Best Brian How Eric Leslie Podcasts (2025)

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The Path to Inexplicable Joy: How Self-Friendship Can Change Everything with Susan Piver 1:00:26

2d ago1:00:26

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In this episode, Susan Piver discusses the path to inexplicable joy and how self-friendship can change everything. She shares this powerful statement, “I can’t defeat my enemies, but I can strengthen my friends,” which offers a different kind of hope that shifts our focus from fighting battles we can’t win, to caring for the people and communities …

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Kim Hodous Talks About Beyond Grief 49:59

3d ago49:59

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There is no loss quite so heartbreaking as the loss of a child. And our guest today, Kim Hodous, has lost two children! But she didn’t just survive these unthinkable tragedies, but She transformed them, and she let them in turn transform her own life. Kim is the author of a brand-new book called, Beyond Grief: How a Son’s Afterlife Connection Trans…

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Finding Meaning Through Caregiving, Loss, and Writing with Nickolas Butler 1:05:25

7d ago1:05:25

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In this episode, Nickolas Butler explores finding meaning through caregiving, loss, and writing. At just 20 years old, Nick became his father’s legal guardian after a sudden brain aneurysm — a role he held for 23 years. What began as a family emergency became a long, complex journey that shaped his identity, his values, and his voice as a novelist.…

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How to Quiet the Inner Critic and Finally Get Unstuck with Michelle Chalfant 59:06

10d ago59:06

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In this episode, Michelle Chalfant explores how to quiet the inner critic and finally get unstuck. She has spent 25 years developing practical tools for working with what she calls the other wolf. Michelle explains why most of us are making decisions from the emotional age of about 13. And she’ll give you the exact process for transforming triggers…

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Liz Entin Talks About WTF Just Happened? 55:11

10d ago55:11

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The fact is pretty universally known that for all of us, those that we love, who are older than we are, will likely go on ahead of us to the next stage of life. And for some of us, as it was for our great friend, Sandra Champlain, to have someone we love die is going to be the occasion for deciding that it is time for us to really research death, a…

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From Divorce to Discovery: Nature’s Wisdom for Life’s Transitions with Lyanda Haupt 1:05:29

14d ago1:05:29

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In this episode, Lyanda Haupt shares her journey from divorce to discovery and nature's wisdom for life's transitions. She challenges everything you might think you know about hope, about walking barefoot on the earth, and what it actually means to feed the good wolf. Discover the six hidden saboteurs that quietly derail your best intentions—like a…

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E033 | How legal functions can become enablers of change, not barriers | Leslie Cornell | Ivory GC 33:02

15d ago33:02

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This episode of Ivory GC features Leslie Cornell, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Social Finance, a nonprofit investment advisor pioneering outcomes-based financing for social change. Leslie shares her transition from public finance law to leading legal strategy in the mission-driven world of impact finance, offering a rare look int…

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Why We Resist Change (and What to Do About It) with Ross Ellenhorn 55:06

17d ago55:06

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In this episode, Ross Ellenhorn explores the complexities of why we resist change and what to do about it. As Ross explains in this conversation, “staying the same protects you from the insult of small steps.” He shows us why these tiny steps can sometimes feel insulting and demoralizing. Ross also delves into the fear of raising expectations, the …

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Debbie Dobbins Talks About Your Inner Billionaire 49:48

17d ago49:48

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Our guest today is Debbie Dobbins, who is not at all your typical wealth mentor. Instead, She is a rebel with a cause, and her cause is helping conscious entrepreneurs to rewrite their stories about money, power, and purpose. After building successful businesses, making millions, and teaching abundance for decades, Debbie found herself face-to-face…

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How to Create Change at Work Without Losing Yourself with Melody Wilding 1:03:17

21d ago1:03:17

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In this episode, Melody Wilding discusses how to create change at work without losing yourself. She challenges the idea that you’re powerless at work, even in tough cultures. If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate office politics, or if there’s a way to work with integrity even when you’re not in charge, this conversation will give you both practi…

