The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman

South African Marc Sidelsky believes in the power of storytelling, finding your voice and following it. Marc, an award-winning commercials director, tends to create scripts that disrupt and flourish in the market including his recent brave accomplishment of going straight to a CEO with an idea (Stussy X Nike) that one year later won honors at all major advertising festivals including the Clios, One Show and D&AD. On this episode of the podcast, Marc shares where his passion for story-making started and gives smashing advice for anyone looking to push themselves in the content generation game.

Lauren Verrusio is the Head of Creators, Culture & Content Partnership Communications at YouTube. Jennifer Zudonyi is a Senior Director of Brand & Consumer Marketing at Warner Bros Discovery, leading efforts around its NHL partnership. On this episode of the podcast, we hear the story of how two power women turn themselves into a power couple. Each shares their version of what it was like meeting each other in a male dominated world of sports. When did they feel safe coming out? How does their personal life now show up at work? What advice might they have for anyone looking to right a wrong they’re experiencing firsthand in society? We get into it all on this episode of the podcast.

Think Postpartum depression only happens with women? Think again. For our Father’s Day edition of The Courageous Podcast, we sit down for a brave conversation with pediatrician Dr. David Levine. David graduated with highest honors from NYU Medical School while completing his residency at Yale Children’s Hospital. Even with all his wisdom and accolades, life changed fast — and not all for the best — when David became a father. On this episode, David bares all and shares his fatiguing story of being a pediatrician who suffered from paternal postpartum in a time where there wasn’t a wink of literature on this topic. Fast forward to today. That lonely bout with depression steered David to take on the role as incoming Vice President of Postpartum Support International, the worlds leading organization supporting the mental health of new parents.

Aron Ezra is a thinker, innovator and serial entrepreneur with two major exits under his belt. While his wife might wish he’d take a break, Aron is currently in the thick of his third mega business as Chairman of Plan A Technologies; an award-winning software development firm serving startups to the Fortune 500 with offices in the US, Europe, Africa and Latin America. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Aron and I discuss all facets of the entrepreneurial journey. Where to start? How to ramp from small to big? When it’s time to go from scale to sale? If you have the stomach to go out on your own and you need some expert advice from someone who has “done it” twice, has won dozens of awards, and was named one of the Most Intriguing people in Las Vegas by Seven Magazine, then this is the episode for you. Enjoy.

Todd is the SVP, Digital Innovation & Fan Experience for the Seattle Kraken. A former hockey player turned entrepreneur, Todd is charged with redefining how Seattle fans experience the game in a city with deep hockey history, but one that hasn’t had an NHL team in almost one hundred years. On this episode, we discuss life just before the launching of the Kraken brand. We learn how it all started at a conversational breakfast where Todd joined two Leiweke brothers and famed movie maker Jerry Bruckheimer. If you want an inside look at the then best kept secret in hockey, how the Kraken earned it’s late-in-the-game “red eye” in their logo, or were just curious how they put in the work to craft the first net zero carbon-arena, then this is the episode for you.

Ever show up to a party with a 6-pack of water? If you have, you most likely haven’t been invited back. Unless that sixer was comprised of stone-cold tallboys from Liquid Death Mountain Water. In just three short years, LDMW is “murdering thirst” by disrupting a boring-than-still-water commodity category. At the center of it all is Greg Fass; recently named by Forbes as one of 50 most Entrepreneurial CMO’s of 2022. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we are joined by Greg who has made a name for himself as a builder of consumer brands. He was the 2nd full-time employee at MeUndies, where he was at the forefront of non-traditional social-first brand marketing. Today, as Liquid Death Mountain Water’s VP of Marketing, he takes great pride in subverting all water category conventions. Greg grew up in the snow, skate, and surf world and unapologetically shares that he hates corporate marketing, in his words, “as much as everyone else”.

Some would say it’s hard to lose yourself if you had yet to truly find yourself. This is the story of how one man went from city-to-city searching for his purpose while stumbling through a divorce and a soul-crushing bankruptcy only to come out the other side building a multi 7-figure empire. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we meet Ryan Weeden who had lost everything — not just money; but himself. Today, this “Hairpreneur”, Founder and CEO of Masters of Balayage, happily helps thousands across his global audience not just navigate with what’s happening on their minds (their hair) but what’s happening in their minds! We’ll hear Ryan's personal trials and tribulations that he felt he had to go through in order to come out the other side as the man he is today. Enjoy.

On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we sit down with Bjorn Trowery who joined Meta’s Communications/PR team near the beginning of the pandemic and the tail end of the brand formerly known as Facebook. We discuss what it’s like for Bjorn to establish credibility with a new team handcuffed away from his “personal superpower”; his ability to be live, collaborating and in-person.

What does an asthmatic, a Rower, the co-founder of The Perfect Pushup and a Navy SEAL-turned-Platoon Commander have in common? All of them were my guest on this weeks episode of The Courageous Podcast. Alden Mills is one of a kind. He’s on a mission to help 100 million people be unstoppable. He strives to achieve this feat by being a keynote speaker, an executive coach and the epitome of courage. What else did I learn about Alden from our 45 minute conversation? For being a Platoon Commander, he is also a humble human. If you want to learn what it’s like to survive asthma and still become a Navy SEAL, if you aspire to be unstoppable, or if you care to hear why Alden has a bone to pick with Harvard, throw this episode between your ears.

Rhett Power is a Best-Selling Author, Executive Coach, Columnist at Forbes, and a Season 1 Cast Member of The Social Movement (TV Series). Rhett is also the Co-founder of Accountability Inc. and is host of Power Lunch Live; one of the first and most popular interview shows on LinkedIn. On this episode, we flip the script on Rhett as he’s usually the one asking thought leaders, authors, and business executives their secrets to success. We talk about Rhett’s transformation from product entrepreneur to becoming a member of the Marshall Goldsmith's 100. We also go behind the curtain on why Rhett and I came together every Friday during the pandemic to provide an hour long online forum where people could congregate, be inspired, learn and keep it real with one another. Enjoy.

