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The Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaAvoid These Money Mistakes to Get Rich (ft. $1 Billion Fund Manager)He didn’t go to high school. He valeted Ferraris he couldn’t afford. Now he’s one of the most trusted money minds in the world.In this episode of The Burnouts, bestselling author and VC partner Morgan Housel joins Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni for a conversation that will completely rewire how you think about wealth, ambition, and what “enough” actually means.He shares how fear—not ambition—drove him to work two full-time jobs at 19, save every dollar like the apocalypse was coming, and obsess over flashy cars as a way to feel worthy. T...2025-07-2425 min
Social Currency with Sammi CohenPhoebe Gates & Sophia Kianni (Phia) on Disrupting Fashion, Rethinking Retail, and Building a Business That’s Good for the PlanetThe fashion industry is facing a reckoning—from how clothes are made to how they’re resold. And Phia, a new tech-driven platform, is betting that the future of shopping is secondhand, smarter, and more sustainable.
In this episode, Sammi sits down with Phia co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni to talk about how they went from brainstorming ideas in their Stanford dorm room to building a company that’s rethinking retail. They share how Phia uses tech to track price drops and spotlight resale options, why they’re betting on browser extensions and Gen Z, and how thei...2025-07-2256 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaMeet The Journalist Every Tech Billionaire is Afraid Of (Ft. Kara Swisher)Legend. Disruptor. Tech’s sharpest critic. Kara Swisher doesn’t just cover Silicon Valley—she holds it accountable.On this episode of The Burnouts, Kara sits down with Phoebe and Sophia for an unfiltered conversation about building a career on her own terms (and never waiting her turn). From calling out mistakes at The Washington Post as a college student to becoming the most feared interviewer in tech, Kara shares the bold decisions, brutal lessons, and behind-the-scenes power moves that shaped her journey.She gets real about the early days of tech reporting, navigating anti-gay and an...2025-07-1737 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaWhy Supermodel Karlie Kloss Quit Victoria’s Secret to Build a Tech EmpireModel, investor, activist, founder—Karlie Kloss has worn a lot of hats (and a lot of couture).In this episode of The Burnouts, Karlie sits down with Phoebe and Sophia to talk about what happens when your “dream job” turns into something more. From getting scouted at 13 and walking Dior at 15, to launching Kode With Klossy and acquiring i-D magazine, Karlie shares the real story behind the headlines—and how she’s used her platform to build power on her own terms.She opens up about early burnout, learning to trust her instincts, and the pressure o...2025-07-1036 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaHollywood Actress to Investor: The $10K Bet That Made Sophia Bush MillionsFrom teen drama star to angel investor, Sophia Bush joins Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni for an unfiltered conversation about building wealth, walking away from toxic systems, and making purpose profitable.In this episode of The Burnouts, Sophia reveals how a surprise $10,000 angel check into Uber kickstarted her investment journey—and how that single move led to millions. She opens up about the real economics of being a young actress, fighting for equal pay on One Tree Hill, and the dark side of working in Hollywood. Sophia also shares what it means to build power as a wo...2025-07-0336 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaHow Playing DUMB Helped Paris Hilton Build a BILLION Dollar EmpireHeiress, icon, mogul, mom—and the original influencer.In this episode of The Burnouts, Paris Hilton gets real with Phoebe and Sophia about turning a catchphrase into a global brand, the pain behind her activism, and why being underestimated was her greatest advantage.She opens up about creating the “dumb blonde” persona as a form of power, testifying before Congress as a survivor, and why she believes angel numbers (and small-town nerds) are the secret to everything. Plus: what it’s like running 30 businesses, parenting with purpose, and building 11:11 Media to bring it all together.Thi...2025-06-2627 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaThe Marketing Hacks That Got Us 200K Downloads and Kris Jenner’s Investment200,000 downloads. A tagline that finally made people “get it.” And a few hard lessons along the way.In this episode of The Burnouts, co-founders Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni unpack the marketing experiments that helped Phia find traction—from trial reels and creator guides to AI-generated scripts and TikTok reach campaigns. They share what worked, what didn’t, and what they’re still learning about building a brand from scratch.They also talk about the power of a clear metaphor (“Google Flights for fashion”), the pressure of launching on the same day as a major podcast appear...2025-06-1928 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaMeet the Stanford genius who modeled for Victoria’s Secret