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Strong Songs"Rosanna" by TotoKirk kicks off Strong Songs Season Eight with a second helping of Toto, whose song "Africa" got the very first episode of Strong Songs he ever made. This time around he's focusing on 1982's "Rosanna," a song that shows just what Toto could do when every member of the band gave it their all.Written by: David PaichAlbum: Toto IV, 1982Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Guess That Record Interview with David PaichToto Live at the Montreaux Jazz Festival, 1991Music Radar interview with Porcaro and Paich about...
2026-01-161h 00
Making Math Moments That MatterMaking Durable Decisions in Math Leadership | A Sustainable Math Practice Case StudyFidelity matters, yet rigidity can stall growth. In this follow-up episode, we revisit the balance between fidelity and flexibility in math improvement and explore how two district partners faced this exact challenge.You will hear how they committed to implementing with fidelity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and shared language, while avoiding the trap of rigid adherence that stifles innovation and teacher agency. Drawing from Janice Fraser’s Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama and her leadership motions, we highlight how leaders can apply these ideas in real math contexts.Listeners will learn how to:See wh...
2025-10-1618 minMaking Math Moments That MatterMaking Durable Decisions in Math Leadership | A Sustainable Math Practice Case StudyFidelity matters, yet rigidity can stall growth. In this follow-up episode, we revisit the balance between fidelity and flexibility in math improvement and explore how two district partners faced this exact challenge.You will hear how they committed to implementing with fidelity, ensuring consistency, clarity, and shared language, while avoiding the trap of rigid adherence that stifles innovation and teacher agency. Drawing from Janice Fraser’s Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama and her leadership motions, we highlight how leaders can apply these ideas in real math contexts.Listeners will learn how to:See wh...
2025-10-1618 minMaking Math Moments That MatterWhen Fidelity in Math Improvement Turns Into Rigidity & How To Avoid This Costly MistakeImplementing with fidelity matters—whether it’s adopting a new math resource, embedding a routine like number talks, or structuring PLCs. But fidelity is not the same as rigidity. When we cling too tightly to practices, they can outlive their usefulness and prevent innovation.In this episode, we draw from research, including Janice Fraser’s concept of making durable decisions, to unpack the balance between fidelity and rigidity in math improvement. We explore how leaders and teachers can commit deeply enough to see results without locking into approaches that may no longer serve students.We also e...
2025-10-1326 minMaking Math Moments That MatterWhen Fidelity in Math Improvement Turns Into Rigidity & How To Avoid This Costly MistakeImplementing with fidelity matters—whether it’s adopting a new math resource, embedding a routine like number talks, or structuring PLCs. But fidelity is not the same as rigidity. When we cling too tightly to practices, they can outlive their usefulness and prevent innovation.In this episode, we draw from research, including Janice Fraser’s concept of making durable decisions, to unpack the balance between fidelity and rigidity in math improvement. We explore how leaders and teachers can commit deeply enough to see results without locking into approaches that may no longer serve students.We also e...
2025-10-1326 min
HouseTech Radio PodcastWayne DJC Presents Hard Beatz & Synthz Promo Session #314. 08.10.25House
The Dissent - Chris Coles
Vibes Of Africa (LFUK Remix) - Mystyk
My Everlasting Love (Martinee’s Future Disco Remix) - DJ Martinee x France Joli (swishcraft)
I Ain’t Gonna Hurry - Petro Morello
100% Pure Joy - Dwayne Minard x kIM eNGLISH
Liquid Music - Fedde Le Grand (Toolroom)
Feeling Light (M Dibby Love Remix) - Sova (US)
Take Me Up (Special Tee & Sol Brothers Remix) - Ralphi Rosario x Eric Kupper Feat Donna Blakely
Rewind (Eddie Craig Remix) - LZ7
Harden My Heart (House Of Frappier Big Room Remix) - ROMAN
Multiplication - Ofenbach
Keep Up - Da N...
2025-10-082h 12
Strong SongsTalkin' Tower of Power, with Adam Maness and Peter Martin [You'll Hear It]Back in May, Kirk joined pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin of the You'll Hear It podcast to talk about what makes Tower of Power great. It was a very fun conversation, so he asked if he could run their episode in the Strong Songs feed. And here we are!Listen to You'll Hear It anywhere you find podcasts, and find both Adam and Peter (and many others) teaching jazz lessons at OpenStudio.com.ORIGINAL SHOW NOTESMay 19, 2025We hand the mic to Kirk Hamilton from the Strong Songs podcast to help u...
2025-08-221h 12
The Todd Veinotte ShowThe Todd Veinotte Show | May 15, 2025In Hour 1, Jim Cormier, Atlantic director of the Retail Council of Canada, explains why the U.S.-China tariff pause could signal good news for Canadians. NSCC President Don Bureaux discusses the fallout of Bill 12- An Act Respecting Advanced Education and Research, and what it means for colleges and universities across the province. Steven Staples, National Director of Policy and Advocacy for the Canadian Health Coalition, says the new federal health minister will have work cut out for them. Krysta Hanakowski, Community Development Manager at Canadian Blood Services, shares how the Canadian Blood Services set its most ambitious r...
2025-05-152h 06
Convergence.fmHow Mission-Driven Organizations Maximize Impact with Limited Resources with Jason FraserMost companies have a mission statement. But few are truly mission-driven in practice. In this episode, Jason Fraser joins Ashok to unpack what it actually means to prioritize mission over profit — and how the best organizations are able to do both. Jason reflects on the differences between performative mission language and the kind of operational decision-making that aligns tightly with purpose. He shares the concept of "mission ratios" and how teams can use them to identify where they're constrained, where they have leverage, and how to get disproportionate outcomes from limited inputs. Drawing on examples from Patagonia, Wo...
2025-05-141h 20The Todd Veinotte ShowThe Todd Veinotte Show | April 23, 2025In Hour 1, Sean Fraser, Liberal candidate for Central Nova, joins Todd to talk about the upcoming federal election. Interview with Michelle Lindsay, PPC candidate Dartmouth-Cole Harbour. Janice Myers, CEO of the Canadian Real Estate Association and one of the housing coalition members shared the new campaign called End the Housing Game, urging all candidates and federal party leaders to prioritise housing in this federal election. Interview with Braedon Clark, Liberal candidate for Sackville-Bedford-Preston. In Hour 2, Steve Murphy joins Todd to discuss the federal election. In Hour 3, It's the Mid-Week Meltdown, Todd takes your calls!
