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Catalyst, a Launch by NTT DATA podcast, puts humans at the front and center of digital transformation. Each week, we feature thought leaders who share their insights on reinventing digital experiences, enhancing customer journeys, and driving innovation in the enterprise. From platform transformation to the latest advancements in AI, our guests delve into the challenges and triumphs of digital transformation, emphasizing the critical role of human ingenuity and leadership. Learn more about L ...
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E109: Yoga, Improv, and a universal truth about Women's toilets ft Anu
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54:33This week Raj reconnects with his improv mate Anu after three years apart, covering everything from the most annoying Teams messages at work to why Raj spent months doing yoga to prepare for his own wedding. Plus they attempt some live improv and reveal a shocking truth about what really happens in women's toilets. Check out Anu’s improv troupe htt…
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Live from Nexus 2025: With UPS’ Sean Jantzen
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32:08At the first ever live Catalyst event Tammy and Sean Jantzen discuss driving digital innovation at UPS Sean Jantzen is the king of shipping for shipping. 24 years ago he started out as an intern at UPS and is now the Vice President of Applications Development. In the first ever live Catalyst recording from Nexus 2025, Tammy sits down with Sean to d…
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E108: Unfinished Books and Big Brother Issues
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1:16:39This week, Raj is joined by Nisha from the NetworkPlug podcast for a chat that’s equal parts deep and hilarious. They unpack why we all love recommending books we’ve never actually finished, the lifelong struggle of older siblings still acting like they’re your boss, and the challenge of showing up as your authentic self at work. Plus, there’s a br…
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Mindshift: On reshaping the future with Brian Solis
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44:47Brian Solis on how purpose, curiosity and creativity will help us shape the future This week Tammy is joined by visionary futurist and digital anthropologist Brian Solis. Brian is the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow and is one of the most interesting thinkers on how disruptive technologies like AI can impact businesses and the customer expe…
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The building power of AI: With Maryam Ashoori
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41:27Dr. Maryam Ashoori on the risks and opportunities of AI Maryam Ashoori started studying AI long before it became popular. Now, as the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM's watsonx.ai, Maryam is focused on delivering the best AI solutions. This week Maryam joins Tammy to talk about all things AI implementation and ethics. Mary…
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E107: Sold a Gas Cooker for £50, Got Accused of Attempted Murder
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39:24A £50 gas cooker leads to murder accusations, steam irons become weapons, and everyone's got marketplace horror stories. Plus: what happens when you actually call back those sketchy business emails Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discus…
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Reinventing the healthcare experience: With Keena Patel-Moran
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33:14Keena Patel-Moran on building a more holistic healthcare industry As a young professional Keena Patel-Moran saw firsthand how a healthcare product she developed helped save lives. Now the Healthcare and Lifesciences Industry Lead at Launch by NTT DATA, Keena is still working towards building a more human approach to healthcare. This week, Keena sit…
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E106: The Perfume Guy, The Bill & The Bin
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45:03The Bruvs discuss Yusuf bhai's new fragrance store, and Raj tells an embarrassing story he should have kept to himself. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherwise, please seek profe…
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The case for emotional intelligence: With Vlad Moskovski
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40:19Vlad Moskovski on helping leaders tap into their emotional and somatic intelligence According to Vlad Moskovski, the thing that is transforming leadership these days is somatic intelligence, or the ability to feel and understand sensations in the body and how they relate to what we’re navigating. Vlad has been coaching CEOs and their executive team…
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Raj is building useless-but-fun AI apps. Mik's outsourcing his errands to ChatGPT, and the Bruvs talk dad guilt, invisible labour, and deep dive into how men dodge planning… and why it never works. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discus…
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The power of intentionality: With Deanna Steele
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35:13Deanna Steele on finding joy and being deliberate with how you spend your time As Chief Information Officer at Allied Universal, Deanna Steele is at the forefront of major technological change and is a driving force for innovation. This week Deanna joins Tammy to talk not only about how to lead organizations but also how to lead ourselves. Deanna t…
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Scaling human-centered teams: With Munawar Ahmed
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33:39Munawar Ahmed on getting the best out of your team in high-stress situations Munawar Ahmed has a unique gift for growing teams and designing award-winning experiences at scale and has spent the last two decades working with some of the biggest companies from Verizon to Microsoft. This week Munawar joins Tammy to discuss how she helps teams reframe …
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The Bruvs talk everything from political meltdowns to neighbourly side-eyes, this week’s all about the drama that never really stays private. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherw…
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In business to move business: With Raj Singh
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33:55Raj Singh on leading agile teams in a slow-moving industry Raj Singh is a hands-on technology executive, he doesn't hide behind his desk he leads by example. Raj has over 28 years of experience in information and technology and is the Global CIO at Visteon Corporation, a leading automotive technology business. This week Raj joins Tammy to discuss h…
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The Bruvs dive into hairy situations, desi dance anthems, and a classic dilemma dropped by a listener message. From back lasers to backchat—this one’s got pain, nostalgia, and proper drama. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, inc…
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Building the trust stack: With Rori Duboff
