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The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 16 - A Lifetime of Changes, Surprises and Pivots, with Ned Andrew SolomonOur initial ETC series comes to a conclusion with a conversation with the one and only Ned Andrew Solomon, whose life is a wonderful example to multipotentialites, and who was a delightful addition to the Everything Conference. Ned came with his wife Gina Lynette, a familiar friend to those of us in the Puttyverse and/or at the first ETC. It was an easy ask to get Ned Andrew to come along to this year's conference. Once we get past some initial existentialist comparison regarding our names, we quickly get into Ned's winding path of interest jobs, make-ends-meet jobs, an...
2024-08-2339 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 15 - When You Don't Have to Explain Who You Are, with Lindsay GordonLittle did I know that just a couple weeks before the Everything Conference, Lindsay Gordon herself was in Montreal for a visit, just up the road from my little town. So our conversation today launches straight into the French language, the experience of English speakers when visiting (particularly the different experience between Americans and English Canadians when in Montreal), and how the French in Québec is different from that in France. And Lindsay in fact spent a year in Belgium way back when, who have their own dialectical differences. That was just the prelude to our conversation. I do a qu...
2024-08-2336 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 15 - When You Don't Have to Explain Who You Are, with Lindsay GordonLittle did I know that just a couple weeks before the Everything Conference, Lindsay Gordon herself was in Montreal for a visit, just up the road from my little town. So our conversation today launches straight into the French language, the experience of English speakers when visiting (particularly the different experience between Americans and English Canadians when in Montreal), and how the French in Québec is different from that in France. And Lindsay in fact spent a year in Belgium way back when, who have their own dialectical differences. That was just the prelude to our conversation. I do...
2024-08-2336 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 14 - Exploring Cultural Differences in Multipotentiality: The Japanese Perspective, with Tomoko ItoI crossed paths with Tomoko Ito at the Everything Conference, but not as much as I had hoped to, so The MultiPod comes to the rescue again with a chance to follow up with each other and record a conversation. Tomoko is now back home in the LA area, where she maintains strong connections to her native Japan. I wasn't aware that she is a business coach for Japanese multipotentialites, which raised some interesting questions and curiosity about how multipotentiality is viewed and understood in Japan, if there are strong cultural differences between Japan and North America, at least, and h...
2024-08-2332 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 14 - Exploring Cultural Differences in Multipotentiality: The Japanese Perspective, with Tomoko ItoI crossed paths with Tomoko Ito at the Everything Conference, but not as much as I had hoped to, so The MultiPod comes to the rescue again with a chance to follow up with each other and record a conversation. Tomoko is now back home in the LA area, where she maintains strong connections to her native Japan. I wasn't aware that she is a business coach for Japanese multipotentialites, which raised some interesting questions and curiosity about how multipotentiality is viewed and understood in Japan, if there are strong cultural differences between Japan and North America, at least, a...
2024-08-2331 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 13 - "Our Presence Liberates Others" - Finding Trust, Empathy and Joy at the ETC, with Heather U-KI've known Heather U-K for over 7 years, she predates me in the Puttyverse by about a year and a half. She's been on the podcast a couple times, we cross paths in huddles and online Offers & Needs Markets, and various groups and discussions. In fact, we've "known" each other so long that it almost felt like we had already met! But of course, this was another one of those goosebump moments: seeing Heather herself walk in, right there in front of me. She's taller than I expected! Heather and I hung out a bit over the course of the weekend, at...
2024-08-2333 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 13 - "Our Presence Liberates Others" - Finding Trust, Empathy and Joy at the ETC, with Heather U-KI've known Heather U-K for over 7 years, she predates me in the Puttyverse by about a year and a half. She's been on the podcast a couple times, we cross paths in huddles and online Offers & Needs Markets, and various groups and discussions. In fact, we've "known" each other so long that it almost felt like we had already met! But of course, this was another one of those goosebump moments: seeing Heather herself walk in, right there in front of me. She's taller than I expected! Heather and I hung out a bit over the course of the we...
2024-08-2333 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 12 - Staying Connected: Nurturing Relationships After the Everything Conference, with Alyson WagnerOur series switches now a bit to the post-ETC reality: back home, back to regular routines and just trying to preserve as much of that wonderful spirit as possible. On the plus side, the audio experience will be much better... I was a little disappointed with the quality of the lavalier lapel mics I bought before the conference, they sounded far more muffled and dampened than they should have. Tech and equipment can be a little hit and miss sometimes, but we can just keep testing and learning for the future. My thanks again to Jeff Long for his h...
2024-08-2335 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 11 - Thoughts on the ETC, on the Final NightToday is Sunday, August 4th. The Everything Conference has just come to an end. Or, has it?----Yes, we are heading home, or on to our next destination, tomorrow. But in this episode of reflection, post-ETC, I sit down in a quiet corner of the University of Minnesota campus, around 10 o'clock at night, crickets chirping and a gentle breeze blowing past, to start the process of reflection. One can only comprehend so much, so quickly, after an intense and emotional weekend such as this. But that in turn may be a...
2024-08-2310 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 11 - Thoughts on the ETC, on the Final NightToday is Sunday, August 4th. The Everything Conference has just come to an end. Or, has it? ---- Yes, we are heading home, or on to our next destination, tomorrow. But in this episode of reflection, post-ETC, I sit down in a quiet corner of the University of Minnesota campus, around 10 o'clock at night, crickets chirping and a gentle breeze blowing past, to start the process of reflection. One can only comprehend so much, so quickly, after an intense and emotional weekend such as this. But that in turn may be a...
2024-08-2310 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 10 - From Online to In-Person: How Meeting Face-to-Face Transforms Relationships, with Joel ZaslofskyOne of the highlights of the Everything Conference for me was to be able to sit down, in person, with Joel Zaslofsky and record a podcast episode together. We had in fact met already, just over a year ago when he and his wife Melinda came to Montreal, and I popped into town for the better part of a day. We had lunch and explored the city a bit, but it wasn't the best moment to do any recording. So this time, we made sure to make it happen. I have Joel to thank for getting me set up in...
2024-08-2324 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 10 - From Online to In-Person: How Meeting Face-to-Face Transforms Relationships, with Joel ZaslofskyOne of the highlights of the Everything Conference for me was to be able to sit down, in person, with Joel Zaslofsky and record a podcast episode together. We had in fact met already, just over a year ago when he and his wife Melinda came to Montreal, and I popped into town for the better part of a day. We had lunch and explored the city a bit, but it wasn't the best moment to do any recording. So this time, we made sure to make it happen. I have Joel to thank for getting me set up in pod...
2024-08-2324 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 9 - Minnesota Nice & Hidden Gems: A Local's Perspective on the Twin Cities, with Rachel Blanford Our next episode dives into our host city, or I should probably say cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul. Now, technically we are in Minneapolis for the Everything Conference, as the McNamara Center is on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis (side note I don't know if I've ever seen so many Ms and Ns in one place as over this weekend). But are we obligated to mention St. Paul at least at some point whenever we mention Minneapolis? Or just say "Twin Cities"? Does the other one feel left out otherwise? In order to sort this out, one must talk to...
