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Inkwell InsightsPodcasts, Books, and the Modern MarketIn this episode of INL Insights, host Blake discusses the recent hiatus from podcasting and the challenges faced in balancing work, life, and creative pursuits. He delves into the complexities of the book buying, selling, creating, and distributing processes, specifically highlighting the logistical hurdles with book distribution partners like Ingram. Blake shares personal stories about maintaining an online bookstore, unexpected inventory issues, and the substantial effort required to manage and curate book selections. He also extends an invitation for potential co-hosts and updates listeners on changes to his Howdy Curiosity bookstore model. The episode covers broader industry insights, critiques...
2025-08-0749 minInkwell InsightsWhen Silicon Meets Stories: AI's Publishing Paradox and Le Guin's Legacy of HopeBlake explores two stories that reveal where literature stands in 2025: industry leaders at the U.S. Book Show choosing "human neighborhoods" over algorithmic efficiency, and the announcement of the Ursula K. Le Guin Prize shortlist celebrating books that imagine genuine alternatives to how we live now. While AI makes content creation cheaper, it also makes that content worthless—but human creativity becomes more precious than ever. This episode examines why authentic community building trumps viral reach, what publishers are learning about reader preferences, and how literature's capacity to imagine new possibilities remains irreplaceable. For further reading, checkout: ...
2025-07-0346 minInkwell InsightsWhy Machines Can't Write Novels (And Why That Matters)Blake dives into the explosive revelation that tech giants like Meta have been training AI models on millions of pirated books from shadow libraries like LibGen—all without author consent or compensation. From Ta-Nehisi Coates to Sarah Silverman, major authors are fighting back with lawsuits. But this isn't just about copyright law; it's about the fundamental nature of human creativity and what we lose when machines try to replicate the irreplaceable human process of storytelling.To learn more, visit: https://www.blakereichenbach.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:...
2025-06-2627 minInkwell InsightsWriting for the Internet... Ew.In this episode of Inkwell Insights, host Blake Reichenbach explores how internet writing practices have evolved and impacted the craft of writing itself.Key Takeaways for Writers:Recognizing Manipulation in Digital Marketing: The episode begins by exposing the "test email" clickbait strategy, serving as a reminder for writers to maintain authenticity rather than resorting to manipulative tactics for audience engagement.Understanding the Evolution of Digital Writing: Tracing the journey from early hypertext to modern content creation provides context for why writing standards have shifted, helping writers understand the forces that shape current expectations.The...
2025-06-0542 minInkwell InsightsLiterary Agents 101 with CeCe LyraCecilia (“CeCe”) Lyra is a literary agent at P.S. Literary Agency representing adult fiction and non-fiction. She is drawn to books with strong hooks and smooth writing, told with originality, nuance, and authenticity. A long-term strategic thinker, CeCe prioritizes the creative reach and sustainable longevity of her authors’ careers, and she is especially looking for clients with whom she can build fruitful, lasting relationships.Both a storyteller and a storyseller, CeCe believes that stories are empathy-generating machines capable of healing, connecting, and enacting true change. As a mixed race Latinx immigrant, CeCe understands the power of seeing...
2025-05-2246 minInkwell InsightsUpcoming Podcast Guests, Post-Flu Writing, and Postmodernist LiteratureIn this episode, Blake discusses some exciting upcoming podcast guests, a foray into a postmodern (in)famous classic, as well as his current fiction project and its most recent updates. Visit: www.charlottewood.com.au To learn more, visit:https://www.blakereichenbach.com/Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/blake-reichenbach/To learn more, visit: https://www.blakereichenbach.com/ Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters: https://missionmatters.com/author/blake-reichenbach/
2025-04-2437 minInkwell InsightsThe Quiet Power of Reflection: A Conversation with Charlotte WoodIn this episode, Charlotte Wood delves into the inspirations behind her novel "Stone Yard Devotional," exploring themes of faith, nature, and personal upheaval. She discusses the challenges and revelations of writing a deeply personal story set in her Australian hometown during a time of global and personal crisis. Charlotte shares insights into her creative process, the influence of external events like wildfires and the pandemic, and the delicate balance between autobiography and fiction.Charlotte Wood is the author of seven novels and three books of non-fiction. Her new book Stone Yard Devotional was described by the UK...
