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Snooze

LAist Studios

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Everyone has a dream. But sometimes there’s a gap between where we are and where we want to be. True, there are some people who can bridge that gap easily, on their own, but all of us need a little help at some point. A little boost. An accountability partner. A Snooze Squad. In each episode, the Snooze Squad will strategize an action plan for people to face their fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become ...
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Drowning in the noise? Tired of debates that go nowhere? Round Table MINDSET cuts through the chaos with bold, unfiltered conversations on the issues that matter. No echo chambers. No screaming matches. Just honest dialogue that challenges assumptions, sparks curiosity, and exposes you to perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. Co-hosts Mahlon and Jamie are polar opposites—gender, politics, religion, worldview—but after 30+ years of friendship, they’ve mastered the art of tackling tough t ...
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fitSpot Guru is your weekly guide to mastering fitDEGREE! Each week our team will take on topics related to our software provided by our clients or our internal team. The goal is to leave the episode with a greater understanding of fitDEGREE and how it can be used to optimize your business! Got a question or a suggestion? Email us at [email protected]!
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Greg Staffa created The Staffa Corner Podcast to provide listeners with a Staffatarian look at entertainment and life. Focusing on honest conversation, Staffa’s podcast is an appreciation of those he finds interesting in and out of television and film.The journey taken by Staffa in the industry started more than 8 years ago writing for Your Entertainment Corner. Motivated by the desire to become more knowledgeable in his field, he leveraged his learned and acquired knowledge and skills and e ...
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I'm Obsessed!

Perception Studio

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Do you find yourself deep diving into strange rabbit holes of internet information on the weirdest or most mundane topics imaginable? Well, then you might be just as obsessed with random things as we are! Brought to you by the lovely folks at Perception Studio, join our hosts as they discuss their latest obsessions from Astrology to Zooplankton and everything in between as we dive into why we obsess over the things we do. Pop culture and fun facts are fuel for this fire and spark a lot of ra ...
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The Perception Podcast

Jeremy Lasky and Danny Gonzalez, Founders of Perception

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Join the two founders of Perception, Jeremy Lasky & Danny Gonzalez as they have conversations with design heroes, inspirational thinkers, business leaders and trailblazers. You will also be able to hear podcast interviews of our team members, from growing a business to designing for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. You'll also get to know the history of Perception and the path it took to becoming the studio that creates futuristic technology for feature films and cutting edge experiences for t ...
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The Apple and Biscuit Show

Dr Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas

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Dr. Neil Hillman and Jason Nicholas, two professionals working in film and television sound, discuss the many ways sound is used in moving picture productions to engage, entertain, educate and inform audiences. The podcast covers a range of topics through interviews with industry insiders as well as academics and professionals in other fields who talk about the human understanding and perception of sound.
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Creating epic experiences with high vibe people. Why do a podcast in the conventional studio, why not do them while experiencing life's adventures. Too often people say "when I'm retired." We are all about inspiring people to start living their bucket list life today! Hold on tight for a new ride into life, relationships, travel, and more!
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Pickles & Pasta with Steph and Jay