2024-08-2329 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 8 - The Skill of Pivoting: Branding, Identity and Organization as a Multipotentialite Creator, with Christine LozadaIn this conversation I sit down with Christine Lozada, travel content creator and influencer, podcaster, drone expert, pickleball aficionado, cruising rock star and more, who is able to successfully wrap all of this up under one banner: ChristineLozada.com. Christine and I met at Camp Indie in 2023, and have done some great podcasting exchanges since, including our own miniseries, "How to Start a Podcast." This episode is our latest collaboration. Christine is a wonderfully supportive and encouraging friend, who is great at nudging us to take action, give it a shot, press record, try the thing: you can do i...
2024-08-2340 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 8 - The Skill of Pivoting: Branding, Identity and Organization as a Multipotentialite Creator, with Christine LozadaIn this conversation I sit down with Christine Lozada, travel content creator and influencer, podcaster, drone expert, pickleball aficionado, cruising rock star and more, who is able to successfully wrap all of this up under one banner: ChristineLozada.com. Christine and I met at Camp Indie in 2023, and have done some great podcasting exchanges since, including our own miniseries, "How to Start a Podcast." This episode is our latest collaboration. Christine is a wonderfully supportive and encouraging friend, who is great at nudging us to take action, give it a shot, press record, try the thing: you can do it. Th...
2024-08-2340 min
The MultiPodETC series, EP. 7 - Day Three Update, From the Lawn of the MacNamara CenterThis is a Saturday morning check-in from the site of the Everything Conference, the McNamara Alumni Centre, which has been a wonderful setting for our event.I share an update on what we've been up to so far, the pace and rhythm of the event, and what it's like experiencing coming together like this to spend quality time. The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podca...
2024-08-0305 min
The MultiPodETC series, EP. 7 - Day Three Update, From the Lawn of the MacNamara CenterThis is a Saturday morning check-in from the site of the Everything Conference, the McNamara Alumni Centre, which has been a wonderful setting for our event. I share an update on what we've been up to so far, the pace and rhythm of the event, and what it's like experiencing coming together like this to spend quality time. The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.
2024-08-0305 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 6 - Techniques for Staying Focused With Your Creativity, with Thomas BeutelIt's morning outside the McNamara Center, and I sit down with Thomas Beutel. Thomas was a guest on The MultiPod way back in November of 2020, an episode we called "Creative Techniques to Improve Your Creativity." And Thomas is an amazing creator. He lives to create. The multipotentialite side of it comes in with all the different things that he creates. Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, works with wires, he carves, molds, assembles, which results in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures, and fundamentally, he creates art. Which includes some digital animations and creative coding, too. So it's little surprise t...
2024-08-0320 min
The MultiPodETC series, EP. 5 - Day Two Update, Setting the Scene and Settling InFriday morning at the Everything Conference, everyone is here, we've checked in, more hugs and high-fives, picked up our brand new Brag Bags, and discovered the stunning Great Room in the MacNamara Alumni Center.I pop out to the front lawn for a quick pause to catch my breath, and reflect on a whirlwind 12 hours already, all those dreams coming true. We've made it, it's happening and it's incredible. The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our...
2024-08-0212 min
The MultiPodETC series, EP. 5 - Day Two Update, Setting the Scene and Settling InFriday morning at the Everything Conference, everyone is here, we've checked in, more hugs and high-fives, picked up our brand new Brag Bags, and discovered the stunning Great Room in the MacNamara Alumni Center. I pop out to the front lawn for a quick pause to catch my breath, and reflect on a whirlwind 12 hours already, all those dreams coming true. We've made it, it's happening and it's incredible. The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site...
2024-08-0212 min
The MultiPodETC series, EP. 4 - Arriving in Minneapolis & the Welcome PartyThursday, August 1, 5 pm local time: arriving in downtown Minneapolis!I hop off the Metro train next to the big football stadium, and pause for an update in a nice little park, circled by skyscrapers and sights of the city.I was heading to the get-together hosted by John and Mark, after which was the Welcome Party! A little taste of the city before things really got hopping on Friday. The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg ---- Stream more episodes of The Mult...
2024-08-0203 min
The MultiPodETC series, EP. 4 - Arriving in Minneapolis & the Welcome PartyThursday, August 1, 5 pm local time: arriving in downtown Minneapolis! I hop off the Metro train next to the big football stadium, and pause for an update in a nice little park, circled by skyscrapers and sights of the city. I was heading to the get-together hosted by John and Mark, after which was the Welcome Party! A little taste of the city before things really got hopping on Friday. The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on o...
2024-08-0203 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 2 - Stories of In-Person Meetups, with Vanessa HennesseyThe MultiPod's co-host, Vanessa Hennessey, joins Ted today in advance of the Everything Conference to chat about podcasting at the conference and to share stories of meeting in person people from the internet. Like Sónia yesterday, Vanessa will be joining us vicariously, following along with the MultiPod's updates and descriptions. Vanessa and Ted talk about capturing the event's immersive nature for the podcast, emphasizing descriptive audio and background noises to create a dynamic experience for listeners. Vanessa has been able to meet a few Puttypeep in person, in Edmonton where she lives, while her an...
2024-07-3018 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 2 - Stories of In-Person Meetups, with Vanessa HennesseyThe MultiPod's co-host, Vanessa Hennessey, joins Ted today in advance of the Everything Conference to chat about podcasting at the conference and to share stories of meeting in person people from the internet.Like Sónia yesterday, Vanessa will be joining us vicariously, following along with the MultiPod's updates and descriptions. Vanessa and Ted talk about capturing the event's immersive nature for the podcast, emphasizing descriptive audio and background noises to create a dynamic experience for listeners. Vanessa has been able to meet a few Puttypeep in person, in Edmonton where she lives, while her an...
2024-07-3018 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 1 - The MultiPod Goes to the Everything Conference 2024The Everything Conference of 2024 is this weekend! August 1-4, 2024. And The MultiPod will be there! Co-host and producer Ted Cragg has the great fortune and privilege to attend this year's event. Having missed out on the first Everything Conference, in Portland, Oregon in September, 2019, he is acutely aware of how it feels to not be able to attend, and so he is on a mission to share the experience with you!Ted will be circulating throughout the weekend grabbing snippets and sound bites, and compiling some longer conversations too, with familiar names and new friends. Y...
2024-07-2933 min
The MultiPodETC series, Ep. 1 - The MultiPod Goes to the Everything Conference 2024The Everything Conference of 2024 is this weekend! August 1-4, 2024. And The MultiPod will be there! Co-host and producer Ted Cragg has the great fortune and privilege to attend this year's event. Having missed out on the first Everything Conference, in Portland, Oregon in September, 2019, he is acutely aware of how it feels to not be able to attend, and so he is on a mission to share the experience with you! Ted will be circulating throughout the weekend grabbing snippets and sound bites, and compiling some longer conversations too, with familiar names and new friends. Y...
