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The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJamie Reynolds on Level the Curve: Data-Driven Practice Management PrinciplesIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Jamie Reynolds—orthodontist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of OrthoFi and Orthodontic Partners—to explore how data-driven decisions and innovative financial systems are reshaping orthodontics.Jamie shares his expertise on:How OrthoFi was born out of necessity during tough economic times in DetroitWhat $5 billion in real-world orthodontic data reveals about patient behavior, financing, and conversion ratesWhy “same-day convenience” (formerly known as same-day starts) drives patient satisfaction and practice growthHow intelligently flexible financing helps more patients say “yes” without hurting your cashflowThe shift from gut feelings and...
2025-10-031h 16
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2025-09-211h 35
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAAdam Witty on The Authority Advantage: Building Thought Leadership Focused on Impact Not EgoIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Adam Witty, entrepreneur, publisher, and founder of Advantage Media and Forbes Books, to unpack how authority marketing can transform your practice and your career. Adam shares his expertise on:Why authority—not just advertising—is the ultimate differentiator in crowded marketsHow publishing a book or creating thought leadership content positions you as the go-to expert in your communityThe step-by-step process of building credibility and influence that attracts patients, opportunities, and partnershipsLessons from working with thousands of entrepreneurs, doctors, and business leaders worldwideThe mindset shift required to m...
2025-09-0544 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAKyle Fagala on Digital Marketing, Creative Growth, and Building a Practice That Stands OutIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Kyle Fagala, orthodontist and founder of Neon Canvas, to explore how creativity and strategy intersect in the world of orthodontic marketing and practice growth. Kyle shares his insights on:How digital marketing for orthodontics has evolved and where it’s headed nextThe difference between “just having a website” and truly creating an engaging digital experienceWhy practices need to embrace storytelling and creativity to stand out in crowded marketsLessons from building Neon Canvas and working with practices nationwideThe importance of aligning your marketing with your practi...
2025-08-011h 05
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAScott Hansen on LeadSigma: AI and the Future of Orthodontic GrowthScott Hansen joins Dustin Burleson on The Burleson Box to share his journey from growing a family orthodontic practice to building LeadSigma, a CRM and AI platform transforming how dental and orthodontic practices manage new patient leads. Together, they explore what most practices miss when it comes to follow-up, why “boring” tasks like answering the phone matter more than ever, and how smart automation is unlocking a new era of growth and efficiency.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Scott tripled his mom’s orthodontic practice and sold to Smile DoctorsThe origin story of OrthoCha...
2025-07-0438 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBADan Schawbel on Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of IsolationWhat You’ll Learn:Why technology may be increasing workplace isolation, not solving itHow EQ is overtaking IQ as the most valuable skill in a tech-driven economyThe four essential factors that drive employee engagementPractical strategies for building stronger relationships with remote teamsWhy work-life integration beats the myth of work-life balanceWhat great leaders do differently to retain top talentInsights from over 90,000 professionals in 20+ countriesKey Quote:“You’ll never grow as a company if you’re too busy replacing workers.”Resources & Mentions:Dan’s book: Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age o...
2025-06-0629 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBARock Dental Brands: How to Choose the Right DSOIn this episode, Dustin Burleson sits down with the powerhouse leadership team behind Rock Dental Brands to answer one of the most pressing questions in modern dentistry and orthodontics: How do I avoid choosing the wrong DSO?You’ll hear directly from CEO Kristi Casey, Chief Development Officer Spencer Lunghino, and Co-Founder Dr. Mark Dake as they share a transparent look into the origins, philosophy, and strategic direction of Rock Dental Brands. Together, they bust myths around private equity, clinical autonomy, and growth timelines—and reveal what doctors should really be asking before joining a DSO.If...
2025-05-0256 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBABlake Morgan on More is More: How the Best Companies Go Farther and Work Harder to Create Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer ExperiencesIn this insightful episode, Dr. Burleson is joined by Blake Morgan, customer experience futurist and bestselling author of More is More: How the Best Companies Go Farther and Work Harder to Create Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Experiences. Blake shares powerful lessons from her book and real-world examples from top companies like One Medical and Amazon.Blake emphasizes that great customer experiences start with a strong internal culture and happy, well-equipped employees. The conversation explores how companies can differentiate in a sea of sameness by being relentlessly customer-centric—from streamlined operations to hiring for attitude and integrity.Healthcare pr...
2025-04-0430 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBADr. Erinne Kennedy on Managing Burnout, Preventive Care, and Leadership in DentistryIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson welcomes Dr. Erinne Kennedy, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Integrated Learning at Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Kennedy shares her fascinating journey into dentistry, which was heavily influenced by her family of dental professionals and her passion for public health. She recounts the pivotal moment when a mentor encouraged her to apply for a dental public health specialty—at Harvard—within a two-week deadline, a decision that shaped the course of her career.Our discussion covers the pressing issue of burnout in the dental prof...
2025-03-0756 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBABrian McCarthy on The Rising Tide MindsetIn this episode of The Burleson Box, we’re joined by Brian McCarthy, founder of Rising Tide Consulting and former CEO of a thriving, multi-location orthodontic practice in Birmingham, Alabama. During his tenure, Brian led the practice to $18 million in annual revenue, building a foundation of success rooted in integrity, long-term decision-making, and a steadfast focus on patient and employee well-being. Today, Brian brings this wealth of experience to Rising Tide Consulting, where he helps dental and orthodontic practices overcome growth challenges through the innovative Rising Tide Operating System.In our conversation, Brian shares the journey from hi...
2025-02-0743 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBASteve Anderson on The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like AmazonIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson speaks with Steve Anderson about his book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. Listeners will discover key principles and lessons from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's annual shareholder letters, breaking down Amazon’s journey to becoming one of the world’s most valuable companies. The book identifies Bezos's strategies and provides insights into Amazon’s success, organized around fourteen "Growth Principles" within four broad themes:Experiment and Embrace Failure: Amazon uses a culture of experimentation and “successful failures” to foster innovation and pursue big, transformative ideas.Obsess Ove...
2024-12-0642 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAFrancesca Sipma on Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow StateIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson sits down with Francesca Sipma, a breathwork coach, entrepreneur, and creator of Hypno Breathwork. Francesca shares her journey from the corporate world to becoming a leading figure in breathwork, detailing how it has helped her and countless others unlock their full potential. Her new book, Unblock Your Purpose, dives into healing past traumas, aligning with the present, and creating a purposeful future.Key Topics:The power of breathwork and its physiological effectsHow Hypno Breathwork combines breathwork, hypnosis, and visioningOvercoming skepticism about breathwork with scientific backing from research...
