Best Stephanie Vance Podcasts (2025)

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Measuring the Subconscious Shopper: How Dr. Hassan Aleem Brings Behavioral Science to Grocery Decisions 37:53

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie and Julie Myers talk with Dr. Hassan Aleem, Senior Consumer Insights Partner at Amazon, about how behavioral science can decode the messy world of grocery shopping. Drawing on his academic background in neuroaesthetics at Georgetown University and applied work in UX research and consulting, …

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The Progress Report: Techie to Trekkie: AirPods That Translate! 13:43

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Get ready for another uplifting Progress Report! This week, Zachary and Emma bring you inspiring stories of innovation and hope from across the globe. Trekkies rejoice as Apple’s new AirPods push tech into sci-fi territory with real-time language translation, Europe is seeing fewer flood fatalities and less damage thanks to cutting-edge warning sys…

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The Guardian of Public Lands with Josh Jackson 51:33

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How do we protect America’s wild open spaces while meeting the demands of conservation, recreation, and development? Zachary welcomes Josh Jackson, author of The Enduring Wild: A Journey Into California's Public Lands. Founder of the Forgotten Lands Project, Josh aims to connect people with these landscapes through immersive storytelling and experi…

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The Gig Economy, Affluent Consumers, and What They Mean for Brands 55:26

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie and Glenn Fleischman talk with Michael Nevski, Director of Global Insights at Visa, about how AI, affluent consumers, and the gig economy are reshaping payment trends and brand strategy. Drawing on his career spanning roles at Danaher, IRI, and Charles Schwab, Michael explains how curiosity …

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Creating Memorable Customer Experiences with Vance Morris 35:34

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This episode explores how customer experiences can be transformed from ordinary to extraordinary. Chris Parker is joined by Vance Morris, a former Disney executive turned business advisor, who shares how the principles behind Disney’s magic can be applied to any business context. The conversation is lively, practical, and full of insights that lead…

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#2510 - LGBTQIA+ Jubilee pilgrimage, RFK and vaccines, and an interview with Joe Paprocki 1:13:20

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Heidi, Daniel, and David look at the unsettling shifts in America's vaccine policies, and the recent pilgrimage to Rome by LGBTQIA+ Catholics. Heidi interviews author and catechist Joe Paprocki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sandburg Media

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Democracy’s Next Chapter: Hope or Decline? with Brink Lindsey 44:30

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What really went wrong with global politics? Emma welcomes Brink Lindsey, Senior VP at the Niskanen Center and author of The Captured Economy: How the Powerful Enrich Themselves, Slow Down Growth, and Increase Inequality. Lindsey traces how politics, culture, and economics became unstable, from the development of liberal capitalism since the 1990s …

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Teaching the Human in the Loop: Why AI Can’t Replace Curiosity and Storytelling 35:37

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie and Tiffany talk with Marcus Cunha Jr., Robert O. Arnold Professor of Marketing and Director of the Master of Marketing Research program at the University of Georgia, about preparing the next generation of insights leaders. Drawing on real-world projects with companies like UPS and Coca-Cola…

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Parent by Numbers with Emily Oster 50:12

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How can parents use data without becoming overwhelmed by getting things right and wrong? Zachary and Emma welcome Emily Oster, a professor of economics and author of several data-driven parenting and pregnancy books, including Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know. Known for her data-drive…

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Scaling Consumer Insights: Design Thinking, Empathy, Tech & Analytics in Action 55:29

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, host Stephanie talks with Lev Mazin, CEO and Co-Founder of aytm, about reimagining how consumer insights are generated and used. Beginning with aytm’s origins under the lean startup movement, Lev explains how design thinking shaped the platform’s evolution from a scrappy prototype to a trusted global soluti…

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The Progress Report: Clean Energy Is Crushing It 14:30

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On this week’s Progress Report, Emma covers a whopping five reports of optimism from around the world. Poverty is declining in Iraq and Indonesia, and risk of child poverty is down across Europe. China reports a dip in its emissions that may continue, and Africa has invested heavily in solar energy over the past year. There are positive development…

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Best Bits: 10 Hot Takes on Leadership, Storytelling & Human Connection 13:49

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In this Best Bits episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Matt and Stephanie bring together 10 of the boldest hot takes from past conversations with researchers, strategists, and leaders who aren’t afraid to challenge convention. Each guest answers one provocative question: “What’s the boldest hot take you have about leadership, research, or human …

