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Going North PodcastEp. 935 – From Box Confinement to Business Empowerment with Betsy Pepine (@bpepine)"Failure is another box we can put our actions in." – Betsy Pepine Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a mom, serial entrepreneur, non-profit leader, and philanthropist, Betsy Pepine. Betsy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1st book, “Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us”, viewing setbacks as opportunities, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led to her transition from healthcare to real estateWhy mentorship is valuable in multiple areas of lifeWhat inspired Betsy to write a book about overcoming feelings of confinementHow her faith remains a cornerston...
2025-03-2540 min
Going North PodcastEp. 935 – From Box Confinement to Business Empowerment with Betsy Pepine (@bpepine)"Failure is another box we can put our actions in." – Betsy Pepine Today’s featured bestselling, award-winning author is a mom, serial entrepreneur, non-profit leader, and philanthropist, Betsy Pepine. Betsy and I had a fun on a bun chat about her 1st book, “Breaking Boxes: Dismantling the Metaphorical Boxes That Bind Us”, viewing setbacks as opportunities, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more!Key Things You’ll Learn:What led to her transition from healthcare to real estateWhy mentorship is valuable in multiple areas of lifeWhat inspired Betsy to write a book about overcoming feelings of confinementHow her faith remains a cornerst...
2024-09-0440 min
Power Flow3.12 Season 3 Wrap Up with Amy SimpkinsJoin Amy Simpkins for a “state of the [renewable energy] union” in 2023-2024, her predictions for 2025, reflections on innovation theory and the importance of creative rest for the entrepreneurial (and life!) journey, and a summary of Power Flow’s stunning Season 3 guests. To consider this summer: How do we give ourselves mental and creative rest as professional adults in an extremely fast-paced industry?Quotes (all by Amy Simpkins)“Innovation is not just a cyclical process, but an iterative one.”“The federal funding and the visibility that it has given to #CleanTech...
2024-07-0244 min
Power Flow3.11 On Offshore Wind & Building Coalitions of Local Support with Nadia Adam and Elina KhutoryanskyIn this episode, Nadia, Elina, and Amy discuss the new landscape of offshore wind in America and how this holistic solution is providing revitalization to American manufacturing, in addition to the importance of engagement with the local community and meeting people where they are in renewable energy outreach.Quotes“It sounds like people are not opposed to renewable energy if it’s done correctly.”– Nadia Adam“This is our generation’s oil boom.” – Nadia Adam“Artists do motion -based artwork all the time – why can’t this [wind turbines] be one of th...
2024-07-0246 min
Power Flow3.10 On Obliterating Entrepreneurial Underprivilege with Holistic Innovation Support with Deepa LounsburyIn this episode, Deepa and Amy discuss ways to support underrepresented entrepreneurs in climate tech and “making the umbrella bigger for who gets to be a climate entrepreneur,” along with the reality and challenges in the entrepreneurial space.Quotes“Underrepresented people are underrepresented often because they are undersupported.” – Deepa Lounsbury“Bringing that productization piece is almost as important - or just as important - as the technical solution in and of itself.” – Amy SimpkinsDeepa is the CEO of LabStart, which unlocks underrepresented entrepreneurial talent from diverse communities and breakthrough climate innovations out...
2024-06-0442 min
Power Flow3.09 On Breaking Knowledge Silos with Continuing Education with Esther MoralesIn this episode, Esther and Amy discuss innovation, continuous learning, and the courage to bring your ideas out into reality.Quotes“Energy education is a fundamental building block of participation.” – Esther Morales“Part of what energy education and access to energy education does is it creates a synergy between people’s values and how they can actually show up in the world with work.” – Esther Morales“There’s a difference between knowing some things and then knowing how that translates into workforce, into implementation, int...
2024-04-3042 min
Power Flow3.08 On the Viability of Commercial Energy Storage and the Art of System Architecture with Diane DandeneauIn this episode, Amy and Diane discuss the past and present landscape of opportunities in solar, along with the viability of commercial energy storage and the art of architecture in renewable energy projects.“It is hard to do this, but the hard work needs to get done.” – Diane DandeneauDiane Dandeneau is a serial entrepreneur and lifelong artist. She has had a passion for renewable energy since living in a passive solar home while going to art school in NM. Her purpose in life is now focused on creating functional and beautiful integrated renewable energy, EV cha...
2024-04-0942 min
Power Flow3.07 On Holistic Sustainability and Solar Packaging with Vanessa BenkertIn this episode, Vanessa Benkert shares her passion for working in the renewable energy field, the power of storytelling and innovation, and an overlooked, yet important piece of the solar puzzle: transporting solar panels with reusable packaging.Learn more: https://www.pvpallet.com/With ~20 years of experience, Vanessa has a proven track record of developing and executing marketing initiatives for a range of companies, from small startups to large international organizations. Her skillset includes big picture thinking as well as hands-on tasks like website development, graphic design, and writing. Successfully starting and managing her own...
2024-03-1941 min
Power Flow3.06 On Streamlining Technology Deployment in the Field with Sierra FanIn this episode, Sierra Fan describes co-founding illu to better support technicians in the renewable energy field. She says, “It really came from personal experience… we tried to look for the software. We thought someone must have built something that makes this easier. We kept looking for it. We couldn’t find it… and that’s how we got started with this.”She and Amy also discuss international renewable energy projects vs those in the US from her experience as a developer of solar and storage microgrids in Myanmar. Quotes“These are...
2024-01-3039 min
Power Flow3.05 On Unlocking the Barriers to Accessible Solar Solutions with Erika Ginsberg-KlemmtIn this episode, Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt shares her family’s journey to creating Gismo Power, her joy in driving EVs and traveling the seven seas, as well as her drive to make solar solutions more accessible to everyone.Quotes“It’s fun to run on sun.” – Erika Ginsberg-Klemmt“Ease of interconnection, especially for small systems, would really explode growth.” – Amy Simpkins“There are things that have to be addressed at a regulatory level that can help more than just this technology.” – Amy Simpkins“I feel like I’m muc...
2023-12-1237 min
Women in AEC: Wine After WorkGet Ready to Geek Out with Energy Enthusiast Amy SimpkinsWe are over the moon to bring you the latest episode of our electrifying podcast, where we have the privilege of having none other than the brilliant Amy Simpkins on board! 🎙️💡 🔬📊 Amy, as the co-founder and CEO of muGrid Analytics, tackles those head-scratching challenges at the thrilling intersection of energy technology and economics. Armed with her trusty math and modeling skills, she fearlessly dives into the abyss of wicked problems and emerges with groundbreaking solutions. 💥💡 At muGrid, her exceptional team specializes in providing bankable techno-economic analysis, optimized control strategies, and project development for renewable energy, energy storage, and...
