Best Cary Nonprofits Podcasts (2025)

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#425/Michigan's Peter Forguson + UK's Michael Diamant + Musical Guest Brent Jensen 1:10:36

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We've got author and architect Peter Forguson celebrating Michigan’s extraordinary collection of bold, Modernist houses with the new book Contemporary Michigan, from the UK, Michael Diamant rants against Modernism, and later on, musical guest Brent Jensen serves classic tunes made famous by Paul Desmond.…

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#424/Kata Walters + Allison Meier + Kyle Bergman + Musical Guest Klas Lindquist 54:33

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Kata Walters went from the catwalk to the construction site, changing from an international career in modeling to building Modernist houses. Allison Meier shares her map of New York, uncovering hidden histories in architecture and culture from cemeteries to the streets. Kyle Bergman of the New York Architecture and Design Film Festival shares this …

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#423B/You're Invited! An Exciting Cocktail Party and a Jazz Brunch 1:39

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Tom shares exciting details of Moon Over Modernism, a benefit cocktail party Saturday, October 11, in Raleigh NC. The next weekend, we'll host a jazz brunch a special Gates and Ford house in New Canaan CT. Tickets for both: www.usmodernist.org/tours.By george smart

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#423/Children of Genius: Toby Rapson + Ron Kappe + Musical Guest Holly Cole 56:19

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We’re back with one of our most popular segments, Children of Genius. Them apples don’t fall too far from the tree, and today we’ll hear from two that dropped nearby, Toby Rapson and Ron Kappe. They grew up immersed in Modernist design with some of the most influential architecture of the 20th century, thanks to their fathers Ralph Rapson and Ray K…

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215: Chris Hallberg - Building High-Performing Teams by Driving Discipline and Accountability 32:35

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Chris Hallberg, founder of GoExpand and longtime EOS Implementer, shares how entrepreneurial teams can achieve breakthrough results by combining discipline, accountability, and the right operating system. Drawing on his background as a military leader turned business coach, he explained how commitment, team alignment, and hiring A-players form the …

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#422/New Palm Springs with Jill Lewis and John Hreno + SOCOMCM's Edward Peck + Musical Guest Jaimee Paul 56:03

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You all know we love midcentury modern houses in Palm Springs, but what about new ones? These will be the houses we will tour and sip martinis at and give lectures about 40 years from now. Today we’ll talk with one of those architects, Jill Lewis, about a new house in the Desert Palisades area of Palm Springs, along with the landscape architect for…

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#421/Architecture Authors Dominic Bradbury + Adam Stech + Musical Guest Elijah Rock 45:25

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Who’s the author of that architecture book on your coffee table? It’s probably written by one of our guests, Dominic Bradbury and Adam Stech. Later on, jazz with returning musical guest Elijah Rock.By george smart

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#420/Macy Snyder-Amatucci with John Snyder + Ian Volner + Bill Cotter + Music from Lenore Raphael 1:08:30

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Today, it’s Bartlesville, Oklahoma, home to Frank Lloyd Wright’s skyscraper, the 19-story Price Tower, talking with new owners Macy Snyder-Amatucci and John Snyder, about their plan to bring the tower back to life. Then it’s on to Washington DC and the administration’s plans for architecture, with writer and critic Ian Volner. Next, World’s Fairs w…

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What's Coming to Downtown Cary, NC with Bryan Hayes 33:55

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Join host Joe Woolworth on the Downtown Cary Show as he interviews Bryan Hayes, the business service manager for the town of Cary, to dive into the town's extensive growth and plans. Discover insights into the Imagine Cary Plan, new developments, and ongoing projects, including the new parking decks and the soon-to-open Lloyd's restaurant. Brian sh…

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#419/I'll Take Architecture for $1000: Jade Snelling + Catherine Croft + Sarah and Debbie Dykstra + Musical Guests Thomas Lauderdale and Pink Martini 53:51

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Do you like architecture? Do you like Jeopardy? Recent Jeopardy contestant Jade Snelling is an archivist at Virginia Tech working at the International Archive of Women in Architecture, preserving the history of women architects around the world. Next we've got Catherine Croft, the Director of the Twentieth Century Society dedicated to protecting Br…