Approximately 13 million adopted pets have found their way into homes over the course of the pandemic. While we’ve taken in our lovable new fur babies over the last two years, many of us are heading back into the working world leaving our pets behind (and alone) for the very first time. In dog years, that’s over a decade and a half of their life! Mental health isn’t simply something humans are dealing with; our four legged children will be coping with their own new levels of anxiety. Enter the team at Petco and Chief Marketing Officer Katie Nauman. On this episode of the podcast, Katie and I discuss Petco’s shifting business to provide more holistic solutions for our pets and their owners. We chinwag on all the pet people working for the company and discuss how the idea of “bring a pet to work” is a year round ordeal in their culture. And, if you ever wanted to know how to go from an $8 an hour job to the Chief Marketing Officer at Petco, then this is the episode for you.

Rihanna. Neymar. Dua Lipa. Usain Bolt. Lewis Hamilton. These are a few of our iconic favorites who set the tone across the globe in style and culture. Collaborating with these originals is one of the world’s leading brands in sports today. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, CEO and President of PUMA North America Bob Philion shares what it’s like to steer the “Big Cat” under the “forever faster” mantra. We dive into what it has been like for Bob getting to know these larger-than-life superstars. We chat about PUMA’s “Run Towards Change” reform platform and discuss how “the casualization of life” has really worked in PUMA’s favor. While we don’t delve too deep on “The Great Reshuffle”…we do get into “The Great Shuffle”; which entails Bob and his daughter showcasing their dance moves on social to pass the time during the pandemic. Enjoy!

Peyton Manning. Drew Brees. Eli Manning. Each of these Super Bowl winning quarterbacks relied on Bennie Fowler to run routes, block or catch passes over the course of his 8-year NFL career. But as Bennie will tell you, each of the above drew him to his current passion of helping executives and organizations maximize their performance. Today, Bennie is an entrepreneur, the creator of MVP leadership (cliff hanger opportunity: the MVP doesn’t stand for what you think) and the author of the book Silver Spoon. As you’ll soon learn from our episode, Bennie first learned to love leadership from his father Bennie Fowler Senior who was a high ranking executive at the Ford Motor Company. We discuss their relationship, Bennie's road to the NFL and his current role guiding leaders in business today.

“I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out”. 20 years ago, these were the words murmured by an unfilled-at-the-time Sam Zien to his wife after he quit his job as a biotech operator. It was then that he realized that something in his life didn’t feel right. One morning, now unemployed, Sam recalls watching “one of the worst cooking segments” on a local San Diego channel when the idea came to him; launch a cooking show. Only problem? Sam didn’t know how to cook. Today, Sam Zien, is known as “Sam The Cooking Guy”. He is quickly approaching 3,500,000 YouTube channel subscribers while his 5th cookbook “Sam The Cooking Guy: Between The Buns” comes out this May. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Sam shares how he went from averaging $8,000 a year over his first two years to becoming the Emmy-Award winning playful personality many of us have come to love today. Enjoy.

There are presently 171,476 words making up our English Dictionary. And with all those choices, you can see how many leaders fumble their way through picking the very right words to help motivate their people, navigate hard conversations, or galvanize a consumer base. Enter Molly Tschang who is a problem solver extraordinaire, lexicon rock star, and the Host of the radio show Say It Skillfully®. Molly envisions a world where people speak without fear and feel heard. She's passionate about each of us being who we are and helping others say what needs to be said, skillfully. Most believe actions speak louder than words. Until, of course, words fail them. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Molly gives us a little taste of her skill including what it takes to let go of what doesn’t serve us. Enjoy.

In the 90th minute on a beautiful California day, in front of 25,000 raving fans, the day got instantaneously more sunny for today’s guest when Javier Hernandez (“Chicharito”) went on to score the lone goal in a 1-0 opening day LA Galaxy win against MLS champions NYCFC. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we are joined by the President of the LA Galaxy Chris Klein. As the leader of a club with the most MLS Championships in history, the expectation to compete and win remains at an all-time high. Chris and I discuss the state of both the LA Galaxy and US soccer, the pressure that comes with his title and his rocketship ride from player-to-President; including a handful of mentors who helped him along the way. Enjoy.

Emily Musil Church, Ph.D. specializes in tech for good, entrepreneurship, and prize competitions. She spent a half dozen years at the XPRIZE Foundation and served as Executive Director of the human equity domain. Today, she continues her good work running world-changing, “crowdsourced" prize competitions at Milken Institute. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we discuss where her philanthropic gene came from, the potential outcomes of a prize that can change the world and her recently announced finalists of the Milken-Motsepe Innovation Prize.

Today, there’s a video camera in everyone's pocket. But long before we coined the term influencers there were just people with influence. Back in 2010, HBO decided to take a chance on two of them: The Neistat Brothers. Van and Casey Neistat once described their series that was picked up by HBO as "a handmade home movie TV show”. While the democratization of content is here and now, eclectic Van Neistat remains a master storyteller, talented artist and DIY movie maker. From my lens, he truly ranks as one of the most interesting minds in America. Our discussion spans far and wide including his current Youtube endeavor, "The Spirited Man”, his relationship with his brother Casey and a few of our life adventures that included his Baja motorcycle trek (where Van brought along two total strangers) to my wedding. Enjoy.

Nice gets a bad wrap. But Adam Morgan is one of the true nice guys who has successfully navigated the creative business space. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we are joined by the affable Adam Morgan who is Adobe's Executive Creative Director. We discuss a panoply of topics including how C-Suites can better understand the impact creativity has on its bottom line as well as Adam’s challenge to creatives; to “reach across the silo” and better understand the nuances of marketing and business. Who better to provide a point of view on the paramount importance of creative leadership than someone who has spent over two decades running creative departments at brands and agencies. Enjoy.

She’s not only back from Beijing, but she has returned to the States with the ultimate mantlepiece. Aerial Mogulist and freshly minted Olympic Silver Medal winner Jaelin Kauf shares her whirlwind two weeks from navigating a Covid Olympics from the other side of the world to her mother surprising her “live” on The Today Show during her media tour in New York City. Jaelin relives her run, discusses “if she feels different” and confides where she hopes her picture will NOT go when they add it to the US Ski & Snowboard Center Of Excellence in Park City, Utah. We also discuss the history that was made with 4 US athletes finishing in the top 10 of her event, the work we did together on manifesting “Deliver The Love” and what comes next for the Olympic medalist. Enjoy.

