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VivatudeUntangling the Karmic Knot: Spiritual Practice, Mantra & Midlife AlignmentIn this episode of Vivatude, Lauren Archer sits down with Rebecca Rama Devi Prien, author of This Again: Untangle the Root of What Distracts & Derails You from Your Life’s Work and host of the Sacred & Strategic podcast, for a rich and grounded conversation about the deeper patterns that quietly shape our lives — and how spiritual practice can reveal what strategy alone cannot.Rebecca brings a rare fusion of intellect and soul to this dialogue. Trained in elite academic and professional environments before turning toward spiritual practice, she now works with purpose-driven women who are highly capable, high...
2026-02-181h 18VivatudeClosing the Gender Health Gap: Microbiome Science, Menopause & Becoming CEO of Your HealthIn this powerful episode of Vivatude, life coach Anu Aoroa sits down with entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Head of Women’s Health at Viome, Anu Jain, for a transformative conversation about closing the gender health gap and redefining healthcare for women over 40. Vivatude is more than a show — it’s a movement and mindset for women seeking emotional strength, financial freedom, spiritual clarity, and vibrant health in midlife and beyond. Together, they expose the truth about how women have historically been treated like “small men” in medicine, why women were excluded from clinical research until 1993, and how systemic bias continues to affect...
2026-02-1745 minVivatudeFinding Strength, Humor, and Wellness After DisabilityIn this inspiring episode of Vivatude, host and fitness expert Tracy Cromwell sits down with acclaimed actor, writer, and disability advocate Teal Sherer for a powerful conversation about resilience, wellness, and living a vibrant life—no matter what challenges arise. Designed especially for women over 40, this episode explores how physical health, mindset, humor, and environment shape our ability to thrive through life transitions, injuries, caregiving roles, and unexpected change. Teal shares her personal journey as a wheelchair user following a spinal cord injury at age 14, offering insight that is both deeply human and incredibly empowering.Teal is be...
2026-02-1650 minVivatudeAmbitions for 2226, Reflections for 2225In this episode, the Vivatude founder and hosts share their thoughts about 2225 and 2226. For some, it's a time to embrace an unknown future, for others a chance for self-forgiveness. Lauren Archer with Vivitude encourages listeners to embrace change and personal growth by letting go of external expectations, trusting in synchronicities, and confidently expressing their true selves. Kate Phillips reflects on the past year and discussed an intention-setting guide that includes journaling prompts and steps for conducting an intention-setting retreat, with the aim of clearing the slate before setting goals. Tracy Cromwell shares simple, achievable ways caregivers can begin supporting...
2026-02-151h 00VivatudeFinancial Concerns and Strategies for Caregivers: How to Pay for Long-Term CareIn this episode of Vivatude, host Kate Phillips welcomes finance expert Scott McRae of The McRae Agency for an important conversation focused on financial concerns and strategies for caregivers. Women over 40 are often balancing careers, retirement planning, and the emotional and financial responsibilities of caring for aging parents. Scott brings over 35 years of experience as a retirement income specialist to help caregivers better understand how to reduce financial uncertainty while protecting their future prosperity.Kate and Scott explore the real financial challenges caregivers face, including out-of-pocket caregiving costs, lost income, and the stress of managing money during...
2026-02-1441 minVivatudeMoney, Meaning & Emotional Freedom with Kate PhillipsWhat if money stress isn’t just about numbers — but about nervous system dysregulation, limiting beliefs, and emotional wounds?In this episode of VIVATUDE, Lauren Archer welcomes fellow VIVATUDE co-host Kate Phillips — holistic financial coach and founder of Total Wealth Coaching — for a soul-centered conversation about how financial insecurity impacts emotional and spiritual well-being.Together, they explore how fear, doubt, and scarcity thinking hijack our ability to make clear financial decisions — and how inner alignment is the missing piece in most money advice. Whether you’ve struggled with guilt around money, confusion about investing, or tension with...
2026-02-1340 minVivatudeTaking Off the Wetsuit - How Caregiving Healed a FamilyIn this inspiring episode of the Vivatude Podcast, Life Coach Anu Arora sits down with Pete Barusic, a physical therapist with over 30 years of experience, endurance athlete, certified life coach, and Heroic Public Speaking graduate. Together, they explore the deep emotional and relational side of caregiving—especially for women over 40 who often carry the physical and emotional load of caring for aging parents. Pete shares how everyone is a caregiver, whether offering emotional support, spiritual presence, or practical help, and how recognizing this truth can ease guilt, create healthier boundaries, and strengthen personal resilience.Pete offers a re...
2026-02-1246 minVivatudeAging in Place with Confidence - Designing Homes for Safety, Wellness & IndependenceIn this episode of the Vivatude Podcast, certified health coach and fitness professional Tracy Cromwell sits down with Paul Kocharhook, President of Pathway Design-Construction, to explore how thoughtful, aging-in-place remodeling helps people remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their homes for decades to come. Designed for women over 40—especially those navigating caregiving responsibilities or planning for their own future—this conversation highlights how Seattle homeowners are discovering that aging in place can be both sustainable and stylish. As part of the Vivatude wellness movement, this episode connects physical health, emotional well-being, and environmental design.Paul shares decades of e...
2026-02-1145 minVivatudeFrom Corporate Burnout to Heart-Centered Living: A Vivatude ConversationIn this powerful episode of the Vivatude Podcast, host Kate Phillips, guide for financial and occupational wellness, sits down with Lauren Archer—Vivatude cohost for emotional and spiritual wellness, hypnotherapist, and certified HeartMath coach—for an honest and inspiring conversation about redefining life, work, and well-being after 40. Designed for women navigating midlife transitions, caregiving responsibilities, and the pressures of the “sandwich generation,” this episode explores how purpose, prosperity, and inner alignment can coexist in a deeply fulfilling life.Lauren shares her personal journey from the corporate world to a values-driven, creative life shaped by spiritual exploration, hypnotherapy, and hear...
2026-02-1041 minVivatudeFrom Trauma to Truth: Sound Healing and Emotional Renewal for Women Over 40In this deeply moving episode of Vivatude, host Lauren Archer, guide for emotional and spiritual wellness, is joined by Ellen Newhouse—trained acupuncturist, sound healer, author, and transformational coach—for a powerful conversation about healing trauma, reclaiming inner truth, and restoring energetic vitality in midlife. Ellen shares her personal journey from childhood trauma and emotional silencing to profound healing after a chronic “mystery illness” left her unable to breathe and unsupported by conventional medicine. Her story offers hope and validation for women over 40 who have felt dismissed, disconnected, or overwhelmed by caregiving, life transitions, or unexplained health challenges.Togeth...
