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ZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab? - Episode 12: The Reflection📍 Episode 12: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab? The Reflection EpisodeEpisode Summary: In this final episode of the series, Pam takes a thoughtful look back at what we’ve uncovered—from invention myths and global sustainability to labor, technology, and the real cost of convenience. It’s a moment to reflect, question, and carry forward what we’ve learned. Because success isn’t just about reaching the top—it’s about seeing the full picture and lifting others along the way.Key Themes Explored:Why no one succeeds alone: the hidden contributions behind every headli...2025-06-2210 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab? Episode 11: The Hidden Costs of ConvenienceIn This Episode:Segment 1 – The Gig Economy: Flexible for Whom?The gig economy sells us freedom and flexibility, but at what cost to the workers who hustle behind the apps? Pam explores the tension between promise and practice, and Dolores weighs in on how we may be confusing freedom with insecurity.Segment 2 – Unions, Policy, and the Fight for Fair WagesWe zoom out to examine what happens when labor protections fail to evolve. From the erosion of benefits to long-term social costs, this segment explores how current policies eith...2025-06-1914 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab?- Episode 10: Ethics, Environment & the Business of SustainabilityWho’s Picking Up Your Tab? Ethics, Environment, and the Business of SustainabilityEpisode Summary: Success and growth are exciting, but at what cost? If our achievements come at the expense of people or the planet, are they truly sustainable? In this episode, we explore how ethical business practices, social responsibility, and environmental sustainability are reshaping success. Let’s rethink what it means to build something that lasts—and lifts others along the way.Key Topics Covered:Social Responsibility – Why success today means more than just profit.Environmental Impact – Businesses must reconsider who’s payi...2025-06-1911 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab? Episode 9: Ethical Success📍 Episode Nine: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab? Ethical Success and Giving Credit Where It's DueEpisode Summary: Success is thrilling. Recognition feels great. But are we giving credit where it’s due? In this episode, we dive into the ethics of acknowledgment and transparency—two crucial elements often overlooked in the pursuit of achievement. True success isn’t built in isolation—it’s a collective effort. Let’s explore why recognition matters and how transparency strengthens trust, innovation, and long-term success.Key Topics Covered:The power of recognition: Why success is never a solo effo...2025-06-1808 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab? - Episode 8: The Cost of AccessWelcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?, the podcast that zooms out on success stories and asks, “Wait, how did we even get here?”In this episode, host Pam takes a deep dive into the role of access—to information, technology, and capital—in shaping opportunities.We often celebrate grit and determination, but let’s be real: sometimes, the difference between making it and missing out isn’t talent, it’s resources.In This Episode, We Cover:🚀 The digital gatekeepers: Why access to WiFi, research tools, and cutting-edge tech can be the deciding...2025-06-1709 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab? - Episode 7: Personal Support SystemsEpisode 7: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab? Personal Support Systems🎙️ Host: Pamela 📅 Release Date: June 15 2025Episode SummarySuccess isn’t a solo act—behind every milestone, there are people who believed in you before you even saw your own potential. In this episode, we dive into the unseen support systems that fuel dreams, from family and friends to mentors and emotional safety nets.🚀 Highlights: 🔹 The First Investors – The family, friends, and loved ones who sacrifice behind the scenes so you can thrive. 🔹 Mentors Who See You First – The advisors...2025-06-1509 minZivaWho Is Picking UP Your Tab? - Episode 6: Leadership and TeamworkWho's Picking Up Your Tab? – Episode 6: Leadership & TeamworkHey there, and welcome back to Who's Picking Up Your Tab? I'm your host, Pam, and today we’re diving into how things actually get done—not just the ideas, not just the hype, but the moment when someone says, "Alright, team. Let’s make it happen."Behind every success story—whether it’s a blockbuster film, a breakthrough product, or a viral campaign—there’s a team in the trenches, navigating chaos, brainstorming in Slack channels, and keeping the wheels turning (snacks included). Yep, we’re talking leadership...2025-06-1310 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Tab? Culture, Economy, & Community - Episode 5📍 Episode 5: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab? Culture, Economy, and Community—The Hidden Forces Behind Every SuccessWelcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab! I’m your host, Pam, and today, we’re shifting gears. No history lesson. No deep dive into lab notebooks. Instead, we’re stepping back to look at the invisible factors that shape success—the forces we rarely acknowledge but always depend on.Hard work and great ideas matter, but they don’t operate in a vacuum. The real enabler? The world around us. So who built the environment tha...2025-06-1311 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your tab - Government & Policy Episode 4Episode 4: Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?📍 Topic: Government & Policy – The Hidden Force Behind InnovationWelcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?, the podcast that uncovers the unseen forces behind groundbreaking ideas. I’m your host, Pam, and today we’re talking about the ultimate backstage player—government funding and policy.We often associate innovation with startups and entrepreneurs, but behind nearly every major advancement—whether it’s the internet, GPS, or AI voice assistants ordering dog food at 2AM—there’s a public investment. Someone, somewhere picked up the tab.What You’ll Learn...2025-06-1012 min
ZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab_ The Cost of Learning - Episode 3Who Is Picking Up Your Tab? The Cost of Learning - Episode 3Who really pays for your education—from classrooms to coding bootcamps?Welcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?—the podcast that traces the invisible hands behind every success story. I’m your host, Pam, and today we’re heading back to school—literally. From public classrooms to online courses, college tuition to mentorship, we’re asking: who’s funding your future?Segment 1: The School That Built YouRemember that teacher who changed your life? Or the public school that gave...2025-06-0811 minZivaWho Is Picking Up Your Tab? - The Age of InnovationWelcome back to Who’s Picking Up Your Tab?I’m your host, Pam—and today we’re diving into the digital age: sleek gadgets, electric cars, and next-day delivery. But here’s the twist—who really made it all happen?Last episode, we busted the myth of the lone inventor. This time, we’re talking modern titans: Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, and Elon Musk—and asking: Who picked up their tab?📍 Segment 1: Steve Jobs – The Art of the PolishJobs didn’t invent the smartphone. But with help from Jony Ive, Scott Forstall, an...2025-06-0509 minZivaWho Is Picking Up your Tab? - The Dawn of Invention: Episode 1Episode 1 – The Dawn of InventionSeries: Who Is Picking Up Your Tab? 🎧 Ziva: Exploring Truth—One Question at a Time Description: We know the names—Edison, Tesla, the Wright Brothers. But what if the stories behind their “genius” are only part of the truth?In this premiere episode of Who Is Picking Up Your Tab?, host Pam Matambanadzo rewinds history to explore the myths, rivalries, and forgotten collaborators behind some of the most iconic inventions of all time. From Menlo Park to Kitty Hawk, we uncover the team efforts, the quiet champions, an...2025-06-0510 min