Best Lydia Winters Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Referrals and Building Community with David Folwell 36:42

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3d ago36:42

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In this episode, hosts Lauren Jones and Rob Mann welcome David Folwell, CEO of Staffing Hub and the host of The Staffing Show, to discuss the critical role of referrals in staffing. " Getting people to stay on contract longer. When you go work with a friend, you stay on contract longer, you redeploy at a higher rate." Here David underscores the imp…

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The Future of IT Staffing: Innovation and a Culture of Kindness with Lydia Wilson and Kip Havel 45:14

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In this episode of 'You Own the Experience Podcast,' hosts Robert Mann and Lauren Jones sit down with Lydia Wilson and Kip Havel from Dexian to explore how forward-thinking concepts like 'Black Sky Thinking' and the 'Kindness Index' are shaping innovation in IT staffing. Lydia and Kip share insights into Dexian’s culture, highlighting their commitm…

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AI & Trust: Enhancing Recruitment and Marketing with Sabashan Ragavan and Leslie Vickrey 1:04:54

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In this episode, Lauren and Rob discuss the vital role of AI in recruitment and marketing and recap all the AI updates announced during Bullhorn Engage Boston. Later in the episode, LJ and Rob are joined by industry experts Sabashan Ragavan, CEO and co-founder of Hey Milo, and Leslie Vickery, CEO and founder of Clear Edge Marketing. The group's con…

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Winter 2025 in Review 1:42:36

1M ago1:42:36

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In this episode, I chat all about my past semester of continuing this year's touring season with Opera For The Young, giving my first lecture recital, and formally starting my dissertation research. I also give an update on the podcast release schedule this summer and contemplate the goals I have for the upcoming season. Consider joining the HMA bo…

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204: Watch Purchase Justifications, Zombies, and Rolex! 53:38

1M ago53:38

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In this episode we discuss the lengths we can sometimes go to in our efforts to justify a watch purchase, Vu gives an update on his Zombie Apocalypse Watch plans, and we touch on a recent Rolex event we attended and whether our thoughts have changed on any of the new releases.

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Simplifying Data-Driven Success in Staffing: Insights & Innovations with Dan Mori 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

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This week, Lauren and Rob dive into the intricacies of data-driven strategies for staffing agencies with guest Dan Mori, Managing Partner of Staffing Mastery. The trio explores the necessity of forward-looking data analysis for better decision-making and operational efficiency. Dan has been a Staffing Owner/Operator for 18 years and realized a majo…

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Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival (with The Dolphins Quartet) 35:37

2M ago35:37

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In this episode, I chat with The Dolphins Quartet (violinists Luke Henderson and Issac Park, violist James Preucil, and cellist Ian Maloney) about their backgrounds in music, their time at The Juilliard School, and how they met and started working together. We also discuss their rehearsal process, how they choose repertoire to perform, how they com…

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An AI State of Emergency 52:25

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This week, LJ and Rob are joined by staffing industry AI experts to declare: you need to start using AI. Staffing Engine's Matt Dichter, Jay Cutler, and Andrew Kimmell, along with Leap's Erin Pittman, highlight different ways AI is impacting the industry. We're all aware of how rapidly AI is progressing and changing, and how technology fatigue coul…

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203: Choosing ONE vacation watch for two weeks. Also double NWA! 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

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We decide to go on a two week vacation to Portugal with just one watch each, and talk through how we chose what we chose, why they were the right watches for this trip, and how that ended up working out. Also, we have two new watches to discuss! Vu decides that one watch might be fine, but asks Delugs to help out with additional straps so he can ke…

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Music and Cognition (with Dr. Cora Palfy) 1:22:36

2M ago1:22:36

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Cora Palfy (Washington and Jefferson College) about her musical upbringing as a singer, her time studying music theory and cognition at Northwestern, and her music theory pedagogy article on "the hidden curriculum." We also dive into her 2022 book Musical Agency and The Social Listener, which discusses music as an a…

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Celebrating Five Years of LEAP: Successes, Failures, and Lessons Learned 29:48

2M ago29:48

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In this celebratory episode of the podcast, Rob and Lauren commemorate the five-year anniversary of Leap Advisory Partners, a technology consulting firm founded by Lauren in March 2020. They revisit the firm's journey, highlighting both its successes and failures. Lauren, self-dubbed the Chief Failure Officer (CFO), openly discusses the challenges …

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202: W&W and NWA and all the cool things! 1:05:49

3M ago1:05:49

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In this episode we discuss our time at Watches and Wonders, some of our favorite things from and around the show, Vu's new watch, and some of the people we got to see in Geneva!