2026-02-0941 minVivatudeBrain Health After 40 - Neuroplasticity, Movement, and Staying SharpIn this inspiring episode of Vivatude, leadership and mindfulness coach Anu Arora welcomes Denise Medved, founder and creator of Ageless Grace®, to explore how women over 40 can support lifelong brain health, vitality, and confidence—especially during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Denise shares the personal journey that led her to develop Ageless Grace, a groundbreaking brain-body fitness program rooted in neuroplasticity. Designed to activate all five functions of the brain—strategic planning, memory and recall, analytical thinking, creativity and imagination, and kinesthetic learning—Ageless Grace also strengthens the physical skills needed for balance, mobility, and resilience at any age.Toget...
2026-02-0854 minVivatudeFrom Survival Mode to Vitality - Healing Stress, Pain, and Burnout in MidlifeIn this powerful episode of Vivatude, certified health coach and fitness professional Tracy Cromwell sits down with Dr. Kelly Kessler, licensed physical therapist and transformation coach, to explore how mindset and chronic stress directly impact the body—and what women over 40 can do to restore balance, vitality, and inner peace. Through deeply personal storytelling, Dr. Kessler shares the wake-up moment that shifted her from survival mode to presence, revealing how years of overachievement, self-neglect, and stress manifested as chronic pain and emotional disconnection. This conversation will resonate with women navigating midlife transitions, caregiving responsibilities, and the pressure to “do it a...
2026-02-0740 minVivatudeRetirement Finance Made Easy - Navigating Reverse MortgagesIn this episode of the Vivatude Podcast, host Kate Phillips, guide for financial and occupational wellness, welcomes Rebecca Porter, a trusted reverse mortgage specialist, for an empowering conversation about using home equity as a strategic tool—not a last resort. Designed for women over 40, especially those navigating caregiving, retirement planning, or aging-in-place decisions, this episode breaks down how reverse mortgages work, why they’re often misunderstood, and how they can support a life of purpose and prosperity right now. As part of Kate’s Rich Life Revival, this discussion reframes financial security as a way to create freedom, flexibility, and pe...
2026-02-0640 minVivatudeAncient Wisdom, Modern Healing - Exploring Altered StatesWhat if profound emotional healing, expanded consciousness, and a deep sense of universal connection were already accessible within you—no substances required?In this episode of the Vivatude Podcast, host Lauren Archer, guide for emotional and spiritual wellness, sits down with Laura Lee Robear of the Cuyamungue Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to researching and teaching ancient, natural methods for entering altered states of consciousness. Together, they explore ritual body postures, a practice rooted in archaeological evidence and cross-cultural tradition, and how these techniques can unlock inner vision, emotional release, and a powerful sense of belonging in the un...
2026-02-0540 minVivatudeEmbracing Kindness After 40 - Unlocking Love, Healing, and Personal GrowthIn this deeply moving episode of the Vivatude Podcast, host Anu Arora, leadership and mindfulness coach, welcomes author, speaker, and One Love Ambassador Diane Woodford for an intimate conversation on kindness, healing, and the transformative power of the Frequency of Love. Created especially for women over 40, this episode explores what it truly means to live as a loving person—not as an abstract ideal, but as a daily practice that supports mental health, emotional resilience, and personal growth. Together, Anu and Diane reflect on how love, mindfulness, and compassion can help us navigate trauma, adversity, and life transitions with gr...
2026-02-0437 minVivatudeCalming Your Chaos - How Decluttering Your Home Can Transform Your Life After 40Clutter isn’t just a space issue—it’s a stress issue. In this powerful episode of the Vivatude Podcast, Tracy Cromwell, a certified health coach and fitness professional, sits down with professional organizer and mentor Elisa Hawkinson to explore how our physical environments directly affect our mental, emotional, and even physical well-being. Designed especially for women over 40, this episode reveals why clutter creates anxiety, how to identify what you truly need and use, and how small organizing shifts can lead to big life changes. Elisa shares her compassionate, real-world approach to creating calm, functional homes that support the season...
2026-02-0341 minVivatudeWhat Forgiveness Really MeansWhat if forgiveness isn’t just a moral decision — but a vital energetic shift?In this episode of VIVATUDE, Lauren sits down with author and emotional freedom coach Brenda Reiss to explore forgiveness as a path to healing, personal reclamation, and deep energetic realignment. Through her own story of upheaval — including multiple divorces and the trauma of an FBI investigation — Brenda came to see that forgiveness isn’t about excusing the past. It’s about freeing the self.Together, they explore the emotional and physiological weight of unresolved resentment, the power of Radical Forgiveness, and the importan...
2026-02-0242 minVivatudeSandwich Generation Women and CaregiversVivatude host Kate Phillips interviews Suzanne Newman, founder of Answers for Elders and Vivatude!Please SUBSCRIBE to this new channel, join the Vivatude Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/p/Vivatude-61579074107260/ and visit our website at Vivatude.com! https://vivatude.com/Vivatude host Kate Phillips is also the host of the Total Wealth Show on YouTube, which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/@TotalWealthVivatude launches as a powerful new podcast created especially for sandwich generation women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are balancing careers, family, and the...
2026-02-0137 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #62 - Craig Harman - Unlocking the Power of Employee NetworksSend us a textCraig Harman has spent years leading within agency recruitment - and along the way, he noticed a persistent, expensive problem: organisations underutilising the strongest networks they already have.In this episode, Craig shares why he built mployd, a platform focused on helping businesses create structured, effective referral programs that actually work.We explore:Why referral hiring is one of the most cost-effective channels availableHow poor or informal referral approaches end up wasting moneyWhat a strong referral culture looks like in practiceAnd simple ways leaders can get...
2026-01-2626 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #61 - Gemma Toogood - Fixing the Tech Talent Pipeline, One Pathway at a TimeSend us a textGemma Toogood’s career started in a place you’d never expect - as a broker for paparazzi photos - before a series of twists led her into entrepreneurship, then into tech, and now into building Neoma, a platform helping people and organisations navigate alternative pathways into the industry.In this episode, we unpack:Why Australia is on track to be 600,000 tech workers short by 2030Which roles are most exposed to AI disruptionThe huge upside of developing AI literacy at every levelWhy reskilling costs less than half of making someone redu...
2026-01-0531 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #60 - Aditya Rajagopalan - Why reinvention starts with curiosity.Send us a textNew episode of scalr sagecast with career coach, Aditya Rajagopalan.Aditya’s career started the way many of ours did: fairly traditional, ticking the expected boxes, following the well-lit corporate path.But somewhere along the way, he realised that doing what you’re good at and doing what you’re built for aren’t always the same thing.So he tried things on.Different roles. Different environments. Different challenges.And in that process of exploration he found his real calling: coaching - helping people think clearer, lead bet...