2024-07-2933 min
The MultiPodHow to Build Your "About" Page (plus a side trip to Belize), with Hannah - The MultiPod 111Hannah Cattouse joins The MultiPod today to chat, as we do on this show, about a multitude of topics, including copywriting, her home country of Belize, and her upcoming workshop, "Connect & Convert: How to Write an About Page That Gets Results," which takes place on Saturday, July 13.Hannah and Ted share a professional background as tour guides in their native countries, a skill she taps into here in giving us some background on Belize's cultural history and evolution. If you've ever been curious to learn more about this increasingly-popular destination in Central America, tune in for some...
2024-06-2440 min
The MultiPodHow to Build Your "About" Page (plus a side trip to Belize), with Hannah - The MultiPod 111Hannah Cattouse joins The MultiPod today to chat, as we do on this show, about a multitude of topics, including copywriting, her home country of Belize, and her upcoming workshop, "Connect & Convert: How to Write an About Page That Gets Results," which takes place on Saturday, July 13. Hannah and Ted share a professional background as tour guides in their native countries, a skill she taps into here in giving us some background on Belize's cultural history and evolution. If you've ever been curious to learn more about this increasingly-popular destination in Central America, tune in for some...
2024-06-2440 min
The MultiPodHow do Multipotentialites Approach Politics? With Joel C. - The MultiPod 110Today's episode of The MultiPod tackles a subject we've never broached before, in over six years of doing this show: politics. Puttypeep Joel Corcoran joins us with his perspective from years of working in the political realm, as a patent lawyer in Washington, DC, to working in constituency services in his home state of Oregon, for Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Joel and MultiPod co-host Ted circle around the fundamental question of how multipotentialites have particular strengths when it comes to the many multi-faceted jobs within politics, jobs that are perfect for professional generalists who love c...
2024-05-1752 minThe MultiPodHow do Multipotentialites Approach Politics? With Joel C. - The MultiPod 110Today's episode of The MultiPod tackles a subject we've never broached before, in over six years of doing this show: politics. Puttypeep Joel Corcoran joins us with his perspective from years of working in the political realm, as a patent lawyer in Washington, DC, to working in constituency services in his home state of Oregon, for Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR). Joel and MultiPod co-host Ted circle around the fundamental question of how multipotentialites have particular strengths when it comes to the many multi-faceted jobs within politics, jobs that are perfect for professional generalists who love c...
2024-05-1752 minThe MultiPodHow Chichi Shifted from Law to Opera: Your Favorite Hit Songs Go Classical! - The MultiPod 109The fabulous Chichi Enu joins us today on The MultiPod to share a classic multipotentialite story: born in Nigeria, then moving to the United States, studying to become a lawyer and passing the bar, becoming a licensed attorney, then shifting to becoming an opera singer, yet with a twist: pop songs sung opera style, which you'll find on her YouTube channel! Chichi, Vanessa and Ted sit down together to explore a journey of all kind of twists and turns: Queer, ADHD, Nigerian-American self-love advocate, entrepreneur, YouTuber & classically-trained singer. Chichi talks willingly and openly about her mental health j...
2024-03-0145 min
The MultiPodHow Chichi Shifted from Law to Opera: Your Favorite Hit Songs Go Classical! - The MultiPod 109The fabulous Chichi Enu joins us today on The MultiPod to share a classic multipotentialite story: born in Nigeria, then moving to the United States, studying to become a lawyer and passing the bar, becoming a licensed attorney, then shifting to becoming an opera singer, yet with a twist: pop songs sung opera style, which you'll find on her YouTube channel! Chichi, Vanessa and Ted sit down together to explore a journey of all kind of twists and turns: Queer, ADHD, Nigerian-American self-love advocate, entrepreneur, YouTuber & classically-trained singer. Chichi talks willingly and openly about her mental health j...
2024-03-0145 min
The MultiPodAll About the Everything Conference 2024! - The MultiPod 108If ever you’ve dreamed of a live event full of multipotentialites, an event of spontaneity, encouragement, wackiness, reflection, creativity and originality (I could go on), know that in August of 2024, your dream will become reality. The Everything Conference returns this year, after a five year hiatus, bringing multipotentialites together in a space where they don’t have to explain what it is. Imagine being at an event where everyone just gets it. Where you can dive right into exploring diverse ideas and projects, follow your nose and be inspired, and know that that’s exactly the point. August 1-4 are the...
2024-02-1638 min
The MultiPodAll About the Everything Conference 2024! - The MultiPod 108If ever you’ve dreamed of a live event full of multipotentialites, an event of spontaneity, encouragement, wackiness, reflection, creativity and originality (I could go on), know that in August of 2024, your dream will become reality. The Everything Conference returns this year, after a five year hiatus, bringing multipotentialites together in a space where they don’t have to explain what it is. Imagine being at an event where everyone just gets it. Where you can dive right into exploring diverse ideas and projects, follow your nose and be inspired, and know that that’s exactly the point. August 1-4 are the...
2024-02-1638 minThe MultiPodHow the Puttyverse Helped Marta on her Coaching Journey - The MultiPod 106Many Puttypeep will recognize Marta Giani from her coaching sessions over the past couple years, where members of the community helped her gain experience while also having the opportunity to talk about their options and challenges for jobs, careers and, really, life in general. Thanks to the help and support of her fellow Puttypeep, Marta is now on the verge of entering a new phase of her own career journey, and developing a life and career coaching business. Our conversation today on The MultiPod between Marta, Vanessa and Ted touches on what attracted Marta to...
2023-11-3037 min
The MultiPodHow the Puttyverse Helped Marta on her Coaching Journey - The MultiPod 106Many Puttypeep will recognize Marta Giani from her coaching sessions over the past couple years, where members of the community helped her gain experience while also having the opportunity to talk about their options and challenges for jobs, careers and, really, life in general. Thanks to the help and support of her fellow Puttypeep, Marta is now on the verge of entering a new phase of her own career journey, and developing a life and career coaching business. Our conversation today on The MultiPod between Marta, Vanessa and Ted touches on what attracted Marta to...
2023-11-3037 min
The MultiPodYour Invitation to the Evidence of Now - The MultiPod 105Those of you Puttypeep who have been around for a couple years or more may recognize the term, "Evidence of Now," from regular Forum posts, back in around 2021. They were part of a wonderful initiative to encourage multipotentialites to write, consistently and regularly, about interesting topics of their choosing, in a straightforward and accessible way. What had started in Medium eventually evolved into its own separate, independent entity, coordinated by two of our Puttyverse stalwarts, Heather U-K and Mercedes, aka Mafimathi. Thanks to moving the project to their own website, www.evidenceofnow.com, they could shape and...
2023-10-1834 minThe MultiPodYour Invitation to the Evidence of Now - The MultiPod 105Those of you Puttypeep who have been around for a couple years or more may recognize the term, "Evidence of Now," from regular Forum posts, back in around 2021. They were part of a wonderful initiative to encourage multipotentialites to write, consistently and regularly, about interesting topics of their choosing, in a straightforward and accessible way. What had started in Medium eventually evolved into its own separate, independent entity, coordinated by two of our Puttyverse stalwarts, Heather U-K and Mercedes, aka Mafimathi. Thanks to moving the project to their own website, www.evidenceofnow.com, they could shape and...
