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Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Luis Duarte - Build Your Own MoldLuis Duarte is the CEO and co-founder of Amoofy, an AI-guided storytelling platform. Luis has a rich background as a three-time entrepreneur, and a leader in philanthropy and impact investing. Luis's direct reports describe him as an amazing listener, who is able to bring a sense of calm to chaos. They praise his willingness to take on short-term challenges for long-term gains and his focus on building trust.In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Luis,and they discuss:Luis’ uni...2025-05-0742 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Carol Mahoney - Human First LeadershipCarol Mahoney is a seasoned Chief People Officer. She’s well known for her work operationalizing the famously beloved company culture at Gainsight. She’s also served as the SVP of People and Culture at Zoosk and SVP of HR at LivingSocial, among others.Carol's direct reports praise her ability to get things done, while creating a positive culture and showing up as her authentic self. She is recognized for setting high standards and being a strong yet supportive leader, and for adapting to the needs of her team and org. In this episo...2025-04-3043 min
Write of Passage by Vanessa RileyTime to MoveThere is a time and a season for everything.The real question is: Are you ready to move?Right now, it’s a scary time to be a Black creative. Honestly, it’s a scary time for everybody in the arts. I’ve shared in a previous episode how the Canva bots came for me — they told me that the word slavery was political and banned in their system of tools.Banning books is all the rage. Banning concepts or ideas — stopping the writer or artist at the very beginning — is unfathomable.Vanessa speaking at the Conyers...2025-04-2912 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Helen Min - Scaling Impact Through Effective ManagementHelen Min is a venture partner at True Ventures, and an investor and advisor to over 50 early-stage enterprise software and fintech companies. Helen has a notable background leading global marketing and communications at companies like AngelList, Plaid, and Quora and was an early marketing leader at Dropbox and Facebook. Helen’s direct reports highlight her genuine care for the team, her support for their growth and development, her polished approach to communication, and her ability to involve the team early in strategy and planning. In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Anni...2025-04-2344 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Seif Salama - Mastering Your First Manager RoleSeif Salama is the Senior Director of Product Marketing at Fanatics. Seif previously held marketing roles at Carta, AngelList, Affirm, and more. Seif’s direct reports praise his ability to maintain high standards while ensuring the team's morale and his talent for building a diverse and talented team dynamic. They describe him as a leader who, through authenticity and open communication, created an environment where team members felt proud, motivated, and connected.In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Seif, and they cover:N...2025-04-1640 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Hank Taylor - Unconventional Hiring, Learning, and LeadingHank Taylor is Head of Marketing at Laravel. Hank has been on the ground floor of Marketing and Rev Ops functions at Vercel, Lambda School, GitLab, Neo Technology, and more. He has also been an advisor and fractional marketing leader at several companies through his company, GrowthSprint. Hank’s direct reports describe him as an unconventional leader who cares deeply for his people, encourages creative risks, and invests in his team’s development.In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Hank, and they cover how to: 2025-04-0931 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Jully Kim - Influencing, Building a Professional Brand, and Communicating ProactivelyJully Kim is the Senior Director of Technology Excellence at Autodesk and was previously the Senior Director of Engineering Practices at Zendesk. Jully has a track record of excellence in technology enablement and engineering program management. Jully’s direct reports describe her as unique, action-oriented, extremely transparent, and deeply caring. In this episode, show creator and Fort Light founder Annie Riley sits down with Jully, and they cover: How Jully builds a unique and memorable personal brand at work Tactics for influencing effectively, especially to senior leaders Proactive communication to prom...2025-04-0246 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Anthony Sottile - Embracing Failures and Celebrating SuccessAnthony Sottile is the VP of Partner Success at Freewill, a startup that enables free estate planning and has helped individuals commit more than $11B to charity. Anthony's direct reports describe him as down-to-earth and accessible, and emphasize his ability to lead through humor and celebration. In this episode, Annie Riley sits down with Anthony to discuss his insights on creating a transparent and honest workplace culture, celebrating team successes, and the importance of approachability in leadership. Connect with Anthony SottileConnect with Annie RileyCheck out...2025-03-2646 min
