Best Paula and Grant Podcasts (2025)

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400 Episodes In: What AI Still Gets Wrong—and How to Get It Right w/ Tim, David, Melody, Jon 1:05:00

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lord Tim Clement-Jones of the U.K., former Chair of the House of Lords Artificial Intelligence Select Committee and Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Artificial Intelligence, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc., Melody Wilding,…

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Live from the Prebys Sparx Awards Celebration: Celebrating Bold Ideas for Youth Well-Being 55:53

6d ago55:53

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Katelyn Woodside is the Executive Director of the VAPA Foundation, a nonprofit bringing transformative arts education into San Diego’s public schools. A classically trained violinist, longtime educator, and nonprofit leader, Katelyn is advancing a bold vision: healing through expressive arts. Her organization’s award-winning proposal will train tea…

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Unsolved Wildlife Crimes Report With Megan Stolen 30:37

6d ago30:37

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Today we are joined by wildlife forensic scientist Megan Stolen. Megan tells us about some of her most interesting investigations into wildlife cruelty and also gives us an update on the pelicans who were deliberately injured in Brevard County, Florida. To find out more about Blue World Research Insititute (BWRI) go to: https://bwri.org. To make do…

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Soul Pets and Sacred Goodbyes: Grant Hazell on the Grief of Pet Loss 56:50

8d ago56:50

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Pet loss is real grief — and it deserves real support. In this heartfelt episode of Grief and Light, host Nina Rodriguez is joined by pet loss grief specialist, Grant Hazell, for an intimate conversation about the grief of losing a beloved animal companion. Together, they explore the deep bonds between humans and pets — often referred to as “soul p…

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What is the state of technology today? w/ Karthik, Patrick, Andrés, Michel 1:06:16

11d ago1:06:16

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive, Technology and CTO at Accenture, Patrick McGee, Author of Apple in China: the Capture of the World’s Greatest Company, and Andrés Tapia & Michel Buffet, Co-authors of The 5 Disciplines of Inclusive Teams: Unlocking Collective Power to Achieve Breakthrough.We discussed AI's…

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Elite, Not Elitist: Reimagining Public Higher Education with Pradeep Khosla 1:02:21

20d ago1:02:21

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Pradeep Khosla is the chancellor of UC San Diego and a nationally recognized voice on the evolving role of public research universities. Under his leadership, UC San Diego has doubled in size, broadened its access, and transformed from a "diamond in the rough" into a globally respected powerhouse for innovation, education, and the arts. He spearhea…

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Planting Natives For Resilience With Marie Chieppo 28:15

20d ago28:15

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Today we speak with award-winning native garden designer Marie Chieppo about how to reduce your lawn in order to introduce more native plants as well as creating a soft landing for insects under trees. Order Marie's new book, Guidelines for Cape-Friendly Landscapes, at: ecoplantplans.com. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator…

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What is the next big leap in AI driven optimization? | Sergey Davidovich, Paula Davis, Zach Mercurio 1:05:22

26d ago1:05:22

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Sergey Davidovich is the Co-Founder and President of SparkBeyond, pioneer of the AI-powered Always-Optimized platform, Paula Davis, author of Lead Well: 5 Mindsets to Engage, Retain, and Inspire Your Team and Zach Mercurio, author of The Power Of Mattering: How Leaders can Create a Culture of Significance.We di…

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S1E10 - Interview with Nikita 'Nikki' Van Dijk 38:03

28d ago38:03

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Nikita 'Nikki' Van Dijk Nikki has been involved in disability advocacy since intermediate, when she was advocating for autistic students in school due to the experiences of their brother within Aotearoa's education system.This continued as she transitioned into secondary school as a foundation student of Hobsonville Point Secondary School. Nikki sa…

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How do we maintain balance between humans & AI? | Grant H, Alex Y, Bob G, Martin R 1:04:06

29d ago1:04:06

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Grant Halloran, CEO of Planful, Alex Yeh, CEO & Founder of GMI Cloud, Bob Goodson, Employee #1 at Yelp, CEO of Quid, and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed The World and Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, and co-author of Like: The Button That Changed The World.We discussed the inte…

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Navigating Motherhood after Loss with Liz Quinn 50:46

