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I Feel You, A Fortify Wellness ProductionMagic Happens in Person: How Authentic Relationships Transform EntrepreneurshipSend us a textMagic happens in person. Tori Hanson shares her founder journey from corporate safety at the New York Times to building vibrant communities in NYC through the Knowledge Shop and Meet in 10.• From staring at pigeons during the pandemic to creating founder communities• Why entrepreneurship is "incredibly humbling" and requires deep self-awareness• Creating personal systems and boundaries to avoid burnout as a founder• The courage to leave corporate comfort for entrepreneurial uncertainty• Why networking fails when approached as transactional rather than relational• "Peacocking" - how introverts can attract conv...2025-05-1230 min
Again With This: Dawson's, Melrose, 90210DC S03.E19: Stolen KissesIt's spring break, but of course Capeside's biggest nerds aren't going to Fort Lauderdale: they're heading to Vermont for what is apparently their traditional visit with Dawson's Aunt Gwen (Julie Bowen!). Pacey wasn't going to come, but the kids' old and previously never-mentioned friend Will Krudski (Rodney Scott) made a surprise visit to pull a Jake Hanson-- er, tell us all his deal as a working-class ne'er-do-well with daddy issues and a heart of gold and then leave for his own show (spoiler?), and since there's nothing to do in Capeside, they're going to an even smaller and duller town...2025-04-2849 min
Money Guy ShowFinancial Advisors React to Money YouTubersWe often react to some of the worst financial advice on YouTube, but this one is a little different! We found the BEST financial advice we could on YouTube and give our take on these tips.From Ramit Sethi to Scott Galloway to Tori Dunlap, we've got a react full of great tips! Don't miss the first video, which includes a special shoutout to our content!Jump start your journey with our FREE financial resourcesReach your goals faster with our productsTake the relationship...2025-03-2821 min
New York City News and InformationThe Vibrant Sights and Sounds of NYC: A Cultural KaleidoscopeWelcome to 'Time IN New York City' on this vibrant Wednesday, October 16, 2024. As you step out into the city, you're greeted by a crisp autumn breeze, with the weather forecast promising a sunny day and excellent air quality, setting the perfect tone for a day filled with excitement and adventure.Today, New York City is buzzing with a variety of events that cater to all interests. For music lovers, Tori Kelly is performing at Terminal 5, bringing her soulful voice and energetic stage presence to the audience. If you're in the mood for something nostalgic, Hanson is on their...2024-10-1602 min
The Seventh House PodcastThe Seventh House 10/14Here is the playlist for the 10/14 episode of the Seventh House. Enjoy!Dan Fogelberg- NexusJadis- From All AidesBarock Project- An Ordinary Day's OdysseyIZZ- Soak Up the SunlightDavid Gilmour- Between Two PointsNick Fletcher- Riding the Event HorizonHuey Lewis and the News- Jacob's LadderDon Henley- The End of the InnocenceBruce Hornsby and the Range- The Way It IsCirculine- Say Their NameRachel Flowers and Michael Sadler- ClearLifesigns- At the End of the World2024-10-152h 29The Seventh House PodcastThe Seventh House 09/30Here is the playlist for the 09/30 episode of the Seventh House. Enjoy!Circuline- Tempus HorribilisAlice in Chains- Man in the BoxAdrian Belew- Bird in a BoxLiving in a Box- Living in a BoxAyreon- Age of ShadowsGalahad- Shadow in the CornerGentle Giant- Shadows on the StreetAnubis- Shadows Cloak the GospelYes- Perpetual Change (the tradition continues.....)Kevin Gilbert- Shadow SelfDavid Bowie- Shadow ManPeter Gabriel- Burn You Up, Burn You DownBela F...2024-10-012h 29
The Fan ClubTori Hanson: The Blue Ninja Storm Power Ranger - Water-Wielding Hero & Soul Of Ninja Storm
Tori Hanson, the Blue Ninja Storm Ranger, epitomizes the traits of a tomboyish water sports enthusiast with a generous and helpful nature. Her intelligence and strategic thinking make her a valuable asset to the team, enabling her to keep her teammates in line while maintaining close friendships. Despite her logical and mature demeanor, Tori possesses a soft spot for Blake Bradley, the Navy Thunder Ranger. Her ninja training has granted her superhuman abilities, including enhanced speed, agility, and the power to manipulate water. As the Blue Ranger, Tori wields the power of water to combat evil and pilots the...2024-09-0805 min
90210MGMonday's Are a Bi***!!In a special episode of OMG, Jennie and Tori are joined by the stars of the OG Melrose Place! Hosts of the 'Still The Place' rewatch podcast, Laura Leighton, Daphne Zuniga, and Courtney Thorne-Smith take us back to how the 90210 spinoff came to be. Find out how Tori played a hand in the casting of that show, and how Jennie really felt about that OMG fling Kelly had with the handsome (and way too old) Jake Hanson!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-07-2949 min
GSMC Hoops & Heels Women's Sports PodcastWNBA All-Star Team Announced | GSMC Hoops & Heels Women’s Sports PodcastSegment 1: WNBA All-Star Team Announced | GSMC Hoops & Heels Women’s Sports Podcast Tune into our latest podcast episode of the GSMC Hoops and Heels Women’s Sports Podcast, brought to you by the GSMC Sports Network, as we dive deep into the highly anticipated AT&T WNBA All-Star 2024 game, set for Saturday, July 20 in Phoenix. Join us as we celebrate the league's brightest stars, with the USA Basketball Women’s National Team taking on the WNBA All-Stars. Join us as we break down the strengths and current form of each player on the roster, highlighting their impact...2024-07-041h 03
The Coachable Podcast158. Stepping Out of Princess and Into Queenhood with Dr. Amanda HansenThis week I am SO EXCITED to be joined by the insightful Dr. Amanda Hanson as we explore her empowering concept of "Stepping Out of Princess and Into Queenhood." This transformative idea encourages women to embrace their inner strength, resilience, and confidence in order to claim their true power and step into the role of a Queen in their own lives.Dr. Hanson shares her expertise on personal growth, self-discovery, and the journey from Princess to Queen, guiding listeners through practical advice, and powerful insights. Join us as we delve into the world of inner strength and...2024-07-0358 min
White HomeworkSkills for Building Resilience w/ Andre Henry! 💥CW ⚠️: this episode contains references to suicide and diets. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis in the US or Canada you can dial 988 to get support.