2025-04-232h 08
Strong Songs"Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" by The Mars VoltaKirk digs into one of the most dense and challenging records in his collection, with an analysis of "Roulette Dares (The Haunt Of)" from The Mars Volta's 2003 progressive rock opus De-Loused in the Comatorium.Written by: Omar Rodríguez-López, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, and Jeremy WardProduced by: Omar Rodríguez-López & Rick RubinAlbum: De-Loused in the Comatorium, 2003Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Excerpts from Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird (2023, dir. Nicolas Jack Davies)"One Armed Scissor" by At the Drive-In from Rela...
2025-04-0459 min
Strong Songs"Fast As You Can" by Fiona AppleKirk digs into Fiona Apple's breakneck 1999 single "Fast As You Can," a cornerstone in her late 90s collaborations with Jon Brion, as well as her work with drummer Matt Chamberlain.Written by: Fiona AppleProduced by: Jon BrionAlbum: When The Pawn..., 1999Listen/Buy via Album.LinkALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:Jon Brion in Performing Songwriter Magazine, 2000"Criminal" by Fiona Apple from Tidal, 1996"Tymps (The Sick in the Head Song) by Fiona Apple from Extraordinary Machine, 2005"Monday" by Jon Brion from I Heart Huckabees, 2004"Epistrophy" by Thelonious Monk recorded...
2025-03-2152 min
Strong Songs"Where The Streets Have No Name" and "With Or Without You" by U2Strong Songs Season Seven kicks off with two of the most famous songs ever recorded, from one of the biggest bands in the world. U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name" and "With or Without You" make up two-thirds of the three-song "suite" of hit singles that kicked off their 1987 album The Joshua Tree. As it turns out, the two songs have a lot to say to one another! They also have a lot to say about how U2 wrote music, and about the beautiful, messy human process of collaborative creativity.Written by: U2...
2025-03-0759 minConvergence.fmBest of 2024: Mastering Intentional Leadership and Building a Winning Culture in Product TeamsDiscover the strategies and stories behind the most innovative product teams of 2024, where intentional leadership and a vibrant culture are the foundations of success. This special episode features insights from renowned tech leaders and product visionaries, including Ben Foster, co-founder of Prodigy Group and former Chief Product Officer at a leading fitness wearable company, who emphasizes the power of communicating an inspiring product vision to unify and energize teams. Farhan Thawar, Head of Engineering at Shopify, shares how writing and critical thinking drive alignment and scale in one of the most cerebral and innovative organizations. Janice Fraser...
2025-01-281h 26
This Woman CanCould Failure Be A Black Woman's Secret Weapon?In my conversation with Angella Fraser, she shared how she reframed failure as a part of the journey of who she was to become, so in this episode I'll be uncovering strategies to help you overcome setbacks and embrace personal growth.
Discover how to shift your perspective, build resilience, and unlock your full potential. From societal expectations to personal missteps, we'll explore the transformative power of failure and provide practical tools for turning adversity into opportunity.
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2024-09-2710 minThis Woman CanYour Difference is Your Destiny: Angella FraserIn this episode, Angella Fraser, who made a bold career pivot after three decades as a leader in the technology sector shares how she left a comfortable yet unfulfilling path to embark on new adventures.
From downsizing and decluttering as she moved to being an empty nester, to launching a podcast with her bestie of forty years - Black Boomer Besties from Brooklyn, she shares how a pivotal project ignited her confidence and revealed her untapped potential.
For women considering a midlife career transition, Angella offers invaluable advice on navigating change, embracing new opportunities, and...
2024-09-2050 min
Product Coffee191. Farther, Faster, & Far Less Drama (w/Jason Fraser)Kevin chats with the amazing ✨ Jason Fraser ✨, a well-known author and advisor, about his journey from linguistics to product management. Jason shares leadership tips from his popular book 'Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama,' co-authored with his wife Janice. He talks about team transformation, creating a software lab for the Air Force, and the importance of feeling safe at work. Jason also covers key ideas from his book like being honest, focusing on results, using team skills, and making lasting decisions. The episode ends with advice on staying well in tough times. If you're into leadership and product manag...
2024-09-1648 minConvergence.fmDisruptive Innovation inside a 187 year old organization with Janice FraserIn this episode of the Convergence podcast, host Ashok Sivanand talks with Janice Fraser, a strategic advisor and veteran in Lean Product Management and a facilitator of innovation in large organizations. Janice shares her journey from starting six companies to working at Pivotal and eventually moving towards helping large organizations, such as Procter & Gamble and Nike, embrace lean and agile processes to foster disruptive innovation. She discusses the complexities of driving that innovation in established industries, particularly in relation to sustainability efforts, like Procter & Gamble's development of a waterless, plastic-free detergent. Janice emphasizes the importance of understanding human behavior...
2024-08-131h 13
Strong Songs"Born to Run" by Bruce SpringsteenIn the season six finale, Kirk takes a deep dive into Bruce Springsteen's signature song, 1975's "Born to Run." It's all here: tremolo guitar riffs, glockenspiel arpeggios, endless sus chords, and a sax solo for the ages. Baby, we were born for it.Written by: Bruce SpringsteenProduced by: Springsteen, John Landau, and Mike AppelAlbum: Born to Run, 1975Listen/Buy via LynkifyALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Tenth Avenue Freeze Out" and "Thunder Road" from Born to Run, 1975Born to Run live at Madison Square Garden, 2000, and live in...
2024-06-281h 00
Marvel by the MonthPREVIEW - #242: January 1975 Omnibus (w/Carl Sciacchitano) - "Among Us Walks... Black Goliath!"Carl Sciacchitano is a Portland writer and illustrator whose work can be seen in comics by Monkeybrain, Archie, and IDW, including The Army of Dr. Moreau with friend of the show David F. Walker. Carl's latest work is the extraordinarily moving The Heart That Fed, a graphic novel published by Simon and Schuster/Gallery 13 that recounts his father's experience in Vietnam during the Tet Offensive and the fall of Saigon. It's on sale June 4th at the best bookstores and comics shops, so add it to your stack next week!The complete version of this episode is a...
