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Life, Death, All of ItHow to Talk About Empathy with Michael VenturaIf you’ve ever felt like empathy is a liability in today’s world — or questioned whether it still has a place in leadership, activism, or even daily life — this episode is for you.
In today’s conversation, Krista sits down with Michael Ventura, author of Applied Empathy and founder of Sub Rosa, to explore how empathy, when practiced rigorously and responsibly, becomes a transformative tool for systems change, leadership, and personal clarity.
Michael has brought empathy training into spaces as varied as West Point, the United Nations, and Fortune 100 boardrooms. But this conversation goes far beyond...2025-07-0243 min
Life as Ceremony18 | Michael Ventura: Empathy, Energy, and HealingIn this episode of Life as Ceremony, I sit down with Michael Ventura, entrepreneur, speaker, writer, and folk medicine practitioner. Michael shares his personal and professional journey, from launching his first digital agency at the age of 24 after being fired, to becoming CEO of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that went on to work with clients such as Nike, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and the Obama administration. We discuss how his early ideas of success and leadership have evolved over the years and what he believes to be true today. Michael also shares personal stories of h...2025-07-0252 min
Poets & ThinkersThe Dark Side of Empathy: On AI “Soul Gaps”, emotional commons, and the responsibility to develop humane technologies with Michael VenturaWhat if the very technology that promises to make us more efficient is actually creating “soul gaps” – spaces where human understanding and meaning simply cannot be replicated? In this deeply insightful episode of Poets and Thinkers, we explore the future of humanistic leadership with Michael Ventura, founder of SubRosa, author of “Applied Empathy,” and a fascinating polymath who bridges brand strategy, alternative medicine, and human development. From his practice at Esalen Institute to co-founding a pet food company with Chrissy Teigen and John Legend, Michael brings a unique perspective on how empathy serves as the new language of leadership.Micha...2025-06-2538 min
INSIDE + OUTSIDE with Jessica MurnaneKnocked Around By Waves with Michael VenturaAbout this week’s guest: Michael Ventura is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator. As the founder of strategy and design consultancy Sub Rosa, he advised influential organizations from the American Civil Liberties Union, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. He is a visiting lecturer at institutions such as The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, Princeton University, and the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is the author of the book, Applied Empathy, and is currently working on his se...2025-06-1749 min
JagbagsAll RIghty Then! Outside of Ace Ventura, Which Movies Are Jim Carrey's Best?The legendary Jill Oliver comes back to Jagbags to talk Jim Carrey movies, best characters, and discuss the secret of his appeal and his comedy success. Did he deserve an Oscar nomination for "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective"? (He did.) Plus we talk our favorite Carrey movies and performances, our most underrated as well as the Carrey movies we liked the least. Outside of Ace Ventura, what do you consider his best performance? Also Beave disparages "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" while Len contemplates having Beave removed forcibly from the Jagbags studio. Tune in!2025-05-171h 12
Now at Work with Lizzie AzzolinoYou Are Closer to Your Purpose Than You Think: A New Map to Realize Yours Now with Michael VenturaWe’ve been told a story — that purpose is a North Star, a perfect sentence, a destination to reach in the distant future. But what if that story is what’s keeping us stuck? In this episode, thought leader and author Michael Ventura shares a new path to purpose — one that helps you realize yours now and chart your path forward. Instead of chasing a single North Star, he invites us to see purpose as a constellation of meaningful points already alive in our lives. Through 13 “points of light” — from origin and identity to wounds, joy, and service — he of...2025-04-0952 min
Ktown Connectsw/Michael Ventura-Mars Cheese CastleSmile and say “CHEESE!” Today we connect with Michael Ventura of Mars Cheese Castle. Michael, who runs this iconic Kenosha business with his family, is the grandson of the late Mario Ventura Sr, who along with his wife Martha, started up a little cheese shop over 75 years ago! In this episode we get into all the details about the history of Mars Cheese Castle – going back to their Uptown Kenosha roots back in 1946! Along with how Michael grew up in “the Castle” and how he eventually got involved in the family business. If you are unfamiliar w...2025-03-1455 min
Ventura Voices5. City Clerk on Ventura's upcoming electionsCity Clerk Michael MacDonald and Public Information Officer Heather Sumagaysay discuss the upcoming elections.
They dive into the city's upcoming elections and the voting process.
In this episode, we cover:
The voting process and key dates to remember.
How you can participate in boards, committee, and commission meetings.
The availability of virtual City Council meetings.
Spanish live two-way interpretation services to ensure everyone can participate.
Don't miss this comprehensive overview from the City Clerk, designed to keep you informed and engaged in Ventura's democratic process.2024-08-0231 min
Making Business Art#024 The Power of Applied Empathy with Michael VenturaIf we want to be an effective leader, team member, and problem-solver, we must be skilled at understanding what is really going on with ourselves and others. My guest, entrepreneur and author, Michael Ventura, spent years refining an approach to help leaders and teams develop valuable perspectives that can be applied to solve problems internally and for their customers. Michael calls this approach “Applied Empathy,” and even authored a book with that title. This approach focuses on getting to know others and their challenges by actively engaging with them and applying what we learn to developing more effective and sati...2024-07-181h 25
Amina Change Your LifeEp 74: The Power of Applied Empathy with Michael VenturaMichael Ventura is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator. As the founder of strategy and design consultancy Sub Rosa, he advised influential organizations from the ACLU, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. Alongside this work, Michael serves as faculty at the Esalen Institute and in private practice working with individuals seeking personal development and mentorship. His book, Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster 2018) explores the intersectionality of these two worlds (business and personal development) through the practice of empathy for the self, and for others. Michael is a leading...2024-06-1830 min
In the MakingEmpathy at Work with Michael VenturaTeresa Au chats with author, speaker, and entrepreneur Michael Ventura about what empathy really is and how it can help your design work and your business. Michael describes applied empathy–the idea that empathy isn’t just putting yourself in someone else’s shoes–it’s about better understanding what it’s like to be someone else in their own shoes. They also discuss how car designers rely on somatic empathy, strategies for time-strapped solopreneurs, and an easy way to shake up your video meetings.What you’ll hear in this episode:How Michael’s brand and strategy use...2024-05-0123 min
Michael Thallium - Sapere aude - Atrévete a saber - Dare to Know52 Sapere aude - Alba Ventura - Entre teclasEpisodio n.º 52 de Sapere aude - Atrévete a saber, la serie de Michael Thallium para todas esas personas con ganas de aprender y saber. Este episodio va de música. Lo hemos titulado Entre teclas, porque la invitada que nos acompaña en esta ocasión es Alba Ventura, quien lleva toda una vida entre las teclas del piano, su instrumento.