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27:17Rori Duboff on how to create trust in the modern digital age For over 20 years Rori Duboff has been at the forefront of digital strategy across marketing, design and media. Throughout her time in the industry one of the main values that Rori has focused on is trust - how do we understand what is real and what is not - especially in an age of growin…
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E102: Dealerships, napkins, and names you can't say
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41:02The Bruvs talk about a mispronunciation which turns a high-stakes business dinner into a comedy, and a routine car sale uncovers a shocking deception that changes everything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The power of being a black-sheep: With Valentina Contini
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32:40Futures engineer Valentina Contini on the importance of harnessing your differences Valentina Contini is often the outsider in the room. As an Italian woman with purple hair and tattoos who worked in the male-dominated automotive industry she was often the black sheep - but that’s what made her valuable. This week Valentina joins Tammy to discuss t…
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Raj turns into a slippery superhero at 2 AM while Gagan reveals the mortifying moment she realized social anxiety has very visible side effects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Decisions at 240mph: From INDYCAR driver to team principal with Tony Kanaan
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43:34Racing legend Tony Kanaan shares how he shifted to a team mentality after a career in the spotlight This week Tony Kanaan (also known as TK) joins Tammy to reflect on his career transition from Indy 500 champion to Team Principal at Arrow McLaren. TK shares how he learned to make fast-paced decisions behind the wheel, and why he believes good peopl…
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Mik returns after a his eight-week absence that left listeners speculating wildly in their messages to Raj. As they celebrate their 100th episode milestone, the Bruvs examine why people always assume the worst when someone's missing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Shifting from competitive to curious: With Ankur Mathur
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40:01Ankur Mathur on moving from enterprise to start-up Ever an optimist, Ankur Mathur is always looking to the future for exciting new opportunities. Formerly at Accenture and now the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of REVEL Moments Ankur has vast experience leading change at both large enterprises and start-ups. This week Ankur joins Tammy to sha…
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E99: Fashion and fades and first dates
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1:03:28The bruvs witness a mystery man's epic failure to impress a lady friend on the water, sparking confessions of their wildest dating schemes - from marathon barbershop missions to that time one of them went full-on Santa mode with spy gear for the ultimate shock-and-awe proposal across the pond. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes …
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Moving beyond your comfort zone: With Brant Beard
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29:03Brant Beard on embracing challenges and creating a culture of constant learning This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by Brant Beard, Assistant VP of Talent Growth at HCH Healthcare. In his 22 year career, Brant has held a variety of different roles, from product development, to cybersecurity, to communications and more. The one thing that remained…
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E98: Blood bruvs - fire ants & fake arrests
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1:13:00Raj is joined by his cousin Mits for this weeks episode as the blood Bruvs talk family fun, awkward mathematician conversations and fake arrests in Goa. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health…
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Building the resilience muscle: With Leonardo Hirschbrand
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33:35Leonardo Hirschbrand looks back on 29 years of digital transformation at Unilever In this week’s episode of Catalyst, Tammy is joined by a pioneer in digital transformation Leonardo Hirschbrand. Over his 29 year career at Unilever Leo helped the brand go from pen and paper to a tech-forward global company. Leo shares some stories about the early da…
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E97: Blue Origin, Barrioke, and motorcycle foreplay
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47:33Fernandez is back this week as the Bruvs talk about the recent space launch and share struggles and stories about gate crashing a kareoke party and pitching an 8-man festival tent while on crunches Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discus…
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From the archives: Navigating corporate life with humor
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43:27Chappell Ellison on balancing professionalism whilst staying true to yourself This week we’re sharing one of our most recent favorites from the archives, a conversation with Launch’s Director of Digital Strategy, Chappell Ellison. In this episode Tammy and Chappell dive into what it means to bring your authentic self to work and how authenticity ca…
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E96: Closet clear outs and curved toilet seats
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47:58The Bruvs discussing whether it's acceptable to use phones during meetings and sharing struggles about spring cleaning and broken toilets. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherwise…
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Scaling responsible AI: With Noelle Russell
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43:16Noelle Russell on harnessing the power of AI in a responsible and ethical way Noelle Russell compares AI to a baby tiger, it’s super cute when it’s small but it can quickly grow into something huge and dangerous. As the CEO and founder of the AI Leadership Institute and as an early developer on Amazon Alexa, Noelle has a deep understanding of scali…
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E95: Desi wedding drama and sneaky food tasting
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55:10The Bruvs dive into Desi wedding planning and share struggles about mystery guests and sneaking into someone else's reception for food tasting. Plus: their take on Prince Charles Dhoom machele-ing Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discuss…
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AI enhancement not replacement: With Sandy Carter
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39:16Sandy Carter on ways to balance human and AI collaboration Sandy Carter literally wrote the book on humans interacting with AI. In her book AI First, Human Always Sandy breaks down the hottest trends in AI right now and dives into how humans can use AI to enhance, not replace, the human experience. This week Sandy joins Tammy to talk about the book…
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E94: Tagging coffins and morning routines
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57:34Fernandez is back this week as the Bruvs talk about resilience, bouncing back and finding the funny in amidst the darkest struggles. Some issues with the sound this week - but the episode was a good one so please bear with it! Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related con…
