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Being Fearless in Creativity with Rob Paulsen Jun 15, 2020

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What does it take to be at the pinnacle of creativity? In part two of our conversation with Rob Paulsen he shares his tips for reaching the top of your creative potential. We talk about the importance of being fearless as you create and how playing and being childlike can unlock creativity in new and deeper ways. Later in the episode, we chat about his journey of overcoming cancer and why giving back and kindness is so important to him. Come join us as we explore what is possible.
Links
Rob's Website: https://robpaulsenlive.com
Animaniacs In Concert: https://animaniacslive.com
Rob's TedX Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_paulsen_voice_lessons_from_yakko_raphael_pinky_and_carl
About Rob
Maybe you don’t know Rob Paulsen, but you know Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, and most of the other animated projects that Paulsen has been part of as a voice actor for nearly three decades. With over 2,000 (yes, that’s right) half-hour programs and dozens of films, video games, and other animated media to his credit, Paulsen has been one of the hardest working, most in-demand, and most beloved voice artists in the industry, earning (so far) a Daytime Emmy and Peabody, three times winning the Annie Award (for voice actors).
But he’s also just won the biggest fight of his life – defeating cancer of the throat after a grueling year of aggressive treatment – and with a renewed passion for his craft, he’s finding some new challenges and some old familiar faces there to guide him into the next phase of his career. In addition to continuing his immensely popular podcast and video series Talkin’ Toons on Nerdist, and having just set a slew of new dates for Animaniacs In Concert! which is performed with live music and voices in symphony halls and theatres. The other franchise with which Paulsen has been associated for two generations – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – will also return, with Paulsen for the first time assuming the role of director, getting to work on the other side of the glass.

The Many Voices of Rob Paulsen Jun 09, 2020

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Sometimes the best things happen by accident. That's Rob Paulsen's story on how he became the voice of so many beloved animated characters. It led him to become Yakko Warner from Animaniacs, Pinky from Pinky and the Brain, Carl Wheezer from Jimmy Neutron, Raphael and Donatello from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and over 200 different animated characters.
But what is it like to be the voice of so many beloved characters? In part one of our two-episode conversation with Rob we chat about his career as a voice actor, why these characters mean so much to so many, how his experience with cancer impacted his career and outlook of life, and why he is so grateful to meet his fans.
Links
Rob's Website: https://robpaulsenlive.com
Animaniacs In Concert: https://animaniacslive.com
Rob's TedX Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_paulsen_voice_lessons_from_yakko_raphael_pinky_and_carl
About Rob
Maybe you don’t know Rob Paulsen, but you know Pinky and the Brain, Animaniacs, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius, and most of the other animated projects that Paulsen has been part of as a voice actor for nearly three decades. With over 2,000 (yes, that’s right) half-hour programs and dozens of films, video games, and other animated media to his credit, Paulsen has been one of the hardest working, most in-demand, and most beloved voice artists in the industry, earning (so far) a Daytime Emmy and Peabody, three times winning the Annie Award (for voice actors).
But he’s also just won the biggest fight of his life – defeating cancer of the throat after a grueling year of aggressive treatment – and with a renewed passion for his craft, he’s finding some new challenges and some old familiar faces there to guide him into the next phase of his career. In addition to continuing his immensely popular podcast and video series Talkin’ Toons on Nerdist, and having just set a slew of new dates for Animaniacs In Concert! which is performed with live music and voices in symphony halls and theatres. The other franchise with which Paulsen has been associated for two generations – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – will also return, with Paulsen for the first time assuming the role of director, getting to work on the other side of the glass.

Finding Your Hero's Journey with Chris Kawaja Jun 04, 2020

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We are all searching for purpose. Many of us choose a safe and comfortable path but feel like something is missing. Yet others choose to step out into the unknown to blaze their own path. In today's episode, we chat with Chris Kawaja on how you can find your own hero's journey. Chris has lived through his own journey of stepping out from his career on Wall Street into creating his own hero's journey.
Chris Kawaja holds his BA from Stanford University and MBA with High Distinction from Harvard Business School. He spent the early years of his career on Wall Street (Goldman Sachs and Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund), where he developed his skeptical eye towards traditional financial advice. He developed his unique investing outlook for his own personal portfolio and he now owns a variety of assets ranging from e-commerce businesses to legal settlements, to real estate. He is the owner of the e-commerce business BigChill.fom and the founder and author of Upwarding.com where he discusses topics ranging from mindfulness to crowdfunding.
In the episode Chris shares insights into Finance, decision making, seeing and choosing opportunities, and more.
Links
Upwarding: https://upwarding.com/
Today's show was sponsored by Flocksy. Flocksy is your monthly subscription to graphic design, web development, and video editing. Learn more and get 10% off at https://flocksy.com/jumblethink/

