Best Practically Superheroes Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 2.6 Gratitude and the Tractor: A Thanksgiving Reflection 16:12

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3h ago16:12

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This Thanksgiving episode invites you to reflect on the possibility that gratitude and calling are both primarily a matter of noticing, of paying attention. Along the way I share the story of some days with my oldest son, trying to get the tractor started. Spoiler alert: we succeed! And that's just one of many things to be thankful for.…

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The First Customer: How the Red Pill Sparked AI, Cloud, and Co-location with CEO Andy Kochanowski 33:11

4h ago33:11

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Andy Kochanowski, founder and CEO of Alerify, a data center based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Andy shares his journey from a 30-year career in corporate America, including service in the Navy, to taking the leap into entrepreneurship. He explains how Alerify serves a niche market of small and medium…

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Me, and 63 Million Other Americans: Grown Folks Talk on Caregiving and Home Healthcare 15:48

1d ago15:48

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On this episode of Heard Tell, Andrew returns after an extended absence to explain where he has been, and he hasn't been working - publicly at least - lately and some grown folk talk about caregiving and home healthcare that quickly gets lost in policy, politics, and folks talking without understanding. All that and more on this episode of Heard Te…

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Episode 2.5 Harvest, Store, and Scatter: Practicing Autumn 18:16

1d ago18:16

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This episode invites you to dwell for a few minutes in the wisdom and beauty of autumn, this season of transition and paradox, the shoulder or hinge season here in the northern hemisphere between the hot, abundant, active, playful, energetic summer and the cold, dark, hazardous depths of winter. What does autumn mean to you? What does it convey abo…

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Season 2 Recap 42:19

15d ago42:19

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In this special wrap-up episode, Trina and Mathew look back on the standout moments and superpowers from Season 2 of Wear Your Cape to Work. Together they revisit the insights, stories, and lessons that made this season unforgettable and share what they learned from each inspiring guest. Precision under constraint. The season opened with Jeff Conne…

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The First Customer - The Art of Turning Pocket Change into Capital Gains with Founder Sean Heberling 25:04

16d ago25:04

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Sean Heberling, founder and CEO of Marion Street Capital. From buying up newspaper routes as a kid in Rochester, New York, to hiring friends and building a mini “paperboy empire,” Sean’s early ventures taught him how to scale, manage people, and spot opportunity. Those same instincts followed him thr…

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Episode 2.4 Reemergence after Devastation 22:43

1M ago22:43

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The last in a series exploring grief, this episode looks at the possibility of reemergence after devastation -- as manifest in the resilience of the natural world after the destruction wrought by a hurricane, or the coming of spring after the pain of deep winter. Drawing on Parker Palmer's wisdom around the difference between "heart broken apart" a…

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Innovation with Practicality 37:00

1M ago37:00

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Steve West has seen project management evolve from the days when building an extranet to share files felt revolutionary to today’s era of AI-driven collaboration. As Product Manager at Project Insight, he’s witnessed every major shift—from desktop tools to browser-based systems to intelligent automation. In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, T…

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The First Customer - How Visualization Became the Secret Weapon in Finance with Founder Adam Holt 27:31

2M ago27:31

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Holt, founder and CEO of Asset-Map. Adam talks about how his entrepreneurial drive took shape from his early years in New York to leading one of the most innovative platforms in financial visualization. Adam shares how his mother’s example as a self-made realtor influenced his approach to busine…

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Episode 2.3 The Sacred Work and Geography of Grief 28:45

2M ago28:45

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By Chris Johnson & The Milkweed Group, LLC

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Bias Towards Action (PM at Amazon) 34:06

2M ago34:06

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By Project Insight

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The First Customer - Turning Small-Town Hustle Into Big-Time Software with Founder Joshua Davidson 33:24

2M ago33:24

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Joshua Davidson, CEO and founder of Chop Dawg. Growing up just outside of Atlantic City during the Great Recession, Josh saw firsthand how fragile traditional industries could be. Watching friends’ families lose homes and his father work multiple jobs gave him a survival instinct and a drive to creat…

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The First Customer - The Hidden Dynamics That Make Communities Thrive with CEO Rob Wenger 27:17

2M ago27:17

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Rob Wenger, CEO and founder of Higher Logic. Rob shares how Higher Logic evolved from a LinkedIn-style networking idea into a powerful engagement platform serving over 3,000 clients worldwide. With a focus on professional communities—ranging from doctors and accountants to global corporations—Rob exp…

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Episode 2.2 Where We've Been: Kim's Story 15:09

