Best Matthew Doherty Podcasts (2025)

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Looking Back: Katie Anderson & Isao Yoshino on Learning, Leadership, and Mistakes 39:35

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We’re going back to Episode 30 from January 2021, featuring Katie Anderson — author of Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn — and Isao Yoshino, the longtime Toyota leader whose career and lessons inspired her book. Episode page with video, transcript, and more It was such a privilege to talk with them then, and even more meaningful now, because I rec…

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Secondhand Obsession: Why We Fear the Real Feeling 15:10

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You ever obsess over something you’re too scared to actually do? In the spirit of spooky season, I’m diving headfirst (but not too far) into the weirdly thrilling world of secondhand obsession — when you become obsessed with an experience you never actually live. That place where you almost watch the horror movie, almost ride the roller coaster, al…

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From the Wrong Business to the Right Voice: Emily Aborn on Finding Purpose Through Mistakes 42:03

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My guest for Episode #328 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Emily Aborn, a small business copywriter, speaker, and host of the Small Business Casual podcast. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Emily helps entrepreneurs bring clarity, creativity, and authenticity to their marketing. Before finding her true calling, she owned a brick-a…

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Can AI Be Humble? Maya Ackerman on What Machines Teach Us About Creativity 43:16

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My guest for Episode #327 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. Maya Ackerman, AI pioneer, researcher, and CEO of WaveAI. She’s also an associate professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Santa Clara University and the author of the new book Creative Machines: AI, Art, and Us. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE In this episode…

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Why We Grieve the Stories We Can’t Let Go 21:16

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You know that feeling when your favorite show finally ends and you’re left wrecked and grieving? In this episode of The Envy League, we’re talking about the strange, beautiful heartbreak that hits when a story you love finally comes to an end — and why that feeling is actually a sign of something great. We’ll break down: – Why creative grief is rea…

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Trust, Leadership, and Learning From Mistakes: William Harvey on Building a Safe and Excellent Workplace 47:24

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My guest for Episode #326 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Dr. William Harvey, a manufacturing executive and university professor whose career is defined by developing people, strengthening systems, and driving organizational excellence. A proud U.S. Marine, William carries forward a deep tradition of service and leadership. He also serves as …

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The Envy Ratio (105:1): How to Get to the One Idea Everyone Wants 31:19

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You don’t need a million ideas. You just need the one that makes people jealous they didn’t think of it first. In this episode of The Envy League, host Matthew Doherty walks you through the real creative math: The Envy Ratio — 105:1. That’s how many ideas it takes to get to the one that actually hits. We’ll break down: – Why your first 20 ideas are…

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Archives: From Shame to Self-Awareness — A Leadership Transformation with Sabrina Moon 36:13

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In this bonus re-release, we revisit an important and timely conversation with Sabrina Moon, Founder and CEO of The Problem Solving Institute and a certified Dare to Lead™ facilitator. Originally aired as Episode #35 of My Favorite Mistake, this conversation remains one of the most powerful and honest reflections on leadership, shame, and transform…

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Alien Earth, Cardi B, and a $3 Bucket That Broke the Internet 30:16

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What does an Alien prequel TV show, a $2.98 Home Depot bucket, and Cardi B selling mixtapes on the subway all have in common? They all made me jealous this week. In this episode of The Envy League, I’m unpacking the cultural moments that stopped me mid-scroll and made me hit save. From FX’s Alien Earth reverse-engineering Peter Pan into pure sci-fi…

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Failing My Way to Success: Phillip Cantrell on Scaling vs. Scrambling in Business 39:01

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My guest for Episode #325 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Phillip Cantrell, EVP of Strategy at United Real Estate, founder of Benchmark Realty, and author of Failing My Way to Success: Lessons from 42 Years of Winning and Losing in Business. EPISODE PAGE WITH VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT, AND MORE Phillip reflects on more than four decades of entreprene…

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The Anatomy of Envy – Part II: The Mindsets That Make or Break Ideas 38:59

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Ever wonder why jealousy won’t leave you alone or why hating on something feels easier than explaining why you don’t like it? The Anatomy of Envy is a two-part series about transforming the jealousy you feel over other people’s creativity into fuel for your own ideas. Instead of pretending this feeling is something to ignore, we map the strange, sh…

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Spinal Tap’s Greatest Mistakes — And Why They Still Matter 41 Years Later 13:40

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In this very special solo episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban breaks down the gloriously ridiculous — and surprisingly instructive — mistakes made by the characters in his all-time favorite film, This Is Spinal Tap. With the long-awaited sequel, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, now in theaters, Mark explores why Spinal Tap endures not just…

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How to Create a Name People Will Never Forget 31:18