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Navigating change with empathy: With Nimesh Mehta
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40:38Nimesh Mehta on how to lead people through large scale transformations When Tammy first met Nimesh Mehta they felt like kindred spirits. Nimesh is the Chief Information and Strategy Officer at National Life Group and is passionate about creating human experiences with AI. This week on Catalyst, Tammy and Nimesh discuss how to implement digital tran…
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Spoiler alert!: This week's episode discusses the Netflix show Adolescence The Bruvs talk through their reflections after watching the hit show Adolescence which everyone is talking about. Apologies for the sound issues on this ep, will be fixed next time! Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advi…
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Driving community engagement: With Martina Lee Strickland
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36:06Martina Lee Strickland on using tech to serve underrepresented communities in the healthcare industry Martina Lee Strickland is a unicorn in the healthcare industry. She’s worked in the industry for over 20 years and is now the Chief Growth Officer at Clever Care Health Plan, a healthcare company that provides culturally-sensitive Medicare options.…
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Situl is back this week as the Bruvs reflect on the 5 year anniversary of the first covid lockdown and share struggles about eye-watering cassava and wedding suit panics Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical heal…
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Jod Kaftan on imagining a future that’s more human What could a future with AI look like? Jod Kaftan has imagined almost every future scenario possible, both good and bad. Jod has over 20 years of design experience and is now the Head of Product Design and Research at Oracle where he is developing cutting-edge SaaS solutions to tackle climate chang…
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Experience as emotion: Customer centered growth with Donald Chesnut
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40:39A seasoned Chief Experience Officer on going beyond traditional customer experience Donald Chesnut practically invented the term Chief Experience Officer. He’s worked at some of the world’s largest brands like Unilever, Target, Disney, General Motors and Coke and is now writing a book on why companies should move away from customer experience and t…
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Mik is out this week, so Raj has brought back a special guest for a different episode for this week! Topics covered this week include traveling without kids, clumsy greetings and response to listener feedback around differences in financial planning. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. Fo…
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Leaders breaking the mold: With Jessica Hartley
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42:06On championing experiences for clients, customers and employees alike This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by Jessica Hartley, the Head of Design and Customer Experience for CCB Finance, Tech and Data Analytics at JPMorganChase. Jessica has over 20 years of experience helping clients leverage digital innovation and is passionate about driving empl…
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E90: Are South London Patel's rough around the edges?
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53:04This weeks the Bruvs discuss Trump and Elon's toes, and respond to a user question about the Great North and South London divide (amongst Patels, and beyond) Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental h…
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Leading with humility on a global scale: With Abhijit Dubey
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31:37NTT DATA’s CEO on staying true to his values as he leads the company into the future This week Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. Abhijit has worked across the globe and across industries and is now leading NTT DATA into a new phase of growth. Abhijit talks about the importance of remaining grounded as a leader and shares tips …
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E89: Petrol pump headaches and hangovers
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1:06:28The Bruvs discuss the controversy with Ranveer Allahbadia and share petrol pump frustrations. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherwise, please seek professional advice. Enjoy the …
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Designers as anthropologists: On empowering design teams
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38:02Dani Snyder on leading design teams out of their silos As someone who started out as an industrial designer and who is now the Head of Design AI, Servicing and Communications at JPMorganChase, Dani Snyder deeply understands the design process and organizational design. This week Dani joins Tammy to talk about how to empower design teams. She shares…
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E88: Velen times, easter eggs and tattoos
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51:14The Bruvs talk about whether they'd get sibling tattoos and dissect a listener lowe story Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherwise, please seek professional advice. Enjoy the show…
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Change Agent: On Having the Courage to Take Risks
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29:13Ecolab’s Kevin Doyle on striving for constant improvement As a young man Kevin Doyle’s dad gave him some advice - try and improve your job every single day. Since then Kevin has worked at companies like Visteon and Delphi and is now the Chief Digital Officer at Ecolab. This week Tammy chats with Kevin about what motivates him as a leader and how he…
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E87: Crashed cars and crumpled school shirts
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52:58The Bruvs discuss the recent Barclays outage and share throwback struggles about bashing their Dad's cars Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherwise, please seek professional advice…
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Bringing Vision and Logic Together: With Tom Kotlarek
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39:00How diversity of thought can bring creative visions to life This week Tammy is joined by her colleague and long-time collaborator, Tom Kotlarek. Tom is the SVP of Global Delivery and Operations at Launch and has worked at some of the biggest companies out there, from NASA to DreamWorks - he’s even met Jacques Cousteau! When Tom and Tammy first met …
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E86: The highs and lows of grocery shopping
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54:00The Bruvs discuss their grocery shopping habits and pet peeves and debate what is the best way to write a shopping list Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual advice. For any health-related concerns about the themes discussed, including physical health, mental health, or otherwise, please seek profe…
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