2023-10-1834 minThe MultiPod"Be Bold and Follow the Fun" - Esther's Entrepreneurial Journey - The MultiPod 104Esther Bennett embarked on an entrepreneurial life a few years ago, delving into coaching fellow entrepreneurs with their businesses. She relishes the challenge of taking ideas to the next level, identifying strengths and helping people transform, to make the most of their potential. Her own challenge however came down to learning how to focus on specific ideas and offers for her own business, which, as we know, can be a bit of a struggle for multipotentialites when there are just so many paths you can choose, and that you are capable of choosing. ...
2023-09-0133 min
The MultiPod"Be Bold and Follow the Fun" - Esther's Entrepreneurial Journey - The MultiPod 104Esther Bennett embarked on an entrepreneurial life a few years ago, delving into coaching fellow entrepreneurs with their businesses. She relishes the challenge of taking ideas to the next level, identifying strengths and helping people transform, to make the most of their potential. Her own challenge however came down to learning how to focus on specific ideas and offers for her own business, which, as we know, can be a bit of a struggle for multipotentialites when there are just so many paths you can choose, and that you are capable of choosing. ...
2023-09-0133 minThe MultiPod"Just Buy the Ticket!" Live Events for Multipotentialites, with Colleen - The MultiPod 103Amongst a busy few months of activities this year for the MultiPod crew, co-host Ted managed to get to a live event in June of 2023, the Camp Indie conference in Kent, Connecticut. Bringing location independent-minded folks together, there was a lot of crossover between the Location Indie and Puttyverse communities, with numerous folks there members of both. One of whom was Colleen McGraw, part of the Puttyverse since early 2019, and someone we have long hoped to get on The MultiPod. As so often happens, things come together at the right time and, in particular, place, as Ted...
2023-08-0730 min
The MultiPod"Just Buy the Ticket!" Live Events for Multipotentialites, with Colleen - The MultiPod 103Amongst a busy few months of activities this year for the MultiPod crew, co-host Ted managed to get to a live event in June of 2023, the Camp Indie conference in Kent, Connecticut. Bringing location independent-minded folks together, there was a lot of crossover between the Location Indie and Puttyverse communities, with numerous folks there members of both. One of whom was Colleen McGraw, part of the Puttyverse since early 2019, and someone we have long hoped to get on The MultiPod. As so often happens, things come together at the right time and, in particular, place, as Ted...
2023-08-0730 min
The MultiPodCommunity Building from the Brasilian Jungle, with Ti0 - The MultiPod 102The date was April 19, 2020, and a brand new member sat down in The MultiPod chair to introduce himself and his fascinating backstory. He was known as Ti0, and he was not even three weeks into his Puttyverse journey. The episode was titled, "Finding the Ability to Deal with the Unknown," an apt title not just reflective of Ti0's life changes but the state that we were all in at the time, 1 month into the pandemic. Today, Ti0 is a well-entrenched, active and influential participant in the Puttyverse experience, to the ex...
2023-04-1933 minThe MultiPodCommunity Building from the Brasilian Jungle, with Ti0 - The MultiPod 102The date was April 19, 2020, and a brand new member sat down in The MultiPod chair to introduce himself and his fascinating backstory. He was known as Ti0, and he was not even three weeks into his Puttyverse journey. The episode was titled, "Finding the Ability to Deal with the Unknown," an apt title not just reflective of Ti0's life changes but the state that we were all in at the time, 1 month into the pandemic. Today, Ti0 is a well-entrenched, active and influential participant in the Puttyverse experience, to the ex...
2023-04-1933 minThe MultiPodLive From Portugal at Casa da Sónia - The MultiPod 101Today's episode of The MultiPod is a very special one, a rare opportunity and a moment a long time coming: host Ted sits down with Puttyverse stalwart Sónia da Veiga, live from her house in Portugal! Ted and family are coming to the end of a 3 month voyage, mostly in Portugal, slow travelling and learning about the country, its history and its people. It's tricky though as a traveller to really get that local exposure, to step into someone's house and observe what day to day life is really like. The visit here has b...
2023-03-1952 min
The MultiPodLive From Portugal at Casa da Sónia - The MultiPod 101Today's episode of The MultiPod is a very special one, a rare opportunity and a moment a long time coming: host Ted sits down with Puttyverse stalwart Sónia da Veiga, live from her house in Portugal! Ted and family are coming to the end of a 3 month voyage, mostly in Portugal, slow travelling and learning about the country, its history and its people. It's tricky though as a traveller to really get that local exposure, to step into someone's house and observe what day to day life is really like. The visit here has b...
2023-03-1952 min
The MultiPodThe MultiPod at 5 Years: Episode 100The MultiPod hits its milestones: 100 episodes, coinciding with our 5th anniversary week since launching the podcast in January of 2018. To celebrate, the original band gets back together. Ted and Vanessa are joined by Sandrine, Sara and Mike, reconnecting for the first time in years. The episode is full of updates of what we've all been up to, news - including two marriages - career and business evolutions, reflections on the impact podcasting has had on our lives (particularly this very show), and most of all, perspective on the Puttyverse and multipotentiality. We learn...
2023-01-131h 03The MultiPodThe MultiPod at 5 Years: Episode 100The MultiPod hits its milestones: 100 episodes, coinciding with our 5th anniversary week since launching the podcast in January of 2018. To celebrate, the original band gets back together. Ted and Vanessa are joined by Sandrine, Sara and Mike, reconnecting for the first time in years. The episode is full of updates of what we've all been up to, news - including two marriages - career and business evolutions, reflections on the impact podcasting has had on our lives (particularly this very show), and most of all, perspective on the Puttyverse and multipotentiality. We learn...
2023-01-131h 03
Travel Podcast the WorldBeach Travel Wine: A Travel Podcast for the Great Things in LifePut your feet up, grab a glass of wine and listen to great travel stories and suggestions, and you have the ethos of Beach Travel Wine podcast, brought to you by Leanne and Lyle McCabe.
https://www.beachtravelwine.com/
It's a fun, casual and lighthearted podcast aimed at beach-loving, wine-drinking couples over 50, although as we chat about today, their travel advice is perfectly relevant to anyone. They spent much of the past year in Spain, and it holds a special place in both their hearts and their series of episodes. Learn about all kinds of fascinating corners of the country, fr...
2023-01-1039 min
Return to TravelReturn to Travel: Introduction. Start Here. Welcome!It's the day before we set out on our trip. We head to Montréal Trudeau Airport tomorrow, to catch our flight to Paris, leaving at 6:20 pm.I decided I want to document the journey, and do it as a daily audio journal. It's ambitious, and it should be possible, but the unknown is part of the excitement!The objective is to help parents plan similar trips, to share practical info and tips based on our experiences, but to also reflect on the state of travel in 2023. It's a podcast that speaks to the parents, t...
