Best Hosted by Christopher Brooks Podcasts (2025)

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From Surviving to Thriving: Scaling People-Centered Leadership with Lissa Bowen 57:54

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In this episode of The Leadership Table, Jason E. Brooks sits down with Lissa Bowen, Fractional Program & Partnerships Director at The Good Work Collective — a nonprofit creating trauma-informed, paid workforce training for individuals impacted by incarceration, foster care, and systemic barriers. With deep roots in hospitality, HR, and leadership …

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How to Win Stakeholder Buy-In: Lessons from VP of Data, Veronika Durgin 35:41

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Most data projects don’t collapse because of the tech. They collapse when stakeholders aren’t involved in the right ways. In this episode of Data-Driven Leadership, Jess Carter sits down with Veronika Durgin, VP of data, to explore why stakeholder engagement makes or breaks a data strategy. Veronika also shares lessons from two decades in data, fro…

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David Letterman - Summer Staff Picks 44:35

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with David Letterman, who began his Late Night gig as a self-described “gap-toothed, unknown smart ass.” Three decades later, Letterman reflects on how…

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When It Feels Like Everyone's Watching 36:34

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We've all been there. Maybe you fumbled a line in a presentation. Or tripped on a shoelace. Or suffered a bad hair day. It can feel like the whole world is watching you—and judging you—in those embarrassing moments. But are people paying as much attention to you as you think? In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we explore why we tend …

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From Pharmacy to Biscuits: Lauren Coulter’s Recipe for Purpose-Driven Leadership 51:02

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Lauren Coulter didn’t plan to be a restaurant leader—but she’s become one of the most intentional voices in hospitality today. In this episode, the Co-Founder and Chief Biscuit Eater of Biscuit Belly shares her journey from pharmacy to franchising, how she’s scaled a people-first brunch brand, and what it means to lead with “ruthless hospitality.” …

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Barry Gibb - Summer Staff Picks 45:44

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Barry Gibb, the last surviving member of the legendary Bee Gees. Barry reflects on the group’s rise from childhood dreams of stardom to becoming o…

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From Chef to CFO: Building a People-First Hospitality Brand – Adam Hayes | Episode 10 51:53

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Adam Hayes, CFO & Co-Owner of Larkin’s Restaurant Group, shares his journey from fry cook to executive chef to financial leader — and how he’s building a people-first hospitality brand that thrives. In this episode, we talk about: His transition from chef to CFO Building a leadership bench across multiple locations Scaling culture without compromis…

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Cybersecurity Isn’t Just the CIO’s Job Anymore 29:41

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One phone call. One click. That’s all it takes. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Jeffrey Foresman, VP of Cybersecurity at Resultant, about why today’s most dangerous breaches don’t start with technical flaws, but with people. With over 30 years in the field, Jeffrey shares stories of social engineering attacks that bypass sophisticated defen…

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Thelma Schoonmaker - Summer Staff Picks 44:27

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series. This week, we revisit Alec’s conversation with Thelma Schoonmaker, the legendary editor behind every Martin Scorsese film since Raging Bull. Known for her warm, unassuming presence, Schoonmaker…

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How a Single Source of Information Can Seem Like Several 28:36

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You've probably been in situations where multiple friends recommend the same product. It must be great, if everyone is talking about it, right? But then you find out that those friends had all just seen the same product on a popular TV show. What seemed like independent recommendations really came from a single source. In this episode of Choiceolog…

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The Virtuous Act of Hospitality: Restoring Generosity and Culture with Steve Fortunato 41:59

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The Virtuous Act of Hospitality: Restoring Generosity and Culture with Steve Fortunato 👤 Guest: Steve Fortunato Founder & CEO, Hospitality Collaborative Author of The Urgent Recovery of Hospitality 📝 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Leadership Table, Jason E. Brooks sits down with Steve Fortunato to explore hospitality as a virtuous act—one …

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Judith Vecchione - Summer Staff Picks 39:14

