Design Of Podcast

Andy Stoll is the guy you want at your dinner party if you're looking for some serious entrepreneurial wisdom mixed with a dash of world-traveler intrigue. As a Senior Program Officer in Entrepreneurship at the Kauffman Foundation, he's got a cool $25 million philanthropic portfolio to work with, all in the name of strengthening entrepreneurship and innovation across the United States. This Omaha native with family roots in a small Japanese farming community in western Nebraska embarked on a four-year solo trip around the world, visiting a whopping 40 countries. He's been inspired ever since, founding not one, not two, but six entrepreneur-focused companies over the past two decades. Throughout his career, Andy has collaborated with industry leaders such as Steve Case, Paul Allen, and Tony Hsieh. He's now considered one of the leading national voices on how cities can build more vibrant and equitable entrepreneurial communities. From working in Bollywood to living in a mud hut village in Zambia, and even teaching apple pie making on Armenian National television, this guy's life is like a travel documentary of experiences. He also moonlights as a photographer, sometimes chef, and cooking class instructor. You might be asking yourself…Is there anything this guy hasn't done? We're not sure, but we can guarantee that he'll bring some serious insight and a good story or two to any podcast he's on. Don't miss out on hearing from this multi-talented entrepreneur.

Julie Sims, a global marketing and communications leader and strategist, has had quite a career. Knowing what she wanted to do at age 10, she followed her path and curiosity across the country, exploring different industries and searching for meaning in her work. From working in a newsroom and a staffing agency to dedicating her talents to a non-profit focused on creating a world free of illiteracy and gender inequality, Julie has always been driven by her passion. With her experience in leading MarCom functions, managing agency relationships, and developing strategic business plans, she thrives on overseeing the creation of compelling content that can change perceptions and deliver quantifiable results. Julie also has a deep passion for bringing out the best in people and shaping new leaders. Hear her story today – Enjoy the show!

Christine Taylor's journey has been filled with extraordinary adventures that have aligned perfectly with her personal passions and interests. It's the kind of dream we all secretly harbor. A true creative at heart, she has immersed herself in the realms of film, video, music, and theatre. For years, she has been an integral part of the TV and movie entertainment industry, specializing in licensing, consumer products, content development, and fan events. Her work revolves around some of the biggest and most beloved brands and properties in the world, such as Star Wars, Disney, The Simpsons, and Marvel, just to name a few. Brace yourself to meet a truly remarkable individual who cherishes and celebrates the wonders of popular culture in all its glory.

Debbie Millman is the creator and host of Design Matters, which is the world’s first podcast about design and is known for its wide-ranging conversations with designers, writers, artists, curators, musicians, and other prominent figures in contemporary thought. Additionally, Debbie is an author, teacher, and co-curator of the online Print Magazine. She is also an artist, speaker, and curator of creative conferences like the HOW Design Live Conference. Get ready to hear Debbie’s story, where we talk about her podcast and work, relationships, and the pain that has influenced our lives. Enjoy the show.

Ciara Panacchia's story is a remarkable example of the power of the American Dream. She rose from humble beginnings in a small Irish town, despite facing adversity in the classroom and limited resources. But her passion, creativity, and tenacity led her to fall in love with an American and move to the United States. Through sheer determination and hard work, Ciara has become a successful author and illustrator, connecting her native language to other Irish immigrants. Pronounced like Keira Knightley, Ciara's inspiring journey from a small village to a bridge of culture and art is a testament to the power of ambition and hard work. Come celebrate her incredible story with us!

Steven Morris is a brand and culture advisor, author, and speaker. He believes that, at its heart, business is a human-to-human venture. Much of what people do, they do unconsciously. People make decisions with their heads but act with their hearts. This is true for leaders, employees, investors, and customers. Steven is in the business of bringing that heart, or dare I say, love, to the center of leadership and business. In fact, as he states: “There’s nothing more powerful than a united group of souls ignited in a common cause with love at the core.” Enjoy his perspective and his story!

This episodes guest writes something that I think may resonate with you: When you’re constantly focused on what you can do for others, how you can show up in the world and “make things happen”, without balancing that effort with rest, support and love you end up exhausted and overwhelmed or worse, you start to lose sight of possibility and your sense of purpose. Patty Lennon's mission is to ensure that you and every other good person know exactly how to build those receiving muscles so that life feels easier and love expands in your life. Because Patty believes: You are not alone. The Divine loves you. The Universe does have your back. You just need to learn how to receive at the same level you give to experience that love and support. I’m excited to share Patty’s story and the magic she helps people find - so my friends be open, enjoy, and great ready to receive.

