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Inspiring Women with Laurie McGrawHow Far Would You Go to Prevent Another Loss? Carissa Rollins Went All InAfter losing both her sister and a close friend to cancer in the same year, Carissa Rollins knew she couldn’t stay where she was. As CIO of UnitedHealthcare, she had scale and power, but not proximity to the technology that might have changed those outcomes. So when the call came from Illumina, a company pioneering genomic sequencing, she listened. And then she leapt.
In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Carissa shares how grief reshaped her career and how purpose—not title—has always been her compass. She talks candidly about what it means to wal...2025-05-0625 min
Inspiring Women with Laurie McGrawHow Adaptability Can Be Your Greatest Leadership StrengthSophia Kim has spent her career breaking molds, and building better models for leadership and care delivery.
From her early start navigating journalism and consulting to leading high-growth teams in healthcare, Sophia’s path has been shaped by adaptability, ambition, and a commitment to creating change that matters.
In this episode of Inspiring Women with Laurie McGraw, Sophia shares her journey from balancing a demanding consulting career with raising two young children to finding her footing in healthcare leadership - without a clinical background, but with a deep understanding of people, systems, and what real in...2025-04-2923 min
The Dr. Phil PodcastDr. Phil Primetime Rewind: One Year Later (Part 2)Part 2: Dr Phil and Robin McGraw continues to pull back the curtain on their extraordinary journey. In a divided world, Dr. Phil answered the call for truth—193 episodes, 20,000 miles, and one fearless mission. Now, Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw reveal the raw, untold story behind a year that redefined television. When America needed truth, Dr. Phil Primetime answered the call. Now, we celebrate the landmark first year that changed television forever. 193 groundbreaking episodes. 20,000 miles. One unwavering mission. It began with Robin McGraw’s visionary idea, “You should start a network." What followed was unprecedented—Dr. Phil ventur...2025-04-2551 min
Inspiring Women with Laurie McGrawSpeak Louder or Shut Up? Rita Johnson-Mills on What Happens When DEI Becomes Too ControversialWhat happens when the system meant to care for everyone, doesn’t? Healthcare equity isn’t theoretical. It’s about who lives, who dies, and who gets a chance. For Rita Johnson-Mills, this isn’t abstract. It’s the work of a lifetime. As a former Medicaid executive, CEO, and now board leader, she has spent decades fighting to ensure Black and Brown communities receive the care, dignity, and leadership they deserve.Rita’s not just breaking glass ceilings. She’s questioning who built the ceiling in the first plac...2025-04-2231 min
Mastering Real EstateEpisode 23 - The Only Woman in the RoomIn this episode of the Mastering Real Estate podcast, host Maura McGraw reviews Ashley Wilson's book 'The Only Woman in the Room', highlighting the challenges and successes of 20 female real estate investors in a male-dominated industry. McGraw shares insights into Wilson's impressive background and the key concepts covered in the book including resilience, building a team, and the importance of setting clear goals and taking action. The episode also touches on McGraw's own experiences in real estate, the support of Duratus Properties, and ends with recommendations on who should read the book and why it's rated 7 out of 10. The...2024-05-2123 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeWriting Solo: Breaking The Rules In A World Built For TwoKym Terribile returns to the Solo Studio to talk to Peter McGraw about the writing process for his forthcoming book, Solo-Breaking the Rules in a World Built for Two.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://www.petermcgraw.org/solo/Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2023-07-2752 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifePaul ShirleyPeter McGraw invites Paul Shirley, a writer, entrepreneur, and retired professional basketball player, into the Solo Studio to discuss Paul's remarkable life as a basketball player through the lens of his books. "Can I Keep My Jersey?" has blended into Paul's time in the minor leagues and overseas. Paul learns that if things go poorly, you don't have to take it as an existential threat because sometimes things do work out, or sometimes they don't. Looking into the lens of the "Stories I Tell On Dates," Paul dives into his status in a relationship. Tune in to this inspiring...2023-03-091h 24
blendedMcGraw Hill Meets Fiona Ellis-ChadwickWes Hallam meets with Fiona Ellis-Chadwick....Fiona is one of our leading authors in Marketing, co-authoring on Principles and Practices of Marketing. In this McGraw Hill Meets we talk about who the modern student is, the needs of that student and what skillsets we'd like them to have before, during and after her teaching.To get your hands on Fiona's book, visit https://www.mheducation.co.uk/principles-and-practice-of-marketing-10-e-9781526849533-emea-groupFind out more about how we're helping face the future of higher education here -https://www.mheducation.co.uk/higher-education2023-02-1620 min
Intercultural InsidersIntercultural Insiders Introduction with John McGrawIntercultural Insiders is a weekly show that will share the stories of people with intercultural experiences. Sharing these stories reminds expats and newcomers that we aren't alone.
