Time4Coffee Podcast

Latest Episodes:

147: What a Facebook Consumer Communications Manager for Social Good Does w/ Eric Porterfield, Facebook [Main T4C episode] Apr 11, 2019

Show notes

Eric Porterfield is the Consumer Communications Manager for Social Good at Facebook. He joined the social media giant after spending seven years at the United Nations Foundation where he most recently worked as the Senior Communications Director, supporting communications across global issues, partnerships and events. During his time at the UN Foundation he built a journalism fellowship program that took hundreds of journalists to see the work of the UN firsthand and was seconded to the World Health Organization to support the WHO’s response to the Ebola outbreak in West Africa in 2014. Previously, Eric worked as a Senior Communications Officer for International Services at the American Red Cross, overseeing communications and outreach for major emergencies including the 2010 Haiti earthquake. He was seconded to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Geneva and Kuala Lumpur to support responses to several natural disasters. Prior to joining the Red Cross, he worked for Good Morning America at ABC News.

146: Taking a ‘Big Listen’ Inside the Podcasting World w/ Lauren Ober, American Public Media [Main T4C episode] Apr 10, 2019

Show notes

Lauren Ober is an award-winning journalist, podcast consultant and host of American Public Media's new podcast "Spectacular Failures" and previously host of NPR’s “The Big Listen.” She’s currently gearing up to host a new show for American Public Media (APM) expected to launch in May 2019. Before becoming a kick-ass podcaster and journalist, Lauren studied Justice and Public Affairs at American University in Washington, D.C. It wasn’t until after graduating or, more specifically, until after not doing so hot on the LSAT exanm, that Lauren realized instead of her initial hopes of studying law, what she really wanted to pursue was journalism. To get her foot in the door and quickly beef up her reporting chops, she attended the journalism Master’s program at Syracuse University. Lauren worked as a newspaper reporter until 2012, when she attended a storytelling workshop hosted by Transom, an innovative radio training group, that changed the course of her career.

145: From Successful Silicon Valley CEO to Non-Binary Transgender m2f Filmmaker, Songwriter & Nonprofit Founder w/ Michele Bettencourt, He Said/She Said Productions [Main T4C Episode] Apr 09, 2019

Show notes

Michele Bettencourt is the Co-CEO and Founder of He Said/She Said, a film production company and the Executive Producer of the documentary film, “Beautiful Lie” the story of Michele’s transition from Anthony Bettencourt to Michele a non-binary transgender m2f (male to female). “Beautiful Lie” is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2019 at various film festivals. Michele’s documentary was filmed while she transitioned professionally, and personally, from the President, CEO and Chairman of Imperva, a cyber security software and services company, and from male to non-binary transgender m2f. Michele is also a musician who wrote, sang and played drums on the rock album entitled “New Normal” available on iTunes. Michele served in those roles since she joined Imperva in 2014. Prior to working at Imperva, Michele was President, CEO and Chairman of Coverity from 2010 to 2014, replacing the founder. Michele has worked in Silicon Valley since 1982 when she dropped out of college at the University of Santa Clara where she was majoring in English. She later went back to Santa Clara in her mid-40’s to complete her B.A. in 2006.

144: What It’s Like to Transition at Work & Home to a Non-Binary Transgender Male to Female (m2f) w/ Michele Bettencourt, He Said/She Said Productions [Main T4C episode] Apr 08, 2019

Show notes

Michele Bettencourt is the Co-CEO and Founder of He Said/She Said, a film production company and the Executive Producer of the documentary film, “Beautiful Lie” the story of Michele’s transition from Anthony Bettencourt to Michele, a non-binary transgender m2f (male to female). “Beautiful Lie” is scheduled to be released in the summer of 2019 at various film festivals. Michele’s documentary was filmed while she transitioned professionally from the President, CEO and Chairman of Imperva, a cyber security software and services company. Michele is also a musician who wrote, sang and played drums on the rock album entitled “New Normal” available on iTunes. Michele served in those roles since she joined Imperva in 2014. Prior to working at Imperva, Michele was President, CEO and Chairman of Coverity from 2010 to 2014, replacing the founder. Michele has worked in Silicon Valley since 1982 when she dropped out of college at the University of Santa Clara where she was majoring in English. She later went back to Santa Clara in her mid-40’s to complete her B.A. in 2006.