2023-01-0917 minThe MultiPodDeb's Lightbulb Moment: Just Do It - The MultiPod 099We enter the 5th Anniversary week of The MultiPod, starting with Episode #099, published 5 years to the day from Episode #001 (What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You). Episode 99 welcomes Deb Bilger, and quickly evolves into a conversation on "place," a common theme here over many episodes. Deb and co-host Vanessa both live in Edmonton, Alberta, and even co-host Ted spent a few short months there in between jobs, 16 years ago (although it doesn't feel that long ago). We chat about commonalities and the not-so-distinct nature of the city, where streets are numbered and the suburbs are uniform. It can...
2023-01-0541 min
The MultiPodDeb's Lightbulb Moment: Just Do It - The MultiPod 099We enter the 5th Anniversary week of The MultiPod, starting with Episode #099, published 5 years to the day from Episode #001 (What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You). Episode 99 welcomes Deb Bilger, and quickly evolves into a conversation on "place," a common theme here over many episodes. Deb and co-host Vanessa both live in Edmonton, Alberta, and even co-host Ted spent a few short months there in between jobs, 16 years ago (although it doesn't feel that long ago). We chat about commonalities and the not-so-distinct nature of the city, where streets are numbered and the suburbs are uniform. It can...
2023-01-0541 minThe MultiPodThe Puttyverse: "A Place Where You Can Share Dreams," with Dee - The MultiPod 096Today we welcome to the podcast Dee, our new Pop Up Friend. Dee is the type of Puttypeep who seems like she's been around for ages, and yet somehow only joined the community just a few short weeks ago. Her profile is a wonderful and diverse mix of interests, passions, commitments, projects, businesses, studies and new beginnings. Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted chat with Dee today about as many of those as we can squeeze into 35 minutes. Dee's journey has taken her from a childhood in Southeast Asia to living the past decade in Berlin, Germany, r...
2022-12-0537 min
The MultiPodThe Puttyverse: "A Place Where You Can Share Dreams," with Dee - The MultiPod 096Today we welcome to the podcast Dee, our new Pop Up Friend. Dee is the type of Puttypeep who seems like she's been around for ages, and yet somehow only joined the community just a few short weeks ago. Her profile is a wonderful and diverse mix of interests, passions, commitments, projects, businesses, studies and new beginnings. Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted chat with Dee today about as many of those as we can squeeze into 35 minutes. Dee's journey has taken her from a childhood in Southeast Asia to living the past decade in Berlin, Germany, r...
2022-12-0537 minTravel Podcast the WorldTravel Mug Podcast: Embracing the UnknownIt's June of 2020, the world is in lockdown and travel seems out of the question. You've never started a podcast before, and your co-host is someone you barely know. What on Earth will you talk about, and how will it go?
Fast forward two + years later: 87 episodes recorded, a burgeoning friendship, lots of fun episodes about your own backyard, interviews with guests from around the world, and, at last, proper overseas adventures to share, and we can call the Travel Mug Podcast a success story.
Travel Mug Podcast
Hosts Jenn & Meggan join Ted today to chat about their show, which com...
2022-10-1135 minThe MultiPodIn the Middle of the Next Transformation with RobyFox - The MultiPod 095The MultiPod is back from its latest summer break, and today's host Ted is joined by Puttyverse polyglot Roby for a fun and thought-provoking conversation that floats through languages, travel, making big career changes, trusting yourself and your instincts and immersing yourself in transitions. Roby hails from Switzerland (the Italian-speaking part ;), and after training as a translator, walked away from a typical corporate, mainstream career path to move to Rome and become an actress. 19 years later, with numerous roles and experiences under her belt, including being part of Academy Award-submitted films, it was time to c...
2022-08-2637 min
The MultiPodIn the Middle of the Next Transformation with RobyFox - The MultiPod 095The MultiPod is back from its latest summer break, and today's host Ted is joined by Puttyverse polyglot Roby for a fun and thought-provoking conversation that floats through languages, travel, making big career changes, trusting yourself and your instincts and immersing yourself in transitions. Roby hails from Switzerland (the Italian-speaking part ;), and after training as a translator, walked away from a typical corporate, mainstream career path to move to Rome and become an actress. 19 years later, with numerous roles and experiences under her belt, including being part of Academy Award-submitted films, it was time to c...
2022-08-2637 minThe MultiPodMultiPod Extras: Entrepreneurs Group Profile, with RosscoThe MultiPod has been on our summer break, but we're getting warmed up again with this bonus episode for you. One of our plans over the next little while is to profile some of the Groups in the Puttyverse, to learn more about them and perhaps give them a boost of attention, a chance to make some announcements, or recognize achievements. The Entrepreneurs group has been up and running for about a year and a half, but it's down to one facilitator (Ted) and could use a bit of a boost. True to form, entrepreneurs...
2022-08-0930 min
The MultiPodMultiPod Extras: Entrepreneurs Group Profile, with RosscoThe MultiPod has been on our summer break, but we're getting warmed up again with this bonus episode for you. One of our plans over the next little while is to profile some of the Groups in the Puttyverse, to learn more about them and perhaps give them a boost of attention, a chance to make some announcements, or recognize achievements. The Entrepreneurs group has been up and running for about a year and a half, but it's down to one facilitator (Ted) and could use a bit of a boost. True to form, entrepreneurs...
2022-08-0930 minThe MultiPodProducing Batman and Earth Day Podcasts: Creating to Help Others Create, with Sven Sommer - The MulitPod 094Sven Sommers is an audio producer based in Berlin, Germany, helping to lead a team of experts that fosters creativity and brings to life the projects of their clients. They recently put together the German language version of a new official Batman original podcast series, Batman under Toten (Batman Unburied), which was released simultaneously around the globe in different languages, featuring Hollywood actors. In this role, Sven taps into his own creative energies, especially in the vein of audio design and music. Experiencing the reward of helping others figure out the intricacies of audio recording and get...
2022-06-1249 min
The MultiPodProducing Batman and Earth Day Podcasts: Creating to Help Others Create, with Sven Sommer - The MulitPod 094Sven Sommers is an audio producer based in Berlin, Germany, helping to lead a team of experts that fosters creativity and brings to life the projects of their clients. They recently put together the German language version of a new official Batman original podcast series, Batman under Toten (Batman Unburied), which was released simultaneously around the globe in different languages, featuring Hollywood actors. In this role, Sven taps into his own creative energies, especially in the vein of audio design and music. Experiencing the reward of helping others figure out the intricacies of audio recording and get...
2022-06-1249 min
The MultiPodPuttyverse 10th Anniversary: 100 Years in Internet Time - The MultiPod 091April 17, 2012: The Puttyverse (Tribe) officially opened its doors to its first members, and a new experiment was born. Could an online, virtual community survive and thrive without revolving around a specific hobby or topic, but rather something far more transcendental like multipotentiality? What was that term anyway? What would Emilie Wapnick have thought on that day, thinking "Imagine if this community was still around 10 years from now..." And here we are. Vanessa and Ted are joined by Emilie and Joel to discuss the early days of Puttyland, from concept to reality, and how...