Alba Ventura, además de concertista, es profesora del Conservatorio Superior de Música del Liceo de Barcelona, su ciudad natal, y de la Escuela Superior de Música Forum Musikae de Madrid.
#AlbaVent...2023-11-0646 min
Real Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerAccelerating Trust In Your Relationships with Empathy with Michael VenturaWondering how to accelerate trust in your business relationships? You’re going to love this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue! I sat down with Michael Ventura to discuss his two books: Applied Empathy and Prioritizing Purpose. Michael dives into the topics of empathy and purpose, and shares why you can’t have one without the other. Topics We Cover in This Episode: How to get better at empathy in your relationships The power of genuine curiosity and thoughtful action when talking to others Tips for applying empathy...2023-10-1058 minReal Relationships Real Revenue - Video Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerAccelerating Trust In Your Relationships with Empathy with Michael VenturaWondering how to accelerate trust in your business relationships? You’re going to love this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue! I sat down with Michael Ventura to discuss his two books: Applied Empathy and Prioritizing Purpose. Michael dives into the topics of empathy and purpose, and shares why you can’t have one without the other. Topics We Cover in This Episode: How to get better at empathy in your relationships The power of genuine curiosity and thoughtful action when talking to others Tips for applying empathy...2023-10-1058 min
Real Relationships Real Revenue - Audio Edition | Invest in Relationships to Build Your Business and Your CareerAccelerating Trust In Your Relationships with Empathy with Michael VenturaWondering how to accelerate trust in your business relationships? You’re going to love this episode of Real Relationships Real Revenue! I sat down with Michael Ventura to discuss his two books: Applied Empathy and Prioritizing Purpose. Michael dives into the topics of empathy and purpose, and shares why you can’t have one without the other. Topics We Cover in This Episode: How to get better at empathy in your relationships The power of genuine curiosity and thoughtful action when talking to others Tips for applying empathy...2023-10-1058 min
The Futur with Chris DoDiscover your gift — with Michael Ventura
Michael Ventura is the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that works with some of the world’s largest brands, organizations, and startups. He is also a board member and advisor to several organizations, including Behance, The Burning Man Project, and The Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum.As if that weren’t impressive enough, he also owns a globally recognized design store in New York’s West Village and is a visiting lecturer at institutions like Princeton University and the United States Military Academy at West Point.In this podcast episode...2023-04-261h 05
Phillip and Michael Talk MoviesThe Jim Carrey Chronicles: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls: The MovieAce Ventura: When Nature Calls is a comedy masterpiece. Why do critics hate it so much? Has it aged well? Join Michael and Phillip as they discuss that, plus Macaulay Culkin movies, and much much more.Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes every week! https://www.patreon.com/pmtmSupport the show2023-03-221h 06
DARE TO FEELMaking Radical Choices in Marriage with Michael VenturaIn this podcast, Alexandra speaks to entrepreneur, former CEO, author of Applied Empathy, and thought leader Michael Ventura.For over two decades, Michael Ventura has worked as a leader, facilitator, and educator. Concepts and tools from his first book, Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster, 2018) have been embraced by influential, respected organizations from the ACLU, Google, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Nike to The United Nations and the Obama Administration. His work focuses on helping leaders and their teams to practice empathy as a means to deepen connection and catalyze change.In private practice, he works with individuals s...2023-02-201h 10
The SourceS2E8: Language of Leadership With Michael VenturaFor over two decades, Michael Ventura has worked as a leader, facilitator, and educator. Concepts and tools from his first book, Applied Empathy (Simon & Schuster, 2018) have been embraced by influential, respected organizations from the ACLU, LVMH, Google, Goldman Sachs, IBM, Microsoft, and Nike to The United Nations and the Obama Administration.As our very special and final guest for Season Two, Michael shares how his work focuses on helping leaders and their teams to incite growth and catalyze change. He discusses what daily rituals serve him and how they have changed over the course of pre...2022-11-2250 min
Flipping the TableS4 - Ep#11 - Update on the Achieving of Resilient Communities project and more with Maureen McGuire, CEO of Ventura County Farm BureauAfter talking about the day’s farm tour on the Oxnard plain of Ventura County to educate CalPolySLO engineering students working to keep drinking water cool for farmer workers in hot fields, Maureen and Michael explore how to solve the many complex challenges faced by farmers in a time of intense political polarization, climate change and escalating prices.2022-11-1550 min
UncookedMichael Ventura (P.1): Know Better to Do Better – How Empathy Guides Smart BusinessesHave you ever brought home a new purchase, only to realize the product designers really missed the mark? We might even say aloud, “what were they THINKING?” My latest guest has created tools and practices every business can employ to avoid these disastrous experiences. The tool is empathy. On this week’s episode Michael Ventura an author, speaker, and empathy facilitator, joins me to discuss how he’s fine-tuned a methodology to turn human understanding into an invaluable business tool. Some highlights of what we cover: How empathy can be a revenue driver for businesse...2022-10-1331 minUncookedMichael Ventura (P.2): Empathy + The Moral Code of MarketingOn our last episode Michael Ventura shared how his methodology of marketing helped organizations navigate change, improve customer experience, and generate revenue. But as Uncle Ben famously said, “with great power, comes great responsibility.” Listen in as Michael returns to discuss the social responsibility of marketing with empathy and how you can maintain your moral code while gaining powerful insights and being a value to your brand. Some highlights of what we cover: The three types of empathy and how to use them The difference between manipulation and understanding How to reform your questions for d...2022-10-1320 min
Phillip and Michael Talk MoviesAce Ventura: Pet Detective: The Jim Carrey Saga Begins!This week, Michael and Alejandro discuss Jim Carrey's humble beginnings, his start in standup comedy, his early film career, and his first film hit: ACE VENTURA: PET DETECTIVE (1994).Also discussed:1. Our pitch for an Ace Ventura III2. Jimmy Carrey's Clint Eastwood impression3. Jim Carrey's time at The Comedy Store4. FACTOIDSSupport the show2022-08-291h 25
Coffee and a MikeJorge Ventura #470Jorge Ventura is a journalist, vlogger and reporter for Daily Caller. He comes on the podcast to discuss his new documentary NARCOFORNIA, California politics, can the state be saved, how the hispanic population is not on board with woke ideology, his time covering the border, cartels, human smuggling, and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!! Social media Website- https://dailycaller.com/author/Jorge+Ventura/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/VenturaReport Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jorgeventuratv/ Documentary- https://narcofornia.com/ Follow Me Tw...2022-08-1246 min
Purposeful Empathy with Anita NowakApplied Empathy ft. Michael Ventura Purposeful Empathy Hosted by Anita NowakWatch this episode to learn how teams can practice empathy to deepen workplace connections.
