Best Neysa Podcasts (2025)

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Discovering your own teaching style, with Neysa Olivares-Torres 40:20

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7d ago40:20

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Our guest this week, Neysa Olivares-Torres, breaks down the process of finding and developing your own personal teaching style. Neysa details how she landed on her “firm-but-fair" approach before sharing tips for other educators trying to develop their authentic teaching style. Neysa and Ana also discuss how finding—and embodying—your teaching styl…

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Building Sovereign AI for a Billion People Ft. Rishi Bal of BharatGen 1:11:19

4h ago1:11:19

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What does it take to build national-scale AI infrastructure? Not a product for a company, but a platform for a billion people. In this powerful episode, our very own Sujit Janardanan - CMO, Neysa, chats with Rishi Bal, Head, BharatGen and faculty at IIT Bombay, who is leading one of the most ambitious technology missions of our time: building India…

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Strategies for new teachers to overcome disillusionment, starring Tina Boogren, Ph.D. 40:24

21d ago40:24

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Tina Boogren, Ph.D., joins Ana Torres, not only to discuss how it’s completely normal for first-year teachers (and even some veterans) to experience disillusionment, but also to offer tactics for overcoming those feelings. Tina and Ana kick off this episode by explaining Ellen Moir's “The Phases of First-Year Teaching," which outlines the emotional…

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The Builder's Pivot ft. Arko C. of Pipeshift 1:04:47

26d ago1:04:47

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From tackling India’s mental health crisis to powering open-source AI at scale - Arko C.’s journey is a blueprint for every founder’s second act. In this episode, he shares how lessons from Amigo shaped PipeShift, a YC-backed platform making open-source models production-ready - with insights on modular architecture, global building, and partnering…

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Phone policies and the science of self-control, starring Angela Duckworth, Ph.D. 46:06

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Angela Duckworth, Ph.D., the New York Times bestselling author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, joins Ana Torres to discuss school phone policies and what the science of self-control can tell us works. In this episode, Angela highlights the many complexities surrounding student cell phone use in schools and why there is a need to con…

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Learning alongside your multilingual learners, starring Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D. 39:55

2M ago39:55

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Host Ana Torres is joined by Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ed.D., a linguist and speech pathologist known for her work with multilingual learners. In this episode, Elsa focuses on small changes that educators can make to create classrooms that are more inclusive and supportive of multilingual learners. She shares strategies for morphology instruction, learn…

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The $100Bn Conversation Ft. Aman Goel of GreyLabs AI 1:12:39

2M ago1:12:39

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Description:What if AI could truly listen? Aman Goel, founder of GreyLabs.AI, reveals how he’s helping enterprises unlock the $100B opportunity hidden in their customer conversations, powered by cutting-edge AI and Neysa’s cloud infrastructure.By Neysa

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The right questions for the “wrong” answers, starring Dan Meyer, Ph.D. 39:48

2M ago39:48

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On this episode of Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres is joined by Dan Meyer, Ph.D., Vice President of User Growth at Amplify and former Chief Academic Officer at Desmos. Dan’s journey in education began much like that of many other teachers—with a love of his content area. But entering the classroom proved difficult as he struggled to engage student…

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The science behind a joyful classroom, starring Tracey Severns, Ed.D. 40:11

3M ago40:11

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Host Ana Torres welcomes former NJDOE Chief Academic Officer Tracey Severns, Ed.D., to discuss not just how to bring more joy to the classroom but how joy and laughter can draw in even the most vulnerable students. Tracey outlines the current research on what humor can do in the classroom and shares her own observational research in a case study sc…

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Beyond My Years is back: Season 2 trailer 2:09

3M ago2:09

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Ana Torres and Eric Cross give you the first look at Season 2 of Beyond My Years, launching September 17, 2025. This trailer highlights what’s coming this season including shorter episodes and takeaways from our Classroom Insider. Season 2 focuses on common classroom challenges, looking to the experts and to the research to get you answers. We'll d…

