Best LIVESTRONG Podcasts (2026)

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Combat as the Minimum Viable Product | Cix Liv, REK 1:03:02

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27d ago1:03:02

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Cix Liv challenges the Silicon Valley consensus that humanoid robots belong in the warehouse or the battlefield. By explicitly rejecting the “Terminator” military arbitrage and the “Jetsons” domestic servant model, REK validates a new thesis: entertainment is the only sector where the reliability is acceptable and economically viable. The discussio…

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Is The Venture Capital Model Broken? | Andrew Romans, 7BC 51:49

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The venture capital model of the last two decades, characterized by the "30-minute rule" and the race to a quick IPO, is obsolete. We are witnessing a fundamental decoupling of capital from geography and a restructuring of how liquidity is manufactured. In this episode, Andrew Romans of 7BC Venture Capital argues that we have entered a new era wher…

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Zachary Levi | Can Austin Build an Ark for Human Creativity? 1:23:38

3M ago1:23:38

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How do we nurture and protect the most human endeavors of creation and discovery? Zachary Levi joins us to discuss calling, technology, and a creative Ark in Austin. We move from one’s life mission to concrete plans for land and film incentives. The central question of our time is whether we ride the AI tsunami or get swept under it. Highlights 00:…

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Is Austin a Music Incubator? | Terry Lickona, Austin City Limits 57:48

3M ago57:48

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Austin exports culture the way it exports tech. Terry Lickona, longtime executive producer of Austin City Limits, argues Austin is a music incubator, not the music industry, and that’s a feature. We map venues, economics, the tech crossover, and what keeps the scene original. Highlights 01:12 Austin Music Today: vibrant, original, authentic. 06:49 …

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From Wristbands to AI: A New Cancer Playbook | Suzanne Stone, CEO, Livestrong 1:03:24

4M ago1:03:24

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How do you go from a cultural icon like the yellow wristbands to building AI products? Livestrong’s CEO Suzanne Stone argues that the through line is a focus on survivorship, the life you live from diagnosis onward. This is the leap from story to community to software and back again. Highlights 01:34 Mission: Survivorship Over Cures 06:18 The Wrist…

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Did Austin Turn Soda Into Fashion? | Stephen Ellsworth, Co-founder, Poppi 52:51

4M ago52:51

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Poppi is a fashion brand that happens to be soda. Stephen Ellsworth, Co-founder of Poppi, joins us to walk through the operating choices behind turning a vinegar problem into a modern soda badge. It’s how you build, scale, and exit a consumer brand. It’s another signal that Austin’s flywheel is real and accelerating. Highlights 01:48 Dark days, PMF…

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Autonomy’s Moment Is Now. Austin Is the Autonomy Capital | Jeff Cavins, Outdoorsy Group 59:02

4M ago59:02

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Autonomy’s moment is now as the operating stack goes live across software, hardware, availability, and insurance. Outdoorsy Group CEO Jeff Cavins joins the show to unpack how RoboTaxis integrate with marketplaces, city systems, and the consumer experience. Austin’s talent, technology, and risk appetite are making it the Autonomy Capital. Highlights…

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Reading the Global Rankings | Austin’s Momentum vs the Incumbents 41:08

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Rankings aren’t just a scoreboard. They’re a map. Dealroom’s Yoram Wijngaarde and StartupBlink’s Eli David Rokah join the show to unpack ecosystem momentum, enterprise-value growth, and the business-environment factors that move founders, corporates, and capital. We read the global rankings with Austin as a live case study, setting its momentum aga…

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Tools For Creating a Life Of Prosperity & Ease with Cathy Heller 57:50

5M ago57:50

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In this powerful and soul-shaking episode of Whiskey & Work, Kelsey sits down with one of her dearest friends and longtime creative collaborator, Cathy Heller—author, podcaster, business coach, and transformational teacher. Known for her radiant energy, fearless creativity, and deeply spiritual perspective, Cathy shares what it really means to live…

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Can AI Really 2X Output and Break Legacy Business Models? | Dru Armstrong, AffiniPay CEO 58:05