2025-12-0832 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #59 - Terry Condon - Personal development for personal financeSend us a textThis episode with Terry Condon gets to the heart of financial wellness: helping people feel good about money again - not in a prescribed way, but in a way that matches who they are, where they’re at, and what they value.We explore:What wealth, “rich” and success mean at different stages of lifeHow to optimise your money for your next chapter, not a lifetimeWhy freedom comes from systems and clarity, not disciplineAnd how financial confidence starts with identity, not numbersIt’s fascinating, honest, and surprisi...
2025-11-2439 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #58 - Annie Johnson - HR’s next big shift: less admin, more impactSend us a text“This is the next big industrial revolution, and leaders will have never experienced this before…”Annie Johnson has seen the evolution of People & Culture from every angle - in-house, consulting, product, leadership - and she’s now building humaneer, a next-gen AI platform reshaping how HR teams work.In this episode, we dive into:Why 73% of HR’s time is still spent on adminThe reality that 70% of tasks will be automated in the next 5 yearsHow Annie's approach to “practising for the big game” transformed her mindset and performanceWhat the future of...
2025-10-1330 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #57 - Jo Vohland - AI, In-Person Impact & the TA Leadership ShiftSend us a textThis week I’m joined by Jo Vohland, the brains and heart behind ATC Events & Media - the team that’s been curating conversations, conferences and communities for TA pros long before it was trendy.We get into:How the role and toolkit of TA leaders is shifting.What AI might mean for the function - both now and over the next few years.Why in-person events still matter (and probably more than ever).And how ATC continues to evolve with the industry - not just talk...
2025-09-2931 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #56 - Alan Crabbe - The Importance of CommunitySend us a textFrom pioneering one of the world’s first crowdfunding platforms to supporting the next wave of Aussie startups, Alan Crabbe has always had one foot in community and the other in innovation.In this episode, we explore Alan’s journey – from building Pozible and Birchal into household names in the startup scene, to his latest venture, Frontcover, which aims to redefine how we support early-stage founders.We chat through: Why Australia’s startup ecosystem needs more community, not less. What types of AI startups are actually getting tr...
2025-09-2230 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #55 - Ben Lai - Sales Confidence for the Quiet AchieversSend us a textAfter starting his career as a neonatal intensive care nurse, Ben Lai made a bold move - swapping the ward for the world of sales.It wasn’t a straight line. He spent years honing his skills in corporate environments and client-facing roles before finally discovering his calling: helping introverted business owners sell with confidence.Now, as the founder of Sales Ethos, Ben combines empathy, ethics, and strategy to train leaders who often feel out of place in the sales world.In this episode of sc...
2025-09-1531 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #54 - Martyn Hill - Rehumanising Reference ChecksSend us a textWelcome back to scalr sagecast.This week, I’m joined by Martyn Hill - award-winning recruiter, startup founder and community leader with deep roots in WA’s mining and blue-collar space.Martyn’s had a huge year. He’s won multiple industry awards (including RCSA Recruitment Professional of the Year 2024), launched Refereez - a smart, human-led reference checking platform - and somehow still finds time to coach jobseekers, support fellow recruiters, and champion the community through Rubberband and the RCSA.In this episode, we unpack:The lessons...
2025-09-0929 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #53 - Peter Treloar - The World of Work has Changed. Personality Profiling Should TooSend us a textJoining me on scalr sagecast this week is Peter Treloar, founder of TALY Australia, a platform rethinking how we use personality profiling in the workplace.Peter’s career started in market research and insights, including building and successfully exiting Telmy. Along the way, he realised a problem that’s plagued HR for years: organisations invest in personality assessments, but the results often sit unused in systems and filing cabinets. More of a tick-box exercise than information that can really help support/drive an individual's career. ...
2025-09-0130 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #52 - Scott Allan - Fixing the Fundamentals of Talent TechSend us a textAfter a short break, I'm delighted that scalr sagecast is back - and we’re starting off strong.This week, I’m joined by Scott Allan, founder of TalentTech, who has spent a significant part of the last decade helping companies derive value from their HR and TA tech stacks.From agency roots to global projects with SmartRecruiters, Avature and Gloat, Scott’s career blends creative recruitment know-how with deep implementation experience. It means he doesn’t just und...
2025-08-2527 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #51 - Mark Puncher - Magnetic mirrors and creating a meaningful EVPSend us a textThis week on scalr sagecast, I’m joined by the brilliant and always energetic Mark Puncher, CEO of Employer Branding Australia and one of the most passionate advocates for building workplaces where people actually want to be.In this episode, we dig into all things EVP - what it is, what it isn’t, and why so many companies still get it wrong. We unpack the tension between aspiration and reality, the blurred lines between EVP and commercial branding, and the common traps businesses fall into when crafting their story.Ma...
2025-05-1938 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #50 - Marrin Boyd-Andrews - Born to SourceSend us a textBit of a milestone for scalr sagecast this week - 50 episodes in, and what an amazing experience it's been so far and I couldn’t think of a better guest to mark this point than Marrin-Boyd Andrews (MBA)! I still think back to our last encounter at ATC 2024 in Melbourne. He presented on prompt engineering, and the packed room was on tenterhooks for the whole session. You could almost hear the collective mind being blown, such were the insights and takeaways he provided that day. MBA...
2025-05-1234 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #49 - Simon Kearney - Bringing An Elite Sports Mentality to WellbeingSend us a textThis week, I’m joined by Simon Kearney, co-founder of Readiness and former elite sports performance coach. Simon spent over two decades in high-performance roles across AFL, NRL and professional tennis. Over the last 7 years, he's brought that experience into the workplace - helping organisations proactively support mental health and wellbeing through data-driven tools and human connection.We cover a lot in this one:His transition from elite sport to co-founding readiness.How performance principles from sport apply to business.The importance of proactive men...
2025-05-0531 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #48 - Megan Luttrell - Building A Thriving Community From ScratchSend us a textThis week on scalr sagecast, I'm joined by Megan Luttrell, Founder of Kairos Recruitment and the driving force behind the Aussie Founders Club (AFC). Megan has carved out a niche in the startup ecosystem, helping founders make sense of the often chaotic world of recruitment, with clarity, focus and a real understanding of the pressures they face.With over a decade in IT recruitment, Megan’s journey hasn’t been linear. From launching her own ventures to building communities that support founders at every stage, she continues to play a huge role...