Best Manager EverWelcome to Season 2 of Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever shares the secrets of building and leading winning teams from the most successful and beloved leaders in the startup and tech worlds. All guests have been nominated as the “best manager ever” by their direct reports. Before each interview, we collect feedback and stories from their team about how the guest *actually* shows up as a leader. Each episode unpacks that feedback and explores the guest’s leadership playbook and lessons learned. Our goal is honest, actionable conversations that help you build your own leadership playbook and serve as an expert mentor and friend in your pocket. ...2025-03-1902 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Amanda RichardsonAmanda Richardson is the CEO of CoderPad, a technical interview and assessment platform. Amanda built her career in Product, and previously led the product teams and played a critical role in scaling the company at HotelTonight and Prezi. Amanda has built a reputation as a dynamic and direct leader. Her direct reports describe her as transparent, authentic, and someone who fosters trust and vulnerability within her teams.In this final episode of season one (!), Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light sits down with Amanda to dive into her leadership principles, discussing how Amanda b...2025-01-2241 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Namrata GanatraNamrata Ganatra, is the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Pipe. She has a notable career in tech and startups, including roles at Facebook, Coinbase, BloomTech Lambda School, PayPal, and Microsoft. Namrata's direct reports praise her for balancing technical expertise with empathetic leadership, and highlight her as a hardworking and inspiring leader with a strong focus on accountability and growth.In this episode, Annie Riley, founder of Fort Light, sits down with Namrata to discuss her approach to quickly building trust within teams, her unique strategy for managing transitions during chaotic periods, and h...2025-01-1549 min
CONTROLConfirmation Kick-Off Feat. Annie KarniAll eyes are on the Senate this week with 13 of President-elect Trump’s nominees slated for confirmation hearings. After first discussing the latest developments on reconciliation, hosts Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller are joined by Annie Karni, congressional correspondent at The New York Times, to assess the state-of-play on some of Trump’s more controversial picks. At the end, what Senator Fetterman was doing at Mar-a-Lago and why have Democrats changed their tune on immigration.
Hosts: Brendan Buck and Annalyse Keller
Guest: Annie Karni
Producer: Benji Englander
Articl...2025-01-1448 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Mari NazaryMari Nazary is the CEO of App Academy, and brings a strong background working at the intersection of product, operations, and learning science at several ed tech companies across different stages. Her team praises her as the best leader they’ve ever had, citing her strengths in systems, process, and talent development. In this episode, Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light dives into Mari’s unique approach to building trust and rapport quickly, and how she seamlessly blends high expectations with extensive support for her team. They also discuss frameworks for assessing team member...2025-01-0835 min
Best Manager EverBest Work Self Ever in 2025In this special New Year's episode of Best Manager Ever, Founder of Fort Light, Annie Riley dives into self-management for leaders. Drawing from personal experience and past interviews with top managers, Annie shares insights on how to set yourself up for success in 2025. Key strategies include taking necessary breaks to avoid burnout, identifying daily activities that bring joy and recharge you, preparing for inevitable workplace chaos, and investing in healthy work relationships. This bonus episode offers invaluable advice for leaders aiming to thrive in their roles and foster a positive work environment this year.Connect with...2025-01-0115 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: SantaIn this special holiday spoof episode of Best Manager Ever, Annie Riley, host and founder of Fort Light, chats with the one and only Santa Claus! Known for spreading holiday cheer and managing a diverse team at the North Pole, Santa gives a rare interview about life behind the scenes. His direct reports, including elves and reindeer, praise Santa for his leadership, though they note he's their only manager ever. We dive into Santa's leadership style, the secrets behind the naughty and nice lists, and the challenges of maintaining the Christmas spirit all year long. Join us...2024-12-2313 min
