Build For Better

Happy Valentines Day! I couldn't think of a better way to come back from Winter hiatus then on this day with this guest. This week I have the indelible Bryony Cole on. Since I first saw her speak almost 10 years ago I have veraciously consumed her content. And given her standing as the foremost expert on Sex Tech in the world, I couldn't think of a better day than today to release this. But this episode isn't about Sex-tech, it's about Bryony and her journey in self discovery, confidence and owning her comfort in the world. We're back folks.  

This week I am joined by Cherian Thomas, a powerhouse in the Digital Out of Home space, Entrepreneur, Marketing wiz and all around great guy. From his upbringing abroad and moving across the world 2 different times, to selling his company to T-Mobile, to hiring practices and even some DOOH specific talk, we cover a lot of ground this episode. So happy to have him join the show, and so excited to introduce (or re-introduce) him all to you. 

This week I am joined by Kayla Rochelle, a Photographer extraordinaire, social media wizard and world class mother. On this episode we talk about the challenge of balancing a business, a relationship, a household and your own sanity. If the name and face are not familiar to you, give the first five minutes of the episode a listen and you'll find out just how much you can learn about yours truly from this episode. It's a family affair ya'll, so strap in... 

This week I am joined by Engineer and Data extraordinaire Brian Muller. Brian is uniquely positioned to weigh in on how AI tools are changing the development landscape, both for the better and maybe the not-so-better. From how to set up your organization to how to teach your team to leverage the tech for the better, Brian and I talk extensively about the future of building tech that matters. 

This week I kept it to a quick solo episode reflecting on the practice of gratitude and giving thanks...it felt appropriate. In case you decide not to listen, I am so beyond Thankful for all of you, and my amazing guests to this point, and my guests to be. It is a privilege to have the opportunity to do this and if you are enjoying it half as much as I am, what a wonderful thing that is. 

This week I am joined by Julian Placino. Julian has made a career building world-class recruiting organizations. What makes Julian special is that he has managed to build processes and procedures into a human-first approach, blending metrics and measurement with meaning. We talk about the role "People" and "Fit" have in shaping your company and products, and why belief is at the center of everything Julian does. 

This week I am joined by Designer, Strategist, and all-around curator of things Jason Osburn. From our love of comedy to being delighted by the smallest things, Jason shares his philosophy on not only designing digital products and experiences but also moments in your life. Jason's approach to things has always been something I aspire to. He has a keen ability to consider all the things, literally all of them, to create magic. So consideration was the obvious choice for this episode. Take a listen and you will understand why. 

To say I am excited about this one would be a wild understatement. This week the often-quoted author, innovator, and line-pusher Tom Goodwin joins the podcast. We talk about relentless curiosity, the pursuit of betterment, and why this podcast, my book, and the platform is all his fault. Tom is genuinely one of my favorite people to talk to and this episode puts so much of that on display that I am thrilled to share it with you all. 

This week I am joined by the brilliant Erin Madorsky. Erin is a strategist, rainmaker, killer communicator, and overall industry BA. In this episode, you can learn how an art background helps Erin translate complexity into organizational action and just how impactful self-work truly is in effectively leading teams. 

This week I am blessed by the presence of Walter Geer. Walt is a lighthouse in the space, constantly pushing what is acceptable, what is celebrated, and what SHOULD be happening. In this episode Walt and I discuss the power of access and what it means to have a seat at "The Table". From his position now as a Chief Experience Design Officer to his earlier days, Walt is so honest, so intelligent, and so damn quotable, I can't wait for you to listen to this one.