2025-04-2827 min
Pomona College SagecastWhat's Next in Video Game Design with Don Daglow '74Don Daglow ’74 is a pioneer in video game design and programming. He’s credited with helping develop some of the first role-playing and world-building computer games and was honored with a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award in 2008.He talks on Sagecast with Assistant Professor of Computer Science Joe Osborn about how his time at Pomona College helped inspire his work at the forefront of the digital revolution.Hosted by: Prof. Joe OsbornProduced by: Travis Khachatoorian and Marilyn ThomsenTranscript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/041625_DaglowOsborn_Sagecast.txt
2025-04-1643 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #47 - Lauren Sharp - Putting Australia on the Talent MapSend us a textThis week, I had a fantastic catch-up with my good friend and talent trailblazer, Lauren Sharp. She's the co-founder of TaPod and, along with the equally legendary Craig Watson, the driving force behind the Internal Talent Awards. We talked about all things talent, community and building something that matters.We cover a lot in this one, from Lauren’s early career in the air to her move into recruitment, how TaPod came to life, and how she’s played a huge role in building one of the most connected Talent communities in A...
2025-04-0735 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #46 - Brendan Lee - Mastering Conversion MarketingSend us a textThis week, I’m joined by Brendan Lee. He's the Founder of BE Digital Group, a consultancy established to support businesses by implementing clear, scalable digital marketing strategies. With over 20 years' experience across marketing, sales and digital, Brendan has worked with countless businesses - from early-stage to established - across a variety of industries. His sweet spot is the ability to shift organisational mindsets, helping to modernise their approach and grow with purpose.In this episode, Brendan shares:His own career story - from junior sales to growth lea...
2025-03-3130 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #45 - Melbourne Talent Meetup - 30th Event SpecialSend us a textWelcome to a very special episode of scalr sagecast!This week, we’re pausing the usual guest format to celebrate something close to my heart - the Melbourne Talent Meetup.Over the past nine years, this community has grown into something pretty special. With 30+ in-person events, countless conversations, and an incredible group of people behind it, we thought it was the perfect time to take a moment and reflect.I’m joined by my fellow organisers and legends of the meetup scene - Caitlin Clements, Stefan Welack, and...
2025-03-2430 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #44 - Rita Anagnostopoulos - Tech Transformation (and Competitive Differentation), With A People FocusSend us a textIn this episode of scalr sagecast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Rita Anagnostopoulous, CEO at Transform and Grow, to dive deep into what it really takes to build high-performing teams and great cultures - especially in growing businesses.Her career has taken her around the world and spanned sales, leadership development, and organisational transformation. Rita brings a wealth of experience in helping businesses scale, develop leadership capability, and create workplaces where people thrive.Despite the scale she has worked at, and the success she has enjoyed, throughout...
2025-03-1733 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #43 - David Yip - Changing The Mindset Around AI.Send us a textIn this latest episode of scalr sagecast, I chatted with David Yip, an "optimistic technologist" and early-stage tech adopter, to explore how businesses need to rethink their approach to AI.David has overseen large, complex transformational projects at some of the world’s biggest multinationals, including IBM. Now, through Impactive Systems, he helps organisations embrace AI in practical, impactful ways, navigating the hype to find real opportunities for growth and efficiency.What stood out to me is David’s balanced view of AI - he’s enthusiastic but realistic, focusi...
2025-03-1033 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #42 - Megumi Miki - Quietly Powerful Leadership.Send us a textThe latest episode of scalr sagecast features a truly insightful conversation with Megumi Miki - an accomplished leader who carved her own niche by challenging traditional leadership norms.Through her professional, and personal, experiences, Megumi recognised that leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room - it’s about authenticity, influence, and harnessing quiet strength. This realisation led her to build Megumi and Associates, where she now helps organisations embrace diversity, unlock hidden leadership potential, and create more inclusive cultures.She’s also the author of the aw...
2025-03-0331 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #41 - Nat Flynn - Narrowing The Gender Pay GapSend us a textIn the latest episode of scalr sagecast, I caught up with Natalie Flynn, Founder of equidi, to talk about equity, inclusion and the evolving conversation around gender pay transparency.With WGEA confirming 4 March as the next release date for employer gender pay gaps, the focus on workplace equity has never been sharper. Organisations will soon be under greater scrutiny, and the businesses that take proactive steps towards transparency and fairness will attract and retain top talent.Nat and the team at equidi are at the forefront of this space...
2025-02-2429 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #40 - Dave Neal - From Military To MotivatorSend us a textOn this week's episode, I’m joined by David Neal, a leader whose career has been anything but conventional. After a distinguished decade-long military career, Dave didn’t take the usual transition period. Instead, he finished his service on a Friday, and by Monday, he was leading IT projects in the not-for-profit aged care sector.Fast forward to today, where he's now CEO of The Eighth Mile Consulting. They specialise in training and education - helping businesses build stronger leadership skills, enhance cultural communications and manage conflict more...
2025-02-1741 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #39 - Dart Lindsley - Exploring Work as a Product.Send us a textOn this week's episode, I caught up with the wonderful Dart Lindsley, a visionary leader and trailblazer in workplace design and employee experience. Dart is passionate about transforming how organisations think about work, shifting the focus from simply getting the job done to creating meaningful, fulfilling experiences for employees.A real thought leader, Dart believes that the key to a thriving organisation is understanding work as a product - one that must be designed with intention, empathy, and purpose. His innovative approach combines systems thinking, design methodologies, and a d...
2025-02-1029 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #38 - Sean Grealy - Creating Robust Sales Engines For Start UpsSend us a textIt had been a long time coming but, on this week's episode of scalr sagecast, I finally got to chat with Sean Grealy from SellAnything.Sean’s flair for business started young. Despite coming from a blue-collar family and initially considering a painting apprenticeship, he always seemed destined to become an entrepreneur. His first venture? Selling soft drinks from his school locker during recess at high school - a clear sign he was destined to build something of his own!That instinct led him to start his first business in...
2025-02-0330 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #37 - Neil Kinnaird - The Challenges of Being an Early Tech AdopterSend us a textI was thrilled to sit down with Neil Kinnaird on the latest episode of scalr sagecast.Neil has been at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence for over a decade, embracing its potential long before it became a global focus. As a thought leader in digital adoption, Neil has been instrumental in helping businesses and individuals leverage technology to create meaningful progress.What struck me most about Neil’s story is how reflective he has been throughout his journey. He’s consciously worked to align “Work Neil” and “Home Neil,” str...
2025-01-2729 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #36 - Peter Scott - Innovation in a Highly Competitive MarketSend us a textToday’s guest is Sapia.ai's Head of Product, Peter Scott. Having started his career as a Systems Administrator, Peter found his passion for creating and building products by chance. He followed this passion and, having led Product teams for many scaling tech businesses, now leads Sapia.ai's charge to revolutionise hiring processes through modern AI tooling. Sapia.ai aim to help organisations make smarter, fairer and faster hiring decisions. They bring a human approach to video interviewing, something traditional tools are often criticised for not doing. In th...