Using AI to Understand Emotion with Rana Gujral Jun 02, 2020

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Our friend Rana Gujral joins us to discuss how AI is being used to better understand our emotions and responses. Can data makes us better understand how our companies respond to our customers? Can AI really understand us better than we understand ourselves? How can companies use AI to anticipate how our customers will respond? These are the questions that Rana and Behavioral Signals are working to answer and equip others to navigate as we embrace more technology into our business strategies. We also talk about the evolution of work that is being caused by technology like AI and Robotics.
Throughout the episode dive deep into running a business during Covid-19 shutdowns, remote working, Data vs Psychology, and behavioral profiling.
Recommended Reading
Ego is Enemy by Ryan Holiday - https://amzn.to/2XJvBK4
Links
Behavior Signals - https://behavioralsignals.com

Rethinking how we teach with Dr. Aaron Smith May 28, 2020

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Over the last few months, many of us have had to solve the question 'How do we school our children when schools are shut down?' This leads us to a deeper question of what education should look like for a new generation of technology-savvy children. But the questions about education do not stop there. What should school look like to train for a quickly evolving workplace? Is a traditional classroom the best place to learn?
In today's episode, we sat down with Dr. Aaron Smith to discuss new and innovative ways to teach and learn. Programs like S.T.E.M and S.T.E.A.M. Aaron also shares how it's time for all of us to take responsibility for reinventing education asking the question 'What if you were given a blank check to create a new model of learning?'
Links to Dr. Smith
Website: https://aaronsmithphd.com
Recommended Reading
The Martian by Andy Weir: https://amzn.to/3caTKP9
About Dr. Smith
There is a lot you may not know about Aaron. Today, Aaron Smith enjoys active leadership of one of Virginia’s most visible and awarded STEM schools.
He leads Newport News, Virginia’s Denbigh High School Aviation Academy, with classrooms and laboratories at the Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, a school with affiliations to major business and industry throughout the region.
The magnet STEM school has received national recognition from hosting a live downlink with the astronauts on board the International Space Station to becoming a PRIME (Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education) School by the Society of Manufactured Engineers Education Foundation. Students can learn to fly, learn aircraft maintenance, airport management, air traffic control, and other aviation electives.
Aaron has also written two books about STEM.

Building Values Based Brands with Brendan Synnott May 19, 2020

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Building businesses and brands is often defined by the 'bottom line.' This causes the question 'How much money will this make me?' to becomes the driving factor in all the decisions that are being made. What happens when you move to a values-based brand? How does that change the products that you make and the message that you share? Brendan Synnott has built several brands from Bear Naked Granola to Pact Clothing putting sustainable values above making more money. In the process, the brands have redefined the food and clothing sectors while making them more sustainable.
In today's show, Brendan shares his story of going from SNL and Survivor to becoming a serial entrepreneur. We also discuss how products can be good for you and good for the environment, toxic clothing, defining your values in what you build, fast fashion, and chocolate.
Helpful Links
Pact Clothing: https://wearpact.com
Little Secrets Chocolate: https://littlesecretschocolates.com
Revelry Brands: http://www.revelrybrands.com
Recommended Reading
Richard Branson's Like a Virgin: https://amzn.to/2XbteiX
About Brendan Synnott
Brendan is a serial entrepreneur; co-founded LOHAS lifestyle brands Bear Naked and EVOL. He serves on the board of PACT and Little Secrets. He is also the co-founder of Revelry Brands.