2023-11-2237 min
Power Flow3.04 On the Push for Long Duration Energy Storage with Julia SouderIn this episode, Julia Souder shares her passion for Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) and shares her ideas on how global organizations can work together to make it more widespread as an extremely resilient energy solution.Quotes“We are a huge part of the solution in the green energy transition.” – Julia Souder“Despite what they tell you, it’s not a solved science.” [battery energy storage] – Amy Simpkins“LDES really does de-risk the transition. It just needs more doors opened to play on the playground with everyone el...
2023-10-3135 minPower Flow3.03 On Delivering Financial Returns for Energy Storage and Microgrids with Amy Simpkins featuring Laura NovakIn this episode, Laura and Amy discuss the energy storage and microgrid landscape, with a peek behind the curtain as Amy Simpkins finally answers her own questions as CEO of muGrid Analytics and microgrid architect.Fresh from the RE+ 2023 conference, Amy and Laura explore the gap between the marketing around battery systems as solved science versus how much more research is truly necessary. Amy explains why 15 years of industry experience led to muGrid’s transition from strictly energy consultants to software vendors, tackling the current chasm between actual economic results delivered and how much more is possible, as...
2023-10-1057 min
Power Flow3.02 On the Sustainable Future of Lithium with Ali HajiIn this episode, Amy and Ali discuss lithium mining and how it affects the clean energy future.Ali Haji is the CEO of ION Energy - a leader in the exploration and development of lithium salars within Mongolia and a strong pioneer in the third wave of the green energy revolution.Together, Ali and Amy explore the split between mobility/electric vehicles and stationary batteries, the supply and demand of minerals (including the rising cost of lithium and the importance of recycling) as well as lithium extraction technology, and lithium vs other chemistries...
2023-09-2641 min
Power Flow3.01 On the SPI/RE+ Legacy with Julia Hamm - Live from RE+ 2022On this episode’s one year anniversary, we are sharing for the first time our recording from the LIVE episode with Julia Hamm on her last days as the founder of Solar Power International (now RE+) and President and CEO of SEPA. This episode was recorded at RE+ in September 2022.Quotes:“We all want to accelerate this transition as fast as possible but we cannot do it in a way that sacrifices reliability or affordability or resiliency and most certainly not equity.” – Julia Hamm“All players – n...
2023-09-1134 min
The BloodlustInsidious: The Red DoorDirected by Patrick WilsonWritten by Scott TeemsStars Ty Simpkins, Patrick Wilson and Rose ByrneRated PG-13Runtime: 1hr 47mins Released July 7, 2023RT: 37% critics, 70% audience Synopsis The Lambert family is split up, with Josh and Renai divorced and Josh estranged from his sons. After a college class rekindles repressed memories for son Dalton, he and the rest of the family must again contend with malevolent creatures from “the further” seeking to assume their bodies.Join us next time when we’ll be rev...
2023-07-1737 min
Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)Microgrids, Innovation, and Travel with Amy SimpkinsShare your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Amy Simpkins, CEO of muGrid Analytics about Microgrids, Innovation, and Travel. Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-formShowtimes: 1:38 Nic & Sam talk about trains5:48 Interview with Amy Simpkins starts14:53 Microgri...
2023-07-0749 min
Going North PodcastEp. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare)"If you've seen someone have success, then that's the greatest indicator that you can have it too." - Hilary DeCesareToday’s featured three-time international bestselling author is award-winning business expert, entrepreneurial performance coach, public speaker, and sales and psychology expert, Hilary DeCesare. Hilary and I have a fun chat about her book, "Relaunch: Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life”, removing the B.U.G.S. for intentional transformation, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 3HQ™ method for navigating personal and professional relaunchesWhat was the biggest lesson learned from her coaching clients that made him a better coachWhat is the mo...
2023-07-071h 07
Going North PodcastEp. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare)"If you've seen someone have success, then that's the greatest indicator that you can have it too." - Hilary DeCesareToday’s featured three-time international bestselling author is award-winning business expert, entrepreneurial performance coach, public speaker, and sales and psychology expert, Hilary DeCesare. Hilary and I have a fun chat about her book, "Relaunch: Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life”, removing the B.U.G.S. for intentional transformation, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 3HQ™ method for navigating personal and professional relaunchesWhat was the biggest l...
2023-07-071h 07
SunCast60 minutes to summarize the 1st Half of 2023: David Roberts & Bloomberg join the Cleantech Podcasters Roundtable! This is our highly anticipated quarterly podcasters' roundtable, where the cleantech sector's top podcasters converge to share their expertise and unravel the complexities of the clean energy landscape. Listen as they opine on the view from their respective podcast booths on what’s happening in Cleantech & Clean Energy in 2023! We’re joined this round by David Roberts of "Volts," Dana Perkins of "Bloomberg Switched ON," Amy Simpkins of "Power Flow," Bill Nussey of "Freeing Energy," Josh Porter of "Solar Coaster”, and our regular hosts, Nico Johnson of “SunCast” and Mike Casey of “Scaling Clean”. The panel addresses...
2023-07-041h 10
Jubilee Church Coventry PodcastIntroductionThe recommended books mentioned in this talk are: Every Good Endeavour – Tim Keller Work Matters – Tom Nelson Kingdom Calling – Amy Sherman Click one of the links below to download a pdf copy of the matrix Paul mentions towards the end of his talk: My Life, Shalom and the Kingdom of God –...
2023-01-1536 min
You Belong in the C-SuiteAnyone Can Innovate with Amy SimpkinsIn today's episode, Laura welcomes author, podcast host, co-founder, and CEO at muGrid Analytics, Amy Simpkins. Amy solves problems at the intersection of energy, technology, and economics using math and modeling. The clean energy industry is booming and changing the way we have thought about energy over the past 100 years. There is a disruption to the stability that we have relied on, due to the nature of innovation and the changes that come with it. Around this, there is a common theme of "both, and" and the balance that is necessary in order for them t...
2022-06-0841 min
Power Flow2.13 On Disaster Mitigation and Recovery with Jennifer Gray ThompsonJennifer Gray Thompson is a lifelong resident of Sonoma Valley in Northern California. She attended Santa Rosa Junior College and graduated from Dominican University in 2001 with degrees in English and History. After teaching high school for 10 years, Jennifer went on to earn a master’s degree in Public Administration from University of Southern California’s Price School of Public Policy. Post graduate school, Jennifer worked for the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. She is the CEO of After the Fire, an initiative of 501c3 nonprofit Rebuild NorthBay Foundation (RNBF), which was founded after the devastating fires in the...