Walter Geer isn’t simply a talented black creative — he’s a talented creative (period, full stop). Walt takes great pride sitting at the intersection of design, data, innovation and storytelling. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we zip around discussing his work as a leader in the digital advertising space as well as his monumental work as a DEI advocate. We dive deep to address race, fairness, talent and if he’s seen any real progress in diversification of the board room. Walt also shares what drives him as well as what he has learned from his unique (and public) conversation with Proctor & Gamble’s Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard. Savoy Magazine listed him as one of the most Influential Black Execs in Corporate America. Adweek named him as one of their 50 most important people in media, marketing and tech. If you’re ready to keep it real, then hit play on this conversation between your ears.

Whatever it takes. Say “yes and”. Keep it real. These are just a few of the concepts the affable Erin Levzow knows all too well. She shares her “just keep figuring out” journey with us on this new episode of The Courageous Podcast. If you ever wanted to learn how someone can go from studying theatre in school to making it in Las Vegas to masterfully building an art Mecca in a hotel to finally, “selling tacos on the internet” (her words, not mine), then buckle in for a genuine conversation with Top 25 Women by AWNewYork, CMO of the Year 2020 and ballroom dancing extraordinaire Erin Levzow. Enjoy!

Chris Kneeland is the tell-it-like-it-is co-founder of The Gathering which is, as the name suggests, a gathering that takes place in Banff’s Canadian Rockies by a consortium of world-class brand makers who wish to study, honor and celebrate the world’s best brands. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Chris and I discuss what goes into making this event as well as how his “day job” as the CEO of proactive creative agency “Cult" has evolved over the last decade. This includes a passionate back and forth about why brand leaders continue to make the very same mistake: putting stories into the world that don’t truly mirror what’s going on behind the curtain in their culture. And, if you’re a fan of Business Haiku’s, Ryan tests a few new ones out on Chris. Enjoy.

If you are like the majority, then you have an hourly rate. This severely bothered this weeks guest who couldn’t logically accept “hourly rate" payment terms for his talent. In fact, if Jonathan Stark was capable of cracking your problem in a shorter period of time, shouldn’t he be paid more? On this episode of The Courageous Podcast we are joined by a former software developer who is now on a mission to rid the world of hourly billing. Jonathan is the author of Hourly Billing Is Nuts, the host of Ditching Hourly, and writes a daily newsletter on pricing for independent professionals. If you’re like me (and Jonathan) and believe that the laziest, lowest measurement of our worth is a measurement of time, then this is the episode for you. Enjoy.

Phil Horvath has been on quite the journey. Nothing like starting a prominent, new job during the thick of the pandemic. Now, almost a year in, Phil shares what it has been like to navigate his organization as the new President of Floyd’s 99 Barbershop. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we discuss how Phil has gone about getting to know his team who reside across 114 locations in 13 states from Florida to Texas. This includes the colossal challenge of not being about to travel for face-to-face meetings with his new team for a major part of his tenure. We also discuss the personalities of such a curiously creative workforce, what they call “The Floyd’s Vibe” (which you’ll experience in every Floyd’s shop) and the importance of helping Floyd's employees find their purpose and live their best lives. Enjoy!

In the world of food, Kraft Heinz is on the hunt for what's next now. In this episode of The Courageous Podcast we are talking transformation and the future of food with VP of Capabilities, Kevin Zidron. Kevin shares how his entrepreneurial spirit took him on a journey which started with stocking shelves. We discuss the importance of understanding the inner workings of an organization at all levels and how to wisely tap into your customer's behavior. We also discuss Kevin’s leadership style; he believes in a people-first leadership approach, the "power of we", and shares how focusing on continuous learning is driving transformation at Kraft Heinz. https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv

We are joined by Google’s Head of Industry Dustin Bomar who learned an entirely new category shifting from the travel business to the telecom arena. If not more courageous is Dustin’s backstory. As a father of two adopted African American kids, now 7, we took some time to discuss the impact of these last two chaotic years; including its toll on his family. Dustin shares his concern for the type of country we are creating that his kids will one day grow into. Take a listen on this episode of The Courageous Podcast. https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv

It can share a news report with us in the morning. It can tell our kids a whimsical bed time story just before sleep. Amazon Alexa has become a useful member of many families found in kitchens and bedrooms all across the home. But what goes in to what Alexa says? And are there ways for us to teach Alexa what we best like to hear? Learn from Andrew Turner who is a Senior Manager on the Alexa Artificial Intelligence team. He works on what he calls the Natural Language Understanding team — and will share with us a few tricks, tips and Alexa skills that may help you in your home. https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv

Male ego. Testosterone. One Ups. Away from the media, every locker room is a mental war zone that can often mirror the battles taking place on professional fields, diamonds and pitches itself. So imagine Robbie Rogers dilemma when he made the choice to become one of the first openly gay man in pro sports to brave the no holds barred chatter of the locker room. US Men’s National Team player Robbie Rogers, now retired, played for the LA Galaxy from 2013-2017. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Robbie shares his story of “coming out” and playing on. We learn who inspired him and what the experience was like. Finally, Robbie enlightens us with a bit of courageous advice to take forward in our lives. https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv

The Courageous Podcast w/ Shelby Stanger What happens when the tables are turned on an award-winning podcast host? You get badass podcaster, producer and storyteller Shelby Stanger as your guest on The Courageous Podcast. Shelby is a colossal believer that stories can impact substantial change. She has not only covered those stories as a journalist but has lived them herself. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Shelby shares how she went about crafting her Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast that she knew she’d one day sell to REI. She also shares her current passion project called Vitamin Joy; a podcast that sets out to deliver more health, humor and joy into the world. From covering rock stars to sand boarding under the South African stars, Shelby talks us through her adventures over this entertaining, hour long episode. https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv

Eric Toda has had enough. Do you blame him? He is a father who unremittingly thinks about raising his children in a world where hate, fear and profiling is haunting Asian Americans. But why isn’t it haunting all of us? It should. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Eric Toda keeps it real on how he feels. We do cover a lot of ground including Eric’s versatile career leading at AirBnB, Snap, Nike and now Facebook. Deeper into the episode we discuss Eric’s frustration over the last year as hate crimes targeting Asian Americans spiked 150% in major US cities over the course of the last year. Finally, we talk through how Corporate America can be a solution to stopping Asian (and all) hate. https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv

3:41 - Lili shares the importance of trying new industries and taking on new challenges4:21 - Lili believes start-ups aren't that different5:03 - "every company is moving super fast these days."6:35 - Nudging Wall Street think different about MGM.9:08 - "Do you have 5 minutes" collision moments...10:35 - Working for a boss "who wanted to change the world."11:54 - Being at a start-up now ready for TV (top of funnel)13:41 - "Each brand I have worked on has been clear on their role on the world."16:49 - Navigating male dominated industries19:19 - When to follow the legacy of a brand and when to let go/move on21:15 - the power of purpose in business (when its genuine)22:43 - Lili's passion for sports.24:27 - using her toolkit to a new vertical25:59 - Lili's shares her courageous corporate story32:19 - As a team, how does Lili liberate her team forward33:08 - The importance of unlocking your own personal growth.34:36 - Building empathy with your peers35:49 - What's Your Super power?37:55 - A piece of advice for women going into leadership roles

3:07 - What's special about Mastermind Toys5:18 - Sarah shares background on her path to CEO6:53 - First time CEO navigating the pandemic.10:12 - Leading when you've only met your team in Zoom.11:34 - Sarah felt she wasn't just the CEO but the Chief Communicator13:59 - Sarah shares that she plays to her strengths16:51 - Sarah shares if her ambition wavered when she became a parent.18:22 - What International Women's Day Means to Sarah19:32 - Sarah shares "The Power Gap"20:18 - Navigating the choices/realities of retail in a pandemic21:39 - Setting the expectation with her team23:04 - A year of "Choose Your Adventure" for customer's of Mastermind toys25:49 - Launching "Grandparents Day"28:34 - 4 Pillars of Sarah's strategy30:13 - Sarah shares her mantra, "Find More Ways To Say Yes"33:38 - Sarah discusses pattern recognition and how to guide a team forward34:53 - As the leader, you're the one who has to inspire your team -- and get to know your team37:56 - Parents instilled a "can do" attitude in Sarah38:08 - No concept growing up of the glass ceiling40:51 - Sarah shares what you're looking for in a Board.43:10 - The importance of making it safe to allow others to be themselves at work.43:41 - Sarah shares that women often won't apply for a job without 100% of the qualifications.46:38 - How do you know if you've stayed too long at a company?

4:00 - Background on Julian5:02 - Moving back to the land down under5:34 - The path to entrepreneurship7:50 - What is account planning and why is it important?9:36 - Looking through the consumers eyes10:57 - An example of insight and strategy13:08 - Relaunching PS4 and the opportunity16:25 - Process from problem to insight to solution21:57 - Subjectivity and getting past the right and wrong answer - the creative leap and connecting the dots24:11 - Hallways over boardrooms - a coalition26:31 - socializing an idea27:35 - 50 % of the job is the craft and 50% of the job is the diplomacy31:55 - Underestimated the amount of work necessary to run the academy37:46 - Breaking away from the institutional knowledge40:14 - Key ingredients to change41:17 - Julian's definition of courage42:55 - The cost of courage43:52 - The RICK model48:36 - Tying the idea back to the strategy

3:24 - Celebrating Micol's tenure in the ad game3:45 - Background in music and ready to sleep in the airport if need be4:13 - Moving to Atlanta with only $3005:38 - I'd rather die, than stay on this rock7:03 - Not afraid to go down in flames of glory7:52 - Micol's career and backstory9:25 - iHeart discovered Micol from one of his rap's online10:22 - Going from 20% Micol to 100% Micol11:54 - A realization to just share 'me'13:24 - You Are Dope introduces us to Micol13:39 - The Drink, Micol's new nickname16:10 - How Micol went cold turkey16:51 - The process of figuring out what you believe in17:38 - "...making sure the things in my life aligned with who I actually was..."18:50 - The catalyst for starting You Are Dope21:23 - We can't wait for other people to be the change. It's our turn.23:12 - How Micol got beyond being judged27:11 - Locked in and aligned28:22 - Micol gets real with us...life is precious30:23 - Honoring Micol's daughter32:59 - Inspiration, support, and service35:09 - Using my energy to lift you up37:23 - Building a community39:50 - You gotta get punched in the mouth43:01 - For the love of Zinni https://www.shopmutana.com/

4:09 - "This is how we never solve anything"6:26 - "The worst thing that could happen to advertising was..."9:13 - What scares Derek about today12:11 - The power of values15:21 - Being a believer in the Constitution15:32 - Derek's concern with the Jeep Super Bowl commercial.18:54 - Should we be united here in America?21:04 - The need to address bad behavior of bad apples.23:41 - Standing together for one single principle27:27 - Where have the leaders gone?29:55 - Being more diverse starts with the CEO30:15 - "They are bosses; they are not leaders."31:59 - Why Derek left NYC...34:04 - Placing your people over clients35:36 - Firing bad clients38:29 - In business, courage is a competitive advantage. In life, being courageous makes us happier.39:50 - Derek shares what he loves the most42:07 - Safe is now unsafe.45:06 - If you don't grow you're dying.45:17 - We need to overcome the fear of talking about our differences46:09 - Do white men see black people?46:34 - "I move through a store differently just because of how the world perceives me."48:35 - "No one is talking about Black Lives Matter anymore"49:06 - Derek shares he was quoted a different price to speak at an event than a white colleague51:52 - Some problems need conversation to get to solutions53:55 - "We need to understand that we see things differently"56:12 - Derek profiles talented Black creatives during Black History Month