Fan fave Andre Henry is back to talk about the practice of building resilience in the context of supremacist culture. Honestly, this conversation had me tearing up in places, and yet left me completely inspired and grounded. As you probably already know, I'm so grateful for Andre's work.
You can find Andre's book at Bookshop.org (and by doing so, support local bookstores instead of the jungle name...2024-04-121h 07
Re:activate Asia230. Decades Of Dance - The 90's MixDecades Of Dance - The 90's Mix
01. Take That - Pray
02. Vengaboys - We’re Going To Ibiza
03. Hanson - Mmmbop
04. S Club 7 - Bring It All Back
05. Billie - Because We Want To
06. Spice Girls - Say You’ll Be There
07. Snap! - The Power
08. Fatboy Slim - Praise You
09. Spice Girls - Wannabe
10. Michael Jackson - Black Or White
11. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby
12. Spice Girls - Who Do You Think You Are
13. KWS - Please Don’t Go
14. Adamski - Killer
15. D:Ream - Things Can Only Get Better
16. Spice Girls - Spice Up Your Life
17. Take T...2023-02-1650 min
Reactivate Asia Podcast230. Decades Of Dance - The 90's Mix Decades Of Dance - The 90's Mix01. Take That - Pray02. Vengaboys - We’re Going To Ibiza03. Hanson - Mmmbop04. S Club 7 - Bring It All Back05. Billie - Because We Want To06. Spice Girls - Say You’ll Be There07. Snap! - The Power08. Fatboy Slim - Praise You09. Spice Girls - Wannabe10. Michael Jackson - Black Or White11. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby12. Spice Girls - Who Do You...2023-02-1650 min
Reactivate Asia Podcast230. Decades Of Dance - The 90's MixDecades Of Dance - The 90's Mix01. Take That - Pray02. Vengaboys - We’re Going To Ibiza03. Hanson - Mmmbop04. S Club 7 - Bring It All Back05. Billie - Because We Want To06. Spice Girls - Say You’ll Be There07. Snap! - The Power08. Fatboy Slim - Praise You09. Spice Girls - Wannabe10. Michael Jackson - Black Or White11. Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby12. Spice Girls - Who Do You...2023-02-1650 min
Designing Hollywood Podcast ShowBeauty and the Beast LIVE, My Chemical Romance, Emmy-Winning Costume Designer Marina ToybinaEmmy Award®-winning Marina Toybina is a costume and fashion designer well known for her exceptional work in entertainment.
Born in Moscow, Russia, Toybina immigrated to the United States at age 11. At a very young age Marina found an outlet for her creativity through various forms of design and illustration. After graduating high school in Phoenix, AZ, she followed her calling and moved to Los Angeles to attend the distinguished Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, specializing in fashion design. While still attending FIDM, Toybina successfully launched a signature line called GLAZA.
After earning her degree, Marina quickly became known f...2023-01-0750 min
The Knowledge Shop51. Startup Community and marketing tactics.51. Startup Community and marketing tactics.
Coffee meetups - a success
Too many people, now need to scale back a bit, so more intimate.
Customer outreach / growth - sign up tactics for happy hours
Asking for help - don’t feel guilty
2022-11-1108 minThe Knowledge Shop50. Being brave as a founder (when most of us aren't). Building in publicEpisode 50 - Nov 3, 2022
Founders come in all shapes and sizes! You don’t have to be the loudest voice in the room.
Not all founders have to have a crazy ego, and OTT confidence.
It takes all sorts, and yet the quieter / less confident ones have traditionally been overlooked.
“Brave founder stories”
The world doesn’t end if you do something against a societal norm.
Can you be a little braver today?
Learn from others around you who are - it will rub off.
This happened in real life....
Re...2022-11-0414 minThe Knowledge Shop49. Community and networking for startup building.Good energy this week, from lots of other people!