2025-03-2750 minInkwell InsightsRachel Kitch, Appalachian & Thai Folklore, and... the OmegaverseRachel Kitch is a mixed-race Thai American speculative horror author with a love of writing unsettling, creepy books that still have a spark of light.Rachel has her Masters in Design from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelors from West Virginia University. As a generation 1.5 immigrant, Rachel loves to blend her heritage and incorporate Thai and Appalachian folklore into her projects. When not writing, she can be found cuddling with her bulldog-chihuahua mix, Danny, or reading books on her Kindle that would kill a Victorian child.She is represented by Rose Ferrao of PS. Literary Agency.
2025-03-2040 minInkwell InsightsMedia Literacy, BookTok, and Other Woes for Writers in 2025Join host Blake Reichenbach in this thought-provoking episode of the Inkwell Insights podcast, where he delves into the evolving landscape of media literacy and its impact on writers and readers in the digital age. Departing from his usual guest interviews, Blake takes center stage to discuss the significant themes from his recent blog post titled "If It Enrages, It Engages: Escape the Digital Wasteland Before Your Brain Rots."In this episode, Blake explores how social media platforms have transformed from spaces of genuine connection to engagement-driven environments, often prioritizing low-quality content and superficial interactions. He examines the...
2025-02-2745 minInkwell InsightsLara Tupper, Inkwell's Biggest Fanilow, on the Value of StoryLara Tupper is the author of three books: Amphibians, a short story collection (Leapfrog Global Fiction Award winner; Leapfrog Press, 2021), Off Island, a fictional re-imagining of Paul Gauguin's travels (finalist, Housatonic Book Award; Encircle, 2020) and A Thousand and One Nights (Harcourt and Untreed Reads, 2015), an autobiographical novel about singers at sea. She co-wrote the screenplay adaptation for A Thousand and One Nights with filmmaker Greg Eismin. Her forthcoming book, At the Center, is a speculative novel in which Paper Bans make printed matter taboo. (It will be published by Regal House in 2027.) Her work has appeared in The Believer...
2025-02-1349 minInkwell InsightsDr. V Boykin on Writing Difficult StoriesDr. V Boykin's recent book, "Fix Your Face and Watch Your Tone," is a product of her mission to rewrite the narrative for marginalized groups in the workplace through innovative and accessible programming, enlightening one unaware mind at a time. The book is a blend of life anecdotes and extensive research, through which Dr. V offers practical solutions for all of us striving for career success and personal fulfillment. Throughout the episode, listeners will get a sense of Dr. V's emboldening candor, wit, and even her preference for savory snacks. This is an author who is unafraid to be...
2025-01-3056 minInkwell InsightsFeast While You Can authors Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta on WritingWriting may often be a solo endeavor, but Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta prove that writing duos can actually work. Real-life wives, Mikaella and Onjuli have created a writing routine for themselves that works, and have brilliant insights for listeners into what makes for effective collaboration and a productive writing dynamic. Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta are the co-authors of THE VIEW WAS EXHAUSTING, a Goop and Good Housekeeping book club pick and named "a perfect summer read" by Vogue. Between them, their writing has been published in the New York Times, Guardian, Washington Post, White Review, S...
2025-01-1642 minInkwell InsightsChristina Lynch, Author of Pony Confidential, on WritingAuthor Christina Lynch joins the Inkwell Insights podcast to discuss her new novel, "Pony Confidential," a one-of-a-kind mystery with heart and humor, and a hilariously grumpy pony must save the only human he’s ever loved after discovering she stands accused of a murder he knows she didn’t commit.Throughout the interview, we discuss how modern writers can incorporate and play with classic ideas, what it looks like to balance a writing routine with a full-time career, and the sources of inspiration that can lead to a mystery novel helmed by a grumpy pony. Chri...