2022-04-1439 minThe MultiPodPuttyverse 10th Anniversary: 100 Years in Internet Time - The MultiPod 091April 17, 2012: The Puttyverse (Tribe) officially opened its doors to its first members, and a new experiment was born. Could an online, virtual community survive and thrive without revolving around a specific hobby or topic, but rather something far more transcendental like multipotentiality? What was that term anyway? What would Emilie Wapnick have thought on that day, thinking "Imagine if this community was still around 10 years from now..." And here we are. Vanessa and Ted are joined by Emilie and Joel to discuss the early days of Puttyland, from concept to reality, and how...
2022-04-1439 minThe MultiPodEmpowering Women in a Patriarchal Society, with Eden Tadesse - The MultiPod 090Eden Tadesse joins The MultiPod this week to share her remarkable life story, which is very much only at its beginning. One of 12 children, including 9 daughters, born into a very patriarchal society in Ethiopia, Eden grew up with a father who chose to raise his daughters as "fierce, bad-ass women," empowering them to pursue their dreams, believe in themselves and not let anyone or anything stand in their way. Eden was a proud multipod and non-conformist even from a young age, and her father cheered her on every step of the way. She a...
2022-04-0446 min
The MultiPodEmpowering Women in a Patriarchal Society, with Eden Tadesse - The MultiPod 090Eden Tadesse joins The MultiPod this week to share her remarkable life story, which is very much only at its beginning. One of 12 children, including 9 daughters, born into a very patriarchal society in Ethiopia, Eden grew up with a father who chose to raise his daughters as "fierce, bad-ass women," empowering them to pursue their dreams, believe in themselves and not let anyone or anything stand in their way. Eden was a proud multipod and non-conformist even from a young age, and her father cheered her on every step of the way. She a...
2022-04-0446 minTravel Podcast the WorldLearn Spanish with Live Lingua: Language as a Travel PodcastLearning languages is a great facet of travel: the chance to practice and experiment while you're actually there, in a new country, surrounded by its culture. People learn languages for all sorts of reasons, but travel is certainly one of them.
Ray Blakney's Live Lingua language school gives language learners immersive opportunities, even from the comfort of their own home. In 2020, Ray started taking snapshots of their Spanish language course and recreating them as a free podcast, Learn Spanish with Live Lingua: 10 units of mini-lessons to get you started in conversing.
Ra...
2022-03-1536 minThe MultiPodAn Illumination of what it is to be Multipotentialite, with Jessica Tudos - The MultiPod 089Do we ever "figure it out"? For good and forever? Is that even an attainable or worthwhile goal? Today on The MultiPod, special guest Jessica Tudos sits down with co-hosts Cristy and Ted to share the story of her amazing multipotentialite life, knowing instinctively even from a young age that she couldn't just do the "one thing." Even after commiting to something as incredibly intensive and driven as Olympic-level gymnastics. Jessica shares her Olympic journey, how she started out in gymnastics at 8 years old and went to the Olympics representing Canada at age 15. For some...
2022-03-1039 min
The MultiPodAn Illumination of what it is to be Multipotentialite, with Jessica Tudos - The MultiPod 089Do we ever "figure it out"? For good and forever? Is that even an attainable or worthwhile goal? Today on The MultiPod, special guest Jessica Tudos sits down with co-hosts Cristy and Ted to share the story of her amazing multipotentialite life, knowing instinctively even from a young age that she couldn't just do the "one thing." Even after commiting to something as incredibly intensive and driven as Olympic-level gymnastics. Jessica shares her Olympic journey, how she started out in gymnastics at 8 years old and went to the Olympics representing Canada at age 15. For some...
2022-03-1039 minTravel Podcast the WorldInto the Bold: Community for the Independent TravellerAnnie Sisson grew frustrated with a lack of attention to independent travellers, folks who prefer to travel alone or with a small group, and are very intentional in doing so. They are not interested in pre-packaged, organized tours and itineraries that are inflexible and too rigid.
Independent travellers embrace doing the research, piecing together flights, figuring out travel hacks and hidden secrets. And when you find one, isn't it great to share it with like-minded people? To feel like you have support and encouragement to pursue your plans and dreams.
Hence th...
2022-03-0828 minTravel Podcast the WorldAction Packed Travel: Fascinating People Doing Amazing Things
Action Packed Travel podcast brings you amazing, action-filled stories of travellers, adventurers, adrenaline junkies, explorers and more. People who not just travel the world, but throw themselves into it.
Hosts Felice and Peter Hardy are travel industry veterans. They are two of the UK's most established ski journalists, writing for magazines, newspapers and websites for over 30 years. Their skiing/snowboarding website, welove2ski, has been an independent, non-partial authority on skiing, resorts and destinations for 15 years.
In March, 2020, like so many in the travel industry, their world quickly and suddenly shut down. Fortunately, Peter and Felice had an idea for a...
2022-02-2234 min
The MultiPodThere's No Wrong Way to Multipod, with Sarah Hockett - The MultiPod 088Can you have three businesses at once, and live the multipod dream of variety, control and fulfillment? Sarah Hockett is doing the thing, all the things, and finding that balance as we speak. But it has not come easily or quickly, nor without a fair share of obstacles and vulnerability along the way. Sarah has always been a side-hustler, in addition to regular jobs, and was working in non-profits not so long ago. But bad bosses and toxic workplaces drove her to self-employment, full time. A visit to the Everything Conference in the fall of 2019...
2022-02-2239 minThe MultiPodThere's No Wrong Way to Multipod, with Sarah Hockett - The MultiPod 088Can you have three businesses at once, and live the multipod dream of variety, control and fulfillment? Sarah Hockett is doing the thing, all the things, and finding that balance as we speak. But it has not come easily or quickly, nor without a fair share of obstacles and vulnerability along the way. Sarah has always been a side-hustler, in addition to regular jobs, and was working in non-profits not so long ago. But bad bosses and toxic workplaces drove her to self-employment, full time. A visit to the Everything Conference in the fall of 2019...
2022-02-2239 minTravel Podcast the WorldZero to Travel with Jason Moore: The Foundations of Travel PodcastingFew people have had more impact or lasting impression on the travel podcasting world than Jason Moore. The host of Zero to Travel podcast, that of over 8 million downloads, he has blazed a trail for countless other podcasters with his perseverance, integrity and commitment to creating genuine, meaningful content.
Jason shares his insight on podcasting and the journey he’s been on since launching his show in 2013. Publishing hundreds of episodes has taught him a thing or two about consistency, audience engagement, and becoming comfortable with your voice and your message!
For a great behind the scenes look on travel podc...
2022-02-1638 minTravel Podcast the WorldTravel Podcast the World: The Show for Travel Podcasting and Travel PodcastersWelcome to Travel Podcast the World!
This is the podcast where you can learn more about the shows that you know and love, and discover new ones to add to your list.
Host Ted Cragg chats with travel podcast creators to find out about their story, how they created their show, what the journey has been like and what advice they have for anyone looking to start a travel podcast of their own.