Best Manager Ever Best Manager Ever: Alan D'SouzaAlan D'Souza is the Director of Analytics at Credit Karma, and formerly led teams at Lending Club and Upgrade Inc. Known for fostering a culture of fun, hard work, and results, Alan's direct reports recall his empathetic and direct feedback style, along with his ability to inspire and motivate with humor. In this episode, Annie Riley, founder of Fort Light sits down with Alan to discuss his transition from startups to larger organizations, the distinction between managing small and large teams, and how he channels humor appropriately in different work contexts. He also sh...2024-12-1839 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Sara Romero-HeapsSara Romero-Heaps is the Chief Product Officer at Seesaw Learning. She has built her career at the intersection of education and technology, and previously led product and content at Nearpod. Sara is known for aligning her team's individual aspirations to business goals, and her direct reports describe her as a visionary and empathetic leader. In this episode, Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light, discusses with Sara the importance of discovering where employees want to grow and identifying how that aligns with the company's needs. If you're looking to understand how...2024-12-1139 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Thianh LuThianh Lu is the Chief Product Officer at Autograph and is a 3x founder, with one company acquired by WordPress and another by Blockchain.com. He has a unique and well-rounded perspective on leadership, having been in the roles of early employee, later-stage executive, and founder/CEO. Thianh's direct reports praise his empowering and collaborative style, and remember him for building high-trust teams with a rapid tempo of learning and development. In this episode, Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light sits down with Thianh to discuss the importance of specific fee...2024-12-0440 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Katie Corder- PaulKatie Corder-Paul is a beloved leader. She’s currently building a portfolio career, as the Head of Operations and Customer Success at early-stage startup levelheaded and the first-ever Executive in Residence at Fort Light. Previously, KCP was an early employee at Guild Education and held leadership roles in ops and customer success at Proof, Nomad, and Sondermind. Katie’s past direct reports LOVE her, and we think you will too. They praise her for being a fierce advocate for her team, a warm and empathetic leader, and a champion of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 2024-11-2741 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Doug HannaDoug Hanna, President & COO at Kustomer and former COO at Grafana Labs, is renowned for his expertise in customer service and operational excellence, having significantly contributed to the growth of companies like Help.com and Zendesk. During his tenure, he helped scale Grafana Labs from a team of 70 to over a thousand employees. Doug's direct reports praise his hyper-rationality, exceptional context-switching abilities, and a balanced approach to management that marries analytical rigor with empathy.In this episode, Annie Riley, founder of Fort Light, sits down with Doug to discuss his strategies for addressing s...2024-11-2040 min
Grow A Small Business PodcastFrom 1 to 15: Brad Riley of Infostatus Shares the Journey of Growth and Team Expansion, Highlighting Valuable Lessons Learned Over 11 Years—Discover How Collaboration and Learning from Others Fueled Their $3M Revenue Success. (Episode 593 - Brad Riley)In this episode of Grow a Small Business, host Troy Trewin interviews Brad Riley, the founder of Infostatus, shares his incredible journey from starting with just one team member to now leading a thriving team of 15. He discusses the importance of perseverance through challenges and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Brad emphasizes leveraging online resources and learning from the experiences of others in the industry. Tune in to discover how Infostatus achieved remarkable growth and generated $3 million in revenue over the past 11 years. Other Resources: NPS – An easy way to measure if your customers love yo...2024-11-1727 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Lauren WernerLauren Werner is the COO of Shop Shops, a live stream shopping app with a talented team of 50-60 employees across five countries. She is an experienced operations executive with a record of piloting, scaling, and managing new businesses and marketplaces.Lauren is lauded by her direct reports as a stabilizing force with an unflappable presence, known for her empathy, clear communication, and methodical approach to managing and scaling distributed teams.In this episode, Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light, sits down with Lauren to discuss her leadership strategies, the importance of maintaining...2024-11-1336 minBest Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Sean TwerskySean Twersky is Head of Business Operations at Even Up, and previously Instacart. He has 15+ years of experience that thrives on bringing structure to even the most chaotic situations and scaling for long term success. Sean’s direct reports across various companies describe him as a bright, adaptable leader and a great equalizer who successfully manages diverse teams.On