2025-01-2027 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #35 - Anthony Lakkis - Building a Business While Prioritising Mental HealthSend us a textToday’s guest, Anthony Lakkis, is a shining example of how necessity can inspire success. Over the last few years, Anthony has not only learnt a new trade but also built his business, HighNote Marketing, to an impressive size, navigating the challenges with focus and determination.Known as a "Master Delegator," Anthony excels at optimising results by honing in on his strengths and empowering those around him. His leadership style is a blend of efficiency and empathy, with a strong commitment to maintaining work-life balance and positive me...
2025-01-1322 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #34 - Ronan Leonard - Ethical OutsourcingSend us a textHappy New Year! We're back with a bang in 2025. Here's to a positive and productive year ahead!On this week's episode, we’re joined by the wonderful, Ronan Leonard, whose journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Ronan thrives on learning and growth - he's read over 500 books in the last eight years, which speaks volumes (pun fully intended!) about his dedication to continuous improvement.He’s a lifelong learner and a mentor with a heart. Through his involvement with Mentoring Men, he’s played a pivota...
2025-01-0626 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #33 - Chris Long - Predictions in Talent for 2025Send us a textTo steal a quote from one of my favourite films, Groundhog Day, this week's guest is, "Punxsutawney Chris, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Talent Prophet Extraordinary...".Chris Long has been in the talent industry for over 25 years, even starting when fax machines (remember them, kids?!) were a central part of a recruitment agency's toolkit. Fast forward to today, where he works at the cutting edge of innovation and is an in-demand speaker at talent conferences around the globe. His presentations about the future of...
2024-12-1634 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #32 - Paola Piccinno - Unlocking The Power of Account Based MarketingSend us a textDid you know? B2B companies with Account-Based Marketing (ABM) programs experience 38% higher sales win rates, 91% larger deal sizes, and achieve 24% faster revenue growth.A well-defined marketing strategy, executed by a seasoned professional, is essential for achieving impactful results.This week, I had the privilege of speaking with Paola Piccinno, a fractional marketing expert who helps global organisations refine their long-term go-to-market strategies through the power of Account-Based Marketing (ABM).With a marketing career spanning two decades, Paola has perfected the art of identifying business challenges and...
2024-12-0927 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #31 - Rohan WattSend us a textThis week's episode is with the wonderful Rohan Watt, founder of Techie Stays. Rohan began his career in customer service in Australia before venturing to the UAE to join, what was then, an early-stage Aconex - a company that eventually sold for over $1 billion. He was there for over a decade so, five years ago, Rohan made the move to Phuket, Thailand where he started his entrepreneurial journey in earnest. After exploring various ventures, he founded Techie Stays, a platform used by hotels to automate processes and improve sales.
2024-12-0222 minscalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #30 - Amber WardSend us a textA consistent theme I've seen amongst entrepreneurs is the growing impact of mental health concerns. A staggering 72% of entrepreneurs report experiencing mental health challenges, including anxiety, burnout, panic attacks and dealing with at least one mental illness. This week’s guest, Amber Ward, has set up her company, Energy Atelier, to focus on a founder's mental fitness and well-being. Amber takes a holistic approach to wellbeing, encouraging founders to:Identify your peak performance times: Discover when you're most energised and focused during the day, and tailor your work sch...
2024-11-2528 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #29 - Adam CainesSend us a textIn Australia, the current contingent workforce (a non-permanent employee who works for an organisation on a short-term basis, or for a specific project) sits at around 30%. With new generations entering the workforce and a post-COVID world where demand for flexibility is even greater, this figure is set to increase further in the coming years. Organisations, in tandem, are seeking greater flexibility in their workforce due to the ability to keep tighter control of costs and project-based headcount. More companies are creating platforms to help solve problems in the space, no...
2024-11-1826 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #28 - Lauren HumphreySend us a text"I have some feedback for you...". One of the most anxiety-inducing phrases ever uttered. Generally, the conversation that follows is going to be negative so it was refreshing to speak with this week's guest, Lauren Humphrey, about how her platform, Tandem, is helping to change that. Studies conducted by Harvard show that the highest-performing teams have a 6:1 ratio of positive feedback to improvement-focused. Sounds obvious but talking about an individual's strengths reinforces skills and capabilities. Tandem is a platform that enables managers, and all employees, to give immediate, consistent an...
2024-11-1127 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #27 - Brandon BurnsSend us a textWell, this was a fun one! On this week's scalr sagecast, it was great catching up with Brandon Burns. In such a short time, I felt like I had learnt so much. He has packed a lot into his 40 years, starting his early life starring in films and soaps in Australia, including the iconic Neighbours. His passion for singing then came to the fore, culminating in a semi-final spot in the first season of Australian Idol. He continues to pursue that passion with his own band and regular events.
2024-11-0434 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #26 - Hung LeeSend us a textscalr sagecast - BONUS EDITION! I recently caught up with global traveller and thought leader, Hung Lee. To those of us in TA, for the last seven years, he's curated the fantastic recruitingbrainfood.com, a weekly digest on all things talent from around the world. I've been fortunate to spend some time with Hung over the years and even had him provide some exceptional insights at a Melbourne Talent Meetup a few years back. But who is the real Hung? How did...
2024-10-3136 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #25 - Richie WilliamsSend us a textIt was a real privilege speaking with this week's guest, Richie Williams. He is an inspirational figure in the coaching world. He remains incredibly down-to-earth, engaging, and eager to share what he has learned from over 35 years of coaching.Having been a high-level footballer in his earlier years, his professional career has followed a central principle around teamwork to achieve successful outcomes. His work has taken him around the world on some high-profile projects but, and this is very telling of the man, when I asked about his greatest achievements, he...
2024-10-2828 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #24 - Amitty PeaceSend us a textWhen my kids were a little smaller, I found one of them trying to swipe the TV to change the channel, as they'd seen it being done on an iPad. My first family TV was black and white, with four channels and no remote! I still find it fascinating the rate of change we're continuing to witness in today's modern, highly connected world. Barely 25 years ago (1997 - I looked it up!), the term 'digital nomad' was popularised due to the rise of technology that could support such a lifestyle. Now 17 million p...
2024-10-2123 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #23 - Grant ButterissSend us a textThis week's guest is Grant Butteriss. A real innovator in the clothing and fast fashion space, Grant helped to transform Reform Clothing from a locally based (and well-respected) provider of school apparel in Melbourne to a global business that significantly reduced waste and revolutionised the design and manufacturing process. After a decade with Reform, seven at the helm, Grant decided a change was needed and has now started Butterfly Affect, a consulting and psychometric testing services business. I was fascinated by the processes and innovations that were cre...