4:50 - Minter's background from the non-traditional jobs to entrepreneurship and corporate life7:17 - What was tugging at Minter to leave corporate and go back to entrepreneurship8:42 - Leaning into tie dye...and wearing it to work10:49 - The one moment that drove Minter to re-evaluate what he was doing with his career15:07 - Do you know what you stand for?19:12 - The challenge and the time needed to get to know yourself19:21 - If you haven't done the work to know who you are, then you are being authentic about what?20:26 - Standing up and standing out feels bad20:58 - CHECK, the framework24:06 - The link between empathy and time26:53 - The cult of productivity is dangerous - it pulls on our resources and are not present with ourselves27:44 - We replace being with doing more stuff29:53 - Back to CHECK - Curiosity, Humility, Empathy, Courage, Karma33:46 - Explaining Karma - intentions and actions36:02 - You Lead, You38:07 - Minter shares his story of vulnerability42:24 - Minters view on being able to openly discuss death43:40 - Minter shares his story of courage

3:10 - Brent's background and starting his first company3:57 - Learning about pivots in entrepreneurship5:38 - Should every American serve in the military?7:44 - What do you go through mentally in SEAL training8:23 - The mental, physical and mindset transformation8:51- Key attributes - grit, resilience, mental fortitude, passion, and a deep emotional connection to the idea of serving12:47 - Taking Point - The foundational principles for leadership and organizational development13:44 - Wanted 'Embrace the Suck' to be something actionable in the personal transformation space15:34 - Navigating obstacles in a better fashion is a path to fulfillment and ultimately a more meaningful life16:52 - Pain versus pleasure18:35 - "Do something that sucks everyday"19:24 - Get comfortable, being uncomfortable19:03 - A growth mindset is wrapped in courage, courageous action, courageous thought, courageous faith and purpose21:13 - Make a list on the items you do want to regret in life and execute that list22:07 - Values and leadership at work versus at home23:34 - "We defined a set of guiding principles for our family that helps us get through obstacles, challenges, and celebrate wins"26:17 - Level of awareness to be successful27:36 - "New Year's resolutions are for losers"29:01 - Discipline is about balance - mind, body, and decisions31:43 - Consistency and schedule of "successful" people - Sunday through Sunday32:08 - Do your to-do list the day before, not the morning of...33:58 - What does a regimented schedule look like with kids in the mix36:10 - Communicate, set expectations and be willing to adapt40:22 - How you can prepare yourself physically to help yourself mentally42:30 - Brent shares his story of courage in the workplace

5:46 - We believe we have to be the ideal worker6:25 - Heartwarming to hear the next generation of men stepping up and saying they want to be actively engaged fathers6:32 - How to be great at your career and your family life6:52 - The abundance mindset and trends we are seeing7:10 - Value is not just about shareholders; it's about stakeholders8:53 - Fears of taking a break from work9:32 - The profile of productivity will surprise you - it's not about being all in, all the time10:01 - Huge rise of parents versus non-parents12:25 - This is a collective problem to solve, not an individual one13:04 - Integrating work and family13:29 - The United States ranks dead last in paid parental leave14:17 - Please support paidleave.us18:15 - We have a duality structure and we need to change that18:20 - Go back to our original values as a country20:15 - People need to be given a chance to learn and grow and change20:53 - Forces from the bottom up and top down are creating change21:24 - Background on PrismWork and HEARTI - Humility, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, Transparency, Inclusivity23:45 - The core traits of leadership in the 21st century25:51 - Why buy-in from the full leadership team is important28:51 - Often times what has happened is that someone is in pain and leaders need help to build it the right way.32:01 - Humility and curiosity drive awareness35:23 - Carol Dweck's research around scarcity mindset, abundance mindset and understanding a growth mindset.37:23 - Why courage matters39:06 - Courage happens every day39:42 - Sharing your truth and finding courage in doing so can help someone else41:52 - The cult of productivity44:01 - The construct of corporate America44:36 - The need to change what success looks like44:46 - Taking time off from work has massive benefits46:14 - Shame is not a driver for change49:57 - How to live your best life50:10 - Get clarity on your values and how you choose to spend your time

3:59 - Does Marisa feel like she's a courageous leader?6:03 - We force Marisa to choose 3 words to describe herself.6:33 - Her thrill in the workplace: finding ways to win creatively8:12 - "Psychology is the gameplay for what we do"9:47 - Marisa shares the power of brands and their role in culture.10:26 - The role of home today.12:12 - Marisa explains what delights her about jumping into new verticals.13:18 - Marisa is adamant about not doing things differently for the sake of doing things differently.15:34 - Marisa doesn't recommend moving across the country during a global pandemic.17:40 - One surprise she learned from an economist: residential sales have been stong during this time.19:51 - "It takes time to build trust and relationships."21:37 - Work life and home life have come together22:35 - The importance of keeping the team aligned: Marisa and department are meeting once a week right now.25:07 - Marisa shares that when she's passionate about the work shes doing she's not afraid to speak up.26:35 - We remember the inspirational leaders we report into (and the not so good as well).30:11 - Marisa confides why marketing and the consumer needs it proper seat at the business table.31:32 - Ad Age hails Lowes as Marketer of the Year33:31 - Marisa walks us through her reality of making instinctual decisions in 1) a new job, 2) during a pandemic, 3) in the business of home34:43 - Where courage should and shouldn't play in their business38:23 - Lowe's win-win-win program: "Plant's Of Purpose"41:32 - We tak about her work creating Taco Bell's "The Bell" Oasis out in Palm Springs42:33 - Creating a culture where people are not afraid to bring bold ideas to the table.45:15 - Once the fundamentals are locked then you can begin to take some creative risks.46:32 - Marketing isn't all fluff & fun. Marketing brings clarity. Clarity drives focus. Focus is part of strategy.48:54 - Marisa shares some of her tenets of leadership.52:05 - What are the things worth fighting for?53:51 - Why did the "Bell Hotel" make business sense at the time?58:47 - Marisa gives a quick shout out and explanation to "Executive Mom's" which she founded 18 years ago.1:01:26 - The importance of staying compassionate through all of this challenge and change.