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Ever hear a name so good it made you feel something you couldn’t explain? Welcome to The Envy League — the podcast that turns jealousy into creative ideas of your own. In this episode, host Matthew Doherty explores the craft, chaos, and envy-fueled obsession behind naming and why the best names make you feel something before they even make sense. F…

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How an MLM Failure Taught Trevor Schade to Lead, Grow, and Succeed in Real Estate 45:02

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My guest for Episode #324 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Trevor Schade. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Trevor began his career as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with a strong background in coding and process improvement. He consulted on business efficiency and outsourcing before shifting into real estate in 2008. After earning hi…

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The Anatomy of Envy – Part I: Into the Creative Unknown 21:23

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You ever feel like someone should just map out all the messy, chaotic, sometimes soul-sucking feelings that come with being a creative person? Well… no one has. So I did. Welcome to the Envy League, and welcome to Part I of The Anatomy of Envy — a two-part emotional expedition through the weird and winding terrain between jealousy and turning it in…

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NFL Kickers on Mistakes, Pressure, Rejection, and How to Succeed in Football and Life 10:03

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In this special episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban celebrates the kickoff of football season with a unique perspective: five legendary kickers who know what it means to perform under pressure. Guests include former NFL kickers Jay Feely, Shane Graham, David Akers, Nick Lowry, and University of South Carolina’s all-time leading scorer …

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Why Didn’t You Say Your Big Stupid Idea?! 15:08

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You know the one. The idea that popped into your head and made you pause. It was too simple. Too messy. Too “obvious” to say out loud (obviously). So you didn’t. And then someone else did. Now their name’s all over it. In this episode of The Envy League, host Matthew Doherty breaks down the fear of saying your big stupid idea — and shows why that t…

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Mistakes in Houses and Hospitals: Grace Bourke on Trust, Verification, and Lasting Improvement 53:45

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My guest for Episode #323 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Grace Bourke, Consulting Director of the Performance Excellence Practice at Baker Tilly. With nearly 40 years of experience in healthcare quality improvement and industrial engineering, Grace has worked in clinical care, biotech, global public health, and senior leadership roles at org…

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This Is Your Brain on Why 23:05

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What if one simple question could rewire the way you see every idea? Welcome to The Envy League, a podcast that turns jealousy into your creative super power. In this first episode, host Matthew Doherty explores what happens when jealousy spirals and how asking why—again and again—can flip it into something better: envy. The good kind. The smooth, …

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Quitting My PhD: Rob Dorgan on Redefining Success, Beating Burnout, and Finding Purpose 43:32

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My guest for Episode #322 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Rob Dorgan, a multi-talented professional whose career path has taken him from paralegal to college professor, retail store owner, manufacturing company president, and now licensed massage therapist, certified yoga educator, meditation teacher, and astrologer. Rob is also the author of…

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Why Listening to Yourself Is the First Step to Better Communication — Cynthia Kane on Learning to Pause 42:19

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My guest for Episode #321 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Cynthia Kane, founder and CEO of the Kane Intentional Communication Institute and author of several books, including How to Communicate Like a Buddhist and The Pause: How to Keep Your Cool in Tough Situations. Cynthia shares a pivotal mistake from early in her life: letting other peopl…

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From Lab Work to Leadership: Dr. Jen Heemstra’s Guide to Thriving in Science Careers 11:39

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🎙️ In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Jen Heemstra, Charles Allen Thomas Professor and Chair of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis. Jen joins us to talk about her new book, Lab Work to Leadership: A Concise Guide to Thriving in the Science Job You Weren’t Trained For. She shares how the book was…

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The Costly Expansion Mistake That Made Damon Lembi a Better 'Learn it All' CEO 43:53

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My guest for Episode #320 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Damon Lembi, CEO of Learnit, a live learning and development platform that has helped upskill over 2 million professionals. Episode page with video, transcript, and more A former college baseball player and now a two-time bestselling author, Damon shares the story of how youthful ambit…

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Welcome to The Envy League 1:01

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Have you ever seen something so good, it wrecks you just knowing it wasn’t yours? Ever had an idea… until someone else made it first? Same. Welcome to The Envy League, the show that turns jealousy into what everyone else will be drooling over next. Hosted by creative director and envy expert Matthew Doherty, this podcast dives into the ideas we’re …

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Celebrating 20 years of Chief Wine Officer with the leaders who built it 22:24

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For the last 20 years in the B2B event marketing space, Chief Wine Officer has established itself as an industry leader. On the anniversary of their first CWO Dinner event in London, we’ve spoke to the long-standing senior management team to discuss how they built the business and what the next twenty years might hold. David Moore, Co-founder and C…

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Your Work Won’t Speak for Itself: Mistakes & Branding Lessons from Sapna Pieroux 44:46

