Best IBM I Podcasts (2025)

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Uplift: If you don’t start planning about what you want today, you will not get it tomorrow. 25:35

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cary Carbonaro. A certified financial planner and author of Women and Wealth. 1. Guest Introduction: Cary Carbonaro Certified Financial Planner with 25+ years of experience. Leads a multimillion-dollar financial planning practice. Focu…

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Brand Building: Private therapy practice focused on culturally sensitive therapy for Black and Brown communities. 28:38

1h ago28:38

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed April Lancit. Founder of a private therapy practice focused on culturally sensitive therapy for Black and Brown communities. Main Topics: Cultural differences in therapy Challenges in modern relationships and marriage The impact of tec…

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Overcoming the Odds: Inspiring Successful Businesswoman raised in foster care and teen mom of 3 kids by 18. 23:45

12h ago23:45

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Kimberly Kelly. A real estate broker and entrepreneur who overcame a challenging upbringing in foster care, teen motherhood, and systemic adversity to become a successful businesswoman. Kimberly shares her journey of resilience, faith,…

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Brand Building: She helps define a brand-based company’s reputation, not just its visual identity. 28:44

14h ago28:44

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Danielle Jeter. A public relations and event planning expert, and founder of Women in Media Global and AOI Events and PR (Affairs of Influence). Here are some key highlights from the conversation: 🎙️ Guest Background Danielle is a Spel…

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Future-Proof Your Team (CEO OnLogic, Sean Larkin) 40:50

3d ago40:50

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Complacency costs growth. Sean Larkin, CEO of OnLogic, learned that lesson the hard way—just because your company is scaling doesn’t mean your people automatically will too. This really stuck with me... ...the same strengths that drive today’s success often become tomorrow’s roadblocks. He breaks out a 6-point professional development plan that’s a…

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Beyond Satisfaction: Unlocking What Drives Consumers in 2025 with Simone Lumsden, SVP, Triangle Customer Loyalty and Triangle Retail Media at Canadian Tire, and Sandra Duff, Founder of AnotherStory Consulting ... 25:15

6d ago25:15

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In this special live episode of The Voice of Retail, recorded at RCC STORE 2025, I sit down with two retail thought leaders: Simone Lumsden, Senior Vice-President, Triangle Customer Loyalty and Triangle Retail Media, Canadian Tire Corporation, and Sandra Duff, Founder and Principal at Another Story Consulting. Together, we explore what it takes to …

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Brand Building: A full-time attorney's bakery started in his home kitchen and now ships desserts nationwide. 28:05

9d ago28:05

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Monty Garside. A full-time attorney turned baker and founder of Confectionist Bakery. Here are some key highlights from the episode: 🎙️ Guest Background Monty Garside is a practicing attorney with over 20 years of experience in litigat…

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Talent, Strategy, and Story Telling: James B. Smith, CEO of Rare Placement, on Finding—and Becoming—the Right Retail Leader 30:55

13d ago30:55

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In this episode of The Voice of Retail, I’m joined by James B. Smith, Founder and CEO of Rare Placement, for a wide-ranging conversation on modern leadership, executive search, and the future of talent in the retail industry. James brings an exceptional career journey to the mic, beginning in advertising with agencies like Grey and Ogilvy, moving i…

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Uplift: Encourages people to ask themselves deep, reflective questions to uncover their true purpose. 28:38

13d ago28:38

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Cicone Prince. An international motivational speaker, award-winning author, and personal development strategist. The conversation explores Cicone’s journey from graphic designer to motivational leader, his TEDx experience, and his mis…

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Brand Building: Helps individuals and businesses diagnose issues, define strategies, and drive performance. 28:18

14d ago28:18

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charelle Lans. A six-time award-winning author, motivational speaker, and business strategist known as the “business therapist.” Here's a detailed summary of the key insights and takeaways: 🎙️ Guest Overview: Charelle Lans Title: Busin…

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Brand Building: Seeks to empower more professionals, especially those affected by layoffs, with tools for career resilience. 28:17

16d ago28:17

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald, interviewed Katrice Miller. A nationally recognized labor relations expert and career coach. The conversation explores her journey from federal government service to corporate leadership, her insights on labor law, personal branding, and how indi…

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How Authenticity Earns You Instant Respect (CEO Ryan Stana, RWS Global) 35:05