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#2509 - Our summer, Trump's summer, and an interview with Archbishop Wester 1:15:49

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Heidi, Daniel, and David catch up on the many projects and changes they've been working on over the summer break. They also recap the many moves of the Trump administration and what they might mean for America and the Church. Heidi interviews Archbishop Wester of Santa Fe about nuclear disarmament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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Godfather of the New Right with Sam Tanenhaus 1:11:56

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What can we learn from the history of the American Right? Zachary and Emma welcome Sam Tanenhaus, historian and author, whose most recent work is his biography Buckley: The Life and Revolution That Changed America. Sam shares insights from his deep dive into the career of conservative icon William F. Buckley Jr., the country’s “first intellectual e…

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The Progress Report: We're Divorcing Like It's 1959 11:47

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This week on The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma cut through the doom and gloom to deliver feel-good news. This episode covers stories from the USDA’s hilariously unconventional wolf-deterring tactics (hint: it involves Scarlett Johansson) to an inspiring drop in U.S. divorce rates, America’s hidden fitness boom, and a remarkable victory over pov…

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Is the US Still a Rule of Law Country? with Joyce Vance 54:51

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It’s time to right the ship of democracy! Zachary and Emma sit down with powerhouse legal expert Joyce Vance, former U.S. Attorney and author of the popular Civil Discourse Substack and upcoming book Giving Up Is Unforgivable: A Manual for Keeping a Democracy. Pulling on her 25 years of experience at the DOJ, Joyce pulls back the curtain on how fed…

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The Socratic Method and Consumer Understanding: Asking Better Questions with Sarah Montgomery 47:39

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie and Victoria talk with Sarah Montgomery, Director of Human Insights at The Coca-Cola Company, about using the Socratic method to uncover deeper truths in research. Drawing on her work with brands like Vitaminwater, Smartwater, Dasani, Simply, and Honest Kids, Sarah explains how disciplined q…

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The Progress Report: Crime Is Down, Fear Is Up! 19:14

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On this week’s episode, Zachary and Emma dig into three surprising pieces of underreported good news. Illinois becomes the first state to ban AI from acting as a therapist, which is sparking a debate about ethics, tech limits, and vulnerable users. Global deaths from extreme weather have hit record lows in 2025, and in the U.S., the FBI’s final 202…

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Shaking Up the Vatican with Austen Ivereigh 50:54

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How can an American pope change the world? Zachary and Emma dive deep with renowned papal expert Austen Ivereigh, British journalist, acclaimed author, and historian, to discuss Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the US. Austen shares insider insights into the pope’s whirlwind early months at the Vatican and unpacks the ideological tug-of-war betwee…

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The altitude of leadership: Building unshakable teams in high-pressure industries with Raina Rusnak 36:19

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, host Stephanie sits down with Raina Rusnak, Head of Market Research and Business Intelligence at StarKist and CEO of 750 Research, to explore the intersection of mental health and market research. From leveraging qualitative techniques to foster workplace resilience to transforming unemployment into opportu…

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Synthetic Users and the Future of Research with Hugo Alves 1:00:54

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In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, Chris Parker speaks with Hugo Alves, Chief Product Officer of Synthetic Users. They explore how synthetic personas - AI-generated individuals - are transforming how companies validate ideas, test assumptions, and build empathy into business decisions. Hugo explains how the platform works and share…

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Are We Wasting Our Talent? with Rutger Bregman 52:04

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Are we measuring success all wrong? Rutger Bregman seems to think so. Zachary and Emma welcome Rutger, a Dutch historian and journalist, and author of Moral Ambition: Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference. The founder of the School for Moral Ambition, Rutger challenges society’s flawed definition of success, stresses supportive and…

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The Emotion Metric: Ben Valenta on Measuring Connection in Sports and Culture 40:45

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In this fascinating episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie and Matt explore the powerful social dynamics of sports fandom with Ben Valenta, SVP of Strategy at Fox Sports and co-author of "Fans Have More Friends." Discover why fandom is about more than just watching games, how sports create lasting social bonds, and why engaged sports fan…

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The Progress Report: Japan’s Tsunami Tech Saves Lives 13:01

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On this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma dive into some optimistic stories you may have missed during your doomscrolling. From tsunami-stopping tech in Japan to social media-powered rescue missions in Ghana and the groundbreaking frontiers of male birth control, this isn’t your usual ocean of depressing news. What Could Go Right? is produce…