Rather than judging, learning from other cultures and rising to the challenges can help us become better versions of ourselves.
John McGraw, show host and founder of Hiyaku Coaching, introduces the show and shares his own intercultural experiences.
Next Episode: Part 1 of a 2-part interview with Liliana Nakamura, HR professional and newcomer mentor. Coming out Wednesday, December 20.
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2022-12-1809 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeHow To Read A LotPeter McGraw likes to say, "Create more than you consume." However, he also believes that reading is a cheat code to a remarkable life. In this episode, McGraw invites two voracious readers, Sarah Stinson and Paul Shirley, to inspire you and give you some hacks to read more. Note: In this episode, McGraw references a previous episode on writing as “How to Write a Lot” but it is actually called “Write Your Way Out.” That previous episode may be worth revisiting after listening to this one.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! https://w...2022-10-271h 01
Wise Words & Whisky with Wylie McGrawWelcome to Wise Words & Whisky with Wylie McGrawKick back, pour yourself a nice dram of whisky, and let’s settle you in for some low-key conversations on high-performance living.This is Wise Words & WhiskyA podcast for the entrepreneur, CEO, leader, executive, and business owner who’s dedicated to pushing themselves beyond their limits, but also needs a break from the hustle and grind.Your host, Wylie McGraw, is a former star athlete, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran, turned whisky enthusiast.2022-10-0601 min
What Moves You with JessieHaving A Hard Time Getting It Done? With Guest Mike McGrawJessie's husband, Mike McGraw, joins the podcast today to share how he sees we can get in our way of getting things done - practical and to the point comin at ya! Tune in and enjoy!
We'd love to hear how this conversation resonated with you so please rate and review on Apple podcasts or give us a call on the hotline! At 818-646-JESS.
For more ideas and strategies on unleashing your human potential, find Jessie on Instagram @whatmovesyouwithjessie and for more information on how to work with Jessie or sign up for her newsletter, visit whatmovesyouwithjessie.com.
2022-08-1714 min
Succeed In A&PPassing the TorchJoin Valerie Kramer (McGraw Hill) as she shares an exciting transition for Anatomy & Physiology at McGraw Hill! You'll meet Monica Lewis (McGraw Hill) and hear plans for the future of A&P at McGraw Hill. Questions? Email Monica anytime: monica.lewis@mheducation.com. 2022-05-1608 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeSeeking ArrangementsPeter McGraw kicks off a short series that further investigates unconventional relationships. In this episode, he invites a sugar baby into the studio to talk about a not-so-new but increasingly popular type of relationship: an arrangement between a “sugar baby” and a “sugar daddy” or “sugar mommy.” The episode is launched without judgment. To McGraw, as long as there is consent and no harm is being done, people should be free to choose the relationship that is right for them. See the Relationship Anarchy episode for a primer in this respect. McGraw, his co-host, and guest discuss the history of “sugaring,”...2022-01-201h 08
Grow MicrobiologyReach Your Microbiology Students On and Off Campus with McGraw Hill Virtual LabsPlease join Tami Hodge (McGraw Hill Education) & Heidi Smith (Front Range Community College), as they talk about the importance of a solid pre-lab approach. Moving from a print oriented pre-lab to a digital one with McGraw Hill Virtual Labs revolutionized Heidi Smith's lab. 80-90% of her students do the pre-lab work and show up the most prepared! 2021-10-2816 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeReinvention With The Remarkable Arlene DickinsonThis week’s episode features a remarkable solo and cast member of Dragons’ Den, the Canadian version of Shark Tank. Arlene Dickinson joins Peter McGraw and Darlene Savoy to talk about reinvention and single living. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-09-2354 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeSelf-ContainedPeter McGraw is joined by guest co-host Christina Campbell to talk to Emma John, the author of Self-Contained: Scenes from a Single Life. They discuss Emma's new memoir and explore her comfort being single and her discomfort talking about being single. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-09-091h 13
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Remarkable Kid From BombayAs part of a live taping for the Solo club on clubhouse, Peter McGraw speaks to Ketan Anjaria, a divorced dad and young empty nester. They have a wide-reaching conversation covering dating and race, mental health, and Ketan's struggles spending time alone. Make sure you stick around to learn his "sixth love language."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-08-261h 03
