Best Steven P Rodriguez Podcasts (2025)

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Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond 37:06

1d ago37:06

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When Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go, from years of covering his companies and his takeover of Twitter. WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond joins Rapid Response to tak…

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A Conversation With No Direction With Steven Rodriguez 1:04:18

1d ago1:04:18

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode Erica Star and Steven Rodriguez yap with no directions whatsoever. Steven starts off with some stories about getting stood up, he judges Erica for her doom scrolls of choice and she judges him for watching Cailou. It's a good time! Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Gue…

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Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman Abuzeid 31:43

6d ago31:43

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Dr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and burnout. Fixing that friction became the foundation for Incredible Health, a hiring marketplace now used by more than a million healthcare workers. …

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Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your meals 26:04

8d ago26:04

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In his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for transforming our relationship to food and health. His startup Wonder has already acquired Blue Apron, Grubhub and the media brand Tastemade, and he sha…

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Let's Talk About These "Over" Words With Erica Star 32:32

8d ago32:32

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star talks about being overstimulated, overworked and overwhelmed while being an overachiever. She gets real about what these words look like for her and reassures you that this is just a wave, a season, a phase or whatever metaphor works for you. This vent session may be exactly what you …

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Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi Tatarko 34:36

13d ago34:36

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Spring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode recorded in 2021, Tatarko tells the story of founding Houzz with her husband after their own home renovation project turned into a nightmare. T…

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From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchen 32:50

15d ago32:50

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As the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. José returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book, Change the Recipe — a candid collection of personal stories that doubles as a playbook for navigating uncertainty, breaking rules, and leading w…

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Agree To Disagree With Anthony Lara 50:22

15d ago50:22

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Anthony Lara speak about his journey as a comedian, meeting your idols and their very different outlooks on life and friendships. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Guest Instagram: @anthonylaracomedy 🎧 Listen on: APPLE: https://open.spotify.com/show/5la…

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Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman 34:46

20d ago34:46

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As CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is rebuilding the system to better serve vets, pet owners, and their furry companions. With about 600 employees and a rapidly expanding footprint, it’…

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Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik 30:37

22d ago30:37

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Amid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic.” Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to continue its success as one of Wall Street’s top-performing stocks, despite looming supply chain disruption, and an evolving conversation abou…

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What It's Like To Be A Creative With JP 1:03:28

22d ago1:03:28

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and JP have get into the roses and thorns of being a videographer or photographer. They talk about what makes a perfect client, what makes a bad client and what they think comes with the title in an ever-evolving mediascape. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbysta…

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The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho 31:00

27d ago31:00

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Wellness is no longer just an employee perk — it’s an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his vision for the B2B platform providing wellness services and gym access to people worldwide via their employers. Hear why he quit his consulting j…

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When powerful law firms don’t defend themselves against Trump, with ex-Skadden associate Rachel Cohen 27:11

29d ago27:11

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Many prominent law firms have recently found themselves in President Trump’s crosshairs. Skadden Arps’ attorney, Rachel Cohen, encouraged the firm to fight the government’s pressure, only to have her attempts rebuffed and to be effectively forced out from the firm. Cohen joins Rapid Response to share her dramatic story, and fears about how the rule…

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Toxic Relationships And Habits With El Rey David 1:01:09

29d ago1:01:09

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and David talk about all things toxic, Gen Z's favorite word. They talk about people they've dealt with as well as their own toxic tendencies that they've either outgrown or are in the midst of working through. Make sure to listen to his latest project Jugando Con Fuego! Podcast Insta…

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How Reid Hoffman’s new company will create cancer cures 30:13

1M ago30:13

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Reid Hoffman shares the inside story this week of his bold new venture to disrupt cancer drug development: Manas AI. He chats with Jeff Berman to reflect on why he co-founded the company, the lessons he’s using to scale it, and what advice he has for fellow entrepreneurs and investors about how to make the most of AI in any industry. Rapid Response…

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From data breach scandal to AI darling, with Snowflake’s CEO Sridhar Ramaswamy 28:39

1M ago28:39

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It's been a wild few years for Snowflake, from a record-breaking IPO to a plummeting stock price to a data-breach scandal. Sridhar Ramaswamy took over in the heat of the turmoil and helped steady the ship, in part by betting big on AI. Ramaswamy returns to Rapid Response to share lessons from the company's turnaround, including insights behind high…