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E032 | Navigating marketing regulations and AI in legal workflows | Richard Sarhaddi | Ivory GC 35:32

22d ago35:32

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This episode of Ivory GC features Richard Sarhaddi, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Aspen Standard Wealth, a platform investing in independent registered investment advisory firms. Richard brings nearly 20 years of experience across regulatory, legal, and compliance leadership roles, including at Vanguard, Charles Schwab, and Option…

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Can Radical Hope Save Us from Despair in a Fractured World? with Jamie Wheal 1:02:42

24d ago1:02:42

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In this episode, Jamie Wheal explores the question of “Can radical hope save us from despair in a fractured world?” He argues that most of the feel-good positivity we are sold is useless when facing real crises, from climate collapse to meaninglessness. But there is a kind of hope that survives contact with brutal reality. Get Weekly Bites of Wisdo…

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Peter Hays Talks About the 19th Spiritist Convention – The Evolution of Consciousness 50:41

24d ago50:41

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Our guest today is Peter Hays, and he is part of a very enjoyable summertime Seek Reality tradition! We help to promote the annual Spiritist event that is held in the United States at the end of the summer each year. Many people are familiar with Spiritualism, which is a 19th-century, spirits-based movement that originated and still is based in Eng…

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Is Stress Speeding Up Your Aging? What You Can Do About It Today with Elissa Epel 33:29

28d ago33:29

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In this episode, Elissa Epel explores how stress can speed up aging and what you can do about it. She explains telomeres, which are those protective caps on our chromosomes, shorten with stress and poor habits, speeding up aging and disease. She also delves into the science of how thought patterns, diet, and even our response to daily challenges ca…

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E031 | Embedding legal foresight across the organization | Sal Roccaro | Ivory GC 27:27

29d ago27:27

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In this episode of Ivory GC, we’re joined by Sal Roccaro, Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel at Maximum Quality Foods, a third-generation family-run food distribution company. With a background in engineering, law, and business, Sal’s multidisciplinary expertise has helped him shape strategic growth, manage complex acquisitions, and embed l…

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From “Why Me?” to “What Now?”: A New Approach to Pain and Growth with Scott Barry Kaufman 56:56

1M ago56:56

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In this episode, Scott Barry Kaufman challenges us to go from asking ourselves “Why Me?” to “What Now?” as he unpacks a new approach to pain and growth. Scott explains how the real work happens in the messy middle as we unpack the dangers of black and white thinking, and why genuine change isn’t about a single epiphany, but a thousand small choices…

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Beau Williams Talks About One year with My Soulmate 56:00

1M ago56:00

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Our Seek Reality guest is Beau Williams, who knows how to begin his book with a bang! Beau was half of a lovely couple, and as One Year with My Soulmate begins, he tragically discovers that his beautiful young beloved, Melanie, has just shot herself in the chest with his shotgun. Oh my god! But fortunately, Beau’s engaging bookgets much better from…

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Purposeful Living: Strategies to Align Your Values and Actions with Victor Strecher 1:04:18

1M ago1:04:18

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In this episode, Victor Strecher discusses purposeful living and strategies to align your values and actions. Vic shares his imperfect journey back to meaning and to living for what matters most after losing his daughter. He explores what it means to be purposeful versus just having a purpose, how energy and vitality play a role in living out our v…

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E030 | My successful non-linear career journey | Nicole Moss | Ivory GC 28:19

1M ago28:19

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In this episode of Ivory GC, we sit down with Nicole Moss, a seasoned legal leader who currently serves as in-house general counsel for multiple companies across sectors like energy, healthcare, and tech. From Geophysical Technology to Assurance Medication Management and BluBridge, Nicole plays a pivotal role advising executive teams, managing lega…

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Escape the Goal Trap: Embrace Curiosity and Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 54:40

1M ago54:40

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In this episode, Anne-Laure Le Cunff, discusses how to go from procrastination to action using the power of tiny experiments. Most advice about self-improvement assumes you know where you’re going, but what if you don’t? Anne-Laure suggests that’s not a flaw, it’s actually the starting point. Her new book, Tiny Experiments, offers a way to explore …