Michael Ventura is the author of Applied Empathy. His work focuses on helping leaders and their teams catalyze change. He has worked with Google, Nike, Microsoft, the United Nations, and Obama administration. In this episode, he describes how businesses can measure empathy through KPIs including retention, performance, and profitability.
00:00 Introduction
00:23 About Michael Ventura
02:25 Why the pursuit of self-knowledge is important to Michael
04:18 Michael's backstory
07:56 Does empathy enhance or inhibit performance?
10:57 How...2022-07-1431 min
We Walk The Earth05 | Michael Ventura | Applied EmpathyIn this episode, the business world and the spiritual world come together through the experience of Michael Ventura (@themichaelventura), traditional medicine practitioner and the author of the book Applied Empathy: The New Language of LeadershipMichael is an accomplished leader, practitioner, and educator who explores the intersectionality of business and personal development through the practice of empathy. As the founder of Sub Rosa, he's advised organizations like ACLU, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, and Nike to well-respected institutions such as The United Nations and the Obama-Biden Administration. Alongside this work, Michael leads a private practice serving individuals seeking...2021-10-2040 min
The Empathy EdgeMichael Ventura: How to Apply Empathy to Tough Business ChallengesHow do we apply empathy to solve tough business challenges? Taking the time to gather empathic insights might seem like it’s slowing you down, but doing so can actually help you solve the right problems, exceed your goals, and accelerate growth. In my conversation today with Michael Ventura, you will hear fascinating stories about how he creatively gathered empathic brand insights for clients like GE and Levi’s. Michael cites actual business improvement and market share growth by encouraging his clients to think creatively and take a risk in being willing to diagnose the larger context in totally uniq...2021-08-3141 min
Aim to Win PodcastThe Power of Empathy with Michael VenturaOn today’s Aim to Win podcast, we have Michael Ventura, founder and CEO of SubRosa as a guest. SubRosa is a strategy and design company that helps businesses solve problems using applied empathy as a tool. It was largely focused on digital work until 2008 when they implemented an approach to work on strategic and experiential assignments as well to make sure that what the brand said online was also true in the real world. Ventura shares with us some important lessons about success, like what being successful really is, or the fact that what is considered a failure by s...2021-06-2236 min
Garden Time with Mike VenturaPart 2, Growing a healthy garden incorporates: soil management, plant nutrients and irrigation managementGrowing a healthy garden is a multi step process, it incorporates:
Soil management practices
Effective Irrigation management
Nutritional program
Garden time is now on Facebook, simple go Garden Time with Mike Ventura and you are good to go.2021-02-2604 min
KAMCast - Key Account Management Strategies for Business Leaders#011 Great Answers to Tough Questions, with Michael DoddIN THIS EPISODE:What is the toughest question you have faced from your most important customers?What is the toughest question you have faced from you team?How did you handle those questions?Did you answer with confidence and finesse? Or did you crumble under the pressure and end up blurting out more that you would care to share?As a business leader, you will have undoubtedly faced some really tough questions over the years. Your ability to answer them will have played a really important role in the growth and...2021-02-1841 min
Transforming Work with Sophie WadeMichael Ventura — Transforming with Empathy: From Awareness to ApplicationMichael Ventura—Founder of Sub Rosa and author of Applied Empathy—discusses his process for integrating empathy practices in work environments. He recommends doing self-work first and attaining sufficient awareness to stimulate and present an empathetic self. For business situations, he emphasizes cognitive empathy which involves perspective-taking driven by inquiry, as well as identifying and unpacking top workplace challenges. For the broader setting, Michael suggests we have conversations to understand, rather than conversations to win. Key Takeaways [00:53] Where the journey of empathy starts. [03:36] Michael gets encourage...2020-11-2042 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaHow to prepare a soil area for a seeded or sodded lawn area, episode no. 2In this episode, I continue to discuss how to prepare a soil area for either a seeded or sodded lawn. Steps to follow:
Apply adequate seed, adequate lbs. per 1,000 square feet of soil
Apply organic amend to the cover the seed
Apply sod, be sure after the sod is apply. The sod is rolled to remove air that is trapped that is between the root system and the soil
Irrigation, be sure that the irrigation system is providing head to head coverage over the seeded or sodded area.2020-09-0904 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaHow to prepare a soil area for a seeded or sodded lawnIn this episode, I will be discussing how to prepare a soil area that will be either seeded or sodded lawn area. I will be discussing the following steps:
How to exhaust the soil of weed seed
Importance of irrigation, head to head coverage
Application of organic soil amend assist the soil to become more productive for the seeded or sodded lawn, use of Live Earth Soil Conditioner as the organic amend
This is a two episode program.2020-09-0904 min
The Farrynheight PodcastUnderstanding Empathy as the New Language of Leadership with Michael VenturaUnderstanding empathy is the first step to practice it - and it’s not about what you want, but about listening to the other person and doing what works best for them, not for you.Especially when it comes to the workplace, the world has sufficiently changed for people to expect to be treated as humans when it comes to their work - regardless of what that is - and it is the employer’s job to assure that they are in touch with their empathic capabilities in order for them to show up as real lead...2020-09-0845 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaHow to prepare fruit trees for next years growing season, episode 2In this episode, I will be discussing the proper tree pruning tools, such as:
Loppers
Folding Hand Saw
Pruning shears
Soil Conditioner from Live Earth Products
Copper Fungicide
2020-09-0504 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaHow to prepare fruit trees for the next growing seasonIn this episode, I will be discussing to the prepare fruit trees:
stone fruit and citrus for the next growing season.