and won Olympic gold (ft. Eileen Gu)Olympic gold, Ivy League brains, supermodel looks—and still figuring it out.In this episode of The Burnouts, Olympic gold medalist, model, and Stanford student Eileen Gu joins Phoebe and Sophia for an unfiltered conversation about ambition, identity, and what happens after you’ve seemingly “made it.”Eileen opens up about her post-Olympic burnout, learning to sit with stillness after injury, and the pressure of being young, female, and hyper-visible on the world stage. From negotiating brand deals at 13 to being grilled about geopolitics at 18, she reflects on the emotional toll of public scrutiny—and the freedo...2025-06-1237 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaWhy Women Are Secretly Better at Money According to an Ex-Wall Street TraderWhat if your side hustle made you a millionaire—and taught millions of women how to become one too?In this episode of The Burnouts, Vivian Tu (@Your.RichBFF) joins Phoebe and Sophia to unpack the story behind her Wall Street-to-TikTok glow-up, the money myths that hold women back, and how she’s rewriting financial literacy for a new generation.Vivian opens up about surviving workplace racism, being your office’s unofficial 401(k) whisperer, and building a media empire that started with one viral video—and became a New York Times bestselling book, a chart-topping podcast...2025-06-0535 min
Let's Get DressedPhia’s Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni Want to Shake Up How We ShopToday we're joined by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni, the co-founders of Phia — a new app designed to help shoppers find the best deals across the internet via a price comparison tool. Consider it your savvy personal shopper. The two share how they met at Stanford, the “aha” moment that led to Phia, and their mission to bring transparency, sustainability, and efficiency to online shopping. They also open up about building a business in their 20s, the best advice Phoebe’s dad (Bill Gates!) gave them, and how their podcast, The Burnouts, is chronicling their entrepreneurial journey in real time.D...2025-06-0236 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaHow influencer Chriselle Lim started Phlur ($150+ million fragrance empire)❤️✨ USE CODE "BURNOUTS15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ORDER ON THE LIMITED-EDITION PHLUR X THE BURNOUTS CANDLE ✨❤️What if heartbreak was the beginning of your empire?In this episode of The Burnouts, entrepreneur and creative director Chriselle Lim sits down with Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni to unpack how she went from TikTok’s “rich mom” to co-owning Phlur, a $100M+ fragrance brand.From the ashes of burnout and divorce, Chriselle rebuilt her life—and helped reshape how fragrance is built, branded, and sold. She shares the story behind Missing Person (the perfume with a 250K waitlist that chang...2025-05-2937 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaShe made $2M in 2 days by building a celebrity cult favorite brand (ft. Danielle Guizio)What if your first investment was a $400 tax refund and a tape measure? In this episode of The Burnouts, fashion founder Danielle Guizio sits down with Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni to talk about turning side hustles into global brands, learning leadership the hard way, and why your iPhone might be your most powerful marketing tool.Danielle opens up about recovering from surgery, walking garbage bags of orders to USPS, and getting duped on TikTok. She shares the strategy behind her $2M Black Friday breakthrough, why she still fits every sample herself, and how she built a...2025-05-2230 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaShe Built Bumble to $13B...Then Walked Away. Here's Why.What if the next billion-dollar startup isn’t built by 1,000 employees—but by 30, powered by AI? In this episode of The Burnouts, Bumble founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd sits down with Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni to talk about building lean, trusting your gut, burning out, and why she believes AI will totally reshape how companies scale.Whitney opens up about hiring mistakes that nearly broke Bumble, the myth of hustle culture, why listening to “grown-ups in suits” set her back, and how legacy tech is holding companies hostage. She shares her evolved vision for Bumble, her pers...2025-05-1536 min
Tech for Non-Techies254. How to build a tech ecosystem that lastsWhat does it really take to build a tech ecosystem that endures — beyond PR launches and startup grants? In this episode, Sophia Matveeva shares hard-won insights from working with governments, corporates, and investors on the frontlines of global digital transformation. Whether you’re funding innovation, designing policy, or building a product yourself, this is a must-listen. You’ll learn what most ecosystem builders overlook, why non-technical founders are a critical (and underutilised) asset, and how trusted advisors — from lawyers to auditors — can unintentionally become blockers to progress. Most importantly, you’ll hear how to fi...2025-05-1417 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaThe 3 rules Chelsea Handler thinks you should break to make