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Wicked Retold From A New Yorker’s POV With Erica Star 35:01

1M ago35:01

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star tells the story of Wicked in her own words after only seeing the play. She tells you what went on in her head during certain parts and gives her interpretation of the Broadway sensation from an honest and unfiltered perspective. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsb…

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Climate change ‘codeswitching’ for business, with Planet FWD’s Julia Collins 36:58

1M ago36:58

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Serial entrepreneur Julia Collins is tackling climate change with her latest venture, Planet FWD. It’s a B2B platform helping brands make their supply chains better for the environment – and their bottom lines. Julia joins host Jeff Berman to share lessons learned from her earlier endeavors in the food industry, which involved a failed unicorn, piz…

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Public radio vs. DOGE: NPR CEO Katherine Maher previews her testimony 31:33

1M ago31:33

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Tomorrow, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE subcommittee in Congress to defend the public media outlet’s case for federal funding. Maher returns to Rapid Response for the first time since taking on the CEO role to preview her testimony, sharing how funding cuts would impact Americans’ broad access to crucial news and information, particu…

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Managing Adult Friendships With Holy Hippy 1:08:13

1M ago1:08:13

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Laura have an unexpected heart-to-heart speaking about maintaining adult friendships, losing childhood friends and the importance of giving your friends grace to grow and learn themselves. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Guest Instagram: @holyhippy 🎧 …

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Live from SXSW: Mike and Kass Lazerow’s ‘messy’ path to success 37:59

2M ago37:59

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Serial entrepreneurs and investors Mike and Kass Lazerow are best known for co-founding Buddy Media, the social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million. Host Jeff Berman joined the Lazerows on stage at the 2025 SXSW conference to discuss their extraordinary career journey as co-founders and spouses. They’ve distilled their…

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From 'Trump bump' to 'Trump slump,' with Betterment CEO Sarah Levy 27:28

2M ago27:28

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Recent market swings are causing whiplash for everyday investors. Sarah Levy, CEO of digital investment platform Betterment returns to Rapid Response to shed light on a market in flux. Levy explores the evolving volatility of crypto, socially responsible investing, generational attitudes to finance, and more. Amid the noise around our economy, Sara…

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Hermitting And Growing With Zay 53:44

2M ago53:44

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Zay chat about the importance of solid friendships, the family you find along the way and knowing when to "hermit." Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Guest Instagram: @gdpa_zayy 🎧 Listen on: APPLE: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lao3ApDG6tLWli6VpyXCj?si…

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Solving start-up puzzles, with Vanta CEO Christina Cacioppo 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Compliance and security might not be the flashiest parts of running a business, but that’s exactly where the CEO and founder of Vanta saw a $2.5 billion opportunity. Christina Cacioppo joins host Jeff Berman to share lessons from hyperscaling her trust management platform. Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.com Subscribe to t…

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Nonprofits navigate Trump’s drastic funding cuts, with The Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy Palmer 27:37

2M ago27:37

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President Trump’s dramatic cuts to U.S. government grants are destabilizing every corner of the non-profit sector, leaving organizations scrambling to adapt. Stacy Palmer, CEO of the Chronicle of Philanthropy, explores the executive order’s impact on both the public and private sector, how organizations can adjust to the unpredictable philosophy of…

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St. Patty's Special: Luck, Money, Pickles And Slime With Steven Rodriguez 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode Erica Star and Steven Rodriguez talk about all things green! They get into conversations about luck, jealousy, winning the lotto, and peculiar topics like the way pickles become pickles, the helium shortage and getting slimed on Nickelodeon. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @moments…

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How Anastasia Soare built a beauty brand worth billions 31:07

2M ago31:07

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Anastasia Soare is responsible for how everyone from Oprah to Kim Kardashian shape their eyebrows. Soare started as a Romanian immigrant in a single room salon in Beverly Hills, and decades later, her beauty brand peaked at a valuation of about $3 billion. She joined host Jeff Berman to reveal the lessons she has learned building a global beauty em…

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What the Oscars tell us about streamers, studios, and Hollywood’s future with The Ankler's Janice Min 26:56