143: What It’s Like to Be a Chief of Staff w/ Margaret Richardson, Devex [Main T4C episode] Apr 06, 2019

Show notes

Margaret Richardson is Chief of Staff to the President & Editor-in-Chief of Devex, a media platform for the global development community. Margaret’s primary responsibilities include providing critical, high-level support and strategic guidance to her boss, assisting in Devex external affairs and high-level communications, engaging and managing key influencers and business development opportunities, and developing and executing special projects as needed. Margaret also manages and support efforts to lead the Devex People team which is focused on internal Talent and Culture. Margaret started her career working as an intern for the Angus King for Senate political campaign. She received her Bachelor’s in 2014 from Smith College where majored in Political Science and Government. Press play on this T4C episode if you want to learn how to turn an interest in politics or government or even the media or international development into a super interesting career track!

142: How to Break Into Promotional Marketing w/ Larry Cohen, Axis Promotions [Espresso Shots] Apr 04, 2019

Show notes

Larry Cohen is the Founder and CEO of Axis Promotions, a full-service marketing agency, based in New York City. Axis is focused on brand development in the promotional products marketplace. Larry started Axis Promotions in 1992 at his kitchen table, after he identified a need for disposable binoculars for the NBA, and managed to sell the NBA on that idea. Larry graduated from Duke University as pre-med with a B.A. in Political Science because he thought he was going to head off to medical school. But after a conversation with a college mentor his senior year, Larry decided to change course and eventually went to the University of Pennsylvania law school.

141: How to Break Into the Courtroom as a Judge w/ Magistrate Judge Julie Breslow [Espresso Shots] Apr 03, 2019

Show notes

Judge Julie Breslow, who serves as Magistrate Judge in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, has been on the bench since she was appointed to the court in 2002. In her 17 years she has focused exclusively family court cases. These include cases dealing with juvenile delinquency, adoptions, domestic relations, and more. On top of this, Judge Breslow presides over all matters of neglect in the District of Columbia that involve unaccompanied refugee minors in foster care. She takes a particular interest in the intersection of family law and immigration law. In preparation for her extensive career in law, Judge Breslow studied Liberal Arts at Union College as part of a six year law program in conjunction with Albany Law School. In this Espresso Shots episode Judge Breslow shares with Java Junkies the best way they can set themselves up to break into the courtroom as a judge!

140: What It’s Like to Build a Career in Communications w/ Sean Gibbons, The Communications Network [Main T4C episode] Apr 02, 2019

Show notes

Sean Gibbons is CEO of the Communications Network, a professional network of foundation and nonprofit leaders that improve lives through smart communication. Sean is also living proof that in today’s dynamic economy, it is becoming more and more common for professionals to change jobs almost a dozen times between the ages of 18-48! During his career, Sean has worked in journalism, communication strategy in think tanks, and nonprofits. Before he worked in communications, Sean built a career in journalism as an award-winning producer at CNN. He served as the Washington producer for shows like American Morning, News Night with Aaron Brown, and Anderson Cooper 360.

139: How to Break Into Digital Media & Why Storytelling Matters w/ Hope Greenberg, Soapbox Strategists [Espresso Shots] Mar 28, 2019

Show notes

Hope Greenberg is the co-Founder of Soapbox Strategists a digital media agency that helps clients capture hearts (and dollars) in the online world. But Hope’s journey to where she is today began in the analogue world. She spent nine years as the fashion director at Lucky Magazine, prior to which she was the fashion director at Self Magazine and an editor at Mirabella and Harper’s Bazaar. Most recently, Hope worked as an editorial, product, partnership, marketing and public relations consultant for established and emerging brands including Kate Spade, Joe Fresh, Target, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic and Shae NY.

138: How to Break Into Graphic Design w/ Acacia Betancourt, GlobalGiving [Espresso Shots] Mar 27, 2019

Show notes

Acacia Betancourt is the Senior Creative and UX Designer at GlobalGiving. She is responsible for the visual integrity and growth of the GlobalGiving brand, and uses her love of design to create awesome products in various mediums that resonate with the GlobalGiving audience. Prior to working at GlobalGiving, Acacia got a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Arizona. Upon graduation, and after an exhaustive job search, she found a job on the west coast working with brands like National Geographic, Newseum, WTOP, the Royal Ontario Museum, and the Harry Potter Exhibition. After honing her branding, print, web, user experience, packaging, advertising, and video editing skills, Acacia joined the ranks of the nonprofit world to continue using her experience and expertise for good. When she's not obsessing over fonts, she can be found kayaking, hiking, or buying yet another houseplant.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected