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The Human Code" podcast unravels the intricate blend of technology, leadership, and personal growth, featuring insights from visionary leaders and innovators shaping the future. Host Don Finley dives deep into the human stories behind technological advancements, inspiring listeners at the crossroads of humanity and tech.
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist, where we empower CEOs to lead their companies through digital transformation with confidence and clarity. If you’re a CEO of a midsize company between $100 million and $250 million in revenue or have those companies in your portfolio, and your goal is to create enterprise scale and exit, this podcast is your essential guide to leveraging technology for growth.Join us each week as we dive deep into the world of digital transformation, focusing on non-tech- ...
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Lively conversations with inspiring people who every day are making our world better. Listen in an be encouraged that no matter where you are in your life, there are ways you can make our world better. Hosted by Jay Clark, Principal of JC Charity Services.
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My Fellow Americans, Life is actually just a microscopic, deluded moment in time, so let's cut to the freakin' chase. One look at our impending election debacle can solidify my case. It has been my contention since birth, that the answer to every difficulty we encounter on this sacred yet demented Stone, can be revealed with ultimate clarity through the ultra neurotic engagements of Music, Art, Literature, Film, Poetry and a good Pastrami sandwich. Why would any sane human spend so must time ...
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist podcast! Today, we have a fascinating guest, Ken Tencer, the founder and CEO of Say Hi to the Future. Ken shares his unique insights on human ingenuity, future thinking, AI, and how these factors impact the workplace. Hailing from Canada, Ken's wealth of experience as an entrepreneur and author shines through as …
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HANK WILLIAMS, JR. / WHISKEY BENT AND HELL BOUND / ELEKTRA, 1979 I have a good story about Hank Williams, Jr., aka “Bocephus:” My late wife, Chemayne grew up in the backstages and dressing rooms of the biggest rock n roll arenas in the Southeast. Her mom worked for a couple of regional mega promoters, and Chemayne had many encounters with such 70’s…
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Improving your sales skills can benefit you regardless of your position or sector in the workplace and you will love discovering ways you can get better from sales expert and elite level coach Jacob Hicks! This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Services - Positivity is THE competitive advantage and as a Jon Gordon Certified Power of Positive …
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We got a couple of world-class curmudgeons here - who share more than might meet the ear initially: two native Californians renown for their curdled opinion of the world they inhabit, and the populace with whom they share the space; We’re talking Hollywood, specifically, but their bile was generous enough to accommodate the whole of humanity - in a…
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Why Human Skills Matter More Than Ever With AI Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this engaging episode, Mike sits down with Beth Rivelli, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in both technology and coaching. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as they delve into the impact of AI on job roles and the…
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CAPTAIN BILLY’S MAGIC EIGHT BALL: ALBERT KING LIVE WIRE/BLUES POWER So, there were three “Kings” of the blues: B.B., Freddie, and Albert. B.B. had the delicate simplicity. Less was always more with his virtuosity. He was a consummate communicator and showman, and much beloved. Freddie had the muscle and the size. A big man who stood 6’5’’, he was a…
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In today's episode, we dive into the world of personal branding for executives with Alan McLaren from STRATA Originals. If you've ever wondered about the benefits of fine-tuning how others perceive you, this conversation is for you. Ellen breaks down the misconception that personal branding is …
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Some philosophers posit the difficult truth that a world without grief would deprive us of a deeper appreciation of the evanescent beauty of life. Life cannot be grasped; it flows mysteriously from one moment into another - here, and gone. This is your moment to take it all in, so be present and celebrate it, they urge. When Stephen Colbert says th…
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In November of 2016 the family attempted a vacation to Hawaii, which turned out to be a tropical roller coaster. There were loads of psychic shenanigans, along with luaus, snorkeling, and gentle night time island breezes... And, oh yes - Dreams Galore!By Rich Buckland and Bill Mesnik
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this episode, we dive into the world of user experience design with Mark Baldino, CEO and founder of Fuzzy Math. The conversation takes an intriguing turn as we explore the impact of LLMs and AI tools on the UX landscape. It's no longer a niche topic – even your dad knows about chat GPT! Cus…