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My guest for Episode #319 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Sapna Pieroux, award-winning author of Let’s Get Visible!, a branding consultant, and the founder of Inner Visions ID. Episode page with video, transcript, and more With a background spanning 20 years in media and experience working with major brands like Toyota, Sony, and L’Oréal, Sap…

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The Art of Preventing Stupid: Lawyer and Author Matthew Davis on Business Mistakes and Growth 45:12

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My guest for Episode #318 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Matthew Neal Davis, an attorney, entrepreneur, and author of the provocative book The Art of Preventing Stupid. Episode page with video and more Matthew is the founder and managing partner of Davis Business Law, which has grown more than 1,000% in six years, earning a spot on the Inc. …

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Why Going to Law School Was Her Favorite Mistake – Davina Frederick of Wealthy Woman Lawyer 44:47

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My guest for Episode #316 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Davina Frederick, founder of Wealthy Woman Lawyer, host of the Wealthy Woman Lawyer Podcast, and a business coach who has helped women law firm owners scale their practices to seven figures and beyond. Episode page with video, transcript, and more In our conversation, Davina shares why…

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The Danger of Optimism: CEO Jim Schleckser on His Biggest Leadership Mistake 49:22

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My guest for Episode #316 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jim Schleckser, founder and CEO of The CEO Project. Episode page with video, transcript, and more Jim is a seasoned business leader, bestselling author, and trusted advisor to CEOs around the world. With experience spanning 42 countries and multiple industries, Jim has spent decades he…

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Why 100 Coffee Meetings Didn’t Work—And What Kat Halushka Did Instead 37:43

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My guest for Episode #315 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Kat Halushka, a business and visibility strategist for coaches, consultants, and speakers. She’s the founder of Profitable Impact Academy, where she helps entrepreneurs grow their audience, automate marketing, and land clients through speaking and streamlined funnels. EPISODE PAGE Kat’…

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CWO.digital Extra with Chris Royles, Field CTO for EMEA at Cloudera 26:30

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The AI era is upon us, and with that comes new ways of generating value and predicting change. In this CWO.digital Extra episode, we unpack the journey from AI ambition to achievement with Chris Royles, Field CTO for EMEA at Cloudera. His expertise and lifelong curiosity give Chris a uniquely broad and engaging perspective on the world of data and …

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How Culture Creates Freedom and Profit: Josh Cunningham Returns to Share His New Book 13:57

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In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban welcomes back Josh Cunningham, founder and CEO of Rokrbox and guest from Episode 244. Josh returns to share insights from his brand-new book, Culture Is the Key: How to Unlock Massive Profits and Freedom. We dive into: How Josh built a culture-first company that’s thriving—even …

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The Mistake of Unrealistic Expectations: Mark Struczewski’s Solopreneur Journey 44:03

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My guest for Episode #314 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Mark Struczewski, also known as “Mister Productivity.” Mark is a Houston-based productivity coach, speaker, and host of The Mister Productivity Podcast, with over 1,300 episodes to his name. He helps overwhelmed professionals cut through distractions and focus on what truly matters. Ep…

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Avoiding Bad Marketing: Amber Gaige on Mistakes, AI, and the Four Cs 32:41

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My guest for Episode #313 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Amber Gaige, a marketing strategist, international bestselling author, and founder of Far Beyond Marketing. With over 20 years of experience, Amber helps entrepreneurs simplify their marketing and drive real results. She’s also the author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook: Stop Bei…

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Productivity at SMBs in the age of AI, with Richard Doherty of Workday and Matthew McManus of Kainos 20:00

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AI is a key driver of growth and excellence at SMBs in the UK and Ireland. The opportunity is available to adopt, implement and excel with limited resources. In this episode of CWO.digital Extra, we’re joined by Richard Doherty, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Workday and Matthew McManus, Services CFO at Kainos to discuss the new research t…

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Ballet, Mistakes, and Masked Performances: Jared Redick’s Story of Grace Under Pressure 42:44

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OOPS! Due to an editing mistake, I had to reupload the file. Again. My guest for Episode #312 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Jared Redick, a third-generation ballet dancer, choreographer, and award-winning educator. Episode page with links and more Jared is a full professor and Assistant Dean of Dance at the University of North Carolina Scho…

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How a Mistake in Confronting Workplace Discrimination Shaped a Leadership Career – Karin Hurt on Speaking Up the Right Way 40:51

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My guest for Episode #311 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Karin Hurt, CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm. Karin is a former Verizon Wireless executive and the award-winning author of five books, including her latest, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict. Episode page with video, transcript, and mor…

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Getting off your ass with John King 1:04:45

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In this episode Jono sits down with educator and author John King. You may have read some of John's articles in various publications or his books. John is passionate about helping farmers help themselves through dialogue. John has found that getting farmers together in a room or out in a paddock (or on a bus so they can't run away!) is one of the m…