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Sandra Champlain Talks About Conversations with Eric 51:55

1M ago51:55

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The wonderful afterlife expert Sandra Champlain is Roberta Grimes’s longtime personal friend, and she is our guest today on Seek Reality for the 19th time, this time to share with you a terrific new book about the afterlife sent to us from the afterlife. Sandra Champlain is an indispensable leader in the field of afterlife education. Her own great …

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The Hidden Cause of Procrastination and How to Finally Move Forward with Taylor Jacobson 52:32

1M ago52:32

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In this episode, Taylor Jacobson discusses the hidden cause of procrastination and how to finally move forward in your life. He explores how transformation rarely feels graceful, how repressed emotions shape our behavior, and what it takes to live a life true to your inner compass. It’s a vulnerable, grounded conversation about fear, reinvention, a…

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E029 | The Legal Nuances of Operating in the Gig Economy | Eric Fisher | Ivory GC 36:01

1M ago36:01

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In this episode of Ivory GC, we sit down with Eric M. Fisher, General Counsel at Homeaglow, a tech-enabled platform that connects households with trusted cleaning professionals. With a legal career spanning Madison Square Garden Entertainment and Gopuff, Eric shares his journey from law firm associate to leading legal strategy for high-growth, cons…

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The Quiet Pain of Self-Loathing and Finding the Courage to Face It with Sarah Gormley 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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In this episode, Sarah Gormley discusses the quiet pain of self-loathing and finding the courage to face it. Sarah had it all – a thriving corporate career, success, and admiration. But beneath was a quiet, relentless self-loathing she couldn’t shake. In her memoir, The Order of Things, Sarah shares the profound turning point at 40 when she finally…

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Ali Crawford Talks About Heaven Help Us 50:30

1M ago50:30

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Our guest this week is unusual. Ali Crawford is her pen name, but we are happy to use it because she is protecting herself from the baddies in her family’s scary past. In Ali’s book, Heaven Help Us, she talks about her awful childhood, her son Jake’s visions, and the frightening things that she says happened to her family that were confrontations w…

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Why We Stop Noticing What Matters and How to Feel Alive Again with Tali Sharot 1:01:35

2M ago1:01:35

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In this episode, Tali Sharot explains why we stop noticing what matters and how to start feeling alive again. She describes what habituation is and how our minds normalize what once moved us. Tali also explores ways that we can reawaken joy, purpose, and even moral clarity. It’s an eye-opening look at the subtle ways we lose and then can reclaim ou…

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E028 | Essentials for Modern Legal Leaders | Frank Chou | Ivory GC 27:01

2M ago27:01

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In this episode of Ivory GC, we sit down with Frank Chou, General Counsel at Rhino and Jetty, an insurtech company transforming the security deposit landscape through innovative insurance products. Frank shares his journey from early roles in government and fintech to leading legal strategy in a heavily regulated industry. He reflects on his experi…

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Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Life: Finding Ease and Clarity with Charlie Gilkey 51:44

2M ago51:44

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You're doing everything right, staying productive, chasing growth, keeping up. But what if the discomfort you feel isn't a sign that you need to do more, but a signal to let go? In this episode, Charlie Gilkey and I explore the Tao Te Ching, which is one of my favorite books of all time, but not as a relic from the past, but as a guide for navigati…

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Brian D. Smith Talks About Going from Grief to Growth 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Our guest today is Brian D. Smith, and he is with us for the third time. Brian has long been a spiritual seeker. He started out in the Pentecostal religious tradition, and later became part of an evangelical community. After that, he became a Christian Universalist. Then later on, he studied Buddhism and various mystical traditions. As a young man,…

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How to Recognize the Hidden Signs of Burnout with Leah Weiss 57:56

2M ago57:56

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What if the very thing that gives your life meaning is also what's burning you out? That's the paradox. Leah Weiss found herself in teaching compassionate leadership at Stanford. Working with organizations inspired by the Dalai Lama. Doing the kind of work most of us dream of. And yet she was falling apart. In today's conversation, we unpacked the …