The preparation includes:
proper pruning practices, vertical mulching and removal of unwanted plant material from around the base of the fruit trees. The fruit trees includes but not limited to: peach, plum, nectarine, citrus trees.2020-09-0504 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaUnderstanding the basics of soil, part 2In this episode I discuss more about soil, in the case I will be discussing a sandy soil. I also discuss how to amend the soil. Regarding soil amends, what soil amends do for the plant / soil relationship. 2020-08-3004 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaUnderstanding the basics of soilIn this episode, I will be discussing the basics of soil. There are 3 types of soil:
Sand, Silt and Clay
I will also discuss some of the characteristics of sand, silt and clay and what to amend the soil with so that the soil / plant relationship may improve. A healthy plant / soil relationship can lead to more productive and healthier plant material.
2020-08-3004 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaHow to grow healthier camellia's and azalea's, enhancing plant and soil health care part 2How to encourage healthier camellia's and azaleas. Applying phosphorous to enhance flower and root development. Use soil conditioner from Live Earth in conjunction with bone meal to enhance plant health care.
Do not apply any nitrogen fertilizers to either the azalea's or camellia's.
Other beneficial cultural practices include, but no limited to:
Application of mulch on the soil around the base of the plants
Irrigation management, use drip irrigation as compared to spray head irrigation.
Do not prune the crowns of either the camellia's or azaleas's now...2020-08-2404 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaUnderstanding a fertilizer label, part 2.In this episode, I continue with explaining what the vitamins or fertilizers do for plant health care.
Building a healthy soil, is one of the keys to success for a healthy plant.2020-08-1704 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaUnderstanding what is in a bag of fertilizer.These two episodes are discussing fertilizers and the what do the fertilizers or vitamins do for a plant:
Lawn
Shrub
Vegetables2020-08-1704 min
Organize ChaosMichael Ventura: How to Have Empathy at Work and Train Your Team to Use ItIn this episode, I chat with Michael Ventura, CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, during our Training With Empathy event we hosted in April. We talk about the concepts from his book, Applied Empathy, and how to make empathy a trainable skill. What I liked about this episode is that he fully breaks down why empathy is today's most talked-about competitive advantage, and he explains how to train your team for it.
Sub Rosa is a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world's most iconic brands and organizations; including Adobe, Delta Airlines...2020-07-3142 minGarden Time with Mike VenturaBio of Mike VenturaThe background of Mike Ventura, his education and the certifications and licenses that he holds. 2020-07-0903 min
Great MindsEP32: Michael Ventura on Applied EmpathyMichael Ventura is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world’s largest and most important brands—from Johnson & Johnson, Pantone, and Adobe, to the TED Conference, Delta Airlines, and The Daily Show.
2020-06-0431 minAim to Win PodcastThe Power of Empathy with Michael VenturaOn today’s Aim to Win podcast, we have Michael Ventura, founder and CEO of SubRosa as a guest. SubRosa is a strategy and design company that helps businesses solve problems using applied empathy as a tool. It was largely focused on digital work until 2008 when they implemented an approach to work on strategic and experiential assignments as well to make sure that what the brand said online was also true in the real world. Ventura shares with us some important lessons about success, like what being successful really is, or the fact that what is considered a failure by...2020-05-1936 min
Coffee N° 5 with Lara SchmoismanEmpathy, the Path to a Better you with Michael VenturaSend us a textHow do you train your mind to step out of the self and to see the world from someone else’s perspective? Michael Ventura, CEO and founder of brand and business consultancy Sub Rosa, joins us today to talk about life, work and an essential concept during these trying times: cognitive empathy, or the capacity to understand others from their own viewpoint. Thanks to this ability, we can learn more deeply about others in order to create better solutions. Highlights Thanks to cognitive empathy we can learn more deepl...2020-04-2118 min
Culture First with Damon KlotzEmpathy, compassion, work: Part 1, with Michael VenturaIntuitively, you might get the sense that empathy and compassion play a key part in the making of a Culture First organization. Yet their definitions, inherent differences, and potential downfalls remain somewhat of a blur, especially in the context of the workplace.The next two episodes of the Culture First podcast are dedicated to bringing clarity and applicable knowledge around these skills. Part 1 focuses on applied empathy, while Part 2 will bring compassion fatigue into the light.In this episode, Damon meets with Michael Ventura, CEO and founder of Sub...2020-02-2640 min
Love in ActionThe Power of Empathy with Michael VenturaMichael Ventura is the founder and CEO of award-winning strategy and design practice Sub Rosa. He has worked with some of the world's largest and most important brands such as GE, TED and the White House; and has served as a board member and advisor to a variety of organizations. He is a visiting lecturer at Princeton University and West Point, where he teaches design thinking and how to integrate empathy into the creative process. He joins Marcel Schwantes on this week’s show to discuss his book, Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership; in particular, how empathy can sp...2020-02-0641 min
Diana Kander: Professional AFHow to Make Empathy a Habit in Your Organization with Michael VenturaMichael Ventura is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world’s largest and most important organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Adobe, The TED Conference, Delta Airlines, and The Daily Show.
Michael's first book and the subject of our discussion today is Applied Empathy.
Empathy is a squishy word. Sometimes it’s confused with sympathy or misinterpreted as “being nice.” That isn’t empathy. Empathy is about understanding. Empathy lets us see the world from other points of view and helps us form insights that can lead us to new and...2020-01-1333 min
The Growth LeagueHow to Make Empathy a Habit in Your Organization with Michael VenturaMichael Ventura is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world’s largest and most important organizations like Johnson & Johnson, Adobe, The TED Conference, Delta Airlines, and The Daily Show.Michael's first book and the subject of our discussion today is Applied Empathy.Empathy is a squishy word. Sometimes it’s confused with sympathy or misinterpreted as “being nice.” That isn’t empathy. Empathy is about understanding. Empathy lets us see the world from other points of view and h...2020-01-1333 min
Guts N' GloryConversations Had in Public with Michael VenturaHappy New Year!!! We're ushering in 2020 with our first guest of the season, Michael Ventura, founder of design agency Sub Rosa, Corvus Medicine Practitioner, and author of the book, “Applied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership”.
Empathy, is perhaps in its truest form, the separation of one’s ego, to the best of our ability, in relating to that of our neighbor. It was Alfred Adler (1870 - 1937), Austrian Psychotherapist and founder of The School of Individual Psychology who, in the simplest of terms, gave me my earliest understanding of the concept,
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The Big IdeaState of the County Report – Ventura County 10/19Learn more about Ventura County in the state of region report from Ventura County Civic Alliance.2019-09-3012 min
What's the Big Idea with Andrew HornMichael Ventura: Applied Empathy - The New Language of LeadershipMichael Ventura is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world's largest and most important brands: from Johnson & Johnson, Pantone, and Adobe to the TED Conference, Delta Airlines and The Daily Show.
