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Nowadays some might find that politics is a sore subject to discuss, but the three creators of Political Playlist have a fresh, new, and nonpartisan take on the topic. Anna Musky-Goldwyn, Anthony Barkett, and Michael Kristoff gather around a communal table every week to talk about different political matters, but they mainly focus on the young people of Congress. This episode of ideamix radio will...

Popular TikTok creator and Vice President of Production & Creative Services at a Fortune 100 company Timm Chiusano joins us today to discuss the mindset that gets him through each day, the kind of work environment companies must create to thrive, what makes him a great leader and how he outperforms the fear that many of us confront in our day-to-day lives. Timm grasps viewers with his 90-second wi...

Coach Ali is the CEO of MyWellCo, which is focused on people feeling better, living better, and having more of what they want in their lives. Ali was working in the corporate world for 10+ years and was experiencing burnout and getting chronic migraines. She made a move to LA and became an event director. Following her move to the west coast, the pandemic happened. As many of us tried to do, Ali f...

As co-owner and CEO of Interview Connections along with being an author and producer of a podcast called "We Get It, Your Dad Died," Margy Feldhuhn finds a way to connect with others through profound losses. After Margy had a huge loss in her family in 2015, she found herself gaining strength and transforming through it. Margy shares how out of the hard times can come an opportunity for a learning...

As a founder and CEO, Coach Brandon knows what it's like to be a leader, so much so that through his book, "Sabotage," and the power of coaching, he is able to help others pulverize the obstacles that often get in the way of effective leadership. This week, we welcome him to ideamix radio to share with our listeners what it means to lead, what it takes to succeed, and how one can have an optimal i...

She's a "chiropractor for the mind." Nikki Sammet is a clinical psychologist, life and business coach, and mom. She joins us on this week's episode to discuss topics ranging from implications of the pandemic on work-life balance, identity, the uncertainty that comes with making career changes, and tools for managing day-to-day stress responses that she imparts on her clients. Subscribe to Ideamix...

Finding passion within a line of work is not always an easy feat. Coach Meredith helps clients, whether they are about to make their debut into the professional sphere or finding themselves unfulfilled in their current position, to invest the skills and interests they already possess and put it to use somewhere that brings them more joy. The road to success can be a lonely road filled with multitu...

With a growing market for more sustainable and nutritious food, Haley Russell didn't see why the same couldn't extend to our family pets. In this episode, Haley discusses her entrepreneurial journey in founding the sustainable dog food brand, Chippin. and tells us what exactly got her company off the ground. Haley combines a passion for the dog food industry with a growing demand for a healthier a...

Coach, writer, TEDx speaker, and founder of CrownYourself, Kimberly joins us today with an inspiring personal story of ownership, identity, and pattern formation which has helped to shape the way she coaches clients on their own journey of personal growth. Kimberly discusses how she discovered what true personal growth requires and the parts of ourselves that must be faced for change to occur, in...

Motherhood can bring great joy but it is often defined by sacrifice. Coach Jessica, entrepreneur and founder of Zen Mommy, felt a loss of identity and purpose outside her care-taking role after she was swept up by motherhood from a young age. Motivated to add purpose to her life, she made it her goal to help other moms start their own self-discovery journeys with the added benefit of becoming the...

Business coach, entrepreneur, and executive director of Stanford Technology Ventures Program Mo joins us today to shine a light on the struggles she has seen other women, minorities, and coworkers undergo. She has made it her mission to create spaces in which people can work through business, professional, and life challenges. As Asian women are under-represented in the coaching industry, Mo found...

Revell Carpenter joins us today to discuss how she navigated the film industry and jumpstarted her career as an actor in New York City after transitioning from jobs in accounting and investment banking. Tempted by the promise of a steady, nine-to-five salary after college, Revell set her acting dreams aside and followed her parents' advice. Soon realizing that the finance world was not what she ha...

Today we spoke with Coach Roger, an executive coach, entrepreneur, international speaker, and former math teacher. As the founder of The School of Reinvention, he pulls from his experiences in various educational roles, as well as having made the leap from corporate America to freelance, to empower others to reinvent themselves and determine what a successful life means for them. Tune in to hear R...

