Best Reinvent The Classroom Podcasts (2025)

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S2, E23: Resilience, Reinvention, and the Power of Self-Discovery (with Sarah Pezzutto) 1:00:00

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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, I’m joined by Sarah Pezzutto. In this episode, Sarah opens up about what it was like growing up as a triplet and navigating the constant comparisons that shaped her sense of self-worth. She also shares the impact of a traumatic event that she experienced during university, the ways her support system stepped up…

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From Grid Stress to Resilience: Jae Choi on Redefining Energy Infrastructure 42:11

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The energy transition is colliding with unprecedented demand from AI data centers, fleet electrification, and fast-moving policy shifts. But are developers and operators truly prepared to make projects both technically sound and financially viable? In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Jae Choi, VP…

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Ghostbusters & Teacher Burnout: Rejection, Resilience, and Reinvention 21:08

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Send us a text Explore how Ghostbusters can help teachers reframe burnout, build resilience, and take bold steps toward a new career. In this week’s episode of Teachers in Transition, we’re looking at the 1984 movie Ghostbusters through the lens of teacher burnout, career change, and rejection resilience. If you’ve ever felt slimed by endless rejec…

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How Harvey is reinventing legal work with AI 34:19

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Law is one of the oldest professions in the world, a storied occupation steeped in traditions, where innovation can be challenging. Gabe Pereyra wants to change that with the power of AI. As Co-founder and President of Harvey, he’s creating legal AI tools that augment lawyers in their daily work, from drafting proposals to conducting research. Pere…

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You need to master the art of self-reinvention - Jessica Dias 1:02:11

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*This is episode two of our series highlighting education entrepreneurs. New episodes every first of the month. Want to chat with us about your business? Book a free meeting here. "If it doesn't go according to plan, what is the worst thing that could happen that is the minimum I can be satisfied with?" We sit down with entrepreneur Jessica Dias t…

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Safeguarding & Streamlining Your Business Operations 24:58

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This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features interviews with Jared Cunningham from Ravinn, a cybersecurity company, and Zach Cole from PicSEO.ai, an innovative image optimisation tool. Hosted by Ben Amos, the conversation explores the importance of cybersecurity for businesses of all sizes, the challenges of scaling a tech startup, and the…

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Jan Poetsch: Cracking the Code on Decarbonizing Industrial Heat 43:40

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Industrial heat is one of the biggest blind spots in the energy transition, yet it represents nearly 40% of all industrial emissions. From oil sands and refineries to food processing, pulp and paper, and chemicals, the challenge of decarbonizing heat is enormous. But where most see complexity, Jan Poetsch, Founder and CEO of Arder Energy, sees oppo…

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How to Know If It’s Time to Leave Teaching: The Burnout Cost You Can’t Ignore 19:03

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Send us a text You’re already paying the price - now it’s time to count the cost. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa pulls back the curtain on what it really costs to stay in a job that’s slowly burning you out. From sleepless Sunday nights to surprise pizza party scams, we’re exploring the Three Coins every teacher spends—Time, Mon…

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Arianna Huffington thinks AI could be a GPS for the soul 36:40

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Personal health and wellness tools are on the rise as more people take ownership of their physical and mental well-being. Arianna Huffington, co-founder of The Huffington Post, believes AI is the key to unlocking small behavior changes for healthier living. As CEO and founder of Thrive Global, she has partnered with Sam Altman to launch Thrive AI H…

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Building a Values-Driven Business 27:43

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In this fourth episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast, Ben Amos chats with two inspiring entrepreneurs at Forward Fest 2025: Pam McLean and Chandni Arora, who share their journeys of building businesses rooted in passion and values. Pam discusses her experience in the childcare industry and how she focuses on creating a nurturing environment for c…

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Is a TRULY task-based curriculum possible? - Claudia Fernandez 1:33:00

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Want to move away from 1:1 and build your teaching business? Book a free 1:1 with us to see if we can help. From beginner to intermediate in 9 months: yes, it's possible and Claudia Fernandez tells us how. Claudia runs her Spanish program at the University of Illinois-Chicago using a task-based curriculum. One result was bringing fifteen A1 student…

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Breaking the Battery Bottleneck: ION Storage’s Path to Energy Freedom 41:59

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Batteries are the hidden bottleneck in electrification and AI. While chips get the headlines, the energy powering our devices, vehicles, and infrastructure is what ultimately sets the pace of innovation. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jorge Diaz Schneider, CEO of ION Storage Systems, an…

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How Microsoft is democratizing safe AI 36:21

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Responsible AI is more than a buzzword, it’s a guiding principle at Microsoft. Sarah Bird, Chief Product Officer of Responsible AI, leads the company’s efforts to build and deploy AI products with responsibility at the core. She and her team bring standards across the company’s AI efforts, and have played a central role in building Microsoft Copilo…