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AI in Staffing: Navigating Ethics and Innovation with Chris Loope 57:28

3M ago57:28

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This week, LJ and Rob sit down with industry veteran and legendary CTO, Chris Loope . Chris recently published an article on AI in Staffing (linked below,) and we dive deep into his insights. Chris is the former CTO of all of the BGSF brands and has helped companies grow using technology since 1997.In the article, Chris discusses the pros, cons, ri…

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The Four Types of Sales Roles You Need to Know with Mark Winter 36:48

3M ago36:48

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This week on the podcast, LJ and Rob host sales coach/trainer Mark Winter of the Winsource Group. Mark spoke at the Staffing Sales Summit last month about the truth that there are different types of sellers based on factors like the stage of your business and market conditions. Mark shares his theory, and the trio also discusses AI in sales. To kic…

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Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part Two (with Lee Thomas Richardson) 1:32:23

3M ago1:32:23

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In this episode, I chat with Lee Thomas Richardson about Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter, including its reception by the Beyhive, our favorite (and least favorite) tracks, the nominations and awards the album received at the 2024 Grammys, and Beyoncé's new products that further expand her brand. Join us for our next book club meeting o…

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201: What have we been up to? And... THE FUTURE! 56:12

3M ago56:12

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We're back! Again! This time for real? In this episode we talk about the big life and work changes that Lydia has gone through... discuss our Watches and Wonders plans... and talk about the future of this podcast and our plan for its triumphant return!

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GRID Industry Trends 2025 Takeaways 43:03

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This week, LJ and Rob sit down with Bullhorn's Senior Research Manager, Lia Taniguchi, to discuss key insights from the GRID Industry Trends 2025 report. Unsurprisingly, firms integrating AI and automation into their workflows experienced revenue growth in 2024 and are projecting continued expansion in 2025. Download the complete report here: Bullh…

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Cowboy Carter by Beyoncé: Part One (with Lee Thomas Richardson) 49:10

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In this episode, I chat with Lee Thomas Richardson (Columbia University) about his musical upbringing as a saxophonist and a vocalist, his path to music theory, and the start of his research on Beyoncé and fandom. We also discuss Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter. Stay tuned for part two of our conversation! Join us for our next book clu…

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SIA Executive Forum 2025 Recap: AI, Technology, and the Staffing Industry Landscape with Ashley Bowlin 23:15

4M ago23:15

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This week, LJ and Rob sit down to give a quick recap of the Staffing Industry Analysts Executive Forum 2025. The duo are joined by podcast friend, Ashley Bowlin of CloudCall. The trio highlight: the overall positive vibe of attendees and networking. a strong focus on AI and how it will meaningfully impact staffing & recruiting. the overall role tec…

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AI in Flexible Work Pools with Bryan Wilson 43:30

4M ago43:30

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This week, LJ and Rob catch up with Bryan Wilson, Head of Product at StaffUp App (www.staffupapp.com), exploring innovative approaches to talent pool management and AI integration in staffing. Bryan, a staffing technology veteran, shares insights on enabling light industrial and high-volume clients to create and quickly activate flexible work pools…

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Staffing Innovations: AI’s Role in Modern Recruiting with Matt Dichter 47:22

5M ago47:22

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This week, LJ and Rob catch up with longtime podcast friend, Matt Dichter. Matt, VP of Sales at Staffing Engine, shares insights about their AI acceleration platform for the industry. He provides an update on how staffing firms are gaining productivity through their solutions. Lauren and Rob review several significant AI developments, including: AR…

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Sounding Bodies (with Dr. Shannon Draucker) 1:14:35

5M ago1:14:35

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Shannon Draucker (Siena College) about her musical upbringing as a clarinetist, her experience in an English PhD program at Boston University, and her current pedagogical practices at Siena. We also discuss her recent book Sounding Bodies: Acoustical Science and Musical Erotics in Victorian Literature, as well as he…

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Building Trust with Technology with Joey Brodsky 51:20

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This week, Lauren and Rob continue their focus on sales with a conversation with Joey Brodsky, Head of Go-To-Market at Stott and May. Joey, throughout his staffing and sales career, has used a lot of technology, so we picked his brain on what technologies move the needle. Things like AI to create research for potential clients and SourceWhale to he…

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Account Management Mastery: tips to Grow Accounts with Carolyn Durant 53:47