18d ago35:05

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He had the talent to chase Broadway fame. But he saw something even bigger. Instead of staying in the spotlight, Ryan Stana, CEO of RWS Global, decided to build an entire world behind the scenes—one that now creates over a MILLION unforgettable moments every single day: 🚢 Cruise ships 🎢 Theme parks 🎭 Broadway 🏟️ Stadiums 🌍 Seven offices around the …

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Live from SMU in Dallas, Texas, Steve Dennis & Leaders Leap, Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption (Encore Episode) 39:45

20d ago39:45

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In this special encore episode of The Voice of Retail, recorded live at the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, host Michael LeBlanc is joined by longtime Remarkable Retail #podcast collaborator and retail thought leader Steve Dennis to celebrate the launch of Steve’s latest book, Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Compa…

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I am a Mainframer: Natalie Carrillo 17:21

23d ago17:21

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In this episode of the Mainframe Connect podcast's I Am a Mainframer series, host Steven Dickens welcomes Natalie Carrillo from IBM to share her fascinating journey into the mainframe ecosystem. From choosing marketing over systems engineering to becoming a key player in nurturing IBM Z's global Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community, Natalie …

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CEO of the #2 Coffee Chain in the World (Costa Coffe's Philippe Schaillee) 36:11

23d ago36:11

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☕ Bold taste. Bold leadership. Leading a global coffee powerhouse is no small feat—especially when your brand ranks among the world’s most influential: 🌎 Over 4,100 stores across 37 countries 👥 More than 20,000 employees worldwide 🥤 Thousands of innovative self-serve Costa Express machines 🏆 #2 largest coffeehouse chain globally 🇬🇧 #1 coffee chain …

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Jim Okamura, Partner at McMillan Doolittle on what is now, new and the future of local and global retail commerce live from the CommerceNext Growth Show 28:57

27d ago28:57

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In this must-listen episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc is joined by seasoned retail strategist Jim Okamura, Partner at McMillan Doolittle and Co-Founder of the Global E-commerce Leaders Forum (GELF). Recorded live at the CommerceNext show in New York City, the two Canadians delve deeply into the current and future state of retail,…

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Floppy Days 152 - The HP97 Programmable Calculator - Part 3 - With Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz 1:08:23

27d ago1:08:23

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HP-97/67 Programmable Calculator, Part 3 With Wlodek Mier-Jedrzejowicz Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FloppyDays Sponsors: 8-Bit Classics Arcade Shopper FutureVision Research Videos of this and other episodes at the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6DQ3cyp8h373H0lXSJ8yqQ Hello, and welcome to episode 152 of the Floppy Days Podca…

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The Cirque du Soleil Comeback - Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operatations Officer 52:32

29d ago52:32

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Cirque du Soleil fell—then made a HUGE comeback that no one saw coming. Enter Duncan Fisher, Chief Show Operations Officer. One of the world’s most iconic entertainment brands. Gone. Zero revenue. 5,000+ employees let go. Bankrupt. But instead of folding, they reimagined everything. 🔥 8 touring shows relaunched in just 18 months 🔥 Empowered teams o…

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The Robot-Powered Future is Here - CEO Brain Corp, David Pinn 38:37

1M ago38:37

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The Robot-Powered Future Is Here. When David Pinn, Brain Corp, stepped in as CEO —the company behind the world’s largest autonomous mobile robot fleet—he didn’t just scale innovation... ...he scaled belief. They've unleashed the power of 40,000 robots around the world... 250 billion square feet cleaned and scanned $190 million raised. One big lesso…

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Sharon Gai, AI Strategist, on Personalization, Blind Boxes & Retail 2.0 29:49

1M ago29:49

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In this powerhouse episode of The Voice of Retail, I sit down with Sharon Gai, an international keynote speaker, AI expert, former Alibaba executive, and recent keynote speaker on the stage at the Retail Council of Canada's STORE2025, for an illuminating conversation on the future of retail in the age of artificial intelligence. Joining from São Pa…

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Uplift: Personal journey filled with warmth about a husband-and-wife team who founded homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. 28:35

1M ago28:35

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Tracy and Sunshine Gantt. A husband-and-wife team who founded the first and only homeless shelter in Pickens County, South Carolina. Here are some key highlights and themes from the conversation: Here are some key highlights and themes…

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"Make Skullcandy Win Again" - CEO Skullcandy Brian Garofalow 43:04