Travis Thrasher has known since the third grade that he was meant to tell tales and shape big ideas. His dream of being an author led him to write original works for over a decade — ranging from fiction to nonfiction to children’s books. Travis’ unique talent has resulted in many unique experiences including collaborative writing for a range of celebrities including musicians such as Blake Shelton and Jonathan Cain from Journey, reality TV show host Ty Pennington, SNL comedian Chris Caton, and White House Chef Andre Rush — just to name a few. Get ready to listen to the chapters of Travis’ life and be inspired by everything that can happen when you decide to finally write the story that you’ve always dreamed of.

Singer, rapper, and writer Dessa has made a career of bucking genres and defying expectations. Her résumé as a musician includes performances at Lollapalooza and Glastonbury, co-compositions for 100 Voices Choir, performances with the Minnesota Orchestra, and Top 200 entries on the Billboard charts. She contributed to the number-one album The Hamilton Mixtape and the RBG documentary; her track “Congratulations” has notched over 20 million streams. As a writer, she’s been published by the New York Times and National Geographic Traveler, broadcast by Minnesota Public Radio, and published a memoir-in-essays (My Own Devices, 2018) in addition to two literary collections. As a speaker, Dessa has delivered keynote speeches and presentations on art, science, and entrepreneurship; guest lectures at universities and colleges across the United States; and a TED Talk about her science experiment on how to fall out of love. She’s also the host of Deeply Human, a podcast created by the BBC and American Public Media. Dessa has been covered by Pitchfork, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and more. The LA Times says she “sounds like no one else.” NPR’s All Songs Considered calls her “a national treasure.” On the stage and on the page, Dessa’s style is defined by ferocity, wit, tenderness, and candor. For more go to: https://www.dessawander.com/

David Wallace Haskins is an American interdisciplinary artist using light, space, time, and sound to create experiential installations, sculptures, and architectural interventions. His works often invite exploration and participation, challenging visitors’ assumptions while highlighting the interrelational dynamic they share with themselves, others, and the world around them. Haskins develops and contextualizes his work with a team of creative technicians—often partnering with specialists in psychology, ecology, physics, and philosophy. DWH Studio is based in Chicago, Illinois and we are excited to share the story of this incredible artist and visionary!

Social media influence depends on the follower base. How active they are, how likely they are to engage, and more. This presents an interesting challenge for those exploring the lifestyle of how to live a curious life while being more present with less. Add taking on a hobby and some massive social media success to that mindset and you will be ready to hear the journey and story of Melissa Colemen, aka The Faux Martha. Melissa is a designer, home cook, baker, dishwasher, wife, mother, friend, cozy minimalist, author, simplicity chaser, and believer in ordinary magic. This episode has so many wonderful moments and before we get to some of that magic, we get to explore the reality of technology updates…enjoy the show.

Many of us have found these last few years the need to shift, reevaluate, celebrate what is good, and move into spaces that will help us grow and feel life in a new way. This next episode highlights this experience for a musician who is exploring his voice as a singer-songwriter, husband, father, and socially-minded nonprofit leader through music, actions, and having his eyes and heart wide open. Enjoy this episode of exploring the Voice (pun interned) of musician James Tutson.

Do you live in fast forward? Always rushing, always busy, always distracted? Do you yearn to slow down? These are just a few of the questions our guest, Carl Honoré, asked himself years ago. This has led him on an epic journey to understand the concept of slowing down and to help others learn to see that we live in a world addicted to speed, and that slowness is a superpower. Carl is an award-winning writer, broadcaster, and TED speaker. His first TEd Talk called the Power of Slow has over 3.2 million views! He is considered THE voice of the global Slow Movement and many refer to him as the Guru of slow. Slow down, pause, and take time to hear Carl’s story - enjoy the show!

