Best She Who Persisted Podcasts (2025)

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Earning Trust with Tom Hacohen 35:27

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Tom Hacohen, CEO and founder at Svix. We kicked off the conversation by talking about why Svix is an open core company… but Tom still initially didn’t think he’d be a good guest for the podcast. Unlike a lot of open source companies, Svix doesn’t make open source a huge part of its identity. Ye…

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#17: How She Reclaimed Her Life: Amanda Knox’s Journey of Resilience PART1 34:28

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S5 E5 - The Power of Being Heard and Seen with Danielle 49:52

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Finally break free of chronic symptoms with JournalSpeak! ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://bit.ly/3IsmzN4 Danielle wears so many hats in this work - my best most loving friend, my recovery sister, the one who believed in this for others before she knew it was for her too, the one who listened to my "gentle suggestion" to do this work for herself when a sympto…

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Ep 68: Embracing visibility, with Abi Moore 51:39

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In today's episode, I chat with the hugely talented Abi Moore, a photographer and visibility coach who specialises in helping quietly ambitious, camera-shy businesswomen elevate their marketing. Abi shares her fascinating career transition from corporate PR to becoming a successful entrepreneur and mother. She opens up about how starting a family s…

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Empowering the Next Generation: Economics Olympiad & Common Sense Economics 47:02

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Send us a text This week, Juliette Sellgren sits down with Martina Bacik, the 21-year-old founder of the Economics Olympiad that has grown to 120,000 students in 35+ countries, and Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, coauthor of Common Sense Economics. Together they explore why teaching economics early matters, how competitions and books ignite curiosity, and wh…

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S5 E4: Don't Let Conflict Make You Sick 27:23

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🟢 Finally break free of chronic symptoms with JournalSpeak ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://bit.ly/3IsmzN4 ~~~ People can be our biggest tiggers. Opposing views and perspectives on issues that are dear to us feel dangerous. Symptoms flare when we repress our feelings to keep the peace. But the alternative—conflict—feels unsafe too. How do we walk that tightro…

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Go-To-Market for Open Source Companies with Quentin Sinig 34:54

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Quentin Sinig, who has been the first “business” hire at three open source companies; Strapi, Kestra and now Pruna.ai. We covered a lot of ground in this conversation, which was especially interesting because it spanned three open source companies so we were able to talk about patterns Quentin …

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S5 E3 - Diagnoses Around Dizziness & Vertigo with Claire 49:11

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🟢 Finally break free of chronic symptoms with JournalSpeak ➡️ LEARN HOW: https://bit.ly/3IsmzN4 ~~~ Claire was having strange symptoms she didn't understand after a day of swimming and diving. She was dizzy (at times severely), having balance and mobility issue, and experiencing pain in her head and neck. Of course, this was all terrifying and conf…

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Open Foundations with Or Weis 37:02

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke to Or Weis, the CEO and co-founder of Permit.io. Or is a serial entrepreneur who has had a long career in developer tools. We talked about Permit’s relationship with open source, including of course the open source projects that they create and maintain. One thing to note is that none of Permit’s op…

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The Sweary Therapist's Favorite Episode #5: Being Badass By Being Yourself 38:47

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I've chosen five of my favorite episodes (out of so many!) to share with listeners. This is the fifth and final one that brought another one of my favorite people together with me to chat about how life can be for women in various professions. * * * This episode, I have the pleasure of hosting one of my favorite professionals, friend and mentor, Dr…

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Why Freedom Matters: Tom Palmer on Authoritarianism and January 6th 51:10

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Send us a text Why does freedom matter? How can we defend it in an age of rising authoritarianism? In this episode, I sit down with Tom Palmer to explore the ideas, virtues, and strategies that keep liberty alive. We cover: · The rise of authoritarian movements and global threats to liberty · The morality of freedom: how to know what to fight for a…

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S5 E2 - A Change in Perspective That Could Change The Game For You 32:35

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It's so easy and human to get lost in the fear that we are "not okay." It's so tempting in the middle of the night to despair about things that may come from a night of no sleep. It's so natural to pre-grieve and obsess about symptoms and fear we don't have the fortitude to endure hard things. Today on the pod I give you a healthy dose of perspecti…

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Straddling open source software and the hardware industry with Rob Taylor 34:27

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Rob Taylor, CTO/CSO and founder of ChipFlow. Although ChipFlow is unambiguously a software company, it creates software that facilitate the creation of semiconductors, so it straddles the software and hardware worlds. Some of the things we talked about include: The state of open source in the s…

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The Sweary Therapist's Favorite episode #4: Persistence, Trust, and Boundaries: Using Your Voice 48:48