Hold me to it! 5 Events by the end of the year. If i havent, something has gone horribly wrong!
Massive shout outs to:
Emily Chertow who runs a journalling startup. Perfect if you / your company need time for quiet reflection. so make sure to check out her sessions.
Antler - you know who they are by now. The early stage VC, and who co-shosted a happy hour last night and kindly invited Knowledge Shop founders to come.
Slope - the very cool design agency who h...2022-10-2809 minThe Knowledge Shop48. Hiring freelancers and making the asks!Make the ask…..
If you don’t ask people for what you want, how will they know, and how can they help you???
So, here's my ask....
Please share these episodes with a friend:
https://anchor.fm/theknowledgeshop
Check out Slack, Whatsapp, newsletter:
https://linktr.ee/theknowledgeshop
Thanks Jay Dee for Linkedin Sales Navigator help. Check him out if you are looking for some sales help -https://www.faultlinesales.com/
Insights from today’s Episode
Victor...2022-10-2117 minThe Knowledge Shop47. NYC Tech Week (part two) - learnings, pivots and connectingIn this episode I talk about….
Elevator pitch adaptation on the fly
Energy of others
Tips to help you network effectively
Loads of tools / folks to check out.
Check out…
NYC Tech Week - nyctechweek.xyz
Day One - joindayone.com
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures - Charlie O’Donnell - https://www.brooklynbridge.vc/
The Fund - Jenny Fielding - https://thefund.vc/
Founders Friday - https://foundersfridaynyc.com/
Startup Leadership Programme (SLP) - slp-nyc.com
2022-10-1311 minThe Knowledge Shop46. NYC Tech Week | Momentum (or lack of) and small startup winsI'm back after a few weeks travelling!
Things to know in this episode...
When you have lost energy / momentum - surround yourself with folks who have it.
Just move one step in front of you at a time
Small wins really help
Really looking forward to NY tech week - https://nyctechweek.xyz/
Need to delegate stuff (ie need to find people to delegate work too)! - https://iworker.co/ (referral by some fellow founders)
I got accepted into the Luminary / SVB Fellowship 😁 - https://www.weareluminary.com/home
Sign up for the knowledge shop and rai...2022-10-0712 minThe Knowledge Shop45 - Bye Bye Queenie. Scary startup things, and in-person magic strikes againMany risks this week - but so glad i took them
Interviewed with Antler for their fall residency programme
Was on an entrepreneurship panel for my Alma Mater - Durham university
Pitched to a producer for Bloomberg TV
Should we use Knowledge Shop as a Verb?
The importance of getting ahead of opportunities and sponsorship and third-party opportunities?
Met fellow founders in the real world, and great brainstorming / ideation.
Thanks Kylie Robertson of Robertson Solutions - marketing and PR powerhouse, who loves launching / growing startups in the tech and travel space.2022-09-0913 minThe Knowledge Shop44. Payment flows (new love of Stripe), Happy hours and FoundersHappy Hour: people are paying 😁. 50% signed up in last 36 hours. AND people helped. Gorgeous videos and pics taken by attendees
- First sponsorship request whoop whoop.
Antler Application - I applied for their 6 week accelerator, and interviewing next week - Apply here if interested.
I have direction! I know how to answer the Q - “what do you need help with”? Convo's with marketplace founders. Venues to host sessions.
Website Development
OMG i am in love with Stripe, and i havent even made a transaction yet! Their customer service is seco...2022-09-0220 minThe Knowledge Shop43 - Breaking digital ground. How to get unstuck as a founderI have a developer, and today they started work on my website!!!
I know this is a tiny thing to many (to me previously it would have been too), but to get here was a very long journey fighting many inner battles!
So excited to be able to celebrate this, and can't wait to share with you what it looks like.
Join the Knowledge Shop waitlist here - https://waitlist.theknowledge.shop/
Getting Unstuck....
1. Talk to people. Other founders. Listen to their challenges, and give back...2022-08-2611 minThe Knowledge Shop42 - YC Startup School Pitch, Confidence from watching others, Incorporating & insights from The Mom TestThis is a meaty episode - one where i have had a mega week - and actually shipped stuff! Because #deadlines 😉
So, what do we have for you?
YC's Startup School ended. And they had a mini demo day - so you can hear my 60 second pitch.
I made a subdomain - clearly not an expert, but that was satisfying. So sign up for my waitlist, if you are fed up of working from home, talking to your plant! (or cat, dog, child, wall.....) or sat i silence next to a stranger.
Customer acquisition - thank you...2022-08-1115 minThe Knowledge ShopBe the host, challenges mean you are doing something and... Brandon the Lego guy! Episode 41Skipped a week, was editing and getting things together, but it was so worth it!!!!
Today we meet Brandon Wetzstein aka Brandonthelegoguy.com
We hear about:
His founder journey, a transition from retail to startup life
The struggle for finding your ideal customer
Tips to keep you going aka Broadway matinees for the win, The Knowledge
And how he helps startups and create culture and problem solve.
Things you should look up, because we talk about them.....
Lego serious play - https://seriousplay.training/lego-serious-play/
His website - Brandonthelegoguy.com
Knowledge Project...2022-08-0321 minThe Knowledge Shop40 - The tension of believing something something will succeed, with the fear of what happens if it doesI graduated! Whoop whoop.
You can see random photos of me in my grad garb here.
Today:
Moving forward with workWITH (but do i continue with The Knowledge Shop brand)?
Feedback for my straplines - what do you think about these...
a) Cowork with people, not just next to them
b) A new work family every day
c) Office friends for when you don't have an office
The excitement of speaking to developers to start building out the concept.
The stress of what happens if it succeeds? The fea...2022-07-2208 minThe Knowledge ShopWant to boost your odds of startup success? Build a marketplace, Saas or Transactional business - thank you Y Combinator for these insights. Episode 39Learnings from YC Startup School.
If you want to stack your odds build a:
Market place eg like Airbnb, Opensea
Transactional biz eg Stripe / Coinbase or a
Saas biz like Zapier, Twilio
Together they make up 67% of YC's Top 100 performing companies.
And my pivot into the world of marketplace / directory type business.
Think what if Airbnb and Wework had a baby, but overindexing on the importance of community, but just an empty space.2022-07-1710 minThe Knowledge ShopBuilding & testing quickly, incorporating and interview with Anita Kirkovska, the CEO of Microportal an ODX startup. Episode 38So many tools / resources shared in this episode, so here goes...
Registering as a company - so much different perspectives, but....
But been recommended Zenbusiness and https://www.corpnet.com/learning-center/
Building my website (again). Using a mixture of webflow, canva, unsplash, Carrd and photopea (hosting, image and editing)
From the interview with CEO, Anita Kirkovska of https://www.microportal.io/
Key takeaways:
The importance of Self reflection
Just ship it, perfection is bad
No code allows you to find PMF faster, by getting a proof of concept (which you can...2022-07-0820 min
The Knowledge ShopBoom & Supersonic planes, our first guest - Jen Auh and Happy Birthday to the Pod | Episode 37As discussed on this episode...
YC Startup School: https://www.ycombinator.com/blog/announcing-startup-school-2022
Lessons from former YC founder Blake Scholl - https://boomsupersonic.com/.
“Collect credibility”
Ie know your stuff, speak confidently, build your advisory board
Ship stuff, so they can see you have done things.
Go bigger - tackle BIG problems!
Courage is not being fearless, but acting in spite of it.
My take away:
If someone can convince somebody they are able to build a supersonic plane with just a Balsa wood model, anything is p...2022-07-0215 minThe Knowledge Shop500 members, notion and research insights! Episode 36Whoop Whoop!!
The NYC entrepreneurs Coworking Group surpassed 500 members
And over 125 people are already signed up for the next event on July 29th
The community is on fire too - sharing across Whatsapp and Slack. Someone even a few days ago posted "I love this group already” (saving that for when i am having a down day).
Research Learnings
Content management is a big challenge for people less organised in life, but it seems that managing content you just stumble upon / save for later is a big challenge for eve...2022-06-2411 minThe Knowledge ShopNow you see me. Customer interviews and the power of community - Episode 35Recording this on Riverside.fm (thanks to Ahmad for the idea) - this is my first video. Lets see how this goes….
The Knowledge Shop 2.0: Exploring how people discover and manager content? The different approaches people take online vs social vs private channels like Slack / Discord and then how do they re-find the content again?
User Interview Research Learnings:
People want to get to the source of truth / experts as quickly as possible. Need to cut through the noise in knowledge discovery. Google isn’t cutting it, and I quote its a load of “SEO Bul...2022-06-1710 minThe Knowledge ShopAntler, leaning in, and my first newsletter - Episode 34The power of observation:
At a recent event i held, it was immediately apparent how different people act differently in the same situation.
Some rush in, and others sit and observe, before acting (note i didnt say lean back).
It's important to realise that to make the most of opportunities, you need to do both, and recognise when to switch from one to the other. It's very easy to over index in your comfort zone area, and not push yourself in the other.
NOTE TO SELF - do more self advocating a...2022-06-0914 minThe Knowledge ShopHave you missed me? Aka the founder who got a bit lost | Episode 33After a brief hiatus to complete my MBA and regroup on what's next, I am back.
If you haven't yet come to one of the meetup events, join now - the group is growing 😁
https://www.meetup.com/nyc-entrepreneurs-coworking/
Thank you to Ahmad, who i met at the last event, for having me be on his podcast (my first ever podcast guest experience)!!
He asked me to share my founder journey and some of the ways we can better support entrepreneurs. I'll let you know when my. episode is live.2022-06-0113 min
The RundownEpisode 9 - Doing Something About ItOn this week's episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike connect with Jim Hanson, Director of Clutch Hitters, and Commissioner of the Pine to Prairie women’s adult fastpitch league! Jim reviews his earlier career and how coaching filled what he felt was “missing” in his life. We cover the roots and mission of Clutch Hitters, talk pitch calling, the club fastpitch scene, and the creation and success of the Pine to Prairie league! Tori and Mike share some stories from the road, and update you all on a fast a furious MSHSL High School Fastpitch Season! Thank you for lis...2022-05-091h 09
Hits Don't LieNonsense LyricsHosts Erin and Jacob get really confused as they talk about nonsense and confusing lyrics. Jacob also attempts to explain Shakira's new music video for Te Felicito to Erin. Somehow they both bring songs from the same album, and they chat about some awesome artists such as Hanson, Timbaland, Girls Aloud, Tori Amos, Utada Hikaru, The Killers, and M.I.A. Be sure to stick around for the mailbag to hear the cutest misheard lyric ever!