2025-01-0237 minInkwell InsightsThe Dark Side of 50,000 Words: Examining NaNoWriMoNaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) began in 1999 as a simple creative challenge: write 50,000 words in November. While it started with good intentions and offers some benefits—like building community among writers and providing structure for creative projects—the initiative has significant drawbacks, especially since becoming a formal nonprofit in 2006.This episode explores some of the major downsides that have come up since then. 1. The Challenge's Structure:- The 50,000-word goal is arbitrary and emphasizes quantity over quality- Encourages unsustainable writing habits and potentially harmful sacrifices- Often results in directionless "pantsing" rathe...
2024-12-191h 00Inkwell InsightsThe Inevitable AI Episode: Not Everybody is Meant to Be a WriterIn this episode, I explore the evolving landscape of AI tools and their role in the creativity and publishing. In particular, I discuss this article (https://www.thebookseller.com/comment/craft-and-creativity - needs to be in the show notes) and respond to the claims of a utopia-like future of unihibited creativity that the author seems to purport AI will enable us to create. Ultimately, I make the argument that AI has its use cases– such as in business, bulk data analysis, and could even be leveraged by authors and writers for rote and mundane tasks, but that it cannot re...
2024-12-0539 minInkwell InsightsLessons on Craft and Creativity from KAOSIn this episode of Inkling Insights, I dive into the Netflix series KAOS to explore valuable lessons for writers. Whether you're crafting novels, screenplays, or any form of narrative, you'll gain insights on:Worldbuilding without info-dumping: I break down how KAOS introduces its complex mythology-based world through character actions and perspectives, avoiding heavy-handed exposition.Character-driven storytelling: Learn how to keep your audience engaged by rooting every scene in your characters' conflicts and growth, as demonstrated in KAOS.Balancing multiple plotlines: I discuss techniques for juggling a large cast and intertwining storylines without losing focus or overwhelming...
2024-11-2136 minInkwell InsightsMastering the Craft of Storytelling with Lisa CronIn this episode, Blake discusses the profound impact of storytelling with guest Lisa Cron, an expert in the science and function of narrative. Lisa, author of 'Wired for Story,' 'Story Genius,' and 'Story or Die,' elaborates on the biological underpinnings of story and its influence on human behavior. This conversation underscores the necessity for writers to deeply understand their characters' backstories and internal struggles to create compelling narratives. Lisa provides practical advice for aspiring writers, emphasizing the importance of pre-writing work and dismissing common misconceptions such as 'pantsing' and standard plot structures. This episode is invaluable...
2024-11-0755 minInkwell InsightsStory Genius, Part II: External Gauntlets & Internal Growth: Story Genius Part 3 ExploredIn this video script, Blake Reichenbach continues his analysis of Lisa Cron's book 'Story Genius' by delving into part three, which focuses on integrating plot with protagonist development. Reichenbach discusses how Cron shifts from character backstory to present action, emphasizing the distinction between plot (sequence of events) and story (character's internal growth). Cron introduces a novel blueprinting system using scene cards to create a cause and effect structure, urging writers to create compelling arcs that are both realistic and contextually relevant. Reichenbach also highlights key chapters on designing emotional and logical story elements and integrating subplots and secondary characters...
2024-10-2444 minInkwell InsightsBeyond Outlining: A Deep Dive into Lisa Cron's Story Genius (Part One)In this episode of Inkling Insights, Blake Reichenbach explores key themes and methodologies from Lisa Cron's book, Story Genius. Blake discusses the evolutionary role of storytelling in human survival, debunks common writing myths, and offers practical exercises to craft compelling protagonists and meaningful narratives. This episode covers parts one and two of the book, providing insights on structuring your story, understanding character motivations, and the importance of cause and effect in storytelling.Introduction and OverviewExploring Lisa Krohn's 'Story Genius'Key Themes and Takeaways from Parts 1 and 2Challenging Writing MythsDeveloping Your ProtagonistUnderstanding Character MotivationsEstablishing Character WorldviewCause and Effect in StorytellingStarting...
2024-10-1040 minInkwell InsightsInkwell Insights: Where Creativity Meets LifeIn the inaugural episode of Inkwell Insights, host Blake Reichenbach introduces the podcast focused on books, storytelling, creativity, and curiosity. Blake explains the book club format of the show, shares his personal experiences with writing and creativity, and discusses the importance of integrating creativity into everyday life. He reflects on his background in product management and his efforts to reignite his passion for writing. Blake also invites listeners to join the Howdy Curiosity online writing community and teases future content and guests. Tune in to embark on a creative journey with Blake and explore strategies to live a creative...