2022-05-1747 min
Power Flow2.12 On Planning For Community-Centered Resilience with Jordana VasquezTrained as an architect, Jordana is passionate about socially-driven multidisciplinary projects that advance climate resilience and social justice. Currently, she is the Manager for Climate Resilience & Equity at Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities). At R-Cities, she focuses on supporting cities in developing actions and implementation projects with climate resilience and equity lens. Prior to her work at R-Cities, she worked at Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex), developing BE-Ex's industry resources in response to climate change. Before BE-Ex, she worked as a sustainability consultant and community development officer providing high-performance technical assistance and development aid for Hurricane Sandy's multifamily recovery...
2022-05-1048 min
Power Flow2.11 On Fueling the Energy Revolution Through Startups with Claire Broido JohnsonA senior operations and finance executive, Claire Broido Johnson is the director of the University System of Maryland Momentum Fund. (MMF). She has a proven track record in creating and managing successful businesses and driving operations: including as founder of SunEdison and program executive at the Department of Energy during the Obama Administration. At DOE, Claire guided the deployment of $11 billion in economic stimulus funds in 2009-2010 to improve the economy through the deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. A bottom-line focused innovator, Claire also runs CBJ Energy where she developed an energy efficiency financing pr...
2022-05-0350 min
Power Flow2.10 On the EV Battery Lifecycle - From Chemistry to Infrastructure with Dr. Veronika Wright Dr. Veronika Wright is an electrification enthusiast, consultant, and author. She holds a PhD in Technical Physics from the Graz University of Technology in Austria and gained extensive industry experience in batteries and electrification before founding her own social enterprise, Electrified Veronika, in 2021. With a passion for people and technology, she provides education, technical advice, and mentoring in battery lifecycle management for clean transportation and energy. Having grown up in Austria and now living in the US, she lives by the mantra, “it is 100% impossible if you don’t try,” and is passionate about sharing this global perspec...
2022-04-1955 min
How to DisasterTake 5 — Resilience and Technology- A Focus on Future SolutionsLinks are provided where to find all three guests’ organizational or personal affiliations below: Connect with Amy: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Connect with MuGrid: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Connect with Bailey: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Cynthia: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn “Micro (µ) grid i...
2022-04-1814 min
Power Flow2.09 On Innovation in Shared Mobility & Public Transit with Linda KhamoushianLinda Khamoushian is a Los Angeles native, and a graduate of UC Berkeley and UCLA. She holds a Masters degree in Urban and Regional Planning. She currently serves as the Director of Shared Mobility at GRID Alternatives. Previously, she worked as the Policy Director for the California Bicycle Coalition and as an urban planning researcher in health equity, environment, and transportation. She has over 15 years of experience in organizational development, public policy, and community engagement. She also has a strong passion for protecting and preserving the environment, and seeks opportunities to promote well-being of the planet and...
2022-04-1250 min
Homeowners Be AwareThe Transition to Clean Energy and Reducing Climate ChangeSend us a textApril 12, 2022 33. The Transition to Clean Energy and Reducing Climate ChangeAmy Simpkins believes that the transition to clean energy and its associated contribution to reducing climate change is the foremost challenge of our time. She is the co-founder and CEO at muGrid Analytics. Amy provides bankable techno-economic analysis, optimized control, and project development of renewable energy, energy storage, and microgrids to maximize economic return, increase energy resilience, and promote energy equity in the US and around the world. Sound confusing? Not when you listen to her explain it.
2022-04-1244 min
Power Flow2.08 On Inspiring the Next-Gen Clean Energy Workforce with Chaun MacQueenChaun MacQueen oversees CE - Clean Energy. Bright Futures., a clean energy and career-connected education program at the Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF). She offers innovation and creative thinking in scaling the impact of CE’s work throughout the U.S. Chaun has over 25 years of experience designing and managing environmental education and social impact programs in the U.S. and abroad for diverse audiences. In September 2021 (and also in 2015 and in 2008), BEF’s CE program was selected for a Green Power Leadership Award for Leadership in Green Power Education, presented by Center for Resource Solutions and EPA. CE beg...
2022-04-0549 min
Power Flow2.07 On Turning Energy Data into Actionable Information with Elizabeth SendichElizabeth Sendich is Lead Economic Modeler with the Energy Information Administration (EIA)’s Macroeconomic and Emissions Team with the Office of Integrated & International Energy Analysis, and delights in the world of how and where things are made. She helps maintain EIA’s long-term international economic forecasts and enhances public understanding of important issues related to the industrial sector. Before beginning work with EIA, Elizabeth studied chemical engineering at Michigan State University, finishing her BS in 2004 and her PhD in 2008, while working in the DOE-funded Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Laboratory. Her dissertation covered the development and results of her m...
2022-03-291h 03
Power Flow2.06 On Architecting the Clean Energy Future through Collaboration with Amy Simpkins featuring Laura NovakFor this 20th Power Flow episode, we flip the script - Power Flow Creative Director, Laura Novak, interviews our erstwhile host, Amy Simpkins, putting her on the hot seat and giving her a dose of her own tough questions. As co-founder and CEO at muGrid Analytics, Amy Simpkins solves wicked problems at the intersection of energy technology and economics using math and modeling. muGrid provides bankable techno-economic analysis, optimized control, and project development of renewable energy, energy storage, and microgrids to maximize economic return, increase energy resilience, and promote energy equity in the US and around the...
2022-03-221h 00
Power Flow2.05 On Solar Reuse for Low Income Communities & a Whole-Life Approach with Maria AgazioMaria Agazio is a sustainability and renewable energy professional who serves the rocky mountain region. She is the Co-founder of Equitable Solar Solutions(TM), a nonprofit program that reallocates discarded solar panels that still have a useful life by installing them in low income communities in an effort to close the gap in access to solar. She was awarded the Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2022 for her efforts. She is passionate about preserving and restoring diverse, resilient communities that fit the needs of both the landscape and its inhabitants. She has a B.A in Environmental Sustainability...