Alejandra Smits joins us today to discuss her experience as an experimental writer, director, and performer from Barcelona who is currently living in Miami. In this episode, she dives deep into the challenges she has faced and how she started to overcome these challenges that a lot of women face, both within the performance arts industry and out. Tune in to ideamix radio to hear her fresh perspect...

Many of us, at one point in our lives, feel like we have reached a roadblock and just don't know how to proceed. Master coach and entrepreneur Keren Eldad joins us today to discuss her passion for helping people overcome periods of uncertainty in their lives and in their careers, which so many of us face. After discovering the value of coaching and finding benefit in it herself, Keren stresses the...

Join us today as Savannah Vinson, model and casting director of Queen Castings, tells us how she navigated the New York modeling scene after moving from Ohio. Sam and Savannah the impact coaching made on her journey and how this inspired her to start Queen Castings, which is more than an average casting agency. Listen in for Savannah's inspirational journey and some advice she picked up along the...

Motherhood is a dramatic change in life, and Haely White and Samantha Gutstadt are dedicated to bringing in the comedic elements. After hosting a red carpet event together, Haely and Samantha came up with the idea ""Shit No One Told You,"" which was pitched and greenlit the very next day. Since then, the pair has worked together on various acting, advertising, and comedy projects, and they have pr...

Our guest today is Co-Founder and CEO of Wander Beauty, Divya Gugnani. Wander Beauty creates multitasking effortless beauty essentials that nourish your skin while helping you look your best, even throughout your busy schedule. Tune in for Divya's tips on building a genuine following of consumers, how to maintain professional partnerships, and the true innovation of Wander's products. Subscribe to...

What do you do when you can not find the product to fit your needs? When Cinda Boomershine could not find a good weekend bag, she decided to design the one of her dreams. cinda b, founded in 2004, is a line of weekend travel bags, totes, and accessories that are all proudly made in America and designed with Cinda's perfect aesthetic in mind. Listen in today to hear Cinda's story of growing her com...

Today we are joined by Kawa H. Pour, founder and creative director of Art Factory Studio. With more than eighteen years of experience in art and fashion, Kawa H. Pour now works to push the boundaries to tastefully break the stale atmosphere around fashion and photography. Tune in as we discuss the negative impacts of fast fashion on the art world as well as how it contributes to peoples' misunders...

Frederic Fekkai, CEO and founder of FEKKAI and co-founder of Bastide, joins us today to discuss his experience of reinventing a brand. After selling FEKKAI to Procter & Gamble in 2008, Frederic realized how far the buy-out removed his products from their original mission. In 2016, he and his wife co-founded Bastide, a beauty and lifestyle brand celebrating artisans from the South of France. In 201...

Today's guest is serial entrepreneur and influencer, Zoe Barry, who discussed her previous startup company ZappRx, as well as her new startup, Zingeroo. Zoe explains her career path from her first job on Wall Street to starting her first company at 26 years old, for which she raised over $42 million. Tune in for Zoe's insights on starting a company inspired by personal obstacles, how to know when...

Today we spoke with serial entrepreneur Dave Parker about his new book, "Trajectory Startup." In his book, Dave outlines plans and tips for those looking to start a business or any sort of professional endeavor, with personalized business models and financial templates. Listen in for Dave's advice on the trials of getting started, developing a business for the right reasons, and the crucial challe...

Today's guests are Jessica Kim and Steven Lee, co-founders of ianacare. Jessica and Steven seek to connect home caregivers in order to lessen the isolation many inevitably experience. Through ianacare, caregivers can get support for everyday tasks that come with caring for a loved one around the clock. Listen now for Steven and Jessica's insight on the crucial need to connect caregivers, how to co...

Today we spoke with Vanessa Cornell, founder of NUSHU. NUSHU works to create collaborative spaces for those seeking inspiration and discussion and offers guided sessions to build trust and new ideas. Tune in for Vanessa's advice on how to grow a business from the ground up, how important authenticity is in drawing clientele, and what it takes to truly serve your target audience. Subscribe to Ideam...