Do you have a favorite nonsense lyric? Let us know! Follow the Hits Don't Lie podcast on twitter and instagram at @h...2022-04-2758 minThe Knowledge ShopAdvisors, Advisors and doorbellsSo many people talking advisory boards at the moment, so thought i'd share some of the learnings from this week. Including notes from a great session that Ed Kang gave for Startups.com
You can watch it here.
Key takeaways....
Advisor Compensation Levels:
Consider how much responsibility will they have?
0.25 - 2% typical advisor level (2% is really high. Has to be making a BIG contribution / moving the needle).
Advisor’s relevance can change over time. So just because they are valuable now, doesn’t mean they will be throughout. (Hence need to not over...2022-02-2014 minThe Knowledge ShopStartups are scary, and you guys are beyond courageous! Episode 31Not sure how many people read the show notes, and they take a me a long time, so here is a summary of what was discussed and useful links…
The founders that are building via The Knowledge Shop are amazing!! They are so courageous, not giving into fears and doubts and driving forward regardless. You go!!!
So many TKS learnings from the pilot programme, but as I build something that scales it is definitely essential to maintain the human element. I do not want to just have another Saas platform, that forgets the founder at the heart of it...2022-02-1012 min
The Brian Turner ShowBrian Turner Show, January 31, 2022Order and disorder, a freeform haze of garbage guitars, shorted electronics, found detritus, collage, linear songs, sounds from strange lands. Contact me at btradio85@gmail.com. Archives of all shows at brianturnershow.comPLAYLIST:DARK STAR - Sounds of The Sun - 7" (Dark Star, 1977)VON SUDENFED - Flooded - Live at Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, 2007MUSLIMGAUZE - Rebiana Sand Sea - Libya Tour Guide (Staalplaat, 2015)PITVA - Past - S/T (Static Age Musik, 2022)THE SHIFTERS - Work, Life, Gym etc. - Open Vault (Adagio380, 2022)WINGED WHEEL - Monsella - No Island (12...2022-01-311h 59The Knowledge ShopShh I went on a cruise (and it was amazing)!!!! Episode 30Episode 30 - from snowy, yet bright NYC.
A lot of random thoughts this episode, you have been forewarned!
Challenges of vacation and doing your own thing….do you ever have a break really? Or if you do just feel guilty? Guess its the same in any work situation.
We went on a cruise - but didn’t tell many people because I think there is still a fair stigma about them, in terms of both the type of people who cruise, and also cruising and covid - but fed up with that now. And...2022-01-3010 min
ExMo TogetherMusic | Ex-Mormon | ExMo TogetherChoosing your music as an Ex-Mormon can be an exhilarating experience! This video is a brief intro. to this vast subject. Some Helpful Links: *Music Genres*https://www.musicgenreslist.com/ *Recommended Bands/Artists* [These are just a few suggestions!!! :)] Angels & Airwaves [https://www.angelsandairwaves.com/] Al Stewart Blink-182 [Explicit; Especially albums "Cheshire Cat" "Dude Ranch" "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" and "Blink-182". Plus song "Ghost on the Dance Floor" on "Neighborhoods" album.] Box Car Racer [Especially songs "...2022-01-2906 minThe Knowledge Shop25% - that's how much my imposter syndrome's undervaluing my abilities! Episode 29Ahoy! We are on a cruise ship. Massive shout out to Virgin Voyages, for this highly anticipated trip.
Since the launch party in ~2017, to today in 2022. It's been a long time coming, and am beyond excited to be here, to shake my phone for champagne (IYKYK), and just have some fun!
The name of this episode says it all! I finally realised how much imposter syndrome was undermining how i felt, and undervaluing my skillsets, to an average of 25%.
It took a mini eureka moment around my MBA to realise how much it...2022-01-2110 minThe Knowledge ShopBe Unstoppable - it only takes a lipstick!Talking today about:
Community and reaching target audiences.
If you remember nothing else - start small, and grow from there.
Flybridge - Great Step by step process to follow. Thank you to Lolita Taub for recommending it.
Framework you can use - if you don't like blank pieces of paper
Communities of Communities - learn from others. Thank you Common Room
Looking for GenZ-ers?
Stumbled on a fab event that Lerrer Hippeau and GenZ VC put on. To reach that younger demographic (for all things VC, marketing, audience building etc) All...2022-01-1416 minThe Knowledge ShopThrow a snowball, find your energy - Episode 27Happy 2022 😁, and hello from a very snowy New York.
Today we talk about community building and focus and motivation.