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Deconstructing Intelligence ft. Prof. Nisheeth Srivastava 21:08

3M ago21:08

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In this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, our Host and CMO Sujit sits down with Prof. Nisheeth Srivastava, IIT Kanpur, to ask a bold question: What is intelligence, really and why prof. thinks its overrated?They unpack:- Why intelligence is deeply tied to cultural conditioning- How unexpected factors like weather can influence research- The academic pers…

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Everything is literacy, starring Susan Lambert, Ed.D. 42:10

4M ago42:10

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres is joined by Science of Reading: The Podcast host Susan Lambert, Ed.D., who’s here to make the case for all educators investing in student literacy development, regardless of the content domain they teach. Throughout the conversation, they discuss how all teachers are literacy teachers and share four simple…

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Unmuting AI ft Raoul Nanavati, Co-founder & CEO, Navana.ai 41:23

3M ago41:23

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In this episode of AI’s Happy Hour, our CMO and host Sujit Janardanan sits down with Raoul Nanavati, Co-Founder & CEO of navana.ai, to explore the journey of building Voice AI in India from scratch.They unpack:- Where Voice AI is headed next- The challenges and breakthroughs of building in this space- How India’s talent and mindset give navan.ai a …

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Smallest.ai Loudest Impact ft Akshat Mandloi 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Ready for a deep dive into the future of voice AI? Tune in to the very first episode of AI’s Happy Hour with Akshat Mandloi, CTO and Co-founder of Smallest.ai, as he unpacks how their innovative approach to foundational models is transforming industries like banking, healthcare, and more. Don’t miss Akshat’s insights on building secure, high-qualit…

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Introducing AI's Happy Hour 0:20

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We're getting India’s brightest tech minds to get candid in this space - no filters, no fluff. A podcast series where our CMO and host Sujit Janardanan unlocks real stories, bold takes, and sharp insights from the builders shaping the future.Get ready, as we pour some bold, thought-provoking conversations. Think AI infra, vibrant communities, and a…

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Springing forward and looking back, with Ana and Eric 30:21

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres and Classroom Insider Eric Cross reconnect with three past guests—Fawn Nguyen, Rebecka Peterson, and Simone McQuaige—to explore key challenges from their early teaching days: classroom management, decentering oneself, and time management. Ana and Eric share their own experiences with these common hurdles, t…

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No broken children—only broken systems, starring Kareem Weaver 49:43

10M ago49:43

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres soaks up wisdom from Kareem Weaver, an educational powerhouse who has spent over 30 years working toward the end of illiteracy. Kareem levels with Ana about the hard truths of education reform. Together, they get vulnerable about the personal costs they’ve paid in being committed to their work and the belie…

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Building an education network to make change, starring A. Simone McQuaige 50:05

11M ago50:05

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres absorbs wisdom from A. Simone McQuaige, winner of Amplify's Science of Reading Changemaker Star Award in 2024. Simone teaches Ana about what it takes to support wider change across an entire district, and about the common traits she sees in all seasoned educators. She also shares stories about how her mothe…

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Your starter pack to mentorship, starring Serena Klosa 49:54

11M ago49:54

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres gets wisdom from Serena Klosa, an educator with 37 years of experience as a teacher, principal, and now deputy chief of schools. Serena discusses what it takes to be a good mentor and to be mentored by others—stressing the humility it requires and the strength it creates. She also shares stories of the “Que…

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The best of Beyond My Years (so far!) 3:51

12M ago3:51

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To close out the year, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from the first nine episodes of the Beyond My Years podcast – and looking ahead at some of what’s to come in 2025! Listen to Beyond My Years: Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Apple Subscribe to Beyond My Years on Spotify Listen to Beyond My Years via web browser…

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Advancing together as educators, starring LaTonya Goffney, Ed.D. 47:22

1y ago47:22

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On this episode of Beyond My Years, Ana Torres picks up every nugget of wisdom she can learn from LaTonya M. Goffney, Ed.D., superintendent of schools for the Aldine Independent School District in Texas. LaTonya shares her journey through many different roles in education before she ended up in an educational leadership role. She stresses the impor…