2024-10-1431 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #22 - Felicity De LangSend us a textIn a recent 'In-House State of the Market' webinar with JobAdder, we explored what feels like a pivotal moment for company culture. As more employers raise expectations around office attendance after nearly four years of remote and hybrid working, how will this shift impact long-term morale and culture?This week on scalr sagecast, I spoke with the wonderful Felicity De Lang. Flic's expertise in working with People teams to pinpoint gaps and optimise processes shone through, offering valuable insights on how organisations can navigate these complexities.I t...
2024-10-0725 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #21 - Lisa LieSend us a textA friend recently sent me a meme of a baboon frantically clicking a mouse with the comment that this is what it's like completing a company's mandatory training. That's how it has always been in my experience and the same goes for any additional learning undertaken too.So when I heard about Learna, I was intrigued to discover more about how a Melbourne-based entrepreneur was going about creating a potentially game-changing approach to a traditional challenge.Lisa Lie, my guest this week, described Learna as, "...being like social media...
2024-09-3019 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #20 - Julian BrightSend us a textI've been looking forward to welcoming this week's guest onto the show. Julian Bright was someone who wowed audiences at a Melbourne Talent Meetup earlier this year, talking about all things AI and the effect it will have on the talent industry. So I was naturally keen to learn more about his career history and experience. Julian is well-versed in AI, with 25 years of experience in software development, particularly in this evolving field over the past few years. He has created Fairgo.ai, an AI-enhanced video interviewing platform designed t...
2024-09-2323 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #19 - Jordan KnightSend us a textThis week's scalr sagecast guest is Jordan Knight. Jordan started her entrepreneurial journey two years ago, with her LinkedIn lead generation and content generation business, Spicy Pineapple Marketing. She supports individuals to create compelling messaging as well as maximise reach and impact with effective brand strategy. Her journey has been an interesting one, having been one of the earliest suppliers of this growing niche. Mistakes have been made and lessons learnt. Jordan shares some tips for elevating your LinkedIn presence during our discussion: what to post, how...
2024-09-1616 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #18 - Zac KingSend us a textThe scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment and talent advisory business headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Want to identify potential gaps in your current TA process? Take the free TA Readiness Scorecard or reach out to the team for a free 30-minute discussion.
2024-09-0921 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #17 - James JenningsSend us a textscalr meets Sourcr. I met James Jennings at the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey with Sourcr in 2017. Fast forward to today: that business is now sold and he's exploring his next adventure. Drawing inspiration from another successful business, Rate My Agent, James made a radical change to their business model during COVID. One which, ultimately, led to the success they enjoyed and the SEEK acquisition in 2021. Hear about that experience, what trends he's seeing in the market and the best pieces of...
2024-09-0224 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #16 - Mia BowyerSend us a textA lot of people start businesses to grow, sell and profit. Others, like this week's guest, chose a different route, the lifestyle business. Mia Bowyer, Founder of One Earth Marketing, has a built marketing and content services business that automates an organisation's social media channels. She's grown a company that has allowed her to follow her main passions - travel, marketing and sustainability. This was a fascinating, highly energetic discussion with Mia even providing a crash course in building your social media function. Check out these tools: TaplioChat GPT...
2024-08-2628 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #15 - Nikki TuganoSend us a textFour per cent. That's currently the number of women founders who achieve funding from VCs (venture capitalists). It's an incredibly low percentage, making the successes of this week's scalr sagecast guest, all the more impressive. Nikki Tugano, MAPPCP was new to the tech scene when she started SeenCulture barely two years ago. During that time she has been on a rapid trajectory that has seen investment, a diverse team being built and the development of a platform that helps to shine a light on untapped po...
2024-08-1930 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #14 - Col CuthbertSend us a textWelcome to the latest episode of scalr sagecast! This week we were joined by serial entrepreneur and now implementer of the highly-regarded business operating system, EOS, Col Cuthbert. Col's love of helping businesses grow led to a very successful sales career before he became a partner at The Ayres Group. Over 11 years he oversaw huge growth and eventually sold the business, one of many during his career. However, success can bring its challenges, leading Col to suffer an identity crisis following the sale, one that was only...
2024-08-1224 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #13 - Shelin DavidSend us a textI was delighted to be joined on this week's scalr sagecast by someone who I've been following since the beginning of my entrepreneurial journey, Shelin David CA. As well as being the CFO/Problem Solver for CFOWorx, she's also heavily immersed in the Melbourne start-up ecosystem, supporting women investors and entrepreneurs as part of Women For Impact, Shebacks.Me and Coralus. This was an inspiring conversation, learning how she fully embraced the COVID lockdown to build an...
2024-08-0525 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #12 - Steve GardSend us a textWas great speaking with Mr Candidate Experience himself, Steve Gard for this week's episode of scalr sagecast.From working his way up to lead and grow TA functions, Steve realised he would never fully 'scratch that itch' by remaining as an employee. After COVID put paid to his TA consulting business, Benchmarcx was born along with The Circle Back Initiative, the phenomenally successful initiative geared towards increasing the quality of candidate experience across all industries. More information and how to sign up is here. Was great to hear Steve's...
2024-07-2925 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #11 - John MaltbySend us a textWith an incredibly broad and varied career, ranging from school teacher to sales and agency recruitment, John Maltby now firmly established as a top-class business coach. During this episode John reflects on how the demand for his services have changed, what the growing trends are and what skills will help people demonstrate value in order to stand apart. John's book recommendations: - Atomic Habits by James Clear - Building a Story Brand by Donald MillerAs always, a thoroughly enjoyable discussion and well worth...
2024-07-2230 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #10 - Kamm CranSend us a textHaving been a corporate high-flyer for many years, Kamm (Kammeron) made a decision to leave that world and start her own coaching and mentoring start-up. A very brave step that she's glad she made. Four-and-a-half years later, The Team Space has worked with numerous boards and leadership teams to create positive change and evolution within their organisations. Kamm is incredibly engaging and full of superb insights that she was eager to share. A great listen. The scalr sagecast is proudly brought to you by scalr, a recruitment an...
2024-07-1530 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #9 - Sam GarvenSend us a textThis week's guest is Founder of the early-stage start-up, Canopy, Sam Garven.Sam's journey has taken her from one end of the world, starting in rural Canada, to where she now calls home, Sydney. Like many seeking a new start down under, she started her career in recruitment before she launched Canopy earlier this year. Purpose-led and with the goal of better supporting people experiencing workplace discrimination and harassment. Very thoughtful and considered in her approach, Sam was a joy to speak with and this is well worth a l...
2024-07-0828 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #8 - Gaz WilliamsSend us a textA stalwart of the Australian start-up scene, this week I had the pleasure to speak with the fantastic Gaz Williams. We talk start-ups, F*ck Up Nights and how he's developed himself into one of the most renowned and connected people in tech. Fascinating insights shared along with some solid advice on thriving in the chaos that is start-up life. Gaz shared three books that have had a lasting impact on him that he was eager to share: Feck Perfuction - James VictoreMisfit Economy - Alexa Clay & Kara May...