this episode, host Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light, explores Sean's methods for helping direct reports grow in ambiguous environments, his approach to effective feedback, and how he maintains a motivating and fun team cult...2024-11-0639 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Brittney HallBrittany Hall is the Head of Customer Experience at ReMatter, a series A startup. She is also known for her notable work at companies like GoGuardian, People.ai and DataGrail. Over the past decade, Brittney has built a reputation for her outstanding ability to build and scale customer-facing teams from scratch. Brittany's direct reports describe her as an exceptional leader who is clear, honest, and genuinely caring. They highlight her ability to build high-performing teams and manage early-stage company challenges. In this episode Annie Riley, Founder of Fort Light, sits down with Brittney, to...2024-10-3039 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Zayd BadwanZayd Badwan is a founding team member and VP of Enterprise at Uplimit. Before joining Uplimit, Zayd scaled the Customer Success team at Coursera. With 15+ years of experience in learning and development startups, he brings insights from working closely with global governments and nonprofits, and industry-leading companies including Google and Salesforce. Zayd is described by his direct reports as a positive leader with a knack for building trust, making work fun, and bringing relentless energy in the face of challenges. In this episode, Annie Riley sits down with Zayd to discuss the highs an...2024-10-2338 min
Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever: Morgane PalomaresMorgane Palomares is the VP of Marketing at Vercel, and is known for her significant roles at GitHub, Zendesk and Change.org. Morgane's direct reports praise her exceptional leadership, high standards, and ability to create a trusting and safe environment. They describe her as 'superhuman,' 'aggressive,' and 'a winner,' highlighting her unique ability to balance high demands with personal care for her team. In this episode, Annie Riley, the founder of Fort Light, talks with Morgane about strategies for setting high expectations, creating space for emotions, and fostering team ca...2024-10-1637 min
Best Manager EverIntroducing Best Manager EverBest Manager Ever reveals the secrets of successful management and empowers leaders to build winning teams. Join a community dedicated to sharing insights and stories from the most successful and beloved leaders in the startup world. All guests have been nominated as the “best manager ever” by a recent direct report. Before each interview, we go behind the guest’s back to collect feedback and stories from their team about what they’re *actually* like to work for. Then we sit down with the guest to unpack that feedback and to dig into their leadership playbook and lessons learned. Tune in...2024-10-0802 min
Southern Sense TalkBattle For America, Fight For Title IXSend us a text Updates and commentary on news, issues and, politics of the day, that affect our daily lives and, health of the nationSouthern Sense is conservative talk with Annie "The Radio Chick-A-Dee" Ubelis. We're informative, fun, irreverent and, politically incorrect. You never know where we'll go, but you'll love the journey!Guests:Kaitlynn Wheeler, Ambassador for the Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership InstituteNanette Holt, Editor at The Epoch TimesDedication: Police Officer Jos...2024-09-061h 31
Todd Jason - Awaken Your Full PotentialEpisode 10: Managing Yourself before Managing Others - Annie Riley Annie Riley is a startup operator and advisor, executive coach, investor, and consultant, as well as the host of Who Got Me Here. Annie leads Fort Light, a group coaching program for people managers at startups, and consults on operations and go-to-market initiatives for various companies. Her clients include First Round Capital and Outschool. Previously, Annie was the ninth employee and VP of North America Local Operations at HotelTonight. Annie is an alum of Harvard and Stanford GSB, and recently moved back to New York after 10+ years in San Francisco. Annie loves piñatas, cold w...2024-08-1552 min
The Rock Stops HereDigital Content Star NFL Correspondent Annie Agar and Rock Goes Back To St. LeoAnnie Agar is the hottest name in the sports world when it comes to Digital Media. She’s a content creator and she’s popular because of her videos. Annie tells Rock how it started in her home, how she left traditional media and what’s next!
Rock had an emotional walk through the campus of St. Leo University where Rock attended for his freshman and sophomore years. Rock admits he wasn’t the best student and why he feels he has some unfinished business there. Rock also noticed how jacked some MLB Players are and a whole lo...2024-05-0738 min
The Marvelous Middle Age PodcastRiley Mullane: It’s the 80’s Baby!!I was a guest recently on the Anne and Ellis Podcast and discussed all things 80’s music with Riley Mullane. I wanted to share this episode on The Marvelous Middle Age Podcast since some of those in middle age are big 80’s music fans.