Rachel Marie-Crane Williams believes that story is a pathway into empathy. It is a causeway of understanding and connection to other people. This belief is just one of the amazing perspectives of Rachel’s who is a professor at the University of Iowa in both Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies and the School of Art and Art History. If that wasn’t interesting enough she is also an artist, author, comic nerd, and graphic novelist. As a product of the public education system and a seasoned teacher in prisons and juvenile facilities, she believes in the potential of all people to benefit from transformative experiences and access to education. Get ready to hear some of Rachel’s exploration of story on this episode of Design Of. Rachel's site: http://rachelwilliams.squarespace.com/ Rachel's books: https://www.amazon.com/Rachel-Marie-Crane-Williams/e/B08SW47NGH%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share 8qlVbUuxJ3ESztcOjGN9

Many of us dream of creating a new path, a new career, or just some new life options, but more often than not they stay just that- dreams. David Jon Walker is a graphic designer of color, educator, and community advocate from Tennessee that is just now beginning a new chapter all thanks to chasing his dreams. Through his lettering and design works, he strives to express perspective and question messages that are culturally popular with added context to appeal to a wider range of audiences. He is a past president of the AIGA Nashville Chapter and a current Design for Democracy Committee Member. As a design educator at Austin Peay State University, he shares the importance of design social and civic involvement with his students through projects and partnerships. Don’t miss his full story on this next episode. David's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidjonwalker/ David's Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhealistic/

We all have the potential to step up and help those around us. The question is: will you do that when the situation presents itself? If we take an honest look back we will see and remember the people who extended a helping hand. This episode highlights the incredible story of Ed Hess, one of the preeminent authority figures on organizational and human high performance. A Professor Emeritus at the Daren School of business, Ed has much to share about learning, technology, culture, and kindness. Hear how those who have helped him get to where he is freed his mind and opened his eyes to new opportunities and the importance of helping those around you be the best version of themselves. What started as a humble beginning was changed forever by the kindness of the most unexpected people in his community. Get ready to hear Ed’s story.

Scott and Madison Toal are the father-daughter duo behind eMite, a non-profit dedicated to connecting donors with impactful charity around the world. Serving people throughout the globe has a family lineage and means a great deal to these leaders aiming to bring all ages and at any donation amount into the celebration of giving. Described as a “matchmaker for donors and charities”, eMite’s mission is to join givers and charities in first class, trustworthy humanitarian outreach. In our fast-paced world the wonderful benefits that generosity provides can often be lost. eMite strives to reveal those benefits and build a community of givers who are making an impact on the world.

Stefan Mumaw is a man of many talents. A tall, former college basketball player, jokester, creative, best-selling author, idea generator, LinkedIn instructor, cinephile (watches 120 movies a year), and storyteller. He has led a career working with companies like Coke, Hurley, Chevrolet, and Hallmark. His ability to help organizations learn how to generate ideas, be more creative, use stories, and all while having fun doing it is a true gift. In this episode, you get to hear his story from awkward tall kid to master storyteller and all the steps in between.

Ashley Easter grew up and lived in a cult for 22 years. Thankfully, she was able to break free and decided to take control of her life. Join Justin Ahrens and guest co-host Katie McConville in this episode as they discuss Ashely’s experience and world-shift as she began her healing journey while also founding and creating an amazing organization Courage 365 which seeks to transform the lives of other abuse survivors through a community of understanding, inspiration, and empowerment. They cover topics of oppression, abuse, patriarchy, feminism, and more. PSA: If this episode spoke to you or if you or someone you know needs help right now go to: www.courage365.org/need-help for a variety of resources from abuse, suicide prevention, legal and counseling services.

Sam Harrison has been on all sides of business storytelling and working in creative communications, marketing, and branding – the agency and freelance side, the client and corporate side, and, most recently, the academic and coaching side. This includes years of crafting his skills to be a sought-after and engaging speaker. In this episode, we dig into that speaking process, preparation, and the reality that great speaking and presentations are a performance. Sam speaks, trains, writes, and coaches on creativity-related topics and on presentation skills. He is an in-demand professional speaker and member of the National Speakers Association, presenting highly rated keynotes and workshops at conventions, retreats, and in-house sessions throughout North America and beyond. He is the author of three best-selling books: ZING! Five steps and 101 tips for creativity on command, IdeaSpotting: How and where to find your next great idea, and IdeaSelling: Successfully pitch your creative ideas to bosses, clients, and other decision-makers. Sam is a frequent contributor to Fast Company, HOW Design, The Communicator, and other business and lifestyle publications