millionsWhat do you do when the world tells you to tone it down? If you’re Chelsea Handler, you turn up the volume—on confidence, career, and comedy. In this unapologetic and hilarious episode of The Burnouts, Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni sit down with the legendary comedian and bestselling author who’s built an empire on not giving a f***. They talk through confidence myths, investor pitch chaos, stand-up breakthroughs, and why Chelsea bought her ex 35 trees. Also: why burnout might actually be your breakthrough. Chapters1:22 – were you always this confident?6:14 –...2025-05-0836 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaHow Sara Blakely went from fax machine sales to Forbes billionaireIn this episode of The Burnouts, Sophia Kianni and Phoebe Gates sit down with entrepreneurial icon and Spanx founder Sara Blakely to talk mindset, manifestation, and the messy truth of building something from scratch. Whether you're navigating your first job, launching a startup, or still waiting for a sign from the universe—this one’s for you.We go deep on everything from building confidence as a woman in business, to manifesting million-dollar ideas (literally), to knowing when to quit, pivot, or fire the “genius” that’s ruining your team dynamic. Sara shares stories she’s never told before—...2025-05-0241 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaWhy we dropped out of Stanford to build this app (ft. the Phia team)DOWNLOAD THE PHIA APP
Find better fashion deals while you shop. Download Phia HERE and follow Phia on Instagram!CHAPTERS00:00 – Launch day is HERE 01:12 – The Zoom roast that got our CPO hired05:40 – Pivoting the product after tough feedback10:00 – From Instagram design to full-time UX15:25 – Interning, accounting, and off-boarding your ex20:45 – Quitting jobs, joining podcasts, and saying yes fast24:00 – Real friends give real feedback26:10 – What’s next for Phia Follow the Hosts
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Espacio CriptoCripto Real para el Mundo Real: Lo Que CELO Está Logrando en LATAM | Con Sophia de CeloEn este episodio de Espacio Cripto, platicamos con Sophia de Celo, una builder apasionada por llevar la tecnología blockchain a resolver problemas reales en el mundo.Sigue a Sophia en X: https://twitter.com/sodofi_Opera cripto con tarifas bajas en Binance. Regístrate con nuestro enlace y accede a los mejores beneficios.👉 https://www.binance.com/en/activity/referral/offers/claim?ref=CPA_006X1OUSHHSuscríbete a Voyager: https://espaciocripto.io/voyagerComunidad de Espacio Cripto: https://t.me/espaciocripto00:00 - Intro03:35 - Ecosistema de Celo: ¿cómo se está...2025-04-1729 min
FinanceFrontierAI – Top 1% Storytelling: Strategies, AI, Finance, Business, Money, Wealth, MindsetGemini 2.5 vs. Llama 4: Who Wins the Multimodal Arms Race?🎧 Gemini 2.5 vs. Llama 4: Who Wins the Multimodal Arms Race?💡 Welcome to AI Frontier AI, part of the Finance Frontier AI podcast series, where we explore the most significant breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation—and how they’re redefining global power, digital infrastructure, and the future of computation itself.In today’s episode, Max and Sophia take you deep into the heart of the AI arms race between Google’s Gemini 2.5 and Meta’s Llama 4. One is a vertically integrated powerhouse; the other, a 10M-token open-source swarm. From Stanford’s AI Lab to the global dev scene...2025-04-1426 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaHow Kris Jenner went from flight attendant to billionaire through manifestationWhat do you do when someone tells you no? If you’re Kris Jenner, you walk into the scheduling office with a tray of brownies and figure it out anyway. In this episode, Phoebe and Sophia sit down with the iconic woman who turned “figure it out” into her mom-ager lifestyle. They talk about early jobs, showing up before you feel ready, and what it really takes to launch something that matters. Also: why your car interior might be ruining your life.Chapters1:12 – restaurants in the sky?5:04 – business rizz 10110:01 – doing things your way (and making them...2025-04-0930 minThe Burnouts with Phoebe & SophiaBurning Out: Stanford cheating rings, fake assistants, and that perfect orange glowBluetooth tampons, fake assistants, and maxing out on LinkedIn mail credits? That’s entrepreneurship for ya. Phoebe and Sophia are best friends who turned their Stanford dorm room conversations into a business partnership. They’re here to share the good, bad, and ugly parts of founding a company together. Chapters0:00 - welcome to The Burnouts0:36 - how we became friends2:37 - the Stanford cheating ring8:16 - Sophia’s FAKE assistant11:17 - a bluetooth tampon??17:21 - the day phia was born20:12 - the go-g...2025-04-0129 min
Speaking Out of PlaceOne Year Later—The True Cost of Israel’s War on Gaza and the West Bank: A Conversation with Prof. Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins and Dr. Jess GhannamToday we are joined by Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins and Jess Ghannam, who comment on a devastating new report authored by Stamatopoulou-Robbins. This report, “Costs of War,” reviews data gathered in Palestine since October 7, 2023. In that year alone, the report finds that the US has spent at least $22.76 billion on military aid to Israel and related US operations in the region. The number of direct deaths, but also so-called “indirect deaths” (and such a term forces us to project such deaths well into the future due to Israel’s massive destruction of the infrastructure and environment necessary to sustain even the barest for...2024-11-0251 min
Working SmarterSophia Wang on the new tools helping her find answers in old dataOn our final episode this season of Working Smarter we talk to Sophia Wang, an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Stanford University. Wang leads the school’s ophthalmic informatics and artificial intelligence group, which uses the latest machine learning techniques to analyze electronic health records. In practice, that means looking at disparate sources of data—from doctors’ notes and eye exam data to diagnostic imagery and billing codes—and finding the sorts of patterns that can be difficult for humans to spot.Hear Wang talk about using AI to extract useful information from a sea of unstru...2024-08-0737 min
Meant For YouSophia Khalifa a Bedouin Arab Woman, Engineer & Stanford MBA Shares Why She has Become an Activist for IsraelSophia Khalifa, an engineer, working on AI at Amazon AWS, has a story we need to hear. Sophia is a muslim Bedouin Arab, born and raised in Israel. In Sophia's culture and community, girls traditionally do not receive an education, but Israeli policies mandating schooling for all children, changed her entire life. Sophia graduated from Tel Aviv University with a BS in Electrical Engineering, moved to the US, worked as an engineer for Intel, received her MBA from Stanford, and started working at Amazon leading trust and safety for generative AI. SInce October 7, Sophia’s life changed again when she...2024-06-121h 22
Fat Joy with Sophia ApostolMaking Tampons Accessible -- Heather Mader & Ali KightIf you’d like to learn more about mental health care by and for fat folks, please check out Tend and Cultivate Counselling.Heather Mader (she/her) and Ali Kight (she/her) teamed up to improve how people who menstruate insert tampons. Designed in 1931 and having gone through almost no improvements since, traditional tampons weren’t designed to accommodate different body types, disabilities, injuries. Ali founded TINA Healthcare to change this, and when Heather tried the first prototype, she knew she wanted to get involved in the design of the product. This partnership is a grea...2024-04-161h 02
Soccer Bedtime StoriesChasing Dreams: Sophia SmithSend us a textEmbark on a mesmerizing journey with Sophia Smith, a burgeoning soccer sensation whose path twinkles with the promise of greatness. From her early dominance in 3-on-3 league matches to her soaring victories with Timnath Twisters and Real Colorado, Sophia's tale is a testament to resilience and familial encouragement.As she navigates the competitive realm of high school sports, Sophia's brilliance shines, earning her acclaim as she propels her teams to glory. Yet, it's her unyielding quest for excellence that distinguishes her, catapulting her to collegiate stardom at Stanford University. Amidst championship...2024-04-0719 min
Force of NatureHow to get cancelled: Sophia KianniSometimes we have to remind ourselves who or what the true enemy is…Sophia Kianni is an Iranian-American social entrepreneur and activist. She studied at Stanford University and is the founder of Climate Cardinals, the world’s largest youth-led climate nonprofit, with 10,000 volunteers in 80+ countries. She is the youngest United Nations advisor in US history. She was most recently appointed to serve on the EPA’s National Youth Advisory Council.In the fifth episode of season 3, Confessions of a Climate Activist, Clover chats with Sophia Kianni to explore how cancel culture impedes activism and how to red...2024-04-0138 min
Where does your journey STEM From?S2 Ep 8 Sophia Manukian from Stanford UniversitySophia is a 1st year PhD student in Biochemistry at Stanford University, where she is currently rotating in labs. Her previous research included her Masters work on in vivo mRNA display, a high-throughput technique developed in the Tavazoie Lab at Columbia University to study protein interactions. When not playing around with proteins, Sophia enjoys participating in STEM outreach and mentorship which she has been involved in since her undergraduate days at UMass Lowell. In her spare time, you can find Sophia climbing at the local rock gym or enjoying a mug of herbal tea.2024-03-1436 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)Sophia Edelstein and Nathan Kondamuri (Pair Eyewear) - From Stanford Students to Co-CEOsSophia Edelstein and Nathan Kondamuri are co-founders and co-CEOs of Pair Eyewear. Since its inception, Pair Eyewear has put consumers at the center of the innovation process, ensuring that the brand is at the forefront of redefining the eyewear experience by offering continual customizability, freedom of choice, and affordability for glasses. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Emily Ma, Edelstein and Kondamuri share their journey from coming up with an idea as Stanford students, to finding their first employees, to building company culture through rapid growth.