also recommends The Rich Roll Podcast.
- Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris is Hedieh’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Beyond Barriers co-founders Nikki Barua and Monica Marquez get together over a glass of wine and discuss making the world a more equitable place, women in leadership and building and scaling a business.
Nikki Barua is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and C-Suite advisor who is in the business of “making elephants run” – meaning, she helps organizations use tech to get future ready. Monica Marquez is a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion expert who has led DEI initiatives at some of the world’s best companies such as Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Ernst & Young, and Google. Together, they founded Beyond Barriers, a cohort-based coaching platform that helps companies retain talent and advance women in leadership at scale.
Neha, Monica, and Nikki discuss:
- Empowering women to advance their careers
- Building and scaling a business
- Employer retention and “The Great Resignation”
- The importance of writing your dreams down
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: 2018 Château Lalande from the Saint-Julien region in Bordeaux, France. It’s a beautiful ruby red with bold notes of red black berry fruit, spices and a hint of vanilla.
Other show notes:
- Empire State of Mind and Girl on Fire are Monica and Nikki’s wake up songs. They are a professed “Alicia Keys household!”
- Think and Grow Rich is Nikki’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Champagne is Nikki and Monica’s wine recommendation
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With 12 episodes published, many of them featuring trailblazing entrepreneurs, November's #NationalEntrepreneushipMonth compilation episode revisits past Dreammakers episodes to uncover the best pieces of advice on entrepreneurship Neha’s guests have shared.
Neha identifies universal themes in the entrepreneurial journey and shares her experience and that of her guests to inspire listeners to make their dreams a reality.
This compilation episode focuses on:
- Finding your purpose
- Taking the leap
- Qualities of successful founders
- Building inclusive organizations
- Fundraising
Neha enjoyed a glass of wine while celebrating her guests: Château Macquin Saint-Georges-Saint-Émilion, in the region of Bordeaux, which is predominantly Merlot. The wine has a garnet color, with ripe red fruits, scents of oak, vanilla, toffee, and toast matched with graceful texture and tannins.
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Author and Journalist Gayatri Rangachari Shah get together over a glass of wine and discuss gender roles, the evolution of the media landscape and Indian culture.
Gayatri is co-author of Changemakers: 20 Women Transforming Bollywood Behind the Scenes, a contributing editor for both Vogue India and Architectural Digest India, and she writes a column for one of India's largest English-language newspapers, The Hindu. Gayatri and Neha first met when she interviewed Neha forVogue India. Now, the tables are turned and Neha is the interviewer.
Neha and Gayatri discuss:
- Bollywood behind-the-scenes
- How stories can be inspirational
- Indian culture
- Taking a leap of faith in your career
- The evolution of the media industry
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Arros Wine from York Winery in the region of Nashik, India. A blend of Cabernet and Shiraz, it’s a bold, fruity wine with hints of oakiness. York Winery is family-owned and run and Chief Winemaker Kailash Gurnami is India’s youngest winemaker.
Other show notes:
- Sunshine Reggae is Gayatri’s wake up song
- We Should All Be Feminists is Gayatri’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Didyme is Gayatri’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Nat Gross, VP, Head of Brand Strategy, get together over a glass of wine and discuss the evolution of the digital industry, navigating a career, and thinking laterally vs. deep.
EPAM is a digital product and platform engineering company headquartered in Philadelphia. Nat is recognized as one of the most influential digital professionals in the UK.
Neha and Nat discuss:
- The intersection of technology and creative
- Using projects, community, and networking to broaden your skills
- How to recognize when to ask for help
- Differences between how men and women navigate their careers
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Clos de Mireille Blanc de Blanc 2018. Originating from the Bordeaux region, Sémillon, this wine exudes fragrances of ripe and exotic fruit, crowned by a hint of floral broom. On the palate, the tangy freshness and vitality blossom over honey aromas before providing a crisp finish.
Other show notes:
- How Deep Is Your Love is Nat’s wake up song
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and Ten Billion are Nat’s book recommendations for her 19-year-old-self. Nat also recommended the podcast Pivot.