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeAttachment TheoryAttachment theory has made its way into the public sphere with the help of the recent book Attached. The theory contends that people approach intimate relationships from one of three perspectives: secure, anxious, or avoidant. Peter McGraw and Iris Schneider are joined by Geoff McDonald, a social psychologist and relationship scientist who is part of a small group of people doing research on singlehood. In addition to tackling the strengths and weaknesses of attachment theory, they discuss Geoff’s research on singlehood and how he has identified a small group of long-term singles with an adaptive approach to solo li...2021-08-121h 26Succeed In A&PLinking Lecture & Lab with McGraw Hill Virtual LabsPlease join Jim Connely (McGraw Hill Education) & Richard Pirkle (Tennessee Tech University), as they talk about the importance of connecting lecture and lab concepts. Richard talks about how "context" helps students learn topics quicker and more effectively. In this podcast, Richard talks about strategies in the physical lab PLUS he talks about how he uses McGraw Hill Virtual Labs with Saladin A&P Connect for the best results. Making Connections with lecture and labDesign an interactive experience that allows students to learn through doing and visualizing.Students appreciate applied learning and low-stress assignments, resulting in in...2021-07-0949 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Power Of No PowerBeing single provides optionality (i.e., having the right but not obligation to take action.) In other words: freedom. Yet, singles often fail to consider their freedom and pursue a conventional life - valuing the same things and living similar lifestyles as their partnered counterparts. Last week’s episode examined how garnering financial freedom gives rise to freedom more generally. This week’s episode examines giving up power (or opportunities to pursue power) in order to gain freedom. Peter McGraw speaks to Timothy Krieder, a writer and cartoonist, about how he has avoided the power to dedicate more time to h...2021-07-011h 05
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Power Of ThriftBeing single provides optionality (i.e., “having the right but not the obligation to take action.”) Peter McGraw speaks to Anita Dhake (aka the Thriftygal) to examine how money can buy you freedom. Anita retired early and presents ways to lower your expenses in order to gain financial freedom. They talk "F-you” money, her admiration of Judge Judy, the questions she asks before making a material purchase, and their mutual love of salads for breakfast. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community t...2021-06-2457 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Statistics Of Single LivingPeter McGraw often talks about how half of the American singles are not interested in a relationship or dating. In other words: it is totally normal to want to date OR to not want to date. In this episode, he speaks to the person who is responsible for these data: Anna Brown, a research associate at the Pew Research Center, as non-partisan, non-advocacy, non-profit. Anna presents some facts, and Peter does some editorializing.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:pe...2021-06-1750 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeSolo TravelWelcome to the final episode of Peter McGraw's series on solitude. He invites two solo travelers – one part-time and one full-time – to a live podcast taping for his Solo club on Clubhouse. Topics include their experiences traveling alone, how they meet people on the road, and how they walk a city alone (i.e., flaneuring). They present tips for packing, safety, and saving money. They close the conversation with an important solo travel question: what do you do when a couple asks you to move seats on an airplane so they can sit together?Love...2021-06-1054 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Only ChildFor the penultimate episode of a six-part series on solitude, Pete McGraw speaks to Susan Newman, an expert who has written the book about being an only child. They are joined by Julie Nirvelli, a regular contributor to Solo who happens to be an only child and the mom of an only child. They discuss the reasons behind the rise of only children as a common family structure, the stereotypes and myths of only children, and the benefits of being an only child.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How...2021-06-031h 08
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeQuirkyAlone?Peter McGraw continues his series on solitude with a conversation with Sasha Cagen, the founder of the QuirkyAlone movement. A QuirkyAlone is someone who enjoys being single (but is not opposed to being in a relationship) and generally prefers to be alone rather than dating for the sake of being in a couple. Does that sound like you? They discuss the origins of the term, its evolution, and how the media landscape represents singles. If you stick around to the end, you will learn about one of Sasha’s favorite QuirkyAlones.Love the show? Sub...2021-05-2748 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeCreating In SolitudePeter McGraw is joined by guest co-host Lily Rains to continue the mini-series on solitude. They talk to Mason Currey, an author of a book that reveals how many great thinkers used their alone time to change the world with their art, music, and ideas. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-05-201h 12