Stephanie Rado Taormina & Jay Schweid

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Welcome to Pickles & Pasta—a podcast about living creatively, loving boldly, and staying grounded in a world that often feels anything but. Steph and Jay met(or as Jay says “reconnected”)just before the pandemic and have been building a life—and a creative partnership—ever since. Together, they live, work, and support each other’s ventures while navigating the messy, beautiful chaos of modern life. No agendas. No sides. Just real conversations—sometimes deep, sometimes hilarious, always hone ...
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The Elliott Wilson Experience is an audio and visual, journalistic, and cultural experience like no other in the landscape. Considered by many, the best Hip-Hop journalist of all time, Elliott's unique journey and skill sets allowed him the opportunity to make relationships with the most talented artists in the culture for over 30 years. Those relationships will be on display as Elliott takes a different approach to the podcast marketplace by have informal conversations, mostly in organic sp ...
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Tune in for heartfelt and raw conversations between a strategic storyteller and a composer who unveils the inner workings of a creative life as business partners and a married couple. Heavily anchored in the human experience and predicament, The Dragon and the Stoic is a podcast for anyone curious about the creative process, our relationship to craft, and our inner self. Meet the hosts: Joseph Wilkinson Joseph is a multi-award-winning composer and audio artist with an undying passion for sti ...
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Welcome to the Creepcast hosted by Rickcreeper11. The Creepcast covers topics from the Haunt Attraction community, horror, Sci-Fi, ghost encounters, music, art, life experiences with the unknown. Won't you join me down this journey, for it has no end to what can be discovered.
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LABYRINTH is a social conversation podcast, art & literary platform that discusses life, the woman, society, and the determinants of mental health & illness via various mediums. labyrinth uses various mediums such as parables, non-fiction in it's naked form and conversations with experts in relevant fields, arts & literature, victims and free agents to discuss the mazes, spirals and myriads associated with life, de-stigmatise by creating awareness, provide practical solutions and coping mech ...
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Irish Nurses in the NHS

