Friends, Matt and Peter discuss books and currents reads in a humorous and informal manner.
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Welcome to Mindspeak Magic! This podcast is designed to help busy professionals who use English as a second language build unshakable confidence in business and beyond. Each podcast is around 10 minutes long and is a no waffle quick guide. I’m Pete Webster, an experienced English teacher and coach who blends neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), mindfulness, and psychological techniques to help you optimize your mind for success. With a background in coaching activities like kayaking, rock cli ...
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Allen Webster, the creator of the Mr. 4th Programming YouTube channel, interviews programmers on their views and experiences of programming. Topics include trends in independent software culture, insights about being an effective software developer, the strengths and weaknesses of specific techniques and technologies, and much more. Find more about Mr. 4th at mr4th.com
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New York based actor, comedian, and improviser Ian Herrin is a terrible therapist and no one should go see him. As a former patient, I feel it's my personal responsibility to expose Ian as the unprofessional, unqualified Sigmund Fraud that he has always been. You can hear a new leaked therapy session featuring Ian's diverse cast of talented patients every single Monday with frequent Thursday bonus eps!
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An interview-based podcast discussing topics relevant to expectant parents and parents of young children.
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A podcast series from Newstalk ZB hosted by Heather du Plessis-Allan. New Zealand is experiencing the biggest economic downturn in a century. But never waste a crisis! The country's biggest names in business are rebuilding their operations, re-thinking how we work, and pushing boundaries to become better, faster, and more sustainable. Raw, honest and personal - this podcast series tells the story of the bosses leading Kiwi companies out of the Covid-19 crisis.
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Thought leaders and changemakers explore the mindshifts and policy solutions needed to transform the complex challenges facing humanity and the planet today.
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The new podcast from National Rejoin March, hosted by Lisa Burton and Peter Corr! A relaxed and fun chat with the hosts and 2 special guests on each show about various political topics from the UK, the EU and beyond!
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Can we learn to make smarter choices? Listen in as host Katy Milkman--behavioral scientist, Wharton professor, and author of How to Change--shares stories of high-stakes decisions and what research reveals they can teach us. Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab, explores the lessons of behavioral economics to help you improve your judgment and change for good. Season 1 of Choiceology was hosted by Dan Heath, bestselling author of Made to Stick and Switch. Podcasts are for inf ...
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An interview-based show that explores how people organize and design information to get things done.
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Candid conversations with the working force of the music industry. This Nashville based podcast explores what it really looks like to make a living in one of the fastest changing industries in the world. Hosted by singer/songwriter and Nashville For Hire founder: Andrew Galucki
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The Stress Sessions by Luke Clark. A weekly podcast about mental health, presented by a guy in his 30s living with anxiety and depression. Expect chat around coping mechanisms, counselling, and crushing the stigma around men's mental illness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Learn from the superstars turning content into cash! From social media influencers to small local businesses, people everywhere are harnessing the power of creative tools to design not just brands and content, but also deeply satisfying careers. In the Making explores the practical challenges and surprising rewards of working in this new creator economy. Join Adobe’s Teresa Au for conversations with content creators, solopreneurs, and industry experts who offer inspiration and insight for co ...
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Flight attendant Annabelle Leigh meets a lot of people but still struggles with interpersonal communication. But why she would ever think that Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin could help her is BEYOND me! The guy's a therapy Karen at best! He deserves no poetry in his honor!! Ah, you've found the part I've left a piece of myself behind in, t…
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Building a wellbeing economy in turbulent times with Katherine Trebeck and Till Kellerhoff
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30:49Why does the vision of a wellbeing economy remain both urgently needed and frustratingly out of reach? In this episode of The Club of Rome Podcast, Till Kellerhoff speaks with political economist and Wellbeing Economy Alliance co-founder Katherine Trebeck to unpack this dilemma. As overlapping global crises continue to shake confidence in our curre…
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Episode 179 "Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead"
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57:36This week we are discussing the fantastic novel "Harlem Shuffle" by Colson Whitehead. A novel which spurned a discussion on mixing genre fiction and literary fiction. We also discussed why people read and write, A.I. novels, and pitching an oral history on George R. R. Martin writing the Game of Thrones novels. Lots of fun banter. Enjoy! Contact Us…
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We don't normally read bestsellers but this week we discuss the 2022 bestseller "Lessons in Chemistry." And we're normally a pretty positive podcast but one of us had some very strong opinions about this novel and the other had an interesting "theory." Let us know what you thought of this book and whether you agreed with our thoughts. As always tha…
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Episode 177 "Hills Like White Elephants; June TBR Nominations"
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1:01:13Hello! It's been awhile but we are back to talk books. We start by knocking off the rust with random observations (longtime listeners will know this a ruse to not become too successful) before we delve into Ernest Hemingway's short story "Hills Like White Elephants." After that we nominate a great collection of books to add to our famous TBR. (We a…
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Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers
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28:27Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Kat…
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Cents & Sensibility: With Guests Melina Palmer & Devin Pope
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32:49Would you pay more for a car with 29,999 miles than one with 30,000? The answer should be no—it's a negligible difference, after all—but research shows that people often do pay more than they should for cars that are just short of certain odometer thresholds. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at why a price or an age or a te…
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Mindspeak magic - 2- How to overcome fear of speaking english: fear energy.