2024-11-0145 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBADr. Ben Fishbein on Growth, Delegation, and Giving BackIn this episode of The Burleson Box, we sit down with Dr. Ben Fishbein, a powerhouse in the orthodontic world, founder of Fishbein Orthodontics, and the driving force behind Fishbein Fundamentals. With nine offices and a track record of exceptional patient care and practice growth, Dr. Fishbein has transformed the business of orthodontics. We dive deep into his journey, from expanding his practice to delegating effectively, and the importance of knowing what you truly want before pursuing growth.Dr. Fishbein also shares insights into the Fishbein Foundation and their community work, providing free orthodontic care to children...
2024-10-0434 min
insideLINES PodcastConversations That Matter: The Nevis Sip and Share PanelJoin host Atoya Burleson for a special episode of insideLINES Podcast with Ladies Playbook, where we partnered with The Nevis Tourism Authority and the Four Seasons Nevis to bring you the Ladies Sip and Share Discussion. Host Atoya Burleson is joined by a dynamic group of 25 local Nevisian women and NFL wives for an engaging conversation covering a range of topics. Tune in as they delve into discussions on finance, real estate, social media, influencers, motherhood, family, and entrepreneurship. Don’t miss this insightful exchange of ideas and experiences from joining these influential voices together.
2024-09-171h 25
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBADr. Rooz Khosravi on Digital Dentistry and Interdisciplinary Treatment MasteryIn this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Rooz Khosravi, a trailblazer in digital orthodontics and interdisciplinary treatment planning. Dr. Khosravi shares insights from his years of experience in implementing digital solutions within orthodontic practices, discussing how digital tools such as 3D printing and aligner therapy have revolutionized patient care. He emphasizes the critical role of collaboration between orthodontists and other dental specialists in delivering optimal treatment outcomes, noting how digital dentistry can simplify complex interdisciplinary cases.Listeners will hear about Dr. Khosravi’s journey, from his early exposure to dentistry in...
2024-09-0645 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAOliver Gelles on Level the Curve: Data-Driven Practice Management Principles to Compete in Today's Changing Orthodontic LandscapeDrawing from the largest data set of consumer buying habits in orthodontics, Reynolds and Gelles reveal a statistical approach to running a successful practice. Their system, developed with orthodontist Jeff Kozlowski and engineer Dave Ternan, eliminates guesswork and trial-and-error, setting a new gold standard for practice management.With insights from 430,000 patient starts and over $2.2 billion in production, the book demonstrates how data analytics can increase starts, production, and profits. Reynolds and Gelles provide practical steps to implement unique payment solutions, improve cash flow, streamline insurance processing, and more.If you're ready to transform your practice, "...
2024-07-0552 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAMike Wysocki on Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced ProfessionalsIn this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Mike Wysocki, a seasoned author and sociologist who has spent years delving into the real-life experiences of professionals across various industries. His book, Careers By the People, provides a unique and authentic perspective on career choices, making it an invaluable resource for anyone at a crossroads in their professional journey. This episode is especially relevant for dentists and orthodontists who are looking to recommend insightful career guidance to their children and young patients.Show Summary:In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Mike Wysocki...
2024-06-0737 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAKaryn Gordon on The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication, Performance, and EngagementWe all want to be great leaders who are confident, productive, and highly energized. But if you don’t learn foundational leadership skills, research shows you will face problems with communication, performance, engagement, and employee retention. The stakes are high. How can you quickly learn essential leadership skills?The Three Chairs provides a proven leadership framework to transform anyone’s ability to lead others. It’s the simplicity of this model that has led to this book reaching #2 on The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and #1 Amazon’s bestselling lists. Dr. Karyn Gordon's unique approach will show you how to...
2024-03-0136 mininsideLINES PodcastLive at Super Bowl LVIII w/Holly Robinson Peete, Sandra Douglas Morgan, Sibley Scoles, and more!SUPER BOWL LIVE SHOW in Las Vegas! Atoya & Tia welcome a stellar lineup of women who are making waves in their industries. The conversation delves deep into personal journeys, career pivots, and the challenging yet rewarding aspects of their professional paths. (02:40) 1st Quarter, presented by Barbados, kicks off with Holly Robinson Peete, discussing her progression from early experiences on Sesame Street to her advocacy work through the HollyRod Foundation and life as an NFL spouse. (23:24) 2nd Quarter: Sibley Scoles and Sandra Douglas Morgan join the ladies. Sibley is the host for t...
2024-02-121h 38
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBACoach Brook Cupps on Surrender the Outcome: The Path to an Impactful Life of Coaching, Leading, and LivingSurrender The Outcome is a leadership fable that follows the progress of a longtime basketball coach, Mick, through his traditional, transactional approach to coaching to a new refreshing, impactful, and transformational approach to life. Along the way he receives great wisdom from those closest to him.Mick is your typical coach to start: focused on winning the next game while appearing to maintain complete control of his team. In his chase for wins, he wins some and loses some like all coaches. Regardless of the record, Mick always finishes the season frustrated and disappointed that his team...
2024-02-0235 mininsideLINES PodcastTia Avril & Atoya Burleson Prepping for the Upcoming Live Show!Hosts Atoya Burleson & Tia Avril are popping in to your feeds to remind you about the Live Super Bowl Show coming up Thursday, February 8th at Neiman Marcus! Tickets can be purchase here. The live show will air here right here in your podcast feed and on the insideLINES Podcast YouTube Channel. Check iL out on all social media platforms to stay up to date on all the latest news. Follow us on Instagram!insideLINES PodcastAtoya BurlesonTia Avril V...
2024-01-3103 mininsideLINES PodcastAtoya Burleson & Tia Avril Throw it Back to Super Bowl LVII w/Rachel Lindsay, Nneka Ogwumike, Samantha Ponder, and more!Hosts Tia Avril & Atoya Burleson are back with another episode of insideLINES! The ladies chat about the fifth straight Super Bowl Live Show. The show will take place Thursday, February 8th at Neiman Marcus Fashion Show Mall. Get your tickets here. In the Women in Sports segment, Tia highlights Caitlin Clark passing Brittany Griner on the all time scoring list. Then, the ladies dive into the TCU women’s basketball drama. TCU held open tryouts for walk-on players to join its women's basketball team after a string of injuries left the team short on players. ...
2024-01-231h 17
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJohn Bowe on I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of DisconnectionPublic speaking is difficult because you’ve never been taught the proper techniques.Fascinated by the possibility that speech training could foster the kind of psychological well-being more commonly sought through psychiatric treatment, and intrigued by the notion that words can serve as medicine, Bowe set out to discover the origins of speech training—and to learn for himself how to speak better in public.What would it mean for Americans to learn once again the simple art of talking to one another?Bowe shows that learning to speak in public means more than...