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Para enseñar se necesita confianza, con Luz Selenia Muñoz 14:36

1y ago14:36

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En este episodio especial de Beyond My Years, Ana tiene el placer de hablar con Luz Selenia Muñoz en español, su idioma de origen. Luz ha sido maestra por 20 años, en dos países diferentes y en dos idiomas distintos. Con toda esa experiencia, Luz comparte las lecciones que le han parecido trascendentes para todos los estudiantes y todas las escuela…

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Teaching takes trust, starring Luz Selenia Muñoz 50:13

1y ago50:13

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres walks alongside Luz Selenia Muñoz as she retraces the path that led her from planning to become a psychologist in Puerto Rico to living in Chicago as a veteran bilingual teacher with 20 years under her belt. Luz shares how finding her happy place in second grade took time, describing how she quickly learned…

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Teaching takes joy, starring Rebecka Peterson 50:22

1y ago50:22

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres delves into the wisdom offered by Rebecka Peterson, an educator whose journey began much like Ana’s: as a young immigrant to the United States. Rebecka shares all that she has come to love and appreciate about the K–12 environment after a tough transition from teaching college-level courses. She also reveal…

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Teaching is advocacy, starring Missy Testerman 48:35

1y ago48:35

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres learns from the best, sitting down with 2024’s National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman. Missy talks about always being open to new ideas and perspectives, offers tips on building relationships with families, and discusses the importance of slowing down. She also shares the story of being the “bossy” k…

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Teaching is listening, starring Patti and Rod Lloyd 47:33

1y ago47:33

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres takes you to the northernmost region of Alaska to sit down with Patti and Rod Lloyd. Patti and Rod are longtime educators in a rural school district where caribou outnumber people, the village is only accessible by plane, and the indigenous culture of the Iñupiat people goes back 10,000 years. They teach An…

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Teaching with determination, starring Khamphet Pease 50:22

1y ago50:22

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres learns all she can learn from the life stories and lessons of Khamphet Pease. While other teenagers might have been sneaking around to go to late night scary movies, Khamphet was applying for scholarships and submitting college applications. As a refugee from Laos, Khamphet shares the difficulty she experie…

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Teaching with resilience, starring Fawn Nguyen 49:45

1y ago49:45

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres learns from Fawn Nguyen, a math educator with over 30 years of classroom experience! Fawn tells Ana the story of her near-death experience being lost at sea while escaping Vietnam, and explains how it shaped the sense of gratitude she leads with in the classroom. She also discusses what it means to be yours…

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Teaching for life, starring Eric Jones 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres becomes a student of Eric Jones, an educator who came out of retirement at 80 years of age to help with a national teacher shortage—thus becoming the oldest paid teacher in Britain. Eric talks with Ana about building a collaborative classroom and what it means to teach children, not content. He also shares …

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Teaching with heart, starring Joyce Abbott 49:52

1+ y ago49:52

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Today on Beyond My Years, host Ana Torres soaks up wisdom from Joyce Abbott, an educator so passionate about her students that she inspired one of them to go on and write the hit show “Abbott Elementary. Joyce tells Ana all about her experiences working in a Title 1 school and what it means to know the community of Philadelphia. They also discuss h…

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About Beyond My Years, with Ana Torres and Eric Cross 11:20

1+ y ago11:20

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Join host Ana Torres and her classroom insider, Eric Cross, to learn what the new Amplify podcast Beyond My Years is all about. Together, they dig into the essence of what it means to be an educator, the challenges that come with it, and how Beyond My Years will connect with it all. Plus, you’ll get a sneak peek into what's ahead, including convers…

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Beyond My Years podcast trailer 3:05

1+ y ago3:05

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Listen to this trailer for our new podcast, Beyond My Years, launching August 14th. Every day headlines tout something “new” in education—the latest research, the hottest tech, the trendiest new hacks for organizing your classroom. However, beyond all the hype there’s one underestimated resource that’s truly deserving of our attention: educators wh…