2024-05-2930 min
Nine To Thrive HROutcome-Oriented Roadmapping: Moving Farther, Faster and with Less DramaJoin host Cindi Koetzle in this episode of "Nine to Thrive HR" as she dives into the topic of outcomes versus outputs with guest expert Janice Fraser. Janice, a partner and senior strategist at Janice Fraser Consulting, brings her extensive experience in Silicon Valley and beyond to explore the philosophy behind valuing outcomes over plans. Together, they discuss how modern businesses can navigate dynamic environments by orienting honestly towards goals, leveraging the collective intelligence of teams, value outcomes and making durable decisions. Through practical examples and insightful discussions, listeners gain valuable insights into transforming leadership approaches to drive innovation and...
2024-05-1329 min
The Bridge with Peter MansbridgeWhat now? Israel, Hamas and IranAfter a wild weekend of developments in the middle east this question looms large -- what now? Dr. Janice Stein joins us for her regular Monday session and gives us guidance on this story and all the connecting lines that intersect because of it -- Washington, Amman, Tehran, Beirut and more. Plus more information on our upcoming special Your Turn with Housing Minister Sean Fraser this Thursday.
2024-04-1543 min
Radio Free XPElisabeth and JaniceElisabeth Hendrickson and Janice Fraser, what else could you want to know?
2024-04-011h 01
This is DigitalSpecial Episode: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024We're celebrating International Women’s Day. Over the past three seasons, we’ve had phenomenal women on our show who have shared their passion for their work! Listen in as we showcase the best moments from inspiring women I had an opportunity to have a conversation with. In this episode:Tiffani Bova, Global Growth Evangelist at SalesforceBetsy Ziegler, first female CEO of 1871Dana Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference BoardJanice Fraser, auther of Further, Faster, and with Far less Drama!Helen Yu, founder and CEO of Tigon Advisory and WSJ Best Selling AuthorEkta Chopra, Chief Digital Officer, e.l...
2024-03-0807 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job942: How to Reach Better Team Decisions with Less Drama with Janice FraserJanice Fraser reveals her secrets to team decision-making with less drama. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How to get to the root of any argument 2) How to know if your decision is good enough 3) Why a low consensus isn’t a bad thing Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep942 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT JANICE — Janice Fraser has coached teams and delivered workshops to organizations around the world, including startups, governments, non-profits, mom-and-pop shops, venture firms, and top busi...
2024-03-0742 min
What is Innovation?Innovation is novelty with impact :: Janice FraserThis week, delve into the world of innovation with us on “What is Innovation?” together with Janice Fraser, an innovation expert and author. Explore the challenges of intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship, including imposter syndrome, and uncover the pivotal roles of courage and confidence in venture funding. More about our guest:Janice Fraser built a storied career in Silicon Valley as a startup founder, product manager, and confidante for entrepreneurs and enterprise executives alike. From creating the second-ever personal interface to the web in the early days of Netscape, to leading the world’s first user experience firm, Ja...
2024-02-2840 min
The Jonathan Raymond Show#004 - Janice Fraser | Trauma, Healing, and the Power of Being IdleEmbark on a deeply personal journey in our latest episode featuring Janice Fraser, the author of Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama. In this intimate conversation, we delve into the profound impact of family dynamics, mental health, and dysfunctional environments on our authenticity. Janice and I explore the delicate balance of being high-performing individuals without sacrificing our messy, human essence. Join us as we navigate the intersection of personal growth and professional success, unraveling how we can show up authentically in a world that often demands perfection. Discover the keys to embracing both achievement and hu...
2024-01-2443 min
Just Say It#004 - Janice Fraser | Trauma, Healing, and the Power of Being IdleEmbark on a deeply personal journey in our latest episode featuring Janice Fraser, the author of Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama. In this intimate conversation, we delve into the profound impact of family dynamics, mental health, and dysfunctional environments on our authenticity. Janice and I explore the delicate balance of being high-performing individuals without sacrificing our messy, human essence. Join us as we navigate the intersection of personal growth and professional success, unraveling how we can show up authentically in a world that often demands perfection. Discover the keys to embracing both achievement and hu...
2024-01-2443 min
Shedding the Corporate Bitch4 Leadership Motions to Keep You Moving Farther, Faster with Far Less Drama with Janice FraserLeadership doesn’t require a fancy title within an organization. According to my guest, Janice Fraser, true leaders are the people that help those around them solve problems and achieve their goals.Unlock the secrets to soaring higher and swifter in your leadership journey Janet unveils the four transformative leadership motions in our latest empowering conversation. Navigating the leadership landscape can feel like a treacherous climb, but it's thrilling to share strategies that equip you to conquer the steepest of challenges with grace. Janet and I dissect the core motions of orienting honestly, valu...
2024-01-0939 min
Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting TeenagersEp 273: Lowering the Drama in Big Family ChoicesJanice Fraser, author of Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama, joins us to explain how families can have productive debates using decision-making frameworks that increase understanding between parents and teens.Full Show NotesBig family decisions often come loaded with drama. Choosing a high school, making plans for college, or deciding on a family vacation can easily erupt into endless debates. Teens plead their case while parents grow frustrated - and no one feels heard. So how can families have productive talks that lead to real decisions instead of arguments?This week we’re...
2024-01-0721 min
Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and Innovators466: Use the 4 leadership motions to be more effective – with Janice FraserHow product managers can navigate leadership challenges Today we are talking about four leadership motions that enable increased...
2023-12-0431 min
The Scottish Housing News Podcast43 - Planning delays and NPF4 with Janice Russell and Cameron GreigWhile financial pressures have undoubtedly played a huge part in a slowdown of new homes being delivered, there is a strong sense among housebuilders that the planning process is also having a detrimental impact.
A recent survey published by our sister publication Scottish Construction Now found that the statutory timeframe for the turnaround of planning applications is being routinely breached in Scotland, with readers blaming under-resourced planning departments and the implementation of NPF4 for increasing delays.
To find out more, Jimmy Black and Kieran Findlay spoke to Janice Russell, the managing director at McTaggart Construction...
2023-10-0935 min
Peak Performance LeadershipPowerful Mindset Shifts for Maximizing Your Potential at Work and in Life | Janice Fraser | Episode 275Title: Finding Balance and Fulfillment in Peak Performance Leadership with Janice Fraser
Introduction:
In this episode of Peak Performance Leadership, host Scott McCarthy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Janice Fraser, an experienced leader and accomplished individual who shares insights on finding balance and fulfillment in the realm of peak performance leadership. As a former independent consultant during the Internet revolution and a seasoned professional in navigating the complexities of work-life integration, Janice offers valuable perspectives on personal motivation, mindset changes, and effective decision-making for leaders.