2024-01-0540 mininsideLINES PodcastAtoya Burleson & Tia Avril | Special Christmas EpisodeHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back with a special Holiday episode of insideLINES Podcast! This week the ladies chat about all things Christmas/Holiday including: Favorite Christmas moviesFamily traditionsBest/Worst Christmas experienceChristmas traditions to do away withTwo-minute Drill Be sure to follow, rate and review the podcast on the Apple Podcast and Spotify apps. It really helps us out! Thanks so much for listening and supporting our show! We appreciate you. Purchase your insideLINES Season 5 Shirts! Follow us on Instagram!insideLINES PodcastAtoya BurlesonTia Avril
2023-12-2633 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAKaren Eber on The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and InspireWhat makes a story perfect?How do you tell the perfect story for any occasion?Stories are a memorable and engaging way to differentiate yourself and build connections. They are integral to forming trust, creating new thinking, and even influencing decision-making. But it isn’t enough to tell a story. The way you tell a story makes a difference in the outcome for your audience. Most people aren’t natural storytellers. They see others tell stories with ease and feel they weren’t given that talent or don't have the perfect story to share.In T...
2023-12-0150 min
insideLINES PodcastTia Avril & Atoya Burleson | Special Thanksgiving EpisodeHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back with a solo episode of insideLINES Podcast, and both ladies are gearing up for the holidays! First, this week in Women in Sports, we’re highlighting a few notable stories in women's college basketball including unranked NC State upsetting UConn, Me’Arah O’Neal committing to University of Florida, and more! Finally, the ladies chat about all things Thanksgiving including: Family traditionsCooking MishapsCatering Thanksgiving dinnerWhat they are thankful forBlack Friday shopping list (Check out Atoya’s Black Friday Shopping Guide!)Two Minute drill Be sure to follow, r...
2023-11-2145 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAChristina Wallace on The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Business CardPouring yourself into a single full-time job is the riskiest move you can make. Your parents’ advice to focus on one career path? It doesn’t work anymore, for reasons ranging from recessions to student loan debt, the gig economy, climate disasters, and a global pandemic (to name a few).We need a dramatically different relationship with work, one that allows us to define ourselves beyond our paid labor. The answer? A Portfolio Life. An anti-hustle, pro-rest approach to work-life balance, a Portfolio Life is built on three tenets.1. You are more than any one role...
2023-11-0355 min
insideLINES PodcastTia Avril & Atoya Burleson | HOT Takes on Marriage and More!The ladies of insideLINES are back with a solo episode this week. Tia attended a Women in Sports Leadership breakfast held by the Seattle Sports Commission last week. Atoya has been busy covering three cities in two days! Her youngest son went on a college visit to UCONN, and Nickelodeon has been keeping Mia busy this week as well.We introduce a new segment highlighting an amazing event/athlete/executive doing dope things for Women in Sports. This week we are shining light on the Las Vegas Aces for winning Back to Back WNBA championships for the first...
2023-10-2452 mininsideLINES PodcastFlau’jae Johnson | Rapper & LSU National Champ & Kia J. Brooks | NIL ManagerHosts Atoya Burleson & Tia Avril are back for another episode of insideLINES Podcast! Tia Avril celebrated the soft opening of Legions Sports Bar, and Atoya Burleson cheers on Mia as she kicked off volleyball season as captain!This week the ladies are joined by Hip Hop Rapper & LSU’s Women’s NCAA National Basketball Champion, Flau’jae Johnson AND Entrepreneur & Flau’jae’s Momager, Kia J. Brooks! (6:17) The ladies discuss:How Kia balances it allHow Kia instilled confidence into Flau’JaeWhat it’s like being a National Champion If Flau’Jae feels any pressure to repeat the previous yearNa...
2023-10-1036 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBABrad Stulberg on Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including YouFrom social disruptions like economic recessions, pandemics and new technologies, to individual disruptions like getting married, career transitions and becoming a parent, we undergo change in transformation, both good and bad, regularly. Change is not the exception, it's the rule. On today's program, we welcome Brad Stulberg, bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and his new book, Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything is Changing - Including You. While we endlessly fight change, often viewing it as a threat to our stability and sense of self, we can flip the script on its head. Brad's book...
2023-10-0652 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAHenry Roediger on Make It Stick: The Science of Successful LearningTo most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners.Memory plays a central role in our ability to carry out complex cognitive tasks, such as applying knowledge to problems never before encountered and drawing inferences from facts already...
2023-09-0139 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAEmily Miller on Breakfast: The Cookbook and OffLimitsEveryone loves breakfast, but if you stop to consider the cereal aisle hasn't changed in 60 years. Today on the program, we welcome Emily Miller, CEO and Founder of OffLimits. Emily's the author of Phaidon's Breakfast: The Cookbook.She's an internationally-renowned authority on breakfast. Through her Breakfast Club series, she's hosted dozens of exclusive events around the world with Michelin starred chefs. And now she's the CEO and Founder of OffLimits, a defiant cereal brand here to break the rules and prove that cereal can be both fun and healthy with offensively delicious flavors, moody mascots, exclusive toys...
2023-08-0436 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBASally Susman on Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the WorldIn March of 2020, Sally Susman, the chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, found herself at the helm of one of the most urgent high stakes public dialogues of our times. She and her team successfully found ways to break through and persuade millions to change their assumptions about big pharma and build confidence in the life-saving technology they developed. ***The Burleson Box is brought to you by Mastry:The Mastry App leverages HypnoBreathwork®, a cutting edge method using breathwork to clear energetic patterns, hypnosis to reprogram subconscious beliefs, and visioning to fi...
2023-07-0739 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAWendy Smith on Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest ProblemsLife is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we improve diversity while promoting opportunities for all? How can we manage the core business while innovating for the future?For many of us, these competing and interwoven demands are a source of conflict. Since our brains love to make either-or choices, we choose one option over the other. We deal with the uncertainty by asserting certainty.There's a better way.In Both/And Thinking, Wendy...
2023-06-0241 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAAmy Gallo on Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)In this episode, Dustin talks with Amy Gallo about her book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People).Amy shares the 9 principles for getting along with anyone, why we must focus on what we can control and avoid wasting time trying to convince our colleagues to change; people change if they want to. Focus instead on what you can do differently.We discuss why work relationships are so hard and whether or not they are really worth the trouble. Amy gives excellent advice on how to monitor our stress and how our...
2023-05-0542 mininsideLINES PodcastAngel Gregorio - Founder & Owner of The Spice SuiteHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back and ready to get the ball rolling again! The ladies catch up for a bit with both managing some pretty crazy schedules! Then in Hot Takes, the ladies discuss the NFL draft while also reflecting on Cliff Avril's and Nate Burleson's draft experiences. Atoya and Tia discuss the current draft structure and if it should be revised a bit. Chime in and let us know your thoughts. (7:44)Finally, the ladies are joined by Angel Gregorio, Founder and Owner of the Spice Suite and Black + Forth. (15:10) The l...