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214: Kevin Wilkins - Turning Vision into Sustainable Impact 21:54

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Kevin Wilkins, Founder & CEO of Trepwise, shares how purpose-driven organizations can achieve sustainable impact through strategic planning, systems thinking, and organizational effectiveness. With a background at Procter & Gamble and in financial services, Kevin recounted how his experiences in post-Katrina New Orleans inspired his shift toward su…

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#418/Dustin Bramell + Cary O'Dell + Sarah and Debbie Dykstra + Music from Lenore Raphael 47:08

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Every serious Modernist fan knows about the Case Study Houses, the legendary program started by John Entenza of Arts and Architecture Magazine in the 1950’s, attracting top and emerging architects to create affordable houses for Los Angeles. We’ll talk with Dustin Bramell, who’s working to create a new series of Case Study Houses; Cary O’Dell on th…

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213: Jimi Gibson - Why Your Brand Voice Matters More Than Ever 18:04

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Jimi Gibson is the Vice President of Brand Communication for Thrive Agency, a full-service digital marketing firm that has spent over 15 years helping businesses—from small local shops to large multi-location enterprises—navigate the fast-changing online landscape. In this episode of the Business Mic Podcast, he shares insights on adapting to the r…

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212: Christian LeFer - From Vision to IRS Approval: Making Nonprofits Happen Faster 21:16

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Christian LeFer is the CEO and founder of Instant Nonprofit, a company that streamlines the often complex and frustrating process of starting and sustaining a nonprofit organization. Drawing inspiration from his personal connection to the Special Olympics through his developmentally disabled sister, Christian became determined to remove the bureauc…

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#417/Author Pairs: Corey and Margaret Bienert + Jonathan Schroeder and Janet Borgerson + Adriene Biondo and Chris Nichols 1:06:56

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Our last set of poolside interviews from Modernism Week 2025 features three fun and exciting author pairs: Corey and Margeret Bienert on midcentury motels, Jonathan Schroeder and Janet Borgerson on instructional records, and Adriene Biondo and Chris Nichols on the sporting craze of the 1950's - bowling!…

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A History of Innovation in Cary with Dr. Katherine Loflin 27:31

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Join us as Joe Woolworth, President of the Heart of Cary Association, digs into the fascinating, hidden history of Cary, North Carolina, with Dr. Katherine Loflin. Discover untold Civil War dramas, lost treasures, and the rich cultural tapestry of this unique town. Dr. Loflin, a globally recognized placemaking expert and Cary’s History Ambassador, …

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211: Kira Shishkin - Redesigning the News Business for a Distracted World 25:25

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Kira Shishkin is the CEO and founder of Informed, a startup delivering concise, ad-free, and credible news summaries via SMS. In this episode of the Business Mic Podcast, he shares how a frustrating experience during an earthquake in San Francisco, where he struggled to find reliable information without hitting paywalls or popups, inspired him to c…

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#416/Sam Lubell + Sarah Broughton + John Rowland + Musical Guest Taurey Butler 55:24

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Welcome to USModernist Radio, where we talk and laugh with people who enjoy, own, create, dream about, preserve, love, and hate Modernist architecture, the most exciting and controversial buildings in the world. It’s Monday, August 4, and we’ve got prolific architecture author Sam Lubell, Colorado architects Rowland and Broughton, and musical guest…

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#415/Charles Phoenix + Barton Jahncke + Tiki with Peter Moruzzi and Sven Kirsten 1:11:33

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From the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, it’s a full schedule of poolside guests. We’ve got pop culture historian Charles Phoenix, the Craig Ellwood Whisperer Barton Jahncke, and authors Peter Moruzzi and Sven Kirsten on the most fun you can have in a brightly colored Polynesian shirt - tiki bars.…

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#414/Architects Tod Williams + Paul Masi + Jon Gentry + Musical Guest Carrie Marshall 1:20:45

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On the blue plate special today we’ve got a full platter of deliciously talented architects, with Tod Williams, Paul Masi, and Jon Gentry. Later on for a jazzy dessert, music with Carrie Marshall.By george smart

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#413/Daughters Of Design Saarinen Bertoia Eames + Phillip Cox and Niall Cronin + Special Musical Guest Ari Shapiro 1:10:09