While he wears many hats in his professional life, Michael can boil all his roles down to helping people and corporations overcome their most vexing challenges when it comes to personal development and understanding the obstacles when connecting with other people.
Michael has served as a board member and advisor to...2019-09-2459 min
A Productive ConversationEmpathy Everywhere with Michael Ventura🚨 The Forge Your Future Challenge is back – August 7–9, 2025!Join yours truly, Mike Vardy, for this free 3-day experience to reconnect with what matters, regain control of your time, and set your future in motion. Just two hours a day for three days—no fluff, just focus. Save your spot now: https://mikevardy.com/forgeyourfutureThis time around I’m joined by Michael Ventura. Michael is the founder & CEO of Sub Rosa – a strategy and design practice – and the author of Applied Empathy.
Michael and I talk about why it’s important to know the distinction between sympathy an...2019-09-1141 min
Our Nature: Conversations about the relationship between nature, spirituality, and well-beingEP 10: Harness Your Energy and De-stress Your Body With Qigong Facilitator Michael VenturaMichael Ventura has done it all - he’s an author of the book Applied Empathy, a podcast host, and the CEO of a highly successful branding agency. He’s also an accomplished healer, with roots in Qigong as taught to him by master Yuwen Ru, and in the Shamanic traditions of the Nahuatl Indians as shared by curandera Doña Leova. His mission is to be of service to his patients so that they can release any karmic, ancestral and personal trauma that holds them back from their essence. It was a trauma in the form of a back...2019-09-0454 min
Curse Free GaryVee#AskGaryVee 283 | Michael Ventura, Applied Empathy & Sub RosaAbsolutely loved having my good friend Michael Ventura on the shoooooow today - Michael is the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy & design shop that does some amazing work. We really chopped it up about one of my favorite beliefs & mindsets - empathy, in honor of his new book, Applied Empathy and took some calls to frame up what it means to be an empathic person - relating it to leadership, personality traits and more. This was a great show that we crossed a TON of great topics on - hope you enjoy !! Go buy Michael's book here: www.app...2019-08-0250 min
Get Yourself the JobMichael VenturaJennifer Hill speaks with CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, Michael Ventura, about why empathy is important in the workplace. Ventura discusses the 3 types of empathy and how a person can enhance his or her ability to be empathetic. Ventura also describes the 7 archetypes of empathy, and how a person can develop his or herself in each of those archetypes.
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Michael Ventura is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world's largest and most important brands, organizations and start-ups: from Johnson & Johnson, Pantone, and Adobe to...2019-07-3055 min
Baby Got BackstoryBGBS 020: Michael Ventura | Founder of Sub Rosa | Someday I’ll be an Idea ManBGBS 020: Someday I’ll be an Idea Man
How adopting other people’s perspectives allowed Michael Ventura to discover that empathy is the secret to success and build a world class strategy and design studio serving the world’s biggest brands.
Michael Ventura is the founder and CEO of the strategy and design firm, Sub Rosa based in New York City. He is also an expert on empathy and practicing empathy in business in order to produce real innovation. Later in the show we’ll hear Michael’s definition of empathy… how most people get it wrong and...2019-07-241h 02The Big IdeaVentura Land Trust – Wild & Scenic Film FestivalVentura Lant Trust
Exciting news for Ventura County, there is a new access to open space coming soon, Harmon Canyon in West Ventura County is in escrow.
The Ventura Land Trust is preserving land and opening up access to enjoy the natural assets we have in Ventura County.
On August 17th we have the Wild & Scenic Film Festival in Ventura from 5pm-8pm.
Check out the environmental speaker series and sunset 5k run/walk coming soon with Ventura Land Trust.
Learn more online search for venturalandtrust.org/2019-07-2227 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastApplied Empathy: The New Language of Leadership with Michael VenturaMichael Ventura, author of Applied Empathy and CEO of Sub Rosa, joins us on the show to talk about empathy: what it means, why it plays a pivotal role in effective leadership and how to apply it. Michael offers a wealth of insight into why leaders of all levels need to truly understand people in order to connect with them and lead effectively. Whether you know it yet or not, you are a leader. Now all you need to do is apply empathy.Michael Ventura’s book, Applied Empathy, can be read up on at...2019-07-1500 minThe Big IdeaMayor of Ventura, Matt LaVereThe Mayor of Ventura, Matt LaVere is our feature interview. He shares information about business, housing, budget issues, SOAR, tourism, water and the future of Ventura.2019-07-1427 min
20 Minutes with BronwynApplied Empathy: My Interview with Michael Ventura“If you want to connect with the people you work with and for, you first have to understand them. In order to do that effectively, you must understand yourself.”
My guest this week is Michael Ventura, CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with names like Johnson & Johnson, Pantone, and Adobe to the TED Conference, Delta Airlines and The Daily Show. Michael has served as a board member and adviser to a variety of organizations, including Behance, the Burning Man Project, Cooper-Hewitt, and the U.N.'s Tribal Link Foundation. He is...2019-07-0828 min
Slow StoriesMichael VenturaMichael Ventura, the Founder and CEO of Sub Rosa—a brand strategy and design practice that believes deeper understanding creates better solutions—understands the importance of conscious business. Enter Applied Empathy, a methodology developed by Michael and his team that arms professionals with the tools and framework they need to harness and lead with empathy in the modern workplace. In this episode, Michael spoke about the development of this practice and content’s role in how we can all become more empathetic storytellers both online and offline. This episode also opens with a story contributed by Veronica Souza of Vero Br...2019-06-1228 min
The Business Method: Interviewing Billionaires, Billion Dollar Founders & the World’s Most Successful People 🎧🔥Ep.393 ~ Influence & Empathy ~ Michael VenturaMichael Ventura ~ Founder of SubRosa and Author of Applied Empathy
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100 Interviews with 100 Major Influencers
Hey listeners welcome back to the show. Today’s guest is Michael Ventura the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that has worked with some of the world's largest and most important brands—from Johnson & Johnson, Adobe, the TED Conference, Delta Airlines, and The Daily Show. Michael has served as a board member and adviser to various organizations, including the Burning Man Project, and the U.N.'s Tribal Link Foundation. He is...2019-03-2049 min
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2019-02-0313 minThe Big IdeaVisit California like a local. Make Ventura County your HUBMake the most of your trip to Southern California.