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7:52Fear is something we all experience. It’s your brain’s way of keeping you safe. In the past, fear helped us survive real dangers, like wild animals. But today, our brains can still feel fear even when there’s no real danger, like speaking in front of a group. Here’s the good news: fear isn’t your enemy. It’s just energy—and energy can be transforme…
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🎙️ Welcome to Mindspeak Magic for Confidence! This podcast helps professionals like you build real confidence in English—so you can stop doubting yourself and start speaking with ease. Does this sound like you? 🔹 You forget the English you’ve learned just when you need it most—only to remember it later? 🔹 You keep learning English, but you never fe…
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Hooked on Streaks: With Guests Chloë Hamilton & Jackie Silverman
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31:27Streaks have long been logged in the world of sports. And for tracking habits, like daily writing. But now apps encourage us to keep streaks going for just about anything. Messaging friends, learning new languages, meditating, exercising, you name it. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore the motivational power of streaks. An…
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Peter Ash, actor (Coronation Street, Picture You Dead)
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20:42Peter Ash, actor (Coronation Street, Picture You Dead) In this episode of The Stress Sessions, we’re lifting the curtain on the reality of men’s mental health in the world of stage and screen. 🎙️ I sat down with the brilliant Peter Ash – best known for his powerful performance in Coronation Street and now touring with Picture You Dead – to talk abo…
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Folksy diner worker Jo Jo remains bummed that his boss won't invite him into the walk-in freezer to make out in a circle with the rest of his coworkers. But the idea that a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin would be able to help him is more absurd than thinking White Lotus season 3 would end any way but darkly and tragically! Get out of there, Jo Jo, b…
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Can feminism be African? With Minna Salami and Nolita Mvunelo
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29:43What does freedom look like for African women in a world shaped by crisis, colonial legacies, and patriarchy? How does African feminism take shape across the continent, from urban political centres to rural communities? And is feminism rooted in African values, or has it too often been misrepresented and misunderstood? In this episode Nolita Mvunel…
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Obstacle Illusions: With Guests Daniella McCahey & Tom Gilovich
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30:41First-born children tend to believe that their parents were harder on them than their siblings are willing to grant. Football fans take disproportionate note of the challenging games on their team's schedules. We're wired to interpret our challenges as bigger than our advantages, even if the reality is more balanced. In this episode of Choiceology …
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This week we celebrate the best in the books we read in the past year. It's time for the Book Oscars!! We debate fun categories such as best villain and best scene before announcing the winners for best book, best character, and best author. We love doing this episode and this year was no different. Also, if you like upcoming book news we have a bi…
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The Reality Trap: With Guests Ken Adelman & Julia Minson
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38:22Is it ever possible to see the world objectively, as it is? Turn on the news, open social media, engage with that family member at Thanksgiving, and it appears to some the answer is yes. But what if our biggest blind spot is thinking we don't have a blind spot? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at how we can easily be fooled…
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Gerald Sanders is a man who has struggled to be known as good at anything. But excelling to much at his most recent hobby has not fully been the success story he had hoped for. And with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as his therapist, Gerald might be doomed to violence and vigilantism simply because he's not getting the therapeutic perspective he …
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Since we started this podcast we have read one Flashman book a year. This year we read book five, "Flashman in the Great Game." This time we follow Flashman to India as he becomes involved in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. But before we discuss our latest Flashman book, Matt makes a point about Christmas and Peter discusses texting Matt's Dad about …
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A Numbers Game: With Guests Linda Chang & Stephen M. Colbert
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29:37Workplaces often rely on numerical ratings for performance reviews. Election debates focus on poll numbers and approval ratings. Your watch counts your steps in a day. Numbers increasingly influence our decisions. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at our very human tendency to fixate on digits even when words or graphs repre…
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Episode 174 "March Additions; Bookshelf Purge"
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1:10:38This week we're adding and subtracting. First, we nominate some new books to add to our TBR. I always say this but lots of interesting titles. Lastly, the main attraction, a new game called, the bookshelf purge. Each of us brought a stack of books to discuss this week, revolving around the question of should I keep this book? Let us know if you lik…
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It’s a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the presentation are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contai…