2022-03-1548 min
drivenchat Auto Artists For Ukraine - PLUS - Listeners Letters with Amy & JohnThis week on The Driven Chat Podcast, we have a show of two parts. Firstly, John and Amy are joined by the two founders of Auto Artists For Ukraine; Jonny Ambrose and Rev. Adam Gompertz.In the first part of the podcast, Jonny and Adam talk about their reasoning for coming together for such a vital cause and share how everyone listening can get involved and support their charity efforts.In the second part, John and Amy catch up on their recent news, recent drives and recent events they have attended. We also...
2022-03-131h 36
Power Flow2.04 On Gaps in Data Access & Balancing Complexity with Nancy LaPlacaNancy LaPlaca, J.D., is a regulatory policy consultant who has worked at the cutting edge of regulatory policies that affect clean energy. In 2006, Nancy challenged the permit for a so-called “clean” coal plant with carbon capture and sequestration. Nancy and colleagues helped to stop that boondoggle, as well as other “clean” coal boondoggles around the U.S. Nancy served as Policy Advisor to an AZ Public Utilities Commissioner for 4 years, helped to promote policies that increase solar, energy efficiency and other clean energy solutions. Nancy has worked on natural gas supply and reserve issues, natural gas pipelines, methane leakage...
2022-03-0859 min
Power Flow2.03 On Intentionality & Intersections in Energy with Melanie Santiago-MosierMelanie Santiago-Mosier is an award-winning energy expert and thought leader, implementing a vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in and through clean energy. She is the Deputy Director for Clean Energy Group & Clean Energy States Alliance, sister nonprofits who provide technical expertise and independent analysis in support of communities and government leaders working for an equitable clean energy transition. Melanie ensures the organizations pursue their highest strategic goals while embedding principles of equity into all areas of work. Before joining CEG & CESA, she was the Managing Director for Access & Equity for Vote Solar, where sh...
2022-03-0147 min
Going North PodcastEp. 474 – “How Social Media Impacts The Way We Think, Feel and Behave” with Tyler Hendon (@tylerhendon7)“Legitimate journalism still exists.” – Tyler Hendon Today’s featured author is Business Consultant and certified HR Professional, Tyler Hendon. Tyler and I talk about his book, “Mirage: How Social Media Impacts the Way We Think, Feel and Behave”, what to consider when finding info online, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why he wrote the book,” Mirage: How Social Media Impacts The Way We Think, Feel and Behave” The 3 things that social media taught him. How Tyler unplugs from social media in different ways. How some social med...
2022-02-2656 min
Power Flow2.02 On Market Parity for Solar & an Expansive Future with Darryl ParkerAn experienced and highly motivated business leader, Darryl Parker’s work in 57 countries makes him a leader in driving innovation across global, matrixed organizations and developing and executing strategies for complex organizations. He brings a strong entrepreneurial mindset, business acumen, passion for innovation and a true commitment to developing the talent around him to every role. He also designs sales and marketing programs that achieve financial targets and deliver beyond customer expectations.Darryl shifted to renewable energy - specifically solar - from other high growth industries: high tech information systems and communications, leveraging the skills of guiding an...
2022-02-2252 min
Power Flow2.01 On Equity & Shaping Human Behavior with Puja VohraPuja Vohra is the Director of Business Strategy at Slipstream, where she focuses on leading the expansion of Slipstream's clean energy programs and services in the Northeast. Puja has twenty years experience in energy efficiency and sustainability in the built environment, strategic planning for utility program design, green building technology research and energy policies.Prior to Slipstream, she was a principal analyst overseeing the commercial and industrial energy efficiency portfolio planning for National Grid’s Rhode Island programs. Prior to her utility experience she worked as an energy and sustainability consultant. She currently serves as a b...
2022-02-1551 min
Going North PodcastEp. 460 – “Dangerous Hope” with Mandy Anderson (@mandybanderson)“Be brave enough to embrace alone time.” – Mandy B. Anderson Today’s featured bestselling author is wife, fellow #podcast host, TEDx Speaker, and Certified Life Coach & Leadership Coach, Mandy Anderson. Mandy and I talk about her book, “Dangerous Hope: Planting Something Meaningful in the Soil of Disappointment”, being ready for what you ask for, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why hope is dangerous. Where Mandy gets her inspiration from. How faith plays a major role in Mandy’s life. Mandy’s Site: http://www.man...
2022-01-2440 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.14 On Designing for Change & Compassion with Ahlmahz Negash, PhDHere on Power Flow we do a lot of thinking about the future of energy. For Ahlmahz Negash, PhD, it's what she does every day for the City of Tacoma in her job as a long range resource planner. She's helping the city not only plan for clean sources of energy (which they already have in spades) but also plan for electrification - enabling vehicles, buildings, and industrial processes to move to those clean sources of energy. As a futurist, Ahlmahz is passionate about designing for agility and adaptability and counting on the fact that we'll have n...
2021-12-0751 min
Going North PodcastEp. 438.5 – “Creatively Lean” with Bella Englebach (@HumansLean)“Be on top of change. You don’t have time to reinvent everything.” – Bella Englebach Today’s bonus featured author is fellow podcast host, Creative Problem Solving (CPS) Facilitator, Certified Professional Coach, and Lead Consultant at Lean for Humans, Inc, Bella Englebach. Bella and I talk about her book, “Creatively Lean: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Drive Innovation throughout Your Organization”, how to think like a scientist, and more!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: How Bella became a consultant....
2021-12-0636 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.13 On Opportunities at the Consumer/Utility Edge with Dr. Julieta GiraldezAfter a 10 year term at the National Renewable Energy Lab, Dr. Julieta Giraldez is working at the edge of technology and regulatory issues, at the edge of the utility, the energy policy, and the energy consumer. She is a facilitator of conversations that move clean energy projects forward. We talk about a lot of edges in this episode: between research and implementation, between the public and private sectors, between complexity and opportunity, and between the data and decision making.Quotables"Where the technical meets the regulatory is a very exciting space, b...
2021-11-3049 min
Going North PodcastEp. 435 – “Breaking the Code” with Rusty Gailliard (@RustyGaillard)“Find out what you really like doing and have the courage to do it.” - Rusty Gailliard Today’s featured author is Speaker and Transformational Coach, Rusty Gailliard. Rusty and I have an inspirational chat about being around the right people that will challenge you, becoming an entrepreneur after leaving a great job, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: Why coaches need coaches. Why it pays to stay with a mastermind group. What stops people from making real progress in life? Rusty’s...