2023-05-021h 00
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAOzan Varol on Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity and Become ExtraordinaryIn this episode, Dustin talks with Ozan Varol about his latest book, Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity and Become Extraordinary.Ozan shares how to discard what no longer serves you and discover your first principles—the qualities that make up your genius. You’ll be equipped to escape your intellectual prisons and generate original insights from your own depths. You’ll discover how to look where others don’t look and see what others don’t see. You’ll give birth to your genius—the universe-denter you were meant to be.Additionally, we discuss why th...
2023-04-0751 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAAllen Campbell on The Game of Eating Smart: Nourishing Recipes for Peak Performance Inspired by MLB™ SuperstarsInside the world of peak performance, the transition to eating healthy food has become more than a movement; it’s a revolution.On this episode of The Burleson Box podcast, Dustin Burleson talks with Chef Allen Campbell about his book, The Game of Eating Smart: Nourishing Recipes for Peak Performance Inspired by MLB™ Superstars.Chef Allen explains why eating smart isn’t about calorie-counting and fad diets. It simply means consuming more nourishing food—including leafy greens, lean protein, and fresh fruit—that eventually decreases the desire to make unhealthy choices. The Game of Eating Smart incl...
2023-03-0350 mininsideLINES PodcastSuper Bowl LVII Live Show Featuring Rachel Lindsay, Samantha Ponder, Nneka Ogwumike and More!The ladies of insideLINES are on the road again for Super Bowl LVII in Scottsdale, AZ! For this year’s show, presented by Neiman Marcus Scottsdale, Atoya and Tia fill the iL Playbook with their guests’ top plays for their greatest victory, Becoming YOU. The hosts chat with inspiring women discussing advocacy, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and much more! Guests of the live show also enjoyed a curated brunch menu through Pepsi’s DigIn initiative.Check out the full show!(00:45) Super Bowl Wives Panel - First up, Tia & Atoya sit down with Jennifer Slay (Wife of Darius Slay...
2023-02-211h 24
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAChristine Porath on Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to ThrivingDespite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many of us feel isolated. The rise of technology and modern workplace practices have led people to be even more disconnected, even as we remain constantly contactable.In this episode, Dustin talks with Christine Porath about her latest book, Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving.Christine's research shows, “as our human interactions have decreased, so too have our happiness levels. This is sparking a crisis in mental health that will have repercussions for years, leaving people lonelier and or...
2023-02-0347 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAGabriele Oettingen on Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of MotivationIn this episode, Dustin talks with Gabriele Oettingen about her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation.You'll discover why many people say "think positive, be optimistic, and focus on what you want to achieve" but how the research shows something interesting about all of this. Dr. Oettingen explains the upside of dreaming and how this ties into our need to have meaning or purpose in life. We discuss the power of mental contrasting and the wise pursuit of our dreams.From the non-conscious link between wishes and obstacles and the practical...
2023-01-0653 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAChris Bailey on How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious TimesIn this episode, Dustin talks with Chris Bailey about his latest book, How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times.You'll discover How the analog and digital worlds affect calm and anxiety in vastly different ways. How our desire for the neurochemical dopamine eventually leads us to feel anxious and savor everyday experiences less. How the pursuit of productivity and accomplishment is more addictive than we think. How there are countless sources of hidden stress buried within our days. How conducting a “stimulation fast” can rebalance our mind to feel less anxious and calm...
2022-12-021h 01
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBALinda Ginzel on Choosing Leadership: How to Create a Better Future by Building Your Courage, Capacity, and WisdomIn this episode, Dustin talks with Dr. Linda Ginzel about her latest book, Choosing Leadership: Revised and Expanded: How to Create a Better Future by Building Your Courage, Capacity, and Wisdom.You'll discover why leadership is a choice and how to put the responsibility for personal growth and professional development in your own hands. Professor Ginzel explains the difference between choosing to manage and when to lead.Choosing Leadership is filled with opportunities to answer tough questions of yourself, process your own lessons, reflect on your unique experiences, and create your best future self. It’s m...
2022-11-0448 mininsideLINES PodcastAdrienne Thomas (Actress & Model)Atoya and Tia are back for episode twelve of Season 4! First, Atoya dishes about all the great costumes from the Burleson annual adults only Halloween party! She dressed as Beyonce from the Formation video while Nate went as a beekeeper. Meanwhile, Tia celebrated the end of youth fall sports! Next, the ladies discussed the all so familiar feeling of being burnt out in Hot Takes this week! According to a Forbes article titled, Women Continuing To Face Alarmingly High Levels Of Burnout, Stress In The “New Normal” Of Work, fifty-three percent of women surveyed say their s...
2022-11-0155 mininsideLINES PodcastMelissa Gonzalez ( Founder of The Lionesque Group & Principal at MG2)The ladies are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! Tia kicks off the show with highlights from her weekend! With a wildfire burning in the greater Seattle area, she had a chill weekend after her kids’ outdoor activities were canceled due to poor air quality. However, she was able to attend a basketball court dedication at the Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic in honor of the legendary NBA Hall of Famer, Coach Lenny Wilkins. Meanwhile, Atoya had a whirlwind of a week after a 24 hour trip to Las Vegas to see Grammy award winning artist Usher...
2022-10-1856 mininsideLINES PodcastPinky Cole (Owner & Founder of Slutty Vegan) Re-ReleaseHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya had a jam packed weekend hosting her brother and his family in NJ. She also shared that one of her sons had an amazing weekend in high school football after switching to defense for the first time! The ladies also discussed becoming desensitized to traumatic events after Tia shared a frightening incident that unfolded during a trip to the mall. Then it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoy...
2022-10-1238 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBADorie Clark on The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term WorldIn this episode, Dustin talks with Doris Clark about her book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World.You'll discover how long-term thinking is what will help—in those darkest moments of doubt—to keep prioritizing what matters most, doing small things over time to achieve our goals, and being willing to keep at them, even when they seem pointless, boring, or hard. Dorie shares lessons from her own life and relates anecdotes from others, to help listeners understand from personal experience what works and what doesn’t.The Long G...
2022-10-0747 mininsideLINES PodcastJovi Te’o (Aspiring Nurse Practitioner & Wife of Manti Te’o)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya had a pretty chill weekend after enjoying her boys’ high school football game. Tia spent the weekend in Las Vegas after diverting a planned trip to Tampa due to Hurricane Ian!Then it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia are discussing Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tua, a 3rd year QB, sustained a blow to the head during a week 3 game versus the Bills. He stood...