6M ago58:05

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How do 100X engineers, cheap development, and AI-everywhere workflows flip slow-moving industries and legacy business models? AffiniPay CEO Dru Armstrong joins to discuss how vertical fintech and generative AI reshape professional services, the evolution of a new small-business software stack, and Austin’s climb to a top five tech cities. Highlight…

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Hormones, Emotions, & Entrepreneur Health Hacks with Laura Conley 59:00

6M ago59:00

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In this episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey sits down with Laura Conley — certified life and weight loss coach, speaker, and creator of The Yummy Mummy Experience — for a refreshingly honest conversation about food freedom, self-trust, and why willpower isn't the answer. Together, they explore how mindset, not macros, is the key to sustainable weig…

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Design vs Slop | John Roescher, Raw Materials 53:08

6M ago53:08

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We live in an age of unprecedented creative tools, from generative AI and design platforms to open access to code, capital, and talent. Joining this episode is John Roescher, Founder and CEO of Raw Materials, the design firm behind the public-facing strategies of Anduril, Saronic, and Meta, to explore why design should not be treated as decoration,…

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Unleash Your Potential By Mastering The Art Of Self-Parenting with Albiona Rakipi 45:06

6M ago45:06

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In this episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey sits down with Albiona Rikipi — parent coach, speaker, and creator of The Parenting Reframe — for a conversation that will change the way you think about time, productivity, and your inner eight-year-old. Together, they unpack why feeling like you "never have enough time" usually isn't a scheduling proble…

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Fungi, Coffee, and Diapers | Tero Isokauppila, Four Sigmatic & HIRO 1:10:16

6M ago1:10:16

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Mushrooms, coffee, and diapers. It’s not the start of weird joke, but the the innovation arc of Tero Isokauppila, one of the most uniquely disruptive founders at the convergence of bio and consumer goods. From building the $2B mushroom coffee category at Four Sigmatic to launching HIRO, the world’s first fungi-based diaper, Tero’s work reflects som…

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Get Your Foot In The Door & Grow Your Brand Through TedX With Corean Canty 55:44

6M ago55:44

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In this episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey sits down with Corean Canty — former COO, leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Shift to Play — to explore how reconnecting with creativity and play can revolutionize your life and your work. If you've ever thought you had to choose between being productive and having fun, this episode will ch…

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How We Hit 100K+ launch, With A Micro Summit Put Together In 1-Day (While Growing Our Email List & Creating 4-Months Of Repurposed Content) 1:44:40

6M ago1:44:40

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In this solo episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey Murphy pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a fulfilling career and meaningful life. With her signature mix of honesty and encouragement, Kelsey shares raw insights and behind-the-scenes moments that most people don't talk about. If you've ever felt like you're doing everythin…

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Live from Health Supernova: Austin’s Rise as a Bio & Health Frontier Powerhouse 50:04

7M ago50:04

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What does it mean to build the future of Bio & Health at the frontier, and why is Austin the place to do it? Recorded live at Health Supernova, this episode explores the deep structural shifts underway in bio, health, and tech. From trillion-dollar ambitions to FDA bottlenecks, from digital-first hospitals to the rise of cowboy talent in Bio & Heal…

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Learn Your Unique Productivity Style To Master Energy Management Instead Of Time Management With Amber Deibert 57:37

7M ago57:37

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In this episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey Murphy sits down with the incredible Amber Deibert, a performance coach who teaches fast-paced professionals how to actually work smarter, not harder. We always hear this phrase, but Amber breaks it down into real, actionable steps you can start using today. Get ready to learn how to create more efficienc…

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Bitcoin and the Future of American Power | Brian Morgenstern, Riot Platforms 57:17

7M ago57:17

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Is Bitcoin just a financial instrument, or is it a wedge into the future of energy, policy, and power? Brian Morgenstern, head of public policy at Riot Platforms, lays out how mining is becoming critical infrastructure and why the US can’t afford to fall behind. From sovereign wealth strategies to regulatory fragmentation, this conversation unpacks…

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The Guilt-Free Flexible Plan To Build Financial Wealth + Freedom With Aryeh Sheinbein 49:29

7M ago49:29

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In today's episode of Whiskey and Work, Kelsey sits down with Aryeh Sheinbein to have an honest, behind-the-scenes conversation about the real costs of running a business and launching offers. This is not your typical money chat filled with spreadsheets and dry budgeting talk—instead, they explore the real numbers, the surprising expenses, and the …