2021-11-2742 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.12 On Interoperability and Breaking Down Stovepipes with Lori WrightLori Wright is helping to solve tomorrow's problems today. She is a lawyer working in technology - often energy technology - and helping developers, designers, and innovators build systems that will stand the test of time. She focuses on issues of cybersecurity and interoperability, topics that are often hard for implementers to stop and think about. Lori brings a long-game perspective on how the decisions we make today help or hinder the clean energy future, and we'd all do well to pay attention. Also discussed in this episode: Episode 1.03 On the Future of Transactive Energy with Ka...
2021-11-1645 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.11 On Resilient Microgrids and the Courage to Implement with Daniel Wiggins Jr.After a historic flooding event in 2016, which left the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa without power and critical infrastructure, the tribe committed themselves to installing microgrids to ensure clean, resilient power on tribal lands. In May 2021, the tribe commissioned three building level microgrids, incorporating more than 520 kW of solar and over 1MWh of battery storage, the largest battery system to date in the state of Wisconsin. The project is named Ishkonige Nawadide, which means "it catches fire" in Anishinaabemowin. Dan Wiggins is the visionary who led the team to implement these projects. He's been working fo...
2021-11-0955 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.10 On Solar Recycling and the Joy-Innovation Positive Feedback Loop with Janette FreemanWe all know the green benefits of installing renewable energy generation like solar PV, but what happens at the system's end of life? If the panels end up in a landfill, we aren't doing our planet any favors. Janette Freeman at FabTech is on a mission to keep panels out of landfills by either reusing or recycling them. In this episode, we talk about what the different paths to reuse and recycling look like and how to shift mindset to prepare for project end-of-life during earlier project phases to create an even greener clean energy future.
2021-11-0247 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.09 On Empowering Energy Champions with Katherine LuceyEnergy access affects health, safety, and education. Seventy-five percent of Africa’s population live without access to modern energy, and women are affected the most.Our guest this week is Katherine Lucey, who is bringing the light to communities in Africa – literally. Her non-profit organization, Solar Sister, recruits women in sub-Saharan Africa and trains them in business skills. This provides women opportunities to distribute clean energy in underserved, off grid communities and to generate income for themselves and their families.When people can access clean, renewable energy, families are healthier, children can study longer, and comm...
2021-10-2651 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.08 On Weaving a Narrative of Hope with Una NowlingThe path to a clean energy future is likely not a straightforward one, strewn with complexities. Luckily, engineers love unpacking complexity. Our guest this week is Una Nowling, a study in paradox. Una is a fuels engineer who knows so much about coal, she has been nicknamed by colleagues and clients "The Coal Goddess." Even so, Una is relentlessly committed to decarbonization. She takes a refreshingly balanced approach to decarbonization and the clean energy transition, bringing the practical wisdom of over 30 years of experience in the energy industry. During our conversation, we consider the complexity th...
2021-10-1959 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.07 On Stewardship of Aging Assets and Reuse with Zora ChungBattery energy storage is getting a great deal of press because of the way it is revolutionizing transportation and vehicle electrification as well as how it enables higher penetration of non-dispatchable renewable energy generation, both in front of and behind the meter. But questions about battery end of life plague the technology. Are batteries recyclable? What happens to batteries whose performance is no longer sufficient for the rigors of electric vehicles? Could EV batteries have a second life in a stationary application? In order to answer these questions, we need to be able to as...
2021-10-1249 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.06 On the Power of Holistic, Incremental Transformation with Liana CassarAs an energy industry professional, I know that energy policy is important, but policymaking itself remains something of a black box. State representative Liana Cassar of Rhode Island is pulling back the curtain for us today. Liana's professional background is systems thinking and design for the health care sector, but as a legislator, she balances myriad legislative priorities including energy policy. On this episode, Liana shares with us how she learns about domain specific issues, how she helps educate constituents on the issues at hand, and how she looks for holistic solutions that are...
2021-10-0554 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.05 On Citizen Power for the Climate Crisis with Leslie GlustromWhat can regular citizens possibly do about climate change? To move the clean energy transition forward? Leslie Glustrom was a humble scientist who "belongs in a lab working on a problem only one or two other people understand." But as a mom she couldn't shake the feeling that she needed to do something, anything, to leave a cleaner planet for her kids. She dedicated herself to citizen advocacy -- working hard to rally communities to get energy policy passed at local, state, and federal levels, and engaging large companies to change their approach. If...
2021-09-2856 minSunCastFrom Astronautics to MicroGrids with Amy Simpkins of muGrid Today's guest is Amy Simpkins, CEO of Mu Grid. We talk about her life as a clean energy consultant, her history in astronautics and her new podcast, Power Flow. Growing up in a culture of theater, music and performance, Amy has deep love for words and a connection to story. But she spent years taming the right brain and training the left as an engineer, studying aeronautics and astronautics at MIT, interning with NASA and working for the Space Systems Division of Lockhead Martin. Amy still has a pending application to be an astronaut.But in t...
2021-09-231h 14
Power FlowEpisode 1.04 On EV Infrastructure and Green Workforce Development with Kameale TerryOne of the biggest concerns I have heard from laypeople about the electric vehicle transition is about the availability of charging stations. Kameale Terry is helping to address that need with ChargerHelp! which boasts a specialized workforce of charging station maintenance professionals, able to troubleshoot non-working EV charging stations and get them back online. In doing so, Kameale is not only contributing to the electric vehicle revolution, she is developing the new green workforce - providing solid middle class jobs that advance clean energy and provide healthy, safe work environments with excellent stability for her team.
2021-09-2149 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.03 On the Future of Transactive Energy with Kay AikinAs we transition to an all-electric future, we are presented with an unprecedented opportunity to control individual device usage to be more efficient. How do edge devices “decide” whether it’s efficient to operate? Perhaps the answer lies in proper economic incentive. Transactive energy is a concept where the instantaneous price of energy allows the grid to communicate its challenges to users and for users to communicate back to the grid their priorities.How does it work? This week we are talking to Kay Aikin at Dynamic Grid for a crash course in how transactive energy works and how i...
2021-09-1446 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.02 On Battery Technology Innovation with Eloisa de CastroIn this episode, we get nerdy about batteries and how battery technology has the power to drive the energy transition.Energy storage is a crucial piece of the clean energy future. It mitigates the intermittency of nondispatchable renewable generation like solar or wind and allows us to shift energy to when it is truly needed while also providing grid stability. Lithium-based batteries are currently the front-running energy storage candidate due to their wide use in personal electronics over the past 25 years, their high energy density, and high cycle lifetimes. But lithium-based batteries are not without c...
