Sweet Talk: Recent Episodes

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Sweet Talk is a podcast made just for the Sweet Fish Media team. Episodes are published twice a month and include interviews with your teammates, opening themselves up in ways you probably haven’t heard before. Join us to hear quirky stories about the people who work at Sweet Fish, what they’re working on in their Dream Sessions, what their day-to-day work looks like, and what they want you to know to help you work better with them.

This one features Sam Denlinger, Lead Producer at Sweet Fish. We talk about...

How she came to own the AP program, and how it's going so far.
Taking off work when you're really not used to taking off work.
How she did PR for a Martin Scorcese film.
Sourdough pancakes!

This month we focused on our three Core Values again; Love People Well, Never Stop Learning, and Own the result.

We had a good bit of nominations this month and some really amazing feedback about our fellow FINACTICS!!

But who will this month's Values Champ be?...

This episode of Sweet Talk features Dhanur Sapolia, Launch Specialist at Sweet Talk. In it, we discuss:

What it was like to start a business right out of college.
His dream to open a restaurant.
How growing up in an immigrant family shaped him.
His favorite tenets from Hinduism.
His random "strange talent": hint, he's "sharp" at it.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Jay McGinley, Content Writer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

The hilarious video he sent me when he applied for the Writer role at Sweet Fish.
What you should know about actors that you don't.
What UX Writing is, and why it will change the world.
How he became an actor in a notoriously annoying commercial!

Next up on Sweet Talk is Angela Chong, Customer Success Manager at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

How she's organized the most holistic Dream Session goals I've seen on the team.
How she became so great at checking in on people.
Her experience as a brand new manager.
The origin of why she started studying empathy in earnest.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Annie Deal, Videographer and Lancer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

That time she met her childhood hero, Stan Lee.
Her favorite horror movie.
What chakra healing is.
Her history with stop-motion animation (check out her stuff here!).

Next up on Sweet Talk is Holland Webb, Writer and Lancer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

How he adopted two boys as a single man in his late '20s.
The best bathroom he's ever visited out of 25 countries.
Why he switched to freelance work at 40 and hasn't looked back.
That one time the snake almost slipped out into the really nice hotel.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Liam Davy, Audio Engineer and Lancer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

One glorious New Year's night on a South African Drum and Bass stage.
His favorite movie from the last year [You're not gonna guess this one].
How a short-term vacation to Thailand turned into his new home for more than a year.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Billie-Rose Hamilton, Audio Engineer and Lancer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Her favorite dark movies and shows.
Her award-nominated work on a short film.
Why the "Man in the Moon" holds the secret to life.
What you should do if you're in a toxic work environment.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

Watchword:a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

Watchword:a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

Watchword:a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

Watchword:a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

Watchword:a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.

In this miniseries, Ryan explains 7 Sweet Fish Culture Signals that help guide decisions on our team.

Watchword:a word or phrase expressing a person's or group's core aim or belief.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Jordan "Jay" Alford, Producer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

The secret to opening up shaken soda without spraying it.
What it's like to grow up as "the responsible child."
A behind-the-scenes look at the podcast she created to land her job at Sweet Fish.
Lola. Creepy little Lola.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Cinnamon Murray, Producer in charge of show launches at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

The mind-boggling number of songs she's written in her life.
The best song she's ever written (which you can hear at the end of the episode!)
Her journey to becoming a yoga instructor.
A strange talent she discovered through sheer laziness.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Kelly Ledbetter, Writer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

The single most "Kelly" book ever written
Why you might be using unhelpful words when you talk about adoption
The best ways to support and come alongside adoptive families without actually adopting
The biggest change since she first started with Sweet Fish in 2015 (the year we were founded).