—-----------------------------------Stanford eCorner content is produced by the St...2024-03-1350 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Video SeriesSophia Edelstein and Nathan Kondamuri (Pair Eyewear) - From Stanford Students to Co-CEOsSophia Edelstein and Nathan Kondamuri are co-founders and co-CEOs of Pair Eyewear. Since its inception, Pair Eyewear has put consumers at the center of the innovation process, ensuring that the brand is at the forefront of redefining the eyewear experience by offering continual customizability, freedom of choice, and affordability for glasses. In this conversation with Stanford adjunct lecturer Emily Ma, Edelstein and Kondamuri share their journey from coming up with an idea as Stanford students, to finding their first employees, to building company culture through rapid growth.2024-03-1350 min
FinanceFrontierAI – Top 1% Storytelling: Strategies, AI, Finance, Business, Money, Wealth, MindsetAI-Shaping the Future of Society and Business🎙 Introduction: Welcome to the Finance Frontier AI Podcast, where innovation meets insight, with your host Max Vanguard and co-host Sophia Sterling. In this Max In-Depth series, we delve deep into the heart of artificial intelligence, tracing its evolution, assessing its current impact, and forecasting its boundless future potential. Broadcasting from the luxurious TechView Suite at the Digital Heights Hotel in San Francisco, California, our surroundings are steeped in the pioneering spirit of Silicon Valley. Gazing out at the sprawling campuses of tech giants and the academic vigor of Stanford University, we’re inspired to explore the vast potential of AI....2024-03-0141 minFinanceFrontierAI – Top 1% Storytelling: Strategies, AI, Finance, Business, Money, Wealth, MindsetNavigating the AI Revolution: From Innovation to Integration🎙 Introduction: Welcome to the Finance Frontier AI Podcast, where innovation meets insight, with your host Max Vanguard and co-host Sophia Sterling. In this episode of the Max In-Depth series, we delve deep into the heart of artificial intelligence, tracing its evolution, assessing its current impact, and forecasting its boundless future potential. Broadcasting from the luxurious TechView Suite at the Digital Heights Hotel in San Francisco, California, our surroundings are steeped in the pioneering spirit of Silicon Valley. Gazing out at the sprawling campuses of tech giants and the academic vigor of Stanford University, we're inspired to explore the transformative role...2024-02-251h 08
Disruptive CEO NationEpisode 219: Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health; Sunnyvale, CA, USAIn this episode, we explore the correlation of the importance of caring for women’s health to her success in business. For this, we turn to Dr. Sophia Yen, one of the top authorities in this space in the US. Dr. Yen also shares her journey in founding Pandia Health and its mission to revolutionize women's hormonal and reproductive health. When you listen to this episode you will recognize why Dr. Yen was named one of Inc's Female Founders 200 in 2023. Here are the key points of our conversation: - Breaking Down Tabo...2023-10-1828 min
Stanford Iranian Studies ProgramMohammad Reza Shajarian Records Singing with Hagia Sophia AcousticsIn 2014, Maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian visited Stanford University. In collaboration with Stanford’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), he recorded a few test sessions using virtual acoustics of the Hagia Sophia. Recording and production of audio and video were made possible by the CCRMA team and the Icons of Sound Project.To watch the video recording of these test sessions, please visit our YouTube channel. 2023-09-0611 minTech for Non-Techies164. Use Design Thinking to solve ANY problem"You can design your work life as an employee or a business owner. Design thinking is for people like you, whether you receive the paycheck or sign the paycheck," Bill Burnett, Stanford School of Design. In this episode you will learn how to use Design Thinking to make decisions and move towards your goals. Listen to learn: How Sophia used prototyping to decide whether to move to New York City from London How corporates use Design Thinking to decide whether to acquire start-ups How Design Thinking can help you test a career transition Join Desi...2023-08-1618 min
My New Favorite Olympian and My New Favorite ParalympianHow Team USA phenom Sophia Smith strengthens her mental healthSophia Smith, the reigning NWSL MVP, has become an advocate for student-athlete mental health after losing her best friend and Stanford teammate Katie Meyer to suicide. Hear from:Sophia SmithMichael Wilson (Sophia’s boyfriend and Arizona Cardinals WR)Dr. Robin Scholefield (Associate Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology Services, USC)Victoria Garrick (Mental health advocate and host of Real Pod) Episode reporter:Abbey Fernández (NBC and Telemundo Bay Area) Read more about Sophia's story on NBC...2023-07-1922 min
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTAn Inside Look At Sophia Kennedy's Pursuit Of Greatness | Stanford Commit, Indiana State Champ, and Daughter of Olympian Bob KennedyToday on the podcast is my very fast friend Sophia Kennedy!