The Dr. Phil PodcastIt’s A Family Affair As Jordan McGraw And Morgan Stewart McGraw Kick Off The New Season Of Phil In The BlanksDr. Phil opens his brand-new season in a personal way, hosting son Jordan and daughter in-law Morgan for the first time. Father and son talk about where their relationship has been and where it’s going, the newly married couple’s first child, the joys of parenting, their similarities, and differences, growing up with fame, and share reflections on the incredible journey the McGraw family has taken over the last thirty years. Then, in a very special moment, Jordan makes an exciting announcement regarding his future. Download and listen to this memorable episode and PHIL in the Blanks in Dr. Phi...2021-05-191h 12
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeRoaming In Solitude With ChristinaThis week's episode continues our investigation of solitude. Peter McGraw speaks to a friend and remarkable single, Christina Martinez, about how she spends her alone time. They discuss her “Old man activities,” which include restoring a vintage van – an endeavor that has connected her to a new community and friends. They give encouragement and present best practices for people who want to cook alone, dine alone, and go to the movies alone. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw...2021-05-131h 09
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Science Of SolitudePeter McGraw kicks off a series on solitude with a scientific look at the topic. In this episode, he speaks to Robert Coplan, a psychologist working at the leading edge of this complex, fascinating topic. They discuss the problem of loneliness, but also cover the opposite problem: being alonely. Aloneliness is the stress that people feel when they don’t get enough alone time. Peter and Robert also talk about the solo's freedom to pursue solitude and how solitude leaves them unencumbered to pursue vast benefits: personal growth, rejuvenation, reflection, and creative pursuits. Love the...2021-05-061h 07
Inspiring Women with Laurie McGrawEP. 25 Be as you are. Show up 100%. Diane Adams lives by these words.
Laurie McGraw is speaking with Inspiring Woman Diane Adams. Diane’s life work has been focused on culture. And by embracing the hard, she also believes you can make the world better for everyone.
Culture and talent expert Diane K. Adams has devoted her career to building and studying the role of culture in a company’s success.
Whether she’s at the helm of a Fortune 500 Human Resource organization or independently coaching and consulting chief executives of smaller organizations, and nonprofits, Diane is a leader in helping companies recognize what’s required t...2021-05-0323 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeGreat OnelersPeter McGraw invites the co-founders of the Onely blog, Christina Campbell and Lisa Arnold, to talk about rebellious singles. These remarkable singles were able to accomplish extraordinary things through their ability, focus, and fortitude. However, one important thing to note is that their remarkable lives happened not despite their singleness but because of it. Finally, the bonus material is back on the Solo slack channel. The topic: the stereotype of the crazy cat lady. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:2021-04-2951 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Promise Of A Brighter KingdomPeter McGraw is joined by Kim Hudson, the author of The Virgin's Promise. The regular listener knows that the story structure of the Virgin's Promise is a useful alternative to the often-discussed Hero's journey. Kim and Peter discuss how the Virgin's promise reveals ways for single people to transform themselves into solos. Also, the bonus material is back for members of the Solo Slack Channel. Peter and Kim talk about his idea for a children's book. (That is not a joke.) You can sign up for the community on the Solo page at PeterMcGraw.org.L...2021-04-1546 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeShtick To SoloHappy April Fools' Day. This episode gives you a glimpse into Peter McGraw's other life as a business school professor and humor researcher. He invites two comedians, Jen O'Donnell and Shane Mauss, to discuss how to apply lessons from his recent book Shtick to Business to help make your life of single people even more remarkable.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-04-011h 13
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeUnconventional MarriagesPeter McGraw concludes his mini-series on conventional and unconventional relationships with a “rerun” of a previous episode with Vicki Larson, an author of a book that presents models of less traditional forms of marriage.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-03-251h 15
