Titans, Pioneers, and Creatives

TPC welcome's back Dan Schlesinger, author of 'Injury Blues and the Red Running Shoes,' recently released. We discuss the book, the charity that the book supports, and Dan's current works-in-progress. Dan Schlesinger is an acclaimed fine artist whose innovative works are prized by collectors in England, the United States and Japan and elsewhere around the globe. He is well known in Japan as the il...

Dan Schlesinger is an acclaimed fine artist whose innovative works are prized by collectors in England, the United States and Japan and elsewhere around the globe. He is well known in Japan as the illustrator and cover designer of all six books of the Japanese edition on the Harry Potter series, of which over 22 million copies have so far been sold. Born in New York City, Dan attended Yale, Harvar...

Karen Smyers is a World Class Triathlete, Motivational Speaker, Coach and Cancer Survivor. We discuss (*recorded 7.22.26) her career and how traumatic events like cancer or being hit by a truck can lead to net positive outcomes. Karen continues to inspire through her teaching, coaching, and her efforts to organize events in her community. www. KarenSmyers.com

Jack Fultz is a fitness consultant, running coach, motivational speaker and a winner of the Boston Marathon. Jack was the 2026 Grand Marshal of the Boston Marathon on the 50th anniversary of his win in 1976. In our discussion, Jack shares that experience and how Marathon training has evolved. He also shares his wisdom regarding mindfulness and his insights on happiness. Link to photos of Jack's Bo...

Jill Orlov is a an artist / sculptor originally trained as an architect. Her metal sculptures are "meticulously handcrafted steel vignettes layered with carefully selected vintage fragments. Inspired by dystopian film, oft-banned literature, and todays fraught times..." Jill's work has been exhibited and published. We discuss Jill's ties to architecture and what it takes to be a working artist ( w...

Rob Trachtenberg is an Executive Director at Cascadia Health, a non-profit committed to providing quality healthcare and health equity for all members of our community. Rob is also an elite runner who has completed more than 200 road, trail and mountain races including a run across the Grand Canyon. We discuss his career, our common connections, personal values, fitness and thoughts on longevity.

Colin Fowler is an Experiential Designer. We discuss what that means and how he's been able to use his craft to tell stories, specifically in sports venues. We also discuss our shared interest in fitness. Lastly, Colin's volunteerism is inspirational.

John Hart is a lawyer (retired) and principal founder of the Portland law firm Hart Wagner. John has a storied career as a trial attorney in one of the Pacific Northwest's leading litigation defense firms. We discuss his journey, successes, near misses and life after 50 years of professional service in law.

Steve Shapiro is a Landscape Architect and founder of Shapiro Didway, a landscape architecture design firm in Portland, OR. Steve is an endurance athlete and has completed over 100 marathons. We discuss his life, career, running and cycling.