2M ago26:56

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The Oscars aren’t just about filmmaking — they’re a real-time look at the culture, business, and power plays shaping Hollywood and larger entertainment industry. The Ankler CEO Janice Min returns to Rapid Response to unpack the night’s biggest turning points — including how Sean Baker’s Anora proved that low-budget filmmaking can outrun major studi…

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Protecting Your Peace With Erica Star 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star talks about protecting your peace. With that comes boundary setting, genuinely looking at the brighter sides of things, abandoning people pleasing tendencies and realizing less people are thinking about you than you think! Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar …

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Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on leveraging AI 30:39

2M ago30:39

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Shantanu Narayen has weathered plenty of storms for Adobe, the iconic software company that earned more than $21 billion in revenue last year. The veteran tech leader talks with host Reid Hoffman about transforming Adobe’s creative tools like Photoshop to a cloud-based subscription, how that unlocked ways to innovate faster, and why those lessons a…

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Egg prices, avian flu & golden yolks, with Vital Farms CEO Russell Diez-Canseco 29:04

2M ago29:04

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Feeling the impact of eggflation? Vital Farms’ CEO Russell Diez-Canseco joins Rapid Response to offer valuable context beyond the eye-popping price tags. As avian flu continues to wipe out millions of birds, many egg producers are struggling — but Vital Farms has managed to keep growing. Canseco shares how the brand’s relationship with farmers, tra…

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Relationship Mistakes And Reflection With Justin Santos 55:02

2M ago55:02

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Justin Santos get a little deep in this one. They reveal past relationship stories and sappy memories with bunches of self reflection mixed in. They get into bad breakups, self destructive behaviors and the power of vulnerability. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @mo…

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A more compassionate capitalism, with Cotopaxi’s Davis Smith 30:36

3M ago30:36

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Cotopaxi founder Davis Smith believes business can be a force for change. He built a world-class outdoor brand around a simple but powerful motto: Do Good. In this conversation with host Jeff Berman, Smith shares the spark of inspiration that set Cotopaxi in motion, the hard-won lessons that shaped his approach to building teams, and why he chose t…

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Can Rivian avoid the EV speed bumps? with founder and CEO RJ Scaringe 31:33

3M ago31:33

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As demand declines for EVs, and Tesla’s Elon Musk wields power in the new Trump administration, electric automaker Rivian is taking this time to adapt its business and expand its brand. Rivian’s founder and CEO RJ Scaringe joins Rapid Response to share how the company is moving beyond the luxury SUV space — introducing a raft of new challenges and …

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What Your Last Two Brain Cells Sound Like With Justin De La Cruz 52:24

3M ago52:24

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Justin De La Cruz jump, skip and hop around topics with absolutely no relation to one another. It goes from baseball cards to mental DJ-ing to odd favorite foods to streaming habits with a whole lotta arguments in between. Have fun with this one! Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Hos…

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Building a network of mentors, with Cadre’s Ryan Williams 30:27

3M ago30:27

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Ryan Williams thinks it should be easier to invest in real estate. He founded Cadre in 2014 to address this problem, and scaled it to impressive heights before an acquisition last year that sources say was valued at north of one billion dollars, combined. Williams talks with host Jeff Berman about how he built a powerful network of mentors to suppo…

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From Nike to Bud Light to Tubi: Lessons from the Super Bowl 2025 ads, with Autodesk's Dara Treseder 28:44

3M ago28:44

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Super Bowl LIX had a clear winner on the field, but victory for brands was more hard-won. Sure, plenty of ad spots were star-studded, from Seal to David Beckham to Ben and Casey Affleck, but to what end? Many aimed for impact, but did they deliver? Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder offers hot takes on this year’s hits and misses from the big game’s ads. S…

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It's Valentine's Day Baby With Annika 56:50

3M ago56:50

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Annika talk all things love and relationships. That includes the ability to stop loving someone, descriptions of the perfect guy, common misconceptions between partners and more! Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Guest Instagram: @a.dgaf 🎧 Listen on: AP…

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Pivot: Reid Hoffman joins Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway to go deep on AI news 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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Masters of Scale brings you a special episode of Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway featuring conversation with our show’s founding host Reid Hoffman. Together, they discuss the hype and fears around DeepSeek, why spending money on AI is a good thing and insights from Reid’s newest book: "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our A…