2021-09-1448 min
Power FlowEpisode 1.01 On Bringing All Minds to the Whiteboard with Amy SimpkinsIn this episode, Power Flow host Amy Simpkins shares her vision for the podcast and the importance of collaboration in innovation. Featuring conversations with energy experts, Power Flow showcases all things energy: the new energy economy, the all-electric future, sustainability, resilience, and equity.Learn how microgrid project development is similar to spacecraft acquisition. Also: sustainability, community resilience, the new energy economy, all-electric future, and moving from centralized to distributed architectures.Amy’s objective is to start conversations that dream a new dream in the context of collaboration, understanding that no one person has all...
2021-09-1447 min
How to DisasterHow Equity Can be Enhanced in Sustainability and Disaster Preparedness with Amy Simpkins“A fundamental principle of innovation is that if you want more diversity of ideas and possibilities, you need to have more diverse brains in the room. That's not a diminishment of anyone. In fact, that's an elevation of everyone.” -Amy Simpkins Episode Description: Electricity is probably one of the most significant achievements of all time. The biggest industries down to individual residences all rely upon electricity for almost everything. But what if power grids suddenly fail? With the traditional grids getting outdated and less inefficient, this is likely to happen IF interventions keep being d...
2021-09-0655 minPower FlowEpisode 1.00 TrailerThe energy revolution is coming, and it's all hands on deck. Amplifying the expertise of the leaders in the new energy economy and inviting diverse voices to the table, we'll talk solar power, battery storage and battery alternatives, microgrids, renewable energy, distributed energy architectures, energy policy, energy equity, and all things energy.I'm your host, Amy Simpkins, renewable energy CEO (and Rocket Scientist) and I am passionate about creating sustainable change. I believe that access to electricity is no longer a luxury -- it's a human right. I'm driven by the desire to leave...
2021-07-2103 min
She Illuminates the WorldEp 17: Harnessing Innovation to Create Change with Amy SimpkinsAmy Simpkins has an engineer’s brain and a poet’s heart. Her life’s work has been centered around the integration of seemingly unrelated things and the subsequent solution of wickedly hard problems.
Ms. Simpkins is a speaker, author, and thought leader in innovation. She facilitates massive leaps forward, helping individuals and organizations birth big ideas into reality so they can change the world with their unique magic. She believes that innovation is for everyone and holds the key to both personal fulfillment and lasting global change. She has been helping innovators implement their ideas since 2013 and is t...
2021-05-1138 min
Going North PodcastEp. 317 – “Fulfillment Is Fake” with Matthew McGregor (@Matthew_McGr)“People want the outcome but not necessarily the journey.” - Matthew McGregor Today’s featured author is a business growth expert, international speaker, coach, trainer, and is the founder and creator of 22 Apps™, Matthew McGregor. Matt and I talk about what led him to the creation of 22 Apps, his past life before 22 Apps, and more!!! Key Thing’s You’ll Learn: What inspired Matt to start 22apps. Why Matt believes that fulfillment is fake. Why...
2021-01-0724 min
Going North PodcastEp. 313 – “Ask Uncle Neil” with Neil Thompson (@teachthegeek)“Engineering is a lot more versatile than people give it credit for.” - Neil Thompson Today’s featured author is fellow toastmaster, podcast host, and Medical device engineer, Neil Thompson. Neil and I talk about his STEM book series for children, podcast interviews, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What prompted Neil to write a Children’s STEM book specifically for black children. What discovery Neil made while doing the research for his Children’s book series...
2020-12-2428 min
Going North PodcastEp. 301 – “Transformative Creativity” with Firdaus Kharas (@Culture_Shift)“2020 has proven without a doubt that creativity and the ability to think creatively is the most important element of our lives.” - Firdaus Kharas Today’s featured author is thought leader, humanitarian, consultant, and Peabody Award-winning creator of media for social change, Firdaus Kharas. Firdaus and I talk about creativity, the benefits of it, and why you are more creative than you think. Key Things You’ll Learn: What Creativity is. Why creativity is more than just...
2020-11-1238 min
Going North Podcast289 – “You’re Absolutely Worth It” with Velera Wilson (@VeleraWilson)Relationships matter more than hard work alone when it comes to career advancement. Today’s featured author is speaker, Coach, and Success Strategist for Ambitious Women, Velera Wilson. Velera and I talk about owning your self-confidence, mentorship, and why you need a sponsor in your career advancement journey. Key Things You’ll Learn: The major limiting beliefs that women get help with from Velera Why you need a career sponsor to give you an advantage. Her a...
2020-10-0128 min
Going North Podcast287 – “This Is Good” with Tami Matheny (@R2LCoaching)“Confidence comes from what we do, say and think every day.” – Tami Matheny Today’s featured bestselling author is Mental Game Coach, avid sports enthusiast, and Jon Gordon Certified Trainer, Tami Matheny. Tami and I talk about becoming an author, what the biggest thief of confidence is, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: The one class that Tami sucked at that didn’t matter in the long haul in her writing journey. What led Tami to start...
2020-09-2434 min
Going North Podcast274 – “Honest to Greatness” with Peter Kozodoy (@PeterKozodoy)“Epic failures are the gifts that keep on giving because those are the drivers that drive us to success.” - Peter Kozodoy Today’s featured bestselling author is business coach, TEDx Speaker, and Inc. 5000 Millennial Entrepreneur, Peter Kozodoy. Peter and I talk about his 1st entry into the business of immortality with his new book “Honest to Greatness”, why Peter doesn’t consider himself an honest person and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: What 2 major failures that redirected Peter to becomin...
2020-08-1031 min
Going North Podcast270 – "Forever Employable" with Jeff Gothelf (@jboogie) See your career as a product that you can continuously improve upon. Today's featured bestselling author is a coach and consultant that helps organizations build better products and executives build the cultures that build better products, Jeff Gothelf. Jeff and I talk about his newest book, why being open to feedback is required for elite effectiveness, and more! Key Things You'll Learn: What lead him to become a software desi...
2020-07-2735 min
Going North Podcast265 – “Hitting Rock Middle” with Sallie Holder (@SallieHolder17)“Perfection ultimately is not the goal.” – Sallie Holder Today’s featured bestselling author is a nationally-recognized public speaker and business coach, Sallie Holder. Sallie and I talk about what “rock-middle” means, why you must know what success means for you personally and more! Key Things You’ll Learn: What hitting “rock middle” is. Why you must understand what your own version of success is. What you must focus on instead of perfection. S...