29d ago50:46

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In this deeply moving episode Nina is joined by Liz Quinn — grief advocate, and host of the Healing Hearts Podcast. Liz opens up about her personal journey through layered loss, including the death of her daughter Alivia, and both of her parents. With tenderness and clarity, she shares what it means to grieve as a mother, how guilt and love can coe…

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Dr. Paula Cordeiro: The Convergence of Nonprofit, Business, and Social Good 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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Dr. Paula Cordeiro is a trailblazing educator, leadership expert, and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of business, nonprofits, and global development. A former dean and founder of the Nonprofit Institute at the University of San Diego, she’s reshaping how we think about leadership, wealth building, and the power of purpose-driven en…

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Rescuing Wild Turtles With Pam Meier 33:50

1M ago33:50

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We are joined today by Pam Meier, director of The Turtle's Back in Maine, a wild turtle rescue and rehabilitation center. We talk about what to do if you find a turtle in the road. We also discuss the problem of turtle poaching and how you can help prevent it. Go to her website at: theturtlesback.org. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife …

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Grief vs. Grieving: Why the Difference Matters 15:12

1M ago15:12

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We often use the words grief and grieving interchangeably—but did you know they’re not quite the same? In this thoughtful solo episode of Grief and Light, host Nina Rodriguez invites listeners into a powerful reframe: grief is the natural response to loss, but grieving is how we live with and in relation to our grief. With tenderness and clarity, N…

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How is AI changing data security and leadership culture? | Bruno Kurtic and Shanda Gore 58:24

1M ago58:24

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Bruno Kurtic, CEO/Co-founder of Bedrock Security, previously Co-founder of Sumo Logic and Shanda Gore, founder of Mays Associates and author of The PinLeader Path: Identify, Engage, and Develop Effective Human and AI Leadership for Your Organizational Culture.Bruno discussed the convergence of AI and data secur…

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Brothers, Grief, and Identity: Nico Slate on navigating sibling loss, love, and race dynamics 54:52

1M ago54:52

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How does grief intersect with race and identity when growing up in a multi-ethnic family? In this powerful episode, host Nina Rodriguez sits down with historian and author Nico Slate to explore the layered experience of sibling loss through the lens of race, identity, and love. Nico shares the deeply personal story behind his memoir Brothers: A Mem…

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How do we lead with trust, not fear? | Chris Deaver, Ian Clawson, Esteban Kolsky, Richie Etwaru 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Chris Deaver, co-author of Brave Together and co-founder of BraveCore, Ian Clawson, co-author of Brave Together, Esteban Kolsky, Chief Distiller, VP and Principal Analyst at Constellation Research and Richie Etwaru, CEO of Mobeus.We focused today's conversation on leadership, innovation, and the role of AI in t…

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Angelina Renteria: Trust, Tradition, and Tribal Healthcare 1:01:40

2M ago1:01:40

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Angelina Renteria is the Chief Operating Officer of Indian Health Council, a tribally-run health center serving nine sovereign tribal nations in North San Diego County. With nearly 30 years of experience in health and fitness and two decades in health-focused grant development, she brings deep expertise and cultural insight to her work. Angelina is…

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Saving and Growing Native Seeds With Alexis Doshas 25:05

2M ago25:05

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Today we speak with Alexis Doshas, the Nursery Manager for the Native Plant Trust, based in Whately, Massachusetts. Alexis and her team plant 50,000 to 60,000 native seeds each year! Some native plants mentioned in this show: Pennsylvania sedge; Carex Appalachia; Tiarella cordifolia; wild strawberry; oak trees; linden (basswood) trees; goldenrod (s…

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Moving from the Age of the Internet to the Age of AI | Vint Cerf, David Bray, Irene Yam 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Vint Cerf, VP & Chief Internet Evangelist at Google, Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center & Principal/CEO, LDA Ventures Inc. and Irene Yam, author of Build a World-Class Customer Advisory Board: How To Create Deeper Relationships And Validate Strategies.Vint highlighted the int…

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S1E9 - Interview with Grant Cleland ONZM 34:22

2M ago34:22

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Grant Cleland ONZM Grant has worked in the health. disability and education sectors for over 30 years at governance, senior leadership and practitioner levels. With lived experience of disability from birth, Grant uses a wheelchair for mobility and has faced many barriers that disabled people face in health, education and employment. He therefore b…

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What is the greatest risk of AI? w/ Jason Averbook, Cynthia Kane, Faisal Hoque 1:02:00

