Alex Pappas is one of Hillsong’s worship leaders and songwriters based in Sydney. He has co-written songs such as ‘Alive’, ‘Wake’ and ‘End Of Days’ and considers himself blessed to be a part of the Young & Free team and to travel the globe leading worship on their tours.
A conversation with Eric & Eliza Roberts
Eric and Eliza Roberts are Hollywood Royalty. Eric has over 500 credits to his career spanning from his start in 'King of the Gypsies' and 'The Pope of Greenwich Village' to being the Master on Doctor Who and Sal Maroni on The Dark Knight. Eliza is a well-respected casting director and has been a successful actress in Doctor Who, National Lampoon's Animal House, and beyond. Eric and Eliza both grew up around the world of acting and turned that experience into their own careers.
The Faith of a Wire Walker with Nik Wallenda
Sometimes the best ideas don't come from what you know, but what you don't know. Creating a safe place to innovate and cultivate ideas is critical to the process of creating. In today's episode, Chris Vance shares the story of Playground Sessions. Prior to starting Playground Sessions, Chris didn't know how to play the piano. Instead, he used himself as a test case to see if the platform could effectively be used to learn the art of music. Then he pitched music great Quincy Jones to come and partner with them. Knowing all the answers isn't always the solution but many times it is what holds us back from starting or moving forward.
Incubators for Innovation with Chris Vance
Sometimes the best ideas don't come from what you know, but what you don't know. Creating a safe place to innovate and cultivate ideas is critical to the process of creating. In today's episode, Chris Vance shares the story of Playground Sessions. Prior to starting Playground Sessions, Chris didn't know how to play the piano. Instead, he used himself as a test case to see if the platform could effectively be used to learn the art of music. Then he pitched music great Quincy Jones to come and partner with them. Knowing all the answers isn't always the solution but many times it is what holds us back from starting or moving forward.
Building a Profit First Business with Rocky Lalvani
We all think about the financial health of our lives but many small businesses aren't sure how to build a business that has healthy finances. As our guest, Rocky Lalvani says 'You can't grow your way to profit.' But how do you build a truly healthy business? Rocky recommends trying the profit-first approach. But that doesn't mean it's all about money. True health also looks much deeper than today. It encompasses the lifestyle of the business owner.
Model, Actress, and Comedian Eugenia Kuzmina
Born in Russia Eugenia Kuzmina didn't expect to become a model, actress, or comedian. Her dream was to become an astronaut. But none of these things seem possible or even expected. Early creative ideas caught her scientist's parents and her early teachers by surprise like the time she made bikinis out of soviet uniforms or snuck into a screening of “Terminator 2“ at five. And then came modeling.
Authenticity is your Authority with Chad Veach
The world is filled with 'how to' lists on leadership. We often jump into the nuts and bolts of leadership without dealing with the most important aspect of leadership, yourself. As a pastor, Chad Veach has been leading people through the twists and turns of life. The more he discovered about leadership the more he realized that many haven't invested in themselves.
The Coffee Business Grind with Michael McFall
How do you go from a barista to the CEO of one of the fastest-growing coffee franchises in the country? Mike McFall is the Co-CEO of Biggby Coffee but his career in coffee was unexpected but the foundation of Love is something he learned growing up. When you bring together Coffee and Love you build a culture and community that defines their business. In today's episode, we also talk about the world of startups, creating culture in the workplace, and much more.
Rethinking Ethics in Business with Ed Freeman
Rethinking ethics in business is more than a set of rules or a list of 'how to.' It's a philosophy that refocuses the value you place in stakeholders instead of just the shareholders. In 1984, Dr. Edward Freeman originally detailed the Stakeholder Theory of organizational management and business ethics that addresses morals and values in managing an organization.
Finding the Right Publisher with Jesse Krieger
There are many ways to publish your book. For many authors, they put the time into writing their book and quickly push the button to self publish without knowing what to do next. They miss the critical steps of tuning their concept, having an editor address any issues in the book, and releasing the book so that it reaches the perfect audience.
Bringing Awareness to Cancer with Jason Mendelsohn
You might not realize it, but some of our culture’s most beloved figures have died from oral, head, or neck cancer – from Babe Ruth to Sammy Davis, Jr. to George Harrison. But there are also those who survived, like Michael Douglas and Jim Kelly. Today’s guest is one of those survivors and he’s trying to help bring awareness to it.
Don't Take YES for an Answer with Steve Herz
Many of us desire to have influence but seem to be stopped by some invisible force. No matter how much we try, it doesn't seem like anyone is listening. In today's show, we chat with Steve Herz on how three key communication tools: Authority, Warmth, and Energy (AWE) are the keys to unlock the potential inside of us.
Music Creation in a Covid World with April Doyle
Today's guest has worked with some of the most creative writers and musicians in the industry. Now she and her band are having to rethink how they approach music creation, collaboration, and the business of music in new ways. We sit down with singer and songwriter April Doyle to hear how she is navigating creating new music during the shutdown. She also shares her story of finding music as her passion along with the power of collaboration in today's episode.
Investigating Real Life Mysteries with Larry Forletta
Mysteries have been a mainstay on TV and Cinema. Whether it's a murder mystery, a police procedural, or a classic film noir we are captivated by the mystery of who done it. TV shows like Magnum PI, Stumptown, Remington Steel, and Take Two paint unique pictures of what life as a PI is like. Today's guest has lived the life both in the world of law enforcement and as a PI.
Finding Passion in Pet Care with Lauren Heath
What does it take to find a career that not only you enjoy but also are passion-filled to do every day? This is the path that led Lauren Heath to create the career of her dreams. One that is filled with passion and joy. Lauren is a social-worker-turned-entrepreneur with a passion for animals and helping others.
Adventure is a Round Trip Sport with Sean Swarner
Many of us dream of adventure but never take the risk to step out. Others live for the adventure but feel defeated once they reach the destination. Adventure is a round trip sport that many of us choose to never live. Sean Swarner beat cancer twice as a child but decided to not let the fear of living keep him from actually living. He has gone on to climb Everest, trek to both the North and South Pole, and accomplish the Explorers Grand Slam (Last Degree).
Being Fearless in Creativity with Rob Paulsen
What does it take to be at the pinnacle of creativity? In part two of our conversation with Rob Paulsen he shares his tips for reaching the top of your creative potential. We talk about the importance of being fearless as you create and how playing and being childlike can unlock creativity in new and deeper ways. Later in the episode, we chat about his journey of overcoming cancer and why giving back and kindness is so important to him. Come join us as we explore what is possible.
The Many Voices of Rob Paulsen
We are all searching for purpose. Many of us choose a safe and comfortable path but feel like something is missing. Yet others choose to step out into the unknown to blaze their own path. In today's episode, we chat with Chris Kawaja on how you can find your own hero's journey. Chris has lived through his own journey of stepping out from his career on Wall Street into creating his own hero's journey.
Finding Your Hero's Journey with Chris Kawaja
We are all searching for purpose. Many of us choose a safe and comfortable path but feel like something is missing. Yet others choose to step out into the unknown to blaze their own path. In today's episode, we chat with Chris Kawaja on how you can find your own hero's journey. Chris has lived through his own journey of stepping out from his career on Wall Street into creating his own hero's journey.
Using AI to Understand Emotion with Rana Gujral
Our friend Rana Gujral joins us to discuss how AI is being used to better understand our emotions and responses. Can data makes us better understand how our companies respond to our customers? Can AI really understand us better than we understand ourselves? How can companies use AI to anticipate how our customers will respond? These are the questions that Rana and Behavioral Signals are working to answer and equip others to navigate as we embrace more technology into our business strategies.