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Love is mysterious, and the death of love even more so: it’s complicated, sticky, and heart breaking. When there are children impacted, as was the case with Marvin and Anna Gaye, and Richard and Linda Thompson, the emotional brutality can resonate for generations. Is it worthy compensation if the anguish produces great art? Life is short - Art is l…
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Expecting the unexpected is just a day in the life for Semester at Sea and you will love hearing from President and CEO Scott Marshall how he and his team develop the mindset to be prepared for the curveballs that may come their way as they sail the oceans, which you will discover can help you, too! This podcast is brought to you by JC Charity Serv…
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Films featuring Allen Ginsberg or his work: Howl (2010): This film explores the creation and impact of Ginsberg's iconic poem, Howl, with James Franco portraying the poet. Kill Your Darlings (2013): This movie focuses on the early years of the Beat Generation and Ginsberg's relationship with Lucien Carr, played by Daniel Radcliffe. I'm Not There (2…
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike Livista. In this episode, we have Damian Lacey from OE Partners in Melbourne, Australia. We dive into the world of operational excellence, change management, and artificial intelligence, exploring how these intersect and impact manufacturers worldwide. Damian shares insights on how OE Partners helps med…
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We offer today two examples of eerie rock music - notable records that have been inspired by horror literature, and classic suspense. H.P. Lovecraft’s folky psychedelia, and Paul Williams’ soundtrack for Phantom of the Paradise both fit the bill for spine tingling tunefulness. Rock’s dramatic possibilities seem obvious, but have rarely been success…
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It is July 4, we're all out here celebrating American Independence, right? But I want to think about another kind of AI, and it's American Independence. And there's an idea from Stephen Covey that says that only truly independent people can become interdependent. In other words, they can exist in relationships with the other people with whom they a…
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Good ideas are elusive, and you never know when one is gonna smack you in the head - literally. Sometimes, when life is squeezing the juice out of you, and things are going off the rails, it takes a minor cataclysm to put things back into perspective. Then you can reset the whole narrative, and move forward. Christmas, 2019 was like that for me.…
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Mike LaVista! In this episode, we have Yosi Kossowsky, a neural science expert and executive coach, joining us to delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and its impact on leadership within organizations. Yosi brings a unique perspective on how our brains work and how we can navigate our short-term …
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Our artists today represent a very specific category within the folk music genre, which lately has come to be known as “Freak Folk”: one is a contemporary singer-songwriter, and the other is an “ancestral” group (when you consider they derived from the early 1970s, before there was even a category for it); one hails from the U.K., the other from Ca…
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist with Michael LaVista! In this episode, we dive into the world of restaurant technology delivery with Chris Heffernan, the CEO and founder of dlivrd. From discussing the proper way to order a Philly cheese steak to the challenges of growing a business in the food delivery industry, this conversation is filled with…
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THE KEROUAC PROJECT: https://www.kerouacproject.org/ JACK KEROUAC SCHOOL OF DISEMBODIED POETICS: https://www.naropa.edu/academics/schools-centers/jack-kerouac-school-of-disembodied-poetics/ The thread of Jack Kerouac’s literary and personal life in the American imagination might be unwound succinctly in the following terms: ambitious and fun-loving…
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Send us a text In this episode, Don interviews Gary Jonas, CEO The HOW Group, about his integration of technology and an abundance mindset into both his personal and professional life. Gary shares his path to blending humanity with advancing tech, driven by his desire to instill optimism and opportunity in his children. They discuss the transformat…
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To spur my songwriting juices, I got this deck of "Oblique Strategies" cards, created by Brian Eno, designed to prompt creativity. Here are a few examples. INSIDE / OUTSIDE (Oblique Strategy: “THINK - Inside the work, outside the work”) Inside - outside: it’s hard to reconcile Inside is terrified, though outside may beguile If I stay inside I just …