2022-10-0453 mininsideLINES PodcastErika Oldham (Founder of Chic Sugars)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their weekend! Tia had another weekend full of kids’ birthday parties and sports. Meanwhile, Atoya had a pretty low-key weekend after enjoying a ladies night! Then it’s on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia are discussing infidelity! After a week full of relationship woes, the ladies chat about the recent outing of Adam Levine, lead singer of the group Maroon 5 and married to a Victoria Secret model. A TikToker went v...
2022-09-271h 13insideLINES PodcastS4 E6 - Atoya Burleson and Tia AvrilAtoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! First, The ladies are FINALLY back in person for the week as Tia traveled to New Jersey! Atoya and Tia hosted an amazing dinner, The Playbook: The Route to Becoming You. Dinner guests enjoyed a curated dining experience which included amazing food, signature cocktails, and shared tools to help unpack life’s complexities and tackle the topic of walking in their destiny. Stay tuned for the recap which will be sha...
2022-09-2041 mininsideLINES PodcastStephanie Horton (Global Consumer Marketing Director at Google)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! The ladies kick off the episode with highlights from their weekend! Tia had a weekend full of kids’ birthday parties and sports. Atoya took on New York Fashion Week and attended the Victor Glemaud fashion show. Victor, a Haitian-American designer, held his show at the acclaimed Rockefeller Center with a roller skating theme followed by a fun-filled after party sponsored by Shop with Google. Then, it’s on to “Hot Takes!” This week, Tia and Atoya are discussing the drama between Gr...
2022-09-141h 06insideLINES PodcastLetha Atwater (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are working extra hard this week by recording and re-recording the insideLINES podcast! Atoya and Tia jump right to this week’s “Hot Takes,” because they have a special guest that has some thoughts on the topic. That special guest is none other than Atoya’s husband, Nate Burleson. Tia starts it off laying the topic out…and that topic is the drama between the hosts of the I am Athlete Podcast and The Pivot Podcast. I Am Athlete Podcast was started by veteran NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall alongside r...
2022-09-061h 23
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAGabriella Braun on All That We Are: Uncovering the Hidden Truths Behind Our Behavior at WorkIn this episode, Dustin talks with Gabriella Braun about her book, All That We Are: The Hidden Truths Behind Our Behavior at Work.We examine how work does far more than occupy our time and provide our livelihood. It provides an outlet for our intelligence and skills. It’s part of our identity, a source of belonging and exclusion, of pleasure and pain.Listeners will discover why the dynamics of different relationships in the workplace, giving rise to issues of power, status, equality, camaraderie and competition, touch every one of us and every part of us...
2022-09-0247 mininsideLINES PodcastBarkue Tubman (Chief of Staff at Essence)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are celebrating Tia's birthday on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast! First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Tia celebrated her birthday over the course of three days ending it with a trip to an amazing Kendrick Lamar concert! Atoya had another weekend full of travel which included picking up her daughter, Mia after a 3 week stay at an overnight camp! Next up in “Hot Takes," Atoya and Tia discuss the civil lawsuit filed against former NFL Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Arai...
2022-08-301h 15insideLINES PodcastShadeen Francis (Sex and Relationship Therapist)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are back for another episode of the insideLINES podcast! After a quick catch-up session, they slide right into “Hot Takes” where this week's topic is NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson. Deshaun was accused of sexual assault and harassment in March of 2021 by 30 women in Texas. After retired judge Sue Robinson issued a 6game suspension, the NFL appealed the decision, and Watson received an 11-game suspension, an $8M fine, and has to undergo professional evaluation and treatment. Tia and Atoya discuss whether the punishment fits the crime or is actually a bit too lenien...
2022-08-241h 25insideLINES PodcastMichelle Hord (TV Producer, Author, Media Executive)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they kick off a new season of the insideLINES podcast! After a quick catch-up session, they hop right into this week’s “Hot Takes” segment on the incarceration of WNBA star Brittany Griner. This past February, Brittany was arrested in Russia after customs found vape cartridges in her luggage. After pleading guilty, she was convicted of drug smuggling and sentenced to nine years in a penal colony. Atoya and Tia share their takes on the highle speculated prisoner swap of Vikot Bout, a Russian arms dealer convicted of supplying resourc...
2022-08-161h 05
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBABenjamin Spall on My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day InspiredIn this episode, Dustin talks with Benjamin Spall about his book, My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired.You'll discover the early morning habits that boost productivity and relax you. Benjamin and I discuss interviews with leaders like Arianna Huffington, General Stanley McChrystal, Marie Kondo and more. See why the first few choices you make each morning determine whether you’ll be productive and mindful all day, or whether the world will clobber you over the head.Benjamin Spall shares why having a routine is great, but only if it serves your go...
2022-08-0526 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJames White on Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious WorldIn this episode, Dustin talks with James White about his book, Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World.You'll discover how building anti-racist leadership is more than just “the right thing to do” – it contributes positively to successful operations and a strong bottom line. James and I discuss why "cultural fit" is often misunderstood and misused to allow perpetuation of an elite, privileged in-group and leave out minorities who may be equally qualified. James shares why DEI is not a zero-sum game and why the very nature of how we run our companies, and of...
2022-07-0129 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAAyelet Fishbach on Get it Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of MotivationIn this episode, Dustin talks with Ayelet Fishbach about her book, Get it Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. You'll discover how to stay motivated, the power of changing our circumstances and the four ingredients for successful behavior change.Dr. Fishbach cautions we should only set goals after carefully considering whether they're right for us. We talk about targets, why we should use them, why they work and how we can set up effective targets for ourselves and our employees. Ayelet dispels some of the myths about incentives, the difficulties of rewarding certain types of...
2022-06-0346 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBABrad Federman on Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or LessIn this episode, Dustin talks with Brad Federman about his book, Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less.You'll discover why culture and values are so important and what happens inside organizations that get this right versus those who get this wrong.Brad shares activities listeners can implement with their teams in order to encourage participation and engagement while strengthening your organization’s culture. We talk about how familiarity doesn’t always mean competency and why many of the best initiatives or company improvements start with being observant. Brad walks listeners through his...
2022-05-0649 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBARoger Martin on A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management EffectivenessIn this episode, Dustin talks with Roger Martin about his book, A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness.You'll discover how many of the dominant models of management fail leaders time and again. Roger and I discuss why it is so hard to toss out the old ways of thinking. Roger shares why the dominant model of thinking about competition is flawed and a new, better way to think about this.Roger says, “The dominant model where leaders must make data-based decisions is flat-out wrong.” He provides a much more sustainable way...
2022-04-011h 06
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJon Gordon on The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive EnergyIn this episode, Dustin talks with Jon Gordon about his book, The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy.You'll discover how to reclaim the driver’s seat of your life and inspire others to support your journey. Jon Gordon explains why we must support our employees by listening to them, showing empathy, and commending their work. He shares the E + P = O formula with readers, which means energy plus perception equals outcome. This is similar to the Stoic principle of amor fati, which means to love your fate, no matter wh...