Sophia Kennedy has slowly cemented herself as one of the greatest runners in Indiana state history. Last fall, Sophia placed seventh at the Nike Cross Nationals, a week after taking second at the Champs Sports Midwest Region Championships. Sophia is a two-time qualifier for the Eastbay National Cross Country Championships, placing seventh in 2021. Sophia, the daughter of U.S. distance great Bob Kennedy, was fifth in the two-mile at the 2021 Brooks PR Invitational and eighth in 2022. Running for Park Tudor School in Indianapolis...2023-07-1358 min
THE RUNNING EFFECT PODCASTThe Road To Hayward: Record Breakers & Future Teammates Irene Riggs & Sophia KennedyToday on the podcast series "The Road To Hayward" is Irene Riggs and Sophia Kennedy, friends and future teammates at Stanford University this fall!
Irene Riggs and the word "history" belong in the same sentence. Over the past year, Irene has made history in her home state of West Virginia and on the National Stage. Irene became the first athlete from West Virginia ever to win a national cross country title, and she did so in remarkable fashion, overcoming cold, windy conditions at NXN to produce the No. 2 all-time mark of 16:40.9 at Glendoveer Golf...2023-05-2442 minTech for Non-Techies151. Design Thinking for career and venture growthDesign Thinking, first developed at Stanford, is the strength behind tech companies like Airbnb and Snap. Great design was the foundation of Apple and Steve Jobs's obsession. Design Thinking is a methodology for making decisions, and knowing when to pivot and when to preserve. You can design your work life as an employee or a business owner. Design thinking is for people like you, whether you receive the paycheck or sign the paycheck. Listen to this episode to learn: The four steps of Design Thinking that all designers and product makers use...2023-05-1718 min
This Is An ExperimentSophia | This Is An Experiment #104Meet Sophia, a talented singer and songwriter from Stanford, Connecticut. Recently, she returned to her hometown from Los Angeles to rediscover her love for the forest and nature. As we speak, Sophia is pouring her heart and soul into creating a new EP that will surely delight her fans.Support Her Socials -Instagram @sophia.lanuzaTik Tok @sophiablasagnaSupport Her Music Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cA194O13NRCCiSvGagK23Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sophia-...2023-05-0333 min
My First MillionStanford Students Pitch Us Their Startups For $3500 In Prize MoneyEpisode 449: Shaan Puri (https://twitter.com/ShaanVP) and Sam Parr (https://twitter.com/theSamParr) judge the second My First Million college pitch competition with students at Stanford University for a prize of $3,500. The future is being built from dorm rooms - find out who wins the cash!Want to see more MFM? Subscribe to the MFM YouTube channel here.------Links:• Transcribe Glass (Empowering the deaf with AR Glasses) - https://www.transcribeglass.com/ |Tom@transcribeglass.com• Admit Yogi (Democratizing college admissions with AI) - ht...2023-04-291h 14
bamboo & glassClayful: give every kid someone to talk to ft. Maria BarreraAccelerated by a global pandemic, youth are experiencing a mental health crisis unlike anything we've seen before.There aren't enough clinical providers. For every 1,200 students there's only one school psychologist.Lack of providers makes support inaccessible. Costs are high and waitlists are as long as 4-6 monthsSupport is reactive rather than proactive. Students don't get help until they reach a breaking pointEducators are burnt out. There's not enough support & educators are feeling the burdenClayful provides coaching for every student - when & where they need it. We...2023-04-1033 min
Glitch Bottle Podcast#130 - Hagia Sophia, Sanctum of Kronos with Peter Mark Adams | Glitch BottleHow are theurgistic and sacred mystery rites from Late Antiquity encrypted directly into the architecture of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul? How did the School of Athens foster a performative theurgical spiritual tradition of reincarnation and ascent? Author, esoteric researcher and healer Peter Mark Adams goes deep into his latest tome from Scarlet Imprint: Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos: Spiritual Dissent in an Age of Tyranny, answers your Patreon listener questions, and more! ⇓ ⇓ ⇓► ✅ Order “Hagia Sophia / Sanctum of Kronos” - https://scarletimprint.com/publications/p/hagia-sophia-sanctum-of-kronos ► ✅ Check out the healing services of Peter’s wife, life partner and hea...2023-02-101h 45
Startup FoundationsSophia Yen: Democratizing birth control in the USSophia Yen is the CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health, a women-founded and women-led birth control delivery company. Pandia partners with pharmacies and doctors who specialize in women’s health to bring convenient, dignified and stress-free ways of accessing telehealth services.In our conversation we talked about the goals of Pandia Health, and how abortion laws could potentially impact Sophia’s business. We also discuss how the idea for Pandia Health was born through Sophia’ practice as a clinical associate professor at Stanford, and why she thought birth control delivery company should be doctor-founded and led by women. Sophia...2023-02-0133 min
Running In CirclesSophia Kennedy on committing to Stanford, her appendix bursting, boxing, and more!Today I have the pleasure of speaking with Sophia Kennedy! Sophia is committed to run at Stanford in the fall and placed 7th at Nike cross nationals last year. Throughout this episode Sophia discusses why she made the decision to commit to Stanford, her Appendix bursting on a college visit, how she bounced back mentally after ending her cross country season with an injury and more!