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Welcome to The Digital Transformist podcast with Michael LaVista! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of AI with Richard Levy, a marketing expert from Sophera Marketing in the UK. From discussing the philosophical implications of AI to its practical applications in marketing and beyond, this conversation is not only enlightening but also i…
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There is something that happens when two particular voices blend together that transcends all understanding or logic. And, when those voices share the same DNA, the magnetic pull is such that they become one voice. We’ve heard that family blend many times: The Everlys, The Wilsons, The Gibbs, The Andrew Sisters, etc. The list goes on. One of the mo…
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Send us a text In this episode, the host engages in an insightful conversation with Bob Norton about the intersection of technology and humanity. They delve into the importance of understanding psychology for effective management and leadership, the impact of AI on productivity, and the adoption and potential of generative AI tools like ChatGPT. Bo…
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Combining innovation, technology and faith is how Tamara Jackson, a longtime leader, speaker, coach and mentor, unlocking a new level of receiving and elevating organizations in nonprofit sector. This podcast was sponsored by JC Charity Services – great organizations don’t wait to react to change, they create change and we would love to work with y…
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2021 was a hell of a year: My wife, Chemayne, passes in December of 2020, during the height of the pandemic; The following year is spent stumbling in a maze of confusion - (to be honest, the smoke is just starting to clear); Some solace is found online with a slavic angel of mercy; Chemayne's cat, Boo, and I (the remaining survivors) learn to toler…
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Discover the secret to making your business thrive with the 80-20 rule. This powerful principle can help you focus on the most critical aspects of your organization, driving growth and success. By applying the 80-20 rule, you can identify the 20% of efforts that generate 80% of results, and make data-driven decisions to optimize your resources. In …
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Send us a text In this episode, Seth Yakatan shares insights from his extensive career at the crossroads of technology, health, and emerging markets. Seth recounts his early fascination with integrated technology and its impact on human health, emphasizing how advancements in health science since the mid-90s have transformed diagnostics. He transit…
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Creating a solution to a problem where a good solution doesn’t already exist is the genesis of pretty much every great organization and the same holds for Zero Home, who is using ingenuity, experience and some insanely cool software development to impact sustainability for homes, as you’ll discover in this conversation with CEO Grant Gunnison. Than…
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THE QUEER AWAKENINGS OF A WILD BOY PURSUING THE NOVA EXPRESS On September 6, 1951, William Burroughs killed his wife, Beat legend Joan Vollmer. At a friend’s apartment, she balanced a glass on her head, at Burroughs’s behest. He had contracted a lifelong mania for guns from duck-hunting excursions with his father, and was never unarmed if he could …
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Join us as we explore the art of leading organizations through tough times with Scott Greenfield, a renowned expert in visionary leadership. In this insightful conversation, Scott shares his expertise on how to navigate complex challenges and drive transformational change within an organization. With the rise of artificial intelligence, emotional i…
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Dead or alive? Today, we feature one of each: two exquisite female singer-songwriters from the 70’s - one a heroin casualty, and the other a remarkable example of patience rewarded. Judee Sill could have been a Laurel Canyon diva on the order of a Joni Mitchell, but, an unquenchable, self-destructive thirst put a stop to her success; and, Linda Per…
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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Sebastian Dienst, founder of Advance Coaching, to explore his unique approach that blends two decades of startup experience with deep mind-body wisdom. Sebastian helps founders and leaders unlock their full potential through both outer and inner technologies, tackling roadblocks, limiting beliefs, an…
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What a year 2014 was! That's what motivated me to start this diary, which is now going on year 10. It was such a hairy time, in fact, that as a way to process it all, I hit upon the idea of creating a musical diary, using the I Ching - (something I'd been obsessing about) - as my guiding structure. My sister-in-law, Lea died suddenly, but before th…
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In this era of artificial intelligence creeping into all aspects of life, human connection is as important as ever. You will love this conversation with Robin Nathaniel about how he’s taken a his experiences of trauma, loss, music, sports and education to go on a crusade to help others connect, create and collaborate. This podcast was brought to yo…