5M ago53:47

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This year, LJ and Rob kick off the podcast focused on sales, specifically account management. Carolyn Durant of TCP Software has been in the staffing and recruitment tech industry for a decade. She recently started creating content on LinkedIn to share what she's learned and is definitely on the show's must-follow list. Carolyn's Account Communicat…

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Music and Gossip (with Dr. Kristin Franseen) 1:29:43

6M ago1:29:43

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kristin Franseen (Western University) about her musical upbringing as a bassist, her early interest in becoming an orchestral librarian, and her time at McGill University earning a PhD in musicology. We also chat about her first book, Imagining Musical Pasts, and her current research on the intersection of music and…

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2024 Recap 53:07

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Today LJ and Rob recap all the ups, downs, wins and loses of 2024. We also make a few predictions for 2024 and we will continue our predictions for marketing, sales, recruiting and staffing operations early next y ear. This episode is sponsored by Leap Advisory Partners. Please remember to rate, review and share the episode wherever you tune in.…

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Fall 2024 in Review 1:53:16

6M ago1:53:16

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In this episode, I chat about landing my first lead role with a professional touring opera company (!!), singing in the Laffont Metropolitan Opera competition (!!!), my first publication in Music Theory Spectrum (!!!!), and completing my dissertation proposal (!!!!!!). I also discuss my yearly theme for 2024 and set a new theme for 2025. Join us in…

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200: What we've learned making 200 podcast episodes 21:46

7M ago21:46

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In this 200th episode of This Watch Life we talk about what we've learned, how our thoughts about watches and the industry changed, and what we've discovered about our listeners.

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199: The most surprising watches we have ever bought. 20:33

7M ago20:33

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In this episode we answer questions from @katshoulders and @alexmjryan about the most surprising watches in our collections as well as what types of watches we find most and least photogenic.

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198: New Watch! - Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5 - why did Vu buy this watch? 20:45

7M ago20:45

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In today's episode we discuss Vu's newest watch, the Otsuka Lotec No. 7.5. Coming right off the amazing success of the No. 6 winning the GPHG Challenge Prize, the arrival of the No. 7.5 couldn't have been better timed. Although they share a design language, the No. 6 and No. 7.5 are very different watches. Vu explains what he loves about the design…

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197: Favorite dial colors, and would Lydia trade her OPs for the right pieces? 18:29

7M ago18:29

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In this episode we answer questions from @casebackintime, @been63, @arkenwatchco, and @nesqydave.

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AI Updates and Digital Adoption 30:50

7M ago30:50

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This week, LJ and Rob cover the latest in Staffing Industry news, including the positive uptick in US Staffing according to the Bullhorn/SIA Indicator. The dynamic duo also cover the importance of upskilling your teams on AI and the fact that AI creates incredibly quick opportunities to create training and adoption materials. For example, using you…

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196: The Genta-designed Seiko - The Credor Locomotive - Lydia's New Watch Alert! 18:25

7M ago18:25

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In this episode we talk about Lydia's new watch, the Credor Locomotive. Her second Gerald Genta designed watch, but also a limited edition remake of a little known collaboration from one of the world's best known watch-designers and Japan's most well known brand, Seiko. https://www.credor.com/en/special/locomotive/…

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195: What watch would you bring on a cruise vacation? 15:53

7M ago15:53

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In this episode we discuss Lydia's family cruise and the watches she chose to bring on it, and why. The cruise has very specific and diverse needs, because of the variety of activities you partake in, all packed into a singe experience. So what did she bring?

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194: New Watch Alert - The Arken Alterum Year of the Dragon. 18:19

7M ago18:19

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In today's episode we talk about Vu's new watch, the Arken Alterum limited edition Year of the Dragon, and why Vu thinks it's probably the coolest watch under $1000. Check out Arken here: https://arken.uk Here's my first photo of the watch: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCbsx0jI3Dq/ NOTE: Although Vu had intended to pay full price for this watch and …

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193: Rolex = watch enthusiasm? Also our most worn watches and best watch purchases of 2024. 16:45

7M ago16:45

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Today we answer a question from @watchrolling about whether or not Rolex watches are necessary for watch enthusiasts, from @watch_girl_life and @nomoschino about our best/favorite watch purchases of the year, and a question from @jordonia about what we wish we knew when we got started in this wild hobby of watch collecting and enthusiasm.…

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192: Lydia changes watch straps and Delugs celebrates their 6th anniversary 20:58

7M ago20:58

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In this episode we talk about Lydia finally discovering the joy of changing watch straps, and our experience with Delugs, our favorite watch strap company, which I've been buying straps from for 4 years, and they've been making straps and leather goods now for six! NOTE: Delugs has provided us with watch straps for free but have not paid us and hav…

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191: How did we meet, stay together for 13 years, and choose 10th anniversary watches? 19:58

8M ago19:58

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In today's episode we go back in time and answer a frequently asked question... how did we even meet? We also talk about how we chose our 10th anniversary watch gifts for each other, and the difficulty in making that seemingly simple task work.