1M ago43:04

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Skullcandy… he reimagined it. First week on the job at Skullcandy, Brian Garofalow scheduled a meeting called: “Teach Brian how headphones work.” Not a tech guy. Not an audio engineer. But a punk-rock marketer turned Silicon Valley founder turned private equity turnaround pro— And the new CEO of Skullcandy. What happened next? He did the unthinkabl…

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Vancouver's Innovative Retail Crime Fighting Solution, Project Barcode, with Sgt. Craig Reynolds & Arezo Zarrabian, Vancouver Police Department (Encore) 42:40

1M ago42:40

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In this encore episode of The Voice of Retail from January 2025, I’m joined by Sergeant Craig Reynolds and Arezo Zarrabian, Senior Crime Analyst at the Vancouver Police Department, for an exclusive look inside Project Barcode—a pioneering effort to combat organized retail crime in Vancouver. Sparked by a staggering 260% increase in retail theft inv…

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Brand Building: We dive deep into self-empowerment, personal branding, and workplace advancement in a digital-first world. 31:42

1M ago31:42

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lorraine K. Lee. A LinkedIn Top Voice and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career. Hosted by Rushion McDonald, the conversation dives deep into the power of presence, personal branding, and …

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Chaos is Fuel - CEO of TekniPlex, Eldon Schaffer 38:45

1M ago38:45

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“We eat chaos for breakfast.” That’s the mindset Eldon Schaffer, CEO of TekniPlex, instills across 9,000 employees in 13 countries. On his first day, they lost one of their top five customers. Instead of blaming or panicking, Eldon...rallied the team to innovate fast— launching a new product and outpacing the competition in just 150 days. Since the…

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Peter Hlynsky, CEO of MEC: The Epic Journey Home - How Canada's Iconic Outdoor Retailer Reclaimed Its Heritage and Charts New Trails 31:39

2M ago31:39

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In this exclusive interview, I chat with Peter Hlynsky, CEO of MEC (Mountain Equipment Company), one of Canada's most iconic outdoor retailers. Peter shares his remarkable journey from CFO to CEO over five years at MEC, detailing his passion for the outdoors that initially drew him to the company rather than retail specifically. MEC's origin story …

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Let’s Retire Retirement - Derek Coburn, Bestelling Author 44:52

2M ago44:52

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What if everything you believed about retirement… was wrong? Discover vital insights from Derek Coburn—author, wealth advisor, entrepreneur, co-founder of CADRE, an exclusive “un-networking” community for top business leaders, and now of the bold new book, Let’s Retire Retirement. He challenges the outdated notion that your best years come after yo…

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"Failure Built Me" - COO Consoldated Communications/Fidium Fiber's - Gaurav Juneja 38:47

2M ago38:47

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What if failure unlocks everything? COO Gaurav Juneja didn’t climb the ladder—he took the hard route no one wanted… and built the ladder himself. He failed early. He raised his hand for the toughest projects. He switched industries. He even coached squash at Harvard before becoming COO of a national fiber infrastructure company (Consolidated Commun…

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Human Pride: Optimizing Your Human Potential in a Digital Job Market with bestselling author and veteran front-line retail executive Ron Thurston 34:21

2M ago34:21

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In this energizing and thought-provoking episode, I welcome back Ron Thurston, bestselling author, veteran retail executive, and passionate advocate for the frontline retail workforce. With the launch of his second book, Human Pride: Optimizing Your Human Potential in a Digital Job Market, Ron brings a refreshing, people-centric perspective to lead…

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Floppy Days 151 - Interview with James Nagle, Reboot of Computes Gazette 56:19

2M ago56:19

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Interview with James Nagle, Reboot of Compute’s Gazette Magazine Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FloppyDays Sponsors: 8-Bit Classics Arcade Shopper FutureVision Research Hello, and welcome to episode 151 of the Floppy Days Podcast for May, 2025. My name is Randy Kindig and I’m the host for this ode to computers that only survive in our memories an…

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Big Tuna Fights Back - Chicken of the Sea President, Andy Mecs 38:11

2M ago38:11

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How do you revive a 100-year-old brand… without playing it safe? Andy Mecs, President of Chicken of the Sea, didn’t just inherit a legacy—he reshaped it. But not by chasing trends. Not by copying the competition. And definitely not by playing defense. Instead, he made a series of bold moves that most would’ve avoided— And in the process, turned a f…

