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Episode Title: Exploring the Generalist World with Milly Tamati
Episode Introduction
Join host Nola Simon as she interviews Milly Tamati, founder of Generalist World. Discover Milly's journey from New Zealand to building a thriving global community of generalists and learn about her innovative approach to career development.
Guest Information
Milly Tamati is the founder of Generalist World, a community dedicated to people with diverse skills. She has a background in teaching, startup ventures, and community building. Connect with Milly on LinkedIn.
Timestamps and Key Topics
- [00:00:22] Introduction to Milly Tamati
- [00:01:06] Milly's early life in New Zealand and career journey
- [00:02:37] Transition into the startup world
- [00:03:17] Life on a Scottish island and community integration
- [00:04:00] Building Generalist World and its global impact
- [00:05:22] The value of generalists in modern careers
- [00:07:26] Nola's personal generalist story
- [00:09:30] The role of education for generalists
- [00:10:08] Launching the Unboxed course for career development
- [00:14:27] Experimenting with Napkin AI for visual brainstorming
- [00:20:13] Billboard campaign in Times Square and community engagement
Key Points and Takeaways
- Milly's Journey: From milking cows in New Zealand to exploring the world and launching startups, Milly's path highlights the power of a generalist approach.
- Generalist World: A vibrant community that connects over 80,000 people globally, emphasizing the importance of diverse skills.
- Unboxed Course: A new educational venture aimed at helping generalists translate their skills into meaningful careers.
- Innovative Marketing: The creative use of Napkin AI and a Times Square billboard campaign to engage the community and expand reach.
Resources and Links
- Generalist World: Learn more about the community and join the conversation.
- Unboxed Course: Explore career development tailored for generalists.
- Napkin AI: A tool for visual brainstorming used in Milly's marketing experiments.
Call to Action
Subscribe to our podcast for more inspiring stories and insights. Visit our website to learn more about Generalist World and how you can become part of this dynamic community. Don't forget to check out Unboxed if you're interested in expanding your career as a generalist.
Milly Tamati is a founder, creator, community builder and future of work speaker. Born and bred in New Zealand, she's spent the past decade building businesses around the globe. Today you'll find her bootstrapping her company, https://www.generalist.world/, from a remote island in the Scottish highlands.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati
https://www.generalistquiz.com/
https://www.generalist.world/unboxed
https://www.napkin.ai/