2024-07-0128 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #7 - Helena TurpinSend us a textThis week we're joined by the wonderful Helena Turpin. Having spent over 20 years in agency recruitment land, she launched GoFIGR in late 2020. With a growing team of 10, she has supported numerous businesses to, in turn, support, develop and retain their staff. Helena provided some very frank observations around the challenges and opportunities she's enjoyed and provides some very sound advice for fellow entrepreneurs to follow. She highlighted the book, Alchemy, by Rory Sutherland as one that has been a big support for her on her journey and highly recommends c...
2024-06-2427 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #6 - Troy HammondSend us a textWe are delighted to be joined by a recruitment legend, Troy Hammond, for this week's episode. During a career spanning over 20 years, he has grown and led established and well-regarded recruitment agencies in Wellington, NZ. During the last decade, however, he has built the go-to agency for tech start-ups in NZ, Talent Army. He's also the host of the top-rated podcast, We F*@KIN Love StartUps Podcast and his new one, TABLE TALK. Never shy to share an opinion, Troy doesn't disappoint and provides insights and some...
2024-06-1737 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #5 - Natalia TapiaSend us a textWelcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader, so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!Joining me this week is Natalia Tapia, founder of Graduated.Having spent the early part of her career in project management back in the UK, Nat's career path moved down the generalist recruitment path over 10 years ago, when she moved to live and work in Australia. She discovered her passion for...
2024-06-1129 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #4 - Chris McGowanSend us a textWelcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader, so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!Joining me this week is Chris McGowan, founder of ThunderLabs. Having spent north of 20 years in agency recruitment and TA (talent acquisition), Chris began his entrepreneurial journey nearly 10 years ago. He's enjoyed success in recruitment, health tech and now ThunderLabs, a consultancy focused on full-stack engineering, identity and talent acquisition.
2024-06-0427 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #3 - Laura JohnsonSend us a textWelcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader, so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!Joining me this week is Laura Johnson, founder of Strivin.Born from the desire to support learning and development during COVID, Laura has created a community of professionals who have enhanced their skills while also becoming part of a broader ecosystem that pays it forward. Like every entrepreneur, h...
2024-05-2821 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #2 - Craig WatsonSend us a textWelcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!Joining me this week is Craig Watson. Having initially begun his career in teaching, Craig embraced the entrepreneurial life over a decade ago and has run a number of successful ventures within talent acquisition and agency recruitment. During COVID Craig (and co-presenter, Lauren Sharp) created the ITAs - Internal Talent...
2024-05-2133 min
scalr sagecastscalr sagecast - #1 - Mark ArmstrongSend us a textWelcome to the scalr sagecast - bite-sized wisdom for ambitious business minds.Every week, we bring you inspiring stories and hard-won wisdom from a different business leader so get ready to learn, grow and scale your success!For this first episode, we welcome Mark Armstrong. Having spent 30 years in the property game, creating the wildly successful Rate My Agent platform, he's now changed focus to create MyIncentive, a tool to help organisations better manage their short and long-term incentives.Mark will share an ov...
2024-05-1430 min
Pomona College SagecastA Brief History of Antisemitism with Prof. Oona EisenstadtOona Eisenstadt is a professor of Religious Studies specializing in Judaism at Pomona College. She discusses on Sagecast her research on the history of antisemitism and how it manifests in present day society. This episode was recorded in September 2023.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis KhachatoorianAudio Engineer: Erica TyronTranscript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/sagecast-OonaEisenstadt-120623.txt
2023-12-0628 minPomona College SagecastEquitable AI Development in the Global South with Chinasa Okolo ’18Chinasa Okolo ’18 is a fellow at the Brookings Institution in the Center for Technology Innovation. She discusses on Sagecast her work towards creating a more equitable global landscape of artificial intelligence development, and AI governance issues arising in the wake of rapid technological advancement.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis KhachatoorianAudio Engineer: Erica TyronTranscript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/sagecast-ChinasaOkolo-112223.txtVideo Teaser: https://youtu.be/QkrU-QpJoBA
2023-11-2230 minPomona College SagecastHealthcare Leadership in the Time of COVID-19 and Fentanyl with Dr. Michael Sequeira '73Dr. Michael Sequeira ’73 is the public health officer for San Bernardino County. He discusses on Sagecast his trailblazing career in emergency medicine, decision-making as a health leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and the deadly impacts of the growing fentanyl crisis.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis KhachatoorianAudio Engineer: Erica TyronTranscript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/sagecast-110823-MichaelSequeira.txtVideo Teaser: https://youtu.be/Yng2zNoOlWc
2023-11-0832 minPomona College SagecastAtrocity Prevention and the War in Ukraine with Prof. Mietek BoduszynskiMietek Boduszynski is an Associate Professor of Politics at Pomona College. He discusses on Sagecast what he learned during his past year working at the Pentagon as a US policy advisor on the war in Ukraine.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Travis KhachatoorianAudio Engineer: Erica TyronTranscript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/Sagecast-1125-23-MietekBoduszynski.txtVideo Teaser: https://youtu.be/s4l9oqUpGtY
2023-11-0131 minPomona College SagecastFrom “Zoot Suit” to “Encanto” with Prof. Rose PortilloRose Portillo ’75 has built a career in theater, film and television for more than four decades. Her creativity has flourished as an actor, writer, director, educator at Pomona College and visual artist. She shares with the Sagecast audience how she has embraced her Latin identity along the way.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty VestProduced by: Kris VargasEditorial Assistant: Lorraine Harry '97Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/Sagecast-11-28-22-RosePortillo.txtVideo Teaser: https://youtu.be/94-JOG1ULCk
2022-12-2853 minPomona College SagecastThe European Enlightenment and French Revolution with Prof. Gary KatesIn this episode of Sagecast, historian and long-time Pomona professor Gary Kates shares what sparked his interest in the European Enlightenment. As a scholar of the French Revolution, he also tells us what conditions are most likely to result in such historic upheavals.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty VestProduced by: Kris VargasEditorial Assistant: Lorraine Harry '97Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/Sagecast-11-16-22-GaryKates.txtVideo Teaser: https://youtu.be/J3rGNPhw5KA
2022-11-1639 min
Pomona College SagecastModern and Contemporary Latin American Art History with Professor Rosalia RomeroIn this episode of Sagecast, art historian and assistant professor Rosalia Romero shares with us her passion for Latin American art and the art of the borderlands. Romero also talks about the role of murals in contemporary art and about her work as a curator for the upcoming Mexicali Biennial.Hosted by: Marilyn Thomsen and Patty VestProduced by: Kris VargasEditorial Assistant: Lorraine Harry '97Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/Sagecast-11-2-22-RosaliaRomero.txtVideo Teaser: https://youtu.be/qzc800JV830
2022-11-0238 minPomona College SagecastMedia Studies and Psychoanalysis with Professor Ryan EngleyRyan Engley, assistant professor of media studies and co-host of the Why Theory podcast joins us for the final episode of this Sagecast season.