2024-10-0215 min
21st Century EntrepreneurshipBlake Reichenbach: How to Thrive in Part-Time Entrepreneurship?Blake Reichenbach is a Product Manager at HubSpot, focusing on the Content AI Platform, and the founder of Howdy, Curiosity, an innovative online nonfiction bookstore and learning community. With a rich background in higher education, marketing, and the SaaS industry, Blake brings a wealth of expertise and a unique perspective to his roles. His professional journey at HubSpot has been marked by leading pivotal initiatives such as the modernization of Trust and Safety infrastructure through advanced machine learning integrations while managing multiple high-priority corporate objectives.In our conversation, we explored the nuanced challenges and triumphs of nurturing...
2024-06-2425 min
Mission Matters Business Podcast with Adam TorresHowdy Curiosity: A Nonfiction Bookstore and CommunityHowdy Curiosity is a digital-first bookshop specializing in connecting tech, product managers and other professionals with resources to help them develop new skill sets. In this episode, Adam Torres and Blake Reichenbach, Founder of Howdy Curiosity, explore the Howdy Curiosity story and plans for growing its community.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:
2024-06-1517 min
Mission Matters Entertainment with Adam TorresHowdy Curiosity: A Nonfiction Bookstore and CommunityHowdy Curiosity is a digital-first bookshop specializing in connecting tech, product managers and other professionals with resources to help them develop new skill sets. In this episode, Adam Torres and Blake Reichenbach, Founder of Howdy Curiosity, explore the Howdy Curiosity story and plans for growing its community.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:
2024-06-1517 min
Super Entrepreneurs PodcastLeveraging AI for Business Growth: Insights from HubSpot's Blake ReichenbachWelcome to the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast! In this episode, host Shahid Durrani chats with Blake Reichenbach, a product manager at HubSpot specializing in content AI. Blake is also the owner of Howdy Curiosity, an online nonfiction bookstore and learning community. Dive into the world of AI as Blake shares insights on how AI is reshaping SaaS products, offering incredible opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to leverage automation and data analysis for growth. Learn about the potential and challenges of integrating AI, ensuring data privacy, and providing personalized solutions. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the future of AI in...
2024-06-0527 min
Strap on your BootsZero to CEO: Unlocking Business Growth Through Creative Writing with Blake ReichenbachJoin me on this episode of Zero to CEO where I talk with writer and entrepreneur Blake Reichenbach about the power of merging creative and business writing to elevate your business. Blake is launching his new venture, Howdy Curiosity, a dynamic platform that starts as a non-fiction bookshop but is set to evolve into much more, including book clubs, professional development, and strategic team initiatives. Throughout our conversation, we explore how belonging to a creative community can enhance your writing, the art of balancing writing with personal and professional life, and the transformative steps to becoming a successful non-fiction...
2024-05-2016 min
People of Product144: The Number One Role of a Product Manager (ft. Blake Reichenbach)In 2024, the core principles of PdM haven’t changed. The number one role of a product manager is getting to the root of how serve your customer better. How do you make them LOVE your product and your business. Innovation is the name of the game, but how can you front new technologies while still creating value for customers? This and more on the episode with guest Blake Reichenbach, a product manager at Hubspot. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ww...
2024-02-0552 min
Data DrivenBlake Reichenbach on Marketing, Curiosity, and the Love of BooksIn this episode, the Frank and Andy are joined by special guest Blake Reichenbach, a product manager at HubSpot and the owner of Howdy Curiosity, an online nonfiction bookstore and learning community. The conversation dives into the intersection of data, AI, and the love of books, as they discuss the next steps in managing and mitigating the hallucination part of AI technology, the importance of human interaction with AI tools, and finding the right balance in user experience. Blake shares his insights on integrating AI into HubSpot's platform, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach, and the pitfalls of...