I hadn't realised how much energy i had lost from not having conversations with Knowledge Shop founders over the Christmas break, until they started again. It was like night and day. I am so greatful to be working with these founders, and helping them build their companies.
Luckily, even though i was lower energy, and pretty lost with dissertation stuff too, I just kept showing up. I didn't have answers, but i stayed to my...2022-01-0713 minThe Knowledge ShopYorkshire puddings, startup innovation / ideation, and the guilt of deciding to skip recording for a weekI think the randomness of this episode's title, sums it up entirely. You have been warned! But before we get in..... public health warning. This is not the best-sounding episode, clearly my airpods were playing up - so i hope you can forgive the tinniness.
Now that's out of the way, let's dive in.....
I took a week off from recording over Christmas. It just didnt feel right, and frankly i was feeling pretty unmotivated. But then i felt like i was giving up and failed! Why? The cadence of recording is completely on my...2021-12-3017 minThe Knowledge ShopI got knocked down, but i got back up - Episode 25No private life, as a business owner.
When you are sick, you still have a duty of care. That's hard to get your head around, but you do it becauase its important and the right thing to do.
No new tech insights this week, but i did have a fab sell out event on Monday for the coworking meetup, including a super mini consultancy session with a guy who uses Lego to facilitate sessions.
Go check him out, if you want some tips to help improve team building / problem solving.
https...2021-12-2010 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 24 - It's a Sell out & Becoming the Automation Queen (well its an aim at least)Happy nearly Christmas :) Hello from Bloomingdales (well opposite it, looking at beautiful festive windows).
Busy time of year, work and social wise - but its definitely feeling productive, which is great!
1. Monday's coworking meetup is a sell out! 15 people have tickets, to come and work together in person. Should be another great event, and another big big thank you to Studio by Tishman Speyer for hosting us.
2. The Alpha Programme for The Knowledge Shop is up and running. It's been great working with people, and sharing resources etc. To be as efficient as...2021-12-1107 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 23 - Productivity Hacks, Making (some) money & hi to BelarusBusy Busy Busy….
Dissertation melt downs - enough said!
Focus today on TKS and Coworking Group, but first a few quick soundbites:
1. Hi to our first listener from Belarus.
2. It's a Christmas Cracker! A busy / social time of year, but had a fun event Thursday. Meeting new founders and other Brits abroad - thanks to Dan and Rich for organising.
3. Productivity Hacks galore, curtesy of the latest founder’s group session via Startups.com:
Web Scraping (via Day One too)
Octoparse - thanks Sam
https://hexomatic.com...2021-12-0414 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 22 - Making progress & Getting SponsorsHappy Thanksgiving everyone!
It's been a week and a half, but so excited to see the momentum and progress happening with both The Knowledge shop and the Meetup group.
The Knowledge Shop:
Applications for the alpha programme closed on Sunday. I wanted to get 5 people, and ended up with 9. Can not believe that at all, and very happy.
Now going through them and thinking about who i can most help, and will give updates to everyone this week.
To help keep me honest / manage everything once we launch, i...2021-11-2511 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 21 - The week she shipped :)A week of wins - i dont think i've said that before.
1. The Knowledge shop full applications are now coming through to be Alpha Testers. Before, it was really more expression of interest, with people sending in name and email address. I have since then sent out an email with more information and a larger application form. 30 people expressed interest, and I have 4 people fully applied already. So it looks like i will make it to five, but would be good to have a few more too.
To everybody who applied so far - thank...2021-11-1815 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 20 - We have registrations and an NYC meetupSo, i launched and more importantly told people about it! It's on various different Slack groups i belong to, although i think i forgot Chief after everything - must rectify that!
Also - i launched an NYC coworking meetup group. I felt like i could use the energy, and hopefully it would be a great new way to meet new people too.
So - did people respond??? YES THEY DID
We have registrations! I think we will fill both the 5 slots for the Alpha programme, and have another 5 for the coworking meetup.
2021-11-1111 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 19 - Screw it, let's do it. The Knowledge Shop's Alpha programme is open for applicationsWondered why I have been a little MIA recently? Those following my podcast will know I came down with Shingles - ouch ouch ouch!
Luckily I am out the other side. So after a little R&R, and a lot of self-talk, I am excited to say that I made it Linkedin official and opened The Knowledge Shop up for it's first Alpha testers.
Now just need to keep sucking up the fear, and tell more people in my network about it - think Chief, Day One etc.
To get there, repeating a...2021-11-0809 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 18 - Why is it so hard to be kind to yourself?Clearly not a lot of progress since Sunday - but coming slowly out of the drug haze, which is just as well as I am at another airport, heading back home for a girly weekend with my mum.
Despite being ill, struggling with lack of progress.
Need to remember to be kind to myself. Especially right now. Which is proving much harder than i would like.
I need to be more focussed, to give myself permission to not do things, and relax a bit more, be less scattered.
But need more accountability to force progress (whilst...2021-10-2906 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 17 - I got sick, female founder shoutouts and awful jokesShort and sweet - this week has been tough - hence the delayed publication.
Struck down by shingles, so basically spent the week rattling from all the drugs and pain killers. Hopefully coming out the other side now though.