2M ago1:02:00

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Jason Averbook, Global Lead on HR Transformation and AI at Mercer, Cynthia Kane, author of The Pause Principle: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations and Faisal Hoque, award-winning entrepreneur, globally recognized management thinker and technologist, a #1 Wall Street Journal best-selling author and author…

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Grant Oliphant: Reconnecting with Why Our Work Matters 1:01:12

2M ago1:01:12

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Grant Oliphant is the CEO of the Prebys Foundation and a longtime leader in philanthropy and social impact. With decades of experience guiding foundations through moments of transformation, he has a deep understanding of how philanthropy can respond to crises, support nonprofit resilience, and advocate for the society we aspire to reach. This Episo…

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Your First Vegetable Garden With Maria Rodale 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Ready to join the self-sustainability revolution? Today we have Maria Rodale from the legendary Rodale organic gardening family to talk to us about starting your first vegetable garden and a whole lot more! Check out her substack at substack.com. Find her latest book, The Love Alphabet Book, written by her alias Mrs. Peanuckle, at your local bookst…

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Befriending the Unknown: Paula Sager on losing her father, Authentic Movement, and writing The Watch 55:30

2M ago55:30

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What if grief holds its own wisdom, guiding us towards healing and understanding? In this episode, host Nina Rodriguez speaks with Paula Sager, writer and teacher of embodied contemplative practices, about the wisdom found in grief and the power of presence in times of loss. *** Click here to watch on YouTube *** Paula reflects on her father's illn…

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How will tariffs impact IT spending? | Crawford Del Prete & Gurvinder Sahni 52:43

2M ago52:43

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Crawford Del Prete, President of IDC and Gurvinder Sahni, Chief Marketing Officer at Persistent Systems.We focused on AI's impact on enterprise transformation and leadership. Crawford predicted 8-13% IT spending growth for 2025, driven by 18% server and storage growth and 20% infrastructure as a service. Gurvin…

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Uncensoring Grief, Centering Aliveness, and Navigating Loss with Lisa Keefauver, MSW 59:53

2M ago59:53

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How can we center aliveness in a world full of loss? In this heartfelt conversation, host Nina Rodriguez and grief activist, TEDx speaker, podcast host, and author, Lisa Keefauver, MSW dive into the complexities of grief, offering insights on grief literacy and the personal experiences that shape how we process loss. They explore the emotional impa…

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How to be an effective leader | Lev Gonick, Ellen McCarthy, David Bray, Sabina Nawaz 59:33

3M ago59:33

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Lev Gonick CIO of Arizona State University, Ellen McCarthy, CEO and Founder of Trust in Media Cooperative (TIM), Dr. David Bray, Distinguished Fellow - Stimson Center and Business Executives for National Security and Sabina Nawaz, author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need).Le…

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The Flight Of The Hummingbird With Carole Turek 25:49

3M ago25:49

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Today we speak with Carole Turek, world-renowned hummingbird expert. She tells us about her travels to photograph and film all 371 species of hummingbird on the planet! She also discusses her projects with the American Bird Conservancy and her extremely popular YouTube site, The Hummingbird Spot, which contains live streams of hatching hummingbird …

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Chris Appleton: Prescribing Art as Medicine 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

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Chris Appleton is the founder and CEO of Art Pharmacy, a pioneering initiative using social prescribing to integrate the arts into healthcare and improve mental well-being. A leader in arts and social impact, his work has been featured in The New York Times, CNN, and NPR. With a background in nonprofit leadership Chris is redefining healing one cre…

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Love and Widowhood: Grief, Community, and Healing after Loss with Tina Fornwald 1:10:04

3M ago1:10:04

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How do we find the strength to keep going when the life we built with someone we love is suddenly gone? In this poignant episode, host Nina Rodriguez speaks with Tina Fornwald, an empowerment coach, podcast host, and retired Chief Warrant Officer, about her journey through grief after a miscarriage, surviving breast cancer, and losing Mark, her bel…

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Lifebooks.io: Matt Jacobson on losing his father, and the future of preserving memories and legacies 53:56

3M ago53:56

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How can we ensure that the legacies of our loved ones are not forgotten? In this episode, I speak with Matt Jacobson, a young entrepreneur whose father passed away unexpectedly, leaving a void in his life. He decided to create Lifebooks, a platform that allows families to collaborate on creating beautiful, high-quality legacy books that tell the st…