2022-03-0426 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 LIVE At Super Bowl LVI - Pinky Cole, Marissa Allen, Carla Pace, Tammy Pettigrew, Ashley Weatherspoon, Ashley North, Nate Burleson, Cliff AvrilinsideLINES goes on the road to Los Angeles for Super Bowl LVI! This year’s show, sponsored by Nordstrom and recorded at Nordstrom The Grove, features Atoya and Tia interviewing inspiring women to discuss entrepreneurship, mental health, philanthropy and more as the audience enjoyed insightful conversations, brunch and mimosas!! First, Atoya and Tia sit down with some incredible women entrepreneurs for a lively discussion. They bring on the Owner of the Cookie Society, Marissa Allen; Founder of The Cannabis Cutie, Tammy Pettigrew; and Co-Founder of NoorFit, Carla Pace. The ladies chat about challenges with starting/running businesses duri...
2022-02-221h 44
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAEthan Kross on Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness ItIn this episode, Dustin talks with Ethan Kross about his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It.You'll discover how introspection can be both good and bad, why living in the present runs counter to our biology, and how our inner voice can lead to chatter precisely when we need it most.Dr. Kross explains how working memory is connected to the inner voice and how powerful and influential our inner voice can be. He invites listeners to consider how our inner voice influences attention and sets...
2022-02-0458 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E21 - Cari Champion (Season Finale)It’s the last episode of Season 3 and hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril kick off the episode giving thanks to you for listening and supporting the show! We’ll be mixing things up a bit this year, make sure you are subscribed to our podcast wherever you listen and follow us on social media for the latest news @insidelinespodcast on Instagram and Facebook.Next, it’s on to storytime as Atoya tells the tale of how she almost got stuck in the Dominican Republic over the weekend. After traveling down for a friend’s birthday, one of the p...
2022-02-011h 47insideLINES PodcastS3 E20 - Sherice BrownHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting in shape on the insideLINES Podcast! Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode answering your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! The ladies share their thoughts on foods that should be banned from flights and menu changes at a nostalgic fast food chain. If YOU would like to have your questions answered on the podcast, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Next, it's on to Hot Takes where Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the NFL Overtime rules…specifically during the playo...
2022-01-251h 16insideLINES PodcastS3 E19 - Our Favorite Moments of Season 3 (So Far)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are feeling nostalgic on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies take on your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya answer your questions on Drake and the alleged hot sauce fiasco, what’s an appropriate length of stay at a friend’s house, and if they still believe in traditional gender roles. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Then it’s on to Hot Takes, where Atoya and Tia chat abou...
2022-01-181h 04insideLINES PodcastS3 E18 - Davontay MooreHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are bringing the thunder on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies are tackling your questions in the “Asking for a Friend'' segment! Tia and Atoya share the results from the insideLINES Fantasy Football Tournament as well as things they would have known prior to getting married. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Next in Hot Takes, we’re talking proper covid etiquette, specifically around notifying individuals when you’re positive, quarantining timeframes, etc. This com...
2022-01-111h 18
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAMichael Bungay Stanier on The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead ForeverIn this episode, Dustin talks with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. You'll discover how coaching others lets you work less hard and have more impact. Dustin and Michael discuss why it is so important to limit advice and ask questions instead. Michael shares the kickstart question and how it can make all the difference, getting right to the point.We'll talk about how practice owners often become the "advice monster," always wanting to slip into fix-it mode and why it's so i...
2022-01-0743 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E17 - Lacey LeonardHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are exploring second chances on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies are fresh off a pretty relaxing holiday break! After the surge in positive covid cases, both Tia and Atoya had low-key Christmas celebrations at home with their families. As for New Year’s Eve, Atoya spent the evening completing vision boards and having a game night with her family. Meanwhile, Tia and her husband Cliff brought in the New Year at the Dave Chappelle & Friends comedy show. Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where the ladies share...
2022-01-041h 47insideLINES PodcastS3 E16 - Nicole Jeter West (SVP, Head of Marketing for LA 2028 Olympics)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are reflecting on the year for the insideLINES Podcast! It’s the last episode of 2021 and the ladies look back at some of their favorite things and most impactful moments of the year! From the insurrection to start the year to the resurgence of covid via a new variant (Delta and now Omicron), Atoya and Tia share their thoughts on the moments that have truly defined 2021. We want to hear YOUR favorite moments, albums, songs, etc. of 2021! Leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insidelines. From there, Atoya and...
2021-12-281h 28insideLINES PodcastS3 E15 - Nate Burleson and Cliff Avril (The Husbands Takeover)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are getting their men involved on the insideLINES Podcast! First, in the “Asking for a Friend!” segment, the ladies answer questions about repeating outfits, their experience with their husband's groupies, and if it’s appropriate to buy your friend’s significant others gifts. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Then, it’s on to Hot Takes where the ladies take on actor Ben Affleck. Ben appeared on Howard Stern's Sirius XM radio show and spoke on hi...
2021-12-212h 03insideLINES PodcastS3 E14 - Ericka LassiterHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are digging deep on the insideLINES Podcast! Atoya and Tia shake things up a bit with a new segment called “Asking For A Friend!” The ladies tackled some questions sent in by listeners via the insideLINES voicemail. If YOU would like to have your questions answered live as well, leave us a voicemail at www.speakpipe.com/insideLINES.Then, it’s on to Hot Takes we’re the ladies share on rapper and actor Machine Gun Kelly’s interview on the Drew Barrymore Show. Kelly was promoting his new nail polish...
2021-12-141h 09insideLINES PodcastS3 E13 - Nischelle Turner (Host of Entertainment Tonight)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are laughing till their sides hurt on the insideLINES Podcast! Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled weekend! Tia is back from a quick weekend trip to Jacksonville, FL for an induction ceremony. Tia’s husband Cliff was inducted into the Clay County Hall of Fame for his work in the community along with his former teammate Nolan Carroll. Atoya was finally able to surprise her oldest son with his first car. Next in Hot Takes, Atoya and Tia are discussing the Oxford High School scho...
2021-12-071h 13
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBASeth Godin on This is Marketing: Why You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to SeeIn this episode, Dustin talks with Seth Godin about his book, This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to SeeYou'll discover how digital marketing has spiraled out of control and why the attention economy is so important to personal and relevant messages. Seth shares the critical marketing consequence of unlimited online choices for consumers.We'll talk about how to work with the first medium ever that wasn't invented to make marketers happy and why it's so important to build something that everyone would miss if you stopped showing up. Seth shares...