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I've chosen five of my favorite episodes (out of so many!) to share with listeners. This is the fourth one that brought one of my favorite people together with me to chat about things we find important. * * * I have one of my favorite people, Veronica Green, chatting with me. As with most of the people that I know, and definitely among my friends g…

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Ep 67: Finding Joy in the Everyday, with Leah Evans 1:06:38

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In today's episode, I chat with the wonderful Leah Evans, a 'joy coach' who helps people discover the extraordinary power contained within ordinary moments. Leah shares her inspiring journey from teaching, through burnout, and ultimately to finding a deeper understanding of what it means to live life ‘with the lid off.’ Her personal story takes us …

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S5 E1 - Nicole in the Hot Seat - IFS Session LIVE with Phil De La Haye 1:22:05

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Today I sit down with Phil De La Haye for an IFS session on...me! Phil de la Haye is a Certified IFS Therapist, Counsellor, and SIRPA Practitioner. He has a particular interest in the way that stress and trauma impact the nervous system, and how this can affect our physical body as well as our mental health. As a transgender and queer clinician, Ph…

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The double-edged sword of big initial customers with Taco Potze 39:12

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This week I’m back from vacation and I have a new episode of The Business of Open Source, with Taco Potze! Taco is the co-founder and CEO of Open Social. A couple interesting takeaways from our conversation: When you’re transitioning from a services company to a product company, it’s much easier if the product you work on is connected to the servic…

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#16: Five Mindset Shifts That Changed Everything: This Is How I Did It 46:53

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After a year of deep conversations with inspiring women—leaders, creators, everyday change makers—I hit pause and reflected on what truly moves us forward. In this special solo episode, I share the five mindset shifts that not only reshaped my journey, but have given hundreds of women permission to claim their dreams. These aren’t just generic tips…

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WTF Is Happening On "The Pitt?!" S5E1 52:48

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S5E1 - Guest: Erika Hansen, LMHC (IA) Hell yes, Season Five is finally here! And one of my favorite people is back with me, too. And we are dishing out our thoughts on the MAX show, "The Pitt." So if you've not watched it yet, be warned that this is a very spoiler heavy episode. PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple topics we discuss that listeners may f…

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S4 E34 - Long Covid Full Recovery is Possible 1:05:09

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I can't overstate how many emails I get about Long Covid and the alarming symptoms associated with it - Brain fog and Chronic Fatigue among many others. No case exemplifies these concerns like Gary's. When this episode first aired, Gary was overwhelmed with gratitude for having TOTALLY recovered from Long Covid which wreaked havoc on his life. Toda…

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How Career Coaching Unlocked Success for Michael’s Career Transition 44:51

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In this episode, Marina chats with Michael about his career journey and how coaching helped him overcome challenges, gain clarity and build confidence. They explore resilience, purpose and practical strategies for navigating career transitions, offering inspiration for anyone seeking career success.By Marina Pitisano and Grant Williams

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S4 E33 - People Pleasing, Codependency, and Finding Authenticity with Mark Groves 50:52

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What a great conversation with Mark Groves. Mark is a human Connection Specialist, Speaker, Author, Coach, Podcast Host and founder of Create The Love. Born with an innate curiosity and a hunger for truth, Mark’s journey of self-discovery and personal liberation has led him to spend the last decade coaching and inspiring millions worldwide to creat…

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S4 E32 - The Vertigo and Anxiety that Brought Jonah to His Knees (and helped him to Wake Up) 1:07:51

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When Jonah Primo, host of the in-app podcast Work in Progress on the WAKING UP app contacted us, Lisa and I were elated. We are long time fans of WAKING UP and its founder, neuroscientist Sam Harris, and we were enthusiastic about sharing space with such a like-minded person. But that was just the beginning. Jonah's own pain story was stunning, and…

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Second Chances: Rick Segal on the Power of Persistence 27:41

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In this episode, Arti Finn sits down with her mentor Rick Segal, an author and pioneer in the world of impact investing. Rick shares insightful lessons from a career of backing entrepreneurs, lessons that matter not only in business, but also for anyone fighting to rebuild their life. For those who dream of launching a business, big or small, Rick …

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The Sweary Therapist's Favorite Episode #3: Women and Their Tattoos: Must Love Pants, Dogs, Horses, Beer & Cheese 37:58

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I've chosen five of my favorite episodes (out of so many!) to share with listeners. This is the third one where I learn a few things from one of my kids. * * * I drag my other daughter, Jenn, back to the show to discuss her body art! PLEASE NOTE: We discuss multiple topics and some may be distressing to listeners: discussion includes the subject of…

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S4 E31 - JournalSpeak for Panic Attacks and Advice for the Journey with Bri 41:04