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Disrupting the hair color business, with Madison Reed CEO Amy Errett 31:19

3M ago31:19

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Amy Errett had a hunch that hair color was a huge potential market – especially among women who wanted an option free from harsh chemicals. She started a company focused on clean ingredients, innovative technology, and a revamped salon experience. Since founding Madison Reed in 2013, more than 5 million people have tried her products. Errett joins …

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Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is here to put the brand back on top 30:07

3M ago30:07

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Amid higher costs, longer wait times and waning sales, Starbucks is ready for a brand refresh. The company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol joins Rapid Response to reveal how Starbucks plans to go back to its roots and prioritize human connection in the hopes of restoring the brand’s position in US culture. Niccol also shares insights about evolving Starbuc…

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Healthy Habits And Transitional Phases With Erica Star 41:43

3M ago41:43

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star talks the issues that come with growth. That includes uncomfortable conversations with your friends, starting healthy habits and messing up in yours 20s while you have the time and energy to do so! Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar 🎧 Listen on: APPLE: https…

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Emma Grede, Mellody Hobson & Angela Ahrendts on inclusive leadership 36:03

3M ago36:03

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Emma Grede is the co-founder of Good American and Safely, a founding partner of Skims, and chair of the 15 Percent Pledge. In this conversation, recorded live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in October of 2024, Grede shares entrepreneurial lessons with Angela Ahrendts (former SVP at Apple). Later in the episode, it’s Ahrendts’ 2024 Summit c…

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Reid Hoffman on AI ‘Superagency’ 26:27

3M ago26:27

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As Chinese AI developers send shockwaves through Silicon Valley, and Elon Musk spats with President Trump over AI policy, Reid Hoffman returns to Rapid Response to explore today’s AI landscape, and the secrets behind a concept he calls AI ‘Superagency’. Hoffman shares his vision for what an AI-infused workday will soon look like, how we address soc…

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TMI With Sweno 49:19

3M ago49:19

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Sweno give you too much information with stories about sugar daddies, home wrecking and our apparent hot takes on courting. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Guest Instagram: @realsweno 🎧 Listen on: APPLE: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lao3ApDG6tLWli6V…

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Scaling solutions for the climate crisis, with Vinod Khosla 20:25

3M ago20:25

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Tech titan Vinod Khosla argues that a dozen extraordinary entrepreneurs could make all the difference in combatting climate change. He spoke with host Jeff Berman live at the Masters of Scale Summit in October. Khosla shares insights as an investor and details his techno-optimist view on what the future may hold. You can find Vinod's essay "AI: Dys…

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Redefining work-life balance, with Neha Ruch 29:34

4M ago29:34

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As return-to-office policies reignite the perennial debate over work-life balance, a cultural shift is underway. Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause, is leading the charge to redefine the role – and perception – of working parents. In this episode of Rapid Response, she explores how career pauses can drive personal g…

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We're Talkin' First Times With Monroe X 47:58

4M ago47:58

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Send us a text Hello hello darlings! In this episode, Erica Star and Monroe X talk about first time infidelities, first time love stories and first time travels. Podcast Instagram: @yiptomyyap Host Instagram: @momentsbystar Guest Instagram: @monroegotit 🎧 Listen on: APPLE: https://open.spotify.com/show/5lao3ApDG6tLWli6VpyXCj?si=42b59f891dd243fb SPO…

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The power of mentors: Alex Rodriguez, Angela Duckworth, and more 20:38

4M ago20:38

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We often hear stories of transformational mentors from the iconic business leaders on our show. In this episode, we’ve curated a handful of our favorite stories about how mentors make a difference. Hear from music industry legend Jimmy Iovine, entrepreneur Alexa von Tobel, pro athlete Alex Rodriguez, and others. Baby2Baby Disaster Relief and Emerge…

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When disaster strikes: On the ground amid LA wildfires 30:24

4M ago30:24

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Wildfires have forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate their homes in the Los Angeles area, and killed at least 24 people. In what will likely be the most costly disaster in U.S. history, thousands of homes and businesses have been lost. In a special edition of Rapid Response, host Bob Safian and show producers share on-the-ground perspectives …

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