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How Specificity in Vertical AI Rewrites Industries | Nick Tippmann, TipTop VC 58:29

7M ago58:29

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Specificity isn’t just a design choice. It’s the differentiator when inches matter. Nick Tippmann, founding partner of TipTop VC, explains how vertical AI is rewriting the software industry by going deeper, not wider. From the transition beyond SaaS to the gray zone between foundational models and high-stakes applications, we explore how vertical A…

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The Threads That Scale Innovation with Brian Hall EO Austin 59:01

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Innovation does not scale on size alone. It accelerates on the connective threads of an ecosystem, from curated founder groups to open networks and through shared stories and honest champions. Brian Hall, incoming President of the Austin Chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, joins us to explore what actually drives trust, access, and scale in a t…

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Houston Will Be the Industrial Bio Capital of the World with Veronica Breckenridge, First Bight Ventures 59:31

8M ago59:31

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The $6 trillion chemical industry is on the verge of a revolution as biology moves from the doctor's office to the industrial zone. Veronica Breckenridge, Founder and Managing Partner of First Bight Ventures, is investing in early-stage bio manufacturing companies while building the ecosystem to catalyze their growth. We discuss the tech powering t…

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Endless Frontiers and the Future of American Innovation with Jordan Blashek, Managing Director America's Frontier Fund 1:15:49

9M ago1:15:49

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At a hinge point when tech leadership determines the balance of geopolitical power, deep tech investment has never been more critical to America's future. Jordan Blashek, co-founder of America's Frontier Fund, brings his perspective on innovation for national advantage. From investing in defense tech to the newly launched Endless Frontiers, we disc…

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From Semiconductors to AI Ecosystems with Tyson Tuttle, Founder and CEO Circuit 1:13:06

9M ago1:13:06

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From cutting-edge chips to AI networks the disruption happening up and down the tech stack is upending invention and value. Everything is on the table. Tyson Tuttle, former CEO of Silicon Labs and current founder and CEO of Circuit, brings decades of experience building innovative products across multiple tech waves. In this conversation, Tyson sha…

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Texas Innovation Ecosystems in the AI Era with Samantha Lewis, Partner Mercury Fund 1:03:42

10M ago1:03:42

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The Texas innovation ecosystem is accelerating at breakneck speed as technologies like AI and institutions such as the Texas Stock Exchange reshape what is possible. Samantha Lewis, Partner at Mercury Fund, recently relocated to Austin from Houston to strengthen the firm's presence in the region. Our conversation reveals how the founders and funder…

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Activating the Future of Human Flourishing with Janine Leger, Co-Founder Edge City 56:19

11M ago56:19

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Technology is advancing rapidly, but our social systems and institutions struggle to keep pace. Janine Leger co-founded Edge City, a society incubator accelerating social innovation through popup and experimental communities, and they're bringing their next gathering to Austin March 2-7. We explore how rethinking the intersection of technology and …

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Rewriting Biopharma's Playbook with Mallory Factor, Founder and CEO IntraBio 49:25

11M ago49:25

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A unicorn biopharma that ignores the traditional playbook, breaks development speed records, and chose Austin over the traditional biotech hubs. Mallory Factor, Founder and CEO of IntraBio, joins us to share how his Oxford-born company created an FDA-approved drug in record time while doing everything differently. In this wide-ranging conversation,…

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Engineering Agency, Innovation, and Ecosystems with Gena Gorlin 1:13:26

11M ago1:13:26

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A coffee conversation turned into a deep exploration and personal obsession about how we shape our world and how it shapes us. I had to invite my partner in that conversation, Dr. Gena Gorlin, on to the podcast to bring her perspective as a psychologist, professor, and founder coach to examine the interplay between agency, innovation, ecosystems, a…

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Austin4America Rises From SXSW's Military Sponsor Ban with Luke Fischer, Co-Founder & CEO SkyFi 52:55

12M ago52:55

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Last June, SXSW announced they would no longer allow military and defense companies as sponsors. This sparked strong reactions from Austin's defense tech community, with one of those reactions leading to the creation of Austin4America. I'm joined by Luke Fischer, one of the summit's creators, to discuss why this matters and how it fits into Austin'…