4:29 - Life changes that caused me to think about what I wanted out of life6:20 - I have loved this brand since the day I walked into it - empowering people to have the outdoor experiences they want to have - guiding people toward wellness6:45 - Coming back into a leadership position enabled me to do some of the things I wanted to accomplish that I was unable to previously7:06 - The biggest lesson - to really lean into the "hell yeses of life" and stay clear of the "F-no's"7:59 - There really is no time to have a mediocre life and make mediocre decisions. To sit in mediocrity at all. If you aren't happy with something, change it.9:29 - When I started my freelance business I was determined not to take work I didn't believe in - just for the sake of taking work...I wanted to believe in the things I was doing.11:52 - There is a massive difference between an influencer and someone who has influence12:15 - Came back as a more ME version of me.12:20 - Really started to take off some of those layers we put on...especially in corporate America12:41 - Not adhering to those costumes that were previously required and instead showing up as myself. Part of that is truth speaking, even when it is not popular.14:05 - 2020 gave us the opportunity to strip back the things that we were doing and look very acutely at how we wanted to pave the way forward.15:31 - The history of Eddie Bauer16:11 - The shop in downtown Seattle served as a community gathering place...sharing stories about outdoor experiences.16:41 - Benefits of getting outside...a remembrance of connection that gets built19:06 - Live your adventure...it's self prescribed. 20:07 - We view the outdoors as a playground, not an arena.21:08 - Spend less time scrolling social media, and more time scrolling ourselves.23:21 - Slowing down...connect with yourself more.25:00 - Integrating experiences through adventure.27:21 - What Kristen connected to the brand and the outdoors.28:25 - The freedom you can feel as an individual in the outdoors.30:30 - Taking the brand back to its roots and the purpose of Guides.32:57 - Dying to Live podcast33:51 - There must be a better way to do death.34:17 - No idea how to handle emotional conversations...how to handle grief.34:24 - New role coming to life called an end of life doula...a sister role to hospice.34:56 - We need people that are comfortable being close to death, who can talk about it, who can help sheppard people through this amazing process we are all going to go through.35:42 - How to manage the many transitions we go through in life and personal grief.38:32 - Grief is associated with every kind of loss...not just death.39:10 - Fears Kristen faced leaving and coming back to Eddie Bauer.41:23 - Everything we need to know is inside us already.41:53 - Kill off comparing ourselves. When you compare, beware. Come home to yourself.43:31 - Soul alignment immersion.46:01 - A refocus into our communities.48:10 - We all die, but not all of us are living.

3:22 - Sam shares his work path from gaming to big tech.3:52 - Sharing Instagram's latest campaign, "We Make Today"5:26 - Sam shares his time in Product Marketing at Facebook.6:31 - Sam's intention through it all: stay in the Bay area.08:04 - Sam talks about working for creative-led Lucas Films.9:34 - Thompson shares some Warren Buffett advice10:58 - The power of working for a great leader12:13 - If Sam could only pick one boss from previous bosses who would he pick...14:44 - Sam shares 3 big learnings we can all take forward into our jobs17:57 - "No one really knows what they're doing".19:33 - Sam shares how gut instinct helped fuel decisions in some past arenas.20:00 - The balancing act of knowing how and when to look at data to inform decisions vs going on instinct, experience and intuition.21:27 - When it comes to decision making, is there such a thing as too much data?28:44 - Sam ponders how his last work life shows up in his new work life.30:31 - Sam shares his side gig: being an investor.31:43 - Sam has invested in 10+ companies now and shares what he's looking for in an idea.34:51 - Sam lives vicariously through some of his investments -- and invests in people he believes in37:08 - Sam shares his love of Mountain biking38:53 - Mountain Biking is a form of meditation for Sam.39:46 - Can you teach others to take risks?40:18 - Sam shares his upbringing growing up in an immigrant family42:41 - His 1st investment went well which sparked a fire to continue down that path43:48 - Sam gives a little advice for Instagram creators44:40 - The power of Reels

3:09 - How Brandon and Berman first met3:48 - Brandon's background - GenZ activist, speaker, political activist, and influencer3:57 - One of 84 people in medical history diagnosed with a rare form of dwarfism called metatropic dysplasia4:36 - Turning point at age 11 when I was close to ending my life...tired of the suffering5:52 - Opportunity to share my story for the first time through TedX6:06 - First time I was vulnerable and authentic...through this experience I found my purpose and mission in life at age 158:16 - We all experience the same emotions, that's what it means to be a human being10:22 - Finding someone to open up to, be comfortable, and feel seen and heard11:33 - Standing in my own way with my thoughts13:01 - Looking back, I wish I could have given myself more empathy15:02 - The process of writing Ten Feet Tall16:45 - Strategies to push through and keep going18:09 - Imposter syndrome20:01 - How did I unpack that anger and release it?...through personal development and control of my own thoughts20:58 - Hurt people. Hurt people.24:05 - Passing laws to support education on empathy and EQ27:11 - Proactively address bullying and focus on mental health31:52 - Understanding that it is totally ok to be different32:03 - Authenticity is a super power33:27 - Dealing with depression34:41 - The pandemic of loneliness35:05 - Depression causes you to disconnect and make you feel like you are all alone, trapped...if you see someone in crisis or a dark place the most important thing you can do is offer support36:11 - Remind those that we love the most that they are not alone - even when they appear to be thriving37:18 - Self care is not a privilege anymore, it's a priority37:51 - Taking care of and elevating your emotional, mental and spiritual well being has never been more vital38:13 - Give the gift to yourself and you will give it to those around you - you will show up as a better leader38:54 - Disability doesn't mean debilitated41:23 - What's next - D.C.42:14 - In the moments of adversity and struggle, we grow the most