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2023-10-0545 min
This is DigitalBest of Season 2How do people interact with generative AI in the workplace? This is just one of the many topics about being digital that we covered in Season 2. Join us as we revisit this season’s highlights.In this episode:AI expert Allie K. Miller and economist Dana Peterson talk about how AI is impacting employees and employersPerspectives on how innovators like Amazon are changing customer expectations from Casey Foss of West Monroe, Mark Browning, SVP and CIO at Exelon, and Tracy Saula, SVP, Product & Health Experience at Highmark HealthJanice Fraser, author and innovation leader, and Tim Si...
2023-07-2516 min
Insights UnlockedMake faster, more durable decisions throughout your organizationFrom the C-suite to the front lines, everyone wishes life could be less complex, but that often feels impossible.Understanding the art of decision-making can shape your future path whether you're a tech professional, a business leader, or someone navigating life's many choices.In this week’s episode of Insights Unlocked, Janice Fraser, co-author "Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama," discusses her four leadership motions, which she believes will help you achieve goals faster, make complex situations more manageable, and create momentum even during overwhelming circumstances.She and UserTesting’s CEO Andy MacMillan dive...
2023-07-2428 min
This is DigitalBeing a Dynamic Leader in a Modern WorldHow do you adopt effective leadership strategies in a hustle culture? How do companies make that successful shift from long-term planning to a product growth mindset? Ahead of her Mind the Product panel, author Janice Fraser sits down with guest host Courtney Hemphill to discuss her four leadership motions, the challenge of adopting new practices and how her background in software led her to advising everyone from entrepreneurs, to executives, to the U.S. Navy. In this episode:Previous career learnings from moving into an enterprise after working at a startup and what challenges ariseHow...
2023-06-1347 min
100% Guilt-Free Self-CareEP 180: Farther, Faster and With Less Drama with author Janice FraserShow Notes: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/blog/episode-180 This week on the podcast, I am talking to Janice Fraser, author of Farther, Faster, And Far Less Drama. We dove into her four-part framework on how to get more done without falling into overwhelm. Show Links: janicefraser.com Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama: How to Reduce Stress and Make Extraordinary Progress Wherever You Lead linkedin.com/in/janicefraser
2023-06-081h 07100% Guilt-Free Self-CareEP 180: Farther, Faster and With Less Drama with author Janice FraserShow Notes: https://www.tamihackbarth.com/blog/episode-180 This week on the podcast, I am talking to Janice Fraser, author of Farther, Faster, And Far Less Drama. We dove into her four-part framework on how to get more done without falling into overwhelm. Show Links: janicefraser.com Farther, Faster, and Far Less Drama: How to Reduce Stress and Make Extraordinary Progress Wherever You Lead linkedin.com/in/janicefraser
2023-06-081h 07
Inside Outside InnovationNo Drama Innovation with Janice Fraser, Co-author of Farther, Faster and Far Less DramaOn this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with the amazing Janice Fraser, one of the leaders in the Lean Startup movement and co-author of the new book, Farther, Faster and Far Less Drama. Janice and I talk about the evolution of leadership and how today's world of uncertainty and change requires new behaviors and mindsets to lead teams and companies forward. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is a podcast to help new innovators navigate what's next. Each week we'll give you a front row seat into what it takes to learn, grow, a...
2023-06-0620 min
Strong SongsThe Light and Dark of Music, with Lily E. HirschAuthor and musicologist Lily E. Hirsch joins Kirk to talk about the many different aspects of music she's explored in her books.REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Lily Hirsch's many books, including A Jewish Orchestra in Nazi Germany: Musical Politics and the Berlin Jewish Culture League, Weird Al: Seriously, and Can't Stop the Grrrls: Confronting Sexist Labels in Music from Ariana Grande to Yoko OnoGustav Mahler - Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Gilbert Kaplan w/ th Vienna PhilharmonicOliver Sacks' book Musicophelia"Hot in Herre" by Nelly from Nellyville, 2002"Trash Day" by "Weird Al" Yankovic from Poodle Hat, 2003...
2023-05-261h 04
New Books in American PoliticsRyan M. Brooks, "Liberalism and American Literature in the Clinton Era" (Cambridge UP, 2022)"In other words, like David Foster Wallace — who celebrates McCain for his display of “‘moral authority’” and commitment to “‘service’ and ‘sacrifice’ and ‘honor’” — Clinton responds to the extremes of free-market ideology by imagining that “American community” can be rebuilt through the practice of what he calls “old values,” or what Hillary Clinton calls, in a 1993 speech, the “politics of meaning.” In this sense, Clintonian rhetoric offers a particularly clear, particularly influential example of the kind of centrist “communitarianism” that would shape American writing and politics – including the politics of the party’s next president, Barack Obama, a self-described “New Democrat” – for at least a generation."...
2023-04-171h 23
Exchanges: A Cambridge UP PodcastRyan M. Brooks, "Liberalism and American Literature in the Clinton Era" (Cambridge UP, 2022)"In other words, like David Foster Wallace — who celebrates McCain for his display of “‘moral authority’” and commitment to “‘service’ and ‘sacrifice’ and ‘honor’” — Clinton responds to the extremes of free-market ideology by imagining that “American community” can be rebuilt through the practice of what he calls “old values,” or what Hillary Clinton calls, in a 1993 speech, the “politics of meaning.” In this sense, Clintonian rhetoric offers a particularly clear, particularly influential example of the kind of centrist “communitarianism” that would shape American writing and politics – including the politics of the party’s next president, Barack Obama, a self-described “New Democrat” – for at least a generation."...
2023-04-171h 23
New Books in Literary StudiesRyan M. Brooks, "Liberalism and American Literature in the Clinton Era" (Cambridge UP, 2022)"In other words, like David Foster Wallace — who celebrates McCain for his display of “‘moral authority’” and commitment to “‘service’ and ‘sacrifice’ and ‘honor’” — Clinton responds to the extremes of free-market ideology by imagining that “American community” can be rebuilt through the practice of what he calls “old values,” or what Hillary Clinton calls, in a 1993 speech, the “politics of meaning.” In this sense, Clintonian rhetoric offers a particularly clear, particularly influential example of the kind of centrist “communitarianism” that would shape American writing and politics – including the politics of the party’s next president, Barack Obama, a self-described “New Democrat” – for at least a generation."...