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From Leadership to Shapership with Aline Frankfurt 1:15:21

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This episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast is a wide-ranging, mind-stretching conversation between Chris Parker and Aline Frankfurt, co-author of The Art of Shapership. Together they explore how leaders can go beyond the limits of traditional leadership and entrepreneurship to truly shape the future with vision, intuition, and courage. This co…

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Does the Deficit Even Matter? with Stephanie Kelton 57:38

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Is everything you know about government spending upside down? Zachary and Emma welcome trailblazing economist and author Stephanie Kelton, champion of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), to challenge the way we think about deficits, inflation, and what really matters for America’s financial future. Stephanie warns about the real dangers behind rising wea…

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Zero-Click Marketing: The Hidden Strategy Behind Platform Algorithm Changes with Rand Fishkin 45:09

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In this candid conversation, hosts Matt and Stephanie sit down with Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro and former CEO of Moz, to explore the evolving landscape of audience research and ethical AI implementation. From challenging traditional venture capital models to building "chill work" companies, Rand shares invaluable insights on creating sustainabl…

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How In-House Counsel Can Thrive with AI with Michael Paik 47:00

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This episode offers an insightful and empowering perspective on what AI really means for the legal profession. Chris Parker speaks with Michael Paik, general counsel at Bobble AI and founder of GRC Solutions, about how legal teams can use AI to strengthen operations, reduce overwhelm, and step confidently into the future. From risk frameworks to pr…

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Education Where the Internet Can't Reach with Laura Hosman 44:18

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Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas shine a light on a powerful form of providing education. This week, they’re joined by Laura Hosman of Arizona State University, creator of SolarSPELL, an offline, solar-powered digital library making education possible where internet access doesn't exist. Discover how SolarSPELL is transforming classrooms from …

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From Classroom to Boardroom: Don DeVeaux on Training the Next Gen of Researchers 51:58

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Join hosts Matt and Stephanie as they sit down with Don DeVeaux, Professor of Practice at Michigan State University's MSMR program, to explore the evolving landscape of market research education and talent development. With over three decades of experience spanning General Motors, GfK, and academia, Don shares invaluable insights on preparing the n…

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The Progress Report: $16 Billion for Childcare and the World's First Climate Visa 17:48

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This week on The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma bring your antidote to the daily doom and gloom, from surprising political wins and innovative scientific breakthroughs to heartwarming stories that often go overlooked. The FDA's latest help for dog lovers, Australia’s bold climate visa for Tuvaluans, and an unexpected bipartisan win for families …

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From War Zones to Boardrooms with Deborah Berlinck 54:11

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This episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast welcomes Deborah Berlinck, a former international journalist turned leadership coach, in a deep and inspiring conversation with Chris Parker. Together, they explore how the art of great questions, grounded presence, and neuroscience can transform how leaders connect, influence, and evolve. From report…

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A Historian’s Look Into America’s Future with Garrett Graff 46:00

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What can Americans look forward to despite today's lack of trust in the government? Zachary and Emma welcome Garrett Graff, journalist, historian, and author of several books, including Pulitzer finalist Watergate: A New History. He also hosts the Long Shadow podcast, which covers topics from 9/11 to American far right extremists. Garrett discusses…

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From Data to Loyalty: How Verizon Uses Insights to Retain Customers with Subhasish Nanda 33:54

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In this insightful episode of The Curiosity Current, host Stephanie sits down with Subhasish Nanda, Director of Customer Insights and Analytics at Verizon, to explore the evolving landscape of data-driven customer retention. Discover how AI and analytics are revolutionizing customer experience, why traditional loyalty programs are being reimagined,…

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The Progress Report: Clean Up on Aisle Everest 14:36

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On this week’s episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma dig up the good news buried beneath the usual headlines, celebrating Costa Rica’s leap into high-income status and the upward mobility of Cape Verde and Samoa, marveling at Paris’s historic $1.4 billion effort to make the Seine swimmable again for local residents, highlighting a Suprem…

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Designing Agentic Workflows That Deliver with Walid Boulanouar 36:13

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This episode explores how to make AI practical, powerful, and human. Chris Parker talks with Walid Boulanouar, founder of AY Automate, about real-world implementations of generative AI and automation in business. They dig into adoption strategies, buy-versus-build tradeoffs, and how leaders can simplify their operations without losing speed or soul…