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190: Universal Geneve and the Pole Router for the Polar Route! 18:05

8M ago18:05

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In today's episode Lydia tells us the story of the Pole Router, Universal Geneve's watch commemorating the Polar Route for SAS flights that significantly reduced the flight time for international flights. See Masaharu's post here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCZMHZDN1I2/

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189: Lydia at the GPHG Awards, and Otsuka Lotec wins! 20:00

8M ago20:00

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In this episode we talk about Lydia's trip to Geneva for the GPHG Awards show and gala. Also Vu finally let her borrow a watch, and it's his current favorite one!

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Resounding Verse (with Dr. Stephen Rodgers) 1:21:43

8M ago1:21:43

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Stephen Rodgers (University of Oregon) about his musical upbringing as a pianist, his path to studying music theory at Yale, and his current pedagogical practices at Oregon. We also chat about his art song analysis podcast, Resounding Verse, as well as the field of music theory's response to the public music theory …

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PE in Staffing and across technologies 39:37

8M ago39:37

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This week, LJ and Rob cover the latest news in the staffing industry, including updates from SIA's Healthcare Staffing Summit and the newest AI tools, including NotebookLM and Writer.com Studio. The dynamic duo also reviews a report on private equity investment that McKinsey released in July 2024, as we see more PE firms investing in staffing and r…

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HMA Book Club #3: A Third University is Possible by la paperson 33:31

8M ago33:31

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In this episode, I discuss our first two official meetings of the HMA book club, HMA on Substack and Discord, and the agreed upon community guidelines for our gatherings. I also introduce the November book club pick, which is A Third University Is Possible by la paperson. Join us for our third synchronous meeting on Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 pm ES…

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188: Lydia visits IWC and becomes a watchmaker? 20:10

8M ago20:10

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In this episode Lydia talks about her trip to Schaffhausen to visit the IWC manufacture with Nymans Ur, and the coolest Ingenieur she’s seen yet!

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Revolutionizing Recruitment with AI: Insights from Bullhorn's Nicole Krensky 47:42

8M ago47:42

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This week, LJ and Rob sit down with Nicole Krensky, Product Marketing Manager at Bullhorn, to review the 2024 Talent GRID Report. Nicole reports that talent values the right jobs along with consistent and speedy communication. Not surprisingly, 81% of candidates say they are comfortable with AI in recruiting if it speeds up the process. LJ and Rob …

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187: Why Vu wants a 47ZERO watch. 17:40

8M ago17:40

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We finally got hands on with 47ZERO Watches! In this episode we talk about why these watches really drew us in and the powerful story of overcoming adversity and turning a traumatic event into the beautiful and thoughtful designs behind them. See them at 47zero.com Note: We were lent these watches by 47Zero, and had to send them back. We didn’t get…

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186: Movement decoration, why it exists, and should it? 20:24

8M ago20:24

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Lydia takes us on a deep dive into movement decoration, some of the history, the techniques, and we discuss yet again whether casebacks should be closed!

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185: Where have we been? Where are we going? And is it Cubituses or Cubitii? 18:13

8M ago18:13

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We have been gone for 6 weeks, but we are back this week! We discuss a bit about what has happened, what is coming, and our plans to finish out the year with this podcast.

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Black Musician Academy (with Melanie Bates) 36:53

9M ago36:53

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In this episode, I chat with D.C. based violinist Melanie Bates about her musical upbringing and her experience getting back into performance as an adult. We also discuss Black Music Academy, Melanie's grant funded project to educate D.C. students about the history, impact, and repertoire of Black classical musicians. This month, the HMA Book Club …

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Did you say 800 hours saved? with Gorilla Works Alessandra Willsher & Steven Ng 53:06

9M ago53:06

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This week LJ and Rob are joined by Gorilla Works' Alessandra Willsher and Steven Ng to talk about all the AI they are building into their Flexible Back Office and Front Office Solutions. The dynamic duo also cover the latest and greatest ai and atuomation news in the industry including the stat that experts believe 80% of software engineers will ne…