Here are 20+ ideas for your trip to California, do it like a local, see the right spots.
Get the right beaches, find the right day trips, don't miss Ojai, Camarillo outlets, Ventura Harbor, Santa Barbara via amtrack & more.
7 reasons Ventura County is the perfect spot to be your HUB when you visit California?
Which spots in Ventura California are great to eat and go out for nightlife?
Three sites you have to explore before your trip to California: Visit California, Visit Ventura, Ventura County Coast2019-01-2725 min
Leadership, Brand Strategy & Transformation - Minter DialogueHow Empathy Can Help Drive Your Business with Michael Ventura, Author of Applied EmpathyMinter Dialogue Episode #312Michael Ventura is Founder & CEO of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design practice that believes meaningful work starts with Applied Empathy™. He's also author of the book of the same title, Applied Empathy, The New Language of Leadership. Michael works with companies around the world on how to apply empathy to business, specifically focussing on cognitive empathy and provides a cogent argument to persuade business leaders on why empathy can help their business. In this discussion, we discuss why and how to bring cognitive empathy into the business, including a fascinating ex...2019-01-2747 min
The Impossible Network004: Problem Solving With Empathy – Michael VenturaGuest Overview This weeks guest is Michael Ventura – Founder of NYC Brand Strategy and Design Practice, Sub Rosa, author of the new book Applied Empathy and alternative medicine healer. At age 10 Michael Ventura told his parents he wanted to be an ideas man. Arguably that was the moment that defined his course and set him on his impossible journey to change brands, organizations, and some day, even society. Through the design led thinking of his Manhattan-based design studio Sub Rosa and the applied empathy platform they have developed, Michael is...2019-01-1653 min
Start Into A Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook Right Now.Applied Empathy by Michael VenturaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/94497to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Applied Empathy
Author: Michael Ventura
Narrator: Michael Ventura
Format: mp3
Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
Release date: 01-10-19
Ratings: 2.5 out of 5 stars, 2 ratings
Genres: Non-Profits & Charities
Publisher's Summary:
Michael Ventura, entrepreneur and CEO of award-winning strategy and design practice Sub Rosa, shares how empathy - the ability to see the world through someone else's eyes - could be what your business needs to innovate, connect and grow. Having built his career working with iconic brands and institutions such as Google and Nike, and also The United Nations and the...2019-01-105h 41The Big IdeaVentura County – 2018 – Panel ReviewMichael Anderson hosts a panel discussion with 3 media leaders in Ventura County discussing 2018, 2019 and beyond.2018-12-3027 min
The EvolverMichael Ventura - Leading Through Conscious EmpathyIs it possible to expand the consciousness of a corporation? Michael Ventura applies empathy within organizations as part of the design process — whether designing a product or service for a customer, or designing an experience or program for employees. He has used this approach successfully with Fortune 500 companies, leading NGOs, and governmental organizations. In the process he is innovating new ways to attune an organization’s sensitivity to the well-being of those they effect. Michael calls this approach Applied Empathy, which is also the title of his new, inspiring book. Michael Ventura is the CEO and found...2018-12-121h 06The Big Idea#65 Ventura County CEO Mike PowersMike Powers, Ventura County CEO.
What is the STATE OF THE COUNTY? Where does Ventura County rank next to other California Counties?
How does Ventura County have a culture of collaboration and support?
What are some ways that partnerships work well in Ventura County?
Over 9,000 employees and an annual budget of $2 Billion.
Learn more online search for Ventura County.
Non-Profit Spotlight
Livingston Memorial visiting nurses association is a program helping people with aid at multiple areas of care.
Learn more online at http://www.lmvna.org/2018-10-2327 min
The Art of Charm725: Boost Your Emotional Intelligence w/ Michael VenturaCultivating empathy is crucial in developing solid relationships in our personal and professional lives -- but what exactly is it, how is it different from sympathy, why did Michael Ventura found a company based on it, and what steps can we start taking today to work on it?What to Listen For
Why getting it wrong is human and how it can enable you to embrace making mistakes.
How does being vulnerable help to motivate those around you?
What is the core principle of empathy?
The seven archetypes of empathy as described in Michael Ventura’s bo...2018-10-151h 24
Good Life ProjectMichael Ventura: Reclaiming His Body, Business and Life.By the age of 25, Michael Ventura had founded and built one of the "hottest" shops in the interactive design world. From the outside-looking-in, he was flying high. But, from the inside looking out, he was riddled with stress and falling apart.
His body eventually gave in, leaving him with three ruptured discs and the prospect of fusion surgery and arthritic pain for the rest of his life. At the same time, the economy crashed, decimating his business.
He saw this as a wake-up call, both personal and professional. Ventura began to explore an alternative path to healing that led him...2018-09-181h 07
Good Life ProjectMichael Ventura: Reclaiming His Body, Business and Life.By the age of 25, Michael Ventura had founded and built one of the "hottest" shops in the interactive design world. From the outside-looking-in, he was flying high. But, from the inside looking out, he was riddled with stress and falling apart.His body eventually gave in, leaving him with three ruptured discs and the prospect of fusion surgery and arthritic pain for the rest of his life. At the same time, the economy crashed, decimating his business.He saw this as a wake-up call, both personal and professional. Ventura began to explore an alternative path...2018-09-181h 03The Big Idea#60 Eric Bergh, Water in Ventura CountyErich Bergh, Calleguas Municipal Water District
Why do we have so many water agencies in Ventura County?
How is North County and South County different when it comes to water supply, etc?
What ideas and thoughts are being evaluated in Ventura County and California?
Learn more about Eric Bergh & Calleguas online: calleguas.com and bewaterwise.com
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The 143rd Ventura County Fair. "A County Fair with Ocean Air"
Get your WOW pass or special ride tickets before July 31st.
Local bands, new exhibits and exciting times for the 2018 VC fair.