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeRelationship AnarchyPeter McGraw continues to explore (un)conventional relationships by examining relationship anarchy with his new friend, Jessicka Chamberlin (aka Joosey). They met each other on Clubhouse (the popular new social media app that features real-time conversation), and they taped the episode live in a Clubhouse room. As part of their discussion, they present the origins of Relationship Anarchy, talk about some of the misconceptions about being a relationship anarchist, and conclude with some tips for the aspiring relationship anarchist: keeping an open mind, value exploration, and having a process by which to process ideas and challenges (such as a t...2021-03-1848 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeDiverging From The Relationship Escalator - Part 2Peter McGraw continues the series on conventional and unconventional relationships with Part 2 of a compelling conversation with Amy Gahran, the creator of the “Relationship Escalator.” Amy and Peter pick up their discussion on the hallmarks of the relationship escalator with sexual and romantic connections, and explore ways that people deviate from that and other criteria. If you stick to the end, Amy presents some tips if you are interested in exploring how to step off the relationship escalator. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the...2021-03-1131 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeDiverging From The Relationship Escalator - Part 1In this episode, Peter McGraw continues the Solo series on conventional and unconventional relationships with the first part of a conversation with Amy Gahran. Amy is the creator of “the relationship escalator” – a concept covered in previous episodes. Amy and Peter discuss the hallmarks of the relationship escalator and explore the many ways that people diverge from it – including consensual non-monogamy, big friendship – and of course, a solo lifestyle. Check back next week for Part 2.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community toda...2021-03-0453 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeWhat Makes A Relationship (Un)Conventional?This episode starts a series on conventional and unconventional relationships. Peter McGraw's return guests, a sociologist and a stand-up comedian, revisit the topic of a popular episode on the Relationship Escalator to discuss the hallmarks of this common, conventional relationship that receives so much attention and special treatment in society. The discussion identifies why these criteria (e.g. monogamy, merging of life and finances) serve society and may not serve individuals. In short, this episode sets up what the status quo is in relationships, so that the Solo podcast can explore unconventional relationships further....2021-02-251h 22Succeed In A&PWhat's New in 2021 for A&PIt's a new year and after 2020's transition to fully online, we want to make it easier than ever for you! Join Valerie Kramer (McGraw Hill), as she shares some of McGraw Hill's brand new assets available for A&P and ideas to implement them into your course. Whether you've never used McGraw Hill before or have used it for years, this is a great opportunity to integrate these tools into your Spring semester and beyond. 2021-02-2525 min
Come To The AlterGirlfriend Check-InGod can use ordinary people to do extraordinary things!! Laquita McGraw interviews 3 HBCU graduates from her alma mater Delaware State University. Are you ready for some girl chat!!! Laquita McGraw, MBA, Ph.D Candidate, Latrenya Turner, MSW, Tracey Foskey and Christina Keitt -Chaney, MBAGuest contact information:Christina Keitt- Chaney, Founder of Team LLC, Vice President, Corporate Banking Division .Working capital Managenent & access capital solutions coupled with compassionate leadership advocacy insights. Confessions of a corporate brown chick podcast coming soon! Cdk138@gmail.com@realchrissykchaneyTracey Foskey , Founder of Total Joy Are You...2021-02-1931 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeFlâneuringAcademic, author, and happy solo, Federico Castigliano, joins Peter McGraw to discuss Federico's book, Flâneur: The Art of Wandering the Streets of Paris. A flâneur practices wandering without destination in order to take in the sights, sounds, and smells of the cityscape. Peter and Federico discuss the origins of the flâneur, some best practice for flâneuring, and – like many of the topics on Solo - how the flâneur is unconventional and typically operates solo. They conclude by discussing some of their favorite cities to wander without aim. Love the show? Sub...2021-02-1854 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeGhosting And BreakupsCoinciding with Valentine's Day, Peter McGraw talks to Lisa Bonos, a journalist who writes the relationship column for the Washington Post. They talk about ghosting, why it happens, how to deal with it, and how to properly break up.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-02-111h 04
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeDating Remarkable FriendsThis week, Peter McGraw repeats one of his favorite Solo episodes, “Dating Friends and Sleeping with Strangers,” as a fitting close to his series on making remarkable friends. The episode reveals some of his early thinking about what makes a good friend. He and his guests, Josh Gray-Emmer and Lily Rains, present tips for developing friendships and building a community. You will learn: 1) how ancient Greek philosophers held friendships in such high esteem that sometimes surpassed romantic partnerships; 2) people’s early reactions to the podcast, and 3) what his guests do on Valentine’s Day. Love the...2021-02-041h 48