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On this episode, we introduce you to Katie Serena, up and coming Tik Tok creator who's joining with NRM to create excellent content for us as well as campaign to Rejoin the EU after being too young to vote in 2016. We discuss Brexit, Ukraine, Feminism and much more! Watch Rejoin Rants on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@marchforrejoin, or listen to…
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Brittany sounds like a pretty typical teen. She's in Model UN, loves her phone, and can't help but be real (thanks in part to a particular application on said phone). But with a Sigmund Fraud like Ian Herrin as her therapist, Brittany is given almost no time at all to discuss whatever her struggles might be! Like, therapy shouldn't be sex education…
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This week we begin with a little AI chat before discussing a fantastic novella. In 1977, Lady Caroline Blackwood published, "Great Granny Webster," a biting, bleak, hilarious take down of a "great" house. Full of fantastic characters and brilliant prose this book impressed us both immensely. Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewill…
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Episode 172 "The Spectre of Alexander Wolf; Plus TBR Short Stories"
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1:13:06We're back after winter break to talk about a books! We begin by discussing "The Spectre of Alexander Wolf" by Gaito Gazdanov. A book with a tremendous premise but we discuss why the book fails to build on that. Next we add a bunch of short stories to our TBR. Lots of interesting selections to look forward too. Short Stories added to TBR: -”The Ret…
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Green alien and a superior being well trained in martial arts Piccolo arrives in Ian's office space after having left a hole in his roof in his last session. And yet, as weird of an entity as Piccolo seems to be, it's not at all a surprise that Ian is like, way weirder right? If Ian is an example of humanity, maybe Piccolo should consider ending th…
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Rejoin Rants - Ep9 - Maximilien Robespierre and Political X
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1:06:37On today's episode, we talk Trump, Musk, Social Media now, How scary is the future and much more! With YouTube Legends, Maximilien Robespierre and Alex Kerr (Political X). Watch Rejoin Rants on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@marchforrejoin, or listen to it on all your favourite podcast platforms now! For more info, go to marchforrejoin.co.uk/rant…
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Rejoin Rants - Ep8 - Helen Johnston and Andrew Hesselden
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1:02:33On this episode, we talk everything Freedom of Movement since Brexit. With Helen Johnston from Bremain in Spain and Andrew Hesselden from Save Freedom Of Movement, plus we talk about 'Brexit The Elephant' and more! Watch Rejoin Rants on our YouTube channel youtube.com/@marchforrejoin, or listen to it on all your favourite podcast platforms now! For…
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Ian Herrin with Ian Herrin (ft. John Shepard returning as Santa)
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57:50Another filthy Christmas therapy spectacular with Santa turning the tables to provide his annual therapeutic advice proves once again Ian Herrin should not only not be touched with a ten and a half foot pole but is also a real Sigmund Fraud. Santa's drug use certainly doesn't help keep things on the rails as he issues truly awful advice to his appa…
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In this final episode, I reflect on things I learned by producing the show. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/12/29/episode-156-epilogue/ Photo by Diego Jimenez on Unsplash.By Jorge Arango
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Women silencing the guns with Aya Chebbi and Nolita Mvunelo
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25:40Africa’s adult population consists of three generations: the independence generation that lived through colonial rule and subsequent liberation, the multiparty system generation, and the younger generations with the complex challenge of ensuring peace, prosperity, and climate resilience within one generation. In this episode, Nolita Mvunelo is join…
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Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. In our previous conversation, I interviewed Peter about a big change in his life. In this interview, we turn the tables: he interviews me about a big change to this show. See…
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Episode 171 "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry"
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1:00:43This week we're discussing the successful debut from Rachel Joyce, "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry." A charming, sad, and poignant novel that surprised and pleased us greatly. We had a great time discussing this novel...spoilers ahead! Contact Us: Instagram @therewillbbooks Twitter @therewillbbooks Email [email protected] Goodreads: Ther…
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Peter Morville is a pioneer of information architecture. He co-authored Information Architecture for the World-Wide Web, the classic O’Reilly “polar bear” book on the subject. This is Peter’s third appearance on the show. I asked him back because I wanted to learn about his decision to retire from IA consulting. This is the first of two conversatio…
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From financing change to changing finance with Peter Blom and Till Kellerhoff
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36:05From Financing Change to Changing Finance Today’s financial system extracts value from natural, human, and social capital while increasing the gap between rich and poor. This has significantly shifted the interaction between financial and economic systems from ‘finance supporting the economy’ to ‘the economy supporting finance’. In this episode, Ti…
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Joe Natoli is a renowned UX design consultant, advisor, and educator. Now, he’s collaborated with Leah Buley on a new edition of her classic book, The User Experience Team of One. That is the subject of our conversation. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/11/17/episode-153-joe-natoli/…