Riley has been a wedding and event DJ for nearly 20 years and is the co-host of the Anne and Ellis Podcast. This week we talk about why the 80’s is the best musical decade (don’t at me) and we share some of our favorite 80’s music. Take a trip down memory...2024-05-061h 12
ChickstoryS7 Ep 9 - Clara BartonThis week, Annie tells Phoebe all about Clara (Clarissa) Barton, an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She is known for her humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy right up until her mid-70s.P.S. - If you have a spare 2 mins we'd greatly appreciate it if you could leave us a review. It helps other people who might like what we do find us :-)Chick PicksPodcast: Nothing Much Happenshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/nothing-much-happens-bedtime-stories-to-help-you-sleep/id1378040733...2024-05-0131 min
Out Of LineOOL_0057 Intrinsic Motivation With Dr. Gina RileyDr. Gina Riley joins Annie Friday this week to discuss Self-Determination Theory and intrinsic motivation. Together, they discuss what types of environments, activities, and parameters can encourage young people to find their intrinsic drive. Intrinsic motivation relies on competence, autonomy, and relatedness. While it is not developed exclusively in homeschool or unschool settings, there are certain factors typically found within those settings that make it easier to access intrinsic motivation than in conventional school settings. Dr. Riley shares with Annie some antecdotes from her own atypical homeschool experience as a single working parent and how this has played out in...2024-03-2632 min
If Anyone Cares114. Annie LawSend us a textAnnie Law is a digital marketer, former podcaster/magazine editor, and a FIT graduate. She talks with us about the expectation vs. reality of living in New York City, the impact and personal connection she has with Malaysian heritage, and how she uses it in her projects, finally, she lets us learn a little bit about her as we wrap up the show talking about her hobby of painting and ceramics.Twitter/X: @RileyJamesIAC Instagram:@RileyJamesIAC@anniexjlIAC x Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/us...2024-01-3154 min
FunUntitledSSBU Tier (Part 2) - Too Young to know Riley but Too Old love Steve - FunUntitled ListAloha SSBU Fighters! We finish our tier of fighters of Super Smash Brothers Ultimate! It's one of our favorite games and we hope to one day have it on the channel. But until then, we finish our thoughts on the other half of the fighters as this is only Part 2 of 2.
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Get Hired with Andrew SeamanHow To Get Hired Through NetworkingBuilding connections with other professionals is more important than ever for job search and career success. Yet, many people shy away from the process or enter into it with the wrong mindset. Effective networking is about building relationships — not just collecting business cards. These relationships can then lead to new opportunities.Annie Riley, a coach for startup leaders and the host of the podcast Who Got Me Here, chats with LinkedIn News Editor Andrew Seaman on the latest episode of Get Hired to explain networking's best practices. The two also discuss how to make the process of bu...2023-12-1325 min
Cowgirl ChroniclesEpisode 7: Annie WilkinsThe Last of the Saddle Tramps Annie Wilkins rode on horseback from Maine to California after being told she didn't have long to live. This podcast describes some of the high points and perils of her journey.
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Who Got Me HereMark Anderson: Utilizing Sales Skills to Open Your HorizonsMark Anderson is the CEO at Alteryx. In a conversation with Annie, Mark talks about his humble beginnings in retail sales that helped him break into the tech world. He shares stories about working with Jeff Bezos and Amazon in the ‘90s, and how learning from John Chambers at Cisco informs his current leadership style. Prior to his role as CEO at Alteryx, Mark was President of Palo Alto Networks, where he and the team grew the company from pre-IPO in 2012 to become one of the largest security companies in the world.---"I used to...2023-11-2936 min
Happily Ever AmbyrThe Face Never Lies with Annie SarnbladThis week's amazing guest, Annie Sarnblad, is a global speaker and expert in reading facial expressions. Annie is here to teach us all about microexpressions and how to recognize them in our day to day lives. Ever wonder if someone is lying to you? Or think you're attractive? Annie has details and examples of how we can tap into "unspoken" feelings. Make sure to check out Annie's book Diary Of A Human Lie Detector HERE Come say hi: @ambyrchilders_official@annie.sarndbladhttps://anniesarnblad.com/Check us out on...2023-11-2738 min