Grainne McPolin & Louise Ryan

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Since the NHS was set up in 1948 thousands of women and men from Ireland have come to train and nurse in the UK. Recruitment drives throughout the 1950s and 60s saw NHS staff travel around Ireland to interview and sign up mainly Irish teenage girls for nurse training. Irish Nurses in the NHS shares the experiences and lives of nurses who travelled from Ireland and helped build the health service over these decades and beyond. In this series you'll hear from dozens of these nurses about their ...
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Your Day, Your Way Weddings + Events Podcast by Caitlin Casey is dedicated to giving you the confidence and know-how to create, design, plan and NAIL your dream wedding or event. Do you have a dream idea in mind but you’re unsure where to start or lacking the expertise to bring it together? Do you want to create a bespoke wedding that reflects your personalities and love story, because you’re not interested in including things just because? Are you seeking the best advice to transform a blan ...
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Send us a text For a long time, I’ve had a reluctance to interview young kids. It’s too easy to dismiss them and treat them like the kids they are. Yet, talking to 12-year-old Luke Speakman during this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast reminded me why we each do this, the love of TV and film. Listening to Luke, it's clear he's passionate about b…
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Episode 22 - Closure, Hope and End of Year Clarity Episode 22 is a reflective end of year conversation about perspective, growth, and entering a new chapter with intention. Steph and Jay move from light talk about winter in New York into gratitude, the emotional weight of the holidays, and Jay’s experience navigating a Christmas centered culture as…
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Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, we're joined by actress and singer Kerry Frances for a candid conversation about navigating the modern entertainment industry. We dive into her new projects, the Netflix film Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery and her new single, "You and Me and Everything." Kerry shares invaluable in…
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This episode originally aired on March 12, 2025. Hollywood taught us to be afraid of a super powerful artificial intelligence that will one day conquer humanity. So not surprisingly, many screenwriters and actors are very skeptical of AI, and concerns about AI were central to the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023. But animators may actually be the mo…
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Send us a text On this episode of the Staffa Corner Podcast, we sit down with actor Jason Faunt to unpack a remarkable journey of reinvention. Jason shares how a promising college athlete handled being cut from pro ball, rebuilt his identity, and found his true path in acting by ignoring conventional wisdom and learning from the ground up. We dive …
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Episode 21 - Holidays, Creativity, and Knowing When to Slow Down In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph and Jay, a simple catch-up turns into a thoughtful look at creativity during the holiday season and the push-pull between momentum and rest. They unpack how December’s packed calendars and cultural expectations can derail focus, while st…
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Los Angeles is an integral part of space shuttle Endeavour’s journey. The California Science Center is building a new, larger home for the shuttle, which will make it the only place in the world to see a complete shuttle system with its equipment in launch position. The project – years in the making – still has a long road ahead. LAist reporter Mak…
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Send us a text A camera, a tight-knit family, and an endless appetite for story, that’s where Nuk Suwanchote's filmmaking journey begins. From immigrant roots and long hours spent immersed in movies to building a career across live events, commercials, and narrative projects, Nuk shares how curiosity, craft, and community shaped his voice. The hear…
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Send us a text We sit down today with actor Alfred Hsing, who opens up about pressure, perfection, and how acting allows him to explore vulnerability safely through character. He also reflects on representation with nuance, acknowledging both the privilege and the weight of being visible in an industry still broadening its lens. Alfred breaks down …
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Episode 20 - Family, Perception, and Looking Past the Label In Episode 20 of Pickles and Pasta with Steph and Jay, the conversation kicks off with full moon energy and how heightened sensitivity can shape your mood, reactions, and awareness. From there, they dive into how family dynamics quietly (and sometimes loudly) shape who we become, including…
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Send us a text What does it really mean to be happy—and how do we know when happiness turns into complacency? In this round table conversation, we explore the subtle but important difference between being genuinely content and simply being comfortable. Brooke, a therapist and alcohol and dependency counselor, joins us for this episode that centers …
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In the early morning hours of January 8, the Eaton Fire raced closer to the MonteCedro retirement community in Altadena, California. Nearly 200 of the facility’s residents were evacuated, but two women were left behind, raising serious questions. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, LAist Health and Housing Reporter Aaron Schrank looks at what we…
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Episode 19 - Dogs, Seasons, and the Art of Paying Attention In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph and Jay, a simple bagel run spirals into a conversation about city dogs, shared sidewalks, and what it really means to be a considerate pet owner, before widening into a discussion on seasons, creativity, and where inspiration actually comes …
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At least 280 childcare spaces were affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires in January. LAist reporter Libby Rainey and early childhood senior reporter Elly Yu followed two women who ran childcare businesses out of their homes until the Eaton Fire destroyed them. In this episode of Imperfect Paradise, they look at how these two childcare providers…