Cooking for Celebrities with Ryan Rondeno May 15, 2020

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What does it take to be a chef to celebrities like Will Smith, Diddy, Ben Affleck, Tyrese Gibson, and organizations like Lamborgini, LA Philharmonic, and Mercedez-Benz? I sat down with Ryan Rondeno to learn how he mastered the art of cooking at the highest levels. He shared his story of falling in love with cooking and then making it his career. He then shares some tips on how you can become a better cook at home.
Chef Ryan Rondeno has a passion for French, Italian and Regional American Cuisine. Daily he introduces his clients to new cuisine with his focus on local, sustainable cuisine with a strong emphasis on bold flavors. Chef Rondeno continues to revamp his own style of cooking with the love of New Orleans cuisine and fresh California flavors.
Born in Metairie, Louisiana, Ryan Rondeno began a fortunate culinary upbringing surrounded by great southern cooks, including his grandfather who was a local legendary chef. He began his career at 16 working as a New Orleans prep cook, where his love for Cajun-Creole cuisine began. After graduating high school, he attended The Chef John Culinary Institute in Thibodaux, Louisiana. While in school, he worked under the late Chef Jamie Shannon of Commander’s Palace.
After obtaining a college degree, he worked with chefs Emeril Lagasse, Anton Schulte, Mathais Wolf, Sue Zemenick, and Gerard Maras to enrich his culinary repertoire.
When Hurricane Katrina forced thousands to evacuate their homes in New Orleans, Rondeno relocated to Atlanta in 2005. It was there he rejoined the Emeril Lagasse Corporation as a saucier, butcher, and sous chef under Chef Michael Blydenstein.
In 2008, Chef Rondeno relocated to Los Angeles, and is currently a personal to celebrity clients. His culinary focus is on the use of grass-fed organic meats and locally-grown organic produce, with an emphasis on creating bold flavors. As his cooking continues to evolve toward clean eating and the use of sustainable products, Chef Rondeno continues his work as a chef for his celebrity clientele, including the catering for gala dinners and large-scale culinary events.
In 2014, Chef Rondeno started Rondeno Culinary Designs. Chef Rondeno focuses on creating crafty and elegant bites for his clientele. I have found the perfect mix of combining New Orleans cuisine and fresh California flavors.
In 2016, he developed the Ryan Rondeno Spice Collection (Nola Creole Rub, Citrus Herb Rub, and Ancho-Chili BBQ Rub). His focus was to help cooks enhance the flavor of the dishes.
Links
Website: https://www.rondenoculinarydesigns.com
Spices: https://shop.rondenoculinarydesigns.com/collections/spice-collection

Restructuring Real Estate with Darren Sager May 08, 2020

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The world of real estate and real estate investing follows certain standards and methods. What happens when you reinvent the space for a new digital world. I sit down with Darren Sager to learn how eXP Reality is changing brokerages to move past the office and into the digital cloud world.
Website: https://darrensager.exprealty.com

Building Wineries and Castles with Dario Sattui May 06, 2020

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Building a successful Napa Valley winery is hard to do. Building a historically accurate authentically-styled, 13th-century medieval Tuscan-style castle is taking your dreams and ideas to the next level. Dario Sattui has done just that. As a child, he was fascinated by the stories and photos of the old winery his great-grandfather and San Francisco California pioneer vintner, Vittorio Sattui had built. Dario was an entrepreneur and loved playing sports. He started various businesses in grammar school, high school, and college and gained valuable experience in the basics of business but the dream of re-establishing his great grandfather’s original V. Sattui winery which had been dormant for more than 50 years remained. With $8,000 and a novel approach to the wine business he re-opened V. Sattui winery in St. Helena and turned a profit in the first year of operation.
But the dreams he had didn't stop there. Following graduation, Dario traveled around Europe for two years in an old VW van. It was during this period his fascination for medieval architecture began to take shape. Living out of his van, Sattui would visit medieval castles, monasteries, palaces farmhouses, and wineries studying their designs, taking photographs, and completing detailed sketches and renderings. Taking what he learned in Europe, he purchased a 171-acre vineyard property in Calistoga in 1993 and began construction of Castello di Amorosa Winery in 1994.
In today's episode, Dario shares the story of V. Sattui Winery, Castello di Amorosa Winery, tips on how you can turn your dreams and ideas into reality, how to stand out in the crowded wine industry, taking risks when others think you are crazy, following your passions, and more.
Links
Castello Di Amorosa: https://castellodiamorosa.com
V. Sattui: https://www.vsattui.com

How to Invest in Startups with Karim Nurani May 01, 2020

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Investing in Startups and Businesses can be a risky challenge. Finding the right funding for your business can also be challenging. Linqto is opening up new options for Accredited Investors. In today's show, we talk to Linqto's Chief Strategy Officer Karim Nurani about how you can find the hidden opportunities to invest in the next big company. We also talk about how pivoting your business can open up new opportunities for the breakthrough in your business.
Karim Nurani is an entrepreneur, investor, and chief strategy officer of Linqto, a leading platform providing liquidity in the private sector. He has 30 years of experience in new business development with a focus on strategy and business transformation. As a visionary who can assess business models from the perspectives of both an executive and investor, Nurani is responsible for the formation and success of over a hundred startups ranging from mining to process manufacturing. As a partner at Keiretsu Connect, and throughout his time with Bay Angels, Sandalwood Ventures and other entities, he has guided investors and new venture leaders to the launch and development of markets as diverse as IoT, GreenTech, CannaTech, AR and VR and more.
Linqto Website: https://www.linqto.com

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