Learn more online: venturacountyfair.org
Non-Profit Spotlight
Do you have a non-profit you would like to have highlighted on Big Money in the 805? Email Tom@kvta.com or Michael@maranantha.com you can also leave a message on 805-665-3767
2-Minute Drill
Michael talks about “Home Ownership". Is it attainable to buy a home in Southern CA. Here are 3 t...2018-07-2927 min
INSIDE + OUTSIDE with Jessica MurnaneEpisode 107: Applied Empathy With Michael VenturaThis week, I’m talking to Michael Ventura. Michael is the CEO and founder of Sub Rosa, he runs an indigenous medicine practice, and just wrote his first book, Applied Empathy: The New Language Of Leadership. Michael and I talk about the benefits of applied empathy, finding a mentor, his thoughts on self-promotion, and empathy vs. weakness. Plus he answers all the OPP Family questions. Here’s Michael: This episode is supported by Organifi. The maker of superior, all natural, plant-based and, non GMO superfood blends. Head to their website and use cod...2018-07-261h 01
Mark Metry Show#105 - Michael Ventura | Applied Empathy: The New Language of LeadershipMichael Ventura is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and designer. In 2009, Michael founded Sub Rosa, an award-winning, strategy and design practice. Sub Rosa's clients include a variety of Fortune 500 companies (GE, Google, Marriott, Nike), well-respected institutions such as the United Nations and the Obama Administration, as well as some of the world's most progressive start-ups and founders (SoFi, Warby Parker, Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative). Michael has served as a board member and advisor to a variety of organizations including Behance (An Adobe Company), The Burning Man Project, The Smithsonian’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, Friends of +POOL, and the U.N. af...2018-07-2330 min
Behind The Human with Marc Champagne17 | It All Starts With Empathy - Michael VenturaHow can we innovate, connect and grow through empathy? Michael Ventura is an entrepreneur and the CEO of an award-winning strategy and design studio called Sub Rosa. He has served as a board member and advisor to a variety of organizations including Behance, The Burning Man Project, The Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum, and the U.N.'s Tribal Link Foundation. A dynamic writer and lecturer, Michael is frequently engaged as an advisor to entrepreneurs and leaders of some of the largest corporations across the globe. He is also an adjunct professor at Prin...2018-05-2556 min
Discover: This Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.Applied Empathy: Discovering the Tools to Remove Obstacles, Solve Problems, and Gain Perspective by Michael VenturaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/332928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Applied Empathy: Discovering the Tools to Remove Obstacles, Solve Problems, and Gain Perspective
Author: Michael Ventura
Narrator: Michael Ventura
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: May 22, 2018
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
Michael Ventura, entrepreneur and CEO of award-winning strategy and design firm Sub Rosa, shares “how to unlock our ability to design solutions, spark innovation, and solve tough challenges with empathy at the center” (Arianna Huffington). Having built his career working with iconic brands and institutions such as General Electric, Google, Nike, Warby Parker, and also The...2018-05-225h 41
The GaryVee Audio Experience#AskGaryVee 283 | Michael Ventura, Applied Empathy & Sub RosaAbsolutely loved having my good friend Michael Ventura on the shoooooow today - Michael is the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy & design shop that does some amazing work. We really chopped it up about one of my favorite beliefs & mindsets - empathy, in honor of his new book, Applied Empathy and took some calls to frame up what it means to be an empathic person - relating it to leadership, personality traits and more. This was a great show that we crossed a TON of great topics on - hope you enjoy !! Go buy Mi...2018-05-2250 min
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Title: Applied Empathy: Discovering the Tools to Remove Obstacles, Solve Problems, and Gain Perspective
Author: Michael Ventura
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Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:41:00
Language: English
Release date: 05-22-18
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Self Development, Management & Leadership, Health & Wellness, Business Development
Summary:
Michael Ventura, entrepreneur and CEO of award-winning strategy and design firm Sub Rosa, shares “how to unlock our ability to design solutions, spark innovation, and solve tough challenges with empathy at the center” (Arianna Huffington).
Having built his career working with iconic brands and...2018-05-225h 41Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipApplied Empathy: Discovering the Tools to Remove Obstacles, Solve Problems, and Gain Perspective by Michael VenturaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/332928to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Applied Empathy: Discovering the Tools to Remove Obstacles, Solve Problems, and Gain Perspective
Author: Michael Ventura
Narrator: Michael Ventura
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 41 minutes
Release date: May 22, 2018
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
Michael Ventura, entrepreneur and CEO of award-winning strategy and design firm Sub Rosa, shares “how to unlock our ability to design solutions, spark innovation, and solve tough challenges with empathy at the center” (Arianna Huffington). Having built his career working with iconic brands and institutions such as General Electric, Google, Nike, Warby Parker, and also The Unit...2018-05-225h 41The Big Idea#44 Brad Williams, Oil & Gas economy in Ventura CountyBrad Williams, Economy of Oil & Gas in Ventura County
How many jobs do Oil & Gas provide in Ventura County?
What is the economic output from this industry?
What other positions and types of reports have you completed?
Learn more about the report from Brad Williams: Ventura Economic and Fiscal
Non-Profit Spotlight
Learn more about the Summer Enrichment Academy. Visit online at venturaeducationpartnership.org
Learn more about Marriage Well, visit Marriagewell.com
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Conscious EnterprisesApplied Empathy with Michael Ventura, Founder & CEO of Sub RosaMichael Ventura is someone I have admired in the branding industry for quite some time. And after this conversation with him, I must admit that I am even more impressed with him than ever.Best known as the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that serves a multitude of Fortune 500 companies and progressive start-ups, Michael has developed a program to educate corporations and society at large on the importance of empathy.Michael has grown Applied Empathy into a movement; hosting client seminars, a podcast, a live event series, an immersive cards game...2018-03-3134 minConscious EnterprisesApplied Empathy with Michael Ventura, Founder & CEO of Sub RosaMichael Ventura is someone I have admired in the branding industry for quite some time. And after this conversation with him, I must admit that I am even more impressed with him than ever.Best known as the founder of Sub Rosa, a strategy and design firm that serves a multitude of Fortune 500 companies and progressive start-ups, Michael has developed a program to educate corporations and society at large on the importance of empathy.Michael has grown Applied Empathy into a movement; hosting client seminars, a podcast, a live event series, an immersive cards game...2018-03-3134 minThe Big Idea#37 Steve Bennett, Ventura County SupervisorMichael Anderson talks with Steve Bennett about water, immigration, and much more relating to Ventura County.
Steve Bennett, Ventura County Supervisor
Water is a big issue in Ventura County. Will the State Water Project help? Will Desalinization help?
How is Immigration a part of Ventura County's economy, what are the major points?
Talk to us about Foster parenting in Ventura County.
Education, Groundwater and much more.