- Veuve Fourny & Fils Premier Cru Brut Rosé Champagne is Nat’s wine recommendation
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Komal Dadlani, CEO and co-founder of Lab4U, get together and discuss how technology can expand access to education, starting and scaling an international business, and more.
Komal is a biochemist turned social good entrepreneur. She started Lab4U in 2013 to democratize science and change the way it is taught using smartphones. Today Lab4U is active in Latin America and the U.S., helping more than 100,000 students learn about science with Lab4Physics, Lab4Chemistry and Lab4Biology.
Neha and Komal discuss:
- The importance of a quality STEM education
- How companies can help alleviate societal inequality
- Why scaling an international business is different
- How entrepreneurship is a spiritual journey
The Dreammakers enjoyed Petal Sparkling Water, Rose Blend.
Other show notes:
- Mantra Meditation is Komal’s wake up song
- The Hard Things About Hard Things is Komal’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Smoothies are Komal’s beverage recommendation
- Falooda is the rose-flavored drink from India
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Host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Cindy Padnos, founder and Managing Partner of Illuminate Ventures, get together over a glass of wine and discuss the realities of capital raising and how to increase access to funds for underrepresented populations.
Illuminate Ventures is a seed and early stage venture capital firm that invests exclusively in enterprise/B2B software companies. Cindy has been working with enterprise tech startups for more than 25 years - as a founder/CEO of a VC-backed company, a startup operating executive, and more recently as an investor. She is also the author of 3 research-based, widely-cited white papers addressing gender diversity in the tech sector.
Neha and Cindy discuss:
- How venture capital works
- What investors look for in a startup
- How to make your startup stand out from the rest
- The importance of a strong network
- Why startups fail
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Jean-Paul Droin Chablis Vaillons Premier Cru 2018. It's a Chablis from northern Burgundy, France. It’s floral and mineral with flavors of citrus, green apple, green olive and toast. It’s medium-bodied with sharp acidity.
Other show notes:
- You Are My Sunshine is Cindy’s wake up song
- 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus is Cindy’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Vin Perdu is Cindy’s wine recommendation
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Two female tech founders, host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, and Breanne Acio, CEO of Sēkr, get together over a glass of wine to discuss entrepreneurship and what it means to be a Dreammaker.
Breanne is an outdoor enthusiast who, along with her wife, decided to pack up and live life on the road in a van together. With Sēkr, Breanne is fulfilling a need in the market - a one-stop resource for travelers to find the best camping spots, read reviews, and connect with other adventurers.
Neha and Breanne discuss:
- The upsides -- and downsides -- of turning your passions into a business
- The limits of sacrifice
- Self actualization
- The challenges of raising capital and how to overcome them
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair Bourgogne Rouge Grand Chaillots 2017. It's from Burgundy, France, the birthplace of Pinot Noir. The wine has a fresh bouquet of bright red fruit mixed with light violet scents. It’s light enough to enjoy without food and comes from a 250-year-old winery. The current owner tried his hand at other businesses but the vines pulled him back in 2001 when he was 26-years-old.
Other show notes:
- Sēkr is an app that allows outdoor enthusiasts to plan trips, connect with interesting people and share their experiences.
- Anne-Marie - Then (Acoustic Version) is Breanne’s wake up song
- The 4-Hour Workweek is Breanne’s book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Breanne agreed with Neha’s wine recommendation
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For decades, Neha Sampat, founder and CEO of GenLead/BelongLab, and our host Neha Sampat, CEO of Contentstack, have been mistaken for one another on social media, in news outlets, with conference organizers, and more. This podcast is the first time they met in person. In this episode, they describe these years of mistaken identity as a "gift."
Through GenLead/BelongLab, Neha focuses on building belonging and true inclusion through consulting, training, speaking, and writing. She helps organizations bust bias and individual clients develop job situations and leadership styles that engage their true and best selves.
Neha and Neha discuss:
- Breaking the mold of leadership to allow people to create new molds
- Owning your value helps you stand out
- The best day to follow your dreams is today...not "someday"
- The jump to entrepreneurship
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2016. It's from Tuscany, which is known for making wines from Sangiovese. While that is known for being light, this wine is more complex. The winery was built in the 16th century, and the bottle has great fruit, acidity and a beautiful ruby red color.
