Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

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Andrew Zimmern: Award-Winning Chef, World Traveler, and TV Host Apr 22, 2020

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This week on Remarkable People, Guy interviews James Beard winning Chef Andrew Zimmern. You may know Andrew from one of his many TV shows, Bizarre Foods, The Zimmern List, or his latest, What’s Eating America. You'll love this lively conversation about food, culture, and life.

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston - Japanese American Internment Camp Survivor, and Memoirist Apr 15, 2020

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A conversation about racism in America with author Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston who was forced to live in a Japanese concentration camp in California during World War II.

Steven Pinker: Cognitive Psychologist, Linguist, and Author Apr 08, 2020

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This week on Remarkable People, Guy will blow your mind interviewing Harvard Professor Steven Pinker. Steven Pinker is a professor of cognitive science (the study of the human mind) who writes about language, mind and human nature.

Gary Vaynerchuk: Investor, Serial Entrepreneur, and Author Apr 01, 2020

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Investor, serial entrepreneur, and best-selling author Gary Vaynerchuk is this week's guest on Remarkable People. Gary Vee is an entrepreneur, social media influencer, speaker, author, and investor. He started in his father’s liquor-store business, but his goal is worldwide domination--and buying the New York Jets. His current focus is Vaynermedia, a digital ad agency with large brands such as Pepsi and General Electric as clients. There’s an interesting factoid you’ll learn in this episode. Guess who’s Facebook stock he bought and made a killing on? If you’re interested in social media, entrepreneurship, communication, and kicking butt, this is the episode of Remarkable People for you.

Chris Bertish: Big-wave surfer, trans-Atlantic paddle boarder, speaker, and author Mar 25, 2020

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This week's guest is Chris Bertish: big-wave surfer, trans-Atlantic paddle boarder, speaker, and author. Among his many accomplishments, he won the 2010 Mavericks Big Wave Invitational surfing contest. He almost died that day, but he didn’t let that minor detail stop him. And he’s a Guinness World Record holder.”

Shane Claiborne - Social Activist, Author, and Speaker Mar 18, 2020

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What can you do to make the world a better place? Listen to Guy Kawasaki interview social activist Shane Claiborne and be inspired by his ideas on hope, where the change we need is going to come from and much more. Another compelling episode of the Remarkable People podcast is just a click away.

Sir Ken Robinson: Creativity Expert, Author, and Viral Ted Speaker Mar 11, 2020

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On this episode of Remarkable People, Guy Kawasaki interviews Sir Ken Robinson whose viral TED talk, Do Schools Kill Creativity, has been watched over 65 million times. An expert in creativity and innovation, Robinson shares why he thinks school is stifling children's creativity in favor of math. His delightful stories mixed with gold nuggets of wisdom will truly entertain and inspire you.

Guy Kawasaki: How to Be a Remarkable Speaker Mar 04, 2020

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In this week's Remarkable People podcast, Guy Kawasaki will share his best tips for being a remarkable speaker from decades of experience to fast-track your speaking. You'll be getting standing ovations in no time.

Leon Panetta: Presidential Chief of Staff, CIA Director, and Secretary of Defense Feb 26, 2020

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This week's Remarkable Person is Leon Panetta. Leon had humble beginnings, his parents were Italian immigrants who owned a walnut farm in the Carmel Valley of California. He's had an impressive career as an attorney, White House Chief of Staff for Bill Clinton, Director of the CIA for Barack Obama, and he was the twenty-third secretary of defense. He authored Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace. He has experienced Washington and American politics from the inside and he's not afraid to share his opinions. He's principled and stood up for his beliefs against power. Leon's story is one that you won't want to miss. Enjoy Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast with Leon Panetta.

Julie Packard: Ocean Lover, Philanthropist, and Conservationist Feb 19, 2020

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Julie Packard is the executive director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium and an international leader in the field of ocean conservation. She is also a leading voice for science-based policy reform in support of a healthy ocean. Can you guess what sea animal she’d like to come back as? Stay tuned, and you’ll soon find out. Her philosophy is to learn something every day, work with great people, and motivate them to make the world a better place. Listen to Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People podcast and be inspired by Julie Packard.