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Join Jason Niedle and Michael LaVista on this May 2025 podcast of The Digital Transformist as they delve into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and its rapidly evolving impact on industry trends and business strategy. In this episode, Jason explores the concept of humanizing AI, discussing how companies can harness the power of futurism…
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Send us a text In this insightful conversation, Don and Chris Joyce, delve into the seamless integration of humanity and technology in today's business world. Chris shares his journey and philosophies developed over his career as an entrepreneur, having started 24 companies. They discuss the evolving venture capital landscape, the importance of inc…
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What we’re offering today is something completely different: two outlier artists (although one is a French icon) who created off-kilter, out of the box, almost unintelligible nuggets of artistic brilliance. These cuts are linked, not only by the fact that they both feature sinuous bass lines and orchestral flourishes, but that they are produced by …
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Welcome to our new series, “The Beat Goes On,” where we will celebrate the work and enduring influence of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, William Burroughs, and the other writers whom we identify as “The Beats.” - that crop of artists who worked to expand our consciousness, exploring the hidden possibilities of post WW2 America in the 1950s - Other s…
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Mastering Storytelling and Public Speaking with Danny Brassell | The Digital Transformist In this engaging episode of The Digital Transformist, host Mike LaVista interviews storytelling and public speaking expert Danny Brassell. Mike and Danny discuss their collaboration on improving speaking skills and creating compelling webinar content. Danny sh…
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Today we live in a cynical world. It’s pervasive, this debilitating disbelief in our institutions, our once assured tenets of groundedness. Now we doubt, not only what we see, but what we hear, and even our own thoughts. Are they indeed our own? Or, have they been shaped by the unrelenting marketers and influencers? Back in the 80’s - even earlier …
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Send us a text In this engaging episode, the host converses with Thiag Loganathan about his journey in the technology sector, transforming from a profit-driven to a purpose-driven entrepreneur. Thiag shares insights from his personal experiences, including how his father's legacy shifted his perspective towards using technology for social good. The…
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BUKOWSKI SPEAKS!!!!! Cause and Effect -For Kurt Cobain "the best often die by their own hand just to get away, and those left behind can never quite understand why anybody would ever want to get away from them" Bukowski writes with no apologies from the frayed edge of society. “Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead.” …
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THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS I've been keeping a diary and dream journal for ten years. Recently, I hit upon the idea of revisiting and recording passages of the diary in a quest to understand myself better by connecting the dots between dream life and the time awake. The first episode explored 2024; this second entry revisits a passage f…
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It seems as though the 12 bar blues structure is an immovable object, an obelisk of sacred, ritualistic, totemic authority. But the form contains multitudes of variety. Here are two examples of the plasticity of that container, which holds the magic blues elixir and can pour it smoothly, or have it gush out, uncontrollably, like a tidal wave. So, b…
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Send us a text In this episode, entrepreneur and investor Benjamin Narasin delves into his journey traversing the realms of humanity and technology. He discusses his early fascination with the web, his entrepreneurial exploits, and the role of technology in modern business. Benjamin shares insights on the importance of in-person interactions, the v…
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In 2005, while visiting the gift shop at the downtown Los Angeles MOCA museum, I came upon a blank journal with a cover fashioned from a salvaged vinyl album by The Allman Brothers. It had the pink Capricorn label. As a lover of vinyl I grabbed it, and decided to begin a journal. It’s been ten years, and I’ve been keeping this diary and transcribin…
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DANNY KAYE: THE BENEFITS OF VERSATILITY David Daniel Kaminsky (1911-1987), known to the world as Danny Kaye, was an entertainer that could do it all. He was as adept at pathos as he was at antic comedy, and he captivated audiences throughout the 1950s with his magic. His signature patter songs, represented by our first number: Anatole of Paris, wer…
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