Little Orphan AnnieDaddy Warbucks Searches For AnnieLittle Orphan Annie was a daily American comic strip created by Harold Gray and syndicated by the Tribune Media Services. The strip took its name from the 1885 poem "Little Orphant Annie" by James Whitcomb Riley, and it made its debut on August 5, 1924, in the New York Daily News.The plot followed the wide-ranging adventures of Annie, her dog Sandy and her benefactor Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks. Secondary characters include Punjab, the Asp and Mr. Am. The strip attracted adult readers with political commentary that targeted (among other things) organized labor, the New Deal and communism.Following Gray's...2023-11-2014 minLittle Orphan AnnieAnnie Joe Follow Mystery WomanLittle Orphan Annie was a daily American comic strip created by Harold Gray and syndicated by the Tribune Media Services. The strip took its name from the 1885 poem "Little Orphant Annie" by James Whitcomb Riley, and it made its debut on August 5, 1924, in the New York Daily News.The plot followed the wide-ranging adventures of Annie, her dog Sandy and her benefactor Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks. Secondary characters include Punjab, the Asp and Mr. Am. The strip attracted adult readers with political commentary that targeted (among other things) organized labor, the New Deal and communism.Following Gray's...2023-11-2014 minWho Got Me HereJeff Epstein: The Trillion Dollar ConnectorJeff Epstein is an Operating Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, a global firm with $4 billion under management that invests in early-stage and hyper-growth startups, partnering closely with entrepreneurs to build durable businesses including innovative companies like Pinterest, Twilio, Box, LinkedIn, Shopify, Yelp, and Skype. Formerly, Jeff was the executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Oracle, one of the world’s largest and most profitable technology companies, with a market value of over $200 billion. Prior to joining Oracle, Jeff served as the CFO at several public and private companies, including DoubleClick (acquired by Google), King World Productions (acquired by...2023-11-0843 min
Reflector ReflectionsReflector Reflections – Ep 58 – Leslie Stein – 4/1 Reflector sharing her Journey from U.S Pilot to Facilitator
Today’s beautiful conversation is with Leslie Stein, a 4/1 Reflector with the Juxtaposition Cross of Truth.
In this conversation, Leslie shares her story of finding Human Design, her upbringing and how life led her to go to the Army and become a helicopter pilot. She shares the struggles and lessons that created a lifelong inner journey and how in leaving the Army she was able to forge forward and find a career that suited, not just her design as a Reflector, but her type.
We talk into her 4/1 profile type and how she has felt th...2023-10-031h 01Who Got Me HereMagdalena Yesil: Breaking InMagdalena Yesil was the first investor and founding board member at Salesforce, a company that now has a $200 billion market cap. She is the Founder of Broadway Angles and serves on the SoFi, Smartsheet, and Zuora board. In a conversation with Annie, Magdalena shares her experience breaking into Silicon Valley, including stories about how Steve Jobs and Marc Benioff shaped her career. She describes how persistence and resilience let you take bold steps forward.---“The piece that a lot of people miss is that if you are going to go get advocates and you ar...2023-09-2746 min
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 492: Riley Clemmons on Her Journey Through Burnout and Struggling with Self ImageWe are in a Next Gen era on the pod and I am LOVING it! Riley Clemmons and I have been friends for a long time and I think you're going to love her! Today we are talking about social media boundaries, touring, and her new album, Church Pew. This album is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait for you all to hear it!. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guid...2023-09-211h 05
Movie MavensEp. 116 - Sorry to Bother You, but They Cloned TyroneSend us a textThis double feature is all about Afrofuturism. The Mavens chat Netflix's They Cloned Tyrone & Boots Riley's Sorry To Bother You. 22:49 - They Cloned Tyrone44:15 - Sorry to Bother You Instagram @moviemavens@annie_jaynes@blujeanbabieFollow us on Instagram @moviemavensWrite us an email at moviemavenspodcast@gmail.com2023-08-181h 02
A Friend in MeInside Out with Callia, Adam, Nathaniel, Evan, Annie, and TessWe're back! Porter talks with Callia, Adam, Nathaniel, Evan, Annie, and Tess in this special conversation around the Pixar classic Inside Out!
What does this movie teach us about sadness? What should adults learn from kids about how to handle emotions? And should Riley really be moping for moving to CALIFORNIA?