2M ago15:09

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Last time I noted that the podcast had been on hiatus for almost a year and a half because of the death of my wife Kim. This episode begins to unpacks that reality a bit, to honor her … and to honor the reality that everyone, each of us, is touched by grief at some point in our lives. Each of us faces loss, heartbreak, devastation, suffering, lonel…

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Getting Comfortable in the Fire 33:21

2M ago33:21

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We’re excited to welcome Agatha Agbanobi, founder and principal consultant of ResonantHR to the WYCTW podcast. With more than 15 years in project and program management and six years in HR leadership, she shares what it’s like to lead initiatives in employee relations, conflict resolution, workforce development, and DEIB. Agatha — unlike most of us…

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The First Customer - The Practice of Longevity in Digital Product Work with Mile6 Founder Tim Haak 32:22

2M ago32:22

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tim Haak, founder and Vice President of Innovation at Mile6. Tim shares how growing up in a small-town family business shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, and how his curiosity for technology led him to build his first websites as a teenager—before he even had his driver’s license. From those humble …

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The First Customer - Turning Wearable Noise Into Boardroom Gold with ROOK Founder Marco Benitez 27:19

3M ago27:19

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Marco Benitez, CEO and founder of ROOK, a company revolutionizing how wearable health data is integrated and used. Marco opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in Mexico to moving his family to the U.S. to pursue bigger opportunities. He reflects on how his first startup shaped h…

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Episode 2.1 Calling All Superheroes 55:10

3M ago55:10

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Season 2 kicks off with a lively conversation about all things superheroes, with TJ Warren. In this season of deep cultural division and despair, the creep of fascism and threats to democracy, we're well served by a re-launch episode that lifts our spirits, provides food for thought and nourishment for our souls, and invites us more deeply into the…

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Project Management on a New Continent 32:56

2M ago32:56

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Fisayo Folarin has built a reputation for being someone you can count on. Whether leading digital banking projects in Nigeria or driving SaaS implementations in Canada, her superpower is reliability combined with a deep commitment to transparency, communication, and continuous & curious learning. In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, Trina and…

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The First Customer - Redesigning Work to Break the Hiring Game with CEO and Founder Umair Khan 26:12

3M ago26:12

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Umair Khan, CEO and founder of Techamana. Umair explains that Techamana is a vetted talent marketplace designed to stand apart from traditional freelance platforms. Techamana ensures quality by rigorously evaluating technical skills, communication, and cultural fit before admitting freelancers to the…

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Losing 50 Years of Autism Progress, Revisionist History & Conspiracy Theories , RFK Jr, MAHA & more 1:09:53

3M ago1:09:53

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on on the growing reaction to HHS Sec RFK, Jr's and President Trump's comments on Autism at the recent cabinet meetin. Reporter Eric Garcia, who usually joins us to talk his coverage of congress joins to talk about the danger of losing 50 years of progress in advocating and understanding Autism …

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The First Customer - Building The Business of Invisible Chemistry with Founding CEO Melissa Sherman 24:07

3M ago24:07

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Melissa Sherman, founding CEO of MOBILion Systems, Inc. Melissa shares how her Midwestern upbringing and early career at DuPont shaped her blend of science and business acumen, transforming her from a researcher into a CEO. She talks about discovering her passion for building businesses around comple…

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Pioneering AI for Project Leaders 41:13

3M ago41:13

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Today we’re joined by René Clayton, an AI strategist, PMP, author, & transformation leader with 20+ years in financial services, IT, & emerging tech. As founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Byte Strategy, René helps small businesses & fintechs bridge the gap between project management and AI. With MIT training and deep experience in automation and A…

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The Political Issues and Cultural Controversies Fracturing the United Kingdom with guest Oliver Dean 36:50

3M ago36:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we're back "across the pond" to check in on our United Kingdom friends with Oliver Dean joining us from the UK. What's going on in UK politics with a two-party system that for the first time in hundreds of years faces a real third threat in Reform, the flailing Labour government under PM Keir Starmer, and how there is…

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The First Customer - How a 350-Year-Old Chocolate Brand Still Breaks the Rules with Dan Abel Jr. 33:23

3M ago33:23

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dan Abel Jr., the Chief Chocolate Officer of Bissinger’s Chocolate. Dan shares how his family grew up immersed in the candy business—starting from a small family-run operation in 1981 to acquiring and leading the iconic Bissinger’s brand today. Dan walks us through their unique family dynamic, how ea…

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The First Customer - Mastering the Zero Harm Baby Formula with President and CEO Adam Dakin 28:42

3M ago28:42

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Dakin, President and CEO of Keriton. Adam’s entrepreneurial journey starts with selling hats and t-shirts in college before building multiple venture-backed startups and leading health tech investments at DreamIt Ventures. When Keriton’s investors seek new leadership, Adam steps in with a plan t…

