You know those people who lose or quit their job and use the time off to find themselves and travel and play the guitar and have a summer fling and work out and read novels? Yeah. I am SO not […]
August 2018: Navigating Transitions
Past Present: Thai Cave Rescue, Breastfeeding, and Fleece Vests
In this episode, Neil, Natalia, and Niki discuss the children rescued from a Thai cave, the Trump administration’s approach to breastfeeding policy, and the fleece vests that have become a staple uniform of the finance industry. Here are some links […]
Don’t Knock The Hustle
How to Use Storytelling to Create Trust and Build an Authentic Network for the Shy, Introverted, and Sleaze-Averse As a shy child I dreaded any activity that required an introductory game. Birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, and youth group mixers were […]
Past Present: Anthony Bourdain, Family Values, and Ageism
In this week’s episode, Neil, Niki, and Natalia debate the legacy of Anthony Bourdain, the end of “family values” conservatism, and ageism as a form of discrimination. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: The late […]
[MVP] Michael Knouse: Empowering Entrepreneurs
Pregame MVP Michael Knouse helps established business builders escape overwhelm, find focus and thrive as an impact-driven entrepreneur. He empowers visionary entrepreneurs to realize their full potential through accountability, smart business design, deep focus, and execution. He hosts The Startup […]
May 2018: Arts & Culture
I’ll never forget an editorial I read years ago, found via Thomas Cott’s excellent daily arts industry digest, You’ve Cott Mail (see what he did there?). Cott’s headline was “The Crucial Role of ‘Middlebrow’ Arts,” though a few clicks through […]
Past Present Podcast: Sean Hannity, Gayborhoods, and Running Tutus
In this episode, Natalia, Neil, and Niki debate the Sean Hannity phenomenon, battles over the “gayborhood,” and the popularity of running tutus. Here are some links and references mentioned during this week’s show: Conservative media personality Sean Hannity has attained […]
A Poor Man With Lots of Money
Pablo Picasso once said “I’d like to live as a poor man with lots of money.” At first that statement might make us laugh, due to the irony in it, but it gets at the heart of two important issues […]
March 2018: Revisiting Vitality
Are you surviving, slogging, existing… or are you thriving, bursting, vital? This month, we explore how we capture and keep our Vitality: one inclusive word that encompasses our physical, mental, and emotional wellness. In our zone, in our flow, at […]
Fabulous at 50 and Beyond: Creating a Revolution
Gretchen Asher created BeFab Revolution after 20+ years as a successful management consultant to Fortune 500 companies. Her goal is to create a revolution where women 50+ are celebrated, admired, and inspired. What is BeFab Revolution? BeFab revolution is an […]