#118: Storytelling Tips and Murder Writing with Carlos Allende
Fiction writer and media scholar Carlos Allende shares his best storytelling tips, writing techniques, and why it’s fun to write characters people don’t want to root for.
#117: Everyday Peace and Superheroes with Dr. Dravon James
Dr. Dravon James shares her tips for setting systems to reach goals, why we need to reward ourselves more regularly, and a great superhero name.
#116: How to Make Someone's Day with Howard H. Prager
Howard H. Prager shares how to make someone's day, his favorite Lindt chocolates, and what it's like playing the tuba.
#115: Artisanal Food and Business Simplicity with Mark Josephson
Mark Josephson, the founder of companies like About.com, Bitly, and Castiron, shares his top business tips for food artisans and more.
#114: Making Candy and Growing a Brand with Tamalitoz Owners Jack Bessulo and Dec Simmons
Tamalitoz are small candies with a lil' spicy twist. Owners Jack Bessulo and Dec Simmons share how they've grown the brand from small candy shop to a presence across the country.
#113: Working at a Grocery Store in the Middle of a Pandemic with Adam Kaat
Author Adam Kaat shares what it was like to work at Whole Foods as the pandemic was roaring around us.
#112: Incarcerated Life and Second Chances with Aaron Smith
Aaron Smith shares how he went from jail to running a media empire offering second chances to formerly incarcerated people.
#111: Karaoke Stories and Travel Tales with The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) Podcast
Ed Cunard and Adam Wainwright from The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) podcast share their tips to make you a karaoke all-star.
#110: Fashion Sense and Empowering Underserved Communities with Tiffany Hamilton
Victor Wear founder Tiffany Hamilton talks starting a business, the Special Olympics, top marketing tips, and how we can better support loved ones with disabilities.
#109: The Best NBA Players and Teams with Dave Heeren
We're celebrating the NBA playoffs by diving into 75 years of the league's history with statistician Dave Heeren.
#108: Customer Logic and Growing Business with Bryan Clayton
Bryan Clayton of GreenPal shares how to bootstrap a business, offers lawn care tips, and why you need to focus on ”customer logic” instead of getting caught up in your own founder hubris.
#107: The Beatles, Hollywood Writing, and Creative Ambition with Dan Greenberger
Author Dan Greenberger talks writing about The Beatles, Hollywood adventures, and his favorite songs sung by John, Paul, and George (sorry, Ringo).
#106: Being Curious, Creative Media, and Disneyland Rides with Damion Taylor
Damion Taylor talks about how to have difficult conversations, the importance of diversity in media, and the top three things you can do RIGHT NOW to be a better human.
#105: Mystery Novels and Teaching Writing with John Copenhaver
John Copenhaver shares his planning process for mystery books, his top marketing tips, and how to be a valued part of the writing community.
#104: Making STEM Subjects Accessible and Using Authenticity as Currency with Chris Emdin
Chris Emdin shares the best artists in hip-hop, how to design a book cover that embodies your personality, and accessible ways we can introduce STEM to kids from an early age.
#103: Learn to Code and Build Community with Julia Taylor
GeekPack founder Julia Taylor drops knowledge on coding, travel, and starting a business.
#102: Running Businesses and Knowing When to Pivot with Sadie Higgins
Sadie Higgins shares her entrepreneurial journey and offers us a sneak peek at not one, but TWO books she's writing.
#101: Life as a Corporate Spy with Robert Kerbeck
Robert Kerbeck dives into his new book, RUSE: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street. Plus, good and bad celebrity encounters and solid tips for any level of writer.
#100: Photography, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Happy Accidents with Joe McNally
Joe McNally discusses his award-winning photography career, his most memorable failures, and his favorite desserts.
#99: Kitchens, Baby Pterodactyls, and Building a Legacy with Timothy Reazor
Fifth & Cherry owner Tim Reazor discusses his passion for tangibility, the keys to creating memorable experiences for customers, and we’re even briefly greeted by a baby pterodactyl.