Coded in Gold

What if the way we build homes is making us sick, lonely, and disconnected — and what if real estate is actually the key to fixing it? My guest today is Neil Collins, founder of Hamlet Capital and a pioneer in what he calls regenerative real estate. Neil grew up in South Louisiana, watched Hurricane Katrina reshape everything he knew, served in the Peace Corps in the Republic of Moldova, and has s...

Leo Chiang left Taiwan at 15, built a career documenting stories from the margins, and eventually found himself back where he started — except nothing felt the same. In this conversation, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Island in Between and Our Time Machine talks about growing up as a parachute kid, what it means to be a transnational queer artist, and why he stopped trying to find a place t...

What is the real value of street art and why does it matter today? In this episode of Coded in Gold, we sit down with fnnch to explore the meaning behind his work, what inspires it, and why he chooses to remain anonymous. From his iconic honey bears to the streets they live on, we unpack how street art shapes culture and transforms public spaces. We talk about the tension between street art and fi...

Laura Golino De Lovato has spent decades in the trenches of Portland's housing crisis and she's not interested in the usual talking points. As Executive Director of Northwest Pilot Project, she's watched the city pass tax measure after tax measure, collect hundreds of millions of dollars, and still fail to move the needle. In this conversation, she breaks down exactly why: who controls the money,...

You're Not Failing. You're Dysregulated.  Episode 28   Most of us were never taught how our nervous system works. We were told to calm down. We were told to try harder. We were told to be professional. But no one taught us how to regulate. In this episode of Coded In Gold, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Lee, a medical neuroscientist who works with high-performing executives and leaders. Together, we brea...

Big problems. Burnout everywhere. And a question I keep hearing from people: what can I actually do? In this episode of Coded in Gold, I'm joined by my friend Colleen Gregerson, whom I met nearly ten years ago in San Francisco. She has helped raise more than $1.9 billion for global health initiatives worldwide. More importantly, she has seen what happens when people choose to step into community i...

What would change if every institution we interacted with lived by one principle: fiduciary in all things? In this new episode of Coded in Gold, I sit down with George D. Kinder, widely regarded as the father of Life Planning in financial services, to explore that question and what it could mean for our lives, our communities, and our future. We also talk about the three questions he's used to tra...

In this episode, I sit down with Tony Martignetti. Tony's journey took him from a creative childhood in Boston, through a seemingly successful career in biotech, an intense moment of reflection and ultimately into the work he does today as an executive coach and author. What drew me to this conversation was his willingness to speak honestly about the tension so many people feel between creativity...

In today's episode, I sat down with Todd Reesing. Many people know Todd as the record-setting quarterback who led the University of Kansas through one of its most memorable eras. But what drew me in first wasn't his athletic career, it was his extensive travel, the perspective he's gained from it, and how intentionally he's shaped his life after football, including his work in finance and leadersh...

This week, I had the joy of sitting down with my dear friend, Larissa Conte — a Wayfinding Coach and one of the most insightful people I know. I first connected with Larissa just before my son was born, and her work around self-discovery, power literacy, and embodied leadership has shaped the way I think about growth and meaning — both personally and professionally. In our conversation, we talk ab...

In today's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Xanthe Wells. Xanthe wells is the VP of global creative at Pinterest. She has had a truly impressive career as a world class marketer, heading campaigns we've all seen from Pepsi, Netflix, Mattel and Google. I came into this interview as a fan of her work, hoping to learn more about the secrets of her success. This interview delivers on th...

In today's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeffrey Shaw. Jeffrey is a business coach, consultant, speaker and author of "Selling To The Rich". In our conversation, we discussed his insights from his years as a portrait photographer, his "soft life era", and his simple community-building traditions. We also get deep into one of my favorite aspects of marketing, human behavior and ps...

In today's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jennifer Dazols. Jenni co-founded Modern Family Finance with her wife several years ago after leaving a career in tech. But as you'll hear in this conversation we have much more in common than I even realized, from navigating leaving the faith we were raised in to now raising 7 year old boys. We also discuss the documentary film she and he...

In today's episode, I spoke with Mary Beth Storjohann . Mary Beth is the founder of Allora wealth management, a firm that aims to empower women around money. We talked about how you know when it's time to make a big life transition, how to talk to our children about money, and how we challenge the scripts around money that no longer serve us.    Follow Mary Beth Storjohann & Allora: Website: https...

This first episode of season 2 is with my dear friend and former colleague at Cerity Partners,  Jeff Lancaster . Jeff has had a fascinating career, from working for the US state department stationed in Japan to becoming Partner at a top wealth management firm in San Francisco. We discuss faith, connection, community and so much more in today's episode. Follow Coded In Gold: LinkedIn: https://www.l...

Thank you for listening to the first season of Coded In Gold. I want to take this last episode of the season to reflect on a theme that has come up over and over again: Community. We are going to be taking a short summer break for the month of July, but don't worry, I have many more incredible conversations coming your way in season 2.  Guests Featured In This Episode: Peter Cochrane : https://www...

This week I sat down with Jasmine Martirossian. Jasmine is a fellow marketer and despite running in the same circles for many years, this was the first time we sat down to chat. As you'll hear, we connected quickly. We share a love of travel, geek out on our personal philosophies around marketing and business, and discuss how being multilingual can radically transform the way you relate to the wor...

In this week's episode, I sat down with David Morgenstern, the founder of Gaddies, a lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate and foster community for gay dads. In this conversation, we discuss David's early life in a remarkably progressive enclave in Ohio, his journey from a corporate leader to burgeoning entrepreneur, and the challenges of finding relevant parenting advice as a gay dad.    Gaddie...

On today's episode, I sat down with Nick Little. Nick is a public school teacher in Oswego, New York, the town where I grew up. In our conversation we go through the exciting alternative solutions Nick uses in his classes to engage students, the dire state of the current educational system, and how he is working to get even more deeply involved in his community by running for city council.    Dona...

On today's episode, Joel Fariss and Chris Everett discuss their work at the Holon Institute and the new series of events they've been hosting called "The Poly Opportunity". We all know there are lots of complicated, interconnected issues that make modern life difficult. It seems impossible to untangle it all. Chris and Joel seek to begin the untangling process by bringing together experts from all...

In today's episode, Paige O'Neill shares why she stepped down from her CMO role at Seismic—not to jump into the next opportunity, but to pause, reflect, and spend time horseback riding. We talk about her love of fashion, empowering women over 50, the healing power of animals, and how the loss of her mother reshaped her priorities around family, rest, and creative expression. Find Paige: LinkedIn I...

 In today's episode, I sat down with Matthew Linaman. Matthew is an incredible cellist based in San Francisco. He and I first connected during the production of the Lucky Podcast where he delved into the long history of his centuries-old cello. I highly recommend going to listen to that episode after this one. In this conversation, I check in with him after his years of touring around the world to...

Today, I'm excited to bring you my conversation with my good friend Kristin Hayden. Kristin is a powerhouse in the world of philanthropy and coaching, and her life's path has taken her to some incredible places. In this episode, we explore how we first met at The Battery in San Francisco, her work empowering women in politics and finance, and dive into her latest chapter, Vision Powered Ventures....

In this episode, I sat down with the street artist fnnch. I spoke with him about going through his big career shift from working in tech to doing street art, the value of anonymity as a public figure, and the importance of accessibility and public engagement with art.  Follow fnnch on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fnnch/?hl=en Support fnnch's work: https://fnnch.com/