2023-04-171h 23
Founders' Fears & FailuresA Silicon Valley Veteran on the Importance of Founder Mental Health with Janice FraserTW: mention of suicide in this episodeIn this week’s episode we’re going deep. My guest, Janice Fraser, is a Silicon Valley veteran with decades of experience in the startup world. She’s also no stranger to mental health struggles, and in this interview she candidly shares about her own experience managing anxiety, depression, and complex PTSD, including the types of treatment and support that have most helped her along her journey towards healing and becoming a more effective in all of her professional, and personal, roles.Fraser is an inv...
2023-04-1153 min
Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out.All Processor, No Storage - Janice FraserJoin us for an interview with Janice Fraser, who is a Partner at Seneca VC. In this episode, Janice who is an investor, speaker, author and expert in emerging management practices shares about how her superpowers as a Catalyst - all processor, no storage - can be a double-edged sword. She explains how she has developed the tools and capacities to work around it. So many of us Catalysts have been told that we're too intense or too blunt. We see visions of how things can be better so keenly and so quickly, we can feel the imperative so s...
2023-04-0432 minStrong SongsFrom Bach to Miles Davis, with Emily ReeseKirk sits down with musician and podcaster Emily Reese to talk about the beauty of Bach's "Goldberg Variations," the distinct sound of Davis/Evans/Mulligan's "Birth of the Cool," the joys of the Knight Rider theme, and her podcast Level with Emily Reese, which focuses on the wide world of video game music. FEATURED/DISCUSSED:Emily's music podcast Level with Emily: https://www.levelwithemily.com"Singin' the Blues" feat. Frankie Trumbauer on C Melody Sax"Move," by Miles Davis and "Jeru," "Rocker," and "Venus de Milo" by Gerry Mulligan, arr Gil Evans from Birth of the C...
2023-02-171h 18
From Heaven & HopeSavouring The Time We Have | Episode 25Janice Scicluna Alves joins the podcast today. She shares the unimaginable story of her first born daughter, Scarlett who, due to a lack of care during labour paid the ultimate price. Listen to Janice talk about Scarlett, her family and how they stuck together in spite of everything.
2023-02-0957 minStrong Songs"Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" by Kate BushHappy holidays! Here's a Patreon minisode Kirk published last summer about Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill." See you in 2023!ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES, 6/24/2022:The whole world is talking about Kate Bush's masterful 1985 song "Running Up That Hill," so Kirk figured he might as well talk about it, too. On this bonus Patreon episode, he takes a crack at re-creating the song's iconic sound and digs into some of the digital recording technology that Bush used to make it sound so distinct.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Wuthering Heights" by Kate Bush from The K...
2022-12-3020 min
All Saints Burwood Sermon-Cast18122022 - 10.30 Sunday Service18122022 - 10.30 Sunday Service (Edited)
4th Sun of Advent - Peace
With the most amazing line up....
Jono Tanner & Ben Swift - Cello & Keyboard, O Come Emmanuel
Michal Bush & Family - Little Donkey
Elizabeth Hanley - Reading Azaiah 9:2
Carolyn Swift - Reading Luke 2:2
Willam Jamieson - Silent Night (Te Reo)
Lee Fraser - Poetry
Lendnal & Baynes Family - Angels we have/ Heard on high
Janice Stead - Reading John 1:9-14
Emma Stanford - Guitar, O Come o Ye...
2022-12-2040 min
Strong SongsThe Music of Star Wars: AndorLook, sometimes a TV soundtrack is so good that you have no choice but to make a whole podcast episode about it.And so here we are, as Kirk takes a deep dive into Nicholas Britell's ever-evolving musical score for the new Disney+ show Star Wars: Andor.Listen to Britell's Andor Score (via Songwhip): Volume One | Volume Two | Volume ThreeREFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:Tracks from Star Wars: A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back, composed by John WilliamsTracks from Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and...
2022-12-1657 min
Strong SongsYear Four, In ReviewKirk takes a look back some of his many musical memories from Strong Songs, Year Four.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon from Leviathan, 2004"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Cody Fry in 2021 and Zoot in 1970"Second Story" by Andrew Synowiec from Second Story, 2020Andrew Synowiec on Instagram"Just What I Needed" by Ric Ocasek and The Cars from The Cars, 1978"You Might Think" by Ocasek/The Cars from Heartbeat City, 1984Various compositions by Koji...
2022-11-1849 min
Sex, Love & Elephants with Dr. CherylLet Live and Let Go: A Dharma Talk with Dr. CherylWhat do we do when the tough stuff happens? How do we draw on our inner elephant courage and wisdom to help us get through the biggest losses in our life?In today’s episode of Sex, Love, and Elephants, you’ll have a front row seat to one of my dharma talks. I’m talking about what we can do during our toughest times, where we can find strength, and the Four Noble Truths. Tune in and learn that no matter what the winds blow into our life, we don't get to be the...
2022-11-1433 min
Sh*t I Wish I KnewEpisode Five with Janice FraserJanice Fraser is an investor, entrepreneur, consultant, and my business coach. She’s an extreme badass, who cut her teeth in the tech industry as one of very few women executives in Silicon Valley. She’s learned to stop making herself small, start taking up space, and lean into her fabulousness.
2022-11-1406 min
Strong SongsPink Floyd: The Dark Side of the MoonFor the 100th episode of Strong Songs, Kirk takes a deep dive into one of the most famous concept albums ever recorded. Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon" is an instantly recognizable, widely discussed album, played and replayed to the point that it's easy to forget that it was made by a handful of young people with some instruments and a mixing desk. So buckle in for a whirlwind tour of the entire record, with pauses along the way to highlight some of the sounds, styles, and techniques that made The Dark Side of the M...
2022-11-041h 00
The Product ExperienceLet's talk about product roadmaps - The Product ExperienceLily and Randy in this special episode, take a trip down memory lane to have a chat about the best Roadmap insights they've heard from a range of product episodes on the podcast over the past year. Tune in to listen to actionable insights from Philips Nwachukwu, Janice Fraser, Maahir Shah, and more! Featured Links: Follow Lily on LinkedIn and Twitter | Follow Randy on LinkedIn and Twitter | Roadmaps features at Mind The Product | Guests included in this episode: Maggie Crowley, Philips Nwachukwu, Alexander Hipp, Kausambi Manjita, Storm Fagan, Roisi Proven, Ha Phan, Anthony Marter, Christian C...