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Our summer tradition at Here’s the Thing continues, as staff members choose their favorite conversations from the archives for our Summer Staff Pick series.This week in our Summer Staff Pick series, we revisit Alec’s interview with Judith Vecchione, Emmy- and Peabody-winning producer of the landmark PBS series Vietnam: A Television History, which p…

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94 The Future of Digital Marketing | Interview with Brook Shepard 43:28

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The Future of Digital Marketing | Interview with Brook Shepard The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com In this must-watch interview, Brook Shepard — Founder & CEO of Mason Interactive — unpacks the future of digital marketing and how brands can scale smartly in today’s fast-changing world. We cover the powerful intersection of creativ…

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The Leadership Reset: Owning the Moment, Not Just the Metrics with Christopher McFadden 50:25

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“You're the only person that spends the entire day with you—own it.” Christopher McFadden brings the heat in this candid conversation about what it really takes to lead yourself, your team, and your business with intention. From emotional intelligence and burnout recovery to feedback culture and Gen Z expectations, this episode pulls back the curta…

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Empowering Employers and Job Seekers with Real-Time Labor Insights 31:46

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Regional workforce boards often have access to labor market data but lack tools to make it usable for the communities they serve. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Executive Director Phedra Redifer and Workforce Research Analyst Jacob Jimenez from Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas about how their team created interactive dashboards …

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Griffin Dunne on Being “Kind of Brave” 37:28

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Griffin Dunne is an actor, producer, director, and author of his recent memoir The Friday Afternoon Club. Dunne is known for his memorable roles in cult films such as An American Werewolf in London and Martin Scorsese's After Hours, which Dunne also produced. Dunne is also known for his roles in popular TV series such as This Is Us and Succession. …

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Coming Soon: A New Season of Choiceology 1:35

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It's a new season of Choiceology, an original podcast from Charles Schwab. New episodes arrive every two weeks, so please follow us in your favorite podcasting app. Important Disclosures The comments, views, and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of Charles Schwab. Data contained h…

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93 How to Network ’Til Your Neck Hurt & Your Bank Account Twerk | The Liquidity Event | July 17, 2025 31:28

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How to Network ’Til Your Neck Hurt & Your Bank Account Twerk | The Liquidity Event | July 17, 2025 The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com The Liquidity Event. Presented by The Entreprenudist Podcast | Sponsored by Insurance Claim HQ Powered by Hair Shunnarah Trial Attorneys. Get ready to turn every conversation into a connection — an…

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92 Elevate and Execute | Coach Bee at The Liquidity Event, June 2025 | The Entreprenudist Podcast 23:24

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Elevate and Execute | Coach Bee at The Liquidity Event, June 2025 | The Entreprenudist Podcast The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com At the Liquidity Event June 2025, Sherene Philips known as Coach Bee of Honee Bee’s—delivers a powerful message on growth, evolution, and stepping into your phenomenal self. Her topic, "SheEo: Elevate …

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From the Archives: Audra McDonald is the "Luckiest Survivor in the World" 40:40

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Much like the staggering beauty of her voice, Audra McDonald is impossible to ignore. The only artist to sweep all four acting categories at the Tony’s, she’s the most decorated Broadway star of all time. Reviews of her award-winning performances overflow with accolades, describing her stage presence as “spellbinding,” “haunting,” and “genius.” But…

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Rising Every Morning: Legacy, Leadership, and Culture with Renee Sjulin of Runza 31:43

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In this episode of The Leadership Table, Jason sits down with Renee Sjulin, Vice President of Runza® National—a 76-year-old brand rooted in people-first leadership, legacy, and a commitment to excellence. Renee opens up about what it means to carry a family legacy forward while innovating for the future, how Runza builds culture that sticks, and wh…

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Solving for Mission-Aligned Outcomes with AI-Driven Grant Management Tool Eddi 34:37

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Public sector leaders are sitting on a wealth of valuable data. But too often, they can’t act on it. In this episode, Jess Carter talks with Jeremy Bhatia, founder and CEO of Eddi, about how his platform helps government-funded organizations make sense of scattered financial and performance data. Jeremy shares what led him to start Eddi, how the pa…