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SE05/EP16: Creating Content While Staying Married w/ Neil & Phyllis Strawder 1:41:01

1+ y ago1:41:01

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Join us for an insightful conversation on how to navigate the world of content creation while maintaining a strong and healthy marriage. In this episode, we sit down with the power couple Neil & Phyllis Strawder, who have successfully managed both their personal and professional lives while creating engaging content together. From establishing boun…

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SE05/EP15: How to Create Multiple Channels of Consumption for Your Podcast w/ Jaison & Leslie 52:07

1+ y ago52:07

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In this episode, Jaison & Leslie delve into the art of expanding the reach of your podcast through multiple channels of consumption. Jaison Thomas, a seasoned podcaster from Mumbai, shares invaluable insights and strategies on how to effectively diversify your podcast's distribution. Join us as we explore the importance of reaching audiences across…

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SE05/EP14: Positioning Your Business from the Gut w/ Neysa Garcia-Muhammad 1:33:02

1+ y ago1:33:02

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Join us for an insightful exploration into the unconventional yet powerful realm of business positioning with Neysa, a visionary Soul-lead Brand photographer. In this episode, we delve deep into the importance of intuition and instinctive decision-making in shaping the trajectory of your business. Neysa shares her experiences and strategies at the …

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SE05/EP13: Crafting a Tasty Content Recipe w/ Wendy Lieber 1:26:17

1+ y ago1:26:17

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Wendy Lieber, the CEO of ContentBacon, as we delve into the art of crafting irresistible content that leaves a lasting impression. Learn from Wendy's vast experience in content marketing and entrepreneurship as she shares her secrets to creating content that not only engages but also delights your audienc…

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E05/EP12: A Guide to Managing Depression in the Creative World w/ Jared Michel Lebel 1:43:05

1+ y ago1:43:05

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Jared, a seasoned graphic designer, and advocate for mental health in the creative industry. Jared bravely shares his personal journey of grappling with ADHD, acute anxiety, and persistent depression while navigating the fast-paced and demanding world of design. He opens up about the challenges he's faced…

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SE05/EP11: Overriding the Monkey Mind w/ Dr. Shireen Maluf 1:31:10

1+ y ago1:31:10

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Join us for an enlightening discussion as we delve into the intricacies of overcoming the restless nature of the mind with Dr. Shireen Maluf, the renowned Heart Clarity Catalyst. In this episode, Dr. Maluf will share invaluable insights and practical strategies for navigating the challenges of overthinking and unlocking one's full potential. Whethe…

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SE05/EP10: Beyond the Balance Sheet w/ Derrick Espadas 1:31:48

1+ y ago1:31:48

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Join us for an extraordinary episode as we delve into the fascinating journey of Derrick Espadas, a remarkable individual whose life experiences have shaped his unique perspective on accounting and entrepreneurship. In this episode, Derrick shares his compelling story of resilience, transformation, and the profound insights he has gained along the …

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SE05/EP09: Taming Your Inner Critic w/ Kim Boudreau Smith 1:24:11

2y ago1:24:11

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Get ready to unlock the secrets to conquering your inner critic with Kim Boudreau Smith, The Bold Voice Expert. Join us for an enlightening discussion as Kim shares her wealth of knowledge and experience in helping professionals understand and tame their inner critics. Drawing from her background as a speaking and leadership coach, Kim will guide l…

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SE05/EP08 (Part 2): The Business of Creativity w/ Radim Malinic 1:24:43

2y ago1:24:43

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Thank you for joining us in a thought-provoking episode featuring Radim Malinic, an acclaimed creative director, designer, and bestselling author. Radim will share insights from his books, "Creativity for Sale" and "Mindful Creative," designed to empower creatives to start, grow, and sustain successful careers and businesses. Discover the secrets b…

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SE05/EP08 (Part 1): The Business of Creativity w/ Radim Malinic 1:26:49