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E027 | Embracing Uncertainty with Confidence and Integrity | Tatyana Kleyman | Ivory GC 40:13

2M ago40:13

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Please be advised that this episode of Ivory GC was recorded in May 2025. Consequently, some of the information presented may have been subject to changes or updates since that time. In this episode of Ivory GC, Tatyana Kleyman, General Counsel at Brightcore Energy, shares her fascinating pivot from finance law to leading legal strategy in the clea…

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The Nobility of Service: Finding Magic and Connection in the Smallest Gestures with Will Guidara 1:00:34

2M ago1:00:34

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What do a fine dining maitre d. A magician burying cards in a backyard and a toddler looking for Elsa have in common? They all show us that magic still exists. If we’re willing to care more, than seems reasonable. In this episode, Will Guidara, who’s a former co-owner of 11 Madison Park, which was once named the best restaurant in the world, the au…

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Dr. R. Craig Hogan Talks About Direct-Voice Mediums and Leslie Flint 51:15

2M ago51:15

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Our special guest today is everyone’s favorite. He was our first guest, back in the summer of 2013, and he has been with us faithfully, four or five times each year, ever since. Dr. R. Craig Hogan is probably the world’s leading expert on death and the afterlife. He teaches and keynotes all over the world, he puts out a popular monthly newsletter, …

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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 2) 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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In part one of this two-part conversation, we walked along the edge of paradox where effort gives way to ease and the search itself becomes the obstacle. In this second part of my conversation with Zen teacher Henry Shukman, the way begins to reveal itself, not as something we grasp, but something we live. We talk about awakening, the collapse of s…

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E026 | Put Things Into Perspective and Make Sure You Have a Support System | Bita Goldman | Ivory GC 27:36

2M ago27:36

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In this episode of Ivory GC, Bita Goldman, Global General Counsel at UNiDAYS, shares her journey from advocating for her immigrant family to shaping legal strategy at a global student platform. With early roots in advocating for victims of domestic violence, Bita transitioned to in-house roles, first at a rapidly growing e-tailer and then at UNiDAY…

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Embrace the Chaos: Finding Clarity Through Meditation with Henry Shukman (Part 1) 1:00:25

2M ago1:00:25

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In this episode, Henry Shukman discusses how to embrace the chaos and find clarity through meditation while exploring themes of self-development and self-love. Henry emphasizes the balance between effort and acceptance in spiritual practice, highlighting the interplay between sudden insights (satori) and gradual progress. He also discuss the import…

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Kristina Amelong Talks About What My Brother Knew 50:07

2M ago50:07

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Our guest today is Kristina Amelong, who tells an amazing story! Kristina had a younger brother named Jay, who began to say calmly when he was very young that he was going to die young, he would die on his bike, and he even predicted the color of the car that would kill him. And, sure enough, when Jay was thirteen and Kristina was seventeen, it all…

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Navigating Fear and Hope: the Everyday Courage That Shapes Our Lives with Ryan Holiday 52:41

2M ago52:41

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In this episode, Ryan Holiday explores navigating fear and hope and the everyday courage that shapes our lives. He unpacks how to confront our fears and how we need to do so, over and over. With great stories and insights, we are reminded that we don’t have to be fearless, we just have to begin. Key Takeaways: The concept of courage and its signifi…

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E025 | Bridging Traditional with Innovations | Mark Chavez | Ivory GC 36:38

2M ago36:38

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In this episode of Ivory GC, Mark Chavez, General Counsel at Applied Digital Corporation, shares his diverse journey from energy law to the cutting edge of AI and cryptocurrency infrastructure. Starting with environmental law and motor sports at ExxonMobil, Mark transitioned through World Fuel Services and private equity before landing at Applied D…

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Failure as Fertilizer: Learning to Bloom Again with Debbie Millman 59:56

2M ago59:56

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In this episode, Debbie Millman explores how we can use failure as fertilizer and learn to bloom again. Debbie's book and this conversation is about more than just gardening tips or tools, it's about what happens when we let ourselves be bad at something, especially later in life. Debbie opens up about learning to grow and why failure might be the …