2024-01-1636 min
Finding Fulfillment2.8 | The Transformative Power of Community-- It's More than a Buzzword!Brands, social media platforms, self-proclaimed gurus, and bloggers have all been chanting about community for years at this point, and it's usually leveraged as a tactic to make consumers feel like they're missing out if they don't get in on something. By buying this product, you're in the in-crowd. If you don't buy it, you're not.
Let's step away from the buzzword factor and think about what community actually means.
While you're at it, go ahead and check out https://howdycuriosity.com/welcome.
2021-06-1433 min
The Dr. Joe ShowEpisode 123 - Howdy Curiosity with Blake Reichenbach(Originally aired June 3, 2021)
We're joined by writer and entrepreneur Blake Reichenbach to hear about his passion for helping others find theirs, and his exciting new project launching later this year!
Learn more about Blake and his work at howdycuriosity.com and selfhimprovement.com!
2021-06-1042 min
Finding Fulfillment2.7 | Wondering if You're Addicted to Your Phone? with Special Guest Jason ShiersMost of us have behaviors that we default to on autopilot. Without thinking about why we're doing something, our actions become habits. From there, the consequences of those actions can vary wildly. Sometimes our habits start to feel like things that control us rather than behaviors we control, and we may even wonder if we're developing a form of addiction. This week's guest can shed some much-needed light on that.
Jason Shiers is a certified Psychotherapist and Certified Transformative Coach working with addictions, eating disorders, and mental health for over 2 decades. Also in recovery for 27 years, his u...
2021-06-0444 min
Finding Fulfillment2.6 | Productivity, SimplifiedThere are millions of think pieces, apps, and opinions on how to be more productive. Today's guest, Max Whiteside, takes a different approach– simplicity. Obsessing over productivity can undermine our ability to actually be productive. Plus, he has some interesting things to say about pineapples...
Max is the Community Engagement Lead for BarBend.com. The team at BarBend.com is committed to delivering the most trustworthy content in strength sports news, training, and product reviews. When not working with the coolest brands and brains from around the world, Max can be found chasing his 3 daughters around Columbus, Oh...
2021-05-2836 minFinding Fulfillment2.5 | A Mid(ish)-Season UpdateThere's a lot going on with the Finding Fulfillment podcast and our parent site, Self-Himprovement. Here's a quick update while we catch our breath and gear up for another round of powerful conversations with amazing folks.
2021-05-2117 min
Finding Fulfillment2.4 | Anger, Respect, and Finding Your "I-M" with Dr. Joe ShrandAnger, and what we do with our anger, can get in our way. When you're building the life you want to live, you're going to have times where you feel frustrated or like you aren't being respected. If you make an emotionally-charged decision in that moment, it can have some negative consequences that are hard to undo. Luckily, today's guest, Dr. Joe Shrand, can help shed some light on the ways in which we can best handle and deal with anger as it arises.
Dr. Joseph Shrand is Chief Medical Officer of Riverside Community Care headquartered in D...
2021-05-0757 min
Finding Fulfillment2.3 | The Benefits of Boundaries with Billy RobertsOn the journey to building your ideal life and Finding Fulfillment, prioritizing tasks effectively often requires setting healthy boundaries. Figuring out how to set those boundaries– saying yes to some things and no to others– isn't always easy or straightforward. Luckily, today's guest, Billy Roberts, has something to say about that. Billy is a therapist, ADHD specialist, and Owner of Focused Mind ADHD Counseling in Columbus, Ohio, where he helps adults with ADHD organize their minds and lives, build confidence, and start getting things done.
You can learn more about Billy and Focused Mind at their website: https...
2021-04-3034 min
Finding Fulfillment2.2 | Getting A Piece of the P.I.E– Prioritization with Darrell WilliamsWhen you're trying to build your ideal life, you are undoubtedly going to come up on situations where the list of what you could do seems infinitely longer than what you can manage to actually handle. That's where prioritization comes into play. While prioritization may not be as sexy as time management or productivity software (insert eyeroll here) in the personal development world, it's the foundation that makes progress possible. Today's guest, Darrell Williams, is here to help us get a piece of the P.I.E. with his frameworks for scaling success.