Other show notes:
- GenLead/BelongLab - strengthening organizations and individuals through leadership, inclusion, and professional development
- U2's In God's Country is Neha's wake up song
- Untamed by Glennon Doyle is Neha's book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self
- Paix Sur Terre 2018 Days Between is Neha's wine recommendation
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Heather Combs and Jennifer Ives were set up on a blind friend date 8 years ago and became fast friends who have now twice been colleagues. Today, they work as Chief Commercial Officer and SVP of Global Partnerships at 3Pillar. Through their EmpowerHER initiative, they are on a mission to "pave a path forward" for women leaders in the tech industry.
Heather and Jennifer's four leadership principles are:
- Leading with empathy
- You always have something to give
- Don't compromise on principles
- Show others how its done
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Lucien Crochet Croix du Roy Sancerre 2018. It's a beautiful, crisp wine that highlights the terroir and granite of the region. Better yet, there's a wonderful story behind it. Lucien Crochet brought together the estates of his father and father in law so it's a fusion of two different wineries and regions. Lucien was also a pioneer of bottling Sancerres and taking them to Paris.
Other show notes:
- 3Pillar Global - driving business outcomes through product development
- Heather's wake-up song is Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop the feeling; Jennifer's is anything by The Bleachers
- What Got You Here Won't Get you There is Heather's book recommendation for her 19-year-old-self; Jennifer recommends The Myth of the Nice Girl
- Heather recommends the Schramsberg Brut Rose 2017 to complement the cherry blossoms in full bloom; Jennifer's wine is Domaine Laporte Sancerre Le Rochoy. She could sip it on patios all year long
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When Addie Swartz was on maternity leave with her first daughter, she realized women needed more career flexibility and support. So, she launched Bright Ideas, a network of tech-savvy moms who sold educational software, from her spare bedroom. Since then, she’s launched Beacon Street Girls, a book series and virtual junior high helping girls navigate adolescence, and reacHire, which works with companies to on-ramp women who left the workforce and ensure they thrive. She was born to empower.
“I love this idea of being a rebel and dreammaker at the same time. We clearly know to make change sometimes you have to break some glass. But I think the word dreammaker resonates much more with me. I want my dream to become a reality: allowing more women to create their own narrative where work and personal life can coexist.”
Neha and Addie discuss:
- How born entrepreneurs find and pursue a purpose
- Why companies need to do better in allowing for workplace flexibility
- How everyone must define success for themselves and be able to see a pathway to achieve it
- Why finding someone who believes in you is important
The Dreammakers enjoyed a glass of wine while they talked: Chateau de Chantegrive Blanc 2018. It's from the left bank of Bordeaux, typically known for red wines. But..it’s a white and aged in stainless steel for at least six month giving it a crisp, fresh minerality. You can also taste floral elements like honeysuckle and jasmine.
Other show notes:
- reacHire - returning women to work by partnering with forward-thinking companies to create environments where they thrive, advance, lead and stay.
- Pharrell Williams’ Happy is Addie’s wake up song
- Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans is Addie’s book recommendation
- Addie recommended Aurora from Cellar Door Winery, partly because it’s the name of her SaaS platform and symbolizes potential. Also, it tastes good!
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Christie Cleveland feels the inherent tension between being a rebel and being a product manager, in which a big part of the job is getting everyone aligned and "on the bus." But that tension doesn't stop her from challenging the status quo when she thinks things could be better.
"Early on in my career, I would compromise. I didn't want to rock the boat. But I would get so upset at not doing what I thought was right or not challenging things....I just got so sick of compromising."
She says Dreammakers need to get really comfortable with rejection.
Neha and Christie also discuss:
- Creating a safe space for diversity of opinion at work
- Choosing positivity
- Cultivating curiosity as the #1 way to NOT be boring
- Self compassion as the driver of success
- How success and joy intertwine
The Dreammakers did this all over a glass of wine: Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé
It's a light pink Champagne from a family winery that's been around since the 1800s. They're about time and quality over quantity or fast delivery. They spend time fermenting it more than a typical champagne house might and that gives it a lot of freshness. You can taste grapefruit peel, lemon, strawberries and raspberries. Christie called it "refreshing."
