Connect The Dots

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we talk with the winner of the 2019 Mastechef competition – Chef Gerron Hurt. Gerron’s love for southern food and his culinary career began as a young boy, where he discovered his passion for cooking with his mother in his kitchen at home. Her inspiration nurtured his talent into a love for what would become a winning combination of cooking and education...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we talk with champion glass blower, Elliot Worker.  A  talented visual storyteller, Elliot’s work as a British sculptor and glassblower earned him a place on the second season of the Netflix series, Blown Away . Elliot was drawn to the arts from his childhood, and began glass blowing in high school, after an opportunity to get involved in an after school...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we talk with Antoinette-Marie Williams. Antoinette is a born winner. Growing up in Queens, New York, she had a simple childhood, where she mastered the art of many board and card games before embarking on her backgammon journey in the early 1970s.  Experiencing the hustle of backgammon, Antoinette-Marie has travelled the world, competing at all levels to...

 About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we visit with Judge RIchard Klein, a distinguished jurist who served as a judge for 36 years. In fact, when he became a judge at age 32, he broke his father’s record of being the youngest lawyer in Pennsylvania history to become a judge.  Currently serves as an arbitrator, mediator, and trial & appellate consultant with The Dispute Resolution Instit...

 About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we talk with Donny Makower, whose storytelling is as captivating as he is. A dramatic event in his family changed the course of Donny’s life, and the impact it had on him has become the focus of both his professional and personal endeavors. Donny is the CEO and Co-Founder of RDCL Superfoods, an innovative new brand that develops plant-based, functional,...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast we talk with entrepreneur extraordinaire Steven Goodman. After he left school at only age 15, Steven experimented with several businesses from his late teenage years from manufacturing, to selling kitchens, to running a Kosher style deli, to selling jewelry and textiles, running a restaurant, selling insurance policies and even working as a traveling sale...

 About This Episode: You might think that being such an accomplished musician, that my guest, jazz professor Dr. Bill Bares, played from a very young age. Bill’s story, however, has taken some unexpected twists and turns. Just like jazz, Bill’s journey can be characterized by improvisation, a strong distinctive tone & performance techniques, and syncopated rhythmic patterns. We hear about his...

 About This Episode: Born and raised in Manchester England, after the second World War, Ruth was inspired by her parents to appreciate the simple and happy childhood she was given.  By carrying on the legacy of her family values, she has been a life-long role model for creativity, volunteer and charity work to anyone who meets her. In the post war years, color, dressmaking and fashion inspired Rut...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we invest our time talking with seasoned financial and investment professional, sustainable hedge fund manager, Edward Lees. According to the  Financial Times  Edward’s fund was the #1 sustainable equity fund globally in 2020 and then #2 equity fund across all categories globally. Edward’s focus is on sustainability and environmental social governance –...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we talk with executive coach, leader and business owner Emmy Miller. Growing up as an immigrant child, Emmy had a somewhat un-American childhood. As a young child, she was exposed to the arts and European literature, but rebelled as a teenager and went on to study math and business. Choosing independence and leveraging her upbringing, Emmy carved out a c...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we hang out with the one of Geoffrey’s closest friends, Mike Jackson, an award-winning producer as  a partner at Get Lifted Film Co. We hear about his exciting journey beginning with his professional nomadic roots that eventually lead him to Hollywood and into his current roles – father, family man, and film, tv and theater producer. From a young boy ins...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we visit with Rabbi Vicki L. Axe. Singer, choir geek, teacher, clergy, wife, mother, grandmother and rabbi to name but a few roles Rabbi Axe has held in her diverse life. Inspired in childhood by her father’s storytelling, in college by her choir director’s leadership and throughout her life by her family, Rabbi Axe is well travelled, well read, and in t...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with the multi-instrumentalist, one woman band, artist, educator and World Beatbox Champion Kaila Mullady.  From street performing and making friends in NYC, Kaila has risen to championship status with her beatrhyme and rapping to be a role model for young creatives across the country. Kaila’s travels have taken her all over the country to perform, teach...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with the award-winning documentary filmmaker, Professor of Multimedia Journalism and Big Wave Surf Photographer, Sachi Cunningham. Sachi developed a love of the water at a young age and from competitive swimming and lifeguarding.  Her ambition and passion for the ocean have become an integral part of her storytelling.  Her body of work has covered intern...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with the gifted and very talented street artist Tracy Lee Stum.  Her globally immersive experiences in 3D street painting, 3D murals and anamorphic installations attract viewers all over the world. Born with crayons in her hand and the ability to tell incredible visual stories, Tracy was always drawn to a career as an artist.  Inspired by the stories her...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with Emmy-Award winning veteran journalist, speaker and author, Lu Ann Cahn.  Storytelling has played a major role in Lu Ann’s career, but it is the combination of grit, persistence and hard work along with her natural talent that has contributed to her successes. Initially attracted by the excitement of being a TV news reporter, Lu Ann decided to pursue...

In this episode we talk with the SmallBizLady, Melinda Emerson.  Melinda is a small business expert, author, speaker, blogger and content creator (among many other things). From an early age, Melinda knew she wanted to be a journalist.  After she earned her undergraduate degree in journalism and worked in television production, Melinda took many opportunities that helped her evolve into the SmallB...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with Dr. Joy Wolfram, an esteemed and pioneering nanoscientist of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. From butterfly flight to tiny fire engines inside the human body, we hear how Dr. Wolfram was inspired by her experience as a young scientist exploring the differences between butterflies and their flight time, to developing new strategies for the treat...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with Philadelphia based fashion designer Nancy Volpe Beringer.  Raised in a traditional family environment and working hard from a young age, Nancy pivoted her career at age 59- when she was at the top of her game.  Discovering she needed to be creative to breathe, she assessed how happy she was and asked herself ‘If i was young again, what would I like...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with internationally renowned and New York Times best selling author- infant photographer, Anne Geddes.  Anne’s life began on a cattle ranch in Queensland, Australia and her sense of adventure took her around the world.  She currently resides in New York. Anne was a late bloomer into the photography world, and has spent the last few decades honing her un...

About This Episode: In this episode we talk with Judith Moritz, a broadcast journalist based in Manchester, England.  Judith is a North of England Correspondent for the BBC- one of the world’s top impartial news organizations. We learn about how the story behind the pictures we see on the TV news differs from scripted TV and radio. We gain insight into the ways in which TV news has evolved over th...

About This Episode: This episode we chat with Chris Heck, President of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball organization.   Chris expresses his view on the power of story and the need to integrate it into the brand.  “Brand is a representation of a bigger story.” Chris shares his views on how we need to capture people’s attention and ensure the stories we tell are relatable and authentic The Sixers a...

About This Episode: This week we talk with Jen Groover, successful serial entrepreneur, author and thought leader in human potential. Learn about how Jen developed her entrepreneurial mind and spirit. We talk about how important it is to connect the dots and invite people into your story to walk alongside you throughout your journey. Jen shares the importance of emotional connection and how it can...

About This Episode: This week we talk with Jim Rutenberg, Media Columnist and former political correspondent for the New York Times. We learn how at its core, investigative journalism is about connecting the dots. We hear about how the dots connect evidence to reveal the truth. Jim shares views about the recent headline story of Michael Cohen and the hush money paid to two women on behalf of a ver...

About This Episode: In this week’s podcast, we meet Michael Heppell, professional speaker and personal life coach, author and life-long learner. Michael talks about his life’s journey and the many influential people who have guided him and carved his journey. We hear how his experiences and the connections he has made over the years enhance the way he inspires and brings positive attitude to each...