103. Dave Raymond The First Philly Phanatic & Hero of Happiness

This episode is part one of a two part series with Dave Raymond, the first mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, The Philly Phanatic and according to Sports Illustrated, "the best mascot in all of sports." Dave Raymond​ is an international keynote speaker who has dedicated his life to studying methods that lead to long-term sustainable happiness. His work is focused on ​The Power of Fun​, which is the title of his book and his life. Dave has taught countless others to ask themselves the question: How can fun save your life? In this episode, we dive into the genesis of the most beloved mascot in Philadelphia sports. Dave shares how his training and skills were developed during his childhood and with animated conversations that he would have with his mother. Dave pays tribute to his mom and shares that she’s responsible for building the Philly Phanatic personality that continues to entertain millions and millions of people over the last 45 years! To continue the conversation with Dave, visit his website ​Dave Raymond speaks.com​ and while you're there, be sure to sign up for ​The Power of Fun Newsletter​ which visits your inbox only once per month and in perfect timing to set you up for a fun weekend. Join Dave's community and understand what can you can do to help yourself and those around you feel better. And check out his other resources like his ​YouTube​ channel, ​Instagram​ account, and his ​TEDx talk​. PODCAST RESOURCES Just in case you missed them, here are two related episodes from Office Flip Flops: ​Episode #99: Body Language: Truth & Lies with Shelly O'Donovan​ ​Episode #56: The Power of Talking with Strangers with Craig Loundas To learn more about Francesca, checkout her ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website: DressedSmart.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave a message with Francesca on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Like this episode? Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and subscribe to the podcast on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠or your favorite podcasting app.