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeWe Need to TalkThe Solo series on making remarkable friends continues with today’s episode featuring Ryan Malcolm-Campbell, professionally known as MR. KOA, and Zamour Johnson, known in the world of media as TOPB0Y, two friends who are living remarkable lives. Besides learning about the origins of their monikers, Peter McGraw talks to them about their transition from athletes to artists and entrepreneurs. You will also learn about how their friendship developed, how they use their joint podcast as therapy, and what would be the only thing that would break up their friendship.Love the show? Subsc...2021-01-281h 10
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeMaking Friends The Center Of LifeDo you have a friendship that is more important than your romantic relationship? In this episode, Peter McGraw is joined by Rhaina Cohen, a writer and NPR producer, to talk about her emerging work on friendship. They discuss how some people are elevating the status of a friendship to the level of exclusive romantic relationships. Notably, Rhaina notes the lack of good role models for this style of relationships, and thus people rely on fictional relationships (e.g., Golden Girls) as inspiration. They also discuss the challenges some men have with loneliness due to a lack of friends. They...2021-01-211h 06
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeNietzsche On FriendsWelcome back to the Solo series on making remarkable friends. In this episode, Peter McGraw and Mary Dahm interview a scholar, Ruth Abbey, who has written about an unlikely expert on friendship: Friedrich Nietzsche. They discuss Ruth’s analysis of Nietzsche’s focus on the value of friends. In short, friends make us better people through their honesty and insights. Whereas previous philosophers saw the value of friends in their similarity, Nietzsche believes friends are valuable because of their differences. It is a fascinating conversation.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’...2021-01-1445 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeMaking Remarkable FriendsPeter McGraw invites back his good friend, Julie Nirvelli, to kick off a mini-series on how to make remarkable friends. They define what a friend is and what makes one remarkable. They also discuss some tips on how to make and maintain friends--including when to move fast and when to move slow. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2021-01-071h 06
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeKym's Remarkable ReinventionWelcome back. This is the final episode in a series on Reinvention, which coincides with the start of a new year. Regardless of the date, it is a good idea to take time to assess making changes in your life. After three episodes featuring experts, Peter McGraw concludes with a remarkable single and contributor to the podcast, Kym Terribile. Kym is a fascinating case study. She has been on a three-year journey reinventing herself. Her changes run the gamut from upping her exercise to tidying up her living situation. They discuss how she has started a business, revamped her...2020-12-311h 01
I'm Not JokingCurtain CallWelcome to the final episode of I'M NOT JOKING. Comedian JD Lopez returns from Episode 1 to debrief and reflect on Peter’s experience building a podcast and using it to seed his 2020 book, Shtick to Business: What the Master's of Comedy Can Teach You about Breaking Rules, Being Fearless, and Building a Serious Career. Please tune in to Peter McGraw's other podcast, Solo-The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the I’m Not Joking community today:petermc...2020-12-301h 15
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeRolonda The ReinventionistEnjoy this third of a four-episode series on reinvention. Peter McGraw and guest co-host Lily Rains talk to Rolonda Watts, a reinventionist (a term she invented). Rolonda's approach to reinvention focuses on pursuing the positive – and asks to follow your dreams. If you are looking for a wake-up call, this episode is it.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2020-12-241h 03
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Remarkable Reinventing Kimmy SeltzerThis is the second episode in a series that examines reinventing yourself as a single person. Peter McGraw talks to Kimmy Seltzer, a professional who helps people develop confidence and charisma. Kimmy takes an "outside-in" approach, where she helps people improve their look first and then move onto more social, emotional, and psychological issues. In particular, look out for her "Red Dress moment."Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2020-12-1750 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifePolyamorous With IdeasThis episode is part of a mini-series designed to look at reinvention (i.e., making your single life more remarkable). Peter McGraw welcomes Scott Barry Kaufman, a psychologist and author, to talk about Scott's revision of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Scott debunks some of the mythology around the hierarchy, including that Maslow never drew the pyramid that many of you are so familiar with. Keep an ear out for the moment Scott opens up about his singleness and the opportunity it provides him to "date" many ideas, hence the title of this episode.Lo...2020-12-101h 10