2022-11-0235 min
Strong Songs"The Biggest Ball of Twine in Minnesota" by "Weird Al" YankovicIt's time for a Strong Songs road trip, as Kirk unravels one of "Weird Al" Yankovic's most understated, grandiose songs. So come along, for a journey through long-form story songs, sea shanty refrains, synth feelings, and an unexpectedly grand finale. We'll stay until the security guards throw us out.Album: UHF: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff, 1989Listen/Buy via SongwhipAlso Featured/Discussed:"Spam," "Money For Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies," "Hot Rocks Polka," "Attack of the Radioactive Hamsters from a Planet Near Mars," and "UHF," all from UHF: OMPSAOS, 1989"Polka Your...
2022-10-2154 min
Strong SongsSinging Drummers & Jazz FluteIt's time to answer more of your musical questions, with topics including singing drummers, Elvis Costello harmonies, how to find a music teacher, unusual odd-meter counting, similar-sounding songs, and Anchorman's jazz flute scene.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Heart Don’t Stand a Chance” by Anderson .Paak from Malibu, 2016“You & I” by Jamison Ross from Jamo, 2022"Take The TIme" by Josh Dion Band from Live!, 2006"Sunshine, I Can Fly" by Roul Midón live in NYC, 2013“Seventeen” by Lake Street Dive from Bad Self Portraits, 2014“Veronica” by Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney from Spike, 1989The Flute Scene From Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Bu...
2022-10-0759 minThe Product ExperienceOKRs Special - The Product ExperienceThis week's episode on The Product Experience is going to sound a little different...Lily and Randy in this special episode, take a trip down memory lane to have a chat about the best OKRs insights they've heard from a range of product episodes on the podcast over the past year. Tune in to listen to actionable insights from Storm Fagan, Todd Olsen, Petra Wille, and more! Featured Links: Follow Lily on LinkedIn and Twitter | Follow Randy on LinkedIn and Twitter | OKRs features at Mind The Product | Listen to this podcast on Youtube! | G...
2022-10-0515 min
Strong SongsStrong Grooves, Vol. 1 (feat. Russ Kleiner)Drummers like Clyde Stubblefield, Zigaboo Modeliste, and Bernard Purdie defined the sound of the bands they played with not because of their flashy chops, but because they knew how to lock down a groove. On this episode, Kirk goes deep into one groove apiece by each of those drummers - Stubblefield on James Brown's "Cold Sweat," Modeliste on The Meters' "Cissy Strut," and Purdie on Aretha Franklin's "Rock Steady" - with help from special guest drummer Russ Kleiner.FEATURED/DISCUSSEDCold Sweat by James Brown and the Famous Flames, 1967"Cissy Strut" by The Meters from The...
2022-09-2359 min
Strong Songs"Jesus, Etc." by WilcoFew lyricists have Jeff Tweedy's ability to fluidly shift between plainspoken emotion and abstract imagery. The Wilco frontman has been writing beautiful, beguiling songs for more than three decades, and there is no way to pin down what any of them "means." There's only what they mean to you, right then, in the moment, as you listen to them. That's certainly true of "Jesus, Etc." one of many standout tracks off of Wilco's groundbreaking 2001 album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. On this episode, Kirk explores some of the writing and arrangement techniques that help make this song, and all o...
2022-09-0953 min
Strong SongsLofi Beats & The Circle of FifthsKirk answers a crop of new listener questions on topics ranging from Steve Perry's vocal technique, Art Garfunkel's guitarmonies, the Carolina Crown's viral brass section warmup, Ram Jam's chaotic riffs, and how to explain complex music theory concepts to non-musicians.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Elbow Grease” by Scott Pemberton from Timber Rock, 2015“A Song for You” by Leon Russell from Leon Russell, 1970"Scissors Cut" by Art Garfunkel from Scissors Cut, 1981“Carolina Crown’s Hornline Drops the Hammer in Houston”“Goodbye Yelow Brick Road” by Elton John and Bernie Taupin from Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, 1973"Morning Moon" by Kanisan ft. Wishes and Drea...
2022-08-2655 min
Strong Songs"Help Me" by Joni MitchellThere are few singer-songwriters as inimitable as Joni Mitchell, with her swirling song forms, leaping melodies, and that magical voice, untethered by the laws of gravity. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into Joni's 1974 song "Help Me," a hummingbird of a tune hovering between commitment and flight, tumbling and falling past love and toward freedom.Written by: Joni MItchellAlbum: Court and Spark, 1974Listen/Buy via JoniMitchell.comAlso featured:“Big Yellow Taxi” by Joni Mitchell from Ladies of the Canyon, 1970“A Case of You” and "California” by Joni from...
2022-08-1255 min
Scale Model PodcastEP 99 - Ground and SeaWelcome to Episode 99 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit FormHostsStuart ClarkGeoff HeylandTerry MiesleThanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:***************************************LATEST NEWSHeritageCon and Moosaroo Cup head judge Iain Fraser has sadly lost his wife Janice to cancer. Our thoughts go out to him and his family.Moosaroo Subject revealed - Arma P51 OOB Expert setGold Medel Models sold to Squadron HobbyIPMS Nationals***************************************LAT...
2022-08-1100 minScale Model PodcastEP 99 - Ground and SeaWelcome to Episode 99 Sponsored by CultTVMan, Sean’s Custom Model Tools and Return To Kit FormHostsStuart ClarkGeoff HeylandTerry MiesleThanks to our latest Patreon Supporters:***************************************LATEST NEWSHeritageCon and Moosaroo Cup head judge Iain Fraser has sadly lost his wife Janice to cancer. Our thoughts go out to him and his family.Moosaroo Subject revealed - Arma P51 OOB Expert setGold Medel Models sold to Squadron HobbyIPMS Nationals***************************************LAT...
2022-08-1100 min
Strong Songs"Silent All These Years" by Tori AmosTori Amos was one of the most distinctive songwriters of the 90s, and remains a powerful musical voice decades later. "Silent All These Years," one of many strong singles off of her 1992 solo debut, is a perfect encapsulation of so many of the things that make her music special.On this episode, Kirk takes a close look at this delicate, tenuously balanced song, from its floating opening piano line, to its expansive, time-warping bridge, to its hopeful conclusion. It's our turn now to stand where she stands; here, take hold of her hand.Written by...