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Reclaim Your Time, Rewrite Your Future: Resume Fixes That Get You Hired 23:02

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Send us a text Feeling burned out and overlooked? In this episode, Vanessa shares how to build a Custom GPT that writes your lesson plans and the resume fixes every teacher needs to land interviews outside the classroom. Save hours, cut the stress, and start building your next chapter. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🛠️ How to create a Custom GPT to…

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Reinventing Traditional Industries with Innovation 22:06

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Episode three of the Forward Thinking Podcast features two innovative founders, Chris Risby from STAT and Tama Jamieson from Dyna, who are disrupting traditional industries in healthcare and hospitality respectively. Chris discusses how STAT aims to create a sustainable healthcare model through a digital platform that connects practitioners and org…

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From Fit Set Pass to Ninja Gyms & Turf Business | Catching Up with Tim Gourlay 54:45

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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I reconnect with longtime friend and returning guest Tim Gourlay, who last joined me back in 2018. A lot has changed since then—both for Tim and for the businesses he’s built. We talk about the transition from Fit Set Pass to Fit Set Ninja, the growth of ninja obstacle sports across Canada, and the surprisi…

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S2, E22: Personalized Care with Straight Up Health (with Jen Peacock) 44:40

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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, I’m joined by Jen Peacock, Founder and CEO of Straight Up Health. Straight Up Health is a Toronto-based mental health organization reimagining care for youth and families across Canada. In this episode, Jen shares the story behind creating Straight Up Health and why she felt called to design a mental health exp…

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From the Roof to the Classroom: How Schools Are Sparking the Future of Solar 44:35

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Meghan Milo, Director of Energy Solutions, Curriculum and Instruction at Madison Energy Infrastructure, to explore how solar energy is transforming far more than just rooftops. From budget relief to career readiness, schools across the country are discovering t…

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The power of storytelling in VCs, with Jeffrey Katzenberg and ChenLi Wang 44:56

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WndrCo is a venture capital firm that views storytelling as the foundation of every successful business, and for good reason. Its founding partner, Jeffrey Katzenberg, helped build DreamWorks into one of the most celebrated animation studios in the world. He is joined at the helm by ChenLi Wang, WndrCo’s managing partner and one of the earliest hir…

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Resume Detox for Burned-Out Teachers: Career Transition Tips That Actually Work 20:46

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Send us a text Burned out and job hunting? Vanessa shares a powerful story, a time-saving hack, and a no-fluff resume detox to help teachers transition careers with clarity. Learn what to keep, cut, and reframe for your next chapter. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, host Vanessa Jackson tackles two traps many teachers face when planning t…

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Youth & Innovation: From Classroom to Commerce from FWD Fest 14:19

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In episode two of the Forward Thinking Podcast, hosts Ben Amos and Craig Jussick engage with three young entrepreneurs from Glasshouse Christian College who were part of the DeLorean Project there. They discuss their startup app, Room Readi, which aims to enhance the customers shopping experience. The conversation highlights their journey via FWD F…

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S2, E21: Turning Pain into Punchlines (with Ryan Zeitz) 1:06:22

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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, I’m joined by Toronto-based comedian, Ryan Zeitz. In this episode, Ryan opens up about his own mental health journey and how it led him to discover comedy as both an outlet and a career. Living with Bipolar Disorder and having experienced suicidal ideation in the past, Ryan blends humour and honesty when it com…

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Brad Stutzman: Thriving on the Solar Coaster and Shaping Tomorrow’s Energy 40:42

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The renewable energy industry has never been a smooth ride. Policy swings, financing hurdles, shifting market sentiment, what many call the “solar coaster.” Few leaders know this rollercoaster better than Brad Stutzman, CEO of O3 Energy, a Dallas-based company pioneering commercial and industrial solar solutions. Since founding O3 Energy in 2011, B…

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From Business to Bisping: Canadian Filmmaker Shane Fennessey on Storytelling, Mental Health & Making Docs 58:53

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🎙️ Chasing Common Ground with Shane Fennessey: A Deep Dive into Storytelling, Mental Resilience & Documentary Filmmaking in Canada In this episode, Chris Liddle chats with Canadian filmmaker and documentary producer Shane Fennessey about the power of storytelling, navigating mental health, and building a creative career through persistence, purpose…

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2025 Job Skills Shift: What Teachers Need to Compete in the New Market 25:05

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Send us a text What if the problem isn’t just how many balls you’re juggling—but the whole game itself? In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa Jackson breaks down a powerful framework to help burned-out teachers stop doing all the things—and start identifying what actually matters. You’ll learn how to tag your tasks as glass, rubber, le…

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Replay: How AI is shaping the job market, with Hilke Schellmann 31:15