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeSolo Thoughts 5: A New Narrative for SinglesWhat is the story of your life? Peter McGraw presents an alternative narrative for singles that features his new 3R model: Recognize - Rebel - Reinvent.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2020-12-0340 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeMeet The HonjoksThis episode is related to the recent series on Singles in the Marketplace. Peter McGraw speaks to a journalist – Ann Babe – about a group of Korean singles, Honjoks, who are rebelling against the strong cultural norms in South Korea to marry and have children. Besides going solo, this group is also opting out of the typical high-pressure corporate or service jobs that are highly valued in the culture. It is a fascinating conversation in which they talk about using social media to be anti-social, the pursuit of small but certain happiness, and how Korean businesses are better at marketing to si...2020-11-2654 min
McGrawesome SauceEpisode 16 - The Art of Sales with Paul McGrawDoes the word "sales" scare you? It scares a lot of people. But it doesn't have to be, like anything, you can find joy in your work.
This week, I interviewed pretty much the best sales guy I know, Paul McGraw. Now if that last name sounds familiar to you, it’s because he’s my dad. He’s built a 25 year career in sales. In his own words, he’s “successfully transitioned from a blue collar to a white collar position" in his career. He’s a master of building relationships out of nothing and getting the most out...2020-11-2500 min
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeBest Innovations For SinglesWelcome to the last episode of a three-episode series that examines Singles in the Marketplace. Peter McGraw invites Shane Mauss to talk about the best innovations for singles. No spoilers here, but you will see a theme emerge where the innovation they discuss are related to freedom, mobility, and an escape from the family unit. Moreover, what becomes evident is that these innovations also help singles pursue a diverse set of experiences – to flourish by taking advantage of the time, resources, and freedom that accompanies being single.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shar...2020-11-111h 15
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeSelling to SinglesPeter McGraw hosts the second episode of a three-episode series that examines Singles in the Marketplace. He talks to Julie Nirvelli about Selling to Singles. They each present three ideas related to the topic, and Julie shares very exciting news about her solo-inspired small business that she is launching. As always, thank you for spreading the word – and if you want to get involved in the conversation, please apply to join the Solo Slack channel on the solo page of Petermcgraw.org.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join th...2020-10-291h 00
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeEpisode 50: Looking Back And Looking ForwardThis week, we celebrate the 50th episode of Solo. To do so, Peter McGraw invites back Julie Nirvelli and Kym Terribile, who joined him on Episode 1 – an Introduction to Solo. He starts by presenting how far the project has come, from its exponential listener growth, fueled by listener word of mouth, to the new Instagram account @unapologetically_unattached. They revisit the themes he set out for the podcast, discuss their favorite episodes, and talk about where the project is headed.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the So...2020-10-151h 26
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeDigital NomadsOne of the benefits of being solo is optionality. You can do more with your life than the standard Monday through Friday 9-to-5 (or these days 8-to-6). This week’s episode explores an intriguing idea: give up your residence and head out on the road to live and work. The rise of the digital nomad lifestyle has been fueled by the rise of remote work, Airbnb, and other technological advances. Peter McGraw is joined by a digital nomad, Jesse Thomas, and a return guest, Lisa Slavid, to give you an initial glimpse into this exciting yet challenging lifestyle....2020-10-011h 03
Solo – The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable LifeThe Happy BachelorIn this episode, comedian Alonzo Bodden joins Peter McGraw to talk to Craig Wynne, the author of a new book called The Happy Bachelor. They discuss how the book is different than other books in the single living space, what the term masculinity means to them, and present some tips for being a happy bachelor.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here’s How »Join the Solo community today:petermcgraw.orgPeter McGraw TwitterPeter McGraw LinkedIn2020-09-241h 15