Get excited, get inspired, and go travel!
2022-02-1214 minThe MultiPodMaking The Right Decisions For You, with Ryan Cina - The MultiPod 086As the calendar ticks over into 2022, The MultiPod bursts into its 5th year of existence since debuting in January, 2018. Here to celebrate is someone who recently fêted his own 4 year Puttyversary: Ryan Cina, a regular stalwart in the forums and the new host of the Fortnightly "accountability" aka social group. Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted welcome Ryan to chat about the Puttyverse experience, including recognizing that feeling of overwhelm when you first sign in, or perhaps for the first time after a while, and you're hit with all kinds of interesting topics and headlines, with l...
2022-01-1534 min
The MultiPodMaking The Right Decisions For You, with Ryan Cina - The MultiPod 086As the calendar ticks over into 2022, The MultiPod bursts into its 5th year of existence since debuting in January, 2018. Here to celebrate is someone who recently fêted his own 4 year Puttyversary: Ryan Cina, a regular stalwart in the forums and the new host of the Fortnightly "accountability" aka social group. Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted welcome Ryan to chat about the Puttyverse experience, including recognizing that feeling of overwhelm when you first sign in, or perhaps for the first time after a while, and you're hit with all kinds of interesting topics and headlines, with l...
2022-01-1534 min
The MultiPodHow Community is Helping Jef_M On His Journey - The MultiPod 084Puttystar Jef joins us today on The MultiPod, joining host Ted for an engaging conversation on the value of community and the support it brings, as we navigate major life changes. Jef completed his Masters degree in engineering this past year, an experience that left him feeling that classic multipod mix of excitement about opportunities and adventures, while apprehension towards making the right commitments. The support of community not only helped him in finishing his degree, but also encouraged him to forge his own path and be confident in figuring out his journey. And it e...
2021-11-2933 minThe MultiPodHow Community is Helping Jef_M On His Journey - The MultiPod 084Puttystar Jef joins us today on The MultiPod, joining host Ted for an engaging conversation on the value of community and the support it brings, as we navigate major life changes. Jef completed his Masters degree in engineering this past year, an experience that left him feeling that classic multipod mix of excitement about opportunities and adventures, while apprehension towards making the right commitments. The support of community not only helped him in finishing his degree, but also encouraged him to forge his own path and be confident in figuring out his journey. And it e...
2021-11-2933 min
The MultiPodMultiPod Extras: Puttycomps Part 1 - Jellyfish, Jumping and Jello1: A jellyfish named Jerry, who figures out they're a multipotentialite. 2: You might be a little wary of listening to this one if you're afraid of heights, or you can come along for the face-smashing thrill! 3: Do you prefer jello or pudding? It's a smackdown! (with sound effects). These are the first three entries in Puttycomps #6, the Audio Extravaganza, coming to you today in Part 1! Puttycomps = putty + compilation, and it’s pretty much exactly as it sounds. Basically, we choose a medium and, over the course of a month or so, whoever wan...
2021-11-1316 minThe MultiPodMultiPod Extras: Puttycomps Part 1 - Jellyfish, Jumping and Jello1: A jellyfish named Jerry, who figures out they're a multipotentialite. 2: You might be a little wary of listening to this one if you're afraid of heights, or you can come along for the face-smashing thrill! 3: Do you prefer jello or pudding? It's a smackdown! (with sound effects). These are the first three entries in Puttycomps #6, the Audio Extravaganza, coming to you today in Part 1! Puttycomps = putty + compilation, and it’s pretty much exactly as it sounds. Basically, we choose a medium and, over the course of a month or so, whoever wan...
2021-11-1316 min
The MultiPodA Puttyverse of Joy and Appreciation, with Kaytu - The MultiPod 083The MultiPod is back with regular episodes, kicking off with a great conversation between hosts Vanessa and Ted, and special guest Kaytu. We begin by recounting K's journey through a summer of discovery, adventure, challenges, injury, opportunity and a classic multipod awakening moment, leading to a passionately complete and unexpected career change. Kaytu emphasizes however that The Puttyverse played a central role in this experience. From advice, support, ideas and suggestions, supportive shoulders and open minds, the community came through as it always does. And so our conversation today evolves into a celebration...
2021-11-0637 minThe MultiPodA Puttyverse of Joy and Appreciation, with Kaytu - The MultiPod 083The MultiPod is back with regular episodes, kicking off with a great conversation between hosts Vanessa and Ted, and special guest Kaytu. We begin by recounting K's journey through a summer of discovery, adventure, challenges, injury, opportunity and a classic multipod awakening moment, leading to a passionately complete and unexpected career change. Kaytu emphasizes however that The Puttyverse played a central role in this experience. From advice, support, ideas and suggestions, supportive shoulders and open minds, the community came through as it always does. And so our conversation today evolves into a celebration...
2021-11-0637 min
The MultiPodA Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081Today we are delighted to present Kati, live from Melbourne, Australia, and one of the most active and engaged Puttypeeps. Kati's journey began in Milan, Italy, but love brought her to Australia. Through tragedy and challenges, she has persevered and forged a self-designed career that is perfect for a multipotentialite. Kati and Ted chat about languages, community, food and family. We also ponder some of the challenges of managing a thriving, inclusive online community that has global reach and participation. How can the Puttyverse best incorporate people fro...
2021-07-2634 minThe MultiPodA Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081Today we are delighted to present Kati, live from Melbourne, Australia, and one of the most active and engaged Puttypeeps. Kati's journey began in Milan, Italy, but love brought her to Australia. Through tragedy and challenges, she has persevered and forged a self-designed career that is perfect for a multipotentialite. Kati and Ted chat about languages, community, food and family. We also ponder some of the challenges of managing a thriving, inclusive online community that has global reach and participation. How can the Puttyverse best incorporate people fro...
2021-07-2634 min
The MultiPodThe World Needs Smart Generalists, with Marci - The MultiPod 080Smart Generalists help small companies and start-ups navigate the challenges and changes in business, allowing these businesses to grow and reach their potential, and yet still hire one person instead of perhaps four. Marcela Killin's company, Complexly Simple, is a collaborative agency that helps people figure out complex and disparate ideas and make them as simple as possible, by making the most of multipotentialites' greatest skill: versatility. Marci joins Ted and Vanessa today on The MultiPod to talk about her journey to this business idea, overcoming the uncertainties and expectations along the way, while navigating love and...
2021-06-1242 minThe MultiPodThe World Needs Smart Generalists, with Marci - The MultiPod 080Smart Generalists help small companies and start-ups navigate the challenges and changes in business, allowing these businesses to grow and reach their potential, and yet still hire one person instead of perhaps four. Marcela Killin's company, Complexly Simple, is a collaborative agency that helps people figure out complex and disparate ideas and make them as simple as possible, by making the most of multipotentialites' greatest skill: versatility. Marci joins Ted and Vanessa today on The MultiPod to talk about her journey to this business idea, overcoming the uncertainties and expectations along the way, while navigating love and...