2022-06-1751 min
Strong SongsThree to Tango, with Alex Krebs and Andrew OliverTango is more than just dance, and more than just music - it's a whole artistic genre. For some people, it's a way of life. One such person is Alex Krebs, a Portland-based tango instructor, Bandoneon player, and bandleader who has dedicated the past couple decades to spreading a love of tango around the world.On this episode, Alex and pianist Andrew Oliver take Kirk (and all of you) on a journey into the wide, enchanting world of tango.FEATURED/DISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODE:Alex's Portland Tango Studio, Tango BerretinSelections from Stumptandas by the...
2022-06-0357 min
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 1There's nothing like a good instrumental solo—that moment when a lone player stands in the spotlight and takes the helm, leading the band in an uncharted direction. On the first edition of Strong Solos, Kirk takes apart a few of his favorite solos, which a special focus on players who use motivic development, also known as theme and variations.SOLOS FEATURED:Eric Shenkman on "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors from Pocket Full of Kryptonite, 1991Sonny Rollins on "St. Thomas" from Saxophone Colossus, 1956Joe Morello on "Take Five" by Paul Desmond/The Dave Brubeck Quartet from Ti...
2022-05-2053 min
Strong Songs"Wichita Lineman" by Jimmy Webb & Glen CampbellI hear you singin' in the wire... I can hear you through the whine... and the Strong Songs podcast is talking about one of the best songs of all time.On this episode, Kirk takes on Jimmy Webb & Glen Campbell's ethereal workin' song "Wichita Lineman," an ode to the profound poetry within all of us. It's a song without a chorus or a bridge that still feels complete, thanks largely to the way it subtly climbs from the street, to the wire, and up into the heavens. Written by: Jimmy WebbProduced by: A...
2022-05-0653 min
Strong SongsRobot Composers & Horror MusicEver wonder what makes some music sound scarier than other music? Same.Kirk answers listener questions about music in horror movies, Tune-Yards horn arrangements, funky drum sounds in Biggie and Paul Simon tunes, randomly generated music, and why musicians are their own worst critics. He also revisits the intro to Guns 'n Roses' "Welcome To The Jungle," and shares some listener emails about being a left-handed musician.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns ’n Roses from Appetite for Destruction, 1987“Redneck” by Lamb of God from Sacrament, 2006Melissa Cross demonstrating different types of screaming...
2022-04-2256 min
Strong SongsThe Music of The Legend of ZeldaFew video game series have a musical tradition as rich as The Legend of Zelda.From Zelda's Lullabye to Epona's Song to the Great Fairy Fountain and Dragon Roost Island, Kirk unravels some of his favorite Zelda music and explores how Nintendo's composers keep weaving them back together into beautiful new patterns.Written by: Main themes by Koji Kondo, with additional compositions by Kenta Nagata (Wind Waker), Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata, and Hajime Wakai (Breath of the Wild)Featuring music from: The Legend of Zelda (1986), A Link to the Past (1991), Ocarina of Time (1998...
2022-04-0854 min
The Product Science PodcastThe Janice Fraser Hypothesis: The Best Decision Is One Everyone Can Live WithJanice Fraser is an investor, speaker, and expert in emerging management practices to support innovation at scale. A Silicon Valley veteran, she’s built a storied career as a product manager, founder, facilitator, and confidant for entrepreneurs and enterprise executives alike. But her impact extends beyond the Valley with innovation and transformation projects at NASA, the Obama White House, Procter & Gamble, and many other companies in the Fortune 500. As an investor, she is particularly committed to championing and extending access to the brilliant entrepreneurs who are typically underrepresented in the world of venture-backed startups.
In this episode of...
2022-04-0642 min
Strong SongsMario Kart & That 'Musical' SoundKirk answers questions about Guns 'n Roses, Mario Kart 64, phasers, and what makes a song sound like it's from a musical.DISCUSSED/REFERENCED ON THIS EPISODE:"Welcome to the Jungle” by Guns n’ Roses from Appetite for Destruction, 1987"Results Theme" from Mario Kart 64 by Kenta NagataA video kirk made in 2014 about the dynamic music of Mount Wario: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8TBS75U1p8“Dig” by Incubus from Light Grenades, 2006“Waiting On A Miracle” feat Stephanie Beatriz, “What Else Can I Do?" feat Diane Guerrero, and "We Don't Talk About Bruno” by Lin-Manuel Miranda from Enc...
2022-03-2556 min
Strong Songs"Just What I Needed" by The CarsIt's not the perfume that you wear... it's not the ribbons in your hair.... I guess it's just the perfect blend of synths and electric guitars that you bring to every song.Yes, it's time for Strong Songs to tackle The Cars, and their 1978 pop-rock classic "Just What I Needed." But while that song encapsulates everything that made the brilliant Boston five-piece great, Kirk decided to use his Walkman to occasionally fast-forward to compare and contrast with a second Cars classic from 1984.Written by: Ric OcasekAlbums: The Cars, 1978 and Heartbeat City, 1984
2022-03-1152 minStrong SongsStory of a Session Guitarist, with Andrew SynowiecYou might not know Andrew Synowiec's name, but chances are you've heard his guitar playing. Heck, chances are you heard his guitar playing this week.Synowiec makes his living as an LA session guitarist, with a list of credits as long as the California coastline. Among those credits: you can hear him on the score for pretty much every recent Disney film (Frozen, CoCo, Zootopia), as well superhero flicks like Logan and Spider-Man: Far From Home, TV shows like The Simpsons and The Good Place, as well as on records with recording artists like The Who, HAIM...
2022-02-2553 min
Strong SongsStrong Covers, Vol. 2Three different artists! Three different covers! Of songs by one beloved band!On the second edition of "Strong Covers," we're digging into covers of three Beatles classics: Earth, Wind & Fire's maximalist remake of "Gotta Get You Into My Life," Ray Charles' saucy reimagining of "Eleanor Rigby," and Bobby McFerrin's delicate recitation of "Blackbird." Come for the English-accented rhyme schemes, stay for the impeccable voice leading.Covered (lol) on this episode:"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as c...