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Science in the Commercial Space Age: Live from UATX's SOMA Inaugural Summit 38:48

12M ago38:48

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This past November, the University of Austin hosted their Inaugural SOMA Summit to explore the amazing transformation in space right now, especially how the commercial space era is decentralizing access. I had the privilege to moderate a fascinating panel titled "Science in the Commercial Space Age" featuring Chris Sembroski from Blue Origin, along…

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Why Gauntlet AI Chose Austin to Build the Next Wave of AI Engineers with Austen Allred 50:00

1y ago50:00

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AI is becoming the biggest force multiplier for human talent in history. Austen Allred shares how Gauntlet AI is reimagining engineering education for this new reality and why Austin's is the perfect place to build this ambitious program. This is was quick turnaround episode as Gauntlet AI applications close January 4th (application link below). We…

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From DNA to Deep Space with Eliah Overbey, Professor at University of Austin 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

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Space is becoming our next great innovation frontier as we move from 700 astronauts spending days or months to tens of thousands spending years. What does that do to the human body? What does it mean for our species? Eliah Overbey, Assistant Professor of Bioastronautics at the University of Austin, joins the podcast to explore topics in the increas…

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The Skills and Learning Revolution in the New Tech World with Rob Rosenthal, CRO at Udemy 43:10

1y ago43:10

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Austin is rapidly emerging as a significant edtech hub, attracting not just innovative startups but also established industry leaders. In this episode, Udemy's Chief Revenue Officer Rob Rosenthal joins me to explore what skills are in-demand and how technology is transforming both what we learn and how we learn it. Episode Highlights Generational C…

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Quantum CEOs Get Real About Hype, Hope, and Hardware at Austin's Quantonation Day 36:33

1y ago36:33

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Recorded live at Austin's Quantonation Day this past September, I sat down with senior leaders from Strangeworks, Qunnect, Pasqal, and Tau Systems to discuss the state of quantum and physics tech. This candid panel went beyond the typical quantum computing conversation to face the market realities of building a business in the space. We explored th…

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Building Austin's Next Health and Wellness Revolution with Jim Donnelly, Humanaut Health 54:04

1y ago54:04

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Optimizing health is about more than just new tech, it's about new models, new ways to engage, and being fun. Jim Donnelly, founder and CEO of Humanaut Health, is pioneering a comprehensive approach that combines advanced diagnostics, the latest interventions, with lifestyle changes to add decades of healthy living to people's lives. In this episod…

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Backing Extraordinary Leaders to Build Austin Moonshots with Craig Cummings, Co-Founder and General Partner Moonshots Capital 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Building companies that can 10x humanity requires extraordinary leadership. Craig Cummings of Moonshots Capital has made finding and backing these leaders his mission. Craig shares his insights on building the next generation of mission-driven companies and the future of the Austin ecosystem. Episode Highlights What is a Moonshot? Finding the %$^* …

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How To Start & Grow A Coaching Business To Multiple 6-Figs With Enneagram Coach Nicole McDonough 48:43

1y ago48:43

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In this episode Kelsey sits down with Nicole McDonough, an inspiring and successful coach specializing in Enneagram-based self-development, leadership, and team dynamics. Nicole shares her journey from starting with no business to becoming a high-demand coach with a waitlist. We dive into how she's built a thriving coaching business focusing on aut…

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How To Build Your Business Through LinkedIn With Liam Darmody 1:17:21

1y ago1:17:21

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In this episode Kelsey dives into LinkedIn strategies with Liam Darmody, a LinkedIn expert known for his no-BS approach to personal branding and social selling. He shares how to transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful, client-attracting landing page while still showcasing who you are. Liam's insights are especially valuable for coaches, ent…

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How To Build A Business With Memberships & Online Course With Lisa Princic 49:48

1y ago49:48

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In this episode Kelsey sits down with Lisa Princic, founder of Scaling Deep. With over 15 years of experience helping thousands of business owners create sustainable and profitable business models, Lisa breaks down the myths and misconceptions around memberships. We explore how to simplify the process, avoid overwhelm, and build a membership progra…