2021-12-0347 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E12 - Amber Sabathia (MLB Sports Agent)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are knowing their worth on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies are fresh off a jam packed holiday weekend! After a pretty low key Thanksgiving dinner, Tia and her sisters traveled to Miami to celebrate her mom’s 60th birthday. The trip included enjoying some amazing food as well as some entertainment at the #1 Drag Bar & Restaurant in Miami called Palace. Meanwhile, Atoya was in full hosting mode all weekend! The Burleson household entertained some friends from college, and they participated in a variety of activities including attending the Macy’s Tha...
2021-11-301h 13insideLINES PodcastS3 E11 - Jericka Duncan (CBS News Correspondent)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are working through it on the insideLINES Podcast! First up, the ladies chat about their weekend, which was packed full of kids’ sporting events. Atoya’s boys won their final football playoff game and are heading to state this weekend! She also got into the holiday spirit over the weekend putting up her tree and holiday decor. Tia’s oldest kicked off his AAU basketball season over the weekend so she spent a majority of the weekend in the gym. She also chats about avoiding a holiday scam that popped up (again...
2021-11-231h 18insideLINES PodcastS3 E10 - Cheslie Kryst (Miss USA 2019, Extra TV Correspondent)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are asking the tough questions on the insideLINES Podcast! First, the ladies share details from their action packed weekend! Atoya’s sons kicked off high school football playoffs on Friday, only for the game to be called with 1 minute left in the first quarter due to the weather. The game resumed on Sunday, and they went on to clinch a spot in round 2 of playoffs. Tia took flight again this weekend, this time heading to Punta Mita, Mexico to celebrate friend and former NFL defensive end Michael Bennett’s birthday. The “Communio...
2021-11-161h 04insideLINES PodcastS3 E9 - Michele Ghee (CEO of Ebony and Jet)Hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are climbing the corporate ladder on the insideLINES podcast!Atoya and Tia kicked off the episode chatting about their fun-filled girls getaway weekend! Following a few flight cancellations, Tia joined Atoya in New Orleans along with a friend of the show, Dawn Murdock. The ladies enjoyed a night on Bourbon Street, watched the New Orleans Saints take on the Atlanta Falcons, and finished off the weekend enjoying a great dinner at GW Fins! Next, it's on to Hot Takes! This week, the ladies share their thoughts on Aaron Rodgers a...
2021-11-091h 05
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBADan Heath on Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They HappenIn this episode, Dustin talks with Dan Heath about his book, Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen.You'll discover why we get stuck in the cycle of response, putting out fires, dealing with emergencies, handling one problem after another, and how to make our way upstream to fix the systems that cause the problems. In other words, you'll learn how to shift from reaction to prevention.Dan encourages listeners to break free of the tunneling trap that forces us to stay in the short-term. He shares how to become an organization that...
2021-11-0540 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E8 - Nina ThomasHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are breaking it down on another episode of the insideLINES podcast!Atoya and Tia kick things off chatting about their weekend. Atoya had a jam-packed weekend full of Halloween festivities which include her hosting an adult costume party Friday and attending their neighborhood block party! Tia’s family does not actually celebrate Halloween, so she had a pretty low key weekend wrapping up youth fall sports! Then, it's on to Hot Takes! This week, the ladies share their thoughts on episode 1 of the Ava DuVernay-helmed Netflix documentary on Colin Kaep...
2021-11-021h 45insideLINES PodcastS3 E7 - Kelly StaffordJoin hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find time for self-care on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast!Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from their week! Atoya is full of mixed emotions as her oldest Nate Jr. gets his driver's license over the weekend! Now the search begins for his first car. Tia received her second vaccine dose over the weekend, so knocked her out. Up next, it's another edition of Hot Takes. This week, the ladies share their thoughts on Zaire Wade being drafted to the Salt L...
2021-10-261h 48insideLINES PodcastS3 E6 - Nikki JordanHosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril are staying grounded on this week's episode of the insideLINES podcast.First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from the week! Atoya and her husband Nate hosted a Louis Vuitton Mobile Experience where the luxury giant brought a mobile trailer right into their backyard. The two invited friends and family and had the event catered for a night full of shopping and fun! Tia had a weekend full of kids sports but also found time to say YES more to couples date nights as well as a ladies n...
2021-10-1959 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E5 - Sara LovestyleJoin hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they get spiritual on the insideLINES podcast!First, Atoya and Tia kick off the episode with highlights from another busy week! Tia attended Ciara Wilson’s launch event for her new rum Ten to One! Atoya had lots of kids and sports this week, but mostly found time to relax with her husband Nate.Then, it’s time for “Hot Takes” where the ladies share their thoughts on comments made by ESPN’s Sportcenter Co-host, Sage Steele during her interview with former NFL QB Jay Cutler on his podcas...
2021-10-091h 20
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBALeidy Klotz on Subtract: The Untapped Science of LessIn this episode, Dustin talks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.You'll discover why it's easy to mistake less for loss, why our first instinct is to add instead of subtract, and how to make the space to go from information overload to wisdom.Leidy invites listeners to consider the difference between less and subtraction. He shares how to access our multitudes and access both addition and subtraction in order to eliminate wrong ideas from our businesses and organizations. ***This episode is brought to...
2021-10-0155 mininsideLINES PodcastS3 E4 - Katya SuhJoin hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they dive deep into love, motherhood and open marriages on the insideLINES podcast!First, insideLINES has opened up the phone lines and they want to hear from you. Atoya and Tia have set up a voicemail for you to call in with your questions, comments or feedback. Just head on over to the new online page on Speakpipe and make sure to leave your first name and the city you’re calling from in your message so they can give you a shoutout on a future episode! Then, it’...
2021-10-011h 17insideLINES PodcastS3 E3 - Nicole Lynn (NFL Sports Agent, President of Football Operations at Klutch Sports Group)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they find their purpose on the insideLINES podcast.Tia and Atoya kick off the episode with highlights from their busy week! Tia and her husband Cliff held their 8th annual fundraising dinner, Dining to Make a Difference - a celebrity waiter event benefiting the Cliff Avril Family Foundation. The foundation supports several health and education initiatives in the Seattle area as well as their work in Haiti to improve health and education for kids in the country. Atoya attended the kickoff event for the Great Girlfriends’ Doers & Disrupters Conference...
2021-09-241h 03
insideLINES PodcastS3 E2 - Blair Paysinger (Co-Founder of Post 21)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they pull out all of the stops for the second episode of the Season! After a quick re-introduction for their new listeners, the ladies head into “Hot Takes” and share their takes on the MET Gala and the outfits the celebrities were wearing including Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, Jennifer Lopez, Lil Nas X, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC), Frank Ocean (and baby Shrek), A$AP Rocky, Naomi Osaka and Ciara. They also debate whether the Met Gala should keep the themes or dump them and let the celebrities just wear whate...