2022-02-1155 min
Strong SongsFunky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & StingWhat do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?The answer, as you'll learn on this episode, is a funk drumming legend named Clyde Stubblefield. We'll also talk about flipped drum beats, Sting's taste for syncopation, the differences between cheap and expensive musical instruments, how to tell a bridge from a prechorus, the power of a four-note motif, the unexpected places you can find songwriting inspiration, and Muse's subtle hat-tip to a George Michael classic.FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE:“Darling” by Real Estate from In Mind, 2017"Ghost Story" by S...
2022-01-2850 min
Strong Songs"Blood and Thunder" by MastodonWhite! Whale! Holy! Grail!Strong Songs kicks off year four by getting H-E-A-V-Y, with an analysis of Mastodon's "Blood and Thunder." Pass straight past the Mellow Meadows, through the Forests and the Foothills of Rock, and see if you can reach the summit of Hard Mountain. The view from up there is amazing.Written by: MastodonAlbum: Leviathan, 2004Listen/Buy on all platforms via SongwhipOUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk is the host of Strong Songs, and he's been having a lot of fun with the guitar...
2022-01-1442 minThe Product ExperienceWhy do we lie to ourselves? - Janice FraserOne of the biggest challenges of working in product is figuring out what story we're trying to tell, and bringing everyone on board with that story. On this week's podcast, we talked with Janice Fraser about ensuring that the story you're telling is rooted in truth—and all of the things that can get in the way.Featured Links: Follow Janice on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram | Janice's Website | Janice's piece and talk on 'Uncovering the Truth' at Mind The Product Our HostsLily Smith enjoys working as a consultant product mana...
2021-11-1734 min
Strong SongsYear Three, In ReviewKirk takes a look back at the many musical memories of Strong Songs Year Three.Year Three is over, and it's time to revisit the songs analyzed, the questions answered, and the interviewees interviewed. SCHEDULING NOTE: The show will be off for December, and will return for Year Four in January 2022. 2022! Feels weird to type that out.REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Space Oddity" by David Bowie from David Bowie, 1969"Starman" by David Bowie from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, 1972"HIde and Seek" by Imogen Heap fr...
2021-11-1746 minStrong SongsSinging Like A Star, with Eric VetroWhat do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, and Katy Perry have in common? They all study with Eric Vetro, one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in the world.On this bonus episode, Kirk sits down with Vetro to talk about his fascinating job, how to build good habits for a strong voice, and the art and discipline (and diet!) of professional singing.CHECK OUT ERIC'S PODCAST!Eric has a fantastic new podcast called Backstage Pass with Eric Vetro, where he sits down with his superstar students to talk about their lives...
2021-11-1055 min
Strong SongsTalking Heads: Stop Making SenseWhat is this, a film podcast?? It's time for something a little different, as Kirk puts down his record player and climbs onstage for Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads' classic 1984 concert film Stop Making Sense. It's a tour through the first hour of the film, from "Heaven" to "Burning Down the House" to "Once in a Lifetime," with some quick stops along the way.Songs by: Talking Heads (David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison)Featuring: Steve Scales (Percussion), Lynn Mabry and Ednah Holt (Vocals), Alex Weir (Guitar/Vocals), and Bernie W...
2021-11-0359 min
Relationships RuleFrom Summer Job to Successful Career : A Conversation with Entrepreneur Jordan Kipnes | RR125My interview with Jordan Kipnes, VP Student Works Painting, has so many nuggets about what you can learn from a summer job and how you can turn it into a career. Jordan is a true entrepreneur, getting his business degree at Simon Fraser University in just that. He ran a painting franchise for 8 summers and worked his way up the corporate ladder to now being one of the two VPs running the company over 3 Canadian provinces.At the same time, Jordan has another company, and coaches other up and coming entrepreneurs too. He loves what he does – an...
2021-10-1935 min
Reframe & Reset Your Career: Job Search & Career Development InsightsEpisode 15. Becoming Forever Employable - Jeff GothelfLooking for insights and strategies to potentially make yourself forever employable? Jeff Gothelf and I discussed this, his career in tech, his book Forever Employable and so much more on Episode 15 of the Reframe & Reset Your Career podcast.
In this episode, we will learn about:
His Early Life As A Musician;
Transitioning To Becoming A UX Designer;
How “Enthusiastic Scepticism” Has Shaped his Career;
Thinking Of Your Career As A Start Up;
Noticing And Adapting To Industry Trends;
The Five Steps and Qualities To Becoming Fore...
2021-07-1456 min
Fearless Women Podcast By Janice McDonaldJackie Danchek, OFX Head of Corporate Clients - North AmericaMy guest this week is Jackie Danchek. Jackie is Head of Corporate and eCommerce Dealing for North America at International Fintech Company, OFX. According to Jackie, the finance and tech industries have always had many obstacles for women looking to make their way into a leadership position. She says, Although it’s a step toward breaking down barriers into the Wall Street - boy’s club, the recent news of Jane Fraser’s appointment to CEO at Citigroup is only a small victory. Jackie has many insights to share from her career as an expert and leader in the...
2021-04-2327 min
Um Café e Uma CríticaImportância do transfeminismo para a luta feministaCom a eleição da mulher mais votada do Brasil, Erika Hilton, o feminismo radical mais uma vez não fez questão alguma de esconder que é transfóbico. A dona de uma página famosa que representa o feminismo radical fez alguns stories para reclamar sobre o número de mulheres eleitas (até aí tudo bem) e a frases que ela usou foi: A mulher mais votada do Brasil, é homem.
Se é difícil mudar o pensamento de familiares sozinhos quem dirá acabar com o patriarcado sem união.
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2020-11-2900 min
Pull QuotesExploring Innovative Journalism Practices: Pull Quotes, Series 3, Episode 9
Exploring Innovative Journalism Practices: Pull Quotes, Series 3, Episode 9
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This week, Pull Quotes hosts Ashley Fraser and Tanja Saric sit down with Ryerson University professor Adrian Ma, and Ryerson School of Journalism Alumni, Adam Chen, to discuss how innovative storytelling methods are making their way into journalism practice. Ma introduced the use of virtual reality and 360-degree video into his international reporting course in 2018, which included a trip to Hong Kong. The following year, Ma led another group of Ryerson students to produce four 360-degree videos covering the...
2020-03-0930 min