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Jake Tapper: From Breaking News to Bestsellers 39:44

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Jake Tapper is a journalist, news anchor, author, and the current lead Washington anchor for CNN. Tapper hosts the weekday news show, The Lead with Jake Tapper, and co-hosts the Sunday morning public affairs program, State of the Union. At CNN, Tapper has won numerous journalism awards, including Emmy Awards in 2023 and 2024. He also played a key r…

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91 Skip Wilson: The Secret to Scalable Advertising Execution Without Tech Overload 36:59

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Skip Wilson: The Secret to Scalable Advertising Execution Without Tech Overload The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com On this episode of The Entreprenudist Podcast, we sit down with Skip Wilson, CEO of DRAFT Media Partners, to discuss why empathy and operational excellence—not just technology—are the real engines of sustainable succ…

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90 From Compliance to Strategy: How Smart Business Owners Build Long-Term Success | Christopher Papin 53:25

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From Compliance to Strategy: How Smart Business Owners Build Long-Term Success | Christopher Papin The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com Episode with Christopher Papin, Owner of Papin CPA In this insightful interview, Christopher Papin breaks down how business owners can shift from basic compliance to strategic, long-term planning b…

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From the Archives: Nicolas Niarchos Exposes the Cobalt Gold Rush 39:47

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(Recorded October 4, 2021) Journalist Nicolas Niarchos may be the grandson of a famous Greek shipping magnate, but he can be found covering challenging and dangerous subjects like conflicts, minerals, and migration in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He is a reporter at large at The New Yorker and a contributor to TIME, The Guardian, The New Yor…

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89 The Entreprenudist Podcast | Cameron Bishop: The Secret to a Successful Business Exit 40:18

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The Entreprenudist Podcast | Cameron Bishop: The Secret to a Successful Business Exit The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com In this episode of The Entreprenudist Podcast, we’re joined by Cameron Bishop, Managing Director at Raincatcher, to explore a topic every business owner needs to understand: “The Secret to a Successful Business…

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From Garnish Guy to Culinary Mechanic: Building Systems, Culture & Leadership with Simon Zatyrka 41:09

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What does it take to grow from a 16-year-old garnish guy to a leadership consultant shaping kitchen culture nationwide? In this episode of The Leadership Table, host Jason E. Brooks sits down with Simon Zatyrka, founder of Culinary Mechanic, to unpack lessons learned from decades in the trenches of the hospitality industry. In This Episode, We Cove…

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How to Use AI and Data Better in Everyday Life with Jess Carter 32:06

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From writing better emails to helping her son learn the alphabet, Jess Carter is using AI in unexpected ways. In this Q&A episode, Jess shares how she’s integrating AI into both her professional and personal routines, with real examples that span leadership, data storytelling, parenting, and everyday problem-solving. She offers practical advice for…

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Victor Garber on Stage and Screen 34:58

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Victor Garber is a prolific actor and singer who seamlessly traverses theater, film, and television. He originated roles in iconic musicals such as “Sweeney Todd”, “Godspell”, “Noises Off”, and “Assassins”. Garber also appeared in Oscar award-winning films such as “Titanic”, “Argo”, and “Milk”. You may also recognize him as Jack Bristow from the lo…

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88 Build the Business. Live the Life. Exit on Your Terms | Vince Perri | The Liquidity Event 2025 27:08

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Build the Business. Live the Life. Exit on Your Terms | Vince Perri | The Liquidity Event 2025 The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com At The Liquidity Event June, 2025 | sponsored by Insurance Claim HQ Powered by Hair Shunnarah Trial Attorneys. Vince Perri, CEO of Elite Resolutions, shares his powerful journey of building a thriving …

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From the Archives: Billy Joel 1:04:31

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Recorded July 29th, 2012. Billy Joel has sold more records than The Stones, Bruce Springsteen, and Madonna—though the “rock star thing” is something he can “take off.” Joel started playing piano when he was about four or five years old. He admits that he doesn’t remember how to read sheet music anymore saying it’d be like reading Chinese. That does…