That said, I did speak / catch up with some other female founders before I was struck down. Such inspirations to hear about their startup journeys, and the struggles they have faced
Yet - their resilience, and belief in their mission is truly inspiring. I need to surround myself with more people like this to...2021-10-2404 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 16 - Any revenge bedtime procrastinators in the house? Thanks Adam GrantThree key areas discussed this week, instead of soundbites and a deep dive.
A lot of psychology / mindset stuff from my life, which I believe can apply directly to startup life too. If you struggle with imposter syndrome, and that manifests itself in delayed decision making etc, then how can it not??
Don’t let good be the enemy of the great. Nobody cares about what my MBA grade is going to be - just me. In the long term, I will care more about having built a successful business. So let go, and move on.
Fi...2021-10-1416 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 15 - An episode of two halves, the pre and post pitchSo a day late, but i have a good reason.
Yesterday was "The pitch" final for the accelerator i have been talking about. Funnily enough, it was a crazy few days leading up to it and an even crazier morning. After the event ran for 3 hours, i was perhaps unsurprisingly a little drained!
However, what i did do, was record a clip before i pitched, and then did a retrospective afterwards. So that's what you are listening to today. A two-parter if you will. (assuming it works).
Part 1 - background and the 60 second...2021-10-0815 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 14 - Don't be a label, be your own founderIt’s autumn! (No pumpkin spice in this household 😝
Let’s dive in…..
Quick bites:
How I make the show:
Podcast notes throughout the week and reflection on what’s been going on.
The weekly cadence acts as a forcing mechanism to do this, and take time to be honest with myself. What am I really feeling what is really holding me back, what help do I really need?
For New podcast artwork:
Photopea - Edit images for free
Create podcast templates with Canva
Save Money - Founder perks / promo codes...2021-09-3020 min
The Knowledge ShopEpisode 13 - My live studio recording and the Israel effectThis episode was recorded in front of a live studio audience - another way of saying, I am recording this at Heathrow, en route back to New York. It was this, or from a toilet cubicle and the queue for them was too long.
Please forgive the background music - and likely random conversations - but needs must, otherwise no episode - and after all, I always said this was going to be “real”
Let’s Start:
Thank you’s:
Listening - other than launch week, highest number of listeners - whoop whoop.
...2021-09-2314 min
Symphony PodcastSymphony Community SpotlightJust like a Symphony requires many instruments to make one harmony, the same applies to a well-lived life. The Symphony Podcast is turning 1 year old, and in celebration we're going to put the spotlight on the real power behind the show, the community.Links:Mara Chaben, Founder of ZenstopSanjana Sekhar and the Brave Space ProjectSpaceman Dela Music Video, "Prouda You"Katie Leonard on InstagramKid Brian on SpotifyChevelle WalkerWe only scratched the surface here. There are many more people who have been a part...2021-09-2026 minThe Knowledge ShopEpisode 12 - "...are you there god"? and the Apple blip - pretty sure they are linkedAnother whirlwind in the life of a startup founder.
In no particular order this episode covers....
Quick thoughts:
Think Apple had a blip last week - my episode didn't appear for a 3 or 4 days, and that was strange. Funnily enough listening figures were down too - pretty sure they were connected. Keeping fingers crossed for this week.
The Knowledge Shop learnings from customer interviews - we all need “safe spaces”, with like-minded individuals / similar stage companies to compare notes / learn from. I want to make sure to solve for this as i build The Know...2021-09-1617 minThe Knowledge ShopSeeing is believing - make your startup ideas tangible, you'll be amazed the effect it hasEpisode 11 - hello again from the wardrobe (closet for those on the west side of "the pond").
What a crazy week - forgot to say on the recording, but hope everyone celebrating had an amazing Labor day weekend and or Rosh Hashanah.
Key learnings this week (amongst many many of them):
Reminding myself i am a deadline person, and as much as it's stressful, having something to work towards, really helps focus me and leads to a better outcome.
Play to your strengths! I am a generalist yes, but that does not make me...2021-09-0916 minThe Knowledge ShopThe bitty life of an entrepreneur - research and acceleratorsWhat a different a week makes! Last episode heat waves, this week - just gone through a tropical storm.
Feeling very schizophrenic this week - so many little things going on, and less one big focus area. I think that comes from juggling two sets of research. But fascinating nonetheless.
So, what did we learn?
1. Entrepreneur Daniel Gross on a webinar said "Starting a business is an irrational act". So true, you are taking a leap of faith and hoping that your motivation and product traction align. Very comforting to hear that if...2021-09-0214 minThe Knowledge ShopEntrepreneurship and Dentistry - more similar than you'd think.Should have called this episode New York hot! But thought dentist might be more catchy (or seriously put a load of you off). On the basis, that it didn't, here's a run down of today's episode....
Retrospective:
More listener feedback. Thank you for giving me your time, and i am so glad to hear the stories are resonating, and that you are enjoying it. Will keep being open, honest and short, so it's not a heavy lift.