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What Makes Societies Thrive? with Johan Norberg 53:59

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What made history’s golden ages thrive? Zachary and Emma speak with Johan Norberg, historian, documentary filmmaker, and author of Peak Human: What We Can Learn from the Rise and Fall of Golden Ages. Johan discusses what special societal qualities produced golden ages across history, as well as why these civilizations declined, what we can learn fr…

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Anticipating the Future: Dave Ritter on AI, Analytics, and Retail Insights at Walmart 26:04

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Stephanie and Matt explore the evolving landscape of consumer insights with Dave Ritter, Director of Insights and Consulting at Walmart. From revolutionizing primary research with AI to democratizing customer insights across organizations, Dave shares practical perspectives on balancing traditional me…

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Infusing Humanity into AI Adoption with Damian Nomura 46:04

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This episode explores the often-overlooked human dimensions of AI adoption. Chris Parker speaks with Damian Nomura, founder of Mundane AI, about what it really takes for companies to meaningfully integrate artificial intelligence. From leadership mindsets to practical experiments, this conversation connects the dots between strategy, culture, and e…

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The Progress Report: A Robot Saved My Heart 12:08

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This week on The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma bring more uplifting headlines you won’t find in your usual news feed. America’s prison population is dropping fast, thanks to a dramatic decrease in youth incarceration. The first fully robotic heart transplant in the U.S. marks a giant leap for medical innovation, eliminating the need for open-ch…

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Transformation Starts with People with Doug Dean 40:38

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Transformation is one of the most overused words in business today. In this episode, Chris Parker speaks with Doug Dean, Head of Consulting at OSR Consulting, to uncover what transformation really means, why so many initiatives fail, and what it takes to do it well. From his base in Malaysia, Doug shares hard-earned lessons from years of work acros…

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Climate Change's Agriculture Problem with Michael Grunwald 55:26

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Can we feed the world without destroying it? Zachary and Emma speak with Michael Grunwald, award-winning journalist and author known for his work on the environment and national politics. He is currently a senior writer for Politico Magazine and author of We Are Eating the Earth: The Race to Fix Our Food System and Save Our Climate. Michael discuss…

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The art and science of innovation: Why mixed methods drive better results 32:12

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In this illuminating episode of the Curiosity Current, hosts Matt and Stephanie sit down with Louisea Hudson, Principal Customer Researcher at Amazon, to explore the powerful intersection of neurodivergent thinking and market research. Discover how mixed-method approaches, diverse perspectives, and inclusive research practices can transform the ins…

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The Progress Report: FDA Approves HIV Prevention Gamechanger 18:53

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On this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma spotlight the stories that prove the world is moving forward, from Ireland’s bold move to end coal power to major U.S. brands ditching synthetic food dyes to breakthrough HIV prevention. They also cover how aviation safety is getting a high-tech upgrade as airlines roll out new cockpit alert systems …

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Aligning Strategy and Self for Transformational Impact with Stephanie Martellozo 41:34

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This episode explores the intimate link between strategy, brand, culture, and personal transformation. Chris Parker speaks with Stéphanie Martellozo, founder of Battements and member of the Enablers Network, about how real change happens inside organizations – by first happening within individuals. Their conversation unfolds as a compelling reflect…

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Are High-Achieving Families Born or Made? with Susan Dominus 48:04

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Can sibling rivalries shape success? Zachary and Emma speak with Susan Dominus, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. She is the author of The Family Dynamic: A Journey Into the Mystery of Sibling Success. Susan shares case studies about high-achieving families and how siblings can be powerful motivators…

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Beyond Demographics: Redefining Flavor Segmentation with Kim Duncan 45:01

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In this episode of The Curiosity Current, hosts Matt and Stephanie sit down with Kim Duncan, Head of Consumer Insights at Givaudan, to explore FlavorFinders—a groundbreaking segmentation framework that's redefining how brands understand and innovate around flavor preferences. From challenging traditional demographic-based approaches to revealing su…

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The Progress Report: Child Labor Drops by 100 Million 12:31

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On this week’s Progress Report, Emma is going solo with the news. Discover how global child labor has nearly halved since 2000, why alarming disaster statistics might be more about better data than a world in crisis, and how Britain’s zoos are rolling out major reforms to improve animal welfare. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Netw…