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Peter Wright Talks About the Past-Life Regression Process 55:26

2M ago55:26

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Our guest today is someone who has helped many longtime Seek Reality friends. He has been Roberta’s friend for perhaps fifteen years as well. She first met him when she was in California on a speaking tour, and he is so naturally delightful that he invited her right then to come back to his studio in Santa Barbara for a hypnotic regression session.…

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From Benches to Breakthroughs: A New Approach to Mental Health with Dixon Chibanda 54:52

3M ago54:52

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In this episode, Dr. Dixon Chibanda explores from benches to breakthroughs: a new approach to mental health. He explains why storytelling, radical empathy, and solving daily-life problems often outperform medication-first approaches; how three simple steps—opening the mind, uplifting, strengthening—turn elders into community healers; and why hope, …

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E024 | Scaling Systems in Fast-Moving Startups | Charles Kwalwasser | Ivory GC 32:38

3M ago32:38

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In this episode of Ivory GC, Charles Kwalwasser, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel at Camp: The Family Experience Store, shares his path through financial services, consumer tech, and immersive retail. With early roots in patent law and IP at Clifford Chance and Lehman Brothers, Charlie moved from banking to consumer innovation—leadi…

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Beyond Anxiety: How Curiosity Turns Fear Into Fuel with Martha Beck 58:00

3M ago58:00

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In this episode, Martha Beck explores how to move beyond anxiety and how curiosity turns fear into fuel. Martha dives into why anxiety can’t simply be silenced. It has to be replaced with things like creativity, curiosity, and a deep kindness towards ourselves. Key Takeaways: Discussion of anxiety versus fear and their psychological implications. E…

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Carolle Obley Talks About The Art of Sensing 48:06

3M ago48:06

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Our guest today is Carole J. Obley, who is a prominent spiritual medium and a popular author as well. She makes it a point to try to deliver highly evidential, spiritual readings, and she tells us that she has been the bridge between heaven and earth for more than 15,000 groups and individuals. She specializes in delivering names, descriptions of l…

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Move Your Body, Free Your Mind: The Science of Movement and Mental Health with Caroline Williams 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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In this episode, Caroline Williams shares how moving your body can free your mind as she dives into the surprising science of movement and mental health. Caroline spent years studying the brain until she realized she was ignoring half the equation. She explains how movement of all kinds, walking, stretching, dancing, and even laughter can reshape o…

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E023 | The Critical Importance of Educating and Collaborating | Alexis Freeman | Ivory GC 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Alexis Freeman, General Counsel at Lindblad Expeditions, recounts her transition from a background in corporate restructuring to leading the legal function within the dynamic adventure travel and ecotourism industry. She provides a detailed account of the unique legal challenges faced by a global tourism operator, particularly in light of the COVID…

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Navigating the Messy Parts of Life: Embracing Imperfection and Growth with Josh Radnor 50:14

3M ago50:14

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In this episode, Josh Radnor discusses the messy parts of life and embracing imperfection and growth. Josh Radnor explains how, even outward success, fame, acclaim, creative fulfillment isn’t enough to quiet the deeper battles within. He shares how real freedom comes not from achieving perfection, but from making peace with the messy, unfinished pa…

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Julie Wignall Talks About The Extraordinary Power of Fireflies 54:15

3M ago54:15

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Julie Wignall is with us for the first time. Her rather unconventional career has spanned politics, business, the arts, and even environmental conservation. She first gained international recognition for her work with Mirage Resorts, International, where she partnered with the Chairman and CEO to revolutionize animal welfare, launch some award-winn…

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Why Community and Courage Matter More Than Ever with Laura McKowen 58:14

3M ago58:14

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In this episode, Laura McKowen explores why community and courage matter more than ever in making change in your life. She dives into the “messy midle” – theu ncertain space between giving up what umbs us and becoming someone new. She shares the story of the Luckiest Club, a global sobriety community. Key Takeaways: Understanding that real transfor…

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