You can listen on Spotify, google podcast, or anchor by searching “running in circles”! If you enjoy please consider leaving a 5 star review and following the podcast wherever you listen so that you don’t miss...2023-01-3123 min
Faking ItYour Brain On Birth Control And What It Even Is With Dr. Sophia YenIn this episode, Miriam discusses:
How our brain is effected by birth control
How birth control works
Our reproductive system and everything we should know as people with vulvas
Different birth control options and how they work and effect people
Abortion options and resources
Dr. Sophia Yen is the CEO/Co-Founder of Pandia Health. She is Board Certified in Adolescent Medicine with 20+ years of experience in medicine.
Get birth control and learn more about it at PandiaHealth.com
Resources:
PandiaHealth.com - Online Birth Control Delivery and Support
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bamboo & glassCreating Tangible Teleportation…with a Magical Neck Pillow ft. Akshay DinakarHow do you create a sense of closeness and intimacy with your loved ones from afar? Even with technology like video calls and friendship lamps, there hasn't been a tool that enhances the love language of physical touch, or presence, the way that Tangible does. Our guest is Akshay, the founder of Tangible, a magical neck pillow that creates physical presence over distance.Join us for this conversation as we dive deep into Akshay's story about how the harrowing experience of losing his mom during the pandemic instigated this question, and what it took for him to...2022-12-051h 03
The Jen Marples Show for Midlife WomenMarrying Passion with Purpose to Create the First Doctor-led Online Birth Control Delivery Company with Dr. Sophia YenThere is so much power in our voice and if we band together and demand our elected officials support reproductive rights, support menopause, and support research in women’s health they have no choice but to pay attention. Women have to stand together. This week, episode 85 of The Jen Marples Show is about marrying passion with purpose to create the first doctor-led, women-founded online birth control delivery company. In this episode of The Jen Marples Show, my guest Dr. Sophia Yen, CEO & Co-Founder of Pandia Health, shares how Pandia Health is changing access to birth control in Ame...2022-11-0345 min
The Late Sub with Claire WatkinsYoung Baby Soph, aka Sophia Smith of the Thorns/USWNTPortland Thorns/USWNT forward Sophia Smith joins Sam and Lynn to discuss her journey to becoming the first player born in the 2000s to play for the national team. Sophia talks about going pro at 21 after winning a national title at Stanford, how she developed such a strong work ethic at such a young age, her approach to mental health, and what comes next in her career. Plus: Lynn and Sam quiz Sophia about all things Gen Z.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener...2022-05-301h 04
Cafe con PamFor Women's Reproductive Rights with Dr. Sophia YenListeners, we're back this week with Dr. Sophia Yen.Sophia Yen, M.D. MPH CEO & Co-Founder of Pandia Health, birth control delivery. Pandia Health is the ONLY #DoctorFounded/Led, #WomenFounded/Led birth control delivery company.Graduated from MIT, UCSF Medical School, and UC Berkeley’s MPH program. 20+ years in medicine, Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School, her passion is Women’s Reproductive Health and she co-founded 3 non-profit projects to improve the lives of women: The Silver Ribbon Campaign to Trust Women, SheHeroes.org, and fffl.coMother of 2 daughters, wife to feminist husband.During our...2022-05-151h 02
SPARK, A Mother-Daughter JourneyWay of the Peaceful Warrior- with bestselling author Dan Millman*Potential Sensitive Content Warning*We are thrilled to introduce Dan Millman, who’s been transforming humanity for over 40 years, with his dedicated work on personal development and human potential. Author of PEACEFUL HEART, WARRIOR SPIRIT: the True Story of my Spiritual Quest, Dan is a former world trampoline champion, Stanford University gymnastics coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. His 18 books are published in 29 languages and his first book, Way of the Peaceful Warrior, was adapted to film in 2006. As we mark the 2-year anniversary of the April 18-19th mass shooting in NS, we...2022-04-2135 min
Clear Light Quantum AlchemyScience and Spirituality: The Perfect UnionClear Light Quantum Alchemy Episode 10.Learn HOW to 'be the change you want to see in the world'. Through ‘quantum conversations’ with Anya Sophia Mann, guests, and callers, learn how to connect with (and live from) your higher self and live a higher life from your highest light. Why not you? Why not now? Join us!This series first aired every Wednesday on Blog Talk Radio. The call-in coaching number is now closed. Available every 2nd and 4th Saturday in Clear Light. In this episode:Science and Spirituality: The Perfect Union2022-02-2655 min