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Recorded poolside at the swanky USModernist compound during Modernism Week 2025, this week we’re hanging with the Daughters of Design: Susan Saarinen, Celia Bertoia, and Carla Hartman. Back in the studio, authors Phillip Cox and Niall Cronin on architect Evans Woollen, and later, a well-known NPR host who’s toured with Pink Martini, special musical…

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#412/Sian Winship + Bobak Ha'eri + Spencer Luckey + Music by Lenore Raphael 1:04:05

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Joining us today is architectural historian Sian Winship; Minnesota’s MVP for midcentury modern, Bobak Ha’Eri; Spencer Luckey on his playgrounds, and music by jazz pianist Lenore Raphael.By George Smart

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#411/All About Mies with Iveta Cerna + Dirk Lohan + Max Strang on Gene Leedy 48:06

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From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound during Modernism Week, we’re all about two architects: Chicago’s Mies van der Rohe with guests Iveta Cerna, director of the Villa Tugendhat in Brno, Czech Republic; and Mies’s grandson, architect Dirk Lohan. Later on, we’ll hear from Max Strang, archivist of Gene Leedy and his impressive Florida arch…

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210: Cary Prejean - Breaking the Bottleneck: A Strategic Blueprint for Sustainable Business Growth 26:55

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Cary Prejean, founder of Strategic Business Advisors and a seasoned business strategist, joined The Business Mic to discuss how entrepreneurs can shift from simply running a business to intentionally designing one that supports their long-term goals, financial health, and personal satisfaction. Drawing from decades of experience in accounting, fina…

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#410/Capital Brutalism with Angela Person and Aileen Fuchs + Bad Prefab + Special Musical Guest Madeleine Peyroux 1:09:59

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This week is the close of a wildly popular exhibition at the National Building Museum in Washington DC called Capital Brutalism, the history of DC’s best Modernist buildings. With us is Executive Director Aileen Fuchs and head curator Angela Person. Heading to California, we’ll hear what happened to a couple who went all-in on prefab, which is grea…

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209: Ken Rapp - Transforming Post-Sale Product Experience into Brand Loyalty 24:38

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Ken Rapp, CEO and co-founder of Blustream Corporation, discusses the untapped potential in the post-sale product experience and how businesses can dramatically improve customer retention, satisfaction, and lifetime value through personalized, data-driven engagement. Blustream’s core innovation is its Product Experience AI Engine — a platform design…

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208: Filip Sardi - Designing Post-Purchase Experiences that Win Loyalty 22:54

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Filip Sardi, founder of the Client Flow Movement, joined The Business Mic to explore a critical yet often overlooked part of the customer journey, what happens after the sale. Having built a career as a successful launch strategist, Filip shifted his focus from front-end sales to client retention, driven by a deep belief that “when your clients win…

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#409/Chris Rawlins on Horace Gifford + Donald Luxton on Arthur Erickson + David Fixler 58:10

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From poolside in Palm Springs during Modernism Week 2025, today’s guests are authors Chris Rawlins on Fire Island’s Horace Gifford, Donald Luxton on Vancouver’s Arthur Erickson, and recorded at the PRP4 DOCOMOMO conference in Boston, David Fixler.By george smart

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#408/Authors Nora Wendl + Todd Gannon + Kevin Murphy + Mary Ann Hunting + Musical Guest Gabrielle Stravelli 1:23:35

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When you hear about architect Mies van der Rohe and his famous Farnsworth House in Plano Illinois, little is said of the client. Today you’ll learn the real story of Dr. Edith Farnsworth from author Nora Wendl, we talk with Todd Gannon about architect Frank Israel, plus authors Kevin Murphy and Mary Anne Hunting on women architects in the early day…

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#407/Men About Town: Christopher Kennedy + Kip Serafin + Kurt Cyr 1:08:11

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From poolside at the swanky USModernist compound in Palm Springs, today’s guests are the three distinguished men about town. Need a midcentury sofa in green tomorrow? How about a tour for 25? Or a private cocktail party at the Dinah Shore house? Who are you gonna call? As the expression goes, we got a guy, actually three guys, who make these wonder…