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Get Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveFatal Fudge Swirl: An Ice Cream Shop Mystery, Book Three by Meri AllenPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/692445to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Fatal Fudge Swirl: An Ice Cream Shop Mystery, Book Three
Series: #3 of An Ice Cream Shop Mystery
Author: Meri Allen
Narrator: Senn Annis
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 11 minutes
Release date: June 27, 2023
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
A movie production brings drama―and murder―to a close-knit New England village, forcing Riley Rhodes to scoop out the suspects.Former CIA librarian and amateur sleuth Riley Rhodes is loving her fresh start as the manager of the Udderly Delicious Ice Cream Shop. The leaves are turning, tourists are leaf-peeping, and Penni...2023-06-278h 11
Pilot TV#241 Secret Invasion, The Change, and I'm A Virgo. With guests Annie Murphy and Patrick GibsonAnnie Murphy joins us on this week's show to talk all about the first episode of the new Black Mirror, 'Joan Is Awful'. Plus Patrick Gibson gets cornered by Boydy and grilled over what would have happened in Season 3 of The OA (and manages to talk about his show Before We Die as well). Elsewhere, we get our Skrull on for Secret Invasion on Disney+, face midlife with a smile in Channel 4's The Change, and try to become one with the unique mind of Boots Riley in I'm A Virgo on Prime. Plus the team break down exactly what...2023-06-191h 41
Cowgirl ChroniclesEpisode 2: Annie OakleyAnnie Oakley is a household name as an internationally renowned shooter. This podcast digs into her story from childhood, through her time with Buffalo Bills Wild West show, to the end of her days through her own words.
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As I Was SayingRed flagsThis week I'm so excited to bring another guest onto the pod! My dear friend Riley and I dive into the concept of red flags. For awhile the phrase "red flag" has been thrown around to highlight potential "flaws" or "dislikes" about someone. Lately, I've also wondered how impactful red flags have on people's relationships. If someone has a specific "red flag", is that a make or break situation? Can you look past a red flag? Riley and I also chat about those questions and our thoughts on if there's a difference between "red flags" that you notice and...2023-05-1831 minWho Got Me HereNick Mehta: The Best Time To Network Is AlwaysNick Mehta is the CEO at Gainsight, a company with 1,200+ global employees and 20k growing customers. Their mission is to be living proof that you can win in business while being human first. 99% of the reviewers on Glassdoor approve of their CEO. So what’s Nick’s secret to success? In a conversation with Annie, Nick talks about breaking into the customer success industry, standing out through the details, utilizing LinkedIn as a career-building strategy, and his most important advice for what NOT to do when networking.---“Business is fundamentally about human beings first. It's a...2023-04-2646 min
Pickleball CHIX Pickleball PodcastPickleball PRO - Brendon Long - PPA SELKIRK Men's Doubles GOLD- with Tyson McGuffinPPA bubly Pickleball Tournament, MLP Draft and Interviews with Pickleball Pro's & Owner'sBring me the next shiny new thing. The pickleball CHIX are obsessed with America's fastest growing sports pickable. Get ready for on and off the court hot topics, lots of last cocktails and champagne with your hosts, Annie and Rebecca. Today’s “Word of the Day” you now what to do when you hear the word of the daypartnerToday’s In the Kitchen Cocktailpickleball CHIX SipperWhat's in the cocktail?Champagn...2023-04-1234 minWho Got Me HereJob Searches: How To Uncover New OpportunitiesKicking off a job search can feel overwhelming. It takes motivation to put yourself out there, and it’s emotionally draining when you don’t know where to go next. The good news is there are simple techniques to surface new opportunities and set yourself apart from all the other applicants. Who Got Me Here is a podcast about connections, career building, and relationships. In this episode, Annie and Jamie will share advice on tapping your network, making great asks, and acing the interview. If you know someone who has been laid off or is coming to you for care...2023-04-0543 minWho Got Me HereApril Underwood: Company Networks Are The Foundation Of One’s NetworkApril Underwood is the former Chief Product Officer at Slack. She was early at Twitter and made great friends at Google. As she describes in the podcast, the collection of people from companies A, B, and C is the foundation of one's network. April picked companies where she loved the product and knew these were people (Stewart Butterfield, Dick Costolo) she'd love building with. At this point in her career, April is an early-stage investor, co-founder of #ANGELS, and serves on the boards of Zillow and Eventbrite. In a fun conversation with Annie, hear April’s recommendations on building re...2022-12-1437 min