3:21 - Tony shares his last company: Life After Hate4:07 - Tony spent 15 years in the movement4:37 - Tony didn't grow up in a broken family5:41 - "The world happens to us and we learn it's not so safe to be open."8:19 - Tony talks about the coldness of his private school experience9:35 - Tony talks about the choices he made that harmed other people and himself.11:32 - Tony shares how the birth of his child changed him.13:33 - The journey to self acceptance15:29 - Tony shares his necessary break away from an extreme group16:09 - Tony as a single parent in the 90s16:19 - Tony discusses why people really join a hate group17:38 - Voids filled: Brotherhood. Love. Toughness.19:52 - Tony shares where he turned after 15 years in the movement21:44 - Tony walks us through his first ever counseling session25:28 - "Compassion is the antidote to shame."26:09 - The explanation of "toxic shame"27:45 - "Suicide is the ultimate internal toxic shame. Murder is the ultimate external toxic shame."28:48 - Tony shares the importance of dealing with our pasts28:58 - "Healthy shame is, 'I did bad'. Toxic shame is, 'I am bad.'31:21 - Shame is at the root of bullying. Shame is at the root of addiction.33:32 - turn arounds happen with compassion34:37 - The importance of living in alignment with "Little Tony".38:55 - Radical compassion and the need to address what's beyond our comfort zone41:23 - Breaking that cycle of playing a role47:13 - "When I was in Holocaust denial, I was incapable of feeling."47:28 - Tony shares what it was like to feel the energy of Concentration Camps.50:11 - Tony coming to terms with the deepest level of his shadow50:37 - Tony confesses IF he would changed sooner if he visited the Concentration Camps in his 20s.52:41 - Tony's book: "A Cure For Hate"

4:55 - The Baja 1000 and how Berman meet Nev6:36 - Van Neistat and the party starters7:45 - Photojournalism and dancing8:43 - The 10 year anniversary of Catfish the documentary9:33 - How the documentary came to life10:27 - The start of point and shoot content11:40 - The process of finding out the truth...and filming it13:31 - "Empathy didn't come naturally for me...most of my actions are motivated by selfishness"14:37 - New York city upbringing has conditioned me to be head-strong, impulsive, and say yes to things...very little room for time and hesitation as a New Yorker15:12 - That's my operating system...absolute efficiency15:56 - "I'd never come face to face with a person who's experience was so different from mine...almost incomprehensibly difficult."17:29 - "I got reinvented as a 27 year old by that experience and the film of that experience...I had to back into that and learn to be a more compassionate and empathetic person"18:56 - The most meaningful takeaway for the people who come on the show...is they feel as though they have been seen and heard..and think about themselves for the first time...21:05 - How Catfish gets guests to come on the show23:46 - "everyone says, they need closure..."24:32 - Dancing with the Stars experience28:32 - "Felt great to close the chapter and open a new one on my love and passion for dance..."28:52 - Pivoting in Hollywood is difficult...reinvention33:13 - "I don't think people come on the show seeking the truth...they know deep down what is happening...they need this experience to finally free themselves from this relationship they know isn't good for them.."34:11 - Forced to confront a scary truth...the person they are in love with is lying to them.34:39 - Technology and this generation34:52 - "Everyone has become so public...everything has become so easy to access and share...very little privacy in the world today..."35:31 - "People are looking for a tiny little pocket of life they can escape into that doesn't show up in anyone's news feed"37:29 - Selfish gets a bad rap. What if selfishness is nothing more than you have total clarity of what you like?38:09 - 3 words to describe Nev40:35 - "I want to win...to do things that make me happy and feel good"41:42 - Part of what makes me, me and what makes me successful is this weird tunnel vision focus I have for things42:56 - "You have a good thing and you kinda want to let it keep going..."44:38 - Learning how to make decisions that now involve and affect my family is scary and tough45:14 - "It doesn't have to be perfect."45:41 - "Better to have done that, than not"

3:55 - Serial entrepreneurism, the Navy and new cities5:42 - Perseverance and getting through adversity. 7:39 - Don't get lost in the plan7:47 - "Business plans are crap..especially in a start-up. Day 1 your plan changes..."7:58 - "My philosophy is LAUNCH...something to get started and get feedback"9:58 - Only had one partner through my successful ventures...a lifelong friend10:16 - I look for two things in a founder...TRUST...and...BALANCE.12:24 - We all face fear and risks when starting something new...use the wins to build confidence no matter how small15:41 - If this doesn't work, that's ok...part of beating back that fear15:56 - Have the confidence that if everything failed...you'll be ok. There is something else you can do!17:12 - First lesson of if you build it...they DON'T come19:05 - The evolution of an idea based on a failed one...19:49 - Creating immersive experiences20:09 - It's all about the pivots20:23 - Went from exploding to imploding...learning entrepreneurism while scaling a company23:33 - Firm believer in the LEAN startup25:03 - Passionate about bringing people together26:38 - We've been struck by lightning twice27:09 - Must understand the key indicators of your business and the leading NOT lagging indicators27:21 - Getting the right people in the right places is key27:47 - Always hiring for what we need next, today. Helps us get where we are going. If you hire the right people it comes back.29:47 - Hunt a Killer...we have to make it feel real...we create a universe for you to experience34:40 - What keeps me up at night is the unknowns35:20 - Partnership with Lionsgate35:27 - 3 pronged strategy - diversification of distribution, intellectual property, new genres38:10 - The move to digital distribution39:29 - Take some big swings every year39:58 - Getting others to believe what you believe - genuinity, excitement, authenticity40:44 - Team building kits for companies42:40:17 - Atrophy could keep us from achieving our goals - need to constantly challenge our own thoughts, biases, and ideas44:04 - Two big things in entrepreneurism- just start and don't let your attachment to the initial idea get in your way