bamboo & glassCreating Equitable Workplaces Via Virtual Reality ft. Heather Shen (Praxis Labs)How can virtual reality experiences motivate people to adopt more inclusive behaviors? Tune in to our chat with Heather Shen, a trailblazer in the immersive learning space (and Forbes 30 Under 30 in Education)! Heather is co-founder and CPO of Praxis Labs, which partners with organizations to increase diversity and inclusion outcomes through research-backed immersive learning experiences. Heather shares: Her journey iterating on Pivotal Experiences (Praxis Labs' curriculum), which aims to use finite modules to help participants develop empathy for the infinite range of intersectional identities, and adopt more inclusive behaviorsChallenges of productizing research findings and scaling VR so...2021-08-0854 min
Sci GuysThe 'Sophia the Robot' ConspiracySophia the Robot is one of the most famous robots in the world, outside of those in Sci-fi. Although, there may be more fiction than fact when it comes to her artificial intelligence…
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Stanford Pathfinders with Howard WolfChanging the World of Eyewear with Nathan Kondamuri and Sophia EdelsteinNathan Kondamuri and Sophia Edelstein discuss PAIR Eyewear, the company born their senior year at Stanford that continues to thrive today. Created with the idea that eyewear for kids can be fun and unique to the wearer, PAIR Eyewear makes glasses that are a celebration instead of something to hide.
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SoccerGrlProbs99. Sophia Smith USWNT & Portland ThornsThis week on the podcast we have Sophia Smith. Sophia won the 2019 national championship at Stanford before leaving school to pursue a professional career. She was chosen first in the 2020 NWSL draft and now plays for the Portland Thorns. We loved chatting with her about the importance of always remembering why you play the game!2021-05-2833 min
LIBERTY ROAD with Nada JonesHow to Disrupt a Giant One Delivery at a Time: Dr. Sophia YenDr. Sophia Yen is the Founder of Pandia Health is the only Doctor-Led, Women-Founded, Women-Led birth control delivery company. In this episode, Nada sits down with Dr. Sophia Yen to discuss her passions: women’s health, birth control, and female founders. As a woman over 40 and someone who had a career before becoming a founder, Dr. Yen speaks on how life’s experiences equipped her to successfully start her business, Pandia Health. She dives deep into the world of Telemedicine and the need for both women-led and doctor-led companies. She discusses delegating tasks to others and leanin...2021-05-0549 min
Startup RenegadesUnderstanding Customer Lifetime Value for Startup Growth: Sophia Yen, founder of Pandia HealthSofia Yen, MD. is the CEO and co-founder of Pandia Health. It is the only doctor-led and founded, women-led and founded birth control delivery company. She graduated from MIT, UCSF Medical School, and UC Berkeley’s MPH program and has 20+ years of experience in medicine. She is a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School and a mother of 2 daughters.In this episode, Sophia discusses the strict regulations of the medical space and how she has to navigate them from a business perspective. She also talks about how to balance your customer acquisition cost (CAC) with your cu...2021-04-2733 min
Primal Edge HealthResurrection of Sophia and the Old godsEaster inversion: Gnostic transhumanist vaccine sacraments. False Promises of Eternal Life, the Resurrection of Sophia & the Old gods. Stanford Research Institute laid out the roadmap decades ago. Sophia the Robot's makers shocking claims on Joe Rogan's show.2021-04-051h 33
bamboo & glassINHERITANCE: Traversing Continents, Careers, Languages, Generations ft. Juliana Chang“INHERITANCE is a collection of poems about my relationship to immigration, language, and womanhood, primarily explored through my relationship with my mom.” - Juliana Chang To celebrate Juliana's newest chapbook, we chat about her transnational identity, how her career priorities have evolved, tools for exploring and clarifying career interests, the difference between vain self-promotion versus expanding your ability to give to others, the poems that stood out the most to us from INHERITANCE, and how her love for words has been a throughline connecting her many dreams and passions. More about Juliana:...2021-04-041h 16
Health Bite32. Reproductive Health: The Bloody Truth With Dr. Sophia YenLeave Health Bite a Feedback.Click This Link.This week we celebrate women with an in-depth discussion of reproductive health with Dr. Sophia Yen, Co-Founder of Pandia Health and Sheheroes.org. Dr. Sophia Yen is Board Certified in Adolescent Medicine with 20+ years of experience in medicine. She graduated from MIT, UCSF Medical School, and UC Berkeley with a MPH in Maternal Child Health. She serves as a clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Yen co-founded Pandia Health and enjoys educating the public and other physicians about birth...2021-03-2229 min