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Hey fitFam! Today, we're bringing you a short and straightforward update about the next few weeks for the podcast. We know this time of year gets chaotic. Studios are packed, schedules shift, families take priority, and honestly, everyone's just trying to get through the holidays in one piece. So we're making a small adjustment on our end to suppor…
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Episode 18 - Friendship, Change, and Coming Home to You In this episode of Pickles and Pasta with Steph and Jay, the duo opens up about what it means to shrink yourself to fit in across friendships, small towns, social media, and work. Steph shares how moving from New York’s fashion world to a quiet Pennsylvania suburb caused her to dial back parts…
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Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, we sit down with actor Jaden Lucas Miller to trace his journey from the Raleigh stages to a CBS daytime set and a gripping turn on Hulu's Reasonable Doubt. Jaden unpacks what it takes to be taken seriously at 20, all while juggling classes and call sheets. He opens up about his early brea…
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Nearly 3,000 patients have been forced to find gender-affirming care elsewhere after the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles closed their LA Center for Trans Youth Health and Development in July. The closure comes amid threats of cuts to federal funding for providers of gender affirming-care and other attempts to restrict LGBTQ rights nationwide. LAist…
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What We Cover In This Episode: Where you can find sources for high-quality, trustworthy, and low-cost business education [6:20] How to use self-coaching methods for better self-assessment and self-correction [6:55] What you can do to cultivate an essential mindset of curiosity, experimentation, and resourcefulness for growth [7:36] Tips for strateg…
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Send us a text What happens when technology evolves faster than we can? In this two-part Roundtable Mindset conversation, David Wood—futurist, transhumanist thinker, and author of The Abolition of Aging—joins Jamie and Mahlon to explore the breathtaking and sometimes unsettling future humanity is walking into. From the rise of artificial intelligen…
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Episode 17 - Vulnerability, Belonging, and Critical Thinking Steph and Jay unpack why so many people get swept up by loud voices, politicians, influencers, even “smooth talkers” and how loneliness, vulnerability, and identity hunger make us easy prey. They explore healthier paths to meaning, slowing down, checking our own compass, rebuilding connec…
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Send us a text On this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, we sit down with the talented young actress Kylee Levien. Our conversation opens a window into resilience, exploring how moving every few years taught her to connect quickly, why auditions became a safe space to explore identity, and how she learned to treat rejection as redirection, not …
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Send us a text Actor Matt Drago joins us to discuss a life built on craft and the belief that stories matter, even when rejection is the norm. We trace his journey from a Shenandoah Valley childhood to the LA grind, breaking down how he builds a character and treats each audition as a chance to leave his mark. We take a deep dive into his work on S…
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Amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, there’s been an uptick in ICE presence in hospitals across the country. At Adventist Health White Memorial hospital in Boyle Heights, doctors say that hospital administrators have even allowed immigration agents to interfere with patients’ medical care. LAist correspondent Jill Replogle has …
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What We Cover In This Episode: How research confirms that offering experiences for free often creates lower perceived long-term value for your clients [4:20] Why perceived value drives conversion far more effectively than merely lowering the actual price of your service or product [6:15] The "Discount Dilemma" and the need to be cautious when using…
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Episode 16 - Growth, Living, and Building Community In this week’s episode of Pickles & Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo digs into what it really means to grow - personally, creatively, and professionally - when life and business evolve at different speeds. Steph reflects on building Have Some Fun Today, navigating change, and finding purpose throug…
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Episode Show Notes: S01E08 Culture Hacking with Elijah Zarlin from Yellow Dot Studios Episode Description In this season one finale of Climate Shifted, host Eva Frye speaks with Elijah Zarlin, Head of Digital and Engagement at Yellow Dot Studios—the climate film studio started by Adam McKay after his movie Don't Look Up with Leonardo DiCaprio, abou…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Staffa Corner Podcast, Greg sits down with recording artist and model Luma Valen to explore how culture, grit, and timing transformed a classically trained violinist from a Puerto Rican farm into a rising pop star. We begin with her journey during the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Search, which led to an unexpect…
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All four-year-olds in the state of California now have access to a free preschool program in their local school district. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a plan to expand the state’s transitional kindergarten, or TK, program in May 2021, as part of a broader move to create the largest free early education program in the U.S. So what does transitional kind…
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What We Cover In This Episode: Why knowing the financial baseline, and "break-even point" when evaluating class profitability and fixed costs is crucial for studio owners [5:08] How to approach evaluating attendance trends and what to track [6:09] The way that balancing instructor versus owner-led classes will indicate financial risk [7:24] A remin…
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Send us a text What happens when technology evolves faster than we can? In this two-part Roundtable Mindset conversation, David Wood—futurist, transhumanist thinker, and author of The Abolition of Aging—joins Jamie and Mahlon to explore the breathtaking and sometimes unsettling future humanity is walking into. From the rise of artificial intelligen…
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Episode 15: Gratitude, Breathing & Letting Go of Excess In this episode of Pickles & Pasta with Steph & Jay, the duo explores how to stay grounded in uncertain times - balancing change with gratitude, breathwork, and mindfulness. They discuss how post-COVID shifts and economic stress affect creativity and connection, and why empathy and community m…