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Bri really went through it. Her myriad TMS symptoms cascaded into panic attacks so severe that she had to put her entire life on hold (including her marriage), take her kids, and move in with her mother to be taken care of. This is not an unusual story. As I always remind you, although TMS is completely curable with my methods, the pain IS NOT in y…

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#15: 7 Near Deaths, One Miracle on the Hudson, 5 Shifts toward True Purpose 33:02

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They call her the *Diva of Disaster*—and for good reason. Maryann Bruce has stared down death not once, but seven times. But it was *one* moment—the Miracle on the Hudson—that changed everything. In this deeply moving episode, Maryann opens up about how confronting her mortality shifted her mindset, her mission, and her entire approach to life. She…

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Ep 66: Creativity, motherhood and finding calm, with Imogen Partridge 53:35

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In today's episode, I chat with the highly talented Imogen Partridge, an artist and interior designer who shares her inspiring journey from working with architects to discovering her true calling through art and calligraphy. Imogen opens up about how her artistic career took an unexpected leap forward when she began experimenting with calligraphy a…

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S4 E30 - JournalSpeak for Migraines and Persistent Headaches with Manon 44:20

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The way I found Manon (and she found me!) is nothing short of amazing. After suffering with persistent headaches for weeks on end, Manon was at a breaking point. Although she was relieved that the expensive brain scan had come back negative, the panic and suffering the headaches brought was too much for her to bear. Manon was not sure she could go …

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S4 E29 - A JournalSpeak Deep Dive with Lisa & Nicole 59:04

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Each month, Lisa and I run a Boot Camp for our BreakAwake members. We jump onto our private online community and ask, "What is everybody interested in learning more about?" And they weigh in. We take everyone’s questions and show up LIVE once a month where we can be together and tackle the most important topics that span the healing journey. Today …

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The Sweary Therapist's Favorite Episode #2: Shattering Glass Coffins: Living The Genuine Life 45:47

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I've chosen five of my favorite episodes (out of so many!) to share with listeners. This is the second one that brought a colleague and I in touch with one another to become friends. * * * I was incredibly fortunate that my guest, Bhavna Raithatha had time on her day off to sit and chat with me for this episode. Bhavna is a force of nature: teachin…

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S4 E 28 - Tinnitus is Curable! (So is Vertigo and Vestibular Migraine) with Dr. Yo 59:15

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Dr. Yonit Arthur is an audiologist who is helping people climb out of their chronic tinnitus, vestibular migraine, vertigo, and other related conditions by sharing a message that you have come to know well: NOTHING IS STRUCTURALLY WRONG WITH YOU. This is not to say that she isn't totally empathic and kind in her communication. It is just to say tha…

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How Keidrain Brewster Drove His Life from Prison to Prosperity 21:26

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In this powerful episode of Second Chances@Work, host Arti Finn sits down with Keidrain Brewster, a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, author, and founder of the Big Reform Movement. After serving 13 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice—beginning at just 17 years old—Keidrain has transformed his life and is now the CEO of Brewster Log…

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S4 E27 - All Over Musculoskeletal Pain, Post-Viral Infection Symptoms, and SO MUCH MORE with Scotty 45:06

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Scotty's symptom list is so long I'm not sure I can remember it all to include here, but let's give it a try: back, neck, foot, leg, arm, wrist pain, "tennis elbow," pelvic and groin pain, anxiety, panic, depression, dissociation, tooth sensitivity, burning mouth, and post viral infection symptoms. When you listen, you'll hear the whole thing from …

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The Sweary Therapist's Favorite Episode #1: The Food Episode! Bread, Chocolate and Cheese 32:43

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I've chosen five of my favorite episodes (out of so many!) to share with listeners. This is the first one that came to mind as I've lost my ability to taste chocolate after a long bout with Covid in 2023. It's still a delight of an episode to listen to. * * * This episode is just a lovely chat and ramble with the spouse of one of my favorite people…

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Ep 65: Content confidence, with Kate Llewellyn 1:01:28

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In today's episode, I chat with Kate Llewellyn, a professional content writer who has built her business around helping others find their voice and communicate with clarity. Kate shares her journey from the world of publishing into entrepreneurship, driven by her love of words and the unexpected opportunity that came with voluntary redundancy. Kate…

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S4 E 26 - Upper Back Pain and Bladder Issues: Good Thing, Bad Thing: Who Knows? 24:46

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When symptoms move through me, the first place I want to discuss it is here on this podcast. This week I have had some pain, and my JournalSpeak revealed some interesting patterns in my life that it may be time to challenge. I have always had an innate desire to control things, people, situations... am I alone? When I am unable to do so, sometimes …

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Build for Dual Audiences with Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz 39:31