Engley unpacks for us the intersection of psychoanalysis and media studies, where he focuses his research. He also chats about his love for television and seriality, as well as the importance discussing mental health in his courses.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Produced by: Jeff Hing
Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/sagecast-051921-RyanEngley.txt
Video Teaser: https://youtu.be/3JRkPAQt72I
2021-05-2654 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Jo Hardin '95This week, our guest is Professor of Mathematics Jo Hardin ’95, who specializes in statistics and bioinformatics, the use of statistical data to study the human genome. In this episode of Sagecast, Hardin discusses, among other things, her mentors at Pomona College, the role of data science in genetic research, her pride in being part of a very inclusive and diverse mathematics department and the vital importance of statistical literacy in the world today.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Produced by: Jeff Hing
Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/sagecast-johardin-081820.tx...
2020-08-1941 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Mietek BoduszynskiAssociate Professor of Politics Mietek Boduszynski joins Sagecast in this international relations episode. A former U.S. diplomat who held a variety of posts at U.S. Embassies in Albania, Kosovo, Japan, Egypt, Libya and Iraq, Boduszynski shares what it was like to witness the Arab Spring firsthand.Boduszynski also opens up about what sparked his interest in international relations in the first place, and how his real-world experience influences his academic work on and off the classroom.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Produced by: Jeff Hing
Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/si...
2020-07-2246 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Gibb SchrefflerAssistant Professor of Music Gibb Schreffler joins us for this faculty episode of Sagecast. A first-generation college graduate, Schreffler shares insight about his journey from his youth punk rock scene to academia.
As an ethnomusicologist, Schreffler focuses his research on historical work-songs of American maritime culture known as chanties, as well as the music and dance of South Asia’s Punjab region. He gives us demonstrations of a work song, and also plays the tumbi, a traditional Punjabi instrument.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Produced by: Jeff Hing
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2020-05-2050 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Water Polo Coach Alex RodriguezThis week on the Sagecast we are joined by Professor of Physical Education and Men's and Women's Water Polo Coach, Alex Rodriguez. Rodriguez is also an assistant coach for the USA Senior Men's Water Polo team. Rodriguez has been head coach of both the Pomona-Pitzer Men's Water Polo and Women's Water Polo programs for more than a decade. In that time, he has been at the helm for 10 conference titles, leading the men's program to SCIAC titles in 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012 (co-champions), and the women's program to SCIAC titles in 2007, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
2020-04-1544 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Jane LiuThis week on the Sagecast we are joined by Professor of Chemistry Jane Liu. Liu studies the role of functional RNAs (such as catalytic and regulatory RNAs) in controlling the dynamic aspects of gene expression in response to a changing environment. She seeks to apply this knowledge to the development of novel tools for chemistry and biology. As a chemist and molecular biologist, Liu is driven to understand, at a molecular level, how regulatory RNAs function. Using genetic and biochemical approaches, she has developed models for what is necessary and sufficient for gene regulation by certain small RNAs in...
2020-04-0844 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Dru GladneyProfessor and Chair of Anthropology Dru Gladney joins us this week on the Sagecast. Growing up in the city of Pomona, one might not expect the long journey it took for Gladney to end up at Pomona College. Gladney talks his upbringing, his travels to China, and the start of his teaching career in Hawaii. Gladney specializes in the peoples, cultures and politics along the ancient and modern Silk Road—in particular, issues of globalization and transnationalism in China and its close neighbors. Over the last few years, he has engaged in a large comparative survey of nomadic families in...
2020-03-1847 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor JoAnne FergusonThis week on the Sagecast we are joined by Associate Professor of Physical Education and Women's Softball Coach JoAnne Ferguson. After playing Division II college softball, Ferguson didn't think she'd transition to coaching. But her road through graduate school led her to volunteer as a coach and set her on the path to Pomona. Ferguson also chats about balancing school and sports as a Division III student-athlete, as well as her fun new Plogging class.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Audio Engineering by: Erica Tyron/KSPC
Produced by: Jeff Hing
2020-03-1128 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Malte DoldThis week on the Sagecast we are joined by Assistant Professor of Economics Malte Dold. Raised in Germany by parents who were both teachers, Dold didn't discover his passion for teaching until grad school. Dold also talks about the classes he's currently teaching and how his experience in the German public education system differs from his time at Pomona.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Audio Engineering by: Erica Tyron/KSPC
Produced by: Jeff Hing
Edited by: Celesté Tovar '21
Editorial Assistant: Sophie Schnell '22
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2020-03-0440 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Emeritus Professor Monique Saigal-EscuderoOn this week's Sagecast, Emeritus Professor of Romance Languages and Literature Monique Saigal-Escudero joins us to talk about her life story and journey at Pomona. Born in Paris, Saigal-Escudero tells her story of being a hidden Jewish child during World War II. She talks about her move to California at age 17, and how her journey took her to Pomona, where she taught French for more than four decades, earning the Wig Distinguished Professor award for excellence in teaching.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Audio Engineering by: Erica Tyron/KSPC
Produced by: J...
2020-02-2651 minPomona College SagecastBackstories: Professor Tom LeAssistant Professor of Politics Tom Le joins us to kick off Season 4 of the Pomona College Sagecast. His research areas include Japanese security policy, the U.S.-Japan alliance, war memory and reconciliation, militarism norms, military and security balance in East Asia and East Asia regionalism. Among his areas of expertise: constraints and restraints on Japanese militarism and Japan-South Korea relations. His current work includes examinations of the impact of population demographics and technology on security and antinuclear movements and the environment. In addition to his research, Le also talks to us about his first-generation college experience and why...
2020-02-1945 minPomona College SagecastMentorship Stories: Giovanni Ortega and Anais Gonzalez Nyberg '20In Season 3 of the Pomona College Sagecast, we talk to students, professors, coaches and staff who are working closely in the classroom, on the field and in the lab. This week, we talk to Professor of Theatre and Dance Giovanni Ortega and Anais Gonzalez Nyberg '20 about how theatre has changed both of their lives.
Hosted by: Mark Wood and Patty Vest
Audio Engineering by: Erica Tyron/KSPC
Produced by: Jeff Hing
Transcript: https://www.pomona.edu/sites/default/files/sagecast-gioanais-092519.txt
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