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Send us a text A 20-second kitchen dance on TikTok sparked a journey that led us to actor and filmmaker Katie Prentiss. In this episode, we explore her inspiring story of grief, resilience, and the courage to create her own work despite industry challenges. Katie shares her personal journey, from losing her mother to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) t…
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In less than a thousand days, Los Angeles will be hosting the summer Olympics. Many cities worldwide have been put into debt by the games, so what could they mean for Los Angeles? LAist reporter Libby Rainey joins Imperfect Paradise to look back at the history of the games when LA last hosted them, the financial outlook for the city, and what role …
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What We Cover In This Episode: Why it's so important that business leaders and owners learn to recognize the subtle signs of decision fatigue now, before it's too late [5:04] How to audit your decision load by identifying and offloading low-impact, repetitive choices [6:27] The magic that happens once you implement default settings for your life an…
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Episode 14 - Faith, Fear & the Next Generation Steph & Jay unpack why the old “do this, get that” life formula no longer fits—college, careers, and timelines included. They explore how AI, remote work, and real-world skills (grit, connection, EQ) are reshaping opportunity, then dive into the messy overlap of faith, politics, and fear—and how kindne…
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Send us a text Television is more than just entertainment for many; it often holds a deeper, personal meaning. For me, Jeff Eastin's television show "White Collar" was a beacon of hope during three challenging years of homelessness. Similarly, television can evoke cherished memories of family gatherings and shared experiences. Join us on this episo…
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Regulations on gas storage facilities have been tightened since the detection of the Aliso Canyon leak, which started in 2015 and lasted nearly four months. But residents remain worried about long term health effects following the leak. LAist Climate and Environment Reporter Erin Stone discusses the 10-year anniversary of the disaster and what’s st…
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What We Cover In This Episode: Why Spot Booking is now free for all studios and how it can be used for safety, accessibility, and improving the client experience [3:27] The way to offer a premium experience to your top-tier clients by using Spot Booking early access for priority class registration [10:55] A new functionality that helps studio owner…
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Episode 13 — Comfort, Growth & Reciprocity Steph & Jay sift the fall-event frenzy to focus on what matters, arguing that “comfort is the enemy of growth” in work, health, and relationships. They weigh second-guessing as a safeguard vs. a stall, and dig into support—give because it’s right, not for payback—plus a reflection on resilience from a form…
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Jonathan Glazier is one of the television industry's leading lights in television Light Entertainment. Over a 40-year career, Jonathan has directed and produced some of the most popular TV shows, such as 'Stars in Their Eyes', 'Gladiators', 'The Weakest Link' and 'Asia's Got Talent' (and he has the awards to prove it). He has the rare experience of…
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The Trump administration’s immigration policies have resulted in raids and protests in Southern California and across the country, and the administration has also moved to tighten who gets citizenship. Recently, the federal government pushed out new guidelines for naturalization. The situation has raised fundamental questions around what it means t…
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What We Cover In This Episode: Tips for maximizing the end of the year by strategically treating December like an "off-season" [5:15] How to create maximum impact with minimal effort during this time [5:45] Why it's essential view your business as a marathon, and reset expectations before the January rush hits [6:20] What you can do to visually rev…
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Send us a text In this two part episode of Roundtable Mindset, Jamie and Mahlon explore the complexities of anger, discussing its role as a secondary emotion and how it can serve as a coping mechanism for deeper feelings. They reflect on personal experiences with anger, the importance of understanding its roots, and the impact of environmental fact…
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Episode 12: - Culture, Creativity & Leaving Your Bubble Steph and Jay unpack “cultural capital”—what we consume vs. what truly shapes us—spanning NYC art walks, immigrant-run cafés, small-town festivals, and family traditions. They dive into stepping outside your bubble (imposter syndrome included), how discomfort builds empathy, and how fresh pers…
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Proposition 50 is part of a nationwide battle over control of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Californians are being asked to take a side: Should the state be temporarily allowed to redraw congressional maps to counter the Trump administration and redistricting in Texas? LAist Civics & Democracy Correspondent Frank Stoltze and Civics & Democ…
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What We Cover In This Episode: The key indicators that signal your business is ready for a manager, moving you from being the bottleneck to stepping back and focusing on growth [3:36] Some of the red flags that will indicate it is not the right time for you to hire a manager [10:36] Actionable advice on finding the right leader who will multiply yo…
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Episode 11: Fear, Truth & Advice to Our Younger Selves In this episode, Steph & Jay tackle three big themes: fear—how it protects us, when it holds us back, and how to move anyway (from Steph’s workshop launch to Jay’s entrepreneurial lens); truth—why algorithms and social media erode trust and how to practice real verification; and advice to our y…
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Send us a text In this two part episode of Roundtable Mindset, Jamie and Mahlon explore the complexities of anger, discussing its role as a secondary emotion and how it can serve as a coping mechanism for deeper feelings. They reflect on personal experiences with anger, the importance of understanding its roots, and the impact of environmental fact…
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