3:41 - Jason Harris shares some background on Mekanism5:10 - Bryant Brennan discusses the role his team plays at Peloton6:07 - What business is Peloton in? Fitness? Self Improvement? Tech?7:44 - Peloton's investment in Emmy-winning producers to make the class experience top notch for members.9:23 - We discuss the freedom the Instructors have designing their rides11:09 - Jason discusses the beginning of the Mekanism + Peloton partnership12:07- Jason discusses the importance of the growing Peloton community12:28 - Peloton internal ethos: members first13:47 - Jason shares how important culture was to the creation of Mekanism15:44 - The future of brand-agency relationship is happening now with Peloton-Mekanism.17:32 - Bryant shares, "There's a lot of confidence in what Mekanism brings to the table in how we collaborate together."18:45 - Bryant shares the importance of having a creative partner integrated in all facets of the business right down to the KPIs.20:35 - Jason discusses the impact of Covid and the urgent importance of performance marketing today21:10 - As the soul guy, does Jason worry if we're going to lose soul in the work because of performance analytics.23:23 - Bryant talks about the need to embed creative leadership across the teams24:07 - Bryant: "A community built around community, performance has to have soul to it."27:44 - Jason shares the pivot to feature real stories of the Peloton community29:58 - How Peloton uses other platforms like Facebook to grow the community31:52 - Bryant discusses the Beyonce partnership33:24 - What's the most courageous move each has seen at their organizations35:59 - Bryant shares a personal moment of courage38:07 - Jason shares a moment of courage for Mekanism with Obama/Biden campaign40:00 - Jason shares how writing his book was a time he needed courage41:03 - "Anytime you do something and you put yourself out there, you have to step off the ledge. And it's scary" - Jason Harris42:14 - Bryant and Jason's respond to 3 Business Haikus.46:25 - "Culture trumps currency. If you invest in culture, profit will come." - Jason Harris47:56 - "If you don't believe in what you're doing, the results aren't going to be good." - Bryant Brennan

1:32 - Quarantine Back In March Felt Like a Holiday; Not so much now2:35 - Does he take pride in his advertising roots? Or does he run from that identity?4:15 - Eric explains being in his 20's when he started Method5:15 - Eric shares his two hiring rules back at Method7:18 - Eric discusses the 3 separate cultures he's currently part of8:40 - Finding those little ways to keep the team feeling unified9:40 - Eric explains the "All Welly Wednesday" Zoom call11:26 - We get Eric's response to a few Business Haiku's12:21 - Covid was an accelerator to a new world and a new way of working14:52 - The reality of imposter syndrome17:38 - How Eric goes about testing his business ideas19:09 - Creating little steps of confidence at a time20:07 - Eric shares how he starts by looking at categories that are ripe for disruption22:25 - "I sex up boring things that are part of everyday life. And I do it in a way that gives it scale fast. And that’s the Target partnership which really helps with that.”23:57 - Their first meeting with Target: "It's a Snowball's Chance In Hell."25:15 - "Any success story has an element of luck to it..."26:12 - Eric raves about the creative leadership he sees at Target28:48 - "Products are just the souvenir of the culture."30:15 - Eric shares his artist and operator model31:31 - Creating the space for the artist and the operator to work really well together.32:48 - Does Eric see himself as the Artist? The Operator? Or something else?35:18 - We get into the creation of Welly36:23 - The differences between Eric's time on Method, Olly and Welly.38:53 - The importance of learning and growing40:38 - Trying to create space during the pandemic to think42:18 - Eric shares a few life-after-Covid "we'll never go back" moments for his companies.43:15 - "I believe in the slow hunch."43:46 - "I need all the legos in the room again"45:14 - Eric explains how he is a product guy: Culture first, Product second. Sales and marketing will follow.47:39 - Discussing "Play Culture"48:40 - Building brands is like putting on a play50:11 - Method value: What would MacGyver do?50:50 - Does Eric run his ideas by his kids?52:32 - Eric has his next two company names ready to go...53:16 - "If you're not growing you're dying"

3:31- James Brennan's Yankee Teeshirt3:48 - Growing up in NYC4:54 - College in San Diego. "I fell in love with the city and the the people."7:15 - Growing up in NY "grows you up quick"8:39 - James shares a "Street Smart" NY moment12:41 - Make my kids aware of the job creation that comes with the job15:06 - "First of all, I'm a risk taker."16:52 - James talks about his 2009; a potential BK moment.18:59 - "I'll make my bet and if I'm wrong I'm wrong."24:32 - "Every job has its risk factors"30:37 - James shares the pivots from night life to others verticals31:40 - James involvement in Suja started with his wife's Suja habit35:05 - "Courage is the bedrock root of sobriety"35:37 - "I definitely believe there are entrepreneurs that are born."36:38 - James talks about the courage needed to take the leap.38:17 - Providing advice for up and coming entrepreneurs...38:52 - Turn the news off40:45 - Evaluate and re-evaluate everything44:58 - Authenticity Over Everything46:44 - No greater high for James than helping other people

2:31 - A weird time for a world renowned keynote speaker4:11 - Do business travelers really do their best work on a plane?5:35 - Who is Convince & Convert6:53 - The shift to virtual keynotes and the investment in equipment.8:01 - Jay is a 7th Generation Entrepreneur8:47 - Jay shares his haunting 8 year gap between wanting to be an Entrepreneur and when he finally leaped10:34 - Jay shares his process for overcoming what he was afraid of. 13:28 - Jay shares "you do you" during Covid15:08 - Jay shares his latest book, "Talk Triggers"15:26 - THIS COULD BE THE OPEN. Less than 1% have a Word of Mouth strategy18:38 - 23 case studies in "Talk Triggers".20:35 - Discussing aided and unaided ways to track WOM21:25 - Search Engines for Bentley: High, Search Engines for Bentley dealer: Extremely Low22:36 - Jay has written 6 books. He shares how he pressure tests book topics.24:57 - Does Jay have a favorite of his 6 books?26:46 - Jay shares his process to dissecting a client's hardest questions.29:48 - Jay predicts what life will be like 90 Days from now30:20 - What Jay does and doesn't miss about the keynote stage31:54 - Jay shares the stress of being on the road all the time36:16 - Jay shares one of the best pieces of feedback that helped him prepare for the keynote stage38:18 - Every Jeep has an easter egg on the vehicle41:14 - Staying curious of "what's out there"41:24 - "When I notice a pattern, I'll start picking at it."41:50 - 71% of Customer Experience Fail to Deliver ROI42:58 - CX: be quick, be clear, be kind46:24 - What does Jay see himself as first: a speaker? A strategist? Something else?49:38 - Jay shares he's "only" good at two things: 1) seeing patterns and translating them, 2) judging talent51:05 - What is Jay afraid of?