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This week, Pioneers of AI is bringing back one of our most thought-provoking conversations: How AI is transforming the job market. Hilke Schellmann, journalist and author of “The Algorithm,” has spent years diving into the impact of AI on who gets hired and moves up – or doesn’t. Revisit this episode where we talk about how and why she began report…

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Grace in Midlife: Carroll Patrizi on Faith, Forgiveness & Thriving Beyond the Rollercoaster 30:42

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ In this powerful Rocking Midlife® Podcast episode, I sit down with Carroll Patrizi — Consultant, Speaker, Podcaster, Ultrapreneur, and passionate mentor of multi-passionate individuals. Carroll shares her heartfelt wisdom on what it means to extend grace to ourselves and others in midlife, especially when navigating …

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Addressing Global Challenges Locally from FWD Fest 24:17

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Forward Thinking is a Coast and Commerce Podcast special series of eight episodes featuring live interviews from Forward Fest 2025. Episode 1 highlights two innovative businesses: Aqua Ubique and Moyai. Aqua Ubique focuses on generating drinking water from air, addressing the issue of water scarcity in Australia. The founder, Shannon Lemanski, shar…

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Practice is the Price: What Teaching Taught us about Building a Business 40:53

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*This launches the beginning of a new series of our show: education entrepreneurship. We'll release an additional episode monthly, highlighting entrepreneurial voices in our industry doing great things. Want to chat with us? Book a free meeting here. In this episode, we introduce the series and discuss what it takes to start and run your own busine…

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S2, E20: A Peek Into My Life Lately 35:29

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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, I’m sitting down for a solo episode to share some life updates and reflections from where I’m at right now. I start by talking about the pressures of adulting - from navigating finances to saving for a home and figuring out what it means to step into this next phase of life. I share some recent changes at work …

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From Uncertainty to Optimism: REC Solar’s Scott Therien on the Next Era of Clean Energy 47:17

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Scott Therien, Director of Strategic Partnerships at REC Solar, to explore what long-term success really looks like in commercial solar. Scott isn’t just a veteran of the solar coaster. He’s a grounded, clear-thinking voice who has helped REC Solar evolve from …

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(SPECIAL SERIES TEASER) FWD Thinking: Sunshine Coast Innovation Stories from FWD Fest 2025 0:33

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NEW COAST & COMMERCE PODCAST special series drops weekly from this Tues 1 Sept... Hosted by Ben Amos and produced by Craig Josic INTRODUCING: >>> FWD Thinking: Innovation Stories from FWD Fest 2025, featuring Sunshine Coast Businesses Making a Global Impact. Subscribe and follow us to catch all 8 episodes on your preferred podcast player.…

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Sustainable Fat Loss, Confidence Without Rules & Coaching with Purpose ft. Nolan Vannata 55:13

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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, I’m joined by coach Nolan Vannata, who’s on a mission to simplify sustainable fat loss—and show the internet that you can enjoy ice cream and lose weight. We talk about his journey into coaching, what he learned from the Real Coaches Summit, and his takeaways from running an unconventional “Ben & Jerry’s + …

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Inside how The New York Times leverages AI 38:02

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For years, news organizations have walked a fine line between embracing new and emerging technologies and safeguarding their IP and content from those same technologies. The New York Times is no exception when it comes to its relationship with AI. Alex Hardiman, Chief Product Officer of The New York Times, is leading the storied news organization’s…

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From Teacher Burnout to Breakthrough: A Knight and Day Guide to Breaking Free 21:50

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Send us a text Stop Saying “Someday” + Teacher Career Transition Tips from Knight and Day Ever notice how “someday” sounds like a plan… until it becomes your excuse? This week, I’m diving into the utterly bananas spy movie Knight and Day—and pulling out some surprisingly relevant lessons for teachers on the edge of burnout. Between Tom Cruise’s cal…

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Reinvent Curriculum Reform with Mary Ryan and Monica O’Brien 29:48

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In this special episode of the Reinvent the Classroom Podcast, we’re joined by Monica O’Brien and Mary Ryan from Catholic Schools NSW to explore the upcoming 2025 K-12 Curriculum Reform Conference. Together, we unpack what the NSW curriculum changes mean for teachers, leaders, and students, and how schools can prepare for a future that is learner-c…

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Should I Stay or Go? How to Decide If It’s Time to Leave Teaching—Without Guilt 3:19

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Send us a text Hey friend, this one's personal. If you’ve ever said, “Maybe I’ll just stick it out one more year,” this episode is your invitation to something different. Not a lecture. Not a pitch. A real workshop. A pause. A chance to breathe. In this short episode, I’m sharing: What I mean by the “Invisible Backpack” and why it keeps you stuck T…

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S2, E19: Rewriting the Stories We Tell Ourselves (with Chantal McDougall) 49:26