Made it to the finals of the accelerator program i am on. Can not believe it, but so excited...2021-08-2617 minThe Knowledge ShopThink this is the most scared I've been talking on an episode yet. But figuring things out slowly.So this week's episode was pretty personal for me. Before I dive into that, here are some quick reflections on what I’ve learnt this week.
Use hooks to grab people’s attention in marketing. For me that was strawberry jam on Linkedin, previously bagels in my episode names. Now wondering what other hooks I can use, to increase engagement / awareness?
Found that posting on Linkedin around 12, gets me the most interaction - perhaps a good split between east coast US and UK / Europe? Test to find your time, and avoid re-sharing content on Linkedin. The algorithm hates it...2021-08-1918 minThe Knowledge ShopStrawberry jam and toast - perfect entrepreneurship marathon foodThis is the chest infection episode (but clearly that's not as fun as strawberry jam on toast). Pretty sure I'm not contagious through your headphones.
This week despite being laid low for most of it, still have updates (some positive, some more "real").
Food named episodes seem to appeal, i hope you like this name as much as the "Bagels with purpose" one?
On the positive side
Spoke with a person on a VC's portfolio success team, who recognised the need for The Knowledge Shop, and offered to share the MVP with...2021-08-1207 minThe Knowledge ShopLoud cars and trains don't help with video pitches, and getting unstuck for my MVPRetrospective:
Last time we talked about:
Accelerators appearing to increase the gender funding gap for startups. That is not good, and definitely want TKS to help tackle this.
And working on my pitch deck, which helped solidify my value add - which was by helping “unlock” founders thoughts and getting them out of their own way, they can achieve real progress.
This week: I made my video pitch deck what did I learn?
Tried Loom - but likely due to driver error, I couldn’t get it to record just the deck, and not my who...2021-08-0517 minThe Knowledge ShopMemphis hot! Research tips, early adopters, prototyping and pitchdecksThe grand tour continues - hello from Memphis. It is soooo hot right now.
This episode covered a lot of ground, so best jump in and buckle up.
The week in review:
I am nervous recording today. I have listeners. This is getting real.
According to Anchor, all of the listeners so far are women (not sure about Apple), but that's interesting. What does this mean? Does the subject just appeal more to women? Does Anchor / Spotify just have more women listeners? Are the men all listening on Apple? (i know my husband is).
...2021-07-2920 minThe Knowledge ShopHi from Omaha, prototyping, accountability and thank youThe theme of recording in a new location each episode is continuing, as i come to you from Nebraska!
Retrospective of week
This week, the podcast became "Linkedin official", and so i wanted to start by saying huge thank you's to everyone who has shown their support for what i am doing. You really blew me away, and i was totally surprised by that.
To everybody who is listening to this as a result, thank you for making the trek over. I hope you like it, and please let me know what i can do better...2021-07-2219 minThe Knowledge ShopHow Bagels and purpose can drive your business | Democratising Entrepreneurship, The Knowledge ShopToday's podcast covered:
A retrospective on the past week
Deepdive on purpose, and how it helps you go beyond
The retrospective:
The lost Apple episodes, may want to listen on Spotify if you want to hear earlier episodes
No matter how little time you have, keep putting yourself out there, all steps are progress.
Don't undervalue your skills. You have more than you think. Recognising them now, will help you find complimentary skills sets when it comes time to growing your team
Deepdive: On Purpose:
Purpose, is one of the pillars of grit (according...2021-07-1512 minThe Knowledge ShopBeating 500k other podcasts, resilience and productivity | Democratising Entrepreneurship, The Knowledge ShopBack for episode two. And The Knowledge Shop is already ahead of 500k other podcasts.
I know this, because i read a stat that 26% of podcasts have only one episode, and that's about 500k, so i am taking that as a win.
Resilience
You need to be resilient to succeed as an entrepreneur, but are some people's personal set ups more conducive to entrepreneurship as we traditionally think of it? What about people who have less time, other commitments? We'll return to this more in coming weeks.
Publishing a podcast
2021-07-0810 minThe Knowledge ShopWho me?? And building in public | Democratising Entrepreneurship, The Knowledge ShopThis week The Knowledge Shop talks....
TL,DR;
Build in public. Yes it's scary. No you won't regret it. MAGIC can happen!
Want more info, then read below.....
Who am i? I'm Tori Hanson, a corporate convert turned startup founder, on a mission to democratise entrepreneurship, and breaking every podcast rule as i do it (she says having recorded this from the middle of an open-plan wework office) I don't think I'll be winning any awards for audio quality here.
I spend a fair bit of time talking about...2021-07-0110 minThe Knowledge ShopAnd so it begins - an overview of what to expect in future episodes | Democratising entrepreneurship | The Knowledge ShopThe Knowledge Shop - democratising entrepreneurship to help more founders make it.
Founders like you - yes you working 50 hour weeks.
Founders like you, yes you, a full time parent, and
Founders like you - yes you, I see you scared, overwhelmed self-doubting career professional. (that was also me by the way).
Want to start a business? Or just started and stuck, moving slowly or struggling with overwhelm, or isolation?
Recognise you are not alone. That nobody has all the answers, and that thinking about something is much scarier than doing it.
If thi...2021-07-0101 min
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