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S1E8 - Interview with Cyndi Brec - Author 36:34

3M ago36:34

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Cyndi Brec is a YA (Young Adult) fantasy author, speaker, and co-host of the P English Literature podcast, who turned a lifelong challenge — dyslexia – into the heart of her writing journey.Growing up, words seemed like walls she would never climb, but she refused to let dyslexia define her. Cyndi shows us the power of perseverance and how she has …

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Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains With Bethany Brookshire 26:31

3M ago26:31

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Today we speak with Bethany Brookshire, author of the new book Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains. We discuss why certain animals are labeled as "pests" and how we can learn to live with all animals. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice…

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The Liminality of Grief: Embracing who you are becoming 29:59

3M ago29:59

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This is the threshold of grief—we’re no longer the person we were before loss, and we haven’t yet discovered who we’re evolving into. So how can we stay true to ourselves as we get to know who we are becoming? In this episode of the Grief in Life podcast, host Nina Rodriguez explores the concept of liminality in grief, emphasizing the importance of…

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12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader | Josefine Campbell 39:28

3M ago39:28

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Josefine Campbell, author of 12 Tools for Managing a Selfish Leader: Unlock Authenticity for Resilience.Josefine discussed the traits of selfish leaders, emphasizing their focus on personal interests and lack of empathy. She draws parallels between managing such leaders and martial arts, highlighting core value…

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Cats vs. Birds With Grant Sizemore 27:51

3M ago27:51

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Today we speak with Grant Sizemore from the American Bird Conservancy about the continuing problem of outdoor cats attacking and killing birds. Grant works to educate people about the dangers that outdoor cats pose to birds, mammals and humans. He shares some ways to keep both birds and cats safe from harm. For more information, go to abcbirds.org/…

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The Alternative is Unacceptable 1:03:33

3M ago1:03:33

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In this episode, Grant sits down with four motivated leaders who are driving solutions to the Tijuana River sewage crisis. Ramon Chairez, Sarah Davidson, Lesly Gallegos-Stearns, and Kapili Pasa are proving that change isn’t just possible, it is already happening through advocacy, environmental education, and community organizing. Their stories reve…

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The Grief Girlie: Shea Wingate on Compounded Grief, Myth Busting, and Making Room for Joy 49:44

4M ago49:44

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Have you ever felt like you're grieving "wrong"? Is there a "right" way to grieve? In this episode of the Grief and Light podcast, host Nina Rodriguez talks with licensed therapist and grief coach, Shea Wingate aka. "The Grief Girlie," about the many faces of grief. Shea shares her own experience of profound loss and compounded grief, offering insi…

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Is Agentic AI An Existential Threat To SaaS? | Jennifer Moss & Ron Miller 1:02:13

4M ago1:02:13

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Jennifer Moss, author of Why Are We Here?: Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants and Ron Miller, Operating Partner and Head of Editorial at boldstart ventures.Jennifer emphasized the importance of purpose and well-being in the workplace, highlighting the burnout crisis and the need for a reset. She outlines he…

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Showing Up Meaningfully in 2025: Evolving from "Me" to "We" 34:05

4M ago34:05

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2025: It's a year of big changes, big feelings, and maybe even a little bit of big grief. Feeling a little lost in the chaos of 2025? You're not alone. On this episode of Grief and Light, host Nina Rodriguez dives deep into what it means to show up meaningfully in "unprecedented" times. She explores the idea of the "pendulum redux," the power of ou…

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Successful AI Adoption & Disruptive Tech Ronnie S Deborah P Josh D 1:05:22

4M ago1:05:22

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This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Ronnie Sheth, CEO of Senen Group and Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean, co-founders of Work3 Institute and Co-authors of Employment is Dead: How Distruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work.Ronnie emphasized the importance of business-first approaches in AI adoption, highlighting the need fo…

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S1E7 - In conversation with Graeme Innes and Jonathan Mosen 1:02:10

4M ago1:02:10

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Read transcript Graeme Innes Graeme Innes AM is a lawyer, author, and company director. He is the Chancellor of Central Queensland University, a member of the board of the National Disability Insurance Agency, and a member of the board of the State Insurance Regulatory Authority of NSW. Graeme's autobiography Finding a Way achieved popular acclaim …

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