Other show notes:
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Freeletics - the leading provider of AI-based fitness and lifestyle coaching.
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Christie considers anything by Run the Jewels her "Wake Up Song"
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Christie says her 19-year-old self should listen to way more Kate Bush and read The Speed of Trust by Steven Covey
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Christie recommends Umani Ronchi as some of her favorite wines.
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Tracey Milligan (@BigSisTracey) believes an abundant life should be accessible to all. And she fights for it. She is founder and CEO of Term Payments, a pioneer in online layaway, and founder and executive director of The Milligan Foundation, a relocation resource for victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.
"I needed to come up with a business idea that's putting the mask on myself...that will provide me the financial resources to fund The Milligan Foundation so that I don't ever have to hear about someone dying because I didn't have money again." (17:55)
Neha and Tracey discuss:
- The purpose anchoring Tracey's non-traditional journey
- How she came up with her big idea: Term Payments
- Why getting close to people who are where you wants to be is a strategy for success
- Tracey's Just Do It moments as an entrepreneur building a start up
- Mind hacks that fuel positivity, innovation, and purpose
The Dreammakers did this all over a glass of wine: Prunotto Barolo 2015.
It's the beautiful garnet color of a Pinot Noir but doesn't taste anything like it. Instead, expect great acidity and stewed, red fruit. Barolo comes from Piedmont in Italy and Nebbiolo grapes. This is one of Neha's go-to pairings with pizza and other Italian foods.
Other show notes:
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Term Payments - Shop on Your Terms
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The Milligan Foundation - A resource for domestic violence victims in need of transportation and relocation services
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Jennifer Hudson's "I Got This" is Tracey's Wake Up Song
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Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill is the book Tracey would suggest her 19-year-old self read
- Prager Tawny Ports are Tracey's recommended wine, a little bit sweet, a little bit acidic
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Why women’s networks have been a driving force behind Melinda’s work since day 1
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The future of work and why diversity is suffering in a fully distributed world
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Identifying the barriers for women in entrepreneurship, and how purposeful allyship can move the needle
Melinda (@melindagarvey) is founder of Austin Woman Magazine, running 18 years strong, as well On the Dot, a tech platform dedicated to providing connection, content, and mentors to individuals looking to build their networks and careers and for companies to help drive an inclusive workforce. As a community leader, she is a powerful contributor to many Austin, Texas organizations and serves as a mentor for young organizations and businesses.
Notes from this episode:
- What’s in the glass? 2018 Frank Family Vineyards Pinot Noir - Bright ruby in color, lively and fresh with a beautiful exploration of rose petal, pomegranate, and cranberry. It shows a wealth of flavor and texture with a full-bodied figure of ripeness and structured acidity.
https://www.wine.com/product/frank-family-vineyards-pinot-noir-2018/550380
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On The Spot with Melinda Garvey Podcast
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Austin Woman Magazine
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On The Dot
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In this episode, Deborah Dull (@circular_nomad) and Sheri Hinish (@supplychnqueen) reveal why supply chain turns out to be intimately tangled up with wine, rebellion, female empowerment and a “loopy” economy.
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What’s in the glass? 2018 Joseph Drouhin Chablis - a stony, chalky white coming from the Chablis region known for its limestone soil and marine fossils, a nice alternative to an oaky Chardonnay. https://www.wine.com/product/domaine-drouhin-vaudon-chablis-2018/529976?iid=recs_tc
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Supply Chain Revolution podcast
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Supply chain and the circular economy: https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/the-power-of-supply-chains-and-the-circular-economy-2020-06-17/rep_id:4136
Our Dreammakers’ causes:
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Africa Resource Center, ARC https://www.africaresourcecentre.org/
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The Available to Promise Scholarship https://westerntoday.wwu.edu/news/innovative-scholarship-app-offers-experiential-learning-glimpse-into-industry
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Show Solidarity in Vasai-Virar, India https://www.gofundme.com/f/show-solidarity-in-vasaivirar
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