Bridging Generations

What if getting fired without notice was the best thing that ever happened to your career? In this episode of Bridging Generations, Howard Snooks sits down with Mark Maurer, a Hungarian-born multimedia specialist and wine expert, to explore a life defined by radical introspection and global transition. Mark traces his communication style back to the high-stakes television sets of Budapest, explain...

Every 13 minutes in America, a man takes his own life—often because he has reduced his infinite worth to a single, finite number. In this powerful episode of Bridging Generations, Howard Snooks sits down with Dr. Baruch "B" HaLevi, a former rabbi, theologian, and coach, to discuss the crisis of male loneliness and the "shattering" required for true growth. B shares the deeply personal story of his...

What happens when a "specialist generalist" from a 300-year South African lineage finds himself at a crossroads in Boulder, Colorado? In this episode, host Howard Snooks sits down with Stefan DuToit to explore a life defined by high-stakes innovation and profound personal reinvention. Stefan shares his journey from plowing fields on a South African farm to scaling billion-dollar American companies...

Can a "good look" take you from a mountainous village in Cameroon to the high-stakes runways of New York Fashion Week? Join host Howard Snooks as he sits down with professional model and music artist Divine Nchang to discuss his incredible journey of immigration, industry scouting, and creative evolution. This episode is for aspiring creatives, immigrants navigating new cultures, and anyone intere...

How does a chance Instagram message turn into a nine-year partnership between a retired therapist and a creative multimedia specialist? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Jeff Warnock, the founder of Empath Eyes Studio and the visionary behind many of Howard’s own creative projects. Jeff shares his non-traditional journey from a business student in Boston to...

What happens when a "sarcastic" Israeli entrepreneur tries to navigate the polite social norms of Boulder, Colorado? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with Omer, a lifelong entrepreneur and father of two, to explore the fascinating intersection of culture, business, and generational shifts. Omer shares his journey from building tech startups in Israel to raising...

What happens when a global pandemic gives you the "activation energy" to set your life on fire and start over? In this episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with his former barber, Ben Kesler, to trace a remarkable journey of reinvention that spans from the suburbs of Chicago to the jungles of Peru. Ben shares how he transitioned from corporate operations manageme...

What separates a good leader from a truly wise one? In this episode of Bridging Generations , host Howard Snooks sits down with Colorado entrepreneur and retired venture capitalist Bruce Dyn for a rich conversation on mentoring, emotional maturity, ego, and what it really means to give back. From building startups and transitioning into venture capital, to raising children later in life and confro...

What happens when meaning is lost across generations—and how do we reclaim it? In this deeply moving episode of Bridging Generations, host Howard Snooks sits down with rabbi, therapist, and men’s coach Baruch HaLevi for an honest conversation about legacy, trauma, masculinity, and purpose. Drawing from personal loss, Viktor Frankl’s logotherapy, and lived experience, Baruch explores how unhealed w...

What does it really take to build confidence, stay creative, and keep evolving across decades? In this episode of Bridging Generations with Howard Snooks , Howard sits down with Charli Price for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about mentorship, bullying, leadership, fashion, and the cost of mastery. From Denver to New York Fashion Week to international publication, Charlie shares how skill, r...

What happens when curiosity outpaces fear—and mentorship opens unexpected doors? In this episode, two generations explore reinvention, storytelling, creativity, and the power of ideas to shape a meaningful life. From ballet stages to branding strategy, from ranching roots to quantum thinking, this conversation traces how identity forms over time and why connection—not certainty—is what moves peopl...

What happens when two people from different generations sit down to talk about strength—physical, emotional, and generational? In this episode, the conversation moves far beyond the gym. It’s about mentorship that quietly changes lives, redefining education, building community, aging well, and how real growth often comes from relationships that span decades. This episode explores what it means to...

In this deeply thoughtful episode of Bridging Generations , host Howard Snooks sits down with Yehuda HaLevi , creator of the Shells and Shadows podcast, for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about generational misunderstanding, loneliness among young men, love and relationships, technology, spirituality, and the evolving meaning of masculinity. At 76 and 23 respectively, Howard and Yehuda model...

In the inaugural episode of Bridging Generations , host Howard Snooks introduces himself and the heart behind the podcast. At 76 years old, Howard reflects on a life shaped by deep roots in Colorado, a 45-year career in psychotherapy and social work, profound personal loss, reinvention later in life, and a renewed calling: creating meaningful conversations between generations. This episode sets th...