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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we’re joined by Chantal, also known as the Fairy Godmother of Storytelling and the heart behind Shine Your Light Online. In this powerful conversation, Chantal opens up about her own mental health journey and explains how it led her to embrace the magic of storytelling, using it as a tool for healing and transf…

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How Vinnie Campo and Haven Energy Are Reinventing Residential Battery Storage 44:03

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Home energy storage is often misunderstood, expensive, and out of reach for most, until now. In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, Wes Ashworth sits down with Vinnie Campo, Co-Founder and CEO of Haven Energy, to explore how his team is flipping the traditional model of battery ownership on its head. Drawing from his experienc…

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Reinventing Longevity & Leadership in Fitness Coaching with Zach Pello 49:26

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In this episode of Chasing Common Ground, Chris Liddle sits down with longtime coach and family man Zach Pello to unpack two decades of insight in fitness, mental health, personal growth—and how redefining success in midlife reshapes the way you coach. We talk about: * Getting unstuck professionally and personally * Mental health challenges as a co…

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Teacher Burnout, Reinvention, and Resilience: How to Survive Emotional Dodgeball 22:11

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Send us a text What does a ridiculous comedy bout dodgeball have in common with the emotional rollercoaster of being a burned-out teacher? More than you think. In this episode of Teachers in Transition, Vanessa uses Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story to explore the hidden truth behind teacher burnout, resilience, and identity loss. From flying wrench…

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Back to school: How AI is transforming the classroom, with Sal Khan 42:13

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It’s back-to-school season and questions about how AI is changing the classroom are top of mind for parents, students, and teachers. Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, an education platform that pioneered online learning, is one of the leading voices in the conversation about how AI is shaping education. He joins Pioneers of AI to discuss how A…

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From Pajamas to Purpose with Olga Thompson 42:02

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Welcome back to the podcast! 🎙️ What happens when an award-winning comedienne, actor, and author known as the “Big Fat Greek Mother” gets real about midlife, menopause, and mental health? Pure magic. In this heartwarming, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Olga Thompson—comedian, actor, writer, and author of Split Ends a…

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Unlocking Solar for Multifamily: Owen Barrett on Turning Roofs into Revenue 41:50

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Owen Barrett, clean tech entrepreneur, investor, and Founder & President of Shine to talk about the overlooked frontier in renewable energy: multifamily housing. With over a decade of hands-on experience deploying solar PV, energy storage, LED lighting, an…

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Can artists and AI coexist? 38:40

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Award-winning visual artist Shantell Martin has made a name for herself through her signature black-line, graphic drawings that have scaled gallery walls and traced paths across Times Square. She's collaborated with iconic brands like Tiffany & Co, as well as leading artists like Kendrick Lamar. For the past ten years, Martin has also been at the f…

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After the Classroom: The Adventure You Didn’t Know You Were Ready For 20:48

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Send us a text To Live Would Be an Awfully Big Adventure (Especially After Teaching) In this heartfelt episode, we head to Neverland, but this isn’t just a nostalgia trip. It’s a wake-up call for teachers who feel like they’ve become someone they don’t recognize. We unpack the 1991 film Hook and its surprising resonance for burned-out educators, cr…

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Jeb Stuart Johnston on Time, Relationships & Living a Life of Service 1:04:07

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This week on Chasing Common Ground, I’m joined by strength coach and nutritionist Jeb Stuart Johnston to explore how our perception of time, our relationships, and the ability to embrace discomfort shape the lives we live. We discuss: * How viewing time differently changes your choices * Building relationships that last decades in fitness & busines…

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Does OpenAI’s new model deliver on the hype? Inside GPT-5 with Jeremy Kahn 23:08

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OpenAI has released the latest iteration of its flagship product, GPT-5. It arrives after much anticipation, but does it live up to the hype? Jeremy Khan, AI Editor at Fortune, returns to the show to break down what this new model can do. We’ll explore how it performs compared to past iterations, what OpenAI decided to improve and why, and what GPT…

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Rethinking ESG with Jim Boyle: Saving the Enterprise in a World That Needs Saving 47:21

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In this episode of Green Giants: Titans of Renewable Energy, host Wes Ashworth sits down with Jim Boyle, CEO and founder of Sustainability Roundtable Inc. (SR Inc.), a Boston-based firm that has helped nearly 100 Fortune 500 companies advance toward sustainable high performance. Boyle brings a rare trifecta of experience: high-level public service …

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Possible: Alexis Ohanian on the future of online and offline communities 53:31

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How do we build products and platforms that support a healthy, prosperous future? What will it take to “make the internet fun again?” Should kids be using AI? This week, serial entrepreneur and investor Alexis Ohanian—who co-founded Reddit two decades ago and is currently working to reinvent the social news aggregator Digg—joins Reid and Aria to ta…