Pickleball CHIX Pickleball PodcastPickleball Gratitude - the art of being thankful!This is the season of gratitude! Bring me the next shiny new thing. The pickleball chicks are obsessed with America's fastest growing sports pickable. Get ready for on and off the court hot topics, lots of last cocktails and champagne with your hosts, Annie and Rebecca. This is the Pickleball CHIX second episode of the Pickleball Diaries where fun and laughter abounds, while the CHIX celebrate gratitude during this Thanksgiving season. We have so much to be thankful for, and thank you all for your interest in following us, sharing with us and...2022-11-2322 min
The Poetry PatchLittle Orphant Annie by James Whitcomb RileyThis poem describes how Little Orphant Annie teaches children how to be on their best behavior so the "goblins" don't get them. Written by James Whitcomb Riley and read by Paul Fox.2022-10-2702 min
Life and Money ShowSpreadsheets Mastery And How It Relates To Underwriting with Riley MetcalfHuge benefits when doing real estate investingThe 3 main aspects of underwritingIs it possible for two individuals to underwrite the same deal?Why you need to select good property managers The Life & Money Show Spotlight:Your Life & Money: What is one thing you're doing to live a meaningful and intentional life by design?Other’s Life and Money: What is one life or money hack that you can share that will make an impact in others’ lives right now? Life & Money in the World: What’s the one thing you’re doing right now to make the world a be...2022-07-2819 min
The NXT Wrestling Fan74 - Taste The Futch (feat. Annie Craton)We have finally arrived at the episode of NXT that originally aired on October 16th, 2014. And that means that we have finally arrived at the official beginning of Sami Zayn's Road to Redemption! So naturally, we brought in Annie Craton of Crooked Russian Cam, because she knows basically nothing about wrestling. And it's a blast. Topics of conversation include: Mysterious wrestling cartoons Wrestling matches as food dishes Team Thicc (sp?) "Hi Becky, I'm gay" The debut of Blue Pants Alex Riley somehow, impossibly, does a good job The New Breed, explained (and shipped) You can find Annie's w...2022-06-111h 29
studio.chats the podcastBecoming a Multi-facetted Designer + Taking Control of Your Professional Path w/ Annie BallCan’t wait to share this chat with Annie Ball with you! Annie is a Chicago transplant originally from the Boise, Idaho. Her passion for learning about progressive architecture, urbanism and equitable spaces led her to attend the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. While working on her Masters of Architecture at SAIC she spent time collaborating with visiting artist Theaster Gates in the Geoffrey Design Studio. It was during this experience she learned how art and architecture can serve as a purposeful, exploratory, and consequential cultural catalyst. Annie is driv...2022-04-0444 min
John Riley ProjectDaylight Savings, Ukraine, Tatis, Poway NewsDaylight Savings Time is Whack
The US Senate just approved making daylight savings time permanent for the entire nation. Will the House pass it? And what’s the deal with the California vote in 2018 to end this clock changing nonsense? I’m tired of the twice a year clock change, are you?
Ukraine and the New McCarthyism
Hosts on The View want the government to investigate Tucker Carlson and Tulsi Gabbard for “spreading false Russian propaganda. What ever happened to free speech and freedom of the press? We take a closer look at the Ukraine-Russia conflict and discuss whether the US mil...2022-03-171h 32
TRASHFUTURE*PREVIEW* Boris/Off: Attack of the Clones feat. Annie KellyWe speak with Q Anon Anonymous U.K. correspondent Annie Kelly about how, far from being fringe whackos, the lumpen petit bourgeois wingnuts that meet on telegram and gather outside Parliament are central to the right wing project. Also, we read Starmer’s baffling paean to NATO.
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*MILO ALERT* Milo has a bunch of li...2022-02-1810 min
Tell No OneDolphin LadyIn this baby episode, Kendell informs Annie about the kind of science they were doing in the 70s.Sources: The Guardian - Christopher Riley The Atlantic - Polly Mosendz Support the show2022-01-2115 min