Learn more about Steve Bennett online: Ventura.org For more information on how to become a foster parent please call 805-654–3220 or go to fostervckids.org
Non-Profit Spotlight
Steve Doll from the Downtown Lion's Club of...2018-03-1830 minThe Big Idea#30 Rebuild Ventura – Round table discussion.Michael Anderson leads a round table discussion about rebuilding Ventura. Panelists include Jeffrey Lambert with the City of Ventura, Bryan Henson, President of Allen Construction and Tyson Cline a local architect. They talk about what needs to happen and how to best navigate this process.
Round Table Discussion: Rebuild Ventura
We had Jeffrey Lambert, Bryan Henson and Tyson Cline discuss ideas on how to navigate the rebuilding your home and rebuilding Ventura.
Homeowners are coming onto this process "cold" meaning they were not planning to rebuild their home.
Insurance adjusters are trying to do a good job but its a ne...2018-01-2828 minThe Big Idea#23 Captain Chris Janke, Naval Base Ventura County, Commanding Officer.Michael Anderson talks with Naval Base Ventura County's Commanding Officer, Captain Chris Janke.
Captain Chris Janke, Naval Base Ventura County's Commanding Officer.
We talk about the economic impact of having the base in Ventura County and how they have partnered well with the greater community. We also discuss the three properties that make up the Naval Base Ventura County.
What is the role and job of a Commanding Officer?
What makes Naval Base Ventura County unique and do you see it growing, shrinking or staying the same?
What types of training exercises and projects are taking place at the Naval Ba...2017-12-1733 minThe Big Idea#22 Rebuild Ventura – VCCF, Red Cross & ThomasFireHelp.comMichael Anderson talks with Ventura County Community Foundation, Red Cross & ThomasFireHelp.com.
Vanessa Bechtel, CEO VCCF
VCCF kicked off its disaster relief support by awarding a total of $477,000 to two of
our most vital service providers-- the Red Cross and the Salvation Army.
Ventura County nonprofits who have been immediately affected by the fires and
are assisting those in urgent need can apply for relief funding through the SUN
fund for grants of up to $5,000. For details, contact Breanne Foster
at bfoster@vccf.org or (805) 988-0196.
Contributions can be made by mailing a check, contributing online, or making a gift
of...2017-12-1027 minThe Big IdeaMarlyss Auster, President & CEO of Visit VenturaMichael Anderson talks about the economy of tourism in Ventura this week on Big Money in the 805.
Marlyss Auster, President & CEO of Visit Ventura
How is tourism in Ventura and what are the goals?
Share some strategy with online efforts & social media including VisitVenturaCA.com
Less is more, talk to us about how longer duration stays are more valuable.
What do local Ventura residents miss and take for granted living here?
Learn more online at VisitVenturaCA.com
Non-Profit Spotlight Ventura County Legal Aid.
Charmaine Buhener is the President of Ventura County Legal Aid and they offer free legal advice for low i...2017-10-2932 minThe Big Idea#15 John Krist, CEO for Farm Bureau of Ventura County.Michael Anderson's Big Money in the 805 talks about farming in Ventura County.
John Krist, CEO for Farm Bureau of Ventura County.
What are the issues that Farmers deal with today?
Describe the size and diversity of Ventura County's agriculture economy.
Discuss the current water situation for Ventura County & farmers.
Learn more about the Farm Bureau of Ventura County online at farmbureauvc.com
Non-Profit Spotlight
Mary Maranville, CEO of Seeag is on the program talking about her non-profit SEEAG which helps teach youth about farming. Ventura County Farm Day is on November 4th this year, get more information online.
Learn more on...2017-10-2231 minThe Big Idea#14 Matt LaVere, City Council for Ventura, 40 under 40 and Lawyer.Matt LaVere, 40 under 40, City Council in Ventura, Lawyer
What are the details with the Ventura College and Gibbs Trucking partnership?
What is a NIMBY and how do you feel about them?
How important was your time working at the White House?
Learn more about Matt LaVere online: laverelawgroup.com/
Non-Profit Spotlight
Ventura Community Partners Foundation is a nonprofit that helps by developing and maintaining parks, recreation and cultural opportunities. They have an event, Fairways & Fiestas on October 20th in Ventura at Olivas Adobe. Check it out online.
Learn more online at http://venturafoundation.org/
2-Minute Drill
Michael talks about “Investment Man...2017-10-1531 minThe Big Idea#8 Bruce Stenslie, CEO of Economic Development Collaborative – Ventura County.Our Feature Interview is with Bruce Stenslie, CEO of the Economic Development Collaborative for Ventura County. He is a wonderful resource of knowledge and information for the business community here in the 805.
How vibrant is Ventura County for small business & big business too?
What are the statistics and areas for growth or concern?
What sectors are doing well right now? What issues do we face?
What advice do you give students and small businesses?
Learn more online: Economic Development Collaborative - Ventura County
Non-Profit Spotlight – The Rotary Club of Ventura.
For more than 110 years, Rotary members have used their passion, energy...2017-09-0128 minThe Big Idea#7 Radio Program: “Water Focus: Ventura County” with Susan Mulligan & Mauricio GuardadoOverview: Today is our "Water Focus: Ventura County" show.
Our Feature Interview is with Susan Mulligan, General Manager of Callegaus Municipal Water District and Mauricio Guardado General Manager of United Water Conservation District.
Why is West Ventua County in dark red on the drought maps right now?
Is desalinization a solution we need to look at or is that our last option?
How does the water industry & informed people feel about CA WATER FIX? (twin tunnels)
Where does Ventura County get it's water?
Groundwater Management is a hot button issue, what are some solutions?
What are some examples of how wat...2017-08-2028 minThe Big IdeaRadio Program #4 Interview with Stan Mantooth, Superintendent Ventura County Office of Education & 3rd Principle of Personal FinanceOverview
Michael talks about discipline with personal finance, being aware that you're being aware with spending, saving and earning money.
Our Interview is with Ventura County Office of Education Superintendent, Stan Mantooth. They discuss the current status of education in Ventura County, how the community can support local schools and how personal finance starts in the home. Get connected & check out the VCP20.org
2-Minute Drill
Michael lays out the 3rd principle of his 12 principles of personal finance. Future Planning: Finding a balance between planning for tomorrow and living for today.
Non-Profit Spotlight
Boys & Girls Club of Ventura provides a po...2017-07-3126 min