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I am a Mainframer: Richelle Anne Craw 21:49

2M ago21:49

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In this episode of the Mainframe Connect podcast's I am a Mainframer series, Richelle from Beta Systems shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to Austria in the mainframe industry. Starting as a COBOL programmer trainee, Richelle transitioned through roles in systems programming and open-source development, becoming a key contributor to …

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Jenn Harper, Retail Council Canada's 2025 Independent Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year on Taking Cheekbone Beauty from Startup Dream to Indigenous Beauty Revolution 28:21

2M ago28:21

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In this episode, Jenn Harper, founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics and 2025 recipient of Retail Council Canada's Independent Retail Ambassador of the Year award, joins me on the mic. Our inspiring conversation explores Jenn's remarkable journey from food industry sales to building a nationally recognized Indigenous beauty brand now availab…

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Telling Doesn't Work - COO of Carolina Handling, Joe Perkins 51:16

2M ago51:16

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Warehouse Unrest. 3 AM. T-shirt soaked in sweat. Alone. That’s where Joe Perkins, now COO of Carolina Handling, found himself early in his career —after pushing team productivity too far, too fast. 💥 His team walked out. But instead of doubling down, Joe went back in—this time with humility. Together, they rewrote the rules. Built a new plan. And b…

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Leadership Flex - CEO, Kӧrber Business Area Supply Chain, Americas, Ananta Islam 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Flex. Adapt. Win. That’s the playbook for Ananta Islam, CEO at Körber Supply Chain Americas, who’s scaling a global operation with one mission: Build teams that trust, strategies that empower, and a culture that moves at the speed of change. Here’s what stood out in our conversation: 👉 Why leadership must flex across generations—even down to emojis…

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Uplift: How to be a Successful Business Owner using Amazon Business. 22:36

2M ago22:36

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Hi, I'm Rushion McDonald, the host of the weekly Money Making Conversations Master Class show. This show provides interviews and information for everyone. It’s time to stop reading other people’s success stories and start living your own. Have you ever thought about starting a business? If so, why did – or didn’t – you do it? Rushion McDonald share…

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RCC STORE2025 Keynote Speaker Karl Haller, Consumer Center of Competency (CoC) Leader from IBM on The AI-Powered Retail Enterprise 22:01

2M ago22:01

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In this exclusive episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc interviews Karl Haller, Partner at IBM Consulting and leader of their retail and consumer products center of competency, ahead of his highly anticipated keynote presentation at Retail Council of Canada's STORE2025 conference on June 3rd. With nearly 30 years of retail ex…

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Lives Saved 📡 - ClearPath, Inc, President Nicole Robinson 33:46

2M ago33:46

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Lifeline in a War Zone 📡 Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath, shares the harrowing moment when her team’s satellite system—the world’s largest fleet of defense-certified terminals—helped civilians escape to safety.... ...in the middle of a war. ⚠️ This wasn’t luck. It was leadership. And for Nicole and her team, saving lives isn’t a one-time sto…

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Chef Mike Lata - FIG and The Ordinary (James Beard Award-Winner) 1:09:02

2M ago1:09:02

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🍴 CHEF’S FIRE. Talent gets you started. Obsession takes you further. But it’s fire and vision that forges a true chef. Mike Lata, James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Charleston’s celebrated FIG and The Ordinary, didn’t just build restaurants — ...he's built a legacy grounded in passion, resilience, and relentless pursuit of excellence. In…

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09 Jesse Gorzinski Unleashed: AI, Open Source, and IBM i’s Bright Future 57:16

2M ago57:16

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09 Ready to rethink what’s possible on IBM i? In this episode, IBM’s Jesse Gorzinski returns to share how AI is not just a buzzword — it’s already happening inside your IBM i environment. From open-source innovations to on-chip acceleration in Power10, Jesse breaks down the tools, tech, and transformations redefining the platform. We cover: How Pow…

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Beyond the Tariff Headlines: STORE2025 Opening Keynote Ira Kalish, Chief Global Economist for Deloitte Prepares Canadian Retailers for Economic Change 23:31

3M ago23:31

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In this timely episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes back frequent guest and audience favorite Ira Kalish, Chief Global and US Economist for Deloitte, who is set to deliver the opening keynote address at Retail Council of Canada's STORE2025 conference on June 3rd. This conversation offers listeners a valuable preview of the …

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