2020-07-0925 min
Going North Podcast254 – “The New Global Manager” with Melissa Lamson (@melissa_lamson1)“Try as many new things as you can.” – Melissa Lamson Today’s featured author is consultant and thought leader on global workforce management and leadership, Melissa Lamson. Mellissa and I talk about Diversity & Inclusion, working virtually, and tons more!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Melissa gets into her operating rhythm as a manager and speaker. The skills that every global manager needs to possess. How to give effective feedback as a manager.
2020-06-0140 min
Going North Podcast244.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “Master the Tech & Grow Your Business” with Sophia Duchess (@sophia_duchess)Always take the time to celebrate your victories for a moment. Today’s host 2 host bonus guest is Entrepreneur, Coach, and Tech professional, Sophia Duchess. Sophia and I talk about her pivot from career coaching to technology, acknowledging your stupidity in certain areas and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn: How Sophia became interested in doing Tech. Why you must seek out true experts. Her advice for women who want to get in...
2020-04-3032 min
The Notable Woman Podcast38. COVID-19’s Exponential Growth with Amy SimpkinsIn this episode of The Notable Woman Podcast, host Cristin Downs interviews MuGrid Analytics CEO Amy Simpkins on the exponential growth of COVID-19.The post 38. COVID-19’s Exponential Growth with Amy Simpkins appeared first on The Notable Woman.
2020-03-2250 min
Work & Worth PodcastCOVID-19’s Exponential Growth with Amy SimpkinsIn this episode, host Cristin Downs interviews MuGrid Analytics CEO Amy Simpkins on the exponential growth of COVID-19.
2020-03-2249 min
The Work & Worth Podcast with Cristin DownsCOVID-19’s Exponential Growth with Amy SimpkinsIn this episode, host Cristin Downs interviews MuGrid Analytics CEO Amy Simpkins on the exponential growth of COVID-19. Get full access to Work & Worth at newsletter.workandworthcoach.com/subscribe
2020-03-2249 min
Going North Podcast228 – “From Individual to Empire” with Laura Bull (@TheLauraBull)“Marketing strategy is what you want to say for the next 20 days and branding strategy is what you want to say for the next 20 years.” – Laura Bull Today’s featured bestselling author is branding boss and family gal, Laura Bull. Laura and I talk about her new book, branding, and tons more!! Key Takeaways: Marketing can be fun if you are being creative with it. Long and prosperous careers happen when you are han...
2020-03-0237 min
CompassAmanda Foltz, CybersecurityGetting certifications and formal training is always helpful, but often the information you need is online. Amanda says she will, "for three days put my head into my computer and learn what I need to know". And I think it's important to remember that learning this way can help you to just start and get going. We tend to use a need to learn as a way to procrastinate and if you have an inclination towards that, then maybe it's time to jump in. One thing that digital nomads sometimes forget to consider is time zones. When...
2019-11-0522 min
Business Mic152: Amy Simpkins - How renewable energy is impacting the worldAmy is the CEO of the renewable energy startup muGrid Analytics. Her company solves problems at the edge of energy technology and economics using math and modeling, and is dedicated to creating a sustainable energy future for the planet, one project at a time. As a young, female executive in the tech world, she puts her theories about disruptive innovation and bringing your whole self to work into practice every single day. In this episode Amy shares her experience as a renewable energy expert and its impact on the energy industry in general.
2019-09-1523 min
CompassAmy Simpkins, Renewable Energy ConsultantThe US Department of Energy had a program called the Solar in Your Community Challenge, which allowed Amy and her husband to make contacts and gain contracts all while helping lower income communities. Occasionally, we hear from Compass guests that they found a government program that in one way or another helped them get their feet under them. I think we don't hear it more often because these programs aren't well advertised and we don't think to look. Taking time to run a couple of searches might get your business on firm footing that much sooner. We...
2019-09-0343 min
The Take Back Your Damn Life Podcast72 - Shifting Identity with the Seasons of Life + Growth ft. Amy SimpkinsThere are seasons to each year. We know this. Fall, winter, spring, summer...and we all know what each of those seasons bring, right? But, did you know that there are seasons of life too?
In today's episode, we've got Amy Simpkins on the podcast. Amy is a former aeronautical engineer. She jokes that her mom would call her a former rocket scientist and she's not wrong. She was living the dream in her field, but got the itch to challenge herself and try something new and completely different. Since her rocket scientist days, she has two...
2019-08-271h 01
Business Owner FreedomYour Business is in a Spiral! with Amy Simpkins - Episode 62 Amy Simpkins is an MIT Grad, Aerospace Engineer, former space craft hands-on project member and Founder of muGrid Analytics, a renewable energy consultancy. Along with all of those accomplishments, she is also an entrepreneur coach. She joins us today to share her experiences and wisdom. Find out where your business is in the Spiral! For more information go to www.BusinessOwnerFreedom.com/blog Our discussion today included these points and more: 1. It is good to fail fast. 2. Everyone is an innovator. 3. Design is an iterative process at best.
2019-08-0746 min
Going North PodcastEp. 691 – “How to Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life” with Hilary DeCesare (@HilaryDeCesare)"If you've seen someone have success, then that's the greatest indicator that you can have it too." - Hilary DeCesareToday’s featured three-time international bestselling author is award-winning business expert, entrepreneurial performance coach, public speaker, and sales and psychology expert, Hilary DeCesare. Hilary and I have a fun chat about her book, "Relaunch: Spark Your Heart and Ignite Your Life”, removing the B.U.G.S. for intentional transformation, and more!!! Key Things You’ll Learn:The 3HQ™ method for navigating personal and professional relaunchesWhat was the biggest lesson learned from her coaching clients that made him a better coachWhat...
2019-08-071h 07
Mother's Quest PodcastThe Power of Being Seen & The Spiral Path with Amy SimpkinsI'm excited to share this episode of the Mother's Quest Podcast with someone I deeply admire and whose recent book "Spiral: A Catalyst for Innovation and Expansion" was a revelation to me... speaker, author, thought leader, homeschooling mother, and CEO of the renewable energy start-up muGrid Analytics, Amy Simpkins. Before a self-described identity crisis brought her to the work she's doing today, Amy was quite literally on the path to becoming an astronaut. After pursuing a degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and a masters in Astronautical Engineering from USC, she began a 10-year tenure as an aspiring...