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Episode 170 "Steppenwolf; For Madmen Only"
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50:55This week we are discussing the much taught and discussed 1927 novel by Hermann Hesse, "Steppenwolf." Going in we didn't quite know what to expect but we both agreed we were pleasantly surprised by this enlightening, thought provoking, and surreal novel. We discuss our favorite quotes and passages. Also, what we each took away from the book. Finall…
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Teresa Au chats with motion graphics designer and director Emonee LaRussa, known for her inventive lyric videos for artists like Megan Thee Stallion, Kanye West, and Lil Nas X. Emonee shares her experience as a woman of color in the digital arts, and why it’s so important to her to share her expertise, resources, and connections. Plus, Teresa finds…
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Andy Budd co-founded pioneering UX design agency Clearleft. After leading and growing that company, he became an advisor, VC, and coach. He’s now written a book on how early stage startups can benefit from good design. That is the focus of our conversation. See full show notes: https://theinformed.life/2024/11/03/episode-152-andy-budd/…
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Living Life Colorfully with Jason Naylor (Live at MAX)
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24:32Teresa Au chats with artist and creative director Jason Naylor live at Adobe MAX 2024. They talk about the power of yes, betting on yourself, and what it means to open your heart. Plus Jason shares the personal messages behind his extremely colorful murals, how he found his style, and why he doesn’t seek out inspiration. What you’ll hear in this ep…
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Episode 169 "Fall Reading Roundup, October Nominations"
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1:10:57We are back from a nice fall break. Peter went to the big apple and Matt stayed around, working on his sourdough starter. While we were away we both have been reading books on the side, and we begin this episode discussing some of our fall reading highlights. And finally we end by picking an October book to read. Will we continue to pick a horror b…
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Peter Dammond is a main experiencing blackouts and lost time. This can be a very dangerous life circumstance to navigate, but perhaps even more dangerous is choosing that real Sigmund Fraud of a therapist Ian Herrin to try and resolve this sensitive issue! Anybody would be a better therapist than he is!! Especially Miami Heat head coach Eric Spoels…
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Music, film and authenticity for social change with Sishii and Nolita Mvunelo
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23:26Music, art, and media have always played powerful roles in social movements that created long-lasting societal change. Will the 21st century be any different? How can we inspire a generation to liberate their future actively? In this episode, Nolita Mvunelo is joined by Sishii, an award-winning singer and activist. Together, they dive into the role…
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A Hero's Journey: With Guests Ethan Gilsdorf, David Fajgenbaum & Kurt Gray
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39:52Luke Skywalker, Frodo Baggins, Katniss Everdeen, the main characters of many great stories, they all have one thing in common: the shape of their journey. From answering the call to adventure, to undergoing tests of character and strengths, to triumphantly returning home forever changed. It's a classic narrative structure that's inspired countless …
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Karen McGrane describes herself as a “UX multi-hyphenate”: information architect, content strategist, technical communicator, accessibility advocate, and more. She’s co-founder of Autogram, a content management and design system consultancy, and author of two classic books on content strategy. In this conversation, we focus on how AI might affect c…
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Teresa Au chats with Allan Peters of Peters Design Company. He’s a brand mark expert, the author of Logos That Last, and the guy who blew up on Instagram Reels reimagining classic logos like Citibank, UPS, and Gatorade. They talk about Allan’s strategic path to launching his own firm, how asking what he wants has led to some of his biggest jobs, an…
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Rebel With a Cause: With Guests Francis Kelly & Christopher Bryan
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35:34Most parents encounter resistance from their children. Perhaps when the kids are young and turning their noses up at vegetables, or when they're teenagers and balking at curfews or dress codes. So what's the best way to encourage good choices in the face of a rebellious kid? Or a rebellious adult, for that matter? In this episode of Choiceology wit…
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Scott Berkun is the bestselling author of nine books on design, innovation, remote work, and more. His most recent book, Why Design Is Hard, is the second of a pair on why design makes a difference and how designers can best go about it. That is the focus of today’s conversation. See full show notes at: https://theinformed.life/2024/10/06/episode-1…
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BONUS: Emma Orhun Live from Ottawa Design Club
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21:12Emma Orhun is a creative multi-tool: a content creator, graphic designer and walking science experiment. She has gone from being a software developer and creative technologist at Shopify to full-time freelance designer working with local and international brands. You can find her work on the bottom of Nike SB shoes and all over the internet. Combin…
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Webster A. Boob has been sent by his parents to see a therapist to help him overcome the obvious obstacles he faces within his loving romantic relationship. But because they've unfortunately employed the services of that real Sigmund Fraud Ian Herrin, Webster is much less inclined to get the real help he needs. Don't listen to how Ian defines sex o…
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