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Pablo Ruiz-Muzquiz, CEO and co-founder of Penpot. We started out by talking about the transition from services company to product company, how they decided to pivot to building a product company and when they made the decision to go all-in on the product. Perhaps the most interesting part of th…

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#14: From Fear to Financial Freedom- Five Steps To Learn How to Leverage Real Estate Investing 41:21

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In this power-packed episode of *Worth Knowing*, Brooke Ceballos-Pinero and Shirley Baez reveal how they turned fear into fuel, transforming from intimidated beginners to seasoned real estate investors. They share how education and grit helped them navigate multi-million dollar deals with confidence. This is your masterclass in crushing self-doubt,…

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S4 E 25 - CFS, Vestibular Migraine, POTS and much more with Louise 46:04

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One day, seemingly out of nowhere, Louise began to feel unwell in her body. An inner uneasiness gave way to tremors and crushing fatigue, and her life devolved into living in her bed. For over eight years, bed bound, Louise struggled to figure out what was wrong with her, seeing countless doctors and specialists and being diagnosed with things like…

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Managing community contributors with Alya Abbott 36:23

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This week on The Business of Open Source I talked with Alya Abbott, COO of Zulip, about managing community contributors. This is a hot topic for open source companies — and for that matter, open source projects in general, including those that aren’t being monetized in any way. It’s a bit of a third rail in the open source ecosystem to suggest that…

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Fuck My Own Rules: The Experimental Episode 1:03:49

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This the experimental episode where I drop it as it was recorded. No. 1 Child goaded me into it, and well, here we are. I think I need that soundbite: "Yep, that's me. You're probably wondering how I ended up in this situation and you know what, I am too." * * * As promised, two folx to check out: Ze Frank https://youtube.com/@zefrank?si=UsLM9LTnWT…

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Ep 64: What success and failure have in common 14:34

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In today's solo episode, I'm stepping back behind the mic on my own to share some insights that struck me while re-reading Napoleon Hill's ‘Think and Grow Rich.’ I explore the fascinating concept that success and failure actually have something quite profound in common - they're both largely the results of habit. It's such a simple yet powerful rea…

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S4 E24 - Is Your Shame Serving You? 30:07

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Sometimes I have a free hour or two, and my favorite activity is to put in my AirPods, listen to a podcast, and walk. It feels so free and renewing, and sometimes it's where I come up with my best ideas for this podcast. Recently, I was listening to This American Life, Suddenly! A Mirror! and a story in it made me think - how many of us are living …

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Building a Dual Growth Flywheel at GitLab with Nick Veenhof 36:17

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with Nick Veenhof, Director of Contributor Success at GitLab. GitLab has probably the most well-articulated open source strategy out there, and we talked about the two main prongs of that strategy, the co-create strategy and the dual flywheel strategy. We also talked about incentivizing individuals …

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S4 E 23 - The Difference Between Rumination and Excavation 22:33

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Lisa and I found ourselves talking about a frequently asked question in our communities: Won’t thinking about my dark stuff make me worse? This is a typical fear of many people endeavoring TMS work. I have such empathy for the perceived quandary - it makes sense that paying attention to seemingly negative content might make it grow. Yet, we both kn…

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How Alameda County Uses Orijin to Drive Positive Youth Behavior and Rehabilitation 37:35

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At Alameda County’s Juvenile Justice Center, a dramatic transformation is underway. Once operating near its 300-bed capacity, the facility now serves between 42 and 60 youth—a shift driven by intentional reforms, collaborative leadership, and a strategic embrace of technology. This episode of Second Chances at Work dives into how Alameda County par…

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Solving Universal, Persistant Problems with David Aronchick 45:47

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This week on The Business of Open Source, I spoke with David Aronchick, CEO and founder of Expanso, about luck and timing, building into universal truths and the reasons for Kubernetes’ success. Before David founded Expanso (which is behind the project Bacalhau), he was the first non-founding PM on the Kubernetes project, and we kicked off by talki…

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#13 From Ivy League to Inmate (Part 2): Rashmi Airan's Journey of Resilience 39:59

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In this powerful episode of "Worth Knowing," we explore the remarkable story of Rashmi Airan, a former Ivy League attorney who became Inmate 05121104. For six long months in federal prison, Rashmi faced the harsh realities of incarceration, but it was within those walls that she discovered her inner strength and resilience. Once driven by a relentl…

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Ep 63: Midlife awakening and reclaiming your identity, with Juliet Goodwin 52:13

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In today's episode, I chat with Juliet Goodwin, a nutritional therapist who brings a unique perspective to health and wellbeing, combining her background as an NHS nurse with her expertise in holistic nutrition and emotional healing techniques. Juliet shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from nursing into nutritional therapy, all while jug…