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What Nearly Killed Andrew Laws’ Business—and Why He’s Now Grateful for It 41:48

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My guest for Episode #310 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Andrew Laws, Founder of the SEO agency Yeseo IO and host of The Business Amplifier Podcast. Andrew has been working in digital marketing for over 25 years and has seen just about every shift in the SEO landscape. But one of the biggest lessons of his career came not from Google’s algor…

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How Busy Teams Can Better Execute Growth Plans: Andrea Jones on 'Executagility' and Mistakes 14:20

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In this special bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, Mark Graban talks again with Andrea Jones, Principal at AJC and CEO of The Executagility Company. Andrea was previously featured in Episode 105, and she returns to discuss the release of her new book: The Executagility Field Guide: How Busy Teams Can Execute Growth Plans. Andrea shares a new “fa…

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Innovation In Wine episode four with Libby Brodie, Founder of Bacchus & Brodie 22:25

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Libby Brodie is the globetrotting, joy-spreading founder of wine consultancy, Bacchus & Brodie, named after the Roman God of wine and theatre. After pivoting from theatre production to wine during the pandemic, Libby has rubbed shoulders with household name celebrities, become the wine columnist at City AM, and was recently named one of the 100 mos…

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Burnout to Breakthrough: How La Tonya Roberts Found Harmony by Leaving Corporate Consulting 29:39

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My guest for Episode #309 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is La Tonya Roberts, the founder and CEO of Harmony Consulting Group. La Tonya is a fractional COO, HR consultant, and executive coach who helps women entrepreneurs scale their service-based businesses from six to seven figures through systems, strategic planning, and operational excellen…

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Mistakes vs. 'Stupidity': C.J. Stewart Breaks Down Life Lessons from Baseball to Social Justice 48:35

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My guest for Episode #308 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is C.J. Stewart, co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer at the LEAD Center for Youth, an Atlanta-based nonprofit focused on empowering Black youth through sports-based development. Before dedicating his life to mentorship and advocacy, C.J. was drafted twice by the Chicago Cubs and built …

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How the NFL Is Reducing Head Injuries Without Losing the Kickoff: A Conversation with Dr. Thom Mayer 12:55

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In this bonus episode of My Favorite Mistake, host Mark Graban welcomes back Dr. Thom Mayer, the longtime Medical Director for the NFL Players Association. Thom previously joined us in catch up on his original episode here 🌐 Learn more about Dr. Mayer and his work with the NFLPA 💡 Subscribe at MarkGraban.com/mistake…

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Innovation in Wine episode three with Harriet Tindal MW, Director of Wine at Tindal Wine Merchants 25:04

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As wine continues to evolve with environmental, social, and commercial factors at play, innovation becomes central to the industry at large. We spoke with Master of Wine, Harriet Tindal, to hear her view on the past, present and future of wine, and where innovation may lead us. In this episode, Harriet dives into her life as a wine lover, her achie…

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Selling Books Isn’t the Publisher’s Job: Terry Whalin What Authors Must Learn Early On 49:10

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My guest for Episode #307 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Terry Whalin, an accomplished editor and author of more than 60 books, several of which have sold over 100,000 copies. Terry is the owner of Whalin and Associates, a communications firm, and he serves as an acquisitions editor for Morgan James Publishing. Drawing from decades of experi…

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Farming, family and motherhood with Ruby Frew 28:24

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In this episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono interviews his wife Ruby Frew! Ruby is a farmer and a mother among many other things. However, family and farming are what matters most for Ruby. In this short and sweet conversation, Ruby shares her journey from an early interest in sheep and beef farming to a career in dairy, and also how becoming…

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Losing Her Best Employee Was the Wake-Up Call Betsy Pepine Needed to Reinvent Her Real Estate Company 44:44

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My guest for Episode #306 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Betsy Pepine, a serial entrepreneur in real estate and the founder of Pepine Realty. Betsy leads a top-producing real estate team consistently recognized by The Wall Street Journal and has built a family of companies that includes a property management firm, title company, real estate …

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Innovation In Wine episode two with Dan Petroski, founder and winemaker at Massican Wines 29:28

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Wine innovation comes in many forms. For our second interview of this season on Innovation In Wine, we’re focussing on the allure of nostalgia, and how it can be key to the future—not a tether to the past. Dan Petroski, founder and winemaker at Maccasin Wines joins us to discuss his move from publishing to viticulture. We talk about scaling a wine …

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How a ‘Happy Mistake’ Led to a Leadership Journey in ADHD Education — John Willson of SOAR 41:31

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My guest for Episode #305 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is John Willson, Executive Director of SOAR, the world’s premier outdoor adventure program serving youth with ADHD and learning disabilities. Episode page with video and more With over 30 years of experience, John is a passionate advocate for experiential education and life skills develop…