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It Takes Courage (PM in Public Education) 38:02

4M ago38:02

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In this episode, we talk with David Doty, an education leader who’s taken on some of the toughest assignments in the field. From launching a brand-new school district in a divided Utah community to transforming educational access for incarcerated adults, David has led complex, high-stakes projects under intense public scrutiny. We explore what it t…

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Anatomy of a political rally: Bernie Sanders in West Virginia w/ local reporter Justice Hudson 1:12:05

4M ago1:12:05

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on US Senator Bernie Sanders visiting West Virginia as part of his current tour with reporter and founder of Wheeling Free Press Justice Hudson who was in the room and working the crowds during the Wheeling rally. Since Justice reports on local issues from city council meetings and homeless ordi…

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Practical Explainers to Economic Headlines w/ economist Dr Stephen Popick 34:29

4M ago34:29

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on economic headlines and the interwebs and talking head reaction to them, by asking our economist friend Dr. Stephen Popick to explain them so well even host Andrew can understand it. Why wages are what they are including the living wage and minimum wage debates, rent vs mortgage debate, why th…

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The First Customer - Turning Broken Systems into a Thriving Software Business with Paul Byrne 23:11

4M ago23:11

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Paul Byrne, President of Razoyo, a Texas-based custom software development company. Paul shared how growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Wichita, Kansas—where his mom ran a fabric shop and his dad tinkered with tech ventures—planted the seeds for his own journey. We discussed how the concept of…

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What We Need To Know About The Black Sea Region w/ Antonia-Laura Pup 54:47

4M ago54:47

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we focus on one of the most strategically important and geopolitically challenging areas of the world: The Black Sea Region. Joining us from Romania is Antonia-Laura Pup, policy fellow with Young Voices Europe and a Fulbright Student at Georgetown focusing on China’s increasing influence on the economy and security of…

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Canada vs America tariff tussle, Trump vs Carney, economics of travel, politics of housing crisis 57:52

4M ago57:52

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with Sabine Benoit, the Canadian Policy Associate at the Consumer Choice Center about the current state of affairs on both sides of the US-Canada border. Why tariffs are the overriding issue in relations, how Canadians really feel about their southern neighbors and President Donald Trump, and what's …

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The First Customer - Resilience, Niches, and the Long Game in Fintech with Founder Nicky Senyard 21:36

4M ago21:36

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Nicky Senyard, CEO and founder of Fintel Connect. Nicky shared the journey behind Fintel Connect—a digital acquisition platform that helps financial institutions across North America grow their customer base through affiliate marketing. She explained how the platform acts like the “plumbing” between …

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Cracking the Glass Ceiling (PM in Aviation & Transportation) 40:02

4M ago40:02

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Episode Summary: Charlene Reynolds began her career answering phones as a receptionist, a role many women were steered into. But she knew she was capable of more. Each time someone said she needed a degree or certification to move up, she earned it. Charlene built her path by raising her hand for difficult projects, leading through uncertainty, and…

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Hulk Hogan's Life and Scandals, Superhero Summer at Box Office, Movie Prices & more w/ Luis Mendez 1:17:54

4M ago1:17:54

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks and our film critic friend Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report break out their lifelong wrestling fandom to talk the passing of Hulk Hogan from worldwide superstar, to reality tv star, to viral video infamy of sex tape and racist comments, to Gawker lawsuit, returning to wrestling, and more that l…

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GOP Congress Taps Out, Epstein Files, Redistricting, Midterms, JD Vance, & RIP Ozzy w/Eric Garcia 1:24:09

4M ago1:24:09

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and congressional reporter Eric Garcia who takes us beyond the headlines and inside the halls of Congress. Eric breaks down what Speaker Johnson shutting down the House for August recess really means, how much the "Epstein Files" is really affecting Washington, and how passing the One…

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The First Customer - Matchmaking in the Age of Neural Nets with Co-Founder Eric McHugh 20:29

4M ago20:29

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview serial entrepreneur Eric McHugh once again! Eric dives into his latest venture, dataing.io, an AI-powered matchmaking app built to challenge the typical swipe-based dating model. He shares how the Web3 space supports his builder mindset and leads to the creation of Hold On Labs, a platform that launc…

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The First Customer – Bootstrapped, Burned Out, and Building Back Smarter with Keilian & Prags 27:54

4M ago27:54

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Keilian Knudsen and Prags Mugunthan, co-founders of Pangea.ai. Keilian and Prags explored their journey from university roommates in Scotland to building a global tech talent platform. Keilian described how growing up in Switzerland with an American mother and Norwegian father gave him a multicultura…