2y ago1:26:49

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Thank you for joining us in a thought-provoking episode featuring Radim Malinic, an acclaimed creative director, designer, and bestselling author. Radim will share insights from his books, "Creativity for Sale" and "Mindful Creative," designed to empower creatives to start, grow, and sustain successful careers and businesses. Discover the secrets b…

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SE05/EP07 (Exclusive): Think Faster, Talk Smarter w/ Matt Abrahams 58:15

2y ago58:15

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Thank you for joining us for this thought-provoking episode featuring Matt Abrahams, a Communication Expert, Stanford lecturer, and host of the popular podcast, "Think Fast, Talk Smart." In this insightful conversation, Matt provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious speakers succeed when communicating and speaking spontaneo…

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SE05/EP06: Navigating the Challenges of First-Time Entrepreneurship w/ Rose Alkamisi 1:29:26

2y ago1:29:26

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Thank you for joining us in this thought-provoking episode featuring Rose Alkamisi, an exceptional personal branding strategist. In this insightful conversation, Rose shares her firsthand experiences and expertise on the hurdles faced by those venturing into entrepreneurship for the first time. Discover the valuable lessons Rose learned along her j…

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SE05/EP05: Empowering Women by Bridging the Investment Gap through Brand Design w/ Kung Pik Liu 1:25:31

2y ago1:25:31

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Thank you for joining us for this thought-provoking episode featuring Kung Pik Liu, a visionary in brand design. Explore the intersection of femtech, branding, and design as Kung Pik Liu, the founder of Design Angel, shares insights and strategies to uplift women-led ventures. Discover the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in securing investm…

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SE05/EP04: Navigating Common Mistakes in Conflict and Reputation Management w/ Susannah Margison 1:32:06

2y ago1:32:06

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Thank you for joining us in this thought-provoking episode featuring Susannah Margison, as we delve into the intricacies of handling common mistakes in conflict and reputation management. Susannah, a seasoned expert in the field, shares her insights on the pitfalls many encounter and provides valuable strategies for overcoming these challenges. Fro…

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SE05/EP03: Make a Living Designing Logos w/ Ian Paget 1:55:52

2y ago1:55:52

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Thank you for joining us for this thought-provoking episode featuring Ian Paget, an accomplished logo designer with over a decade of experience in the field. In this episode, Ian shares insights from his book, "Make a Living Designing Logos," a guide for turning your passion for logo design into a thriving career. Discover the fundamental knowledge…

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SE05/EP02 (Exclusive): The Disruption Mindset w/ Charlene Li 1:13:52

2y ago1:13:52

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Thank you for joining us for this thought-provoking episode featuring Charlene Li, New York Times bestselling Author, Speaker, Advisor, and Leadership Coach, as she unravels the truth about disruption and growth. Many companies strive for disruption, believing it's the key to everlasting market success. However, according to Charlene, the reality i…

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SE05/EP01: Experience a Glimpse of 'Global Influence' w/ Jose Ucar 1:22:17

2y ago1:22:17

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SE05/EP01: Experience a Glimpse of 'Global Influence' w/ Jose Ucar, LIVE on LinkedIn Audio on Jan 3rd @ 3 PM EST — Join us for an enlightening podcast event featuring renowned author Jose Ucar and his groundbreaking book, "Global Influence: How business leaders can simplify, improve, and amplify their international impact." In this thought-provokin…

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Mini-Series: (Part 6) The Power of Personal Brand: How to Play the Game Right w/ Phyllis Williams-Strawder 2:07:29

2y ago2:07:29

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Mini-Series: (Part 6- LAST EP) The Power of Personal Brand: How to Play the Game Right w/ Phyllis Williams-Strawder | LIVE on LinkedIn Audio Weekly, Every Wednesday from October 18th to November 22nd at 3 PM EST — In this episode of "The Branding Fkery" mini-series, we initiate our exploration of Phyllis Williams-Strawder's book, "Branding, Boundar…