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The Power of Storytelling in Hospitality Leadership with Sam Oches 32:32

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In this episode, Jason E. Brooks welcomes Sam Oches, Editor-in-Chief of Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality, to explore how storytelling builds culture, shapes brands, and sets the tone for industry leadership. From empathy to media trends, this conversation is packed with insights for every hospitality leader.…

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Duolingo's Winning Data Strategy with Bilal Zia, Head of Data Science and Analytics 31:05

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Most people know Duolingo as the fun language app with the green owl, but behind the scenes, it’s a data science team using AI and analytics to transform how we learn. In this episode, Jess Carter sits down with Bilal Zia, head of data science and analytics at Duolingo, to discuss what it takes to lead with data within one of the world’s most popul…

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From Concert Hall to Cinema with Anthony Parnther 37:39

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Anthony Parnther is a conductor, bassoonist, and music educator prominently known for his work conducting and playing for critically acclaimed film scores. In 2019 he was appointed music director and conductor of the San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra and concurrently serves as the music director of the Southeast Symphony in Los Angeles, California,…

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From the Archives: Activist Gianna Reeve on Starbucks’ Unionization 40:16

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Against the backdrop of soaring stock prices and multi-million dollar executive packages, the labor movement is undergoing a resurgence. A Starbucks location in Buffalo, NY became the first within the coffee chain to unionize in 2021, and since then, more than 330 stores in 39 states have followed suit – with more elections underway. All the while,…

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Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Hospitality 35:27

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In this episode of The Leadership Table, host Jason E. Brooks sits down with Sunny Ashman—Founder & CEO of AmpliSKY Franchise Consulting—for a powerful conversation on what it really takes to build high-performing teams, retain talent, and lead with empathy. Sunny brings over 15 years of franchise and operations experience at brands like Moe’s Sout…

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Southwest Airlines on Making AI Work Across the Enterprise 29:02

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AI can feel abstract until it’s tied to something real. At Southwest Airlines, it’s used to improve flight operations, support frontline staff, and help leaders make faster decisions. In this episode, Jess Carter chats with Justin Bundick, managing director of artificial intelligence at Southwest Airlines. He shares how the airline built an AI stra…

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Oskar Eustis Makes Theater for the People 44:43

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Oskar Eustis is a theater director, dramaturg, and the current Artistic Director of the renowned Public Theater in New York City. Throughout his career, Oskar Eustis has been dedicated to making the theater more accessible, uplifting new voices in playwriting, and the development of new plays in addition to directing and producing the classics. Amo…

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Little Bits of Happiness: With Guests Sally Millington & Ellen Evers 28:27

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Were you the kind of kid who devoured all your Halloween candy in one sitting—or savored it daily until, somehow, it was Easter? And when it comes to bad news, do you prefer it all at once or with some time in between? Turns out, the way we bundle or separate life's highs and lows can influence our happiness. In this episode of Choiceology with Kat…

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87 The Entrepreneur Mindset with Tim Brown of HookAgency.com 54:28

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The Entrepreneur Mindset with Tim Brown of HookAgency.com The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com In this episode of the Entreprenudist Podcast, Tim Brown, entrepreneur and CEO of HookAgency.com, shares his journey of building a successful digital marketing agency from the ground up. He opens up about the realities of entrepreneurship…

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86 What It’s Like to Visit a Chiropractor | Chiropractic Experience w/ Dr. Sanders & Dr. Battiste 39:52

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What It’s Like to Visit a Chiropractor | Chiropractic Experience w/ Dr. Sanders & Dr. Battiste The Entreprenudist Podcast https://entreprenudist.com What It’s Like to Visit a Chiropractor | Chiropractic Experience w/ Dr. Percell Sanders & Dr. Amari Battiste Thinking of visiting a chiropractor? Here’s what a real visit looks like inside 100% Chiropr…

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