2019-07-191h 09
The Restless Renegade PodcastAmy Simpkins - Embracing InnovationAmy Simpkins worked in NASA as an engineer in this episode she shares how she stepped away from that role to become an entrepreneur/life coach. Support this Podcast & get Exclusive Perks by going to patreon.com/turningpointpodcast Take a look at all the Free Resources and the Podcast Shop by visiting: turningpointpodcast.com
2019-07-0559 min
2019-06-1741 min
Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage ExperienceEp #89 Interview With Amy Simpkins CEO muGrid Analytics, Author, Former Spacecraft Designer - Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience PodcastI got to interview Amy Simpkins. She is an innovation catalyst in theory and in practice. She's the CEO of renewable energy startup, muGrid Analytics, solving problems at the edge of energy technology and economics using math and modeling. She's also an innovation facilitator for entrepreneurs and author of the book, Spiral: A Catalyst for Innovation and Expansion, which applies engineering design methodology to business and personal development. Amy is a former spacecraft designer, and holds degrees in astronautical engineering from MIT and the University of Southern California. She's a messy chef, a world traveler, a taekwondo green belt, a h...
2019-06-1725 min
The Engineering Entrepreneur PodcastFrom Aerospace Engineer to Entrepreneur– Amy Simpkins – Ep62From Aerospace Engineer to Entrepreneur– Amy Simpkins – Ep62
Amy Simpkins is a speaker, author, and thought leader in innovation and the CEO of renewable energy startup, muGrid Analytics. She's an MIT-trained aerospace engineer who caught the entrepreneurship bug and loves facilitating massive leaps forward for individuals and organizations. She's recently published her book, Spiral: A Catalyst for Innovation and Expansion and believes that innovation is for everyone and holds the key to both personal fulfillment and lasting global change.
We discuss Amy’s journey from her days as an engineer with Lockheed Martin to her current...
2019-01-0438 min
The Erin Strayer ShowThink like an Engineer with Amy SimpkinsThink like an Engineer with Amy Simpkins
2018-09-2028 min
Lessons on Manners for Home and School Use by WIGGDistributed Energy Conference - Amy Simpkins (muGrid)It is safe to say that all electricity customers want reliable and resilient power service. One way that some end-users are ensuring they get it is by investing in distributed energy resources and building microgrids. But rather than simply using these systems as emergency backups, more and more owners are finding ways to capture economic benefits from them. Distributed energy resources can help shave peak loads, shift time-of-use, and support ancillary services, which all provide value to owners.
Nonetheless, utilities generally set the rules; they establish the rate tariffs. As such, utilities have the ability to alter how the game...
2018-09-0606 min
The POWER Podcast19. Distributed Energy Conference - Amy Simpkins (muGrid)It is safe to say that all electricity customers want reliable and resilient power service. One way that some end-users are ensuring they get it is by investing in distributed energy resources and building microgrids. But rather than simply using these systems as emergency backups, more and more owners are finding ways to capture economic benefits from them. Distributed energy resources can help shave peak loads, shift time-of-use, and support ancillary services, which all provide value to owners.
Nonetheless, utilities generally set the rules; they establish the rate tariffs. As such, utilities have the ability to alter how the game...
2018-09-0506 min
The Daring Woman PodcastGrow Your Business Your Way, With Amy SimpkinsSo many entrepreneurs expect their business development to be a straightforward, linear process. Sales, marketing, and business “experts” often exacerbate this perception by offering a step-by-step system as a clear path to success. When these prescriptive systems don’t work, you are left feeling stuck, frustrated, and discouraged.Instead, learn how to embrace the cyclical, organic nature of growth. Harness the power of iteration to generate unstoppable momentum and to give the business development process structure while maintaining flexibility and sustainability.In this episode, I am joined by Amy Simpkins as she introduces us to the The Spiral...
2018-01-0626 min
Business on FireEP 04 The Yin and Yang of Business Development with Amy SimpkinsToday's Business on Fire podcast is an interview with the amazing Amy Simpkins about The Yin and Yang of Business Development. Amy Simpkins is a business coach, international speaker, and vision architect. As an MIT-trained rocket scientist, she architected complex missions to outer space. Now she’s applying that proven design methodology and big-picture mindset infused with intuition and magic to help entrepreneurs create fulfilling, high-impact businesses. She combines data with intuition, left-brain logic with right-brain creativity, art with engineering, process with play. Amy is the anti-12-step-program. She guides you with action, focus, and structure, in a way that se...
2017-08-0638 min
Inspired Vixens Podcast: Creativity | Intention | Self-DiscoveryInspired Vixens Podcast Ep 7 Amy SimpkinsAmy's story blew me away because she had a dream and she made it happen, going through years of education and training to become an aerospace engineer. And then she realized that her dream had shifted into something new and she answered that call. If you are contemplating a big change in your life, I think you just might be inspired by Amy's story. Our conversation touched on her philosophy in her business, family and what can happen when you really listen to yourself. Background music provided by Pond5
2017-04-281h 09
Working Class AudioWCA #048 with Bill SimpkinsBill Simpkins started in a music career by teaching guitar at the age of 16. In the early 1990s, he started recording his own projects and other bands mostly in the local hardcore punk or straight-edge metal scene with some ADATs and a Mackie mixer. He then worked for several years at Binary Recording Studio with regional bands, eclectic audio projects, orchestras and films. In 2001, Bill graduated with a degree in Mathematics and became a software engineer but still did audio part-time. In 2011 he created Alpenglow Sound Studios in the downstairs of his house and has been mostly m...
2015-11-161h 16
Windy City QueerCast » podcastsWCQ609 Kelli Simpkins and Standing Underneath Night and DayHost: Amy Matheny Amy is excited about the Supreme Court hearing the cases of four same sex marriages. She is also very excited about our guest Kelli Simpkins today and the topic of our youth and elderly LGBTQIA members. Guest: Kelli Simpkins returns to the Queercast! Kelli speaks with Amy about her newest project, Standing [...]
2015-01-2100 min
OPB's State of WonderJan. 10, 2015: Digital Storytelling, Amy Miller, Jewel Heist, Elizabeth Strout, Art In Isolation0:00: Intro1:20: Oregon Story Board strives to grow the field of digital storytellers.9:30: Comedian Amy Miller explains why pursues her stand-up career in Portland.15:50: John Simpkins journeys into the heart of solitude.25:00: "Oliver Kitteridge" author Elizabeth Strout explores the importance of the “ickily human” in fiction.33:00: NPR Music and OPB Music launch Pickathon video channel with sets from the festival’s Woods Stage.37:10: Mary-Sue Tobin remembers how meeting Herbie Hancock reignited her love for the saxophone.42:25: Matt Love recounts an infamous Portland jewelry heist.
2015-01-0951 min