Darrell Williams is a g...
2021-04-2330 min
Finding Fulfillment2.1 | Demystifying Meditation with Carrie HammHow many times have you read hollow advice to "just meditate" as a part of your personal growth and development? Whether you want to reduce stress, learn to focus better, or be more productive in your workday, there is a nearly-universal talking point to just meditate. The advice is out there everywhere, but very rarely does it actually translate into something actionable and beneficial. That's where today's guest, Carrie Hamm, is able to help. Carrie is a superstar (the sentence could end there), particularly when it comes to demystifying the mystic.
Carrie Hamm is a business strategist a...
2021-04-1641 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 15: Season One Finale- LIVELet's tie up our remaining loose threads and gear up for some kick-ass content coming in season 2!
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2021-03-1238 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 14: The Wheel of the YearAs we move throughout the year, our moods and opportunities will fluctuate just like the seasons. In this episode, we embrace our inner hippie and think about the metaphor the wheel of the year offers to us.
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2021-03-1226 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 13: Journaling, Questioning, Coaching, and VibingIn this episode of the Finding Fulfillment podcast, Blake shares his experiences in a collaborative co-coaching environment and how that process helped him decide to become a coach in the first place. Additionally, he dives into some of the self-coaching strategies you can implement to reap some of the benefits of coaching without the hefty price tag.
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2021-01-2041 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 12: Distractions AboundMost of us operate from a place of general distractedness. The events of the world– such as a pandemic and a failed coup– can make it even easier to feel distracted, stressed, and anxious when our focus needs to be elsewhere. Let's explore that.
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2021-01-0932 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 11: A Year In Review, and a Year AheadIn this episode of the Finding Fulfillment podcast, host Blake Reichenbach takes a look at the personal development site Self-Himprovement, and what 2020 has brought to it, as well as what it looks like will be coming in 2021.
Read the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/year-in-review
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2021-01-0248 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 10: Are You Sick of Discussing the "New Normal" Yet?Read the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/new-normal-and-adaptability
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2020-12-2034 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 9: How to Be HopefulRead the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/hopefulness
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2020-12-1429 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 8: Prioritization and How to Get Better At ItRead the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/prioritization
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2020-12-0635 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 7: Expertise, Arrogance, and the Fun of Being WrongRead the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/expertise-arrogance-being-wrong
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2020-11-2833 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 6: Hard Work, Grit, or Natural Talent?Read the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/hard-work-grit-or-natural-talent
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The book Grit by Angela Duckworth discussed in this episode can be purchased here.
The Finding Fulfillment podcast is brought to you by Self-Himprovement. Whether you're aspiring to something grand or just wanting to be a bit happier in...
2020-11-2130 min
Awesome IncWhat Are Tech Ethics and Why Should You Care? | Awesome Inc Podcast - Episode 43Blake Reichenbach of Hubspot, a light-hearted Boomerang tech enthusiast and entrepreneur, shares insights into how Internet users' ignorance is in fact exploited and capitalized for "The Algorithms."
He discusses tech ethics - no, not quite "ethics" from Billy Madison - and why there is a lack of clarity around this topic, how to properly say L.A., and how to confidently wear fruit patterns on your clothes.
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2020-11-1734 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 5: Purpose, Ego, and a Colorectal TheologyRead the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/purpose-ego-and-a-colorectal-theology
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2020-11-1326 minFinding FulfillmentEpisode 4: You Probably Have More in Common with Lady Gaga Than You RealizeRead the full transcript at https://www.selfhimprovement.com/podcast/more-in-common-with-lady-gaga-than-you-realize
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The book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD., discussed in this episode can be purchased here.
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2020-11-1334 min
Half Hour InternSky Diving and BASE JumpingEver wondered what it would be like to fall towards the earth at terminal velocity? I for one have, and then imagined what it would be like to pee my pants and terminal velocity…but now I’m thinking maybe I should give it a whirl anyways! In today’s episode I interview Ross Reichenbach about the hobbies of sky diving and BASE jumping. We’ll talk about some of his death defying experiences and how his life has changed since he picked up the hobby. If you’re afraid of heights like I am, you should definitely give this one a list
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