2021-09-171h 11
insideLINES PodcastS3 E1 - Tammy Pettigrew (The Cannabis Cutie)Join hosts Atoya Burleson and Tia Avril as they kick off Season 3 with an all-new, revamped show! After a quick check-in, they go in for the new “Hot Takes” segment with their thoughts on this year’s highly anticipated albums "Donda" by Kanye West and "Certified Loverboy" by Drake. Then, it's on to the interview. This week’s guest is with Tammy Pettigrew, founder of The Cannabis Cutie and former wife of Brandon Pettigrew (retired NFL Tight End). Tammy is a Cannabis Guru, focusing on advocacy, education, and empowerment with a goal of helping to remove the...
2021-09-101h 05
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAHubert Joly on The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of CapitalismIn this episode, Dustin talks with Hubert Joly about his book, The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism.You'll discover how to find your noble purpose, put people at the center and unleash human magic. Hubert and I discuss the power of identifying self-inflicted problems and how to fix them. You'll learn about the bicycle theory, the principle of vulnerability and why it is much more powerful as a leader than pretending you have all the answers.Hubert invites listeners to create an environment where human magic can happen. This...
2021-09-0343 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBARoger Martin on When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic EfficiencyIn this episode, Dustin talks with Roger Martin about his book, When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency.You'll discover how our obsession with economic efficiency has forced too much pressure in a pursuit of perfectionism. Roger and I discuss how this has resulted in a dangerously unbalanced economy that lacks resilience. Roger gives practical tips on what business executives, political leaders, educators and citizens can do to achieve the overall balance between efficiency and resilience.Roger says, "Efficiency itself is not the problem, it's the proxies we use for efficiency."...
2021-08-0655 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAAshley Whillans on Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier LifeIn this episode, Dustin talks with Ashley Whillans about her book, Ashley Whillans on Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life.You'll discover why four out of five adults report feeling they have too much to do and not enough time to do it, how these time-poor people experience less joy each day, laugh less, are less healthy, less productive and more likely to divorce.Ashley's research shows how we can escape the time traps that make us feel this way and keep us from living our best lives.
2021-07-0232 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJulia Galef on The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don'tIn this episode, Dustin talks with Julia Galef about her book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't.You'll learn about motivated reasoning, what Julia calls "soldier mindset" and how to hold your identity lightly, so that you can create a more accurate map of your world and embrace the worthy pursuit of intellectual honesty. Julia and I discuss Darwin's "golden rule" and how to express uncertainty. Julia gives practical tips on how to decide what to believe and how to seek out evidence that will make our maps more accurate.
2021-06-041h 15
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJan-Benedict Steenkamp on Time to Lead and Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed HistoryIn this episode, Dustin talks with Jan-Benedict Steenkamp about his book, Time to Lead, and how historical leadership examples might help us improve our skills better than the latest management fads.You'll discover how to use your emotions to think, not think with your emotions, so that you can make your followers part of something larger than themselves. Professor Steenkamp shares 16 well-researched and carefully-curated historical case studies of world leaders that can help you deepen your wisdom, clarify your thinking and improve your outcomes as a leader.Jan-Benedict says, "Everybody can improve their leadership qualities...
2021-05-0736 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAScott Anthony on Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your OrganizationIn this episode, Dustin talks with Scott Anthony about his book, Eat, Sleep, Innovate, and how to use the power of habit to build a culture of innovation.You'll discover why most leaders fail to create truly innovative cultures. Scott shares best practices for unleashing the natural innovator inside everyone and how to engage all of the talent inside your business.Scott says, "Great innovators recognize that none of us is as smart as all of us.” You'll see why it is so important to overcome the behavior blockers that act as barriers to innovation....
2021-04-0230 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAJacinta Jiménez on The Burnout Fix and Core Resilience Practices to Help Navigate the Complex World of Work.In this episode, Dustin talks with Dr. Jacinta Jiménez about her book, The Burnout Fix, and core resilience practices to help you operate from the "inside out" versus "the outside in."You'll discover how to identify and prevent exhaustion, cynicism and inefficacy in the workplace, so that burnout doesn't occur for you and your employees. Dr. Jiménez shares 15 scientifically-backed recommendations for building resilience and replenishment, like a periodic table that readers can mix and match.Dr. Jiménez says, "while the world of work is changing rapidly, we humans are not productively adapting alo...
2021-03-0545 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBARyan Holiday on Ego is the Enemy and Placing Higher Goals Above Your Desire for Recognition.Ryan Holiday opens his book, Ego is the Enemy, with a quote from Richard Feynman, who said, "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool."Ego is such an important thing to master, especially as you attempt challenging work. Running a small business or private practice is not easy. At every step of the way, your ego can place you in a haze of delusion and allow your enthusiasm to blind you with overly-optimistic projections, assumptions about how the market feels about your products or services and...
2021-02-0540 min
The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBAPaul Carroll on Billion Dollar Lessons, the Pitfalls of Consolidation and the Error of Staying the Misguided Course.In this episode, we look at Paul Carroll's research for Billion Dollar Lessons, key takeaways from the 750 most profound business failures of all times and how Paul learned as an award-winning journalist at The Wall Street Journal that not every tree grows to the sky.You'll discover why there are no new business mistakes, just new people to make them. Paul shares the seven strategies that are most commonly associated with failure, including staying the misguided course.Paul says, "once an idea gets put on the table, people want to confirm it." You'll see why...
2021-01-0631 min
Adventures in AngularAiA 135 Angular Flex Layouts with Thomas BurlesonOn today’s episode, Charles Max Wood, Alyssa Nicoll, Joe Eames, John Papa, Lukas Reubbelke, and Ward Bell discuss Angular Flex Layouts with Thomas Burleson. Thomas has been a part of the Angular community since dot 9 and is currently taking the lead on flex layout. Tune in to learn more what this new library from Angular is all about and discover what it has in store for you.Special Guest: Thomas Burleson. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/po...
2017-03-211h 14Adventures in Angular071 AiA Angular Material with Thomas BurlesonCheck out JS Remote Conf and All Remote Confs! 02:35 - Thomas Burleson IntroductionTwitter GitHubThe Solution Optimist 03:01 - Angular MaterialMaterial DesignIntroduction: Material DesignPolymer05:06 - What makes it “Angular-ish”?Layouts09:47 - Visual Design Goals14:38 - Mental Model; google.com/designColdFusion18:01 - Getting Started with Angular MaterialDocs28:17 - Marketing and User Adoption31:23 - Browser SupportCan I use... Search = flex 35:27 - Perf Story37:47 - Material and Responsive Design 41:07 - Angular Material and Angular 2Picks Screeps (Joe) Lena Reinhard: A Talk About Nothing @ .concat() 2015 (Joe) Meru (Lukas) How to Sharpen Pencils (Ward) Hour of Code with Star Wars (John) Star Wars | C...
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