Next up on Sweet Talk is Dan Sanchez, Director of Audience Growth at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Why he started trying to read 100 books in a single year.
The single best marketing book for someone who wants to learn marketing for the first time.
What he's doing to NOT win "Hardest to Get Ahold Of" in 2021.
A bit about the short-lived glory of long-haired Dan.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Allison Leach, Production Manager at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Her love of the outdoors.
How Sweet Fish has changed over the last two years.
The most significant obstacle in the way of gender equality in U.S. workplaces.
How exactly someone gets arrested for bowling grapefruits.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Tim Royan, Content Writer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

What he loves about death metal (and why it's had a positive influence on him).
How he describes his sense of humor.
What he actually means when he says he has "social anxiety."
The percentage of people who bring up his hair when they first meet him.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Lesley Crews, Producer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

How she responds to people who say her love for UCF football is "too intense."
Why Paris didn't disappoint her, even though she had high expectations for it.
Why we're all doomed if the apocalypse is coming and we have to rely on Lesley to save us.
The hardest part about working remotely.

In this very special episode, lots of different voices on the Sweet Fish team share what they love individually about their teammates, just in time for Thanksgiving this year.

If you're a words of affirmation person . . . you might just reach nirvana listening to this.

Enjoy!

Next up on Sweet Talk is Jeremy Wellman, Audio & Video Manager at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

His days filling in at Sweet Fish when there were only 2 employees.
How, as an adventurous person, he settled on a single place to live.
The source of his punderful love of puns.
How he's maintained that love even during a pundemic.
OK, I'm pun now (sorry, done).
The most common misconception about Enneagram 8s.
Emily's most annoying habit ;)

Next up on Sweet Talk is Logan Lyles, Director of Partnerships at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

How he discovered Sweet Fish by following our content.
Tips & tricks for staying present with family outside of work.
How confident he feels passing off new clients to our team.
Why we should move our fake Sweet Fish headquarters to Colorado (even though James will never sign off on it).

Next up on Sweet Talk is Rita Richa, Producer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Her (maybe) favorite Disney movie.
Why working for Tesla for a year and a half was so stressful.
Her love for Lebanon, her country of origin.
The most exciting Santa Baby parody for a trucker claims law firm you'll ever see.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Emily Wellman, Social Specialist & Designer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Her wild, amazing life story that led her to be a trucker across America for a year, followed by six months of backpacking across Europe.
Why she's proud to be a "generalist" when so many experts say you need to be a "specialist."
The importance of doing creative activities for yourself.
Her husband, Jeremy's, most annoying habit ;)

Next up on Sweet Talk is Kelsie Montgomery, Creative Director at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Her history working and volunteering with survivors of human trafficking.
How she feels a few months removed from the trip of a lifetime.
What she does on a daily basis at work.
The next creative evolution for Sweet Fish.
Why you need morning margaritas in your life.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Emily Kingland, Lead Writer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

Her short story "Cicada Song" based on her father's real life in rural Iowa
What she's done to get the story published
What the deal is with "Emmy K"
What a typical Friday night looked like for her pre-COVID

Next up on Sweet Talk is Ashley Thacker, Operations Assistant at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

How her worldview has radically shifted since her time growing up in West Virginia.
What it's like to work full-time with kids at home.
How she's dealt with "mom guilt" in her quest for self-care.
How to say "cauliflower" like a West Virginian.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Bill Reed, Chief Operating Officer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

What is the same about Sweet Fish compared to all other companies he's worked at.
The most common reason he's had to fire people over the years.
His love of flying.
His "open-door" policy to adopting everyone at Sweet Fish (I think I heard him right...).
His willingness to be a mentor to anyone interested.

Next up on Sweet Talk is Kelsey Kohrs, Producer at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

How she's using James's book, Content-Based Networking, to date a country star.
Her plans to travel the country and find somewhere to live.
Business lessons from The Bachelor.
What her job as a producer looks like on a typical day.

Content-Based Networking: How to Instantly Connect with Anyone You Want to Know

Next up on Sweet Talk is Alexis Germany, Podcast Talent Manager at Sweet Fish.

In this one, we discuss...

What it's like to be the only black/brown person at Sweet Fish.
Her fabulous YouTube career.
Funny stories from potential podcast guests.
Judge Alexis (yeah, you need to watch this)

First up on Sweet Talk is CEO James Carbary.

In this one, we...

Finally settle the Coke vs. Pepsi debate.
Hear the origin story of our pivot to doing podcasting early on.
Talk about what Sweet Fish was almost called.
Muse about James's strange nocturnal habits.
Envision Sweet Fish 5 years from now.