2021-06-1242 minThe MultiPodLooking For the Little Details: Photography with DianaThe MultiPod turns to photography, and engages in a delightful, insightful and motivational conversation with Diana Sherblom, puttypeep and photgrapher extraordinaire. Diana and host Ted chat about what brought her to photography, how it's another great career choice for multipods and, in particular, her documentary-style approach to taking photos and doing photoshoots. Diana's goal is to capture real, authentic moments, full of spontaneity, that demonstrate a normal day, the regular interaction between a couple or a family. This leads to a different photography experience for her subjects, but one that has tre...
2021-05-2038 minThe MultiPodHow to Get From Point A to Point B on the Path of Life, with Allison - The MultiPod 078Allison is a multipotentialite coach from Alaska, who focuses on the beginning stages of one's journey to figuring out the life you are meant to lead. She helps multipods unpack their identity and understand who they really are, thus enabling them to find work that is meaningful, satisfying and a match for their goals and lifestyle. Her own story is one of being pushed into entrepreneurship by default, despite an instinct for security and steadiness, because she realized at last that it was the best, if not only, way to make th...
2021-05-0734 minThe MultiPodMultipotencial in Spanish, with Vianney y Marcelo - The MultiPod 077The MultiPod continues to build on its language exploration, with now the second episode in our series on "Multipotentiality in languages and cultures beyond the English world," following on from the German-themed episode, #67. Today we welcome Vianney y Marcelo, from México y Argentina respectively, to share their stories on discovering the world of multipotentiality, and the Puttyverse in particular, but having to do so through a 2nd language. We thus return to that conflict and frustration, whereupon those who are not able to function in English miss out on these opp...
2021-04-2439 minThe MultiPodHomesteading, Home-Schooling, Remote Working: Sonia's Journey - The MultiPod 072Sonia lives with her family in rural Portugal, having embraced a major lifestyle change a few years ago. She and her husband closed down their veterinary service in the city, bought a farm, lots of animals therein, and packed up their three kids for a life of homesteading, home-schooling and sustainability. Not only that, but to help sustain themselves and pay the bills, Sonia also took up remote virtual assistant-style work, yet another thing to juggle at the same time. This remarkable journey though has brought them a life of contentment and perspective, intertwined with...
2021-02-0140 minThe MultiPodBye Bye to 2020, Hello to a Fresh Start - The MultiPod 070Well, we've made it to the end of 2020, and boy was it something. Amongst so many changes and unknowns, it was often a challenge to stay positive this year and make sense of it all. But any good year-end-show will do its best to be constructive and inspiring, and that's what we're here for on this, the last episode of 2020. Flo, Vanessa and Ted get together to chat about the year and their experiences, try to make sense of new routines and realities, and focus on questions like, "What are some positive things that have...
2021-01-0245 minThe MultiPodIn the Backyard and Live! with Ted, Vanessa & Taylor - The MultiPod 062It's a big moment for The MultiPod, after 2 1/2 years of recording this show, we have for the first time sat down together as co-hosts to record a MultiPod episode, live and in person. Vanessa and her husband Taylor were visiting family in Ottawa, where Ted lives, so naturally he invited them over to both A), meet in person, at last!, and B), blow the dust off the ol' portable recorder, plug in the microphones and sit around the table on the back deck to reflect on the moment and get it all on digital tape. ...
2020-08-1938 min
The MultiPodIn the Backyard and Live! with Ted, Vanessa & Taylor - The MultiPod 062It's a big moment for The MultiPod, after 2 1/2 years of recording this show, we have for the first time sat down together as co-hosts to record a MultiPod episode, live and in person. Vanessa and her husband Taylor were visiting family in Ottawa, where Ted lives, so naturally he invited them over to both A), meet in person, at last!, and B), blow the dust off the ol' portable recorder, plug in the microphones and sit around the table on the back deck to reflect on the moment and get it all on digital tape. ...
2020-08-1938 minThe MultiPodUnderstanding Grief In A Time of Isolation, with Sarah - The MultiPod 057Our episode today addresses a delicate topic, but one particularly profound and prescient, given the current state of the world. Our focus is on grief, on coming to terms with death and dying, on witnessing our loved ones pass away, and on the complex emotional journey. But our discussion is compounded by the fact that right now, we're not only grieving those we love, but also our own lives and comfortable routines that have been ripped away. It's a discussion that we've had in mind for a while here on The MultiPod, but we waited f...
2020-05-0142 minThe MultiPodExploring the State of our Mental Health - The MultiPod 053Today we have a very important episode for you, something a little different. We're coming out of February, the depths of winter, the low point of the sun. Two months into the new year, and time is creeping up on us. We're each dealing with some pressure and stress, anxiety and major life changes that are a test to our well-being. Your co-hosts for today, Vanessa, Sara and Ted, decided it was the right time to assess the state of our mental health. We're open, we're raw and we don't pull any punches. And it...
2020-03-0938 minThe MultiPodWhy Do Multipoentialites Make Great Parents? with Matt - The MultiPod 049In the always exciting, always challenging world of parenting, what are the strengths of multipotentialites? Are we more adaptable, better responsive, open and flexible to our kids' needs and interests? And to what extent can multipotentiality be nurtured? How much is dependent on environment, and how much on genes? Host Ted and guest Matt G from Australia, both dads of two young kids, gather to chat about these questions and share crib notes about parenting. If you're a parent yourself, especially of youngins under 10, we know you'll resonate with this one. Listen in...
2020-01-0939 minThe MultiPodA New Type of Puttytribe IRL Meetup, with Jose - The MultiPod 047Today our topic and theme revolves around travel, one of our favourites. There is a new and popular discussion on the Puttytribe forum, proposing a "Puttytribe Expedition," in 2020. The idea is to try and organize a group trip to a common destination, and combine an in-real-life meetup with the chance to travel and explore. Joining us is the man who initiated that discussion: Jose Siandre, who is extending his expertise from his side hustle as a travel agent & organizer to help put this trip together. Host Ted and Jose have a great conversation about their...
2019-12-1336 minThe MultiPodHow to Build an Everything Conference - The MultiPod 037The Puttytribe's first ever large-scale live event is coming up this September! Joel Zaslofsky joins Ted and Sara to talk about how the Everything Conference will work, what it's like to design an event for multipotentialites, and whether there will be a remote option for all of us who would love to be there! Join us for this fascinating behind the scenes look at multipotentiality in action.
2019-06-1447 min
The MultiPodMultiPod Extras: ¡No hay problema! Backpacking in Cuba with 3 Kids and a 120L BagMultiPod Extras is a new project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format. Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together. Today's MultiPod Extra episode comes from Ted, who wants to test out a travel podcast idea. His vision is to interview real, everyday travellers who have just returned from their trip (or are perhaps even live on lo...
2019-03-231h 11
The MultiPodBreaking Your Bubble - Facing Uncertainty and Doing Your Next Great Thing, with Ted - The MultiPod 031In this episode, The MultiPod host Ted opens up about his own journey in pursuing a new career path and shares some great insights into building confidence, experimentation, and embracing the journey as a means of self-discovery.
2019-03-0253 min