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The Peace of Organization (PMO Leadership) 33:06

5M ago33:06

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Lisa was making daily to-do lists by age seven—not to be productive, but because it brought her peace. That instinct stayed with her and evolved into a leadership superpower. In this episode, Lisa shares how her natural drive to plan and prioritize led her into project management, how she grew into a PMO leadership role, and how Project Insight gav…

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The First Customer - Turning a High-Risk Market into a Scalable Business with Aubrey Amatelli 26:08

5M ago26:08

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Aubrey Amatelli, Founder and CEO of PayRio—the first payment provider focused exclusively on alternative medicine. Aubrey shared how her roots in Silicon Valley and a traditional finance career at JP Morgan eventually led her to launch PayRio, combining her passion for cannabis and her expertise in p…

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The First Customer - How to Build a QA Army Without Drowning in Bugs with Founder Ben Fellows 24:58

5M ago24:58

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Ben Fellows, CEO and founder of Loop QA. Ben shares how his company addresses the growing need for highly skilled, mid-to-senior QA professionals in a market lacking structured training and clear entry paths. Loop QA focuses on embedding experienced testers directly into teams at startups and enterpr…

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Matching People to Purpose (PM in Delivery) 33:34

5M ago33:34

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Episode Summary: In this episode, we talk with Linda Goodrich, the VP of Delivery at CureIs Healthcare. CureIs a customer of Project Insight, and so we have been fortunate to get to see Linda's superpowers over the years. Operationally, she might be known for bringing a structure to project management org-wide, but her real PM personal superpower i…

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Build Better: Workday Foundational Best Practices - Part 2 50:32

5M ago50:32

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In Part 2 of our Foundational Best Practices Series, Kognitiv’s Workday experts return to challenge conventional wisdom and to dig deeper into what truly makes a Workday environment thrive. From time tracking and absence management to recruiting, we explore which “best practices” actually deliver long-term value—and which ones need to flex as your …

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The First Customer - Why You Should Bet Big on Starting Over with CEO Bill Douglas 26:28

5M ago26:28

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In this episode , I was lucky enough to interview Bill Douglas, CEO of Optic Wise, also known as “The Resilience Guy”. From buying his first car at 15 with money he made running a newspaper hustle, to surviving a coral snake bite and a paralyzing ski accident 30 years to the day later, Bill’s journey is a lesson in grit and perspective. He shares h…

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The First Customer – How a Detour Became a Superpower with CEO Steven Webster 22:12

5M ago22:12

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Steven Webster, CEO of asensei. Steven reflects on the importance of learning through iteration. He shares how some of the company's earlier choices—while later adjusted—were necessary stepping stones that shaped their current success. Rather than dwell on what could have been done differently, Steve…

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Managing Global Aid Projects (PM at USAID) 33:46

5M ago33:46

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Wear Your Cape to Work, we dive into the world of international development project management with Lucas King of DAI, a leading USAID contractor. Lucas shares what it’s like managing global development projects where the stakes are high, but the rewards are even higher. And then throw in giant pivots of uncertai…

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Why Box Office Is Way Up From Last Year, Disney & Live Action Remakes, Film Reviews w/ Luis Mendez 1:02:50

6M ago1:02:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and certified film critic Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report on why this year's box officeis way up from last year's historically bad Memorial Day weekend to this year's historically great one. Plus, we talk about why live action remakes are controversial with critics but audience…

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The First Customer - Built Like a Startup, Written Like a Mission with Founder Gregory Shepard 25:03

6M ago25:03

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview a longtime friend and startup expert Gregory Shepard. Greg shares the story behind his new book, The Startup Lifecycle, which grew out of a four-year research project on why startups fail. With thousands of transcripts and 200,000 case studies, he saw the need to turn complex data into practical tool…

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LA Riots, Trump, Troops, Media, & Having Enough Integrity To Survive First Contact With Viral Video 17:11

6M ago17:11

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"Do you have enough principles and personal integrity to survive first contact with a viral video?" On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks about the ICE raids in LA turning into rioting violence, and an escalation in the PR/news media/social media tv show that is driving the escalation on the streets. Why too many folks want escalation, w…

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The First Customer - Reinventing APIs for Legacy Systems with DreamFactory CEO Terence Bennett 24:46

6M ago24:46

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Terence Bennett, CEO of DreamFactory. Terence shares his unconventional journey from a military intelligence officer to leading a developer-focused API company. He explains how his entrepreneurial parents influenced his mindset and how his military background taught him to solve problems creatively. …